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North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, March 29, 2016

In the news this week Staff

Your Battlefords North Stars keep on rolling, defeating the Kindersley Klippers in five games.

Rookie of the year, Layne Young, provided the spark the North Stars needed with an unforgettable goal on a penalty shot in the third period. The tally was his fourth of the playoffs.

Igor Leonenko iced the game with 10 minutes left.

The Battlefords now have a date with the Flin Flon Bombers. Games one and two will be played at the Civic Centre this upcoming Friday and Saturday, so make sure you grab your tickets and come out and see the number-one ranked team in the province.

Over the course of the regular season, the Battlefords held a record of 2-31 against the Bombers and will look to contain their top line of Alex Smith, Brandon Switzer and Joel Kocur.

BNS advance to semifinal Layne Young drives to the net and tries to solve Nathan Hargrave during game four action in Kindersley. The North Stars fell for the first time since Jan. 27, but later would eliminate the Klippers in game five. Photo by Dustin Saracini

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Grand opening for new gymnasium at NBCHS

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford Comprehensive High School has officially opened its new gymnasium.

The second gymnasium is located on the south side of the high school and is for use primarily by Grades 7 and 8.

It was added after the decision was made to relocate those grades from local elementary schools to NBCHS in recent years, due to overcrowding.

Members of the Living Sky school board and administration, including board chair Ken Arsenault and Director of Educa-

tion Randy Fox, were on hand for the grand opening Wednesday, although the gym has been in use since almost the beginning of the month.

The cost of the project was $4.5 million and was paid for through school division reserves.

The project started construction in July of 2014 and was located in an existing part of the high school. The construction involved raising the roof of the building to accommodate the new gymnasium.

The features include four badminton courts, two basketball cross-courts, two volleyball cross-courts, and space for one full regulation

basketball and one full regulation volleyball court. The latter features will allow the space to be used for provincial tournaments.

As well, the space is available for other gym activities such as gymnastics.

A mezzanine area is located upstairs that could accommodate bleachers for 120-140 people at some point. School board members and administration got a chance to see that mezzanine and the other features when they took a tour of the gymnasium.

The space will enhance what the NBCHS is already doing.

NBCHS principal Bruce Friesen said, “it’s going

to be huge for us because we can have more phys ed classes going on at one time, we can use the space more efficiently. The extra cur-

ricular program that we can run now, we can have two more courts of basketball, two more courts of volleyball if we need to for junior

programs. We can just expand what we were already doing and just include that many more students in our program.”

Students got to see the new gymnasium added to North Battleford Comprehensive High School at its grand opening Wednesday. The gym has been in use since earlier this month. Living Sky School Division officials were on hand for the grand opening and toured the facility as well. Photos by John Cairns

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Town council going paperless

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford hopes to save $4,000 this year and up to $12,000 a year in the future by following the technological trend of paperless meetings.

It means issuing the mayor and six members of council with tablets, onto which they can download their council meeting information, which will probably cost slightly over $7,000 in total, including software. The Town of Battleford retains ownership of the tablets and at the end of this council’s term they will be passed on to the next council.

Going paperless has been discussed for some time, said Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind in a report to council March 21.

Currently, each council member, the mayor and two media outlets, at a mini-

mum, receive a photocopied package for each meeting that eats up paper and time in the making.

Going paperless will also mean more sharing of background information, said Enns-Wind.

“Many private and public organizations are moving to paperless meetings.

This method of sharing information provides an opportunity to share more information at the convenience of both administration and council,” he reported.

The software the Town is planning to use will upload information to the cloud, and councillors will download it to their tablets. Enns-Wind noted councillors will have to make sure their tablets are charged up for their meetings, because Town Hall does not yet have Wi-Fi. The first paperless meeting could take place in April.

This mound of paper is about a year’s worth of town council packages, with similar packages issued to each member of council and the media. Photo by Jayne Foster

Chamber, SUMA pleased with elements of federal budget Staff

Reaction has been coming in to the federal budget handed down last week, and two Saskatchewan organizations have voiced positive reactions.

The Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association has welcomed the infrastructure investments in the budget.

“Municipal infrastructure is vital to the day-today life of everyone in Saskatchewan’s cities, towns, villages and northern municipalities,” said SUMA president Debra Button in a statement.

“Today, the federal government showed us they recognize the value of investing in municipal infrastructure, and SUMA is pleased — as I suspect our members are as well.”

SUMA was particularly happy with an acceleration of money to municipalities through $9 billion available from the Provincial and Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund, and another $11.9 billion for infrastructure over the next five years.

According to SUMA’s re-

lease, that will be split $3.4 billion for transit, $5 billion for water, wastewater and green infrastructure and $3.4 billion for social infrastructure.

SUMA is also welcoming the budget commitment for half the cost of public transit projects, as well as for work on water and wastewater systems like pipes and treatment plants.

“This government has listened to municipalities,” said Button. “We’ve already seen SUMA’s efforts during the federal election this summer pay off with the return of the mandatory longform census and work toward an inquiry on missing and murdered Indigenous women. Today’s announcements on infrastructure are a relief for Saskatchewan’s urban municipalities. However, we still need to see further details on these promises to ensure the dollars are accessible to all municipalities, and quickly. We simply can’t afford to miss another construction season.”

The Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce has also voiced its approval, particularly for what they

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call a “significant investment in First Nations funding” in the budget.

“We applaud this commitment to funding for the country’s First Nation people,” said Steve McLellan, CEO of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce, in a statement.

“This will help bridge the disparity in living standards and address much-needed investment in education and employment initiatives. We look forward to hearing details of the allocation of this funding in greater depth in the coming weeks.”

McLellan also welcomed the infrastructure spending.

“We applaud new funds that are strategically directed, for projects that are ‘shovelworthy’, not just ‘shovelready.’

“By making this distinction when directing infrastructure investment dollars, the government ensures that the benefits are real and will enhance economic growth.”

But it was not all good news from a Chamber standpoint.

“We are disappointed that the planned reduction in the federal small business tax rate from 10.5 per cent to nine per cent by 2019 has been postponed indefinitely,” McLellan said.

120 litres spilled from punctured fuel tanks Staff

Emergency personnel responded to an incident Wednesday in which two vehicles had their fuel tanks punctured.

North Battleford Fire Department reports the tanks leaked approximately 120 litres of fuel onto the ground.

The incident happened

at the 1400 block of 103rd Street at 11:51 a.m.

An extensive cleanup of the fuel was undertaken by the fire department, the works department and by Grey Cat personnel. RCMP and special constables were there as well.

From the fire department, one apparatus and four personnel were on scene for almost two hours.

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Commentary

Vintage voices an escape from realities of 2016

By William Wardill I have been spending time developing a music library for a T. Eaton Catalogue house which was built in 1917. The work is an exercise in confusing technology and annoying frustration. It is also an emotional journey.

One 78 rpm record, which has been copied to a compact disc, features Joyce Hahn, once the star of the CBC-TV program Cross Canada Hit Parade. That was a long time ago. Through the pops and hisses of the old platter emerges the young sweet, voice of a woman with whom I share a history. When my town was a village, it became home to one of the first two 10-bed union hospitals built in the province. I was born there in 1927. Joyce was born there two years later.

The Internet is the dangerous domicile of crooks and schemers, but I have searched there bravely to find the disembodied vocalists and musicians of years gone by. The search continues to be a catharsis. The sounds captured in the old recordings are as precious as amber. I hear vocalists and musicians who are dead but whose skills are still alive, bringing beauty and joy into a world that is contaminated

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with ugliness. Their music brings a brief escape from the grim realities of 2016. I can forget the errors, acrimony and vulgarity of the American presidential election campaigns.

I can even set aside the nightmare of zealots kidnapping, enslaving, raping, murdering and destroying in the name of their prophets.

Inevitably in every historic collection of music, there must be songs that were born when terrible wars were raging. The best of them are not filled with the poison of hatred, but with love and longing. When I was an almostman in high school, the last casualty list of the Second World War was still to be printed. I thought then, if the war went on for another two years, I would be a dead man or

a coward. In the meantime, I learned the lyrics to all the popular songs I heard.

Youths are often referred to as callow. I was callow.

Because of ignorance and vanity, I withheld from others the respect and understanding they deserved. My memory paints their faces. I wish they were still alive so that I could find them and tell them that I understand now, that I admire them and care about them. We can’t go back to undo what we never should have done nor to do what we never should have left undone.

This is why all the music I cherish is tinged with sadness.

Orators often speak of the “better angels of our nature.”

I think enduring music is written and performed by the better angels of our nature. And it is listened to – sometimes tearfully – by old men like me. Tomorrow I shall find a sprightly polka or a dainty minuet. If nobody is looking, I shall dance with the memory of a beautiful girl in my arms.

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Dear Editor The article in the March 1 edition of the News-Optimist, “Sask Hospital on schedule, on budget,” is very exciting and emotional. Exciting, because finally a new facility is being built to continue providing treatment and care for the mentally ill. Emotional, because, following the past century of caring, it is imperative to keep the history of Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. This history is displayed in a room in the basement of the hospital. Is this yet another historical building destined to be demolished?

This building has been a landmark for more than a century.

The Battlefords North West Historical Society believes this history and part of the building must be honoured and preserved, and will do all that is possible to that end.

Do we have your support?

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Rec board considers moving Battleford Parade to Canada Day

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Dexter Gopher and Rob Feist were the only two candidates who appeared at the CUPE election forum at the Dekker Centre on Wednesday night. Photo by John Cairns

Candidates absent from CUPE election forum

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was CUPE’s turn Wednesday night to stage an all-candidates forum for the Battlefords electoral district at the Dekker Centre.

The forum, held the night after the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce’s similar event downtown, had a more wide-open format that allowed questions to be put to candidates directly by individuals from the floor.

It was also notable because two candidates were conspicuous by their absences.

“We have made previous commitments,” said Herb Cox, Saskatchewan Party incumbent, in speaking to reporters the night before at the Chamber event.

“As you know, in a campaign you have to organize your time, there’s only so many days.”

Also missing was Josh Hunt, Green Party candidate, who wasn’t at the Chamber forum either, because of work commitments.

That left the other two candidates Rob Feist of the NDP and Dexter Gopher of the Liberals to attempt to make a go of it for the people in the main theatre and those at home.

Unfortunately, with only half the candidates showing up, it made for a less than thrilling evening, though the questions from the audience proved lively.

More than one noted they wished Cox had shown up to answer the questions they had.

“I really wanted Herb here for this one,” one said.

Another lambasted both Cox and Hunt for not appearing.

“I’m disappointed that the other candidates aren’t here,” he said, adding, “When a community has interest in hearing what they have to say, and they don’t show up … it doesn’t hold them in high regard in my mind.”

Feist and Gopher stayed on message and emphasized their party’s policies, repeating many of the same points they made the night before on issues such as mental health, PFRA pasture lands, nuclear power, First Nation issues and political accountability.

The big issue of privatization also came up. On this latter issue Feist used the example of Saskatchewan Hospital and blasted the use of P3s in that project.

“Instead of having it costed, they put it on a P3

credit card,” said Feist.

“Now, a British corporation, a foreign corporation, is going to take all of the money that should be going to Saskatchewan people, Saskatchewan province, and ship it off to the United Kingdom.”

Gopher’s view of privatization wasn’t favourable either and he repeated his familiar theme of profits leaving the province with little staying in Saskatchewan.

“The Saskatchewan Liberals under Darrin Lamoureux are opposed to privatization,” he said.

But Gopher also took the previous NDP government to task for “failing to put Saskatchewan contractors first priority when it comes to these contracts.”

The forum took place the same night as the televised leaders’ debate from Regina, which took place right before the all-candidates meeting started. Video from that TV debate was shown inside the theatre for the audience just before the local candidates took to the stage.

Now, all the candidates resume campaigning with the April 4 election date moving closer. Gopher had plans to attend one more forum hosted by FSIN in Saskatoon Thursday night.

The Battleford and District Parks and Recreation Board has been discussing the possibility of moving the Battleford Parade from its usual Friday-of-the-Handcraft-Festival slot to Canada Day. That would include moving the fireworks date as well.

The possibility was discussed at the March 17 meeting of the board as an item of business arising from the minutes and has been tabled until the next meeting.

The meeting minutes of the Feb. 18 stated the board had been asked by the Battle River Settlement Committee to move the fireworks and parade date to July 1.

It was in 2013, its 30th anniversary, that the parade route was changed to form up and end at Fort Battleford, rather than at the St. Vital School grounds. The move to Fort Battleford was made to allow for the Battle River Settlement Foundation Inc. and Friends of the

Fort to hold some activities at the Fort in conjunction with the parade.

The Battle River Settlement Foundation Inc. is an umbrella organization developed locally to preserve, protect and interpret for the public, the historic Battle River Settlement area which includes Telegraph Flats on the Battle River, Territorial House “Government House” foundation, the Land Registry Building and Colonel Otter Park. The Friends of Fort Battleford, which falls under this umbrella, operates the visitor centre at Fort Battleford, co-ordinates Urban Treaty Days and helps out with Curious Events, weapons demonstration and other events at Fort Battleford.

At the March meeting, the recreation board also talked about finding out if the juried provincial craft show, Dimensions, that used to be debuted at the annual Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival in Battleford each year could be brought back.

According to the Sask-

atchewan Craft Council, Dimensions came into being when the late Alex Dillabough, mayor of Battleford, lobbied the Government of Saskatchewan for some promotional assistance linking craft and the tourism industry. Exhibitions were organized by the Saskatchewan Department of Industry and Commerce in 1974 and 1975 in conjunction with the Handcraft Festival. The newly formed Saskatchewan Craft Council provided a jury in 1976, and the first Premier’s Prize was awarded in 1977.

From those beginnings, until 2009, Dimensions was presented annually. In 2011, it became a biennial exhibition.

It continued to tour the province, however its appearance in the Battlefords now takes place at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford, rather than the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford where the premier’s prize and people’s choices awards ceremonies attracted provincial attention.

Building permits still down

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Building permits are still down to begin the 2016 year in North Battleford.

In February there were seven permits issued for $814,500, compared to six permits for $4,887,000 for the same month last year.

That brings the total to 11 permits for $1,049,500 for the year to date, compared to 11 permits for $5,493,500.

The numbers were presented to the City’s Planning Committee meeting March 21.

Mayor Ian Hamilton observed at the meeting that the difference in numbers was mainly because there was a permit for an apartment building last year for $4 million. Other than that, numbers were comparable.

City Manager Jim Puffalt said numbers were up in February compared to January.

“Things are heading in the right direction,” he said.

In other news from the planning committee meeting, Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski presented his monthly report and

strong attendance numbers continue to be reported for city facilities. In total 54,166 people visited or participated in a leisure facility in February, compared to 37,467 in February of last year. A total of 15,035 people visited the aquatic centre and 12,472 visited NationsWEST Field House during the month.

Also discussed was the wrap up of the Walking with our Sisters exhibit that ended in February at the Chapel Gallery. “How do we create a legacy or carry forward the momentum,” has been discussed Samborski said.

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Jason Johnson: A natural healer

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On this tour the trio will be performing Jambalaya, a spicy collection of audience favourites.

With her special personal style, voice, charisma and choice of repertoire, Lord delivers a gourmet recital where classical and popular pieces are tastefully entwined. Gershwin, Verdi, Bernstein, Dvorák, Bizet and many other composers

make up this special program that simmers ever so naturally.

Known as a “warm, melodious and emotionally generous soprano,” (the Montreal Gazette) MarieJosée Lord is an original voice. She has received many prestigious awards including Prix d’Excellence de la Culture, awarded by the Fondation de l’Opéra de Québec and was selected to represent Canada at the Cardiff Singer of the world competition. Last season, she sang Violetta in La traviata (Verdi) in Würtzburg, Germany as well as Serena in Porgy and Bess (Gershwin) for five sold-out perfor-

mances at l’Opéra de Montréal.

Her first solo CD, with Orchestre Métropolitain, won a 2011 Félix award and received a JUNO nomination. She is a sought-after performer for opera, recitals and with many orchestras.

Her sound is described by Wholenote Magazine as “the voices of Jessye Norman and Renée Fleming, with a dash of Maureen Forrester, you just might create something akin to Lord’s apparatus.”

This powerhouse soprano will be performing with violinist, Flaviu Zanca and pianist, Romain Pollet, both exceptional musicians in their own right.

Gershwin, Verdi, Bernstein, Dvorák, Bizet and many other composers make up this special program that simmers ever so naturally.

This tour has been generously supported by the Canada Council for the Arts, Alberta Foundation for the Arts, Arts Touring Alliance of Alberta, Lloyd Carr-Harris Foundation, RBC Foundation Emerging Artists Project and Golden West Broadcasting.

Prairie Debut is a Canadian classical and world music-touring network that focuses on bringing the highest artistic standard of classical and world music artists to communities of

all sizes throughout Western Canada. Throughout its 18 years, Prairie Debut has cultivated some of Canada’s best musicians by providing performance opportunities, exposure and experience and connecting them with thousands of people across the Prairies.

An organization with charitable status, Prairie Debut is based in Manitoba and incorporated in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Tickets are available from the Dekker Centre box office and online at their website, where a video of Marie-Josée Lord can also be found.

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Kelly Waters, owner of The Gog, a venue for house concerts in North Battleford for several years now, says The Middle Coast, formerly Until Red, is returning for another show Thursday, April 7.

It’s been a year since they entertained at The Gog and Waters is definitely a fan.

She says, “I am so excited these Brandon boys are returning! Instead of finding flattering quotes about what

others have said about them, I thought it might be fun to create my own quote!”

Here it is: “These guys balance each other musically in the same way as long-time friends, knowing when it is their moment to step out and shine and when to be a source of support for another band member’s moment!

Yes, they so know how to rock it up but they also know how to rock it down to a perfect house concert acoustic touch level. Though very young artists, they often sur-

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The doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m.

“It’s an earlier start time as it’s a week night,” says Waters.

An admission of $20 per person all goes to the band.

There will also be a donation jar for Waters famous hors d’oeuvres and drink.

The Middle Coast, known as Until Red a year ago when they performed at The Gog in North Battleford. They return to The Gog Thursday, April 7. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Keep on rolling, North Stars advance to semifinal

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Layne Young scores the game winner on his backhand during a penalty shot. Photo by Dustin Saracini

the puck in the neutral zone.

Bricker was able to bust down the left wing before firing a snapshot far side and over the glove of Tyler Fuhr.

1-0 Klippers.

After 20 minutes the Battlefords led in the shots department, 17-10, and had numerous quality chances that were stopped by Nathan

Hargrave, who was coming off a 33-save performance.

The North Stars came back in the second period with a big goal from Igor Leonenko. It was what happened in the neutral zone that was most impressive.

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It’s nice to have the guys looking out for me. I actually talked to Chatterley [after the game] and he caught

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The charging penalty gave the Battlefords a five-minute power play, with three minutes carrying over into the final stanza, setting the stage for an electric finale.

The black and white outshot Kindersley 29-20 through two periods.

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The Kindersley Klippers extended their season two nights ago when they were able to snap the Battlefords North Stars 14-game winning streak. The black and white had them against the ropes once again Saturday with another chance to win the series, this time in front of their own fans, and head on to the SJHL semifinals.

The fan base has been tremendous, and the North Stars’ record at home is a great indication of that, having lost only four times in regulation throughout the season while showcasing a 2-0 record during the playoffs.

You can add another tally into the win column, as the Battlefords walked away with an exciting 3-1 victory.

In the opening frame it was the Klippers who found the net first, however. A pass to the point gone wrong for the North Stars led Dexter Bricker on a dead sprint for

of speed going the opposite direction, springing him for a two-on-one. Young was able to saucer a pass to a wide open Leonenko before he wristed his fifth of the playoffs into the back of the net.

Fuhr had a tremendous middle frame, making sure this game stayed tied. A big post-to-post save as Sam Chatterley tried to wait him out was the highlight of the night defensively. Fuhr was able to throw his glove out at the last second to rob the forward of his first of the postseason.

“It’s the playoffs now, you have to make a save to win a game,” Fuhr said after the tilt. “As a goalie, if you want to be successful you have to steal some games and make the saves you should to change the pace of the game.”

Fuhr finished the night with 27 stops.

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Layne Young, Leonenko score sending BNS to round two Continued from Page 8 In the final frame, the Klippers were able to kill off the three minutes of penalty time Chatterley faced. It wasn’t until Young was tripped up on a breakaway where the real excitement began.

The rookie of the year had beaten Zackary Klebaum on the right wing

after the defenceman lost his footing. On a last ditch effort, he threw his stick at the skates of Young, providing the crowd of 1,100 with a penalty shot.

On the one-on-one with Hargrave, Young was patient, shifting from forehand to backhand before flipping the puck into the back of the net for his fourth of the

playoffs. The tally gave the North Stars their first lead of the game.

“That was a heck of a move,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said following the win. “There’s a ton of people watching on home ice, in a 1-1 game and he puts the puck in the net ...

What a great player.”

Leonenko later iced it

with a backhand shot from an odd angle at the side of the net. The goal came on the man advantage, which provided a spark for the power play unit, who came into game five scoring just two goals on 24 opportunities. His second of the tilt was his sixth of the postseason, unassisted.

Hasselberg spoke about

the unsuccessful power play, giving a tip of the cap to Hargrave.

“I can’t believe how many highlight reel saves he made.

On back-door plays, on onetimers, he was unbelieveable in this series.”

The Battlefords now have a date with the Flin Flon Bombers. The North Stars held a 2-3-1 record

against Flin Flon during the regular season, and you can expect much more of the same physical style in round one to carry over into this affair.

News-Optimist THREE STARS 1) Layne Young (GWG, A) 2) Igor Leonenko (2 G) 3) Tyler Fuhr (27 saves)

Game four recap: Hargrave steals one at home

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Fresh off a five-goal performance in the third period, the Battlefords North Stars travelled to Kindersley for a chance to sweep the series and await their second round opponent. The black and white also had a shot at their 15th straight win carrying over from the regular season.

Klippers goalie, Nathan Hargrave, had other plans, and swiped a 4-1 victory away from the North Stars, who lost for the first time since Jan. 27.

In the opening frame it was the netminders from both teams who stole the show, however. Sometimes your goaltender has to be your best penalty killer, and Hargrave sure provided that spark. A scramble play in front of the net found the puck bounce off the pad of Hargrave and trickle into the crease. Layne Young drove to the net and fired a shot that surely should have hit twine, but Hargrave, down and out, threw his glove out and was able to rob the rookie of the year of his fourth of the post-season.

On the other side, Ty-

Cody Spagrud tries to find a lane to the net in game four of the SJHL quarter-final between the Battlefords North Stars and the Kindersley Klippers. Photo by Dustin Saracini

ler Fuhr made nine saves and was able to shut down Kindersley on their power play as well. He made a big pad stop on Josh Bly as he skated into the slot and made the saves the North Stars needed him to make down the stretch.

After 20 minutes, Kindersley led the shots department 9-8, while both penalty kill units were perfect.

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The North Stars opened the scoring in the middle frame from familiar faces.

Coby Downs and Young broke into the offensive zone while shorthanded. Downs was able to find Young in the slot where Hargrave made a big post-to-post save, but kicked out the rebound.

The California native made a smart move to not peel off from the play and skated to the crease, depositing the

rebound into the back of the net for his fourth goal of the series.

Kindersley came right back, finishing the power play off with a goal to deadlock the game at one apiece.

Daniell Lange teed up Austin Calladine on the right wing before rifling a onetimer through the five-hole of Fuhr, scoring his second of the second round.

The goal scorer from the Klippers wouldn’t be done there. Calladine stopped up on the right wing midway through the second period before saucering a pass to a pinching Nick Rein. Rein was able to corral the crossice pass before beating Fuhr under the glove, giving Kindersley a 2-1 lead. Dexter Bricker drew the second helper.

Kindersley continued to pour on the offence with just over a minute left in the middle stanza. Carson Pickett and the Klippers caught the North Stars on a bad change. Kendall Fransoo lost his footing, providing Pickett with a clear lane to the net. The forward made no mistake, going forehand, backhand, then back to his forehand to beat a sprawling Fuhr, and giving the Klip-

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Igor Leonenko skates over the blue line and tries to solve Nathan Hargrave during game four action in Kindersley. The North Stars lost 4-1. Photo by Dustin Saracini

pers a two-goal advantage for the first time in the series. Rein and Dexter Bricker collaborated on his first of the playoffs.

In the final frame the North Stars were continuously buzzing around the net of the Klippers, but were unable to beat Hargrave and get themselves back into it.

They had a nice tic-tac-toe play between Young, Downs and Leonenko but couldn’t find the back of the net in the deep slot. Rein added an empty netter to make it 4-1.

“They earned it. They earned that win tonight, they were the better team … We will have to regroup and watch that one on tape,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after the game.

He also spoke about the power play woes, and the need for ugly goals.

“We have to learn from the success that we’ve had.

You can talk all you want about the cross-ice plays, and the tic-tac-toe stuff, it’s pretty, but they haven’t gone in the net. The stuff that’s gone in the net is the stuff that’s floating [deflecting].”

The black and white went zero for four on the man advantage.

On the other side of the stick, they were able to kill off two of three penalties.

The Battlefords have now taken the series after a 3-1 victory in game five as the series shifted back home to the Civic Centre.

News-Optimist THREE STARS 1) Nathan Hargrave (33 saves) 2) Coby Downs (1 G) 3) Austin Calladine (1 G, 1 A)

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U14 SK Volleyball

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It was a successful season for the 4A John Paul II Crusaders Boys’ Basketball team, as they entered the post-season in Regina March 11 and 12. Ranked fifth in the province with a 18-8 record, they defeated Notre Dame 60-49 before going on to defeat fourth ranked Regina Martin 93-53, winning a fourth place spot at HOOPLA in Moose Jaw the following weekend. After a close first game that ended in a loss against first ranked Melfort, the Crusaders went on to defeat Bedford Road Collegiate 77-72 in overtime to win the Bronze medal.

Back row: Coach Shaun Loeppky, Coach Shalen Fox, Narcisse Mbwebwe, David Mahmood, Gavin Nolin, Joel Revet, Jade Bonifacio, Dalton Dumont, Josh Macalino, Jacob Stynsky, Coach Andrew Albers. Middle row: Jacob Slater, Tyler Benoit, Brett Benoit (Captain), Declan Woloshyn, Tanner Bauer. Front row: Riley Loeppky (Captain). Photo submitted

The Battlefords Volleyball Club’s U14 girls team hosted a 26-team SK Cup and won Gold. The tournament took place at the NW Fieldhouse and NBCHS. The tournament used six courts Saturday with the addition of EMBM on Sunday for a total of seven courts.

Battlefords youth soccer

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Battlefords Youth Soccer Inc. wrapped up another successful indoor season that saw more than 250 kids from the community play soccer from October to March.

The NationsWEST Fieldhouse was busy throughout the season.

At this weekend’s Saskatchewan Soccer annual general meeting held in Saskatoon, the Battlefords Santos Under 16 Developmental team

Winners of the Discovery Co-op first event was the Gansauge team from Moose Jaw Ford Curling Centre.

The team included skip Darren Engel, third Jason Barnhart, second Drew Wilby and lead Andrew Kowalsky (pictured). They defeated the Ryan Shepherd team from Twin Rivers Curling Club in the final.

The second event winner was the Tenetuik team from Twin Rivers, who defeated

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won grassroots team of the year after winning silver in Outdoor Provincials.

Outdoor starts May 2 and

will end June 23. More than 550 kids have signed up.

BYSI will hold their AGM April 18 at the Soccer Hut.

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the Lloyd Fell team from Unity Curling Club. Skip Cole Tenetuik was support-

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Training sessions identify projects to enhance safety Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design Staff The City of North Battleford continues efforts to support Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design.

It organized a CPTED and SafeGrowth training session in January and again in March, coming on the heels of the City’s attendance at an international CPTED Conference in Calgary last October.

According to a City news release, January saw individuals from Red Deer, Lloydminster and Prince Albert as well as City staff learn the general principles of CPTED. Participants went to a location in the City

during daytime and again after dark to assess the area and changes of the environment after sunset. The next day the group of 20 people split into teams of four to five participants, and each one had to pick a location that could be enhanced by applying CPTED. The teams met again March 17 and 18 to present their projects. One of the initiatives to emerge was “Art Alley,” which is described in a news release as a “collaborative project between the City and Downtown North Battleford to engage local artists in transforming the walls of downtown into a vibrant and positive space.”

“We recognize the link between this training and the revitalization of the City,” says City Manager Jim Puffalt.

“CPTED is one of the initiatives that will help us to enhance the safety and vibrancy of North Battleford.”

Gregory Saville, founder and CEO of SafeGrowth and a workshop facilitator, said “crime is best tackled within the neighbourhood, meaning working with local folks at the local level.”

“The participants in this training are working on real crime safety issues where they are applying the CPTED methods and practices in a real life setting.”

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The Saskatchewan Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit has arrested and charged Shane Dale Pattison, age 26, of Marshall in relation to an ongoing investigation.

According to unit officers, Pattison was released with parole conditions in September, 2015. Pattison had been serving a five-year sentence for a number of child pornography offences stemming from a 2010 ICE Unit investigation where he was charged with distribution of child pornography.

As a result of that investigation, four children were rescued in the United States and British Columbia. Police say they will not be providing specific details about the victims.

March 22, the ICE Unit went to Pattison’s residence to check compliance with his parole conditions. Pattison was found to be in possession of several prohibited electronic devices and was arrested.

Subsequent investigation led to charges being laid including accessing, possession and distribution of child pornography. In ad-

dition to the new charges, Pattison’s parole has been revoked. Pattison was remanded in custody and will make his next court appearance in Provincial Court in Saskatoon on April 1. The police investigation continues.

The Saskatchewan ICE Unit is comprised of investigators from the RCMP, Regina Police Service, Saskatoon Police Service and Prince Albert Police Service. Their mandate is to investigate crimes involving the abuse and/or exploitation of children on the Internet.

Former Town of Battleford superintendents Randy Redding (top photo) and Kevin Chaykowski were presented with certificates from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association for their long-time service to municipal operations. The presentation took place at Battleford Town Hall recently, with Mayor Derek Mahon making the presentation. Redding, formerly parks and recreation superintendent, retired April 30, 2015 after 35 years with the Town.

At the end of June, 2015, Chaykowski, formerly works and utilities superintendent, retired after 29 years with the Town. Photos by Jayne Foster

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Walking with the current

LIFE as I know it

By Colleen Crawford

I have unintentionally directed my attentions towards “selling myself” recently. And it has been a rather positive experience.

I have the direct comparison of the year I spent scouring the help wanted ads and revising my resume and cover letters in my attempt to sell what I thought I could learn to do.

I felt rather chameleon-like, as I endeavoured to make myself and my abilities adapt to various work environments. It was hard work.

These days, I am selling my childcare services. I am a mom. I have practical experience. I have a home equipped with all I need to create an environment to grow and learn. I have been there. I know what it feels like to be a parent faced with the unpleasant task of leaving their child with someone they don’t know.

I am comfortable with who I am and what I can provide. When I talk to people, I am genuine. I can feel the difference between “then,” the daycare provider I used to be, and “now,” since I reopened my daycare.

In the years in between “then” and “now,” I was attempting to sell my ability to learn and adapt. It takes a good year to learn all of the ins and outs of a brand new work environment.

There is so much to learn.

The world out there was so foreign to me, it was very hard to adapt. My chameleon abilities were being taxed to the max.

Now when I talk to people, I am putting my true self forward. This isn’t work. I am no chameleon.

I am who I am and it is simply easy.

Recently, I brushed up

my resumé. My true-self resumé. The resume that sells the “writer” in me.

Once again, I am putting my true self out there for the world to see.

The resumé focuses on how I have brought writing into almost every job I have had. And beyond. The resumé speaks of jobs I have had that define where I’ve been. It encompasses courses I have taken that indicate my desire to continue to learn. It includes my hobbies and interests that provide a balance and show I have many topics to write about.

My resumé is me. It is who I have been and who I am and where I want to go. Past tense, present tense and with my eye on the future.

When it doesn’t hurt to wake up in the morning and face the day and job ahead of you, you know something is right in your world.

What would your resumé say if you were selling your natural and God-given talents? Write your own personal resumé, if only in your mind. When “where you are” matches up with “what you do,” you are walking with the current of your life.

It is harder than it sounds. But take small, steady steps with your eye on where you want your life to go. Relax. Trust.

And go with the flow.

Interesting fact, I wrote that sentence and received an email from a paper I contacted at almost that exact same moment. It said, “Love your stuff Colleen ...”

Follow your heart. Do what your soul tells you.

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Backyard organic gardening is doable

By Erl Svendsen There are many reasons to avoid or limit the use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides around the home, not the least of which is concern over health. Direct, unnecessary exposure to synthetic pesticides can impact yours and your family’s health, especially your pets and children. Other reasons include protecting biodiversity, water and air. And so, many gardeners are making the choice to eliminate them entirely and go organic, using ‘green’ alternatives instead.

For gardeners just starting down this path, it can be a challenge since we’ve come to rely on synthetic, conventional garden products to fertilize and control pests. Organic production takes an integrated approach using a combination of cultural, biological and mechanical practices.

So what does it mean to ‘go organic’? To start, you need to re-educate yourself.

For a list of allowable organic products, check out the Canadian Organic Standards (www.cog.ca). In the USA, the US Department of Agriculture-National Organic Program (www.ams.

usda.gov/nop) maintains a similar list. In addition, there are several books (including Sara Williams and Hugh Skinner’s recent Gardening Naturally: A Chemical-free Handbook for the Prairies), magazines and blogs on the topic to help the new organic gardener.

There is still a need to fertilize. Otherwise, you’re simply robbing the soil every time you harvest produce or mow the yard and remove the clippings, leading to lower vigour and productivity. Some organic soil amendments include organic sources of compost (no grass clippings from lawns fertilized with synthetic fertilizers or treated with weed killer), rotted manure (from organically raised livestock only), alfalfa pellets, kelp and peat (no synthetic wetting agents). Growing legumes and green manure crops will add nitrogen to

the soil. And all of these add organic matter to the soil, enhancing the microbial activity and nutrient cycling; improving water and nutrient holding capacity and increasing tilth.

The seed you sow must also be organically produced. Pelleted seed to improve handling of small seeds (e.g. carrot) is allowed, but fungicide- and insecticide-treated seed is not.

GMO seed is likewise not allowed in organic production.

Pulling, hoeing and tilling are your main weed control methods. But there’s also horticultural vinegar (strong acetic vinegar) for non-selective vegetation control; mulch (e.g. newspaper without glossy or coloured inks; wood chips; straw; plastic film [allowed under USDA regulations], etc.) for smothering weeds seeds and seedlings, and corn gluten for dandelion seedling control (also a nitrogen source). [Note: organic mulches (compost, peat, wood chips) have the added benefit of conserving soil moisture and moderating soil temperatures.]

At the early stages of in-

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sect pest infestation, squishing is the most practical option. Insecticidal soaps, diatomaceous earth, horticultural / dormant oil and some botanical preparations (e.g. pyrethrum extracts but not synthetic pyrethroids) can be used to control larger infestations (read label and follow all safety precautions). These products are broad-spectrum killers, so spray in a targeted manner and avoid spraying when bees and other pollinators are about. Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis, various strains) preparations control caterpillars (e.g. imported cabbage worm). Often overlooked is the tireless effort of pests’ many natural enemies. Depending on the species, a single ladybird beetle can consume over 100 aphids per day. A great source of information on prairie insect pests and their natural enemies is the new Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada’s free Field Crop and Forage Pests and their Natural Enemies field guide

by Hugh Philip (http://publications.gc.ca/collections/ collection_2015/aac-aafc/ A59-23-2015-eng.pdf).

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A ladybird beetle eating aphids. Photo by John Flannery

tion, using crop covers (large fabric covers), plant early or late to avoid the damaging stages of a pest’s lifecycle and growing non-GMO disease and insect resistant varieties. You can also grow a trap crop as a perimeter to concentrate the pest to one area, to keep them from the desired crop and to make control easier.

Finally, there’s acceptance. Accept that you will have some less than perfect fruit and veggies. Accept that production may be less than if you used synthetic fertilizers and pest control

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The Easter lily has an association with spring The Easter lily – we have long associated this plant with spring and the Easter season. Lilium longiflorum, the Latin name for the Easter lily, is native to the Ryukyu Islands of southern Japan. The Easter lily is a mark of purity and grace throughout the ages symbolizing joy, hope and life.

Prior to 1941, the majority of the Easter lily bulbs were exported to the United States from Japan.

World War II eliminated the dependence on Japaneseproduced bulbs and commercial bulb production shifted to the U.S. Today over 95 per cent of all bulbs grown for the potted Easter lily market are produced by just 10 farms in a narrow coastal region straddling the California-Oregon border.

The production of consistent, high quality lily bulbs requires specific climatic conditions, which just happen to exist in this region, aptly termed the Easter Lily Capital of the World. The Easter lily bulbs must be cultivated in the fields for three, and sometimes four years, before they are ready to be shipped to commercial greenhouse growers.

Throughout that time, the bulbs are never dormant and require constant care and attention to assure superior quality and cleanliness.

Each bulb is handled up to 40 times before it is ready to be shipped. The Easter lily bulbs are harvested in the fall, packed and shipped to commercial greenhouses where they are planted in pots and forced under controlled conditions to bloom for the Easter holiday. The cultivar most widely grown today is ‘Nellie White.’

When purchasing an Easter lily, look for high quality plants that are aesthetically pleasing from all angles.

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Choose plants with foliage that is dense and plentiful, all the way down to the soil line. As the flowers mature, remove the yellow anthers before the pollen starts to shed. This gives longer flower life and prevents the pollen from staining the white flowers. When a mature flower starts to wither after its prime, cut it off to make the plant more attractive while you still enjoy the fresher blooms.

In the home, Easter lilies prefer relatively cool temperatures of 18 to 21 C (65 to 70 F). Avoid placing plants near drafts, and avoid exposure to excess heat or dry air from appliances, fireplaces or heating ducts. The lily will thrive near a window in bright, indirect natural daylight. Easter lilies prefer moderately moist, welldrained soil. Water the plant thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry to a light touch, but avoid over-watering. If the pot is wrapped in decorative foil, be careful not to let the plant sit in trapped, standing water. For best results, remove the plant from decorative pots or covers, take it over the sink and water thoroughly until water seeps out of the pot’s drain holes to completely saturate the soil. Allow the plant to air for a few minutes and discard the excess water before replacing it back into its decorative pot cover.

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OBITUARIES HUBBARD: Dr. Barry Hubbard of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 72 years. The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Pastor Keith Klippenstein and Dr. Abraham Ninan officiating.

Interment followed the luncheon at the City of North Battleford Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Memorial donations in memory of Dr. Hubbard may be made to the Global Avance Fund of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, 30 Carrier Drive, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M9W 5T7. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford, SK. _____________________________________________________

CUBBON: In Loving Memory of John Douglas Cubbon born April 23, 1934 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 in Battleford’s Union Hospital. John was the second child of James (Jim) and Sarah (Sally) Cubbon. He was born on the family homestead located at Sec.8, Tp45, Rge14, W3rd. There he was raised with his brother Mark, and his sister Hazel and enjoyed many aspects of farm life. School was an important part of his life he attended Mount Hope School and Highworth Schools, and later obtained his realators licence (1979) and became an adjuster for Sask. Crop Insurance.

Farming was a big part of John’s life working on the family farm, with his Uncle Jim Sharp, and finally his biggest accomplishment was owning his own farm north of North Battleford. John met and married Dorothy Roberts on June 21, 1957 and were blessed with three children. In 1975 John and Dorothy began traveling to many countries as well as through Canada and the United States. In 1996 they purchased a park model in Yuma Arizona. There he was very involved in the organization and willingly participated in the activities there.

He loved to dance and was part of the Old Time Dance Club for 53 years. He loved spending time with the grandchildren, watching them grow and flourish. In the last few years he used his farming skills in his garden and yard which he was very proud of. John’s memories will be cherished by his loving family: wife Dorothy; daughter: Syndey (Mitchel) Lenzen, Qu’Appelle, SK: Michael (Ashley) Lenzen, Bhutan; Susan (Connor) McMartin, White City, SK; son, Ken (Karen), North Battleford, SK: Craig, Quinton, Paul; son, Wayne (June), North Battleford, SK: Braden and Brynn.

Brother, Mark (Wally) Cubbon, Saskatoon, SK; Sister, Hazel (Stewart) Andreen, Kelowna, BC; Sister-in-law, Joyce (Ken) Smith, Ontario; Brother-in-law, Roy (Bev) Roberts, BC; Daryal (Faye) Roberts, Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: James and Sarah Cubbon; Uncle Jack and Aunt Margaret Cubbon; Mother and Father-in-law: Irwin and Anna Roberts; Sisters-in-law: Kay Ann Roberts and Marjorie Hackwell; Brother-in-law, Clifford Roberts. Service Of Thanksgiving & Celebration For The Life Of John Douglas Cubbon was held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Memories Of John’s Life were given by June Cubbon. Music Ministry: Musician: Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist: Myrna Goodman - “On Eagles Wings”; Hymn Selections: “Bringing In The Sheaves” & ‘“In The Bulb There Is A Flower.” Honourary Pallbearers were All whose lives John touched. Urn Bearer was Paul Cubbon. Memorial Donations are requested to Canadian Cancer Society (any Unit), Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd St., North Battleford, SK S9A 1G4 or to the Donors Choice. Interment was at the Garden Of Devotion Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

ROBERTS: Richard (Dick) Roberts passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born at Dodsland, SK on October 14, 1927. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lena, his sisters Dot and Bea, nieces and nephews and by a special couple, Charlie and Jean Edlin. He was predeceased by his parents and several family members. At Dick’s request, there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________ SITES: In loving memory of Thomas Everett Sites, born February 22, 1969, who passed away suddenly on December 19, 2015 in Nanaimo, B.C. Left to cherish his memory are: his parents Sam and Donna; his sister Michelle (Mark), Joshua and Merissa; his daughter Jasmine and son Skyllar; Grandmother Edna Lynch as well as many aunts , uncles and cousins. Tom is predeceased by his Grandmother and Grandfather Sites as well as his Grandfather Lynch. A mass celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00A.M at Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. There will be a get together following the service to honour Tom in the church basement. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a mental health organization in Tom’s name. ____________________________________________________ SOUTHGATE: Stanley Charles Southgate, born June 6, 1921 died March 16, 2016 Battleford, Sk. Stanley was born, raised and lived on the family farm south of Battleford. Stanley’s dad died when he was young, so along with his brothers and sister they helped their mom take on the responsibilities of the farm.

Stanley loved to farm. He helped out in whatever way he could. He and his brother Norman farmed the homestead for many years until Norm passed in 1992.

Stanley loved to garden. Besides the vegetables he would also have a large patch of Sweat peas in the garden. He enjoyed the visits from his nieces and nephews. He would share with them his passion for gardening and farming. Stanley was a gentle spirit, quiet and unassuming. He was interested in each one of the people he met. He didn’t want anyone fussing over him. He lived the last 8 Ω years at BDCC., where he enjoyed getting to know the staff. He enjoyed learning and shared what he learned. Quote from Winston Churchill “one must never be discouraged by defeats in one’s youth, but continue to learn throughout one’s whole life “. Stanley portrayed this throughout his whole life. Stanley is survived by: Sister-in-law Doreen; Nephews: Daryl (Lauren), Brian (Debra), Edgar (Colleen); Nieces: Donna (Doug) Van Dijk, Bev (Bryce) Pongracz, Glady Hentges, Marion Paquette, Georgina (Al) Hutchison, Arlene Wilkie; Numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Stanley was predeceased by: parents John and Mary (Laycock) Southgate; brothers: Garnet, Norman and Allan; Sister: Emma Rohlen; Sister –in-law: Olive; Brother-in-law: Len Rohlen; Nephews: Norm Rohlen, Guy Paquette, Ern Hentges; Great niece: Andrea Hutchison. A memorial service was held for Stanley on Saturday March 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, with Pastor Keith Klippenstien officiating. Music ministry – Sarah Whitbread, Scripture Readings – Edgar Southgate, Eulogy – Debra Southgate, Urn Bearer – Brian Southgate. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service 306-446-4200. Cremains will be interred at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Heart & Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, Sk., S7K 1U9; or to Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, Sk., S7L 7K7. Thank-You. The family of the late Stanley Southgate would like to send out a Very Big Thank-You to Dr. Johnson and all the Staff at BDCC that cared for Stanley over the years. Thank-you to Bob MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service, Keith Klippenstien and Sarah Whitbread for your compassion and assisting with the funeral. ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES MCMILLAN: Jacklyn Jean McMillan, resident of Biggar, SK and formerly of North Battleford, SK, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at Biggar, SK. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to The Lung Association. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200)

OBITUARIES Martha Lucille Wright (Parent) July 29, 1915 – March 9, 2016.

It is with sadness we announce the passing of Lucille Wright.

Lucille passed away peacefully at River Heights Lodge with family by her side. Lucille was born in Medicine Lake, Montana and moved to Lilac, Saskatchewan when she was 2 years old.

Lucille was the 7th of 11 children.

She was predeceased by her parents William and Jenny Parent, her first husband Bob Wright, her husband Glen Nelson, son Douglas Wright, sisters Edna, Mabel, Marie and Vivianne; brothers Jean, Walt, Guy and Harvey. She is survived by her sister Yvette and brother Bert; son Dwayne (Joan) Wright of Comox, BC and their children: Robert (Narvada), Mark, Todd and Suasan; daughter-in-law Catherine and her daughters: Georgina (Craig) Wright; Bobbi Wright and her children Shelbi and Dakota Prescesky; Carrie (Tim) and children Dalton and Morgan; daughter Dianne (Clayton) Campbell and their sons: Britt (Charlotte) their children Brandon and Brittany; son Rob (Jamie) and children Noah and Quinn. Her extended family Trudy (Rick) McGinnis, Jerry Nelson and Janet (Pat) Varga and their children all of Saskatoon.

Many nieces, nephews, and friends. A special thank-you to staff of River Heights Lodge for their professional and compassionate care, as well as a sincere thanks to granddaughter Carrie for her continuous attention to her grandmother’s needs. A Memorial Service was held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to River Heights Lodge, 2001 – 99th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3 (Designate to the Lodge or to the Auxiliary). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ PAWLIW: Margaret Ann Pawliw, The family of Margaret Ann Pawliw sadly announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Margaret passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Points West Living in Grande Prairie, AB at the age of 95 years. She was born in Northern Ireland on January 10, 1921. There she met her husband Eddie Pawliw who was in the Army at that time.

They were married on July 11, 1945. Margaret sailed to Canada with their first born son in the fall of 1946 and they resided in Glaslyn, SK. That is where they raised their family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Morris and Marie Pawliw and their children: Quinn (Coryn) Carmen, and Aimee; Tuffy and Debbie Pawliw and his children: Michael and Erin; Shirley and Greg Walter and their children: Kevin and Krystal; son Johnny Pawliw; Kenny and Monica Pawliw and his sons: Christopher and Shawn (Christina) and their mother Joyce Pawliw; Cal and Cindy Pawliw; as well as the loves of her life, her great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Eddie on January 23, 1974, her baby daughter Kathleen Mary Ellen on December 24, 1962 and her loving son Jerry on April 15, 2015, Funeral Liturgy was held Monday, March 28, 2016, at 11:00am, at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Glaslyn, SK (312 2 St. W). Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (Suite 200, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

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BIRTHDAYS

UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

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LAND FOR SALE Anderson’s Four Bar X Ranch and Martens Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Charolais Bull Sale Monday, April 4th - 1:30 pm Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK Selling 30 Black Angus bulls and 30 Charolais bulls.

All bulls are semen evaluated.

Wintering and delivery available.

For a catalogue or more information contact Kevin 306-883-7335, Sylvan 306-883-7967 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006.

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OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT North Batleford warehouse for rent.

1500 sq ft, 14x14 overhead door.

Rent $750. Please call 306-2605128

SUITES FOR RENT 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, dining, laundry etc. Semi private entrance $425.00 month 306-937-7187 Available April 1/2016 One bedroom lower level suite in adult complex. New reno’s available April 1st. Security deposit $650.00.

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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WANTED TO RENT Looking to rent/buy adjoining quarters of good crops/grain land near North Battleford. Call Ray at 780632-1569

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

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

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FEED & SEED

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED In search of caregiver to care for 60 year old woman with dementia. Prefer for someone to live in. Full time, Permanent position. Duties will include caring for patient, light cleaning and cooking. Experience prefered. Wage $10.50 - $12.00/hr.

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RENTALS & LEASES

FOR RENT 1 Bedroom with shared living quarters and own bathroom.

Must be employed and be okay with a small pet.

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CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

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FEED & SEED

Light of Christ RCSSD No. 16 (LOCCS)

Request for Proposal RFP #03.032216

LOCCS requests proposals for Board premises with a site size of one-half (1/2) acre and a minimum building size of ten-thousand (10,000) square feet.

Closing date: April 1, 2016

Jordan Kist, Chief Financial Officer at 306-445-6158

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Canadian Blood Services

is looking for a community organization or a group of volunteers to adopt our 5 clinics running from May 9th, 2016 - March 13th, 2017 Please contact Rachelle Eichholz at 306-651-6641 if you have questions.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

We, the Sunchild-Linklater family, are looking for a nanny for 5 children, aged 15, 11, 7, 6, & 3. Duties include caring and preparing meals for the children, help with homework and driving children to appointments and activities. The place of work is located in southern Battleford, Saskatchewan. Six months training certificate or 1 year experience as a care giver is required. Applicant must be alcohol and drug-free and have a clear criminal record. This is a full-time, temporary, position at wages of $12.50 per hour. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and proof of your education and/or work experience to creedude@hotmail .com.

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!” 20X20 $5,444 25X26$6,275 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One End wall included.

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WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Route 59

18th Street - 200 Blk, 19th Street - 200 Blk, 20th Street - 200 Blk, 3rd Ave Cres-301-399 Houses

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT for maternity leave in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Starting April 4/2016.

Monday to Thursday, no evenings.

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HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

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STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

COMING EVENTS

Currently, One Nation Ventures is seeking several experienced Retail Store Managers for various locations throughout Saskatchewan. To be successful, you should have at least 2 years of management experience in the retail industry that includes leading a team and promoting a cooperative and collaborative work environment. Apply directly online at www.applyfirst.ca/job68689 Farm Work Overseas: dairy, beef, sheep, crop farms & horticulture operations host & employ young Canadians ages 18-30. Work, Travel, Experience!

International Rural Exchange: office@irecanada.ca 306-489-4407 www.irecanada.ca

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Visit us at Co-op Mall Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. or purchase tickets at the The Shelter 306-937-MEOW or Lakeland Vet 306-445-3757. Draws will be held until the final draw date of February 14, 2017. Weekly/monthly lottery subscriptions available. Tickets must be purchased weekly for chance to win. Jackpot over $5000. Proceeds to Shelter-us Building fund.

Friday, March 25 - Friday, April 8

COMING EVENTS

BDFA 36 TH DANCE FESTIVAL

March 29th-April 2nd, 2016 DEKKER CENTRE

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

Saturday, March 26 - Saturday, July 9

Family Justice Services offers a Parenting, After Separation & Divorce Program in North Battleford Saturdays, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4 & July 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Topics of Discussion: Options for resolving disputes and stages of separation and divorce, children’s reaction to separation/divorce and challenges to parenting post separation/divorce. Registration is mandatory. To register call 1-877-964-5501.

Tuesday, March 29

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program.

For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

Thursday, March 31, April 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Cochin Community Players presents Spring Dinner Theater Production.

Tickets available by calling 306-480-9333 or email cochincp@gmail.com.

Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2

St. George’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 191-24th Street, Battleford. Time: April 1, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; April 2, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 2

Seedy Saturday at the Don Ross Centre craft room 891-99th St., Door #2, North Battleford. An afternoon celebrating seeds and gardening.

Locally grown seeds, beans and honey for sale, children’s activities, presentations, music and refreshments. For all ages. Event fee by donation.

Sunday, April 10

Spring Supper at Mervin Community Hall from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ham, potato, corn, coleslaw, bun, dessert and coffee.

Monday, April 11

Sharing Grief’s Journey from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, North Battleford. A support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New sessions starting, to register & for more information call Denise at 306-441-3338 or Wendy at 306-445-7315.

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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Tickets: $3/session ($2/hour-long session) Tickets are available for all daily sessions starting at 7:30 am

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NORTH WEST COLLEGE

LEAD INSTRUCTOR, PRACTICAL NURSING Ongoing, Full-Time, Term Meadow Lake Campus Posting #01-ML-1617 16035DF0

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, this Lead Instructor position is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Practical Nursing program.

This position runs from August 29, 2016 – May 17, 2017 (172 days).

Join our exciting team and transform the minds of the next generation of Practical Nurses.

For a complete position profile and application, visit www.northwestcollege.ca Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2016 at noon.

www.northwestcollege.ca COMING EVENTS

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Wednesdays

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

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

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

BRT6HC is seeking a

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

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

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

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

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

Permanent Full Time Dental Assistant Reporting directly to the Dental Director, the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dental therapist/dentist in carrying out the comprehensive dental program to school children on the First Nations communities of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. service area.

Position Requirements: • Registration with SDAA • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must have the ability to pick up corporate vehicle in North Battleford • Must provide a current criminal record check with the vulnerable sectors query • Confidentiality is essential • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language, culture and traditions BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements, and competitive salary within a 6 step grid.

Salary Range - $46,060.00 - $54,707.00. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

We provide financial assistance and reimbursement for professional development, SDAA registration; and a uniform allowance.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by Friday, April 1 2016 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Email resumés to: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Fax: (306) 937-6767 For more information please contact Dr. Fraser Glen, Dental Director at 306.937.6700.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Every Sundays

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

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

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

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

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

2nd Monday of the Month

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

2nd Monday of the Month

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

Mondays & Wednesdays

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

Tuesday

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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Wednesdays

1st Wednesday of the Month

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

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees - call 306-445-4235 for information.

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

2nd Wednesday of the Month

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

3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Thursdays

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

Thursdays

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

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

Thursdays

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

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

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.

Thursdays

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

1st Friday of the Month

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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

1st Tuesdays of the Month

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

Last Tuesday of the Month

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

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

Everyone welcome.

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

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

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Wednesdays

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

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

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Jesus’ resurrection is a major Bible theme Death was a common fact of life in Bible times, even cruel and violent death. Church history suggests each of the apostles, with the possible exception of John, died as a martyr, because of his faith and his gospel preaching. And Jesus died, too. But He was not held captive by it. He rose victorious over death and the grave.

That was different, and uniquely significant. And the resurrection of Christ is one of the most dominant and compelling themes in all the New Testament, possibly even more so than the death of Christ, vital to us though that is.

In His death, the Lord Jesus paid our debt of sin.

(I Cor. 15:3) But, without His resurrection, that great sacrifice would be unavailing. A dead saviour is no saviour at all.

In His resurrection, He gave confirming evidence of who He is, and of the truth of His claims. (Rom. 1:3-4) His resurrection and subsequent ascension also became the God the Father’s seal of approval upon His saving work. (Phil.

2:8-9) Words such as resurrected, raised and risen are used of Christ in Scripture dozens of times. It is only possible here to give a small sampling.

The anticipation of His

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

coming death and resurrection was part of the teaching Jesus gave His disciples. (Matt. 16:21) He also claimed resurrection power, not only to raise others, but conquer death Himself. (Jn. 2:19, 21; 10:17-18; 11:25) And “Christ, having been raised from the dead, dies no more. Death no longer has dominion over Him.” (Rom. 6:9) The good news that He had risen from the dead was announced by angels on Easter morning: “He is not here; for He is risen, as He said.” (Matt. 28:6) It then became the insistent message of the apostles that they’d seen the risen Christ. (Acts 1:21-22; 2:24, 32; 4:33) The epistles explain how this shattering event is significant to us. Believers have assurance and eternal safety because the risen Christ intercedes for us at the right hand of God the Father. (Rom. 8:34; Heb. 7:25) His resurrection guarantees the future resurrec-

tion of every child of God. (I Cor. 6:14; 15:20-21; I Pet. 1:3-4) In the resurrection of Christ we have a powerful motivator to live for Him, and serve Him, and the assurance that the Lord is able

to equip us and empower us to do that. The apostle prays for the Ephesian Christians, “that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power which He worked in Christ when He raised Him from the dead.” (Eph. 1:18-20) Given its dominance in the Word of God, it is no wonder the hymns of the Christian church, over the

last two millennia, have focused again and again on the resurrection of Christ.

The Day of Resurrection comes from the pen of John of Damascus, in the seventh century, while the Gaithers gave us Because He Lives in the twentieth.

Michael Weisse (14881534) was a member of the Moravian Brethren, and edited their first hymn book, which included some of his own songs. One of these is Christ the Lord Is Risen Again (not to be confused with Christ the Lord Is Risen Today, by Charles Wesley). Catherine Wink-

On a firm foundation We and our two sons and their families all have had the privilege of living in homes constructed in the 1920s. Designated a National Historic District in 1995, Powell River’s Townsite is one of only seven such districts in Canada and the only one in western Canada. Four hundred such homes, still in remarkably good condition, were part of the Powell River Company’s 1910 town plan and were constructed by them. The mill, now owned by Catalyst Paper, is still in operation.

Townsite homes were

and stability of these houses. After decades they continue to withstand all that nature has thrown at them and people continue to purchase and restore them.

Over the past few weeks I’ve been doing a lot of thinking about the vital erected a long time before present-day building codes importance of a solid foundation, both in houses and were in place and some updates were inevitable. For in our lives. The Psalmist each of the Wegner house- David, in speaking of those times when we are bomholds, that meant replacbarded with trials declared, ing knob and tube wiring “if the foundations are in order to get insurance. destroyed, what can the What most impressed my carpenter husband and sons, righteous do?” (Psalms 11:3) however, was the strength

worth gave us the English version of the German text in 1858.

The hymn says, “Christ the Lord is risen again; / Christ hath broken every chain; / Hark! Angelic voices cry, / Singing evermore on high, / Alleluia! / He who slumbered in the grave, Is exalted now to save; / Now through Christendom it rings / That the Lamb is King of kings. / Alleluia! / Now He bids us tell abroad / How the lost may be restored, / How the penitent forgiven, / How we, too, may enter heav’n. / Alleluia!”

Paul, in writing to Christians in Corinth, pointed out that “no other foundation can anyone lay than that which is laid, which is Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 3:11).

We all face tough times, we all face temptation and we all experience things that threaten to knock us off our feet. We all fail at times. Jesus pointed out the difference between victory and defeat when he cited the example of a house built on sand. It collapsed during the storm while the one built on a rock was unmoved.

Be sure your foundation’s secure!

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Living Water Ministry

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

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

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

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

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

SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

Community Baptist Church

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

Reclaim Outreach Centre

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

962A - 102 Street

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

306-441-1041

Phone: 306-445-4338

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Service

Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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

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— Photos by Louise Lundberg

Protect yourself against tax extortion scams

By Robyn K. Thompson CFP, CIM, FCSI If you’ve been receiving messages by phone, email, or text message from someone claiming to be from the Revenue Canada Agency, saying that you have overdue taxes and that legal action will be taken unless you pay immediately, you may be the target of a tax extortion scam. Here’s as look at how this widespread fraud attempt works, and how to make sure you don’t fall victim to it.

First of all, the most important thing to remember is that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) has specific protocols in place when contacting taxpayers.

Leaving a recorded message or sending an e-mail or text demanding money or threatening legal action are definitely not part of those

protocols.

You have been subjected to one of several telephone tax scams that are currently being perpetrated on Canadians. They may also take the form of an e-mail communication or a text message to your phone.

Canada Revenue Agency simply does not operate this way.

These sorts of messages originate offshore, with criminal organizations located in India, China, Russia and other countries in the former Soviet Union and Eastern Europe.

According to Sgt. Al Boulianne, the RCMP officer in charge of the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, the RCMP receives “hundreds of calls daily from Canadians who suspect that they are being targeted by scammers, and even some who have lost money.” The Bet-

ter Business Bureau says that just over $61 million was lost to scams in 2015 – and that’s only the amount that was reported. Many victims are too embarrassed to report their loss.

This particular tax scam is formally known by law enforcement authorities as an Extortion Scam, because it involves a threat of some kind. The call often appears to originate from a legitimate toll-free CRA number (a technique called “spoofing” that is designed to camouflage the caller’s true identity on call-displayequipped phones).

The callers (or recorded message, usually a robotic voice) identify themselves as some tax or law enforcement agent, citing a fake name, and even a “badge number.” They’ll ask you immediately to verify your name, address, age, and

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They’ll say you’ve been targeted in an audit and that you owe taxes, and demand that you pay up immediately, usually with a wire cash transfer or some other form of irrevocable payment. Failure to do so, they say, will result in immediate legal action and arrest. They supply a call-back number, often with a legitimatelooking area code (frequently the “613” Ottawa area code). The RCMP has reported that scammers have also threatened victims with bodily harm, kidnapping of family members, deportation, or arson for failure to comply.

If you receive such a call, simply hang up. Never give any personal or financial information over the phone to someone you don’t know.

And never call back on the number given. Ask yourself why the CRA would be asking for your social insurance number and other identity information – they already have that. If you still aren’t sure whether it’s a scam, hang up anyway, and call the Canada Revenue Agency back through their main toll-free number (1-800-959-8281) or check My Account online to see

whether you owe money or are entitled to a refund.

The CRA warns taxpayers to be vigilant when they receive communication that claims to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, requesting personal information such as a social insurance number, credit card number, bank account number, or passport number. The Canada Revenue Agency will not do any of the following: • Send email with a link and ask you to divulge personal or financial information.

• Ask for personal information of any kind by email or text message.

• Request payments by prepaid credit cards.

• Give taxpayer information to another person, unless formal authorization is provided by the taxpayer.

• Leave personal information on an answering machine.

Criminals are endlessly inventive in developing new ways to rip off unsuspecting victims. Our interconnected, wi-fi enabled world has opened up huge new vistas of scams, schemes, cons, and frauds for these lowlifes. Luckily, most attempts at tax scams are ridiculously

amateurish and easily identifiable as scams right from the start. However, some are quite sophisticated, and can include call centres and polished spoof websites.

The Better Business Bureau offers three very good rules to follow if you get these types of calls: • Hang up the phone immediately. Never engage the caller in any kind of conversation or debate.

• Delete any emails claiming to be from the CRA and asking for your social insurance number.

And never click on any links embedded in such an email message or download any attachments.

• If you have any concerns about your taxes, call the CRA yourself through their main toll-free number.

Don’t become a victim!

There’s much more very useful information on how to recognize and avoid these types of scams, and many others, at the federal government’s Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre website.

Courtesy Fundata Canada Inc. © 2016. Robyn Thompson, CFP, CIM, FCSI, is president of Castlemark Wealth Management.

This article is not intended as personalized advice.

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