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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, June 23, 2015

There’s no such thing as too much fun A slip-n-slide was a huge hit for kids at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand Saturday for the first annual Cheer-a-thon fundraiser. The event was held to raise money for Cheer Legacy Athletics and did so through a barbecue, silent auction, raffle tickets and donations. A few members of the cheer group also showed off some of their moves throughout the day. Watch for Thursday’s Regional Optimist for more photos. For more information visit their website at www.cheerlegacyathletics.com. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 2

Lystek open house celebrates NB’s award-winning recycling project

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The new award-winning system to convert waste biosolids into fertilizer in North Battleford was on full display Friday.

The occasion was the open house at North Battleford’s wastewater treatment plant, showing off the newly-installed biosolids management system at the plant developed by Cambridge, Ont.-based Lystek International Inc. Tours of the plant were conducted in the morning and afternoon, attracting many civic officials from other municipalities looking for viable solutions to their own waste problems.

The Lystek system has been up and running since December. Before that, North Battleford hauled biosolids waste from the wastewater treatment plant to the landfill, creating issues and a foul smell.

The Water Security Agency put in place new regulations forcing a change from the old way of doing things. The new system includes a storage tank and a reactor that is designed to convert the biosolids into commercial fertilizer.

Those are now in place inside the wastewater facility in the location where trucks used to come in to

Officials from Lystek International Inc. and from the City of North Battleford provided guided tours of the wastewater treatment plant Friday, showing off the recently installed Lystek Biosolids Management System designed to convert biosolids into fertilizer. The storage tank and the reactor were inside the plant (above) while a covered lagoon had been built outside (below).

remove the biosolids waste.

A covered lagoon was also built outside for storage.

North Battleford was the first city in western Canada to use the Lystek system, which had been used before in Ontario.

Already the system has gained recognition across Canada, with North Battleford winning a National

Municipal Environmental Award in 2015 for implementing the system.

Officials at a noon-hour luncheon at the Dekker Centre had good things to say about the Lystek system.

“We are no longer throwing away a valuable raw material that can be used as fertilizer,“ said City Director of Operations Stewart Schafer,

“but secondly we’re not filling up our landfill with raw biosolids, which will increase the useful life of the landfill.”

“We’re very excited about it, obviously,” said Mayor Ian Hamilton, who added the city was “willing to share our experiences and give you as much information as we possibly can to

extend this to your communities …”

“Innovation is a word everybody uses,” said Lystek President Rick Mosher.

At a noon hour luncheon, officials including Mayor Ian Hamilton, Lystek president Rick Mosher and City Director of Operations Stewart Schafer touted the benefits of the new Lystek system. Photos

by John Cairns

“But there aren’t nearly as many that use the word as actually apply it and North Battleford has demonstrated that.”

PAGE 3 - Tuesday, June 23, 2015

Facebook furore

Ray Fox out as federal Liberal candidate

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A stunning gaffe on Facebook by candidate Ray Fox means the Liberals are in need of a new candidate in Battlefords-Lloydminster.

Fox is no longer the federal Liberal candidate in the riding, following an outcry over a post on his personal Facebook page earlier this week.

On his page was posted a photo of a man and a woman holding a black child, with the woman sporting a black eye.

Underneath it, Fox had written, “My sincere condolences to all the Tampa Bay

fans … I think I might know how your (sic) feeling...”

The post referred to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s loss to the Chicago Blackhawks in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup finals Monday night.

The post soon made the rounds on social media and the Conservatives quickly pounced.

Prominent federal Conservative advisor Jenni Byrne pointed out the offending Facebook photo on Twitter and promptly unloaded on the Liberals, and in particular their leader.

“Justin Trudeau is only as ready as his candidates. This one has some explaining to do,” Byrne’s post stated.

By Friday, Fox had officially withdrawn as a candidate in the race. A statement was issued by BattlefordsLloydminster Liberal association president Jane Shury about the situation and that is reprinted here in full.

“Earlier this week, a Facebook posting was made on a personal Facebook page. Mr. Fox reposted a photo that he looked at very briefly, without recognizing its implications, and on that evening, he was jubilant about his team having just won the Stanley Cup. This post was seen by very few of his friends and he removed it promptly.

“Although this was an unintended misstep, given Mr. Fox’s strong belief that there needs to be zero-tolerance for abuse, he decided this afternoon to withdraw as a federal candidate. That decision is consistent with his lifetime of work with women’s shelters and com-

Ray Fox

Canada Post moving to community boxes in NB Staff Canada Post has announced North Battleford is next in line for community mailboxes.

In a statement Friday, Phil Legault, media relations manager for Canada Post, said municipal officials as well as affected employees were informed that neighbourhoods of North Battleford with the postal code starting with S9A are next in the conversion of doorto-door delivery to community mailboxes. That will mean the end to door-to-door delivery for those impacted.

This represents 5,965 addresses to be converted in 2016, Legault said, and is part of a five-year initiative to convert one-third of Canadian addresses that still have delivery at the door to community mailboxes.

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Some one million addresses have been or are in the conversion process since it began in 2014.

Affected residents will within days receive what is described as the “first of many communications from Canada Post.” First will be an information package with a mail-in survey that will inform them on how they can “express their priorities and preferences about their new delivery method.” Also, those customers with concerns will be invited to contact Canada Post by a dedicated phone number, and they are pledging to work with them.

Canada Post is also pledging that no regular fulltime or part-time employee will lose their job because of the changes, though they do plan to reduce their workforce by attrition.

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: With news of the temporary closure of GLM Industries in Battleford, when do you think things might get better for the oil industry?

• Within three months. 4% • Within six months. 8% • Within a year. 26% • Not for a good while, over a year at least. 49% • The oil industry is done! Things will never improve! 14%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Arsonists hit four dumpsters Staff Dumpster fires seem to be a growing sport in North Battleford.

Since the move last year away from communal neighbourhood garbage dumpsters to individual roll out bins, there are less dumpsters for the arsonists to target, but

they were busy in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

North Battleford Fire Department was originally called out to douse a blaze in a dumpsters in front of North Battleford Comprehensive High School at 4:33 a.m.

While they were on the scene of that fire there was a call of three dumpsters

ablaze behind Pizza Hut. NBFD reports all four fires were contained with no damage beyond the dumpsters.

Firefighters also reported responding to a couple of dumpster fires Friday morning.

The first incident took place at around 4:56 a.m. in

Burning ban lifted again Staff

The ban on open-air burning in North Battleford and the RM of North Battleford has been lifted.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick confirmed the fire ban would be lifted at Monday’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall.

The ban, which went into effect on May 22, did not impact the use of approved, legal fire pits. It is being lifted due to the recent rainfall and arrival of cooler conditions.

Despite this, people are still urged to be careful with legal fire pits, including maintaining close supervision of the fire, having an adequate supply of water

to extinguish or control the fire, properly extinguishing the fire after use and paying close attention to wind conditions and potential spark hazards.

Residents are also advised to keep dry vegetation and combustibles away from buildings and to be cautious with discarded smoking materials.

munity groups that seek to protect women from abuse.

“It is with significant regret that I have accepted Mr. Fox’s resignation. He is and will continue to be an outstanding community leader, and clearly he did not intend to cause any offense.

“Mr. Fox has a strong reputation for his decades of work for the protection of women, and advocating on behalf of murdered and missing women, and plans to continue his advocacy and fundraising work on these important issues as a city councilor and community activist.”

Fox is the fifth Liberal to withdraw as a candidate in the federal election.

The news leaves the Liberals again in search of a candidate to go up against Conservative Agriculture and Agri-foods Minister Gerry Ritz. The federal election is to be held Oct. 19.

the area of the 11000 block of Railway Avenue.

North Battleford Fire responded with one pumper, one utility truck and four firefighters and were on scene for 12 minutes. The fire was contained to the contents of the dumpster and there were no injuries or structural damage reported.

The fire department responded later to a dumpster fire call around 7:15 a.m. on the 800 block of 99th Street.

They responded with one pumper, one utility truck and four firefighters and were on scene for around six minutes.

Again, the fire was contained to inside the dumpster and no injuries were reported.

What is your reaction to news that Ray Fox has withdrawn as federal Liberal candidate over a photo on his Facebook page of a woman with a black eye?

• He had to go. Domestic violence is no laughing matter.

• An unfortunate mistake, because Fox has been a positive leader in many areas.

• This episode is less about Ray Fox and more about the Liberals being in shambles.

• So what? Fox should have stayed on.

• Doesn’t affect me, I wasn’t going to vote Liberal anyway.

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Cause of shed fire investigated BATTLEFORDS Bait and Tackle Staff North Battleford Fire Department says RCMP are investigating the cause of a shed fire at 111362 Clark Dr. early Monday morning.

NBFD responded to a call at 2:14 a.m. with one

fire truck and four firefighters, who quickly brought the blaze under control. The fire was contained to the shed and its contents.

Damage is estimated at $1,300.

Firefighters were on the scene for about 20 minutes.

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Tuesday, June 23, 2015 - PAGE 4

Editorial

Two-tier health care already exists

By Becky Doig Editor

I recently endured a dental emergency. I won’t go into the gruesome details, and I’m just fine now, but the whole process reminded me of a rant I’ve been meaning to put to paper.

We hear much hew and cry against the concept of twotier health care. There are those who predict the collapse of the entire medicare system if those with the means to pay are allowed to bypass the public system for tests or other procedures.

I say two-tier health care already exists.

My dental emergency wasn’t minor. I was in extreme pain to the point I was probably going into shock by the time I got it under control with some codeine-laced acetaminophen. The problem needed to be dealt with, imme-

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Fortunately my dental care is covered by an excellent benefit plan, so I’m not out of pocket for the procedure needed to relieve my pain and restore me to a functioning state. But what if I didn’t have such coverage? Could I choose not to have the procedure because I would have to pay for it? I could, but I would be reduced to being a completely useless member of society and the resulting infection would probably have led to even more health care issues, such as a heart disease. Several online sources back up the notion of a direct link between untreated dental decay and coronary artery disease.

So, if I’d had no coverage, I would have paid and I would have been paying for health care.

Prescription medication is another cost those without health care benefits must bear on their own. Those with chronic conditions, who choose to not purchase the necessary drugs, will certainly endanger their health.

The same goes for vision. I’ve worn glasses since I was a teenager. At that time I needed my distance vision corrected. Without the glasses I would not have been able to read the board at school, drive a car, operate a camera or, given my general clumsiness, even walk around safely.

Now in my 50s I need a complex system of eyewear to get through my day. I have one pair for computer work

that are bifocal so I can read the computer screen as well as printed items. The other pair are tri-focal for distance, mid-distance and reading. Given their complexity, those two pairs of glasses are expensive.

Again, would my health suffer if I made the decision to not wear the glasses? I believe so. For one thing I’d probably be on welfare as I would be unable to earn a living, putting me somewhere on the poverty line. There are myriad studies linking low, unstable income with poor health. I’d probably also be depressed without a challenging and interesting career to enjoy and without being able to read books, newspapers, magazines and the computer screen.

And if I was to forgo the cost of regular eye examinations I would be running the risk of developing a serious disorder, such as glaucoma, which, if left untreated, can result in blindness.

I’ve also worn hearing aids since I was 20. Now there’s a costly habit. I admit I can’t think up any direct health risks for walking around deaf, but I know my quality of life would be nothing to brag about if I decided I was no longer going to foot the bill for hearing equipment.

Two-tier health care already exists. Those who argue against more downloading of health care costs on patients should alter their arguments to reflect that.

Dear Editor When it comes to accidents, it’s common to think, oh, it will never happen to us. That is what we thought until our six-year-old son, Roan, a member of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program, lost his leg in a lawn mower accident.

A few years ago, Roan was riding on a lawn mower with an adult when he fell off and severed his left leg at the knee. As he was airlifted by helicopter to the hospital, we wondered if we were going to see him again.

With lawn cutting season here, we want to help spread Roans message across the country that kids should never be around a lawn mower. It doesn’t matter how good you are with machinery, it just takes a moment for a life-changing accident to happen. Today, Roan is an active and energetic child thanks to help from The War Amps with financial assistance for artificial limbs, regional seminars and peer support.

We just hope that his story will prevent even one child from being injured.

If you would like to learn more about how to encourage children to play safely, please visit waramps. ca.

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Oh ye without sin, only you may run for office Oh ye without sin, only you may run for public office.

For all the rest of humanity, give it up now, while there is still time.

I write this as I watch in horror as a good man’s name and reputation go down in flames over an ill-considered Facebook posting about a hockey game.

That’s right, a bleepin’ hockey game.

It’s been several years since I’ve had the privilege of interacting with Ray Fox, but from 2003 to 2008, when I covered North Battleford City Hall as well as the courts and cops beat, he and I crossed paths several times a week.

Sometimes it could be several times a day. We could find ourselves sitting in docket court in the morning and city council chambers in the evening.

And from that experience, I can say Ray Fox is one of the best people I have ever met.

Ray was the first person of aboriginal descent to win a seat on North Battleford’s city council. As of now, he is in his fourth term.

Much of his first term, when I was there, was spent working on two projects that were near and dear to the late Mayor Julian Sadlowski’s heart: a “Concern for Youth” committee, tasked with doing something, anything, to keep kids from finding their way into trouble, and a second committee tasked with building relations with the local First Nations community.

Ray’s job at the time was working with the justice portfolio with the local tribal council. He worked tirelessly on this front, often with youth.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year courts and cops — I don’t know if anyone else had worked as hard as Ray Fox in trying to better the lot for Aboriginal kids. I still clearly remember sitting in his office, talking about the phenomena of couch surfing. That’s when kids might stay at a relative’s place for a few days, then a friend’s, then on the reserve, then back in town and really not have any secure, safe place to call home. It was heartbreaking to realize how prevalent this was in the Battlefords at the time. How could we expect these kids to do well in school if they didn’t even know where they were going to sleep that night? And did they go to school with a proper breakfast in the first place?

In 2010 he received an honourable mention in the Premier’s Award for Excellence in Public Service for his work with the Battlefords Domestic Violence Treatment Options Court.

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Ray was the nominated federal Liberal candidate for Battlefords-Lloydminster for the upcoming fall election. He was dropped like a hot potato June 19 because of a dumb move.

Apparently he posted an Internet meme with regards to the Tampa Bay Lightning’s loss of the Stanley Cup. The image showed a white woman and man in a family pose. In the woman’s arms was a black baby. The woman had what looked like a Photoshopped black eye. Ray’s comment was, “My sincere condolences to all the Tampa Bay fans… I think I might know how you’re feeling…”

I take that as a reference to the figurative black eye Tampa Bay got in the playoffs. But apparently the world thinks Ray Fox is insensitive to domestic violence.

I can’t imagine any sports fan making any off colour remark about something as insignificant as the Stanley Cup. Oh wait, I erred. I think nearly every single sports fan makes some sort of objectionable comment at some point during the playing of, or in reference to, the big game.

The difference here is that Ray is running for public office.

Now, a Liberal’s chance of getting elected in BattlefordsLloydminster is likely a lot less than the Maple Leafs winning the Stanley Cup. But that doesn’t matter.

The collective media, heaped on by social media, has absolutely zero tolerance today for any sort of misstep, taken in or out of context. Any possible weakness and you’re dumped on the curb like yesterday’s garbage. Across this nation, the Conservatives, Liberals and NDP have all dropped candidates over the past year for similar gaffes.

All the public, the parties and their leaders will accept now is automatons with no personal views, conflicting ideas or thoughts that could in any way be construed as not politically correct. Just ask any politician what they think of abortion and you will get where I am going on this.

Can you imagine if we did this in the early years of our nation? Conservative Prime Minister John A. Macdonald was a lush! Liberal Prime Minister Mackenzie King talked to his dead mother and held séances!

There are not a lot of people I have run into in politics that I would say “This is a good man.” I would say that about Ray Fox. It’s highly ironic that a man who has spent his life in community service, who has broken ground for aboriginals in public office, and whose compassion is greater than probably anyone I know, is now seen as a liability.

If he’s a liability, then who the hell is worthy?

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Nancy Nash, a former resident of North Battleford, was inducted into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame June 7 at the renowned venue of Blues on Whyte. Nash is the first female inductee into the Edmonton Blues Hall of Fame. At right, she displays a plaque alongside Tommy Banks, a Canadian pianist, conductor, arranger, composer, television personality (and former senator) who accompanied Nash during her performance at the event. Nash, having been adopted into four aboriginal families over the years, has also performed under the Haida name of Sazacha Red Sky. Above, Bert Crowfoot, pubIf You Are... lisher and broadcaster, and Nash’s Okanagan/Shuswap sister Joyce Pooly attended the investiture. Long Live The Blues is the title of Nash’s latCall Welcome Wagon Today! est disc, issued early this year.

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Jontay Kahm:

JP II student e h t n i r e e r a c g n i k e se fashion world

By John Cairns newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net

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Chamber College

Machniak instrumental in initiative Staff The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has developed a strong educational initiative for its members with a little help coming from the Battlefords.

Battlefords Chamber executive director Linda Machniak was very much involved in the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce’s Chamber College initiative.

She spent a few days teaching Chamber College in Saskatoon. The most recent sessions were held June 1-3 in Saskatoon, in which 11 professionals graduated.

In an update to Battlefords Chamber directors at their meeting Tuesday Machniak mentioned her involvement in participating in the development and execution of Chamber College and used the words “it was awesome” to describe her experience. The director’s meeting was the last one before their summer break.

About a year ago, Chamber College Level 1 was launched as a partnership between the Saskatchewan Chamber and the Chamber of Commerce Executives of Saskatchewan.

“The Chamber College concept is the first of its kind in Canada,” said provincial Chamber CEO Steve McLellan in the release.

“It gives chamber leaders knowledge in key areas including non-dues revenue, bylaws and governance, membership, finance and event planning.”

According to the Chamber, Chamber College was delivered in the summer of 2014 for the first time, with the aim to provide knowledge to chamber of commerce leaders and volunteers so they can develop a stronger local chamber.

This year they added Level 2, which the Chamber describes as going into greater depth of knowledge, giving managers additional tools to move forward.

Machniak was involved with delivering both Level 1 last year, and Levels 1 and 2 this year.

Her work in both developing the program and then presenting it drew words of appreciation from McLellan.

Yvonne Green, centre is a graduate of the Chamber College Level 1 program. Flanking her are Linda Machniak, executive director of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and member representative of CCES and Shawna Nelson, first vice-chair of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce board of directors. Photo submitted

“Linda played a very important role in putting together and helping us present the Chamber College content,” McLellan said.

“Her knowledge of the chamber network and her strong

leadership skills were invaluable to us as we put together what the Chamber College could be.”

McLellan concluded by saying “we are very grateful for her help, and support of her chamber and its members.”

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‘I’m all about hand craf tsm

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CONDO LIFE CAN BE FOR YOU

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John Paul II Collegiate held its Academic Awards event for Grades 8 through 11 June 8 in both English and French Immersion.

Vice-Principal Bruce Yockey said more than 400 attended the ceremonies.

The Highest Academic Awards for Grade 8 went to Katherine Dyck, English, and Catherine Regush, French.

The Highest Academic Awards for Grade 9 went to Allie Degenstein, English, and Jordyn Nachtegaele and Samantha Woolridge, French.

The Highest Academic Awards for Grade 10 went to Andrea Hernando, English, and Shawna Bartko, French.

The Highest Academic Awards for Grade 11 went to Michael Menssa, English, and Khrystia MacKinnon, French.

The Alternate Education Top Academic Winner for Division III was Shelby Huebert. For Div. IV, Tyson Crevier was the winner.

French Immersion Top Academic Winners for Division III were Jordyn Nachtegaele and Samantha Woolridge, and for Division IV the winner was Khrystia MacKinnon.

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Katherine Dyck Grade 8 English

for the Canadian Scholastic Achievement test for Grade 8 was Andrew Pyle.

The Choir Award went to Monica Tabbert.

Progress/Improvement Awards went to James Neuman, Grade 8, Olja Budinski, Grade 9, Justin Starr, Grade 10, Michaela Smith, Grade 11 and Kendra Leverton, Alternate Education.

The Drama Club Acting Award went to Victoria Winterhalt and the Technical Award went to Viktor Pavlovic.

Key Club award winners were Dexter Rico, junior, and Tim Martens, senior.

Mission Team award winners were Kiana Steinborn, junior, and Cassidy Stynsky, senior.

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The Colby Winterhalt Achievement Award for an F. I. Student went to Mathew Hall.

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Personal Points Awards were as follows: Grade 8 Male, Andrew Pyle – 112 points; Grade 8 Female, Emily Simon – 109 points; Grade 9 Male, Tyler Benoit and Dexter Rico – 46 points; Grade 9 Female, Ali Lesmeister and Lauren Thompson – 124 points; Grade 10 Male, Jacob Stynsky – 218 points; Grade 10 Female, Andrea Hernando, Elliana Pyle and Jordan Reed – 108 points;

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Dry conditions threaten to turn into drought in B’fords area

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The “D” word is increasingly on the minds of people with respect to conditions in the Northwest region as far as crops go.

And by “D” we don’t simply mean “dry.” However, the province is stopping short of calling the situation a “drought,” for now.

“We could use a good general rain, an inch or two,” acknowledges Shannon Friesen, cropping management specialist with the provincial ministry of agriculture based in Moose Jaw, in speaking with the News-Optimist Friday.

The latest crop report released June 18, covering conditions for June 9-15 in the province, acknowledged recent rain that helped replenish topsoil moisture conditions in some regions.

Still “significant rain is needed soon in many areas,” according to the Ministry of Agriculture.

The rain was not enough to replenish all moisture in the topsoil, said Friesen.

“Things currently are still dry and remain dry, and we could use rain in the next little while to get things up and going. For the most part, the topsoil conditions are deteriorating.”

Conditions provincewide on cropland are rated as three per cent surplus, 45 per cent adequate, 35 per cent short and 17 per cent very short. Meanwhile the province rates hay land and pasture topsoil moisture as one per cent surplus, 33 per cent adequate, 42 per cent short and 24 per cent very short.

They also report delayed

crop development in some areas due to cool and dry weather. Fifty-one per cent of fall cereals, 60 per cent spring cereals, 53 per cent of oilseeds and 56 per cent pulse crops are at their normal developmental stages for this time of year, with the majority of crops in fair to good condition.

Many crops are a week to three weeks behind where they would normally be.

“The good news, if there is any, is that we are ahead in crop development to where we were last year at this time, so as long as we get some rain and some warm sunshine those crops can quickly advance and get right back on track,” Friesen said.

As for the Northwest region, the situation depends on where you are with wide variations in the conditions.

As part of the report, a map of the province was provided showing some particularly dry conditions in the Battlefords area. The area between the Battlefords and Wilkie was highlighted in dark orange, indicating that cropland topsoil conditions were rated as “very short.”

Hay and pasture moisture conditions were also described as “very short” in that area and also to the immediate northeast of the Battlefords as well.

The situation improves somewhat to the northeast of North Battleford, which Friesen calls “slightly better” but still “nowhere near where we would like it.”

The Hafford area’s cropland topsoil approaches “adequate,” though hay and pasture topsoil is still described as “short.”

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In the Northwest, cropland topsoil moisture is rated as 51 per cent adequate, 39 per cent short and 10 per cent very short. Hay land and pasture topsoil moisture is rated 26 per cent adequate, 55 per cent short and 19 per cent very short.

“It’s slightly better than the provincial average but not a very ideal situation at the moment,” said Friesen.

As for whether the word “drought” should be used to describe the situation, Friesen said “not quite yet.”

“For most cases a lot of those crops are actually able to hold onto the subsoil moisture. So even though the topsoil is dry there still a little bit of moisture underneath.”

But the situation is a reverse of past years, she added. “In some cases the hay is prematurely headed-out and livestock producers are not expecting to get much of a cut, if anything. So haying is unlikely to be as good, I guess you could say, as we had in the past.”

To turn the situation around, a good general rain is needed – “an inch or two,” Friesen said. “In some areas they could use three inches and things would really perk up.”

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North Battleford’s corner stores – help wanted!

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The City of North Battleford Historic Archives would like to create a record of all the corner grocery stores in the city for the past 110 years.

Below are some of the stores that we would like to have the names of the store, address of the store, operators, employees, delivery boys or girls, telephone number, years operated under each name, picture of the store and any other pertinent information.

Please contact City of North Battleford Historic Archives at 306-445-1786 or email archives@cityofnb. ca with any information.

1701 - 91st St. — Ralph’s Red & White, Louis Red & White and Stangs 1291 - 97th St. — Strong’s and Weedmark’s 1602 - 96th St. — Capital Grocery, John Odishaw, Lyle Trost and Janet Cunningham 1501 - 101st St. — La Borde, Star Grocer, Packards, Odnokons, Corney, Confield 1211 - 100th St. — Rex Grocery, Alex Burton, Len Cruickshank, Robert McClinton 1392 – 93rd St. —

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with two runs scored from the lead off spot.

After a short break inbetween games, the two were back on the diamond for the second game. Once again it was a five-run third inning which vaulted the Beavers out in front.

Paul Cubbon, normally the Beaver’s main catcher, took to the mound in the fifth inning and was cruising through two innings allowing just one run.

In the top of the seventh, however, the Expos poured on the pressure. They scored four runs to cut the deficit to just one, after trailing by as many as five at various points during the game.

Of the five runs Cubbon allowed, just two of them

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Thanks to a pair of fiverun innings the North Battleford Midget Beavers were able to sweep the Parkland Expos Sunday afternoon.

They didn’t make it easy on themselves, however.

In the first game of the double-header, the Beavers used a five-run third innings to cruise to a 9-1 victory.

Gavin Wourms and Jared Schmidt each had a pair of RBI in the win.

After moving to the mound in the fourth inning, Schmidt pitched phenomenally going 3.1 innings allowing just two hits.

Andrew Hudec had a great game going 3-for-4

were earned and the Beavers held on for the 8-7 victory.

With the two victories the Beavers snapped a sevengame winless streak and improved their record to 4-11-1.

Hudec has stepped up in a big way for the Beavers this season with a .456 batting average through 16 games.

He has 11 RBI and has struck out just four times.

On the mound, Wourms has the lowest ERA on the team with a 4.36 mark and a 1-1 record. He’s pitched 17.2 innings with 11 strikeouts and eight walks given up.

Cubbon and Schmidt have both recorded saves.

The Midget Beavers play at home again this coming weekend, with a double header Sunday against the Regina Blue Jays beginning at 10 A.M.

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A string of bad outings has nearly doubled his ERA from earlier in the season, as it was sitting at an excellent 2.34 after his last win, and now sits at 4.30 after yesterday’s relief appearance.

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This won’t be the first time Albers represents Canada at the Pan Am Games, as in 2011 he started the gold medal game against the U.S., going 6.2 innings in a 2-1 Canada win in Lagos De Moreno, Mexico.

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Roughriders ready for season opener against Blue Bombers Saturday The 2015 CFL season is about to kickoff and all nine teams are lined up at the starter’s gate with identical 0-0 records. Savour this moment because everyone is tied for first-place and optimism reigns supreme.

It may be a stretch to say excitement is at an all-time high across the CFL but it’s certainly right up there in the Wheat Province. Keep in mind, this could be a historic season because if the CFL owners and governors have their way, this may be the final season which kicks off around Canada Day. They’d like to move it up by as much as a month beginning as early as next year.

Here in Saskatchewan there is no need to cross our fingers and pray for the best like so many years ago (although that never hurts).

This year’s Roughriders are a sturdy unit which appears to be in contention to play in the 2015 Grey Cup in the new Investors Group Field in Winnipeg.

After an 0-2 preseason, I’m still scratching my head at what exactly the Riders have assembled here, but that’s fine. The 2013 Grey Cup championship team seems like eons ago but there are still some traces of it left behind in the form of Darian Durant, Weston Dressler, Chris Getzlaf, John Chick, Alex Hall, Tyron Brackenridge and the like.

There’s a perilously thin line between “old” and “veteran” and we found this out during the fated 5-13 season of 2011. However, Father Time has not yet caught up to this group. Of that I am confident, but he does have a tendency to show up unannounced.

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“I think it’s a very good mix,” announced Riders head coach Corey Chamblin at the conclusion of the preseason. “The one thing I’ll tell you about these young guys is a lot of them have been through a lot in their personal lives. I think they’ll use that in their professional lives. They’re tough and they’re ready to go.”

One thing that popped out in the preseason was the sparkling play of back-up quarterback Kevin Glenn.

He effortlessly moved the ball with an 83 per cent completion rate and casually threw a pair of touchdowns. The team is in good stead in the event Darian Durant goes down (you can cross your fingers again).

“Kevin’s crisp in all that he does,” Chamblin continued. “And he’s here for two reasons: either for his performance or his presence.

Darian is clean also. It just makes us stronger and that’s what we need. As a matterof-fact we have the two winningest quarterbacks of the past five years.”

Oh to have been able to say that last year. Although I seem to be the only one

bringing that up around here anymore.

So now the football club is ready to set sail on a brand new season and it begins with a visit from the rival Winnipeg Blue Bombers Saturday at 6:00 p.m at Mosaic Stadium (TSN, CKRM Rider Radio Network).

While the Riders feel pretty buoyant of their chances after a decent showing the preseason, the Blue Bombers are already fretting after a 26-15 home loss to Hamilton in their exhibition finale.

“Pre-season or not, I hate losing,” spewed Bomber centre Dominic Picard to a Winnipeg reporter. “I hate this feeling. It makes me sick.”

Boy, that started earlier than normal.

But I’ve seen teams snap out of a funk like that in just a matter of days and by the time the Bombers come to town later this week, they’ll be ready to ruin the Riders’ party in their home-opener.

Saskatchewan intends to be ungracious hosts.

Around 125 kids were at the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre Thursday to do their part to try and break the Guiness World Record for largest number of people taking swim lessons at one time around the globe. The record was set June 20 of last year with 36,564 participants at 480 locations in 22 countries around the world. Venues with over 125 participants were eligible for prizes. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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Paradox of winning in life by giving up Every now and then, in the news, a near drowning is reported, a tragedy thwarted by the bold rescue of another swimmer. But frequently it happens that the desperate person thrashes about violently, when approached, striking out at his would-be saviour in panic. Until the drowning person surrenders to his rescuer, he puts them both in peril. It’s in giving up that he gains what he truly needs.

In most situations this is counter-intuitive. Usually, those in trouble are urged to keep trying and even redouble their efforts. Quitters are scorned, drop-outs are despised, while individual effort and personal persistence are lauded. But there are some cases when resignation is victory, when surrender brings success.

That is so in our relationship with the Lord.

The Bible makes it plain that no one will ever get to heaven by his or her own efforts. Salvation is by the grace of God – His unmerited favour – “not of works lest anyone should boast.” (Eph. 2:8-9) It is “not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us.” (Tit. 3:5) It is through faith in the Calvary work of Christ that one becomes a Christian.

We are to “present [our] bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is [our] reasonable service.” (Rom. 12:1 It is in full surrender to the will of God that we find true peace and joy and fulfilment in life. That is the theme of a gospel song

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by American pastor Elisha Hoffman (1839-1929).

Among the 2,000 songs he wrote – often supplying both words and music – is one that says this: “You have longed for sweet peace, / And for faith to increase, / And have earnestly, fervently prayed;

/ But you cannot have rest, / Or be perfectly blest, / Until all on the altar is laid. / Is your all on the altar of sacrifice laid? / Your heart does the Spirit control? / You can only be blest, / And have peace and sweet rest, / As you yield Him your body and soul.”

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(Jn. 3:16) Salvation is not a do, but a done.

And what about after that? What of how we live the Christian life? The Word of God describes it as a walk of faith (II Cor. 5:7), and a life of surrender to the will of God. There is a connection between the two: “by faith Abraham obeyed.” (Heb. 11:8) We obey God “doing the will of God from the heart,” (Eph. 6:6 because we trust His Word and are convinced His will is best.

Over 100 times in the New Testament Christ is called the “Lord Jesus.”

He is both our Saviour and Lord. And if we call Him Lord, we are recognizing Him as the ruler of our lives.

There is a telling incident in Acts when God commands Peter to do something he doesn’t want to do. His response is, “Not so [no], Lord.” (Acts 10:14) But that is a contradiction, either He is Lord or not. If

He is, then His will is to be obeyed.

Yet Peter’s response is not unique. Many times life’s decisions come down to a kind of tug-of-war between God and us. One way we may try to resolve this is to compartmentalize our lives, relegating church and religion to one compartment, over which we recognize God’s control.

Then, for the rest, family, friends, job, recreation, that is ours and we do more or less as we please.

But, as someone has put it, He is either Lord of all, or not Lord at all. The Bible uses the sacrifice analogy.

In the Old Testament sacrificial system, the animal did not get to choose whether or not to be a sacrifice, or which part of it would be sacrificed. In the New Testament we read, “You are not your own, for you were bought at a price [paid by the blood of Christ].” (I Cor. 6:19-20)

Always moving on Our town buzzed with excitement this weekend, and rightly so. Next door, tears of joy mingled with the keen sense that things would never be the same and nothing could be closer to the truth. Over the past three days blue jeans and t-shirts gave way to suits and boutonnières, gowns and wrist corsages. After 12 years of schooling, high school days now merged into the first phases of adulthood.

This weekend marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for many young people in our city For the past five years we’ve had the privilege of watching our neighbour’s two sons grow and mature and, on this 2015 graduation weekend, we rejoiced with them as Matthew

received his diploma.

Although our sons both finished high school more than two decades ago (no, it can’t be that long! I’m not really that old!), my emotions were stirred as I watched him posing with his family for photos. A cherished school photo will soon be framed and sitting next to that of our granddaughters in their graduation gowns.

This weekend a number of other wonderful young people we know also shared the excitement of finishing their high

school education and they, like Matthew, are going on to higher education or to training in the trades. It’s hard to decide who will be the most excited or frightened — them or their parents — because change, even good change, presents its challenges. We extend to each of our local grads and those across our nations, our thoughts and prayers for God’s blessings and direction.

“Dream no small dreams for they have no power to move the hearts of men.” — Johann Wolfgang von Goethe “Too low they build who build beneath the stars” —Author unknown “… Graduation is not the end, it’s the beginning.” — Orrin Hatch

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River Heights Lodge adds new outdoor space

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There was a special event at River Heights Lodge Thursday afternoon as the grand opening of a new east side patio was celebrated.

Staff and members of the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary cut the ribbon at the grand opening, as they celebrated the completion of a project meant to enhance the quality of life for residents at the lodge.

The space offers residents and their loved ones a peaceful place where they can relax and enjoy the outdoors and the fresh air, as well as take part in activities such as barbecues and gardening.

During the grand opening residents enjoyed the musical entertainment outdoors, as well as ice cream prepared by the staff.

What they didn’t get was a sunny day, but there will be plenty more opportunities for that in the future.

The east side patio project included a door installation so resi-

dents (including those in wheelchairs) can get in and out, tree removal, a large cement pad, a chain-link fence, potted plants and patio furniture.

The project was funded by the RHL Auxiliary in the amount of $34,906. The money was raised by the auxiliary through raffles, silent auctions and other fundraising at various events at the Lodge over a period of more than three years, beginning in February 2012.

The auxiliary members were recognized for their persistence in pursuing the project and seeing it through all the various challenges along the way.

“We are proud to recognize the River Heights Lodge Auxiliary for successfully contracting and funding this new and beautiful outdoor space,” said Kelly Day, facility manager.

Prairie North Health Region board member Ben Christensen said “everybody pitched in” and “I think you’ve got a great outdoor living space. Congratulations to all of you and I hope you enjoy it.”

River Heights Lodge Auxiliary president Marj Morrison cut the ribbon alongside her other auxiliary members as the east side patio area of River Heights Lodge was completed. The area includes a new cement pad, a door in the building to get in and out, a chain-linked fence, patio furniture and potted plants. Photos by John Cairns

Kelly Day, facility manager at River Heights Lodge, thanked the auxiliary group for making the new patio a reality.

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Survey says! Battlefords residents show support for expanded BUH BATTLEFORDS parking, River Valley PUBLIC OPINION development, but SURVEY so-so interest in bike and pedestrian trail

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Battlefords residents overwhelmingly want the Battlefords Union Hospital parking lot expanded, and would like to see an increase in recreational development in the River Valley. But they generally don’t have much interest in a safe bike and pedestrian trail between Battleford and North Battleford, though younger people would be.

Those are the findings of an independent Insightrix Research poll of 352 residents in the Battlefords from May 19 to June 2.

Insightrix, a full-service market research firm, approached the News-Optimist with the idea of doing a poll in collaboration with the newspaper, having already worked with various community newspapers across the province in coming up with specific poll questions on items of interest.

The News-Optimist came up with questions for the poll based on issues of interest in the Battlefords. Insightrix then began collecting the data in mid-May. It was conducted using both landlines and mobile phones. Quotas were set by age and gender to match the population. Results are accurate within Âą 5.18 percentage points 19 times out of 20.

The findings released by Insightrix are as follows: According to the survey 81 per cent of residents would like to see Battlefords Union Hospital parking lot expanded to accommodate more parking.

Of those, women (86 per cent) are more interested than men (74 per cent) in expanding the lot.

The public and hospital staff currently share parking space at BUH. Insightrix asked residents if they would prefer a separate parking lot built for staff to make room for additional public parking spaces.

Seventy-eight per cent of residents favoured the building a separate lot for staff. Thirteen per cent disagreed, while the remaining nine per cent were not sure or had no opinion.

Residents were also asked about a safe trail. Currently, there is no safe route for cyclists and pedestrians travelling between North Battleford and Battleford.

Residents were asked if a safe trail was established, would they use it?

Overall, 39 per cent indicated they would use the trail, but the remaining 61 per cent say they would not.

But younger respondents were more likely to respond in the affirmative.

Almost three quarters (74 per cent) of those aged 18-34 indicated they would use the trail. Fifty-two per cent of those aged 35-54 also said they would use it. But just 22 per cent of those aged 55 and older said they would use the trail.

Insightrix asked those who said they would use the trail how often they would use it. Five per cent say they would use the path every day, 46 per cent say they would use it between one and three times per week. Forty-five per cent say they would use the path once a month or less, while four per cent are not sure how often they would use it.

A final topic of interest is the North Saskatchewan River valley. Insightrix asked residents if they believe more recreational development should be done in the river valley to boost the economy.

Almost two thirds, 65 per cent, are in favour of increasing recreational development.

Again, residents in the younger age groups were more supportive of the idea.

Eighty-three per cent of those aged 18-34 and 80 per cent of those aged 35-54 are more likely to support development, compared to 50 per cent for ages 55 and older.

Among supporters of increased recreational development, 43 per cent would like more hiking and cycling paths, 17 per cent would like construction of parks and playgrounds and 15 per cent would like additional sport facilities such as basketball and tennis courts.

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OBITUARIES STEPHEN: Dale “Fraser” Stephen passed away on June 5, 2015, at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 66 years.

Celebration of Life Service was held on June 11, 2015, at the Battlefords Funeral Service Garden Chapel at 7:30 pm. The Eulogy was read and prepared by Fraser’s Grandson Jarett Biondo.

For a grade 11 English project, I chose to write a Biography on the most important person in my life, my Grandpa Fraser. I always enjoyed listening to the stories of Grandpa’s past, and consider myself very fortunate to have been able to learn as much about him as I did and to have such a great role model in my life. Over dozens of coffees and countless hours, this is his life’s story: My Grandpa Fraser was born on July 17, 1948 in a little town in southwest Manitoba, into a large family with 7 sisters and 5 brothers. Grandpa was a hardworking man, and these habits began early. He recalled waking up at 5:00 am each morning since the age of 6 to milk all the cows on the farm, never earning an allowance. Grandpa walked a mile to school each day at Grenfell, SK. His parents had always strongly encouraged him to pursue his education; however he was always eager to work and moved out of his parents’ home to do so at the age of 14. At this point he began work for a farmer, earning just $20 per week.

He continued with his schooling until he failed grade 8, and then began focusing solely on work. Later on, with a great deal of dedication he completed his grade 12 education and attended college to become a trained diesel engine technician. However, he soon learned that he had allergies that would not allow him to pursue this career. Fraser always had an appreciation for his parents and all that they were able to teach him. There were often struggles that he had to live through, being part of such a large family, and considering his father was working a low income job. Grandpa, being the optimist he was, would make the best of these situations by going out hunting with his dog “Rusty”. In his early years he also enjoyed to play baseball, and was really quite good at it. With a lot of hard work and saving, Fraser found himself his first vehicle - a 1946 international van that was converted from a dump truck. It may have not been the most glorious vehicle, but it was something that he could call his own, and he was proud to call it so. Grandpa recalls that during this time, gas was just 5 cents per litre - it really was a different world back then. My Grandpa was a real ladies man back in his prime. Back then, a date for him consisted of an evening out on the town, dancing and enjoying a few drinks - this is how he actually met his wife, at a school dance. If Fraser wasn’t out pursuing the ladies, guaranteed you could find him out partying with his buddies. Fraser never lost sight of his family and what was most important to him, though. Each Sunday without fail he would go with his family to church, out for ice cream, and for an afternoon drive. Fraser was a man who has been everywhere and done just about everything. He spent years working in Calgary, earning his way mowing lawns and hauling cargo with his converted truck. Once in North Battleford, one of his proudest accomplishments was pouring concrete for and welding the ladders on the Cargill elevator, because as he told me: “the damn welder couldn’t do it himself”. He showed his reliable character while working for G&C Asphalt for 13 years, and being late only once. He was someone that you could truly depend on. Grandpa later worked for EZ Enterprises hauling water up at Fort Mac and later working as a mechanic in the shop.

After much persuasion, Fraser finally admitted that he was of retirement age and pursued his dream career to become the world’s finest greens keeper at the North Battleford golf course. Fraser spent his last years living in the town of Battleford, spending as much time as he possibly could with his grandchildren. He enjoyed gardening, golfing, playing on his tire swing, and going for coffee with his family and friends. He was someone who enjoyed the simple things in life and we will forever remember him in that way.

Card of Thanks With deepest gratitude we wish to thank Scott Parker of Palliative Care at BUH for his outstanding care of Fraser along with his kind consideration to our families. We would like to send a special Thank You to Bob MacKay and the entire staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness and attention to detail. Thank you to Rev. Nora Borgeson of Battlefords United Church for an amazing service and to Joan Harrison for the wonderful music. A Special Thanks to Fraser’s grandchildren who shared such special memories at the service: Shandi Biondo, Jarett Biondo, Cortni Millhouse, and ShaeLynne Zyznomirski. We extend our sincerest gratitude for all that attended the service and who shared in his life.

Robert & Penny Swindler and family Diana Millhouse and family ____________________________________________________

GABRUCH: In Loving Memory of Joseph Gabruch born April 8, 1931 -35-44-18-W3 North Battleford, SK was promoted to glory June 8, 2015 at Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving family: his wife, Lois Gabruch; children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Alvin Gabruch & family: Andrew (Annick) – Isabelle, Joseph, Benjamin, Samuel; Chelsea; Alex; David (Sonja) Gabruch & family: Angela (Errol) Vaadeland – Gauge, Alixandra; Ian; Pamela; Wendy (George) Snoke & family: Nicole (Keith) Fayant – Sofia, Roman; Joseph (Chrissy) Snoke – Avery, Ethan; John (Barb) Gabruch & family: Mandy, Cody, Tammie (Gary) Fischer & family: Tyler, Justin, Logan; sisters-in-law, Noreen Gabruch and Therese Gabruch. Predeceased by his parents, John & Polly Gabruch; grandson, Jeremy John Gabruch; brothers and sisters: Mary (†Bill) Sawarin, Peter (†Jean) Gabruch, Alex (†Olga) Gabruch, Dan (†Olive) Gabruch, Annie (†Arnie) Borgeson, Nick (†Shirley) Gabruch, Mike Gabruch, Rose (†George) Cheney, Walter Gabruch, Andrew Gabruch (infant). Funeral Service was Thursday, June 11, 2015 at Sharon Tabernacle, North Battleford, SK. with Mervin Sundbo & Tom Schmidt officiating. Eulogy was given

by Tammie Fischer & Tribute – ‘My Best Friend’ by Eldon Olson.

Memories were shared by Family. Music Ministry: Pianist – Sharon Schmidt; Organist – Darren Olson; Soloist – Robert MacKay: ‘How Great Thou Art’; Song Selections: ‘Amazing Grace’ – ‘What A Day That Will Be.’ Pallbearers were Andrew Gabruch, Ian Gabruch, Cody Gabruch, Justin Fischer, Alex Gabruch, Joseph Snoke, Tyler Fischer & Logan Fischer. Interment at City Cemetery – North Battleford, SK. Memorials are requested to Global Missions Fund For The Poor, Box 878, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ BOY: Friedrich (Fred) Robert, May 19, 1922 - June 12, 2015.

Fred passed away peacefully at the Central Okanagan Hospice House at the age of 93, to be with the Lord, after a short struggle with lymphomic cancer. Fred was born in Königsberg, East Prussia. He was a dedicated WWII veteran who served most of his service as Chief Engineer on the U-Boat 704. After the war, Fred immigrated to Canada on July 26, 1953. He worked in several occupations throughout Western Canada to eventually settle in Biggar, SK as a mechanic, where he met his wife, Mary (nee Antonenko) in 1954. They married a year later and settled near Sonningdale, SK in 1958 where they farmed and raised 8 loving children for the next 27 years. They spent 10 years in LaRonge, SK and 10 years in Saskatoon, SK, after which they eventually retired in Westbank, BC in 2002. In his retirement years, Fred was very involved with the Gideons and always loved to visit and share stories and history with his children and grandchildren. Fred is predeceased by his father Max (1926), his mother Martha (1973), his daughter Grace (1963), his brother Werner (2007) and his granddaughter Nance Claire (2014).

Fred is survived by his beloved wife of nearly 60 years, Mary , his seven children; Yvonne Boy, Jeanne Suteau, Ken Boy, Sheila Suteau, Lorna Muenz, Janice McLeod, Darryl Boy in Canada, Uwe Boy, and nephew Cord Boy and family from Hamburg Germany, 13 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Fred will be sadly missed by his loving family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Central Okanagan Hospice House or the Gideons, c/o 593 Spruceview Place South, Kelowna, BC V1V 1S8.

The family would like to send a special Thank you to Interior Health Community Care nurses and workers in Westbank, Dr. Segers, Central Okanagan Hospice House staff and Springfield Funeral Home in Kelowna, BC. Fred will be cremated and buried at a later date near his daughter, Grace in Biggar, SK. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.springfieldfuneralhome.com , 250-860-7077. ____________________________________________________

KEEFER: Elizabeth Lucille (Betty Lu) Keefer, April 5, 1943 – June 13, 2015. Elizabeth grew up in Sonningdale, SK and later attended business school in Saskatoon, SK. Betty Lu farmed with her husband Norville as well as worked at a variety of jobs including adventurous winters in Fort Simpson, NWT and Cranbrook, B.C. Betty Lu spent 11 years as a book keeper for Dairy Producers Co-op in North Battleford and owned her own restaurant and store in Sonningdale called “Betty Lu’s Place”. In 2003, Betty Lu moved to Rossburn, MB to raise cattle with Norville. In 2009, Betty Lu retired to Whitehorse, YT to be closer to her 2 grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Whether she was teaching her granddaughter to sew, making cowboy cake with her grandson or beating the rest of us at a game of bear trap, we all hold special memories of our mom and wife Betty Lu deep in our hearts and know that she’ll always be watching over us all. Betty Lu is survived by her husband Norville; son Bevon (Tracey); sister Carol (Gus); granddaughter MacKenzie; grandson Harlan, and many nieces and nephews. Betty Lu was predeceased by her father and mother Ed and Anne Hout. The family will be having a private Celebration of Life at a later date. ____________________________________________________ WASYLYSHIN-BALDWIN: Jeff, Nathan and Elliot are saddened to announce the passing of their dear wife and mother Corinne Baldwin. Corinne passed away peacefully at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon on June 1, 2015.

She was born October 28, 1961 at Borden, Sk and raised on the family farm. She taught school in Fort McMurray, AB, Lone Rock, SK and North Battleford, SK. Corinne married Jeff in 1986 and they settled in North Battleford where they raised two sons, Nathan and Elliot. Corinne’s faith was central to her life. She was involved in many activities at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church parish. Her main interests were Development & Peace, youth, praying, listening to faith music, singing and learning to play the piano and guitar. She was a grateful person who had time for everyone.

She allowed God to use her as an instrument of his love. Corinne is lovingly remembered by her husband of 29 years Jeff; sons, Nathan and Elliot; her sisters, Darlene (John) Puto of Edmonton, AB, Iris (Bob) Wasilenko of Lethbridge, AB; and brother, Melvin Wasylyshin (Gisele) of Borden, SK. Corinne was predeceased by her father, Tom Wasylyshin (1981); her mother, Katie Wasylyshin (2012) and her sister, Marilyn Petrun (1980). Vigil of Prayer was held Friday, June 5, 2015 followed by the Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday, June 6, 2015 - both services from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Sask. To our family and friends, “Thank-you for sharing our sorrow of Corinne’s earthly passing and our joy of her going to her eternal home. Your thoughtfulness and prayers are appreciated and will always be remembered.” Memorials are requested to Canadian Catholic Organization for Development & Peace, 1425 Rene-Levesque Blvd. West 3rd Floor, Montreal, QC H3G 1T7 www.devp.org Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES ARMSTRONG: Mrs. Nellie Armstrong passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 18, 2015 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 95 years. Left to cherish her memory are her loving family; children, Tom (Pat) Olson of Regina, SK, Tammy (Dwayne) Iverson of North Battleford, SK, son-in-law, Charles Bodnar of Livelong, SK; grandchildren, Jennifer (Kevin) Saworski of Regina, SK, Clifford (Yoon Suk Cho) Olson of Regina, SK, Bradley (Elizabeth Brewer) Olson of Hartford, Conneticut, Robyn Iverson of Saskatoon, SK, Michael Iverson of North Battleford, SK and Blake (Tanya) Johnson of Calgary, AB; great grandchildren, Keelan Saworski and Aden Saworski of Regina, SK, Kye Olson of Regina, SK and Brendan Johnson of Calgary, AB; Dean Klassens children and grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Nellie was predeceased by her husbands, Clifford Olson and Bill Armstrong; her parents, Einar and Sarah Jane (Jones) Johnson; her daughter, Teddie Jane (Olson) Bodnar; step children, Dean (Armstrong) Klassen and and Boyd Armstrong; brothers, Archie (Margaret) Johnson and Merle (Elsie) Johnson; sisters, Ruby (Nick) Bekolay, Jessie (Sam) Graffeo and Jessie’s first husband, Ken Wilkinson, and Lottie (Jack) Stoughton. Celebration of life service for Mrs. Nellie Armstrong will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. from the Turtle Lake Mission, Livelong, Saskatchewan with Pastor Ben Boutwell officiating. Interment to follow after the reception in the Livelong Cemetery. Urn Bearer is grandson Clifford Olson and Lois Cooke (pianist) accompanied Jan Cooke and Darlene Wood (soloists) in singing Whispering Hope. Congregational songs will be “What A Friend We Have In Jesus” and “When the Roll is Called Up Yonder”. Honorary Pallbearers are Roy Eaket, Ramona Eaket, Betty Holmes, Blake Johnson, Gerry Olson, Art Jorgenson and everyone else who shared in her life. Memorial donations in memory of Nellie Armstrong 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. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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OBITUARIES RENZ: Mr. Arthur Renz of Glaslyn, Saskatchewan passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 72 years. A Celebration of Life Service was held for Arthur on Monday, June 8, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from the Glaslyn Community Hall with Reverend Donald Skinner officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Left to cherish Arthurs memory are his daughter, Charlotte (Corey); grandchildren, Logan and Emalie; brother, Erwin (Dianna); sister, Ruth (Darrel); nieces and nephews, Teralea, Shelly (Gary), Lorrie (Arnold), Kevin, Jeff (Brenda), Sheila (Neal), Nadine (Thomas), Pamela (Sam); 7 great nieces and 11 great nephews; 2 great great nieces and 7 great great nephews; aunts, Edna Herman and Ida (Bob) McQuine; and his special friend, Melvina Lewis and her children, Johnny (Bridgette), Vernelle (Dorthea), Laureen (Bradley) and her grandchildren Clarice, Abbigail, Redon, Chase, Hayley and Hayden. He was predeceased by daughter, Tammy; parents, Arnold and Frieda Renz; brothers, Adolf and William; grandparents, Sam and Julia Zwer; aunts, Alena Rupps, Hilda Zimmerman and Elsie Lutze; and uncle, Ernie Zwer Memorial donations in Arthur’s memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3, the Kinsmen Foundation 2217 Hanselman Ct, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8, or to the Intensive Care Ward at Saskatoon Royal University Hospital 103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W8.

Memories of Arthur Arthur Renz was born March 23, 1943 at the Renz family homestead in the Belbutte district. He was the 3rd of 5 children born to Arnold and Freida Renz. As a child Art worked alongside the family on the farm picking stones, running the cream separator, and making stukes of grain. He attended Stoke school for 4 years and then finished his grades at the Belbutte School. He stayed on the farm with his parents for a few years and then ventured down south to work for a farmer around the Swift Current area. He wasn’t there long when he decided to move to Glaslyn and he went to work at L & M Wood Products. On March 3, 1969 he married Florence Locke and they soon welcomed their first daughter Tammy Leah. Shortly after Tammy passed away they decided to venture out to Fernie B.C. where Art went to work at a sawmill running a slat machine.

During their couple of years in Fernie their second daughter Charlotte Ann was born. In 1972 they moved back to Glaslyn and he went back to work at L & M Wood Products where during his 40+ years he worked at the peeler, bucking station, and the planer. He was a very dedicated employee. He never missed a day unless he was extremely sick. He always showed up to work a 1/2 hour early and was ready to drink coffee and smoke cigarettes. He is the only man we knew that could light a cigarette WITH A MATCH in the middle of a hurricane wind. Arts nickname in his younger years was Arthur Fonzarelli or Fonzie. I’m not sure what started the nickname…if it was the hair slicked back, or something to do with his wild side but either way the name stuck around for many years.

For those who got to know him well they knew he had a good sense of humour. He always liked to tease or enjoyed a good joke.

That is unless it was his nephew throwing a sawdust filled snowball down the back of his shirt while at work. He didn’t see the humor in that like everyone else did. Art was very meticulous when it came to his vehicles. Not long ago he sold his old Red car to a couple of local kids. Every time he saw Emalie he would ask “Are those kids still driving my car?” and “Are they taking good care of it?”. Emalie would always ensure him that they were. Little did he know they named his old car the “Arthropod”. Though he may have never said it out loud we knew Arts pride and joy was his family. He looked forward to Renz family get togethers and Sunday suppers with Charlotte and her family. He also became an excellent caregiver for Melvina. She needed help and he enjoyed the company, so the two of them became the perfect match. He spent lots of time in North Battleford with her and her family and became close to them all. During his retirement he enjoyed tinkering in his yard, growing a garden full of potatoes, driving around town, and visiting with his friends. He even learnt to cook. After years of having no luck finding himself a “COOK” and eating at the local restaurants he decided to teach himself. And a good cook he was. During the last two months he had went through more than anyone should ever have to endure. It was during these times we realized just how strong of a man he really was. He showed strength and love until the end. We are grateful to have spent so much time with him during this last chapter of her life. His memory will live on in all of us forever. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Card of Thanks The family of the late Arthur Renz would like to express their sincere appreciation for your many kindnesses, and for the condolences and support that we have received. We also send our gratitude and appreciation to the staff in ICU and the surgical ward at RUH, Reverend Don Skinner, United Church ladies for serving lunch, Casey Davies for her beautiful music, and the staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. Thanks again!

E.H. (Ted) WHARINGTON Nov. 21, 1931 - June 22, 2014

FARM AND PASTURE

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MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

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to makeCouncillor: your donation Village of Maymont

Number to be elected: (1)

will be received by the undersigned on the 8th day of July, 2015 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village of Maymont Office located at 201-A-Main Street and during regular business hours from Tuesday, June 23, 2015 to Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Village of Maymont Office located at 201-A-Main Street.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Maymont Village Office 201-A-Main Street Dated this 23rd day of June, 2015.

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All monies raised are invested PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of 100% back into “Your Community” candidates for the office(s) of:

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OCTOBER First Nations IS Jobs nline UNITED North West College Coordinator, Assessment and Accountability WAY Battlefords Campus MONTH Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

COMING EVENTS

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FENCE INSTALLERS REQUIRED We require fence installers who are honest and hard working.

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Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

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

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

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

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

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

2nd Monday of the Month

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

2nd Monday of the Month

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

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Application deadline: July 3, 2015

Thursdays

Tuesdays

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

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

Tuesdays

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

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

Tuesdays

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

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

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

2nd Tuesday of the Month

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

Last Tuesday of the Month

Battlefords Publishing Ltd.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

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

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

We require an accurate, detail oriented, quick learning individual capable of working independently as well as within a team environment under a variety of deadlines.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Tuesdays

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

1st Tuesdays of the Month

No phone calls please.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

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

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the Western Development Museum at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 pm

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:00 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Qualifications:

Wednesdays

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

(September to June). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

Wednesdays

The Battlefords Horseshoe Club will be playing every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at horseshoe pits 1901-106th Street. For info contact M. Kemp 306-445-5646.

Wednesdays

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

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Fridays

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Laura at 306-445-4676.

1st Friday of the Month

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

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

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

Once A Month on Saturdays

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

Saturdays

Battlefords and District Farmers Market begins on May 30th - Every Satruday. Battlefords & District Farmers Market will be selling different local products that are either made or grown by local vendors. The market is at the Carousel Parking Lot, across from SaskTel from 8:30 am - noon. For more information contact Erin at 306-481-3610.

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COMING EVENTS

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

Saturday, June 27

Topline Social Dance Club - The Gold Tones - Western 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.

Sunday, June 28

Midget Beaver Baseball against Regina - Game times 10:00 and 12:00 at the Beaver Lions Stadium.

Sunday, June 28

Borden United Church host for Joint Service & potluck lunch with Speers UC at 11:30 a.m

Tuesday, June 30

Midget Beaver Baseball against Macklin - Game time 6:00 at the Beaver Lions Stadium.

Wednesday, July 1

Radisson Canada Day celebrations from 2:00 - 10:30 p.m., entertainment, food booths, kid’s activities, free cake at 7:00 p.m., fireworks at 10:30 p.m.

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

purpose. It was a cycle that was bound to happen. I just happened to enjoy it a little more because of “where I had been.”

I was happily going about my weekend, tending to “big stuff” and feeling lighter with each step along the way. Then the message came at me again. This time, via a horoscope. “Of course complaining is useless. If you can fix it, you will. If you can’t, there’s nothing to talk about. The simplicity of this will make your life and relationships much better.”

I stumbled across this line of thinking many years ago. It is the one reason I have dubbed myself “the best boss I have ever worked for.” Because when you work for yourself, you have the ability to make changes when changes need to be made. And if you choose not to make them, you have no one to blame but yourself. Easy.

That epiphany changed the way I looked at my life.

I made changes, where changes could be made. I empowered myself. I said what I had to say, did what I had to do and let the chips fall where they may. If I chose not to do anything, I knew it was my choice. I had no right to complain if I

LIFE as I know it

By Colleen Crawford

didn’t do anything to make things better.

When I look at the things that make me squirm in my current situation, I know it is when I feel the choice has been taken out of my hands. When we are without choice, we are without power. Without the illusion of a sense of control, comes the desire to complain.

As my mind drifts to the “little stuff” in the back of my mind as I write this, I

know it is time to put that line of thinking to work for me again.

Sometimes we know what we have to do, to turn things around. But we forget.

Facebook has a way of telling me what I need to know some days. This fact gives me the reason to continue to check out my Facebook page, just when I was thinking maybe I should walk away from that and various other electronic

addictions.

I will not complain about Facebook. Facebook has brought nothing but good things into my world, possibly because that is all I am looking for there.

Keep looking up. Stop complaining. Do what you can. And “be the best boss you ever worked for”. Even if you are not self employed, you are still “working for yourself”. Shift your focus towards what is within your control. Try to stop complaining.

“Be the change in the world you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi “We may not be able to change the world, but by changing our own world and the way we see it, we are making a bigger difference than we will ever know.” — Colleen

Gladys Lehman Cares

Participants Brent Bendall, Susan Rivard, My Community Cares Member Boyd Waklin receiving a cheque from Caleb Village resident Gladys Lehman who donated to the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Building Fund in memory of her husband William. Beside Gladys are BTEC participant Crystal Partridge and Interim Executive Director Mona Leece. Photo submitted

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