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Everybody Has a Story

Natalie Krill

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Quote of the week Quot k “There’s nothing better than being paid to sing and dance on stage every night.”

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North Battleford, Sask. Tuesday, June 17, 2014

Battlefords Bright Spots

Busy Summer Solstice

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Star Inspiration Natalie Krill, a North Battleford Comprehensive High School alumna who has gone on to a blossoming career in acting, offered inspirational words at the Living Sky School Division Students Hall of Fame ceremony Thursday. See Page 6 for more. Photo by Jayne Foster

This weekend is the last before school lets out next week, a last hurrah for some.

Saturday, June 21 will be a busy day with several events running concurrently.

At the Western Development Museum, rain or shine, it will be Family Day. Starting at 10 a.m. and running until 4 p.m., look for a petting zoo, bouncy castles, games, crafts, a water park, vintage auto and wagon rides, a dog show, face painting, the Balloon Man and the FunTAZM Puppet Show. Regular admission rates apply: adults $10; seniors $9; students $7, children 6-12 $4, six and under free.

A family pass is $25.

Here is another opportunity where buying a WDM membership is a super idea. For $60 a year, a family (adult couple and their dependent children or their grandchildren) could attend this event and others admission free. The membership includes free admission to all four WDM locations in the province, free entry to special shows and events, discounts of 10 per cent on regular priced items in the four WDM gift shops, a discount at the Boomtown Cafe at Saskatoon’s museum, discounts on WDM classes and workshops – and more.

Saturday will also see a free day of soccer at Centennial Field in North Battleford. Participants will have registered for Soccer Jam, a chance to learn the basics or hone skills as well as find out more

about refereeing or coaching. There will be sessions for ages three to six, seven to 10 and 11 to 14 plus introductions to coaching and referring. It concludes at 2 p.m. Everybody will be going home with a t-shirt.

There will also be hockey in the street on Saturday. Well, maybe not in the street, but certainly in the parking lot.

The event is the John Paul II Mission Street Hockey Championship, beginning at 10 a.m. There will be games in an adult league for 17 and over, and a youth league, with age categories of 16 and under, 13 and under and 10 and under. There will be cash prizes, but the main monetary focus of the event is to raise funds for the JPII Mission Team’s travels to Ghana, Africa. If you missed Monday’s deadline to register your team, you can still head out Saturday for some entertaining action and to cheer on the participants.

June 21 is the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere. If that prompts you to think of other times and dimensions, you might want to take in Fort Battleford’s Summer Solstice Ghost Walk Saturday evening.

It’s a lantern-lit guided tour featuring stories of strange things that have happened to staff, volunteers and visitors alike. You can even visit the beer gardens afterward (if you’re at least 19, of course). Admission is $14.70 per person and it is not recommended for anyone less than 13 years old. jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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Strutting Their Stuff

It was a beautiful afternoon for the Strut Your Mutt 2014 Walk for the Animals Saturday. The participants started their walk at the Battlefords Humane Society Animal Shelter and ventured down Airport Road to the dog park behind the airport before returning the same way. For those who did not have a dog to walk, the shelter offered some of the dogs up for adoption. Money raised at the event went to improving the lives of the animals at the shelter. Any pledges that raised $50 or more received an orange t-shirt with the event’s logo on the left shoulder. All of the dogs received bandanas for participating. Below, part of the afternoon showcased the agility course offered Tuesdays and Thursdays nights at the Western Development Museum. The dogs ran the course alongside their trainers to display what can be learned. Photos by Brett Smith

Above, a petting zoo was part of the festivities at the shelter in the early afternoon. Yaks, goats, pigs, lambs and donkeys were on hand for adults, children and the dogs to meet.

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Fineday sentenced for two shooting incidents Staff The individual charged in two gang-related shooting incidents that shocked North Battleford last year has received a lengthy jail term.

Justin Fineday received an 11-year sentence in connection to the two incidents after he pled guilty to two counts of aggravated assault and one count of use of a firearm in the commission of an offence.

The sentence is in connection to two separate shootings in which two separate individuals were wounded, happening on May 25 and Sept. 1 of last year. The useof-a-firearm charge stems from the Sept. 1 incident.

Fineday received five years each on the aggravated assault charges plus one year

on the firearm count. All counts run consecutively.

In addition, Fineday also received a lifetime firearms prohibition, and DNA and forfeiture orders were also imposed. Fineday, who has been in custody for nine and a half months, will be credited for 14 months time served, calculated on a 1.5 to one basis following a recent Supreme Court ruling to that effect.

That means Fineday’s jail term will run another nine years and 10 months.

All other charges, including an attempted murder charge stemming from the May 25 incident, have been withdrawn as a result of a plea agreement.

In imposing sentence, Judge Dan O’Hanlon noted the incidents Fineday was

involved in “did cause the community a great deal of concern and fright,” and noted it raised concern about the growth of gangs in North Battleford.

He called the incidents “terrible crimes” and said the community “view it as an aggressive, violent but cowardly act.”

He urged Fineday to use his time in jail productively to further his education and to deal with his addictions issues.

The sentence was imposed following a joint submission by the Crown and defence, following a lengthy investigation and lengthy discussions between counsel.

Fineday was arrested Sept. 1 of last year following a shooting at 6:49 a.m. on Diefenbaker Drive near

Council Notes

Flags at half‐mast in respect for fallen RCMP officers Staff Here is a rundown of some of the highlights of the June 16 council meeting in North Battleford. (Thanks to Communications Manager Mike Halstead for providing much of this information.)

Councillor Don Buglas made a motion that flags at City Hall be lowered to half-mast on Tuesday, June 10 in memory of the three fallen Moncton, N.B. RCMP officers.

That motion carried unanimously. As part of that motion, city staff were encouraged to show their support by wearing red at the workplace in remembrance of the officers who were killed last week.

Mayor Ian Hamilton noted there was a candlelight vigil held Friday night in front of the RCMP detachment in North Battleford in memory of the RCMP officers.

Councillor Greg Lightfoot raised the issue of whether the city could get into residential composting. He said he has received many calls about it in the last several days.

City Manager Jim Puffalt said North Battleford is in discussions with Loraas about a possible compost program.

Mayor Hamilton proclaimed June 7-14 as Canadian Red Cross Water Safety Week, June 15-21 as Saskatchewan Tourism Week, and June as Brain Injury Awareness Month.

First quarter financials were released by Director of Finance David Gillan. He reported most revenue and expense items for 2014 are on target. A further report on second quarter results is to come in August.

The tax collection report was also presented showing an outstanding 2014 to date arrears balance of $913,998.49.

City Building Inspector

Jerry Wintonyk reported a new building plan at Monday’s meeting. A new car wash — four-bay car, one bay truck, and one touchless — called Betty Bubbles is being built in close proximity to Oil Can Charlie’s at 265299th St. The project is valued at $1.6 million.

There was some discussion Monday of the mobile garbage and recycling collection reminder app launched by the City June 9. As of June 10, 127 people have downloaded the app, according to the city.

The app can be found on Google Play and Apple iTunes. More can be found at http://cityofnb.ca/for_residents/garbage.html In new business, council approved a resolution where the City signs on to the

Multi-Material Stewardship Recycling Program, by entering into an agreement with Multi-Material Stewardship Western Inc. Also, the 2014 capital works underground utilities contract has been awarded to Unicon Pipeline Ltd. for $3,419,240 plus GST. This project includes street water and sewer replacements, airport storm sewer, water main replacement and street underground construction.

Finally, newly-elected councillor Kelli Saemann has entered the rotation of councillors to serve as deputy mayor. She has been appointed to serve in that capacity for January and February of both 2015 and 2016.

The next meeting of council is Monday, June 23 at 8 p.m.

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St. Laurent Drive. Fineday, co-accused Valen Nicotine and a youth accused were alleged to have gotten into an altercation with three individuals who were walking down the street.

According to the facts read in court by Crown prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt, the individuals had their faces covered and were yelling “Terror Squad” and “2019” — referring to the Terror Squad gang that the accused was a member of. (T and S are the 20th and 19th letters of the alphabet.)

It was alleged Fineday fired three shots using a 22calibre rifle. The shooting victim was struck in the right chest and in the stomach and was sent to hospital.

Police found three spent shell casings were found on the scene. Also recovered was the rifle that had been tossed in a nearby shrub by the youth offender, who was sentenced to 240 days in jail for accessory after the fact last fall in connection to the case.

The three accused were later arrested after failing to pay their cab fare, and were described as extremely intoxicated, based on facts read in court.

The other aggravated assault count involved an incident from May 25, which took place at around 9:30 a.m. on the 1700 block of 104th Street.

The incident was described as a “drive-by” shooting in which Fineday fired the shots from a red van. A handgun was used in that incident, according to the facts outlined by the prosecution.

According to the prosecution, the shooting victim was not the intended target. Instead, the alleged target was a member of a rival gang, the Native Syndicate.

In her submission in court, prosecutor Schmidt noted the shootings were “motivated by gang activity” and referred to that as an aggravating factor.

She also referred to the shock from the community at large, saying it was “shocking it would happen in a residential area.”

Schmidt referred to Fineday as representing a “new generation in the Terror Squad” and added his “propensity for gun violence should concern the court.”

The Crown and defence both agreed to a joint submission calling for an 11-year jail sentence. Defence lawyer Jessie Buydens noted the difficult circumstances Fineday faced growing up and unresolved depression issues.

Also noted were the difficult circumstances Fineday faced during his time in remand. He was on a 23-and-ahalf hour a day lockdown due to gang concerns, preventing him from participating in

adequate programming. That justified a one-and-a-half-toone credit for time served, she said.

Buydens also noted Fineday quickly took responsibility with his guilty plea, saving the court the cost of the preliminary and trial, as well as the need for witnesses to testify.

The 11-year jail sentence was within the range for such offences, it was noted by counsel as well as by Judge O’Hanlon. Fineday also has a criminal record including two prior robberies and an assault, but no similar types of offences to the shootingrelated charges.

When asked to speak by Judge O’Hanlon, Fineday accepted responsibility for his actions.

“I made a lot of mistakes, I’d like to take responsibility now,” said Fineday, who noted it was difficult due to being in lockdown 23 and a half hours a day. He also acknowledged that his actions had “caused an uproar in North Battleford.”

Fineday’s sentence means two of the three individuals charged in connection to the Sept. 1 shooting incident have now been dealt with in court. The third accused individual, Valen Nicotine, remains in custody and is due to have his matters return to court within the next couple of weeks.

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Editorial

Can Battlefords residents rest a bit easier?

By Becky Doig Editor

Can residents of the Battlefords breathe a little easier?

Consternation, fear and vocal calls for action erupted in the wake of two shootings in North Battleford last year.

Subsequent court proceedings have revealed the shootings that occurred on May 25 and Sept. 1 were gang related, and last week Justin Fineday was assessed an 11-year jail sentence for his role in those shootings.

It was revealed in court last week that gang rivalry between the Native Syndicate and the Terror Squad was at the root of the shootings. The May 25 incident was described as a “drive-by” shooting in which the victim turned out to not be the intended target. The person shot was not the member of the Native Syndicate targeted by Fineday, who fired the shots from a van.

The Sept. 1 shooting stemmed from an altercation on the street between Fineday, co-accused Valen Nicotine, a youth and three other individuals. In court it was reported shouts of “Terror Squad” were reported by witnesses during that altercation.

With one individual responsible for two notorious crimes behind bars for a decade, can residents rest a little easier?

It’s hard to give a resounding “yes” to that question, but perhaps his conviction does illustrate one aspect of the crime situation in this community.

Violent gang activity is being perpetrated by a small core of individuals. I say “small” because that group is measured against the overall population of the Battlefords of around 23,000. And it is a group of people who prey upon one another. Seemingly random crime is nothing of the sort. It is one gang pitting itself against another.

The number of law-abiding persons in this community far outweighs the violent offenders, and now one of those offenders is behind bars for a long stretch of time.

I say this is a victory for the good guys, and with continued vigilance and action we work to prevent any more innocent people getting caught in the crossfire.

A bouquet to the person who removed all the bags of leaves I had waiting to go to the dump. Thank you! It was a pleasant surprise to see they had disappeared.

Jean Deyell North Battleford A boot to a neighbour for running his chain saw late Sunday evening.

Letter

Private liquor sales generate gov’t revenue Dear Editor As minister responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority, I would like to take a moment to clarify some misconceptions regarding the government’s business decision to convert four public liquors to rural liquor franchises as mentioned in Joyce Neufeld’s letter “Premier breaking his promise” (News-Optimist, June 10).

Saskatchewan has long used a blended retail system.

Currently, there are approximately 190 franchises, 440 off-sale outlets and two full-line private stores in addition to the public stores, a business model long supported by the NDP. Store conversion is not a new concept. In fact, it was a practice the former government was quite comfortable with. In 1993-95, the NDP converted stores in Radville, Eston and Hafford to rural franchises. Today, all three franchises continue to enjoy success in their respective communities.

Converting stores to franchises, rather than closing the stores, allows SLGA to reduce operating expenses while still ensuring these communities continue to have access to a full line of alcohol products at SLGA prices. All of the stores being converted have operating costs that exceed what the government would pay in commission to a franchise.

Overall, SLGA anticipates an operational savings of approximately $1.2 million during the next five years as a

result of the conversions. Additional revenue will also be generated from the sale of government owned buildings.

Regarding the suggestion that converting these stores will result in a loss of government revenue, it is important to note that regardless of who is selling liquor our government will continue to generate revenue through liquor mark-ups.

I am confident that SLGA will find a good business partner that will welcome the opportunity to serve the citizens of each community with respect to the sale of alcohol.

Don McMorris Minister Responsible for the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority

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Many plant names have religious foundations

By Erl Svendsen Common plant names have many sources and can refer to appearance, resemblance to body parts and medicinal/culinary/cultural use. And while the exact origin of many plant names is lost to the mists of time, they can provide a window to the past – how plants were used in people’s everyday lives.

In Western culture, many plants were used allegorically, as Christian symbols.

While the religious references in plant names persist, their religious significance is no longer at the fore. The following are a few ‘religious’ plants we can grow on the on the prairies.

The Lady in Lady’s mantle (Alchemilla mollis) is Mary, mother of Christ. An older name for this plant was in fact Mary’s mantle. A mantle is an outer garment – a cape – that the leaves in miniature resemble. The plant forms a well-behaved mound (45 – 60 centimetres tall and wide) of light green leaves in early spring, overtopped with a masses of small yellow flowers in June that can

be used as fresh cut flowers.

It’s adaptable to full sun to light shade.

In the Book of Genesis, Jacob dreamed of a ladder that reached into the heavens.

The closely spaced, paired leaflets of the plant version of Jacob’s ladder (Polemonium caeruleum) resemble ladder rungs hence its name.

Jacob’s ladder is medium tall, up to 60 centimetres (some cultivars can reach 90 centimetres), but hardly reaches into the heavens.

Small, bell-shaped flowers form at the end of stems appearing in late spring/ early summer. Depending on the cultivar, flowers can be blue, purple, lavender, pink or white. There are also variegated-leaved varieties to choose from. It grows best in moist shade but will survive drier (but not drought), sunnier locations.

Marks on the rhizomes (underground stems) of Solomon’s seal (Polygonatum sp.) are said to resemble King Solomon’s signet ring or seal (i.e. the Cross of David).

Branchless arching stems have alternate, dark green leaves along nearly their en-

tire length. The usual species and cultivars rarely reaches taller than 60 centimetres although giant Solomon seal may reach 120 centimetres.

Small white, bell-shaped flowers hang down from the leaf axils in summer followed by black berries.

A woodland plant, it prefers moist (although tolerates moderately dry once established) and shady conditions.

It spreads slowly, forming a loose colony but is easily controlled with a judicious spade. A variegated variety is available that spreads more slowly.

Mary’s shoes is now more familiarly called bird’s-foot trefoil (Lotus corniculatus).

Again the Mary refers to Jesus’s mother and the flowers resemble fancy golden shoes (if you use your imagination).

The long stems (up to 50 centimetres) creep along the

How Does Your Garden Grow?

Wednesday marked the start of the new season for the Battlefords Family Health Centre’s Community Garden Project. They held their season-opening events in the morning on 108th Street in North Battleford, seen here, and then at 2 p.m. at the Eiling Kramer Campground in Battleford.

Fortunately, the sunshine had broken through after a few rainy days and those attending were able to enjoy the celebration. This is the eighth year for the BFHC Community Garden, which has grown from a single lot of land to three lots over two communities, North Battleford and Battleford. The project provides participants an opportunity to get involved with gardening, learn about healthy eating and meet other people. Photos by John Cairns

ground. The low growing plant (five – 15 centimetres) makes a great groundcover in dry, open conditions and is tolerant of trampling and mowing. It forms a dense mat, suppressing weeds. It is also used in pasture/hayland as a forage.

Legend has it that Mary spread her cloak on the ground to rest. Under the cloak was a white-blossomed rosemary bush (Rosemarinus officinalis). When she got up to leave and picked up her cloak, the flowers had turned blue, the colour of her cloak.

Rosemary is a Mediterranean plant (think hot and dry) and is not hardy. Despite its lack of hardiness, it is grown in many a herb garden as an annual and is easily over wintered as a houseplant.

Have a gardening question? Contact GardenLine, 306-966-5865 or gardenline@usask.ca.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our bulletin board or calendar for upcoming horticulture events in July.

Rosemary. Photo by Tony Alter

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Millar shuts out St. Walburg Reds for Beavers’ second win

By Brett Smith Sports Reporter

It was a pitcher’s duel at Beaver Lions Stadium Thursday night. Dave Millar pitched a gem to lead the North Battleford Beavers to a 2-0 victory over the St. Walburg Reds.

Millar threw a complete game shutout, striking out six and walking five batters to pick up the win. He gave up just two hits.

His counterpart pitched just as well. Reds starter Zach Hazzard also went the distance, scattering three hits over six innings. Hazzard struck out four and walked four batters while taking the loss.

Blair Geering supplied the offence for the Beavers, going 1 for 3 with two RBIs. Millar got into trouble in the top of the second inning.

After getting Shaun Spence to ground out to third and Kristian Sawyshyn to pop out, Scott Thompson reached first safely on an error. After a walk put runners on first and

Dave Millar threw a complete game shutout to give the Beavers their second win of the NSRBL season. Photo by Brett Smith second, Millar forced a fly ball to Kyle Palmer in right field to get out of the jam.

In the bottom of the second, Tyler Russell drew a walk with one out. Geering then

hit into a fielder’s choice, forcing Russell out at second base. Geering advanced to second on a passed ball, but CJ Millar popped out to Sheldon Williamson at

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second to end the inning.

St. Walburg got a two-out rally started in the top of the fourth. Sawyshyn singled and Thompson walked, but Millar induced a groundout

to second to keep the game scoreless.

The Beavers got on the scoreboard in the bottom half of the inning. Kyle Gregoire reached first on a

throwing error by Hazzard and advanced to second as the ball bounced away from the first baseman. He then took third base on a passed ball. Rory Gregoire walked and stole second without a throw from the catcher.

Ryan Shepherd followed with a walk to load the bases.

After Russell struck out, Geering singled to score both Gregoires and give the Beavers a 2-0 lead. CJ Millar hit into a fielder’s choice and Derrick Chapman grounded out to the pitcher as St. Walburg stopped the bleeding.

Kyle Gregoire threatened to add insurance to the Beavers’ lead in the fifth. He drew a two-out walk and stole second. The throw from the catcher bounced away from Williamson and Gregoire hustled to third, narrowly beating the tag. He was left stranded as Rory Gregoire grounded out to Trevor Bailey at shortstop.

Dave Millar pitched himself out of a jam again in the top of the sixth. After giving up a single to Spence, his pick-off attempt missed Russell at first base and Spence scampered to second.

S a w y s h y n ’s g r o u n d o u t allowed Spence to reach third base. Thompson followed up with a walk to put runners on the corner. Millar then made up for his error. He stepped off the mound as Thompson broke for second, trapping the runner in a rundown.

The Beavers applied the tag before Spence touched home plate to preserve the shutout.

The Reds got two runners on in the top of the seventh with two outs. Millar ended the game when he struck out Steven Treflak.

North Battleford improved their record to 2-5 after starting the season 0-4. With the loss, St. Walburg falls to 0-6 on the season. The Beavers hit the road for their next four games, travelling to play Wilkie, Lloydminster, Macklin and Meadow Lake.

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Two Battlefords North Stars commit to continue hockey careers Staff Two former Battlefords North Stars players have committed to play collegiate hockey.

Graduating North Stars goaltender Michael Gudmandson is set to continue his hockey career south of the border.

Gudmandson committed

to play for Marian University in Fond du Lac, Wis. during the 2014-15 season. The Sabres compete in the Division III of the NCAA. Marian finished the 2013-14 season with a 12-13-2 record, good for fifth in the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association conference.

The 20-year-old from Sherwood Park, Alta. finished with a 20-3-1 record with four

shutouts for the North Stars during the regular season.

He won multiple goaltender of the week awards, the team’s most valuable player award, the Kramer Division’s MVP and the SJHL’s MVP. Gudmandson was also nominated for the CJHL’s MVP award.

“Michael was a huge addition to our hockey team late in October,” said North

Stars head coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg.

“Our team instantly gained confidence with his arrival and he immediately impacted our dressing room with his enthusiasm, determination and passion to play.”

Gudmandson will be given an opportunity to compete for a position in the starting rotation with the Sabres.

Head coach AJ Aitken has

targeted Saskatchewan prospects to fill his roster. The Sabres graduated two senior goaltenders last season.

Also finding a school forward Tanner Quinn. He has committed to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology and will join the Trojans for the 2014-15 season.

Quinn joins his North Stars teammate Dillon Forbes, who committed to play for the

Trojans at the end of May. The SAIT Trojans play in the Alberta College Athletics Conference. They defeated the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Ooks in the ACAC Championship series last season.

Quinn, from Winnipeg, Man., played three seasons with the North Stars. He had 20 goals and 26 assists in 132 games with the team.

An era of dominance by the Western Conference looming in the NHL Alec Martinez’s goal with 5:17 remaining in the second overtime period of game five won the Stanley Cup for the Los Angeles Kings. It’s their second championship in the last three seasons and there is no reason not to believe they can do it again next year.

To begin, the Kings are in fantastic shape to retain essentially the same roster that won them the Cup this season. Only Marion Gaborik, Willie Mitchell and Matt Greene are unrestricted free agents, with Dwight King the team’s lone restricted free agent.

As the NHL projected the salary cap will rise to $71.1 million, the locked-in roster assists the Kings financially as well. If the projected cap for next year is true, L.A. will have more than $13 million in cap space

according to capgeek.com.

That should give them room to sign one of Mitchell or Green and keep King in the fold.

If they need money for Gaborik, who showed great chemistry with long-time centre Anze Kopitar after being acquired at the trade deadline from the Columbus Blue Jackets, there are rumours already floating that they will use a compliance buyout on centre Mike Richards. While there would be a fraction of Richards’ $5.75 million cap hit on the ledger, the move would create breathing room to keep Gaborik on the roster.

Richards, who is regarded as a strong defensive presence and playoff performer, had just three goals in 26 playoff games played. Usually strong on

New Horizons golfers battle the weather

By Bernie Meisner Twelve intrepid golfers turned out on a cold, wet, windy Monday, June 9.

First place went to Art Strueby, John Dove, Dick Blom and Peter Pauls with a low score of 40. Next was Gerry Bristow, Ken Holliday, Dave Page and Jim Fraser. Third was Merv Zulynik, Allie Raycraft, Frank Simpson and Ken Schwab.

Dave Page was closest to the pin on No. 8. Jim Fraser won a car wash for the longest putt on No. 9.

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defence, he was a -6 for the post-season. Granted, it’s a small sample size, but he had similar production during the regular season.

Either he was hurt for most of the season, or Richards has lost a step. The Kings might find the money spent better elsewhere.

Yes, the Kings are in good shape to repeat.

Though they might find the stiffer competition in the Western Conference playoffs as opposed to the Stanley Cup final.

Right on the heels of the Kings are the 2013 Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks, who pushed L.A. to overtime in game seven of this year’s conference final.

The Blackhawks, like the Kings, have their core locked up for next season.

Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane are entering the final year of their respective contracts, but should sign extensions to remain in Chicago. They also have their top two defenceman under contract for at least two more years. With more than

$4.5 million in cap space available this off-season, they shouldn’t be after any of the big fish available. The money would be best used to secure depth for another long run into the playoffs.

If Toews and Kane resign in the Windy City, the Blackhawks and Kings could be in the Western Conference finals for years to come. And would that really be such a bad thing?

They’ve met in the conference finals two straight years, with this series being even better than the first. Some people, myself included, thought of that as the real Stanley Cup final this season.

Led by the Kings and Blackhawks at the top of the conference, the West is poised to continue their run as the dominant conference in the NHL. With the Kings’ win, the West has won the last three Stanley Cups and six of the eight since 2007.

The depth of the Western Conference goes well beyond Chicago and L.A. Anaheim demonstrated their strength by finishing first

in the conference with 116 points. They did so platooning goaltenders Jonas Hiller and Viktor Fasth. After trading Fasth to the Oilers, rookie netminder Frederik Anderson stepped up and stole starts away from Hiller, who is an unrestricted free agent this summer, in the post-season. When Anderson failed, they called upon John Gibson to carry the load. The Ducks have two of the best forwards in the league in Corey Perry and Ryan Getzlaf signed past the 2020-21 season.

Also in the West, the St. Louis Blues had a strong season before struggling heading into the playoffs.

Led by Ken Hitchcock behind the bench, the Blues are a strong defensive team.

The question mark for the team going forward is who will be between the pipes.

They acquired Ryan Miller to spark a deep run into the playoffs, but he looked average when up against the Blackhawks’ firepower in the opening round. Other questions can arise with young players like Vladimir Sobotka becoming an unrestricted free agent. If they can hang on to their younger players to build a core with Alex Pietrangelo, David Backes and T.J. Oshie, St. Louis will continue to be dangerous.

Those are just the top tier teams in the West. Despite winning the Stanley Cup, the Kings were one game

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away from being swept in the first round by the San Jose Sharks. Now, after blowing the series, there is no telling what the Sharks will look like in the fall. They could stay as Stanley Cup contenders, or blow up the team and start rebuilding if they believe their current core can’t win the big games. With the track record of players like Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau, it’s hard to see them not blowing it up.

Elsewhere, young teams like the Colorado Avalanche proved the difference a year can make. Their talent, like Gabriel Landeskog and Mat Duchene, has developed and looks to be a threat in the Central Division for years to come. That isn’t even including last year’s first overall pick Nathan MacKinnon, who had a couple of highlight reel plays in the Avalanche’s first round loss to the Minnesota Wild. It should be a scary sight for teams in the Central that this young Avalanche team just won the division and is still developing.

In the shadow of the Kings’ Stanley Cup win, it’s hard-pressed to see the Western Conference losing a Stanley Cup for the foreseeable future. The NHL’s balance of power strongly belongs in the West.

So, to the teams in the Eastern Conference: enjoy being the runner up.

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OBITUARIES JOHNSON: Anne Johnson (Anne Kuchirka) Feb. 6 1924 to June 6, 2014. Passed on June 6 at St. Joseph’s Home in Saskatoon, SK. Predeceased by her parents; Andrew and Polly Kuchirka, one brother; Mike Kuchirka, and one sister; Mary Ryhorchuk, two husbands; Alex Hancheryk, Elmer Johnson. Survived by two children; Leon Hancheryk, Lillian Dean (Lyle), 6 grand-children, 5 greatgrandchildren, Sister-in-law; Julie Kurchirka, nieces & nephews and cousins. Anne bequeathed her body to the College of Medicine for purposes of medical education and research. ____________________________________________________ BUZIAK: Mrs. Eileen Buziak, resident of North Battleford, SK passed away Monday, June 9, 2014 at The Battlefords Union Hospital with her grandson by her side. She is survived by her loving son, Garry of Saskatoon, SK, Grandson, Darren of North Battleford, SK and by her very close nephew, Roman of North Battleford, SK. Eileen was predeceased by her husband John and by her sisters, Eva, Pauline and Rosie. With respect to Eileen’s request, cremation has taken place and a private Graveside Service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306) 446-4200 ____________________________________________________ CAVE: In Loving memory of Frederick “Fred” Leonard Cave 1932 - 2014. He was born on October 8, 1932 at Eight Mile Lake District, Saskatchewan.

He passed away May 14, 2014 at North Battleford, Sask. Left behind to cherish Fred’s memory are his children and grandchildren: Rob (Cherise) and their children: Ryan, Evan and Anthony of Kamloops, BC; Hugh (Teresa) and their daughter: Jessica (Kent) of North Battleford, SK and his sisters: Doris Jamieson and Gwen Cave of the Battlefords, SK. Fred was predeceased by: his wife: Marie; his parents: H.L. and Ellen Cave; his sisters: Norah and Ethel and his brother: Charles. A Funeral Service celebrating the life of Mr. Fred Cave, of Battleford, Saskatchewan was held on Wednesday, May 21, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from the Territorial Drive Alliance Church with Pastor Keith Klippenstein officiating. Al and Gloria Martens and Kim Dyck provided the music ministry. Order of Service: Opening Scripture and Prayer - Pastor Keith Klippenstein; Congregational songs; “Bringing in the Sheaves”, “The Old Rugged Cross”; Tribute was given by Rob and Hugh Cave; a slide show with songs “When I Get Where I’m Going” And “Amazing Grace”; Meditation by Pastor Keith Klippenstein; Solo- “Enter the Rest” by Al Martens; Closing hymn “I’ll Fly Away”; Benediction.

This was followed by a time of fellowship and lunch at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church. Eternal Memories Funeral Service was entrusted with the funeral arrangements.

Card of Thanks We the family of Fred Cave, extend a heart felt thank you to the many people who have expressed their love and support to us at this time. It is appreciated beyond measure. Special thanks to Pastor Keith and Cheryl Klippenstein for your ministry to us; Al and Gloria Martens and Kim Dyck for the great music; Anthony Cave for creating a memorable slide show presentation; Pastor Mike Magnus for your technical support; Marge Coles and her team for providing lunch during the fellowship time. Claudette Balysky for the beautiful flower arrangement, which adorned the casket; and Eternal Memories Funeral Service who walked us through all the arrangements with professionalism and great sensitivity. Thank you and God bless you all. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Fred Cave may be directed to a charity of the donor’s choice. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

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____________________________________________________ TRAVES: In Loving Memory of Homer Ernest Traves who was born November 15, 1937 at North Battleford, SK and passed away May 26, 2014 at Home, Rural North Battleford, SK. Homer is survived by his loving wife, Arlene Russell-Traves and their families; brother, Syd (Loreen) Traves; and sister, Edith “Edie” Bower. He was predeceased by his parents, Ernest and Gladys Traves; brother, George; sister, Clara. A Service Of Celebration & Thanksgiving of Homer’s Life was held Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Battleford United Church, Battleford, SK with Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating. Shared Memories were given by Syd Traves & Lionel Russell and Ushers were Dustin Russell – Ben & Steven Ramsay.

Gifts of Music by Organist ~ Mrs. M. Junice Headley; Battleford United Church Sanctuary Choir and Hymn Selections “Amazing Grace” & “In The Bulb There Is A Flower”; Duet ~ Kolin & Cheryl Bulmer: “I Want To Stroll Over Heaven With You” & “Uncloudy Day” and Soloist ~ Robert MacKay: “The Old Rugged Cross”. The Urn Bearers were Arlene, Kyle & Cory and Honourary Pallbearers were “Those Whose Lives He Touched”. An Honour Guard & Veteran Honours were present with Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70, North Battleford, SK with Presider: Comrade Frank Simpson. Memorials are requested to Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70, Box 777, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9 (Poppy Fund). Interment took place at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306)446-4200 Card of Thanks The family want to thank everyone for your love and care during this difficult time. Thank you for the food, cards, visits, phone call, donations and special thank you to those who travelled a great distance to come. Thank you to Rev. Nora for your compassion and M. Junice Headlley, Kolin & Cheryl Bulmer for the music. Special thank you to Bob MacKay and staff for their kindness and understanding; to the United Church ladies for the lunch, all was greatly appreciated. Special thank you to the Royal Canadian Legion for the Honour Guard and Veteran Honours. Special thank-you from Arlene to the Traves and Russell families ~ you were there with love and compassion and helped with everything. Your love and support is deeply appreciated ____________________________________________________

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FARM IMPLEMENTS For Sale Ezee-on front end loader, grapple forks, 6ft bucket. Mounting brackets included. Forks, buckets, Hydraulic hoses and ends in good condition, $5,000.00. Phone 306883-7524/306-824-4438

LIVESTOCK Black Angus and Red Angus Bulls Performance info available. Adrian, Brian or Elaine Edwards, Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, SK. Phone 306342-4407

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

SERVICES FOR HIRE

RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Two Bedroom Apartment Lower Level in quiet Adult Complex.

Available August 1st, Security $700.

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Horizontal Directional Drilling and Hydro-Vac Services. Fast, Efficient, Reasonable! Sure Shot HDD Contracting Ltd. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan 1-306-933-0170 SURESHOTHDD.COM

1992 25 foot TravLmate 5th wheel, very clean, everything works, fridge new in 2009, no smoking, no pets, no mice ever, sleep 6, has 2 39inch beds with center isle, $4,500.00 OBO, Sonningdale SK, 306-2374465

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DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 bedroom duplex for rent, new appliance, $1,150/month. Call 306441-6728 OR 306-937-7252 Spacious 1 bedroom duplex for Rent in Battleford. All appliances included F/S/W/D/Dishwasher, $800. per month plus utilities. Call 306-490Rent(7368)

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS Looking for Renter $400. - $500. per month. Shared accommodations, Bills extra. Call 306-441-3726

SUITES FOR RENT Pine Island Suites, for Maidstone, 2 room suite, immediate occupancy, Short or Long term, Senior Safe, independent & comfortable living. Call Anne Reid 306-893-4347

SERVICES FOR HIRE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Senior Citizens Needed

1ST & 2ND MORTGAGES AVAILABLE! Money for Farmland or Residential Property Available Now! Call Toll Free 1-866-405-1228 or Email info@firstandsecondmortgages.ca Website - www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking individuals who: • Are over the age of 66 • Own their own vehicle or can get owner’s permission • Have a valid driver’s licence • Will allow a virtually unnoticeable data collection system to be installed in their personal vehicle for up to two years. There will be no permanent changes to the vehicle.

• Are able to read and complete questionnaires

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 201 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 2 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

Compensation provided at $450/year Data kept confidential

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

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1984 Dutch Mobile Home, 14x76 sqft plus 10x14 attached porch. New water heater. Good condition, perfect for home/cabin, $17,000.00 OBO. Phone 306-883-7524

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT Two Bedroom Apartment in quiet Adult Complex. Available August 1st. Security $800. Rent $800. Call to view 306-481-2836

CAREER TRAINING THERE IS STILL A HUGE DEMAND FOR CANSCRIBE Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

Will do rototilling at reasonable rate.

Phone 306-441-7579, leave message if no answer.

Will do yard work, some outside painting, hauls to the dump and other misc jobs. Call 306-445-4268

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca

FEED & SEED 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

STEEL BUILDINGS... SUMMER MELTDOWN SALE! 20X20 $5,419.

25X26 $6,485. 30X30 $8,297.

32X34 $9,860. 40X48 $15,359.

47X68 $20,558. Front & Back Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

LOG HAUL CONTRACTORS WANTED

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

Experienced contractor log trucks wanted immediately for the 2014/15 season to haul into Spray Lake Sawmills, Cochrane, Alberta.

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Contact Rob 403-851-3388 Email: woodlands@ spraylakesawmills.com

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TRUCKS 4WD 199 Tahoe , 210,000. kms, 4 wheel drive, $3,500. or best offer. Call 306226-4646 Blaine Lake.

Centurion Energy Services is currently looking for Journeymen/Apprentice Electricians for Industrial/Commercial project in the town of Battleford. Project duration is for approximately three months. Please forward resumes to d.petherbridge@centurionenergy.ca

For Sale 1995 Ford F150, 4WD, Supercab, new clutch, new tires, 204,000 kms, asking $3,800.00 OBO. PH Mel 306-445-1044

The children of

Clifford & Lillian GARRETT wish to invite you to a

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A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, etc.

Phone 306-445-8439 CUSTOM ROOFING INC. Full Service Roofing. Great Rates! Residential & Commercial. 50 Years in Sask.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Chartered Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

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

BAERT CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Accountants 300 - 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, Sask.

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

Wedding Anniversary celebration at the

Do Drop In 365 Main St., Meota, SK 2:00 - 4:00 pm

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

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

Please apply in person with resume to 806-100th Street, Tisdale, SK S0E 1T0 or email: rob.wct@sasktel.net FLIGHT CENTRE is hiring Travel Consultants in Saskatoon! Great pay and uncapped commissions. For information and to apply, please visit www.flightcentre.ca/careers Jet Electric is looking for apprentice electricians and journeyman electricians for local work. Fax resumes to 306-373-5453.

SEEKING RED SEAL Journeyman HD-Technician with good communication skills, team player and safety conscious. Competitive remuneration, excellent benefits/pension plan; admin@rowes.ca or fax 867-8746558.

Caltex Resources Ltd. is seeking a Contract or Employee Production Operator in the Kerrobert Area - General understanding of oil and gas production operations, - Day-toDay management & reporting of single/ multi-well oil batteries, water gathering, injection system and atmospheric treating facilities, - Mechanical aptitude, desire to learn, ability to work as part of a team are the prime qualifications, - Individual requires a valid drivers licence, industry safety training/tickets.

Also requires WCB and proof of insurance for contract positions.

Caltex is an equal opportunity employer.

Should you meet the qualifications and be interested in the position please forward your resume to careers@ caltexresources.com or via fax to 306-834-0041.

MEMORIAL SERVICES

Royal Canadian Legion #70 and the Canadian Legion of Riders

SERVICE TO COMMEMORATE the completion of our

UNMARKED GRAVES PROJECT Saturday, June 21, 2014 2:00 pm - City Cemetery PUBLIC IS INVITED TO ATTEND COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Saturday, June 21 No Gifts Please.

2nd Annual Fun Walk or Run at the McLurg Track at 9:30 a.m.

Registration forms available at Norman Carter School and Town Office or registration forms can be downloaded at http://www. townofwilkie.com.

Saturday, June 21

Happy

Wedding 45th Anniversary nniiversary

Battlefords Sailing Club, Meota 50th Anniversary - Open House from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Cake/coffee will be served. Catered Supper at 6:30 p.m. Call 306-937-7110 or 306-480-1713 for more details. Everyone welcome. Sailing lessons also available.

Saturday, June 21 Meota Curling Club Fund Raiser - Golf, Supper & Silent Auction at the Meota Golf Course. 3:00 p.m. shotgun and 7:00 p.m. supper. Door prizes. To enter call the clubhouse before noon on Friday at 306-8922200. Hole-in-one sponsored by Silvester Glass & RV.

Wednesday, June 25

—PARTNERS— Al L. Baert, CA Dale L. Cameron, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CA Jacques la Cock, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

Duties to include the buying and selling of feed grains. Knowledge of grading grain an asset.

Applicants should be outgoing and possess strong interpersonal skills.

Some computer skills are necessary. Wage dependent on experience.

50th

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ANNIVERSARIES

For more information, contact: Call (306) 964 1203 or email driving.study@usask.ca

RENT BACK AVAILABLE

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

MARKS MOBILE Dumpster. Will load and haul anything to dump.

Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306441-7530

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. Annual General Meeting at the Vida McDonald Centre, 691 - 103rd Street at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 29

Sallie & Ed

Kulpa June 7, 1969 Love from family & friends

Topline Social Dance Club - Hamps at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240.

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Pipefitters and Scaffolders Now Hiring Journeyperson: Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) for an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/ day worked, travel and bonuses paid!

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca

MEETINGS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Battlefords Boys and Girls Club

Will be holding their AGM on Tuesday June 17th, 2014 7:00 pm — 1301-104th Street, North Battleford.

For more information call 306-445-0002

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com

Pennydale Junction is currently looking for DISHWASHERS

evenings & weekends é to Tom n with resum Apply in perso

Pennydale Junction Restaurant 92 - 22nd St. West Battleford

WANTED - CONTRACTOR Paint outside of 3 bedroom bungalow.

Some sanding required.

Remove old & re-stipple ceiling of 10x15 ft. living room.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Hafford Housing Authority Call Jean Epe, Manager 306-549-2213

Application for Re: Liquor Permit

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that 101008494 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for an Off-Sale Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Venice House at 1602-100th St, North Battleford, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Lot 1, 2, 3 and 4 Blk/Par 78 Plan C 4240; 1602-100th St, North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be Àled with the SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this Notice.

Every person Àling a written objection with the SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition, and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3 Date at North Battleford, Saskatchewan, this 10th day of June, 2014.

TENDERS

Looking for full time WELDERS’ HELPERS and INDUSTRIAL PAINTERS. Located in Gravelbourg Saskatchewan.

Production line Welders’ Helpers (NOC 9612) Ability to assemble trailers using MIG welding process.

Ability to weld mild steel in all welding positions.

Mig training and 5 years Mig welding experience preferred.

Salary range from 17.00 to 25.25 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 19.55 to 29.04 We are willing to sponsor Journeyperson Apprentices.

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Industrial Painter Ability to apply 2 part epoxy liquid paint process Auto body paint training preferred with 5 years experience Salary range from 17.00 to 25.19 depending on skill level and with productivity bonus may reach 18.40 to 28.97 Final Assembly, Finisher and Sandblaster

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Ability to do: Primary wiring, wood saw cutting, installing decks, installing tires, sandblasting, final wiring, detailing.

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Extraction tools needed at accident Staff North Battleford Fire Department was called upon to apply extraction expertise after a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 16 and Battleford Road Thursday just before 10 p.m.

PUZZLE NO. 713

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One victim of the crash had to be extracted from the vehicle.

Another victim was transported to Battlefords Union Hospital by ambulance, according to NBFD. Firefighters spent almost an hour at the scene.

‘Nothing you have seen before’

Afro‐Cuban jazz performance Saturday

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque will perform Saturday, June 21 at the Chapel Gallery, presented by the Battlefords Jazz Society, together with the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. Photo submitted.

Staff “This will really be like nothing you have ever seen in the Battlefords before,” says Battlefords Jazz Society director Laird Brittin.

Referring to the upcoming June 21 performance by Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, Brittin says, “We have never had a band like this perform at any of our stages before.”

The performance of AfroCuban jazz is being presented by the Jazz Society and the SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival. The venue will be the Chapel Gallery.

Soprano/saxophonist/flautist Bunnett is a four-time Juno Award Winner, a twotime Grammy nominee, and an Officer of the Order of Canada by virtue of her work as a jazz musician.

She will perform in North Battleford with her new allfemale sextet, Jane Bunnett and Maqueque, as part of a summer festival tour with stops in Winnipeg, Toronto, Saskatoon, Calgary, Edmonton and Stratford.

Bunnett’s website states she began digging deep into the music of Cuba during a trip there in 1982, and falling in love with its intricate folkloric Afro-Cuban rhythms, blending them with contemporary jazz sounds. It’s an ongoing passion for her and her husband, trumpeter Larry Cramer – in spite of the hair-pulling, painstaking work that goes into arranging tours with Cuban artists.

Bunnett has been credited with introducing great Cuban musicians to North American audiences over the past couple of decades, including Dafnis Prieto, Yosvanny Terry, Pedrito Martínez and David Virelles. Her latest project is an assembly of

all-star Cuban musicians, a sextet that includes herself and five extraordinary young women.

Jane Bunnett and Maqueque (pronounced Mah-keh-keh), will follow their Canadian tour with a U.S. tour, if all goes well with organizing the appropriate visas.

Maqueque band members are Bunnett, on flute and soprano sax, virtuoso drummer Yissy García, dynamic percussionist and vocalist Daymé Arceno, Yusa on tres guitar and fretless bass, pianist Danae and Magdelys on batás and congas.

Tickets are available at Bee’J’s as well as Nufloors.

Tickets are $25 ($20 for members).

The show starts at 8 p.m. and the doors open at 7:30 p.m.

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MAIDSTONE OFFICE: Murray E. Greenwood attends at Elliot Insurance Offices every Thursday afternoon Telephone: 306-893-2461

P.O. Box 330 Maidstone, SK, S0M 1M0 Located: Bus.: 306-893-2631 507-Hwy. 21 N Fax.: 306-893-2410

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Place your business card on this page CALL VALORIE HIGGS 1-866-549-9979 Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

Fax: 306-248-3339

CUT KNIFE OFFICE:

www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca

Murray E. Greenwood attends every second and fourth Tuesday afternoons at the R.M. of Cut Knife building.

Telephone: 306-398-2353

FUNERAL DIRECTORS Gordon Marshall Doug Hanley

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God is big enough to meet our greatest need Paul “Big Show” Wight is a huge man. Reputed to stand over seven feet tall and weighs in at 425 pounds, it would seem the WWE wrestler is big enough to beat just about anybody who meets him in the ring. And he has.

Except that we all know much of what happens in professional wrestling is a sham. It’s as scripted as a soap opera.

But there have been other giants in history. A thousand years before the time of Christ, a hulking Philistine warrior named Goliath, also seemed big enough to beat anyone.

When the two armies were arrayed against each other, Goliath boldly issued a challenge to Israel. He called for them to select a man to fight him. “If he is able to fight with me and kill me, then we will be your servants. But if I prevail against him and kill him, then you shall be our servants and serve us.” (I Sam. 17:9) In response, we read that all the army of Israel was “dismayed and greatly afraid.” (vs. 11) Even King Saul was terrified, though the Bible says was head and shoulders taller than anyone else in the nation. (I Sam. 9:2) It took a young shep-

the message of the gospel stirred his heart. Back home, he found he was unable to sleep, thinking about his sinful life, and where he was heading in the end.

About four in the morning, he called the hotel where the Graham team was staying, and asked to see Dr. Graham. He arrived at the hotel an hour later, and there

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com herd boy named David to face the challenge. We learn that he was an expert with a slingshot. But even that might not have been enough against an experienced warrior who towered about three feet above him.

The confidence of the boy was not simply in his own skill. Since Israel was the chosen people of God, he realized the reputation of the Lord was at stake.

When he stood before the giant, he declared it was his intention to kill him. “Then all this assembly shall know that the Lord does not save with sword and spear; for the battle is the Lord’s, and He will give you into our hands.” (I Sam. 17:47) Whether or not young David was big enough to slay Goliath became irrelevant. God certainly was!

The power of Almighty God was arrayed against puny,

insignificant human strength that day, and the outcome was inevitable. And the Lord can do far more than that. He can cleanse the sinner’s heart, and transform his life by the power of His Holy Spirit. “Though your sins are like scarlet,” God says, “they shall be as white as snow.” (Isa. 1:18) That happened to a wild rebel cowboy, a countrywestern singer songwriter named Stuart Hamblen (1908-1989). His father was a preacher, so we know he’d had an early Christian influence, but he turned his back on it. He became a hard-drinking reprobate.

But his wife Suzie was a believer, and when evangelist Billy Graham was planning a series of meetings in Los Angeles in 1949, Suzie was heavily involved.

Stuart’s wife encouraged him to attend. He did, and

he made a decision to trust Christ as his Saviour.

Hamblen called his mother, and she shed tears of joy, at the news. The power of God changed his life completely, and he became an effective ambassador for the Lord Jesus. Overwhelmed at what God had done, he wrote a song especially for Billy Graham’s soloist

George Beverly Shea to sing. The song is How Big Is God! The refrain says, “How big is God! / How big and wide His vast domain! / To try to tell these lips can only start; / He’s big enough to rule His mighty universe, / Yet, small enough to live within my heart.” That is big enough indeed!

The amazing power of dirt If there is one thing that I enjoy doing, it’s playing in the dirt. If truth be told I actually work hard at it, but gardening gives me such pleasure I look upon it as a source of relaxation rather than of labour. There’s never a time when I put the hand shovel in the ground, however, that I don’t muse on the difference between the soil in the province where I used to live and the soil in the place I now call home.

My Saskatchewan vegetable gardens were spectacular; a bit too much rain, however, would create fields of concrete-like sludge.

(On one occasion the mud literally sucked the heel off one of my shoes.) On the other hand, you should have

seen the crops that came off that land. The long-ago song about corn being “as high as an elephant’s eye” probably wasn’t an exaggeration. Here I run my fingers through the sandy earth and rejoice in the crops that grow here … after I water.

And water. And water.

I’ve always taken dirt for granted but after a bit of online research I realized that our soil is far more important than I realized. Here are

some of the things it contributes to our world: it supports the growth of food; it acts as a filter for air and water; it contains a wide variety of organisms (let me tell you about our slugs!); it supports our natural ecosystems and wildlife habitat and even affects global climate through gas exchange and storage.

Our environment, our health and our economy all depend on dirt.

No matter where we are in our Christian journey, the condition of our heart-soil will determine our growth in the things of God. “… May your roots go down deep into the soil of God’s marvellous love …”

Ephesians 3:17, TLB Amen.

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.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Gerard Legaspi MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at the Tropical Inn Sunday 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

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

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

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

10:30 Service

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

NO SERVICES July 6th - August 3rd Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

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

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

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

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