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Staking out the moral high ground in the energy debate – natural sciences sensibilities ought to prevail

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Sliding Home Brady Holhoyi easily beat out the throw to home plate for the North Battleford Midget AA Beavers Saturday afternoon as they took on the Regina Blue Jays at Beaver Lions Stadium. The Beavers picked up their first win of the season during the doubleheader with a convincing 13-5 performance. After a pair of losses Sunday to the Moose Jaw Canucks, the Beavers will be in Saskatoon this weekend for a tournament. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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Giving at Battlefords District Care Centre

Aaron Savas, utility worker with PNRHA, held his own fundraiser recently to raise money and awareness for Maiti Nepal, which is an association that provides funds towards saving women and children from human trafficking. In exchange for money, he decided that he would cut his hair and then last minute he auctioned off his beard! Savas will be donating his long locks to the Locks of Love organization in support of Cancer Patients. Photo submitted

Donna Heselwood, social recreation coordinator with the Canadian Mental Health Association, accepts a cheque for $313 from Jessica Mhyre, therapeutic recreation student, Marlene Christie, resident, and Lori Nachtegaele, recreational therapist from Battlefords District Care Centre. The money was raised through a bake sale initiated by Mhyre to help raise awareness during Mental Health Week. Photo submitted

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Scouts Canada of the Battlefords were the lucky recipients of a North Battleford Lions Club’s donation of $3,000 recently. The cheque, made out to Saskatchewan Service Corps, was presented to Nicki Keys by Lion Rod Russell and club president Gib Volk. Photo submitted

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Winter Games tripartite agreement signed

The signing of the Saskatchewan 2018 Winter Games tripartite agreement took place Thursday morning at the NationsWEST Field House in North Battleford. Signing the agreement are City if North Battleford Director of Legislative Services Debbie Wohlberg, Julie Brandt of the Saskatchewan Games Council; Co-chairs David Schell and Rob Rongve of the local games committee, and Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford.

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The agreement is signed and sealed.

Now, all that local organizers need to do is deliver on their pledge to pull off a stellar Winter Games in the Battlefords next February.

The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games tripartite agreement between the City of North Battleford, the local games organizing committee and the Saskatchewan Games Council was formally signed Thursday morning at the NationsWEST Field House.

The agreement solidifies the responsibilities of each of the parties in hosting the Games.

It was signed at the same location where the announcement had been made a year earlier that the Battlefords would host the

2018 Games.

While that previous announcement was greeted with tremendous excitement in the room that day, the signing ceremony Thursday brought home a different feeling, and that was one of responsibility.

“There’s no turning back now,” said Lorne Lasuita, provincial games consultant.

“The community’s engaged, city council’s cooperating, and the volunteer committee they’ve got here is doing an awesome job.”

For city officials, the day brought home the reality that North Battleford would indeed be hosting the games.

“This was an important day, because it’s official,” said Mayor Ryan Bater.

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As part of the signing, a cheque for $670,000 was handed over by the Saskatchewan Games Council to the games committee, representing the council’s financial commitment to the games. Seen at this presentation are games manager Nicole Clow, Co-chairs Rob Rongve and David Schell, Julie Brandt of the Saskatchewan Games Council and Mayor Ryan Bater. Photos by John Cairns

ready to get to work.”

Bater was enthusiastic about the prospects of an economic boost to the city.

He pointed out that roughly 7,000 additional people were expected in the city for the Games, boosting the population of the Battlefords for that week from about 19,000.

But the mayor also said it would shine a light on the community.

“We will be able to show the province we’ve got the best facilities in Saskatchewan. We’ve got the best volunteer ethic in Saskatchewan. There are a lot of people from all over Saskatchewan who are not aware of what we have here, and after they’re here to compete, they’re going to become aware.”

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That is the council’s own financial commitment as part of the agreement. The money itself is raised from provincial lottery revenues.

So far, things seem to be going well for the local hosts as they prepare for next Feb. 18-24, when the games are held.

In terms of organization compared to other provincial games, this event is “on par” with those, Lasuita said.

“Certainly in the area of fundraising and Friends of the Games, they’ve really started to step up to the plate to encourage corporations to donate.”

The volunteer board, he said, is “committed, enthusiastic and lots of fun.”

As for members of the local games committee, they were happy to see this latest milestone achieved.

“It’s always agreed upon, but it’s official now,” said David Schell, who along with Rob Rongve is co-chair of the games committee.

While Schell and Rongve have had extensive experience in volunteer

roles in the city, they have never organized a provincial games before and Schell admitted it was a “daunting” experience.

But he credits a “great crew” on the host committee for taking a lot of weight off their shoulders.

He added the “guidance has been awesome from the games council how to host a successful games.”

“It’s a large task, but one that’s going to be awesome for the Battlefords,” Schell said.

As the games approach, two needs stand out for the host committee. One will be recruiting volunteers.

About 1,200 to 1,500 volunteers will be needed, said Schell, and an online volunteer registration will soon be up and running. At the moment, they are collecting names of those interested, but it is still early days yet and the real push for volunteers will come later on.

“It’s going to be fun, to be honest,” said Schell.

“You’re going to not want to miss out on volunteering, because it’s going to be something you’ll want to be part of.”

The other need will be fundraising. A little over $500,000 is going to be needed so the games can meet its budget of roughly $2 million.

Co-chair Rob Rongve said that Brett and Keri Payne of Canadian Tire have taken on responsibility for the fundraising efforts, and they have been talking to different businesses, groups and service clubs.

So far the efforts have gone “phenomenally well,” Rongve said.

“We’ve had some recent really great news come in from some major sponsors that have committed,” said Rongve. Those haven’t been publicly announced yet, but Rongve is promising some “big announcements” in the coming weeks and months.

While the effort is off to a good start, more money is needed. Rongve said they plan to continue “pounding the streets” looking for donations.

The end goal, he said, is to “make this the best games ever” and to do all the “extras” needed to ensure it is successful.

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Commentary

Staking out the moral high ground in the energy debate

By Bill Whitelaw

President and CEO, JuneWarren-Nickle’s Energy Group

CALGARY, Alta./Troy Media/ - Understanding “othering,” a theoretical notion studied in the social sciences, could help the petroleum sector connect with Canadians.

Othering is about declaring something or someone to be the ‘other’ and, in so doing, reduce that other’s ability to enjoy the same virtues to which you have laid claim.

“Othering is the process of casting a group, an individual or an object into the role of the ‘other’ and establishing one’s own identity through opposition to and, frequently, vilification of this other,” writes British sociology professor Yiannis Gabriel.

Othering can be used to understand so much of what passes for energy discourse in Canada - particularly in terms of tension and polarization - in a sector where the natural sciences sensibilities ought to prevail.

Green energy and clean tech are good examples.

Green energy proponents claim exclusivity over the notion of greenness and by default create the other - a sector (petroleum) that doesn’t share the moral characteristics and attributes of being green.

Othering at its core is about identity creation - development of identity ideals often more utopian than real.

It goes further than simply creating the perfect identity; otherers, as Gabriel argues, reinforce the notion of their virtues by casting aspersions on those they oppose.

Thus, by definition, the oil and gas sector’s identity is evil, dirty and malevolent - the opposite of the ideal renewably clean and green persona.

If all this sounds hokey and abstract, think how Canadians talk about energy. Think about how green constituencies are built on the backs of oil and gas, and pipeline sectors through denigration and vilification.

Many politicians and activists otherthe petroleum sector, as do the more extremist environmentalists.

When Vancouver Mayor Gregor Robertson pushes his city council to endorse getting the city off natural gas, he is othering - having laid claim to a moral high ground that is his alone. His implicit contention is that everyone who opposes having the city weaned from natural gas is somehow an environmental pillager.

Othering is well understood by sociologists and anthropologists, but not by reservoir engineers and geologists. The former study people, and the ways they think and behave; the latter studies rocks and molecules, and the ways they react and respond.

That makes a world of difference. Technical folks tend toward algebraic communication; social folks opt for emotive tactics. Ordinary Canadians worry less about how balanced equations do environmental good than proclamations with no factual backing.

Perhaps this is why the petroleum sector’s cleanness and greenness mostly fails to gain traction beyond the sector, even though industry and government are pouring millions into the sector’s evolution.

In terms of energy choices, we’re in times of profound change. And the sector’s failure to coalesce around a unified message will contribute to its erosion.

The energy sector speaks with too many voices and mixes its messages. Even when the underlying messages are similar, it’s difficult for ordinary folks to understand

what petroleum people are trying to say. The sector has its own forms of shrillness and extremism that many find off-putting. And the lack of a unified voice is particularly frustrating for companies and innovators whose own efforts show how far the sector has advanced toward cleaner and greener horizons.

At stake is trust. The otherers are adept at claiming trust, thereby denying it to the other.

The petroleum sector must figure out who the diehard otherers are and who they’re trying to win over - that’s the real audience.

There is no hard and fast boundary between clean en-

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ergy and petroleum-derived energy. These systems connect between people, products and processes. Here the stories of the petroleum sector’s advances can be found, as well as how energy systems evolve.

Why the sector is not better at elevating those stories and creating trust is a puzzler. Meanwhile, the otherers maintain the upper hand and the petroleum sector is mired in its own storytelling inertia.

Perhaps a sociologist could help figure it out.

Bill Whitelaw is president and CEO at JuneWarrenNickle’s Energy Group. www.troymedia.com

Looking for first woman premier

Dear Editor The Saskatchewan New Democrats launched their leadership race at the beginning of the month. Last week, Ryan Meili announced his intention to seek leadership for the third time. Given the current popularity free-fall being suffered by the Wall government, there is a good chance that whoever wins the election slated for May 6, 2018 will go on to become Saskatchewan’s next premier.

It is crucial to acknowledge that with this leadership race, New Democrats have an opportunity to make history in this province by electing their first woman leader, and potentially the first woman premier of Saskatchewan.

Saskatchewan needs to do better in terms of electing women. We are one of only four provinces that have yet to elect a woman premier, and while our current 26 per cent female representation, with 16 members, is a historic high, it still places us in seventh compared to the other provinces and territories. Women make up half the province’s population, and deserve to make up a similar

amount of our elected representatives.

It is important to elect women – not just because we make up half of voters, but also because, as legislators, they tend to bring a different skill set to the decisionmaking table. Women leaders tend to be more collaborative and willing to work across party lines, and also tend to bring legislation and ideas to the table that benefit women, children and reduce poverty – exemplified by the work done by Nicole Saurauer on domestic violence legislation, later taken up by the Sask. Party.

I’ve been involved in the New Democratic Party since its last leadership race, and in that time I’ve met countless thoughtful, intelligent, and caring progressive women from all over the province. I think a good number of those women would excel as the next leader of my party, and the next premier of our province. If the New Democratic Party wants to be a party of progress, and of equality, we should work hard to make history by electing the first woman leader of our party in 2018.

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Gymnasts reach podium at provincial championships level six category, so their schedule will be a little bit busier,” Clark said.

“Many of the events they are going to are similar to what they experienced at the provincials, so having that under their belts is a huge positive.”

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By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

As she helped Hailey Dyck and Kyra Kolenosky prepare for their first ever trip to the Gym Sask provincial championships, Battlefords Gymnastics Club head coach Danielle Clark wasn’t quite sure what to expect.

It turned out that the duo did better than she would have expected as both Dyck and Kolenosky reached the podium in the Junior Olympic level four division in Saskatoon on May 13.

“They had both preformed well at events earlier in the season, but you never really know what’s going to happen until you get to the provincials, as it’s such a different atmosphere,” Clark said.

“To see them reach the podium and adapt to the challenges that they faced was awesome, and everyone here at the club is really proud of what they accomplished.”

Dyck brought home a gold medal in the balance beam event and earned silver medals in the allaround category and the floor exercise competition.

She also had fourth place results in the vault and uneven bars events.

“I was really pleased with how the day went,” Dyck said.

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Battlefords Gymnastics Club teammates Hailey Dyck and Kyra Kolenosky showed off their medals and ribbons they won at the provincial championships in Saskatoon earlier this month. Photo by Lucas Punkari

ed by everything that was going on around me, as there were more people at the provincials than many of the events I had been to before.”

Kolenosky also reached the podium twice as she won a silver medal in the vault and captured a bronze medal in floor exercise.

She finished in fourth place in the balance beam event, had a fifth place result in the all-around category and came home in sixth in the uneven bars competition.

“There’s so much happening during the day that it can sometimes be a little crazy with how busy things are,” Kolenosky said.

“To get on the podium was awesome and I was really happy about that. I

learned a lot and I think that should help both Hailey and I as we move up in competitions.”

Going into the provincials, Clark spent a lot of time preparing Dyck and Kolenosky for the noise levels that they would experience over the course of the day with many events going on at the same time.

“During our practices here, we’d have the other gymnasts get as loud as they possibly could while they were performing, which is something that happens during the event as people react to another competition that’s going on,” Clark said.

“We also had them stop and watch both Hailey and Kyra while they were on the balance beam. I think

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With how well both girls preformed in Saskatoon, Clark expects their provincial performances to be a huge building block for Dyck and Kolenosky as they prepare for next season.

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Woodard family inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame Submitted by Jane Shury The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum is proud to announce the selection of the Woodard family from Colgate into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Saturday, August 19 in Battleford.

The Woodard family started playing baseball in Saskatchewan in the early 1900’s when they immigrated from Appleton, Minnesota to the Weyburn area in 1903.

Brothers Vince, Dee, Leo Sr. and Basil Sr. played for Weyburn at that time.

In 1907 the Woodard’s rehomesteaded in the Colgate area and all brothers played for teams there until the mid 1930’s.

Dee had a family of nine boys and five girls while Vince had four boys and four girls, with both families sharing the same farmyard.

In the 1940’s ,both Vince and Dee’s boys were playing ball for Colgate.

They were Francis, Basil Jr., Jesse [George] and Shorty [Clement].

Then in the 1950’s another group of Vince and Dee’s boys joined the Colgate team. They were Leo Jr., Dennis, Laurence, Michael, Louis, Urban and Tom. In the mid 1950’s, the

Colgate High School won several pennants with Woodard boys Leo, Louis, Michael, Laurence and Dennis playing on that team.

As Colgate did not have a senior baseball team in the Souris Valley League in the late 1950’s, Francis, Shorty, Leo, Louis, Dennis and Laurence played with Tribune.

In 1960 Colgate reentered the Souris Valley Baseball League and the Woodard boys were back playing for their hometown team.

On one occasion when all the Woodard boys were home on holidays, they were all on the field playing midway through the game.

Laurence was pitching; Shorty catching; Dennis 1st base; Leo 2nd base; Louis short stop; Michael 3rd base; Jesse right field; Ricky centre field; Tom left field and Francis umpiring.

Butch [Gregory] Woodard also played with Colgate from the mid 1960’s through the late 1960’s.

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enough players to field a team so it again folded.

The Woodard boys had played baseball together, providing entertainment from the early 1900’s through the late 1960’s.

As there were so many Woodard’s, the spectators [and on occasion, the coach or umpire] did not know who was who.

Shorty and Jesse both attended Notre Dame College and played with the Notre Dame Hounds.

Louis, Michael and Laurence’s boys played minor baseball in Weyburn with Laurence’s son Jason still playing Twilight Baseball to this day.

Throughout the years the Woodard’s would shut down the farm to attend the big baseball tournaments, especially the Indian Head tournament..

Also, the Woodard boys played hockey and often all of them would be on the ice at the same time.

The Woodard Family dedicated and contributed 112 years to our rich Saskatchewan baseball history and to the development of our great province.

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Declan Woloshyn came up with a big hit for the North Battleford Midget AA Beavers Saturday afternoon as they took on the Regina Blue Jays at Beaver Lions Stadium. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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After getting a number of runners on base in their last couple of home games, North Battleford Midget AA Beavers head coach Bert Benoit felt like his team was due for some good luck when it came to putting runs on the board.

Their efforts were finally rewarded Saturday afternoon at Beaver Lions Stadium, as the Beavers earned their first win of the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League season with an impressive 13-5 performance against the Regina Blue Jays.

“We felt like we were due for a result like that with how well the guys have been improving their play over the last couple of weeks,” Benoit said.

“Once we were able to get a few runs on the board, the guys were able to relax a little bit and have some

fun out there. I think that confidence allowed them to execute at the plate, but they were also making some great plays out in the field.”

The Beavers also had some confidence heading into the game as they clawed their way back from a five-run deficit to tie things up at five against the Blue Jays in the first half of the doubleheader, only to see the visitors score eight runs in the top of the seventh inning on their way to a 11-5 win.

“Coming into the weekend, we felt like we matched up well with the Blue Jays and we could have a chance to get a couple of wins,” Benoit said.

“It was tough to have that loss in the first game as things got away from us in the end, but the guys showed a lot of heart to come back like they did.”

Sunday’s doubleheader at Beaver Lions Stadium

was a tough one for the Beavers, however, as the league leading Moose Jaw Canucks picked up 13-1 and 15-0 wins.

“We’ve played the Canucks five times this year and I feel like we’ve improved each time out against them, even though the scoreboard might not show it at times,” Benoit said.

“That’s a good team to go up against as they have a number of veteran guys on their roster. They are the top team in the league at the moment and it gives our younger players a chance to see where they can be at in the future.”

Next up for the Beavers is a trip to Saskatoon this weekend, as they will take part in a tournament.

Their next league games will be at Beaver Lions Stadium at 1 and 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 10 when the Regina Pacers will come to town for a pair of contests.

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OBITUARIES CLOSE: Fredrick (Fred) Abraham Close of Marshall Saskatchewan passed away unexpectedly on May 6, 2017 in Lloydminster Saskatchewan at the age of 55. Fred was born February 23, 1962 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan to Allan and Josephine (nee Bourassa) Close. He attended school in the Hafford and Speers area until the age of 16. Fred started work for CN on May 14, 1979 as a track man. He held numerous postions throughout his 37 years of service, he seen a lot of Canada and made many lifelong friends with his CN family. Outside of work he could be found fishing, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Fred always was willing to lend a hand if you needed it. Fred always had a smile on his face and a laugh that couldn’t be mistaken for anyone else. He is survived by his daughter Arynn Close (Lee Merta) son Brennan Close, sisters Betty Ann (Albert) Fendelet, Darlene (Victor) Skwara, brothers, Robert Close, Donald (Alice) Close, Jon (Darlene) Close and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Allan Edward Close, mother Josephine Aura (nee Bourassa) Close, sister in law Barbara Close. A memorial service was held in Lloydminster Saskatchewan on May 12, 2017 at McCaw Funeral Home. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation can be made in his memory. Fred will be greatly missed by all whose lives he touched. Until we meet again, we love you. __________________________________________________ BECKMAN: Janet Beckman nee Clink passed away suddenly on April 26, 2017 at Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, BC. Left to cherish her memory is her daughter Nancy Beckman (Christopher Jones), granddaughters Halsey and Ainsley, dear and loyal friend George Lascelle, nieces, nephews and cousins too numerous to list but not forgotten. She was predeceased by her parents Hall and Frances Clink, her husband Eugene Beckman, her sisters Miriam Martin (Harold) and Patricia Sidwell (Donald), father-in-law and mother-in-law Ben and Mary Beckman, brother-in-law Joe (Janey) Tirk, brother-in-law Bud (Violet) Kopp, brother-in-law Jerry (Lillian) Nydegger, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Lyle and Marianne Hammond. She spent her life in Battleford working in a number of jobs, among them telephone operator at the Battlefords Telephone Office, Social Worker and finally as a Teacher at the “Comp”. Everywhere she went she answered to calls of, “Mrs. Beckman! Do you remember me?” from former students.

Janet’s joy was her family and her farm. She delighted in Halsey’s and Ainsley’s every accomplishment. She took pleasure in every season, every rainstorm and every harvest. A hard worker, she had high expectations of herself and others and instilled a strong work ethic in her daughter. A self-described “tough cookie,” she survived an accident in 2008 in which she hit the Railway Crossing at Brada, breaking her shoulder and ankle.

After a 3 month-long convalescence, she got back in her car and kept doing the things she loved. In the summers she kept busy taking care of her house and yard, enjoying nature, wildlife, fishing and long drives. Most recently there were stories of the moose and deer that would peek in her living room windows.

The winter months would find her spending time with her family in BC. She practiced a quiet philanthropy, helping those she knew were in need with part time work or gifts in kind. She loved to share a good joke or a story with friends she knew from all walks of life. Hailing from one of the founding families of Battleford, she was a wealth of knowledge when it came to its’ history and residents. Funeral mass is at St. Vital’s Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 11 am. Memorial Donations are requested to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Interment will take place at the Town Of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________

ELSIE HIGGINS Elsie Higgins passed away peacefully on May 23, 2017 at the age of 94 years. She was predeceased by her husband Mac; parents Albert and Nellie Squire; siblings Arie, Johan, Eleanor and Ralph. Elsie is survived by her daughters Sylvia and Betty Ann; grandchildren Rick, Randy, Brenda, Meagan, Kris and Aaron; great-grandchildren; siblings John and Nora; and numerous other family members.

The family wishes to thank the wonderful staff and volunteers on the Palliative Care Unit at Regina Pasqua Hospital for demonstrating superior care and compassion towards Elsie and her family. The family will have a private celebration of life. Elsie is known for her love of horses. She spent many years sharing her passion with her community by providing trail rides. To honour Elsie, donations can be made to the Regina Therapeutic Riding Association, P.O. Box 474, Regina, SK S4P 3A2. Messages of condolences can be left for the family at www.myalternatives.ca. ___________________________________________________ STEWART: Robert Charles Stewart (1932-2017) will be remembered by his loving wife of 58 years Bonnie and four sons Douglas, Craig, Gordon and David; daughters-in-law Margaret and Kei; grandchildren Sarah, Cameron, Madeline, Sarita, Jonah, Noah and Lucah; and sisters Donna and Arlene. His smalltown roots did not keep him from becoming a world traveler, including memorable trips across North America and to China, Japan, and most of Europe. The mention of almost any country or city at the dinner table was often met with “Oh, I’ve been there”, which became a catchphrase among his sons. He always looked forward to seeing new places and meeting new people. Wherever he went, Bob wanted to learn how people lived, the work they did, and what interested them. One of his favourite memories was of his trip (after extensive security checks) to Russia and Eastern Europe while a university student, as part of the first group of Canadian students to be allowed to travel there since World War II. A lifelong believer in the importance of education, Bob held a variety of teaching positions, from his first experience (right out of high school) at a oneroom school near Turtle Lake, to two years at a DND school in Belgium, to principal and superintendent back in Saskatchewan, and later as director of all DND schools in Europe. After completing his Ph.D. in 1991 (his fifth university degree), he continued as a lecturer at Carleton University for several years. Perhaps his most fulfilling project was collaborating with local Indigenous storytellers and artists while he was working in the federal government as Superintendent of Schools for Northern Canada to produce a series of readers. These books were based on traditional folk tales, in the local language as well as English, and were given to each child to share with their family.

We will remember the energy, enthusiasm and sense of joy that he brought to all his passions in life: family, music, art, gardening, travel and teaching. He loved to be with family and friends, and would usually be found at the center of any gathering, on the piano, organ, clarinet, or saxophone beside his cousin Terry Marshall, pounding out the rhythm with his foot. He faced every challenge in life with a relentless determination and focus, which was a valuable lesson and example for his children. He was thoughtful, kind, and open with his feelings. Above all else, Bob was a devoted family man who never missed the chance to show those he loved just how much he cared. Our family wishes to thank the staff at the Ottawa Civic Hospital for their care, and to the Élisabeth Bruyère Hospital for giving Bob a peaceful and dignified end to a life so well lived. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the charity of your choice. __________________________________________________

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SPENCE: June Spence, daughter of Rev. Ahab and Mrs. Ruth Elizabeth Spence (Bear), passed away on December 5th 2016 in Gatineau Quebec. A funeral service was held on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at the Church of the Redeemer, on the Opaskwayak Cree Nation (The Pas Indian Band) in Manitoba. Her ashes were interred beside her father. While our hearts are heavy, June has found her wings. June is survived by her husband Claude Aubin, her daughter Anik, grand children Kristopher and Emanuelle, son Sebastien (Caroline), her mother Ruth, sister Janet, brothers Byron, Bruce and Barry, and numerous extended family members. She was predeceased by her father Ahab in 2001 and brother William (Bill) in 2011. -30___________________________________________________ CHILIBECK: In Loving Memory of Roy Chilibeck. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved son and brother May 4, 2017 at the age of 45 years. Roy is survived by his loving parents Walter & Louise Chilibeck, his sisters and their families, Lauri Ann, Ryan & Eric Phillips, Linda (Jeff) and Aiden Alberding, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and his many friends.

Predeceased by his brother Michael, grandparents John & Rose Chilibeck and Walter & Cecile Dion. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m. with Presider Jean Pawlus. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, May 13, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Both Services were from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK. Roy had a passion and love for hockey. His favorite team was the North Battleford North Stars. Roy was very proud to have worked at Sobey’s for more than 10 years. He had a special place in his heart for all of his friends. He will be remembered as a wonderful son, brother, a great friend, uncle, cousin and a friendly face in town. Memorials are requested to Cosmo Industries, Battlefords Mental Health Association or to Mass Offerings. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks Our sincere thanks and appreciation to all our relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy during our time of sorrow in the loss of our dear son and brother Roy. Special thanks to Father Cuong Luong, Jean Pawlus and Grace Lang for their kind and comforting words at the Prayers and Funeral Service, the Music Ministry Lisa Hornung, Jaki Esquirol and Robert MacKay. A special note of appreciation is extended to the Pallbearers, Honourary Pallbearers, Cross Bearer, Readers and Laurie Ann and Linda for the Eulogy. Your floral tributes, mass offerings, memorials, cards and food were all greatly appreciated. Also a special thank-you to the Notre Dame De Lourdes C.W.L. for serving the delicious lunch after the Interment. Thank-you to Robert MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for your guidance and support. To everyone your thoughtfulness, kindness and care was greatly appreciated. May God Bless you all.

Walter & Louise Chilibeck & Family __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES LEDINSKI: Jean Ledinski passed away on May 15, 2017 at the age of 75 years.

Funeral Services were held on Saturday May 20, 2017 at 2:00 pm. from the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead, SK. with Rev. David Jensen officiating. Interment followed in the Medstead Lutheran Cemetery. Jean leaves to cherish her memory: Her daughters: Gail (Barry) Blixrud and family: Christopher (Dawnalyn) Blixrud and stepson, Jordan, Cherie (Scott) Anderson and sons, Wyatt and Austin, and Troy (Kayleen) Blixrud and sons, Kaidyn and Grayson, Roxanne (Louis) Cline and her son: Derek Ebach and his children, Ehva and Brodyn, Gwen (Chris) Reynders and family: Devin (Lyla) Ledinski and children, Shayla and Treyton, Quinton Ledinski and Raquel Reynders, also numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. She is predeceased by: Her husband, Ralph Ledinski, parents, John and Grace Ludvikson, parents-inlaw, John and Edith Ledinski, siblings, George, Lorne and Lloyd Ludvikson, Blanche Hinton, Yvonne Peterkin and Myrtle Murray, her granddaughter, Ashley Ebach, nephews, Johnny Ludvikson and Tracy Abbott. A poem was read by Cheryl Taylor, Honorary Pallbearers were “All those who shared in Jean’s life”. Pallbearers were Christopher Blixrud, Quinton Ledinski, Wade Harrison, Troy Blixrud, Devin Ledinski and Corey Abbott. Following the interment, the family lunch and fellowship was held at the hall in Medstead. Friends so wishing may make donations to the Canadian Cancer Society or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation in memory of Jean Ledinski as tokens of remembrance. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood (306-883-3500). __________________________________________________

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FEED & SEED

Fences & Decks 306-481-2836 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579

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Saturday, June 3

Lions Motorcycle Ride for Dog Guides at Borden sports ground at 9:25 a.m. (on route from Saskatoon to North Battleford). Presentation from Borden Lions Club.

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Saturday, June 3

Bath Bombs Workshop at the North Battleford Library 1392-101st St., North Battleford at 2:00 p.m. You will learn how to make your own sweet-smelling fizzy bath bombs using simple ingredients as well as take home a bath bomb of your own creation. This DIY can be messy so please dress accordingly. Please come in or call to register 306-445-3206. For ages 13+. All supplies provided.

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

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Friday, June 2

TEDDY BEAR CLINIC: Bring your Teddy Bears to the big tent to have their check up from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Celebrate a child’s right to learn at the Annual Teddy Bear Clinic in the Library Park.

Ages 18 months to 6.

Friday, June 2

Perogie Supper at the Borden Community Centre, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. with a silent auction. Fundraiser for the Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee.

Prairie Newspaper Group is looking for a Publisher to lead our media division in North Central Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will be stationed in the heart of the prairies, Humboldt/Tisdale area.

The newspaper is much respected and has a long standing in the community. The community is growing and very diverse, with lots of recreation in and around the city.

We offer a competitive compensation package that consists of salary, bonus, car allowance and benefits.

If you are energetic, have a positive attitude, and are an idea guru, you may be the one we are looking for.

The ideal candidate should possess the following attributes: • Customer focused • Always looking to improve the product • A great understanding of the media landscape • Understanding the internet and the opportunities that exist for our customers and ourselves • A great people person • Not afraid to roll up your sleeve to make it happen • Able to create new ideas and see them through to completion • Able to motivate your team and lead them to be the best that they can be • Good with numbers and not afraid of making money If this sounds like you, and you would like the opportunity to showcase your abilities, send your resume to: Jim Ambrose V.P of Operations, Prairie Newspaper Group jambrose@GlacierMedia.ca Reply By: May 31, 2017

Friday & Saturday, June 2 & 3

Zion Lutheran Church Garage Sale at 10801 Winder Cres., North Battleford. Friday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00 a.m.

- 12:00 noon.

Saturday, June 3

The Battlefords Vintage Auto Club Show & Shine at the Discovery Co-op Mall, 9800 Territorial Drive, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, June 3

Diefenbaker Daze - breakfast 8:00 - 10:30 a.m. parade at 11:00 a.m., Canada 150 ribbon cutting for new playground at noon. Museum opening at 12:30 p.m. with free ice cream, free hot air (tethered) balloon rides - school yard (weather permitting), steak supper 5:00 - 7:00 p.m., music all evening. Disc golf, Kid’s Zone, concession, slopitch, beer gardens June 3 & 4th.

Saturday, June 3

Battlefords 2017 Race For Kids Fundraiser at 10:00 a.m. Teams of four fundraise and gather pledges to support the local club up until race day in hopes of becoming the top fundraiser (who will receive a WestJet voucher for two valued at $2,500) Teams then compete to find and complete 10 different checkpoints located all around the community. Race for kids is the perfect combination of Minute to Win It and the Amazing Race. Volunteers and Teams needed. Visit www.raceforkids.ca to register. Contact our office for sponsorship opportunities 306-445-0002.

Life Design Concepts presents Kitepakeyin “Because You Are Worth It” Conference Workshops & Presentations to be held at the North Battleford Dekker Centre 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford.

For more information please call 306-480-1087.

Wednesday, June 7

Radisson Royal Purple Strawberry Tea and program - free to all those 50+ at the Radisson Goodrich Centre( Seniors) at 2:00 p.m. (not at Radisson Hall - we changed it for easier accessibility).

Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28

Time For Tots - Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.

Thursday & Friday, June 8 & 9

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale. Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Friday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1302-99 St., North Battleford (Upper Hall).

Something for everyone - don’t miss it!

Friday, June 9

Borden Graduation - banquet at 5:30 p.m. Exercises at 8:00 p.m. with dance to follow at the Borden Community Centre.

Friday, June 9

3rd Annual Steak & Lobster night. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Northland Power Curling Centre #2, 623 Carlton Trail North Battleford.

Hosted by Twin Rivers Curling Club. To order tickets phone 306-937-2431.

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 9, 10 & 11

Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree at ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK. Free concerts & camping. Heated tabernacle. Keepers of the Faith, Daaes, Joyful Melody, Jack Jackson, Howard Jolly & Rising Above Band, Trudels, Touch of Grace. Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10:15 a.m. Free banana splits Friday night. Concession. Saturday steak supper. www.manitoulakegospeljamboree.com.

Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30

Tales and More - Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library from 10:45 - 11:30 a.m..

For ages 3 to 5 years.

Sunday, June 11

Battlefords Family Fun Day 1611-93rd Street, North Battleford from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Free event. For more information call 306-445-9096 or email pastorjkwon@gmail.com.

Monday, June 12

Adult LEGO Night - Why should kids have all the fun? Come join us at the North Battleford Library as we relive our childhood with activities that are just as fun now as they were then from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This event is for Adults and teens. LEGO will be provided.

Saturday, June 24

Get your Summer Read On Day - Come to the North Battleford Library and join the TD Summer Reading Club from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All Ages are welcome to join us for some fun that includes Canadian landmark Green Screen photo booth, Canadian trivia and a library scavenger hunt.

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

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 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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God gives us the ability to see past human limitations One definition of a “visionary” is that it is a person with unusually keen foresight, able to see future possibilities and how to make them a reality. Men such as Henry Ford and Thomas Edison were visionaries in that sense.

When the Bible speaks of “visions” it usually means something different. The Scriptures describe those who received messages from God in the form of supernatural, dream-like revelations, such as those John had of future things in the last book of the Bible (cf. Rev. 9:17). But that is not our subject here.

Rather, it is the foresight spoken of above, but with a spiritual dimension.

The person with spiritual vision views things from God’s perspective. Where others may see only obstacles and potential defeat, he or she has the God-given ability to see past the horizon of human limitations, and to visualize the exciting possibilities of what the Lord can do.

Two hundred years ago, a poor English shoemaker named William Carey began to consider the church’s responsibility to reach the world for Christ.

When he presented his ideas to a group of pastors, one said irritably, “Young man, sit down. When God

pleases to convert the heathen, He will do it without your aid or mine!”

But that is not what the Bible says. The Lord Jesus challenged His followers to “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature” (Mk. 16:15). And He said that, through the enabling of the Spirit of God, “You shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth” (Acts 1:8). In this work, “the love of God compels us [urges us on]” (II Cor. 5:14).

William Carey persisted. Through his preaching, and writings, and largely by his influence, a new Mission Board was formed. Later, Carey himself went to India as a missionary, and accomplished great things for God. He is rightly called the Father of Modern Missions. He is also an example of what the Lord can do through a willing servant who has spiritual vision. Pastor and author Charles Swindoll says of this God-given faculty that it is “spawned by faith, sustained by hope, sparked by imagination, and strengthened by enthusiasm. It is greater than sight, deeper than a dream, broader than an idea.”

One day, Saul’s son Jonathan challenged his armour-bearer to join him in attacking a Philistine

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garrison–just the two of them! He said: “Come, let us go over to the garrison of these uncircumcised; it may be that the Lord will work for us. For nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few”

(I Sam. 14:6). Jonathan, like William Carey, had the spiritual vision to realize what God could accomplish, even through small numbers or weak instruments.

It’s estimated that

Big and little These past weeks I’ve been thinking a lot about big and little, large and small and things deemed successful or not, particularly in relation to the matter of their importance. As a member of our local Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors I’m definitely “the little one.” Sitting next to owners of multimillion dollar companies, my successful but tiny home-based business might appear to them as insignificant and yet to me and to the hundreds of other small and home-

based businesses, we’re far from that. It was a recent visit to my family on the prairies that prompted these reflections.

I admit that nostalgia was my primary emotion while flying back and forth across three provinces. Both coming and going, skies were clear of clouds and my view of

153,000 people die each day, across the world.

Many, many of these do not know the Saviour.

What can we do to reach them with the gospel which God’s Word calls, “the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes”(Rom. 1:16)? How can the church advance the cause of world missions?

That was the passion of author and musician Elizabeth Anne Sweet Ortlund (1923-2013). Mrs. Orlund wrote a hymn that became the theme song for Billy Graham’s World Congress on Evangelism, held in Berlin, Germany, in 1966.

The song says, “The vision of a dying world / Is vast before our eyes; / We feel the heartbeat of its need, / We hear its feeble cries: / Lord Jesus Christ, revive Thy church / In this, her crucial hour! / Lord Jesus Christ, awake Thy church / With Spiritgiven pow’r. / The warning bell of judgment tolls, / Above us looms the cross; / Around are ever-dying souls– / How great, how great the loss! / O Lord, constrain and move Thy church / The glad news to impart! / And Lord, as Thou dost stir Thy church, / Begin within my heart.”

the ground was spectacular: thousands of acres of land, clearly marked by last year’s furrows, spoke of the investment men and women put into providing food for our nation and, indeed, for the world.

My views from the plane and later, from the car, included farm yards boasting long rows of grain bins; other fields seemingly groaned under the vast array of tractors, seeders and a myriad of assorted but essential equipment. Wherever I looked, everything was big!

There was no way I could not compare those

operations with the tiny farms in the area where I live but I have nothing but admiration for our local farmers who work small tracts of land. Whether 10 or ten thousand acres, one thing remains constant: the purpose of it all is to feed people.

“Moreover it is required in stewards that one be found faithful.” 1 Corinthians 4:2 Whether it’s sowing seed, inputting data, canning this year’s crop of berries, or digging trenches, be sure to include integrity and faithfulness in defining true success. Amen.

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The Sky’s the Limit Those attending a recent event at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford, the culmination of a project at schools in Living Sky School Division entitled Youth Rising, also had the chance to see an art exhibition. Featuring the art works of students from kindergarten to Grade 12 throughout the Living Sky School Division, the exhibition was titled The Sky’s the Limit. Photos by John Cairns

JPII compost project receives honorable mention Staff The Bokashi composting project of the Functional Integrated Program at John Paul II Collegiate has received some provincial recognition.

The project was submitted to the province-wide Saskatchewan Environmental Society Contest in the waste reduction category, in which they received Honorable Mention, second place.

According to teacher Rhea Good, they have been working on a waste reduction and composting project since November 2016. The goal of the project is to reduce overall waste. According to Good, “we have reduced waste from five bags per week, down to one. All food scraps are now going into our Bokashi composting pails.”

The Bokashi composting method uses an inoculant that allows for the fermentation of all kitchen wastes, including meat and dairy, which are not broken down under traditional composting systems.

Students from John Paul II Collegiate are seen above digging a trench at the community garden managed by Midwest Food Resources Inc. The partnership is a win-win because the school can reduce waste, and the community garden receives free, organic fertilizer. To the right, the photo shows the fermented food, the “Bokashi,” in the trench. Photos submitted

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