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Back to the Past It was a time for old and new to come together during Those Were the Days at the Western Development Museum on the weekend. Watch for more photos in Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Brett Smith

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RCMP Daily Report

Fire Department Funeral

Assault in home reported 4:55 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated man causing problems at a business. The man was found to be on probation and had several outstanding warrants for his arrest. The man was arrested and held in custody to appear in court the next morning.

11:31 p.m. — Report of an assault at a residence. One man was arrested and held for court the following day.

Staff The North Battleford RCMP had a quiet evening between 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10 and 6 a.m.

Monday, Aug. 11.

Of those calls, there were two traffic complaints, one false alarm, one municipal bylaw or noise complaint, two false or nuisance 911 calls and one occurrence relating to child welfare.

Monday

Sunday

12:44 a.m. — Report of an intoxicated woman outside a business. Woman located and arrested for public intoxication.

11:15 a.m. — Report of mischief to a vehicle. Investigation ongoing.

Truck stolen from residence intoxication. Held in custody until sober.

7:25 p.m. — Report of an unknown individual sleeping in an apartment stairwell. A woman was located and arrested for failing to comply with probation conditions and released with a date for future court appearance.

7:32 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated man causing problems at a residence. A man was arrested for failing to comply with conditions. Released to appear in court at a later date.

8:27 p.m. — Intoxicated man located and arrested near a city park. Held in custody until sober.

8:40 p.m. — Report of two missing youth. Later located and returned to residence safely.

9:09 p.m. — Report of an alleged assault at a residence During investigation a man was arrested for outstanding warrants. Man held in custody to appear in court.

10:14 p.m. — Report of stolen fuel at a service station. Suspect vehicle identified and was found to have been stolen from another area earlier. Investigation ongoing.

Staff It was a busy night for the North Battleford RCMP as they received more than 45 calls for service between 6 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 9 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 10.

Included in those calls were two false alarms, two traffic complaints, three municipal bylaw or noise complaints, two false or nuisance 911 calls and two occurrences relating to child welfare.

Saturday

6:42 a.m. — Report of a fight at a residence. Two intoxicated men were arrested and held until sober. Investigation ongoing.

9:49 a.m. — Report of a truck stolen from a residence overnight. Investigation ongoing.

11:00 a.m. — Report of a break-in to a garage at a residence.

11:09 a.m. — Report of mischief to a vehicle overnight. Investigation ongoing.

4:25 p.m. — Report of a vehicle rummaged through over the previous night.

4:43 p.m. — Report of a man causing problems at a business.

An intoxicated man located and arrested for causing a disturbance. Held in custody until sober.

6:57 p.m. — Report of an intoxicated man in an alley. He was arrested and charged for public

A full fire department funeral with honour guard and procession marked the memorial service for retired firefighter Bill McIntyre, who passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital Friday, Aug.1 at the age of 70. McIntyre started his career with the North Battleford Fire Department as a volunteer in March 1964 and was hired on full time in April 1985. He retired on March 17, 2005 from a distinguished career serving the City of North Battleford and surrounding area residents with 41 years service. He is survived by his wife Starla, daughter Karen, son Kevin and grandchildren. The memorial service was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall. The honour guard and procession formed up at the fire hall in North Battleford and made its way to the Knights of Columbus Hall. Photos by John Cairns

Sunday

3:28 a.m. — Report of a possible break-in to vehicles at a residence. Nothing taken and patrols done of the area to locate suspects were negative.

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Six charges for shooting suspect Staff Charges have been laid in connection to an Aug. 3 shooting incident on the 1700 block of Trudeau Street in North Battleford.

Charged is Dillon James Pooyak, who appeared by conference call in North Battleford Provincial Court Thursday and again Friday.

He has been remanded until his next court date Aug. 13 at 9:30 a.m.

He is charged with escape and being at large, discharging a firearm with intent, two counts of mischief, assault and possession of a weapon

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for a dangerous purpose.

The incident happened during the early morning hours of Aug. 3. RCMP responded to a call of shots being fired on Trudeau St. just after 2 a.m.

According to police, the residence and a vehicle parked at the scene were damaged, but no one was injured in the incident.

The area was quickly secured.

The RCMP also reported the home targeted in the incident was previously known to police and it was believed all those involved were known to one another.

Attempted robbery Staff Two males, one adult and one youth, both of North Battleford, were taken into custody Wednesday and were to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court Aug. 7 after a robbery complaint.

At 1:20 a.m. Aug. 6, North Battleford RCMP responded to a robbery complaint on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford. The victim re-

ported being confronted by two males near his residence. One male displayed a knife and made demands for cash from the victim before both fled the residence empty handed.

No one was injured in the incident.

RCMP conducted an extensive search of the area and investigation resulted in two suspects being arrested shortly after 2 a.m.

Skaters were forced inside the NationsWEST Field House Friday night during a disco themed Rec & Roll due to the severe thunderstorm. Rec & Roll is held every Wednesday and Friday, weather permitting, until the end of September at Rotary Plaza.

Photo by Brett Smith

Crossword lottery winner in the Battlefords Staff Saskatchewan Lotteries reports that a $50,000 winner of their Crossword scratch-andwin ticket bought his ticket right in the Battlefords.

Local resident Raymond LaRose had bought three $3 Crossword tickets at the Battleford Remedy’s Rx at

181-A 22nd Street.

As he would usually do, LaRose took them home to scratch the tickets to see if he won any prizes.

O r i g i n a l l y, w h e n h e scratched his ticket, he thought it had revealed nine words, which would win $1,000. In the Lotteries news release, LaRose said “I was glad, I

thought I had won $1,000.”

However, when he took the ticket back to the store to check on the ticket checker, the prize amount displayed was a lot more. It was $50,000 – the top prize.

Larose realized when he looked at his ticket again that he had missed the ‘U’ in swimsuit, for a total of 10

words.

As you would expect, he was excited.

“I was pretty happy,” said LaRose, who called his wife to let her know the good news. “I was pretty nervous, alright.”

Larose intends to use his winnings to pay off his truck, and save the rest.

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The Telus Care-A-Van stopped at Kelly’s Computer Works Saturday afternoon to present a $5,000 donation to the Battleford Food and Resource Centre, Saskatchewan Cancer Agency and the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. The money was raised through Telus’ #actsofcaring campaign. A $5 donation was made every time a Telus customer used #actsofcaring in their social media posts. Photo by Brett Smith

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CORNER Your opinions are valuable to us

By Becky Doig Editor

We so miss hearing from you. We know letter writing has become old fashioned, but letters to the editor are the lifeblood of the newspaper’s op-ed page and lately there has been a serious drought.

We have our theories about this phenomenon, the foremost of which involves the Internet and “commenting.”

Those with opinions are quick to post their comments when invited to about almost anything posted on the World Wide Web. The tit-for-tat conversations are amusing and easy, not requiring the effort of drafting a well-thought-out and composed response to an article or opinion on a subject.

There is also the wonderful opportunity to remain anonymous on the web. As often stated on this page, we will not publish letters unless they are signed. It is our belief anonymous comment has less impact. If you really stand behind a stance on a topic or controversial subject, putting your name to it illustrates your staunch sincerity.

We understand the Internet’s attraction, but we still miss being able to share readers’ opinions on this page. It seems lately the only people who send us letters are politicians, and even though we need to fill the space we are rarely desperate enough to publish those. In fact I have a policy against publishing politicians’ letters unless they provide a direct comment to something that has appeared in our publications. So all you politico minions out there who churn out letters for your bosses and get them to sign on to them, take note. You can take us off your email list.

As for you, our valued readers, enjoy the online debate, but consider sending us a letter next time you get riled or a warm fuzzy feeling about something you read in the paper.

Or pick your own topic and tell us about something we’ve been missing.

Looking forward to the next “Dear Editor” and “Sincerely yours.”

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

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

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

Editorial

Time saved, could be time killed

By Becky Doig Editor

The speed limit on Saskatchewan’s twinned highways is set at 110 km/h, but few people actually drive within the limit. Driving 110 km/h will leave law-abiding drivers feeling like they are moving at a snail’s pace as others whiz by at 120, 130, 140. I expect some pay the price in the form of stiff speeding fines, but sadly others pay the price in pain, suffering and even with their lives.

British Columbia recently raised the speed limit on some highways to 120 km/h, which means most drivers will actually be going 130 km/h or faster. How many of us truly believe we are good enough drivers to safely operate a vehicle at those speeds, especially on B.C. highways? At least in Saskatchewan the double-lane highways are, for the most part, straight with visibility for kilometers ahead and behind.

Even so, with the limit at 110 km/h, people frequently die on Highways 1, 16 and 11, and it is my opinion that, in most cases, those deaths are the result of excessive speed.

How else can we account for the single-vehicle

rollover into the median of a wide-open highway with traffic travelling in one direction on a clear summer day?

What about the t-bone at the intersection where there is visibility for kilometres?

We are only human, and our reaction time isn’t always as razor sharp as we think it is. When hurtling down the highway at 130 km/h, our ability to deal with the unexpected is seriously challenged. Add to that in-cab distractions such as the radio, iPod, small children and, yes, the cellphone, and the challenge can become insurmountable.

I think it would be a mistake to follow British Columbia down the lane to faster highway limits. Raising the cap just ups the ante.

As I putt along at what I consider a safe cruising speed for someone of my age, driving experience and skill (yes, call me a prude, I travel the posted limit) I often ponder what the speed demons do with that extra 10 or 15 minutes they gain when they reach their destination. They catch up on their texting and social media, most likely. Since I don’t do social media and my text communication is minimal, I’ll continue to use those spare minutes on the road, doing my best to actually reach my destination alive and in one piece.

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Columnist Brian Zinchuk wrote about “dumbass” parking in the Thursday, Aug. 31 Regional Optimist. What’s your biggest peeve when it comes to parking? ✓ People parking diagonally across two spots to protect their precious paintwork. 13.7% ✓ People complaining when I park diagonally across two spots to protect my paintwork. 2.4% ✓ Non-handicapped people parking in handicapped parking spots. 38.7% ✓ People who park too close for me to get the door of my vehicle open. 35.5% ✓ Employees who take up customer parking space. 3.2% ✓ People who read their mail while parked in front of the post office. 6.5%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: Do you feel the out-of-town news media have been too hard on North Battleford? ✓ Yes! They’re too negative. There ought to be more balance. ✓ Yes! Cut down the crime coverage. It is hurting business. ✓ No! The news coverage is negative because most of what goes on here is negative. ✓ No, they have been fair and balanced. ✓ The media has been too soft in covering problems in North Battleford! ✓ The media acts the same way in covering Saskatoon or Regina, too. Why should we expect any different?

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Renata Szyroka and Cheryl Mae Lobe Therias are the artists behind the current exhibition at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. Longitudes and Latitudes features over 300 art works in both ceramic and two dimensional form. From their friendship, formed in France, Longitudes and Latitude has evolved out of respect and appreciation for their individual paths as artists and their transient paths as foreigners living in another country. They have been inspiring one another for a decade. Szyoka is originally from Poland and Lobe Therias was born in North Battleford and grew up at Glaslyn. Both pursued studies in art in France, where they met and became friends and collaborators. For a story and more photos, pick up the Thursday, Aug. 14 Regional Optimist. Photos by John Cairns

1,300 penalties issued under new traffic laws Two‐thirds of sanctions for impaired driving Staff One month after changes to Saskatchewan’s traffic laws came into effect, 515 motorists have received licence suspensions and 785 have had their vehicles seized, for a total of 1,300 sanctions.

New traffic laws took effect June 27, 2014. During the period from June 27-July 31, 2014, drivers received the following penalties: • 515 roadside suspensions for impaired driving • 352 impaired driving vehicle seizures • 280 unauthorized driver vehicle seizures • 153 high-risk driving vehicle seizures “What is most frustrating is the high number of penalties related to impaired driving – close to 900,” said Andrew Cartmell, President and CEO of SGI. “There’s simply no excuse for drinking and driving when there are so many options for getting home safely. Thanks to new vehicle seizure laws, drivers that don’t plan a safe ride home and choose to drive while impaired can now be removed from the road immediately, reducing the risk

of a senseless collision and possible injury or death.”

Tougher penalties for impaired driving, including longer licence suspensions and vehicle seizures, are among the most significant changes to traffic laws. Vehicle seizures for distracted driving and other high-risk offences, like excessive speeding, are also now in effect. Booster seats for children under the age of seven are also mandatory in the province.

In 2013, preliminary data shows that 135 people were killed and 6,934 were injured in vehicle collisions on Saskatchewan roads and highways.

SGI reminds motorists to always plan a safe ride home.

Take the bus, take a cab, choose a designated driver, use a designated driving service, or call a friend or family member to pick you up. SGI even has a free SafeRide app to help you keep track of your options.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter.

Soutce: SGI

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Doug Dunlop:

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The Great Summer Box Office Slump of 2014

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Now that we are into the month of August, it’s a good time to look at the state of the summer box office race.

The first conclusion we can come to is that I am no good as a prognosticator. I had predicted How to Train Your Dragon 2 to win the summer box office, mainly due to a lack of competition in the CGI animation category. But at the rate it is going, it will be lucky to finish in the top 10 for the summer, with a domestic haul so far of $168 million.

So much for that. The actual top 10 at the box office so far are Transformers: Age of Extinction at $241 million, Maleficent at $234 million, X-Men: Days of Future Past at $231 million, The Amazing Spider-Man 2 at $202 million, Godzilla at $200 million, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes at $189 million, 22 Jump Street at

CAIRNS on Cinema newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net 188 million, the aforementioned How to Train Your Dragon 2 at $168 million, Neighbours at $149 million and The Fault in Our Stars at $123 million.

Now, I expect that last title to be bumped right out of the top 10 within days as Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy continues to rake in the dough after its winning $94 million opening weekend (more on this in a moment). I am also expecting big things from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles when it rolls out.

The one thing that strikes me about all of these titles

is that we do not have a $300 million dollar movie yet among the whole bunch, which is astonishing for this late in the summer season.

I find it very significant that Transformers: Age of Extinction is currently leading the summer box office with a domestic haul of only $241 million. Its previous incarnations have done far better domestic business. Last year, Iron Man 3 was the summer box office champ with a haul of $409 million, and the year before Marvel’s The Avengers hauled in $623 million.

So $241 million is quite a drop, even though it is

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The Oak Ridge Boys performed live in North Battleford Aug. 4. The country and gospel quartet, known for hits like Elvira, American Made, Y’all Come Back Saloon, Fancy Free, Bobbie Sue and others, performed at the Gold Eagle Casino. This photo was taken by a fan who has all their albums. Photo by Roger Giesbrecht

not finished making money yet. At this rate I question whether the latest Transformers movie will even hit $300 million domestic. Still, this flick is far from a “flop” by any means. Internationally, its worldwide haul has hit $1 billion and has set box office records in China, grossing over $300 million there.

The domestic haul points to a larger issue this summer, as the box office pundits and experts have been talking at length about the summer “box office slump.”

For weeks on end this summer, the box office has been down by upwards of 20 percent. The usually lucrative July 4 weekend was really bad, the worst in at least 15 years.

One story in the National Post called this Hollywood’s worst summer in eight years.

Of course, last year there were lots of stories in the press about how there were so many flops at the cinemas, but the overall box office was pretty robust. The problem this year is that none of the supposed “blockbusters” have been running away with things.

Even a monkey could have figured that out, folks, before the summer season even began.

Just looking at the lineup of movies, it sure looked like it was going to be one unexciting “sequel” movie after another. This summer saw the fourth Transformers movie release and it is obvious by now that a lot of people are getting tired of it. There have been so many X-Men movies that everyone has lost count (it says “seven” on Wikipedia). And the summer movie schedule was overrun with sequels and retreads of one kind or another.

Even Godzilla is not new, even though we haven’t had a Godzilla movie in a long time. So you really couldn’t expect any of these to bust through and do $500 million or $600 million in business, which is what would have been needed for the domestic box office to match the $4 billion pace of last year.

What has been funny has

been following the reaction in all these industry trade publications, all of whom have been trying to put the best spin they possibly could on the whole box office situation.

They have all been running stories hyping up these movies that were going to “save” the summer for Hollywood. First, they were all saying that Dawn of the Planet of the Apes was going to be this big hit that would save Hollywood.

Well, it was a hit, hauling in $73 million on its opening July 11 weekend, but the Hollywood Reporter reported the weekend box office was still down 24 percent from a year earlier.

So much for the Apes.

Next, all the hype was about how Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy was going to be the next great Marvel superhero movie franchise with all these new characters in it, and about how it would save the summer for Hollywood.

August 1 rolls around – and wham!! Guardians of the Galaxy opens to over $94 million, shattering the $69 million August record held

by The Bourne Ultimatum from 2007.

So we immediately started getting all these stories about how the “summer slump” was over in Hollywood.

Well, compared to previous August numbers, certainly it’s a better situation. But you have to keep in mind, August is usually the dregs of summer anyway.

It marks the beginning of the end, right before the big September annual box-office nosedive.

Yes, it will be an aboveaverage August box office, but it will do nothing to change the end result of the summer. According to the report in Variety last weekend, ticket sales tracked by Rentrak were now down 18 percent instead of 20 percent going into the weekend.

So maybe the overall box office will end up down 15 percent for the summer instead of down 20 percent.

Big deal. Down is down.

But I like to look at the

“big picture,” and what I see in the whole grand scheme of things is how well some of these releases have done during some unconventional times of the year.

As I said before, August is usually the tail end, the dregs, of summer movie season. And yet Guardians of the Galaxy has done very, very well for itself at an unusual time of year for a blockbuster release.

It was the same thing this past April when Captain America: The Winter Soldier was released. April, again, is not a month known for blockbusters. But Captain America ended up setting all kinds of April records and has hauled in a domestic total of $259 million, making it the top grossing movie of 2014 in North America, so far – just a couple million ahead of The LEGO Movie, which was released in February.

It just goes to show that if you have a release that is eagerly anticipated, it will get an audience at any time of year. It doesn’t necessarily have to be slotted in a certain date during May, June or July to do well.

The other takeaway so far is that any movie involving characters from the Marvel comic books clearly can do no wrong. Since April we have had four blockbusters featuring Marvel superheroes, all No.1 hits. The first three – Captain America 2, Spider-Man 2 and the latest X-Men – all had domestic hauls in excess of $200 million. Guardians of the Galaxy is almost halfway there right now, and it has been in the cinemas only a few days.

In fact, Marvel superheroes have topped the overall domestic box office for seven of the last 19 weeks. So while Hollywood as a whole has experienced the summer blahs, clearly that does not apply to Marvel or any of its properties.

With Guardians of the Galaxy dominating this past weekend, their hot streak of recent years continues. The man with the biggest smile on his face in all of Hollywood, no doubt, is Stan Lee.

Live@Lunch

The Aug. 6 installment of Live@Lunch featured entertainment in Central Park by country music singer songwriter Troy Wakelin of Battleford. Live@Lunch has been taking place every second Wednesday throughout the summer as an initiative of the downtown business improvement district organization Downtown North Battleford. Next Wednesday, Aug. 20, entertainment will be provided by Kjelti Katherine. Photo by John Cairns

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Rivalry renewed as Riders down Blue Bombers in Winnipeg Games like Thursday’s Saskatchewan Roughrider 23-17 victory at Winnipeg are what make sports so great, and why we consider ourselves lucky to make a living at it.

On the morning of game day, as soon as your feet hit the floor, you’re excited about what’s going to happen that night. You never know what’s going to go down in that 60 minutes.

Sometimes the excitement is unbearable.

Not every game is a history maker, but this particular game ended up being one for the ages.

Thursday was an excruciatingly long day in the Manitoba capital in anticipation

of the Week 7 clash between bitter rivals Saskatchewan and Winnipeg.

So much so that I hopped in a cab at 3 p.m. and headed to beautiful Investors Group Field because I was tired of waiting. There were some coaches pacing the hotel lobby at that time and it looked like they’d

August 16 The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum hold their 30th annual induction ceremony. Part of the celebration is the unveiling of the biggest bat in Canada at 10 a.m. at the museum.

August 23 The Battleford Beaver Blues host a four-on-four indoor ball hockey tournament at the Battleford Arena. For registration information, call Kevin at 306-441-8770 or email beaverblues@hotmail.com.

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like to jump in with me but thought it better to wait for the bus.

Have you ever walked into a stadium or arena hours before game time and you can just feel the tension and anxiety? Winnipeg had it Thursday night.

And the pregame fireworks – both literal and figurative – showed we were in for a doozy! The Roughriders charged the middle of the field from their endzone locker room at the exact same time the Blue Bombers were being introduced. They clashed at midfield like two rams on a mountain cliff. It was spectacular!

Amidst the smoky haze from the pyrotechnics, coaches Corey Chamblin and Mike O’Shea were seen shouting at each other. They both downplayed it afterwards, with O’Shea saying they had to yell be to be heard over the noise. Chamblin said there was a mix-up with the timing of their introduction and they weren’t trying to be disrespectful.

I believe that to be the case, but it certainly set the

tone for the 60 minutes of football ahead.

It was a bit of a backand-forth slugfest with the Riders opening up a 3-0 lead before trailing 10-3 at halftime. The voice of the NHL’s Winnipeg Jets, Brian Munz, watched the game in our booth and midway through the third quarter leaned over and said, “When does the excitement start?”

What?! Granted there had been no “big plays” to that point – 25 yards or more – but I was on pins and needles! I thought to myself, “We’re only down 10-3. A simple touchdown and it’s a brand new game!”

Unfortunately the offence wasn’t going to get it done on this night, although Jerome Messam’s 126 yards rushing – mostly in the

second half – was a work of art. Offensive co-ordinator George Cortez kept pounding his big horse into the middle of the Bomber defence to the point the big man had to pull himself out temporarily for a breather.

The Bombers had every reason to win that game: they were at home, on a long week while the Riders were on a short one and they have the early-season MVP in quarterback Drew Willy. Through six games they were considered the CFL’s best team.

But the longer the Riders hung around, you knew their chances would get better. And that tough-as-nails defence scored 14 secondhalf points to help out the cause as the Riders pantsed their opposition and raced out of Dodge with the win.

It was remarkable! Chamblin said after the game that it was a tougher game than any Grey Cup he’d ever been a part of. Everything was stacked against the Green & White, but they banded together like I’ve rarely seen before.

It was mentioned that staying for a week in Ottawa would help this football club bond. Well, evidence of that was on display on a beautiful summer night in Manitoba.

“Games like that are what we play sports for,” smiled Rider linebacker Sam Hurl upon the team’s return to Regina. “That’s what it’s all about.”

And it’s what keeps us coming back for more.

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

Bucked Around

Professional bull riders took to the bulls Wednesday night at the exhibition grounds for the first Gold Eagle Casino PBR Classic. The event, which attracted a large audience of fans to the exhibition grandstand, featured several well-known pro bull riders and former Canadian champions in action. It seemed the best athletes at the event, though, were the bulls themselves as they proved tough handling for the bull riders on the evening. Photos by John Cairns

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OBITUARIES KRAWETZ - It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Peter Krawetz, late of North Battleford on July 28, 2014 at the age of 66 years.

Peter is survived by his wife Brenda; son Michael (Michele) Kayden, Nadia, and Isla; daughters Stacey (Jason) - Lukas and Heather, and Kayla; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

He is predeceased by his father Panko (1960), mother Maria (1974), brother Andrew (1987), sister Helen (2002), brother Slawko (birth), brother-in-law Jake Skotnitsky (1986), father-in-law Warren Miller (2001), Frank Kulpa (2004), and brother-in-law Douglas MacDonald (2005). The funeral service was held on Friday, August 1, 2014 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner with Pastor Deb McNabb officiating. Cremation followed the service, and Peter was laid to rest at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Peter’s memory may be made to the Oasis Care Home, PO Box 216, Speers, SK S0M 2V0. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Kristeen Thiessen of Sallows and McDonald Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418

WOOD: Elizabeth “Liz” Jane Wood (née Patterson) was born July 21, 1926 to Thomas and Dora Patterson at her grandmother’s home, one mile from the family homestead near the hamlet of Lilac, Saskatchewan. As a youth, Liz - or “Sis” as her brothers George and Robert adoringly knew her - used to help out on her parents’ farm, tending to the animals or walking lunch out to her father in the field. She was always willing to help her mother with the housework and the garden. During her final year of school, she rode her bicycle to Ruddell for classes before boarding there for the winter months.

She also took three years of piano lessons and used to play at dances. Liz met Rollie Wood in the mid-1940s and they soon began to date. Together they attended dances and curled. They married November 10, 1952 and less than two years later, Liz gave birth to Charlotte, who she described as the couple’s “pride and joy.” In 1960 the family moved to the Wood homestead where Liz and Rollie lived for nearly fifty years. They frequently entertained friends, and relatives, offering drinks, gossip, and a game of Kaiser to their visitors. The family also enjoyed ski-dooing, bonfires and camping trips. Once she became a grandmother, Liz looked forward to the holidays when Charlotte and Kirk brought their children Jennifer, Kimberly, and Michael to the farm. In later years she welcomed her grandsons-in-law Carl and Darrin then her great-grandchildren Zoe, Zachary, and Madison. Her family was now complete. In the mid-1990s, Liz underwent oral surgery, which threatened to produce considerable changes to her life. Nevertheless, she was never heard to complain and was quick to adapt. Liz moved to an apartment in North Battleford in 2010, a year-and-a-half after her beloved Rollie passed away. She settled into urban living, visiting often with her friends and family. Liz will be remembered for her love of life, her laughter, her kind disposition, and her empathy. She was not one to pass judgment and all were welcome to her home.

Her family was deeply moved by the actions of friends and family during her final days, which conveyed their deep love for Liz. In lieu of flowers, Charlotte asks that donations be made in Liz’s memory to the Ruddell Community Centre and Ruddell Cemetery.

Thank you The family of Elizabeth Wood would like to thank the paramedics, as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of the BUH Emergency Ward and 3rd Floor West - especially Kylie and Ria - for the kindness they showed our family. Thank you to Rev. Borgeson, Glenn Goodman, Darlene Wood, Elaine Currie, and Bob MacKay for the beautiful funeral service. Thank you to the Honourary and Active Pallbearers. We are grateful to the Ruddell Community Centre Association for serving lunch and to those who donated to the Ruddell Cemetery Fund and the Ruddell Community Centre. Thank you for all the cards, flowers, and hugs. And finally, thank you to everyone for being there for Mom over the past few years. Your help enabled her to keep her independence which was so important to her. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. ____________________________________________________

MCINTYRE: Mr. William “Bill” McIntyre of North Battleford passed away on Friday August, 1, 2014 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital. Memorial Service celebrating the life of Bill McIntyre was held on Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Knights of Columbus Hall with Pastor Keith Klippenstein officiating. An Honor guard was formed by members of the North Battleford Fire Department with other Fire Agencies in attendance. Eulogy was delivered by Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Steinborn. Interment will follow at a later date.

Memorial donations in Bill’s memory may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, Multiple Myloma research, Saskatoon Cancer Centre 20 Campus Drive Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada S7N 4H4. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife Starla; daughter Karen (Terry) Kowal; son Kevin (Tanya Williams); his grandchildren Landin McIntyre, Ashley Kowal, and Oaklen Kowal; his sister Joan (George) Garrett; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was predeceased by his mother and father Mary Elizabeth (Bess) and James Roy McIntyre; his twin sister Beverly McIntyre and one brother Earl McIntyre. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

KOHUT: Frances “Fran” Darlene Kohut was born November 20, 1946 in Hafford, SK to James and Stella Zaichkowsky. On August 2, 2014, at the age of 67 years after a long battle with illness, Fran passed away peacefully at the Hafford Special Care Centre. Fran was predeceased by her father and mother James and Stella Zaichkowsky; sister Marie Boyanchuk; brother Edward Zaichkowsky; father and mother-in-laws Roman and Mary Kohut; six brother-in-laws: Gary Lanski, Mike Kohut, Alex Kohut, John Howrish, John Worotniak, and Dick Zypchen; three sister-in-laws: Annie Zypchen, Nettie Kohut, and Betty Kohut. Fran is survived by her loving husband Raymond Kohut; Daughter Lorraine (Fred) Close and their children Brennan and Arynn; son James (Cathy) Kohut and their children Keenan, Vincent, and Leah; sister Elaine (Larry) Rabuka; brotherin-law Leo (Edie) Kohut; sister-in-laws Jeanette Worotniak and Rose Howrish; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Fran lived in Hafford, SK her entire life. She attended school there and graduated grade 12 in 1964. Fran then began dating Raymond, and on August 14, 1965 they were married. Together they had two children Lorraine Marie and James Raymond. Fran stayed home to raise her children for a few years, and to help out on the farm. She was a busy farm wife and mother as all farm wives are. She tended to the livestock, a large garden and lots of cooking. Fran decided she wanted to join the work force and get her Geriatric Nurses Aid Certificate. She started work at the Hafford Special Care Home on March 5, 1980. Fran retired as an aide in 2011, after 31 years of dedicated service. Fran enjoyed many things and had a few hobbies she loved. She loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

She was a fantastic cook and baker. Fran always had a large garden and loved her flowers. In fact the grandchildren would call her Flower Baba. Her hobbies were oil painting and poetry. Fran even wrote her own retirement poem and had a poem published in a poetry book, which made her extremely proud. Fran enjoyed camping, fishing, crocheting, and was an avid Bingo/Lotto player. A prayer service for Fran was held on August 6, 2014 and a funeral service on August 7, 2014 at the Descent of the Holy Ghost Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Hafford, SK with Very Reverend Father Taras Udod presiding. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home. Memorials in Fran’s name can be made to the Parkinson’s Society Saskatchewan, 610 Duchess Street, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0R1.

WOOD: In loving memory of Henry Norman Wood, born August 13, 1926 on the farm at Ruddell, SK and passed away July 20, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to mourn: 4 children: Bart (Mona): Stacey (2 greatgrandtwins – Hallie & Meredith), Mitchell, Ryan, Anthony (Samantha); Roxanne (David): Matthew, Michelle; Darcy(Gwen): Krista (Simon), Ashley (Wes): greatgrandchildren – Grayson & Brielle; Kelsey; Vanessa (Bryan):Danielle, Brayden, Chris (Amber): great-grandchildren – Kendry & Klara, John (Jaimie), Rachelle (Barry); In-laws, numerous nieces and nephews. Henry was predeceased by his loving wife Shirley, parents Charles and Jessie Wood, infant son and by his 10 siblings. A Celebration of Henry’s life was held Thursday, July 24 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Maymont School Auditorium, Maymont, SK., with Rev. Nora Borgeson of Battleford United Church officiating. The Eulogy was given

by Bryan Kosteroski and Memories shared by David Williams and Anthony Leece. Music Ministry was provided by vocalists Darlene Wood and Elaine Currie singing “Whispering Hope”, accompanied

by Allan Currie. Memorials in Henry’s honour are requested to the Lung Association or the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Family interment of the cremated remains will take place beside his beloved wife Shirley at Ruddell Cemetery, Ruddell, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted the Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK. ____________________________________________________ HOLFELD: It is with deep sadness that the family of the late Gerald Holfeld announce his passing on July 9, 2014 at the Regina General Hospital. Gerry was born in Wynyard, SK on July 14, 1944. He lived on the family farm by Jansen before going to school for various Engineering classes eventually maintain a Degree in Civil Engineering. Gerry started his career with SaskTel in June of 1968 and retired in April 1997. He loved his career and accomplished countless achievements throughout his many years and various roles within the company. He married Mary Boychuk on October 12, 1968 and their daughter Ronda was born in 1971. They lived in several cities and made many friends inside and outside of SaskTel throughout that time. The gatherings at the Holfeld’s house were plenty and always filled with music and laughter. Gerry was an honest and down to earth guy. His daughter describes him as “the smartest man she has ever known; whether it was coaching ball, algebra, taxes, her cars, curling, or building his own house, he knew the answer to any problem that came up.” The only thing that could momentarily ‘stump’ him, were his two granddaughters. Gerry loved living at Good Spirit Acres with my Mary - it was their dream. He also really enjoyed his daily “tour” of the community in his car. Gerry passed away a few days short of his 70th birthday. He was a kind and gentle soul with a high level of integrity and a beautiful smile and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was predeceased by his parents Henry and Alma; sister Loretta and brother-in-law Don; and his brother-in-law Ken. Gerry is survived by his wife Mary; his daughter Ronda and son-in-law Norm; grandchildren, Nikki and Renee; sister Carol and brother-in-law Dan; as well as seven nieces and one nephew. In keeping with Gerry’s wishes, there will be no funeral services but please join the family for a Celebration of Gerry’s Life and share your story about him on August 23, 2014, at 2pm in the Good Spirit Provincial Park Rec Hall. Those wishing to make expressions of sympathy may make donations to a Charity of One’s Choice or to KidSport Saskatchewan in memory of Gerald Holfeld. Family and friends unable to attend are invited to sign an online guest book for Gerald at www.lesonsfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to LESON’S FUNERAL HOME, Canora.

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OBITUARIES CAMPBELL: It is with great sadness that the family of Brett John Campbell announces his passing on Saturday, July 26 at the age of 43. Brett was born to Brenda and Scott Campbell on November 25, 1970 in Fort Qu’Appele, Saskatchewan. Brett attended school in Swift Current, North Battleford, Hodgeville and Beechy. As a boy, Brett was very active in all sports. He specially loved water skiing and spending summers at Lac Pelletier. Brett graduated in 1989 and began a career in the oil industry in Alberta. While working in Alberta, Brett met and married Jamie Patterson. They had two beautiful children, Riley and Keelyn. In the following years Brett pursued his career in the oil industry working overseas. During this time they purchased land in Whitkow area where they made lots of friends. Brett was an outdoordsman. He loved hunting, fishing and camping with his family and friends. Brett leaves to cherish his memory his daughther Riley, son Keelyn, mother Brenda (Don) Lamb, father Scott (Mona) Campbell, brother Craig (Wendy) Campbell, and their children, Bailey and Madison, sister Laurel Lamb (Shawn Lessard), brother Michael (Karen) Campbell, and their children, Kaleb and Kendra, step-brother Kelly (Lynne) Lamb, and their children Tamara and Carissa, step-sister Karen (Perry) Bateman, and theur children Drew and Chase, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Brett is predeceased by his grandparents Cliff and Evelyn Campbell, Ted and Dorothy Campbell, and Maxine, aunt Heather Campbell, niece Kortni Adam, and cousin Dan Bednash. A celebration of Brett’s life was held, August 1st in North Battleford. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Hodgeville cemetery, Hodgeville, Saskatchewan. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. To leave a condolence please go to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

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RUSSELL: Pauline Marie was born October 1, 1937 at Kylemore, SK., and passed away July 25, 2014 at Saskatoon, SK. She is lovingly remembered by her husband of 13 years, Cecil; her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Cindy Crampton – daughters: Shanda & Kara and their father, Tom Leftley; Patty Beaton – daughter, Amanda (Jefferson) Thomas, son Greg Clark – his daughter Autumn, Amanda & Greg’s father, Brent Clark (Dawnna); daughter, Raelyn Muir-Beaton; Terrance (Lee) Laverdure – children: Justin, Tara, Marcus & Logan; Cecil’s children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; Rod – daughters: Carla (Cody) Huard & children: Greysen & Paige and Christie (Dave) Sinclair – son, Daniel; Heather Balas – children: Nathan, Braden & Taylor; Donna (Scott) Turner – children; Kelsey & Colton; sister-in-law, Ellen Arishenkoff, nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, John and Mary Arishenkoff; first husband, Ernie Dimsen; step-mother who raised her, Mary Arishenkoff; brothers: William (Ivy) Arishenkoff and John Arishenkoff; sister, Betty Semenoff and brother-in-law, John Semenoff. The Celebration of Life Service took place on Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at 11:00 AM at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK with The Reverend Canon Peter Norman officiating. The Scripture Readings were presented by Amanda Thomas & Donna Turner. Music Ministry was provided by Mrs. Junice Headley – organist and St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir. The soloist was Robert MacKay who sang “In The Garden”, and the Hymn selections were “Softly and Tenderly” and “Abide With Me”.

Honourary Pallbearers were All Who shared her life. The Active Pallbearers were Greg Clark, Justin Laverdure, Jefferson Thomas, Marcus Laverdure, Dave Sinclair and Jason Jess. Memorials in Pauline’s honour are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to St. Paul’s Hospital, 1702-20th St. West ., Saskatoon, SK., S7M 0Z9, (designate to the Haemodialysis Unit) or to the donor’s choice. Interment took place at The Garden Of The Apostles – Hillcrest Memorial Gardens, Saskatoon, SK. Card Of Thanks The Families of the Late Pauline Marie Russell wish to thank: The Reverend Canon Peter Norman for his heartfelt Service, Mrs. Junice Headley and the St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir, the Scripture Readers, the Pallbearers, St. Paul’s A.C.W. for looking after the reception and the Richard Ladies for the dainties; the Doctors and Nurses at the Royal University Hospital Saskatoon, SK., and St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK., and the Doctors and Nurses in the Haemodialysis Units in North Battleford and Saskatoon. Your love and kindness will not be forgotten; Robert MacKay and staff of Battlefords Funeral Service; to the North Battlefords Lions Clubs for the fruit basket and to all for the flowers, baking, phone calls, cards and garden vegetables. We wish to thank all who came to celebrate Pauline’s life with us. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to the Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK.

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BOATS

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

2000 Four Winns Boat and trailer 17.5 ft sport with bucket seats, 190 horse power, volvo in board, canvas top and travel tarp. Less than 200 hours. $13,800. Shorestation alluminum boat lift complete with canopy $3300.00. Shorestation alluminum dock, five 8ft sections, one 8x8ft pad (deck) complete with legs and braces $5500.00. Call: 306-845-3347

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FARMS/REAL ESTATE BIG VALLEY ACRES A horse lovers paradise A Totally Secluded, 41 acre, Incomparable, One-of-a-kind Property overlooking A 1600 Acre Bird Sanctuary & A 552 Acre Nature Preserve in the Qu’Appelle Valley, 25 minutes from Regina.

It has a large barn and riding arena, 2 corrals, 2 box stalls, 3 tie stalls and a tac room.

This valley side property has a 2,450 sq. ft., 4 bedroom bungalow house (1979) with NEW windows, doors, siding, shingles, cistern, driveway and septic tank with a 270 degree security lighting system, 3 kennels and a spectacular view of the valley. It has a 2 car, detached garage with a insulated workshop.

To see the area where you could be living check out the big valley acres photo album at www.bigvalleyacres.com This house will be listed on the MLS System on September 16th.

Call 306-596-7272 for private showings for pre-qualified buyers the week of September 8th.

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Ask about modifications eg. doors, windows, insulation, new paint, power, etc.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES For sale in Moosomin: Successful, 2,000 sq ft retail clothing store for men, women and kids. Growing community located on Trans-Canada Highway. Call 306-435-6736

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

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca

Investment Opportunity in North Battleford! ±9,000 sq. ft. building currently fully leased to The Bargain Shop (248 stores across Canada).

Building was completely renovated in 2006, including both rooftop A/C units. The following income details are based upon annual Net Income: February 1, 2012 – January 31, 2017: $72,000.00 *Capitalization rate approx. 10.5%. For more information, contact ICR Commercial Real Estate at (306) 9332929.

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WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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Hiring Rail Switchmen $22+/hr, Benefits Included. Must be willing to work outdoors & on any shift. E-mail resume to HR@railserve.biz OR fax to 770-996-6830. Apply online at www.railserve.biz.

Sales rep required to sell print, digital advertising and special promotions. Commission plus base salary, up to 40 hours per week. Car allowance, group health and dental benefits, company pension plan and profit sharing. Weyburn Review, Box 400, Weyburn, Sk S4H 2K4, Phone 306842-7487 or fax 306-842-0282, Email: dward@weyburnreview.com.

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Benefits for Medical/Dental & much more Tire Repair Technician Busy small town business in Shellbrook includes automotive and agriculture parts, tires and service. We have one mechanic bay, one tire bay and are looking for a self-motivated person to fill the Tire Repairman position.

This is a permanent full time position with medical benefits and a salary corresponding to your experience. Preference will be given to experienced applicants however we will also train suitable candidates. Previous automotive or farm experience an asset.

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REVENUE PROPERTY FOR SALE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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House for sale in Cut Knife, 1000 sq.ft. Finished upstairs and down, 4 bedroom and 2 bathrooms, huge treed lot, quiet street, dry basement, double detached garage with heated workshop. Asking $143,900. Call or text Gary, 3064416523 or email raekitching@hotmail.com REAL ESTATE ACREAGE FOR SALE; near Rockhaven, Sk; 12.6 acres; mature yard; apprx 1,400 sqft house; heated mechanical shop; large storage quonset; More Details @ www.Kijiji.ca; ad# 1004207391

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Qualifications for this position are: • excellent communication and customer service skills • ability to multitask under pressure in a fast paced working environment • must be proficient in computers Responsibilities for this position include: • counter service taking ads and redirecting inquiries • billing - creating, reviewing and finalizing invoices • daily balancing • accepting and processing credit card payments by phone • customer service related phone calls • other duties as required The hours are Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We are seeking to fill this position as soon as possible.

Please bring in your resumé with a cover letter, to Battlefords Publishing/News-Optimist.

Attention: Alana Schweitzer or Joyce Wappel.

Deadline for submission is Thursday, August 21, 2014.

No phone calls please.

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS...”

STEEL OVERSTOCK SALE!” 20X20 $4,055. 25X24 $4,650. 30X32 $6,586.

32X34 $7,677.

40X48 $12,851. 47X70 $17,899. One End wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Monday - Friday, August 11 - 15 The churches of Maidstone welcome you to Vacation Bible School - Maidstone United Church for ages 5 - 12 year olds on Monday to Friday from 1:00 - 3:30 p.m.

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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Catalogue available from: Speargrass Specialties Box 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 Phone: (306) 967-2910

Books by William Wardill www.speargrassspecialties.com I have been told that on the rails of Big Sky Rail, which took over a CN branch in 2011, the lonely trestle I first saw 80 years ago is in close proximity to a small forest of crude oil storage tanks. The report disturbs me.

Before the Second World War, when I was six or thereabouts, I was a happy passenger in a Model A Ford driven by George Donaldson Melville. His son Geordie was my friend.

We were on our way to see the trestle and the ravine it spanned. The ravine and its surroundings were an archaeological site. I didn’t know the word, but George Donaldson Melville did. A veteran of the Great War, the man was a walking encyclopaedia.

When we walked down into the ravine, I was amazed to see a huge tangle of bleached bones. Our mentor raised no objection to two little boys delving into the pile. Almost immediately, I found a sharpened bone. My memory can still hear my friend’s father saying, “You’ve found a

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rairie Perspective

treasure, Willie. It’s an awl made out of a buffalo bone.

A man made it and a woman used it to lace together pieces of buffalo hide for tents and clothing.”

I can’t remember all of the questions two little boys posed to him, but he answered them all, patiently and with the faint remains of a Scottish brogue. He gave us names for plants and animals, including the bull snake that slithered out of a rock pile. He told us about the Indians and how they lived. And died. He took us to the hill tops and showed us the patterns of stones they had formed.

“These are their graves,” he said.

He said it sadly. Geordie and I were sad, too.

In the long interval of years, the bones and stones disappeared and the old trestle became a limiting factor in the weight of trains and the speed they could travel. When CN Rail announced that the branch would be abandoned, West Central Road and Rail of Eston forestalled the abandonment by replacing demolished elevators with producer car loading sites.

In 2011, rail traffic ended at a WCRR loading facility west of Eatonia. In 2014, the rumour mill says the line will end at the rebuilt trestle, which will serve the tank farm. It says crude oil will be hauled on Big Sky Rail through Eatonia.

(There is already a transloading facility on Big Sky Rail west of Glidden.)

The places are not as important as the process. Long ago, George Donaldson Melville could answer all of my questions. In 2014, nobody is answering questions or even asking them. There have been no accounts in the print media about the crude oil tanks beside the old trestle. The owners of the tanks have not been identified. Their intentions have not been made public, nor have the intentions of Big Sky Rail. No account has appeared anywhere of an archaeological survey being made on the hilltops where I looked sadly long ago on the graves of people who were in this land long before Europeans began to plough up the short-grass prairie.

Something is wrong.

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Some things whose value to us is beyond price From time to time we hear of a piece of art selling for a million dollars or more. The works of the masters – Leonardo da Vinci, Rembrandt van Rijn and others — are great treasures. But there are other things that are valued beyond price, personal things, though perhaps mundane to some; that family photo album, lost in a house fire, that stolen memento of lovers’ meeting.

Priceless.

In the Word of God, there are quite a number of things that are spoken of as being of special worth. In Proverbs 31:8-31, the author describes “a virtuous wife” (meaning a woman of noble character) and says “her worth is far above rubies.” (vs. 10) Job declares the same thing concerning godly wisdom (Job 28:10), and says its foundation is “the fear [reverence] of the Lord.” (vs. 28) The Lord Jesus tells His listeners that one’s eternal soul is of more value than all the world’s wealth. “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, and loses his own soul?” (Mk. 8:36) The Apostle Peter has a word that he uses a number of times that relates to our theme. It’s the word “precious.” It identifies something that is (or should be) held in high honour and esteem. That

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com is how he rates the promises of God (II Pet. 1:4). Since He is a God of truth, and cannot lie, and since He has all the power necessary to fulfil His Word, His promises to us are of incredible worth. Also our faith is “more precious than gold.” (I Pet. 1:7; II Pet. 1:1) In sovereign grace, God has given us the power to trust in Him and be saved. That’s precious indeed!

Peter uses his word again with reference to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is precious in His person: “to you who believe He is precious.” (I Pet. 2:7) Then there is the incredible value of His provision for lost sinners: we are redeemed “with the precious blood of Christ.” (I Pet. 1:18-19) Since the sacrifice of Christ has the power to cleanse from sin all who believe on Him (Jn. 3:16; I Jn. 2:2), it fully qualifies as that which is beyond price.

Johann Franck (1618-77) was a lawyer in Germany.

As an aside, it’s interesting to see, in a study of our hymns, the number of professions that are represented.

We might expect to see clergymen writing them. But among the other authors are housewives, doctors, teachers, an insurance salesmen, a milliner (one who designs and makes hats) and even a circus clown.

After his father died when he was only two years old, Franck was adopted by an uncle who served as a judge. In that environment, his interest in the law blossomed. During his lifetime, the Thirty Years War raged in Europe. From university, Franck returned to his hometown of Guben at his widowed mother’s request.

Their town was a hot spot in the war, and frequently ravaged by Saxon and Swedish troops. There he pursued his legal profession.

Franck also wrote a number of hymns, including one written in 1653, now known as Jesus, Priceless Treasure, through Catherine Winkworth’s fine English translation two centuries later.

Some churches have been unwilling to use it, because of its strongly personal and emotional content, but it exalts Christ.

The hymn says: “Jesus, priceless Treasure, / Source

of purest pleasure, / Truest Friend to me. / Ah, how long in anguish / Shall my spirit languish, / Yearning, Lord, for Thee? / Thou art mine, O Lamb divine! / I will suffer [allow] naught to hide Thee, / Naught I ask beside Thee.”

And in another stanza: “In Thine arms I rest me; / Foes who would molest me / Cannot reach me here. / Though the earth be shaking, / Every heart be quaking, / Jesus calms my fear. / Lightnings flash and thunders crash; / Yet, though sin and hell assail me, / Jesus will not fail me.”

Making what might have been happen American poet John Greenleaf Whittier once wrote, “For of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: ‘It might have been!’” He wrote it but I’ve sure been thinking about it a lot.

Perhaps it’s a common characteristic of seniors but I find myself looking back at all God has enabled me to achieve and, yet, there are wisps of disappointment at what still hasn’t happened. A short list includes completion of my college degree, a trip to visit friends living thousands of kilometres from here or

becoming a writer with skills comparable to some of my writing heroes. It seems there are always things that stand in the way or barriers that, to date, still seem insurmountable.

More elusive and even more disappointing are those opportunities we chose to ig-

nore. Though they were well within our reach we put off making them a priority until the opportunity was no longer available.

I first heard John Whittier’s famous words when I was a youngster but age has polished them.

It was those ponderous thoughts along with notice of a special seat sale from our regional airline that helped me decide to make a long overdue visit to family members.

In our telephone and email discussions as to “what would you like to do while

you’re here?” I realized that I simply wanted to be in their presence. “I don’t have to be entertained,” I responded, “I just want to spend time with you.”

Even more, Christ longs to spend time with us, loves to demonstrate that “just being with Him” in prayer and his word, can transform our “it might have been-s” into occasions of praise.

“Thou wilt show me the path of life; in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.” Psalm 16:11, KJV

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

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

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

Sundays - 11:00 a.m.

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

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

306-441-1041

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

Community Baptist Church

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

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

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

10:30 Service

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Church & CE Wing:

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

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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