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1998

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

• This week in 1998, the Saskatchewan Bison Association was inviting proposals for the location of a proposed bison slaughter and processing plant.

The City of North Battleford was encouraged from several directions to submit a proposal.

The following year, the North American Bison Co-operative picked North Battleford as the site for its Canadian plant, hoping to have it built by 2004.

To date, not only does North Battleford have no bison plant that can export its product outside the province, neither does any other community in Saskatchewan.

• This week in 1998, the News-Optimist talked to volunteers with the Meals on Wheels program. With its beginnings in the 1970s, the program was delivering more than 8,000 meals a year. Seventeen years later, more than 30,000 meals are being delivered.

What hasn’t changed is that Meals on Wheels volunteers routinely go above and beyond the call of duty.

Citizens of the Year Tammy Donahue Buziak and Dylan Joachim were honoured Friday evening at the 2014 Battlefords and District Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year Banquet. Held at the Dekker Centre, the event is sponsored by the Battlefords and District Co-op, the Battlefords News-Optimist and the North Battleford Lions Club. See the full story in Thursday’s Regional Optimist.

Photo by Jayne Foster

• This week also saw RCMP investigating counterfeit $20 bills being used in the area. Such a bill was passed in a store in Cochin and RCMP issued an alert to the public to watch out for counterfeit currency and published a description of a man they were seeking in relation to the Cochin incident.

• In sports, this week in 1998 had good news for North Battleford and its junior hockey club, the North Stars. It was picked to host the 1998-99 SJHL all-star game.

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Battlefords Citizens of the Year

Above left, Jim Ramsay pipes the special guests into the Battlefords and District Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year Banquet Friday at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

Above right, the head table, from left to right: Terry Buziak, husband of the Citizen of the Year; Tammy Donahue Buziak, Citizen of the Year; Dylan Joachim, Junior Citizen of the Year; and Ebony Zary, Joachim’s escort.

Left, Citizen of the Year Tammy Donahue Buziak receives gifts from Alana Schweitzer of the News-Optimist, one of the sponsors of the event. Also pictured is master of ceremonies Glen Gantefoer of the Battlefords and District Co-operative Association, also a sponsor. The third sponsor is the North Battleford Lions Club.

Right, Junior Citizen of the Year Dylan Joachim gets a hug from his mom, Linda Burnett while Mike Nord, Battlefords and District Co-operative Association manager, looks on. See more photos and the full story in this week’s Thursday Regional Optimist. Photos by Jayne Foster

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Open house component of budget information strategy Staff

February is Heart Month and a flag was raised at City Hall Friday to mark the beginning of the Heart and Stroke Foundation’s annual person-to-person campaign. Last year the foundation raised $10 million across Canada and more than $176,000 in Saskatchewan. Taking part in the ceremony were Mayor Ian Hamilton and Jan Cooke , Heart and Stroke Foundation campaign co-ordinator for the Battlefords, with the assistance of Building Inspector Jerry Wintonyk.

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Sexual assault charges laid Staff A 33-year-old man is facing charges after an investigation of a sexual assault in Battleford Monday.

Cory Smockum, 33, is charged with sexual assault, assault and choking to overcome resistance. He remains

in custody and made his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Wednesday.

He is scheduled to make his next appearance Tuesday at 9:30 a.m.

Police initially received a report of a woman requiring assistance outside a residence at 4:30 a.m. Police located

her in the area and it was discovered she had been the victim of an assault earlier in the morning.

Police say she was transported to hospital and treated for injuries to her head, torso and extremities.

Smockum was arrested late in the afternoon Jan. 27.

The City of North Battleford held an open house at The Chapel Gallery Wednesday evening to give the public an opportunity to ask questions and comment on the 2015 budget and attendance was low.

But Mayor Ian Hamilton and City Manager Jim Puffalt are encouraged by that result, according to a City press release.

During the budget deliberations, the City of North Battleford had four public meetings at which the media reported on the details of the 2015 budget. The budget, highlights of that budget and information about the special tax were also placed on the City of North Battleford website www.cityofnb. ca as well as its Facebook page. Finally, highlights of the 2015 city budget were included in a full-page, fullcolour ad in the Battlefords News-Optimist/Regional Optimist to announce the public meeting Wednesday, Jan. 28 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the meeting was announced Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

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James Risdon, communications manager for the City of North Battleford says ski trails are still open in some areas even though the recent warm weather has hit the snow pack hard.

Warmer-than-expected temperatures and a lack of moisture have resulted in some of the poorest ski conditions for January in the last seven years, he says.

Areas recommended for skiing as of Jan. 30 are: Finlayson Island North and South — There has been a significant reduction of the snow pack, however skiers are still able to ski off trail or use the groomed trails. It is mainly hard, crusty snow with a significant amount of ice throughout.

North Shore Trail— This is probably one of our better ski trails to date, says Risdon.

Snow is patchy in spots but it is open for classic skiing and offers beautiful scenery

and is a great get away for an hour or two.

Holy Family — There is still classic skiing and skate skiing at Holy Family although there has been significant snow pack reduction there as well. It will be patchy in some locations but skiers can pull themselves off the trail and go around those areas.

John Paul II — This trail has been packed and groomed only. Skate skiing is the only real option here but if skiers wish to try to cut their own trail for classic skiing they may wish to do so. The snow pack has been reduced here as well.

Centennial Park — Centennial Park is only recommended for cutting your own trail at this time. Much of the trail for skate skiing and classic skiing has eroded away due to the warmer temperatures.

King Hill — This section of trail is not recommended at this time for skiing. Most of

“While attendance was low we believe that this is the first step of an on-going public engagement process.”

“I’m encouraged by the results of this open house,” said Hamilton. “First of all, it’s important to provide opportunities like this for residents to have their say and I have to say the people who did attend this open house had some very good questions and we were able to engage in some meaningful conversations.”

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“This is the first year that we have completed such an extensive public information and engagement process about the budget including an open house so that residents could discuss with council and senior staff, one on one, what they thought about the emphasis placed on community safety and replacing aging infrastructure as well as the budget as a whole, Puffalt said.

the snow at the top of the hill is gone and the snow towards the bottom is patchy.

Looking ahead to the week of Feb. 1, there is a cooling trend taking place. However, colder temperatures do not by themselves make for better skiing conditions. Only more snow does.

“February and March are not quite here yet, so we can only hope that some snow is coming sooner rather than later and that we can leave the skiing season on a positive note,” says Risdon.

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By Becky Doig Editor

Sometimes we’re a bit too dedicated. In our quest to make our newspapers the best we can, we occasionally go beyond the edge and tumble right over the brink.

Such was the case last week. Keith Anderson had submitted a column on Black Knot Disease in chokecherry bushes for his Roots, Shoots and Suckers slot (see Page 11). He submitted a photo, but it was found to be copyright protected.

Jayne Foster wondered where we could get a photo and I piped right up. Sure, I said, there’s a big patch of infested bushes right at the trailhead of the Battleford Trans Canada Trail on Riverbend Crescent. I volunteered to get the shot.

Unfortunately I let a couple of balmy days slip by without remembering to do so. Finally, Wednesday, when there was a nasty nip in the air, I decided I’d better fulfill my promise.

Wednesdays start at 7 a.m. in the newsroom, and that morning I was even more disorganized and confused than usual. I had been wearing my snicky rubber boots during the warm weather and, not noticing the dip in the mercury, I slipped those on as I went out the door. I had also misplaced my gloves, and again counted on the warm temperature to make that oversight a slight inconvenience.

By afternoon, when I set out on my quest, there was a brisk breeze and my truck thermometer read -7 C. I parked across from the trail and sure enough, dead ahead was a huge patch of Black Knot Disease infected chokecherries. This was going to be easy.

As any former farm girls knows, rubber boots are not known for their traction, but as I carefully walked across the street onto the trail, I seemed to be overcoming that shortcoming.

This part of the trail drops quickly and steeply into the river valley. There are two large metal posts at the top of the trail to prevent ATVs and other vehicles from accessing it.

Those posts quickly proved to be my salvation, as 10 steps in I suddenly realized I was on sheer ice and I was virtually paralyzed by my very attractive, but useless rubber boots.

I made a quick grab for the post and inevitably went down in a slow motion sprawl. I sat there for a moment assessing my situation. Sliding all the way to the bottom was a real danger if I let go of my trusty post, so my poor aching bare fingers hung on tight. I eventually pulled myself to a sitting position, and with an arm hooked around the pole, snapped the photo. Hey, I wasn’t going to go through all this and not get the shot!

What to do? I finally surmised that my socks, or if necessary my bare feet with those nasty mid-winter calluses that catch on your socks and give you the heebiejebbies, would have better traction than the boots. So, still hanging onto the post, I slipped off the boots and tossed them in the general direction of my truck. Carefully using the post to pull myself upright I found the socks were going to do the job and was able to get back to safety.

My fingers spent some time transferring cold into my armpit, but I really was none the worse for wear.

It’s what my wise old dad would have called a fool’s errand, but hey, I got the photo! It’s not a close up, but it will have to do.

Letters

Can this be called democracy?

Dear Editor Friday, the Harper government made a move to enhance its chances for the next election, while at the same time, once again, moving toward a less democratic society. It involved a well-orchestrated, fully news-media-covered address to the nation regarding its new proposed legislation to give all forms of police and intelligence agencies new powers to control us in the name of keeping us safe.

Of course, we’re all in favour of keeping us safe, so who in their right mind could oppose keeping us safe from fanatics?

After the well-televised presentation by Stephen Harper and some of his inner circle, some of the news channels went to the opposing parties to ask them their views on this new development. The oppositions’ remarks were both very careful and lacking any bite. After all, what political leader during an impending election could find fault with ideas meant to keep us all safe? As it turned out, however, the reason the opposition parties sounded so lackluster, was that they had no time to examine that new proposed legislation. They had not received any copies of it in time

to even read it before the big news announcement by Harper.

Shades of Harper’s use in the past of omnibus budget legislation with so much other legislation in it of various directions to make it almost — if not entirely — impossible to really effectively oppose any parts of it. Call that democracy? Unfortunately, our parliamentary system, though one of the best democratic systems in the world, does allow a majority government to do that if that government is not keen on observing the niceties of real democracy, and can keep the general public from knowing what’s really going on.

So far, the Harper government is still polling somewhere in the low 30 per cent, so there is still a strong possibility they could win a majority Parliament in this year’s election. (They won with only 39 per cent last time.) I hope more voters will begin to understand what that could mean to our form of government if we get another majority in Parliament that shows so little regard for real democracy.

Russell Lahti Battleford

Sask. campers deserve first dibs on sites Dear Editor When it comes to money, what’s wrong with Saskatchewan money staying in Saskatchewan.

Camping season is fast approaching and the stress of finding a campsite has already set in.

What really gets me steamed, and I mean steamed, is Alberta plates in every campground all summer. They pay no taxes at all to Saskatchewan but yet they set up all summer and are there for a only couple of weeks or the weekends. The

rest of the time their sites sit empty. Not only that but some of them think they are better than better.

I think Saskatchewan residents should get first chance at all campsites, let them drive and drive and drive to try to find a place.

Thanks, I feel a lot better getting that out. Have a wonderful summer.

Richard Wouters Battleford

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North Battleford Comprehensive High School

New spaces to be carved out of existing footprint

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Even as North Battleford Comprehensive High School undergoes a major renovation to include a second gymnasium and classroom space to accommodate Grade 7 students next school year, additional work is being considered to generate three more classroom spaces.

At last week’s meeting of the board of education for Living Sky School Division, administration was directed to determine if it makes more sense to add the additional work to the current renovations by way of a change order or to go to a tender situation. The work, which involves renovation of three separate spaces, is expected to cost a total of about $224,000.

The board is leaning toward going to tender, not wanting to slow down the major renovation now underway “We’re pushing them hard on the project they’re on now and I want to see that completed without any other interference,” said board chair Ken Arsenault.

One component of the additional work would be refurbishing classroom 149,

which is presently being used as an SRC room. It would be retrofitted with new ceiling tiles, new lights, new paint and new white boards in order to be returned to classroom status.

The anticipated construction cost, according to RBM Architecture, would be approximately $24,000 for 730 square feet of space.

A second space, a band room referred to as the Rock, is to be repurposed as a multipurpose area, which would accommodate the displaced SRC as well as other uses such as counselling or meeting space.

The anticipated construction cost for the 775 square foot space is $25,000.

The third space to be renovated is the most expensive of the three. Expected to cost $174,000, it would see a folding moveable wall installed in the large lecture theatre to create two new classrooms, each about 600 square feet.

There is concern among board members about sound transmission through the portable wall, which facilities manager Brian Bossaer says he will address with the architect.

Using a portable wall, said RBM, would provide maximum flexibility to allow the large lecture theatre to be

School counsellors recognized this week Staff Canadian School Counselling Week is a week to recognize the contributions of the school counselling profession to the personal, social, academic and career development, and the mental health and wellbeing of all students in Canada. Canadian School Counselling Week is being celebrated Feb. 2-6.

This recognition week has been organized by the School Counsellors Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association.

Canadian School Counselling Week will be part of a North American focus on the school counselling profession. The goal is to increase the public’s awareness of the scope of programs and services that characterize the school counselling profession in Canada within the21st century and beyond.

This special week will highlight the role school counsellors play in supporting student success. It will also build a sense of national identity within the school counselling profession.

In Living Sky School Division there are 12 professional

school counsellors offering services to 30 schools.

“Our school counsellors focus on the personal, emotional and social needs of students,” states a release issued by Living Sky School Division. “The counsellor meets with students one at a time and in groups. Counselling happens during the school day in a private room in the school and discretion is used so the student does not feel like everyone knows he or she is seeing the counsellor.”

According to the LLSD, school counsellors may also give classroom presentations on certain topics, or deal with crisis intervention. Referrals can be made by principals, teachers, parents, agencies, and students.

In 2015, CCPA will celebrate its 50th anniversary.

The association was initiated in 1965 by school guidance counsellors as CGCA. To learn more about Canadian School Counsellors contact the School Counsellors Chapter of the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association at http:// www.ccpa-accp.ca/en/chapters/schoolcounsellors/.

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Director of Education Randy Fox sees NBCHS, as it is now, accommodating 100 Grade 7 students, but there could be up to 150. He also anticipates there could be more Grade 8 students as well next year.

The school administrators, he said, are saying the extra spaces they would like to see reclaimed “won’t necessarily be used every period every day, but they would be used.”

Arsenault said school administration has pointed out a need for space to provide support for student programming. These spaces, he said, could allow students to be as well served in the NBCHS atmosphere as the elementary schools.

He also said, “The other factor is Sakewew [High School]. We don’t know what the long term future is for that.”

Wi t h a l l t h e c u r r e n t construction and the work proposed last week, North Battleford Comprehensive High School isn’t getting any bigger.

The new gymnasium is replacing a shop area formerly used by division staff, who have been relocated to the addition recently built onto the division central office, and additional classroom space has been – and will

Living Sky School Division Facilities Manager Brian Bossaer (right) was the recipient recently of the Saskatchewan Award of Merit at the 29th Annual Saskatchewan Chapter Conference of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International. Living Sky School Division Chief Financial Office Lonny Darroch presented Bossaer with the plaque at last week’s regular meeting of the Living Sky School Division Board of Education. Bossaer is on the executive of the Council of Educational Facility Planners International Saskatchewan Chapter. Photo by Jayne Foster continue to be – carved out of the existing footprint. There is no new-build money available from the government and, even though the work at

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Jaya Hoy:

Music for the soul

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Sa ian ht sic nig mu nal in sio sic fes Mu for my North Battleford and District Music Festival. The Hickson Cup is still pro ade Ac urch. the at , To m an d the professors Third Avenue United Ch awarded at the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival. Mrs. Girling was lis ts Ri ck , Jim and Jack Vienna. That was all I needed to end up with More photos on Page 7 Bruce Tait, Don the presenter. Photo submitted

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Pianist Jaya Hoy (right) returns to North Battleford from Saskatoon for a special installment of Music for the Soul at Third Avenue United Church Saturday, Feb. 7. Joining her will be cellest Scott McKnight (left) and clarinetist Paul Hyunbai seen above at a concert they presented together in 2013. Saturday’s concert will feature chamber music by the three musicians. Photo

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Battlefords North Stars snap losing skid at three Pick up 4-2 win over Ice Wolves Saturday Sports Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars (23-16-6-1) had a trio of lacklustre efforts coming into Saturday’s game against the La Ronge Ice Wolves (15-23-3-4), but managed to bounce back and pick up a 4-2 win.

Friday, the North Stars welcomed the Melville Millionaires (22-20-2-2) coming off back-to-back performances in which their goaltenders

didn’t last longer than one period of play before getting pulled.

Friday was no different.

After Michael Statchuk gave the North Stars the lead by scoring on a long wrist-shot from the point on the power play, the Millionaires scored two goals nine seconds apart in the final 30 seconds of the period to take a 2-1 lead into the intermission.

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Lane Harbor’s shot from the slot appeared to hit Ryan Rewerts in the chest before bouncing off him and into the net to restore the Millionaires one-goal lead.

Greyson Reitmeier extended Melville’s lead four minutes later, and the North Stars were unable to solve Bykowski again, eventually dropping a 5-2 game.

Saturday the North Stars were looking for a win before heading out on the road to the farthest team away from them in the SJHL, Flin Flon.

A pedestrian first period saw the North Stars lead in the shot department by a 6-3 margin.

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Without Matthew Saharchuk, Reed Delainey and Brady O’Sullivan in the lineup due to injury, the North Stars turned to their depth players to provide offence.

Otto Mitchell tied the game on the power play with 4:09 remaining in the game when he skated down the middle of the ice, picked up a loose puck in the slot that Brendan Heinrich threw towards the goal and somehow managed to roof the puck over a sprawling Kris Joyce while being hauled down by Adam Painchoud.

Shortly after Mitchell’s goal, Jake Calverley was given a five-minute major

penalty for boarding when he hit Joel Blaquiere from behind.

Kyler Wilkinson quickly jumped Calverley to defend his teammate, as the two wrestled to the ice and nearly fought again after the officials had separated them.

Early in the third the Ice Wolves regained their onegoal lead when a shot from the point by Colby Daniels appeared to deflect off the stick of Logan Nachtegaele and past Tremblay.

Nachtegaele quicky redeemed himself however, as just two and a half minutes later he deflected Heinrich’s long shot over the blocker of Joyce to tie the game once again.

Five minutes after that Nick Fountain found himself all alone in front of Joyce while on the power play and pulled the puck to his backhand before sliding it into the empty cage to give the North Stars their first lead of the game.

The Ice Wolves thought they tied the game with about six minutes remaining when a point shot took a deflection off something in front of the net, and appeared to bounce off the back post of the net before quickly bouncing out.

The officials called nogoal as play continued, and Heinrich eventually iced the game with an empty net goal, ending the North Stars losing streak.

Battlefords now hits the road for three games, with a stop in Nipawin to take on the Hawks (28-12-2-3) Tuesday, before heading to Flin Flon to take on the Bombers (24-9-6-6) Wednesday, and ending the trip with a rematch against La Ronge Saturday.

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Battlefords Midget AAA Stars take two of three games

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Battlefords AAA Midget Stars (23-12-0-1) picked up two wins over the past week, both coming on the weekend against the Yorkton Rawtec Maulers (17-16-0-4.)

They began their three games by heading to Saskatoon to take on the Blazers (11-26-0-0) falling 3-2.

The Stars had a 2-1 lead

after two periods on goals by Layne Young and Kyle Salaway, but the Blazers scored two goals eight seconds apart and held on for the 3-2 win.

Jayze Schwartz, Evan Thomas and Landon Markovich scored for the Blazers.

Saturday the Stars returned to the friendly confines of the Civic Centre and responded with a 6-4 win.

It was Yorkton getting on the board first when Koal Roberts scored to give the

January 30 The Melville Millionaires are at the Civic Centre for a tilt with Battlefords North Stars. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

January 31 The Battlefords AAA Midget Stars host the Yorkton Rawtec Maulers at the Civic Centre. The puck drops at 2 p.m.

January 31 The Battlefords North Stars host the La Ronge Ice Wolves at the Civic Centre. Game time 7:30 p.m.

February 1 The AAA Stars host the Yorkton Rawtec Maulers at 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

February 4 The Battleford Beaver Blues host the Radisson Wheat Kings at the Battleford Arena. Game time is 8 p.m.

February 5 The AAA Stars take on the Prince Albert Mintos at the Civic Centre. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

February 7 Twin Rivers Curling Club hosts a Tim Hortons Youth Bonspiel at Northland Power Curling Centre.

February 8 The AAA Stars meet the Notre Dame Argos. Game time is 2 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

February 11 & 12 Twin Rivers Curling Club hosts Battle West District playoffs at Northland Power Curling Centre.

February 12 The Battlefords North Stars host the Notre Dame Hounds at the Civic Centre. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.

February 18 The AAA Stars host the Tisdale Trojans at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

February 20 The Battlefords North Stars play host to the Melfort Mustangs. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

February 27 The Battlefords North Stars battle the Weyburn Red Wings at 7:30 p.m. at the Civic Centre.

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Maulers a 1-0 lead midway through the period.

The Stars quickly responded scoring three goals in under four minutes to take a 3-1 lead.

Kaelen Holt scored twice while Young had the other for the Stars.

Yorkton got within one on a 5-on-3 power play with Logan Cassavant cutting the deficit to 3-2 going into the second period.

The only goal of the second period came from the home team as Kaleb Dahlgren increased the Stars’ lead to 4-2 after two periods.

After Stars’ captain Keifer Hintz gave his team a 5-2 lead, the Maulers scored twice to make it a one-goal game.

Despite being on the power play and pulling the goalie for the extra attacker, Yorkton couldn’t capitalize and Spencer Bast scored into the empty net to seal a 6-4 Stars win.

Talen King made 24 saves in net for the Stars.

Sunday was a completely different story.

Leading 3-0 after the first on goals from Young, Holt and Troy Gerein, the Stars exploded in the second.

Seven unanswered goals gave the Stars a 10-0 lead heading into the final frame.

The Stars added three more in the third period, cruising to a 13-1 win.

Holt had four goals and an assist, Gerein added a hat trick with an assist, Brandon Lesko had two goals and three assists and Dawson Bacon and Dahlgren each had

Kaelen Holt celebrates his second goal of the game during a 6-4 Stars win Saturday. Photo by Craig Beauchemin three assists in the victory.

Brett Pongracz made 28 saves for the win.

The Stars next game is Thursday when they welcome the defending Telus Cup champion Prince Albert Mintos (18-12-0-6.)

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Four quick fixes to get your spending under control

By Robyn K. Thompson Do you spend every single last dime of what you make – and then some?

Don’t know? You’re not alone. In these days of easy credit, it’s all too easy to blur that line between your income and your expenses.

This becomes a real problem when those bills start piling up, because you have no money left over for savings or investing – unless you somehow start spending less than you earn. Does that sound impossible? It’s not. Here are a few tips to help you resist the urge to splurge.

First, try to get a handle on where your money is going. Determine how much income you have. If all else fails – look at your bank statements and pay slips. Write down what you find on the left hand side of a sheet of paper. Draw a line down the middle of the sheet. On the right-hand side, write down how much debt you paid off over the past year (mortgages, car loans, and credit card debt are the most important items to nail down), all your essential expenses

like groceries, utility bills and property taxes, insurance payments, and all your discretionary expenses like cable, Internet, phone, entertainment, Starbucks stops and so on. Add up everything on the right-hand side of the sheet. Congratulations, you’ve just created an income statement.

The sum total at the bottom of the right-hand side should be less than the single number on the left-hand side. If it’s bigger, you have a problem – your expenses exceed your income.

Once you have an idea of the big picture with your personal income statement, I’ve found that the usual problem isn’t the income – it’s the “outgo.”

There are some easy day-to-day techniques you can use to get that spending back under control.

1. Pay off the plastic.

With annual rates of between 20 and 30 per cent, credit cards are the worst.

So pay off that credit card debt as fast as possible. If you’re in deep, consider consolidating your debt with a low interest line of credit or a personal loan.

And then cut up all your

cards, save for one. And on that one, slash the allowable credit limit – and never max out the card.

2. Resist the urge to splurge. Retailers rely on impulse spending to ratchet up that $50 sale to $100 or more. You’re in a psychological war with the retailer.

So plan to spend defensively: Decide how much you’re willing to spend before you ever set foot in the store. Set a dollar limit – even for those “impulse” buys – and don’t exceed it.

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to Winners? Those “incidental” expenses could add up to $10 a day or more.

That’s over $3,000 a year you’re frittering away.

Set aside a fixed amount of “pocket money” for incidentals each week, and don’t exceed it.

4. Be a bargain hunter.

Unless you’re fabulously wealthy, and money is no object, don’t be afraid to look for bargains. And I don’t mean haggling for two hours to get five bucks off the price of a $30,000 car. That’s a “saving” of 0.016 per cent, and it just doesn’t make sense. Instead, comparison shop like crazy for that new flatscreen TV. You’ll very likely save $200 off the price of a $1,000 TV when you shop online – a saving of 20 per cent. When making big-ticket purchas-

es, shop around, and don’t be afraid to haggle. Most retailers will now match competitors’ prices for identical items. Over a year, you could save thousands of dollars.

There are many other practical ways to bring some discipline to your spending habits, ways that won’t feel like you’re in a financial strait-jacket. If you think you’re beyond hope altogether, consult a fee-forservice financial advisor, who will demonstrate that no one’s finances are ever really beyond hope.

— Courtesy Fundata Canada Inc. © 2015. Robyn Thompson, CFP, CIM, FCSI, is president of Castlemark Wealth Management.

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Man trapped after rollover Staff Friday, at approximately 11:45 p.m., the Battlefords RCMP Detachment received three complaints in relation to a single vehicle rollover in Battleford at the intersection of 35th Street West and 3rd Avenue.

The vehicle had two occupants, one was trapped inside.

Battleford Fire Department and WPD Ambulance attended and extracted the trapped man, transporting him to hospital.

The second man was arrested and charges will be pursued in relation to this incident.

The vehicle came to rest on its roof in the front yard of a residence located at the intersection, causing damage to a parked vehicle and yard.

An RCMP traffic reconstructionist attended the scene and the investigation.

Police say alcohol was a factor in the rollover.

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Diligent pruning only effective treatment

Black Knot Disease on Schubert and other chokecherry trees You’ve all seen it. You’ve all exclaimed, “Woah! That looks like …t! “So what is it? How did it get there?

The good thing about a tree disease is that a tree disease does not affect all types of trees. Certain diseases affect certain trees and do not move onto other tree species or animals.

This is called “host specific” and is the only reason after all these years of working with trees I remain Dutch Elm Disease free.

My symptoms are the result of something totally different, that thankfully, trees will not get.

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The disease looks like a black mass of burnt rope (this is the polite way to describe poop on a schtick) and sometimes has grey or maroon colouration in the growth. It is usually found on branches, but can also be found on the trunk. Early in spring, a new infection will look like a linear

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Secondly, you have to remove this infection. You must make the cut approximately 12 inches below the infection site (towards the main trunk) preferably at a branch junction.

The best time to do this is when the leaves are off because the infection sites are very visible and the disease is not active.

If you do remove infected tree parts during the growing season there are two things to remember. It is one of the few instances when I recommend painting the wound with tree tar. I believe it can help prevent a re-infection at the fresh cut.

The second thing to remember is that if you are pruning

Black Knot Disease looks like a black mass of burnt or poop on a schtick. Photo by Becky Doig diseased wood then you should dip your shears or spray down your saw with a bleach solution or methyl hydrate to disinfect your tools so that you reduce the chance of spreading the disease to other parts of the tree.

If the disease is in the trunk then one pruning cut should suffice if it is made very close to the ground (remove the tree).

Do not save this wood in your woodpile. The fungus stays active even when

stored. Small, infected limbs should be sealed up in a plastic bag and disposed of. Larger limbs or tree trunks should, at the very least, be disposed of in the burn pile at the waste management facility formerly known as “the dump.”

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And the winner is… Hosta of the Year – Victory If you have a shady spot in your garden, you probably have a typically wellbehaved, long-lived hosta or two to fill the space. And because many hostas have striking foliage such as yellow, lime-green, green and white or green and yellow leaves, they draw the eye to an otherwise dark and overlooked space. Hostas also come in blues and several shades of green (even variegated green on green), contrasting with or complimenting surrounding vegetation.

It’s not just about the colour with hostas – they vary greatly in size from diminutive border plants only a few centimeters tall and wide to giants, with some reaching nearly a metre in height by two metres wide (under ideal conditions of course). They also vary in leaf shape with

long, narrow, curled, flat, cupped or wide leaves; in leaf texture including flat, puckered, corrugated, smooth, glossy or dull; and in overall plant shape (e.g. strongly upright to low and spreading).

The flowers, usually appearing in mid-season, are in soft pastels like pink, mauve, rose and even near-white – though rarely fragrant. And while it’s true hostas are ideally suited to the shade garden, some cultivars like Patriot, in my experience, can thrive in full sun. Two things all hostas have in common is they grow best under evenly moist conditions and that they are not rampant spreaders. In this latter aspect, they are considered clump-forming herbaceous perennials, slowly expanding in width as they age.

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Victory is considered a giant when mature (and under ideal growing conditions) at 76 centimetres tall by 178 centimetres wide. The upright, broad, heart-shaped leaves are variegated: shiny, two-toned green centres are surrounded by a yellowish margin that lightens up to creamy white over the season. The leaves are described as thick, making them less susceptible to visible damage from slugs, the scourge of hostas (deer and rabbits can also make quick salad of your favourite hostas). The scapes (flower stems) hold the nearly white, downward-facing bellshaped flowers well above the foliage. Because of its size and upright vase-shape, Victory is best suited as a specimen plant and place in the middle to back of the border.

When looking for a suitable image for this article, I

came across John Gamradt, an amateur gardener passionate about his hostas. He has not simply accepted the advice of experts with only choosing one or two hostas to try. On his website (www. hostagardener.com), he has images of 686 hosta cultivars organized alphabetically.

Most cultivars have several pictures documenting different ages and times of the year. What’s most amazing is that all 686 hostas are growing in his Minnesota

garden, in a climate not too unlike ours. He started slow with his first hosta received as a gift in 1992 and for the next decade added only a few new additional cultivars to his garden. Then in 2003, he discovered yellow hostas and he hasn’t looked back since. I asked him what drew him to this genus of plants: “What fascinates me about hostas is how each hosta has its own beauty and the beauty of the hosta changes during the growing season.”

Being dependable, lowmaintenance and versatile combined with an amazing variety in shape, texture and form, it’s easy to understand how starting off with a few hostas in your garden can lead to a mild obsession.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions

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OBITUARIES BUTLER: Inez Eileen Butler, August 18, 1913 – January 20, 2015. Inez Eileen Butler (Coutts) passed away peacefully at the Battlefords River Heights Lodge on January 20, 2015 at the age of 101. She is survived by her sister Helena, son Dennis (Joyce), adopted son Wayne Nelson, son-in-law Bill Johns, grandchildren Christy Johns, Craig (Nichole) Johns, Leanne Kessler (Vic), Darren Butler (Kelli), Barbara (Marshall) McSheffrey, Wayne and Lyle Rahm, great grandchildren Kate and Jake Kessler, Riley Johns Doyle, Myla Jade Butler, Dalton McSheffrey and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Eileen was predeceased by Bob, her husband of 64 years, daughters Patricia and Carol, son Robert, sisters Greta (Mike) and Doris (Pete), and brother-in-law Jack. Eileen was a person of great energy whether involved in work or leisure activities, a person who drove trucks and combines, milked cows, taught school, and was an active partner in business and farming. She loved current affairs, music, church and teaching. She played the piano into her 90’s and would play cards at a moments notice. She began teaching out of Normal School and 20 years later returned to University to complete her education degree. Her love of teaching drew her daughter Patricia to her vocation and they taught in the same school in Battleford for a number of years. She enjoyed entertaining others through skits at the Battleford Senior Centre, singing with the Hillcrest Singers and later being entertained by them at the Lodge where she spent her last few years. Funeral Service was held at Battleford United Church, Battleford, SK on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers are graciously declined.

Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Battleford United Church or to a Women’s Shelter of your choice. ____________________________________________________ NACHTEGAELE: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Irene Nachtegaele on January 17, 2015, with her family by her side.

She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Linda and Blair Campbell of Saskatoon, SK; Lucille and Bob Gervais of Spruce Grove, AB and family: Jennifer (Trevor) Crawford: Jack and Aiden, Erin (Steve) Giroux; Connie and Mike Sapriken of Battleford, SK and family: Michael Silvester (Meegan MacKenzie): Michael’s daughter, Ava, Cole Sapriken; Don Nachtegaele of rural North Battleford, SK; Garry and Carol Nachtegaele of rural North Battleford and family: Nicole Nachtegaele, Michelle (Ray) Vincent and Mark Nachtegaele; her brother Firmin (Denise) Liebaert of North Battleford, SK; her sister-in-law Marie Liebaert of North Battleford, SK; her sister-in-law Charlesena Nachtegaele of Buck Lake, AB; her sister-in-law Renilda Kemp of Fort MacLeod, AB; her brother-in-law Richard (Albertine) Nachtegaele of Fort MacLeod, AB; cousin Judith Liebaert; nieces, nephew and their families. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband, Gus: her parents Victor and Alida Liebaert; her sister and brother-in-law Marie and Frank Ballachay; her brother and sister-in-law Valere and Eurbanie Liebaert; her brother and sisterin-law Jules and Claire Liebaert; her parents-in-law Cornelius and Suzanne Nachtegaele; her brother-in-law Vic Nachtegaele.

CARD OF THANKS The family of Irene Nachtegaele would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff of River Heights Lodge for their kind and compassionate caring of our mom during a very difficult time. We appreciate the dedicated and sincere service of Dr. Lipsett over the years. Our family would also like to extend a big thank-you to all friends and relatives who visited Mom and supported us during this time. Your hugs, kind words, flowers, donations to River Heights Lodge and to the Parkinson’s Society, and masses to be celebrated, will never be forgotten. A special thank-you to Father Nestor Gregoire, Lisa Hornung, Jaki Esquirol, Bob MacKay and the Notre Dame Choir for making our celebration so special. Thank you also, to the ladies of the CWL for a delicious lunch. The compassion, kindness and organization provided by the Battlefords Funeral Service made an extremely difficult time more manageable. Thank you Bob MacKay and staff. ____________________________________________________

TERPSTRA, Margaret Lillian: With deep sadness we say goodbye to Margaret. Margaret Lillian Terpstra was born Sept 2, 1929 in Waseca, SK. She was the first of nine children born to Florence and Albert Forsyth. When young she helped her mom care for the younger children. Margaret was a quiet person who loved her flowers, knitting and embroidering beautiful pieces, baking and curling with the girls. She was happy when family or friends would stop in for coffee or even a meal. Margaret worked at the hospital and then as a switchboard operator until it closed in 1964. She met and married Tommy Terpstra Aug 5, 1954 and they worked side by side for over 60 years. Margaret was always willing to help if you needed a hand. Margaret passed away peacefully with family at her side Jan 12, 2015 at the Battleford Union Hospital. She leaves to morn her loving husband Tommy, son Wayne, grandson Thomas, brother Jim (Doris), sister Jean (Gerald) Crumly, brother Bill, Keith (Elaine), Ken (Subina), with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and families. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Albert and Florence, infant sister Mabel, brother Robert, sister Anne and brother-in-law Rusty Griffith and nephew Robert Forsyth. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Home. The funeral was held Jan 17, 2015 at the United Church in Edam with Rev Kun Kim officiating, eulogy by Doris Forsyth, music by organist Noreen Williamson and Edam Community Choir. Hymns selected were “In the Garden”, “Amazing Grace” and “Rock of Ages”. Active pallbearers were Margaret’s nephews Brian, Doug and Keith Jr Forsyth, friends Murray Hardcastle and Philip and Maurice McCaffery. Interment was at Edam Cemetary.

CARD OF THANKS The family wish to thank Dr Khurana and the staff of ICU for the care and compassion given to Tommy and the family. Rev Kun Kim for the beautiful service Noreen and the community choir. Friends with condolances, food and phone calls. The United church ladies for a lovely lunch and the help after. McCaw Funeral Home for their understanding and help at this difficult time. ____________________________________________________ EAST: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen East. Karen passed away due to an accident. Karen survived by her children Deanna Stevenot, Martina and Jared Sapach, Jerid Stevenot, Joseph Stevenot and Katrina and Matthew Sheppard; mother Linda Carol East (Clapp); siblings David East, Evan and Audra East and her grandchildren Kalaen, Elizabeth and Nevaeh Dhil-Stevenot, Emily Sapach, Jelissa and Jazzalynn Stevenot, Arthur and Maddie Sheppard; also survived by and loved so many nieces and nephews. Karen was predeceased by her father Arthur East. Karen was the first born October 21, 1960 to Arthur and Carol East in Vancouver, BC. He grew up and attended school at Howard Powell on HWY 4 South between Biggar and Rosetown and then later transferred to Rosetown, SK to complete her grade 12. She then attended Business College in Saskatoon at Kelsey. Later on in Life Karen started her 22 year career with Elk Point Drilling where she was a secretary. Karen enjoyed taking trips with her kids and family. She truly cherished every minute she spent with friends and family. She also loved to brag about her 8 grandchildren because ever since she was a little girl that is all she wanted to be was a grandma. The day Karen was taken away from us was a day many will never forget because everyone that knew her lost a piece of their hearts and because of the sudden and tragic death. Karen was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, co-worker and an even more amazing grandmother to all 8 of her grandchildren. This woman had not one single bad cell in her body everything she did in her 54 years of life was done for someone else. She never hated anyone she just wanted to embrace everyone and share her love. Even though her heart had been broken many times it kept getting bigger and she just wanted to share love with everyone. Only those who had the blessing of being in her presence will know what a powerful, wonderful, caring and loving person this world has lost. The celebration of remembrance was held Monday, December 15, 2014 from The Untied Church, Biggar with Pastor Mark Kleiner. Readers were Jerry Kobelsky and Joyce Urlacher. Eulogist was Jerid Stevenot. Active Urn Bearers were Joseph Stevenot and Deanna Stevenot. Interment was held later that day. Grondin Funeral Services Biggar entrusted with the arrangements. ____________________________________________________

BUZIAK: In Loving Memory of Irene Buziak born July 5, 1919 at Square Hill District, SK. passed away January 14, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Irene is survived by her loving family: DIANA Irene (Norm) Seltzer of Lloydminster, SK. and LORNE Dale (Heather) Buziak of North Battleford, SK; grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Lisa Colleen (Allan) Patrick: Olivia Paris and Jorga Dee; Jack (Catherine) Buziak: Krista, Austin and Teagan; Lori: Braden, Kailea, Ethan and Sophia; Debbie (Shannon): Morgan; Dean: Vincent; Terri (Frank); brother-in-law, Austin Woytowich; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents: John and Marguerite Grosjean; husband Thomas Buziak; son, Clifford Buziak; siblings: Henry, Ernest, Marie (James) Davidson, Blanche (Edward) Bell, Emma (Henry) Ziolbowski, Cecile (Charles) Poole, Louis (Amy) Grosjean, Robert, Emile, Jean (Arthur) Friemark, Elizabeth Woytowich, Lorraine. Funeral Service was held on Monday Jan. 19, 2015 - 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service North Battleford, SK. with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong – Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church North Battleford, SK. Shared Memories were given by Lisa Patrick. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading: Lamentations 3: 17-26 – Jackie Pawlus; Responsorial: Psalm: Psalm 23 – Robert MacKay; 2nd Reading: 1 Corinthians 15: 51-57 – Lawrence Davidson; Gospel: John 5: 24-29 – Fr. Cuong Luong; Prayers Of The Faithful – Simone Goller. Music Ministry: Organist – Glenn Goodman; Soloist: Robert MacKay – “In The Garden”; Recorded selection as requested by Irene – “Holes In The Floor Of Heaven”. Pallbearers were Jack Buziak, Terry Smith, Troy Chmelnyk, Terry Friemark, Perry Woytowich and Eldon Friemark.

Memorial Donations are requested to The Donors Choice. Interment – Catholic Extension – City Cemetery North Battleford, SK. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ LEASK, LEONARD WILLIAM: Len “Country” Leask passed away on January 28, 2015 after a good run of 22,586 days on this earth. For every one of those days he brought a smile to someones face. Some of Len’s favorite things were people watching, listening in on conversations, pranking people, watching tv, reading westerns, traveling, Walmart, auctions, attending Agribition, seeing his grandchildren, and smiling. He was a people person - always happy to visit and be visited - and with anyone - new people were really just new friends. He was a farmer and cowboy through and through. He was his mom’s favourite and revelled in this status with his brothers and sisters. He joins his dad and mom, George and Dorothy and his daughter Brenda. With the best memories, he leaves behind his wife, Dianne Mychan, his daughters, Bonnie Leask, Bev and Kaila Lafond and his sons, Bill Leask and Steven Mychan. Len made family a priority; there wasn’t a birthday missed, an anniversary forgotten or a call to let us know the latest gas prices and maybe a good ribbing. A traditional wake service for Len was held at Marcelin Community Hall and the funeral was held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11.00 am at the Marcelin Catholic Church. Len requested if donations are to be made, they can be made to the Rasmussen’s Encephalitis Foundation - www.rechildrens.org/donate. Len’s family would like to thank everybody in the cancer clinic that helped us in our journey to send Len home. He was a good and very respectful man and the staff members went above and beyond to make sure it was an easy and respectful journey. Arrangements in care of MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888). ____________________________________________________

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AUCTIONS CARSWELL: In Loving Memory of Kathleen Annie Carswell who was born April 14, 1924 at North Battleford, Sk. and passed away peacefully and with family on December 26, 2014 at Langham, Sk. She left this earth to join her husband Norman, son Ian, parents Ester & Thomas, sister Pearl along with multiple friends and relatives who have predeceased her. She is survived by her son Norman Carswell of Surrey, BC; daughter-in-law Rita Carswell of Saskatoon, SK; grandson Terence (Liz) Carswell of Martensville, SK; granddaughter Rachelle Carswell of Toronto, ON; grandson Geordie Carswell of Kelowna, BC; niece Barb (Zane) Saul of North Battleford; and niece Patty (Walter) Tweedle of Loydminister, SK. Kathleen or Kay as she was commonly know, was raised on the family dairy farm outside North Battleford and resided in the area for most of her life with the exception of a brief residence in the United Kingdom when she joined her husband Norman who had been stationed in North Battleford with the Royal Air force. On their return to Canada, Norman joined the North Battleford fire department and later became the fire chief. Kay was always active with city activities and ladie’s auxiliaries. She was also quite competitive and enjoyed lawn bowling and participated in the Saskatchewan Summer Games in the 1980’s. Kay was very strong and independent, living on her own and driving up to a year before her passing. She will be sorrowfully missed. A private family service will be held later in the spring. ____________________________________________________

Scheduled services for the late Nellie Armstrong of North Battleford and formerly of Livelong, Sask., which was to take place on Saturday, January 24th, from the Livelong Community Hall, was cancelled due to poor weather conditions. A Celebration of her life will now take place in the summer of 2015. Please watch for further notices when dates and times have been confirmed. Any one requiring further information may contact Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium at 306-445-7570.

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If tears could build a stairwell And memories were a lane.

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Our hearts still ache in sadness And secret tears still flow.

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Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, ever dear.

We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.

Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

When we are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong We seem to hear you whisper Cheer up and carry on.

Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say Don’t cry I’m in heaven We’ll meet again some day.

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CARD OF THANKS

Thank You The Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron 43 and the 43 Civilian Support Committee would like to extend their THANKS to all their supporters who have helped us make 2014 a success!

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REGISTRATIONS

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Catholic: Immerse your child in a rich and vibrant faith community.

Excellence: High standards of excellence for all students Support: For all families, over 90% of our families do not speak French at home.

At EMBM we • Pray • Learn • Serve in a Catholic, bilingual y community.

Did you know?

According to re search, French Immersion students do as well or better in English reading and writing than their peers in allEnglish programs.

To learn more, please join us in our library on

“Reinventing Tradition - Where Heritage Meets Innovation”

Wednesday, February 4th at 7:00 pm If you want to drink, that’s your business.

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for an information night. École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, 1651 96th Street, North Battleford, S9A 0H7, (306) 446-2167

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COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

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Grief Share Support Group for those dealing with the death of a loved one at the Living Faith Chapel at 7:30 p.m. New session start January 29. Pre-registration required. Phone Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658.

is now selling Canadian Factory built homes starting at $100 sq/ft.

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Call for Canadian Artist Submissions

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Attention All Canadian Artists, Galleries and Art Groups in the Battlefords and surrounding areas submissions open until to May 31, 2015. Winners presented at the Awards night in Salt Spring Island, BC on October 24, 2015. For more details and entry forms please visit www.saltspringartprize.ca or phone 250-931-1144.

April 17 - June 19, 2015 Glaslyn Rec Lotto Fundraiser, Glaslyn. Only 2500 tickets sold. Tickets on sale Norsask & Silverster RV, North Battleford, Pineridge Ford & Extreme Speed, Meadow Lake and community members or please email louisestuart@littleloon.ca for your tickets.

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Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) Pain? Would you like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Suite 109 at the Co-op Plaza in Lloydminster. For more information and to register call 1-888-922-5867 or 306-446-8613.

MASSIVE SHOW HOME Reduction Sale! 16 to 24 wide’s ready to deliver! 3 & 4 bedrooms - 2 baths. Turn key packages available. Call Dynamic Homes today 403-341-4422 or visit us online www.dynamicmodular.ca.

Saturday, February 7

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

Music for the Soul Recital - Paul Hyunbai Ji (clarinet), Scott McKnight (cello) & Jaya Hoy (piano) playing trios and duos by Beethoven, De Falla & Saint-Saens from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church.

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

Saturday, February 7 Battlefords Wildlife Federation February Fish Fry Fundraising Frenzy at the BWF Clubhouse, Junction of Hwys 16 & 40. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Fish Fry Supper at 6:30 p.m. Tickets sold at Koopman’s Auto Body, Piper Equipment & Leisure Time Sports. Limited advance tickets ONLY. Fish & chip supper, dessert auction, comedian, gift basket raffle & wild game chili cook off.

Tuesday, February 10 Senior Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street. Time changed 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by John Archer. Coffee, bingo, followed by a hot supper. All seniors welcome.

Tuesday, February 10 Lion’s & Borden School Luncheon Theatre at the Borden Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students will perform through the luncheon.

Tuesday, February 10 Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, February 14 Das Festmahl Deutsch - German Supper at St. George’s Parish Hall, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford. Advance tickets only, phone Gwen at 306-937-3870.

Saturday, February 14 Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee Dinner Show with Eileen Laverty. 5:30 cocktails, 6:00 p.m. dinner & 7:00 p.m. show.

Wednesday, February 21

New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $821/month.

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Call Mel 306-445-1044

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal, etc. Phone 306-4458439 MARILYN’S MESSAGE Relaxation, stress release, let me pamper you, leave with a smile on your face, feeling 10 years younger.

Oils, lotions, candles. Regina 306502-0154.

FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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Johnston’ s Grain buys all grains and has some new crop offers. Ask about grain bags and Johnston’ s Daily Email. Call 800-324-7778 or 306-733-2006 Welwyn, SK.

DOMESTIC CARS

Wintered 2 bedroom cabin in Cochin available immediately. $600.00 plus water and power. References required. Phone 306-490-RENT.

2000 Pontiac Grand AM GT, good condition.

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SUITES FOR RENT

CAREER TRAINING

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Luxury living in the new senior’s Caleb Village. 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen, washer and dryer, and patio. Meal options and other programs and amenities available. Contact owner at 306-441-5850.

Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

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

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Beekeepers wanted for 2015 Season. 2 Positions available. Experience Necessary. Salary $11.35/hr.

Email Stuart at Stuhoney@yahoo.com or Fax (306) 937 2095.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Family Health Worker Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is seeking applications for a Family Health Worker for POUNDMAKER FIRST NATION on a full-time permanent basis (35 hours/week).

Job Summary Under the direction of the BRT6 Home Visiting Field Supervisor and in partnership with the Healthy Family Program team, the HOME VISITOR will: • provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within their community • assist families in accessing services needed • provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy • Provide dental services as per program requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated maturity • Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent • Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community • Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to parenting • Positive attitude • Good written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Valid driver’s licence required • Access to an insured vehicle during working hours is required Hours of Work • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Start Date: March 1, 2015 or as soon as possible.

Starting Salary: $17.28/hour Please submit a cover letter and resumé, stating qualifications, experience and three references by February 20, 2015 (facsimile applications will be accepted) to the following address: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 445-8355 For further information contact: Camille Favel (306) 937-6765 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

More than a job. Think career. Think ownership.

Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople

Feb. 7 Tim Hortons U14 Youth Bonspiel Feb. 11 & 12 Battle West District Playoffs Feb. 27, 28 & Mar. 1 Battle River Rocker Women’s Bonspiel Northland Power Curling Centre - Mar. 20-22 Men’s 92nd Annual Open Bonspiel CUPlex - North Battleford Mar. 25-29 Tim Hortons Mixed Provincial Championships 306•937•2431

Cando Rail Services is currently seeking safety focused individuals who are physically fit, have excellent customer and teamwork skills, and a strong work ethic to join our team.

Working as Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople for inductrial switching sites near Saskatoon, the incumbents will ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movement including operating switches, un/coupling rails cars, managing air hoses, applying hand brakes, and ensuring the rail yard is clean and safe from hazards.

Possession of railway rules certification and experience as a Locomotive Operator or Groundsperson is an asset. Incumbents must be able to gain a clear medical evaluation for safety critical positions.

Both full and part-time positions available.

Apply to

Jason.Leedahl@candoltd.com

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking

Registered Nurses Nursing opportunity in a supportive environment Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is recruiting a

Community Health Nurse This is a full-time, Permanent position.

Qualifications: • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Sask. Registered Nurses Association.

• BScN or diploma in community health.

• Community health nursing experience in First Nations community an asset.

• Good understanding of population health principles and concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

• Knowledge of Plains Cree Language is a definite asset.

Hours of Work: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday.

Vehicle provided.

Competitive salary and benefits For more information contact Adele Sperle at (306) 937-6700 Submit resumé, with cover letter, by February 16, 2015 to: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Phone: (306) 937-6700 Fax: (306) 445-8355 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Head Start Home Visitor Head Start Home Visitor to work on the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Early Head Start Program Position Summary: • The home visitor will provide practical support for families on-reserve • Provide home visiting services for families with children 0 - 3 years of age • Maintain client Àles, reports and statistics QualiÀcations: • Early Childhood Education certiÀcate • Driver’s License • First Aid CertiÀcation • Energetic and enthusiastic; considerably outgoing • Must be willing to take direction, be open to new ideas, able to learn and grow with the program, the children and the parents • Knowledge of the First Nation language, culture and traditions preferred • CPIC (criminal records) check will be required

FARM SERVICES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Leaders in Recruitment DRIVERS WANTED Call GNG for massive year end herbicide sales: • Guaranteed best prices • All farmers welcome (no memberships) • Delivered to the yard • No deposit on containers • GNG dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome) Products: • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Clever – one pass cleaver control • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash – desiccant • Inject-N – full line of inoculants • Diesel fuel – 30,000+ litre min • 20+ new actives being developed For all details please contact us at 306 477-4007 or info@gng.ag or visit our website at www.gng.ag STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS... “REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Winter Work Do you need winter work done, such as brush clearing, drainage ditches, demolition, yard cleanup or snow removal?

We have a wide range of heavy equipment to take care of it. Also have trailers for hauling heavy or light equipment.

To hire us call 306-769-8777 or 306-260-4074; brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience.

Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

Heavy Duty Mechanic required for prevetative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet Journeyman’s License +10 yrs min exp with CAT, JD, and heavy trucks req’d. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided.

Wage negotiable.

Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

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Please email resume to fuzisparkles@live.com.

Sales personnel/agent required for (your area) rapidly expanding water treatment company. $85,000.00 $150,000.00 annually, training provided, salary plus commission, company car or car allowance provided.

Sales experience essential and travel required. Please send resume to mike@thewaterclinic.com, or fax 306-242-1817. The Water Clinic 850 47th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X4

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Conacher Contracting Services Ltd two vacancies for General Farm Labourers. Duties will include working as part of a team during seeding, spraying and harvesting operations.

You will also be responsible for maintaining inventories, supervising part-time farm hands as well as performing general farm duties.

Specific Duties include: - Operating farm equipment (Air seeders, sprayers, swatters, combines) - Maintaining farm equipment - Cleaning farm equipment and - Perform general farm maintenance - Perform other farm duties, as directed Qualifications: The successful candidate(s) should have a minimum of 1-2 years related farming experience in addition to the essential skills below: Essential Skills and Abilities - Job task planning and organizing - Critical thinking - Problem solving - Working with others - Ability to coordinate numerous activities in an organized manner.

Wage Expectation $16-19 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Requirements - Experience with farm equipment - Class 1A driver’s license will be an asset Apply with resume to conser@sasktel.net or by mail to Box 84 Turtleford, Sask. S0M 2Y0 Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person Required Applications are being accepted for a Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person. Both are seasonal fulltime. Experience preferred but will train right applicant.

Mechanical skills preferred. Class 1A driver’ s license, air endorsement is an asset. Competitive benefits package. Forward resumes, references, driver’ s license PIC# and salary expected by March 2, 2015 to rm377@sasktel.net or mail to: RM of Glenside No. 377, Box 1084, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

New advertising sales position created in Southern Saskatchewan for a warm and outgoing personality. TC Media is offering a competitive compensation, benefit plan, and will supply a company car. Ideal candidate could have a combination of sales experience, positive attitude, and multi tasking abilities. Send your resume to ernie.wilson@tc.tc Now Hiring EXPERIENCED WELDERS in Swift Current. Competitive wages, benefits, wellness allowance, training, and career development opportunity in a great family community.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Position Includes: • Competitive salary • Great opportunities for professional development Send resumé with three references to: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre 1192 - 101st, Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Any questions please call Kathleen Link at 306-937-6700.

Deadline for submissions: Feb. 28, 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Lord Jesus brings sunshine to the soul There’s a saying that behind the clouds, the sun is always shining. But that may not be much comfort to a life that is overcome with dark clouds of pain and trouble.

Is it possible to avoid being buried in a deluge of disaster, possible to find sunshine in the storm? That is what this story is about.

The central character is Eliza Edmunds Hewitt (1851-1920). Miss Hewitt lived her whole life in the city of Philadelphia, where she was a public school teacher, until something happened one dreadful day. She had attempted to correct a rebellious student, but when she turned away he struck her across the back with a heavy slate, severely injuring her spine.

Suddenly, her whole life changed. She never fully recovered from the damage done, was often bedridden for long periods, and had trouble getting around for the rest of her days. In the immediate aftermath of the attack, she was placed in a body cast for six long months. Her painful confinement could have been a breeding ground for depression and bitter cynicism, but it wasn’t.

She’d put her faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, and He sustained her. The One whom the prophet Malachi calls

feel the breeze again, and the warm sunshine! Though brief, it was an energizing outing.

The experience inspired her to write a song called Sunshine in My Soul. The song says, “There is sunshine in my soul today, / More glorious and bright / Than glows in any earthly sky, / For Jesus

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

“the Sun of Righteousness” (Mal. 4:2) had entered her life and brought the radiance of His love. Jesus said, “I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.”

(Jn. 12:46) Then, He bids believers to “shine as lights in the world.” (Phil. 2:15) Light is used in Scripture as a symbol of truth and purity. It also depicts the abundant life the Lord can give to those who trust in Him. The Bible describes salvation this way, “God who commanded light to shine out of darkness [at creation] ... has shone in our hearts to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.” (II Cor. 4:6) “He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life,” said the Lord Jesus (Jn. 8:12) After receiving God’s gift of eternal life, we are to “walk as children of light.”

(Eph. 5:8)

Eliza Hewitt did just that.

She was the good friend of another prolific hymn writer, Fanny Crosby, and like her friend she turned to writing.

Though hindered from moving about, she began writing gospel songs, and eventually produced many hundreds of them. Some of these were written under the pen name Lidie H. Edmunds. They were brightly joyous songs of faith and hope, including More About Jesus, My Faith Has Found a Resting Place, Since the Fullness of His Love Came In, Singing I Go, Sing the Wondrous Love of Jesus and Stepping in the Light.

Six months after her back injury, the body cast was removed, and she was later able to take her first faltering steps outside. Eliza went for a short walk in Fairmount Park in Philadelphia. She loved the beauty of nature, particularly flowers. What a delight to

is my Light. / There is music in my soul today, / A carol to my King, / And Jesus, listening, can hear / The songs I cannot sing.” The refrain exults, “O there’s sunshine, blessèd sunshine, / When the peaceful, happy moments roll; / When Jesus shows His smiling face, / There is sunshine in the soul.”

After some years, her physical condition improved somewhat, and she served as a Sunday School Ssuperintendent, for several decades, at the Northern Home for Friendless Children, and later at the Calvin Presbyterian Church. She was also a regular contributor to Sunday School Helps.

Walk as children of light As a teen I recall my favourite high school subject was English. Science vied for second place. (When it came to last place, math and physical education were evenly tied. No questions asked, today or back then.)

As strange or trivial as it may seem, one particular science lesson still stands out in my mind. The topic of discussion was the relationship of light and darkness. True to my first love of English and its relative, writing, I was intrigued by the interaction of those two qualities and I’d already decided I’d compose a poem or at least write a paragraph about such a simple yet, possibly, profound topic. It took only a matter of minutes to discover that though the definition of these two

qualities appeared to be simple, their interaction was incredibly complex.

I still have not forgotten either the anticipation or the letdown I felt when my teacher defined darkness.

“The absence of light,” he said. “Darkness is the absence of light.” Surely it had to be harder than that!

Now the definition of light took on new meaning.

Light illuminates. Light reveals. Light dispels darkness. There wouldn’t even be colour if light didn’t

exist.

In this second of three exhortations regarding the Christian’s walk, the Apostle Paul instructs, “Walk as children of light.”

What makes the topic so meaningful is the scope of things light reveals: hidden things, secret things, good things and bad things. Over the years, however, my understanding of the power of light to dispel its antithesis has deepened.

How wonderful to know that because of Christ’s redemptive work, His light reveals more than we can imagine. Where we see condemnation and accusation, He sees us as righteous.

Where we see failure, He illuminates it with grace and promise.

“Walk in the light as He is in the light!”

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

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

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

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

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

306-445-5901 SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 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

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

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