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“Water quality was never threatened and the water has been and continues to be safe.”

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Tuesday, May 27, 2014

Battlefords Bright Spots

Time to feast on culture

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Serious Fun Soapbox derbies aren’t just for kids anymore. Well, maybe big kids. Saturday the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club in partnership with Downtown North Battleford hosted its annual soapbox derby. An addition to this year’s races was a plan to add adult races. While there weren’t many adults willing to take on the challenge, the RCMP and the North Battleford Fire Department gave it a go. Above you see the winners. In the driver’s seat is no less than Inspector John Sutherland.

See more photos on Page 2. Photo by Jayne Foster

A Taste of Culture is an annual event that attracts the attention of those who like to try new foods, or indulge in favourites not available at other times of the year.

This year’s event runs May 29, 30 and 31. Thursday, the food heats up at 4 p.m. and will be available until 8 p.m. There will be opening ceremonies at 5:30 p.m.

Friday’s hours are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday’s hours are 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. It all happens at the Western Development Museum. Admission is free, but you pay for your food, of course. Remember it’s cash only, and there is no ATM on the premises. This year’s menu includes Canadian, First Nations, Fijian, Indian, Ruthenian, Korean, Filipino, Chinese, Ukrainian, South African, Dutch/German and French Canadian cuisines. The food promises to be great, but so does the entertainment, which will be running all three days featuring cultural presentations. There will also be a market place with a global flare. For more information you may call the Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre at 306-446-0622.

The Wawa Shrine Circus is celebrating its 60th year. The “greatest show on Earth” will be in North Battleford Thursday, May 29. There will be one performance at the Civic Centre beginning at 7 p.m. You can get tickets in advance at www.wawashrinecircus.com. They are $18.60. All children Grade 3 and under enter free if accompanied by an adult

with a ticket.

Friday, May 30 it’s time for the annual Teddy Bear Clinic in the Library Park. Running from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this is a chance for children to bring their teddy bears to the big tent to have their checkup. A long list of community partners is involved in this clinic, including Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program, KidsFirst and the Prairie North Health Region. The Teddy Bear Clinic helps de-mystify the whole process of going to the doctor for children. It’s designed to be fun for children and educational for adults. Participants are encouraged to bring a new or used children’s book for the Books In Every Home program.

Books For Every Home Inc. is a local organization working to combat illiteracy in the community. The group says low literacy levels are related to involvement with the criminal justice system, poor health outcomes, lifetime earnings and educational achievement. The number of books in the home is a better predictor of academic achievement than socioeconomic status, says the group. It acquires recycled and donated children’s books from bins placed at Sobeys, the Battlefords Co-op grocery store and the Frontier Mall in North Battleford and Battleford Boutique in Battleford. The books are distributed into the homes of families with few or no books through the educational system and agencies that work with children, including the Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program. jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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Boys and Girls Club Soapbox Derby 2014

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club annual soapbox derby was held in downtown North Battleford Saturday, on the street in front of the library. Each year, funds raised at the event go toward the day to day expenses at the club. Prizes were handed out for fastest racers, best dressed, best cheers, best team spirit and most money raised. Every child entered got to race no less than two times. A few adults joined in the fun as well, including the RCMP and the North Battleford Fire Department. (See below). There were no crashes, but lots of fun. Photos by Jayne Foster

RCMP vs. North Battleford Fire Department In the driver’s seats, Inspector John Sutherland and Fire Chief Albert Headrick.

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City fined for water records non‐compliance

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Sloppy water-quality record keeping has the City of North Battleford in trouble with environment officials.

The City entered a guilty plea Thursday to a charge under the Environmental Management and Protection Act of failing to comply with a Permit to Operate. The City failed to conduct specified sampling and/or monthly reviews, provide turpidity trending data and maintain operational records or logs, contrary to section 23(6) and 74(2) of the Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2002.

The failure, in this case, has to do with record keeping at the city’s water treatment plants. According to the information filed in provincial court, the alleged failure took place between March 30, 2012 and Aug. 1, 2013.

The City has been fined $3,500 and must pay an additional $1,400 surcharge, for a total of $4,900. The City has until June 30 to pay.

The penalty was imposed

by Judge Lloyd Deshaye, in accordance with a joint submission by the Crown and defence in the case.

The charge had been laid Feb. 13 by the Ministry of Environment office in Prince Albert. A summons was issued and the case had been before the courts in North Battleford since March before its final resolution Thursday morning.

The guilty plea is a setback for a City still trying to recover its reputation for water quality after a 2001 cryptosporidium outbreak that sickened thousands of residents.

There is no indication, however, of any issue this

time with the actual quality of the water itself.

Crown and defence lawyers made clear there was no indication of anyone falling ill as a result, or that the failure to keep up the records contributed to a real safety issue with the water supply.

In his submission, prosecutor Peter Hryhorchuk hammered home the importance of proper compliance.

“Water quality and water safety is an absolute priority,” Hryhorchuk told the court. By not following the rules you increase the risk, however minutely, and there was a risk of something going wrong because of the noncompliance, he said.

According to the facts outlined in court, the issue had to do with the requirement that the City test chemicals in the water. It was not done, according to Hryhorchuk’s submission, due to an error on the technician’s part.

In fact the error was not caught until July 2013, as even the Water Security Agency’s environmental protection officer failed to catch it, the prosecutor noted. Turpidity trending data was also not collected properly.

According to Hryhorchuk, the situation happened in the wake of the changes put in place to review all matters with respect to the purification of water, following the cryptosporidium crisis of 2001.

There was supposed to be a chain of command in place to monitor water quality.

However, the system broke down due to changes in management style, according to the prosecutor.

It got to the point where the person doing the actual testing was “checking themselves,” Hryhorchuk said in court.

Someone else higher up

the ladder and outside the chain of collecting the data should have done the checking, he said. The purpose of this would have been to cast as many eyes on the data as possible.

The charge was laid by the Ministry of Environment not because anyone had fallen ill, nor had there been any drop in water quality. It was a “shot across the bow,” said Hryhorchuk, meant to bring attention to the City of this potential problem and the importance of keeping proper records.

In his submission, city solicitor Eldon Lindgren explained the situation arose due to someone in a junior position in the system “not doing checks which should have been done.”

Moreover, it did not get noticed up the chain by administration staff. Lindgren told the court the issue only came to light when senior personnel were preparing a report on the water quality, and found incorrect information filed.

Also compounding matters was a situation where some information stored on an old computer system was lost when converting to a newer system.

The City is now in full compliance, Lindgren said.

He also said there were no incidences where any of the non-compliance resulted in any harm to the water quality.

Judge Deshaye asked whether there would be enhanced screening as a result of this. Hryhorchuk said there was not anything formal, but likely more scrutiny in the future as a result.

Lindgren assured the court the City has taken steps to deal with the issues and that work is still ongoing.

In a statement issued Fri-

Fineday returns to court June 12 in shooting case Staff One of two accused in last year’s Sept. 1 shooting incident in North Battleford will return to court June 12, possibly for a resolution of the case.

Justin Fineday appeared in provincial court Thursday before Judge Lloyd Deshaye.

In his latest appearance, the previous information against Fineday was withdrawn and new information was presented, charging Fineday with aggravated assault, using a firearm to commit an assault, possessing a prohibited weapon and an unauthorized weapon charge.

Defence counsel indicated they were hoping for a resolution of the case by the next court date.

Fineday is remanded until that time and is to appear in person, and no-contact

orders are still in place.

The co-accused in the case, Valen Nicotine, also remains in custody. His case is due back in provincial court June 4.

No Gunshots

North Battleford RCMP say there is no evidence a firearm was used last week in connection to damage to a vehicle.

Police say they responded to a call May 15 after 9 p.m.

The initial report was of suspected shots being fired on the 1500 block of 104th Street.

A vehicle parked at the scene was found to have damage and the area was quickly secured by the RCMP. The home in this incident was known to police. Police also believed the perpetrators were in a silver four-door car.

A thorough examina-

tion of the scene has been completed, but police now say the evidence appears to suggest the damage to the vehicle is “consistent with a blunt instrument having been used to cause the damage.” No evidence has been found to link the damage to the vehicle to a firearm, say police.

The investigation is continuing into the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact the North Battleford RCMP at 306446-1720 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

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day, the Water Security Agency noted the charges were laid following an inspection of the water treatment plant on July 29 and 30, 2013.

That inspection, according to the WSA, turned up such contraventions as failure to keep and provide records of turpidity trend data, failure to conduct required water quality monitoring for some constituents, and failing to conduct a monthly review of the waterworks operational records.

While the Agency did note the City had contravened their waterworks permit, they did note that regular bacteriological testing water quality monitoring took place in North Battleford during this period and produced satisfactory results. The water supply was adequately

maintained throughout that time, and there was no failure to the water filtration system at the time.

An inspection on February 19, 2014 showed both water plants were complying with the permit requirements.

Sam Ferris, executive director of its Environmental and Municipal Management Services Division, made clear the importance of compliance with the permits.

“Complying with the requirements in the waterworks permit is clearly outlined and each aspect is important to ensure a safe drinking water supply,” said Ferris.

“The WSA remains vigilant at all times to ensure municipalities are complying with regulatory and permit requirements and are delivering safe drinking water.”

The City of North Battleford also issued a statement following the guilty plea.

They admitted a total of four tests were missed from the period from March 30, 2012 to August 1, 2013.

Mayor Ian Hamilton noted it was the City itself that noted and reported the missed tests.

“Water quality was never threatened and the water has been and continues to be safe,” said Hamilton in a statement. “The City of North Battleford noted the missed tests and reported the error to the Ministry of Environment last summer.”

Hamilton also said the City completed an internal audit to ensure no other tests had been missed, and that procedures are in place to ensure total regulatory compliance.

Best Time to Plant a Tree

Recently, with the support of the Shand Green House and SaskEnergy, about 25 members of the John Paul II Key Club continued their commitment to planting trees ... lots of trees! This year the students planted 1,400 trees in the Battlefords. Over the last seven years over 15,000 trees have been planted through this project. The students see it as contributing to the next generation. As Keith Anderson, former parks and recreation director for the City of North Battleford said, “The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago; the second best time to plant a tree is today.” The students of the Key Club have taken this notion to heart and have made a commitment to “treeing the valley.” Teacher advisors Dennis Mercer and Joey Sadlowski both agree this is a legacy the students can be well pleased with and proud of. As student Katrina MacKinnon said, “Won’t our grandkids be amazed to learn where this little oak forest came from!” Photo submitted

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - PAGE 4

Commentary

Drugging seniors is not a solution for funding shortfalls

By Nicole Bernier EvidenceNetwork.ca

Those living in a regulated nursing home are likely in frail condition, are approaching the end of their lives, and suffer from chronic conditions that impair their capacity to live on their own. Residents rely heavily on the nursing home to ensure their protection and well-being.

So it is paradoxical — some would say tragic — that nursing home residents are too often put on drugs they don’t need, which can be dangerous, and may even kill them.

There is accumulating evidence that antipsychotic medication is used excessively in some nursing homes. A recent Toronto Star investigation revealed many provinciallyregulated nursing homes in Ontario are routinely drugging their residents to calm and restrain them when they are agitated, have a tendency to wander or display aggressive behaviours. It also revealed 33 per cent of Ontario’s nursing

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home residents are on an antipsychotic drug.

While Ontario is currently in the spotlight, similar headlines appear on a recurrent basis across Canada. A recent report by the Canadian Institute for Health Information found that the odds that a senior person living in a Canadian nursing home will be given antipsychotics are nine times higher than for the elderly living in the community. The report showed that about 41 per cent of nursing home residents in Canada received at least one antipsychotic in 2012.

How long will the elderly in nursing homes be served unnecessary and potentially dangerous drugs when what they actually need are better provisions for long-term care?

Warnings on drugs labels are unequivocal: for those who suffer from dementia, antipsychotics are dangerous. These drugs, when inappropriately prescribed in this manner, may increase the risk of death by 60 per cent. Health Canada does not approve them for the elderly with dementia, yet large numbers of nursing home residents on these drugs suffer from this condition. Residents may also receive other drugs that may be unnecessary and risky for them, such as the anti-anxiety medication lorazepam or the antidepressant amitriptyline.

Ensuring seniors remain calm and easy to manage is not what residents suffering from dementia personally need the most from nursing homes. This may, however, be what nursing homes need from them. The evidence suggests that in several cases these facilities are using prescription drugs as a cost-effective way to deal with their residents’ unwanted behaviours.

Provinces typically express concern when such issues are raised. Policymakers establish new guidelines, promise to better educate doctors and stakeholders and may even

make data about drug use in nursing homes publically accessible. Sadly, this has not been enough, as is evidenced by the large numbers of seniors in these institutions who continue to take unnecessary medications. More — and different — action is needed to ensure an efficient response.

The evidence suggests behavioural interventions and improved management of dementia can significantly reduce the need for antipsychotic medication. Such solutions require better-designed, better-equipped and better-staffed nursing homes. How well prepared are we to provide these conditions?

The core problem lies in the largely insufficient funding levels for nursing homes at the same time that this sector is facing a rapidly growing demand for services. Significant investments will be needed for nursing homes even if the goal is limited to maintaining the status quo. Strong determination is needed from politicians and policymakers if they seek to improve the current conditions.

But who will take the lead? Provinces can certainly do better. But some of the tools needed — including better funding and national standards for long-term care — require a meaningful involvement from the federal government. Effective leadership from the federal government is the essential first step.

There’s one thing we know for certain: Using prescription drugs as a response to nursing home struggles with staffing shortages and insufficient resources is not a solution.

— Nicole F. Bernier is research director of the Faces of Aging program at the Institute for Research on Public Policy. She is also an advisor to EvidenceNetwork.ca. www.troymedia.com

Becky Doig Editor

Working the stat holiday is a tradition in the newsroom.

Victoria Day found Jayne Foster, Brett Smith and I in the plant ready to buckle down to work on another edition of the News-Optimist.

There was one small distraction, however. A somewhat disoriented pigeon had taken up residence.

Brett was the first to encounter it and said he made an effort to shoo it back outdoors, but was getting concerned about the bird getting concussed from slamming into the window. We left the bird alone for awhile, and tackled the task at hand. When there was a lull in the action, we decided we should make one more try. I propped the front door open and Brett did a rear run behind where the pigeon was perched in a hallway along the front of the building.

The pigeon promptly flew high into the foyer area and then smacked into the glass again before moving to a perch at the top of the stairs.

Brett sprinted off in pursuit but lost visual on the second floor.

We left the front door open for awhile with the notion the bird would sense the fresh air and make its way out on its own.

So we don’t know how the story ended, not a good feeling for journalists. We know the pigeon exited, either through the door or a window that was open on the upper level.

Being journalists, we always like to take something away from an encounter, even if we don’t always get to know how the true end to the story. What did we learn that day? Herding a pigeon is pretty much the same as herding pigs. Can’t be done.

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Cox takes on Quagga mussels

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox is on a new crusade.

His latest passion, as he calls it, is against a growing menace in the waters of North America.

That menace is Quagga mussels, an invasive species from Eastern Europe that has made its way to this continent and has started wreaking havoc on rivers and lakes.

At last Wednesday’s Saskatchewan Party nomination meeting at the Tropical Inn, where Cox was being renominated for his re-election bid, he showed party members an example of what he was talking about.

Passed around was a small, mounted, two-inch, aluminum irrigation pipe from Lake Mead, Nev., that had been in that lake for 15 months. It was completely covered by Quagga mussels.

It was a good thing that the Quagga mussels were in a room full of people and not in any kind of water, otherwise Saskatchewan would have a major situation on its hands.

“These things are absolutely lethal,” an alarmedsounding Cox told the audi-

ence. “If they get into Saskatchewan, we are into a huge problem.”

On first appearance, the tiny creatures may not look like they are up to very much.

But unfortunately, Quagga mussels have big appetites.

“They’re what’s called calcium feeders,” said Cox. “They suck the calcium out of the water. They’re filter feeders. They basically take all the nutrients out of the water. It’s no good, it destroys the plankton and destroys everything.”

The Quagga mussels were found in the Great Lakes in 1989 and have spread across the continent. Now they have made their way to the western United States, having been identified in the Colorado river system.

They were identified in Lake Mead in Nevada in 2007 and also found in Lake Havasu and Lake Mohave.

It’s a situation Cox learned about through his work with the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region, a role in which he was recently named the Saskatchewan representative.

He attended the winter meeting with PNWER in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho a year and a half ago where the topic was brought up.

When he first heard about

it at PNWER, Cox said, he figured “yeah, they’ll never get here, our lakes freeze up in the wintertime, it won’t happen.”

Unfortunately, a winter climate seems no obstacle.

Last October, invasive mussels were found in Lake Winnipeg.

“They’re trying to request to the federal government to basically put a perimeter around Lake Winnipeg,” said Cox, to not let boats go in or out.

Now, jurisdictions across North America have been putting in place a wide range of restrictions on boats to try to quell the Quagga problem.

Quagga mussels originated in the Dnieper river in Ukraine. It isn’t a big problem over there because those lakes and water systems aren’t high in calcium, Cox noted.

The problem in western Canada and Ontario is that the lakes are high in calcium, and as a result these mussels can spread prolifically. “One female can have over a million eggs a year,” Cox said.

Cox noted northern Ontario is a particular problem area because those lakes are high in calcium. Now, the fear is they will come west.

What is scary, Cox noted, is how easy it would be for Quagga mussels to come to Saskatchewan. He noted a situation recently where one owner was buying a new boat and bringing it up from the United States bound for Saskatchewan.

But the border inspector in Idaho did a check and found Quagga mussels on the boat, and it was impounded for 30 days so it could be cleaned up.

“Had they not caught that boat we’d have had Quagga mussels in Saskatchewan,” said Cox. “That’s how quick it can come.”

The problem is not only showing up on the boats. Cox also made the point that the eggs could hide in outboard motors as well.

The problem is so widespread that the only region of North America that doesn’t have Quagga mussels yet is the Pacific Northwest. Idaho has been particularly active in dealing with the situation, Cox noted.

But with Manitoba now dealing with a mussel problem, the issue is moving closer, Cox said.

With Quagga now in Lake Mead, the concern is they may end up causing prob-

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has a new passion these days, crusading against Quagga mussels. He showed an example of the ugly critters to Saskatchewan Party members at last week’s nomination meeting at the Tropical Inn in North Battleford, stressing the importance of making sure they stay out of the rivers and lakes of the province. Photo by John Cairns

lems on Hoover Dam as they might eat the calcium right out of the concrete.

“It’s just multi-billions of dollars to fight this thing,” said Cox. Cox stressed the need for vigilance in making sure Quagga mussels stay out of

Saskatchewan. The MLA stressed to the audience the need to make sure anyone taking a boat in or out of the United States have their boats checked for Quagga mussels.

“The only defence is to stop them.”

Cox re‐nominated in Battlefords for Saskatchewan Party to the south with respect to COOL (country of origin labelling),” which he noted is an issue back before the U.S. Supreme Court.

Cox also plans to head to a PNWER summit in British Columbia, but intends to spend much of his time in

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a much more lowkey nomination meeting this time for Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. After two previous contested nomination battles in 2006 and 2010, Cox had a far less stressful evening last Wednesday at the Tropical Inn as he won the Saskatchewan Party nomination for the Battlefords, unopposed.

The meeting also drew far fewer people than the last time a nomination meeting was held in the same venue.

In 2010, over 300 party members gathered as Cox won the nomination over Battleford mayor Chris Odishaw.

Only about one-tenth of that total showed up this time, and the meeting was far shorter, but it was still considered a good turnout for a non-contested nomination meeting.

Cox’s acceptance came more in the form of an update of his government activities and duties as opposed to a formal speech.

He talked about the spring legislative session, touching on the controversy over the Lean initiative and the fouryear $40 million contract with John Black and Associates. Cox defended the Lean contract in his remarks.

“In the first two years, we’ve saved more money than we will spend over the four years of $40 million,” Cox said.

the riding at his constituency office.

Further party events are also in the works for the Battlefords, with plans for Premier Brad Wall to be in the riding for a Saskatchewan Party barbecue later this summer.

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Riding president Terry Lynn Cann and Battlefords MLA Herb Cox were at the head table Wednesday night as the Saskatchewan Party re-nominated Cox to be its candidate in the Battlefords in the next provincial election. Photo by John Cairns As for opposition criticisms, “some of the stuff that they brought up, you have to shake your head.”

He pointed to one criticism from the NDP about Christmas trees being thrown out of Moose Jaw Hospital as part of Lean.

As it turned out, the trees were actually thrown out in 2006, “when the NDP was in power,” Cox noted.

The Battlefords MLA also talked about changes coming to the new children’s hospital due to the growing population of the province.

He highlighted familiar Saskatchewan Party accomplishments including the recent provincial budget and infrastructure spending, as well as local announcements

such as for the new Saskatchewan Hospital, pocket housing in North Battleford and affordable housing on 11th Avenue.

Cox also talked of his duties in the legislature on the caucus management committee, public accounts committee and his recent appointment as legislative secretary for First Nations and Métis Relations. He is now active in the Pacific North West Economic Region as its delegate for Saskatchewan.

He noted changes coming to the caucus after the upcoming election. A number of party veterans including Ken Krawetz, June Draude and Bob Bjornerud will be retiring at that time.

“We’re going to have a

changing of the guard before the next election,” said Cox, who paid tribute to those original veterans who were part of the Saskatchewan Party during its formation in 1997.

“The courage they must have had when they formed this party, it’s phenomenal,” said Cox. He also welcomed the addition of “new blood” after the next election. “It’s going to be a different party after 2016,” said Cox. With the legislative session now over, Cox has plans to head to Ottawa in the next several days with meetings set with Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz.

Cox spoke of “continuing to pound on our neighbours

This week’s News-Optimist is carrying a story about a local woman living with a connective tissue disorder called Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome.

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Dean Bauche:

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by Jayne Foster jayne@newsoptimist.ca

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Cit the up g din hea s collaborate.” time he wa Bauche is per“I was s, say he nt, me art dep Some of his colgalleries known and for that haps best rs yea 22 for or ect dir laborations are even the rtr ait you don’t for his po en with his children. reason you’re cautious tha wh al tur e, an d son per ur yo for on siti He an d his wi fe use your po the ex hib iti on .” wrai se d fiv e kid s, interests n’t have o p e n s v i e Besides, he says, he would he two girls and three w like this ers wi ll see ys , all of the m his bo had the time to put a sho g er is mo vin aft en Ev rs. yea se tho g s art ist ica lly an d/o r together durin ge, he po rtr ait pie ce en all ch a en be it’s nt musically talented, retireme direcother things in a new ays alw are re the as s, and now have three say uc he ay from his tio n. Ba ndchildren. as gra going on that steal him aw it s studios, one describe says computHe in studios. Bauche has two ing ng other the bri the and me ho d for ttle er technology has in his Ba elepress Hills, of broken Cy the in e ule Co ady changed the landat Br or what his wife Barb ments, gpe of how artists between which he and fra sca he ca lls actively pursues o s. wh ces ist pro art the luding exploring s An inc split their year. nd y, n. sta vit tio ress their creati w says, she under will be menta exp gro to to up er y eth ing wa a ild tog as t bu s ou ists g he’ art w er han The sho relationships with oth “Portrait people kind of ital sound and music. ist ple that understand dig ks to Manitou Beach art lucky because peo loo ly he on a milestone for Bauche. , ate the cre ’re we and e aus “In some ways I am very see artists ing been an bec hav as et) ins e art, so I am (se my uk “A lot of times when we gh sch well throu us,” he laughs. nk about the Darrell Ba . he knows I do that as ion ple ect peo dir of and disconnew ite are dd his its have a show, we never thi Lu in a rtra t ce po no Not all his it for influen ated to it. I am es on rel giv t ng bu rki t wo en ly gru ual on act inc are is fact they “Fragmentation re well, however. nected,” he laughs. viewer to make up mo otograph accompanying with work the ph to the years.” ion in it iss rm rtra pe po e to Th Bauche’s studio is brimm rked up always liked girl he ve an “I’ ali e. str uch Au g Ba s finished, but un say yo be It’s something that is wo a ,” on uld of informati ks like it co this story is loo ing n t ow tha my aii in it s.

Gw at say k ida Ha he loo to to going license it usually tells and anticipated, chanced to meet on a ferry ght not be. When it is, artist’s work to give me mi in ts ed en tic ” ev no to. jor nt He wa s). ma I and at are Isl wh otte “These focus on ists (formerly Queen Charl him. e that kind of way and e as a mentor to other art portraits of children on not done,” he rol w his dre lives, and a lot of us tak s he say as He ing tch wa nk her thi d “If it’s not signed, it’s “I nte e. wa t he uch if nex Ba s ed he say ask ere he wh so fy t, idi ou sol m the him thing for granted,” ded ped the ferry and han laughs. ists to say that’s also hel his own art. working on it’s incumbent on us as art th photograph. wi her go e to tak ld cou It’s normal for him to be vtra .” e are to s uch d ng Ba nte , thi wa ore se bef she the r e nt yea aus rta how impo Last year and the It was funny, he said, bec pieces at one time. a on the wall, n wrapped up in a many piece takes so much energy you th to Flin Flon, Man. for bee for ’d It’s not just putting art up she and – k rst bac fi d r ele hai her ne “O Northern fix rtunity for dia d her e to move he explains, it’s an oppo y mentoring artists at the ts Cen- blanket, sleeping, during the trip. He tol ’t keep giving it, you hav e. can log ue wi th residenc Visual Ar s. els wa ing she y eth wa som the on fine and work tre , or No rVA, she was re was a painting away ng with the rki ew wo kn s oy and enj ay he aw e y “I cam That’s wh e ens int an an artists’ collech suc has he “S says Bauche.

This summer, Dean Bauche will be working with fellow Sasis I other artists. tive, gallery and there,” s, and the thing about it eye her th wi katchewan artist Darrell Baschuk to create a mural for Prince r we po s “They know the process.” and enart co mm un ity e.” ring nam her ow kn Edward Island’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the don’t even Bauche also likes mento space. sees in a subject he at The annual . wh e ists los art to t ing no erg er em Charlottetown Conference. The mural will be titled Saskatchewan In ord o- couraging ph ge While working ran ic nam dy ss Hills is h pre hig life, he uses a on the Waterfront. retreat he holds in the Cy wi th the art ist s in real g young kin ma to s. mmitted hic proces “The idea right now is to create this large expansive landscape the re, he be ga n tograp s Bauche. “I heavily co say ” ul, erf nd s. wo say ite qu he , lly ists with thunderous clouds and on the horizon see this sea-going “It’s rea ause there emerging art to bu ild he av ier ch courses [on HDR] bec of artists who turn out is tea ge ly vessel pulled by four horses,” says Bauche. ran ual he act “T re mo d ild an bu n and de sig get to d nee u s. yo ch richness The ancestors of almost everyone of European descent in quite remarkable,” he say 30 artists visual impact into is so mu human figure.” ut abo ts the Saskatchewan today found their way here by sea-going vessel, The retreat attrac th e re pr es en ta- on with says, if you are painting live, it’s all a, including nad Ca rn ste says Bauche.

Bauche from across we ve lea u yo tional work he was ot, psh sna a visual artists, But if you only take “It’s part of Saskatchewan’s legacy, whether we acknowledge playwrights, poets and doing. His portraits there. . of them are typically quarters behind it or not.” s. “I re- and about half say were moving away three he ” gy, olo hn Bauche. tec o Bauche says this province shares a legacy with the maritime “I’m really int under 30 years old, says from being reliant .” pad the Bauche’s tch at ske d my hel is as it provinces, whose shores were touched first by almost all the The retreat at ed, ign des on the representa- ally see are ces ere are three houses people who emigrated to Saskatchewan, Many of Bauche’s pie files summer home. Th oto ph tional element in the his ce On ac. iM ty, plus lots of room for initially, on his “The mural is intended to be provocative that way and to speak play, as in on the proper piece as the singular least to ins beg ist’s studio he , ter pu about history and to challenge some of its ideas – and in the end are on his com tenting, and there is an art focus. with this.” nt wa I do ce ll. we dan as of d ty it’s intended to be a bit of a metaphor because all of us, in our liminaries on the proper “I’ve always be- “what kin s their discovery of the y have a piece’s colour pre he says, see ma e own lives and our own ways, build boats to return home.”

He uch Ba n’t uld sho t tha s, ng lieved thi all th wi as on their ann, computer, the Bauche says the work he calls his Boat Series is done with this property one day while to be. nts be the case, but my on the wa it at wh ss Hills as him pre l Cy tel ay to the ll begin to idea always in the back of his head. s. “If you are nual holid wo rk wi th No rVA it wi say he ,” ive uit int es om be.

“That’s what we’re doing in our lives, because we know, in a “It bec , it looks that meant to pushed me into devell trying to keep it exacting born down in Eastend and s sense, like Tom did, we really don’t belong here,” says Bauche. ana wa too “I se sen g nt on wa str a we ty, oping nei nta spo for went down gle All of us strug “We are just temporary here.” my wife and I always e.” ng of de sig n to all ow way. lle cha the en raising t’s wh tha n l, ry year eve feel natura The Tom he speaks of is Tom Sukanen, a Finnish immigrant the design element to it to portraits, some there eve ark s increddem thi tra his had to ays n itio alw who died at Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, instituIn add our kids. We ll wi w sho the carry as much weight , on ng ich he is still worki e for the hills.” tionalized after trying to build a sea-going boat to return to his as the portrait,” says of wh lude about 30 encaustic pieces he has ible lov ntinued on Page 10 inc homeland. If you haven’t heard this remarkable story, visit www. o Co als Bauche. r. me sum the er ov paring sukanenmuseum.ca/tomi/tomi2.html.

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Brett Smith Sports Reporter

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Time to change lottery after Cavs win again Representatives for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Milwaukee Bucks and Philadelphia 76ers were standing on a stage in New York last week waiting for franchisealtering news.

One of these three teams was going to win the No. 1 pick for this summer’s draft in the NBA Draft Lottery. They just needed some luck from the pingpong balls. Milwaukee, whose 15-67 record was the worst in the league, had the best chance of landing the first overall pick. They tried to take advantage of a weak Eastern Conference by signing a few average players and sneaking into the eighth seed. But, as their record shows, the plan did not work.

Philadelphia was the second-worst team in the NBA. Many pundits believed the Sixers traded most of their quality players to throw the season away for the chance to pick one of Joel Embiid, Andrew Wiggins or Jabari Parker. Close, but no cigar.

Then, there’s Cleveland.

They have a fantastic young point guard in Kyrie Irving and acquired Luol Deng from Chicago and Spencer Hawes from Philadelphia in order to sneak into the playoffs. The Cavs didn’t quite get there and had only a 1.7 per cent chance of taking home the No. 1 pick.

Then, the ping-pong balls spoke. Cleveland won the lottery and received their second straight No. 1 pick in the NBA draft. It was also their third time selecting first in four years. It will be the fifth time Cleveland has picked in the top four since 2011.

It’s not Cleveland’s fault.

The

By Brett Smith

BENC ENCH WARMER

They are taking advantage of a broken system.

However, it is rewarding the futility of a Cavs franchise.

In their run at the top of the draft, Cleveland picked only one potential superstar in Irving at No. 1 during the 2011 draft. Anthony Bennett, last year’s No. 1 pick, failed to impress in his first season and was only the fifth No. 1 pick to miss the NBA’s All-Rookie team since 1988. Tristan Thompson, the fourth overall pick in 2011, has stayed steady at 11.7 points and nine rebounds per game in his three seasons in the league. Being picked fourth comes with higher performance expectations.

Dion Waiters was probably the second-best player picked during this span, but he has feuded with Irving in the backcourt. That isn’t the chemistry you want with your best two players.

If you draw parallels to the NHL, teams that usually get multiple top-five picks in drafts rebound fairly quickly if they make the proper selection. From 2002 to 2006, Pittsburgh selected in the top five of the draft. Their selections of Marc-André Fleury, Ryan Whitney, Sidney Crosby, Evgeni Malkin and Jodran Staal led them to a Stanley Cup in 2009. Similarly, the

Chicago Blackhawks used back-to-back years drafting in to the top three to come away with Jonathan Toews and Patrick Kane, instantly revitalizing the Original Six franchise.

The Cleveland method of futility can be closely compared to the Edmonton Oilers. While this team has perennially finished near or at the bottom of the Western Conference, they haven’t made the most of their picks. With three straight No. 1 picks, Edmonton picked up Taylor Hall, Ryan Nugent-Hopkins and Nail Yakupov. While good offensive talents, the Oilers have no help on their blue line, effecting the balance of their team. Sure they can score, but they can’t stop anyone. With one of those top picks, they should have picked a defenseman that will patrol their blue line for the next 10 years.

But the difference between the two scenarios is the talent on the Cavaliers has moved them into the back end of the lottery.

There are teams that need the higher selection to improve their team. So, how can the NBA improve their draft lottery?

One way would to be take a cue from the NHL draft lottery after the lockout. The league can still

have everyone in the lottery, but allow them to only move up a certain number of spots. For example, the NHL said a team can only move up five spots. If the NBA adopted that scenario, the Cavaliers would be picking fourth instead of first. Milwaukee and Philadelphia would stay No. 1 and No. 2 respectively.

Sure, it would encourage teams to purposely fall into the bottom five of the league. But after two times in the top five, teams should have the talent to be competitive.

Another suggestion that was put forth by Bill Simmons of ESPN and Grantland would be to restrict how many times you can win the lottery in a certain time frame.

He suggested that a team can only win the lottery once every four years. In Cleveland’s case this year, they would have been stuck at No. 9 with no chance to move up. He also suggested no team can get two topthree picks in three years.

Again, Cleveland would have stayed at No. 9, while the Orlando Magic would be forced out of the top three. This would force teams to try to not tank as they will not be rewarded.

This also leads to a

May 28 The North Battleford Beavers open their NSRBL season at home against the Meadow Lake Sox. First pitch at Beaver Lions Stadium is 7:30 p.m.

May 28 & 29 The Battle West District Track and Field competition will be held at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

May 30 The North Battleford Beavers take on the Edam Blue Sox at Beaver Lions Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

June 3 The North Battleford Beavers host the Border City Blue Jays. First pitch at Beaver Lions Stadium is 7:30 p.m.

June 5 The Standard Hill Lakers come to town to take on the North Battleford Beavers at Beaver Lions Stadium. Game time is 7:30 p.m.

To submit an item for the Sports Calendar email newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net, fax 306-445-3223 or call 306-445-7261.

greater penalty for teams that pick the wrong player in the draft. It’s not the league’s fault they screwed up their selection. General mangers who say their losing is all part of a rebuilding strategy will have to think of new plans. Stop giving them excuses for losing.

All they have to do is drop the word rebuilding and they are given three years of job security. The lottery system needs to change. It’s failing teams that try to run good organizations without success. It needs to stop rewarding teams for bad decisions on draft day.

BVC Crush help KidSport

NWHDA donates to BNS

The BVC Crush Under 17 girls has donated over $650 to KidSport North Battleford. The donation was part of May’s celebration of KidSport Month in North Battleford. The volleyball team used fundraisers to raise the money for the local charity. These funds will be used by KidSport to provide grants to children from families facing financial obstacles so they can participate in registered sport programs. Photo submitted

Province proclaims Coaches Week Submitted Hugh Martin (centre) presented a $10,000 cheque on behalf of the North West Hockey Development Association Thursday to the Battlefords North Stars, represented by president Darren Huxley and head coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg. The NWHDA runs the canteen with volunteers at the Civic Centre during North Stars games. Photo by Brett Smith

Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Kevin Doherty and the Coaches Association of Saskatchewan have proclaimed May 24 – 31 as Coaches Week in Saskatchewan.

There are more than 25,000 coaches in the province, most of whom work as volunteers. These coaches dedicate their time and energy to supporting Saskatchewan athletes on and off the field, and are integral to the success of Saskatchewan’s sport system.

Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - PAGE 8

Victim Services makes pitch to Chamber of Commerce

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A busy meeting of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce directors last Tuesday included a visit from a delegation representing Battlefords Victim Services.

The organization, with offices based out of the RCMP detachment building on 101st Street in North Battleford, provides a wide range of support services and information to victims of crime in the Battlefords. Some of the services offered include victim compensation, witness services, restitution, helping victims of domestic violence, aboriginal initiatives and assisting with victim impact statements.

The organization includes staff members and a number of volunteers who also assist victims on a one-on-one basis.

At the directors’ meeting were co-ordinator Jenni Schwab, board chair Dianne Lauritzen and Battlefords

RCMP inspector John Sutherland.

A main point of their meeting with the Directors was to seek out more representatives with business backgrounds on their own volunteer board, with the point made that the organization would benefit from having a cross-section of people from the community on that board.

The rest of the meeting focused on a number of familiar Chamber topics and initiatives.

Among them was the attendance of president Ryan Moe, Executive Director Linda Machniak and others at the recent Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce AGM and Conference on Business held in Regina May 12-14.

Speakers there included Eitan Sharir who spoke on the “culture of excellence,” Phil Kirby who spoke on process and Gair Maxwell on branding.

Other items discussed at the Tuesday meeting, though it was not officially finalized yet, were the Chamber’s

Chamber president Ryan Moe and executive director Linda Machniak heard from Jenni Schwab and Dianne Lauritzen of Battlefords Victim Services, who spoke of the need for new volunteer board members for the organization at the meeting Tuesday.

Photo by John Cairns intentions to hold the 21st BBEX awards in October at the Dekker Centre, as well as plans to hold their second annual Best Business Marketplace Expo planned for October.

Packages were sent out to 2013 exhibitors and also to all Chamber members to consider participation in that

trade show.

A Chamber golf tournament was also planned for May 23.

Also brought up at the meeting was the Chamberpromoted China trip this September, which has a registration deadline of June 30.

Machniak noted many are interested, but the challenge

was in actually getting people to commit to it. Only two individuals had committed so far, she said.

The recent handover of the tourism information function from the Chamber to Battlefords Tourism was also brought up. The Chamber’s involvement in hosting the information centre ended

May 1, with Battlefords Tourism taking over that function at the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre next to Highway 4 south of North Battleford.

According to Chamber executive director Linda Machniak, that new location was serving tourists as of the recent May long weekend.

Good reasons to mulch your flower and shrub borders

By Sara Williams A mulched border conserves water and protects your plants and soil. But it also reduces maintenance and the need for fertilizers and pesticides.

Let’s begin with a definition: mulch is a layer of organic material, 10 centimetres deep, spread over the soil surface between your plants. Various types of mulch are available to prairie gardeners: post peelings, coarse sphagnum peat moss, shredded bark, decorative bark, chipper debris, evergreen needles and cones, flax straw and shives and mowed leaves. Mulching imitates nature (think of the millions of decaying leaves that cover a forest floor, or the build up of thatch in a Prairie grassland) and is an excellent way to recycle materials once destined for landfills or burning.

Wa t e r c o n s e r v a t i o n .

Mulching conserves water by suppressing weeds that com-

pete with your border plants for water. More importantly, it cools the soil, thus reducing evaporation. Mulch also reduces wind evaporation. The slightly increased height of a mulched border and the rougher texture is sufficient to act as a snow trap. The extra snow insulates the plants over winter and provides added moisture when it melts in the spring.

Soil improvement and conservation. Mulch protects valuable topsoil from erosion. Mulching also prevents crusting and cracking and improves water percolation.

As mulch decays over time, it releases nutrients and adds organic matter to the soil.

The result is better aeration as well as improved water

and nutrient-holding capacity of your soil. And the mulch layer acts as a cushion, preventing soil compaction.

Weed control. Weeds compete with flowers and shrubs for light, space, nutrients and water. By excluding light, the mulch layer prevents germination of the many weed seeds waiting in the soil below it. It also acts as a physical barrier preventing the emergence of weed seeds that do germinate. Weed seeds that blow onto the mulched surface find it difficult to root through the mulch.

Reducing water splash.

Mulch absorbs water and almost entirely eliminates water and mud splash. This keeps flowers (and fruit such as strawberries) and house siding clean. But more importantly, by reducing mudsplash, mulch greatly reduces soil-borne fungal (e.g. grey mold or Botrytis) and bacterial diseases that can be transferred from the soil to the flowers, foliage and fruit

A mulched garden is low maintenance and has a unified appearance. Photo by Sara Williams from irrigation and rain.

Encouraging ladybeetles.

Once a mulch layer has been in place for a year or two, gardeners will be amazed by the number of lady bugs that find a home within and under the mulch layer. Capable of eating 25 aphids per day, they are truly a gardener’s friend.

Discouraging slugs. Contrary to what one might think, the coarse texture of many mulches actually reduces slug populations by rasping and dehydrating their tender

bodies. Post peelings are especially good for this.

Temperature modification. Mulch insulates the soil below, moderating temperature extremes and sudden temperature swings. By cooling the soil surface during the hot days of summer, mulch encourages healthy root growth and prevents root injury caused by excessively high soil temperatures. In spring and fall, it reduces the freeze-thaw cycles of heavy soils which can cause heav-

Transformer malfunction draws attention Staff North Battleford Fire Department, the RCMP, WPD Ambulance and SaskPower all responded to a report Friday evening of an electrical supply equipment malfunction.

Upon arrival at 1651107th St., responders found a transformer was arcing.

The area was secured and the local residents were canvassed for information.

There were no injuries.

The call came in at 8:23 p.m.

ing and root injury to young plants. Mulch keeps the soil cooler in early spring, preventing premature emergence of spring bulbs which might be nipped by frost.

Design function. Mulch adds subtle colour and texture to our landscapes. It unifies planting beds, especially when the plants themselves are young, small and seemingly widely spaced within the bed. Mulch lets the world know that, indeed, this is a bed and should be walked around rather than through.

— Sara Williams is the author of the revised and updated Creating the Prairie Xeriscape and with Hugh Skinner, Gardening Naturally: a chemical-free handbook for the prairies This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com).

Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming horticulture events in May and June.

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Body discovered in North Sask. river

PUZZLE NO. 710

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21.Coarse file 22.Admired actor 24.Bamboo eater 25.Wallet item 27.Now 29.Deserts 30.Army vehicle 31.Fidgety 34.Marry 37.Stop

39.Prevail 41.African mammal, shortly 43.Lacking moisture 44.Kind 45.Valley 47.Includes 49.High peak 50.Convertible, e.g.

52.Feel unwell 53.Take wing

Staff MAIDSTONE — Canoeists came across a body in the North Saskatchewan River about 10 kilometres north of the Paynton Ferry crossing Thursday.

Maidstone RCMP responded to the call about the discovery at about 2:10 p.m.

Detachment members

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Maidstone RCMP emphasize the identity of the remains located is not yet known. An autopsy is the first step in the identification process.

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ACROSS 1. Fido’s foot 4. Festive occasion 8. Slacken 12.Lamb’s parent 13.So be it!

14.Bygone days 15.Harden 16.Noblewoman 17.Injury memento 18.Soap-making substances 20.Robbed 21.Take a cab 23.Talked 26.Pass into law

28.Give motion to 32.Daddy’s boy 33.Proprietor 35.Misbehaving 36.Begged 38.Nasal tone 40.Airport device 42.Dark in color 43.Enraged 46.Hired help 48.Peeve 49.Sharp 51.Clumsy person 54.Sherbets 55.Nation 56.Naught

57.Slight depression 58.Experts 59.Slick ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 710

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It’s not just putting art up on the wall Continued from Page 6 Bauche grew up finding dinosaur bones in the ditches and soaking up the ancient mystery of the area now famous for the discovery of Scotty, the T-Rex. However, he laughs, “Almost ironically, my wife loves the hills even more than I do in the sense that she’s so deeply committed to them.”

They always wanted to buy a place in the Cypress Hills eventually.

They actually found a property in Brady Coulee that had been developed by a man whose wife had been a visual artist. There was a working studio already on the property.

“Life is strange,” says Bauche. “How does that happen?”

They will now be living six months in Battleford and six months in the Cypress Hills.

People are affected by living in the closed spaces of towns and cities, says Bauche. On their Cypress Hills property, they are always out and about. The house itself has verandahs on three sides so they are more in touch with the day.

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OBITUARIES RACICOT: In Loving Memory Of Gordon Racicot. Born March 16, 1928 at Livelong, SK and passed away April 29, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Gordon’s memory are his loving wife of 64 years, Grace, and his four daughters and their families: Beverley Mannix: children: Craig (Tracy) Mannix & grandchildren: Cody, Kassidy & Kalli; Shannon Keast & grandchildren: Kyle (friend Kourtney & son, Gage) & Kendra; Scott (Chrysti) Mannix & grandchildren: McKennah, Nolan & Eastyn; Judy (Gerald) Koopman: children: Carey (Brent) Menssa & grandchildren: Morgan & Justin; Josie Koopman (fiancé Sean) & grandchildren: Dallas & Bailey; JJ (Jolene) Koopman & grandchildren: Kinley & Jasper; Marie (Michael) Harty: children: Jessica (Dallas) Campbell & grandchildren: Bridgitte, Amelia & Harrison; Lyndon (Amber) Taylor & grandchildren: Lily & Lincoln; Leah Taylor (friend Nels); & extended family; Louise (Stewart) Gillingham. Gordon will also be lovingly remembered by his sister, Jeanne Capnerhurst (friend, Dave) & family; brother, Lawrence Racicot (friend, Adele) & family; sister-in-law, Irene Racicot & family & numerous nieces, nephews, friends & acquaintances. Gordon was predeceased by his father, Thomas Racicot; mother, Alma Racicot; step-mother, Kay Racicot; brothers: Ed, Wallace (Shirley), Roy, Stanley; son-in-law: David Mannix. A Celebration Of Life Service was held on Friday, May 9, 2014 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK with The Reverend Canon Peter Norman officiating. Louise Gillingham gave the eulogy, with shared memories by grandchildren, Shannon Keast, Carey Menssa, Leah Taylor & Lyndon Taylor. Organist, Mrs. M. Junice Headley, St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir and Robert MacKay provided music for the Service.

Gordon was born at Livelong, Saskatchewan. At eight years old, he and most of his family moved to Beamsville, Ontario where he attended school and resided into his late teens. The family then headed back west and Gordon made North Battleford his home. In 1946 he met Grace Evelyn Hargrave and they married on February 22, 1950. They would have four daughters and over the years would be blessed with nine grandchildren and nineteen greatgrandchildren to date. Gordon worked diligently to support his family, always in sales, which he loved. Over the years he sold hardware, cars, houses and oil products. He was sales leader at Boyd Brothers in 1963, 1966 & 1967; president of the Battlefords Real Estate Board for one year and served as president of the Saskatchewan Real Estate Association in 1973. Gordon became a member of the Cosmopolitan Service Club in 1958, was a Rotary Club member in the late 70’s and in 2012 was inducted into the Frontier Mall Wall of Fame for his music and community service.

Gordon loved his family and made every effort to attend extra-curricular activities of his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He spent countless hours attending ice skating carnivals, school concerts, chuck wagon and flat racing, hockey games, rodeos and dancing and swimming events to name a few. Gordon’s second love was his music. In 1950 he played stand-up bass with the Melody Ranch Boys who later became the Melotones. He also played guitar with his brothers Ed and Lawrence at times. Later in life he met Bert Teichrib and they formed a group called Klear Kountry. They played for many local area events and also had a CD of their music made. More recently Gordon played bass and sang with The Four Gents. They played for a variety of occasions, including playing often at local senior housing facilities. Gordon was a positive, friendly, caring, hard-working, outgoing person who had a significant impact on anyone who was fortunate to know him. He will be greatly missed by his family, friends and his community. Donations in Gordon’s memory can be sent to Battlefords Union Hospital, 1092 – 107th St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. Interment took place at The City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200 Card of Thanks The family would like to express their gratitude to the staff at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon and Battlefords Union Hospital for their compassionate and professional care; with a special thankyou to Dr. W.G.C. Lipsett for the many years of excellent care and friendship he provided for Gordon. The family would also like to thank everyone who sent flowers, baked goods, cards and donations. ____________________________________________________

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HASSEN: Mrs. Margaret Hassen of North Battleford passed away peacefully on Monday,May 19, 2014 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 88. Funeral Service for Margaret will be held on Friday, May 23 @ 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church with Reverend Peter Norman officiating. Interment will follow the service in the Town of Battleford Cemetery. Left to cherish her memory are her loving family; daughter Rachel (Joe) Gerlinsky and her grandchildren Matthew, James, and Emma-Leigh Gerlinsky. She was predeceased by her husband Hugh, son David Hassan and her parents Robert and Mabel Plumb Memorial donations in memory of Margaret Hassan may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Card of Thanks Thank You to the caring people on 3rd South of Battleford’s Union Hospital, especially the tea lady. They daily make the lives of others better, bringing a little sunshine. Margaret has only lived in Canada a short while but has made many friends. She always commented on how friendly and helpful Canadians are. The art club, the choir, and her friends at the public library all made her move so much easier.

WASILEWSKI: Stanley Wasilewski was born Feb. 12, 1925 in Mokre, Poland and passed away at the age of 89 at The Battlefords District Care Centre with his family by his side on Friday, May 9, 2014. Stanley is survived

by Maria, his loving wife of 57 years, his daughter, Cecilia (Rod) Runge - grandchildren: Adria Runge (Chris Ebach), Evan Runge (Camille Piche), Lucas Runge; son, Stanley (Janet) Wasilewski Jr. - grandchildren: Amanda Wasilewski, Jeffrey Wasilewski (Cassandra): Helena & Isabella, Thomas Wasilewski; sisters: Stella Mantach and Helen Wasilewski; numerous nieces and nephews. Stanley was predeceased by his parents, Agnes and Bernard Wasilewski; one brother in infancy; sister, Josephine Zdrill; brothers-in-law: Paul Zdrill and Alex Mantach. Vigil of Prayer was held Tuesday, May 13, 2014 with Melvin Kozlowski, Presider and Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, May 14, 2014 with Fr. Greg Elder, Celebrant; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. Stanley immigrated to Canada with his family in 1927. The family settled on a farm south of Battleford.

Stanley continued to farm that land until the age of 78 when he and Maria moved to the town of Battleford. When Stanley’s health failed in 2012 he moved to the Battlefords District Care Centre. The Wasilewski family would like to especially thank all the caring staff at the Battlefords District Care Centre and Dr. Morton for their compassionate care. A special thank you to Mel Kozlowski, Father Greg, the St. Vital Choir and the St.Vital Parish Family for the meaningful prayers, funeral mass and luncheon. Thank you to all the caring people who showed their support with phone calls, cards, flowers and gifts of food. A special thank you to Bob MacKay and the caring staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. Donations in memory of Stanley can be made to Battlefords District Care Centre Box 69, Battleford, SK, S0M 0E0 (Designated to Ward 4). ____________________________________________________ Leave

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Lilah taught at many Saskatchewan schools--Paddockwood, Keystone, Happyland, Glaslyn, Maidstone, Kelvington, Furdale--and finished her career with 16-1/2 years at Hanley where she taught typing and bookkeeping and was offered a scholarship to finish her degree. Lilah was proud to receive her Bachelor of Arts degree from the U of S in 1963. When Lilah retired and moved to Saskatoon, she joined the Broadway Painters and later the Bridge City Artists. In 1973, Lilah was diagnosed with cancer for the first time. Several years later, Lilah, Olga Stefaniuk and Marie Thiessen organized several successful Retreats for Women Facing Cancer. This evolved into HOPE Cancer Help Inc. These 3 dynamic women won the Saskatoon YWCA Women of Distinction Award in 2001 in the health, well-being and spirituality category. In 2013, just days before Lilah’s 90th birthday, HOPE recognized Lilah as the last surviving founding member and for her 20 years of service to the organization. Other pastimes included curling, bridge, reading, travelling to foreign countries, and volunteering at Bethel United Church. Another great passion of Lilah’s was genealogy. She spent many hours reading history and gathering and recording data about the family. Lilah felt a great sense of accomplishment when the Brehon family collaborated to publish a Brehon family history book in 2013. Lilah’s relatives remember her as a lively, fun loving person with a very determined nature and the spunk to get her where her determination led her.

She was always ready to help others whether babysitting nieces and nephews when they were small, inviting them for a meal when they were attending university, or giving rides to friends to church, cards, or an outing. She will be sadly missed by her brother and sister-in-law, George and Gladys Brehon, Saskatoon, SK.; her sister-in-law, Anna Brehon, Maymont, SK.; and her thirteen nieces and nephews, 23 great nieces and nephews, and 10 great-great nieces and nephews. Lilah was predeceased by her parents, Alec and Annie Brehon, her older siblings, Colles and Dick Brehon and Muriel Pattison; her brother-in-law, Rev. Earl Pattison; and sister-inlaw, Shirley Brehon. We would like to thank everyone for their visits with Lilah during her time in hospital. Special thanks to Palliative Care Services, Bayshore Home Health and her friends and staff at Preston Park. A celebration of Lilah’s life was held at Grosvenor Park United Church in Saskatoon, SK on Friday, May 23 2014 at 10:00 am. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hope Cancer Help Centre or to a charity of your choice. Condolences may be sent to mail@saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (244-5577). ____________________________________________________

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DOLBY: In Loving Memory Of Rhianon Grace Dolby who was born January 29, 1922 at Llandegfaw, North Wales and passed away May 13, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Rhianon is survived by her loving daughter, son-inlaw, grandchildren and greatgrandson: Kathryn & James Adams: Sabrina (Brad) & son Nicholas Adams – Owen (Rachel) Adams & sons: Chayce & Jaxon; brother-in-law, Gordon Giffen; sister-in-law, Dorothy Van Norman; nieces and nephews; special friends: Lib & Tim Granzeau & family. Rhianon was predeceased by her parents, William and Elizabeth Owen; husband, Arthur Frederick Dolby; sister, Gwyneth Giffen. A Celebration Of Life was held Monday, May 19, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battlefords SK with The Rev. Canon Peter Norman officiating. Music ministry included Mrs. M. Junice Headley ~ Organist; St. Paul’s Sanctuary Choir and Hymn Selections: “Lord Of All Hopefulness�. “Softly and Tenderly�, “All Through The Night� and “Guide Me, O Thou Great Jehovah�. Scripture Reading was by Brian Welford and Eulogy by The Rev. Dr. Ronald Baerg. Memorials are requested to St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th St. North Battleford, SK. S9A 0P8 (Designated to the Sunday School).

Interment will take place at Minesing Cemetery, Minesing, ON. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200. ____________________________________________________

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SERVICES FOR HIRE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Will do rototilling at reasonable rate.

Phone 306-441-7579, leave message if no answer.

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

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 Common #1 Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Timothy, Crested Wheat, Yellow Clover, Cicer Milkvetch, Alfalfa. Also have Certified Seed. Grower Direct. Blending and Delivery available. Competitive Prices.

Call Siklenka Seeds, 306-3424290, 306-342-7688, Glaslyn Sask.

Forage seed for sale: Organic and conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-863-2900

PARTS & ACCESSORIES Wrecking auto-trucks: Parts to fit over 500 trucks. Lots of Dodge, GMC, Ford, imports... We ship anywhere. Lots of Dodge, diesel, 4x4 stuff... Trucks up to 3 tons. NorthEast Recyclers 780-875-0270 (Lloydminster).

RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS 1978 Dodge Van Motorhome in Good shape. Mileage 98,226 Miles.

Asking $3,500.00 O.B.O. Call 306445-2943

CAREER TRAINING THERE IS STILL A HUGE DEMAND FOR CANSCRIBE Medical Transcription graduates. Medical Transcription is a great work-from-home career! Contact us today at www.canscribe.com 1.800.466.1535 info@canscribe.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Heavy Equipment Operators for late model CAT equip: motor scrapers (cushion ride), dozers, excavators, rock trucks, graders (trim operators).

Camp job. Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca

PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1 Class 1 Drivers Required **$0.47/mile to start** **Paid Can/US border crossings** **Paid loading** **Paid unloading** **Benefits incl. vision, health, dental, disability** **Company matched pension** Contact Tyler P: 204.571.0187 ext. 5 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Northern Mat & Bridge LP is Canada’s leading access solutions company. We are currently looking for a Field Sales Representative for the Saskatchewan region. Great base pay, commissions, and benefits package. For more information please visit northernmat.ca/careers, fax 780-538-1839, or email hr@northernmat.ca

WINCH TRACTOR OPERATORS. Must have experience operating a winch. To apply fax, email or drop off resume at the office. Phone 780842-6444. Fax 780-842-6581. Email: rigmove@telus.net. Mail: H&E Oilfield Services Ltd., 2202 - 1 Ave., Wainwright, AB, T9W 1L7. For more employment information see our webpage: www.heoil.com.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Journeyperson Pipefitters ($40+/hr) and Scaffolders ($38+/hr) For an industrial project in Vanscoy, SK. LOA of $145/day worked, travel and bonuses paid!

We offer competitive wages and benefits.

Send resume to: pclenergyjobs@pcl.com 101026887 Saskatchewan Ltd o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive and 11402 Railway Ave. North Battleford and 92 Battleford Crossing, Hwy 4 and 29th St Battleford requires 30 Food Counter Attendants full-time/part-time work for evenings/overnights/early mornings and weekends. $11.00 per hour plus benefits. Shift premium for nights Battleford Windsor Hotel is hiring a full-time janitor $13/hr and early morning job please send your resume to upthesky87@msn.com or drop off your resume in person

Ultra Print Services Ltd. is currently seeking a

FULL-TIME

GRAPHIC DESIGNER to join their team.

Must be experienced with Adobe Creative Suite.

Must be a team player and have a good work ethic.

Apply in person with resumés to:

Employment Opportunity B.T.C. Human Services Corporation, requires a

Now Hiring

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Finance Manager

1981 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0X2 Phone: (306) 445-5050 Fax: (306) 445-8771 or email: erryl@ultraprint.ca Only potential candidates will be contacted for an interview!

Responsible for the management and administration of the Finance Department including the preparation, administration and monitoring of operating and capital budgets, monthly accounting and Ànancial planning, reporting and familiar with QuickBooks.

The Finance Manager will be required to produce and analyze Ànancial information critical to our agency interests. The Finance Manager will be responsible for the creation and presentation of Ànancial reports to the B.T.C. Human Services Corp. Board of Directors regarding accounting data to enable knowledge based decision making forecasts. The Finance Manager will also be expected to handle Ànancial plans and policies, accounting practices, the conduct of relationships with lending institutions and the Ànancial community, maintenance of Ànancial records, and the preparation of Ànancial reports including monthly bank reconciliations.

QualiÀed applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

P.O. Box 1426 North Battleford, SK S9A 3M1 Email: btchsc@sasktel.net Fax: 306-445-5568 Deadline for applications is June 6, 2014 We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Viewing Saturn stirs the imagination The moon begins the month as a slight sliver in the west at sundown. Jupiter is just a few degrees to the right.

By June 7, Mars and Spica bracket the moon — one above and the other below left. Toward month end, Venus shares the eastern morning sky with our satellite. Full moon is June 13.

Mercury has just passed its highest point in the sky as June opens, presenting a great chance to view the elusive planet. Be quick, though, as it speeds in front of the sun and is lost in the glare by June 13.

Venus, the Morning Star, rises in the east about an hour before dawn. This isn’t a particularly good time to view the planet, as the angle of the ecliptic keeps it close to the horizon before being overpowered by the sun’s bright light.

Mars is just past its closest apparition and best viewing opportunity, as Earth slowly draws away from the Red Planet. On the evening of June 7, the waxing gibbous moon will hover below Mars through the night, with the bright Spica off to the east.

Spica, a bright double star

By James Edgar

in Virgo, the Maiden, has been a Mars companion now for months. It’s no longer idle speculation that Mars once had surface water, creating sedimentary layers, river channels and water-driven chemistry. The Mars rovers, Spirit, Opportunity and Curiosity have amassed ample evidence of a watery past, but that was likely billions of years ago. There is no free water there now, as the low atmospheric pressure causes whatever may briefly appear to quickly boil away.

Jupiter, the giant gas planet, is in the western sky at sundown near the Gemini twins.

This is a great time to observe Jupiter’s Galilean moons as they seemingly dance around their parent planet. The moons are Io, Europa, Ganymede and Callisto. The first three are in a 1:2:4 resonance, meaning that for every orbit of Ganymede, Io goes around four times, and Europa goes around twice. Binoculars

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

will easily show any of the moons that are visible, and a telescope shows them even better. Because they are further away from us, the moons appear as tiny specks. In fact, only Europa is smaller than

our moon. For those who follow such events, a double shadow transit precedes a rare triple shadow transit on June 3 — a real challenge, since the events occur in full daylight.

Saturn, the Ringed Planet,

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every W E Week k Day D M Mornings i

Play Pool at the Hillcrest Centre Centre, 122 - 24th Street Street, Battleford at 8:00 a.m.

Tops Regular Weekly Meetings

Please call for time and dates of meetings. Phone 306-937-2437.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

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

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

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more informaiton phone Program Co-ordinator at 306-892-2218.

Thursday & Friday, May 29 & 30

2nd Wednesday of the Month 3rd Wednesday of the Month

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

Mondays

3rd Wednesday of the Month

2nd Monday of the Month

Genealogy at the North Battleford Library Board Room from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (except May to August & December). Contact Janice Walker at 306-445-5425 or Rosalie Jarvis 306-386-2127.

Scrabble from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Come join us. For more info call 306-937-2744.

Retirees of B.U.H. meet at the Co-op Cafeteria for an informal gathering at 11:30 a.m. If stat holiday, move to 3rd Monday. For more info call 306-937-3318.

2nd Monday of the Month

Waseca Rink Association at 107 - 1st Street West, Waseca at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tuesdays

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on May 28, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

2nd Wednesdays of the Month

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month (when applicable)

Tuesdays

Wednesday, May 28, June 3, 10, 17 & 24

1st W 1 Wednesday d d off the h Month M h

River Heights Lodge Retiree Luncheon at the Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

Hillcrest Seniors Meeting at 2:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford.

Borden Health Clinic has Doctors attending from 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Uranus, like Neptune below, has a very short viewing time, rising about 3 a.m. in the east.

Neptune rises in the east about 2 a.m. and has a very short window of opportunity, as the sun rises shortly afterward. Both Neptune and Uranus cross the sky during daylight.

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

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

is a beautiful sight in a telescope, so be sure to take any opportunity to view it. Little else can stir the imagination like the sight of the goldenhued planet against the velvety black backdrop of deep space. On the evening of June 9, the moon passes below Saturn, an occultation in the Southern Hemisphere.

Borden Senior’s Club Cards/Kaiser at 7:00 p.m. Kaiser Tournament every 2nd Tuesday.

Tuesdays

3rd Wednesday of the Month Hillcrest Pot Luck Member Supper 5:30 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Entertainment to follow.

Thursdays

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

Thursdays

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

Thursdays Grief Share Support Group for those dealing with the death of a loved one at the Living Faith Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Pre-registration required. Phone Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Tuesdays

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st & 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684.

Pick up on the 2nd & 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Tuesdays

Hillcrest Knitting/Crochet from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. For more information call 306-937-2155.

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

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

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

TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) meeting. Weigh-in 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.

Meeting 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 109th Street. Contact Lynn Fuchs at 445-4529 or Mary Johannesen at 306-446-3315.

2nd & 4th Thursdays of the Month

Fridays

Borden Farmers’ Market – Borden Fire Hall – 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Fridays

Garage Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Something for everyone.

Proceeds to St. Paul’s Anglican Church.

Tuesdays

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

Hillcrest Singers from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Hillcrest Centre, 122 - 24th Street, Battleford. Anyone is welcome come and sing.

Saturday, May 31

1st Tuesdays of the Month

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

Trade & Craft Sale: Scentsy, Knitting, Tuppeware, Gail’s Crafts, Gold Canyon, Glass Art, Just Jewellery, Paper Magic, Everyday styles & more at St. George’s Church Hall, 191 - 24th Street from 9:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. BBQ from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

Tuesday, June 3

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

Borden School Awards Night, BBQ at 5:30 p.m., awards in gym at 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, June 4 Radisson Royal Purple Tea & Program for 50+ from Borden, Maymont & Radisson - 2:00 p.m. in Radisson Senior’s Centre.

Saturday, June 7 Borden Diefenbaker Days - Slopitch, parade at 11:00 a.m., kid zone, museum opening at noon (free cake & ice cream), steak supper (6:00 - 8:00 p.m.), 50/50 draw, Epic entertainment (8:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.). Concession, beer garden.

Sunday - June 8 Borden Diefenbaker Days - Slopitch, home run contest, kid zone, 50/50 draw.

Tuesday, June 10 Borden Seniors host Radisson & Maymont Seniors for supper at 5:00 p.m., program to follow, Borden Senior’s Centre.

Friday, June 13 Borden Grad exercises - Community Centre - 8:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 14 Radisson Community Garage sales - 10:00 a.m. start.

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.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Wednesdays

The Battlefords Horseshoe Club welcome anyone interested in playing horseshoes to join them at 1901 - 106th Street, North Battleford from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. until September 30. New members welcome. For more information phone Marg Kemp at 306-445-5646.

Wednesdays

Tag! What is TAG? Toddler Activity Group for parents & thier toddlers from ages 18 months 3 1/2 year. It’s a free drop-in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time at the North Battleford Nationswest Field House from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. until May 28, 2014. For more information phone Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Wednesdays

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

Wednesdays & Fridays

Twin Rivers Curling Club Drop-In Curling from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Learn the game, sharpen your skills and join friends for refreshments.

Fridays

1st Friday of the Month

Retirees from Sask Hospital Lunch at the Kihiw Restaurant, Gold Eagle Casino at 11:45 a.m.

1st Friday of the Month

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

1st Friday of the Month The River’s Edge Quilt Guild at the Don Ross Craft Room at 1:00 p.m. from September 2013 to May 2014. New members and beginners are welcome. Phone Carol Johnson 306-445-4352, Darlene Hiltz 306-445-4403 or Barb Sealy 306-445-0486 for more information.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

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

2nd Saturday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

Registration deadline: Two days prior to the session. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

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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Think about the coming sunsets in our lives We have a number of terms for the astronomical phenomenon called sunset – though we learned in school that the sun doesn’t actually do that. It’s the Earth turning beneath it that brings on sundown, or nightfall.

But scientific explanations aside, most of us enjoy the glorious colours that suffuse the sky then.

Our sunsets can be ravishingly beautiful, especially in Alberta and Saskatchewan, where so much of the sky is often visible. But day’s end sometimes can have a negative connotation, too.

We may look back with regret on a day for failure and loss. Or we may dread the coming night, if we know we’ll be tossing restlessly on a bed of pain or crowding anxieties.

These mixed feelings can also accompany the twilight of life, as seniors face the sometimes forbidding prospects of more intrusive physical ills, and a shrinking independence. Gloaming, to use the Scottish word, is not necessarily glorious!

In 1867, a man with the striking name of Sabine Baring-Gould wrote a beautiful hymn entitled Now the Day Is Over. Baring-Gould (1834-1924) is reputed to have been one of the most

Jn. 3:16; Eph. 1:7) At the time of His first coming, the Lord Jesus was described as “the Dayspring [Dawn] from on high.” (Lk. 1:78) When a person turns to Him in faith, a new spiritual light dawns in His life (cf. II Pet. 1:19). And the future could be described as a time when “the Sun of Righteousness shall arise.”

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com brilliant men in Victorian England. He spoke six languages, and wrote over 100 books on a variety of subjects. He was an archeologist, an architect and a teacher, as well as being a pastor and a hymn writer.

The original hymn had eight stanzas, though some are not printed in current hymnals. It says: “Now the day is over, / Night is drawing nigh, / Shadows of the evening / Steal across the sky. / Jesus, give the weary / Calm and sweet repose; / With Thy tenderest blessing / May mine eyelids close. / Comfort those who suffer, / Watching late in pain; / Those who plan some evil / From their sin restrain.”

It will be seen that most of this hymn is actually a prayer. And, as well as praying for our own needs, we ought to bring others before the throne of God in prayer.

It is the Christian’s privilege to pray, and the Lord promises that when we do we’ll find “mercy, and grace to help in time of need.” (Heb. 4:16) In that vein, the hymn expresses tender compassion and a concern for others in such lines as: “Grant to little children / Visions bright of Thee; / Guard the sailors tossing / On the deep, blue sea.”

Then, Sabine BaringGould makes an application to the end of life, and prays, “When the morning wakens, / Then may I arise / Pure, and fresh, and sinless / In Thy holy eyes.” Consider this use of the imagery for a moment. How can fallen sinners hope to stand before a holy God without sins charged against them? The answer to that is the gospel of grace. “Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures.” (I Cor. 15:3; cf.

(cf. Mal. 4:2) These things being so, when we put our faith in Christ, the light of His love not only shines in us, but through us (Phil.

2:15-16; Eph. 5:8).

To put it another way, what is it that can help us face the sunset of life and the dawning of eternity, with peace and contentment and assured hope? The Christian

answers: it is a personal relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. The Apostle Paul summed it up succinctly in his own testimony: “To me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain.” (Phil. 1:21) That will always be the case.

To put our faith in Christ, and live a life committed to His service, will inevitably bring eternal gain.

His eye is on the geese This weekend I enjoyed an unexpected two hours of serenity in the little village of Lund. I’d gone on business but when my intended audience failed to materialize I chose to give thanks for an unscheduled time of rest and refreshment.

Lund, an unincorporated village and home to less than 1,000 residents, is located at the northern end of Highway 101. Also known as the Pacific Coastal Highway, it starts in the southern part of Chile, winds its way north more than 15,000 kilometres until it comes to an end at Lund. Knowing the significance of the highway gives me a new appreciation for the fact that I’m located less than an hour’s drive from this northern terminus.

Cresting the final hill before descending into the village, a stone marker notes the end of the road while a harbour filled with boats of every description attests to the popularity of the site for locals and tourists alike.

After that it’s stop and enjoy the breath-taking scenery or hop into a boat headed up Desolation Sound. I opted to settle into a comfortable chair high on a deck overlooking the water and that’s when I spotted a pair of adult

geese with their brood of 11 chicks.

If one ever doubted the tender care of these birds the scene would have removed every question. Mama and Papa carefully herded their offspring to a patch of shore where the chicks proceeded to peck at their coastal smorgasbord. After lunch it was back to the water, always under the watchful eye of their caregivers. Around them boat engines revved, gulls screeched overhead and human voices called but 11 goslings floated, carefree.

“Life is more than food and the body is more than clothing. Consider the ravens [geese] … of how much more value are you than the birds?”

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

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

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay nd

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

ANGLICAN PARISH

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Gerard Legaspi MASSES: Saturday - 7:00 p.m.

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

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

Hosanna Life Center Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7:00 pm Bible Training Classes & Personal Mentoring

306-445-5079

Pastors: Peter & Lydia LitchÀeld Members of Christian Ministers Association

Reclaim Outreach Centre A Gospel Mission Teaching the Word Caring for the hurting

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastors Len Beaucage & Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

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

Phone: 306-445-4338 Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

10:30 Service Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

CHURCH SERVICE Sunday 11:00 a.m.

April 18 - Good Friday Service 11:00 a.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford Rev. Dan Millard Phone: 306-445-4818 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net Website: www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca Come join us this Sunday!

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Zion Lutheran 10801 Winder Cres. 15th Ave. & 108th St. North Battleford, Sk

306-445-5162 Fellowship Hour 9:30 a.m.

Worship Service 10:30 a.m. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

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

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

(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

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