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In the news this week

Winter Bright

Staff As the banner ad above proclaims, Christmas is coming.

The Tuesday News-Optimist will go on a two-edition hiatus following next week’s edition.

The Regional Optimist will be published right through to the

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end of the year, however, so help squelch any rumours that the entire newspaper staff has run off to Mexico.

In this edition you will find coverage of several festive events such as Quartette at the Dekker Centre, family day at the Western Development Museum,

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the Lions craft sale hosted on the weekend and others.

You will also find a feature on The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, a reminder that for some this season of musical celebrations, feasting and joy is merely a continuation of a struggle for survival.

One organization working to brighten the lives of those less fortunate is the Empty Stocking Fund and a full schedule for activities leading up to Christmas to help stuff the stockings is well underway.

Lend support where you can and brighten someone’s Christmas.

Battlefords Photo Club challenge of the month winner is Adele Perrett with her photo entitled Winter Bright. The theme for the month was “white.”

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Christmas at the Dekker Centre

Cindy Church

A Quartette Christmas was presented at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Friday by the members of a 22-yearlong collaboration called Quartette. Cindy Church, Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick and Sylvia Tyson were on stage with their “small but dangerous” orchestra, offering up rich harmonies, warm humour and love for music. It was a combination of traditional Christmas songs, plus some originals of their own, many of which can be found on the two Christmas CDs they have recorded. In addition, they performed some of the songs off their double CD album Rocks and Roses, which was put out to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

Following the show, they met with fans in the foyer.

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Legion of Riders Giving Back

The Legion of Riders have made a donation of $8,250 to Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70. In the photo are Buff McGovern of the Legion of Riders, Legion members Vicki Smart and Marilyn Clark, Legion of Riders members Chris Miller and Jack Tatchell. Photos submitted

During a Wounded Warriors Weekend fundraiser held in North Battleford Nov. 7, the Legion of Riders made a $1,000 donation to the organization. Entertainer and Wounded Warriors Weekend founder Blake Emmons accepts the cheque.

Shooting suspect arrested Thursday Staff

A 16-year-old youth has been arrested after an RCMP investigation into a report of a firearm being

discharged in North Battleford Thursday.

RCMP searched a sixblock area near 10th Avenue and 110th Street following the report that came in at

7:25 a.m. The youth was arrested before 9 a.m.

Police say a residence on the 1000 block of 110th Street was struck by at least one round from a firearm.

Police say it is suspected several rounds from a .22 calibre firearm were discharged. During the search for the suspect a .22 calibre rifle was recovered. Police

Pilot Butte girl missing since Aug. 15 Has ties to Battlefords area Staff A 15-year-old girl who was last seen in Pilot Butte Aug. 15 has ties to the Northwest, according to White Butte RCMP. Police say Keana Benson has ties to the Regina and Prince Albert areas as well as the Battlefords and Wichekan and Ahtakakoop First Nations. Police say they need to make contact with her to ensure she is safe.

Although Keana has not been located since being reported missing, police say

she has been active on social media.

She is First Nation and is 5’ 6” tall with a slender build. She has black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone with information is urged to contact their nearest RCMP Detachment or municipal police service with the details or dial 310RCMP to speak with an operator or call the White Butte RCMP at 306-7815050. To report information anonymously, contact CrimeStoppers at 1-800222-TIPS.

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Rapid Five escape burning Alert house Friday morning tested Staff

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Friday, the City of North Battleford performed a test of its emergency mass notification system, North Battleford Rapid Alert.

The test proved successful with a few minor issues identified, the City reports.

SaskTel systems were able to handle the circuit load.

Further information will be provided this week, once data is analyzed, according to a press release.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick, director of Protective Services expresses appreciation to residents who called with feedback during the test.

Five people safely exited a burning house on the 500 block of 102nd Street early Friday morning.

The North Battleford Fire Department was dispatched at 6:16 a.m. and 12 firefighters spent about three hours on the scene to contain and extinguish the fire.

According to a City of North Bat-

tleford press release, the origin of the fire has been determined to have been in a rear west bedroom on the building’s main floor. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

RCMP transported three families to The Lighthouse for temporary accommodation. The Red Cross has been notified and has provided shelter for the displaced families.

No one was injured in the blaze.

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say this rifle had been reported stolen from a residence near North Battleford earlier in the week.

Woman Charged With Trafficking

A 37-year-old North Battleford woman is facing charges after Battlefords Municipal and Provincial GIS Unit executed a search warrant in the 1100 block of 109th street.

RCMP say crack cocaine and a large quantity of cash were seized.

Andria Harron has been charged with trafficking in a controlled substance, possession for the purpose of trafficking and possession of property obtained by crime.

The male youth, who cannot be identified under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, is facing the same charges.

Both subjects were held for Court Thursday in North Battleford.

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And a little child shall lead them

By William Wardill

As I watched the television screening of a new Canadian government being sworn in, I recalled to a fragment of Isaiah 11.16. The words were “and a little child shall lead them.” I saw a little child lead them. A 12-year-old Cree boy was beating a drum at the head of the procession. Behind him were two pretty little Inuit throat singers, who brought laughter with them to what has always been a solemn event.

The three aboriginal children led the parade, ahead of the representative of the queen of Canada, an incoming prime minister, his cabinet appointees and every other dignitary.

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Rural Sask. won’t benefit Dear Editor Nov. 18, the provincial government announced it was selling off public liquor stores in 36 towns across rural Saskatchewan.

The Sask. party was keen to talk about how this would benefit Saskatchewan people, but it doesn’t seem concerned about the damage it will do to those living in the province’s small communities.

In rural Saskatchewan, about 150 decent-paying jobs will be lost to liquor store privatization. People whose wages supported their families and their local economies, will be thrown out of work in dozens of communities. If any new jobs are created to replace those lost, they’ll pay a fraction of what public liquor employees earned. But it’s doubtful whether small towns will so much as break even on jobs.

The private retailers that take over will likely incorporate liquor sales into existing businesses, using existing employees.

That also means the buildings that housed public liquor stores will sit empty. Municipal revenue, from the grants that they paid in lieu of property taxes, will be lost.

And to make it worse, liquor probably won’t be any cheaper. It might cost more. The public retail system guaranteed you’d pay the same price, whether you were shopping in Regina or Raymore. Almost everything else costs more in a small town than in the cities. Once those fixed prices are gone, why would liquor be any different?

Whoever liquor privatization is meant to benefit, it isn’t the people of rural Saskatchewan.

Donna Christianson Watson

The symbolism was inescapable. It heralded respect for the First Nations and their beliefs, redress for the arrogance and brutality of the residential schools, protection from the profit-hungry corporate bandits who would destroy their ancestral lands and ways of life. And it brought children into the halls of power. I think this symbolizes the understanding we in the adult world, wherever we live, have a moral obligation to heal the wounded environment which would otherwise be the lethal heritage of future generations.

But symbolism is not a promise and a promise is not action.

We are seeing now an outline of how the new prime minister wants to reshape federal politics. In the 31-member cabinet are 15 women. There are aboriginals and Sikhs.

This is the most inclusive Liberal government Canada has ever seen. Also, it has been designed to be the most open and most civil, unlike the secretive and mean one-man show voters removed from office. This does not mean there can be any certainty that it will be a better guardian of Canada’s fortunes than the government it displaced. It could become a victim of its own errors. Its good intentions could be frustrated by ignorance and selfishness both at home and abroad. Certainly, the new model Trudeau government has more enemies than have yet revealed themselves.

The critics have not been loud. They have noted the promise to bring thousands of refugees to Canada before New Year’s Day was, to say the least, overly enthusiastic.

They have questioned the impending removal of Canadian fighter jets from the battle against ISIS. In this regard, Trudeau and company understand there are only a few CF-18s left in our arsenal and they are no longer first line aircraft. Canada’s lack of military hardware is surely the

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fault of the confused procurement policies of the previous government. That the federal financial cupboard is emptier than it was first said to be is also the fault of the previous administration.

The Trudeau government might succeed in some measure or it might fail miserably or grandly. For the time being, however, when Canadians observe the political madness in the United States, they can take pride in the remaking of the government and parliament in Ottawa.

Religion in the American body politic is much more important than in Canada. There, the Republican Party is attempting to keep control of the country in the hands of gun-toting white Christians who don’t believe in evolution or global warming. In whatever country at whatever time, individuals should have the right to choose their own religious beliefs, but the religion of government should be common sense. We see the stirring of common sense in Ottawa and hope it grows stronger. We see no common sense in Washington. We, and multitudes in other nations, hope there soon will be.

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Legislature veterans say goodbye as session ends Thursday, Nov. 26 marked the final scheduled sitting day of the legislature for this session.

With it also being the final sitting day for the term, a number of MLAs — nine Saskatchewan Party and one New Democrat — bid their farewells as they retire from the legislature.

One MLA — Saskatchewan Party MLA for Wood River Yogi Hughebaert — opted not to give closing remarks, but the other nine members gave extensive farewells as the session wrapped up.

They were Bob Bjornerud (Melville Saltcoats), Doreen Eagles (Estevan), Wayne Elhard (Cypress Hills), Bill Hutchinson (Regina South), Ken Krawetz (CanoraPelly), John Nilson (Regina Lakeview), Rob Norris (Saskatoon Greystone), June Draude (Kelvington-Wadena) and Don Toth (Moosomin).

It was a notable list. Most had served in cabinet at one point or another. Nilson and Krawetz had also previously served as interim leaders of their respective parties.

For former Liberals Bjornerud, Krawetz, and Draude and for former PC Toth, it was a particularly memorable departure as they represented four of the eight founding MLAs of the Saskatchewan Party in 1997.

Recognized in the gallery was another former founding Sask. Party MLA, Rod Gantefoer, who retired from the legislature in 2011 and is now with STARS Air Ambulance.

In their remarks, retiring MLAs recognized the role of past Sask. Party MLAs who had not lived to enjoy the party’s success in government. Mention was made of the late Rosthern and Martensville MLA Ben Heppner and also recognized was Rudi Peters, the former Battleford - Cut Knife MLA who died in 2002.

Both Bjornerud and Draude mentioned Peters in their remarks and Draude said the following: I think about Rudi Peters, and I don’t know how many of you remember him, but there was a time when we were in opposition where we had a chance to defeat the then government in a vote, and Rudi Peters had cancer and he hadn’t come in for a couple of days. But that night he made a special effort, and his wife Shirley brought him in for the vote and we won that vote. But it showed to me how much the political world meant to him and what a difference it can make, and he’s on my mind.

Here are portions of the final speeches from each of the retiring members made in the legislature, as recorded in Hansard from Nov. 26.

Bjornerud: And today, Mr. Speaker, you know, it’s mixed emotions that we’re up here today. On the one side, I’m really looking forward to retirement. On

the other side, I’m going to miss you guys. I can only speak for the members on this side right now, but there’s 49 Sask. Party MLAs, Mr. Speaker, and the Premier and including myself there’s 48 Sask.

Party MLAs. I cannot imagine when this started how that many people can sit in a caucus, and I do not remember one time that we raised our voices with each other. That’s amazing when you think about this number of people that get along that good. We have disagreed, like we do. I’m sure on the other side at times, and we had disagreements. But the way it works when you voice your opinion and you get your way, great. And if you don’t, that’s great, too, because the majority rules.

And we get along fine.

And you know when I go home, and I think it’s the same with many of us especially that live out of Regina and the large centres, but I go home, and it’s kind of like a gate you go through to your family at home — my kids and my partner and, you know, people like that. And then you go to coffee row and these are your friends that you’ve known all your life. And then you turn around on Monday morning or Sunday night and you come back in here and you come through, it seems like that same gate.

I come to see my other family in here.

And you know what I’m going to miss most? Not really the job. I mean it was great, and it was an experience that many people would be glad to have. It’s you people — that’s the friends that I’ve made over these years. And you know, payday is going to be a bad day because there’s no cheque coming. But I can tell you that it’s not the dollars that I will miss. I didn’t start for the dollars, and I’m not worried about it when I leave. Because it’s you people I’m going to miss; there’s going to be just like a vacuum out there.

Eagles: And this is the last time I get to do this, so I am going to leave the NDP a little bit of advice, too, Mr. Speaker. The people in my constituency wouldn’t think it was me talking if I didn’t.

But I’m going to leave the words of Helen Keller, and I don’t have the exact quote, so I will just say that there’s only one thing worse than being blind and that’s being able to see but having no vision.

And I just got new glasses, Mr. Speaker. And I thought, I should leave the Leader of the Opposition my old glasses because when he looks across and sees the Premier, he could see that the Premier isn’t there and wouldn’t focus on him and ask him questions in question period when he isn’t there.

Elhard: You know, the member from Saltcoats said he can’t ever remember hearing our caucus experi-

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net ence a raised voice. That is remarkable, given the tensions and the egos and all the ambition that sits around a table with, you know, 48 different people.

That is amazing. And I think it’s indicative of the desire of us all to serve the province first and not our own interests. And I want to compliment my colleagues.

It’s been a pleasure serving with them and enjoying their company and getting together inside and outside of session for some social gatherings, but for some business meetings and things. I always felt that I was well served by my colleagues, and I appreciate their support and the job that they do.

Hutchinson: I remember the day that we announced the program allocating the equivalent of a full one per cent of PST [provincial sales tax] to Saskatchewan’s municipalities. We did it right here in this room.

And afterward we welcomed members of SUMA [Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association] and SARM [Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities] and the New North just outside this room in the rotunda. It was an extraordinary day. It was an historic day.

I met my old buddy, Allan Earle, SUMA’s president at the time, and with excitement clearly evident in his eyes, he declared that the new financial partnership changed everything and would allow municipalities to move forward on their agendas for renewal and growth in a way that up until this time had simply not been possible.

And you know, Mr. Speaker, even now, years later, municipal leaders still confirm that the extra funding continues to make a great big difference in their communities, but they quickly add that the predictability of this revenue stream has significantly increased their ability to plan for the future of their communities and the constituents that they represent.

So on this key file, our work here clearly made a difference in people’s lives.

In his remarks Krawetz expressed particular pride in the work done in education, his former portfolio.

Krawetz: Mr. Speaker, when I hear people say that there hasn’t been much done in schools — we saw Prairie Spirit come forward demanding that, you know, they take materials out of a school because the

ceilings were falling down, even though they received $1 million of emergency funding from the Minister of Education — it bothers me.

It bothers me that someone isn’t looking at the whole picture.

Krawetz then proceeded to name each one of 65 schools in the province that had received upgrades under the Sask. Party government.

Krawetz: So you see, Mr. Speaker, the reason for putting that on the record is for the public of this great province to understand that there has been a lot done.

This list, Mr. Speaker, the Minister of Education may correct my numbers, but I doubt it. He will recognize ... that this has meant over $1 billion worth of expenditure on schools. … Politics at any level is a difficult job because everybody has different expectations and needs, and decisions and choices have to be made — tough choices, choices not everyone agrees with. But in all my dealings, I have endeavoured to be fair and prudent and mindful of how best to serve the people of this province.

Despite what some people might think, I know from my years here that MLAs on both sides of this House worked diligently and with great integrity for the greater good of this province and country. It is a job that requires a thick skin at times — one I don’t have right now — but it is also a job that brings tremendous satisfaction when you are able to improve people’s lives. As I leave, I have no regrets for the past 20 years. I have greatly enjoyed building a better province and a brighter future for all. God bless Saskatchewan.

Nilson: Now it’s hard to sum up a political career, and you’re always inadequate to describe it in words. But I for years have said there are two things that are important when you’re a politician, and those two things were: number one, be good. Everybody’s watching you, and if you’re doing something crazy, somebody’s going to find out about it and it’ll cause you all kinds of difficulty.

Second thing is you can’t do these jobs unless you have a really good laugh at least once a day. And even in the direst circumstances, it’s really good to laugh.

I’ve added a third thing in the last, you know, couple of years, and that’s the fact that as a politician, you have to listen. Too many

politicians blare at people.

And when you sit and when you go to talk to people and that’s all you do is you talk and you don’t listen, you’re not doing your job. And I think that it’s a lesson for me. It’s a lesson for all of us to remember that point about listening because what people want from us is the fact that we have heard their particular issue, we’ve heard their particular problem and we’re going to attempt to sort it out. And so, if I have any advice to new politicians and the ones that are going to continue for many years to come, it’s those three things — be good, laugh every day at least once, and listen.

Norris: Events last year in Ottawa reminded and reinforced, for the first time in contemporary Canadian history, lessons that others have learned along the way and are reflected by the scars of violence in different legislatures around

the world, how privileged this space is and how honoured we all are to be parliamentarians and to earn the public trust. And so, to the people of Saskatoon Greystone, I offer my final thanks. It has been an honour.

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Natalya Shevchuk: Dancer and e t a c o v d a l a t n e environm

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Above, Natalyna uses a statement art piece as part of her presentation on littering.

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An open house, tour and question and answer period at The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords was attended by a small but interested group of local residents recently. Reaction indicated some were interested in donating, some in volunteering and some in fact finding.

A tour of the centre took the group through the women’s dormitory, where there is a separate detox area, a family room, which is currently occupied, and the men’s dormitory, which also has a separate detox area. The shelter also has a laundry room, a kitchen and, downstairs, a meeting room where a recovery program and AA meetings are held.

“We average about 30 people per night,” said the shelter manager, Caitlin Glencross.

The building was purchased in June of 2014 and in September of that year renovations began.

“There were about eight people sleeping underneath this building right here, and that was the pretty big OK, I guess we’re supposed to be here,’” said Glencross. “The need was quite evident.”

The Lighthouse, which has been open in the Battlefords since January, operates on a harm reduction strategy and is open 365 days a year.

“We encourage people to come in, as long as they are not violent,” said Glencross.

“If they are intoxicated or high on drugs they can still come in. It’s better than them being outside on the street.”

The RCMP actually refer quite a few people to them, she added.

“The community has not had a permanent homeless shelter since the ‘80s.

That was when the Salvation Army was here,” she said.

Many people are not

We encourage people to come in, as long as they are not violent.

If they are intoxicated or high on drugs they can still come in. It’s better than them being outside on the street.”

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It’s the Christmas season at The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, featuring decorations that have been put up by volunteers from John Paul II Collegiate. Photo by Jayne Foster

aware there was a program running at the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre for about three years, she added, however it was not a year-round program.

“If you wonder where we get our clientele, it is not just self-referred off the street,” she told the group touring the shelter. “A lot of our referrals come from the RCMP, a lot of our referrals come from Social Services.”

She also said they may come from Battlefords Union Hospital when patients are being discharged have nowhere to go.

They also get referrals from the correctional system. When people are released, they have to have somewhere to go.

“We fill a lot of gaps in the community where there is a lack in housing,” said Glencross. “It’s not just our chronics that are in our facility. It’s a lot of other people we’re helping to get back on their feet.”

The shelter, in turn, refers its clients to other agencies.

“We refer people to mental health and addictions frequently,” she said.

They also refer clients to treatment centres.

“We drive about five people on average a month to the Meadow Lake detox,” said Glencross. “Again, that is not something we are funded to do. We don’t have a company vehicle, so I am driving people with my personal vehicle to Meadow Lake detox and back. Those are things we have to do because it’s a need in the community, however we don’t have funds to do that.”

They do run a smart recovery program, for previous or current addicts, or people who are thinking of cutting back, she said, but explained it is not in lieu of mental health and addictions services. This is just for people who are not comfortable enough yet to go outside the shelter to access services.

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AA meetings are also held at the shelter.

Of course, finding housing for their clients is a goal, but so, too, is helping them find employment. They have a partnership with Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies, which helps clients find jobs.

At the shelter located at 962-104th St., the dormitories are neat and welcoming.

Most of the sleeping accommodations are what is called a “mat program,” meaning the beds are mats on the floor. There are cots as well, mainly used for detox, mental health and physical disability cases, but Glencross said most clients say the mats are more comfortable than the cots. (Donations of bed frames are welcome, she added.)

“We don’t allow any personal belongings in the dormitories,” said Glencross.

“When they come in, we give them a blue Tupperware bin, they put their shoes inside, we give them a change of pyjamas, they put their clothes in a net bag, and we wash those clothes for them.

They get them back in the morning, we get our pyjamas back, and nobody is bringing anything into the

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That’s what we had to work with,” said Glencross. “We had two stoves that didn’t work, so it was really a need we had.”

Statistics on the meal program show an average of 2,200 meals a month. Of the people accessing the meal program, 10 per cent have been children, 15 per cent have been youth and 10 per cent have been pension age and up. The rest are adult men and women.

It’s not always the homeless that access the service, either, said Glencross.

Sometimes it’s the hungry.

Some people come in saying, “Don’t call Social Services, but we need food,” she explained. Those people are invited in and they try to send them home with a bag of food as well.

With an obvious need for the program, Glencross is thankful for the grant to fix up the kitchen and there are plans to have at least two fundraisers for the meal program in the coming year.

“A lot of our volunteers spend a lot of time [in the kitchen],” she said, and they are always happy to have more. “You can come in and make meals, you can come in and bake, we gets lots of baking mixes donated, we have three ladies who all they do is come here and make cupcakes,” she said.

“We’re very flexible, whatever’s on your heart, whatever you feel, all you have to do is let us know and we’ll work with you.”

She also said, “We get lots of help from the people who stay here.”

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She said staff check the dorms every half hour while everybody is sleeping.

(There are two staff on at all times. Glencross would like to have three staff at night, but the budget doesn’t allow for that at this time.)

The dormitories are strictly for sleeping.

“People know when they come in their option is to go to bed, to settle down,” she said. “If they are not going to settle, we have to call RCMP.” The safety of any individual who is asked to leave, however, is still paramount.

“As the weather has gotten colder, nobody leaves this building without an escort. Social Services, RCMP, someone is accountable for them when they leave,” said Glencross.

The shelter also has a dining room, which also serves as a type of common room, although most clients spend the day out, except for meals. They are allowed to “hang out” there, but backpacks are not allowed in the dining room. They have to be put in a locker.

Three meals a day are served. It’s something the shelter decided to do because the need is there, but there is no funding for it. It is entirely volunteer- and donation-based.

“We don’t have a hired cook … we rely pretty much solely on donations and our staff cook or we have volunteers that cook.”

The shelter received a community initiative grant to build the kitchen.

“When we bought the building, we basically had wood boxes with plywood over them for countertops.

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The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords manager Caitlin Glencross, left, takes a group through the men’s dormitory on a tour of the facility recently.

There are lockers where clients stow their belongings.

Homeless, hungry and hurting Continued from Page 10 “We have four guys who like to shovel,” she said.

“They get up first thing in the morning and shovel, then come in and have breakfast, then they are out doing whatever for the day.”

While they run a meal program, a recovery program and host AA meetings, The Lighthouse is first and foremost an emergency homeless shelter, Glencross emphasized.

“We are not core funded by the government,” she said. “We do not receive a core amount of funds and they say, ‘make your budget from that.’ In a lot of other provinces, that’s how it works. Not in Saskatchewan.”

The shelter gets a per diem per person from the Ministry of Social Services, but only if the ministry decides it is going to fund that person. But the ministry doesn’t fund up to half the people who use the shelter.

“If you are not familiar with how unique North Battleford is, only two other places in the country are like

the Battlefords, where they have a large amount of First Nations reserves surrounding a city,” said Glencross.

“Because of that, there is a constant federal versus provincial fight of who’s going to pay for what.”

She said non-profit organizations often fall through the cracks financially because of this issue.

“Right now, the ministry declines to fund about 40 to 50 per cent of the people that stay here. So, if we are housing 30 a night, the ministry is maybe going to pay for 15. So we really rely on donations, we really rely on when community grants come up.”

She noted the Saskatoon Health Region is cutting all of their community grants right now, which will hit The Lighthouse in Saskatoon.

“We are not funded by the health region here at all,” she said of The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords. “We rely on the Homelessness Partnership Fund, which is through the federal government. That is

The kitchen has been upgraded thanks to a community initiative grant.

A laundry room ensures clients can have clean clothes.

a small amount of funds we get, but we have had a lot of community support and that’s allowed us to continue doing what we’re doing.”

She said as far as grants go, Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Community Development Corporation has been a major supporter.

“That’s how we were able to do all the renovations and run for this year,” said Glencross.

At the opening of the shelter, it was announced that BATC CDC, which is responsible for distributing a portion of the Gold

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An area separated from the main dormitory contains detox cots. Photos by Jayne Foster

“Money that Blue Mountain makes funds the homeless shelters, and we also bring out people,” said Glencross. “We did four trips this year for clients. We had a barbecue, they were able to be in the outdoors, some helped cut down trees, it was really good.”

She added there are two local churches that take an

offering once a month for the shelter, even though the shelter is not a faith-based organization.

“Although a lot of us have faith, as many people do, we’re non-faith based period, not just nondenominational. We encourage everybody to express themselves in a respectful manner,” said Glencross.

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North Stars ring three off the post, fall to Weyburn

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Coming into Friday’s tilt at the Civic Centre the Red Wings had bested the Battlefords two games to one in the season series, with the latest matchup a 7-0 victory for the North Stars.

The Battlefords created their chances firing 38 shots on net but, ultimately, it was Carter Phair and the posts that did the North Stars in, losing 2-0.

In the opening frame, Troy Gerein blasted a shot just south of the left faceoff dot. It beat the netminder under the glove, but the ring of the post echoed throughout the arena to keep it scoreless.

Weyburn found the score sheet 18 minutes into the first on a power play that, for them, has been lacking this season. Jeremy Lager went D-to-D with Ian Parker before firing a harmless wrist shot that bounced off the

defence. A sprawling Taryn Kotchorek had no chance with a puck sitting on the far side of the crease. Tucker Neuberger picked up the trash to make it 1-0 Weyburn.

“Their power play came through, they were one for four, we were zero for three.

That was the game winning goal and that was the difference in the hockey game. It was very much like a playoff game,” Openly frustrated Kevin Hasselberg said of the game.

A couple of days before the tilt, Hasselberg said that the 60 minutes against Weyburn will come down to special teams, and it did.

In the second it was Gerein, yet again, looking for his first of the season, but hitting the post with a blast from the point on the power play.

A scramble late in the final frame with the net empty almost had Kendall Fransoo provide the equalizer. The

Canada West tryout. Troy Gerein moved up to forward and Levi Kleiboer also factored in.

Sych leads all defencemen in scoring this season, while Young and Delainey are among the best forwards in the SJHL. They are cur-

Dustin Gorgi tries to solve Carter Phair. Photo by Dustin Saracini

fans behind the net jumped as he took a snapshot from the left faceoff dot. The audience at the Civic Centre was ready to throw their teddy bears onto the ice for the annual teddy bear toss, but once again the puck rang off the post.

Weyburn added an empty net goal late in the third to put the game out of reach.

Kotchorek had a solid

Offensive outburst leads to rookie goalie’s first win

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The North Stars couldn’t have welcomed Joel Grzybowski to the team any better, even if it was only for one game.

In his SJHL debut, the Saskatoon Blazers netminder turned away 21 of 23 shots in a 5-2 victory.

“He had a lot of poise and a lot of confidence in the net, he made some big saves, it was just business as usual for him.” Assistant coach Blair Atcheynum said after the game.

Now, Notre Dame has given the Battlefords some trouble this year, taking them to an overtime period or a shootout in two of three appearances.

The North Stars wouldn’t need extra time Saturday.

A power play goal from Jake McMillen brought the energy back to the Civic Centre after being shut out by the Red Wings just a night before. A pass from Levi Kleiboer found him on the left crease, who put away his 20th of the season. Igor Leonenko registered the second assist on the goal.

The North Stars made it 2-0 shortly thereafter. Coby Downs gained momentum through the neutral zone before stopping up north of the blue line on the right wing.

Dustin Gorgi found himself wide open, jumping over the boards to begin his shift on the far side. A cross-ice

North Stars celebrate. Photo by Dustin Saracini

pass gave number 19 a slight breakaway, snapping a shot over the shoulder of Alexi

Thibaudeau, off the bar and in.

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Saturday a rookie was in between the pipes with Ryan Rewerts sidelined. Joel Grzybowski of the Saskatoon Blazers had the opportunity to step in for his first Junior A start against one of the only teams that have beaten the North Stars at home this season, the Notre Dame Hounds. Hasselberg says he wanted to defend home territory.

“No matter how you look at it, this is our rink. You want to create that identity of this being a very difficult place to play. We have to be on top of teams. This rink we have to have that culture, the atmosphere is good in terms of the fans bringing it.”

Connor Sych, Reed Delainey and Layne Young were out of the lineup on Saturday due to the team

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Fresh off their late game heroics and eventual shootout victory, the AAA Stars were at it again, this time taking the Beardy’s Blackhawks to overtime in a 4-3 victory.

Austin Bill of the Hawks tied the game late in the final stanza with a goal from Justin Bill and Bryton Fels, sending it to the heartwrenching fourth period.

Owen Lamb was back in the lineup Thursday night, and the Stars were sure happy he was. With 1:42 left in overtime, it was Lamb who set up Dawson Bacon on the power play for the game winner; his third goal and 13th point of the campaign.

Earlier in the tilt, it was rookie Mason Mullaney kicking off the scoring before the game was two minutes old, taking a Ben Hiltz pass and depositing it into the back of the net.

Nayte Zip tied the game at two in the opening frame, while Mullaney registered his second point on the night with the helper.

Keelan Saworski, who

has been on a bit of a roll as of late, scored his ninth of the season, which leads the Stars, in the second period.

The AAA Stars moved on to Tisdale for a backto-back weekend series against the Trojans.

For the third straight tilt, not only did the Battlefords match up against a team ahead of them in the standings, but they continued to be clutch, walking away with their second shootout win in their last three, this time against the Trojans.

Saturday the AAA Stars played their second of three road games, taking a thriller, 2-1.

The Regina native, Tanner Brewster, picked up his second goal in December during the opening frame, giving him nine on the campaign. Tyson Meyers and Jayden Nachtegaele picked up the assists.

In the second period the Trojans capitalized on a rare power play opportunity. Josh McDougall scored his seventh tally with three minutes left to deadlock the game at one. Marshall Wilton and Carter Budzak collaborated on the mark.

The final stanza dis-

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After extra hockey solved nothing, it was Alm stealing the show, once again, in the shootout.

Rewind to the first of December when the AAA Stars took the Prince Albert Mintos to a shootout. Alm stopped all three shooters en route to a victory.

This time around the breakaway challenge went a full eight rounds.

Donavon Beatty and McDougall exchanged goals in the first frame.

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The AAA Stars have not finished a game in regulation in the month of December.

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Keelan Saworski scored his team-leading 10th of the season from Tanner Brewster and JC Dubecky.

The boys from Regina (Saworski, Brewster) have a combined seven points in the last four games.

Ben Hiltz quickly made it 2-0 AAA Stars in the opening frame on the power play. Fresh off scoring the shootout winner, Mullaney, had the assist along with Jordan Mish.

The Tisdale Trojans wouldn’t throw in the towel down 2-0, storming back with three unanswered goals of their own.

Colby Brandt had two of those, giving him his sixth and seventh on the campaign, while McDougall registered the third.

It was Brewster who scored with seven seconds left against the Mintos last Tuesday to bring it into overtime, and it was him again tying it in Tisdale with three minutes left in the final period. The mark made it 10 for him this season. Nachtegaele had the helper.

The December run came to an end as Logan

Foster finally beat Jake Taylor on the 48th shot of the game. Taylor had been phenomenal all game long while the Trojans outshot the team in front of him 48 to 28.

The penalty kill was fantastic for the black and white Sunday, going a perfect 7/7.

The AAA Stars have still yet to lose in regulation during December and are on quite a run. They continue to climb the standings with their timely goals and solid goaltending from both netminders.

The Battlefords record is now back to .500 at 1010-0-3, and have shown the rest of the league they are not a team you can sleep on.

Throughout the weekend the power play unit did a solid job, scoring in two of three games. They went two for 11.

On the other side of the stick the penalty kill unit had a fantastic weekend, allowing just one goal on 14 opportunitites.

On deck for the Stars is a Tuesday night game at the Civic Centre against the Saskatoon Contacts.

Continued from page 13 A power play turnover from the Notre Dame Hounds broke the game wide open. A D-to-D pass gone wrong allowed speedster Jordan Townsend to outskate the back-tracking Hounds defence, firing a wrist shot past Thibaudeau to make it 3-0.

Late in the first period it was Dustin Gorgi doing his best shortstop impression, getting a glove on a clearing attempt from the Hounds netminder. Breaking to the cage from the right half-wall made the defence collapse. After the initial save was made, Tyler Podgorenko mistakenly slid the puck under the five-hole of Thibaudeau, giving the North Stars a four-goal advantage.

The fifth and final tally came on the power play in the middle frame. Cody Spagrud teed up a one-time slap shot for Leonenko, blasting it home from his spot on the right wing. You might as well put an imprint of his name on the right faceoff dot because he cannot be stopped when the puck is on his stick on the man advantage. The tally was his 21st of the season and his

13th point in seven games.

From there, Gryzbowski allowed two unanswered goals, both which he had no chance on. Nathan Walsh scored off a deflection just past his outstretched pad, while Ian Williams put away a puck on the goal line, making it 5-2.

The offensive outburst came while top scorers Reed Delainey, Layne Young and Connor Sych were in Leduc, for the team Canada West tryout.

“Those guys have been the go-to guys all year.

That was touched upon in the short pre-game meeting. Leaders have to lead and the rest will follow, and that’s exactly what we got tonight.” Atcheynum said.

The supporting cast was dominant Saturday. Rory Davidson played great twoway hockey.

Despite being up 5-2, SJHL defenceman of the month Kendall Fransoo was still sacrificing his body and blocking shots, as was goal scorer McMillen. This, is a mark of a great hockey club.

Next up is another interdivision matchup against Humboldt, Friday at the Civic Centre. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.

North Stars win big

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Battlefords Sharks winless in Saskatoon assisted, into the back of the net, giving the Battlefords a one-goal advantage.

The Stars tied it up with under a minute left in the period, courtesy of Rayna Jacobsen. Grace Shirley registered her first of two assists on the goal.

With 10 seconds left in the second period, Saskatoon took the lead, Brooke Hausermann scored on the 18th shot of the period, just beating the outstretched pad of Marshall.

Jordyn Holmes locked the game up for the Stars in the final stanza with her sixth of the season, scoring a shorthanded goal at the 8:33 mark. Willow Slobodzian

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The AAA Sharks took a small road trip to Saskatoon this weekend to take on the first place Stars.

Coming into the tilt, Saskatoon was holding onto a 13-game win streak, not having lost since their first match of the season. They extended their efforts to 14 and 15 against the Sharks.

Saturday, Chloe Marshall was dominant in between the pipes for the Battlefords, turning away 40 of 43 shots the Stars threw at her.

Brittany Yeager kicked off the scoring, depositing her third of the season, un-

Battlefords AAA Sharks and Julia Rongve had the helpers.

Sunday the ladies played a matinee game, where the Stars walked away with the

weekend sweep, 9-1.

Jordyn Gerlitz scored her third of the season as a member of the Stars to take the early lead.

The Sharks battled right back, scoring with 38 seconds left, under a minute after Gerlitz made it 1-0, courtesy of Keara Amson. The goal was Amson’s third of the season. Kyra Ledoux and Dakota Peterson chipped in with the assists.

The Stars posted 43 shots in the final two periods, collecting 61 overall. Sharks goalie Shelby Tornato was chased from the game after allowing eight goals on 53 shots. Marshall came on in relief, stopping 7 of 8.

Rongve, Shirley, Kianna Dietz, Abby Shirley, Danielle Nogier and Rayah DeCorby each capitalized on opportunities for Saska-

toon.

The Sharks still have an opportunity to turn this season around. They now have not won a game since starting the campaign on a twogame win streak. The playoffs are a totally different atmosphere and the ladies may have what it takes to win a couple games at home and make it a series.

On deck for your Battlefords Sharks are the 5-8 Melville Prairie Fire, next weekend, at Battleford Arena.

JPII runningback making moves

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this past June. The camp is a showcase for Saskatchewan’s most advanced Grade 9, 10 and 11 players. Each year, more than 500 players attend, showcasing their abilities in front of scouts, trying to get to the next level.

Stynsky is a multi-sport athlete who plays volleyball, basketball, and badminton while running track.

The runningback is a Grade 11 student who began his football career in the North Battleford Minor Football program in Grade 5, under the coaching of Mike Humenny.

Sports Reporter

Star tailback Jacob Stynsky has been named to the Internationals Future Canada Underclassmen team for the 2015-16 season.

Stynsky will be travelling to Grand Forks, N.D. Feb. 12-14 for the international football camp and will be participating in the All-Star game on Feb 15.

Jacob has also been invited to the Top Prospects Camp in January.

He participated in the Roughrider Bowl camp

Stynsky was also awarded Top Offensive Player, sharing the Team MVP award with Grade 12 players Jared Schmidt and Riley Leoppky at the Crusader football banquet last week.

Stynsky aspires to continue participating in various football camps this spring in order to get ready for another great season of Crusader football this coming fall.

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Veteran MLAS say goodbye

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Continued from Page 5 Draude: I don’t know what else to say because I’ve determined that I wasn’t going to cry. I know that the Minister of Education told me this morning there’s a little bit of a bet going around in the hallways wondering who’s going to cry. And I know that the member from Canora-Pelly, you were on the list and I think I was, too, but I’ve decided that that’s not how I’m going to go out. I want to go out knowing that I’m happy about my decision to not run again, that I’m happy about the difference I was able to make as part of a political party and part of the democracy that we all enjoy and sometimes take for granted. So as I leave, I just wish you all the very best.

I think I’ve told you enough about my family to know that we’re pretty diverse. My oldest son had a thing about Adams. I don’t know if any of you ever read the book The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy. Well what he said was, goodbye and thanks for all the fishes. That’s what I’ll say to you. Thank you.

Of all the retiring MLAs the longest tenure belonged to Toth, who wrapped up almost 30 years representing Moosomin in the legislature with these remarks Thursday.

Toth: This is a great country. We’ve got an awesome province. We welcome people from around the world. We continue to do so. But if I could say, members — many will be back here — let’s not forget where we came from. Let’s keep these founding principles dear to our hearts’ because as an imam said to his Liberal member when the former premier of Ontario, Peterson, was going to remove the Lord’s Prayer from their Chamber, this imam said very clearly, what are you doing that for? I didn’t ask you to do that. It’s because of those guiding principles that allowed me to come, call Canada home, worship freely and live freely.

Ladies and gentlemen, those are some very significant principles. I believe we’re going to have to work hard to maintain them to ensure that we have a province and a country that our children and people from other generations can be proud of.

I thank you all for the opportunity to serve. I’m looking forward to enjoying some time with my wife and family. Thanks so much.

God bless. Merry Christmas.

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The perfect gift for the gardener: books about gardening from Prairie writers

By Erl Svendsen

I’ll admit, the Internet helps me extensively in what I do, especially with researching and writing about gardening. But not everything about Prairie gardening is found on the net, so I haven’t entirely abandoned my books, especially the ones by Prairie authors.

These people know firsthand what grows here and how to deal with the tricky conditions our climate imposes. The following are are just a few of the recent Prairie authors I turn to (with apologies to the ones that I have missed).

Sara Williams: I met Sara shortly after moving to Saskatchewan more than 20 years ago. At the time, she was already well known in gardening circles across the province having been the University of Saskatchewan horticultural extension specialist. Always generous with her time, she continues to give horticulture workshops, is a regular newspaper and magazine contributor, was founding editor of the Gardener for the Prairies magazine, leads international garden tours, was a recent inductee to the Saskatchewan Agricultural Hall of Fame and is an honorary Doctor of Laws recipient for her horticultural and humanitarian work.

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Hugh Skinner: Hugh Skinner literally has horticulture in his blood. His father, Dr. Frank Skinner, was an important early Prairie plant breeder who used hardy plants from Asia and northern Europe as starting materials. Some of his introductions have stood the test of time and are still available. Hugh inherited his father’s love of horticulture and continued the family nursery and then later developed an arboretum showcasing Frank’s many introductions. In addition to teaching and giving workshops, he has co-written several books with Sara Williams.

Lyndon Penner: Since I’ve known Lyndon, he has followed his enthusiasm for gardening with a single mindedness that is rare. To all accounts, he has always had a garden. He worked at garden centres in Saskatoon, is a sought-after

speaker at garden shows, gives workshops (e.g. U of S Master Gardener program), has travelled extensively to gain inspiration, is a horticulture consultant, regularly blogs at www.jadecypress. wordpress.com, belongs to the Twittersphere and can be heard regularly on CBC in season. He has added two recent books to his accomplishments: The Prairie Short Season Yard: Quick and Beautiful on the Canadian Prairies and Garden Design for the Short Season Yard: Everything you Need to Know for the Chinook and Canadian Prairie Zones.

Jim Hole: For years, it was Jim’s mother, Lois, who was the prairie queen of horticulture. She was a frequent presenter at garden shows despite being active in the business, community and politics. From her base at Hole’s Greenhouses and Gardens in St. Albert, Alta., she penned 10 books starting with Vegetable Favourites in 1993 and then co-authored a further five books with Jim. After her death in 2005, Jim has continued the tradition with recent books including: Canadian Vegetable Gardening Favourites: A Rich Vegetable Harvest; Bulbs, What Grows here? Indoors, What Grows Here? Problems; and Hole’s Dictionary of Hardy Perennials.

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The sex life of the Christmas tree Just when you thought you had the whole reproduction thing worked out, you have the opportunity to learn about “ancient tree sex” in Christmas trees.

How is that for a different spin on the holiday season?

Our typical choice for a tree to grace our home for the holiday season is a pine, spruce or fir. These trees are all conifers or cone producing plants and are part of the gymnosperm division of plants. Gymnosperms have been reproducing for more than 300 million years, far before any of our more modern day flowering plants (or angiosperms) even existed.

How they reproduce sexually is very different from

Hanbidge on Horticultre

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Saskatoon School of Horticulture that of our flowering plants.

While in angiosperms, showy flowers are produced with the reproductive parts of the flower part of the show or nestled tightly inside of the petals. Plants belonging to the gymnosperm division of plants actually contain both male and female cones on the same tree.

Male cones are smaller than the female cones and are located on the lower regions of the tree. The female cones are larger, and generally located in the upper regions of the tree and contain all the seeds of the conifer. These showy female cones consist of scales that are intricately arranged and show great difference among species. We use them to adorn wreaths, our tables and other holiday festive decor. Yes, we are actually using the female reproductive organs of gymnosperms or, if you like, the “lady bits.”

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spring. The male cone has an easy job. These clusters of small, often coloured cones release huge quantities of pollen in the hope of “knocking up” a fair female cone. You may have noticed clouds of what appears similar to yellow smoke in early spring in the forest.

These individual pollen grains are distributed by wind in the hope of finding a “mate.”

The job of the female cone is, of course, much more complex. It is her job to keep those individual pollen grains safe until fertilization can occur. She has a complex duty so early in the spring when the pollen clouds are floating on the breezes, she gently opens her scales in order to allow some of these pollen grains to get lucky enough to enter her lair and be protected.

The following spring is actually when fertilization occurs and together, the male and female parts will pro-

—­Photo by Patricia Hanbidge

duce sexual cells. As the seed matures from the fertilized ovule of the female cone will grow. Eventually, when mature, the scales of the cone will flex and separate, thus releasing the seed to enable the forest to regen-

erate.

We hope that you have enjoyed this light rendition of the sex life of the Christmas Tree. Please feel free to contact us if you would like us to write an article on a subject in horticulture you are curious about.

Happy December!

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

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OBITUARIES MICHAUD: ERNEST JOSEPH MICHAUD, November 13, 1930 September 21, 2015. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest Michaud.

Ernest leaves to mourn, his sisters Loretta Haywood and Yvonne McMillan and his brother Philip Michaud. He is also remembered by his many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews as well as many other family members and friends. He will be missed. At Ernest’s request we have decided not to hold a service, but we will remember him. ____________________________________________________ TYMCHAK: Johanna was born on September 29th, 1915, daughter of Jack and Lena Vreke, on their farm just outside of Edam. She and her twin sister were premature births, but sadly her twin, Elizabeth, lived only a few days. Johanna herself grew up in the Edam area, attending school in town up to Grade XI, and then taking her Grade XII by Correspondence.

She milked cows and did other farm chores, played basketball and was an excellent swimmer. Johanna took music lessons from Bernard De Strake, eventually achieving her ARTC. She took her first year of university at Regina College, after which she attended the Normal School in Saskatoon where she qualified for a teaching certificate. Later she completed her B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan. The majority of Johanna’s teaching career was at the Hardcastle School in Edam, but she also taught at Daysville, Lake Russell, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Saskatoon. She taught all grades but over time, and she became much beloved as the Grades 1 – 3 teacher in Edam. Johanna married the local physician, Dr. Zane Tymchak; they had four children, two boys and two girls. For many years Johanna gave music lessons in town, as well as teaching school. She retired after 37 years of teaching and remained in Edam for many years. At the age of 90 she took up residence in a condo in Battleford; after seven years she lived with her son Zane and his wife Barb in Saskatoon for a while before finally settling into Bethany Manor, where she passed away on Nov. 13th, 2015. Johanna’s long life was marked by her profound faith in God, her courage in adversity, her vigorous work ethic, and her caring attitude toward others. To the end she took a great delight in the simple things of life, enjoyed fellowship and a good laugh, and was grateful for her many blessings. Johanna leaves to mourn her passing: four children: Michael (Beryl) Tymchak, Sandra (Garry) Wouters, Dianne (Maurice) MacGregor and Zane (Barbara) Tymchak; eleven grandchildren: Rachel (Tom) McCullagh, Mark (Cara) Tymchak, Kim (Dan) Johnston, Tammy (Biskie) Gugushe, Sean (Angelique) Wouters, Tanya (Darren) Myles, Ryan (Laura) MacGregor, Johanna (Bibian) Rajakumar, Sarah (James) MacMillan, Zane (Jennifer) Tymchak and Stephen Tymchak; twenty-two great grandchildren: Aleah, Jordan, Nathaniel, Zachary, Lena, Kassia, Amanda, Davin, Lauren, Mateo, Tyson, Holden, Justin, Lesya, Sascha, Alexandra, Emily, Ethan, Matthew, Avery, Luke and Heidi. Johanna was predeceased by her parents: Jan and Lena Vreke and her husband, Zane. The Funeral Service for Johanna was conducted from Edam Community Recreation Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Kun Kim officiating. The eulogy was given

by Michael Tymchak and Zane Tymchak. The readings were given

by Kim Johnston, Tamara Gugushe, Rachael McCullagh and Tanya Myles. The hymns sung were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” accompanied by organist Bev Meikle. Special music was performed by Johanna Rajakumar, Stephen Tymchak, Sarah McMillan, James McMillan and Zane Tymchak, Jr. The active pallbearers were Tom McCullagh, Mark Tymchak, Sean Wouters, Ryan MacGregor, Zane Tymchak, Jr. and Stephen Tymchak. Interment was held in the Edam Municipal Cemetery. Donations in memory of Johanna Tymchak may be made to Lady Minto Health Care Centre or Bethany Manor. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. ____________________________________________________

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NICKEL: Henry Benjamin “Hank” Nickel. November 05, 1931 – November 21, 2015. Surrounded by family, Hank peacefully passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday November 21, 2015 after a difficult struggle with respiratory illness.

Hank is lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Tina (nee Unrau), his four children: daughters, Ingrid Nickel and husband, Don Anderson, of Winnipeg, MB, Krista Nickel and husband, Kent Scarborough and their children, Maeve and Hugh Scarborough, of Vancouver, BC, Maria Nickel and husband Kerry Swinney of Vancouver BC, and his son Erik Nickel and wife, Carrie Nickel and their son Jacob of Regina, SK. He leaves behind his siblings: his sisters, Kay Bartolotta (Bill) of Mississauga, ON and Margaret Atkinson, of Saskatoon, SK and his brothers, John Nickel of Rosthern, SK and Dr. Arnold Nickel (Lorene) of Saskatoon, SK. Hank was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Katherina Nickel and his sister, Trudy Nickel. Hank was born at home on the family farm at Great Deer, SK on November 05, 1931. He attended primary school at Clear Spring School, a one-room school house in Great Deer. He graduated from high school at Rosthern Junior College and then attended the University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture in Saskatoon where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1954.

His graduating class at the College of Agriculture were the founders /instigators of the College’s annual event known as the “Ag Bag Drag”. Hank and Tina met at Rosthern Junior College. They married in Winnipeg on September 27, 1958 and settled briefly in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. They subsequently lived and raised their family in Biggar and North Battleford. Hank worked for the Assessment Branch of the Province of Saskatchewan for 10 years. In 1968, he became an Agricultural Representative with the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture in Biggar and then North Battleford until his retirement in 1993. Hank was instrumental in establishing a Veterinary Clinic during his time in Biggar. Dad loved working with farmers and his colleagues and often commented on how fulfilling his work was. Hank gave back to the communities in which he lived and was an active member and volunteer in the United Church, Lions Club, and the Western Development Museum.

Hank pursued various hobbies and interests with enthusiasm. He was an accomplished and self-taught wood worker and metal machinist. He also loved downhill and cross country skiing, fishing and a good game of cribbage with whoever was willing to take him on.

He especially enjoyed golfing and curling with the New Horizons Club. Hank was a dedicated and loyal fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In retirement, Hank and Tina travelled extensively.

They made memorable trips to many countries in Europe, to Hawaii, California, Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia and cruises through the Panama Canal and in Alaska. Hank raised his children to be strong, independent thinkers and to appreciate the importance of education and family. Hank faced his health issues with courage and tenacity. The family would like to thank the ICU teams at St. Paul’s Hospital and Battlefords Union Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. A celebration of Hank’s life was held at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford, 1301 – 102 Street, North Battleford, SK on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. We will love and remember you forever. ____________________________________________________

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FAUCHON: Ruth Irene Fauchon passed away on November 20, 2015, after a brief and courageous battle with cancer. She is lovingly remembered and survived by her family, son Don Fauchon of Squamish, BC, grandson Michael (Katherine), daughter Pat Fauchon of Battleford, SK, grandchildren Jean, Rena (Edwin) and Sean (Courtney), son Allan (Cory) Fauchon of North Battleford, SK, grandson Kyle (Amber), daughter Nanette (Stephen) Newton of Medicine Hat, AB, grandchildren Dylan, Brett and Caitlin. She will be lovingly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Odin and Sonny Orr, Kimberly Milnthorp, Jorja and Sawyer Smockum and Holden, Harper and Braelyn Fauchon. Ruth was predeceased by her husband Maurice Fauchon, son Lionel Fauchon, grandson Aaron Fauchon, mother Ruby McManus, father Charles McManus, sister Mary Kruse, brother Don McManus, and son-in-law George Larose. Ruth was born on July 20, 1929, in Griffin, SK. She attained her psychiatric nursing and worked at the Saskatchewan Hospital in Weyburn, SK for nineteen years. Shortly after starting at the hospital, Ruth met and fell in love with Maurice Fauchon and on February 17, 1949, they were married. In 1967 the family moved to North Battleford, SK. Here Ruth worked at the Clarendon Hotel as the hotel manager for six years. She then went on to work at Saint Thomas College as the secretary for eight years before retiring. Ruth was a long-time member of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary Br. #70 as well as a member of the Battlefords Care Auxiliary. Her quick wit and humor were sure to touch you. Ruth enjoyed time spent with her family and friends. Special thanks to Dr. Prystupa, Dr. Lamb, Dr. Starr and all of the nurses on the Palliative Care Unit, BUH for all of their care and compassion during mom’s final days. A very special thank you to Fr. Greg Elder, a lifelong family friend, for being there for mom and the family. We appreciate your kindness and prayers. Our family and friends mean so much to us, especially at a time like this and we would like to thank all of you who sent flowers, cards and donations. Your kindness will always be remembered. May God Bless All Of You. Sincerely, Don, Pat, Allan, Nanette and Families.

A Celebration of Life was held on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Pallbearers were Jean Fauchon, Rena Fauchon-Smockum, Sean Fauchon, Kyle Fauchon, Dylan Stabler, Brett Stabler and Caitlin Newton. Honour Guard & Tribute was Branch 70 Royal Canadian Legion, North Battleford, SK. Donations may be made to the Palliative Care Unit, BUH or to The Canadian Cancer Society. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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HOOGLAND: Herman Hoogland passed away at Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the age of 80 years. Herman is survived by: his long time companion, Irene Carlson, her daughter, Wanda (Mark) Weber; his “grandchildren” Mark Weber Jr. (Ashley Klotz) and Amanda Weber (Chayse McConnell); sister, Teta Harty; nieces and nephews: Mary Dawson and Family, Michael (Marie) Harty and Family, Mark (Linda) Harty and Family, George Harty and Family, Jerry (Janice) Harty and Family, Steve Harty (Denise Boggust) and Family, Jim (Andrea) Harty and Family, Colleen (Les) Coghill and Family, Henry Brumby and Family, Bonnie (Brian) Walsch and Family (ON), Jack (Kelsey) Santandrea and Family (ON) as well as numerous cousins. Herman was predeceased by his parents; sisters: Beppie Hoogland and Barb (Peter) Santandrea; brother-in-law, Stephen Harty; niece, Irene Brumby; nephew, John Harty; and a great-nephew, Ernest Harty.

The Memorial Service for Herman was conducted from the Edam Community Recreation Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor David Walker officiating. Steve Harty gave the eulogy and a reading was given by Michael Harty. The music was by Lorna Walker and Joyce Wall. The honorary pallbearers were Albert Morin, Bob Cole, Ernie Levasseur, Glen Foulds, John Cubbon and Paul Young-Brewster. The urn bearers were Mark Weber Jr. and Amanda Weber. Interment was held in the Edam Municipal Cemetery, Edam, Saskatchewan.

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Saturday, December 12

Christmas Tea & Bake Sale at the Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come out and celebrate the season with a friend while enjoying a refreshment & dessert. Our tasty bake table features homemade bread, buns, pies, cakes & cookies and squares.

Everyone is welcome. Hosted by the Zion Women of Faith.

Saturday, December 12

Topline Social Dance Club - The Gold Tones Christmas at the Royal Canadian Legion - downstairs, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446,.

Saturday, December 12

Santa arrives on Radisson Main St. at 2:00 p.m., Royal Purple Tea, Bake sale, raffle in Radisson Hall from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13

Christmas Celebration Banquet & Music at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church 5:00 p.m. Dinner by Second 2 None Catering. Tickets for sale until December 6 at church office phone 306-445-5158.

Sunday, December 13

Radisson Lutheran Church Carols, Candles & Cookies at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16

Borden Friendship Club Christmas Bingo in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 17

Borden School Concert in Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18

Borden Grad 2016 Pancake Breakfast in Borden Community Centre from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18

Borden United Church Blue Christmas service at 7:00 p.m. for those alone or suffering a loss.

Saturday, December 19

Club 70 - Gold Tones at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Everyone welcome.

Thursday, December 24

Community Christmas supper at The Lighthouse, 962 - 102nd Street in the evening. Free and open for anyone to attend.

Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services at 6:30 p.m. in Borden United Church and 7:30 in Borden Anglican Church.

Wednesday, December 30

Borden Friendship Club Potluck Supper & Birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

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Let ‘Kindness’ win today If anyone spoke to any one of my children the way I speak to myself, I think the mother bear in me would come out and I would wrestle them to the ground. I would make them apologize and promise never to speak that way to my children or anyone else like that ever again.

I have high expectations of myself. If my role is to take care of children, I “should” myself to death.

I should be more attentive, more creative, more fun, cook better meals, do more and simply be more.

When I write, I compare myself to others who have honed the art of writing to a level I know I will never attain. I should edit myself more, be more attentive to my overuse of “that” and “...” and brackets and there are so many ways I should do better, write more and write outside of the tiny box I live in.

LIFE as I know it

By Colleen Crawford As a friend, I know I should initiate contact more.

I used to email people on a semi-regular basis. Why did I stop? I don’t call, I don’t write and I am pretty sure people aren’t receiving my ESP messages. I should be more, do more, call more and just be a better friend.

I could go on all day about all that I am not, but instead I shall reroute my story and tell you about one of my days last week. It was the most wonderful kind of day within our daycare world. As I lived it, I was continually beating myself up. My inner voices had two names “Critic” and “Kindness.”

Critic: “You should take these guys outside!”

Kindness: “But they are happy and content. Let them play.”

Critic: “You should be paying more attention!”

Kindness: “They are OK. They do better when you aren’t hovering over their every move.”

Critic: “You should make them a better lunch!”

Kindness : “It is just one day. They love Alphagetti and hot dogs! Make it easy on everyone today.”

Critic: “Let the older ones play through quiet time!”

Kindness: “Everyone does better with a piece of quiet inserted into their day.

They need it just as much as you do. YOU need it to be your best self for the remainder of the day.”

Critic: “You need to take these guys out to play in the ‘forest!’”

Kindness: “You enjoy them enjoying the forest and nature and hills just as much

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as they do. Yes, take them to the ‘forest’ and savour the moments.”

Critic: “Take more pictures! Their parents need to see what you are seeing!”

Kindness: “Watch them, listen to them, remember this. It doesn’t last ...”

Critic: “We should have gotten home sooner! Parents are waiting for us!”

Kindness: “Their parents are grateful we took time to go on a little adventure.

They arrived early. You couldn’t know.”

This conversation ran through my mind all day. It was relentless. But “Kindness” won.

We went with the flow, kids were kids and we enjoyed “little moments” all day long. Lunch was a hit, stress levels were low, expectations were moderate, contentment was high.

Children playing, happy sounds, pleased parents created a memorable day in such a small way.

Let “Kindness” win today. Give yourself a break and (try to) silence your inner critic. The Critic has a job to do. It reminds us to keep striving to be the best we can be. Just don’t let your critical side break you.

Remind yourself “Kindness wins” and just do your best. It is all we can ever do.

Some days, your best is better than others.

Let yourself off the hook and talk kindly to yourself today.

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The great challenge of the global work of God The world has been shrinking dramatically over the last two centuries. Not in a physical sense, of course, but in terms of our accessibility to it. Think of living in the world when there was no motorized transportation. No airplanes or automobiles, not even any trains until early in the 19th century. A world where a journey by sea had to rely on the power of the wind.

Getting to another part of the globe was a major undertaking in those days and often perilous. Further, communication had to rely on letters carried by the means described. There were no telephones, no Internet. It was extremely difficult to get word back home, to family and friends, to let them know of your progress, or that you had finally reached your destination.

Here’s an example of the latter problem. David Livingstone went to Africa as an explorer and a Christian missionary. But months stretched into years, and people began to wonder what had become of him. Was he being held captive somewhere? Was he even alive? Finally, an American newspaperman for the New York Herald, Henry Stanley, determined to lead an expedition to find out.

After nearly eight months searching, he found Dr Livingstone in Ujiji, a small village on the shore of Lake Tanganyika, on Nov.10, 1871.

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Yet, in spite of the difficulty and the many hardships to be faced, the Lord Jesus, before He returned to heaven, issued what we call the Great Commission: “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature.” (Mk. 16:15) This was not simply a directive for those gathered around Him that day, since Christ promised He would be present with those engaged in the task “always, even to the end of the age.”

(Matt. 28:18-20) Nor, in speaking of “the world,” was the commission only for the Roman world. At its greatest extent, the empire included a large swath of territory around the Mediterranean Sea. But the Lord declared the gospel should be shared, “to the end of the Earth.” (Acts 1:8) This work began during the period covered by the New Testament, but it went on after that, continuing even to this day.

Though these do not car-

ry the certitude of inspired Scripture, early church history, and tradition suggests something of the later work of the apostles. It’s possible,

for example, that Matthew ministered in Africa, and there is evidence that Thomas was a missionary to India.

Several churches there trace their history back to him.

Given the difficulties of travel and communication, not to mention the hostility early missionaries sometimes faced, it is a sign of their dedication to Christ, and to the task He assigned, that they kept at it. Paul tells us, “Five times I received 40 stripes minus one. Three times I was beaten with rods; once I was stoned; three times I was shipwrecked.

.. in perils of robbers ... in perils among false brethren; in weariness and toil, in sleeplessness often, in hunger and thirst, in fastings often, in cold and nakedness.” (II Cor. 11:24-28) Can we not, with all our modern technology, continue to advance the Lord’s work?

In 1886, gospel musician James McGranahan (18401907) wrote words and music for a song calling upon God’s people to answer the missionary call.

It says: “Far, far away, in heathen darkness dwelling, / Millions of souls forever

may be lost; / Who, who will go, salvation’s story telling, / Looking to Jesus, heeding not the cost? / See o’er the world wide open doors inviting, / Soldiers of Christ, arise and enter in! / Christians, awake! your forces all uniting, / Send forth the gospel, break the chains of sin.”

The refrain repeats the words of Christ, found in Matthew and Mark: “All power is given unto Me, / All power is given unto Me, / Go ye into all the world and preach the gospel, / And lo, I am with you always.”

Rich and varied sounds of the season Heralding the Christmas season are sounds.

There’s the chatter, verbal and scripted, of approaching craft sales. Schools, service organizations, local business groups as well individual entrepreneurs post signs, print ads and broadcast their events.

Radio announcers promote upcoming sales and shopping.

Even the unusually chilly weather, at least unusually chilly for us thin-skinned West Coast residents, has produced a harmony of Christmas sounds. The multi-part harmony of crunch under shoes on the asphalt track.

The rhythmic drip of rain drops on the back deck and the smash of waves on the shore during a winter storm.

Last week I heard strains of music in our local mall. Music proclaiming the season had arrived.

Music declaring the news of the long-ago arrival of a baby boy. Music reminding me He is still the basis of

my strength and hope. The music of Christmas and our much anticipated annual Carols by Candlelight gala. Ah the beauty of the sounds of the season.

Harking back to Bethlehem, angels first announced his birth.

They mouthed words of peace when the shepherds were greatly afraid. They provided responses to unspoken questions and reassurance in terrifying confusion. After all, it isn’t everyday a despised shepherd gets to welcome a Messiah; that privilege reputedly belongs to the learned and the mighty.

It was after those

keepers of the flock heard gentle words of a promise fulfilled that the explosion was released for it was then that a lone messenger-angel was joined by a multitude of angelic envoys. “Glory to God in the highest,” they belted out. “Glory to God!” And if that wasn’t enough, to a conflict-weary world, the words were added: “And upon earth peace, among men — good will.” (Luke 2:14) How desperately we need God’s intended sounds for Christmas: songs of praise intermingled with demonstrated peace.

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church 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.

306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

Worship Service 10:30 am Every Sunday Coffee/Fellowship 9:30 am

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

(corner of 15th Ave. & 108th St.) North Battleford Rev. Sheldon Visit battlefordslutheran.sk.ca or call 306-445-5162

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

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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.

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

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

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

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

DON ROSS CENTER ROOM #109 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center

Community Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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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