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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

The Battlefords From New Heights High above the North Saskatchewan River, Battlefords publishing employees Claude Paradis and Gary Wappel, with Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority balloon pilot Sebastian Fernandez. Their adventure during Northwest Territorial Days took them east, following the North Saskatchewan River as far as North Battleford Power Centre and then south west towards Highway 4.

They landed about eight kilometres southwest of Battleford. For the full story and photos turn to Page 2 and visit www.newsoptimist.com. Photo courtesy Sebastian Fernandez

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Up, up and away Staff Joyce and Gary Wappel were among the many people who spotted Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority’s custom-made slot machineshaped hot air balloon floating above the Battlefords at various times during Northwest Territorial Days.

While admiring it as it floated near their home on one of its launches into the Living Skies, Joyce asked Gary if he might enjoy a ride.

His response was emphatically in the negative. It was beautiful to watch, but the idea of being that far from the ground gave him the shivers.

This response caused Joyce to gulp inwardly. In cahoots with some colleagues at work she had already secretly “volunteered” Gary to take a VIP ride in the craft. Co-worker Claude Paradis, despite a healthy respect of heights — let’s not use the word “fear” – had agreed to accompany him. The trip was, after all, a birthday surprise for his buddy.

The “surprise” part of the adventure got lost in the shuffle of organization, but in the end Gary decided if Claude was brave enough, so must he be.

The first evening chosen for their ascent into the vast blue yonder turned out to be too windy to launch the 80 feet tall, 40 feet wide balloon. That meant another day

of heightened anticipation for the would-be adventurers fond of having two feet planted firmly on the ground.

Thursday evening arrived in a sea of calm and I was enjoying some time working in my yard when I looked up and there was the SIGA balloon floating serenely above the river valley. I waved, thinking Claude and Gary might be up there.

And they were. They had quite a story to tell at work the next day.

The adventure actually began in the company of gracious hosts at the Gold Eagle Casino — Kerry Sapp, Kevin Sapp and Kelly Atcheynum — who arranged for the balloon ride and also entertained them with a meal at the casino while they were waiting for the balloon to inflate.

The flight itself started with balloonist Sebastian Fernandez springing an instructional taste of things to come on them shortly after launch.

Landing a balloon basket can be tricky and a bit rough, he told his passengers. The next thing they knew they were heading back to Earth, where the basket landed with a thud, tipping over on impact.

Claude and Gary found themselves in sudden and uncomfortably close contact since they had failed to hang on.

“Practice landing,” the

pilot quipped. “This is what is going to happen when we land.”

Once again upright, the ride officially got underway.

Both men describe the ascent as so astonishingly rapid, their senses had little time to keep up.

Both recall grabbing their eyeglasses anytime they were brave enough to peek over the sides and Claude had his camera securely slung around his neck. He admits the first few photos he snapped after takeoff were a bit fuzzy. As their nerves calmed, they settled into enjoying the flight.

The pilot explained the direction of the flight would depend on the air currents at various altitudes. At around 1,000 metres, they floated east, following the North Saskatchewan River as far as the North Battleford Power Centre, when the pilot took the balloon up a bit higher and they drifted southwest towards Highway 4.

Both men describe the view as “spectacular.”

“It looks so beautiful. I’ve been up in a small plane, but we were moving so slowly it was totally different,” Gary observed.

One of the surprises at high altitude was sharing air space with dragonflies. They also caught glimpses of wildlife way down below.

Another phenomenon also had them both in awe.

“It’s super quiet up there,”

Above, Claude Paradis and Gary Wappel prepare for takeoff with SIGA air balloon pilot Sebastian Fernandez. Below are scenes from their adventure, which included a spectacular sunset over the North Saskatchewan River. Photos by Claude Paradis

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Gary said.

When it was time to descend Sebastian indicated a road where he said he planned to land the basket.

With their practice landing fresh in their minds, Gary and Claude braced themselves as the pilot unerringly guided his craft toward his target.

The basket hit and once again toppled, but this time they were ready, hanging on

tightly, knees bent.

After being dragged by the partially deflated balloon about 15 feet, they found themselves with the lip of the basket at the edge of the road.

The pilot sprang out as soon as the basket stopped being pulled along the ground. Claude said he and Gary quickly followed as they were not ready for a

solo flight.

The experience had a profound impact on both and, even though the “double dare” activity was never on either man’s bucket list, doing it again if given the opportunity gets a solid thumbs up.

Claude and Gary thank the Gold Eagle Casino for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

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Railroad traffic troubles west side residents

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

North Battleford City Council intends to continue conversations with CN regarding the noise and movement of hazardous goods “at all hours of the day and night” on the west side of the city.

Council received a letter last week from west side resident Heidi Juul expressing her concerns for the safety and health of the residents near the railway tracks with the increase in rail cars transporting dangerous goods.

Juul’s letter stated, “The old CN line that used to stretch northwest past Paradise Hill is largely abandoned but from Vawn to North Battleford the track still exists, providing a vital link for moving grain south from the grain terminals at Hamlin.

Now the last 1.7 kilometres of this line along Railway Avenue, south of Territorial Drive and directly across the street from homes, has been repurposed as part of the switching station and is used for shunting cars filled with a variety of goods, many of which are hazardous.”

Mayor Ian Hamilton said they would forward the letter to CN and would see what sort of response is received

The view for many west side residents. Photo by Jayne Foster and “go further from there.”

Councillor Ryan Bater said the City’s conversations need to be stronger.

“We had a derailment last year and they didn’t even call the City,” he said.

Hamilton said things have improved significantly in the City’s relationship with CN since then, but Juul’s concerns were certainly understood.

Councillor Ray Fox said he would like to see more public education directly engaging citizens regarding today’s increasingly numerous hazards. Having been a resident of Medicine Hat

at the time of a derailment and hazardous material spill there that resulted in fatalities, prompts his concern, he said.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick, the City’s director of protective services, said the City has had conversation with CN regarding hazardous materials moving through North Battleford and has plans in place as regards first responders and evacuation, depending on the severity of commodities involved, “Hopefully nothing does occur but, it it if does, we are prepared,” said Headrick.

“We’ve had the official

training.”

He added a City representative will be leaving at the end of this month for a week-long “very intense” course being put on by CN, and will share the information with the rest of the staff afterwards.

Juul’s letter also addressed other concerns about the railroad use on the west side – noise pollution.

“There’s no such thing as a quiet Saturday,” she wrote.

“The piercing horns that blow at over 100 decibels can make you jump out of your skin. The banging and screeching are often so loud

that conversations are halted as words are drowned out.

People who live half a block from tracks have items rattling on shelves when the trains are shunting.”

The noise carries into the night.

“I, along with any other residents of the west side, don’t get a lot of sleep some nights due to the clanging, banging cars, screeching metal, hissing airbrakes and rumbling engines. You never know which nights will be peaceful and which will be filled with the sounds of shunting trains,” wrote Juul.

The City has a noise bylaw

that, between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m., prohibits noises that interfere with the peace and comfort of the community.

But the bylaw does not apply to CN, Juul wrote.

“Twin diesel engines are idled for hours at a time, any time of the day or night.”

She also said, “There is still more fallout from CN’s decision to employ the North Battleford station as a switching station and this one has economic repercussions. The view of the Eagle Hills from Railway Avenue East on the west side has always been a source of beauty for residents and passersby. If a few grain cars were parked on the siding for a few days or weeks, it only added to the enjoyment of the prairie landscape and western sunsets. Now the view is generally of tank cars filled with hazardous goods.”

She pointed out the west side has traditionally been a favoured location for homeowners.

“Buying a home on the west side has always made good financial sense,” wrote Juul. “But that was before the exponential increase in train traffic. Is it fair that people who most likely have the majority of the personal wealth invested in their homes see this wealth eroded through no fault of their own?”

Holodomor monument location approved by council

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Plans to put up a Holodomor monument in North Battleford have been approved. The monument will be installed in remembrance of those who perished in the 1932-33 Ukraine famine, a famine engineered by the Soviet Union.

Last week, North Battleford City Council approved locating a monument on the walk between Riverview and downtown North Battleford.

The Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council has agreed the site will be acceptable and the monument is expected to be in place by the end of August.

The Holodomor monu-

ment was approved under the new monuments and cairns policy adopted in April of this year. The Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council originally made the request to install a monument more than a year ago, suggesting it be located in Central Park.

The request was put on hold while a policy for cairns and monuments was established. A visual arts placement policy is probably in the offing as well.

Last Monday’s recommendation to council from administration stated there are currently some uncertainties regarding the function of Central and future development and improvements will be required. It may benefit from a master plan for the future, it was noted.

Additionally, the recommendation stated, Central Park has an ambience that may benefit more from sculptural artistic media than monuments based on historical events.

“The former Parks and Recreation Department had a vision of establishing an art and cultural corridor that extends from Allen Sapp Gallery to the Chapel Gallery.

This is a paved walking trail with lighting that supports both art and cultural points of interest,” stated the recommendation.

“Presently there is a Francophone cultural flag along this route, along with a number of sculpture pads. It is the future intent to link the two galleries via this path through educational programming

Building permits triple in value Staff As of the end of July, the City of North Battleford had issued building permits representing a value of $30.8 million, up substantially from the same period last year.

There were 61 permits issued in each of the two years to date, but last year’s value was only about a third of this year’s.

Major contributors to this year’s total is $6 million for two apartment permits, four new commercial permits representing $8.7 million, nine permits for commercial

alterations representing $10 million and three permits for new industrial construction worth 3.2 million.

To the end of July, there

have been four permits for new dwellings, worth $1 million, as compared to six permits worth $1.3 over the same time period last year.

Death ruled accidental Staff MOSQUITO FIRST NATION — An RCMP investigation has determined there was no criminal element in the death of a three-year-old girl July 29 on Mosquito First Nation.

The girl died from inju-

ries she received after being struck by a vehicle at about 8:30 p.m.

The injured girl was initially transported to hospital in North Battleford, then transferred to Saskatoon via STARS air ambulance. She died the next morning.

The lone male driver of the vehicle was not injured

and initiatives offered by Leisure Services for schools, groups and individuals.”

It was added that the location provides excellent exposure to travellers who enter the city from Highway 4 South, and at the same time promotes the walkway itself.

It would also accommodate future monuments of a cul-

tural and historical nature.

The Holodomor statue is already built and has been in storage for the past four years. The design is international in scope and similar statues have been erected in cities in Canada and across the world.

It is made of steel, is approximately 10 feet tall, five

feet wide and about an inch thick.

The Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council is to pay for the cost of the cement pad, which is $400. Current practice is for the City to pay for maintenance and conservation of any commemorations or artistic statues acquired by the City.

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Commentary

Family income stars and the dogs of Canadian cities

By Jock Finlayson Business Council of British Columbia

Statistics Canada’s latest tabulation of incomes by city confirms in hard data what we often discern through casual observation: we live in an economically diverse country, one in which incomes vary greatly among households but also across communities.

As in previous years, the agency has collected and published information on incomes for 33 metropolitan areas. This includes data on “census families” – defined as a married or common law couple with or without children at home, or a lone parent with one or more dependent children. For each urban area, Statistics Canada estimates the median pre-tax census family income for 2012. Median refers to the exact mid-point of the income distribution: half of families have incomes above, and half below, the reported median. The median is a good measure of the financial resources available to a “typical” family, in part because it isn’t distorted by the abnormally high incomes that accrue to a small number of families at the very top of the distribution.

For Canada as a whole, median pre-tax family income stands at $74,540, measured in constant 2012 dollars. The figures are for pre-tax income at the household (not individual) level. For most people, income and payroll taxes are deducted from their pre-tax income. They then have to pay sales, fuel, property and other taxes, fees and levies imposed by government from what’s left.

The gaps between the best and worst performers are substantial. The median family in Calgary pulled down

more than $98,000 in 2012, about $25,000 higher than the national figure (and almost $32,000 more than the typical family in the bottom ranked metropolitan area, AbbotsfordMission). Edmonton is not far behind, with a median family income of $96,030 before tax, followed by OttawaGatineau and then the two main cities in Saskatchewan.

The strong showing of Regina and Saskatoon reflects the province’s buoyant economy and enviable basket of exportoriented commodity industries. Indeed, Saskatchewan has been climbing the Canadian prosperity ladder over the past decade – to the point where it has now surpassed Ontario and British Columbia on both average income and the value of economic output per person.

At the other end of the income scale are Canada’s three largest urban areas – Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal – along with a few smaller cities in Quebec and Ontario and the aforementioned B.C. community of AbbotsfordMission.

It is striking that the metropolitan areas of Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal all lag behind Calgary by roughly $27,000, and trail Edmonton by almost $25,000. Canada’s three leading metros are home to over one-third of the country’s population, including many poor residents.

They all experience large inflows of immigrants every year, which tends to put downward pressure on reported incomes. Contrary to what some people may believe, most newcomers to Canada struggle in the job market and have

below-average incomes for at least the first decade after their arrival. True, some immigrants with low reported incomes are actually wealthy, but that doesn’t describe the situation of the bulk of immigrant families.

Greater Vancouver’s and Toronto’s disappointing rankings on median family income take on added significant when considering the issue of housing costs. According to the Royal Bank’s latest report on “housing trends and affordability,” homeownership costs relative to median pretax incomes in Greater Vancouver and Metro Toronto are by far the highest in the country across all housing categories (detached bungalows, standard two-storey homes and condominiums).

Juxtaposing expensive housing with mediocre incomes underscores the point that large numbers of households in the Vancouver and Toronto areas face an ongoing financial squeeze; many may never become home-owners, unless they relocate to communities where median incomes are higher and housing is cheaper. The rising proportion of recent immigrants who have chosen to settle in Alberta and Saskatchewan suggests more people are coming to realize that opportunities to achieve a middle-class income and lifestyle arguably are better outside of the country’s biggest metropolitan regions.

— Jock Finlayson is executive vice-president of the Business Council of British Columbia. www.troymedia.com

Correction

Last week’s cartoon should have poked fun at SaskPower, not SaskEnergy.

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Whoa! That Was Way Cool!

Members of the WPD Ambulance accepted the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Sunday evening after being nominated by one of their employees. WPD raised $1,200 towards ALS research, more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s Disease. The North Battleford Fire Department, the RCMP and the Battlefords Union Hospital emergency room staff were amongst those challenged by WPD. The ALS Association has received nearly $80 million in donations from July 29 to Aug. 25 compared to $2.5 million during the same period last year. Photo by Brett Smith

Restaurant manager earns award Staff North Battleford restaurant manager, Sukhjinder Singh, has earned a 2014 Outstanding Manager of the Year Award from McDonald’s Canada.

According to a press release, this award is one of McDonald’s Canada’s top honours and is presented to select restaurant managers across the country for consistent, outstanding performance. Singh was recognized as an integral member of the business due to his significant contribution to building sales, guest satisfaction, staff training and development, coordination of local marketing programs and local restaurant operations, the release states.

“I’m honoured to receive this award,” says Singh who works at the local McDonald’s restaurant on Railway Avenue East. “At McDonald’s we put our guests first, and I’m thankful to be recog-

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: A recent Troy Media column by Nicole Letourneau and Justine Joschko of Evidence Network.ca reassures parents of young children they have nothing to fear from video games. How do you ensure your child’s screen time is kept within safe limits? ✓ I am always at my child’s side when he uses a computer. 2.0% ✓ I set time limits. 16.0% ✓ I trust my child’s instincts when it comes to games and surfing the Internet. 6.0% ✓ I think some video games are great learning tools for children. 20.0% ✓ I keep my children’s use of electronic devices to the bare minimum. 4.0% ✓ It upsets me when I see a small child immersed in an electronic device. 52.0%

Sukhjinder Singh, manager of MacDonald’s Restaurant in North Battleford, has earned a 2014 Outstanding Manager of the Year Award from McDonald’s Canada. Photo submitted nized for the dedication my team puts into the customer experience. I love my job at McDonald’s and I am proud to be called a manager of the year.”

Singh has been a restaurant manager at the North Battleford location for almost two years. As manager, Singh says he has learned many

valuable job skills, including team leadership and communication. He says he is dedicated to the success of his restaurant team and wants to continue to develop his career with McDonald’s.

“Sukhjinder has always gone above and beyond to provide the highest quality of service our guests have come

to recognize from McDonald’s,” said Sharon Taylor, North Battleford McDonald’s Franchisee. “Sukhjinder is a born leader and his passion for people ensures guests and employees are well taken care of. He is an integral part of the team here in North Battleford and this award is extremely well-deserved.”

External auditors give City clean report

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford’s bookkeeping has been given the nod by its external auditors.

Beverley Allison of Clements Kwong Svenkeson Raiche Chartered Accountants told North Battleford city councillors last week they had earned a clean audit opinion.

The external auditor’s job is to express an opinion on the consolidated financial statements prepared by City management. The written opinion was that they “present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the City of North Battleford as at December 31, 2013.”

Allison pointed out high-

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

Beverley Allison (standing) and Loralie Raiche of Holm Clements Kwong Svenkeson Raiche Chartered Accountants, external auditors for the City of North Battleford, attended last week’s council meeting to present the 2013 financial statements Photo by Jayne Foster lights from several statements, including the document commonly referred to

as the balance sheet. This document summarizes a snapshot of what the City

owns (its assets), what it owes (its liabilities) and the difference between the two (its accumulated surplus), commonly referred to as equity.

In 2013, the accumulated surplus was $133,925,625, up from $127,114,615 last year.

Now that the audit has been completed, it will become part of the City of North Battleford’s annual report and can be accessed at http://www.cityofnb.ca/ city_government/finance. html.

Also posted will be the public accounts, which list remuneration paid to the mayor and council members, and to contractors and employees paid more than $50,000, as well as grants of more than $50,000.

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: The City of North Battleford has approved its Official Community Plan, despite concerns by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce that its downtown focus will be detrimental to other areas of business. What do you think? ✓ We have to revitalize our downtown and this is the way to do it. ✓ I agree with the Chamber. Some aspects of the plan will deter economic growth. ✓ I remember the medical specialist clinic controversy. How many times will council change their minds on the OCP? ✓ I don’t live in North Battleford, but it will affect my community negatively. ✓ I don’t live in North Battleford, but it will affect my community positively.

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Josh Kaiser: ’ k a e r b r o e k a ‘M

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By James Edgar The moon begins in its first-quarter phase right by Mars and Saturn, as the month opens. Full moon is Sept. 8. Uranus is occulted Sept. 10 in Eastern Canada; a close approach for westerners. Sept. 15, the moon is within 1.4 degrees of Aldebaran, the bright star in Taurus, the Bull. By Sept. 19, Jupiter and the thin crescent moon brush by each other.

Mercury and Spica in Virgo, the Maiden, are paired up Sept. 20. Mercury and the moon make a nice duo in the west Sept. 25. In fact, quite a gathering happens over about five days with the moon, Mercury, Ceres, Saturn, and Mars lining up in the southwest.

Venus, in the northeast before sunrise, rapidly dives to its superior conjunction.

But, just before losing sight of the bright Morning Star, it brushes right up beside Regulus, the bright star in Leo, the Lion.

Mars is low in the western evening sky, coming into view, and then setting shortly after the sun.

During the last few days of the month, Mars and its “twin” Antares give observers a chance to see these two orange objects close together — Mars a rust red

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from iron in its soil, Antares is coloured red because of carbon in its atmosphere absorbing the shorter bluegreen wavelengths.

Jupiter rises just before sunrise in the east and crosses the sky during the day. Watch for the moon close by on the morning of Sept. 20.

Saturn is in the westsouthwest at sunset, closing in on superior conjunction with the sun in November.

Watch for the moon within less than a degree Sept. 28, an occultation in the South Pacific.

Uranus rises around midnight and crosses the sky through the night.

Neptune, a telescopic object, rises near 11 p.m. and crosses the sky through the night ahead of Uranus.

Ceres and Vesta, both Asteroid Belt objects, are occulted by the moon Sept.

27. These are two of the largest inner Solar System minor planets.

The autumnal equinox is Sept. 22/23.

Watch for the Zodiacal Light in the east before sunrise. Dust in the inner Solar System being backlit by the sun shows up as a large pyramid shape in the dawn sky.

— James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the society’s president, assistant editor and a contributor to the Observer’s Handbook, production manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. He was given the RASC Service Award at the 2012 General Assembly in Edmonton.

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The victims told police they were ordered out of their vehicle by at least three people wielding guns, with at least two more remaining inside the perpetrators’ vehicle.

Police say all perpetrators were First Nation, dressed in black and had their faces covered with bandanas. They left the scene after taking a small amount of cash.

None of the victims were harmed.

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Brett Smith Sports Reporter

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Guarantee sparks Riders to intense victory over Lions in B.C. That was amazing!

I thought we’d hit the peak of intensity when the Roughriders walked into Winnipeg and stole a 23-17 victory two weeks ago.

But that had nothing on Saskatchewan’s Week 9 CFL game in Vancouver, B.C. Sunday afternoon.

It was hyped as the game of the week and B.C. Lions president Dennis Skulsky

threw gas on the fire by guaranteeing a win by his team three days in advance.

I’m told Skulsky was “salty” regarding the Riders purchasing a billboard outside B.C. Place Stadium and throwing a pregame pep rally attended by some 800 members of the Rider Nation. He took it as an affront, as did his players, but in the end the guarantee was

hollow.

As you all know by now, Tino Sunseri came in at halftime to replace injured starting quarterback Darian Durant and engineered the game-winning touchdown drive, which culminated with a touchdown pass to heralded tight-end Dan Clark who made a “Tony Champion-style” catch in the endzone. The final score

was 20-16 Riders.

While the Riders said very little publicly about Skulsky’s guarantee leading up to the game, it was a raging fire within their locker room before the clash. So much so that Rider coach Corey Chamblin posted several posters around the locker room with Skulsky’s boastful quote along with a photo of the Lions head

Black and White Game

Battlefords AAA Stars prospects were divided into two teams Sunday afternoon for the Black and White game, part of the Stars’ weekend training camp. The Stars’ regular season schedule begins Sept. 26 at the Civic Centre. Photos by Brett Smith

honcho.

Then they shoved it down their throats.

“We talked a lot about the guarantee,” admitted a defiant Chamblin after the game. “I’m sure they thought in the first half it was guaranteed, but you have to guarantee four quarters.”

And the pesky Riders, remarkably and somewhat mystifyingly, continue to find ways to win. No one’s burning out light bulbs on scoreboards across the CFL these days, but Saskatchewan is just getting it done by giving every ounce of energy they have on every play. In doing so, they’ve upped their record to 6-2 and are within striking distance of first place as we near the turn.

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you what – we’re building our meddle and character,” Chamblin continued. “We’re learning how to win in tough environments. We talked about how we had to fight through all adversity early. We knew B.C. would have some new things for us. “It’s like a boxing match; we felt each other out and eventually we got it figured out.”

Tino Sunseri seemed as surprised as anyone to be taking over the game to start the third quarter, but he settled in like a seasoned veteran and the game-winning touchdown drive was smash-mouth.

“We actually didn’t know I was going in till we went out for the second half,” Sunseri revealed. “Darian couldn’t grip the ball.

Coach Cortez told me I was going in. We put a lot of time in quarterbacks and offensive meetings. We were prepared. It was a total team win.”

When Sunseri showed up for the team’s Florida minicamp in April, he had a fire in his eyes which we’d never seen before. For much of his rookie campaign in 2013, it was more of a “deer in the headlights” look, but he’s been preparing to get this opportunity and he made the most of it.

“You’ve been around me enough to know I’m a very confident individual,” Sunseri smiled. “We put the work in throughout the week and we grind. We’re confident and we know we can make plays and put us in position to win a game.”

So what does a win like this do for a team? A lot. And this group is so much different from the 2013 Riders. A lot of the same players remain, but there are many new faces as well. They’ve come together, it seems, far stronger than at any point last season – save for the playoffs.

And this steely postgame comment by defensive lineman Trevor Guyton best exemplifies what this team has going on right now.

“He picked the wrong team to make a guarantee against.”

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

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Popularity of pickleball rising in the B’fords at the Field House

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

It’s the game with a funny name.

Even before playing pickleball for the first time, now-devoted players weren’t sure of what to make of the game.

“Who wants to play a game called pickleball?” they told the News-Optimist Thursday afternoon at the NationsWEST Field House.

It turns out many people want to play the game once they get a chance at it. The game made its way to the

Battlefords last April after vacationers played pickleball in Mexico. Players met once a week during the summer last year.

As more people vacationed to Mexico and Arizona, the development of the game in the Battlefords increased.

Now, players meet officially Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 1 to 3 p.m. Unscheduled games can also be found on open courts in the evenings and on weekends.

Anywhere between eight and 24 players show up for the afternoon sessions. Usually more players attend once golf season is over.

Hole in One

Doug Schauer (left) from Jamestown, N.D. carded a hole in one at hole No. 5 at the Rustic Nine Golf Course. Owner Victor Liebaert presented Schauer with a hole in one keychain. Schauer travels to the Battlefords every summer to visit family and finds time to play a round of golf as well. Photo submitted.

Pickleball is a game that takes elements from tennis, badminton and ping pong.

It is played on a badmintonsized court with a low net like tennis. The paddles used are similar to – but larger than – ping pong paddles. The ball is designed like a Wiffle ball, but more durable.

According to the Pickleball Canada website, the game was created during the summer of 1965 near Seattle, Wash. The original intent was to create a “fun game” that the whole family would be able to play.

As the sport grew in the 1970s, pickleball evolved from a family game to a “paddle court sport with formalized rules.”

While predominantly a game played in teams of two, singles matches of pickleball can be played. Games of pickleball are played to a score of 11 with the serving team being the only side that can earn a point.

The player on the right serves first to the opposite court. Rallies continue until the ball bounces twice on one side or the ball lands out of bounds.

After the serve, the ball has to bounce once on each side before it can be played in the air. There is also a “non-volley zone,” which is a seven-foot rectangle in front of the net. A player can only play the ball in that zone only if it bounces in the rectangle first.

It is a game that is growing internationally as well.

Players at the field house Thursday afternoon said they

Mixed doubles in one of the variations played during pickleball sessions at the NationsWEST Field House Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Photos by Brett Smith

have played against people from Regina all the way to Australia.

If you want to try pickle-

ball, new players are always welcome during the Tuesday and Thursday afternoon sessions.

More experienced players take the time to explain and demonstrate how to play the game to newer players.

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OBITUARIES LEDUC: Dennis “Dale” Joseph Leduc of Hay Lakes passed away on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the age of 67 years. Left to cherish his memory are his children Tiffannie Leduc (Drew Baxter) of Camrose and Christopher (Joanne) Leduc of Round Hill; step-children Nicole (Daren) Hamel of Airdrie, Alexander George of Innisfail, and Amanda Baker of Camrose, Angela Baker of Ontario; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and two sisters Loris Ashton of Vegreville and Maxine (Pat) Wilson of Surrey, B.C.also numerous nieces and nephews. Dale was predeceased by his parents Francis and Laurette Leduc; and step-father Glen Leon.Please join us in a celebration of life for Dale Leduc on Saturday September 6, 2014 fom 1:00pm to 5:00 pm at Tiffanie’s house. Please contact 780608-0243 for info.If family and friends so desire, memorial contributions are gratefully accepted to the charity of one’s choice. To send condolences, please visit www.burgarfuneralhome.com. Burgar Funeral Home Camrose & Daysland in care of arrangements. 780672-2121.“Dedicated service since 1906”. ____________________________________________________ NYKIFORUK: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tom (Taras) Nykiforuk on July 31, 2014 of North Battleford, SK at the age of 83 years.

Tom is survived by his wife Lillian of 55 years; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Diane (Darcy) - Sarah (Quenten) - Havanna and Isabella; James (Kim) - Cassidy; Janet; Patricia (Reg) - stepchildren Sarah (Stephen) - Finley, Adam (Marissa) Lucas and Emma, Joey (Megan); Sandra (James) - Riley, Alyssa; brothers Nick (Mary), Peter (Ina); half-brother Dan (Hazel); sisters Olga (Gillis), Orasie (Fred); numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his father, Mike Nykiforuk and mother Polly (Paraska) Dwiluk; son Brian; brothers Dick, Walter, Morris, Bill, Paul; sister Emily. The Funeral Service was held August 6, 2014 at The Garden Chapel of Battlefords Funeral Service with Father Greg Elder officiating. Eulogy was read by James Bartrop. Tom was laid to rest at the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Tom was born on June 17, 1931 on a farm near Prince. He attended the Glenrose school and from there became a jack of all trades working as an assistant plumber, farming and roofing. Just before he married, he worked in the logging business in Prince George. In 1959, he married Lillian Nachtegaele from North Battleford and had 6 children - 4 girls and 2 boys, losing a boy in infancy. He worked for the City of North Battleford for 25 years as a plant’s operator.

Upon his retirement, he led a quiet life reading, fishing, puttering, watching TV, listening to music, berry picking, family suppers and barbeques. His greatest enjoyment was his family. If you wanted to see his soft side, just hand him one of the grandkids or great grandkids and he would melt. He lived for his wife, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Dad battled prostate cancer and survived, heart surgery and survived and he dealt with diabetes the best he could. We don’t want to say goodbye but we will say “see you soon”. You have been our rock and will always and forever remain in our hearts. You are finally resting pain-free and in peace.

Lots of love forever and always. Remember you are our sunshine.

Special thank you to family and friends who brought cards, flowers, food, hugs and support. Bob Mackay of Battlefords Funeral Service, Father Greg Elder, pallbearers, pianist Ross Nykiforuk, Legion auxiliary, nursing staff of 3-N BUH and Dr. Alavudeen. If friends so desire, donations can be made in Tom’s memory to Heart and Stroke Foundation or Diabetes Foundation. ____________________________________________________

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GRANT: In loving memory of Holly Lena Grant, who was born at home on the family farm near Medstead on August 30, 1931, and passed away peacefully on August 11, 2014 in Spiritwood.

Holly was the daughter of Max and Clara Drieschner, and was the third oldest of six children.

She attended the one room Guyhirne School for grades one to ten and then boarded in Medstead for her last two years of high school. Holly married Fred on August 11, 1953. They moved a few times before spending the last 51 years in the family home they built near Sandwith. Holly and Fred raised three children on the family farm. Holly was very actively involved with the farm, even operating machinery for many years. She grew a huge garden, and helped keep a large yard mowed and adorned with flower beds.

Holly loved Scrabble and card games, curling, painting, fishing, picking berries, making fresh apple, blueberry or saskatoon pies, having her family around for a big meal, and laughing. She was a good listener. She was always interested in everything her family was doing and gave huge hugs of unconditional love. Holly and Fred made many memories travelling and going to their cabin at Turtle Lake and their home in Clearwater, Florida. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Holly was predeceased by her parents: Max and Clara Drieschner; her sister Elsie (age: 1 year) and brother, Emil Drieschner; brothers-inlaw Karl Kuchler, Fred Luthje and Bob Bonsan; nephew, Keith Drieschner. She leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 61 years, Fred; loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Dale, Sandwith, SK, Carol (Alvin) Wiebe, Sandwith, SK dtr., Joni (Derek) Macnab: Berkley & Kylie, Saskatoon, SK; son, Joel Wiebe (Kate Zeller), Lloydminster, SK; dtr., Jocelyn Wiebe, Saskatoon, SK, Laurie (Clint) Anderson - son, Cameron, dtr., Brittany, Melfort, SK; her siblings: Erma Kuchler, St. Walburg, SK, Betty Bonsan, Medstead, SK, Wanda (Frank) Snorro, Nipawin, SK; sisters-in-law: Kay Drieschner, Medstead, SK and Lil Luthje, Cut Knife, SK; nieces and nephews. A celebration of Holly’s life was held at Sandwith Hall on Friday, August 15, with Rev. Doug Codling officiating. Daughters, Carol and Laurie, gave the eulogy with shared memories. Granddaughter, Joni, honoured Holly with grandchildren’s reflections. The pianist was Sharon Janzen, who accompanied granddaughter, Jocelyn, singing, “My Life Flows On”, and Robert MacKay, singing, “In the Garden”. The hymns were “The Lord’s My Shepherd” and “Because He Lives”. The pall bearers were Brian Kuchler, Kelvin Drieschner, Alvin Wiebe, Clint Anderson, Joel Wiebe and Cam Anderson. Holly was laid to rest in the Hyde Park Cemetery. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Battlefords Funeral Service. Memorial donations in honour of Holly can be made to the Hyde Park Cemetery Fund, Christian Children’s Fund of Canada, or to the donor’s choice.

Card of Thanks The family of Holly Grant would like to extend a special thank you to everyone for your support and love. Thank you to the staff at the nursing homes in Leoville, Hafford, and Spiritwood for your compassionate assistance with Holly, and to Bob MacKay and the staff at Battlefords funeral Service for your tender care, to Sharon Janzen for playing piano, and to Doug Codling for your inspiring message. Thank you also to the Sandwith Ladies and all who contributed to the excellent lunch provided. All the cards, flowers, phone calls and food delivered to the family was very much appreciated and will not be forgotten. ____________________________________________________

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REID: Kate (Russell) Reid: 1917 – 2014. Kate passed away Friday, August 1, 2014 at Battlefords District Care Centre, Battleford, SK. Kate is predeceased by her first husband, Cecil Russell and by her second husband, Grant Reid. She is survived by her son, Lyle (Sharon) Russell and their sons: Christopher and his girls; Todd (Darcia) and family; Chad (Lacosta) and family & 1 great-granddaughter; step-daughters: Charlene and family & Valerie (Wes) and family.

A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Donations are requested to Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200 Card of Thanks

We wish to express sincere thanks for the cards and phone call, to the staff of Ward 1 at Battlefords District Care Centre; to Andy Leslie, next door neighbour for being there when needed and to Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for their services.

The Family

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Len Michaud August 26, 2009

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GARAGE SALES Moving Out Sale. Garage Sale, Bed, Recliners, China, Small Organ, Deep Freeze and Much More. Friday and Saturday. Aug 22-23. Time 9 A.M-7 P.M. 11202 Mackenzie King Cres, North Battleford.

Join in celebrating and remembering Gordon and Margaret Hollingshead Friends and family are invited to a reception to commemorate the lives and marriage of the Hollingsheads on September 7, 2014 from 2 to 4 PM. The event will be held on the farm of John Sheldon, RR 2, Prince Albert, SK. Mr. and Mrs. Hollingshead are now interred in the family plot at Henribourg, SK for those interested in visiting the graveside.

Please contact their daughter, Sandra Hollingshead in Ottawa, at 613-808-3471, for more information.

COMING EVENTS Wilkie Minor Hockey Registration and Equipment Swap night. September 3, 2014. 6:30pm to 8:00pm at Saskcan Community Center. All are welcome! Fun environment. Low numbers = lots of ice time. Learn To Skate: $60 Initiation: $235 Novice: $310 Atom: $310 PeeWee: $340 Bantam: $340 Midget: $360 Assistance available for qualifying families through KidSport. email Rhelda Baschuk crbas@sasktel.net for more info.

WANTED WANTED - Shed Antlers & Old Traps. Phone Bryon 306-278-7756 or Phil 306-278-2299.

FARM IMPLEMENTS For Sale 8.3 Deutz Tractor, 200 HP, 3 speed automatic in any gear, rims for duels.

626 CI Pull type Swather, needs canvas.

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Baton Twirling Registration Starts Thursday September 4th 5pm-7pm at EMBM school in the gym Boys & Girls ages 5 & up

LAND WANTED FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 4 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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Smaller 2 Bedroom House for Rent, ideal for single or working couple.

Must be able to look after a big yard.

Call for information 306-481-6464

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT Warehouse for rent, 2,500 sqft, located Marques Ave, North Battleford. $1,500/monthly included all occupancy, also 1,500 sqft available for $900.00, available immediately.

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House to share on Mitchell Ave, has own bathroom, very clean home, all utilities included, $500/monthly, call 306-441-7394

Weekend calls $6,000 Option Value 50% OFF

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

The Disability Tax Credit Allows for: $1,500 Yearly Tax Credit CANADIAN MANUFACTURED backed by 10 year warranty

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Come and check out some sweet deals. An example is our 20 X 76 Canberra, 1520 sq. ft., 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom is now at $115,900. Regular price $118,900. Call Marg at 1855-380-2266.

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DOMESTIC CARS

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

Phone 306-445-8439 MARKS MOBILE Dumpster. Will load and haul anything to dump.

Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates.

Call 306-441-7530

1995 Mercury Grand Marquis 4 door Sedan, 99,000 kms, like new, stored inside, power door locks and front seats, new battery, like new paint and interior, silver in colour, good all weather tires. Phone Dan 306-4417795. $3,750.00 OBO.

OPEN HOUSES

Le Petit Monde Prescolaire

OPEN HOUSE

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT Look! Two Bedroom Apartment in adult complex on Scott Dr. for Sept 01, 2014. Security $700. Rent $700.

Call to view 481-2836

WED., AUGUST 27

DUPLEXES FOR RENT

2-4 PM & 6-8 PM 1651 - 96th St. North Battleford

2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,150/month. Water included. Call 306-441-6728 OR 306937-7252

HOUSES FOR RENT

SPOTS STILL AVAILABLE

4 Bedroom House for rent, double garage, $1,500.00 utilities included, N/P, N/S, washer/dryer included.

Westside location, quiet area, call Bernice 306-480-1950

or embmpetitmonde@gmail.com

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

PROPERTY FOR SALE CN Railway Station for Sale. Converted to restaurant. Comes with all food related equipment. Located in Unity, Sask. To be moved. Call 780808-3279 for details.

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

PUBLIC NOTICE – RM OF MEOTA NO. 468 Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to adopt two bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw INTENT The proposed amendment Bylaw No. 10-2014 will modify the Zoning Bylaw Map attached to and forming part of the Zoning Bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 10-2014, will affect the lands legally described as SE 1/4 Sec. 24-47-18-W3M outlined in bold on the map below.

REASON The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 10-2014, is to accommodate a proposed subdivision by rezoning the proposed lands from A1 - Agricultural District to C - Commercial.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM of Meota No. 468 ofÀce located in the Village of Meota during regular ofÀce hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a joint public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendment on September 3rd, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at the RM of Meota No. 468 ofÀce in the Village of Meota. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal ofÀce before the hearing).

Issued at the RM of Meota No. 468 on August 19th, 2014

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TRUCKS & VANS

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Do You Love to Sing?

T

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• BALLET • TAP • JAZZ • • CREATIVE DANCE • MUSICAL THEATRE • HIP HOP • ADULT TAP

For Sale: 1994 Silverado crew cab with cap. 456,286 kms. Fair condition. $1500.00. Ph: 1-306-827-2337 or 306-270-8090.

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR: Virginia (Ross) Winterhalt Full Member CDTA SK Branch - Stage Division BALLET DIRECTOR: Margaret Stephen Full Member R.A.D., B.B.O. FACULTY: Sarah Rasmussen Full Member CDTA SK Branch - Stage Division Daylan Sabin Full Member CDTA SK Branch - Stage Division Dianne Gryba • Barb Stolz

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED Seeking Live In Caregiver for Senior with Osteoporosis and her live in son with Chronic Fatigue North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Personal care, exercises, housekeeping, laundry, preparing and cooking meals, and other duties as required.

Training,CPR and Drivers license required. $10.59/hr. Send resume to annajnicholas@gmail.com

BATTLEFORDS CHILDREN’S CHOIRS

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

Call directors JoAnne 306-445-4338 or Dianne 306-445-0182 for registrations

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

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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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

and Award Winning Kamala Youth Choir Ages 5 - 18 years

GALLERY SINGERS - Adult Come and develop musical skills and friendships in our choir family.

ANNETTE’S SCHOOL OF DANCE

Labourers Now Hiring Labourers with over 2 years of industrial experience for IMMEDIATE SHUTDOWN work on an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. We offer competitive wages and beneďŹ ts.

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Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com or fax: 1-888-398-0725.

Heavy Equipment operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

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, ArborďŹ eld, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca EXPERIENCE is an asset - We offer FREE recruitment services for people aged 45 and over across Canada. Register now at: www.thirdquarter.ca or Call Toll-Free: 1-855-2860306.

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Classes in: TAP JAZZ BALLET HIP HOP LYRICAL

Building character...

Determination...

Self confidence..

A love of dance...

Enhancing lives

Registration for 2014-2015 Dance Season

• Classes for beginner to advanced • Creative Dance for 3 yr. olds • Recreational classes offered • Qualified Professional Instructors • Exams & competition offered for the serious student The Dance Connection prides itself on students’ accomplishments with many being recognized internationally, as well as dancing professionally.

REGISTRATION:

1592 - 106th Street North Battleford

Wednesday and Thursday

August 27 & August 28

Artistic Director:

5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Annette Ellis

PARENTS MAY BRING USED DANCE SHOES TO SELL AT THE STUDIO DURING REGISTRATION!

Full Member of CDTA SK Branch - Stage Division

*Classes for beginner to advanced

Come and be a part of our

28th Season

Please call Annette for more information Annette: 306-481-6768 ellia@sasktel.net

REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN IN PERSON ONLY

• NEW SHOES & DANCEWEAR • Available at Dance 101 - downtown North Battleford

The Dance Connection

1622 - 96th Street Please call Virginia at 446-6226 For further information Photos by Viewpoint Photographic Design

Come Discover The Joy of Dance!

Kickin’ With Kee’s FALL REGISTRATION Tuesday, August 26 & Wednesday, August 27 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. • Olympic Style Martial Arts • Self Defense • Build Self Confidence & Self Control •Strengthen Your Mind, Body & Spirit

Programs for all ages: • Little Dragon’s Program ages 5 - 7 • Children Beginners • Children Advanced • Adult Beginners • Adult Advanced

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Board of Education of the

Light of Christ School Division in Partnership with Living Sky School Division and the Battleford Youth Center invites applications for the position of

Light of Christ Catholic School Division No.16 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan invites applications for various positions, which will commence with the start of the 2014 - 2015 school year. To see this list of current openings please see “Careers: Current Opportunities” on our website at:

Special Programs Coordinator This is a contracted instructional position in a care and custody facility (non STF) to develop and deliver quality special education programs to meet the individualized needs of youth in custody.

www.loccsd.ca

Qualifications

Some of our current positions include:

• Bachelor of Education Degree

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• Saskatchewan Professional “A” teaching certificate.

Preference given to candidates with a background in Special Education and/or relevant experience

Substitute Teachers

• Be able to provide a Criminal record check and vulnerable sector check Duties and Responsibilities • Work with classroom teachers in providing individual and group assistance related to the students specific learning disability and educational challenges • Knowledge and ability to apply various behavior management techniques • Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Core curriculum • Analyze data and assessment information and work as a team member to create students inclusion and intervention plans (IIP) • Be able to work independently and take initiative within the scope of authority delegated • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Compliance with Ministry of Education and Justice confidentiality standards Hours and wages: • Flexible work schedule is 27.5 hours per week @ $35.00/hr.

For details contact: Mr. Kelvin Colliar at 306-445-6158 Send applications including a resumé and an up-to-date criminal record check by September 8, 2014 to: Mr. Kelvin Colliar, Superintendent of Learning Light of Christ RCSSD #16 9301 - 19th Avenue North Battleford, SK S9A 3N5 Fax: (306) 445-3993 Email: k.colliar@loccsd.ca WE ARE AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION HIRING BOARD AND WELCOME APPLICATIONS FROM PERSONS OF ABORIGINAL ANCESTRY

Full/Part Time Educational Assistants Substitute Educational Assistants

Detention Guard NORTH BATTLEFORD

Monitor all prisoners to ensure their security and well being; observe and check prisoners frequently; assist RCMP member when required to search prisoners (training provided); organize meals, record prisoner activity and maintain a prisoner activity logbook; watch prisoners while in hospital when required; maintain cleanliness and tidiness of cells when vacated or arrange janitor assistance; ensure cellblock keys are tagged and stored safely; ensure all personal effects removed from prisoners are properly secured; monitor fire safety and be fully conversant with fire orders; handle and dispense laundry items; under the supervision of the RCMP officer, dispense approved prescription medications to persons in custody; and, perform other duties particular to that station or detachment as outlined in the unit.

Wage/Salary Info: $15.91/hour with night shift premium # of Positions: 10 Employment Terms: Full/Part Time Apply by Date: 30-Sep-2014

Requirements

Education: Grade 12 Experience: 1-2 Years Skills: Work Setting - Government building - Hospital/medical facility Essential Skills: - Computer use - Critical thinking - Decision making - Problem solving - Working with others - Oral communication - Writing - Reading text Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities: - Standing for extended periods - Combination of sitting, standing, walking - Attention to detail - Work under pressure

Type of Assignments: - Fixed post Specific Skills : - Ensure safety and emergency procedures are followed - Monitor security television - Follow radio and emergency telephone procedures - Use telecommunications (i.e. two-way radio, cell phone, pager) - Attend to persons with special needs - Operate security control room equipment - Write reports

Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.): - CPR Certificate - First Aid Certificate

Application Information

How to Apply: Applicants can apply in person at our office located at 1052-101 Street, North Battleford or online at carl.dinsdale@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. If using the online application please attach a resumè.

Commissionaires North Sask. Division 1219 IDYLWYLD DR N, SASKATOON, SK, CANADA, S7L 1A1 Contact Name: Sergeant Carl Dinsdale 306-446-1720 carl.dinsdale@rcmp-grc.gc.ca www.commissionairesnsask.ca

Substitute Custodians Specific information regarding the positions can be found in each posting. If you have further questions please call 306-446-6158.

Our School Division supports the principles of a representative workforce and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Receptionist Position Summary: The B.T.C. Human Services Corp is seeking a Receptionist. This position provides emergent administration support coverage and will report to the Executive Assistant. Duties include but are not limited to: answer phones, transfer calls and taking messages on a daily basis; open and record incoming/ outgoing mail and faxes; ensure confidentiality of incoming/outgoing information; photocopy and type letters and documents as required; meet and greet guests/ clients in a professional manner and direct them to the appropriate individual or meeting room; ensure that reception area is kept in a neat and orderly fashion; maintain the employees itinerary board. The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism and consideration to clients, colleagues and First Nation communities by their punctuality and dependability to fulfilling their duties on a daily basis.

Qualifications: • Knowledge of Cree culture and language as well as the political and social objectives of the member First Nations.

• Knowledge of the Saskatchewan Child Welfare Act. • Must possess a Certificate in Office Administration from a recognized training institution or the equivalent of training and work experience in this field.

• Must have ability to utilize computer hardware and software applications and other office equipment.

• Must possess a typing speed of at least 45 wpm • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication.

• Ability to respond clearly and courteously to inquiries from clients, other agencies and co-workers.

• Must be able to prioritize tasks in an environment with conflicting demands and changing priorities.

• Must pass security screening and sign an Oath of Confidentiality.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle.

• Willingness to work some evenings and weekends.

Salary is negotiable according to BTC Human Services Corp. salary grid. Only applicants successfully chosen for an interview will be contacted. All candidates selected for an interview must provide a Current Criminal Record Check; Automatic Client Index Check and Proof of Education upon attending the interview.

PLEASE SUBMIT RESUMÉS ALONG WITH THREE (3) LETTERS OF REFERENCE TO: Executive Director, B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3M1 Telephone: (306) 445-4149 Fax: (306) 445-5568 Email: btchsc@sasktel.net DEADLINE: August 29, 2014

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Creating your life, one positive thought at a time

LIFE as I know it

only thing stopping him is his inner conviction. If he believes in himself and takes every step with the belief that it is a step in the direction he wants to head, he will get to where he is

going.

Acting as if you have already received what you desire is a foundation of The Secret by Rhonda Byrne. I have lived “a life of intent” for quite some

time now. The past few years have been a testament to my belief in this way of thinking. I have looked forward. I’ve believed, envisioned and felt the life I wanted to live. And I’m

living it.

If you believe, anything can happen. Have faith in yourself. You simply can’t lose by believing in your own self worth. It only gets better from there.

COMING EVENTS

By Colleen Crawford : I am a firm believer in the power of making your intentions become your reality. I have a strong sense that when you act and believe your life is going to unfold in a certain direction, it will.

I don’t believe there is anything magical or mystical about this. I think if you focus your energy on where you want to go, you subconsciously draw what you need into your life to make those doors open.

I have many personal testimonies which all seem to stem from one central theme. I believed it. And it happened. I haven’t had a fairy godmother waving her magic wand, but I’ve certainly seen a lot of wishes come true.

Unfortunately, my beliefs also came true when I believed I was unworthy.

Trust me. If you believe you don’t deserve something that is exactly what you will draw into your life.

I have built relationships on that belief system and they weren’t healthy. It’s amazing how easy it is to attract someone who will agree with the fact you are less than you are.

Fortunately, underneath the insecurities I had self esteem. I would only sink so low, before I started coming up for air. I saved myself before I drowned.

I walk through my life with the belief that no matter what life throws my

way, I will find a nugget of gold within the chaos.

There is something of value to hold onto, no matter what I encounter.

My little family is growing stronger every day. I pictured this day and I’m envisioning a future that builds upon what we have. I have a vision of the person I want to be and with every step I take, I come a little closer. I have some dreams I just can’t let go of. I believe that they can and will happen, one step at a time. I can envision those first steps.

My 27-year-old son is stepping towards a future that he believes will happen. He sees the big picture and focuses on it. He made the decision within himself, made an open declaration of where he was headed and he is doing it. Every move he has made since he made that decision within himself is moving him in the direction he plans to go.

I believe he will succeed.

Because he believes.

My oldest son (36) is also taking steps towards the future he wants to build. He also has a vision.

A dream. His foundation has been shaken, so his steps are a little more tentative. But he’s taking them. Testing the waters, investigating, thinking and daring to dream again. I believe he will also succeed in attaining his goals. The

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week W ek Day Mornings We

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

Tops Regular Weekly Meetings

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

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month (when applicable) Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

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

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

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

Sunday, August 31 All You Can Eat Brunch $8.00 at the Knights of Columbus 1202 105th Street from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple & orange juice and coffee.

Tuesdays, September 9 - October 14 Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) Pain? Would you like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a workshop to help you learn self-management skills to deal with fatigue, poor sleep, use of medication and exercise, communication, nutrition and pacing activity and rest. Call 306-446-8613 to register from September 9 - October 14 on Tuesdays from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Library.

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.

2nd Wednesday of the Month 3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Mondays

3rd Wednesday of the Month

2nd Monday of the Month

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

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

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

2nd Monday of the Month

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

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

Tuesdays

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

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

Tuesdays

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

1st Tuesdays of the Month

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

Last Tuesday of the Month

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

2nd Wednesdays of the Month

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

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

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

1st Wednesday of the Month

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

Wednesdays

The Battlefords Horseshoe Club welcome anyone interested in playing horseshoes to join them at 1901 - 106th Street, North Battleford from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. until September 30. New members welcome. For more information phone Marg Kemp at 306-445-5646.

Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays & Fridays

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

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

Thursdays

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

Thursdays

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

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

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-pro½t program.

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

Fridays

Borden Farmers’ Market – Borden Fire Hall – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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

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

1st Friday of the Month

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

1st Friday of the Month

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

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

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

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

2nd Saturday of the Month

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

Registration deadline: Two days prior to the session. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-pro½t 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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Aspiring to reflect the likeness of our God How often have we heard it said of a child, “Isn’t she just like her mother?” Or, “Can’t you just see his father in him?” It doesn’t always happen, but it often does.

The genetic makeup passed on from the parents results in something of their likeness being imprinted on to the next generation.

The Bible tells us God made man in His image (Gen. 1:27). While we may not understand all that entails, it suggests we are made to reflect something of the character of God, and to consciously mould our lives around spiritual and eternal values like His. Our kinship with God should cause others, seeing us, to know a little of what God Himself is like.

However, when sin entered the picture in Eden, that image was marred and distorted. And the Bible declares that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Rom. 3:23).

Though clearly some behave in a more evil and despicable way than others, all of us are tainted with sin’s corruption.

All except One. When God the Son came to earth as Man, through the miracle of the virgin birth, He was able to show us, in the most perfect

Stebbins, called him “the most outstanding and brilliant Christian musician of his time.” A man with a genial and kindly personality, he had many friends among the writers of sacred song.

The present hymn, taking its title from the first four words, begins: “More like the Master I would ever be, / More of His meekness,

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com terms, what the image of God in man meant. “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily” (Col. 2:9), and He “committed no sin” (I Pet. 2:22). He “was tempted in all points as we are, yet without sin” (Heb. 4:15).

If we are to have God’s image restored in us, it must begin with what the Bible calls a “new birth,” a spiritual birth (Jn. 1:12-13; 3:3). Then what about sin?

God has provided for our cleansing and forgiveness.

Christ, though innocent of any wrong, took the debt of our sin upon Himself, at Calvary. Now, God calls us to trust in Him as our Saviour. Through Christ and His sacrifice we are cleansed of our sins and receive the gift of eternal life (Jn. 3:16; Eph. 1:7).

It’s then, as Christians, we are called to “walk

[conduct ourselves] in newness of life” (Rom. 6:4; I Pet. 1:15). Through our study of God’s Word, we learn what it means to live a godly life.

Spiritual growth is a process.

We are to be “be transformed by the renewing of [our] mind, that [we] may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom. 12:2). As we walk in faith and obedience toward God, He produces the spiritual fruit of Christian character in us (Gal. 5:2223).

In 1906, hymn writer Charles Hutchinson Gabriel wrote a song of aspiration on becoming more like Christ. Charles Gabriel (1856-1932) was a fine musician, a prolific hymn writer, particularly in the early part of the twentieth century, and an editor of many books of sacred music. Another gospel song writer, George

more humility; / More zeal to labour, more courage to be true, / More consecration for work He bids me do. / More like the Master I would live and grow; / More of His love to others I would show; / More self denial, like His in Galilee, / More like the Master I long to ever be.”

Another stanza begins, “More like the Master

is my daily prayer.” If that is indeed our desire, it also will be the prayer of our hearts. Fittingly, the refrain is a prayer: “Take Thou my heart, I would be Thine alone; / Take Thou my heart, and make it all Thine own. / Purge me from sin, O Lord, I now implore, / Wash me and keep me Thine forevermore.”

All around it’s changing Sometimes the things we take most for granted are nothing short of awe inspiring. Like flying, for example.

I recently experienced that on flights from our coastal home to the interior of British Columbia. In a matter of less than an hour and a half I went from the shores of the Pacific Ocean to the edge of vast stands of forest and rolling hills. Grass and sandy beaches had been replaced by towering trees and barbedwire fences.

During the 20-minute flight from Powell River to Vancouver and later, the onehour flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake, I couldn’t help but compare the scenery.

Tide lines, ferries, barges, boats, islands of many sizes

and shapes and vast expanses of water came first. Then there were those miles and miles of trees, mountains and lakes. All the while I thought of pioneer explorers trekking their way across the country and I couldn’t even begin to imagine what they endured.

On the other hand, what exhilaration they must have felt when they conquered each hill, crossed threatening waters or worked their way through deep and forbidding

valleys. There probably were those other challenges as well, that indefinable feeling of “what now” that comes with long searches before anything of value is found. As hard as it was to imagine their journey, I realized they could not have known that, what took them weeks, months, even years, I could traverse in hours or minutes.

Looking back over my life I can’t help but think of the changes I’ve experienced; some good, some devastating at the time. How grateful I am for the One who knows the end from the beginning.

“But He knows the way that I take; when He has tested me I shall come forth as gold.” Job 23:10, NKJV He never changes!

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

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

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Using the garden as an art gallery

By Erl Svendsen Gardens and art have been closely tied together for centuries. And while it may be obvious to many that gardens can be a source of inspiration for an artist – beautiful flowers and fruits, spectacular or subtle colour combinations, large and grand vistas, studies of the interplay of light and shadow – art in the garden can be an important, if overlooked, element of design. So says Karen Maguire, one of a group of five artists who have been using gardens both as their muse and as a natural, outdoor art gallery to display their work.

Karen says art adds interest to a garden. As a focal point, art can be used to draw attention to a special planting and to draw visitors into a garden along a carefully planned path. It can also be used to add height and drama to a space. In addition, art can be used to create surprise when it is hidden out of sight, say around a corner.

Interestingly, you can reverse this idea of incorporating art into a garden. Instead, you can use carefully considered plantings to highlight a important or special pieces of art. This is the case in the Leo Mol Sculpture Garden in Assiniboine Park in Winnipeg or Frogner Park in Oslo, Norway where art is the focus and the plants are the accessories.

Sculpture is the medium that comes first to mind when one thinks of art in a garden, whether it is representational sculpture like a statue of a person or animal or more modern, abstract art. Depending on the materials used, sculptures can be relatively unchanging over time, aging little except for slight erosion or a build-up of a patina (e.g when made from metal or concrete) as a counterpoint to the constantly evolving garden. Or sculpture can be ephemeral in nature (e.g. if made from wood) changing dynamically and dramatically over time adding new layers of colour and texture as it visibly grows older and perhaps decays.

However, art in the garden doesn’t have to be limited to three-dimensional art. Karen says she hangs paintings in her garden. You can hang art on your fence, a freestanding trellis, gazebo walls or a pergola. And why not? The paintings add colour, interest and draws the eye above the plant canopy. And like walls, fences and other vertical structures are ideal for hanging things on them, they are used to outline boundaries to define [garden] rooms, and they can create a sense of privacy or intimacy. And there’s no need to limit it to paintings – photography works just as well. Karen brings her artwork in at night and advises to avoid exposing it to direct sun and to protect it from inclement weather.

Karen, with fellow painters Kathleen Slavin and Sylvia Thompson, sculptor James Korpan and photog-

rapher John Perret have been showcasing their artwork in various outdoor spaces for several years in Saskatoon.

This year they will be hosting their ninth show and sale in

Karen’s garden at 16 Cambridge Crescent on Saturday, Aug. 16 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.) and Sunday, Aug. 17 (noon – 5 p.m.). This event is free and open to the public. In addition to a showcase of their art in a garden setting, you will be treated to live entertainment (guitarist Evert Van Olst) and refreshments on Saturday.

Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca.

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