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Volume 107 No. 33

North Battleford, Sask.

Tuesday, March 31, 2015

This week in ...

A look back at the news stories making the pages of the News-Optimist in ...

2009

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Seedy Saturday

Children were entertained with crafts at the Chapel Gallery Saturday afternoon for Seedy Saturday. The annual event features local vendors selling a variety of seeds to the general public who are preparing for the upcoming summer season.

There was also free lunch, a food donation box for charity and a draw to win a fruit and vegetable box. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

• This week in 2009, the president of AREVA Canada faced a tough crowd during an educational event on nuclear power.

Armand Laferrerre, who heads up AREVA Canada, was in North Battleford to talk about his company’s role in nuclear power and to help dispel some myths about nuclear energy and facilities. About 60 people were on hand for Laferrerre’s presentation at Gold Ridge Centre, the second in the series on nuclear power hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. A group of anti-nuclear activists attended and were highly vocal. At one point, Laferrerre “nearly lost his cool,” the story says, and he responded, “Can I use the expression ‘that’s a load of crap’ in a polite way?”

• A front page story told North Battleford residents they could pretty much forget about seeing no tax increase in 2009. City councillors seem determined to find a way to impose a five per cent tax hike – even after new provincial funding eliminated the need for the increase in the 2009 operations budget.

A few weeks later, as expected, city council went ahead with their plans to tack on a five per cent increase to the general operations budget to fund a capital reserve fund to help pay for future capital projects. It passed by only a narrow 4-3 margin. Mayor Julian Sadlowski joined councillors Terry Lynn Cann and Brad Pattinson in voting against the increase during a contentious council meeting.

• It was announced that the North Battleford Western Development Museum had been awarded a marketing award by Saskatchewan Tourism. The museum was awarded the Gil Carduner Marketing Award for a Business, Facility or Attraction (Budget of under $20,000) at the Saskatchewan Tourism Awards of Excellence Gala in Regina.

• The “F” Division Commercial Crime Section of the RCMP was busy investigating the activities of an alleged illegal pyramid scheme circulating throughout Saskatchewan and across Canada.

• The lawyer for Curt Dagenais launched an appeal of two first-degree murder convictions in the shooting deaths of two RCMP officers.

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A group of students from Grade 2 to Grade 10 recently gathered at Living Sky School Division’s workshop room to play a game called Minecraft, developing skills in both problem solving and collaboration. Photos submitted

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their students.

Minecraft is a game about placing and breaking blocks. At first, people build structures to protect against nocturnal monsters. As the game grows players work together to create imaginative strategies, which are sometimes scary and sometimes pretty.

Naturally, students are highly motivated, and more aware of the fun they are having than the valuable knowledge and skills they are developing.

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A group of students from Grade 2 to Grade 10 recently gathered at Living Sky School Division’s workshop room to play a game called Minecraft, responding to situations created by their teachers and learning in the process.

The teachers were learning as well, gaining from the advanced gaming skills of

dents must work together to respond to the tasks the teacher set up in the game, developing skills in both problem solving and collaboration.

Assessment Coach Shawn Whyte explains how setting up game questions that don’t have simple or clear answers draws on the creativity of the entire group to respond.

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Students reacted in much the same way.

They said they were having fun playing the game, and enjoyed the chance to work as a team. They seemed less conscious of the reading, writing, numeric, special and real world collaboration skills they were learning.

Maybe that’s part of what is developing through the Minecraft project, the ability to embed student learning in a gaming environment.

Catalyst teachers will have an opportunity to continue the project with their classrooms given access to a dedicated computer server for the exercise on an ongoing basis.

The catalyst teachers are: Paul Bricker, Kerrobert; Kyle Clark, Unity Public; Cheryl Dyck, Battleford Central; Larissa Matechuk, Hafford Central; Paul Munro, Macklin; Darlene Phillips, Kerrobert; and Morag Riddell, Unity Public.

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the Congress. Students are learning the full cycle of skills required to do this.

The goal, according to Educational Consultant Donna DesRoches, who is leading the project, is to learn to work collaboratively in groups to process critical information and opinion regarding rural education, and share it with the world through all forms of electronic media. There will be audio clips, video clips, interviews, articles, delegates’ points of view, music, and live broadcasting from the Rural Congress, all accessible through the website they are setting up. A great deal of work was done in advance of the event, as the students were receiving training around these skills from a team of teachers and coaches, including Shawn Whyte, Judy Enns and Ryan Nickell.

Tweeting and Facebook,

now in common daily use by many people, especially youth, will be updated in real time throughout the conference, both for those who cannot be there, and even for those who are. It will be possible for delegates to experience every session, even the ones they are unable to attend, and gain perspective from all the presenters and participants.

In the end it is the students themselves who will gain the most from this experience, as they develop skills, both technical and interpersonal, to bring the Congress on Rural Education to the larger world in a 21st century way. Follow their journalism journey on their blog at http://lskyejournalism.blogspot.ca/.

You will also be able to access their Facebook page, Twitter feed and their live radio broadcasts from their blog.

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around the school division who participated were impressed with how engaged the students were in the process. Even students who don’t always get along in school worked well together in this virtual world, one teacher remarked. Another noted all her students were collaborating on finding a solution, whether they were the most or least successful academically.

Another observation was students continued to work diligently on the project, even when their teachers left

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They are working creatively in teams to learn and practice almost all aspects of e-journalism. There will be a live Internet radio broadcast alongside a running blog of writing, photography and video from

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Town moving forward on new fire hall

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

At last week’s budget session, Battleford town council agreed it was time to move forward with plans to build a new fire hall.

Battleford’s fire chief of 34 years, Larry Gabruch, would like to see construction begin by late 2016. The new building will be designed with future needs in mind, including living quarters to support a blended fire department of full-time and part-time firefighters.

Using the buzzword of “2020-5,000,” said Mayor Derek Mahon, it’s possible Battleford could hit a population of 5,000 by 2020, and the firefighting capital plan has to take that possibility into account.

At 5,000, said Mahon, “it’s a different town, it’s a different world.”

Gabruch agreed, saying, “We have to assume at some point in time there will be firemen living there, responding from there on a 24/7 basis.”

He added, “I’m not suggesting that would occur at 5,000, people, but if we

Battleford’s fire chief, Larry Gabruch (centre), met with town council members last week to discuss the fire department’s budget for this year. The budget will include $20,000 for preliminary planning for a new fire hall. Photos by Jayne Foster

were to take our good fortune we’ve had the last four or five years and run a linear line, you would see it’s not so far down the road as you might think.”

The proposed location for the new fire hall, in the area of the arena, curling rink and Alex Dillabough Centre, represents the epicentre of the community as regards response abilities now and in the future. This bears in mind the fact that

expansion can really only go west, considering the constraints of the Battle and North Saskatchewan Rivers, Gabruch pointed out.

It is also best suited for firefighters responding to the fire hall itself, without having to cross the highway before being available to go out on a call, he added.

However, there are concerns about the location as regards access and how traffic would be affected

The front façade of Battleford’s current four-bay fire hall.

during functions going on at the nearby venues. Town Administrator Sheryl Ballendine said there will have to be some further research on the traffic issue, and Gabruch agreed that, although it is an ideal location from a response perspective, a different site may have to be considered.

Despite the fact that the location cannot yet be nailed down, Mayor Derek Mahon said it’s time to move forward in a more formal way, starting with leaving a $20,000 line item for preliminary planning that wasn’t expended last year in the budget for this year.

He agreed with Gabruch’s position that the footprint of the project needs to be determined, especially since the location can’t be confirmed until the size of the building is decided, and that proposals can then be sought.

Gabruch says the department has collected about 75 examples and information on new fire hall construction across Canada and the United States to help with a general understanding of what will be needed in a building that should have a lifetime of 50 years or more.

One of the things the new building will have to accommodate is equipment that will become necessary down the road – such as a ladder truck.

Gabruch pointed out there is already one fourstorey residential building in

Battleford (River Valley Estates) and another one being built near Tim Hortons on the west side.

The fire chief said he has a ladder truck, used, pencilled in for 2018 in the five-year capital plan, but of course that hinges on whether there’s a place to put it.

Gabruch referred to a close relationship with the North Battleford Fire Department, when it comes to the need for a ladder truck.

The Battleford Fire Department has the full support of their colleagues across the river, and North Battlefords’s chief, Albert Head-

rick, has reaffirmed that several times, Gabruch told councillors.

Referring to residential buildings with lower level parking, Gabruch said, “Any time you store vehicles inside, it’s problematic, to say the least, and sprinklers may not always extinguish that kind of fire.”

He added, “It may contain it, but fire doesn’t kill people, smoke does, so it could be a potential problem. The advantage of an aerial is if you need egress or evacuation of a top storey.”

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A military solution served up for free

By William Wardill As a Canadian patriot, I once again place the ruminations of my brilliant mind at the disposal of my government in Ottawa, without any desire for recompense, either in bags filled with loonies or in medals for my swallow-tailed coat.

Having been outraged by the purchase by a previous administration of a number of dilapidated second-hand submarine from the Brits, I have searched for source of supply where the sellers do not behave like prevaricating used car salesmen. I found one.

In 1984, the rulers in Moscow had in their fleet what they called an Alfa Class nuclear-powered submarine that was then the fastest and deepest diving submarine in the world. One of these boats could travel at 49 knots submerged. That’s faster than any Canadian naval vessel can travel on the surface. Certainly 49 knots is faster than the speed of the British cast-offs, up top and in good condition.

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Warm welcome to Battlefords

Dear Editor I’d like to offer a brief comment on your report of my remarks at a recent Battlefords Chamber of Commerce meeting (News-Optimist, March 24).

The report leaves the impression I was not welcomed when I moved to the Battlefords. The opposite is true: I have received a very warm and cordial welcome, from everyone I’ve met, no exceptions. The people of the Battlefords are very friendly.

At the Chamber meeting, I noted that after welcoming me personally, a few people asked why I chose the Battlefords to begin my career, the implication being the Battlefords are a less-than-desirable place to live. I found this surprising. I came here on purpose, for both personal and professional reasons, and not least because this is a beautiful part of the province, handy to everything, with great people and plenty of opportunity.

In recent years, Saskatchewan people have discovered that greener pastures aren’t somewhere down east or in Alberta, they are here in our own province. The way to realize on our potential is appreciating all we have, telling others about it, and contributing to it. I’d like to be part of this effort, here in the Battlefords.

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Also, it has taken a long time to get them into reasonably good condition, even longer than an audit of senatorial expense accounts. The Alfas are over 30 years old now and a couple of them should be available at used submarine prices.

The Russkies also had some very good surface ships in 1984. They had a Krivak Class frigate of 4,000 tons that could travel at 31 knots and carried more weaponry than most Russian cruisers. The oldest Krivak would be 39 years old now. We should be able to get a couple for a rockbottom price.

There were also some good destroyers in Moscow’s fleet back in 1984. They had a Kashin Class guided missile ship of 4,850 tons that could hit a speed of 36 knots, which is much faster than any surface vessel in the present Royal Canadian Navy. There should be some Kashins in the Russian used destroyer lot.

A top-line Russian aircraft, if we could buy one, would probably be too expensive for Ottawa’s purse. The new Sukhoi Pafka multi-role stealth fighter, in the air now, outclasses the American F-16 and F-18. It is probably better than the F-22 the Americans want to sell us. It could be cheaper, too. We won’t know what an F-22 will cost until we see one that will perform as it should.

How can we afford to buy military hardware from the Ruskies? The answer is simple. The Russian ruble is dropping like a mountain avalanche. Moscow needs to pull in some foreign exchange. Among the most traded currencies in the world, the loonie is seventh. The ruble is 12th. We can find some good used stuff, manipulate some currency and buy Russian.

Of course anything we might buy would have instructions in Russian. This apparent problem might really be an advantage. We could train Canadian forces people to read Russian and, after retirement, they all could become spies.

I expect no reward for my patriotism. I write this out of the goodness of my heart with the intention of helping my government in Ottawa.

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Five-year plan includes new command unit Continued from Page 3 Other equipment purchases in the five-year plan include replacing the command unit, which will be 15 years old in 2017, and replacing the rescue unit, which will be 27 years old in 2019.

In its most recent capital purchase, Battleford is expecting to take delivery of a new truck “in time for the parade.”

Gabruch said, “We collectively look pretty intelligent” for deciding to pay for the chassis of the truck, which is being built in the United States, before the Canadian dollar went down, saving about $23,000. In Canadian dollars, the chassis cost about $230,000.

The engine will be fitted out in Winnipeg, bringing the total to just under a half million dollars. The money to pay for replacing the 25-year-old engine is coming out of reserves.

There are also reserves for a new fire hall, although there’s no word yet on what it might cost. However, a new fire hall will not only open up possibilities for the fire department, it could also mean changes for other Town departments as the current fire hall becomes vacant.

Gabruch said they’ve been budgeting about $7,000 per year in maintenance over the last several years and when all the planned repairs and main-

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tenance are completed the building will be current and up to standard.

“It will be a very nice structure for, I am assuming, Parks and Recreation to expand into,” he said.

Council may have other plans, he said, but his department has always seen it as a natural evolution for Parks and Recreation to leave the two-bay building (also a former fire hall) they have now for the four-bay current fire hall building. It could also be a combination of the parks department and works department, he said.

In the last expansion to the fire hall, a bay door that opens to the north was included so that it could be easily assimilated into the works compound and the parks and works shared compound. The offices were painted a few years ago and there is still some work to be done on lighting.

“The building is going to be pretty fresh, mechanicals current, water heater on demand, all that’s been over the last 10 years or so,” said Gabruch.

Looking ahead to the new fire hall, Gabruch said, “I always felt, irrespective of where it goes, fire halls are kind of the community’s pride, so that structure should have some architectural zing to take it forward the next 50 years.”

You’re only going to build one of these in a generation or two, he said.

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Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire Friday at about 7 a.m. The vehicle was about three kilometers out of the city on Highway 40. NBFD says the vehicle was fully engulfed but unoccupied and no one was found at the scene.

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Boot Camp:

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Well, on the outside at least.

To quote my favourite television salesman Billy Mays, “But wait, there’s more!”

That’s right, we still had the big finale which was three minutes of doing as many sets as you could of the following: 20 jump squats, 20 bicycle kicks and 10 skaters.

I thought I had already reached my squat quota for 2015, after the finale that might carry over into 2016.

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Wall, Wotherspoon heat up the budget debate As expected, the budget debate was a major focus of Question Period and dominated activity in the legislature this past week.

As was the case a week earlier, things got heated.

NDP Finance critic Trent Wotherspoon put Premier Brad Wall on the hot seat over the rainy day fund during Question Period Monday. The following are some highlights from that debate as recorded in Hansard.

Wotherspoon: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. A simple question for the government: could the minister of finance or the premier tell the people of Saskatchewan how much money was in the Growth and Financial Security Fund, the rainy day fund in 2009?

Instead of a direct answer, Premier Wall pointed to the province’s AAA credit rating and an announcement made by Moody’s Investor Services about the budget.

Wall: — … Here’s what they have to say about the budget: “Despite a significant shortfall in oil royalty revenues Saskatchewan’s sound fiscal practices [and that would include how we manage funds like the Fiscal Stabilization Fund] combined with increasing potash royalty revenues support the province’s balanced budget 2015-16 . . . Saskatchewan and British Columbia stand out from the other Canadian provinces that will likely post deficits in 2015-16.

And we achieved this without any tax increases.

Compare that to what members opposite did when they were in government and ran into some challenges in the budget. They increased people’s taxes. They shut down infrastructure spending. And we certainly never had a credit rating of AAA from anyone in the world, Mr. Speaker.

Wotherspoon was not impressed.

Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, pretty simple question there to the premier, and it’s more than disappointing and passing strange that the premier wouldn’t know the answer to a question like that, Mr. Speaker.

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net The answer? There was more than $1.4 billion in that account in 2009. And despite a booming economy and record revenues through that period of time, this government just kept drawing down those revenues, those savings, Mr. Speaker, during good times . . . [inaudible interjection] . . . May be saved by the finance minister here today, Mr. Speaker.

So another simple question to the premier, maybe the finance minister is ready for this one: could he tell the people of Saskatchewan how much will be left in the rainy day fund, that had $1.4 billion in it in 2009, by the end of this year?

The Speaker: — I recognize the premier.

Wall: — Mr. Speaker, the deputy leader and I would guess his seatmate, the leader of the party, are again asking the question in general terms, where did the money go?

He’s referencing about the Fiscal Stabilization Fund. He’s referencing about prosperity in the province. So let’s review again . . . [inaudible interjection] . . . Oh, they don’t want the answer. They don’t want the answer, Mr. Speaker.

The answer is $3 billion in debt repayment. The answer is hundreds of millions of dollars in tax relief. The money went back into families’ pockets. The answer, Mr. Speaker, is taking the last seven long years of the NDP’s government infrastructure investment of three billion and doubling it to $6 billion. The answer, Mr. Speaker, is a new hospital in Moose Jaw. The answer will be a brand new hospital, the Sask Hospital, in North Battleford. Bypasses and bridges, Mr. Speaker.

The answer is investments that have created one of the, if not the, leading economy in the country, Mr. Speaker.

The answer is a set of books and a budget so good that three days after the budget, Moody’s in New York has more to say than the NDP. They call it a balanced budget and sound fiscal planning. That’s what they . . . [inaudible].

Once again, Wotherspoon was not impressed.

Wotherspoon: — Mr. Speaker, two questions, no answers, but certainly an agitated premier here today, Mr. Speaker. And you know, judging by his record I guess we can understand why. …This government should have saved some money through times of prosperity, but it didn’t save a penny. It’s drained the rainy day fund, and it’s racking up more and more debt.

To the premier: with years and years of record prosperity, how can he simply justify that?

It was at this point that the Finance Minister Ken Krawetz stood up to respond, as the exchange took a turn for the worse.

Krawetz: — Thank you very much, Mr. Speaker. Mr. Speaker, I understand that the member opposite wants to know what was contained in the then referred to as the Fiscal Stabilization Fund under the NDP . . . [inaudible interjection] . . . I note, Mr. Speaker, the member from Athabasca doesn’t want to really hear this number because he’s provided numbers in this assembly that he just makes up, Mr. Speaker. He just makes them up. Whatever comes out of his mouth is just something that he wants to talk about, Mr. Speaker.

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Well the reality, Mr. Speaker, the reality is in 2006-07, Mr. Speaker, the last year of the NDP, the balance in the fund is $887.5 million. That’s reality.

Wotherspoon’s response was also testy.

Wotherspoon: — Speaking of Moody’s, Mr. Speaker: agitated, bellowing, hollering, very few answers from that government, Mr. Speaker. And there’s no doubt, I know we heard a laundry list from the premier, there’s no doubt this Sask. Party spent a lot of money. After all, it’s had record revenues in and they’ve spent every last dollar and more as they’ve arrived. It’s also somehow managed to drain the rainy day fund and rack up more and more debt.

It was shortly after this that NDP House leader Warren McCall rose on a point of order over Krawetz’s comment of “he just makes them up,” a statement reminiscent of the heated debate the previous Thursday when Premier Wall accused Opposition leader Cam Broten of “mak(ing) stuff up,” a comment the premier later with-

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Mr. Speaker, maintaining revenue sharing of the municipal operating grant allows communities like North Battleford to invest in their citizens to meet the demands of growth. Previous NDP [New Democratic Party] governments never offered this opportunity to our communities. By maintaining municipal revenue sharing, communities across the province can use the unconditional funding for services or infrastructure projects to meet the demands of a growing community.

Mr. Speaker, our government is responding to the needs of a strong and growing Saskatchewan, and leaders across the province, like Mayor Ian Hamilton, recognize this.

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As the Premier had done the week before, Krawetz also withdrew his comments and apologized.

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Mr. Speaker, although the members opposite haven’t taken time out of their days to understand the provincial budget that the finance minister announced last Wednesday, that doesn’t mean the citizens of Saskatchewan haven’t noticed.

The 2015-16 provincial budget is helping to keep Saskatchewan municipalities strong by providing a record $265.3 million in revenue sharing. That’s up $8.3 million or 3.2 per cent from the 2014-15 budget, Mr. Speaker, and up $138 million or 108 per cent from ’07-08 budget.

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By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Battlefords AAA Stars needed a win Saturday to force a fifth and final game in the SMAAAHL finals.

They couldn’t muster one, dropping a 2-1 decision to the Regina Pat Canadians, losing the title on home ice for the second year in a row.

The Stars were hoping to rebound after a disappointing 3-0 loss in game three, looking for the home crowd to give them a jolt.

The first period saw the Stars receive a pair of power play opportunities, but they couldn’t capitalize and

ended up trailing in the shot department 14-5 after 20 minutes.

Mid way through the second, the Stars jumped out in front.

Braydon Buziak was parked in front of Canadians goalie Curtis Meger, and jumped on a rebound from a Layne Young shot, sweeping the puck on his forehand past an outstretched Meger to make it 1-0.

The Canadians answered quickly.

Forty two seconds later, Riley Woods scored an almost carbon copy of Buziak’s goal jumping on a rebound in front of Brett Pongracz and sliding it 15035SSS03

home to tie the game.

Jake Tesarowski and Owen Sillinger received assists on the tying goal.

There was a large contingent of Regina fans in attendance.

The Stars outshot Regina 12-9 in the second frame.

The only power play of the third period was a short one for the Stars.

Twenty five seconds after Nathan Gelsinger was charged with tripping, Brandon Lesko was called for hooking giving the teams 1:35 of four on four.

The Canadians took advantage.

With just four seconds remaining in four on four Jake Heerspink spotted Sillinger down low, and fed him a hard pass.

Pongracz couldn’t get over in time, and Sillinger made no mistake beating Pongracz blocker side to give the Canadians their first lead of the game.

Owen’s father Mike is a long-time NHL veteran playing 1,049 career NHL games, and also served as an assistant coach for the Canadians.

As time wound down the Stars upped their attack, eventually pulling Pongracz for the extra attacker.

The Regina Pat Canadians celebrate their SMAAAHL championship as the clock hit zero with a 2-1 win in game four over the Battlefords Stars at the Civic Centre Saturday. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

They couldn’t solve Meger again, and the clock reached zero signalling another crushing home ice loss in which the Stars had to watch their opponent celebrate a championship.

Last season the Stars lost game four on home ice and had to watch the Notre Dame Argos celebrate.

The Stars can perhaps take pride in the fact they were the only team to beat

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Regina during the playoffs, as the Canadians finished with a 9-1 record.

After the game all players received finalist and champion plaques from the league president, before the Canadians were handed the trophy and celebrated.

There are numerous players on the Stars roster who are now ineligible to return for another season due to age.

Traye Tkatchuk, Young, Spencer Bast, Keifer Hintz, Troy Gerein, Chad Grambo, Kaleb Dahlgren, Connor Manegre, Derek Frater, Jared Hillis, Kyle Salaway and Pongracz are all 1997born, meaning they are too old to play major midget next season.

The Stars will look to make a third consecutive trip to the finals when next season begins in September.

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NHL fans shouldn’t be upset with “tanking”

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Let’s get one thing straight; the Buffalo Sabres are not a good hockey team.

But the thing is, they weren’t good before they traded away half of their roster.

I’ve seen people all over the Internet complaining that the Sabres are intentionally losing games to give themselves the best chance at drafting the “next one” in Connor McDavid.

For those unaware, McDavid finished his Ontario Hockey League season with 120 points in 44 games, and has been compared to Sidney Crosby.

The Sabres made some trades this season that on the surface seemed like questionable moves.

Perhaps most notably was trading away Tyler Myers and Drew Stafford (among others) to Winnipeg for Evander Kane and Zach Bogosian.

Kane was already scheduled to undergo surgery and was slated to miss the rest of the 2014-15 season.

So the accusations started, the Sabres are intentionally trying to put the worst team possible on ice to ensure they finish last in the league and have the best odds to draft McDavid.

Finishing last doesn’t guarantee anything, since they would only have a 20% chance to win the draft lottery.

They lost last year, when their odds were 25 per cent.

The Florida Panthers, who had an 18.8 per cent chance to win, won the lottery and moved up from second to first overall.

They drafted defenceman Aaron Ekblad who is having the best rookie season by a defenceman in decades.

The Sabres “settled” for Sam Reinhart, a potential top-line centre who plays for the Kootenay Ice in the Western Hockey League.

Even before this season began almost everyone pegged the Sabres to finish last in the league.

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I know why; because a player of McDavid’s potential is up for grabs.

People made fun of the Edmonton Oilers for receiving three straight first overall picks in 2010, 2011 and 2012, but nobody accused them of tanking.

Why? Because they were awful. They are still awful.

Nobody said they were tanking because the players they received, Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov, aren’t “tank worthy.”

But suddenly when a player of McDavid’s calibre is available, teams are accused of tanking.

There was no chance the Sabres were going to make the playoffs with the team they had this year.

It all started last season when the Sabres went into full rebuild mode.

They moved long-time starting goalie Ryan Miller to St. Louis. They traded top scorer Thomas Vanek to the New York Islanders.

Everybody, and I do mean everybody, knew they weren’t good. They knew they were likely to finish last.

But only once the dust of this year’s trade deadline had settled, the tank talk came to a head.

I honestly think fans of other teams that are bad this season (Arizona, Toronto, Carolina, Edmonton) are just mad that in a year where a potential franchisechanging player is available, there is a team worse than they are.

The Sabres are getting ready for an extremely bright future.

Kane can’t play this year; he’ll be back next year

eager to prove that he’s a top player in the NHL. Long maligned for his seemingly cocky attitude and off-ice shenanigans during his time in Winnipeg, the fourth overall pick in the 2009 draft has a fresh start with a team that truly has nowhere to go but up.

Bogosian, the third overall pick in 2008, has played a top-four role his entire NHL career and will continue to do so in Buffalo.

They made a few other moves, like trading their starting goalie Jhonas Enroth to Dallas for the Stars’ backup goalie and a third round pick in 2016.

Seems like a tank type move, right? Well Anders Lindback has thrown up a sparkling .922 save percentage with the Sabres.

He only has one win to show for it, but if he plays well enough to move the Sabres from last place in the standings he might become the least popular player in Sabres history.

They moved Chris Stewart, a struggling power forward that everyone knew would be moved, for a second round pick in 2017.

Tanking? No, building for the future.

The Sabres are doing a rebuild the right way, going all in to ensure the future is brighter.

Often you’ll see teams who should have done what the Sabres are doing, only to stay afloat for years and never make progress.

Like the Toronto Maple Leafs, who currently sit fourth-last in the standings.

They have seemingly fully accepted they are a rebuilding team after thinking they could contend for years.

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round pick in this year’s draft, and by the sounds of things there’s a good chance they’ll move Dion Phaneuf and Phil Kessel for more futures.

That’s the way it should be done. Accept when your team isn’t good enough and build for the future.

Real fans accept it, and will be there with the “sinking ship.”

In Thursday’s game between the Arizona Coyotes and Sabres, two teams at the bottom of the NHL standings, Sabres fans cheered when the Coyotes won in overtime.

Did anyone accuse the Philadelphia Flyers of tanking in 2006-07 when Patrick Kane was up for grabs in the draft?

No, because they weren’t a good team. Just like this year’s Buffalo Sabres.

And by the way, the Chicago Blackhawks won the draft lottery that year with an 8.1 per cent chance.

The only thing finishing

last guarantees is the Sabres will pick no lower than second overall.

If that happens, they’ll simply draft Boston University centre Jack Eichel who would likely go first overall in most other drafts and this year if it weren’t for McDavid.

Are the Sabres actually tanking? We might never know.

Former Pittsburgh Penguins head coach Lou Angotti admitted that he was told to intentionally lose games during the 1983-

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They finished three points behind the New Jersey Devils, drafted Lemieux and saw their franchise blossom into a powerhouse, winning backto-back Stanley Cups in 1991 and 1992.

Wouldn’t hockey fans rather see the Sabres turn it around than be the laughing stock of the NHL? Will it work out that way for the Sabres? I guess time, and a 20 per cent chance, will tell.

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Team Korte wins Mixed Provincials at Twin Rivers

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The Northland Power Curling Centre was home to some high-calibre curling over the weekend.

Especially from Team Korte of Saskatoon.

Korte’s rink went undefeated en route to securing their spot at the 2016 Mixed Canadian Championships in Toronto Nov. 7-14.

The event began Wednesday with all 16 teams taking to the ice in the A event.

Two locals got off to opposite starts, as Team K. Hartung featuring North Battleford native Aaron Shutra defeated Team Desormeau 6-4.

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Ackerman, Korte and both Hartung rinks won their second round A matchups.

The A semifinal saw K. Hartung and Korte advance to the final in which Korte would win 8-5 to secure a spot in the semifinal Saturday evening.

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The B final Saturday morning saw Ackerman defeat Eberle 5-3, securing a semifinal matchup with Team Korte later that evening.

Tenetuik and all three Hartung teams played in the C event semis, looking for a spot in the C final to advance to the page playoff round.

Tenetuik and K. Hartung faced off in the first C final, with Tenetuik grabbing a 6-1 victory.

The other C final had J. Hartung downing Eberle 7-1, setting up a “win and you’re in” scenario Saturday evening.

Tenetuik’s tournament was ended in that game as they lost to J. Hartung 7-3.

At the same time as that matchup, the first semifinal game between Korte and Ackerman was taking place.

Korte took the lead with a single in the second, but Ackerman responded with singles in the third and fourth to take a 2-1 lead.

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Korte quickly answered, scoring a pair in the fifth to retake the lead.

The back-and-forth game continued as Ackerman tied the game at three with a single in the sixth.

A scoreless seventh saw the teams head to the eighth, both looking to advance to the final Sunday afternoon.

Korte scored one, and Ackerman couldn’t respond sending Korte to the final with a 4-3 win.

Sunday morning

Ackerman was back on the ice taking on J. Hartung with another chance to advance to the final.

They came out flying, scoring four in the second to take a 4-0 lead.

The team exchanged two points in each of the next three ends, with Ackerman taking a 6-4 lead into the sixth.

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While they were looking for revenge, they would have no such luck.

Korte scored three in the second before Ackerman responded with one in the third.

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The former Beth Israel Synagogue in North Battleford at the corner of 105th Street and 14th Avenue was renovated as a residence in the 1990s. The original building, according to information obtained from the Ontario Jewish Archives, had a poured concrete basement, one and a half storeys, a plaster or stucco exterior and a flat roof with a plain parapet roof line. Each of the many windows on the north and south facades had four fixed divisions. Although it is not visible in the photo, the archive information refers to a window on the east side, facing 105th Street, as well. The four-and-a-half-foot-wide main door was off centre on the main facade facing 14th Avenue. It was a flat wood door decorated with a recessed Star of David outlined in moulding flush with the surface of the door. Above the door was a five by five foot overhang. Thanks to Sheldon Levitt for permission to use copyrighted archival material. Archival material provided as follows: North Battleford Synagogue, North Battleford, Saskatchewan, 1977. Ontario Jewish Archives, fonds 64, series 3, file 18. Photo

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The importance of home economics in 2015 March 21 is designated as World Home Economics Day by the International Federation of Home Economics. You may have seen home economics related hashtags on social media as the day was celebrated around the world.

For most of us, when we hear home economics we think of cooking, sewing and family classes in school. But home economics, or human ecology, family studies, consumer sciences or some other name in your province or territory, has grown to meet the present day needs of consumers.

The study of home sciences has been around for over a century, and started as basic outreach programs that taught about food, textile and family sciences to rural communities. As the demand for home sciences increased, this is where we saw the beginning of and growth in home economics, the basic skills for life, because home economics focuses on the health of the individual, family, and the community.

Home Economics is not new, there were home economics conferences held as early as 1899 in Lake Placid,

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Home economics is formed by the human ecological model. At the core is humans, or individuals, and the natural environment, human constructed environment and the human behaviour environment surrounding the core. Individuals are seen through this lens, and interventions are done accordingly.

Home economics isn’t just about what is trendy.

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these health trends, that a healthy nutritional diet and balanced lifestyle helps maintain well-being.

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OBITUARIES EGERT, Elise: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Frances Egert (nee Calder) on March 21, 2015 at Elk Point at the age of 76 years. Elsie was born on January 28, 1939 at North Battleford, SK to Irene & Andrew Calder. She will be forever cherished and remembered by her daughter, Lavinia (John) Charlton of Elk Point; son, Bert (Alma) of Edmonton; grandchildren, Rene, Christopher (Katie), Jessica & Amanda; great-grandchildren, Connor, Paisley & Marsden; brother, Bill (Irene) Calder of Winnepeg, MB; sister, Cathy (Rocky) Thompson of Innesfree; nieces & nephews; and special friends, Sandy Hawkins of Maymont, SK, Leone and Len Neville of North Battleford, SK. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudy Egert; son, Cliff Howard; grandchildren, Curtis & Amanda Aubee; brother, Stuart Calder; sister, Syvia Payne; parents, Irene & Andrew Calder. Cremation has taken place, and at Elsie’s request, a grave side service will be held at a later date at the Battleford Cemetery, where she will be inurned with her faithful companions Charlie, Ching, Baby & Little Girl. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted by the North Battleford Animal Shelter c/o 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com. ____________________________________________________ PULSFORD: In Loving Memory Of George Frederick Pulsford, born February 16, 1922 in Prince Albert, Sask., passed away March 12, 2015 in North Battleford, Sask. Survived by his loving wife Olive: her son, Gordon Carbert (Cheryl) – grandchildren: Jenisa, Nicole and Taighen; her daughter, Valerie Etcheverry (Gil) – grandchildren: Tristan (Andrea) and Jodi (fiance Scott Perras); his sister, Elinor Marklund: nephews: Doug (Charlene) – great-niece Sarah; Ron (Sandra) – great-nephew Andrew; brothers-in-law: Ronald Macpherson (Theresa), Art Miller and Archie Macpherson (Simone); sisters-inlaw: Yvonne Macpherson and Georgina Humphreys (Bill); numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Lewis and Lucy Pulsford; mother-in-law, Gretta Macpherson; infant grandson, Zachary Carbert; brothers-in-law: Vern Marklund, Gilbert and (Ruby) Macpherson, Gary Macpherson and Morris Macpherson; sisters-in-law: Lavella and (Bill) Murphy and Eunice Miller; nephews: Dale Macpherson, Raymond Macpherson and Brian Macpherson.

Service Of Thanksgiving And Celebration was held on Saturday, March 21, 2015 – 2:00 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Sask. with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating.

Shared Family Memories were given by Valorie FitzGerald (Friend of the Family). Music Ministry was: Glenn Goodman – Organist/Pianist, Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir, Ilene Wettergreen – Director, Anthem: “The Lord’s My Shepherd”, Robert MacKay – Soloist: “Ave Maria”, Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art” – “In The Garden” Honour Guard and Veteran Honours, Branch 70 – Royal Canadian Legion North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Chaplain –Rev. Bill Hall.

Honourary Pallbearers were “All who shared George’s life”. Urn Bearer – grandson Tristan Etcheverry, accompanied by granddaughters: Jodi Etcheverry, Jenisa Carbert, Nicole Carbert and Taighen Carbert. Memorial Donations are requested to Third Avenue United Church Memorial Fund, 1301 - 102nd St., North Battleford, Sask., S9A 1G4; Branch 70, Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund Box 777, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y9, or to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Box 1358, North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 3L8. Interment took place at the Cremation Section – City Cemetery North Battleford, Sask. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

CARD OF THANKS The family of George Pulsford would like to thank Ward 4 at Battlefords District Care Centre and staff at the BUH that cared for George, Dr. Holtzhausen, Dr. Bushidi and Dr. Engelbrecht, the numerous phone calls, flowers and the U.C.W. for the luncheon. A special thank you to Val Fitzgerald for presenting the Eulogy, Rev. Frances Patterson for a very meaningful service and Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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ASMUSSEN: Kenneth Biernes Asmussen passed away Friday, March 20, 2015 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Sask.

Ken is survived by his wife Ione and their son Pat (Susan). Ken will be remembered as a loving husband and father – past chairman of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Board Of Trustees and a long-time businessman with Asmussens Jewellers. He was a long-serving member of the North Battleford Kinsmen Club. In his leisure he loved to golf and his love for gardening was evident throughout the immaculate grounds of their home. With respect to Ken’s request, there will not be a funeral or memorial service. Flowers are gratefully declined. Memorial donations are requested to The Humane Society, Box 645, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2S7 (or to any animal shelter). Condolences to the family can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). ____________________________________________________ LOJEK, John Richard: April 26, 1954 - North Battleford, SK March 17, 2015 - Calgary, AB. John Lojek passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 after courageously living with cancer.

Left to cherish his loving memory is his beloved wife Mary of 38 years, his children Kirsten, Stefan, Matthew and soon to be born grandson. Also left to mourn are his mother Aleksandra, Sister Christina (Clifford) Neilson, many brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father, Stefan, infant son John Richard and son Thomas Patrick. John was born and raised in North Battleford, Sask to immigrant parents who strongly encouraged the importance of education. John was determined to succeed and studied hard at St. Thomas College achieving high marks, winning oratory contests and best actor awards. His vivacious personality and educational accomplishments led him to pursue commerce and law degrees from the University of Saskatchewan. He articled at Balfour Moss in Regina, Sask from 1978-1979. John, Mary and their growing family returned to North Battleford in 1979 where he opened a thriving law practice and excelled as a lawyer. In 1996, he and Mary relocated to Calgary, Alta where John specialized in aboriginal law. John was a man of action, a risk taker, a quick thinker, a man who took advantage of every moment of every day. He loved a project and would confidently take on any challenge. One of John’s greatest passions was spending time at the family cottage on Jackfish Lake, Sask. He liked to show off on his catamaran hobby cat sail boat and took great pleasure taking people on wild adrenaline charged rides. There would always be a good lake story to tell for years to come. John was a compassionate and generous man who would anonymously carry out acts of kindness to those in need. John’s deep and abiding faith in God became especially important to him and gave him great comfort during his life with cancer. He was an inspiration to all of those who met him. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for all those who cared for John while he was ill, especially Dr. Ron Young and Dr. Desiree Hao. Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, Alta) on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James’ Catholic Church (5504 - 20th Street S.W.) on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations in John’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre at 303 Forge Road S.E. Calgary, Alta T2H OS9.

Telephone 403-253-5250 or http://aarc.ab.ca/donors/make-a-donation. In living memory of John Lojek, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-6611519.

BODNARCHUK, Garry Steven: October 18, 1960 - March 14, 2015. It is with the sadness that the family of Garry, from Hafford, Sask. announces his passing on Saturday, March 14, 2015, at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon. Funeral Service for Garry were held on Wednesday, March 18, 2015, at 11 a.m., at St. Solange Roman Catholic Church, Hafford. Inurnment followed at Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, Albertown, Sask. In lieu of flowers, donations may be to the Albertown Holy Ghost Roman Catholic Cemetery, Box 361, Borden, Sask., S0K 0N0. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium, North Battleford, SK.

POWELL: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Irene May Powell on March 23rd, 2015 at the age of 87. Irene was born December 11th, 1927 in Dropmore, Manitoba to Robert and Jessie Hunt. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Kathe Leigh Driedger (Ron), Wendy Ann Powell and grandchildren: Cindy Lee Powell, Rachel Dawn Blais-Erker (Tyler), Stefanie Erin Driedger (Kris), and Marissa Nicole Driedger (Kyle), siblings: Alice Argdah (d. Bill), George Hunt (Elva), brother-in law: Denys (Betty) and sister-inlaw:Monica Powell. She was predeceased by her husband: Stewart Chambers Powell, siblings: Gwen Crawford (d. Bill), Ernie Hunt, brother-in-law Harry (Gladys). Irene was a bookkeeper and a hairdresser before becoming a homemaker. She was a loving and caring person who always had a smile on her face. Cremation has taken place and a Service of Remembrance will be held April 4th at 2:00 p.m. from Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home. Memorial donations can be made to the Battleford’s Humane Society. Those wishing to leave condolences can do so at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The Family has entrusted Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home with arrangements (306) 445-2418.

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OBITUARIES HARTY: Ernest “Ernie” Michael Harty of Battleford Sask., passed away suddenly on March 17, 2015 in Saskatoon at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 37. He was born September 13, 1977 in Saskatoon. Ernie is survived by his loving wife Rhonda and sons Dane and Tanner of Battleford, his father Michael Harty and step-mother Marie of Edam, his mother Colleen Rodh of Terrace B.C., his sister Nicole Courtenay (James) and their children Blaize, Brelyn, Lenix and Emrik of Edam, his brother Danny Harty (Tanya) and their children Kaitlyn and Ashton of Edam, his brother Marvin Harty (Sam) and their children Kodi and Phoenix of Edam, his brothers Lance and Chad Holloway of Terrace BC, his Grandma Teta Harty of Edam, his Grandparents Ernest and Clara Richard of Yorkton, his step-sister Jessica Campbell (Dallas) and their children Bridgitte, Amelia and Harrison of North Battleford, his step-brother Lyndon Taylor (Amber) and their children Lily and Lincoln of Red Deer Alta, his step-sister Leah Taylor of Saskatoon, his father and mother inlaw Harry and Jean Lake of Turtleford, brother in-law Brad Lake (Danielle) and their children Emily, Ada and Juliet of Lloydminster, his sister-in-law Sydney Lake of Saskatoon and Grandma Kay Lake of Lloydminster. He is survived by numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Ernie was predeceased by his Grandpa Stephen Harty, his Uncle John Harty, his Aunt Irene Brumby and his Uncle Kelly Stuart. Ernie grew up on a farm half a mile west of Edam. He always loved all the farm activities, riding in the tractor, checking cows and seeing all the baby animals. He loved running equipment, tractors and combines. Feeding bales to the cattle was always a lot of fun because he got to drive the truck while his Dad stood in the back trying to hold on while he drove in a circle. As an adult he loved to go help his Uncle Steve and his father in-law Harry whenever they needed an extra hired man for harvest. Ernie and his siblings spent many summers at Loon Lake with their Grandma and Grandpa Richard, where he loved to fish and knee board. The first time he went fishing he caught a little perch. Ernie was proud of his fish until he saw Uncle Art filleting his jackfish and saw how much bigger it was. Then he became upset with his fish. When his Grandma said let’s show Uncle Art your fish. Ernie replied, “If you’re so proud of it, you show him.” As time went on Ernie became a great goal tender and hockey was his favourite winter pastime. He played on many teams and met many new friends and teammates. His biggest accomplishment was playing second year bantam on the AA Redwings in Maidstone. He always played a Ron Hexall style, you didn’t go in his crease or you felt it. After high school, he worked different positions as a farm hand and as a rough neck on the rigs. He bought a red Trans Am that he loved and drove that thing like he owned it! Always driving with the tops out and the music blasting.

He was so proud of that car making sure that all his friends went for a ride, grinning ear to ear with those huge dimples having the time of his life! Ernie obtained his Class 1A licence and was employed in the oilfield for the majority of his adult life. He worked mostly in the Edam, Maidstone and Lloydminster area as well as a brief time in Fort McMurray. Ernie loved to work and took great pride in his job.

He couldn’t say no and everyone he worked with knew it. He was so proud when he purchased his own semi in 2008 to lease on as a semi-vac and then later as a fluid hauler in the Maidstone and Edam area. Ernie and Rhonda were blessed with two sons. Dane was born on Jan. 29, 2003 abd Tanner was born on July 17, 2007.

In 2007, they moved to Battleford from Lloydminster. Ernie and Rhonda were married on August 22, 2008 in a private ceremony in their backyard. As a family they loved to camp in the summer at various lakes in the area. Ernie was especially happy to start taking the boys to Loon Lake and share his favourite childhood camping memories with them. They also enjoyed family weekend trips to West Edmonton Mall, a trip to Vancouver last May and a trip to Punta Cana in 2012. Ernie was so proud of his children’s accomplishments and enjoyed watching them participate in their activities.

Ernie had a great love for music as do Dane and Tanner. They would have competitions in the vehicle on who could name the song and artist first. They didn’t ask Rhonda to play because she never knew the answers and they all had no problem pointing this out to her. Ernie was a loving and caring husband, father, son, brother, grandson, uncle and friend. He loved to laugh and had a great sense of humor, people were drawn to Ernie. He loved knowledge and learning so he spent countless hours reading and watching the news, fact finding on the Internet and listening to radio talk shows while he worked. He loved to share what he had learned with everyone, even if they didn’t care to know! Ernie touched so many lives and he will be dearly missed by all. As per Ernie’s request no formal service will be held. There will be a celebration of Ernie’s Life held at a later date. A trust account has been set up for Ernie’s sons. The money will be held in trust until they are 18 years old. Cheques can be made payable to “Dane and Tanner Harty’s Trust Fund” at the Edam Credit Union, PO Box 68, Edam, Sask., S0M 0V0. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford, Sask.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS Notice to Creditors: In the estate of Jane M. Cormack, late of Mervin, Saskatchewan, deceased. All claims against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 8th day of April, 2015.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

We extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one who joined us on March 16th, 2015 to Celebrate her very special life! Time is such a valuable commodity and we appreciated your gift of it to honour our Mom! We know that many were unable to join us in body for various reasons and we appreciated you being with us in spirit! Just as her church had no walls...it appears her family had no end...we so loved hearing from so many how she was their second Mom or Grandma!

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to so many who spent time with our Mom. She loved each and every one of you! Those of you who cared for her professionally (Home Care, Meals on Wheels) she loved your interest in her and in her family and greatly appreciated your care, but most of all, your friendship! We often spoke of how well suited you were to your profession! God’s angels for sure! Thank you!

Thank you to Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home...we appreciated your support so much!

Thank you to the Battleford’s Union Hospital for their care throughout the years!

We loved pouring over your cards & memories, all so very special! To those who chose to honour her in your own way...we thank you! You are all beautiful...for that is what she saw “Beauty in every one and in every thing!”

“There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go” - Faber With gratitude, Garry, Dale, Annette, Ray, George & Vicki Apologies for not having enough ‘Memory Cards’ available...if you would like one – please email Annette at netsden@hotmail.com and I will very happily send you one.

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Centre éducatif Les petits pingouins currently has an opening for a bilingual Full-Time Early Childhood Educator.

The employees must be able to speak French as we are a Francophone operated daycare located at École Père Mercure, in North Battleford.

Starting pay scale is $12.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Must have: • Early Childhood Education Level I, II or III • Valid First Aid/CPR certificate • Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within the last three months) • Tuberculosis Test Please submit your resumé to: Réjeanne Prince van Meer, Director Centre éducatif les petits pingouins 1881- 99th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0R9 Phone: 306-445-4010 Fax: 306-445-4117 Email: cepp@cefsk.ca

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Ice jam potential

COMING EVENTS

Community Officials warn of potential Events Calendar for flooding of Highway 4 Staff

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Accepting Vendors For April 18

Notre Dame CWL & Knights of Columbus 2094 are hosting a Spring Fair/Trade Show. Call Helen at 306-445-3551 to book a table or for more information.

March 29 - April 5

Holy Week Services at Third Avenue United Church. March 29 - Palm Sunday - Touch the Robe 10:30 a.m. April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m. April 3 - Good Friday Service 10:30 a.m. April 5 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

The Water Security Agency is advising the public of ice conditions on the Battle River near North Battleford.

Recent inspections by WSA show a significant buildup of ice at the confluence of the Battle and North Saskatchewan rivers. This

Staff

April 9, 10, 11, 12 & 16, 17, 18,19

March 24 at approximately 5:30 p.m., a 47-year-old man was located deceased on Mosquito First Nation.

The man had been reported missing on the

Cochin Community Players presents Spring Production - The Foursome at Cochin Community Hall. For tickets call 306-480-9333 or email: cochincp@gmail.com or web page www.cochin.ca.

Wednesday, April 8

Borden Senior’s Business & Annual Meeting in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11

Borden Advance Poll for Village Elections at the Community Centre from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 11

Borden Farmers’ Market Annual Meeting at 107 Main Street, Borden at 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, April 11

Photographing Your Artwork - ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. This workshop includes information on equipment, lighting, backgrounds and how to photograph 2D, 3D and installation artworks. This is a beginner workshop. Workshop is no cost, courtesy of CARFAC Saskatchewan & ARC Creative Studios.

Instructor: Gary Robins.

Saturday, April 11

Denholm Hall Fundraiser - Roast Beef Supper. Denholm Rec Club is sponsoring a roast beef supper at the Denholm Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Advance tickets may be purchased from the Deholm Post Office, Linda 306-445-6976, Donna 306-445-5318, Debbie 306-445-5589, Anna 306-445-4817, Rita 306-445-5350, Rosann 306-480-7442 or Diane 306-445-5613. Only 100 tickets sold.

Sunday, April 12

Signs of His Grace Concert & Potluck Dessert, by donation at the Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 12

Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association Inc. at 1:00 p.m. at the museum, 292 - 22nd Street, Battleford.

Tuesday, April 14

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

Wednesday, April 15

Village election at the Borden Community Centre from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Friday, April 17

Borden Bowling Banquet, Awards & Silent Auction – Community Centre at 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, April 19

Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra Concert at 2:00 p.m. at Borden Community Centre. Admission by donation, proceeds to Borden Volunteer Fire Dept. For info call 306-997-2130.

Tuesdays, April 21, 28, May 5, 12 & 19

Heart 2 Heart Program at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford, Frontier Mall from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend with you! The program offers information on cardiac conditions and reducing risk factors for any future cardiac event. Please call 306-446-6422 to confirm/cancel your attendance if you haven’t done so.

In the past, ice jams have occurred closer to the confluence with the North Saskatchewan River and affected Highway 4.

The Water Security Agency is asking the public to exercise caution when working on or near the river as ice jams have the potential to quickly cause flooding and

create hazardous conditions.

Water flows out of Alberta on the Battle River have been increasing over the past week and are expected to peak in the next few days.

These flows combined with the local inflows will result in the peak flows arriving at Battleford early this week.

evening of March 23, and it was believed may have wandered off from his residence.

Mosquito First Nation community members, Battlefords RCMP, Battlefords General Investigation

Section, Battlefords and Meadow Lake Police Dog Services as well as Search and Rescue assisted in the search, which began early in the day on March 24.

The deceased was located by a volunteer searcher in

the late afternoon in a wooded area of the community.

RCMP say foul play is not suspected at this time and an autopsy has been ordered.

The name of the deceased is not being released.

Missing man found deceased

Friday, April 3

Good Friday services - Borden United & Anglican at Anglican Church at 11:00 a.m., potluck lunch, Riverbend Fellowship at the Senior’s Centre at 9:00 a.m. Brunch at 10:50 a.m. service.

creates an increased risk of potential flooding.

Currently the Battle River flows are roughly 50 cubic metres per second. These flows are not expected to reach the 2011 level of 104 cms but have the potential to cause out-of-bank flow, particularly in lower lying areas.

RCMP looking into firearms report Staff

Battlefords RCMP received a report of a gunshot shortly after 5 a.m. Thursday.

Suspects are reported to have entered a residence on the 1100 block of 107th Street, one of whom fired into the floor of the residence once prior to fleeing the scene.

No one was injured in the incident.

Battlefords Forensic Identification Section and Municipal General Investigation Section are currently investigating.

Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

www.newsoptimist.ca

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A Discovering the Power in Me workshop was hosted at the Tropical Inn in North Battleford March 23 and 24, facilitated by Blake Williams of Vancouver, B.C. and Pat Varga of Unity. According to Varga the program creates a future of strength, hope and resiliency for those who have served in the armed forces and those who care for them. In Saskatchewan the program is a partnership among Saskatchewan Command of the Royal Canadian Legion, Wounded Warriors Weekend and the Pacific Institute. In addition to local residents, participants came from Regina and Wainwright.

The seminar was hosted by and fully sponsored by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70, North Battleford. Photo submitted

District Care residents visit Living Stories exhibit Submitted

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Residents from Battlefords District Care Centre will be visiting the Living Stories (Hello In There, Hello Out There) exhibit at St. Vital Catholic School Tuesday at 9 a.m.

The Hello In There, Hello Out There tour is a curated compilation of 15 three-dimensional artworks, created

by senior citizens in retirement homes and care facilities in Saskatchewan under the direction of Project Artist Chrystene Ells.

The Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Council describes the project as one that addresses critical issues commonly faced by older adults in our province; to help them feel included, heard, important, valued and respected as individu-

als; to engage with them by listening, and inviting them to talk; and helping them to make visual art pieces that communicate the things that are important to them.

Living Sky School Division is honoured to host this important intergenerational sharing exhibit at St. Vital Catholic School in March and at Bready Elementary School in April.

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Dust is the glue holding this family together

LIFE as I know it

By Colleen Crawford I knew it. I just knew there was some magical, unknown force holding our family and our home together. Why am I not surprised to find out the magic pixie dust that is working so well is, dust.

A day of housecleaning unveiled this fact. First, there was the plaster that came off of a wall when I took down a tension rod.

Then the toilet seat broke when I stood on it, to put the aforementioned rod back into position (ever so carefully aligning the paint and plaster back to its original spot). Then the slats on our kitchen blind broke when I scrubbed off the grease. For a grand finale, the computer died after it was vacuumed when my son replaced the power supply.

Then came the little things. I was just a little bit grumpier than usual when all of my freshly scrubbed surfaces became dirty so soon after I had cleaned them. Suddenly I was thinking of things as “my kitchen” and “my house.” When

it is clean, it is mine. When it is lived in and swipeddown-as-we-go it is ours.

I don’t like it when I hear married people talk of joint property with the word “my” as the possessive pronoun. I cringe when I hear this. If this is the word which spills off a person’s tongue, I can only imagine the possessive self-talk that is ongoing in their mind.

Personally, I do believe I will try to hold onto a little bit of this perspective as I deal with the ongoing issue of dust and dirt. It is our dirt. And I will treat it accordingly.

If being obsessive overtakes my cleaning and turns “ours” into “mine,” I will know I have gone a little too far. Everything in moderation, you see. Even housecleaning!

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A picture of triumph after a long struggle For years they were the laughing stock of the league. The New York Mets baseball team had never had a winning season – never finished higher than ninth place. Their manager in the early years, Casey Stengel, called them “the Amazin’ Mets,” not because of how well they played, but because they always seemed to come up with new ways to lose.

Until the 1969 season.

That year, to the astonishment of many, they won the World Series. Battling their way to the top, all through the season, they became “the Miracle Mets,” a symbol for all time of those who endure a long struggle, and are finally victorious.

There is, in that, a faint picture of the church of Jesus Christ. Referred to in the Bible as the spiritual body of Christ, of which He is the Head (Eph. 1:22-23), it was formed on the Day of Pentecost in AD 30, by a mighty work of the Spirit of God. “About a hundred and twenty” believers were gathered (Acts 1:15) in a loft, above the home of Mark’s parents, which he describes for us as “a large upper room.” (Mk. 14:15) There Jesus had previously celebrated Passover with His disciples.

That group was the nucleus, the beginning of the Christian church, which, through times of persecu-

Ralph Erskine Hudson (1843-1901), an American Civil War veteran, was the author of many popular hymns. He was inspired by that wonderful future prospect to write the words and music of an encouraging gospel song about the church in heavenly glory.

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E.

It says, “Do you hear them coming, brother, / Thronging up the steeps of light, / Clad in glorious shining garments, / Blood washed, garments pure and white? / ’Tis a glorious church without spot or wrinkle, / Washed in the blood of the Lamb.”

Concluding with a note

of hope, Hudson adds, “Never fear the clouds of sorrow, / Never fear the storms of sin. / We shall triumph on the morrow, / Even now our joys begin.” Take heart, Christian. Through the blood of Christ, God’s Lamb, we’ll one day be victorious. (Rev. 7:14; 12:11)

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tion and of apostasy, has continued to grow. The statistics today are staggering.

There are more than two billion people in the world who identify themselves as Christians. They are composed of a wide spectrum of groups and sects, some of which we would not classify as biblically orthodox.

Nevertheless, the truly born again saints of God number in the many millions.

In nearly every nation on Earth, there is a Christian witness. But not all are able to live out their faith in peace. In many lands, conversion to Christianity is forbidden, and gatherings of believers are illegal. It’s estimated that about 160,000 professing Christians are martyred each year for their faith – a woeful horror that goes largely unreported in the secular media. It is a beleaguered but thriving body.

Is it a perfect church?

No, far from it, because it’s made up of very imperfect people. To borrow Stengel’s term, it’s “amazin’” the

number of ways we can find to foul up. Samuel Stone’s great hymn, The Church’s One Foundation, describes it this way: “With a scornful wonder / Men see her sore oppressed, / By schisms rent asunder, / By heresies distressed.” Too often troubled by false doctrine, conflict and division, and more, it’s nonetheless heroic, and faces a glorious future.

Through the sacrifice of Christ, and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit through the Word of God, the body of Christ is being prepared for what’s to come.

Describing this, using the imagery of a suit of clothes in pristine condition, the Bible says, “Christ also loved the church and gave Himself for her, that He might sanctify and cleanse her with the washing of water by the word, that He might present her to Himself a glorious church, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing, but that she should be holy and without blemish.” (Eph. 5:25-27)

Do not fear counsel “Linda, surround yourself with people who know more than you do.” Though I first heard these words more than a decade ago, their power has not diminished over the years.

Though an old adage it remains a foundational principle and one of the most important things I have learned in life and in work. When I dared to launch my business it was without the benefit of formal training in administration or economics, but I am convinced those words of wisdom were a major reason for the success of my small business. More accurately, that advice has repeatedly proven itself to be a god-send.

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mination and at times, desperation, to see my company flourish resulted in my biting off more than I was capable of chewing.

I quickly learned the formula for failure included assuming I knew enough or could acquire enough knowledge prior to beginning the job. That’s when those words kicked in and I was able to seek out highly-skilled people who were willing to work with me.

Not only have I reaped the benefits of my team’s expertise, I also learned

that by listening, including and showing appreciation for their opinions, our working relationships were cordial and have resulted in long-lasting friendships.

Last, but far from least, I continue to benefit from the wisdom and experience of others. Not only do they provide insight into new and existing opportunities while channelling my innate enthusiasm into realistic ventures, I have sources to turn to when I am in need of advice.

“He will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry. When He hears it He will answer you. “ (Isaiah 30:19) In every area of our lives, let’s not be afraid to ask for counsel…and then listen to it.

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

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Easter plants galore

By Erl Svendsen Easter, while a Christian celebration, derives its name from the pagan goddess representing spring, Eastre.

And in keeping with the spring theme, many of the plants associated with Easter are early spring bloomers.

The white Easter lily is by far the most familiar Easter plant in North America.

Greenhouse growers have perfected forcing Easter lilies to bloom precisely at Easter by adjusting daylength and temperature.

Elsewhere, other spring plants are used to decorate homes and places of worship. In my ancestral Norway and in other parts of northern Europe, the daffodil or Påskelilje is the traditional Easter plant. And in southern France and Italy, the closely related narcissus is used to symbolize Easter. Daffodils and narcissus can be combined with other spring flowers in a bouquet but must first be kept in a separate vase for at least a couple of hours to allow the sap to bleed off that would otherwise shorten the vase life of other cut flowers.

In England, Finland and Russia, the pussy willow is used to mark the holiday.

The nice thing about pussy willows is that they can be used in dry arrangements and will look great for a few years. Given our recent weather, they might not be ready in Saskatchewan in time for this Easter, but if you make a bouquet in April, you’ll have them for next year.

In Germany, it is the red tulip because it symbolized Jesus’ blood that He shed on behalf of humanity. Tulips are easy-care cut flowers.

Purchase them before the buds have opened for maximum vase life; make sure the buds are showing some colour. If they are completely green, they might have been picked too early and may not open.

American Pasque [an alternate name for Easter]

flower (a.k.a. prairie crocus) is an early flowering native plant. As near as I can tell, its association with Easter is purely by reason of its flowering time. It is not suitable as a cut flower but can be found in grasslands and pastures as soon as most of the snow has melted. One site in Saskatoon where you’re sure to find light purple prairie crocus blooming in small clumps is in the aptly name Crocus Prairie Park, along the river bank next to the regional psychiatric centre, north on Central Avenue.

You can grow prairie crocus in your garden provided it is in a dry sunny location – a rock garden is an ideal site.

They don’t transplant well from the wild but can be established from seed and are available as seedlings from some garden centres. The closely related European Pasque flower is darker purple but it is less hardy than our native version.

Calla lilies have come to be associated with Easter in more recent times. My friend says they remind him of death and to some extent that’s true.

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Easter plants galore Continued from Page 19 I remember watching the Munsters as a child and Lily, the family matriarch, would sleep as if dead holding a white calla lily. But it is probably their use to commemorate the fallen of the Irish Easter Rising (aka Easter Rebellion) in 1926 that their association with the Easter season became entrenched.

Finally, there’s the florist hydrangea in shades of pink, coral and blue. Traditionally a Mother’s Day gift, their link with Easter is likely due to greenhouse growers’

ability to force them into bloom in time. They are relatively easy to care for, asking only to be kept evenly moist. Even a short period of drought will significantly reduce their otherwise very long flowering period.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com).

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Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers

Association 2012 Columnist of the Year

Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca

History & Commentary from a

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We Invite you to SHARE YOUR STORY In no more than 500 words tell us the history of your family farm. What is it that makes it special? How has your farm changed throughout the years? If you have any interesting stories, or family tales, we want to hear from you.

Submit your story for a chance to share that with the readers of the Regional Optimist/Farmer Rancher • Words and photos must be received no later than April 30th, 2015.

• One photo per family farm may be included • Photo (jpg) & histories can be sent by email to: val@newsoptimist.ca • Or mailed to Battleford Publishing (Include names on the back of any photo so that they can be returned after the special.)

Please submit the history of your family farm to: Battlefords Publishing Box 1029 North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 Submissions will be published, space permitting.

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