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In the news this week

Braving the Cold

Staff Topping the news this week is the announcement that North Battleford has been awarded the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. The news was made public Thursday morning at a news conference at

North Battleford, Sask.

NationsWEST Field House The city is also hosting the Provincial 55+ Games on July 5, 6 and 7, which means the run up to the 2018 Games will see a number of major sporting events hosted by North Battleford.

More than 2,000 athletes, coaches and managers in 17

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sports are expected, and between 3,000 to 5,000 spectators are anticipated to be in the Battlefords for that week.

Somewhere in the range of 1,200 to 1,500 volunteers will be needed as well.

See Page 3 for more on the Saskatchewan Winter Games

story.

This is the second announcement of a major sporting event for North Battleford in less than a week. Recently it was announced the city would also host the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling in early January 2017 at the Civic Centre.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords put on their first Coldest Night of the Year Walk Saturday evening. One hundred fifty participants were seen walking around downtown North Battleford, sporting blue toques. Above, a group gathered in a photo booth provided. See Page 7 for more. Photo by Dustin Saracini

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North Battleford has been awarded the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

The news was made public Thursday morning at a news conference at NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford, but the official decision from the selection committee was made Wednesday morning.

The official announcement was made by Julie Brandt, chairperson of the Saskatchewan Games Council. The green and white logo for the 2018 Games was also unveiled.

The slogan of the North Battleford bid was “We Want the Games,” printed on placards that were held up by supporters at the CUplex during the site tour last week.

At the press conference, a celebratory Ryan Bater, chair of the bid committee, went over to one of those placards and placed a sticker over top of it, placing the word “got” over the word “want.”

“We knew we could do this,” said Bater.

“But, when you actually hear the words, you have to hear them again because you don’t really accept it the first time and because we worked so hard for so long, it was really nice to put that effort into this and then to actually have it come out the way it did. So we’re so overjoyed.

I’m still having to pinch myself, it’s just fantastic news.”

This caps a whirlwind last couple of months for the North Battleford bid committee, as they scrambled to submit a bid package and assemble a team of volunteers in a short period of time.

After they learned they were one of the two shortlisted finalists, they had to scramble again to organize the site tours for the selection committee evaluating the bid.

That took place at 11 lo-

The official logo for the Games has been unveiled. Left to right, bid chair Ryan Bater, Saskatchewan Games Council chairperson Julie Brandt, Battlefords MLA and Environment Minister Herb Cox, and Lorne Lasuita, provincial Games consultant. Photo by John Cairns

cations in the Battlefords and area last Wednesday.

“At each location we had a site leader, we had groups of people there,” said Bater.

Plus, they had to keep a schedule.

“It was a very big day.”

After the site tour, Mayor Ian Hamilton expressed his total confidence the North Battleford games bid would be successful, making those sentiments known at a meeting of the city’s Planning Committee earlier this week.

The Battlefords and area had been competing with Lloydminster for the right

to host the 2018 Games. The Sask. Winter Games selection committee toured both potential cities last week in anticipation of making a decision this week.

Facilities for the North Battleford bid include the CUplex, the Civic Centre, both Blue Mountain and Table Mountain, and other venues.

This is the second announcement of a major sporting event for North Battleford in less than a week.

On the weekend it was announced the city would also host the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling in early January

2017 at the Civic Centre.

The city is also hosting the Provincial 55+ Games on July 5, 6 and 7, which means the run up to the 2018 Games will see a number of major sporting events hosted

by North Battleford.

The Winter Games will happen over the course of one week in February 2018, most likely starting Feb. 18 of that year.

More than 2,000 athletes, coaches and managers in 17 sports are expected, and between 3,000 to 5,000 spectators are anticipated to be in the Battlefords for that week.

Somewhere in the range

of 1,200 to 1,500 volunteers will be needed as well for the various responsibilities.

According to the Games committee, the sports featured will include alpine skiing, badminton, biathlon, bowling, bowling – special Olympics, cross country skiing, curling, figure skating, gymnastics, hockey, judo, snowboarding, speed skating, synchronized swimming, table tennis, target shooting, weightlifting, and wrestling. One para-sport discipline will also be incorporated into the Games for the first time.

According to Games of-

ficials, as well as Destination Battlefords, who spearheaded the bid efforts, the expectation is the event will generate a major economic spinoff to the Battlefords estimated at upwards of $2 million.

Lorne Lasuita, provincial Games consultant who was at the news conference announcing the winning bid, says a number of factors put North Battleford’s bid over the top.

“I think it’s a combination of several things. Certainly the class of facilities and the facility availability that you have certainly lends itself to be able to do that.

And the diversification we could use for the various sporting events.”

Another big factor, said Lasuita, was “the athletes’ care and comfort — being able to sleep in a village and eat in a village and keep it all in one centralized location.”

He also pointed to the “proximity of the venues to the athletes’ village and the amount of travelling that needs to be done and how we can alleviate some of that and how we can minimize it just so the athletes can experience what it is to be able to compete and also be able to socialize and make friends in the village.”

The athletes’ village is to be located at North Battleford Comprehensive High School. The plan is to install bunk beds in the classrooms during the week and the food service and cafeteria area will be used as well.

“It will certainly make for a hub of that week’s activity.”

Lasuita said the Battlefords can expect to be the centre of attention for the entire Games week.

“The one thing it does it certainly showcases your community,” he said.

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News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: A report released Family Day states 3.1 million Canadian households live in unaffordable housing and one in seven shelter users is a child. Which of its recommendations would be most effective?

• Developing and supporting a National Coordinated Response and Action on Children’s Mental Health.

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• It’s the economic spinoff I’m most looking forward to.

• Where do I sign up to volunteer?

• I enjoy being a spectator at such events.

• It’s nice to be picked, but I probably won’t get involved.

• I want to be the chairperson!

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The future of the old Battleford post office building in question The old Battleford post office on 22nd Street was closed prior to the Thanksgiving weekend in 2015 due to a bat infestation problem. Recently, a spokesperson for Canada Post announced that the old building no longer met its requirements and it would not be moving back. Canada Post also indicated that it would put the old building up for sale at some point in the future. The News-Optimist has contacted Richard. W. Hiebert, president of the Battlefords Heritage Society for his insight on this issue.

As follows: This raises some potential problems for the majority of our citizens who would like to see our built heritage preserved.

The iconic old post office has been part of the commercial, cultural and social fabric of Battleford for over a century. It should be used and maintained at all costs.

What if Canada Post cannot sell the building? Can it demolish it in order to avoid paying taxes? What if Canada Post sells the building to an individual who has no regard for history and plans to raze the building and build new from which to operate some kind of business? What if the building escapes the wrecker’s ball but stands vacant – languishing and decaying for years until finally it makes no sense to try and renovate it? Then it’s demolished. We have some examples. The old Pigeon Hotel and the old bus depot in North Battleford went through this process for many years until finally they were bulldozed a few months ago.

The best case scenario is to have a local entrepreneur, or a group of businessmen, purchase the old building from Canada Post. The brick exterior would be preserved while the interior would be converted to office space. When we discuss retaining the historical character of a heritage building, we mean keeping the outer façade intact. The interior of a 100-year-old building was likely renovated many times. Canada Post will have to sell cheap considering the high cost of renovations.

Other possibilities for the old Post office building are an antique store and a microbrewery.

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All eyes will be on NB for games week Continued from Page 3 “For that one week and prior to, all the media attention is going to be drawn to North Battleford. Our results come out of here, visitors come into town, so it’ll highlight what you have to offer and it’ll also display some of the amenities that you have that visitors can take care of, and just expose your community. It’ll be the centre of a multisport event for a full week.”

Bater paid tribute to the competing bid from Lloydminster, a city that had experience in hosting a number of major events in recent years.

“The fact that Lloydminster was bidding made us push a little harder because we knew they’d have a strong bid,” said Bater.

He pointed to North Battleford’s facilities, as well as their organizational capacity, as putting them over the top.

“It was also the proxim-

ity of those venues” that was another factor, referencing Table Mountain and Blue Mountain near the community.

Above all Bater said the community’s confidence that it could host the Games as a pivotal factor in its selection.

“It was our confidence.

We knew we could do it, and so we didn’t blink, we didn’t think twice, we just did it.”

The last time the city hosted a Games was 1984 – the Saskatchewan Summer Games. They last hosted the Winter Games in 1974.

The next step, said Lasuita, will be the transition from a “bid committee” to an actual host organization as well as finding people over the coming two years who will take on the various responsibilities associated with the Games.

“Ultimately, the first goal is to appoint a chairperson or chairpersons to be able to lead that team and then

NationsWEST Field House was the venue for the announcement that North Battleford had been selected to host the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games. Seen at the announcement were bid chair Ryan Bater (above left), Saskatchewan Games Council chairperson Julie Brandt (above right).

engage the volunteers in the umbrella and organizational chart that we have. So that’s the next step … to be able to build that core group of volunteers to ensure that they can engage volunteers at the lower levels and carry on the planning process.”

Gold Eagle Lodge earns award for workplace and human resources excellence The Gold Eagle Lodge in North Battleford is among Saskatchewan’s top 21 tourism employers of choice for 2016.

The designation was announced in a press release Thursday morning.

The Employer of Choice program recognizes the best employers who embrace human resource practices that empower the province’s tourism sector and make Saskatchewan a welcoming, service-driven destination, Tourism Saskatchewan states in a press release.

The organization says Saskatchewan’s 21 tourism Employers of Choice for 2016 are positioned to attract and retain employees who are highly-skilled, take pride in their work and provide visitors to the province with exceptional service and experiences.

Tourism Saskatchewan initiated the Employer of Choice program in 2010 and manages the process that takes several months for businesses to complete.

The program encourages employers to engage in best practices, increase staff training, improve human resources practices and become leaders in the tourism sector.

This is the sixth year in a row the Gold Eagle Lodge has been awarded the des-

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Employers of Choice for 2016 are: Among the other 21 are hotels in Regina and Saskatoon, smaller cities such as Martensville, Weyburn, Humboldt, Swift Current and Yorkton and the town of Assiniboia. Also on the list are CAA Saskatchewan, Tourism Saskatchewan and Saskatoon Prairieland Park Corporation.

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Display features Lorne Cooper Collection Submitted The City of North Battleford Historic Archives celebrated their eighth annual Archives Week at the Discovery Co-op Territorial Place Mall in North Battleford Feb. 4 and Feb. 6.

The display was entitled “Aerial Views” of the Battlefords and surrounding area. There were approximately 123 photographs that had been labelled and highlighted showing areas in North Battleford, Battleford, Saskatchewan Hospital, Government Ridge, Cochin, Turtleford, Edam, Loon Lake, Hamelin and rural areas along Highway 16. These photographs were chosen out of a group of negatives that we had recently discovered in the Lorne Cooper Collection that was donated to the archives in 1996.

These aerial views have provided a great source of conversation and interest from volunteers and visitors at the archives. We had tried something new this year to give visitors a more handson approach as we arranged and enlarged the photographs and adhered them to coroplast so the image could be picked up and viewed.

Many visitors were interested in finding out “where their house was” in the early 1960s to ‘70s and spent time looking at historical landmarks. A PowerPoint with 30 images was also set up and running throughout the course of the day. Finally, we had a computer set up with a research list and help from a volunteer for anyone who was interested in accessing historical records such as census records, land grants, homestead records, historical newspapers, Saskatchewan cemeteries, Saskatchewan settlement records and ancestry search.

This was by far the most

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successful display we have ever had with approximately 600 people viewing the display over the two days.

Comments recorded include statements such as: “Found our house.”

“Thank you. Very interesting and nice visit.”

“Great display, do this again!”

“Epic.”

“Awesome.”

It must be noted that members from Lorne Cooper’s family were also in attendance. His daughter Wendy Rawlyk travelled to North Battleford to see the display and said, “It is truly an honour to have the Lorne Cooper Collection on display for Archives Week in Saskatchewan. The photographs on display reflect how important Lorne Cooper felt it was to preserve the history of the Battlefords.”

His son, Lorne Cooper Jr. said, “Dad would be extremely proud of this presentation.”

There were members of the community who took

this opportunity to bring to the display, historical photographs and documents, to become part of the City of North Battleford Historic Archives permanent collection and we would like to say “thank you” for donating this material.

Community individuals and businesses supported this endeavour, including Discovery Co-op Territorial Place Mall, Andrew Friesen and Ultra Print.

Thank you to everyone who visited the display and a special thank you to the Saskatchewan Council of Archives and Archivists for funding this event. We look forward to next year’s Archives Week with a new and exciting theme.

— submitted by City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteers Harvey Cashmore, Terry Lumsdon, Larry Kulyk, Ken Sanders, Bill Wells, Leola Macdonald, Val Fitzgerald and Dawne Tokaryk and archivist Tammy Donahue Buziak.

Special visitors at the display were Lorne Cooper Jr. and his family. In the photo are Lorne Cooper Jr., Pat Cooper and grandchildren Jessica and Matthew French. Photo submitted

Harvey Cashmore discusses one of the aerial photos with visitors.

Leola Macdonald manning the display.

Due to the timing of the Family Day long weekend, Everybody Has a Story is unavailable this week. Watch next week for a look at the life of Battlefords Boys and Girls Club volunteer Bill Ironstand.

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Lighthouse supporters brave the cold to raise funds for homeless

By Dustin Saracini Staff Reporter

One hundred fifty participants were seen strutting around downtown North Battleford, topped with blue toques, walking for a cause.

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords put on their first Coldest Night of the Year Walk Saturday evening.

The event was a fundraiser for their emergency

shelter as well as their meal program.

Participants could choose from a two kilometre, five kilometre and ten kilometre walk on the sunny afternoon.

Lighthouse Coordinator Caitlin Glencross says people involved in the walk warmed up with a nice meal when they were finished.

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Battleford cemetery expansion on the agenda, in the budget

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If the only sure things in life are death and taxes, a growing community needs to consider the capacity of its cemetery.

Battleford town councillors have agreed an expansion design proposal should go ahead.

Last week, Parks and Recreation Superintendent Jordan Schechtel recommended council accept a proposal by landscape, architecture and community planning firm Crosby Hanna and Associates of Saskatoon to proceed with designs for the cemetery expansion.

From conceptual design, through details design and tender administration, the cost is expected to range from $9,000 to $11,000, not including costs such as site visits or construction administration services which will likely be necessary once the project actually commences.

In his report, Schechtel said the Town has not yet done any planning for the parcel of land south of the cemetery that was acquired in the summer of 2015 with the intent of expanding into that location. Conceptual and detailed drawings need to be completed to assist the Town with budgeting and long term planning, he wrote.

The Battleford cemetery is located off Highway 16 approximately one mile east of the town. It was established in 1885 but has had several renovations and

improvements done over the years, reported Schechtel, with the latest being the installation of a columbarium, which was added in 2013.

In recent years, it became clear either major slope stabilization measures would have to be undertaken to prevent a number of graves, including those of pioneer residents and Mounted Police members, from sliding down the hill toward the North Saskatchewan River, or the graves would have to be moved.

In 2013, the provincial government confirmed it would provide half a million dollars in provincial disaster assistance to address the slumping issues at the Battleford Cemetery.

The decision was made to move the graves and, in 2015, the Town began work on the relocation project, which included moving 73 graves from at risk locations to other plots in the cemetery. Work on phase two of the project will recommence this spring with 80 remaining graves scheduled to be moved. The number of relocations for phase three and four are still being determined, but it could be as high as 130, according to Schechtel.

The grave relocation projects has increased the urgency for the Town to begin considering expansion plans for the current cemetery, said Schechtel. Previous administration contacted Crosby Hanna and Associates at the end of 2015 to request an estimate on conception and

detailed design services for the expansion.

While Schechtel said there are probably several years worth of life left in the current cemetery, Councillor Susan McLean Tady moved the Town go ahead with the proposal and put the cost into this year’s budget as a way of planning ahead.

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Snowmobile crash injures NB man Staff A 22-year-old male resident of North Battleford, whose name will not be released, was flown by STARS ambulance to Saskatoon Friday night after a snowmobile crash.

The Battlefords RCMP Detachment responded to a complaint of a single snowmobile collision with injuries shortly after 11 p.m. on Feb. 19, 12 kms east of Highway 4 off Highway 378, north of the city.

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“The sooner the better,” said Councillor Gordon Yarde.

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North Stars offence wakes up, win five straight

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Fish were caught, prizes were won and the North Stars were back in action Friday night at the Civic Centre. The black and white were looking to sweep the season series against the Terriers and extend their winning streak to five games.

A 13-day break divided the last time these teams clashed, a tilt that saw the Battlefords shutout Yorkton in a 3-0 game.

The Terriers controlled play for the majority of the first 40 minutes, but the sleeping giant in the North Stars offence woke up for a big third period, scoring three in a 3-2 game.

Yorkton wouldn’t be held off the score sheet in this one, taking a 1-0 advantage just three minutes into the opening frame. After the North Stars killed off a tripping penalty, Adam Santoro was able to feed a strong pass to Kailum Gervais in the slot, who tipped his sixth of the season through the legs of Tyler Fuhr.

Fuhr kept it a 1-0 deficit with less than a minute left in the opening 20 minutes, going post-to-post to absolutely rob the Terriers of a sure goal.

The save highlighted Fuhr’s solid night in net, stopping 20 of 22 shots in the victory.

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Jakob Severson, who came up clutch for the Terriers on several chances to tie the game up at one. The Battlefords were able to set up and move the puck efficiently, but were unable to capitalize on their opportunities. First it was Jake McMillen looking for Dustin Gorgi on the doorstep, but Gorgi couldn’t find the handle on the puck, then Igor Leonenko tried to beat the Yorkton netminder from the right hash mark but Severson was equal to the task.

The ice began to tilt in favour of the North Stars, who outshot the Terriers 9-2 moving into the third period.

Just over a minute into the final frame, rookie Layne Young deposited his 22nd goal of the year, breathing life into the Civic Centre.

Coby Downs released the initial shot that bounced off the pads of Severson and onto the stick of Young, who slid the puck through the wickets to deadlock the

game at one. With the goal, Young now has an eightgame point streak.

“It was a matter of where he scored that goal and where all three goals were scored, and that was just going to the dirty areas,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game, “Yorkton is primed for the playoffs and nothing was going to come easy tonight.”

The third period carried on with Logan Nachtegaele dropping the gloves with Santoro, landing a big lefthand before falling to the ice with his counterpart.

The tilt seemed to energize the North Stars, who took a 2-1 advantage shortly after. Leonenko found Downs wide open in the slot, who snapped a wrist shot under the glove of Severson with 11 minutes remaining.

The mark was Downs’ 26th of the campaign. Young registered the second assist.

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third when Reed Delainey squeaked a shot through the body armour of Severson.

Gorgi and Jake McMillen collaborated on his 13th of the season.

“They said the right thing between the second and third. again, our captain is doing his part,” Hasselberg said of the Delainey goal, “They centred their focus on one key thing and that’s what got our bench going …

Leadership really carried us in the third period.”

Corwin Stevely made it a one-goal game with under a minute to play in the third period, scoring his second

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of the season in the slot. The mark wouldn’t be enough as the North Stars held on to their 3-2 lead.

The Battlefords now hold a record of 5-1-0-1 when the team is off for five or more days.

With the win, the North Stars also hold on to a onepoint lead over Melfort and Weyburn, who both won over the weekend, for first place in the SJHL. “It’s hard not to look at that stuff when it matters.

But, what we have to do is focus on the things we have control of. That’s how we play … Tonight maybe

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we were a little rusty after a long break in the first and second period, but you can see what happens when these guys channel their focus on the right things.”

Coach Hasselberg said.

The black and white now travel to Humboldt Tuesday before a long four-game homestand.

The North Stars are 5-0 against the Broncos this season.

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Stars fall to Prince Albert, play Regina in playoffs

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

A shootout goal from Erik Gardiner of the Prince Albert Mintos ended what was one of the most entertaining games of the season for the Battlefords Stars.

In a tilt that had major playoff implications, the black and white battled for 60 minutes, narrowly losing 5-4. Hypothetically speaking, if the Stars were able to escape with a win, they would have had an opportunity to overtake the Saskatoon Blazers and the Mintos for sixth place in the SMAAAHL. The Battlefords played the waiting game to find out where Beardy’s would end up in the standings. After watching them beat the top two teams in their final games, the Blackhawks leaped into seventh place, giving the Stars a first round bout against the top team in Regina.

The black and white got on the board early and often with two unanswered goals.

After a pair of breakaway saves from both Lance Alm and Derrick Hucul, Ben Hiltz found the back of the net on the power play. Dawson Bacon and Luke Reid played pitch and catch at the blue line before a one-time shot from Bacon tipped off the stick of Owen Lamb, ringing off the post. The puck fell onto the blade of Hiltz, who made no mistake, depositing his 11th into the back of the net.

In the middle frame the

Ben Hiltz fist pumps after scoring his 11th of the season. Photo by Dustin Saracini

man advantage continued to click. Mason Mullaney corralled a crisp, no-look feed from Jayden Nachtegaele from behind the cage before netting his 11th of the season. Hucul had no chance, who was waiting for Nachtegaele to come around the net for a possible wraparound attempt on the far side.

Leading scorer in the SMAAAHL, Gardiner, and the rest of the Mintos wouldn’t throw in the towel, though, storming back to score two unanswered of their own.

Riley Sawchuk found Gardiner busting down the right wing, who promptly rifled a shot over the glove of Alm and into the back of the net to cut the deficit to 2-1.

Then it was Ty Mosimann throwing a harmless wrist shot on net, bouncing off the pads of the Stars net-

minder and onto the stick of Cody Chasse. Chasse scored his fifth of the season on the right hash mark.

The Stars later tallied their third power play mark of the game to restore the lead. JC Dubecky corralled the puck on the right wing before saucering a cross-ice pass to Nachtegaele in the offensive zone. Nachtegaele was able to one-time the puck past Hucul for his second point of the tilt and 10th goal of the season.

A tally from Keegan Tiringer brought the Mintos back into the game before the third frame. Chasse snapped a shot to the right of Alm, where Tiringer had planted himself. The forward had an easy tip-in for his eighth of the campaign.

The game was deadlocked at three heading into the final 20 minutes.

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ing them 8-3.

Division three committee, Chloe Marshall, had a great game in between the pipes in game one of the series, stopping 42 of 45 shots in the 3-0 loss.

On the other end of the rink, it was Emma Johnson stopping 18 shots for the shutout.

After a scoreless first period, one that saw Marshall make 18 stops, Hollie Coumont of the Stars put her team on the board three minutes into the middle stanza. Danielle Hogier registered the assist on Coumont’s third of the season.

Saskatoon would run away with it in the third period when Anna Leschyshyn took a pass from Mackenna Parker before snapping a shot past Marshall.

Rayah DeCorby tallied her fourth of the campaign just 40 seconds later to make it a 3-0 game. Grace Shirley drew the assist.

The penalty kill unit had a great night for the Sharks, killing off both of their penalties in a very disciplined hockey game.

The Battlefords were tested again Sunday when they clashed with Saskatoon in game two of their mini series.

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his second of the tilt, using his frame to will himself to the slot from behind the net. A backhand shot slipped through the wickets of Hucul and the Stars had a 4-3 advantage with 15 minutes remaining.

Not to be outdone, Tiringer tallied his second of the game after one of the better offensive defenceman in the league, Jake Hobson, fired a shot into the crest of Alm. As the netminder was trying to clear the puck away from the crease, Tiringer was able to poke it home, sending the game to overtime.

After the extra frame solved nothing, Hucul stood tall against all three shooters he faced in the shootout. Alm was equal to the task for the first two, before Gardiner lost and regained control of the puck, transitioning it onto his forehand to score the game winning goal.

Stars vs Regina Round one preview

After watching the Beardy’s Blackhawks pull off the improbable in beating both the top teams in the league, the Battlefords Stars have finished the SMAAAHL season in eighth place and will be taking on the best team in the league in the Regina Pat Canadians.

Regina topped the league with a 30-9 record while the Stars ended their campaign at .500 with a 20-20 record.

The AAA Stars delivered the Pats two of their nine losses while splitting their four game season series 2-2.

Stars celebrate a goal in the first period against Prince Albert. Photo by Dustin Saracini

The black and white bested them in their third and fourth games on the year 2-1, before losing a pair of 7-2 tilts in December.

Regina has some scoring power. Ty Barnstable lead the league in points for most of the season before finishing with 22 goals and 30 assists in 42 games. Turner Ripplinger is also a guy the Stars will look to shut down, the forward finished with 21 goals and 23 assists in 42 games.

They are also one of the best two-way teams in the league, leading the SMAAAHL with a plus 60 goal difference.

On the other side of the ice, the Stars will need contributions from everyone.

Owen Lamb and Keelan Saworski has been a strong tandem all season, and will need to lead the Battlefords if they are looking to have

success.

Lamb finished with 12 goals and 26 assists while Saworski led the team in goals with 18 and 16 assists.

Big forward Tanner Brewster is also a forward to keep your eye on, scoring 18 himself.

Regina may have the slight edge in net with goaltender Curtis Meger, who is sporting a 19-5-3 record, a 1.68 Goals Against Average and a .931 save percentage.

Rookie Lance Alm has been instrumental in the Stars big run in the second half, and will most likely get the nod in the crease for game one.

Alm ended the campaign with a 12-11-1 record with a 3.43 Goals Against Average and a .889 save percentage.

The series will be quite the test for this young Stars team. Game one has yet to be scheduled.

Sharks bested by Saskatoon in preview of round one

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Sharks clashed with the Saskatoon Stars last weekend, a preview of the first round of the SMFAAAHL playoffs.

The Stars got the best of the Battlefords, sweeping the weekend, while outscor-

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Leschyshyn scored her second of the weekend to open up the scoring Sunday afternoon. Parker continued to be a big part of the duo, feeding her the pass before Leschyshyn buried her 14th

of the campaign past Tornato.

The Stars made it 2-0 in the second period with a shorthanded goal. Abbey Shirley took a pass from Grace Shirley before depositing her 12th of the season into the back of the net.

Saskatoon scored four unanswered after Danielle Girolami and Julia Rongve

both scored in the final six minutes of the middle stanza.

The Sharks got on the board a couple minutes into the third when Cassidy Carlson sniped a puck past Jordan Ivanco for her first of the season. The tally was unassisted.

Jordyn Gerlitz restored the four-goal advantage for Saskatoon when Kianna Dietz found her deep in the offensive zone, tallying her fifth of the year.

The Sharks wouldn’t go away in the final 15 minutes of the third. Rookie Jordan Kulbida corralled a pass from the first star of the month in December Keara Amson, marking her fifth of the campaign. Alyssa Roach registered the second assist.

The penalty kill went a perfect five for five on the weekend, a bright spot for the Sharks as they will travel to Saskatoon for game one of the playoff drive.

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Provincial curling at Twin Rivers this week

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Elite level curling is coming to the Battlefords. Not only is the city hosting the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event, but the Affinity Credit Union provincial men and women’s tournament will be played at Twin Rivers tomorrow and through the weekend.

Co-Chair of the provincial tournament, Ed Iwanchuk, says some tremendous talent will be on display.

“Of the 16 teams participating, they have won 51 provincial titles, and that includes the provincial open, mixed, senior or masters.

Between these teams they have won eight Canadian titles … The level of play is not much different than what you’ll see on television, it really isn’t.”

On the men’s side, team Hritzuk from Saskatoon is one of those eight teams that have won a Canadian Championship.

Brad Heidt, Darrell McKee, Randy Gilewich and reigning senior champi-

Twin Rivers Curling Club on Brad Law are favourites coming into the week long event.

On the ladies side, Iwanchuk says Joan McCusker and her squad from Regina is also a team to keep an eye on.

“They won the Olympics [in 1998]. That team has also won the Canadians three times.”

Iwanchuk states that Sherry Anderson, who is

new on the senior scene but is no rookie, has won six women’s provincial titles with her team from Saskatoon, while Catherine Inglis’s squad can be pinned as one of the favourites as the team from Yorkton are the reigning senior champions.

It was a long process to earn a spot in this tournament. First, these teams had to enter either a northern or southern qualifying bon-

spiel. Sixteen teams from the north and 16 teams from the south. Out of those 32 squads, only eight men’s and women’s teams would qualify for the provincial championships.

Other teams involved in the men’s tournament is Gord Bell’s squad from Regina, Daryl Williamson’s team from Moosomin and Terry Marteniuk’s team from Yorkton.

On the women’s side, Tracey Streifel’s team will be making their way from Saskatoon, Delores Syrota’s squad from Wadena will be taking part in the tournament, Lorraine Arguin’s team from Moose Jaw, Peggy Fernquist and Linda Lund from Saskatoon and Merle Kopach also from Saskatoon round out the women’s competitors.

The five day event will begin with a round robin, where everyone plays everybody once, which will take up the first three days.

Tiebreakers will take place after the round robin. The playoffs will begin on the final two days and over the

Master’s Men’s curling action from Feb. 5-7. Photo by Dustin Saracini

weekend, with the finals going Sunday.

“There is a lot of competitive juice. They’re not just hanging out. The curlers are here to play and they are here to win,” Iwanchuk says.

The winner of the event will go to the National Championship of curling in Digby, Nova Scotia to represent the province of Saskatchewan.

The games start Feb. 24

with the first draw from the men’s side being played at 4 p.m. The first rock will be making its way to the house at 8 p.m. on the ladies side.

If you are a curling fan in the Battlefords, this is a tournament you will not want to miss. The Regional Optimist will have your updates.

To keep track with realtime results and line scores, fans can go to CurlSask. com.

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Shelby Tornato and not only exudes that on the ice but in the community as well, often volunteering in any way she can.”

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Another Sharks goaltender has committed to play hockey at the next level.

Second year goaltender Shelby Tornato is having a solid year in the crease, leading the league in saves made with 543.

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Aldebaran is occulted on the 14th in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. For viewers in the west, it’s a very close encounter.

On the 21st, Jupiter and the Moon are within two degrees.

The moon is full on March 23, which is another eclipse (two weeks later than the solar eclipse, of course). This is a penumbral eclipse, meaning the moon doesn’t completely enter Earth’s shadow, just skims the edge of it. This eclipse is not well placed nor is it at a convenient time, occurring mostly over the Pacific and at 5:45 a.m.

Mercury is in a great position for viewing in the eastern morning sky early in the month. The speedy planet zips behind the sun in the last week of March.

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By James Edgar al brilliance in the eastern mornings, joining up with the moon on the 7th.

Mars rises around midnight, crossing the sky until getting lost in the sun’s morning glare.

Jupiter is in a great position for viewing, rising in the east at sunset and crossing the sky all through the night. Watch for the moon nearby on the 21st. Jupiter watchers will be interested in the double-shadow transits occurring several times this month, when two

of Jupiter’s large moons cast their shadow on the planet at the same time. These events occur on the 7th, 9th, 11th, 14th, 16th, 18th, 21st, 23rd, 25th and 29th.

Saturn rises near midnight, beginning retrograde motion on March 25.

Uranus is poorly placed,

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Neptune continues its trip behind the sun.

The zodiacal light is visible in the western evening sky after sunset for the last week of the month.

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Two new shrubs for the prairie garden

By Sara Williams Compared to more temperate areas of Canada, the palette of woody ornamentals is slim in Saskatchewan.

So when new hardy shrubs become available, it’s exciting times for prairie gardeners. The two of note here are improved cultivars of Amur maple and elderberry. And for those on acreages, both tolerate browsing deer.

If you covet the deep red fall colour of some of the recent Amur maple cultivars, but lack the space for a small tree, Atomic (Acer ginnala Durglobe) is your answer.

Compact and globe-shaped, it has a compact mature size. Its amazing symmetry is due to its multiple growing points. It’s slow growing and may take up to 20 years to reach its ultimate size.

While it’s not for those who want instant gratification, it’s ideal for a smaller urban condo-type landscape, a low

Atomic Amur maple. Photo by Rick Durand

hedge, an accent plant or a rock garden.

Atomic has early and outstanding deep blood red fall colour, is hardy to zone 2 and has excellent pest resistance. In mid-summer, the samaras (double-winged seeds) turn bright red, giving a hint what’s to come in the fall. Plant in full to partial sun in well-drained soil. Once established, it is drought tolerant.

Lemon Lace elderberry

Lemon Lace elderberry. Photo courtesy Proven Winners.

(Sambucus racemosa) was selected for its distinctive foliage, smaller size and pleasing form. Only three by five feet tall and wide, it matures to form an attractive, irregular, but compact shaggy mound.

Its unique foliage is golden yellow and deeply cut and almost threadlike with a red tinge in early spring. Its foliage and mound-like shape are similar to Les Kerr’s Goldenlocks of the early

1970s, but Lemon Lace is an altogether tougher plant.

Rated hardy to zone 3, it is worth trialing in protected gardens in zone 2.

Expect white spring flowers that develop on last year’s growth. Although the foliage is deer resistant, the red fall fruit makes it a good addition to a wildlife garden attracting birds.

Suited to partial shade to full sun in well-drained soil, Lemon Lace can be used in

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Gardening in the 21st century: sustainability Spring is right around the corner! Every year as we leave January behind, it seems the next couple of months simply fly by and before you know it, winter is behind us once again. This year the Saskatoon School of Horticulture is shaking up what we usually do at this time of year. Generally, we attend Gardenscape but not this year! You can visit us at the Saskatchewan Living Green Expo Feb. 26 to 28 and the Saskatoon Sports and Leisure Show March 3 through 6.

The Green Expo is organized by the Saskatchewan Environmental Society and the Sports and Leisure Show is organized by the Saskatoon Wildlife Federation.

We will be presenting at the theatres at both shows and look forward to seeing you all there. Be sure to check out our website at www. saskhort.com for all the inside information.

The next series of articles will revolve around the theme of putting the leisure back into gardening, gardening at the cabin, and, of course, lots about sustainability. Please also feel free to get in touch with us if you have topics that you would like to see an article on.

Did you know the sustainable landscape will actually help to conserve resources, reduce labour input and is more economical in nature? What makes up sustainable landscape? How do you make sustainability an integral part of all that you do in the field of horticulture?

A sustainable landscape is one that is responsive to the environment. It actively will contribute to the development of healthy communities and improve the quality of life. It may increase energy efficiency, restore habitats, clean the air and water, sequester carbon,

Hanbidge on Horticulture

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Saskatoon School of Horticulture be re-generative and create value through significant economic, social and environmental benefits. Believe it or not a sustainable landscape will do all this and not take anything away from the beauty of your space.

Everywhere in the world, useable land is becoming scarcer and even more valuable. Because of this we need to ensure the space we are using and enhancing is providing additional value by rewarding the senses, promoting a healthy community and an environment conducive to its many users.

It is all about working with the environment to create a space with balance.

A couple of ideas you may want to consider to make your landscape more sustainable is to reduce the amount of turf you have.

This will reduce water consumption, chemical and/or organic additives as well as the physical work required to maintain it.

Saving the water that is provided by Mother Nature will also help to reduce the footprint of your outdoor space and still provide that moisture when it is needed.

A surface layer of organic mulch will also reduce the amount of water your garden may need. An added bonus is you will have less weeding to do.

Growing a good variety of plants will increase the amount of beneficial insects and pollinators to your gar-

den. Better yet, grow more edible plants and enjoy the benefit of having fresh produce available whenever you need it. Last but not least, it is important to provide shade to your dwelling and to areas outside you frequent in the hot part of the day.

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Great skill is needed to translate our hymns Often they are buried deep in the Earth. Discovering them and mining them is arduous and sometimes dangerous work. Then, when they are brought out of the dark deeps, the sight is disappointing. Though there are reflected sparks here and there, they seem mostly to consist of unsightly gray rock.

It takes the skill of others to peel away millennia of unwanted debris, then shape and polish, and mount the result. All of that before some wealthy matron can dazzle the public by wearing a necklace or bracelet of near priceless gems.

That could remind us for the work of those who translate the hymns of ancient times. Where are they to be found? Often in fragile manuscripts housed in one of the museums of the world, places few of us get to visit. Usually written in Latin or Greek, they remain inaccessible for that reason too. Even those in a modern language other than our own can’t be sung with understanding.

It has taken the patient work of skilled translators to find them, and render them in English.

This is a difficult enterprise. Not only must the words be expressed in a new language. They must

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise‐Bible‐Studies.com

also fit the metre of a tune, while retaining the meaning of the original. It seems nearly impossible, but there were a few men and women, especially in the 19th century, who have done it exceedingly well.

They have brought hidden gems to light.

Here are a few of the names of translators that are inscribed in our hymnals: Jane Borthwick (1813-97), who gave us Be Still My Soul; John Mason Neale (1818-66), who gave us O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, and also wrote the Christmas song Good King Wenceslas; Catherine Winkworth (1827-78), who translated Now Thank We All Our God; and Emma Frances Bevan (1827-1909), who translated the hymn Midst the Darkness, Storm, and Sorrow.

The latter hymn was written in German by the Christian mystic Gerhard Tersteegen (1697-1769). In

his day he was an outstanding theologian, pastor and itinerant preacher. He also wrote quite a number of hymns. The one we are looking at now is about the anticipation believers

have of being carried to our heavenly home, either at death, or at the time of Christ’s return.

Before He ascended back into heaven again, the Lord Jesus made this promise to those who follow Him: “In My Father’s house are many mansions; if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also.” (Jn. 14:2-3) Amazing! The Son of God wants our eternal fellowship! He even prayed

to God the Father that it might be so. (Jn. 17:24) No wonder the Apostle Paul declared he had, “a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.”

(Phil. 1:23) Here is part of Tersteegen’s hymn: “Midst the darkness, storm, and sorrow, / One bright gleam I see; / Well I know the blessed morrow, / Christ will come for me. / Midst the light, and peace, and glory / Of the Father’s home, / Christ for me is watching, waiting, / Waiting till I come. / O the blessed joy of meeting, / All the desert past! / O the won-

Like a broken vessel This week I did something I don’t ever recall having done before and if I have, I’ve forgotten about it. As I walked from our pantry to the kitchen, the bowl I was carrying slipped from my hands, hit the edge of the counter, flew for awhile then dropped to the floor and shattered into approximately one million pieces.

(Well, maybe not quite that many). I was stunned and momentarily motionless and speechless.

Although it was only an empty Corelle soup bowl, the sound that re-

sulted was closer to that of an explosion. Pieces, large and small, jetted in every direction. Tiny white shards of glass snowed upon the wooden floor in the adjoining living room.

I grabbed the broom and dustpan. That’s when my husband came to see what was going on.

I’d like to say that the time and effort we put into retrieving each fragment of that dish proved to be totally successful, but that wasn’t true.

Throughout that day and the next we continued to spot miniscule but razor sharp reminders of what happened within the matter of a heartbeat.

As I’ve thought about this I was reminded of the Psalmist David’s account of his own pain: “I am like a broken vessel … “(Psalm 31:12). Nor did David’s son, Solomon, escape grief and pain. “The

drous words of greeting / He shall speak at last! / He and I, together ent’ring / Those bright courts above; / He and I together sharing / All the Father’s love.”

I invite you especially to dwell upon the last four lines of the hymn — Biblical, yet loaded with personal passion, simple, yet profound. “He, who in His hour of sorrow / Bore the curse alone; / I, who through the lonely desert / Trod where He had gone; / He and I, in that bright glory, / One deep joy shall share– / Mine, to be forever with Him; / His, that I am there.”

spirit of a man will sustain him in sickness, but who can bear a broken spirit?”

(Proverbs 18:14) Thankfully that isn’t the end of David’s story.

As he looked to God for strength, he found restoration and recovery.

“He heals the broken hearted and binds up their wounds.” (Psalm 147:3) If David found this to be true then so can we!

Unlike my blue and white bowl, which can never be reconstructed, we can find a place of healing and wholeness when life leaves us shattered and scattered.

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OBITUARIES MANNING: Jean Mary Manning Nee Ripka. Jean was born November 3, 1929 in North Battleford and passed away peacefully at the age of 86. Jean is survived by her husband of 65 years Clyde Manning; Daughter Barb Rose (James); Daughter Cindy McMaster; Son Beaver (Colleen); her Grand Children; Jason (Stacie), Shaun (Fern), Michael, Sarah (Ray), Kristen (J the Letter J), Justin (Jenna), Taylor; Great Grand children; Skyler, Jett, Jase, Julia, Grady, Michaela, Nixon, Emmi, Henry, Hazel and nieces and nephews to numerous to mention. Most important to Jean, were her children and grandchildren. She was a phenomenal cook and Sunday dinners were always a special treat. She was known for her perogies, cabbage rolls, home made soups, and surprisingly her chinese food. Jean loved all things gardening. She grew giant vegetables and would can almost anything. Her flowers were always her pride and joy. Most of all Jean was known for her unique sense of humour and complete honesty and you would never know what she would say next. There will be a private family celebration of Jeans life. Funeral arrangements for Jean have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

_____________________________________________________ ANDERSON: It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Craig Anderson on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, peacefully with his family at his side in North Battleford. Craig was born in Regina, August 4th, 1951 to loving parents Matt and Eleanor Anderson. At the age of 6 the family moved to Rosetown where he graduated and then began his career of 41 years with Sask-Tel in North Battleford.

Those that were fortunate to know Craig will forever remember him for his sharp intellect, wit, ethics and hard work. Craig lived each day by gentleman’s principles, practicing the Golden Rule and treating each individual he encountered with humor, kindness and respect.

At the time of his passing, Craig remained a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, loyal friend and most of all a gentleman to the very end. Craig is lovingly remembered by his wife of forty years, Bev, his daughter Erin (Shawn Veikle and Grandaughter Rylan), daughter Joelle (Mike Zimmel). Also his sister Carla Taylor (Dennis) and family, his Aunt Toni Fowler and family, his late uncle Garth Sandstrom’s family as well as brother in laws, Vern (Lenora) Cobb, Marty (Kim) Cobb, Brad Cobb and their families, his extended family, his Sask-Tel Family as well as many dear friends he met throughout his colorful life. Craig will be tremendously missed and is no doubt looking down from his Bucket truck in the sky. Craig was predeceased by his parents Matt and Eleanor Anderson, his Uncle Garth and Aunt Lois Sandstorm, his Uncle Bill Fowler and Bev’s parents Archie and Joyce Cobb. The Celebration of Craig’s Life was held at 2pm Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford. Later that evening a gathering of many family and friends was held which provided a great opportunity for telling stories and remembering fondly all the good times and laughter he gave us. These stories are greatly cherished by his family and it was exactly the way Craig would have wanted it to be. Memorial Donations in memory of Craig may be directed to The Sask-Tel Pioneers Association at 2501-98th St. North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3T1. Special thanks to the great staff at the Cancer Clinic and Ward at The Royal University Hospital and at the Battlefords Union Hospital. To Dr. Lipsett and his staff, Rev. Francis Patterson of Third Avenue United, as well as the Organist, Choir, and those who prepared the lunch, Robert McKay of Battlefords Funeral Service and to Piper and Drummer, Linda Lyon-Walls and Jim Walls. Heart felt appreciation for all the flowers, food, support and kind words during this difficult time. We are so fortunate to have had such wonderful people in our lives to help us during this loss. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES SCHAEFER: – Mr. Ralph Schaefer of the Meota district passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2016 at the age of 94 years at the Lady Minto Health Care Centre in Edam, Saskatchewan. A Celebration of Ralph’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Ralph may be directed to the Lady Minto Health Care Centre in Edam, Saskatchewan, P.O. Box 330 Edam, Saskatchewan, S0M-0V0 or to the Battleford’s Union Hospital, designated to 3rd floor North, 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; Son Maurice (Louise); Grandchildren and Great grandchildren Darin (Terra) Damon, Kennedy, Kesha; Tina; Derrick (Lyla) Dylan, Emma and special friend Rose Delainey.

Ralph was predeceased by parents Victor and Dora Schaefer and his loving wife of 58 years Rita and great-grandson Adam Schaefer.

For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

UMPHERVILLE: In Loving Memory of Hilmer Louis Umpherville born March 4, 1925 at Kinistino, SK., passed away February 6, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Hilmer will be lovingly remembered by his wife Joan and their 6 children: Joanne Broomfield, Carol (Brian) Simon, Bev (Don) Toovey, Helmer (Kim) Umpherville, Darcy (Karen) Umpherville, Brad (Louise) Umpherville; 19 Grandchildren, 38 Great-Grandchildren and 11 GreatGreat-Grandchildren; by his siblings: Thelma Osczevshi, John (Dorothy) Umpherville, Donald Umpherville, Lorna (Bill) Kerect, Floyd (Nancy) Umpherville; sister-in-laws: Emily Umpherville & Rejeanne Umpherville; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and special friends. Predeceased by his parents, Horace & Miriam Umpherville; siblings: Charlie, Walter, Ernie and Jean; grandsons: Ian Toovey, Blaine Simon, Brian Hillard, & Chris Byers; great-greatgranddaughter, Taylor Broomfield. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, SK. with Minister, Darcy Umpherville officiating.

Shared Memories were given by Don Toovey & Helmer Umpherville and Tributes by Krista Pettapiece & Rob Umperville.

Music Ministry: Pianist - Lois Cook; CD - “The Old Rugged Cross”; Hymn Selections: “Just Closer Walk With Thee” & “How Great Thou Art.” Honorary Pallbearers were Family and Friends. Active Pallbearers were Mike Broomfield, Brian Broomfield, Barrett Simon, Jeremy Umpherville, Justin Umpherville & Cody Villeneuve.

Memorials are requested to Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Crt, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8. Interment was at Maymont Cemetery, Maymont, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

LEDUC: The family of Hilda Laurette Celia Leduc sadly announces her passing on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 at the age of 62 at the Battlefords District Care Centre, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Hilda’s vivacious spirit will live on in her children Rachelle Zyznomirski, Trevor Kennedy and Jessica (Jean) Kennedy-Lessard; her grandchildren ShaeLynne and Jordan Zyznomirski, Shannice and Tanille Poitras-Kennedy, Adam Strong-Kennedy, Rosalina and Mason Lessard; mother Lillian Leduc; sisters Marietta and Brenda (Everett); brothers Albert and Larry; as well as countless friends and family. Hilda is predeceased by her father Albert Leduc and infant sister Sharon Gail. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 12th, 2016 at St. Vital’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Greg Elder presiding. Interment is to take place at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Hilda’s memory can do so to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan, 301 2550 12th Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has entrusted Martine de Bussac of Sallows and McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with the arrangements (306) 445-2418

MARCHEWKA: Mr. Melvin Marchewka of Prince George, B.C. and formerly of the Battleford’s passed away on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 in Prince George, B.C. Left to cherish his memory are his sons, Kyle and Scott; and his siblings, Margaret, Bev, Larry, Leonard, Bernie and their families.

Melvin was predeceased by his parents, Anton and Pauline; sisters, Irene and Lorraine; and nephew, Brandon. As per Melvin’s request there will be no formal service to be held. A private family interment will be held in the City of North Battleford Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Memorial donations in memory of Melvin may be directed to the Heart & Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave Unit 26. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, S7K 1V9. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium has been entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

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OBITUARIES THOMPSON: Barbara Thompson, March 23, 1931 – January 11, 2016. Barbara Thompson passed away in North Battleford Union Hospital after a long illness. Barbara was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to Jacob and Christine Nosal. She worked with her parents on the family farm then moved to Kindersley to work. There she met Robert Thompson. They married and moved to Alticane, Saskatchewan where they farmed for many years and raised four sons. They retired to North Battleford.

Barbara contributed to her community in many ways; as a 4-H leader, home care provider, and foster mother to many children. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with family and friends, curling, square dancing, camping, travelling and gardening. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and foster mother and will be missed by many. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard (Mervianna), Michael (Debbie), David (Donna), Carlos; grand-children, Ryan, Robert and Linda; great grandson Brody; sisters Kay and Theresa; brother Jacob; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and foster children. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her parents, Jacob and Christine; and sister, Juliana. To honor her request, a private family interment took place on January 16, 2016 at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford was entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial, to celebrate her life, will be held in the spring for family and friends. _____________________________________________________ HORN: Alice Schrader (Horn), 1926 – 2016. Alice Margaret Schrader (Horn) passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Alice was predeceased by her husbands, Orval and Ralph; her siblings, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She is survived by three daughters: Peggy (Bruce) Gilchrist of North Battleford, SK, Ruth Semple of Regina, SK and Shirley Kerr (Winston) of Halbrite, SK; two sons: Ronald of Kitchener, ON and Lyle of Kisbey, SK; four grandsons, Craig (Crystal) Semple, Chanda & Carissa; Nicholas (Thea) Semple; Todd (Carla) Kerr; Trevor (Teresa) Kerr, Taya & Tristen; two granddaughters, Kara (Perri) Gardiner, Madisyn & Ayva; Kaelee (Shaun) Forgrave, Parker & Piper; five sisters-in-law, Roseina, Eva, Yvette, Betty (Albert), Mary (Frank) and about 425 nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Apostolic Church, Stoughton, SK with Pastor Fred Hoehnle officiating. Interment followed at the Stoughton Town Cemetery and a luncheon took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoughton. Those wishing to make donations in Alice’s memory may do so directly to Kenosee Lake Bible Camp, PO Box 217, Kenosee Lake, SK, S0C 2S0 or the Stoughton Apostolic Church, PO Box 122, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.hallfuneralservices.ca ____________________________________________________

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ANDERSON: In Loving Memory of Bernard “Bernie” Dean Anderson born July 9, 1978 at Kinistino, SK., passed away February 8, 2016 in Saskatoon, SK. Lovingly remembered by his mother, Jacqueline “Jackie” Anderson (Willie) and by his father, Bernard “Bernie” Anderson and wife Connie Anderson; his siblings: Tina Kenyon (Chris) - Dakota, Ryder and Lowen; Jason Anderson (Connie) Jordan and Erin; Robert Anderson (Savannah Allen) Zayda and Zane; Savanna Anderson (Ashton Price) Emerson and Chance; Gayle Dick (Dany) - Jamie and Ashley; Tracy Gormley (William) - Dalton and Colby; Kevin Anderson (Deceased) - child Kevin Anderson; Linda Tees (Lee) - Brett, Danica and Kaden; Austin Anderson; Todd Anderson; his grandmother, Gerda Anderson. Predeceased by his brother, Kevin Anderson; grandparents: Alexander and Ruby Hunnie & James Anderson. Celebration Of Bernie’s Life was held on Friday, February 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewn with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Shared Memories were given by his sister Tina and read by Joyce Salie. Honourary Pallbearers were His friends at Meadow Manor and everyone he has touched. Music Ministry: “Angels Among Us” – Alabama; “Fly” - Celine Dion & “Dancing In The Sky” - Dani & Lizzy. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Residential Services Inc., P.O. Box 751, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

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Available: spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included. References and damage required. Serious inquiries. Call 306441-6728.

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $20.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Parts Person/Shipper Receiver has a great opportunity for one individual to work with one of the most competitive vehicle lineups in the industry. If you have the following characteristics, there is a golden opportunity waiting for you.

COMING EVENTS

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Please apply with resumé & references in confidence to:

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Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Every Sundays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June).

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

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

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons.

Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July & August.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one.

New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-4457315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

• TOTAL COVERAGE OR PERSONALIZED COVERAGE

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

Tuesdays

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

• DOOR-TO-DOOR • CARRIER SERVICE

Wednesdays

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

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

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Wednesdays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

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Wednesdays

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

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

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

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains.To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

1st Friday of the Month

Tuesdays

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

1st Tuesdays of the Month

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

Last Tuesday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory.There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

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

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

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

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month 2nd Friday of the Month

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Once A Month on Saturdays

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

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COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesdays, February 23 to March 22

Lenten Lunch Series - answering basic question about life and faith at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street at 12:00 a.m.

Soup and sandwich available. Everyone welcome.

Thursdays, February 25 - March 17

Battleford’s Indian & Métis Friendship Center invites you to our Round Dance Socials from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come out and learn to sing, dance & drum. For more information, contact BIMFC at 306-445-8216 or stop by 960-103rd Street, North Battleford.

Friday, February 26 - Friday, April 8

Grief Talk and Walk at the NationsWest Field House, North Battleford from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we would like you to join a walking support group. Being active and having the opportunity to share your experience, your grief and your feelings can be beneficial to you and others. For more information call Denise 306-441-3338 or Gwen 306-445-8932 - St. Joseph Calasanctius Pastoral Care Servants of Hope.

Tuesday, February 23

Kaiser Tournament at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24

Borden Senior’s Potluck supper & birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 27

Topline Dance Club - Cherokee Rose at 1352-100th Street, Legion Hall downstairs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch served. Minimum age 19. Dress casual. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-4457240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health.

Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program. For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

Friday, March 4

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, North Battleford, is once again taking action by hosting our annual International Women’s Day Event.

It will be held from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Third Avenue United Church, 102nd St., North Battleford. Lunch will be served from 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m. Silver collection will be taken and proceeds will go to the Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre and Battlefords Interval House. There will be engaging speakers and entertainment. Speakers scheduled between 12:00 and 1:00 p.m. so that people can listen while they have their lunch.

Friday, March 4

Christians in more than 170 countries and in 2,000 communities across Canada will gather to learn about, pray for, and celebrate Cuba in solidarity with the women of Cuba through the World Day of Prayer.

Please join us and invite your friends and family to attend the World Day of Prayer 2016. A local World Day of Prayer service will be held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302-99th St., North Battleford at 2:00 p.m. Contact Rosemarie Katzell at 306-445-4645 or Ruby Heidel at 306-445-4663.

Saturday, March 5

Battlefords Wildlife Federation Fish Fry Frenzy Fundraiser at the BWF Clubhouse, Junction of Hwys 16 & 40. Limited advance tickets only.

Tickets sold at Leisure Time Sports & Koopman’s Auto Body. Cocktails from 5:30 p.m. Fish Fry Supper - 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Innovation Credit Union. For more information contact Vickey Guttormson at 306-441-7956.

Saturday, March 5

Radisson Skating Club presents an Evening at the Cinema. Annual Ice Carnival. Concession opens at 5:00 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. at the Radisson Communiplex. Raffle tables and 50/50.

Friday, March 11

27th Annual Art Auction & Dinner presented by North Battleford Bonaventure Lions Club featuring Saskatchewan artists. Viewing and reception at 5:30 p.m., Dinner at 6:30 p.m. and Auction at 7:30 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery, 891-99th St., North Battleford. Proceeds toward Local Canadian Mental Health Association. Donated silent auction proceeds to Creative Kids. For tickets contact Lion Dora 306-445-9371, Lion Ellie Mae 306-445-6621 or available at Fabricland. Art purchases to be made by cash or cheque only. Art can be previewed Mar. 9 & 10 at the Chapel Gallery.

Sunday, March 13

St. Vital Parish Family Perogy Supper at the St. Vital Parish Center, Battleford, SK. 4:00 p.m. gathering and fellowship, 5:00 p.m. supper and 6:00 p.m. entertainment. Admission by advance tickets only. Available at St. Vital Parish Office 306-937-7340, Marilyn O’Driscoll 306-937-3998 (leave message if not in). Sold in the church entrance before Mass. Take out orders 306-937-3998 Marilyn O’Driscoll (leave a message). Orders must be placed by Thursday, March 10th.

Tuesday, March 15

Deadline for nominations for 2016 into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15. For information contact Jane at 306-446-1983 or saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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