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In the news this week Staff More than half of Saskatchewan is listed as being in extreme fire danger.

The Lung Association of Saskatchewan is urging municipalities to be proactive by putting a fire ban in place for not only the environment, but for the lung health of Saskatchewan citizens.

As smoke makes its way to Saskatchewan from the catastrophic Fort McMurray forest fires, the Lung Association has growing concerns over the impact the smoke will have on the province. They are advising everyone to take measures to avoid the forest fire smoke as much as possible by staying indoors with air conditioners on recirculation setting and reducing outdoor activities. They advise against burning of any materials.

The Lung Association is asking municipalities and fire departments to put fire bans in place with Natural Resources Canada indicating that the risk for fire in Saskatchewan is extreme. The Lung Association is stressing that fire pits will not only add to the smoke, but also to the fire danger.

Fire bans are currently in place in the Battlefords and surrounding rural municipalities.

“Health effects from smoke can range from mild to severe and can even be life threatening. If you have lungs, the smoke from the forest fires should be of concern to you. Smoke affects everyone’s health, not just those with lung and heart disease,” says Jill Hubick, RN with the Lung Association.

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Discovery Co-op allocation $1.65 million Graham steps down as president after a dozen years at the helm

Above, Discovery Co-op general manager Mike Nord and president Randy Graham presided over the annual meeting Wednesday night. At right, Mike Nord makes a presentation to outgoing Discovery Co-op board president Randy Graham as he steps down to take over a role on the board of Federated Cooperatives Ltd. Photos by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Discovery Co-op held its annual meeting Wednesday and it was another successful year in 2015.

The board of directors report was released at the 83rd annual meeting and it announced Discovery Co-op will be returning $1.65 million to their member owners this year.

The allocation for the fiscal year 2015 (which ended Jan. 31, 2016) was announced based on purchases, and it is as follows: 2.50 per cent on agriculutural purchases, 3.50 per cent on fuel purchases, one per cent on Marketplace purchases, .5 per cent on consumer purchases, one per cent on fertilizer, five per cent on oil and grease, seven per cent on propane and two per cent on farm hardware

and feed purchases.

In 2015, Discovery Co-op achieved sales of $104 million, the same as the year before. According to board president Randy Graham, maintaining this sales level was a major accomplishment given the downturn in the price of fuel.

“We all know what fuel’s done, 27 per cent deflation in 2015,” said Graham. “To have our sales hold the same, I think is absolutely amazing.”

For 2015, there was $1,856,947 in equity paid back to members who had moved, reached age 70 or reached their equity cap of $17,250, to estates and toward their eighth consecutive general cash repayment amounting to $376,000.

Approximately $196,000 was donated to support clubs and activities in the trading

I’m absolutely thrilled and exciting to be representing a much larger district now on the Federated Co-op board side.

There’s definitely going to be huge challenges but also huge rewards there as well.”

– Randy Graham area.

There was heavy investment into Co-op facilities in 2015, with the investment into fixed assets and major

repairs amounting to $12.8 million.

According to Discovery Co-op’s five-year plan, capital and property upgrades

will continue. Asset purchases totalling $2.2 million are planned for 2016 with the main item being an upgrade to the Cut Knife card lock facility.

The past year there were upgrades at several locations, including the new gas bar and convenience store in Battleford. The Co-op is also finishing renovating the home centre in North Battleford at Territorial Place Mall.

“We will continue to develop our existing relationships and explore new opportunities to work with community and industry,” General Manager Mike Nord stated in his management report to members.

“Most importantly, we will continue to reinvest in our communities and our people to create real value.”

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news from the meeting is that Discovery Co-op will be getting a new president.

Randy Graham has been elected to serve on the board of Federated Co-operatives Ltd., which prohibits him from holding an executive position with the Discovery Co-op board.

Graham has stepped down as president, but he will stay on the board for the rest of his term.

“It’s been 12 wonderful years,” said Graham. “We’ve had some challenges but with it comes many, many rewards.”

As for his new role, “I’m absolutely thrilled and exciting to be representing a much larger district now on the Federated Co-op board side. There’s definitely going to be huge challenges but also huge rewards there as well.”

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Review board decision on Larose soon Staff The Saskatchewan Review Board met in North Battleford Friday to again consider the case of Layne Larose.

Larose, who was found not criminally responsible for the axe-killings of David Kennedy and Hughie Sayers on May 28, 2002 in North Battleford, was back before the panel at Saskatchewan Hospital.

The main issue before the panel was the same one that has come up before in recent meetings: whether the Review Board should give Larose an absolute discharge, or have Larose continue to be subject to

their jurisdiction in the case.

After a brief and relatively informal meeting with Larose and his counsel, Judge Hugh Harradence indicated the Review Board would take time to consider the submissions and issue a decision.

Larose, who had received treatment in the past at Saskatchewan Hospital, was released in 2011 and has been able to live in the community under a number of conditions. Those include taking medication, attending all his scheduled appointments and staying away from drugs or alcohol.

With only minor exceptions, Larose has been able to meet those conditions. It was

acknowledged by Larose and others at the latest board hearing that Larose had continued to take medication and had stayed away from using alcohol or drugs. He was also credited with meeting all his appointments and doing everything he needed to do.

The board had received some reports including one from the new psychiatrist assigned to Larose to assess his risk.

Larose’s counsel Linda Wood made the submission that Larose should not be under the Review Board’s jurisdiction any further, saying he has proven he is dedicated to his mental health.

The Crown acknowledged the progress

Larose had made, but voiced concerns about the possibility of a relapse. Lawyer Erin Bartsch from the ministry of Justice voiced concern the real impetus for Larose’s continued abstention from alcohol and drugs was the Review Board’s continued jurisdiction.

“Willpower is not the best plan for relapse prevention,” she said.

In general, the board seemed encouraged by Larose’s continued progress and continued commitment to his treatment. A decision on whether the board would grant an absolute discharge is expected to happen in the coming weeks.

News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Permanent residents who have lived in Canada for at least 10 years are now eligible to become Mounties. Other application rules have also been relaxed. What do you think?

• I think you should be a citizen.

53% • This will increase visible minorities in the force, which is a good thing.

14% • Why don’t enough Canadians citizens want to apply?

9% • Relaxing the rules could mean diluting the quality.

Recycling and waste container manufacturer TG Watch Industries has been sidelined after a fire Thursday afternoon at their location in Parson Industrial Park. TG Watch officials say rebuilding plans are already in the works.

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TG Watch Industries site of fire Staff The North Battleford Fire Department responded to a fire at TG Watch Industries, located at 10014 Fyfe Ave in Parson Industrial Park, Thursday at 4:38 p.m.

The building was fully involved on arrival of the fire crews, says a news release from the City of North Battleford.

TG Watch Industries is a manufacturer and supplier of industrial containers for waste management and recycling industries. The City approved the plans for the new 20,000 square foot building in October of 2014 at a value of $2.34 million.

Two engines, one aerial unit, one command unit and

14 firefighters, along with RCMP, Municipal Enforcement, EMS, SaskPower and SaskEnergy and City of North Battleford Public Works were in attendance for about three and a half hours.

Additional equipment from Ken & Terry’s Construction was brought in to assist in extinguishment and overhaul.

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation and the estimated amount of damage is not determined at this time.

A release issued by Glen Kemp, general manager of TG Watch Industries, indicated rebuilding plans are already underway so they may continue to provide waste and recycle containers to all

their customers in Western Canada.

“While we are still assessing the overall damage, we are very grateful and happy that no one was injured as a result of the fire.”

Kemp also stated, “TG

Watch is very grateful for the responding fire crews and their professionalism. Their quick response ensured all surrounding buildings as well as our main manufacturing facility were not damaged.”

Not the worst road?

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The road to the Battlefords District Care Centre has been a topic at recent Battleford town council meetings, the result of complaints about its condition.

It remains on the Town’s radar. Monday, it was stated it would cost about $227,000 to resurface it from 10th Street to the turn off to BDCC. As an alternative, the Town has been patching it.

Apparently, however, it’s not every local drivers’ top concern. Mayor Derek Mahon said since the last meeting he’s had numerous comments from other residents saying “my road is worse.”

22% • I want to apply.

3%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Red Cross officials and others are suggesting the best way to help the people of Fort McMurray is to donate money. Will you donate?

• Yes, I would want help if I was in their situation.

• No, I’m always sceptical about how much of that money ever gets to those who need it.

• No, I’m going to wait until the smoke settles and see what I can do as a volunteer.

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Editorial

Fishing for garbage in our beautiful river valley

By Becky Doig Editor

My son, his partner and friends spent their teenage years fishing at the river in the area of Finlayson Island and along Levee Road on the Battleford side.

It was a standing joke in our household that when my husband complained about them using up all his firewood, I would reply, “Hey, they could be out knocking over 7-11s.”

When the gang graduated from high school the mother of one of the boys made a special cake that depicted them fishing at the river.

It was an idyllic time for them and this spring they decided to revisit old haunts, having purchased a house in Battleford and are now making their home in the community where they grew up.

Imagine their dismay to find themselves sitting on the riverbank against a backdrop of garbage. We’re not talking litter here. This isn’t an isolated pocket of fast food wrappers, drink cans or the odd used tissue. This is household

garbage unceremoniously dumped and strewn about what should be a pristine corner of nature to be enjoyed by all.

And yes, that’s a household appliance in one of the photos above. Seriously!

As I’ve stated often, I cannot comprehend the mind set of people who do not take responsibility for their garbage.

We all create trash through our consumerism and just in the course of our daily lives. To assume someone else will take care of it for us is just plain irresponsible.

The amount of dumping that goes on in this community isn’t a new concern. Over the years I’ve dispatched reporters out along Levee Road and elsewhere to chronicle the things people believe are OK to just dump in a secluded area. Heck, some think nothing of cleaning up branches around their yard, loading them in a truck and dumping them along Levee Road.

Others think the communal recycling bins in Battleford are fair game for whatever trash they can’t be bothered to dispose of properly.

I’m sure the corner of the universe I inhabit is no different from other areas in the community and the region.

It’s disturbing and maddening, but what is the solution?

There are now security cameras monitoring the parking lots at Finlayson Island. Perhaps footage should be reviewed to determine who the culprit was in the case of the trail leading to the river from the parking lot.

My family and I, and I’m sure others in the community, would love to see that person fined to the full extent of the law.

The Ministry of Environment has a TIP Line, which is an acronym for Turn In Poachers, but they also accept calls to report dumping of tires, trash, building materials and other waste.

If you are reluctant to turn in your neighbours for their bad behaviour, how about doing so anonymously? You can contact the TIP Line at 1-800-667-7561 or SaskTel cell #5555. Tips can also be made online at www.environment. gov.sk.ca/tip.

Those of you who take responsibility for your garbage, keep up the good work. I salute you one and all, and I propose we gang up on those who don’t and try to force them to clean up their act.

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Cairns on Cinema

2016 summer box office preview

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Welcome to this year’s 2016 Summer Box Office prediction column, just in time for the annual kickoff to summer blockbuster movie season the first weekend in May. Quite honestly, the calendar matters less and less when it comes to these sorts of blockbuster movies.

Usually the May-throughAugust summer period is the season of the “popcorn” movies, the populist entertainment full of superheroes, space aliens, monsters, CGI and special effects.

But it almost seems as if these very sorts of crowdpleasing movies are showing up at any time of the year, not just summertime, and making blockbuster money.

I’ll give you three good recent examples: Star Wars: The Force Awakens opened Dec. 18 of last year to the tune of $247.9 million. It remained in theatres all through the winter and has grossed a domestic $936 million, shattering Avatar’s record. Adding in the worldwide totals, its haul is $2.06 billion, which didn’t set a new record, but is still an impressive showing.

Then this winter there were two more movies that hauled in some big numbers: Deadpool, which opened Feb 12 and has a domestic gross of $361 million, and Batman vs Superman: Dawn of Justice (March 25) with $326 million, so far. Add to that the $324 million by Zootopia (opened March 4) and $261 million so far for The Jungle Book (opened April 15), and you get my point. “Blockbuster season” seems to be all year now.

And in fact this has been a very good winter at the box office, the best in years, thanks to all these blockbuster hits normally seen in the summer.

Many studios are releasing these “big” releases at different times of the year now, simply to get away from the summer and get away from the glut of competition that movies face at that time of year. As I have said before, the summer is feast or famine. There is big money to be made, but also

the potential for big bombs as well, simply because it is so competitive.

Rather than bore you all with my thoughts I am just going to run down my top 10 list of which movies I think will win at the box office this year. And before any of you get too excited, I have been wrong in my predictions the last two years in a row, so don’t get too worked up about these picks.

The summer top 10, in order of finish: Captain America: Civil War $450 million. Another installment of the Marvel superhero. It opened May 6.

Finding Dory $330 million. Another one from Disney-Pixar. Opens June 17.

Independence Day: Resurgence $325 million.

Revival of the ‘90s actionCGI blockbuster. Opens June 24.

Suicide Squad $320 million. Based on the DC superheroes. Opens Aug. 5.

Star Trek: Beyond $310 million. The franchise rolls on. Opens July 22.

Ghostbusters $265 million. Revival of the 1980s original but with a female cast. Opens July 15.

X-Men: Apocalypse $240 million. Marvel superheroes back yet again.

Opens May 27.

The Secret Life of Pets $190 million. From the same people who brought you Despicable Me. Opens July 8.

Jason Bourne $185 million. The Bourne franchise is back! Opens July 29.

Ice Age: Collision Course $150 million. From Blue Sky Studios and 20th Century Fox Animation.

Opens July 22.

Here’s the reasoning behind my predictions and projections. Basically, it shows you that I still have a lot of confidence in the Marvel franchise to clean up at the box office. It seems Marvel/Disney has confidence in scheduling Marvel movies featuring proven characters like Captain America/Iron Man/ Avengers during that first weekend in May to kick the blockbuster season off.

They have done this the last number of years and these movies always make somewhere in excess of $300 million. And of course, this

particular Captain America movie is going to feature Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), prominently.

So of course it is going to be a hit, and I am predicting it will win the summer. It is already off to a massive start overseas in excess of $200 million.

I also like the chances for Finding Dory, simply because it is Pixar and Pixar never seems to do wrong. It also helps the box office that the voice of Dory is Ellen DeGeneres.

I think extensive 1990s nostalgia is going to drive Independence Day: Resurgence, which ought to corner the market for the action CGI fans.

The real sleeper, I think, is going to be Suicide Squad. This group of DC characters is basically being introduced to the screen for the first time and could do a lot of business simply because it is offering something a little different in the genre than usual. Canadian fans may be particularly interested in it because much of the filming was done in Toronto.

I am having trouble with my Ghostbusters prediction, simply because the movie has already polarized a lot of people. I know it is hard to believe, but there are many Ghostbusters fans out there who are supposedly up in arms and offended about the fact that it’s going to be a female cast of Ghostbusters (Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, etc.). Mind you, there will also be people who will be determined to go see Ghostbusters simply because there is a female cast.

Personally, I really don’t care about this “controversy,” but then I also don’t really care about Ghostbusters anymore. I kind of think this franchise had its day in the 1980s, along with Prince and Michael Jackson, and Reagan and Gorbachev and all those folks.

My guess is this new Ghostbusters effort will still finish in the top 10 for the summer, but probably won’t have enough momentum to get higher than that.

There are a number of other movies that look like they could make the top 10, but didn’t make my list. I

Water flushing begins Staff The City of North Battleford has announced they and ATAP Infrastructure Services will start a comprehensive flushing program began Monday.

In a news release, the City states the goal is “to ensure the maintenance of water quality is at its optimal level and to properly maintain the City’s water distribution lines.”

The flushing is expected to go on until about May 20.

Certain areas of the city are affected and a map of the flushing areas and flushing order can be found on display at City Hall, and online at www.cityofnb. ca.

As well updates will be posted on the city’s Facebook page (City of North Battleford (Official)), on twitter (@citynb), on Re-Collect and on the City’s website.

thought hard about Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows, opening June 3. It’s the follow-up to their 2014 movie and these Turtles still have their fans, but I was scared off by comments I’ve read elsewhere that seem to regard these Turtles as just plain stupid.

I also thought hard about The Angry Birds Movie, opening May 20. I finally decided these birds won’t make the top 10 either,

simply because they, too, are just too stupid.

All in all, I think it will definitely be a busy summer season at the movies to get your mind off of all the other things going on in the world — such as Donald Trump, for example. Not to mention Hillary Clinton.

Which reminds me, this will be a big summer of political conventions in the United States. That will surely drive up business at the cinemas from people

sick of seeing politicians on their television sets for those two weeks.

Seriously, what would you rather watch this summer? Donald Trump, or Angry Birds? (Come to think of it, Trump is actually really entertaining.)

That sums up my fearless predictions for this 2016 summer blockbuster movie season! Be sure to check back later this summer to see how wrong my predictions were, again.

Tuesday, May 10, 2016 - PAGE 6

Brian Eyres: A long and winding story

By John Cairns newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net

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Bring on the Burgers

The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords hosted a fundraising barbecue Friday over the noon hour. The event was well attended by community members. The Lighthouse was accepting any size of donations for the lunch that was offered -- food that included hamburgers and cheeseburgers, apples, bananas and bottled water.

The barbecue was hosted in conjuction with Mental Health Week. Photos by John Cairns

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Impaired driving is the traffic safety spotlight for the month of May. Throughout the month, police across the province will be watching for drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

“It’s critical to always plan a safe ride home,” said Earl Cameron, executive vice-president of the Auto Fund.

“Before you go out, make a plan for how you will get home. There are people who count on you to be there in their lives, and other road us-

ers also want to make it home safe to their loved ones.”

Impaired driving remains the number one contributing factor in fatal collisions in Saskatchewan. In 2014, there were 1,147 crashes involving alcohol or drugs. Sixty-one people were killed and 541 others were injured.

SGI recommends people follow these tips to help keep our roads free of impaired drivers: • Choose a designated driver before you go out.

• Take a cab, take the bus, use a designated driving service, call a friend or family member to pick you up, or stay the night.

• Use SGI’s free Safe Ride app to keep track of your safe ride options.

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• Remember that some prescription and over-thecounter medications can impact driving ability. Review side effects with your doctor or pharmacist.

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Red Flowers, made by Mariann Taubensee with chain, nails, onion bags, tire shreds, glue, acrylic paint and resin.

Diamond Revealed is an exhibition that celebrates the recent renovations to the Chapel Gallery, including new paint and a new skylight. Work by gallery members and members of the Battlefords Art Club make up the show, which is on until May 15. An exhibition reception was held Thursday last week between 5 and 8 p.m.

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Curated and organized by the Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils and toured through OSAC’s Arts on the Move program, an exhibition in the Windows Salon of the Chapel Gallery is a surprise.

Titled Giant Bingo, a collection of art pieces delves into the complex world of Internet dating.

Artist Belinda Harrow says, “I have chosen to use the two metaphors of beavers and bingo to explore the theme of love.”

Why beavers?

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Bingo is a game of chance, luck and patience and a popular pastime in urban and rural parts of Saskatchewan.”

Harrow explains, “Combining printmaking, drawing, sculpture and painting, this exhibition explores the role of chance and luck when searching for love.

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It’s spring – time to take care of the water garden Never in this great province have I had my pond up and running so early! It was too wonderful a day to not spend it in the sun, so I tackled the chore of getting my water garden up and running. This spring chore is rewarding, but fairly physical.

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Once the water is once again clean, leave the pond without plants or fish for a few days. This gives the water time to warm up as well as allowing the chlorine to dissipate into the air.

There is an endless array of plants that you can add to your water garden. They add colour and interest but, more importantly, keep your pond water cleaner. There are three types of plants to use in your water garden.

Oxygenator plants act as a natural filter in the pond.

They use nutrients that algae would otherwise use, so having oxygenators will help to minimize the formation of algae. They also will produce oxygen that is needed by the fish. Some good choices for oxygenator plants include monkey tail, water crowfoot, water violet, hornwort and parrots feather.

Hanbidge on Horticulture

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture Marginal plants would be typically found around the edge of a water body. They should be placed to look natural, as if they would normally grow there. In a man-made pond it is not always wet around the pond so to get a bog or a marginal area, simply bury a piece of pond liner or pvc that will hold water and create a bog!

Good marginal plants include the native marsh marigold, sweet flag iris and the not so hardy yellow monkeyflower.

Floaters are plants the will cover the surface of the water. They are either plants that entirely float on the surface or plants that are potted and have leaves that

will float on the water surface. They shade the water and help to keep the production of algae at a minimum.

Waterlilies are of course the favourite floating flower of the pond. They need full sun and prefer still water. In order to get the best bloom, using fertilizer tabs is a must.

Other floaters that are commonly used include water hyacinths, water lettuce and floating heart. Try to have enough floaters that 60 per cent of the water surface is covered.

— Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at growyourfuture@gmail.com.

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Another selection of tough, dependable perennials for the prairie garden

By Sara Williams Tough and dependable are admirable traits in people as well as plants. These perennials have stood the test of time not just in my gardens but likely your grandmother’s as well. And with some of these perennials, breeders have outdone themselves by introducing new colours, flower forms (e.g. doubles) and sizes.

Gasplant (Dictamnus albus) is not for those who demand instant gratification. It almost always looks wimpy and terrible on a garden centre bench, but baby it along and don’t over water it and you’ll be well rewarded in a couple of years’ time. Three by three feet, it has glossy attractive foliage with either pink or white flowers. Plant in full sun and well drained soil. Those with sensitive skin should avoid touching the foliage on hot summer days as it can irritate, causing even painful, burn-like blisters. If you light a match near the flowers in hot weather, these same compounds will cause a brief blue flame to erupt.

Boris avens (Geum borisii) may be a bit difficult to source, but is worth the search. It has attractive dark green foliage and bright orange flowers. About 12 inches tall, it is ideal for a

See the photos on the previous page. “hot” border or a rock garden. Place in full sun in well-drained soil. Note: a “hot” border includes plants with cream, yellow, orange, bronze or red flowers.

Daylilies (Hemerocallis spp. and hybrids) have been in prairie gardens since before the First World War, but have come a long way in recent decades, with plant breeders developing shorter plants (suitable for smaller landscapes), ruffles, recurved petals, and a wider range of colours as well as reblooming varieties. There are never too many daylilies in a border. Plant in partial to full sun in organic, well-

drained soil.

Hepaticas (Hepatica nobilis and H. transsylvanica) are one of the earliest flowers of spring. (The common name is liverleaf, after the shape of the leaves, but if I had a daughter I would rather call her Hepatica than Liverleaf.) They are available in blue, white and pink.

The flowers arise over the previous season’s dead foliage and are truly stunning.

They are followed by a fresh clump of bright green foliage of about four inches in height for the remainder of the growing season. Plant in shade in well-drained but evenly-moist, organic soil.

Hostas (Hosta spp. and hybrids), grown primarily for their foliage, have been around “forever” and new cultivars become available every year. They range from three inches tall to over three feet, with green, grey, blue and white and cream variegated leaves. They do best in shade with organic, evenly moist soil.

Iris (Iris spp.) are quite variable in terms of their hardiness and longevity in prairie gardens. Among

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Once established, they are quite drought-tolerant.

Siberian iris (Iris sibirica) is similar in form to the standard German iris, some cultivars reaching as high as three feet but with narrower, grass-like leaves and smaller, beardless flowers. There is a wide range of available colours. Less drought-tolerant than German iris, these require full sun and even moisture.

Peony (Paeonia spp. and hybrids) is another perennial that you can expect to be with you for 60 years or longer. They have lovely

shiny foliage on plants about three feet by three feet and flowers in white, pink, red, magenta and yellow. Place in full sun on well-drained soil. They are very droughttolerant once established.

Nosegay and Bowl of Beauty are favourites.

Williams will be discussing more of her favourite perennials in her workshop, “Perennials: The Enduring and the Fleeting” during the University of Saskatchewan Hortweek in July, 2016. For this full program

of more than 30 classes and workshops on a wide range of gardening topics (some of them free), go to https:// ccde.usask.ca/gardening/ hortweek — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours.

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Rory Davidson commits to Concordia

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Rory Davidson will be bringing his talent to Concordia University of Edmonton to play for the Thunder next year.

“I chose Concordia because I liked the direction they are headed as an organization,” the forward said.

“They are going through a rebuild, so the team will be young with lots of energy and will compete. This allows the team to start to build a culture and gives players a full four or five years to develop and get to know each other.”

Davidson is known for his skating ability, which

will be on full display with Concordia as they play on Olympic sized ice.

“The rink fits perfect with my style of game, which is speed and hard work. It gives me more room to use my speed to attack and defend,” Davidson said.

“I think I will be able to step right in and contribute by playing hard and smart defensively, and adding offence whenever I can.”

Rory spent two seasons with the Drumheller Dragons of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, posting 35 points in 99 games played.

He was then moved to the Dauphin Kings before finding a home with the Battlefords North Stars, on

back of the net seven times while finishing the season with 18 points in 32 games.

He turned in a solid playoff performance, continuously generating offence, burying two goals while adding four helpers in 10 games. He did this all while battling through a serious shoulder injury, but the speedster from Delburne fought through it and was a player the North Stars could rely on down the stretch.

Success on the ice has followed Davidson throughout his hockey career. Not only was he a part of the North Stars, who were regular season champions, but he won back-to-back Telus Cups with the Red Deer Chiefs in 2012 and 2013.

Concordia is a rebuilding team that finished the

2015-16 season with a 8-193 record. Davidson will be seeing a lot of Dustin Gorgi next year as well, who has committed to the Red Deer Kings, as they are both part of the ACAC (Alberta Colleges Athletic Conference).

Gorgi was also a part of the Telus Cup champion team in Red Deer.

“I am definitely looking forward to facing off against Dustin. From being linemates, to teammates, to opponents, it will give a good challenge and the battles will be hard and fun as we try to out compete each other.”

Davidson will be working towards a Bachelor of Science degree at Concordia.

give a hit. He wasn’t afraid to move the puck,” Robinson said of his ability to generate offence.

The young defenceman believes he can contribute to

Victoria quickly and wants to be a difference maker.

“I hope to be a big piece of their team moving forward. I would consider myself an offensive defenceman who also takes pride in defending and creating clean zone exits,” Reid said.

In his rookie season, Reid was second on the team in scoring for defenceman with 15 points in 43 games, trailing veteran Dawson Bacon.

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Robinson said.

Reid says he wants to thank the AAA Stars for molding him into the player he is today, his teachers and the players he went to war with.

“There is no chance I could of had the success I did if it wasn't for the great teammates and coaches.

Right from the first day of camp all the players were great to me. Playing against older players was a challenge, but helped me stretch myself to become a better player in all areas of my game.”

One of the things that stands out about his game is not only the talent he possesses, but his coachability.

Coaches have had an easy time teaching him new aspects of the game and will be comfortable using him in all situations.

Rory Davidson will be bringing his speed to Concordia University next year. He showed his skill set against Kindersely in round one. Photo by Dustin Saracini

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Young defenceman selected in WHL bantam draft

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Luke Reid of the AAA Stars is now a prospect of the Victoria Royals after being selected in the second round of the WHL bantam draft with the 27th overall pick.

“At times he was our strongest guy. He’s a real talent,” manager of the Stars, Shawn Robinson, said.

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The Stars have also welcomed some new faces to the team this week. Adam Beckman is a forward that stands out, as he was selected by the Spokane Chiefs, 96th overall during the WHL bantam draft. In his last year with the Saskatoon Frostbite, Beckman posted 29 goals and 14 assists in 30 games played. He will be a calming factor on the power play and will most likely see top line minutes.

Other commitments: MacKenzie Donovan (forward) Jake Koroluk (defenceman) - from the Prince Albert Mintos Michael Puglia (defenceman) - from the Regina Capitals Tye Scherger (forward) - from the West Central Wheat Kings - 18 G 19 A in 28 GP Connor Nagel (forward) from the Prairie Storm APs: Ian Hillis and Lindsay Gibbons All players will attend the top 40 camp, held in Aberdeen Saturday, May 14.

The Stars try to build on their eighth place finish.

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Beavers look strong in opening weekend

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Baseball is back in the Battlefords and the midget AA Beavers opened their season by sweeping the Lumsden Cubs in dramatic fashion.

The bats were alive and well in the opening game of the series, as the Beavers were able to post 11 hits en route to a 7-5 win.

“We have some pretty big expectations,” Head Coach Mike Hudec said. “We’re a team that’s pretty well balanced with six third-year [players], four second years and a couple guys who can be considered first year but played last year with us. We are hoping to have a decent season.”

It wasn’t all on the offence, though. Brett Benoit had a fantastic start to his campaign on the bump, going five innings while striking out six.

In the top of the first, Benoit worked a one, two, three cleaning inning, spotting his fastball on the outside part of the plate and getting batters to roll over. He generated a ton of swing and misses early on while North Battleford got the ball rolling with the bats in the bottom half of the inning.

After two straight outs, second baseman Andrew Hudec lined a ground ball that bounced off the lip of the infield and over the head of the shortstop to kick start the rally. Gavin Nolin, who had a big day with the bat in his hands, followed suit, rocketing a shot through the wickets of the shortstop, splitting the outfield in half in left centre. Hudec turned on the wheels and was able to score from first, giving the Beavers a 1-0 advantage.

The Cubs battled back with the next chance they had. Benoit was able to strike out Owen Reimer, but Mike Babey came up and dropped a single into right field before stealing second.

Andrew Hudec takes a hack against the Lumsden Cubs in game one of their two game series Saturday at Ken Nelson stadium. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Tony Spanier then stepped up, firing a single into right field the next pitch. Lumsden was threatening with men on the corners. Latrace Jackson tied the game up, dropping a single in front of Jared Schmidt in centre field. Spanier later scored after a wild throw to second base. The Cubs kept coming in the top of the second, Tristan Oshanny poked a single to right field, scoring Jackson to make it 3-1.

Benoit held the Cubs at bay in the top of the third, recording two of his six strikeouts. His off speed pitches started to click, and his defence came up for him as well with Nolan making an over-the-head catch in shallow left field.

His offence came to play in the bottom half. Schmidt registered a base on balls before Paul Cubbon singled to right centre. Hudec was then also delivered a free pass, loading the bases with zero outs for Nolin. The North Battleford shortstop came through in the clutch, ripping a two-run single down the right field line, deadlocking the game at three.

Benoit then helped his case, soaring a sacrifice fly to centre field, handing the

HOF inductees Submitted The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the induction of the Leader Barons Senior Baseball team into the hall of fame under the team category. The organization was established in 1961 to 1983, and will be enshrined Aug 20 in Battleford.

“It was in 1960 when this team was in need of equipment and uniforms,” Jane Shury, president and CEO of the Saskatchewan Baseball hall of fame said. “They found a sponsor by the name of Bill Baron, and thus became known as the Leader Barons baseball team.”

When Baron moved away, sponsorship was taken over by Stephen and Ella Baron, thereby keeping the name intact.

The baseball hall of fame will also be inducting the Marysburg Royals Senior

team into the team category on the same day.

This tiny Hamlet of Marysburg, formerly known as Dead Moose Lake, has had baseball since 1900. In 1918, Father Casimir, a local priest, put together a team of local players, becoming one of the most successful teams in the 1920s, travelling and winning many of the local tournaments.

Marysburg has fielded a senior baseball team every year since. The 1930s were tough, but in the 40s the team flourished and were named the Royals. In the 1950s, the Royals became the strongest team in the province. The team included many Struebys, Baumls, Puetzs, the Stroeder brothers, Glen Hall, George Parker, Louis Wolsfeld, the Panagapko brothers, Britzs, Wurtzs and many more.

More information in the Regional Optimist.

Beavers a 4-3 lead.

Lumsden answered right back in the top of the fourth.

Spanier hit a deep triple to left field, scoring a run and tying the game at four. The Cubs later took the lead with a sacrifice fly.

The two teams continued to exchange blows in the bottom of the fourth. Battlefords North Stars Braydon Buziak showed why he is a multi-sport athlete, putting a charge into a ball that hit off the fence in centre field for a double. Cubbon later registered his second hit of the afternoon, knotting the game at five runs apiece.

Benoit persisted in playing well on both sides of the ball, knocking a single in the bottom of the fifth. A wild pitch moved him over before Joel Revet drove him in to give the Beavers a 6-5 advantage. Gavin Wourms kept the train moving with a base knock of his own. First

baseman Dylan Schaefer broke the game open with a big shot to left centre, scoring Revet, making it 7-5.

Brock Thompson and Tyrus Thomson came in for relief for Benoit, closing the game out the rest of the way.

In game two, the Beavers posted a tremendous seventh inning comeback. North Battleford was able to overcome a 8-3 deficit in the last frame, walking off a 9-8 victory and starting the season 2-0.

The Cubs jumped out to an early 2-0 lead in the top of the first before Spanier made it 3-0 with an RBI single in the second frame.

North Battleford’s Kolby Heidt hit an absolute bomb that ended up being a ground-rule double in the bottom half to cut the lead in half, 2-1.

Babey was up to much of the same in game two for the Cubs, this time stepping it up with a clutch, three RBI, inside the park home run to give Lumsden a 5-1 lead in the third inning.

In the bottom half of the inning the Beavers threatened with the bases loaded, but were only able to score one run with an RBI walk.

Buziak helped North Battleford chip away at the deficit, getting on base with a single before coming around to score on an eventual fielder’s choice in the fourth inning. He also pitched well down the stretch in game two, taking over for Nolin who started the game.

Lumsden later scored twice in the fifth, bolstering their lead to four runs. They eventually made it 8-3 heading into the bottom of the seventh where some magic

Shortstop Gavin Nolin throws to first baseman Dylan Shaefer, recording an out in game two against the Humboldt Broncos. Photo by Dustin Saracini

happened.

A fielder’s choice made it 8-4 before North Battleford loaded the bases with one out. The Cubs pitchers had a difficult time finding the strike zone when it mattered most. They walked in a run.

8-5. The Beavers then scored on a wild pitch. 8-6. Cubbon came up with the biggest hit of the afternoon with a tremendous double to right field on a two-strike count, 8-8. Benoit would complete his great day with a walkoff single, sending his entire dugout into a frenzy on the first day of the season.

“It was a sign of a mature team that we didn’t give up,” Coach Hudec said.

Sunday the Beavers welcomed the Humboldt Dodgers to town, and ended the day with a 6-6 tie and 13-3 loss.

The Beavers took a commanding three-run lead into the fourth inning in game

one, only to have it erased by a four-run inning in the fourth. Revet had a nice day at the plate, driving in three runs while going 2-3.

Game two lasted only five innings, but that was all the Dodgers would need. In the top of the fifth Humboldt scored eight unanswered runs in a error-filled inning, handing the Beavers their first loss of the season.

“There are always things we can improve on,” Hudec said after the game. “There are a few things we can work on defensively. That’s a sign of a good team if we can come back from this kind of a train wreck in the second game of a double header. We have a big test next weekend.”

The North Battleford Beavers play host to the Moose Jaw Canucks Saturday, May 14.

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Our priorities become different as we mature Back when Murray and Mark were young teens, they had two particular interests. Whenever you talked with them, there were two things that almost always came up. One was the Beverly Hillbillies – a popular television show at the time. And the other was cars and trucks. They seemed to know about every make and model you could think of.

But that was over 40 years ago. And since then their interests and priorities have changed quite a bit.

Murray is married, and has a family.

He and his wife Linda have served the Lord as missionaries for many years. He may still be interested in cars for practical reasons, and he probably remembers that TV show.

But those aren’t the most important things in his life anymore. His focus has changed. He has different priorities now.

In photography, there is a concept known as depth of field. Suppose you want to take a picture of your friend, but there are all kinds of things around that aren’t of interest. Distracting things that would just clutter up the picture taking attention away from your subject.

If you have a good camera, it’s likely possible to reduce the depth of field,

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so that, while your friend’s face stays in sharp focus, things in the background are blurred.

That can happen in terms spiritual too. First, there’s a dramatic difference between an unsaved person and a born again Christian.

The Bible puts it this way: “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.” (II Cor. 5:17) That refers to the believer’s new standing before God, and his new spiritual condition. However, it is not the same thing as spiritual maturity.

Our son Jim is our son.

He was our son when he was a babe in arms, and when he was a child, and a teen. He still is our son, now that he is married and has a family of his own.

Similarly, for the one who becomes a child of God through faith in Christ (Gal. 3:26), his standing as a son in the family of God

remains the same, but it is hoped that he will grow in his Christian life, both in character and in outward behaviour.

As we study the Word of God, and as the Spirit of

God guides us and enables us to apply it, we grow spiritually. Peter writes to some newer Christians and exhorts them, “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby.” (I Pet. 2:2) On the other hand, Paul writes to some squabbling Christians in the church at Corinth and says, “I ... could not speak to you as to spiritual people but as to carnal [those governed by fleshly values], as to babes in Christ.” (I Cor. 3:1) As we mature, some things should change. That

was the realization that came to Albert Benjamin Simpson (1843-1919).

Simpson was a Canadian pastor and sometime hymn writer. For a time, he served a church in my home town of Hamilton, Ontario. Later, he founded the Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination, which now consists of a family of evangelical churches worldwide.

In 1899, Pastor Simpson published a hymn he called simply Himself – referring to the Lord Jesus Christ.

With 20 couplets, the song contrasts how he used to

see things “once,” and how his focus had changed as he matures, “now.” On a personal note, when my father was dying of cancer, this hymn was a great encouragement to him, particularly the first stanza.

It says, “Once it was the blessing, / Now it is the Lord; / Once it was the feeling, / Now it is His Word; / Once His gift I wanted, / Now, the Giver own; / Once I sought for healing, / Now Himself alone. / All in all forever, / Jesus will I sing; / Everything in Jesus, / And Jesus everything.”

From grain to grind Though its 16 years since we left the prairies, spring still holds wonderful memories. No, not just because, hopefully, winter was over but because the time for working the land had come. I’m not a nativeborn Saskatchewanite. I grew up in British Columbia. Nor am I a farmer, but truth is I simply fell in love with the people and the culture of the small towns where we lived.

This week’s musings were prompted by my weekly task of baking bread. On that particular

that process begins rocks are cleared from fields and spraying for weeds has to be done.

Once that’s accomplished, can the farmer wipe his hands of responsibility and rest until it’s time to harvest? Certainly not! There’s more spraying day my thoughts turned to be done, fields to be into the process involved spected and great diligence in moving a truckload of wheat from being sown in paid to the condition of the a field to becoming part of crop. Finally, barring hail, frost, wind or disease, it’s our breakfast meal. It’s a long and arduous journey time to reap the fruit of and no steps can be elimi- the farmer’s labours (and expenses). It’s harvest, nated if a good crop is to be harvested at the end of only to be followed by the grinding of the grist mill. the season. Even before

In my musings I thought of the parallels between growing wheat and growing a Christian.

God works in our lives, enhancing our capacity to bless others. He neither spares nor wastes any effort in blessing us and those around us.

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SaskBooks pick

Letters from the Canadian West in the 1880s

By William Wallace Edited by Ken S. Coates and Bill Morrison Published by University of Regina Press Review by Keith Foster $29.95 ISBN 978-0-88977-408-7 Have you ever wanted to be a fly on the wall, listening in to the conversations of others?

On the Frontier: Letters from the Canadian West in the 1880s is the next-best thing. It chronicles the lives of bachelor brothers William and Andrew Wallace and their widowed father, Peter, as they immigrate to Canada from England and settle in what is now western Manitoba.

Using his keen powers of observation, William corresponds with his sister, Maggie, back in Scotland.

He signs his letters as Willie. His brother, Andrew, occasionally adds a postscript. Maggie’s

letters, unfortunately, have been lost. What a shame.

It’s like listening to a onesided conversation.

According to editors Ken S. Coates and Bill Morrison, William wrote in a stream of consciousness, without concern for punctuation. As editors, Coates and Morrison added the appropriate punctuation to make for easier reading, but kept the wording intact.

One theme thoroughly permeating Williams’ letters are the hardships pioneers faced. Spring flooding would wash away bridges. But sometimes there wasn’t enough water.

“The drought has dried up all the springs and ponds, and the grass is like tinder,” William writes. One day when they camped for dinner, their stove set the prairie on fire. “At one point where I was beating out the fire, my boots got so hot that I thought my feet

would blister in them.”

Winter was not only unpleasant but dangerous.

While standing on a frozen spring, William heard the ice crack as he fell through.

When he finally pulled himself out and got back to the house, his “trousers were as hard as boards.”

On the Frontier makes fascinating reading. When describing conditions, William uses evocative language, such as crossing a creek “by a frail apology for a bridge.” He notes house flies “are continually going into something and even tumbling into your tea while you are drinking it.”

Mosquitoes were a persistent problem. “Sometimes they are so thick that they patter on your face like heavy rain.” He notes that when a mosquito pricks you, “he pumps out the blood until his body is as round as a bullet.”

In retrospect, some

of the incidents William relates may seem humorous, but didn’t seem so at the time. During one lightning storm, thunder terrified the oxen, stampeding them, “with a plough and ploughman dangling helplessly behind them.”

All this makes entertaining reading, but On the Frontier also provides an important history lesson – without a railway, towns die. The book also contains a handy index and footnotes for clarification or explanation.

On the Frontier: Letters from the Canadian West in the 1880s covers only the period from 1881 to 1885, but William continued writing letters until 1904. This book therefore cries out for a sequel, or sequels, as readers will definitely want to learn the rest of the story.

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And It Was Very Good: Everyday Moments of Awe

By Ed Olfert Published by DriverWorks Ink Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $19.95 ISBN 9-781927-570227 I must begin this review with a disclaimer: I was hesitant to read and review this book, based on the recognizable Biblical quote in its title.

I expected that within Ed Olfert’s pages I’d be subjected to Christian proselytizing, and I’m not particularly receptive to preaching of any kind. The quote, from Genesis 1:31, refers to God observing creation then stating “And it was very good.”

Well, you know what they say about judging a book by its cover. (And in this case, the cover’s a particularly attractive photograph of what appears to be a Saskatchewan lake).

I’m delighted to share that within just a few pages, my

hesitancy vanished and I realized I was in for a darn good read.

Firstly, the Laird, Saskatchewan, author comes to the page rich with life experience. He’s from a “grease under the fingernails” Mennonite family, and his work experience includes mining, welding, truck driving, and “ministering a church.”

He’s a father, a proud and connected grandfather, and a volunteer who has worked in Haiti, and he often works with the homeless and downtrodden locally. As Darryl Mills, managing editor of the Prince Albert Daily Herald – where these stories first appeared in Olfert’s column - writes, “[Olfert offers] a regular invitation for readers to really ponder their world a little more fully.” Yes. That’s it exactly. And Olfert’s rose-coloured glasses are welcome in a world where “a sea of pessimism” seems to be the norm.

When a writer includes why they’ve written a book, I listen.

Olfert explains that his point was to “identify glimpses [of God]” and “to savour those moments as powerful gifts.” He adds that there’s “nothing earthshattering, momentous, revolutionary” here, but I’ll argue that simplicity does not preclude profundity.

The book’s filled with short anecdotes about people society in general might not consider extraordinary, yet Olfert finds that through their surprising words and deeds, they are indeed awesome, and can teach us all how to be better humans.

Take Bill, a convicted sex offender, whom Olfert met though his work with Circle of Support and Accountability. The author’s story illustrates how Bill inspired him, and how “a hurting spirit rose above its woundedness.”

Evident in story after

story, Olfert’s habitual nonjudgement is ultra-inspiring.

He recognizes that life can be difficult (indeed, he confesses that he suffers from depression and takes anti-depressants), and asks us to consider some challenging questions, ie: “What are we prepared to do for the grandchildren of our enemies?” He sees holiness in unusual places: “in sharing a single life jacket,” for example, and in a vandal with FASD who destroyed the church’s grand piano, and in a “dusty warehouse.”

What a gift to be able to see the good in others, rather than the foibles. I’m in awe of Olfert’s gift, and grateful that he’s shared it in this book … a book that I’d prejudged before I’d read a single word.

I read these moving stories a handful at a time, and they were very good.

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Leahys sell out the Dekker Centre

Six of 11 siblings bring their talented kids along to entertain

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The Leahys are a famous Canadian family of instrumentalists, singers and dancers, and one combination of them performed in North Battleford Wednesday at the Dekker Centre.

Six of 11 siblings, plus some of their children, sang, played and step danced their way into the hearts of a soldout crowd.

The Leahys are a large family raised without a television on a farm in the small town of Lakefield, Ont. Music was their entertainment, handed down to them by their parents. Their family story is the subject of an Oscar winning documentary — The Leahys: Music Most of All. They have been touring Canada and internationally since the early 1980s. Most play more than one instrument and all step dance. The family also hosts a summer music camp where they teach music and step dancing.

Performing at the Dekker Centre were Maria, Julie, Erin, Denise, Siobheann and Frank, plus four young Leahys who amazed the crowd with their fiddle playing, step dancing and accordion playing.

There were Celtic and traditional pieces, but also other genres and styles as the Leahy family has a wide variety of musical interests.

Maria, Erin and Julie are ready to sign autographs following a performance of The Leahys in Song.

Four young Leahys have been on the road with their parents, doing their schoolwork when they’re not performing. Step dancing, fiddle playing and accordion playing seems to come as naturally to them as it does to the rest of the Leahy family.

Denise of The Leahy’s in Song enjoys visiting with audience members following the show.

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May 4 was BATC Urban Treaty Day in Treaty 6 territory. To mark the occasion Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs held a full day of activities at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford.

It was a new locale for the festivities this year, after being located in Fort Battleford last year. The main stage program featured the opening ceremonies that included a grand entry by several area chiefs.

Dignitaries attending included Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford and Mayor Derek Mahon of Battleford, as well as Chief Bobby Cameron of the FSIN. The event included information booths and an outdoor barbecue serving up burgers, hotdogs and drinks. From 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., treaty payments were handed out inside the Dekker Centre. Under the terms of the treaty, an annual cash payment of $5 is made to band members. Photos by John Cairns

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TUCKER: In Loving Memory of Anna Marie Tucker born February 16, 1931 at Saskatoon, SK passed away April 20, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Anna’s memory are her loving husband of 65 years, Kenneth; loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Gary (Karen): Diana (Mark Wasmuth & family), Daren (Meghan) - Kinley; Alan (Laura): Bruce (Natasha), Alanna (Brennan Lampitt) - Rio & Eve, Michelle, Becky; Gordon (Kim): Josh (Twylia Wuttunee) Trenton; her aunt Torgunn & cousins in Norway; brother-in-law, Doug (Emily) Tucker - nieces: Chris, Linda, Laurie & their families;.

Predeceased by her parents, Austin & Karen Olson; aunts and uncles from Norway; in-laws: George & Isabelle Tucker; Roy Tucker, Billy Tucker & Earl Tucker (in infancy). Funeral Service was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister The Reverend Canon Donald Skinner. Shared Memories were given by Alanna Tucker & Becky Tucker. Music Ministry: Organist – Mrs. M. Junice Headley; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir & Friends - ‘In The Bulb There Is A Flower’; Soloist - Diane Woytiuk (CD) - ‘The Rose’; Hymn Selections: ‘What A Friend We Have In Jesus’ & ‘Precious Lord Take My Hand’. Honour Guard: Sons Of Norway & Women’s Institute. Honourary Pallbearers were Her Friends. Pallbeareres were Bruce Tucker, Alanna Tucker, Diana Tucker, Michelle Tucker, Daren Tucker, Becky Tucker & Josh Tucker. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Donor’s Choice. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

VAN DYKE: A service celebrating the life of Dorothy van Dyke will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 14, 2016 at The Garden Chapel – Battlefords Funeral Service, 1332-100th. St., North Battleford, SK.

ROACH: Gladys Roach passed away in the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Saturday, April 23, 2016 at the age of 91 years.

Gladys leaves to cherish her memory: her children: Terry (Andrea) Roach, Bill (Bernie) Roach, Darryl (Louise) Roach, Debbie (Bob) Blanchette, Cheryl (Reg) Bellanger, Shelley Fenner; grandchildren: Yvonne (Todd) Robinson, Andrew Roach (Shawna Dawson), Leslie (Murray) Rich, Derek (Dayna) Roach, Chad (Alicia) Roach, Ryan (Alyssa) Roach, Stephanie (Joel) Bancescue, Danielle (Doug) Bannerman, Cassie (Brett) Jullion, Brody Roach (Janessa Carrier), Ashley (Josh) Kehler, Lance (Meredith) Bellanger, Kristin (Shawn) Coulter and Rhett Bellanger; great-grandchildren: Liam, Aiden, Keegan Robinson, Robin and Ben Roach, Muriel and James Rich, Haley and Kale Roach, Jax Roach, Barrett Roach, Harvey Bancescue, Jarred, Reid and Jace Bannerman, Bentley Jullion, Rylan and Payton Kehler, Lorraine, Edmond, George and Josephine Bellanger and Hadley Coulter; brother Ken Elliott; sisters-in-law, Winnie Elliott and Lillian Roach and numerous nieces and nephews. Gladys was predeceased by, her husband Bill, grandson Jason Blanchette, great-grandsons Hayden Roach and Dawson Roach, brothers and sisters: Howard Elliott, Etta Palenstein, Dorothy Wouters and Wilfred Elliott. The funeral service for Gladys was held at the Edam Community Center, Edam, Saskatchewan on Thursday, April 28, 2016 at 2:00 PM with Father Peter Paase officiating. The eulogy was given by Ashley Kehler. The first reading was given by Stephanie Bancescue and the second reading was given by Lance Bellanger. Prayers of the Faithful was given by Kristin Coulter. The Cross Bearer was Rylan Kehler and the Gift Bearers were, Danielle Bannerman and Cassie Jullion. The organist was Darcy deMontarnal. The honorary pallbearers were all who shared in Gladys’s life. The pallbearers were, Derek Roach, Lance Bellanger, Chad Roach, Rhett Bellanger, Ryan Roach and Brody Roach. The interment was held at the Edam Catholic Cemetery. Donations in memory of Gladys may be made to the Enriched Manor, Edam, Saskatchewan or donors charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements. Gladys was born April 4, 1925 at Edam, Saskatchewan to Ella May and William Elliott. In 1951, she married Bill Roach. Gladys had a love for sports. In her younger years, she played softball and also enjoyed curling. She always found time to go and watch her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play their sports. Gladys worked at The Edam Credit Union from 1966 to 1990 when she retired. She was the manager for 21 of those years. She also volunteered on many organizations. Family meant everything to her and she was always glad when they came to visit. She always insisted on hosting family gatherings. She loved to watch the Blue Jays play ball and rarely missed a game. Curling was another favorite to watch. She also liked to play cards. She will be sadly missed by all her family. View the full eulogy at www.mccawfuneralservice.com Card of Thanks The Roach family wishes to extend a sincere thank-you to everyone. To all who brought food, flowers or made calls to each of our homes, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. _____________________________________________________

STRIGA: Mike Striga. With great sadness we announce the passing of Mike Striga of Mullingar, SK at the age of 85.

He passed peacefully after a brief illness, in the presence of family, at St. Paul’s Hospital, in the early morning of May 2, 2016. Mike is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Melita, who continues to reside at the farm they built together. Mike was born to Anna and Louis Striga at their farm near Sandy Lake, SK on August 20, 1930. He had nine siblings; predeceased

by John, Anne, Pete, Steve, Fred, Helen, Stella, and Walter, and survived by Sophie Nykiforuk in North Battleford, SK. Mike left behind a strong family legacy and is lovingly remembered by his two sons; Albert (wife Gay, Calgary, AB) and Ron (Hinton, AB), numerous grandchildren; Greg and Sarah Striga (Al’ and Gay’s), and Lesley Striga, Michelle Wohlberg (husband Dan), Rebbeccca Striga, Chantalle Striga, Taylor Striga, and Megan Striga (Ron’s), as well as his great-grandchildren; Kylie, Colton, and Tyson Salisbury (Lesley’s), Lars Wohlberg (Michelle and Dan’s), Riley, Kaley, and Britney Hunt (Chantalle’s) and a baby girl expected soon (Rebbecca’s). Mike was raised farming, and held many other careers such as ranching, operating heavy equipment, and logging. He was well-liked and respected in the community, and many friends and neighbors will feel a large loss with his passing. Mike was a strong, active, hard-working man who could entertain you with many lively stories which he always peppered precisely with names, dates, places, and colorful memories, “by jeepers”. He kept his sharp mind honed and up-todate with current affairs, news, politics, and sports, (especially curling and hockey) and wouldn’t hold back his determined opinion about any of them. Right up until the day he fell ill, Mike could still be found playing various musical instruments, singing, splitting wood, enjoying a drink, cooking homemade soup, and winning two out of three in cribbage. Mike was a skilled fisherman, enjoyed camping, wildlife, travel, and always kept his yard and garden flawlessly groomed with pride. As per Mike’s wishes, there will be no funeral service. Flowers or donations can be made to St. Paul’s Palliative Care Ward, who provided end-of-life care. Your condolences can be mailed to P.O. Box 29, Mullingar, SK S0M2A0 “Go get your parts, Pops, we will catch up with you”. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com Arrangements are entrusted to the SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME, 306-244-5577. _____________________________________________________

OBITUARIES BURGART: In loving memory of Katie Burgart who died on May 3, 2016 at Battlefords District Care Centre. Katie was born on March 30, 1922 at Compeer, Alberta to Ferdinand and Monica (Heck) Sander. Her family moved to Wilkie, SK in 1926 where they farmed.

She received her schooling at Inverallen School.

Katie is survived by her children: Adeline (Peter) Sanoy, Irene (Tom) Odell, Rita Edinborough, Alvin (Shirley) Burgart, and Gwen Burgart; thirteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; her sisters Monica, Adeline, and Emily; sister-in-law Sister Imelda Burgart; as well as many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents; sons Larry, Edward, and Alfred; grandson Duane; sisters Eva, Lena, and Betty; and brothers Tony and Frank. Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:30 pm on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder as Celebrant. Interment followed the mass at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Tributes in Katie’s memory may be made to Battlefords District Care Centre, PO Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com The family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Kristeen Thiessen of Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418.

SANDER: Paula Lucy (Sieben) January 5, 1924 – April 17, 2016.

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of our wife, mother and grandmother Paula. At the time of her passing, she was surrounded by her husband and their five children.

Paula was born on January 5, 1924 in the Grosswerder district in Saskatchewan. She was the fifth of 13 children born to Adam and Elizabeth Sieben. Growing up in the depression and with eight younger children to care for, Paula developed a very strong work ethic early in life. On February 14, 1950 Paula married Joseph Sander and moved to the Wilkie area where they worked together on the farm until moving into Wilkie in 1981. There she continued to tend her large garden and the flowers she loved. She enjoyed the many activities of the New Horizons and was a long-time member of the CWL. Paula and Joe moved to Bethany in 2007 where they settled into a new routine, enjoying the friendship of the staff and residents and especially the nightly games of Shmear. In June 2015, together they moved into Poplar Courts where they established a new routine, spending time together watching TV particularly curling and Saturday night dance time. Paula remained involved and interested in the lives of her children, their spouses, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren, causing us to wonder how she was able to keep track of us all. Her faith was an important part of her life. We were blessed to have had her as our wife, mother and Grammie. Paula is survived by her devoted husband of 66 years, Joseph G. Sander and their children Cordellia (Lenard Crittenden), Willie (Cal Glasman), Josie (Wayne Kunkel), Paulette (Bill Bradford) and Patrick (Roseanne Sander). Grandchildren: Lezlie Illingworth (Brent), Lisa Knowles (Sean Maclean), Rick Knowles (Tracy), Melissa Welford (Michael), Jon Loehr, Andrew Loehr (Samantha), Joe Sander (Jan), Brad Sander (Melissa) and Chris Sander (Kristin). Great-grandchildren: Alexandra and John Thomas Illingworth, Mikaela and Aliyah Ford, Coralee and Colton Knowles, Madison, Mackenzie and Maddox Welford and Olivia Sander; three sisters Judy McMaster, Anne Banach and Mary Salewski, one brother Peter Sieben as well as a large extended family. The funeral mass was held April 21, 2016 at St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Officiated by Father George Chatholil, music by the Sander Family Choir. Tributes may be directed to the Chronic Kidney disease Clinic (Dr. J Kapple) c/o St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation, 1702-20th St. West, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 or masses. Interment at the Wilkie Cemetery. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Wilkie, entrusted with arrangements. ____________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES MCGUIRE: Funeral Service for Thomas Martin McGuire, resident of Edam, SK., will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from All Saints Anglican Church at Langmeade, SK with Pastor David Walker officiating. Interment will take place at All Saints Churchyard. Memorial donations are requested to the Cancer Patient Lodge, 1036 College Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 0W1.

Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200) _____________________________________________________ ESQUIROL: Mrs. Leona Esquirol passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 at the age of 88 years.

A Prayer service was held on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. The Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. also at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as Celebrant.

Interment took place at the Jackfish Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Leona Esquirol may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan, 301 - 2550 12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. Leona is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren: Sue (Hugh) McIvor, children: Craig (Kris) Klassen, their children: Gabrielle, Grace, Shasta and Jami; José Pruden (Jes Kohut), and Slade; Matthew (Lori) Pruden, their children: Zenya and Cash; Stefan Pruden, his children: Sheona and Alesiah: Louise (Grant) Esquirol Gordon: Julie (Bob) Tokar, children: Trevor Tokar; Shawn Tokar (Tegan Holinaty), children: Blake, Jonathan and Trinity: Jacquie Esquirol: Paul Esquirol: Roland (Tracy) Esquirol, their children: Melanie (Ryan) Reid, their children Hailey and Asher; Devin Esquirol; Lindsay (Danny) Woodrow, their child: Declan: Joseph (Jaki) Esquirol, their children: Benjamin, Morgan, Noah and Dominique: Brenda Esquirol, her children Garrett and Reid sister in law: Emilienne (Don) Mighton: sisters: Jeanne Weinzierl, Noela (Marcel) Cossette, Beatrice Nordstrom, and many more family, friends and numerous nieces and nephews. Leona was predeceased by her husband Denis Esquirol; parents Alberta and Arthur Bécotte; parents in law Henri and Albanie Esquirol; son Mich Esquirol; sister Dorothy Bécotte; sister in law Henriette (Charles) Bru; brother in law Lawrence Nordstrom; son in law Wayne Pruden; cousins and best friends Estelle and Elie Esquirol. Memories of Leona as shared by granddaughters Melanie Reid and José Pruden. Leona Albina Becotte was born on April 22, 1927 in Richard Saskatchewan to Arthur and Alberta Becotte. She was the oldest of five daughters, Leona, Dorothy, Jeanne, Noela, and Beatrice. As the eldest of five children the role of nurturer and mother figure started early for Leona. At a young age she was making meals for her younger sisters and helping them get ready for school. Although in the 30s farming struggled, Leona and the family always had a good outlook.

Her and her sisters laughed, played cards, and generally enjoyed life. This continued well into the rest of their lives. Leona completed school in 1947 and went on to Saskatoon to teachers college to follow in her mother’s footsteps. It was during this time that Leona met her future husband, Denis Esquirol. Denis once said that when he saw Leona graduate on stage and he “tombé en amour” or “fell in love”. During the time Denis courted Leona, she began her first teaching job at Lavigne School, across from Denis’s parents’ home.

She taught there for one year and then on Nov. 5th 1949 married Denis. Soon after, they started their family of eight which was one of most important roles in her life as a mother and wife. Not only did Leona raise eight children, she also took in three foster children. It might be safe to say that she loved children. Leona also enjoyed laughter of 15 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren with the 16th on its way. Leona loved children but also loved and care for her husband Denis. The love between them was strong and patient.

Leona supported Denis’s passion for farming. She ran the household, had food on the table, took care of the chickens, planted the garden, milled her own flour and baked loads of bread.

Along with running the farm and family Leona and Denis still found time to travel together. After decades on the farm, life transitioned to North Battleford. The transition was made smooth because she was only blocks away from Notre Dame Parish and she once again became involved in all the church activities. She also continued her love of community by volunteering in the hospital and Villa Pascal.

She still got pleasure from playing the organ. Although she had to downsize her garden she continued to enjoy it. She also took pleasure in taking care of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. As Leona moved into the later years of her life, Alzheimer’s became more prominent. In 2010 she moved into the Villa Pascal; how fitting after all those years of volunteering there and now she could enjoy some of her hard work. Then in 2013 Leona moved into Harwood Manor to be reunited with the love of her life. Denis and Leona walked hand in hand around the hallways of Harwood Manor like young teenagers in love. Although Alzheimer’s affects your memory as it did with Leona, the core of who she was remained the same. She was always happy to have company. Her face lit up when you entered her room. Her infectious smile touched everyone, including all her caregivers at Harwood Manor and Villa Pascal. She was content just having people around. Leona had many traits that made her the woman she was.

She had a quiet demeanor about her, helping out when she was needed and being a support without being overbearing. She did all the volunteering and community work without asking or expecting any recognition for it. She had a strong faith that carried her through tough times and many losses, the loss of her son-in law Wayne in 1995, her youngest son, Mich in 2006, her husband in 2014 and many others that were important to her. She was a teacher all her life, from the school room, to her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She never spoke a bad word about anyone and always stood up for her family. Leona was our families “unsung hero”. With her heart of gold, that infectious smile, her kind personality and a hug that meant more than words.

These traits and values of hers have already been passed on to all her family and they will continue to honor her by sharing them with their children: Thus the spirit of Leona lives on.

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COMING EVENTS

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Head Start Home Visitor The Head Start Home Visitor is to work in the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Early Head Start Program.

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Saturday, May 14

Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Battleford United Church from 2:00 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, May 14

Club 70 - Gold Tones at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch welcome. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 14

The Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild is pleased to be holding a fund raising sale of quilted and sewn items at the Territorial Mall from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The proceeds will be donated to the Lighthouse. For further information please contact Barb at 306-445-0486.

Saturday, May 14

Outdoor Archery Shoot located 3 miles down highway 29 towards Wilkie. Follow signs from 4 way stop south end of Battleford.

Concession on site. Door Prize giveaway - Hoyt Nitrum Bow - Donated

by Battleford’s Bait & Tackle. Phone Owen 306-441-6549 or Duffy 306-441-3342.

Tuesday & Wednesday, May 17 & 18

Community History Showcase & Traditional Powwow at Battlefords Agricultural Society from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Treaty Six Education Council is hosting a Community History Showcase on Tuesday. The Tipi Village will features community history presentations from First Nations from the ares surrounding the Battlefords, as well as Ahtahkkoop, Onion Lake Big Island Lake, Thunderchild First Nation and Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation. On Wednesday Sweetgrass School will host a traditional Powwow. Call 306-446-0315 for more information.

Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, May 17, 18 & 19

Empowering our Youth Conference at the Don Ross Centre from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Evening event: Scott Ward Comedy Hypnosis show at 7:00 p.m. Hosted by BTC Human Services.

Saturday, May 21 & Sunday, May 22

North Battleford Umpires Association (NBUA) is hosting an “In It To Win It” slopitch tournament at Battleford Flats. Free admission into the park after noon both days. Final playoff games Sunday afternoon.

Bring your family and friends to enjoy this great facility and the skills of the best slopitch athletes in Saskatchewan.

Sunday, May 22

Asante Children’s Choir Freedom Rising Performance at the Trinity Baptist Church, 1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford at 11:00 p.m.

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

Position Summary • The home visitor will provide practical support for families on-reserve • Provide home visiting services for families with children 0 – 3 years of age • Maintain client files, reports, and statistics.

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

BRT6HC is seeking a

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 4:00 PM Friday, May 27, 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.

Qualifications • Early Childhood Education certificate • Valid Driver’s License • First Aid Certification • Energetic and enthusiastic; considerably outgoing • Must be willing to take direction, be open to new ideas, able to learn and grow with the program, the children and the parents.

• Knowledge of the First Nations language, culture and traditions preferred • Confidentiality is essential.

• Must provide a criminal record check with Vulnerable Sectors.

• Child Abuse Registry Check - Social Services.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 p.m. May 13, 2016 to: Human Resources Department P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Fax: 306-445-3612

**Please include your current email address”

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

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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Hat Trick for Kidsport KidSport received a generous donation last week presented

by Sgt. Jon Kachur of the RCMP. An RCMP hockey tournament held in the Battlefords Jan. 20 and 21 raised $3,500 for KidSport Battlefords. Local committee members volunteered their time to run the score clock and games sheets for the tournament. Accepting the donation are Mark Richardson and David Schell. May is KidSport month and KidSport Battlefords are selling lobsters as a fundraiser.

For more information contact David at 306-937-5005. They will also be hosting a barbecue at Territorial Place Mall June 3 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Photo submitted

CO cleared from building Staff North Battleford Fire Department had a busy few days dealing with a vehicle crash, a carbon monoxide alarm and a grass fire.

The carbon monoxide alarm came in Sunday at 1 a.m. when firefighters responded to a call to 302 – 114th St. According to NBFD, CO levels were high at 84 ppm. Investigation revealed a natural gas appliance had been left operating with no ventilation. Firefighters shut the appliance down and ventilated the building. They were on the scene for about an hour.

Friday at about 2:45 p.m., firefighters extinguished a grass fire at 1901 – 106th St. One pumper and four firefighters were on the scene for 17 minutes.

NBFD reports no one was injured in a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Highway 4 South and Territorial Drive Thursday at 4:20 p.m.

Fire personnel cleaned up a small antifreeze leak and debris.

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