News Optimist January 12

News

Water tower study

Everybody Has a Story

3

North Stars split the weekend

8

6

News Watch Top stories of 2015

Sports

Garden

Sheryl Ballendine: 35 years with the Town of Battleford

5

All-America Selections

17

Check us out online at

www.newsoptimist.ca NE RYO

@BfordsNewsOpt

DS

NEE

EVE

s

rd o f e tl

Bat e Th

07 7 6 5om

4

-4 6 0 3

p

.luk ww

w

.c

ing

b lum

Volume 108 No. 22

Happy ending for downtown controversy

Staff Friday marked a milestone for staff and supporters of the Mennonite Community Closet in North Battleford. The store celebrated its 40th anniversary.

But it was also a historic

North Battleford, Sask.

day for another reason.

Staff finally were able to cut the ribbon on a long-sought expansion to an adjoining property they had acquired in 2005.

It had taken 10 years for the Mennonite Community Closet to be able to use that prop-

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

erty as part of their store. For years they had been frustrated repeatedly in attempts to get City approval to put a walkway in to join the two buildings.

The problems arose from changes to the City’s zoning bylaws years ago that cracked down on any new second-hand

stores downtown.

Despite their non-profit mission, the Mennonite Community Closet was caught up in the zoning red tape and was unable to expand into the adjoining building. Now the rules have changed. See Page 2 for more on this story.

“Winter’s Edge” The winner of the Battlefords Photo Club theme of the month was Andrea Jackson with her photo entitled “Winter’s Edge.” The theme was silver and gold.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 2

Community Closet expansion finally opens

With board president Priscilla Epp on hand, Mayor Ian Hamilton acknowledged the work of the Mennonite Community Closet at the grand opening of their expanded operations at their adjoined store on 100th Street.

Staff member James Fielding cut the ribbon as employee Marcela Castilo and store manager Sharon Janzen held the tape. Photos by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Friday marked a milestone for staff and supporters of the Mennonite Community Closet in North Battleford.

The store, often referred to in the community as the “Clothes Closet” because of the large number of clothing items on sale there, celebrated its 40th anniversary of operation in the city. They commenced operations in December 1975 when they opened for three days that month.

But it was also a historic day for another reason. Staff finally were able to cut the

ribbon on a long-sought expansion to their operations on the 1200 block of 100th Street, where they have been located since 1999.

Their existing store was finally able to connect to an adjoining property they had acquired in 2005. That property is now part of the store where furniture, toys, and other used items are for sale.

But it had taken 10 years for the Mennonite Community Closet to be able to use that property as part of their store. For years they had been frustrated repeatedly in attempts to get City approval to put a walkway in to join the two buildings.

The problems arose from

changes to the City’s zoning bylaws years ago that cracked down on any new second-hand stores in the downtown C1 commercial district.

Those were aimed at stemming the proliferation of pawn shops in the downtown core. But despite their non-profit mission, the Mennonite Community Closet was caught up in the zoning red tape and was unable to expand into the adjoining building under the zoning rules.

The issue went to council a number of times, with little progress.

The best the Mennonite Community Closet could

WashCards • Load your WashCard and receive 10% extra value • Every $1 spent using your REGISTERED WashCard you will be entered to win monthly draws • Receive loss protection with your REGISTERED WashCard

DON’T WANT DIRTY PAWS? STOP IN AND GIVE YOUR DOG A BATH! OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK • 7 AM - 10 PM www.splishsplashautowash.ca

306 445 6500 across from Walmart

do was get approval to use the building as a warehouse.

The result was staff had to frequently go outside, back and forth between the buildings, as they looked for items in the storage area.

What finally resolved the situation was the introduction and eventually approval of the new zoning bylaw and official community plan by city council in 2014. The new zoning rules provided for the Mennonite Community Closet to join the two buildings together.

Once the province gave its approval to the new official community plan, the process was relatively easy.

According to Mennonite Community Closet board chair Priscilla Epp, as soon as that approval was received Mayor Ian Hamilton phoned her to say “it’s a go. Submit your permit,” she said.

That application was made and the permit was approved in the fall. A contractor was hired to cut through the cement bricks in the wall to finally join the two build-

The adjoining building offers space for display of furniture and other household items.

ings together.

For supporters of the Clothes Closet, the opening of the new addition was a day long in coming and allows the organization to continue its charitable efforts.

“We are a not-for-profit organization,” said Epp. “The profits we do make here go into the commu-

nity.”

Treasurer Edgar Harder noted more than half a million dollars in donations had been paid out by the organization.

“We are in the community to serve the community and I think even selling things at reduced prices helps the community in themselves.”

Battlefords Bridal Show 2016 Feb. 7, 2016 11:00 am—4:00 pm Western Development Museum, North Battleford, SK Brides Register Online For the Grand Prize: www.bluerentalsevents.com or drop by Blue Rentals Tickets: Brides—FREE (tickets at the door) Guests of Bride: $12.00/ per person FREE Swag Bags for the first 100 brides!

Wedding Décor Fashion Show Prizes & Draws Flowers

Travel Jewelry Wedding Rentals Music

Photography/Videography Fashion for the Groom Wedding Dresses

1291A—100th St., North Battleford, SK (306) 445-7368 Email: bluerentals@sasktel.net www.facebook.com/bluerentals www.bluerentals.net

PAGE 3 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Water tower to be inspected

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll:

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

North Battleford city council has approved 2016’s budget and among the items to look for this year is a study on the condition of the city’s 66-year-old water tower.

Director of Operations Stewart Schafer said during budget deliberations the conditional study has been pushed back so many years that “it’s time.”

“We have to do that water tower,” he said. “We don’t know what the structural condition is like.”

A sum of $125,000 is included in this year’s budget to begin looking into the structural integrity of the tower, what repairs are needed and what its remaining useful life might be. It will be a two-year study, Schafer told councillors.

The proposal for the study includes using a remote ultrasound device to check along the storage tank wall metre by metre to test its thickness.

The study will also see if there is any cathodic protection still in place, which is a way of electromagnetically protecting against corrosion.

“We are not sure,” he said. “There used to be an electric cathodic protection.

It was removed, nobody knows why. One consultant believes that it was because they did a coating on the inside.”

But they have no idea the condition of the coating, said Schafer, which is where the ultrasound inspection comes in.

The water tower serves not only as storage, it is also integral to the regulation of water pressure in the city.

“If we lose it, it will be an extreme expense,” said Schafer. “The City of Meadow Lake lost their water tower and are now spending quite a bit of money building a reservoir and pumps.”

Councillor Greg Lightfoot said, “It’s not just an iconic piece of history, it’s actually an integral part of our water system that we need to maintain.”

He added, “I can’t imagine what it would cost to replace.”

It would cost about $2.50 per gallon to recreate the storage the North Battleford water tower provides, said Schafer.

News-Optimist.ca What was the top story in the Battlefords in 2015?

• Battlefords aids in efforts during Northern wildfires.

18% • Buildings lost in downtown NB due to fires and the wrecking ball.

19% • Precautionary drinking water advisory in North Battleford.

7% • Sod turns for new Saskatchewan Hospital.

33% • New BTEC building under construction.

8%

North Battleford’s first and second water tower stood together for about 11 years until the original tower was torn down. There was some trouble with the deconstruction when a crane crashed. Photo courtesy of the North Battleford City Archives

“With 750,000 gallons on that water tower, it gives you an idea of what you are looking at.”

That’s without the pumps, said Schafer.

Up to $2 million could be required just for the storage tank.

According to a document prepared in 2013 as the terms of reference for an inspection of the water tower, a visual review of the exterior of the structure was last conducted in 2010. A metallurgical inspection and testing program was conducted and the reservoir was cleaned in 2002.

The document also stated, “Leaks have historically been observed and continue to be of concern. The latest leak was observed in late fall 2012 and was subsequently repaired.”

The water tower was originally constructed in 1949 and has become an iconic part of the city’s landscape. Every evening at dusk, the tower lights up, turning off again at 9 o’clock the next morning.

The lights were lit up for the first time in 1988 during the 75th anniversary of North Battleford. They were replaced in 2009 with LED lights after an aggressive fundraising campaign led by dedicated citizens of the Battlefords.

It’s not the city’s first

• It should be preserved. It’s a piece of history.

• A new use should be found, such as a convention centre or arts school.

• It should come down, but historic architectural elements should be preserved and used in a hospital museum.

• It would make a great movie set!

Visit www.newsoptimist.ca

The North Battleford water tower is to be the subject of a two-year study into structural condition. NewsOptimist file photo

water tower, however. The first water tower was built in 1909 and the old and new tower stood together for 11 years until April 19, 1960 when the old tower was torn down.

According to Tammy Donahue Buziak, archivist for the City of North Battleford, “There was a big problem when they were taking

306-445-0304

400, 122 - 1st Ave. South, Saskatoon, SK . S7K 7E5

Follow Battlefords News-Optimist on Facebook and BfordsNewsOpt on Twitter

the old tower down – the crane broke and came crashing down.”

The City, in its policies for the official community plan, has said its water distribution master plan must consider the heritage value of the existing water tower, as well as its efficacy for continued water storage.

2062 - 100th Street, North Battleford

Appointments available in North Battleford

This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

• It is beyond being restored. It will have to come down.

SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Start Fresh. We can help.

FREE consultation 1-855-220-1705 www.debtsolutions.deloitte.ca

14% In last week’s poll, readers chose the sod turning for a new Saskatchewan Hospital as the top local story for 2015. What do you see for the future of the old building?

Money Problems?

Marla Adams, CPA, CA, CIRP Trustee in Bankruptcy

• Bats force the mail out of historic Battleford post office.

NEW LINE OF DOG FOOD

ENTIRE INVENTORY UP TO 70% off

January 14-16

FREQUENT FEEDER CARD

BUY 10 GET TH

11 FREE

Downtown North Battleford 306-445-4111

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 4

Commentary

First Nation financial details must not be hidden

By Joseph Quesnel Is Ottawa’s promised nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples mainly about protecting the power of First Nation leaders and ignoring the interests of the grassroots?

The first sign in that direction occurred in December, when the Trudeau government announced it was taking teeth out of the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, a piece of legislation that provides basic local financial data to First Nation band members. The government lifted sanctions and stopped court actions against First Nations communities that weren’t complying with the transparency act.

Where this goes is anyone’s guess, but let’s hope the Liberals (and the NDP) do not fall back into their pattern of supporting chiefs against their members.

Some First Nation leaders are no doubt pleased the Liberals are back at the helm. They are likely delighted at the prospect of a resurrection of the failed billion-dollar Kelowna Accord and aboriginal education dollars being provided without meaningful education reform legislation.

From this

CORNER

By Becky Doig

Some of these leaders are good at dividing their own people against much-needed reforms by wrapping themselves in the mantle of self-government rhetoric and opposition to “colonialism.”

But when band expenses were revealed, those same leaders faced criticism. Band members reacted in surprise and outrage when they learned of instances of exorbitant salaries going to their leaders.

Self government is great, but not when it is used as a smokescreen. Fighting against the “colonial powers” can often be a convenient distraction from problems of internal governance on reserves.

This is not to argue the interests of First Nation leaders and grassroots never align (they are both interested in missing and murdered indigenous women, land claims and addressing the residential schools legacy, for instance).

But in some significant ways they often do not align, especially when internal governance is concerned.

Like any politicians, First Nation leaders don’t want to lose power. Gordon Gibson, policy analyst and author of A New Look at Canadian Indian Policy, has noted reserves have “small governments with large powers” that may intimidate and control members. Like any government, they also do not want to air their dirty laundry.

But airing that laundry is often the best way to confront problems.

In 2012, I was author of the Frontier Centre for Public Policy’s Aboriginal Governance Index report, which involved questions about chief and councillor salaries.

We polled more than 3,000 First Nations members on all three Prairie provinces. Not surprisingly, almost 80 per cent of respondents said they think reserve residents should “definitely” be able to learn how much money their leaders make. But just over 35 per cent of respondents said that this information is “definitely” available to everyone on the

reserve.

The poll results are now a few years old, but the sentiments expressed are likely very much the same now. If they need to be certain of that, the Liberals should conduct their own polling and consultation about the need for financial transparency.

It’s time the Liberals, and all federal parties, adopted a grassroots First Nation agenda that includes wide discussion with band members about the quality of their governance and services. They should not just be consulting band chiefs and First Nation organizations.

A former Liberal government under Paul Martin made the mistake of listening too much to the chiefs alone, to the detriment of First Nation communities. When the Chretien Liberals introduced the far-reaching First Nations Governance Act, a bill promising effective band electoral and financial reform, the chiefs and the Assembly of First Nations balked at the bill. When Martin took the helm, he killed the bill – despite an EKOS poll that revealed a slim majority of band members supported the bill.

When the Conservatives later tried to introduce legislation to repeal an exemption preventing First Nations from accessing the Canadian Human Rights Act against their own band governments, the opposition parties, after sensing furious opposition from the AFN, used their committee power to kill the bill. The government eventually passed a watered-down version of the bill, but continued to encounter opposition intransigence along the way.

If the Liberals truly want to respect the indigenous community, they should ensure grassroots people are included intimately in this new nation-to-nation relationship.

— Joseph Quesnel is a policy analyst who focuses on Aboriginal policy, property rights, and water market issues. www.troymedia.com

Editor

Next week is Non-Smoking Week in Canada.

A recent study indicates Saskatchewan has some of the highest smoking rates in Canada. As a non smoker, that statistic surprised me, but only because I wasn’t really paying attention.

It’s one of those times when, once something is brought to your attention, you start to take note.

I’ve observed many people smoking in their vehicles.

Thankfully, in most instances, these people were alone in the cab. When I drove past a local training centre for adult students recently, it seemed the entire student body was out in the parking lot puffing away.

The smoking area behind our own building is a popular one, with about one-third of the workforce being smokers.

Even in my own family, in spite of my best efforts to discourage it, one of my children smokes. I rarely observe this personally, but I know it to be fact.

We need to do better. Scary packaging, hiding the product away from view and enforcing age limits on purchasing tobacco are all good steps in preventing smoking, but obviously more needs to be done.

Perhaps in the way those who have been impacted by impaired driving take their stories to students in schools, a similar campaign of those who have been hurt by tobacco should take to the stage. Unfortunately the impact of smoking and second-hand smoke are so profound those who are hurt by tobacco use seldom live to tell the tale. Perhaps those close to them should take up the gauntlet and share how tragic it is to lose a loved one to what was a completely preventable illness or condition.

Embrace Non-Smoking Week. Spread the word.

Published since 1905 Becky Doig Editor

A community newspaper published Tuesdays

by Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892 104th Street, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 1M9 (Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to the above) Telephone: 306-445-7261 – Fax: 306-445-3223 Email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net Personal Delivery Charge — Out of Town $43.00 Plus GST.

John Cairns Reporter

Alana Schweitzer Publisher

Jayne Foster Reporter

Valorie Higgs Sales Manager

Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Scott McMillan Advertising

PAGE 5 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

BATTLEFORDS

Bait and Tackle

SALT WATER SMELTS

CLEARANCE

NOW IN STOCK!

Leo Mitchell Road 306- 9 3 7 -2 2 7 5 “YOUR ARCHERY SPECIALISTS”

In-store

“SPECIAL” Ion Electric Ice Auger

continues

Inspiration BOUTIQUE CO-OP MALL | NORTH BATTLEFORD 306-445-0717

Extra blade included

Youths arrested Top story? It’s all subjective for vehicle thefts Staff Three youths have been arrested after a week of vehicle thefts.

Battlefords RCMP received a complaint Jan. 6 at approximately 11 a.m. regarding a stolen vehicle being left in a yard site on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation near Cando. Members attended to find a vehicle that had been reported as stolen from Wilkie the day before.

While on the scene, members were advised that three youths walked away leaving the stolen vehicle in the

yard.

The youths were located and arrested a short distance away from where the vehicle had been left.

They have multiple charges pending with respect to theft of vehicles, possession of property obtained by crime and break and enter all of which occurred this past week in Wilkie and on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation.

Two youths were released for court and the third remained in custody for a court appearance.

Wanted man presents himself to Maidstone RCMP Staff MAIDSTONE — Maidstone RCMP report that a 25-year-old man wanted on a number of warrants has turned himself in, and they are thanking the public for their assistance in the matter.

Jan. 8, Gavin Howe was arrested on warrants after presenting himself to police at the Maidstone detachment. Howe has been released for provincial court in Lloydminster Jan. 14.

A warrant had been issued for his arrest of the Maidstone man as a result of a traffic stop near Waseca at about 6:25 p.m. New Year’s Eve. The stop was originally made for a traffic offence, but it was determined the driver had several outstanding warrants from Edmonton Police Service, Lloydminster RCMP and

Battlefords RCMP. In the process of the arrest, the man sped off eastbound and evaded police. The fleeing vehicle was located a short time later in Maidstone, abandoned.

Neighbourhood checks related to the initial traffic stop led to a second traffic stop of a different vehicle, where a passenger fled on foot.

Jan. 1, RCMP said Howe been charged with obstruction of a police officer, resisting arrest, operation of a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle, failing to comply with recognizance and common nuisance. They also reported he had outstanding warrants of arrest for mischief under $5,000, failing to appear, theft under $5,000 and failing to comply with conditions.

Head-on collision on Highway 303 Staff There was a head-on collision between two pickup trucks on Highway 303 and Range Road 3272 Friday.

According to the RCMP the incident around 7 a.m. and was attended to by Maidstone RCMP and the RM of Wilton Police Service. Lloydminster Rescue Squad was also on the scene to extricate one adult male, who suffered non-life threatening injuries. Both drivers were taken to hospital by ambulance. Both were

reported to be in stable condition.

Traffic on Highway 303 was restricted at the time of the collision, but was back to normal by the afternoon.

Police say the collision is still under investigation, however, diminishing road conditions were a factor and no charges have been laid.

The RCMP are also reminding drivers to give themselves more time to get to their destination and to be aware of poor road conditions given the most recent snowfall.

I always have kind of a Certainly, it was a day mixed reaction to the Christlong awaited by everyone in mas and New Year’s period. the local mental health care On the one hand, I welcommunity. Not only was come the chance to finally there the sod-turning anget some days off to decomnouncement in which seven press. On the other hand, it is provincial cabinet ministers also a colossally boring time. showed up, but there was That’s because everyone also the confirmation this else in the news business year that it would be a P3. newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net has the same idea. They’re A big political debate raged all taking time off, mainly on about that aspect of the because the people on their beats are also at home, taking project, as well. time off and not making any news.

These were certainly major stories. But if you were to So on all my holiday days off, I would have to put up have asked me where my vote would have gone for top these “year-in-review” reruns on the radio and “year-innews story in the Battlefords in 2015, I would have chosen review” stories in the newspapers. And they are always so “Battlefords aids in efforts during Northern wildfires.” boring.

Here is why. The Northern wildfire situation was the A good example: Canadian news editors announcing biggest and most frightening story in all of Saskatchewan their selection of their Top News Story of the Year. For in 2015. It could have ended up been a major disaster for 2015, they picked the Syrian refugee crisis as Canada’s the province and could have completely destroyed the top story. town of La Ronge, but because of efforts of lots of people, That’s fine, but it seemed like the media circus that including the military, the communities were saved. was the Mike Duffy trial was an even bigger deal when it On a personal level, this story took up a large chunk of happened, same for the Canadian election. my time on the job. Day after day, I was on the conferThe refugee crisis struck me more as “Germany’s top ence calls the province had set up to update media on the news story of the year” than Canada’s, because Germany ever-changing wildfire situation. had a much harder time dealing with the impacts at its This was certainly a more important story for commuborders. Then again, maybe this really was Canada’s top nities closest to the crisis, such as La Ronge and Prince story because it was the issue that helped Justin Trudeau Albert. But it became a Battlefords story for a couple of topple Stephen Harper to become prime minister. reasons.

Anyway, it goes to show you how subjective it is to First, fire departments in North Battleford and Batpick a news story of the year. tleford teamed up to send five personnel each, as well as At the News-Optimist we did an online poll to get equipment, to La Ronge where they took part directly opinions about what residents thought was our top News in combating the fires that were bearing down on that Story of the Year in the Battlefords. northern community.

We narrowed it down to six different possibilities for The other reason was that North Battleford was an what the top story would be. Of course, stuff got left out. evacuation centre during the crisis. Hotels in the BattlI’m sure there were people who thought the federal elecefords took in between 300 and 400 evacuees from the La tion should have been the top story.

Loche and Turner Lake area, whose residents were evacuMaybe it should have been. The problem was that it ated due to the thick smoke that impacted those areas. was a sleepy race in Battlefords-Lloydminster. Gerry Ritz Emergency Social Services and the Canadian Red Cross won with 62 per cent of the vote. were involved in those efforts.

Also, I’m sure the “Victims of Crime” will complain The City’s Leisure Services department also co-ordiand say the usual mayhem in North Battleford is the top nated activities to keep the evacuees occupied while they news story. You can’t please everyone. were here.

In any event, we took six stories in the Battlefords I had an opportunity to cover one event put on at the field house — a family outing in which Cameco brought from 2015 and put up a poll on our website about what in the Disney princesses to provide some cheer for the people thought the top story was in our area. kids. For me it was memorable because I had been on The results surprised me. It turns out there really isn’t the conference call earlier that day in which it was ana consensus out there as to what the top story was. nounced that several evacuation orders had been lifted.

In the early going, the leading vote-getter was the The folks staying in the Battlefords were about to go “buildings lost in downtown NB” because of the fire at the Bargain Shop and the demolition of the infamous 11th home.

The Battlefords ended up being part of the biggest Ave.-102nd Street “Pigeon Hotel”. story for the whole province in 2015, the wildfire reCertainly the Bargain Shop fire was a spectacular one sponse. This was my pick for top story of 2015, ahead of that caused a lot of disruption, coming right before the Saskatchewan Hospital and the downtown fire.

International Street Performer Festival was to set up on But then again, if you were working or involved with that street.

Saskatchewan Hospital this year, or if you worked downBut as the week went on the story about “sod turning town near where the Bargain Shop stood, you may have a at Saskatchewan Hospital” moved in front. As I thought about it, this really was among the biggest stories in 2015 different perspective.

As I said, it’s all subjective. in this area.

• Mobile Service • Expert Installation by Qualified Technicians • All Insurance and Fleet Claims Welcome

306-446-0039

231 - 30th Street, Battleford, SK

Have an accounting need?

We can help.

61-22nd Street, Battleford

(Behind Super A in the strip mall)

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 6

Sheryl Ballendine:

e h t h t i w s r a e y 5 3 d r o f e l t t a B f o n w o T

says Ballenthan 100 staff changes, to say d an t ou go to d I use dine. longer ex- for lot sales, ng after a e’re going to go for five d Pet Supply, which no ‘W an ], a aff to [st d the ire ret has “I think I stopped counti t las ese Th !

Sheryl Ballendine rel cke ma . ly ists Ho r. s. to yea ’s not one while,” she laugh the day” this home at the lake, but she es in techBallendine says, “back in street. few years have been just unbelievable, There have been chang in ma sy bu a .” had sit still. d ing for pen ll hap I’m not go- Battle es and more and it’s sti “From 2007 to 2010, it nology, of course.

“You’ll see me around. the manThere were more business s, say e fel Sh d tol she ks t,” “In 1985, we went from loo mi was just a buildings. She ing to become a her tem to sys l ua 15 low co-workers at the 20 u comp ters. tTown of Battleford Chris That was kind mas party. scary, beof Ballendine retired Dec. it was, se cau of 31 as the administrator ‘where did it afthe Town of Battleford all go?’ You ter 35 years at Town Hall. t hit the butjus “I started in 1981 as reand hope ton ceptionist, worked in the it’s all there,” d receptionist position an she laughs. accounting clerk position Pr oc ed ur es e until 1985, then becam e changed hav I the assistant. In 1993 as well. was appointed adminis “I remember trator,” she explains. cing the an bal She took over from l ledger, era gen Gary Gelech, who had which was about been the administrator this thick,” she since 1978. s, holding up say She studied for her hands about her credentials in local gov12 inches apart. administraernment “We had to total tion by cor respondence every page, and through the University you’d get all the of Regina. way through and has Ballendine it would be out worked with five mayors ee cents.” thr — Alex Dillabough, Then they had Gary McArthur, Gail to go back until Sack, Chris Odishaw they found those and cur rent mayor ee cents. thr Derek Mahon. As an “I always wantshe administrator, ed to be out a lot has worked with 19 because then you different councillors. knew you missed Despite working a couple of pages,” e ent in a position that retim pm a elo to of changes in back garage whirlwind of dev exhausted, but we she laughs. quires one to be on top Gary McArthur had his en wh s, e. I was totally nce sta cum cir That’s all changed now, rk is now, and Lyle her ed to pull through and I think pa all rules, regulations and sm a ling with ere wh d self as “ol “When I first started dea re next door. manag divisions and Ballendine describes her sub e ny … if nic pen e the Trost had a grocery sto som to e s hav wa it the auditors o a hard- we als be s wa uld re sho the n rs tow school.” for it. yea the t ked the loo developments tha s she has Over you were out a cent, you That’s one of the reason minis- ware store, a meat market, a sporting terima l ” cal y of. ud e what the as ad shop, a pool pretty pro resulted Now they hav o als out retired from her position ion be lat pu can u po yo ng goods store, autobody ch wi mu A gro rant, ty. There is so tau ali res se ine ine nd lle Ch a Ba rd re, ts ha trator at only 54. gh sto y ing ver the highli uld live in hall, a pet and they won’t be search office and a in one of of ate wn est l To rea the “I think this position sho a re, 13, 20 sto In eo looks back on. kes sense to a vid . ap- for it.” the community. It only ma d of old liquor store, among others the main Battleford received word it was She laughs, “I’m still kin everyp m s. hel fro to say ay nt aw she gra e ,” n me tak llio to mi t nk .18 No thi $3 ll a sti for o I se Tyler, wh but “our main proved atment school, becau She and her husband street of today, she says, a $4.77 million water tre for new balance. It should still a pay uld to sho ved ng mo thi ra, of ter ” ent sy. pm bu elo ite dev works for Vi qu e s Th wa sion.

Jackfish Lake street work, it doesn’t matter.” elsewhere, plant expan house they had built on n include divisions had reached a Growth has taken place sub al t, nti tha ide to res or of Pri Other changes she has see nd the Envimore recent tre of the try in November of 2013. in nis , ing from Mi ver ng we the cha ho ere tem twh ere but Ba land titles sys tralized point the cen the ng til bei un ger re” lon mo Ballendine had lived nowh no “no Margaret and business has ronment had said rdcopy to electronic. tleford. The daughter of n. The industrial area ter treatment system ha hat all happened in 2000.” tow wa wn the do of ty ine aci nd cap lle Ba , a are “T the now late John McLean ndine says as far d and the commercial govern- was upgraded. Balle ed a member expande be rri She also worked with the ptions has ma d st an we ap re the er the to nev up 4 y w had wa gre wn gh To cri Hi des the oss d s, acr lan ow r kn ove she family. alone ment changing ulting in a rebuild- as of a long-time Battleford for such a large grant, let en, come vitalized, res d bounds to lots and ed ldr an pli chi tes o l me tw na e m itio fro hav add ler the Ty She and highway with received approval. who married ing of the blocks. ions. ect ers int son Colby of Saskatoon, d lle and I enna happy we managed to sig tty of pre s wa urt “I Co ter gh we dau “That was a job in itself, ht ndine. lle uld ever have thoug Ba Stephanie Gryba, and s wo say ho g,” “W din ff.” fun stu t d of nster. n get tha nts has joyed that kin ney, who lives in Lloydmi t too far would have traffic lights in the tow hile the number of reside yed says that kind of work W ine nd no rlle Ho are Ba y Tim the n py ow r plo ou em ff or She’s hap sta d, of for er ttle mb Ba of “compulsion” to keep gone up, the nu r, she appealed to her ila s. sim gh ed away. lau ain she rem s,” has ton n other, exa thousand by the tow fire- things organized.

“An hour one way or an says. ized,” she She says there are about erall, with the volunteer Ov s. say she d w,” for “You have to be organ no e ttle Ba lak ff, in sta ng r idi me res sum le cept I live at the the op it’s one of and minus ndine has more pe says. “You do, because ng at Town fighters, rki wo s. d rte Over a lifetime, Balle yee sta plo em she 50 ce nges. It can change there are about the town of sin re- those jobs that cha has ff sta seen many changes to ice off of ll. er Ha mb The nu te, probably every hour. red before h hough she every minu alt e, Battleford. Some occur Hall and I started working here, 18t fiv at hen something e “W sam the d wn u can be working on s Bal- maine Yo say ,” in eet ff str sta t in las es the ng she began working at To s cha ething else over the years Street wa iverbend was here, but it has had about 25 totally different, and som r] Derek d. rte some after, and she says “R sta e. she ayo din the office since d together be- len comes up. It’s like [M w.” s they’ve somewhat blurre offart] is my only consn’t as built up as it is no [H wa en ore d.

“N for s, you never know what’ ttle Ba in reen in s. Hoffart [Mahon] say building boomed ile o’s sm ial cause she’d always be wh ent she or e sid 9,” on Re ph 198 ce the at sin of s end stant e wa confiden- on the other building permits hitHer first work experienc e at cent years, with in the door, so you have the Town of Battleford’s im lk is rt-t wa pa to its ng rm ing pe rki go wo 24 th 15, wi 14 20 in the age of ord rec a g . ich has since tin a total of tial secretary - to be ready.”

Sherwood Grocery, wh ued for new homes worth out the various depart iss gh is rou d Th an es tim s rou changed hands nume llion. e probably been more Market. She $13.5 mi rs ago ments, there hav yea et dg bu to d use now known as 29th Street I “When Continued on Page 7 d Aquarium also worked at Battlefor

PAGE 7 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

35 years with the Town Continued from Page 6 Now that she’s retired, Ballendine still feels she has to be ready for anything, because she doesn’t really know what to expect from retirement – except that she can’t do nothing.

“I have been working for 40 years … so it is going to be different. I don’t know how people do it,” she laughs. “And it’s not that I don’t want to work, I like working. I would just maybe like to do something that is less demanding.”

As far as life at the lake goes, Ballendine says she enjoys walking, and she likes photography.

“I like to dabble in a bit of photography, not that I’m really good at it or anything, but I like to take pictures,” she says. “Most of the pictures in my house are pictures I’ve taken.”

In the summer, she enjoys the lake, even though she doesn’t swim.

“I swim like a rock, but I like to be in the boat and I have a paddle board,” she says. “I don’t go very deep, but I do like my paddle board.”

She likes the sun.

“I’m just more like a girlfriend of mine said, ‘I’m solar powered,’ and I think I am, too. I need that sun.”

While she enjoys the outdoors, she’s not a real fan of winter.

“I like this one,” she laughs, “and I don’t mind snow.”

She has a new pair of snowshoes she’s looking forward to trying out.

“But the 40 below? My hands and feet are always freezing.”

Since moving to the lake, she finds she doesn’t go out much to evening activities.

“I enjoyed yoga when I was in town, but I find in winter you leave in the dark and get home in the dark, so you don’t go out in the evening.”

How will she fill her winter evenings?

“I’m sure I’ll get stir crazy,” she laughs. “I’m trying to convince myself that I won’t.”

She has a project in mind.

“I took a lot of pictures of the construction of the house. Maybe I’ll put that together and put it into some sort of electronic album,” she says. “Some are from my phone, some from my camera, so maybe I’ll fill my time with some of that.”

But she’s not convinced that will keep her busy enough.

“I tend to get really bored, I don’t know if that’s challenging enough,” she laughs.

“I enjoy a challenge.”

She says that may be a good thing considering the job she had, but, life in general?

“Maybe not,” she laughs.

She says she will have to find something for sanity reasons, whether as a volunteer or as an employee.

“I like to be around people.”

She also says, “I like to be busy. I don’t want to be somewhere sitting around

Monday, Dec. 21 was the last official town council meeting for Town Administrator Sheryl Ballendine, right, who was presented with a cake by Noreen Hoffart, confidential secretary, who also attended Ballendine’s first meeting as administrator. Mayor Derek Mahon looks on. Ballendine began her employment with the town in 1981 as a receptionist. She worked in that position and in the accounting clerk position until 1985 when she became the assistant administrator. She was appointed administrator in 1993.

Photo by Jayne Foster

twiddling my thumbs, because then I think I’m wasting time.”

But then she adds, “Maybe I shouldn’t say that, because maybe you should waste some time. Maybe I haven’t wasted enough time.”

All she knows is that she’s not ready to make any major commitments.

“Not for the first month,” she laughs. “I’ll give myself a month, if I can last a month. I hope January’s nice!”

16012MF1

BONUS CASH

0

TOWARDS MOST NEW MODELS

ON SELECT NEW MODELS

WHEN YOU CAN STILL GET UP TO

YEAR-END

PRICING

CLEAROUT

EXTENDED UNTIL FEBRUARY ST

1

$

AS LOW AS

750

**

%

≥ PLUS

PURCHASE FINANCING

EVENT

LAST CHANCE TO GET A DEAL ON A 2015

THE 2015

F-150

0

GET

%

**

APR

BEST-IN-CLASS

TOWING , PAYLOAD , †

& GAS FUEL EFFICIENCY

‡

FOR UP TO

72

GET UP TO

OR

PURCHASE FINANCING MONTHS ON F-150 XL SUPERCAB

F-150 PLATINUM SUPERCREW MODEL SHOWN^^

†

$

5-STAR

+

OVERALL VEHICLE

SCORE FOR SAFETY

10,000

*/¥

IN YEAR-END CLEAROUT TRUCK CASH ON MOST OTHER 2015 F-150

2016 ESCAPE S LEASE FOR ONLY

111 @ 0.99% 60

$

^

APR

BI-WEEKLY

FOR

MONTHS

WITH $2,000 DOWN PAYMENT OR OWN FOR ONLY

24,549

$

^^

STEP UP TO A

OR

4-WHEEL DRIVE WITH 1.6L ECOBOOST® ENGINE

OFFERS INCLUDE FREIGHT AND AIR TAX

PLUS ESCAPE S MODEL SHOWN

FOR ONLY

16

$

^

MORE BI-WEEKLY

ON REMAINING 2015s STILL GET UP TO $4,250* IN YEAR-END CLEAROUT CASH

≠

TAKE A TEST DRIVE AT YOUR PRAIRIE FORD STORE OR VISIT PRAIRIEFORD.CA TO BUILD & PRICE TODAY. Vehicle(s) may be shown with optional equipment. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offers. Offers only valid at participating dealers. Retail offers may be cancelled or changed at any time without notice. See your Ford Dealer for complete details or call the Ford Customer Relationship Centre at 1-800-565-3673. For factory orders, a customer may either take advantage of eligible raincheckable Ford retail customer promotional incentives/ offers available at the time of vehicle factory order or time of vehicle delivery, but not both or combinations thereof. Retail offers not combinable with any CPA/GPC or Daily Rental incentives, the Commercial Upfit Program or the Commercial Fleet Incentive Program (CFIP). ≥ Offer valid between January 5, 2016 and February 1, 2016 (the “Offer Period”) to Canadian residents. Receive $500 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 Ford Fusion, or $750 towards the purchase or lease of a new 2015 or 2016 Ford Mustang (excluding 50th Anniversary Edition and Shelby), Taurus, Edge, Flex, Explorer, Escape, Expedition, Transit Connect, E-Series Cutaway, Transit, F-150, F-250 to F-550 (all F-150 Raptor models excluded) (each an “Eligible Vehicle”). Only one (1) bonus offer may be applied towards the purchase or lease of one (1) Eligible Vehicle. Taxes payable before offer amount is deducted. Offer is not raincheckable. ** Until February 1, 2016, receive 0% APR purchase financing on new 2016: Flex models for up to 60 months, or 2015: Focus BEV, C-MAX, Mustang (excl. Shelby and 50th Anniversary), F-150 SuperCab XL and 2016: Focus, C-MAX, Taurus, Escape, F-150 Regular Cab (excl. XL 4X2) 5.0L, F-150 SuperCab, F-150 SuperCrew 4X4, F-250 Gas Engine models for up to 72 months, or 2015: Focus (excluding BEV) and 2016: Fusion models for up to 84 months to qualified retail customers, on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit Canada Limited. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest interest rate. Example: $25,000 purchase financed at 0% APR for 48/ 60/ 72/ 84 months, monthly payment is $520.84/ $416.67/ $347.22/ $297.62, cost of borrowing is $0 or APR of 0% and total to be repaid is $25,000. Down payment on purchase financing offers may be required based on approved credit from Ford Credit Canada Limited. * Until February 1, 2016, receive $2,000/ $2,750/ $3,500/ $3,750/ $4,000/ $4,250/ $4,500/ $4, 750/ $10,000/ $11,500 in “Manufacturer Rebates” (Delivery Allowances) with the purchase or lease of a new 2016: F-250 Gas Engine, F-350 to F-450 (excl. Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine/ 2015 and 2016: F-150 Regular Cab (excl. XL 4X2) 5.0L/ 2016: F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2015: F-150 SuperCrew 4X4; 2016: F-150 SuperCab, F-150 SuperCrew 4X4/ 2016: F-250 Diesel Engine, F-350 to F-450 (excl. Chassis Cabs) Diesel Engine/ 2015: Escape/ 2015: F-350 to F-550 Chassis Cabs/ 2015: F-150 SuperCab/ 2015: F-250 Gas Engine, F-350 to F-450 (excl. Chassis Cabs) Gas Engine/ 2015: F-250 Diesel Engine, F-350 to F-450 (excl. Chassis Cabs) Diesel Engine – all stripped chassis, F-150 Raptor, Medium Truck, Mustang Shelby and 50th Anniversary excluded. Delivery allowances are not combinable with any fleet consumer incentives. ¥ Until February 1, 2016, 2015 F-150 receives $4,250/ $4,250/ $5,250 in “Non-stackable cash” on a new F-150 Regular Cab (excluding XL 4x2) 5.0L/F-150 SuperCrew 4x4/F-150 SuperCab Non-XL. “Non-stackable Cash” is available to cash purchase customers and customers not financing or leasing through Ford Credit. “Non-stackable Cash” is not combinable with Ford Credit purchase financing or lease rates. While quantities last. ^^ Until February 1, 2016, purchase a new 2015 F-150 Platinum SuperCrew 4X4 for $61,399 (after Manufacturer Rebates of $3,750 and Non-Stackable Cash of $4,250 deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates and Non-Stackable Cash have been deducted. Offer includes charges for freight and air tax $1,800 but excludes options, AC Tax, Green Levy (if applicable), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, PPSA (if financed or leased), administration fees, and any other applicable environmental charges/fees and taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ± F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in Canada for 49 years in a row based on Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association statistical sales report up to 2014 year end and YTD August 2015. † When properly equipped. Max. towing of 12,200 lbs with 3.5L EcoBoost V6 4x2 Max. payloads of 3,300 lbs/3,270 lbs with 5.0L Ti-VCT V8/3.5L V6 EcoBoost 4x2 engines. Class is Full-Size Pickups under 8,500 lbs GVWR vs. 2014 competitors. ‡ Class is Fullsize Pickups under 8500 lbs (3856 kg) excluding Diesel versus 2015 Competitors’ 5-cycle ratings. 2015 F-150 4x2 equipped with the 2.7L V6 EcoBoost® and 6-Speed SelectShift® Automatic Transmission, estimated fuel consumption ratings are 12.2L/100km city, 9.2L/100km hwy, 10.9L/100km combined, based on Government of Canada approved test methods. Actual fuel consumption will vary. + Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ^ Until February 1, 2016, lease a new 2016 Ford [Escape S FWD 2.5L/Escape S 4WD 1.6L EcoBoost®] for up to 60 months and get 0.99% APR on approved credit (OAC) from Ford Credit. Not all buyers will qualify for the lowest APR payment. Lease [Escape S FWD 2.5L/Escape S 4WD 1.6L EcoBoost®] with a value of [$24,549/$28,049] (after $2,000 down payment or equivalent trade in and including freight and air tax charges of $1,790) at 0.99% APR for up to 60 months with an optional buyout of [$8,921.15/$10,436.04], monthly payment is [$240/$275] (the sum of twelve (12) monthly payments divided by 26 periods gives payee a bi-weekly payment of [$111/$127]), total lease obligation is [$16,400/$18,500], interest cost of leasing is [$772.15/$887.04] or 0.99% APR. Additional payments required for PPSA, registration, security deposit, NSF fees (where applicable), excess wear and tear, and late fees. Lease offer excludes options, AC Tax, Green Levy (if applicable), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, PPSA (if financed or leased), administration fees, and any other applicable environmental charges/fees and taxes. Some conditions and mileage restriction of 80,000km for 60 months applies. Excess kilometrage charges are 12¢ per km for Focus and Escape, plus applicable taxes. Excess kilometrage charges subject to change, see your local dealer for details. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ^^ Until February 1, 2016, purchase a new [2016 Escape S FWD 2.5L/2015 F-150 Platinum SuperCrew 4X4] for [$24,549/$61,399] (after Manufacturer Rebates of [$500/$3,750] and Non-Stackable Cash of [$0/$4,250] deducted). Taxes payable on full amount of purchase price after Manufacturer Rebates and Non-Stackable Cash have been deducted. Offer includes charges for freight and air tax [$1,790/$1,800] but excludes options, AC Tax, Green Levy (if applicable), license, fuel fill charge, insurance, dealer PDI, PPSA (if financed or leased), administration fees, and any other applicable environmental charges/fees and taxes. All prices are based on Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price. ≠ Based on IHS Automotive: Polk Canadian Total New Registration data year-end data 2009 – 2015. ©2015 Sirius Canada Inc. “SiriusXM”, the SiriusXM logo, channel names and logos are trademarks of SiriusXM Radio Inc. and are used under licence. ©2015 Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. All rights reserved.

Available in most new Ford vehicles with 6-month pre-paid subscription

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 8

Dustin Saracini

Sports Reporter

Phone: 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-3223

Email: newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net

BNS split weekend, bankrupt the Millionaires

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Battlefords had a chance to earn their fourth straight victory and stay perfect in 2016 Friday night at the Civic Centre.

The black and white were up for the task.

Coming into the tilt, the North Stars were 2-0, outscoring the Millionaires 12-7 on the season. They added to the fire, winning 4-1 while outshooting Melville 34-21 and remaining undefeated.

The best offensive team in the province got off to a hot start, registering nine shots on net before Melville was able to find the body armour of Ryan Rewerts. Layne Young, usually known for his passing prowess, started the scoring in the first after busting down the left wing, shorthanded. Finding a pass from Kendall Fransoo, Young was able to go short side from an awkward angle,

beating Brandon Wells over the blocker. It was all North Stars in the opening frame, applying the pressure and dominating puck possession, leading to an advantage on the scoreboard and in the shots department, 10-4.

The narrative would change come the second period. A missed assignment led to Keegan Milligan being all alone in the slot while taking a pass from Tyler Kreklewich and sliding the puck under the pads of Rewerts to tie the game at one. The goal was Milligan’s sixth of the season. Liam Shaw registered the second assist.

One of the things the Millionaires were doing well throughout the halfway point of the game was staying out of the box. But, when Brandon Griffiths was called for slashing for their first penalty of the night, Jake McMillen and the North Stars capitalized, tipping home a shot from Reed

body into a bomb of a slap shot, slipping through the wickets of Wells for his fifth of the year. It was the first goal in 22 games for the big defensive defenceman. After two, the North Stars more

than doubled Melville in shots with 23 to their nine.

An injury to Wells allowed backup goaltender Clarke Flegel to come in for relief duties to start the final 20 minutes. He would fare well, stopping all 10 shots in the period. Grinder Rory Davidson put the icing on the cake late in the third with an empty net tally for his first goal with the Battlefords North Stars. A well deserved notch for a player who has been a constant force on the ice since being acquired from the Dauphin Kings. He is noted as a forward who can shut down the opposing team’s top line, but hopefully this goal gets the monkey off his back for good.

“I certainly envisioned Rory’s first goal as a North Star a little differently than that but we will take it. It’s been a long time coming, he’s been around the net for weeks now and has certainly led the charge in regards to

determination and work ethic,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said of his forward after the game.

The special teams for the North Stars had a solid night, killing off five of five penalties and scoring a power play goal on two chances.

Rewerts had yet another great game in between the pipes for the black and white, winning all three of his latest starts. He made 20 saves in the effort.

“You can see Ryan’s confidence coming back. He’s earned it and I certainly like the direction he’s going,” Hasselberg said.

The North Stars have a good problem to have in net, sporting two quality goalies.

After the big win, continuing to roll in 2016, the North Stars had a date with the (20-16-0-2) Estevan Bruins Saturday night at the Civic Centre. The tilt ended up being one of the most exciting games of the new year, and of the season.

his two-minute penalty, the forward stepped out of the box and was sprung for a clear-cut one-on-one with the netminder. Rewerts gave him the five hole then took it away in an instant to keep the Bruins at bay.

Coby Downs tied the game up with a quick release from the left slot. Number 16 walked into scoring position and snapped a shot that beat Tyler Fuhr on the far side and under the glove to tie the game up at one. The power play worked tremendously Saturday night, including here. Braydon Buziak made a nice feed to set up Downs for the opportunity.

The North Stars would get on the board once again, scoring two unanswered, this one courtesy of top scorer Igor Leonenko. The forward

from Belarus extended his point streak to five games Saturday, this time beating Fuhr on a two-on-one. Jake McMillen found Leonenko deep in the Bruins zone, dropping to his knees to rifle a shot into the back of the net, beating the Estevan netminder glove side. With the assist, McMillen also extended his point streak to six games.

Zach Paxman brought the Bruins back with a shot from the right hashmark.

After receiving a pass from Kaelan Holt, a missed assignment allowed Paxman to walk in untouched, snapping the puck just under the blocker of Rewerts.

Estevan took the lead five minutes later. Number 14 corralled a pass from Josh Rieger and danced through

three North Stars from the left half wall and into the slot. After transitioning the puck from forehand to backhand, he delivered a backhand shot, crossing the goal line, finding an opening through the pads of Rewerts.

The goal was his 18th, he would later get his 19th of the year.

The top line for the Battlefords had a night, combining for five points among the three of them. Their biggest goal came in the second to tie the game at three a piece.

Reed Delainey, Leonenko and McMillen broke into the Bruins zone on a three on two. Delainey busted in on the right side, stopping up to find Leonenko in the high slot. He found the right guy to tie the game.

Continued on Page 9

Igor Leonenko, Reed Delainey and Jake McMillen celebrate their second period goal. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Delainey. Igor Leonenko found the score sheet with the second assist.

With under a minute left in the middle frame, it was Jordan Wiest flying off the bench, putting his entire

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars clashed with the Estevan Bruins Saturday night at the Civic Centre, looking to further their dominance in the SJHL and the Finning Division.

The North Stars were riding a four-game win streak.

Two unanswered goals and the Darcy DeRoose line got the best of them in a 4-3 loss, putting the first blemish on their record in 2016.

The Bruins got on the board early in the opening frame with their first shot on net from Lyndenn Pastachak. After taking a pass from leading scorer DeRoose, Pastachak busted down the left wing before firing a shot far side on

BNS score a first period goal from Coby Downs. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Ryan Rewerts, just under the goaltenders’ blocker. It was a tough angle to shoot from, but he was able to get enough on it to narrowly

beat number 35.

Rewerts came back to keep the deficit to one with a nice breakaway stop on Keegan Allison. Fresh off

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium The Battlefords ONLY Locally Owned Funeral Provider

The holiday season is a difficult one for those who have recently experienced a loss.

Those we love who pass away live on in us through our memories and our character.

Please know Eternal Memories Funeral Services & Crematorium is thinking of your family through this holiday season.

From our families to yours, season’s greetings.

Eternal Memories Funeral Services & Crematorium, TREVOR WATTS providing Dignified, Respectful Funeral Director and Compassionate Care. & Owner/Operator

www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-7570

www.stellarins.saskbrokers.com

Despite flurry of offence, win streak is snapped

We oFFer to you...

• Home • Farm • • Commercial • Personal • • Life/Disability • • Auto• Motor License Issuer •

2005 Main Street, edam, SK evelyn Cooper - owner

Phone: 306-397-2361 Fax: 306-397-2546 email: stellarins@sasktel.net toll Free: 1-855-697-2361

PAGE 9 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

BNS lose a close one to the Estevan Bruins Continued from Page 8 As the defence collapsed, number 25 held the puck on his stick before firing it far side, bar and in. The tally hit the milestone for the elite scorer, giving him 30 on the season.

Coby Downs and Dustin Gorgi almost restored the lead for the North Stars with five seconds left in the middle frame, shorthanded.

Downs found Gorgi breaking down the right wing who took the puck on his backhand, using his body to skate into the front of the net with a Bruin on his back. Fuhr was up for the challenge, making a big glove save as

the clock hit zeros, stopping a big chance for the Battlefords to take the lead.

The lone goal in the third came from the DeRoose line, which was the eventual game winner. Tyson Predinchuk found him in the slot, giving DeRoose a wide open look. The forward buried a shot through the wickets of the North Stars netminder, giving Estevan the lead and the victory.

Fuhr came up big for the Bruins down the stretch, stopping the onslaught of offence from the North Stars, kicking away 37 of 40 shots.

The special teams was great for the North Stars,

scoring two power play goals and killing off all four penalties. For Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg, it was the even strength play that needed to be better.

“I couldn’t ask anything more from the specialty teams, five on five, we let each other down, and that’s just the way the game went.”

On deck are the Ice Wolves. Last time these two played the Battlefords won, 1-0 in a strong and physical game. The tilt was played away at a neutral zone arena in Pinehouse. Expect to see much of the same physicality on Wednesday. Puck drop is 7:30 p.m.

PIZZA SPECIAL Any 3 MEDIUM PIZZAS*

FREE DELIVERY

30

$

from the menu for $30 plus tax.

*EXTRA TOPPINGS OR GLUTEN FREE CRUST HAVE ADDITIONAL CHARGES.

Some limitations.

1642 - 100th Street North Battleford

3 0 6 • 4 4 6 • 1 2 1 2

Alm makes 29 saves, Stars cool off the Blazers

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Last time the Stars and Blazers faced off, Saskatoon made a tremendous comeback in the final frame to edge the black and white, scoring three unanswered.

The game left them undefeated for the month of December, winning eight of their last nine.

You could say the Battlefords had a bitter taste in their mouth over the break, hitting the ice for revenge, and getting it, in a comefrom-behind victory of their own.

It was a perfect way to kick off 2016.

Keelan Saworski scored the game winner and Lance

Alm had a tremendous game in between the pipes. On Thursday night, the Stars left 2015 in the rearview mirror.

Noah Bankowski gave the Blazers the lead in the second stanza, deflecting a Ashton Heidt shot through

traffic and under the pads of a sprawling Alm. The Stars came right back on the power play under a minute later. After Noah Looman went off for boarding it was Dawson Bacon quarterbacking the man advantage, finding Ben

Hiltz for a far-side one-time goal, giving him seven on the season.

Jordan Hudson restored the Blazers’ advantage late in the period. After taking a pass from Braden Krzak, Hudson walked around the right faceoff circle and into the slot, releasing a quick shot that beat the netminder short side, just under his glove.

Going against one of the better goalies in the league in Joel Grzybowski, the Stars had some work to do in the third, but they were up for the challenge.

It started with Tanner Brewster. The big forward fanned on a wide open shot from the slot, missing the net, but stuck with the play.

Brewster picked his miss up off the boards, delivering a back-hand, no-look crosscrease pass to Nayte Zip. Zip stared at a wide open cage, making no mistake in tying the game and scoring his second of the year.

With four minutes left to play and both teams in “win now” mode, Owen Lamb snapped a shot off the pads of Grzybowski, which found the blade of Saworski. Number 24 had the game on his stick and made the most of his opportunity, depositing the puck into the back of the net and giving the Stars a 3-2 lead.

The Blazers had ample opportunities to tie the game up, but Alm was equal to the challenge. His biggest

save came in the dying minutes of the final frame. Kyle Bosch poked the puck off Luke Reid in his defensive zone, springing himself for a breakaway and a chance for the equalizer. After transitioning the puck from his backhand to forehand, Alm’s blocker was there to make the save and seal a victory for the Stars.

The rookie netminder kicked away 29 saves on the night, while staying perfect since coming back from the Christmas holidays.

The Stars looked to build off their hot start and work their way back into a playoff spot. They started with a tremendous weekend of play against the Legionnaires at the Civic Centre.

vantage. Ben Hiltz corralled the puck deep in the Swift Current zone before throwing it into the slot where it found the blade of Saworski.

Number 24 snapped it over the glove of the netminder and into the back of the net.

Saworski is having a big second half of the season thus far, fresh off his game winning goal against the Saskatoon Blazers, scoring his 14th of the season.

Swift Current wouldn’t throw in the towel, though.

The Legionnaires got on the board with their 12th shot of the game, finally being able to solve Alm on his glove side early in the middle period. Ethan Regnier

snapped it home for his sixth of the season after taking a pass from Owen Ozar. Rin Beny registered the second assist on the tally.

Swift Current had a chance to cut the lead to one on a shorthanded breakaway but it was Alm coming up with yet another huge save in 2016, stopping the backhand try with his blocker. Five minutes later and caught on a bad change, Drieden Gauthier added another opportunity for the Legionnaires with a clean cut breakaway of his own, but was unable to get the puck past Alm, who was locked in all game.

Continued on Page 10

Stars take game one, win second straight

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Battlefords Stars took on the last place Swift Current Legionnaires Saturday afternoon as part of a back-to-back two-game series.

It was the first time this season these two teams clashed and presented another tremendous opportunity for the Stars to continue their push for the playoffs.

They ran with the chance on another great performance in between the pipes from Lance Alm, who stopped 28 shots in a 6-2 win.

The push couldn’t have

started much better. Before the game was six minutes old it was WHL prospect Luke Reid finding the back of the net from the deep right point. A wrist shot tickled twine through a screened Caleb Lumbard, short side and under his glove. The tally was Reid’s fourth of the season. Ben Hiltz and Keelan Saworski had the assists.

After a big one-time save from Alm, the Stars moved in transition on a two-onone opportunity with Jayden Nachtegaele and Karstin McDonald. Nachtegaele deposited his sixth of the season, narrowly beating Lumbard far side after receiving the crisp, one-time feed

Saworski tip toes around in the Swift Current zone. Photo

by Dustin Saracini

from McDonald. Rookie Logan Spence led the charge with the initial feed.

NORTH BATTLEFORD YOUR HOME FOR EXPERT ADVICE

SHOP ONLINE

ORDER ONLINE

PICK UP IN-STORE

WINTER HOURS

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

8:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:00 am - 6:00 pm 8:30 am - 5:30 pm CLOSED

An efficient puck-moving power play later and the Battlefords had a three-goal ad-

FOUR K

AUTO COMPLETE LINE OF AUTO ACCESSORIES

Upgrade your ride with the latest auto accessories from the best brands in the industry.

FROM DINING TO UNWINDING KURAIDORI KITCHEN AND COOKWARE

11301 - 6th Ave., North Battleford www.homehardware.ca 306-445-3350

• Lifts • Levelling Kits • Nerf Bars • Running Boards • Performance Programmers to GPS Systems • Tonneau Covers • Custom Lighting and so much more

1761-100th St.,North Battleford (306) 937-2696

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 10

Stars climbing the standings

Continued from Page 9 Gauthier made a strong backhand-forehand move, but couldn’t beat Alm. Tanner Brewster preserved the two-goal advantage on the penalty kill, blocking three consecutive shots from the Swift Current power play late in the second period.

He finished with five blocks on the day.

His courage to sacrifice his body sparked the offence once again.

Mason Mullaney found a streaking Nayte Zip off of the bench who backhanded it towards Lumbard and off his pads. The puck then found Kenzie Arnold who promptly delivered a three-goal lead to the Stars.

Like the second period, the Legionnaires came out

firing in the final frame, cutting the deficit in half.

Beating Alm blocker side from the left hash-mark, it was Matthew Jones scoring his team leading 13th of the season. 4-2 Stars.

Not to be outdone, the Battlefords came right back to restore the threegoal advantage, putting the game to rest. Jordan Mish scored his seventh on the campaign, beating Lumbard short side after receiving a pass from McDonald.

Zip tallied his third of the season with 10 seconds left to put the nail in the coffin, winning the first of two games against Swift Current on the weekend.

The AAA Battlefords Stars went for the sweep Sunday at the Civic Centre.

Sharks fall in Regina

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Sharks went into the break on a high note, splitting the series with Melville while their offence continued to roll. This weekend, however, the Battlefords had better things in mind than getting swept by Regina.

A pair of 6-3 losses gave the Sharks their 15th and 16th losses of the season.

In game one, their special teams clicked. Out of eight opportunities the Sharks were able to capitalize on three of their chances.

Regina kicked off the scoring with two unanswered goals from Annamaria Mamais and Brooke Pellerin. Lilla Carpenter-

Boesch and Emilia McDougall registered the assists for the Rebels.

The Sharks wouldn’t be deterred with the hot start from Regina, coming back with a power play goal.

Morgan Lamontagne tallied her third of the season after taking a pass from Landry Derdall and depositing it into the back of the net, beating Katheryn Neigum.

The Rebels went ahead by three goals after capitalizing on the power play and scoring an early middle frame tally, making it 4-1.

The Battlefords came back with two power play goals of their own from Maya Tupper and Keara Amson, scoring their sixth and ninth, respectively,

while bringing the ladies within one.

Searching for the equalizer, the Battlefords pulled their goalie with a minute left, but it was the Rebels taking advantage. Carpenter-Boesch scored her second of the tilt, restoring the three-goal lead late in the game, providing their second empty net goal.

Shelby Tornato displayed some great goaltending, stopping 36 of 40 shots.

The Sharks power play worked well in game two of the series as well, giving them five goals on the man advantage during the series.

Brittany Yeager made it a 1-1 game on the power play, receiving a pass from Lamontagne before firing

her team-leading fifth goal and 11th point into the net.

The Rebels went on to score five straight before Alyssa Roach stopped the bleeding in the final 20 minutes. Lamontagne had a huge weekend registering three points on the six goals the teal and white scored.

Amson tacked on another tally for the Sharks late in the third to make it 6-3 Regina. Yeager made the pass, giving her a point on each goal in game two of the series.

Chloe Marshall stood tall in net, making 30 saves for the Battlefords.

The ladies now have 17 days off before playing Prince Albert on the 27th at the Art Hauser Centre.

Stars sweep the week, remain perfect in 2016

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

It was a third period goal from Keelan Saworski that led the Stars over the Legionnaires in a Sunday matinee game at the Civic Centre. The notch was his second tally of the weekend and second game-winning goal of the new year.

After a dominant 6-2 win over Swift Current Saturday, the Battlefords found the back of the net three times in a 3-2 victory to sweep the two-game series, and go 3-0 on the week.

Jake Taylor got the nod in between the pipes after two straight wins from Lance Alm to start 2016. Swift Current welcomed him to the net the only way they knew how.

The black and blue beat Taylor on a two-on-one early in the opening frame. Number 35 made the initial save, but the puck was left on the

goal line for Ethan Regnier to pick up and give the Legionnaires the early lead.

A nicely designed tictac-toe play tied the game for the Stars on the power play. Their man-advantage has been stellar so far in the new year, converting four of 10 opportunities after Tanner Brewster found the back of the net. From the left half wall, it was Mason Mullaney finding Jayden Nachtegaele at the right post, who then made a crisp feed to Brewster who stared at a wide open cage, scoring his 13th of the campaign.

Despite the score being tied after one, the Stars kept the pressure on Swift Current and had them chasing the puck, leading to an advantage in puck possession and shots, 15-7.

They continued the pressure in the second period with Luke Reid scoring his fifth of the year after taking a pass from Nayte Zip.

Keelan Saworski scores his game winning goal in game two to edge Swift Current Sunday. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Brewster registered his second point of the tilt after making the initial feed. The goal was Reid’s second of the two-game series.

Swift Current continued to exchange blows with the Battlefords, not allowing

them to gain a large lead like they did Saturday afternoon.

Drieden Gauthier scored after releasing a one-time shot from the slot. Regnier teed him up for his seventh goal.

The assist was Regnier’s third point of the weekend,

which set the stage for an interesting third period. Shots were 27-18 in favour of the AAA Stars heading into the final frame.

A clutch penalty kill late in the final 20 minutes gave the Stars the boost they

needed to go 3-0 in 2016 and continue their rush for the playoffs in the second half of the season.

Taylor came up big for the Stars throughout the tilt, kicking away 28 of 30 shots from Swift Current.

Next up is a date with the Saskatoon Contacts Thursday before coming back to the Civic Centre for the weekend where they take on the Moose Jaw Generals.

The black and white are 1-1-0-1 against the 12-17-0-1 Contacts this season.

After the week, beating the Blazers in a exciting game then completing the two-game sweep of Swift Current, the Stars have now registered all six points that were up for grabs in 2016.

The Battlefords leapfrogged two spots in the standings from ninth to seventh and are now in a playoff spot with 29 points. The black and white still have some work to do to clinch.

Maison Collection HANDCRAFTED ELEGANCE

RANDOM LENGTH

WEEKLY DRINK SPECIALS

available at The Downstairs Bar & Grill

NEW LUNCH & DINNER MENU There’s a new twist on your old favorites

WEDNESDAY WINE NIGHT

7” WIDE

50% OFF 6 oz glass of wine.

HARDWOOD

Buy 1 Appetizer, get the 2nd HALF OFF

Wider and longer wood looks come to life with the Maison collection. This stunning hardwood collection combines beautifully rustic species - walnut, oak, hickory, and maple with hand crafted details such as wire brushing, hand scraping, hand glazing, and hand staining. The Maison collection consists of nine colors that offer elegant versatility.

available in Restaurant and The Downstairs Bar & Grill

HAPPY HOUR: The Downstairs Bar & Grill Noon - 6 pm daily

2491-99th Street, North Battleford

306-937-3785 Phone for hours & reservations

Retailer Imprint mannington.com

1.800.356.6787

©Floor Designs Copyrighted by Mannington Mills, Inc. ®©™Mannington Mills, Inc. 2014

1545-100th Street, North Battleford

306-445-8169

Terry Blanchette

“Serving the Battlefords and area for over 50 years!”

PAGE 11 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

• Fine Handcrafted • Custom Built Cabinetry

• Pens • Key Chains • Corporate Apparel • Custom Sports Wear • Embroidery & Logo Design • Full Line of Promotional Products www.stormymarketing.ca

NO PARTICAL BOARD! NO MELAMINE!

NorthCountry

Cabinets

Peter & Linda Vander Veen Phone:

306-390-7702

Lee Storm

Email: nc.cabinets@hotmail.com

Owner

Operation Red Nose 2015 raises more than $13,000 for KidSport

306-261-1179

Email: lee@stormymarketing.ca 16013MM3

Volunteers were on hand to celebrate the Operation Red Nose campaign for 2015 at their wrap-up event Wednesday.

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Operation Red Nose has wrapped up another year of safe rides home for revellers in the Battlefords.

It was a “very successful year,” said Bill Bowman of North Battleford Lions Club at the campaign wrap-up event at the Lions Club hall Wednesday.

In all, Operation Red Nose provided 224 rides in the Battlefords this season.

In Saskatchewan, 921 were driven home.

Locally, 34 volunteers took part, with a total of 688 hours of driving recorded and 90 hours spent making calls for corporate donations and sponsorships.

The North Battleford Lions Club launched the Operation Red Nose campaign seven years ago and Bowman said it has evolved from a Lions project into a “community” project.

Volunteers included eight from the local Lions clubs, five from KidSport and 21 from the general community.

Bowman thanked the City of North Battleford and RCMP for doing the criminal record checks, major sponsor SGI for the posters, as well as the 88 corporate sponsors and others who supported the campaign.

Gold Eagle Casino was also recognized for their help. They provided volunteers and two vehicles to the effort and Kihiw Restaurant provided a meal of wings and ribs for the volunteers.

The safe rides home were provided free of charge.

Also as part of the annual

effort, Operation Red Nose raises funds going to amateur youth sports.

For the second year in a row proceeds from the local fundraising efforts went to KidSport, with their representative David Schell accepting a cheque for $13,356.

The money will go towards KidSport’s efforts to help kids participate in various sports in the community.

Schell was happy not only to accept the donation, but also took part directly along with four other KidSport volunteers. He helped drive people home and was also able to talk to those clients about KidSport.

“I figured I’d better have some skin in the game if I was to get this kind of donation,” said Schell.

He told reporters the money raised will mean more local youth will be able to participate in various sports. Approximately 300 youth are assisted by KidSport and about $75,000 was paid out in 2015.

“A $13,000 donation will go a long way to help local youth,” said Schell.

Nationally, this was the 32nd year for Operation Red Nose who drove 81,612 motorists safely home in 104 communities across Canada. The national organization marked a milestone by providing its two-millionth ride Nov. 28.

Now, the volunteers are looking forward to the next Operation Red Nose campaign in the Battlefords. It was confirmed KidSport will be back on board for that campaign, which starts Nov. 25, 2016.

Left, Gord Mullatt presents a cheque for $13,356 to David Schell, right, of KidSport. Photos by John Cairns

Battlefords

NORTH STARS vs.

La Ronge

ICE WOLVES

Wednesday, January 13 7:30 pm at the Civic Centre North Battleford

Wednesday is Minor Hockey Appreciation Night.

All kids with a jersey are free.

Adults with a jersey or North Stars gear pay just $8.00.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

There will be DOOR PRIZES for the kids.

All the players will be available for AUTOGRAPHS after the game.

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 12

Scan here for careers online

All the right choices for you to reach More People...

Ph.: 306-445-7265 / 306-445-7266 Deadline: Tuesday 1 p.m.

Deadline: Friday 1 p.m.

OBITUARIES BENDALL: Richard Bendall, Sept. 24, 1975 - Dec. 22, 2015. It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness we announce the unexpected passing of our dear son Rich, December 22, 2015 to a brief but devastating medical illness. Rich is lovingly remembered by his parents, Don and Lucy, brothers, Michael (Cheyenne), Mathew, and Mark; aunts and uncles; Margaret Krill (Bernie Jones) and Tatiana; Dennis (Pam) Krill, children Linsey ( Mitch), Michelle son Liam; Bob Krill (Donna Gowen) children Natalie Krill (Andy) and Nickolas Krill; Dwight Bendall and his sons Dylan and Josh, Laurie (Herb) Dyck, Nicole and Murray; Barb (Lawrence) Yablonski, Jeremy; Diane (Jim) Yablonski, Annie, Grant Boyer, sons Conrad and Adam; Morris Boyer, sons Chet and Dakota; grandmothers Alma Boyer and Liz Bendall, many other cousins, great aunts and uncles. He was predeceased by his grandparents Nick (Minnie) Krill and Keith Bendall. Vigil of Prayer was held on December 28th, 2015 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Church, with Mass of Christian Burial on Dec. 29th, 2015 with Reverend Father Anthony Afangide as Celebrant. Interment will take place at a later date. Memorial donations in memory of Richard may be directed to the St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A-0N4. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

Eulogy read by Michael Bendall: Richard, Rich to his family, Rik to his friends, was born September 24th, 1975 in Battlefords Union Hospital, a healthy baby two weeks overdue. He always hated the name Richard, and eventually questioned his mom why she hadn’t named him Kyle (the cool name at the time). He attended school at St. Joseph’s, Holy Family, and later completed high school at John Paul II in 1993. In his early years he was a bit of a daredevil on his bike, having most of the neighbors complaining about him as he ripped up and down 19th ave. He enjoyed going on trips out to the farm with Grandpa Krill.

They were great buds until grandpa’s health began to fail. He was active in many sports; hockey, soccer, baseball, and skiing in his younger years. Rik Bendall, the oldest brother. Always had his brothers looking up to him. A music aficionado, his true love. It was simply amazing. He had the talent of listening to a song several times, then grabbing his drumsticks, and playing the song outright. Later he learned the guitar, and as you guessed it, could do the same thing. Music always played a strong part in Rich’s life. I’m sure he had memorized hundreds of songs in his life. In the old house on 97th St, he used to jam out with his friends in the basement. Mike used to sneak downstairs to get close to the action and try to jam out with them. Rich would notice and shoo him right back upstairs. So Mike would sit at the top of the stairs and listen to his big brother. But, like all brotherly love, it wasn’t all fun and games. Little brothers have a way of annoying the big brother. Such as when Rich went to the washroom, Mike sneaks downstairs to his room and sprays his drum set and a bowl of popcorn with wd-40. The reason to this day, probably something stupid. Anyway, when Rich went back downstairs, Mike locked him in the basement, probably for fear of his life. 10 seconds later, Mike could hear a scream, and well, end of the story, was Rich escaping through a bedroom window and catching up to Mike and a good beating ensued. Brotherly love. Or again, Mat joining in on the action, with the end result Rich hanging him over the stairs railing, with Mike on the main floor poking and prodding Mat. Mike was just happy Rich wasn’t beating him instead. Brotherly love. The circle of life, Rich beat Mike, Mike beat Mat, and Mat took it out on the cat. But beatings aside, he would always say to his brothers “Us brothers need to always look out for each other; brothers till the end.” He had a dedication towards his brothers, till the end. When we think of Rich, there are words that come to mind. That being a strong love of god and family, a strong heart, a kind heart, and never quitting. Despite his struggles, Rich would never speak ill of others. He took pride in things he owned; his house, his car, his music, and his little cat, Lizzy, were a few of the things that truly brought happiness to him. A stand out was always his Birthday, which meant his family and of course, the meal of his choice. KFC, Chinese food, and pumpkin cheesecake being a few of the favorites. He loved his family dearly, openly expressing to them how he had the best parents, never complaining. He always told them he had his set of rules that he lived by and life seldom varied from that. He was very proud of his brothers and at the same time was never afraid to tell them if they had to smarten up. The perfect big brother. In the spirit of Christmas, memories come to mind. Rich walking through the door with his shirt pocket stuffed with gift cards. Waiting patiently for his brothers to wake up to open presents, and the happiness he experienced when he convinced his brothers to accompany him to church on Christmas Day. But the infamous Rich Bendall Christmas gifts were never always so structured. Early on, Don used to get a mickey of vodka every year; he doesn’t even drink vodka. Or Lucy, a wrapped box of beer; that was the first and last time for that. Rich Bendall. A son, brother, nephew, grandson, cousin, and friend; tragically taken from this earth, much before his time. However, within this deep tragedy, stemmed something miraculous. A gift. As painful as this is to us, there is a beautiful silver lining. A miracle. One life ends, and another begins. Rich’s last gift to us was in the form of life for many others, and we all know he wouldn’t have hesitated if it meant saving someone else. By being an organ donor, he gave at least 6 other people the greatest Christmas present of all, the gift of life. Rich, we love you, we miss you, you will always be in our hearts.

CARD OF THANKS Many thanks to the BUH Emergency Department, especially Dr. Engelbrecht for your valiant efforts, Battlefords’ Ambulance, RUH ICU staff Drs. Kawchuk and Gebhardt and all the nurses for your compassion, caring and great communication skills. Thanks for all the cards, visits, food, flowers and phone calls. Thank you to everyone who attended the prayer vigil and funeral service; the choir, Rich always loved the music, the CWL for the lunch, Pastoral Servants for delivering us supper, Fr. Anthony and St. Joseph parishioners for your ongoing support. Thank you Lionel Etcheverry for your unyielding support and Tammy Iverson as organist and for coordinating this service over Christmas. God bless you all!

“I often think that people we have loved and who have loved us… become a part of us and we carry them around all the time --whether we see them or not.

And in some ways we are a sum total of those who have loved us and Those who have given ourselves to us. “ -AnonymousDon and Lucy Bendall

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

NELSON: In loving memory of George Edward (Ed) Nelson, born Dec 26, 1926 in Mervin, SK. and passed away Nov 17, 2015 at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, SK. Ed is survived by his loving wife Lucille, son Ben Nelson (Trudy Price), daughter Diane (Barry) Head, grandson Bradley. Two sisters; Joyce Olsen and Dora Ask, and brotherin-law Howard Weitzel. Ed was predeceased by his sister, Velda Weitzel, and brothers-in-law; Lloyd Olsen and Allen Ask. The memorial service was held Nov 23, 2015 at the United Angelican Church in Mervin, SK. witth Rev. Kun Kim officiating. Shared memories by Trudy Price. Interment - Mervin Cemetary. Memorial donations for Ed - Donar’s choice. Arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Service of LLoydminster, AB. Card of Thanks The family of Ed Nelson would like to thank all the staff at Riverside Health Complex for the excellent care & kindness Ed recieved.

Rev Kun Kim for his thoughtfulness. A special thank you to family and friends for all their support. ____________________________________________________ ZORN: Catherine Shirley (Ross) ZORN. March 10th, 1935 - December 25th, 2015. Kay was born March 10th, 1935 in a small hamlet called Oak Point, New Brunswick. She received her junior education in a small school at Oak Point and then attended school at the Miramichi High School at Newcastle, N.B. and upon graduation, went into training to be an R.N. She received her training at the Miramichi Hospital and the Montreal General Hospital and graduated in 1953.

While in training in the Miramichi Hospital, she met Doug Zorn a young member of the R.C.M.P. who was stationed in Newcastle and they fell in to a lasting love and were married on June 21st 1958 in Burnt Church, New Brunswick. At the time Doug was stationed at St. John, N.B. and after a short honeymoon she started working for the Victorian Order of Nurses. In the fall of 1958, Kay and her husband were transferred to Melville, SK. Through the series of many transfers, Kay nursed at the North Battleford Native Hospital, Meadow Lake, Humboldt, Esterhazy, Biggar and North Battleford Hospital for five years, and retired after ten years as the director of nursing at Meadow Lake. Kay is survived by her husband Doug of 57 and a half years, three daughters, Kelly (Murray) DICKSON, Lynn (Seppo) BELCHER and Nancy ZORN (partner; Lloyd Culbert), five grandchildren; Meighan, Caitlin, Richard, Samantha and Laura. Six great grandchildren; Hannah, Ethan, Seppo, Sofia, Jacob and Aj(Adrian Jackson). Her great joy was spending time at the cabin on Jeanette Lake and spending time with friends.

Her greatest joy was having family members around. Kay was a very compassionate and social person who loved to have coffee with friends and she loved to play bridge. When nursing she had great compassion for her wards and made every effort to visit each and everyone every day to check on their welfare. She was a true Florence Nightingale in living the code in looking after those vested in her care. A memorial service was held on December 30th at the Alliance Church in Meadow Lake and conducted by Dr. Merv JOHNSON. Catherine has been cremated and her ashes will eventually be laid to rest in the columbarium at the R.C.M.P. Police Cemetery in Regina, SK. Card of Thanks The family would like to thank all those who have offered us their condolences and those who offered up their prayers for her during her years of suffering. A special thanks to the staff at the Northland Pioneer Lodge. Their compassion and care for Kay during her stay at this facility was absolutely first class.

God knew that she was suffering That the hills were hard to climb, So He closed her weary eyelids And whispered, “Peace be thine.”

Away in the beautiful hills of God, By the valley of rest so fair, Someday, we know not when, We will meet our loved one there. ____________________________________________________

PAGE 13 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

OBITUARIES VAN DYKE: In the early morning hours of December 16, 2015 Dorothy Alice van Dyke (nee Dexter) passed from our care and keeping into the eternal care of her loving God. She was four days short of her 92nd birthday. In accord with her wishes body burial has taken place in the Whispering Pines Cemetery at the Resort Village of Chitek Lake. A celebration of her life will take place some time in May. Her sons, Jack and Dexter, are most grateful to the staff and administration of the Villa Pascal Nursing Home for the extraordinary and wonderful care they provided her these past many years. We also wish to thank the Battlefords Funeral Services for their care and support. Memorial donations can be made to the M.S. Society or a charity of your choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________ DIXON: Margaret (Neale) Dixon, age 90, went peacefully to her Eternal Rest at MSA Manor, Abbotsford BC, on January 2, 2016.

She was born in Battleford, Saskatchewan on January 23, 1925, the 5th child of Cyril and Catherine Neale. She was predeceased by her parents, 2 sisters - Doris Sheppard and Dora McInnis, 4 bothers - Doug, Don, John and Ken, her loving husband Joseph Dixon and step-daughter Penny Dorris. Left to mourn her memory is her son Joseph Dixon (Connie Borjon), step-son Bruce (Donna) Dixon, 5 grandsons, 2 granddaughters and many great-grandchildren. Also remembering her with love is her brother Ernest (Jeannette) Neale and several nieces, nephews, cousins and in-laws. A private family interment will take place at a later date. ____________________________________________________ VOEGELI: Mr. Norman Voegeli of the Maymont district, Saskatchewan, passed away on December 27, 2015 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital.

At Norman’s request no formal service will be held. There will be a private family service at a later date. Norman is lovingly remembered by his wife of 56 years, Dorothy; his daughters, Audrey (Richard) Seib, Darlene Voegeli, Debbie (Rocky) Payne and Lissa (Dennis) Serhienko; grandaughters, Stephanie (Blair) McIntosh and their sons, Seth and Carter, and Katie and Cassidy Serhienko; brothers, Max Voegeli and Allan (Lorraine) Voegeli. He was predeceased by his parents, Richard and Elise Voegeli; brother, Paul Voegeli; and parents-in-law, Philip and Edith Long. Memorial donations in memory of Norman may be directed to the Village of Maymont/Perpetual Care Fund, PO Box 160, Maymont, Saskatchewan S0M 1T0. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca . Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

FUNERAL SERVICES

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200 AUCTIONS

PEAK FITNESS EXERCISE EQUIP. Dispersal #8, 7710-50 Ave., Red Deer, AB. Sat., Jan. 23, 2016 @ 11 AM. Cardio, Spin Bikes, Selectorized & Plate Loaded Weight Equip., Dumbbells, Benches, Racks, Tanning Bed, TV’s, Lockers, Office, Daycare, & More See www.montgomeryauctions.com or call 800371-6963

FOR SALE - MISC Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details.

NEVER SHOCK CHLORINATE AGAIN Big Iron Drilling’s patented

Kontinuous ShoK Chlorinator

CUNNINGHAM: 1929-2015. Allan Limer Cunningham died on December 31, 2015, shortly after being diagnosed with cancer. Al is remembered by all as a favorite friend, uncle, brother, brotherin-law, husband, grandfather, father-in-law and father. A good man! Al will be missed especially by his four children and their spouses, nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Al was born in Hafford, SK on April 26, 1929, the second of seven children born to Grace and Sam Cunningham. He was raised on a farm just east of Speers, SK. After high school, Al attended the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon and worked for Jonsson Line Construction installing electrical service across Saskatchewan. He met Dorothy Dredge while working for Jonsson Line, they were married on July 9, 1955, bought their house in Saskatoon and started their family. Al was married to Dorothy for 48 years until her death from cancer in 2003.

After Jonsson Line, Al briefly tried his hand at manufacturing hockey sticks under the name Prairieland. He then worked at PCS Cory, retiring in 1994. Al was very handy and imagined, designed, built, and repaired many things around the house and his childrens’ houses. In 1975 he started work on a cottage at Etters Beach which became a very special place for him and Dorothy, their children and grandchildren. Al made people smile and with his positive outlook, he had an impact on many over the years. He was always ready to help out family and neighbours and share his knowledge. He loved getting together for golf, a game of pool or a fishing trip. Anyone who knew Al was aware of his quick wit and good humour. Al especially liked returning to the family farm to help out with harvest. He also enjoyed heading south during the winter months. Al married Joan Holdstock in 2006. Al and Joan made many friends and had many good times in their winter destination of Palm Springs. Al is lovingly remembered and will be sadly missed by his wife, Joan, his children, Jim (Barb, Robbie and Mitchell), Susan (Leonel Philibert, Anthony and Alex), Patti (Don Montgomery, Christopher (Lucas), Tyler and Katelynn), and Rob (Lesley Hall, Molly and Ben); his siblings Stewart, Louise and Lorna; his in-laws and many nieces and nephews. Al was predeceased by his wife, Dorothy, brother Bob and sisters Evelyn and Jean. The family would like to thank the staff at St. Paul’s Hospital for their care and compassion. A Memorial Service will be held at Mayfair United Church, 902 - 33rd St. W., Saskatoon, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2016. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Cancer Society at Giftforlife.ca or Palliative Care Unit of St. Paul’s Hospital through the St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, 1702 20th St. W. Saskatoon, SK, S7M 0Z9 or online at http://www.stpaulshospital.org/foundation/index.php?page=63 Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). ____________________________________________________

• Kills existing bacteria • Stops future bacterial growth • Eliminates H2S smell • No more slime • No chlorine smell • Extremely economical “Less than $1.40 per week installed” • Owned, patented & distributed by Big Iron Drilling Ltd. 1-800-BIG-IRON (244-4766) www.1800bigiron.com

FOR SALE - MISC

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

FEED & SEED

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free Shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca

CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

Think Quinoa in 2016 RB *** 31 lines ***

LIVESTOCK Bred heifers for sale. 9 simmental/angus heifers due March 1st, 1100 pounds. $2600.

Phone (306) 717-3297

TRAVEL

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

All Cash-Locations Provided. Protected Territories. Interest Free Financing. Full Details CALL NOW 1866-668-6629 Website WWW. TCVEND.COM GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 97 1/4’s South East - 43 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s AVAILABLE

Huge fall discounts.

1520 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price 119,900.00 1216 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price $99,900.00 1088 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - fall clearance sale price $92,900.00

For more info call:

SEE POLAR BEARS, Walrus and Whales on our Arctic Explorer Voyage next summer. SAVE 15% With Our Winter Sale for a Limited Time.

CALL TOLL-FREE: 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com.

(TICO#04001400)

FARM AND PASTURE

Personalized Service

LAND

TO RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

Yellowhead Modular Homes Sales

306-496-7538

Yorkton, SK www.affordablehomesales.ca

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 bedroom duplex in Battleford.

Fridge, stove, washer and dryer supplied. 1100.00 plus utilities and security deposit. No smoking, no pets.

Call or text 306-441-4172.

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER Funeral Home

1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418 www.sallowsandmcdonald.com “Our Services are Expressive, NOT Expensive”

We are your community leader in Unique MEMORIAL, FUNERAL and CREMATION services.

Full Service Facility Equipt. with on-site lunch room, chapel, Celebrant and Insurance Representative for all your pre-planning needs.

“Reinventing Tradition Where Heritage Meets Innovation” 2015 BBEX Customer Service Award Recipient

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

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

Newer Duplex for Rent in Battleford.

2 bedroom, fenced yard, pets welcomed. Great location, $1100.00 plus utilities. Available February 1st.

Call or text 306-441-9144.

Western Commodities

HOUSES FOR RENT 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.

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

Newly Renovated 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent in Unity SK. Call Richard for more information (306) 210-7000.

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge...

GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

ROOM & BOARD

CAREER TRAINING

Quiet Employed Male Seeking Room and Board. 306-441-9261

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS in huge demand. Employers prefer CanScribe graduates.

A great work-from-home career!

Contact us now to start your training day. www.canscribe.com.

1.800.466. 1535. info@canscribe. com.

SUITES FOR RENT Basement Suite in Battleford with garage.

850.00/month includes utilities/cable, TV and wireless internet. Private entrance and Laundry.

Available February 1/16. Call Ron at 441-4016 For rent one bedroom partially furnished basement suite. Utilities included. N/S, No Pets. Mature working person, references required. Call 306-445-3907. Call between 6-9 pm.

Pre-employment Boom Truck, Crane & Hoist Operator Program

ROOMS ROOM FOR RENT Basement bedroom for rent in Battleford. Shared Kitchen, Bathroom & Living Room.

Mature employed females only. $500.00/month, utilities included.

Available Immediately Call (306) 481-3750

SERVICES FOR HIRE

FUNERAL SERVICES

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439 INTERIOR PAINTING References available.

Call 306-481-2836

Great Plains College Warman Campus Get the skills you need to begin your career as a boom truck or mobile crane operator.

Program runs from March 7-May 6, 2016 Apply today at greatplainscollege.ca or by calling 306-242-5377

- Move Existing Buildings, Barn Straightening, RTMs, Cabins, Lift Houses, Leveling Structures, Winch Truck Service, Scrap Metal Cleanup, Stump Removal, Yard Cleanup.

Phone (306) 407-0230

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY Chartered Accountants

1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155 -PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CA Greg Gryba, CA

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 PARTNERS

Dale L. Cameron, CPA, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 14

HEALTH SERVICES

FARM SERVICES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Hip or Knee Replacement?

Got Oat Stubble?

HELP WANTED

Think Quinoa (keen-wa)

Problems Walking or Getting Dressed?

Grow With Us -

The Disability Tax Credit

Total production contracts available for 2016.

$2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

Premium returns, guaranteed markets and delivery.

Claim it before tax time!

1-844-453-5372

www.quinoa.com 306.933.9525 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

REAL ESTATE SERVICES Original Owner Battleford House built in the 1970’s for sale 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 884 square feet $155,000. Call Louise at 306-4813172

STEEL BUILDING SALE... “REALLY BIG SALE - YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Classied advertising 1-888-470-7997 COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES WW1529

Server

Some kitchen duties required Tuesday - Friday 10:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m.

Apply in person with resumé

Moon’s Kitchen

1126 - 100th Street, North Battleford NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

METAL BUILDING MANUFACTURER seeking sales representative.

Previous building sales experience preferred. Company provides leads and additional training. Please send resume and salary requirements to: jobsdmstl @gmail.com EOE Passionate about travel? Flight Centre is hiring Travel Consultants in Saskatoon. For more info, visit www.flightcentre.ca/careers CHRYSLER DEALERSHIP Hiring immediately in Killam, AB. 3rd/4th year Automotive Journeyman Technician. Competitive wages, clean atmosphere, full benefits. Send resume mcwes@telus.net

Golf Course Superintendent Required

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesday, January 12

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

Tuesday, January 12 - February 9

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 will be held on January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie at 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Please visit our website at: manitougolf.com for details

Saturday, January 16, 2016

Svoboda Ukrainian Dance presents Malanka New Year Celebration at the Don Ross Center. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Dessert theatre with performance at 1:00 p.m. Tickets available at the door.

LTD.

battlefords publishing ltd.

Wednesday, January 20

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

Thursday, January 21

Seminar - Learn to Read Genesis. Starting January 21st 7:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. for eight consecutive weeks at the Don Ross Centre, Room 101. For more information call or text (306) 480-4168.

Our company is looking for a person who is: • Self motivated and has great communication skills • Dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of the area retail market • Assertive and creative, with ability to meet stringent deadlines • Well-organized and able to work as a team player in a busy office • Website sales experience an asset • Has a valid driver’s license and owns a dependable vehicle.

Saturday January 23

Sunday, January 24

All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus at 1202 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hashbrowns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple juice, orange juice & coffee.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement we would like to hear from you. We are willing to train the right individual.

Tuesday, January 26

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

Wednesday, January 27

Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

Thursday, January 28

Griefshare - A support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. For information contact Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursday, February 4

The Battlefords Society for Autism is having their Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at B10310 Henderson Drive. All welcome!

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.

This is a

PERMANENT POSITION

Topline Social Dance Club from 8:00 p.m.- 12:00 a.m. at the Legion Hall 1352-100th Street, downstairs. Min. age is 19. Dress casual. Lunch served. For more information call Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Tuesday, January 26

REPRESENTATIVE

FULL-TIME

Saturday, January 23

The Royal Canadian Legion #142 Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Clubroom, 102-108-1st Ave. W. Registration at 6:00 p.m. MST Tournament at 7:00 p.m. MST. Only 40 entries. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom 306-893-4048. License number - TH15-0099.

Understanding Dementia - Health & Wellness from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. via Telehealth in Battleford, Cut Knife, Maidstone and Turtleford for all ages. Learn about Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias; discuss warning signs, risk factors associated with dementia, ways to keep your brain healthy and the process of getting a diagnosis. Pre-register by calling 306-446-6699 or 1-800-263-3367.

BP

advertising sales

• Door‐to‐door • Career service • Total coverage • Personalize your coverage area

CALL NOW!

306‐445‐7261 FOR THE BEST COVERAGE IN THE COMMUNITY

Our company offers: • Remuneration of a base salary, plus commissions • Extended health benefits • Great working environment Please forward resumé to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca Deadline for applications January 15, 2016 No phone calls please.

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

PAGE 15 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

LIFE

PUZZLE NO. 757

10.Zilch 11.Snow coaster 19.Cut one’s molars 21.Spiders’ structures 22.Angel’s headgear 23.Like some cheese 25.Song 28.Commits perjury 29.Skilled 30.Army eatery

as I know it

By Colleen Crawford

Bored kitty blues “Cover the dirt in your plant pots with tin foil to discourage your cat from bothering your plant.”

That used to work for us. Then we met “Jet”. Our furry bundle of trouble on four legs. Not only does he not mind the sensation of tin foil, he pulled it out of the plant pot and ripped it to teeny tiny shreds. Mind you, he left the plant and the dirt alone. I guess that is a “win.”

We have kept a box of Kleenex on top of our fridge for as long as I have had a fridge. I have had more cats than I can count on two hands and never has this attracted any cat’s attention, until Jet. I woke up in the wee hours of the morning to hear cats at play. I wondered what I would find in the morning. I found a half emptied box of tissues upturned on the floor. There must have been a scuffle because many of the tissues appeared to have been attacked.

Thankfully it is runny nose season in our house, so most of the half shredded tissues were still usable. We now keep the Kleenex box upside

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

Men & Women Clothing Jewellery Luggage Health Products Pharmacy Professional Services Dining Groceries Gas Bar Furniture Electronics Office Supplies Giftware & Flowers

down, on top of the fridge.

Jet has tried to send off several faxes since July.

Since he is not too wise to the ways of dialing a phone number, he has not had any successful transmissions, but that doesn’t stop him from trying. The morning I found the half-emptied Kleenex box on the floor, I woke up to the “BEEP!” of him standing on the keys of the printer. I had already removed the paper, closed it up and turned it off. He found the “on” button and was back at it again.

Our cat is bored out of his mind. Apparently having another cat to play with and a house full of children coming and going is not enough for him.

He is looking for new and improved and ever-changing entertainment. Our older cat does what he can to keep this kitten amused, but he does look up to us with this exasperated look of “not again!” every now and again.

I have never lived with a bored cat before. It is an interesting new dimension to cat ownership that I wasn’t quite prepared for. I’m running out of ideas.

I hear him trying to open the front door now. Maybe we need to get our cat a dog ...

30. Kind of toast 31. Anticipate Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 32. Perfect, e.g.

28.Take it find ACROSS 34. “___ for the poor” on the ____ 1. Judge’s 55.Dogs and 37. Lace tip concern 31.Made holy cats 38. Chuckles 5. Signal assent 32.Clan 56.Fountain 39. Light lager 8. Has ____ 34.Turf ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 757 45. Some daisies 12.Draft animals 35.Stags and 57.Young adult 46. Nod, maybe bucks 13.Hot temper 38.Foot parts 47. New moon, e.g.

14.Moderately DOWN cold 1. Shy 39.Polite chap 48. Make sense (2 wds) 15.Decade unit 2. Woodsman’s 40.Winding 49. Anger, with “up” curves implement 16.Short-term job 50. “American ___” 41.Coin side 3. Caribbean, 17.Pine ____ 51. Catches on e.g.

44.Hobo 18.Alternate 52. Bang-up (hyphenated) 4. Registers 46.MGM’s 20.Got the best 53. Astronaut’s insignia trademark 5. Close, once of 54. “... happily ___ after” 47.Glass part 6. Adjust to 21.Largest 6. 100 dinars Across urchin surroundings mammal 41. Street 55. Fries, maybe 48.Effortless 7. heat Doing nothing 1. Harvest goddess 24.Close 42. Storklike wading bird 7. Unit of 52.Resting 56. Coin opening 8. Happen 26.Bald bird 43. Balaam’s 53.Act like 4. Excellence mount CROSSWORD PUZZLE ANSWERS USE AMERICAN SPELLING 27.Half of twenty 9. Dates 54.Detective’s 9. Song and dance, e.g.

44. A deadly sin 13. Small, stout European 45. Flattened at the poles fish 47. Hard throw, in baseball 15. Heavy water, for one 48. x, y or z 16. Ballet move 49. Dextral ability 17. Face-to-face exam 57. “I had no ___!”

18. Milan’s La ___ 58. Apple-polisher 19. Dalai ___ 59. Axis of ___ 20. Astronomical antennae 60. Gobs (2 wds) 61. Arise 23. Farfetched 62. Change 24. Be nosy 63. “... or ___!”

25. Marbles, so to speak 64. Brings in 28. ___ vera 65. Abbr. after a name 30. “Welcome” site 33. Long, long time Down 34. “Bye” in Spanish 1. Aroma 35. Female sheep 2. Legal prefix 36. Paying in fixed amounts 3. Bunch at specified intervals (2 wds) 4. Customarily 40. “___ lost!”

5. Shine

NORTHWEST

B he a t t n t i l e a fords z z i p t s Be Free Delivery (Minimum order $18 .00

y apply ) Some restrictions ma

er y Free Debit on Deliv

PARTS & SERVICE USED EQUIPMENT 2009 5710-54-10” space liquid, steel packers........ $89,900 1995 9270 Case IH 4800hrs GPS No PTO .....COMING SOLDSOON $ 114,500 2012 L6550st duals x20 4 tank metre ................

SOLD Bourgault 5350, single shoot, auger ...................... $38,500 Bourgault 6450, 2011, 3 tank metre, 591 monitor . $80,000 485 Case 2500 hrs, p/s, PTO, 800 metres .......... $220,000 Bourgault 5810-62, 9.8 space, MRBs ............COMING SOON

$5.00 nch Daily Lu special

• Home made crust • Home made sauce ASK ABOUT OUR COMBO DEALS #3- 1591- 100th st, North Bat tleford

www.FrontierCentreSK.ca

8. Coffee stirrer 33.Aretha 9. Fusion Franklin hit 10. Acquire 36.Snare 11. Break 37.Bar 39.Trait 12.carriers Fitness centers 41.Turn 14. over Snob quickly 21. ___ grass 42.Camp 22. Colgate rival helper, e.g.

25. Goat-like antelope of 43.Foal Eurasia 45.Prayer 26. Moorehead of “Beconcluder witched” 49.Brewery 27. Crows’ homes beverage 50.Prosecute 28. Acknowledge 51.Wish 29. Bank claim

306-445-6466

northstarpizza.ca

1997 JD9300 2300 hrs $112,500.00

1996 4300 Single Fan $23,500.00 5710-40-1999 anhydros steel packers 10” space.... $32,500 LD singles ..... $86,500 2010 6550st 4 tank metre deluxe SOauger 2007 570 combine 1889/1360 hrs P514 singles, sunnybrook cash N/T ......................................... $139,500 2015 7700 Air Tank Duals, conveyor, S x30Omonitor LD $235,000 1998 5710-40, MRB Anhydros ............................. $21,000 Flexicoil 5000, 39ft., 1720 tow between, 9” space, liquid .................................................. $34,500

•Parts •Sales •Ser vice

COME SEE US TODAY for all your Bourgault needs!

Website under construction: www.northwestparts.ca

Phone: 306.446.2525 or Cell: 306.441.6555

2891-99th Street, Hwy 4N, North Battleford

www.newsoptimist.ca Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 16

your world. your country. your community. your news.

www.newsoptimist.ca

16013MC2

Hwy 4 North, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-3300

Toll Free 1-877-223-SAVE (7283) website: www.bridgesgm.com

JOIN THE CONVERSATION To comment ononFrom the To comment any ofthe the Top storiesofyou seePile or any otherinarticles in this issue, go to the News-Optimist visit ourwww.newsoptimist.ca website at www.newsoptimist.ca.

It’s easy. Just sign in with Facebook, Twitter, Disqus or Google.

Tuesday, January 12, 2016

And the winner is … 2016 All-America Selections

By Erl Svendsen Each year, the All-America Selections organization (www.all-americanselections.org) tests several new, yet-to-be released vegetable and flower varieties in trial gardens across North America including Canada. Varieties are evaluated for earliness to bloom or harvest,

disease or pest tolerance, novel colours or flavours, novel flower forms, total

Summer Jewel Lavender, is sure to please with its unique dusty lavender-purple blooms standing tall above green foliage.

yield, length of flowering or harvest and overall performance. To be recognized as an All-American Selection winner, a variety must have at least two significantly improved qualities over similar, existing varieties.

This year, AAS announced three winners in the flower category: Brocade Cherry Night geranium, Brocade Fire geranium and Summer Jewel Lavender salvia.

Brocade Cherry Night geranium: The green-rimmed, dark bronze leaves are striking on their own but are brought to life by the semidouble, bright cherry pink blooms. A compact mound, 20 to 60 centimetres tall, this sturdy variety is heat tolerant, has low to medium water requirements (allow to dry out between watering), is rain and wind tolerant and performs well in all light conditions, from full sun to partial shade. Flowering continues through to frost.

Deadheading will keep the appearance looking neat and promote even more blooms.

Apply a balanced fertilizer (e.g. 20-20-20) bi-weekly to get the most out of this winner. Great for containers, hanging baskets and in the garden (space 40 centimetres apart).

Brocade Fire geranium: Large semi-double orange blooms complement the bold bicoloured leaves (a broad green edge surrounds an orangey-red centre). Outside of leaf and flower colour, Brocade Fire is similar in all other respects to its sister, Brocade Cherry Night, above.

The green-rimmed, dark bronze leaves of the Brocade Cherry Night geranium are striking on their own but are brought to life by the semi-double, bright cherry pink blooms. Photos courtesy All-America Selections

Summer Jewel Lavender salvia: Salvias are extremely popular and were one of my mother’s favourite flowers in the garden. And with good reason: they are dependable and flower throughout the summer requiring little care.

This new variety, Summer Jewel Lavender, is sure to please with its unique dusty lavender-purple blooms standing tall above green foliage. Flowering continuously from spring to fall, it does well in containers and

the garden (space 20 to 30 centimetres apart). Heat, rain and wind tolerant, this sturdy variety grows from 20 to 60 centimetres in height. And it’s not just us humans that think it’s goodlooking: bees, butterflies and even humming birds find this stunning plant attractive. Plant in full sun and keep soil evenly moist.

A bonus: deadheading not required. By the way, this is not the first in the Summer Jewel series to be a rec-

ognized – Summer Jewel White (2015), Pink (2012) and Red (2011) are past AAS winners.

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

306-445-3757 10020 Thatcher Avenue North Battleford

Great observation skills, compassionate individuals plus modern diagnostic equipment makes a winning veterinary team.

You’ve found the right veterinarian.

s d r o f e l t t Ba ane society hum

the

Holiday MOB DOGS

306-446-2700

available for your entertainment this season. Send a MOB to your friends and family to wish a HAPPY HOLIDAY. Minimum $100 donation accepted towards Battlefords Humane Society SHELTER-US Building Fund.

You could WIN a $50 CO-OP gift card. Draw Jan. 4th, 2016 Call The Shelter to arrange your mobbing 306-446-2700.

10020 Thatcher Avenue, North Battleford

w w w. b a t t l e f o r d s a n i m a l s h e l t e r. c o m

The Merry Dog Mob

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 18

More winners from All-America Selections

By Erl Svendsen All-America Selections (www.all-americaselections. org) has, for more than 80 years, been a trusted source of information on what are the best new vegetable and flower cultivars. They have a network of trial gardens across North America with skilled and impartial judges taking notes on timing of harvest and flowering, yield, disease and pest tolerance, novel colours and overall performance. Only significantly improved, new, never-before released cultivars receive the coveted AAS award. This year, five vegetable cultivars received the National AAS award [to receive the National Award, a cultivar must perform well in all testing zones].

Sweet peppers: two peppers made the cut – Escamillo and Cornito Giallo (by Johnny’s Selected Seeds).

Both cultivars are upright, reach 24 in. tall by 18 in.

wide, do not require staking and sport dark green leaves.

They are both early bloomers and high yielders under ideal growing conditions.

The long, pointed, very sweet fruit (Escamillo fruit are eight in. by 2.5 in. Cornito Gialla are a more modest six in. by two in.) start out green, ripening to yellow. Days to harvest are 75 – 77 days from transplant.

As with all peppers, wait until daytime temperature is above 18C and nighttime temperature above 13 C before planting out. Great raw, cooked or fire-roasted.

Tomatoes: also two cultivars made it, but these two couldn’t be more different Continued on Page 19

Escamillo (left) and Cornito Giallo (right) are both early bloomers and high yielders under ideal growing conditions.

Photos courtesy All-America Selections

Candyland Red, (left) a currant-type tomato, smaller than the more familiar cherry type, and Chef’s Choice (right), which is sweet and tangy with a hint of citrus, are 2016 All-America Selections.

1132-101st St., North Battleford

306•445•3348

M-F 8 am - 5 pm

215-1st Street East, Meadow Lake Our Mission: To train each student to be effective on the job and be a valuable employee in each and every workplace

New PatieNts welcome we accept all dental insurance plans

306•236•3348

Rodney Sternig - Licenced Denturist

• Satisfaction Guaranteed ProfeSSioNAl DeNture ServiceS Direct to the Public including Complete and Partial Dentures, Soft Liners, Relines, Repairs, Mouthguards and Denture over Implants

ow! tomorr k r o w Goals: for today, To creatively expand our student’s e l p o e gp safety awareness, enhance student knowledge Trainin and expand job preparedness.

HourS:

Monday - Thursday ~ 9 am - 5 pm Friday ~ 9 a.m - 3 pm

306-445-2322

• First Aid • WHIMIS • Forklift • Security Guard • H2S Alive • Construction Safety • Fall Protection & Ground Disturbance Aerial Platform 250 online courses visit us

1492 - 100th Street, North Battleford S9A 0W2

Joan Barbondy Financial Advisor

Ella Kemps Jessie Wang Shannon Englot Associate Insurance Advisor II Associate Insurance Advisor Associate Insurance Advisor

Janice Dawyduk Client Support

Merv Backstrom Charlie-Rae Bennett Associate Financial Advisor Associate Insurance Advisor

9800 Territorial Dr., North Battleford Home Auto Life Investments Group Business Farm Travel

Phone 306-445-7406 Fax 306-445-7782

Meadow Lake

We’re committed to helping out where we can, and proud to support initiatives that make a difference in the community.

Easy access parking behind building

Wilkie

Proud to support our community.

North Battleford

www.ironcladsafety.com

Christa Cardinal Associate Financial Advisor

PAGE 19 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

handful as a healthy snack.

The other winning tomato is Chef’s Choice (by Seeds

by Design Inc.). These sweet and tangy (with a hint of citrus) beefsteaks are ready to pick when they are slightly firm to the touch and still green with just a hint of yellow striping. The

Open 7 Days A Week

321 Main Street, Radisson, SK 306.827.3003 Yesterday’s memories...today’s treasures

READING

NEWSPAPERS IS A SCHOOLING LIKE NO OTHER

If You Are...

Call Welcome Wagon Today!

Call: (306) 490-8140 Internet: www.welcomewagon.ca

It’s absolutely FREE!

takes you on a tour of the Tulips of Amsterdam from the comfort of your chair – Wednesday, Jan. 27, 7:30 at Emmanuel Anglican Church, 607 Dufferin St., Saskatoon [free]. Or, in Regina, learn about Landscape Design with Carmen Liebel – Tuesday, Jan. 28, 7:00 @ 1440 Scarth Street [free for Regina Horticultural Society members, $5 otherwise].

Y ELMER/JUNI LE OR KI

O

FL

Moving Expecting a Baby

Drive, Saskatoon) this summer.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; NEW www.facebook.com/ saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours: Join Bernadette Vangool as she

F THE YE AR EN O TIZ CI

RADISSON ANTIQUES & GENERAL STORE

greens can be used fresh in salads. Both young and older leaves can be steamed, boiled or stir-fried. Works well as an edible ornamental in the flower garden and containers.

To see a selection of the some of the recent AAS award winners, drop by the north side of the Agriculture and Bioresources Building at the University of Saskatchewan (51 Campus

TH E Y A R E

Continued from Page 18 from each other. The first one, Candyland Red (by PanAmerican Seed Company), is a currant-type tomato, smaller than the more familiar cherry type at only 0.5 in. in diameter. Plants form two to three ft. long vines and require staking. From transplant, you can start harvesting the small, sweet tomatoes after only 55 days.

Terrific in salads or by the

indeterminate vines reach over five ft. and so staking is definitely required. Enjoy fresh or cooked.

Asian leafy vegetable: The deep violet-red Red Kingdom Japanese mustard (by Asia Seed Co. Ltd.) is bold in colour but mild in flavour. It keeps its vibrant colour throughout the season and resists bolting, making for a longer harvest window. Can start harvesting as early as three weeks after seeding for baby greens.

Harvest continuously thereafter according to your size preference and use. Young

OF

All-America Selections

To see a selection of the some of the recent AAS award winners, drop by the north side of the Agriculture and Bioresources Building at the University of Saskatchewan (51 Campus Drive, Saskatoon) this summer. Photo submitted by Erl Svendsen

YD

AN

EN

The deep violet-red Red Kingdom Japanese mustard is bold in colour but mild in flavour. Photo courtesy All-America Selections

D E R SE N/C

I TI

Z

BANQUET CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR

Bringing Local Community Information & Gifts

TICKET PRICE: $30 • AVAILABLE AT DISCOVERY CO-OP (ADMINISTRATION OFFICE) • JOIN US FOR AN EVENING TO HONOUR OUR 2015 CITIZEN & JUNIOR CITIZEN RECIPIENTS • TICKETS ON SALE JANUARY 2 - 25, 2016

Call to book your Christmas & New Year’s Parties!

• No event too big or small • Hassle Free quality meals • We are small enough to care and big enough to look after all your needs • Stop by our lunch counter for daily meal specials

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR AND

JUNIOR CITIZEN OF THE YEAR 2015

FRIDAY JAN 29, 2016

THE DEKKER CENTRE, NORTH BATTLEFORD

RECEPTION: 6:30 P.M. DINNER: 7:00 P.M.

Open from 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

306-445-4042

Cell: 306-480-7840 1642 - 100th St., North Battleford

DISCOVERY

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 20

Cairns on Cinema

2015 the year of the movie blockbusters

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Welcome to my annual Cairns on Cinema review of the movie box office in 2015.

It turned out to be a much different year than 2014 was. 2014 was beset by no end of problems, with some numbers down as well as that Sony hacking mess and the problems surrounding their controversial release, The Interview. It made for an ugly 2014 overall, but if there is a common theme to point to in 2015, it is that the blockbusters made a roaring comeback this past year.

The domestic box office was way up for the year at $11 billion, up from $10.3 billion the year before, an increase of a little over five

per cent.

The main reason for the bump was big successes chalked up by big blockbuster movie releases this year.

It really was a massive year for blockbusters, with movies like The Avengers: Age of Ultron, Pixar’s CGIanimated Inside Out and the final The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 2 hauling in big dollars.

MissingKoshman

Better Plan

Better Life...

But the performance of two movies stood out above all the rest and really put 2015 over the top.

The first is Jurassic World, Universal’s longawaited sequel to the successful Jurassic Park series.

But it has been a while since we’ve seen a Jurassic movie of any sort, so there was an obvious pent-up demand for this latest installment, which opened June 12.

Records fell when Jurassic World opened. Their domestic opening weekend haul was $208.8 million, beating the record of the first Avengers movie by a little over a million dollars.

Counting opening weekend international numbers their haul stood at $524.9 million, which set the record as the best worldwide opening weekend of a movie of all time.

Jurassic World’s entire domestic haul for the year stood at $652.2 million, a monumental performance topped only by two movies in history: Avatar at $761 million and Titanic at $658.6 million. Counting the international markets, Jurassic World’s worldwide haul stands at $1.66 billion according to the numbers at Box Office Mojo – again, topped only by Avatar at $2.78 billion and Titanic at $2.18 billion.

Jurassic World’s performance was impressive. It was nothing, however, compared to the behemoth that turned out to be Star Wars: The Force Awakens.

I could tell that this seventh Star Wars movie, released by Disney and directed this time by J.J. Abrams, was going to be a huge hit simply by looking at the merchandise at the local Walmart several months in advance. It was all Star Wars this and Star Wars that, long

AGING IN PLACE AT HARWOOD MANOR, a Licenced Personal Care Home!

NEW “Easy Living” Option Call Sharon for more details.

Harwood Manor

mainly at Jurassic World’s expense. By the following weekend Star Wars: the Force Awakens had crossed the $1 billion mark worldwide, t h e fast-

before the movie’s Dec. 18 release date, which was circled on every Star Wars fan’s calendar.

But honestly, I really had no idea it was going to do the type of damage it did

a t the b o x office.

And before the year even started I questioned whether it would be a record setter at all. It looked to me like this flick was going to be “yet another Star Wars movie.” It turned out to be a movie for the ages.

Thursday Dec. 17, the movie was shown as a “preview” on screens across North America and brought in $57 million on preview night alone.

According to the way things work in Hollywood, those preview numbers count as part of “opening day,” and Star Wars: The Force Awakens hauled in a record Friday domestic haul of $119.1 million – topping the opening day record of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part II by $20 million.

By the end of the weekend the domestic haul for opening weekend was $247.9 million – the best opening weekend of all time, shattering Jurassic World’s record from earlier in the summer.

Adding in the international numbers and the overall haul was $528.9 million – again, the best of all time.

The records just kept on falling from that point on,

est movie to achieve this mark.

The next week, it passed the marks both Jurassic World and Titanic made on its way to a $700 million domestic box office, clinching the 2015 domestic box office title and becoming the fastest movie to make it to that mark of all time.

This past week, on Wednesday, the biggest domestic record of them all – Avatar’s $761 million haul in 2009 and 2010 – fell after just 20 days. And an overall worldwide box office haul of over $2 billion was in sight. Whether Star Wars: The Force Awakens can topple Avatar’s $2.78 billion overall record remains to be seen.

All in all, it was an unstoppable record-shattering performance for Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the likes of which we may not see again for a long, long time. And its run is still going.

That was 2015 at the box office, a year of record hauls, but also a top-heavy one with just a few blockbuster pictures and only a

few studios, mainly Disney and Universal, at the top of the heap. Just look at the “top 10” list of movies for the year and you will see what I mean, with most of the top blockbusters recorded by Disney (Buena Vista) or Universal.

That seems to be the way of it in Hollywood nowadays. For a number of years it really has been feast or famine, and not much in between, for most of the studios.

In reverse order, here is the list of the top 10 box office movies of 2015 with numbers updated as of Jan. 6 from Box Office Mojo: 10.

Spectre (Sony) $198,035,905 9. Cinderella (2015) (Buena Vista) $201,151,353 8. The Martian (Fox) $226,060,608 7. The Hunger Games: Mockingjay - Part 2 (Lions Gate) $275,222,668 6. Minions (Universal) $336,045,770 5. Furious 7 (Universal) $353,007,020 4. Inside Out (Buena Vista) $356,461,711 3. Avengers: Age of Ultron (Buena Vista) $459,005,868 2. Jurassic World (Universal) $652,270,625 1. Star Wars: The Force Awakens (Buena Vista) $764,408,684 I’ll wrap up 2015 by saying “boy was I wrong” in predicting another lackluster year of business. When I had looked initially at the 2015 schedule of movies I saw a lot of “repeat” titles in the mix, with sequels from many of the usual franchises. I didn’t think there was going to be a lot of enthusiasm for them, or that the enthusiasm would be cancelled out.

Clearly, there was demand out there for some of these movie franchises, particularly Star Wars, which now must rank as the top franchise of all time. I guess I learned my big lesson: never underestimate the power of the Force.

So, onward we go to 2016.

May the force be with you.

“Quality work done quickly” • Apparel

• Design

• Embroidery

• Printing

• Silkscreen

• Business Cards

• Signs • Banners • Vehicle Wraps PHONE: 306-445-6990 FAX: 306-445-6995 Email: harwoodmanor@sasktel.net

PERSONAL CARE HOME

• Decals • Wall Art

306•445•1445 #2-752 110th Street, North Battleford sales@alloutgd.com

www.alloutgd.com

• Flyers • Brochures • Invoices • Logos

• Automotive

• Residential

• Clearshield

• Aquapel

• Copying

• Commercial

• Tinting

• Proskin

• Graphics

• Sled Wraps

PAGE 21 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

Aerial photos focus of Archives Week display Submitted City of North Battleford Historic Archives volunteers are getting ready for an eighth annual Archives Week presentation.

The presentations will be set up at the Discovery Coop Territorial Place Mall Thursday, Feb. 4 from noon to 6 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 6 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The focus of the display this year will be on a collection of aerial photographs of North Battleford and surrounding areas from the Lorne Cooper collection in the archives.

Images include Saskatchewan Hospital, Government Ridge, Battleford, Cochin, Turtleford, Edam, Loon Lake, Hamelin and rural areas along Highway 16.

These photographs have been a great source of discussion to volunteers and

City of North Battleford Historic Archives visitors in the archives.

A PowerPoint presentation will include approximately 30 images along with a physical display of 123 aerial photographs that have been labelled and marked.

Volunteers will share some research advice on how to access homestead, post offices, First World War and census records.

The City of North Battleford Historic Archives collects historic papers, documents and photographs

depicting the history of the area and is dependent on its citizens for material.

The Archives Week presentation gives committee members an opportunity to thank all who have already contributed and an opportunity to invite citizens of North Battleford to donate material to the archives.

Most importantly, the presentation informs the public of the archives and its role in preserving historical documents and photographs.

Archives volunteers Terry Lumsdon, Ken Sanders, Larry Kulyk and Harvey Cashmore work to prepare the 2016 Archives Week presentation. Photo submitted

Paying down debt top financial priority in 2016 TORONTO / CNW – Paying down debt is the top financial goal for Canadians in 2016 according to a new CIBC poll.

While this marks the sixth consecutive year that paying off debt is the number one priority, record high household debt shows Canadians are struggling to meet this goal.

“Every year Canadians tell us they want to get out of the red, yet each following year debt reduction is still their top financial priority, which indicates many are not making the headway they want,” says Christina Kramer, executive vice-president, CIBC. Key poll highlights include: • One in four (26 per cent) Canadians say paying down debt is their key financial goal for 2016, making it their top financial priority for six years in a row • Paying down debt is the number one priority for Canadians across all regions regardless of household income

• The new poll findings come at a time when latest data from Statistics Canada puts credit-market debt, including mortgages, at a record 163.7 per cent of aftertax income, and debt loads are rising faster than disposable income “It’s not just first-time home buyers, younger Canadians, or those impacted by shifts in the economy such as a downturn in the oil patch who are focused on cutting down their debt,” says Kramer. “Canadians across the country are telling us that reducing the burden of debt, along with keeping up with their bills, is what they are focused on.”

Five Steps to Debt Freedom

For those who struggle to make headway in paying down debt, Kramer offers some advice: 1. Draw up a realistic budget: Track monthly income and expenses and base a budget on actual spending, not what you think you spend. And if paying down debt is a focus, make sure you budget for that as well.

If you run a deficit, re-evaluate your spending habits and delay, reduce or eliminate expenses. Using online or mobile banking to create spending limits and alerts can help you stay on track with budgeting.

2. Assess your debt: Make a list of every outstanding balance with the interest rate and monthly payment amount. Debts may include a mortgage, personal or car loans, lines of credit or credit cards. Add up the individual debts to find your total balance.

3. Set your priorities: Make at least the minimum payment due on each debt to avoid penalties and to keep your credit rating intact. Beyond the minimum, focus on the debts that cost you the most — those with the highest interest rate.

4. Consolidate debt: Use lower-rate sources of credit, such as a debt consolidation loan or a home equity line of credit, to pay off the amount outstanding on higher-rate debts, like a department store card.

We’ll keep your n Castle cloeoa... and this t

Locally owned & operated 1191 - 98th Street North Battleford (306) 481-4369 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE Like us on Facebook

ning • Carpet Clea tion • Flood Restora ng • Auto Detaili leaning • Upholstery C aning • Furnace Cle • Restaurant Range Hoods

GIFT CERTIFICATES Now Available!

5. Talk to an advisor: A financial advisor can help create a plan to tackle debt.

They can suggest possible ways to structure outstanding payments and potentially lower interest costs. This can free up some income for other goals, such as building up an emergency fund.

Top financial goal for Canadians in 2016: Paying down/eliminating debt – 26 per cent; Keeping up with the bills/ getting by – 18 per cent; I don’t have/am not making financial goals for 2016 – 11 per cent; Saving for retirement – eight per cent; Saving for a vacation/ travel – eight per cent;

Building my investment portfolio – seven per cent; Buying/saving for a house or renovating my current house – six per cent; Buying/saving for a car or another large purchase – four per cent; Establishing/building an emergency fund – four per cent; Other – three per cent; I don’t know – three per cent; Saving for my/my children’s education – two per cent.

From Dec. 7 to 8, 2015, an online survey was conducted among 1,508 randomly selected Canadian adults who are Angus Reid Forum panelists. The mar-

gin of error - which measures sampling variability is +/- 2.08 per cent, 19 times out of 20. The results have been statistically weighted according to education, age, gender and region (and in Quebec language) census data to ensure a sample representative of the entire adult population of Canada.

Discrepancies in or between totals are due to rounding.

Historic polling for the 2011-2015 outlook was conducted via Nielsen, to just over 1,000 Canadians through teleVox, the company’s national telephone omnibus survey. A sample of that size has a margin of error of +/-3.1 per cent, 19 times out of 20.

OPEN HOUSE

TERRITORIAL ESTATES 2426-BUHLER AVE.

ACT NOW! Some are sold

SEE SHOW UNIT #303 NOW COMPLETED

WHERE: Fairview Heights New Development WHEN:

on 2426 Buhler Ave. Thursday, January 21, 2016 2:00 - 4:00 pm

COFFEE & DONUTS ALL DAY Hosted by Al White, RE/MAX of the Battlefords and all representatives of Do-All Holdings Ltd.

DO-ALL HOLDINGS LTD. 306-445-2705 Call Al White Day or Night 306-446-8800

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 22

Auditions scheduled for 2016 Sask. Express Submitted

Saskatchewan Express

Imagine this: You’re standing backstage listening to the buzz of the audience.

The house lights dim. The audience quiets. You hear the beginning chords of the first song. The stage lights blast to life and you step on stage to a roaring crowd.

Yes, this could happen to you.

For more than 35 years, Saskatchewan Express has been making the dreams of performers from across the province come true. Whether you’re a singer or dancer

and if you have a passion for the stage we can set you on the path to your fondest dreams. Audition and you could be a part of the exciting 2016 Takin’ Care of Business Summer Tour.

Thanks to Saskatchewan Express, many performers have gained the skills and confidence to pursue careers in the performing arts.

They have cruised through the Panama Canal, to the Hawaiian islands and the Greek islands. They have sung and danced at Tokyo Disney and Florida’s Disney World.

They have toured North

America, played Broadway, Los Angeles, Toronto and Germany in theatrical productions. They have made movies and recordings and have been featured in television series.

And they come from every small town and large centre in Saskatchewan and all received the same comprehensive training and performance opportunities.

Yorkton local Ashley Arnett completed a North American tour of Hair in the spring of 2014, played Toronto and area in Snow White in 2015 and is appearing as Mimi in A Chorus Line for the Straford Festi-

val this year. Joining her in A Chorus Line is fellow former Expresser, Matt Alfano from Regina.

Devra Straker of Saltcoats starred in A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline at the Globe Theatre in 2013 and In Ring of Fire this past year.

This year, Jason Huska of Prince Albert toured North American in The Wizard of Oz and appeared in the TV show Suits. He also just finished a run at the Globe Theatre in Regina in All Shook Up. International fame has found former Saskatchewan Express dancer, JT Papan-

AMYA aims to Picturesque demystify Islam

dreos as he won gold in Poland at the IDO World Dance Championship and trains and performs with the Conteur company in Toronto.

Danny Balkwill of Regina is appearing at the Vancouver PAL Theatre in the production of The Last Five Years, and the list goes on.

Performers in Saskatchewan Express have the opportunity to enhance their performing skills and travel the province meeting new people and seeing new places. Through the years, the troupe has travelled from coast to coast in Canada, from Vancouver to Cape Breton and it has represent-

ed the city of Regina, the province of Saskatchewan and Canada at national and international events.

Auditions for the 2016 Takin’ Care of Business Summer Tour will be held in Regina Jan. 30 and 31. Vocalists and dancers, female and male, are encouraged to audition and can book an audition time by phoning Saskatchewan Express at 306-522-3403 or e-mail michele@saskatchewanexpress.com. So, no matter if you hail from a small Saskatchewan village or a major metropolis, you are invited to experience the summer of a lifetime.

Submitted Under the guidance of Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmed, the worldwide head of Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association is conducting Islam Open Houses throughout the nation to remove misconceptions regarding Islam.

AMYA members say they believe extremists have hijacked their religion, and say those extremists represent less than one per cent of the entire Muslim population. They says their goal is to reach every community throughout Canada and give presentations on true teachings of Islam and answer any questions people may have.

As part of this campaign, there will be an Islam open house at the North Battleford Public Library, 1392 – 101st St., Saturday, Jan. 23 from noon to 4 p.m.

LINOLEUM from

79¢sq.ft.

the big

bigger

CARPET

40% OFF

biggest

Sale ever LUXURY VINYL PLANK from

2

$ 79

Professional Business & Service Serving Our Rural Communities

AREA RUGS up to

50% OFF

ALL FURNITURE & HOME DECOR

ROLL ENDS

15% OFF

79¢sq.ft.

from

—­Photo by Louise Lundberg

up to

from

Floors for the way you live.

DIRECTORY

MIGNEAULT LAW OFFICE 1391 - 101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 2Y8

Telephone: (306) 445-4436

Fax: (306) 445-6444

Kevan M. Migneault, B.A., LL.B. Monte M. Migneault, B.A., LL.B.

MAIDSTONE OFFICE: At Elliot Insurance Offices every Thursday afternoon Telephone: 306-893-2461

KERANDA Marshall’s INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY LTD. Funeral Home St. Walburg, Sask.

Members of the Sask.

Funeral Association TOLL FREE

1-866-248-3322

Highway 4 North • North Battleford

306-445-2232

PHONE: 306-875-9522

Barristers and Solicitors Sallows Building

Fax: 306-248-3339

www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Gordon Marshall Doug Hanley

P.O. Box 330 Maidstone, SK, S0M 1M0 Located: 507-Hwy. 21 N

Bus.: 306-893-2631 Fax.: 306-893-2410

Supplies for all your agricultural, industrial & automotive needs.

1-800-387-6193 “Our Written Warranty Guarantees Your Satisfaction”

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

Place your business card on this page CALL VALORIE

HIGGS

1-866-549-9979 Fax: 306-445-1977

Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

PAGE 23 - Tuesday, January 12, 2016

What do we mean by saying God is omnipotent?

The Franco-Prussian War took place in 1870-71.

Germany blockaded the French coast and brought a swift end to the conflict.

But what interests us here is a hymn that has a connection with the war.

The original was written three decades earlier by Henry Fothergill Chorley (1808-1872), and published under the heading, In Time of War. Then, on the eve of the clash, hymn writer John Ellerton (1826-1893) wrote a similar hymn. The British were fearful that they would be drawn into the conflict, and Ellerton wrote to reassure them of God’s sovereign power. Stanzas from the two hymns were then put together, giving us the hymn God the Omnipotent as it’s now found in some of our hymnals.

Is God truly omnipotent?

Or are there limits to what He can do? Yes there are limits, and we’ll get to them in a moment. But first, let’s consider a word the Bible uses to describe the Lord.

He is called “omnipotent” (all-powerful).

In heaven, the Apostle John hears a great multitude crying, “The Lord God Omnipotent reigns!” (Rev. 19:6) Most often, the word is translated “Almighty,” to describe Him as the most powerful Being of all. (cf. Rev. 1:8) Surprisingly, perhaps, more than half of the instances this word is

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

used are found in the book of Job. Even in his suffering and distress, that great saint recognized the supreme power of God. But, if the One the Bible calls “the Most High God” (Dan. 5:21) is all-powerful, how can it be that His power is limited? How can there be things God is not able to do. The answer lies in two particular areas. One is His character. God is utterly holy, and no taint of sin can ever corrupt Him. He cannot do what is wicked, and “God cannot be tempted by evil.” (Jas. 1:13) The other limitation is one the Lord puts on Himself. In His Word, He has made many promises.

Hundreds of them. And because of His holy character, He cannot break His promise, otherwise what He said would have been untrue, and the Bible declares, “God ... cannot lie.” (Tit. 1:2) He has limited Himself to do certain things, and not to do other things, by His

own sovereign will, and in fulfilment of His promises.

That being said, when expressed within His holy character and His covenant-

ing word, there is nothing God cannot do, and no power in earth or heaven greater than His. He is truly omnipotent.

These two things come into play in how the Lord deals with sin. The Bible declares that “all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God,” (Rom. 3:23) and a righteous God has pledged eternal judgment on those who have sinned, because “the wages of sin is death.” (Rom. 6:23) However, in wonderful grace He sent His beloved Son to take sin’s punishment for us. All

who believe on Him have forgiveness, and eternal life instead of condemnation.

(Jn. 3:16; Eph. 1:7) Now, what of the hymn’s sobering words? Repeating words from the Anglican Book of Common Prayer, it pleads, “Give us peace in our time, O Lord.” “God, the omnipotent! King who ordainest / Great winds Thy clarions, lightnings Thy sword; / Show forth Thy pity on high where Thou reignest, / Give to us peace in our time, O Lord.”

“God the all merciful! Earth hath forsaken /

Thy ways of blessedness, slighted Thy Word; / Bid not Thy wrath in its terrors awaken; / Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. / God the all righteous One! Man hath defied Thee; / Yet to eternity standeth Thy Word, / Falsehood and wrong shall not tarry beside Thee; / Give to us peace in our time, O Lord. / So shall Thy children, with thankful devotion, / Praise Him who saved them from peril and sword, / Singing in chorus from ocean to ocean, / Peace to the nations, and praise to the Lord.”

Looking back, moving forward In a somewhat ironic start to a new year, I’ve been doing a lot of looking back. Between exhortations from sources as diverse as the radio and our church pulpit, the message is clear: “Here’s wishing you all the best in 2016. Let’s look forward to what the new year holds.”

Having said that, and in direct opposition to all that great advice and best wishes, I’ve spent the last several weeks looking back. Here’s how it all started. As I prepared to write my regular monthly column for British Colum-

bia’s major agricultural publication, I decided to take a look at how farming has changed over the years. Why not start at February 1943, I thought?

After all, that’s the year I was born.

It was wartime then and the ration book was part of everyday life.

Through those wartime

years a vigorous campaign aimed at promoting national nutrition was introduced as well as individual controls on the price, production and distribution of everyday foods. I remember Mom talking about those things.

Mom passed away a few years ago, but another journey back in time began for me this week. In sorting out boxes long neglected, I came across more than a dozen of her diaries. Reading them has been a journey fraught with emotion — laughter at my brother’s

anniversary gift to them of a garbage can, tears at the untold back story of other family events and reminders of siblings’ engagements and marriages.

Looking back can sometimes be the greatest incentive to move forward.

Mom would never have wanted life’s pain to be used as an excuse to quit.

God knows, there was no better example of persistent faith and determined faithfulness than she!

“I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.”

Thanks, Mom.

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

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

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

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

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

Gattinger

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

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

SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center

Community Baptist Church

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.

Service

Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

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

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

Everyone Welcome

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

0 % FINANCING

†

ON MOST 2016 RAM 1500 trucks

T:15.36”

Wise customers read the fine print: *, †, Ω, ★ The Cold Days Hot Deals Sales Event offers are limited time offers which apply to retail deliveries of selected new and unused models purchased from participating retailers on or after January 5, 2016. Offers subject to change and may be extended without notice. All pricing includes freight ($1,745) and excludes licence, insurance, registration, any retailer administration fees, other retailer charges and other applicable fees and taxes. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Retailer may sell for less. *Consumer Cash Discounts are offered on select new 2016 vehicles and are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. †0% purchase financing available on select new 2016 Ram 1500 and Ram Heavy Duty models to qualified customers on approved credit through RBC, Scotiabank and TD Auto Finance. Retailer order/trade may be necessary. Example: 2016 Ram 1500 Quad Cab SXT 4x4 (25A+AGR) with a Purchase Price of $30,495 with a $0 down payment, financed at 0% for 72 months equals 156 bi-weekly payments of $195 with a cost of borrowing of $0 and a total obligation of $30,495. Ω$9,000 in total discounts includes $7,500 Consumer Cash and $1,500 Loyalty/Conquest Bonus Cash. Consumer Cash Discounts are deducted from the negotiated price before taxes. $1,500 Ram Truck Loyalty/Conquest/Skilled Trades Bonus Cash is available on the retail purchase/lease of 2015/2016 Ram 1500 (excludes Reg. Cab), 2014/2015/2016 Ram 2500/3500, 2014/2015/2016 Ram Cab & Chassis or 2015 Ram Cargo Van and is deducted from the negotiated price after taxes. Eligible customers include: 1. Current owners/lessees of a Dodge or Ram Pickup Truck or Large Van or any other manufacturer’s Pickup Truck or Large Van. The vehicle must have been owned/leased by the eligible customer and registered in their name on or before January 5, 2016. Proof of ownership/Lease agreement will be required. 2. Customers who are skilled tradesmen or are acquiring a skilled trade. This includes Licensed Tradesmen, Certified Journeymen or customers who have completed an Apprenticeship Certification. A copy of the Trade Licence/Certification required. 3. Customers who are Baeumler Approved service providers. Proof of membership is required. Limit one $1,500 bonus cash offer per eligible transaction. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ★The Make No Financing Payments for 90 Days offer is available from January 5 – February 1, 2016, and applies to retail customers who finance a new 2015/2016 Chrysler, Jeep, Dodge, Ram or FIAT vehicle (excludes 2015/2016 Dodge Viper and Alfa Romeo) at a special fixed rate on approved credit up to 96 months through Royal Bank of Canada and TD Auto Finance or up to 90 months through Scotiabank. Monthly/bi-weekly payments will be deferred for 60 days and contracts will be extended accordingly. Interest charges will not accrue during the first 60 days of the contract. After 60 days, interest starts to accrue and the purchaser will repay principal and interest over the term of the contract but not until 90 days after the contract date. Customers will be responsible for any required down payment, license, registration and insurance costs at time of contract. Some conditions apply. See your retailer for complete details. ≤Based on 3500/F-350 full-size pickups and competitive information available at time of publication. Based on max towing comparison between 2016 Ram 3500 - up to 31,210 lb, 2015 Chevrolet 3500 - up to 23,200 lb and 2016 Ford F-350 - up to 26,500 lb. TMThe SiriusXM logo is a registered trademark of SiriusXM Satellite Radio Inc.

T:9.875”

Tuesday, January 12, 2016 - PAGE 24

NO payments for days plus

GET $ FOR 72 MONTHS + UP TO

90

★

IT ALL ENDS FEBRUARY 1ST!

9,000

IN TOTAL discounts

BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING

≤

DPR_161000_U4CW_RM_CDHD.indd 1

PRODUCTION NOTES

*Ω

NOW AVAILABLE

31,210 LB TOWS UP TO 3½ TONNES

MORE THAN THE COMPETITION

RAMTRUCKOFFERS.CA

1/6/16 5:43 PM