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Staff At press time Monday, the City of North Battleford was hoping water from Battleford would be flowing into the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant some time Tuesday. City Hall reported Monday a sample of the water taken on Friday came back Saturday

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as having tested positive for one total coliform. That is an unusal result that could have been caused by a piece of dust flying into the jar when the sample was taken, said Susanne Abe, communications co-ordinator for the City of North Battleford. However, she pointed out, a positive test result needs to be taken seriously and,

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as a result, the line was flushed again Sunday and another sample was taken and sent to the lab. Results were expected back Tuesday.

“If that sample tests negative (no contamination), we will start pumping water from the Town of Battleford to the city,” said Abe. A six-inch pipe has been installed to bring water from the

Town of Battleford to the City’s water treatment plant. The new water supply will provide approximately one third of the lost water supply needed to accommodate daily consumptions under normal circumstances, says the City, so all water restrictions for outside watering remain until further notice.

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Knutson and Hoy join forces at Third Avenue

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Local classical musician Cole Knutson and pianist Jaya Hoy performed a recital at Third Avenue Church, July 31. As they each move into a more global existence, it may have been the last time they play together for some years.

Knutson, the son of Leslie and Theresa of North Battleford, is pursuing a saxophone performance degree at the University of Manitoba with plans to follow up with a master’s degree in collaborative piano. That field of study will probably take him overseas. Hoy is a collaborate pianist, originally from North Battleford, now of Arizona, who may also have a European experience in her future. She flew up to Edmonton two days before the concert, and drove up the day before the concert to rehearse.

“I have the fantastic privilege to have my former piano teacher, mentor and friend Jaya Hoy play with me,” Knutson told the audience. “She is one of the biggest influences in my life, I really mean that, and I’m not just talking about music. She has affected my life in so many ways. She has taught me to be a better person, to be a better musician, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to play with her again.”

Among the pieces performed was Farewell to Stromness, written by English composer and conductor Sir Peter Maxwell Davies (1934-2016), Master of the Queen’s Music, as a protest against a proposed uranium mine on the remote Orkney Islands where he lived. The title of the piece, first performed in 1980, refers to the town of Stromness, which would have been just a couple of miles from the centre of the mine should the mine have gone ahead.

Knutson said the music is meant to evoke an image of Stromness residents leaving their home after a contamination. He equated

the use of music as a way for people to connect with the experiences of others.

He referred to the Friday, Nov. 13 attack on six targets in Paris by shooters and suicide bombers that left 129 dead.

“In 2015-16 we have had several tragic, shootings, bombings, et cetera, and it’s really easy to feel distanced … because we are far away, usually.”

While those of us who are far away can empathize and feel deeply affected, he said, over time we can become numb to tragedies occurring in places like Munich and Paris.

“When I heard about the shootings in France, I immediately started to panic,” he said.

A close friend was attending a concert there.

“I called her and heard her voice mail saying she would get back to me as soon as she could. Little did I know she would never call me back. She, along with 129, lost their lives.”

He said he had planned that day’s concert to celebrate the amazing musical culture of the Battlefords, but it would also offer something else.

“It was Leonard Bernstein who famously said, ‘This will be our reply to violence: to make music more intensely, more beautifully, more devotedly than ever before,’” said Knutson.

He said musicians can’t stop tragic events from occurring, but they hope their music can provide healing and an opportunity to be “somewhere else for a little bit.”

Jaya Hoy and Cole Knutson collaborated on a recital at Third Avenue United Church Sunday, July 31. Photo by Jayne Foster

Mural part of initiative to prevent crime through environmental design Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Art Alley, a project envisioned to beautify neglected areas of downtown, co-ordinated by the City of North Battleford and the North Battleford Business Improvement District, had its official unveiling on the south wall of Moon’s Kitchen on Thursday.

Following a presentation by Steve Woolrich on Art Alley’s successful implementation in Red Deer at the international conference on Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design in Calgary, Devin MacAulay of the City of North Battleford, Cst. Jane Kenney of the RCMP and Lisa Kissick, executive director of the BID, brought the project to North Battleford as part of an initiative to decrease vandalism and negative activity. Woolrich, project manager of Art Alley Red Deer, attended the unveiling and says research has determined that investing in art to enhance normally overlooked areas can

Lisa Kissick, executive director of the North Battleford Business Improvement District and Devin MacAuley of the City of North Battleford at the unveiling of the Art Alley project. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

deter criminal activity.

“The whole idea is to try and create more positive activity in a downtown area. It has a component to it to prevent crime, particularly if there were issues with graffiti,” he says. “We know that murals are very rarely defaced.”

The community response has been positive and, MacAulay says, plans are in store to continue with the revitalization project in alleys located in the downtown area, although

no specific locations had been chosen yet.

Although the project has crime prevention in mind, artist contribution is also highlighted.

“It allows artists the opportunity to share their vision and art with the general public and it’s really a great initiative,” says Woolrich.

Artists interested in contributing to future projects can contact organizers through the Art Alley NB Facebook page.

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Wall: waiting on long term solution

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Despite what appears to be initial good news from water quality tests in the North Saskatchewan River, Premier Brad Wall indicated far more work is needed in the wake of the Husky oil spill impacting North Battleford and Prince Albert.

“We’re all wanting to get to the long-term solution,” Wall told reporters at City Hall on Wednesday at noon. “We’re all wanting to get to the point where the City of North Battleford and City of P.A. can use their filtration systems, can use their intakes off of the river. And we will get there, but we’ll only get there when it’s safe to do so.”

The premier was in North Battleford for a much-anticipated meeting with local municipal officials who have been dealing with the after-effects of the oil spill for the last several days.

His visit was on the heels of the release of a Husky Energy report into water quality in the North Saskatchewan River. The report was based on samples taken from the river from the site of the spill all the way to Prince Albert.

According to that report there had been only five samples showing excedances of applicable Canadian drinking water guidelines, and those were within 20 km of the spill.

As well, no additional excedances have been detected in samples at any location since July 24.

However, Wall said to reporters that the province wants to verify those results with their own testing.

“It’s testing that has been done that we want to verify with our own testing independently,” Wall said, who added there’s more work to be done and “more testing that needs to be done, especially as we know the oil in the water can settle.”

Wall also said later that officials at the Water Security Agency will go over the testing done by others to make sure the testing is accurate and happening at a regular occurrence and interval.

The premier’s visit also came one day after North Battleford held a special council meeting to approve a three-pronged strategy to address the water supply shortfall. That includes

Mayor Ian Hamilton spoke to reporters about the meeting with Premier Brad Wall. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

a pipeline of potable water from Battleford, the drilling of four new wells in North Battleford, and bringing in pre-filtration technology for collecting again from the North Saskatchewan River.

Wall pledged to continue support for the city.

“Whatever is needed from the city they’re going to have from the province,” Wall said.

He added that “the may-

or and others at the meeting today have been more than forthcoming with help and support and resources when asked.”

In response to comments that this might have been an “accident waiting to happen,” Wall said there were “going to be a lot of comments in hindsight of any particular accident.

This is very serious. And so we are going to take the matter very seriously, obvi-

ously not just in response but in a review to learn what we can and prevent something like this from ever happening again.”

The premier also confirmed he was not planning to attend an event in North Battleford called “Is moving oil on pipelines safe?”

That event was scheduled for the next day at White Rock Gas Bar, but although Premier Wall was listed on the agenda, he was not in attendance.

In speaking to reporters, Mayor Ian Hamilton said the meeting with the premier that morning “discussed what our measures are going forward, what our strategy and planning for the next 12 months would encompass and the scope of it. So that’s what we shared with the premier today and asked that they be also very much aware of this and so we go forward that they are part of the overall recovery plan that we have.”

Compared to P.A., “we were very, very fortunate to have two sources of wa-

Premier Brad Wall speaks to reporters at North Battleford City Hall about the ongoing recovery efforts in the aftermath of the Husky oil spill in the North Saskatchewan River.

ter,” said Hamilton.

“I believe we’ve responded really proactively to the situation and done a great job mitigating the impact on our citizens, and we have good plans to go forward,” Hamilton said.

“It’s been a long 10 days but we’re making do, and as of yesterday afternoon at noon, council convened and approved our go-for-

ward plan.”

As for the test results released that day, Hamilton said “I’m not sure they were very conclusive in many respects.” He said the City was still going ahead with its 12-month plan “because there’s not enough assurance that by the freeze-up this year we’ll be able to re-engage the F.E. Holliday plant.”

First Nations march to river in protest

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Local First Nations representatives made their thoughts known Thursday about the impact of the Husky oil pipeline spill on their communities.

They held a forum called “Is moving oil by pipeline safe? 2016.” It was chaired by Rod Gopher and co-chaired by Little Pine Chief Wayne Semaganis.

The meeting was billed by organizers as fostering the “participation and dialogue of various stakeholders” including governments, First Nations and oil companies.

The gathering ended up airing a host of concerns and grievances about the oil spill and its impact on Aboriginal communities, as well as on wildlife and plant life in and around the river. There was also a focus on next steps for First Nations.

But the gathering also sought answers from officials about the spill. Those weren’t forthcoming on this day.

Listed on the published agenda for the forum were presentations by Husky Oil officials and also from Premier Brad Wall. But in speaking to reporters Wednesday at City Hall in

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North Battleford, Wall said he was not going.

It wasn’t just Wall – no provincial government representative showed up.

Husky Oil wasn’t there, either.

“I was hoping one of the provincial people would be here to explain exactly what took place,” Gopher said to the microphone.

In particular he said he wanted answers to discrepancies in some of the information about the spill into the North Saskatchewan River. Gopher noted initially the spill was reported to be 200,000 litres but that number later increased to

250,000 litres.

Onion Lake Chief Wallace Fox later said he was not surprised Wall was not there.

“That’s the last thing on their agenda – First Nations people and indigenous people,” he said.

With Husky Oil and government officials not participating, there weren’t many answers to be had for the gathering of over 40 people at a tent set up outside the White Rock Gas Bar. In attendance were mainly leaders and residents from First Nations, as well as environmental

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A few First Nations, including Little Pine, were directly affected because of their proximity to the river. Little Pine chief Semaganis expressed frustration with the lack of communication between oil and government officials with their people on the whole situation.

“There’s a lack of in-

formation going out, not just to First Nations but the community at large,” Semaganis said, in speaking to reporters. “And we know from being at ground zero at the spill site that what’s coming out in the media is not the full story, it’s not even half of the story. We’re being actively kept away from accessing that information.”

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Critical social nuances of tolerance and respect

Tolerance is about how you treat people who disagree with you, even when you may not respect their point of view

By Faith Wood

Troy Media Columnist

There is much focus on teaching tolerance and respect these days, but what’s this doing to society?

Perhaps it’s best to start with what we mean by the terms “tolerance” and “respect.”

A lot of people (or at least those who apparently inhabit the Internet with far too much time on their hands) seem to think that the words are interchangeable.

However, the two, while not mutually exclusive, have different meanings. This can lead to all sorts of misunderstandings.

According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, tolerance is “willingness to accept behaviour and beliefs that are different from your own, although you might not agree with or approve of them.” Respect is “admiration felt or shown for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities.” To the definition of respect, Encyclopedia.com adds: “due regard for the feelings, wishes or rights of others.”

In real-life terms, tolerance means accepting that something different has a right to exist, whether or not you agree with it, while respect means a high regard for that something.

Imagine that you believe the Earth is flat. All good and well and I may tolerate your belief, even though I may believe you’re an idiot. My tolerance is not costing me a thing and I don’t have to stress over trying to get you to change your mind – you have the perfect right to believe anything you wish. I do not, however, respect you. This is an important distinction: I don’t have to respect you in order to respect your right to hold your idiotic belief.

However, when you demand that I respect you and your beliefs, the problems begin –­ and this seems to be an issue today. People who demand respect for their opinions, beliefs or practices – regardless of whether those opinions, beliefs or practices have any merit, do no harm to others or are based on fact – don’t know and appreciate the difference between tolerance and respect.

They are therefore demanding something to which they have not earned the right. (A quick caveat: Tolerance does not and should not apply to anything criminal, harmful or morally reprehensible.)

So how does this affect society?

All you have to do is glance at a newspaper or browse the Internet to notice that the term tolerance is often used in conjunction with respect. Headlines blaze about the lack of tolerance or respect, at home and around the globe, but there doesn’t seem to be as much space given to the idea that while tolerance can be a good thing, and can ultimately (hopefully) lead to greater understanding and a more peaceful existence, respect needs to be earned.

Another misunderstanding is that any type of criticism or questioning of a belief or opinion constitutes intolerance (and/or disrespect). Criticism (not the type that simply says something negative for the sake of saying

something negative just to get a rise out of people) is a necessary part of a strong society. We need to be able to discuss and question, to openly air our opinions without fear of retribution (although we may have to put up with being laughed at). That, ultimately, is what tolerance should mean. Respect will – could, should – follow.

In today’s society, with so much emphasis on the importance of tolerance and respect, it doesn’t seem unreasonable to wish people would make the effort to understand their language better and use it properly to communicate.

Perhaps the best thing we can do is to take it upon ourselves to use the terms correctly and question the arguments of those who demand tolerance and respect – and ultimately to agree with those arguments that stand up to criticism (the flat-Earthers shouldn’t hold their breath).

Conflict Coach Faith Wood is a novelist and professional speaker who focuses on helping groups and individuals navigate conflict, shift perceptions and improve communications. www.troymedia.com

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Invitations to government leaders ‘ignored’ Continued from Page 3 He pointed to invitations to oil and provincial government leaders to meet with them that went ignored.

“We want to be involved, we care about the environment,” said Semaganis.

FSIN Chief Bobby Cameron was in attendance and spoke about the importance of the river to the daily lives of First Nations people. He used to live in the area and spoke of going to the North Saskatchewan River with his dad to catch fish.

“Now the oil spill has created havoc and caused trouble for our Indian people,” said Cameron.

He also claimed the actual number of wildlife impacted was much higher

than reported, saying it was actually thousands of fish impacted.

Saulteaux chief Kenny Moccasin noted the impact for people on his own First Nation who hunt and fish.

He complained of “no consultation for our people. It’s pretty frustrating.”

A key issue for those in attendance was the need for tougher environmental regulation. Gopher decried the reliance of the oil industry on self-regulation.

“Industry is judge and jury,” said Gopher of the situation.

Among the initiatives they spoke about was potentially setting up a $150 million Environmental Protection Fund, funded one third each by industry, the federal government and the provincial government.

FSIN chief Bobby Cameron also spoke at the meeting attended by First Nations people and other supporters. Photos by John Cairns Chief Wayne Semaganis and meeting chair Rod Gopher were at the pipelines forum held near White Rock Gas Bar north of North Battleford.

There was also talk of proceeding with litigation.

Semaganis said they have

no choice but to go that route.

“We have no choice,

because where are they now?” said Semaganis.

“They should be here working with us to address these things.”

A protest march also

took place at 2:30 p.m. from White Rock Gas Bar along Highway 4 all the way to downtown North Battleford and to the North Saskatchewan River.

Chances low of recovering all the oil in the river

By John Cairns Staff Reprter

An official admits there is little chance of recovering all the remaining oil in the North Saskatchewan River.

In a daily media con-

ference call last Tuesday with reporters, Ash Olesen, from the Ministry of Environment, characterized as “low” the chances of being able to recover all of what’s left of the oil that has been spilled.

“There could be some

material that has sunk to the bottom and that is extremely difficult to recover,” said Oleson.

“It’s unlikely we can recover all of it and I cannot provide an estimate as to how much,” he said of the oil spill of July 21.

From Across the River

The impact of the oil spill on North Battleford is apparent from these samples collected from the area near F.E. Holliday water intake. Tar from the shoreline is clearly visible. Photo by John Cairns

The City of North Battleford is buying water from the Town of Battleford to augment the supply needed to ensure fire suppresion. The line is attached to a fire hydrant near Town Hall, goes down the hill and across the old bridges to the F.E. Holliday Water Treatment Plant. Photos by Averil Hall

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In the garden: Art imitates life When they moved nine years ago to their home, which overlooks Saskatchewan Hospital and North Battleford Golf and Country Club to the north and rolling hills to the south, they could barely see the view over the 60-yearold caraganas that had overtaken the backyard.

The first impression Linda and Steven Jacksons yard makes on visitors is a sense of its designers. Each element, from the dry riverbed to the stained-glass windows lining the outdoor living spaces in the backyard, is personal and illustrates some period of their life.

Their son was married in the summer that first year and Linda and Steven arranged to host the rehearsal dinner, so the first project on the list to get done was the front yard.

The septic tank needed to be installed and the resulting turned up dirt was a perfect opportunity to do something innovative. The Jacksons settled on using a variety of rocks to create a faux dry riverbed.

The rest of the expansive yard is somewhat more conventional, with a small deck that catches the hot afternoon sun, perfect for sun tanning, as well as a random assortment of pots of flowers and ornaments.

The next year it was time to tackle the backyard. Getting rid of a yard full of half-century old caraganas was as difficult as it sounds and, Linda says, they spent a full summer picking roots.

In the third year, the backyard was finally ready for the Jacksons to add their personal touch, the operative word being “per-

sonal.” The Jacksons are responsible for every stage of their backyard’s growth – from finding inspiration and making up the plan, to doing all the arduous work.

Inspiration, in Linda’s case, is a combination of seeing what others have done and coming up with anything she thinks will look nice.

“We just kind of do whatever we like,” she says.

The Jacksons’ projects range from water features ornamented with metalliclooking orbs to a barbecuing patio protected from inclement weather with old stained-glass windows.

In the front yard, particularly, inspiration was found mainly from the five winters the Jacksons spent down south.

“Where the fountain is, where it looks like a dry

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riverbed,” Linda says, “at the time we had been going to Arizona during the winter and that’s where that idea came from. The fence in the front, we got that idea from Arizona, too.”

With the stained glass, inspiration came second.

Linda bought them from Notre Dame church before she even knew what to do with them, she says, so she had to come up with something. In their previous home, the colourful windows adorned the front

porch. After they moved, there wasn’t a place for the stained glass inside, so Linda devised to use them as screens around the two distinct outdoor living areas. Now, the windows have new purpose and their bright pops of colour, in addition to the vibrant flower features arranged through the yard, create a sense of cheeriness that is carried from space to space.

These areas surrounded by the stained glass also happen to be Linda and her

family’s most enjoyed.

“I think we spend more time in the back (yard).

There’s nothing we enjoy more than sitting back with a beer and enjoying the view.”

Even so, she can’t pick a favourite spot, she says.

“It doesn’t matter where we sit, we just love it.”

When you and your family have a picturesque yard that is wholly owed to your hard work at every step of the way, it’s not hard to see why.

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If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

That’s the motto for the North Battleford Midget AA Beavers this week as they prepare to represent Saskatchewan ato the Western Canadian Midget AA Championships in St. Albert, Alta.

“A lot of what we are doing at this point of the year is just basic drills to make sure that everyone is on top of their game,” Beavers coach Michael Hudec said.

“We let our pitchers do some throwing and our hitters can take part in some batting practice. It’s just a matter of staying sharp before we get back to action this week.”

After winning the Saskatchewan Midget AA Tier 1 title in a 12-0 romp over the Humboldt Dodgers in North Battleford on July

24, the Beavers didn’t have a competitive game until last Thursday night.

That was when they took part in a friendly exhibition contest against the North Battleford Beavers of the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League at Beaver Lions Stadium.

“That was great for us to get an actual game before we left town,” Hudec said. “We had unlimited substitutions so it gave us a chance to experiment a bit more than we would at a tournament like the Westerns. Plus it allowed us to work the rust off a little bit, which you could see at times on some of our cutoff throws.

“We were able to move some guys into positions that they weren’t used to.

We had our catcher Paul Cubbon go out on the mound for a little bit and he did a good job, as did Brett Benoit.”

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Andrew Hudec of the North Battleford Midget AA Beavers, right, applied a tag to Brad Eischen of the North Battleford Senior Beavers Thursday night during an exhibition game between the two local teams at Beaver Lions Stadium. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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ended up getting bragging rights over their local counterparts as they jumped to a 7-0 lead and held off a late comeback bid by the Senior Beavers on their way to a 11-7 triumph.

“We all had a great time playing these guys,” Beavers outfielder Dylan Schaefer said. “It was a nice friendly hometown rivalry and we got a nice crowd for the game as well.

“They can swing the bat a little harder and they can throw the ball a little

bit harder than the teams that we face in our league, which made for a great challenge and tune-up for us.”

The Beavers will travel to St. Albert Thursday before they open the tournament against the host Cardinals at noon Friday.

They will follow that up with a pair of round-robin games Saturday against the Kamloops River Dogs from British Columbia and the Lacombe Dodgers from Alberta.

Their final round-robin

contest will be Sunday morning against Manitoba’s Oak River Bearcats.

The top two teams in the standings will then play each other in the championship game Sunday night.

“We haven’t faced any of the teams that we will see in St. Albert so we are just expecting the unexpected when we go up against them,” Schaefer said.

“We want to stay in our groove here and keep playing the way that we have been over the last couple of

weeks. On offence we need to approach our at-bats the same way we have been over the entire season and on defence we need to keep up that solid approach.”

The Beavers will also be drawing on their numerous comebacks from the Midget AA Provincials this weekend as they came from behind on four straight occasions on their way to a championship.

“We know what to do when we get to the seventh inning if you know what I mean,” Schaefer smiled.

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First place went to the foursome of Joe Waldbillig, Brian Jordan, John Yarske and Wally Gordey.

Dave Stevens led his team of Diana Griffiths,

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The Consolation accolades went to the group of Lyle and Jutta Whitbread, Dave Page and Glenn

Hunter.

Larry Forester was closest to the pin on the eighth hole, while Wally Gordey won the Co-op Car Wash award for making the longest putt on the ninth hole.

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The lead-in to the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games wasn’t quite what Erik Petersen had planned.

The 16-year-old, who is heading into Grade 11 at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, was coming off a left leg injury that he sustained in June at the provincial high school track and field championships in Regina.

That hindered his preparations for the Summer Games in Estevan from July 24-27 as he was unable to train for six weeks.

“I only had a week and a half of intense training before the Games to that turned out to be pretty lucky for me,” Petersen said.

“The injury took a great toll on me as I train for this every day. All of a sudden all of that hard work was ruined from just one bad step during a race. When I was out, my main goal was to come back from the injury, keep moving forward and stay focused no matter the circumstance.”

Petersen’s perseverance paid off on July 27 in the 400-metre dash as he picked up the bronze medal with a time of 52.94 seconds.

He was up against two of the top 400m racers in the province in the final as Vaughn Taylor of Regina won the gold medal and Moose Jaw’s Hunter Bosch captured the silver.

“I’ve known Vaughn forever and we always run together,” Petersen said.

“Right before I got hurt at the provincials we were

North Battleford Comprenshive High School student Erik Petersen, right, stood on the podium after he won a bronze medal in the 400-metre dash at the Saskatchewan Summer Games in Estevan. Photo Submitted

both neck-and-neck with one another so I knew that it would be a good race with him.

“Hunter I didn’t know him at all so I was really excited to race with him as well and it turned out to be a pretty good battle with all of three of us.”

Petersen said the most memorable part of the race came at the very end as he was giving everything that he had in his final sprint to the finish line to win a bronze medal.

“I’m just happy I didn’t fall over flat on my face with how hard I was running,” Petersen laughed.

“My face was jiggling and I can’t say my legs felt like something because I couldn’t even feel them as I crossed the line.”

In addition to his bronze medal result, he also had a fifth place result with Rivers West in the sprint medley relay and finished in

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It was a lengthy search but the Battlefords Midget Stars now know who will be behind the bench this winter.

The Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League team announced on Wednesday that they have hired Darren Martens of Mossbank as their new head coach for the 2016-17 season with Lee Ulmer moving up from the Battleford Bantam AA Barons to be an assistant coach.

The pair will be replacing Jody Reiter and Martin Smith who both stepped down from their roles as head coach and assistant coach in April.

“There’s a mixture of things that have to come together in order to find the right person and we’re really happy that we found that with Darren as our head coach and with an experienced guy like Lee being alongside of him,” Stars chairperson and governor Bruce Yockey said.

“One thing that really came across with Darren was his passion and drive for the game. He really cares about the young players that he coaches and giving them the

chance to move on to the next level. Lee has done that as well with the Bantam AA program here and we feel like both guys will mesh together well.”

Martens, who was an assistant coach for the ACAC’s Briercrest Clippers in Caronport last season, has been looking to make the move up to a head coaching position and is excited about getting that opportunity with the Stars.

“It’s something that has been a goal of mine since I finished my playing days,” Martens said. “It was a bit of a lengthy process but I’m really happy with how it turned out.

“I had heard that the job was open and Martin is a good friend of mine so I came up to watch the spring camp and get a feel for what things were like around here if I was lucky enough to get the job. I’ll still be learning a few of the names of course but it was great to get to see what the players are like first-hand and what they bring.”

The 42-year-old, who also runs a farm outside of Mossbank, played in the SJHL, WHL and CIS ranks before retiring from the pro ranks in 2008 after a lengthy career in Germany.

seventh and 11th place respectively in the 800m and 1500m races.

“The fifth place result was a huge deal for our team,” Petersen said.

“Usually Rivers West gets around seventh or eighth place from what we were told, so it was an awesome feeling for us to have a great finish there.

“I wasn’t too impressed with how I did in the two longer races. I didn’t have that pace I normally do with the lack of time I had training coming off of the injury. The 400m race was probably the best for me that week with it being more of a sprint.”

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Ulmer will be returning to the Stars as an assistant coach after serving as the bench boss for the Battleford Bantam AA Barons for the last four seasons.

“I’ve had a lot of opportunities to grow as a coach in the last four years with the Barons and it’s exciting to continue to build off of that with the Midget Stars once again,” Ulmer said. “I really enjoy helping and working with the kids as they get better and I’m constantly learning all the time like they are.”

The Stars will be holding their fall selection camp starting on Aug. 19 at the Civic Centre as they look to improve on their eighth place finish last year and a quarter-final sweep against the Regina Pat Canadians.

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The emotions of being an auto racing fan Normally I’d be really fired up for what’s about to take place.

Starting on Wednesday is the 56th Knoxville Nationals in Knoxville, Iowa, which is the biggest sprint car race in the world and one of my favourite events.

The original plan for this column was to write about that event and how Donny Schatz, who has won nine of the last 10 races, is easily the best driver on the planet at the moment.

However, I’m not in the mood for that at the moment.

On Monday morning, dirt track star Bryan Clauson passed away at the age of 27 from injuries that he sustained in a violent accident while leading the Belleville Midget Nationals in Kansas on Saturday night.

Clauson was a racer’s racer. He didn’t have the mainstream notoriety as those who run in NASCAR or Formula 1, but he was one of those drivers that would run anything at any time, including this weekend’s Knoxville Nationals.

He was embarking on a wild 200-race odyssey this year in a number of different cars.

To try and do that is pretty insane, but Clauson was doing a great job of it. and he had 27 wins in 117 starts going into Saturday

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I found out the news of his passing when I woke up and I’m still numb as I type this column up.

I’ve been a racing fan since I was two years old.

When there’s a really good battle out on the track, it fires me up in a way that nothing else can in the sporting landscape.

As a fan, you always know the danger is there.

Since I started watching I’ve watched greats like Dale Earnhardt, Ayrton Senna, Greg Moore, Dan Wheldon and others pass away.

However, with the advancements in safety over the years, you start to grow accustomed to the drivers being able to walk away after a wreck.

That’s why Clauson’s death has left me and countless others shaken.

Now you’re probably wondering how in the world I keep on watching racing events despite the fact that the people I enjoy watching could be gone at

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For starters, it’s what I’ve grown up with my entire life. Like those who live and breathe hockey or curling, auto racing brings a sense of normalcy to the hustle and bustle of day-today life.

The second reason is the excitement I get from watching a great race.

On Sunday morning, as my mind raced wondering what Clauson’s condition was, I watched the highlights of Saturday night’s World of Outlaws sprint car race from Missouri.

In that race, Rico Abreu made a daring three-wide pass to take the lead that left my jaw on the floor.

That was all I needed to remember why I love racing.

I’ll be following along to the races this weekend but I’ll be doing so with a feeling of loss and remembrance.

Godspeed Bryan Clauson. I look forward to seeing you race again somewhere along the way.

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Hall of fame inducutee a longtime contributor to baseball in province Submitted The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is proud to announce the selection of Leo Wurtz of Lloydminster into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, as a player/builder on Aug. 20 in Battleford.

Wurtz, is the son of Andrew Wurtz Jr. and Mary [Waldner] Wurtz, that farmed south of Dalmeny.

Leo loved the game of baseball as a youth and to this day, continues to enjoy the game and researches and supports Saskatchewan baseball history.

Wurtz played with the Saskatoon Optimist Juniors when the team won the Provincial Junior Championship before losing the Western Canada Junior Baseball Championship final to the host team from Edmonton.

In 1958 and 1959, Wurtz played for the Saskatoon Gems Junior baseball team. After losing the 1958 championship, the team won the Saskatoon and District Baseball League title a year later by defeating the Asquith Braves in the semifinal and the mighty Saskatoon Mac’s in the final. They were in provincial playoffs but again, fell short of taking the championship.

Wurtz played first base with the Gems. He batted fifth in their powerful line-up, with a consistent personal batting average of over .300.

In 1960 and 1961, Wurtz played first base with the Marysburg Royals, replacing his boyhood

Lloydminster’s Leo Wurtz will be incudted in the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 20 in Battleford. Photo Submitted

idol, Glenn Hall. He won many tournaments as the team traveled every Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday throughout the province. Both those years saw Marysburg compete in the Provincials, but they lost out to Swift Current and Yorkton.

In 1962, Wurtz played with the Revelstoke Spikes, in the British Columbia Caribou League and they won the North Okanagan Baseball Championship. In the fall of that year, Wurtz returned home and played with the Saskatoon Quakers team coached by Joe Zeman.

Wurtz also umpired throughout the province, including the Long Lake

Baseball League for nearly 20 years from the early 1950’s through 1971. Many of those games were provincial finals from Senior A to Intermediate A championship tournaments.

Wurtz has been a very committed member of the Selection Committee of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of fame, as well as very active supporter for the organization.

Wurtz taught school around the province, including the city of Lloydminster. He is a very community minded citizen and was involved extensively in hockey in that city.

He and Brenda, his wife, continue to live in Lloydminster.

place on Sunday afternoon in Wilkie, but it was cancelled following a heavy deluge of rain about a halfhour before the first pitch.

That contest was slated to be held on Monday night in North Battleford. The outcome was not known as of press time.

The winner of the series between the second ranked Brewers and the third seeded Sox will play the fifth seeded Standard Hill Lakers in the final.

The Lakers stunned the top ranked Lloydminster Twins last week in the other semifinal.

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OBITUARIES SIDEBOTTOM: William “ROY” Sidebottom passed away on June 26, 2016 at the Lloydminster Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was 88.

Roy was born on the farm, east of North Battleford on Easter Sunday, April 8, 1928.

Remarkably, he was 79 years old before his birthday was on Easter Sunday again. Roy attended a rural school, Mount Hope, until Grade 10.

As a teenager he played softball and hockey with the local teams. He had a thoroughbred horse called Thunder, that he, with difficulty trained to ride and he even had Thunder pulling a cutter in the winter. After the war, when machinery was hard to get, some Mount Hope farmers formed a Machinery Co-op buying one combine, one tractor one seeder etc. They hired Roy and his cousin Ken to operate the machines, working 24 hours a day so that every farmer had a chance to get his crop in or off on time. About 1948 Roy applied for a job, driving a truck for MacKay’s Transport (now Kindersley Transport). He worked for MacKay’s for 23 years hauling freight mostly in Saskatchewan. A strike forced him to look for other employment so he worked at Domtar for about a year. Truck driving was still his love so he got a job hauling mostly gas, for Westcan in Saskatchewan and Alberta. He worked for Westcan for 19 years until he retired. On August 18, 1953, Roy married a Mount Hope girl, Marguerite Keall who was then teaching in Lloydminster. They lived and raised their family in Lloydminster until 1993 when they both retired and moved to Bright Sand Lake where the family had built a large retirement home. Roy loved people and he loved helping people in any way he could.

He helped at a Lumber Mill, he helped farmers haul cattle or helped with crops. He helped drive a septic truck. Eventually Roy bought Doug McGowan’s Septic business. He then bought a Mack truck and serviced the area around Bright Sand Lake with “Roy’s Vacuum Service” for many years. Roy was Chairman of the Hamlet of Mowery Beach but was jokingly referred to as “The Mayor”; holding that position for many years.

Roy was also a big game hunter. He hunted with his sons and his hunting buddies in the same area in Northern Alberta for over 40 years. Of course when we moved to Bright Sand, Roy was now a non-resident hunter so had to pay dearly for his license and he now needed a “guide”. Roy was scheduled for knee replacement surgery but he cancelled because he had a moose tag to fill! Roy liked to water ski and did so until he was 75. He liked to snowmobile, even going to the mountains a couple of times. He spent many hours driving the boat while family and friends, water skied, knee boarded or tubed. After Roy’s heart surgery we bought a Condo in Lloydminster with the intentions of spending the winters in town and summers at the lake. We managed to get to the lake twice before Roy’s health deteriorated and he spent most of the time in and out of the hospital. Roy was predeceased by his parents, George and Ada Sidebottom, his in laws, Allan and Dot Keall, 2 brothers, Joe and Ernest, 2 sisters, Louise Mino and Bernice Howdle, 1 sister in law Gladys Sidebottom, 3 brothers in law, Gus Mino, Frank Howdle and Buck Chenoweth and 1 son in law Bob Jack Jr..

Roy leaves to mourn his loving wife of 62 years, Marguerite; 3 daughters, Gloria Jack, Rhonda (Eric) Davidson, Sharlene (Blain) Waldorf. 2 sons Brad Sidebottom (Lana Malka) and Jeff (Shauna) Sidebottom. 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; 1 brother Ron Sidebottom and his wife Margaret, 3 sister in laws; Mildred Sidebottom, Arlene Chenoweth, Sharon Bradburn (Art LaRiviere) and numerous nieces and nephews.

We want to thank Dr. Kostic, Dr. Antonio and Dr. Sayeed for their care and concern. Also thanks to the nurses and continuing care staff on the third floor. Their teasing and smiles brightened our days. Also thanks to all who visited, sent cards, flowers, food or donations. It was all appreciated. Thanks to McCaw’s Staff who helped us wade through all the “must dos.” It made our life a little easier at a difficult time.

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SMITH: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Maureen Lynn Smith on July 21, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK. Maureen was born July 5, 1953 in North Battleford, SK. She was raised in the Birch Lake area and attended school in Medstead, SK. She ran the Midnighter Restaurant before moving to Englefeld, SK to operate the hotel there, and finally moved to Quill Lake, SK. Maureen is survived by close friend Jim Olkanych, Kendall Olkanych, son Rene Newman, brothers Ron Smith and Brian Smith and their families, numerous nieces, nephews, as well many friends.

Maureen enjoyed sewing, camping, and was an avid reader.

She also enjoyed researching family history. She is preceded in death by her older sister Carole Kyluik, and parents Helene and Vivian Smith. She will be lovingly remembered and forever in our hearts. An outdoor gathering of Maureen’s family and friends will be held on Saturday, Aug. 20, 2016 at Ron Smith’s farm from 2:00-5:00pm. Please bring your own lawn/camping chair. __________________________________________________ DELAIRE: Erica (Martin) Delaire’s ashes will be laid to rest on August 17, 2016. The celebration of her life will be performed at 11 AM at Zion Lutheran Church in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

The church is located at the corner of 15th Ave. and Winder Crescent. A lunch will be served immediately after the service. Erica’s ashes will then be laid to rest next to her husband Wally at the Meota Cemetery. Erica’s eldest son Ray’s ashes will also be laid to rest with his parents. Erica passed away peacefully at 10:30 PM on January 21, 2016. Her son Ron was by her side. Erica celebrated her 94th birthday with family and friends on January 17, 2016. Erica was predeceased by her mother Martha (Hamp) and her father Alexander Martin.

She was also predeceased by her older sister Lottie (Martin) and her husband Jacob Marjan, their daughter Erna. Erica’s brother Hugo and his wife Marjorie also predeceased her. Wally, Erica’s husband of 51 years passed away on October 3, 1997.

One of the most difficult times of Erica’s life was losing her son Ray in 2014 from Lou Gehrig’s disease. Also just as difficult was losing Ainslie, Ray’s granddaughter, daughter of Trevor and Kate Delaire to cancer a few years earlier. In 2015 Erica lost her nephew Paul, son of brother Alfred Martin and Doreen. Doreen passed away in 1998. Great-nephew Blaine Dakin, son of Terry (Marjan) and Ken Dakin passed away on June 14, 2008 from a lightning strike and great-nephew Paul Hahn son of Greta (Marjan) and Hank Hahn in 1997 from a farmyard electrical accident. Hank Hahn has also passed. Left to cherish her memory is son Ron, his wife Angela (Williams), their children Jonathan, Mariah and Mercedes. Ray’s children, Trevor and wife Kate Delaire, grandson Spencer, Kimberly (Delaire) Avolio and her children Jessica and Zach. Brother Alfred Martin and wife Ilona from London, Ontario along with many nieces and nephews and their families. The service will be officiated by Pastor’s Sheldon Gattinger and Nora Borgerson. Nora is Erica’s niece, brother Hugo’s daughter. Nora was with Erica the night she died, Nora prayed with her and sang hymns to her only half an hour before Erica’s death. Ron and Angie Delaire and family would like to thank Nora Borgerson and her family. Terry Dakin and her family, daughter of Lottie Marjan. Cammie Vany and Carol Lacousiere (sisters of Angela) and their families for visiting Erica and caring for her during her time at Battleford’s Union Hospital. We would also like to thank Dr. Jim Johnson, the staff and doctors at Battleford’s Union Hospital for their compassionate care and all of Erica’s friends and neighbors who visited her. Donations can be made to the Lutheran Care Society or to Zion Lutheran Church in Memory of Erica.

Lutheran Care Society’s address is PO Box 23019, Rpo Market Mall, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7J 5H3. Zion Lutheran Church’s address is 10801 Winter Crescent, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2B9. __________________________________________________

ANDERSON: WAYNE MORRIS ANDERSON It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Wayne Morris Anderson. A devoted and loving husband, father, Grandfather and friend.

Wayne was born October 1st, 1943 to George and Olive Anderson in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan. They resided there until George got out of the service in 1945 and then they moved to a farm in Neville, SK. Most of Wayne’s childhood was spent at the farm, but in 1959 the house burnt down and shortly after the Anderson’s moved to Langenburg. That same year Wayne joined the service and spent three years at Camp Gagetown in New Brunswick. While in the Army he met his first wife carol, and they had Kenny, his first son. Once out of the service with his cook’s papers, he started working as a cook at Saskatchewan Hospital, in North Battleford. From there, he went to the Indian Hospital and worked in the maintenance department. He continued his career at the BUH and at the same time, built and opened the Palisade Restaurant and the Cascade laundromat with his brother Blake.

In 1986, Wayne met Sharon. They married on October 2nd, 1987 and were together for 28 years. Not only did Wayne become Sharon’s husband, but also a father to 5 year old Kerry.

On July 1st, 1988, Wayne and Sharon had a son named Jon. In the hopes of fresher air and more space, they moved to an acreage west of Battleford in 1999, where he became Dr. Dolittle. Like Dr. Doolittle, Wayne could always be found working alongside his dozens of animals, never failing to love and care for them. Typical activities at the acreage include quad rides, get-togethers with family and friends, and working in the garden.

But there was always time to bring out his guitar and play a few Elvis tunes. Wayne never missed an opportunity to gossip with his friends on coffee row, where he loved to talk and visit. To everyone who knew Wayne, he was extremely dependable, always compassionate, funny, cheerful and VERY talkative. He will be sorrowfully missed by us all. Wayne is predeceased by his parents George and Olive and numerous aunts and uncles.

He is survived by his wife Sharon; son Kenny (Terry) and their children Taylor, Kelvin, Holly, Lee; son Jon; daughter Kerry and her daughter Madison; brother Gene (Joanne) and their children Paula and Tonya; brother, Blake (Darlene) and their son Sheldon; sister Louise (John) and their daughter, Jennifer, sister Shannon (Chris) children Joshua and Jasmine. An Evening Celebration of Wayne’s Life was held on from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on Friday July 29, 2016 at the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. Funeral Services were held on Saturday July 30, 2016 from the Chapel of Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford Saskatchewan. Burial Followed in the Town of Battleford Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Wayne may be made to a charity of one’s choice or to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9, Veterans Fund. (P.O. Box 1179 Battleford Saskatchewan S0M 0E0) Those wishing to send condolences can do so at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com Funeral Arrangements were administered by Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home. ___________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES GIESBRECHT: Waldemar (Wally) George Giesbrecht passed away on August 3, 2016 after a brief but courageous battle with cancer with his wife Pat by his side. Wally leaves to mourn his wife Pat and their son Zachary Giesbrecht of Saskatoon. A previous wife Faye Giesbrecht and their children Darryl (Lenore) Giesbrecht and Diedre Giesbrecht all of Medicine Hat, AB. Six Grandchildren Tyler (Andrea) Stall, Chelsay (Jaret) Lambert, Jamieson Haney, Curtiss Windover, Sierra and Carter Giesbrecht. Four Great-grandchildren David and Tayler Giesbrecht, Zac and Livia Stall. One brother John Giesbrecht of North Battleford, one sister Gertrude (Trudy) Giesbrecht of Saskatoon. Mother-in-law Jean Morrison; brothers-in-law Cam (Sharon) Morrison, Vince Morrison; sisters-in-law Cathy (Mike) Wilson, Carm (Kevin) O’Grady, Shelly (Rob) Perna, Moira Morrison; numerous Nieces, Nephews, cousins and friends. Wally was predeceased by his parents Elizabeth and Cornelius Giesbrecht, and brother Henry Giesbrecht. Wally was an avid ball player and curler in his younger years. He enjoyed watching all sports on TV. The last few years his special time was his league bowling with Zach. Wally founded Western Diesel Wholesale in 1978 in Medicine Hat. In the years since, he expanded his operations and built it into the successful company it is today. He was a hands on guy and remained that way right up until he took sick. He enjoyed trading stories with the many customers, suppliers and acquaintances he met over the years in business.

Wally also enjoyed gardening and spending time at the lake with his children and grandchildren, but most of all Wally like to see people laugh and kept his sense of humour right to the end. He will be greatly missed. Public viewing and meet with the family will take place Monday, August 8, 2016 at Park Funeral Chapel from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Funeral Service will take place on Tuesday, August 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at Park Funeral Chapel, 311 3rd Avenue North. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in the Garden of The Good Shepherd. To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries” Arrangements entrusted to James Werezak, Park Funeral Chapel, 306.244.2103. ___________________________________________________ DEVERNICHUK: In Loving Memory Of Mary Devernichuk born January 30, 1930 at Stornoway, SK, passed away July 19, 2016 in Battleford, SK. Mary leaves to mourn her passing two daughters: Jeanette (John) Gorski and Judy (Harold) Dease; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren: Laura-Lee (Cory) Polak – Decland & Briar; Tina (Jann) Klippenstein – Curtis & Randy; Chantelle (Marcus) Klaassen – Lars; Dustin (Meagen) Arcand – Jayden & Rielle; two brothers: John and Orest (Verna) Devernichuk; two sisters-in-law: Gladys and Stella Devernichuk and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents: Peter and Nettie Devernichuk; her partner of 32 years, William Kucherhan; son-in-law, Aurele Arcand; sister, Katie (Mike) Checkowy; brother, Joe Devernichuk; sisterin-law, Carol Devernichuk; niece, Arlene Checkowy and nephews: Mervin Checkowy, David Devernichuk and Michael Devernichuk. Funeral Service was held on Saturday, July 23, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Presiders Fr. Peter Paase MSP and Fr. Frederick Akah MSP. Shared Family Memories were given by John Gorski. Liturgy Of The Word: John Gorski and Dustin Arcand; Prayers Of The Faithful: Chantelle Klaassen. Music Ministry: Organist – Glenn Goodman; Soloist – Robert MacKay: ‘Be Not Afraid’ & ‘In The Garden’. Pallbearers were Dustin Arcand, Cory Polak, Marcus Klaassen, Jann Klippenstein, Curtis Klippenstein & Harold Dease. Memorial Donations are requested to the Donor’s Choice. Rite Of Committal was at Woodlawn Cemetery , Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks A Card of Thanks to Battleford’s and Saskatoon Funeral Services for all the help and professional service we received during our time of loss of our mom, Mary Devernichuk. Thank-you to the Staff at Battleford’s District Care for your compassion and care that mom had received while being with you. Thank-you to Father Peter Paase, Father Frederick Akah, and Father Peter Nnanga for your prayers and consoling words to our families.

Thank-you to everyone for the beautiful flowers, prayers and Mass offerings for our mom. Judy, Harold, Jeanette, John, and our families. __________________________________________________

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TERMS OF TENDER: (1) Tenders in sealed envelopes marked “Tender” shall be accepted up to 4:00 p.m., August 12, 2016 (2) Tenders may be submitted by mail to CLEMENTS & SMITH, P.O. Box 440., Lloydminster, Saskatchewan, S9V 0Y4, or delivered to CLEMENTS & SMITH at #103, 5004 18 street, Lloydminster, Alberta; (3) 10% down payment to be enclosed with tender by bank draft or certified cheque payable to “Clements & Smith, in Trust”; (4) Decision on tenders to be made by August 15, 2016, at which time deposits of unsuccessful tenders to be returned by mail; (5) Possession and adjustments to be made as of August 26, 2016; (6) Upon acceptance of successful tender, deposit shall be forfeited if purchaser fails to complete purchase; (7) Highest or any tender need not be accepted; (8) Titles will be free and clear on closing; and (9) Sale is without representation or warranty in connection with permitted use or access.

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Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

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Tuesdays & Thursdays

Children’s games at the Borden Museum from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Tuesdays & Thursdays until August 23.

Sunday, August 14

Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre’s Festival Day. Begins at 10:30 a.m. with an open air interdenominational church service. There will be free shuttles from parking to the grounds. Exhibits open to visitors at 11:00 a.m. There will be pioneer skills demonstrations, a classic car display, stage entertainment until 4:00 p.m. A street parade begins at 1:00 p.m. There will also be a silent auction from 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Visitors are invited to play a round of mini-golf on the brand new course. There is a playground and face painting. Food include hot dogs, coffee, sodas, pies, ice cream and a roast beef dinner at 5:00 p.m.

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Will we take responsibility for our actions?

As I write this, we have recently come through a Federal Election here in Canada. Now a different political party is in power.

And if things run true to form, we’ll soon be hearing – perhaps for several years – that everything wrong with the country is the fault of the defeated government. Old habits die hard and the blame game has been in vogue almost since the beginning of time.

When our first parents sinned (Gen. 2:17; 3:6), and the Lord confronted them, Adam quickly blamed Eve. After all, she was the one who gave him the forbidden fruit to eat.

But he went a step further, audaciously hinting God was at fault, too, for giving him his partner – “the woman You gave me.” (Gen. 3:12) Eve then passed the buck to the devil, who, in the guise of a serpent, had tempted them. (vs. 13) There are two sides to the coin. We try to divest ourselves of responsibility by putting it elsewhere.

How often have you seen signs that say, “We are not responsible for any loss or damage to your property?”

Whether it’s your winter coat at the cleaners, or your car in a parking lot, the owners do not want to be held accountable for

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anything going wrong – though, in fact, they may well be.

The other side of the coin is it’s an attempt to preserve our good image, before God, before others and even to ourselves. It’s no fun carrying a load of guilt. Even when we are held accountable, and pushed to apologize, we may try to blunt the force of this with all too familiar qualifications. “I was at fault, but you were, too.”

Or, “It was wrong, but I wasn’t well at the time.”

Or, “It was an accident.”

(You can likely supply other statements along that line.)

However, when it comes to sin, each one of us stands guilty before God. “We know that whatever the law [God’s holy Word] says, it says to those who are under the law, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God … All have sinned and fall short of the glory

of God.” (Rom. 3:19, 23) God sees and knows not only our outward actions, but our inner motivations as well.

As David the psalmist puts it, “O Lord, You

have searched me and known me. You know my sitting down and my rising up; You understand my thought afar off. You comprehend my path and my lying down, and are acquainted with all my ways. For there is not a word on my tongue, but behold, O Lord, You know it altogether.” (Ps. 139:1-4) But something wonderful happened at the cross. There, the sinless Son of God was crucified and endured the wrath of God–not for His own sins, because He had none. (II

Cor. 5:21; I Pet. 2:22) No, “He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; the chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.” (Isa. 53:5) Christ bore cruel treatment from whom? We did it. We are to blame. By proxy, it was we sinners who abused and crucified Him. But a gracious God turned our wickedness around and used it for our good. Christ bore the punishment for our sins, so that we, through faith

in Him, might be cleansed and forgiven. Amazing!

It brings to mind a hymn by the great Scottish pastor and hymn writer Horatius Bonar (18081889). Believed to be the first of six hundred hymns he wrote, it takes its title from the opening line, and says, “I lay my sins on Jesus, the spotless Lamb of God; / He bears them all, and frees us from the accursèd load; / I bring my guilt to Jesus, to wash my crimson stains / White in His blood most precious, till not a stain remains.”

What would you like?

Perhaps one of the most asked questions in life is this: “What would you like?” From childhood through our teen years, from the earliest years of marriage and parenting and now, for me at least, in my senior years, it seems we’re continually either asking or being asked, “What would you like?”

Those four simple words take on their own personality depending on the accompanying facial and body expressions.

They convey dramatically different messages depending on the tone

of voice in which they’re spoken and the circumstances under which they’re asked.

I remember those times when I first begin querying our children as to their preferences in everything from breakfast cereal to what they wanted to wear to school that day. They were happy times and the older

I get the more I treasure those memories. Then there were those times when neither they nor I could agree on things that matter most to teens. I just thank God that our sons turned to be such great adults in spite of me!

It is in those times of grief and sorrow, however, that we find that question, posed by caring and loving friends and family, so heart-wrenching.

Although I’ve read the account of Jesus healing a blind man (Luke 18:3942) many times during my life, the impact of His

question to him hit me hard this week: “What do you want Me to do for you?”

“Isn’t that obvious?” came to mind. “What else would he be asking for?”

Thinking of my own circumstances I came to this conclusion: Answers aren’t always easy, but “easy” answers aren’t welcome. Rather, we need the peace that comes with knowing He is the ultimate provision for every need. In every circumstance we face He asks us the same question. His answers are His prerogative but He always listens.

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

ANGLICAN PARISH

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.

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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.

Hosanna Life Center Worship/Prayer House Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Living Water Ministry

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

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

Sundays - 11:00 a.m.

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

1491 - 103RD STREET CALL FOR TIME 306-481-5073

Community Baptist Church

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

962A - 102 Street Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

306-441-1041

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.

Service

Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

Everyone Welcome

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sistant.

12. In the direction of the sea.

13. River in Florida 15. Small piece of anything.

16. Forceful impact that makes a loud noise.

17. Talk pompously.

18. Hinge joint in the human leg.

19. Feeding only on plants.

22. Pattern of behavior acquired through frequent repetition.

23. Unit of metric land measure.

24. Country of southeastern Asia.

26. Unanticipated events stemming from a hardware or software issue.

29. Cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one.

31. Sooner than.

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34. Mistaken.

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38. Collection of Persian poems usually by one au-

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45. Pearl Jam’s first album.

46. Annul by recalling.

48. Ax used by mountain climbers for cutting footholds in ice.

50. Stout rounded wooden pole used to support rigging.

51. Largest, most complete and best preserved Tyrannosaurus rex fossil yet found.

52. Mentally quick and resourceful.

54. Native American shaman.

61. Imperial dynasty of China from 1279 to 1368.

63. Caused by tides.

64. Fermented grape juice.

65. Peruvian money.

66. Coarse corundum used as a powder for the abrasion and polish of stone.

67. Skin inflammation.

68. Pronunciation of “no” meant to sound Russian.

69. Cause to deteriorate due to the action of water.

70. Period of time a planet takes to make a complete

tured fruit available in many varieties.

4. Southern Asian deer.

5. Being of great strength and courage celebrated for bold exploits.

6. Sixth month of the Jewish calendar.

7. Security organization created by the North Atlantic Treaty.

8. Make a request for something to somebody.

9. Unable to use mathematics.

10. Tomorrow Never _.

11. Charles-Michel de I’ Epee, inventor of sign language.

13. Enclosed within something.

14. Use again after processing.

20. Golf club that has a relatively narrow metal head.

21. Title formerly used to address a man of rank and authority.

25. Territory of western Brazil bordering on Bolivia and Peru.

26. Misconception resulting from incorrect information.

27. Property consisting of houses and land.

28. Wet feed for pigs.

29. Heavy footfall.

30. Fourth month of the Jewish calendar.

31. Daughter of Hyperion.

33. Day before.

35. Room that is comfortable and secluded.

37. Member of nomadic people who live in the far north of Scandinavia.

39. With much noise.

42. Large quantity of writ-

55. United States coin worth one tenth of a dollar.

56. Melodic subject of a musical composition.

57. Heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal.

58. Small rodents.

59. Elcana’s wife.

60. Contraction of never.

62. Egg of insect parasite that attaches itself to hair.

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Slimy, shiny, slippery, slithery and just plain gross

By Erl Svendsen I have a brick mowing edge between my lawn and my wood-mulched shrub/perennial beds. Recently, I’ve wondered why the birds insist on digging through the mulch and scattering it over the brick and into the lawn. This weekend, I discovered why as I was pruning back my Wilton juniper: they’re on the hunt for the multitude of juicy slugs that have invaded my garden.

Slugs are gastropods, not insects, related to snails and clams rather than to flies and beetles.

They are nocturnal creatures and the most telling clue that you have slugs in your garden aside from the damage is the silvery trails they leave behind. And their preferred habitat is damp which unfortunately describes a lot of territory.

Growing up on the West Coast where slugs come in many shapes, sizes and colours, I particularly remember the banana slug named for its resemblance to said fruit in colour AND size. Thankfully in

most Saskatchewan gardens, you’ll typically only encounter the diminutive grey garden slug (Deroceras reticulatum): small, 1 - 2 cm long, dark to light grey, shiny and, of course, slimy. Don’t let their size fool you. What they lack for in size, they can rapidly make up in number, laying 200-300 eggs at a time. And in numbers they are voracious, decimating leafy plants and most other garden plants including root crops like potatoes and carrots (unfortunately not dandelions in my experience). Slugs and their tiny eggs can move in from the neighbour’s yard, on plants from the nursery or your friends, on borrowed tools and even on the bottom of your shoes.

There are ways to fight back. Start by making your garden less hospitable by

removing daytime hiding places like wooden boards, bricks, stones, and garden gnomes. Remove all decaying vegetation throughout the season, the fall especially.

Trapping slugs is a good next option. They are attracted to yeasty, fermenting odors. But don’t waste your beer: add a package of bread yeast to a cup of water sweetened with sugar, stir and set aside to bubble away for a couple of hours. Add an inch of the yeast solution to any shallow container (e.g. empty cat-food or tuna tins). Place several in the garden in the early evening, about 10 feet apart. Next morning, empty the containers (hopefully filled with drowned slugs) and repeat. Another option is to place short boards in the garden. In the morning, just scrape any cowering slugs off the bottom-sides into a bucket of soapy water. Repeat. Another effective trap is an upside down rind of a half grapefruit.

Slugs can’t help themselves and will be found munching away in the morning on the inside. Simply dispose of rind, slugs and all. Repeat.

There are a number of control options, most of which are safe to use around your home, children and pets. Slugs are

A grey garden slug defying gravity by hanging upside down. Photo by Joseph Berger

said to avoid wood ash and coffee grounds (some coffee shops give bags of grounds away for free). If nothing else, these will enrich your soil. To a slug, crushed baked eggs shells sprinkled around the garden act like razor wire, as does diatomaceous earth (DE), a powdery substance composed of sharp fossilized microscopic hardshelled algae or diatoms.

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I particularly remember the banana slug named for its resemblance to said fruit in colour AND size.

– Erl Svendsen There are several registered insect and slug control DE products (e.g. Safer’s Insectigone). Do not use pool-grade DE. Wear a face mask to avoid breathing in the fine particles when sprinkling around the garden. Reapply after heavy rains.

After a meal of iron phosphate (registered slug control product; is safe around children and pets when applied according to label instructions), slugs stop eating and die. As a last resort, there are several registered metaldehyde slug control products.

While very effective, metaldehyde is poisonous to

slugs, people and their pets alike and should be used with care.

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