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Tuesday, May 17, 2016

In the news this week Staff The government-owned liquor store on 22nd Street in Battleford is one of the stores slated for privatization in the wake of the Sask. Party’s reelection April 4.

While there has been considerable discussion in the community about the upcoming change, no concrete moves have yet been made.

One idea making the rounds is Discovery Co-op taking on the enterprise, running it from their new service station and convenience store location along Highway 4.

While the Co-op isn’t confirming a bid, the issue was brought up a recent annual general meeting with outgoing president Randy Graham confirming the idea had come up at a board meeting.

For more turn to Page 3.

Musical Reunion

The National Youth Band, the most comprehensive music education project offered by the Canadian Band Association and the premiere youth wind ensemble in the country, was in North Battleford Thursday for two performances at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. It brought together conductor Dr. Jason Caslor, who grew up in North Battleford and is currently Associate Director of Bands and Orchestras at Arizona Stte University, Caslor’s high school band teacher Gene Aulinger, and NYB band member Cole Knutson, formerly of North Battleford and also a student of Aulinger. See Thursday’s Regional Optimist for more on the NYB’s appearance in North Battleford. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Sanburn Construction is working on the first phase of a sub surface and surface infrastructure rehabilitation project for the 300 block of 29th Street in Battleford.

Fred Mahon, project boss, says they will be installing new pipes and constructing the road up to and including curbs. It will be paved next spring. Photos by Averil Hall

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B’ford consumers await word on liquor store

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Liquor consumers on the south side of the river are still waiting for further word on what the future holds for the Battleford liquor store.

The Battleford liquor store on 22nd Street in Battleford was slated to be one of 40 publicly-owned liquor stores to be converted to private liquor stores in the province. Another 12 would be created around the province through the same RFP process.

Last fall, the provincial

government indicated the stores would be subject to an RFP process, with the process not taking place until after the election.

The Saskatchewan Party was re-elected in the April 4 election, a campaign in which Premier Brad Wall repeated the government’s previous pledge to privatize liquor stores.

“I think we’re going to see more choice when it’s done,” Wall said during a campaign stop in North Battleford on March 21.

“There will not be less money for government as a result of this. Government

as the wholesaler is going to make sure of that, point number one. Point number two, government won’t have the overhead of all of the different stores that may or may not be performing as well as others. And yet consumers will still have the choice, I think that will be reflected in price by the way, and as I mentioned employees of existing stores can be owners now.”

The newly-elected legislature is set to open with a speech from the throne Tuesday. The expectation was that the government would reaffirm their previ-

ous commitments and perhaps provide further details on a timeline for the RFP process to happen.

There have been increasing rumours about potential bidders for a private store.

One rumour that has made the rounds is that Discovery Co-op might submit a bid to locate the private liquor store at their gas bar/convenience store location in Battleford. But at this point this is all speculation.

To this point Discovery Co-op has not made any firm commitment to submit a bid. Still, there is interest in the idea.

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Glacier donates to Fort Mac Staff

The parent company of the News-Optimist and Regional Optimist newspapers is stepping up to help Fort Mac. The JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group (JWN) and its parent company, Glacier Media, announced they are donating $50,000 toward Red Cross efforts in Fort McMurray.

According to a statement from Bill Whitelaw, JWN president and Glacier executive vice-president, the donation is also made on behalf of other individual Glacier business units, who will undertake their own awareness and fundraising efforts to help the city and its residents rebuild their community and their lives.

According to Tim Shoults, vice-president of content and audience development, this is a way for Glacier to use their collective involvement in community newspapers throughout western Canada to rally their readers to help Fort McMurray.

“This way, we can rally our readers, our customers

and our communities to get behind the Red Cross efforts in a way that allows contributions of all sizes,” said Shoults in a release.

Glacier is also creating an integrated crowdfunding campaign with all proceeds going the Red Cross efforts, which is found at www.fundaid.ca/fortmac.

The Fort McMurray disaster and evacuation has been a leading news story throughout Canada. But Whitelaw stressed how important it was for Canadians from coast to coast to have a sense beyond the headlines of the importance of Fort McMurray to the overall Canadian economy.

“It’s just not an Alberta dynamic ... all Canadians need to step up and help get this engine running on all cylinders again, putting people, companies and their welfare front and centre,” said Whitelaw.

He noted the oilsands sector is “a key part of our energy practice at JWN ... we know these companies and these communities well.

Like all other organizations that have stepped up with support, we want these folks

to know we have their back.”

He also added that their contribution is going to the Red Cross in order to ensure the dollars donated get amplified through provincial and federal contributions.

Glacier will also step up their other areas of business such as mining, agriculture, environmental services and community media, to keep people aware of the challenges Fort McMurray faces in the coming weeks and

months.

“In one way or another, all of our businesses touch Fort McMurray and Wood Buffalo,” said Whitelaw.

“Besting the fire was just the first among many challenges still to come.”

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Weiss case still in disclosure Staff The case against Harry Weiss, charged with impaired operation of a vehicle causing death and dangerous driving causing death, has been adjourned to June 1 in North Battleford Provincial Court.

The matter came up again in court Wednesday morning and was adjourned to allow for more disclosure in

the case. Lawyers appearing before Judge Lorna Dyck indicated a large amount of disclosure had in fact been delivered to defence counsel’s office that morning.

Weiss’s charges stem from a fatal collision involving a semi on Highway 16 in North Battleford on Feb. 23.

Weiss, who is free on conditions, was not in the courtroom for this latest court date.

At their annual meeting May 4, outgoing Discovery Co-op board president Randy Graham confirmed in the question and answer session that the potential liquor store opportunity in

Battleford had come up at the board level.

However, he made it clear it was still early days yet, with a lot of details still to be known about what the process would be.

News-Optimist.ca Last 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.

56% • No, I’m always sceptical about how much of that money ever gets to those who need it.

38% • No, I’m going to wait until the smoke settles and see what I can do as a volunteer.

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Now that the Raptors have made it to the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the first time in franchise history, how will they fare against LeBron James and the Cavaliers?

• They are going to get swept, haven’t played a team like Cleveland yet.

• They have a shot, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan can lead this team. Raptors in seven games.

• It’s going to be an all out war. I’m excited to just see what they can do.

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Break-ins reported at the lakes Staff The weather is getting warmer and the complaints are getting louder about criminal activities at Jackfish Lake and Murray Lake.

According to a news release from Battlefords

RCMP, they have received numerous complaints with regards to outbuildings, cabins and vehicles being gone through at those locations.

The police are expecting the amount of activity at the lakes to continue to increase.

They are reminding own-

ers to ensure property and vehicles are locked and secured when they are not in use. Also, they are encouraging everyone to report suspicious activity to Battlefords RCMP. Anyone with information regarding this or any

other crime is urged to contact North Battleford RCMP at 306-446-1720, Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477), submit a tip via their website: http:// saskcrimestoppers.com/ or by text: TIP206 + your tip to CRIMES (274637).

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Commentary

U.S. Republicans tasked with taming a tiger On the morning of May 11, the talking heads of the electronic media were agog. Donald Trump, presumptive heir to a Republican White House, had conversed with Paul Ryan, speaker of the house and generalissimo of the Republican Party as it used to be. It brings to mind a vision of a misty morning in which a foundling is deposited on the genteel doorstep of a gilded mansion. Genteel is a word that brings with it immaculate clothing, immaculate language and the moldy smell of hoarded greenbacks. It is a word that creates an image, a perception. It does not necessarily bring with it wisdom or a spotless honesty.

When Donald Trump threw his hat in the ring, the Republican establishment dismissed him as a sideshow barker suffering from an incurable case of megalomania.

They were wrong to underestimate him. Although he may be described in other ways, he is, in the oldest sense of the word, a demagogue, a rabble-rouser.

The people who support him and want him to become president do not think of themselves as rabble, but they are angry and disunited in their political objectives. Some cling to the traditional Republican view that the best government is the smallest one. Others would see government enlarged to whatever extent necessary to provide for their own individual needs, such as better incomes and affordable housing. Others object to the Democratic credos that make it unnecessary for transgender persons to carry a birth certificate before selecting a bathroom or for a woman requiring an abortion to visit a doctor rather than a lawyer.

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Whatever the differences in the Tribe of Trump, his supporters know their votes will be crucial in bringing about a Republican victory at the polls next November, if a victory there is to be. Traditional Republicans, leaders past and present, are also well aware of this. They will have to tame a tiger. Whether or not the splinters in the Republic camp can be glued into an effective Democrat-bashing cudgel remains to be seen.

On both sides of the great political divide south of the border we hear the boastful claim that the United States of America is the greatest nation in the world and the land and all of its blessings were “God- given.” Pardon me, but all of North America, with or without God’s approval, was stolen from its aboriginal inhabitants by well-armed Europeans.

The victims are yet to be fully indemnified for their loss.

A pillar of Republican belief is that the land called Israel is also “God-given.” Pardon me again. Maybe the biblical

Holy Land was, but modern Israel was given to surviving European Jews by the United Nations. The millions of descendants of displaced Palestinians have never been fully indemnified for the loss of their land.

The United States of America is, except in manpower, foremost among the military forces of the world. It has both the best weaponry and the best weapons development programs. It also has the largest stockpile of nuclear weapons. It appears that Republicans would spend whatever is necessary to maintain this. Many Republican loyalists, however, claim that replacing decaying infrastructure and underwriting the costs of higher education is unaffordable.

This is monumental foolishness. The greatest nation on Earth cannot afford to let infrastructure decay and young minds atrophy for the lack of higher learning.

I am a puzzled Canadian. What I see as conservative values in the United States are frightening. A misreading of history produced the Second Constitutional Amendment that establishes the right to bear arms and created a guntoting society unlike any nation in the civilized world. An ingrained distaste for anything that seems communistic or socialistic prevents the adoption of a single pay health insurance and gives massive profits to insurance companies, drug companies and pay-for-service medical facilities.

A Donald Trump presidency is not a danger because he calls people names. Perhaps some of them deserve a verbal trouncing. The danger is in the policies he espouses in international affairs, trade and immigration. The danger is in the certainty of a massive, incoherent change that would harm all of the world – and Canada most of all.

CORNER

By Becky Doig Editor

Those who live and breath statistics and their uses were wildly excited about the return of the long-form census in time for this year’s fact gathering extravaganza.

Those randomly selected to fill out the long form were perhaps not so excited. The provider of census data in our household swears we have been “randomly” selected for the long form for every census since we’ve moved into our home in Battleford in 1992. It’s his nature to feel like he is being targeted.

But he dutifully filled it out on the weekend, saying it took a huge chunk out of his busy retirement schedule. He even answered twice the question about releasing the information for use 92 years into the future. The first request was merely nonsensical, the second redundant, in his view.

In this day and age of hyperactive privacy laws and initiatives it’s almost refreshing to be mandated to actually share private information with the government. We assume Statistics Canada will use what they have been entrusted with wisely.

We’ll watch with interest the outcome of a this information sharing when the results of the 2016 census are released. Some of the data we will understand, some we won’t, but we are assured it is all of practical use in planning government services into the future.

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JPII Mission Team

Five years of serving the community and world

John Paul II Collegiate Mission Team recently delivered donated items to Fort McMurray evacuees and spent a day in Edmonton sorting and boxing the items. The team has also organized food drives for the local food bank and raised funds for the Canadian Cancer Society. Photos submitted

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The John Paul II Mission Team is celebrating its tradition of helping others.

The team of students and advisers are marking five years of youth serving both the local community and those throughout the province, nation and the world.

They have been involved in several major projects.

Three local projects of note this year include supporting the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre, the Lighthouse Supporting the Battlefords and the Canadian Cancer Society.

Just last week, mission students delivered nonperishable food items to the fundraiser for Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre at Sobeys. It is one of three major food drives John Paul II has been involved with this year.

Recently, the team joined the effort to support those affected by the Fort McMurray wildfires. The mission team filled a large trailer and truck with donated items and collected over $900 for the Red Cross during a food and clothing drive at the school.

On May 10 they travelled

to Edmonton to deliver the items to the Edmonton Relief Fund and the Mustard Seed Homeless Shelter.

They spent the day sorting and boxing donated items.

Over the past five years. the Mission Team has gone to Peru, Costa Rica and Nicaragua to help those in need.

The team members plan to take their efforts to South America next winter, with 16 team members currently fundraising to go to Ecuador in February of 2017 where they plan to work with displaced and homeless people along the Amazon River.

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The flagger is the most exposed position in a work zone and innovative options such as AFAD allow the flagger to stand at a safe distance while remotely signaling and controlling traffic.

Recent improvements to work zones include simplified signage with regulatory black and white maximum speed limits, rumble strips and gates, photo enforcement and increased fines.

This season, don’t be ‘that’ driver Staff

The Government of Saskatchewan urges motorists to take work zone safety seriously.

In addition to an annual public education campaign, new technology is being introduced for the construction season.

An Automated Flagger Assisted Device was recently piloted in Saskatchewan.

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: h t n o M n o i s i V Three stories that s u f o y n a e b d l u co

get up some She says it is hard to days. it’s hard to “I have three kids and “It got so bad I deal with that,” she says. and buy thick t made my husband go ou our living for ns dark curtai room.”

But Levigne is looking forward to better days.

“I’m slowly starting to see improvement. All my vision is finally back,” she says. “I went driving, my first road trip yesterday, driving myself, and I felt great.”

Levigne believes her experience can be a lesson for others.

“I definitely push for people to go and get their eyes checked by the doctor.”

She says there’s no cure for what she has and they couldn’t have prevented it from happening, but she maintains her eyes would have been less damaged if she had gone to the eye doctor sooner.

Mary Ann Gartner, whose visit to the eye doctor led to her diagnosis of diabetes, says, “If I have any advice, please r listen to your eye docto .” ice adv his low and fol Gartner had found her eyes were changing a lot . and during a visit to Dr ee thr ut abo e Lawrenc “I years ago, he told her, ur yo get think you should u blood checked. I think yo ” es. bet have dia Gartner says he could betell by the blood vessels cdo the to go to u yo If they tell eyes. the doctor to hind her tor to get checked, go to er felt a thing.” nev “I thing to any s say her family he If … d cke get che At a subsequent visit to er nev I’ll ay. aw ht up. me again, I will go rig physician, she brought it eady warned alr had e enc doubt again.” wr La r.

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It’s finally spring. The days are getting longer, the air carries a sweet fragrance and the ice has receded from the lakes. It’s a time when millions of Canadians finally get back their favourite pastime and head out on the water in their boats.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council wants to remind Canadians to take a few extra precautions to guard against the dangers of a fall into cold water.

Many people think that a fall into the water is no big deal. They can climb back onto the dock or swim the short distance to shore, or they can right their overturned boat and get back in.

If the boat can’t be righted, they can put on their life-

jacket and hold onto the boat until help arrives. The reality is when dealing with cold water those goals often can’t be reached.

It’s hard to imagine what happens should you unexpectedly find yourself in cold water. Dr. Gordon Giesbrecht, professor of Thermophysiology at the University of Manitoba, has experienced first-hand the effects of cold water. He developed what he calls the 1-10-1 Principle to help you understand how your body will react. You will have one minute to get your breathing under control, as there is an initial gasp response followed by extreme hyperventilation. Ten minutes of meaningful movement before the muscles in your extremities lose their effectiveness and up to one hour before you lose con-

sciousness due to hypothermia. If you’re not wearing a lifejacket and survive the initial shock and gasp, you have very little time before arms and legs begin to stop functioning, preventing you from staying afloat.

Studies have shown that our bodies lose heat approximately 25 times faster in water than in air of the same temperature. If you are wearing thermal protection such as a neoprene wetsuit, paddling dry suit or a floater coat/suit, it will help keep you warmer for a greater length of time.

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By Esther Johnson The May meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters was held May 6 at 1 p.m. in the Craft Room at the Don Ross Centre. This was the last regular meeting for the 2015-16 year before our windup supper on May 26, although quilting will continue all summer for anyone interested.

All members were thanked for their generous donations to the craft sale held May 14 at the Territorial Mall with all proceeds going to The Lighthouse, a worthwhile local charity. Everyone was urged to spread the word of the sale and attend if possible.

Carol Johnson was thanked wholeheartedly for her instruction on how to make mesh beach bags and anyone participating came away with a completed bag

that day. Many members made additional bags as well.

The colour theory class had to be postponed, so likely will be held in the fall.

Other topics were a possible show in the fall and a shop hop if enough interest.

Show and tell followed the meeting and as usual members displayed many items to inspire the rest of us to get busy. All members should sign up soon to attend the windup supper so hope to see you all there and of course this summer and again next fall. Happy quilting!

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The North Battleford Beavers jumped into first place in the SPBL standings after taking two games against the Moose Jaw Canucks Saturday at Beaver Lions Stadium.

They opened game one with some strong defence, backing one of the best starts of the season on the mound in a 3-1 victory.

The Beavers then gave up the lead in the top half of the seventh in game two before a walk off fielder's choice did the trick in a 12-11 win.

Jared Schmidt pitched a dominating complete game, going seven innings, allowing just one earned one while striking out four. His offence put two runs on the board in the first and North Battleford wouldn’t look back from there.

“We were very happy with Jared’s game,” Head Coach Mike Hudec said following game two. “He had a high strike to ball ratio and used a mix of fastballs, curve balls and the occasional changeup to keep the Moose Jaw batters off balance. When the team sees that kind of steady pitching they seem to play up to a higher level defensively.”

The hot bats continued in the bottom of the second, highlighted by Paul Cubbon ripping an RBI single, extending the lead to 3-0 at

Brett Benoit gets doused by his teammates after hitting a walk off fielders choice in game two of their double header against the Moose Jaw Canucks. Photo by Dustin Saracini

the time.

In the fourth, Moose Jaw cut into their deficit with a looping RBI single to left field. Schmidt buckled down the rest of the way, though, getting Dakota Statham to whiff on a third strike fastball while runners were on first and second.

The Beavers looked to add to their advantage just two innings later, but an improbable double play put an end to any offensive effort.

Schmidt stroked a towering fly ball over the right fielder’s head, giving North Battleford two men on with one out. Tyrus Thomson worked a walk previously. Any

threat was eventually erased by a rare 3-6 double play.

North Battleford ended the game like they started, with some solid defence.

Schmidt worked a one, two, three seventh inning with some help from Braydon Buziak, who snagged a hard line drive before making the putout at first. He then put together another groundout and a flyout to give the Beavers their third win of the season.

In game two, both teams battled throughout the afternoon. It was a night and day difference from game one of the double header. This time the bats did the talking.

Moose Jaw took a 6-5 advantage in the top of the sixth inning after a double to left centre split the outfield in half to score the go ahead run. The Beavers wouldn’t go away easily.

North Battleford strung two singles together from Schmidt and Cubbon the next time they had the bats in their hands, putting runners on the corners with zero outs. Cubbon then stole second base to give the Beavers two runners in scoring position. A clutch, two RBI single from Hudec gave the lead back to the red and white before they really poured on the offence.

Gavin Nolin smacked a triple over the head of the centre fielder to make it 8-6 before Tyler Benoit hit a sac fly, giving the Beavers a three-run advantage.

Just like they had all game long, the Canucks came back once again, this time to take a three-run lead of their own. It was 11-9 heading into the final at-bats for the Beavers.

For the second time in the young season, North Battleford walked off the opposition, scoring four runs when they needed it the most. Buziak started the rally with a single before sliding safely into second base with a steal. Brock Thomson came through in a high leverage situation with a single over the third baseman, putting runners on the corners once

Shortstop Gavin Nolin easily scores during game one action against the Moose Jaw Canucks. Photo by Dustin Saracini

again. Schmidt chopped a fielder’s choice RBI, 11-10.

Cubbon followed suit to tie the game up before Brett Benoit tapped a ground ball to second, scoring the gamewinning run.

“Our team never gives up,” Hudec said. “Even when we gave up four runs in the top of the seventh the boys stayed positive and en-

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The North Battleford Beavers looked to continue their winning ways on Sunday in midget AA baseball action, as they took on Regina Buffalo at Beaver Lions Stadium.

It was their second double-header in two days but the Beavers did not look any worse for wear in the first game as they built a 5-0 lead.

The Beavers scored one in the first on a Paul Cubbon RBI that scored Jared Schmidt, one in the second, and three in the third with Andrew Hudec, Gavin Nolin and Joel Revet all crossing the plate, before Regina scored two in the top of the fourth.

The Beavers answered back with Nolin driving home two more runs in the

bottom of the fourth for a 7-2 lead through four.

Regina scored two in the top of the fifth inning but in the bottom of the inning, Dylan Schaefer scored from third on a fielder’s choice to make it 8-4.

In the sixth, the Beavers loaded up the bases with two outs for Schaefer. But he flied out to leave the bases loaded and the score stayed 8-4 through six.

Tyrus Thomson was able to retire the side easily in the seventh to secure an 8-4 win. Overall, Thomson had a solid outing on the hill for the Beavers giving up only four runs on nine hits, while the Beavers scored eight runs on 13 hits with one Regina error.

In game two of the doubleheader, a double by Cubbon scored Schaefer in the first to put the Beavers up 1-0. A wild pitch then

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moved Cubbon to third and he scored on Nolin’s sac fly to make it 2-0. That would be all the scoring through

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to 2-1 in the top of the second.

The Beavers seemed to blow the game open in the bottom of the inning.

A Tyler Benoit single scored Kolby Heidt from third to make it 3-1 in the bottom of the inning. A hit

by Cubbon scored a run all the way from second, and then a wild pitch that got away from the catcher scored another run from third to make it 5-1. Then an error allowed Nolin to make it to first base, allowing another run to score to make it 6-1. The inning finally and mercifully ended for Regina when Nolin was caught in a rundown and was tagged out at home plate.

It seemed as if the game was over. Undaunted, Regina went back to work to chip at the Beavers lead.

An RBI triple in the third

by Jimmy Smith scored a second Regina run, followed by a sacrifice fly by Hudson Paul to make it 6-3 in the third. In the fourth Regina Buffalo threatened again with runners on.

A single by Chris Stoner scored two runs, and we had a ball game again at 6-5.

In the fifth, a single from Hudson Paul scored Smith to tie the game. Then a single by Devan McFayden then scored Paul to make it 7-6.

Another wild pitch brought home McFayden from third to make it 8-6 Regina.

Brock Thomson was brought in shortly after to relieve Cubbon on the mound, and the Beavers got out of the inning.

The road team promptly squandered their two run lead due to miscues in the outfield. A fly ball dropped into centre field and a throw to third was missed, scoring two runs for the Beavers.

Then a wild pitch brought home Braydon Buziak from third and gave the Beavers the lead right back at 9-8.

A hit by Paul Cubbon that went between the second baseman’s legs scored Brock Thomson to make it 10-8 Beavers.

Hits from Nolin and Hudec each scored runs to make it 12-8 Beavers, and then a triple from Jared Schmidt scored two more to blow it open again for the Beavers at 14-8.

Another wild pitch allowed Schmidt to score from third and it was 15-8 Beavers after five.

In the sixth Schaefer’s triple added another run with two out to make it 16-8 Beavers.

In picking up their sixth win of the season, the Beavers got 15 hits and there were four Regina errors. The result completed a sweep for the Beavers of what was an exhausting weekend in which they played four games in two days.

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Members of the Action Now Seniors’ Centre are pleased spring weather is upon us, making it much easier and enjoyable to take part in the various ongoing activities.

The March/April birthdays were celebrated April 13 with nine celebrants at the head table. Thanks to Ruby Rafuse and her committee for hosting the event and to all who attended and brought food for a delicious

potluck meal.

The annual meeting was held March 21. A moment of silence was held to honour 10 former members who had passed away in the previous year.

Election of executive and board members took place.

Returned by acclamation were president Margaret Kemp, vice-president Margaret Fedun, secretary Yvonne MacPherson and treasurer Lucille Shutra.

Board members for threeyear terms are Marcel Lacoursiere, Mildred

L’Heureux and Irene Guminy.

Volunteer committees were also set up to help with the operation of the centre.

Thanks to everyone for your continued support and devotion to the club.

April 22, the annual afternoon cribbage tournament was held with Marcel Lacoursiere becoming the 2016

champion. Second place went to Howard Weitzel and third to Theo Omelchenko.

The annual Kaiser tournament held April 27 saw Joe Pirot winning the champion trophy with Margaret Kemp second and Margaret Fedun third.

At the Friday evening Kaiser tournament held May 6, it was Shelly Leite who won first with

Margaret Kemp and Joe Pirot placing second and third, respectively. Evening Kaiser tournaments are held every first and third Friday of the month at 7:30 p.m. and are open to nonmembers as well.

We are pleased to welcome some new people to the centre. George and Betty Pipp, Clem Hood and Helen Polischuk have

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Fairy gardens are for all to fall in love with Last time I wrote on fairy gardens was a number of years ago. This year, every garden centre you go to has caught on to this latest craze.

Yes, fairy gardens are little spaces that everyone can fall in love with, young and old.

So what exactly makes up a fairy garden. Fairies as we all know are ethereal creatures, perhaps we might imagine them as tiny, green, female (beautiful female) winged spirits. It might conjure up that when you meet a fairy, perhaps you will be granted three wishes, and this makes fairies a symbol of luck and happiness.

Fairy gardens are built to lure these tiny little creatures into your home and of course bring with them a fair portion of luck! Of course, in order to keep them as part of your home, it is necessary to provide a miniature garden that allows these mystical creatures to be happy and find a suitable place of rest.

So, if you are not sold on the mystical creature idea, perhaps you just want to create a fairy garden because it is fun and can take up very little space. In fact, your fairy garden could even exist right in your house. Great

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... include some ferns and other greenery to create potential secret hiding places for the fairies you attract. features is that a fairy garden can be very inexpensive, will bring nature to you and will also teach patience, care of other living things and bring an element of fun into your lives. It is a good activity for all ages - from the wonder of young children to the sentimental feeling of a world that is just a little bit better from the older folks.

Your fairy garden could be a terrarium on your coffee table, your patio or a little part of your outdoor

living space. To create this space you need to begin with flowers. Humans of all ages and fairies all love the romance and beauty of a flower. To complete the balance of your fairy garden dream, include some ferns and other greenery to create potential secret hiding places for the fairies you attract.

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Once you have some of the basic essentials in place it is time to build the “fairy” portion of the garden. Suitable fairy houses can either be purchased readymade or you can build them from materials from your favourite building or craft store.

You do not want many houses, perhaps two or three and a nice entrance door into a mature tree conjures up visions of Alice in Wonderland. Tiny table and chair sets, small mushrooms and even some miniature critters can all be part of your fairy garden. Use your imagination and let the child in you out to play!

Remember fairies are attracted by beautiful, natural things like water, flowers, animals and, of course, fairy dust. Perhaps you might like to create some fairy dust to sprinkle around your garden to make it just that much more attractive to your potential new fairies. Imagine and enjoy.

A fairy garden can be created in a plant pot. Photo by Patricia Hanbidge

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Even more tough perennials for your first border

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ricula, P. cordesoides, P. veris) are another early spring bloomer. About six inches in height, they do best in shade in organic, evenly moist soil. The auricula or dusty miller primrose has handsome green-grey foliage and comes in a wide range of colours. Primula cordesoides has soft light green foliage and pink flowers, while the cowslip (P. veris) has lovely yellow flowers.

Soft lungwort (Pulmonaria mollis) may not be the most exotic looking, but is the most dependable of the lungworts. About 18 inches tall, it has soft green foliage and lovely blue flowers and is one of the first to bloom in spring. It does equally well in sun or shade in welldrained organic soil.

The European pasque flower (Pulsatilla vulgaris) is closely related to and a wonderful garden substitute for the native prairie crocus (which transplants neither graciously nor gracefully to gardens). About the same size as the prairie crocus, the pasque flower has larger, more intense coloured flowers in a wider range of

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Dusty miller primrose (P. auricula). Photo by Sara Williams

Soft lungwort. Photo by D. Hochmayr

European pasque flower. Photo by Hugh Skinner

Globe flower. Photo by Sara Williams

Tulipa tarda (dwarf species tulip). Photo by Sara Williams

colours. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. Ideal for the front of the border or a

rock garden.

Creeping thyme (Thymus praecox) forms a low prostrate mat and is ideal for a rock garden or “pavement plantings” among steppingstones or bricks. It’s available in white, pink, red and purple. Plant in full sun on well-drained soil. Very drought-tolerant once established.

Globe flower (Trollius spp.) is native to the Alps and is found just below the permanent snowcap – in full sun and with miles of drainage where the only direction is “down.” There is always a run of water from the melting snow at its roots. For best results, try to replicate these conditions: full sun, good drainage and even moisture.

The plants range from one to two feet in height with lovely foliage and flowers in cream, yellow and orange.

They bloom in late spring.

Dwarf species tulips (Tu-

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“My grandmother used to grow those.” But she grew them because they were tough and dependable, filled in space and provided background for showier, maybe experimental, new additions to the garden. I say, let’s put some vintage plants back in our gardens – they are no less beautiful and functional than they were for our grandmothers.

Giant white fleeceflower (Persicaria polymorpha) is an excellent choice if you have space for a perennial that grows eight to 10 feet tall and forms a clump three feet in diameter. It is neither rampant nor aggressive, just impressive. The flowers are cream in colour and somewhat resemble those of the Japanese tree lilac. Plant in full sun in well-drained soil.

Dwarf phlox (Phlox borealis, P. douglasii, P. subulata) have long been a sign of spring. Only a few inches tall, they soon form a spreading mound with flowers in shades of mainly white, pink, and blue. Place in full sun on well-drained soil. Ideal for a rock garden or the front of a border.

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Giant white fleece flower: Dominicus. Photo by Johannes Bergsma

lipa tarda and T. urumiensis) are planted in the fall along with other spring flowering bulbs. They lack common names, so we’re left with just their Latin names. They are short (about six inches), hardy, endearing as well as enduring and soon form delightful colonies. Tulipa tarda is yellow with white tips while T. urumiensis is all yellow. Both bloom in early spring and are ideal for rock gardens or the front of the border.

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: May 31, Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo - semiannual plant and seed exchange and sale; members only but memberships (just $10) available at door.

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OBITUARIES MANEGRE: Robert Marcel Joseph, age 77, of Simmie, SK passed away April 14, 2016 at his residence in Simmie. The Memorial Service was held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 from St. Anne Catholic Church, Lac Pelletier, SK with Father Guy Amedee Ainemon officiating. The organist was Joanne Monette. The readers were Barbara Dyck and Bonnie Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers were all who shared in his life.

The interment service will take place in North Battleford, SK. Bob is survived by his daughter Lisa (Brent) King and their son Brady; son Jerry and his sons Carter and Parker; son Eddie (Suleyka); sister; Rita (Bob) Parker; brother David and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Anthony; father Phillip Manegre; mother Eva Manegre; brother Ernest and sisters Alice Hunter and Lorraine Perry. Bob was born in North Battleford, SK on December 30, 1938. He attended school at Notre Dame Separate School, St. John’s College in Edmonton and SIAST in Moose Jaw, SK where he became a TV Technician. He worked in Spiritwood and then moved to Calgary and worked with Camguard Electronic Sales.

From there he was a partner in a company called B+E Electronics in Calgary. Following this Bob moved to Kamloops and worked for Wytek. He eventually moved to Simmie and settled into retirement.

Bob loved fishing, hunting, camping gardening canning and cooking, all animals and watching football and hockey. He made many loving, lifelong friends, living in Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. In his memory, memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. Box 1163, Swift Current, SK S9H 3X3. Warren’s Funeral Home in care of the arrangements. For further information please call 306-773-8831 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to the family in our book of condolence. ____________________________________________________ HONCH: In loving memory of Henry Honch who passed away April 15, 2016. Henry was a private person. He loved the farm life. He took over his Dad’s farm and loved every minute of it.

Henry married Ann 1952. They had four sons Richard, James, Rodney and David.

When Richard had an accident, he wanted to farm, so Henry & Ann decided to move to North Battleford in 1975. They both got jobs, Henry in the Civic Centre & Ann at Union Hospital. They retired in 1995. Henry had a lot of health issues so they had to move to the Senior’s Complex in 2012. Henry loved his animals. He had a beautiful dog named Ollie. He took him everywhere. The two of them were seen driving around with Ollie beside Henry, Ollie’s head out the window. When they had to put Ollie to sleep Henry wanted him cremated. He had other dogs but not a companion like Ollie. Henry’s mother and father had nine children. She was a Christian woman. She took all the children in a wagon & horses to get baptized in Lizard Lake. Some of them were very young. But it was important to her to do her duty and teach them that God was important to her & family. Henry & Ann went on a few trips, Alaska & Maritimes which they really enjoyed and had such good memories.

Card of Thanks We want to thank Dr. Khurana for the years he looked after Henry.

We are so pleased with how he took the time to really care & tried his best to help him in so many ways. We also thank the Home care nurses for the wonderful care and the compassion they showed him & how they never got upset with him. They tried so hard to heal his feet. Our hearts are touched by their presence. We will miss them now that Henry is gone. Thank you to Rev. Bill Hall for the beautiful service he performed, and the beautiful hymns that were sung. We will always treasure & remember him. The Battlefords Funeral Home did a wonderful job of arranging the funeral & Robert MacKay showed kindness to the family. We could have never been as organized ourselves. The lunch the ladies from the legion served us was beautiful. We extend our appreciation to all who helped in any way. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will be grateful to all. And we thank all the neighbors & friends that came to say goodbye & show support for the family. It was very kind to receive the support, as with Henry’s illness we did not keep in touch with so many of our friends. We hope in the future that we will be friends.

The Honch family. _____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

PENNER: Arthur Penner. November 12, 1926 – May 5, 2016. The family of Arthur Penner age 89 years formerly of Rabbit Lake, Sk announces his passing on May 5, 2016 at his residence. He is survived by his brother Peter (Margaret), his sister Lora Penner; his niece Nancy Penner and her son Tola. It was Arthur’s wishes that their not be a funeral service. Condolences may be left at www.westwoodfuneralchapel.com Arrangements are entrusted to the WESTWOOD FUNERAL CHAPEL, 306-653-3434 _____________________________________________________ WALKER: In Loving Memory Of Harley Edward Walker born June 10, 1976 at Edmonton, AB passed away May 2, 2016 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his loving family: children: StarlaRose Walker & Robert Harley Walker; and by their mother, Kim; parents: Wade and Debbie Walker; grandparents: John & Lois Syhut; aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents: Cecil & Anne Cameron and Harley & Marie Walker. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Harley’s Life was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Henry Hiebert. Shared Memories were given by Kim. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Robert MacKay – Soloist - ‘The Old Rugged Cross’. Honourary Pallbearers were Adam Rousseau, Jamie Corfield, Arlene Smith, David Lindenbach, Rob Rousseau, Eric Corfield, John Muirhead, & Danny MacAngus. Memorial Donations are requested to the Diabetes Association.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________ BOSER: In Loving Memory of Amanda Meghan Boser born March 24, 1989 at North Battleford, SK., passed away May 2, 2016 in Edam, SK. Survived by her loving family: her mother, Neilla (Alvin) Rentz and her father, Duane Boser; siblings: Michael (Marie) – Sarah, Liam & Ava; Joshua (Ilona), Darren, Rachel; maternal grandparents: Terry & Joyce Day; paternal grandparents: George & Leah Boser. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Amanda’s Life was held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the Edam Community Recreation Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan with Officiants Rev. Nora Borgeson, United Church Of Canada & Fr. Peter Paase, Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, SK. Shared Memories were given by Joe Day. Music Ministry: Musician – D’Arcy deMontarnal. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Amanda’s life. Urn Bearers were David Day, Melissa Day & Michelle Day. Memorial Donations are requested to Edam First Responders or Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Lillian Gamble wife of 60 years

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200 IN MEMORIAM

To hear your voice and see your smile To sit with you and talk awhile.

To be together in the same old way.

Would be our greatest wish today.

ALWAYS LOVED, Richard, daughter Donna, and grandson Ricky FOR SALE - MISC

In Loving Memory of

John Merrill Bird April 1, 1990 - May 14, 2008

“Grief is the last act of love we have to give to those we loved.

Where there is deep grief, there was great love.”

— Loved and missed Mom (Glenda) Garret, Stephanie, Orville, Jessica

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FOR SALE - MISC

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Northern fishing lodge seeks waitress/house keeper and prep cook/labourer, for May to September exclusively. Job pays per day, room and board provided. For more info call Dan @ 306-940-8980 or email resume to Dc.buckley@hotmail.com

For Sale 2005 GMC extended cab 4x4 truck Call Doug @ 306-4460478 Cellphone 306-480-9937

LAND FOR SALE

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE 31 FULLY SERVICED LAKE LOTS Murray Lake, Saskatchewan. Ritchie Bros. Auctioneers Unreserved Auction, June 27 in Saskatoon. Lots range from 0.28 +/- to 0.35 +/acres. Brennan LeBlanc: 306-2804878; rbauction.com/realestate.

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1500 sq ft, 14x14 overhead door.

Rent $750. Please call 306-2605128

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE Older Mobile home 14ftx70ft to be moved by August 31st 2016. 3 bedroom 2 bathroom large open dining room and kitchen. Located south of Spiritwood near Meeting Lake $12,000 or best offer phone 306291-4640

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc.

JUNE 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. at the Vida McDonald Centre 691-103rd Street

LAND/PASTURE FOR RENT

North Battleford, SK

Pasture Land for Rent Good Fence, 200 Acres Creek Running Through Not Grazed Last Year Located East of Whitkow NW 1146133 Phone Tom 306-445-4139

Applications for membership must be in by May 24th, 2016 and renewal of memberships must be paid by close of business June 1st, 2016.

ROOM & BOARD

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, yard work, etc. Phone 306-445-8439

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

LIVESTOCK

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

www.affordablehomesales.ca Weekend calls Personalized Service

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

Old comic books, 1930, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s - 5 cents, 10 cents, 12 cents books. Will pay a reasonable price.

Please call any time, the more comics/more money. 306-845-7040

1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

HORSES & TACK

YellowHead Modular Home Sales 306-496-7538 306-849-0002 HWY #16 West of Yorkton

Single employed male seeking room & board N.B & District 306-441-9261

Looking for Deer Antlers or sheds, also Moose and Elk. Will pay by the pound 306-845-7040 anytime

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WANTED TO BUY

SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

SALE ON NOW! 1520 sq ft $119,900.00 1216 sq ft $99,900.00 1088 sq ft $92,900.00 Ready for Delivery Now! Custom Orders Welcome Single wide, Multi Sections Lake House, Motel Units

An opportunity to

Grain auger for sale. 8x50 brandt 24 horse power onan engine. 1-306497-2551.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

Spring Inventory Reduction

COMING EVENTS

SERVICES FOR HIRE

MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530 Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579 and leave a message.

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FEED & SEED

Community Events Calendar

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Saturday, May 21

Battleriver Horse Club presents band new Opry Talent Show at the Battleford Legion Hall, 262 - 22nd Street from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Country performances grand-ole-opry-style with brand new opry singing. Dress like your favorite country singer, feel the music in your performance! One song per performer, one song per jigger. Contact Ryan Pewap at 306-823-3400 or text at 306-307-0971

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 & 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.

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

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

Dodge...

GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

TRUCKS & VANS 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. Extended cab, 2WD, 4.8 engine. Asking $18500. White. 64791km. Like new.

ATC. Keyless lock, OD, tonno, phone/text 306-441-6595. MSRP $33570.

RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS For Sale 10 foot Poptop Truck Camper Sunkamer 12X20 foot Canvas Cover with Metal Frame Phone 306-445-4093

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”SUPER SAVINGS-ADDITIONAL 10% OFF NOW!” 20X21 $5,794 25X25 $6,584 30X31 $9,600 32X35 $10,798 42X51 $16,496. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

Sunday, May 22

Hire employees for your business.

THis includes COOKS supervisors, managers, labours, Trades & professionals.

Hire employees witH Canadian experienCe ready to move to any loCation in saskatCHewan.

Call Michael at 306.651.5335

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

Wednesday, May 25

Borden Senior’s potluck supper & birthdays, Club Room, 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, May 28

Spring Tea and Bake Sale at St. Vital Parish Centre, 11 - 18th Street, Battleford from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Door prizes and raffle. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 28

Topline Dance Club - Harry Startup at 1352 - 100th Street, Legion Hall downstairs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served, min age 19, dress casual. Phone Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Tuesday, May 31

Bridal shower for Emiley Packet (Lucas Saunders) in the Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 1

Radisson Royal Purple 40 Anniversary Tea & Program at the Radisson Hall at 2:00 p.m. All ages welcome and no charge.

Thursday, June 2

Catch The Country Spirit with Singer/Songwriters - Country Western Duo Randy & Rai Smith at Rabbit Lake Community Hall from 7:30 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at Rabbit Lake Hotel 306-824-2002, Rabbit Lake Cafe 306-824-7177 or Spiritwood Barber Shop 306-883-2400.

Coffee & dessert at intermission.

Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford (Upper Hall) from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Something for everyone, don’t miss it.

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

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TENDERS

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Application for Re: Liquor Permit

Lakefront Cabin at Brightsand Lake, SK FOR SALE BY TENDER

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997)

Three bedroom cabin containing 977 sq. ft. main floor with generous 2 bedrooms plus loft and upper deck, with single detached garage for sale on Lot 6, Blk/Par 5, Plan 81B08855, Extension 0, Evergreen Beach, complete with washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, window treatments. Cabin has recently undergone substantial improvements. To be sold in “as is” condition.

Notice is hereby given that Gutters Bowling Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Bowling Lanes Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as Gutters Bowling at 1102 99th St., North Battleford, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

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

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

NORMAL ADJUSTMENTS APPLY ON CLOSING. Further information can be provided by contacting Walter A. Moskal at 3801A - 51 Avenue (P.O. Box 1680), Lloydminster, Alberta, S9V 1K6 (780) 875-7671 or Scott Chapman at (587) 999-1719 for arrangements to view.

TENDERS must be made in writing accompanied by certified cheque for 5% of the tender price, as a deposit, payable to ROBERTSON MOSKAL SARSONS - “IN TRUST” and identified as “Tender re: Brightsand - File 0317.13751 WAM”. The “highest” or any tender not necessarily accepted, but in the event of acceptance, the successful tender will be notified and unsuccessful tender deposits returned.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BATTLEFORD DRUG MART

Requires position for full-time or part-time.

• Pharmacy Assistant Certificate and/or experience a plus.

Superior communication skills.

No evenings, Sundays or holidays.

Please apply with resumé to: Battleford Drug Mart 102-22nd Street West Battleford, SK

The terms of sale shall be cash with the balance payable no later then 30 days after acceptance by the estate.

Tenders will be received by the undersigned until 12 o’clock noon on June 3, 2016, at the following address: ROBERTSON MOSKAL SARSONS Barristers & Solicitors 3801A - 51 Avenue P.O. Box 1680 Lloydminster, AB/SK S9V 1K6

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

WANTED Route 2

800 - 1200 Blocks 112th Street (60 papers)

Route 55

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.

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

All 27th Street 200 - 300 Blocks 28th Street (90 papers)

BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements, and competitive salary within a 6 step grid.

Route 39

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

(143 papers)

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

5th Ave. - 500 - 800 Blocks 99, 100 & 101st Street

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 306-445-7261

OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

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.

Tuesday, May 17, 2016 - PAGE 18

There are some things that are sweeter still Sweet. It’s a word we’ve dealt with before in this column. We most often associate it with the food we eat.

Our mouths have receptors that can identify four basic taste sensations: bitter, sour, salty and sweet.

Sugar is sweet to the taste. But it’s not the sweetest substance used with food. Those trying to restrict their sugar intake will often use a natural substance such as stevia, which is roughly 250 times sweeter than sugar.

However, words such as sweet and sweetness are used in other ways too. We may talk about sweet music, music that is pleasing to the ear. Or we may refer to a sweet deal, a financial transaction in which we made money. And before Feb. 14 we get commercials about what would be a suitable Valentine’s present for our sweetheart, someone we especially love and cherish.

It’s in this latter sense that the Bible often speaks of sweetness – as that which we cherish, that which es-

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

pecially delights us. Several times the Word of God itself is spoken of that way. The psalmist says to the Lord, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!” (Ps. 119:103; cf. Ps. 19:10) In the book of Revelation, the Apostle John delivers God’s message about coming future events.

At one point he is called upon, by an angel, to eat a small book or scroll. We are not told what’s in the book.

It would seem that is was some kind of message from God. But when John obeys and eats it, an interesting thing happens. “ I took the little book out of the angel’s hand and

ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach became bitter [sour, upset].” (Rev. 10:10) The context, in Revelation, is a time of terrible judgment on Earth. And it’s a reminder to us that while it’s a “sweet” thing to receive God’s mes-

sage – as we do in the Bible — not all of it is pleasant. It talks about judgment as well as blessing.

In Ephesians, we find an example of the opposite thing happening. Something that has elements of bitterness becomes sweet.

The death of Christ on the cross is spoken of this way: “Christ also has loved us and given Himself for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling [fragrant] aroma.” (Eph. 5:2) The death of the sinless Son of God was a terrible thing. That human beings would treat Him in such a way was dreadful. But to God the Father it’s de-

scribed as a fragrant aroma rising up to heaven. The imagery takes us back to the Old Testament, where the smoke of the burning of the animal sacrifices on the altar is described as a sweet aroma. (e.g. Exod. 29:18) God was so pleased with Christ’s obedience in going to the cross to die for our sins, and so pleased that it provided a means of deliverance for lost sinners, that what was grievous and wicked became a sweet fragrance to Him. “For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God.” (I Pet. 3:18) That we might have an eternal home

Great causes to rejoice For me, it’s not always the case that two completely unrelated events occupy the same spot and importance at the same time, but that’s what happened this morning. We were gathered for our weekly church service when the tears began to flow, provoked by two unrelated things.

It was Mother’s Day and my thoughts were drawn to our two sons, their wives and our granddaughters. I realize I’m getting older, but it’s a good enough reason, in my estimation at least, that I can’t recall

Then there was the other event that moved me to a second wave of tears.

Triggered by the late arrival of two faithful members of the congregation, I, and so many others, saw an example of God’s grace and protection demonstrated anything negative about the in a terrible situation. He experience of raising them. was an evacuee from the Looking back I think of so horrific fires ravaging the many things I wished I had community of Fort McMurray and surrounding areas. done better or differently, Usually early rather than but overriding even those late, this brother in Christ musings is the sense of gratitude for the men, hus- took his place several rows bands and fathers they have ahead of us, now safe and become. I am truly blessed. back home. It was obvious

in heaven, through faith in the Christ Jesus rejoices the heart of God. William Clark Martin (1864-1914) was a pastor and hymn writer. One of his songs, from 1899, is called Still Sweeter Every Day. It says: “To Jesus every day I find my heart is closer drawn, / He’s fairer than the glory of the gold and purple dawn; / He’s all my fancy pictures in its fairest dreams, and more, / Each day He grows still sweeter than He was the day before. / The half cannot be fancied this side the golden shore; / O there He’ll be still sweeter than He ever was before.”

his wife had been crying and, indeed, she continued to fight tears through the entire service.

Another member of the congregation was also out of danger and enjoying time with his son while on his way back home. As so many have observed recently, it’s about family, all the rest is just stuff. Our sons are well. Our friends and brothers in Christ are home. What else could I do but shed tears of joy!

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, and weep with those who weep.”

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