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Wild winter in the forecast

Staff The Weather Network tells us Canadians could be in store for a particularly stormy season.

“Due to a weak to moderate La Niña, this winter is shaping up to have two distinct personalities—

North Battleford, Sask. while Canadians should brace themselves for periods of high-impact weather and an impressive amount of snowfall, the good news is we should get a mid-winter break,” explains Chris Scott, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network. “As a whole, Canadians should

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expect a wild ride from start to finish. It’s safe to say we’ll all be participating in winter this year.”

The Prairies are expected to experience the harshest winter weather in the country with below normal temperatures and above normal snowfall expected for

much of the region, especially across the south. However, the frigid pattern is expected to relax at times and above normal snowfall is good news for areas that experienced drought conditions during the summer.

Summer? We’ve already forgotten what summer is.

Sports Fame It was a big weekend for the locally-based sports Halls of Fame in the Battlefords as they hosted the annual special group retreat of the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame. About 14 staff and board members were in the area on Friday and Saturday. On Friday they toured the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Battleford, and on Saturday they were at the North Battleford Sports Museum and Hall of Fame in the basement of the main library on 101st Street. See the story in Thursday’s Regional Optimist.

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Leadership hopefuls debate in snowy NB

By John Cairns Staff Reporter Much of the story of the Sask Party leadership debate took place off the main stage at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford Thursday night.

Inclement snow conditions produced “travel not recommended” warnings for all roads coming into North Battleford, with reports of cars in the ditch and traffic backups on Highway 16.

The weather was clearly to blame for depressed attendance at the event, with the Dekker Centre seats not even half-full for Thursday night’s debate.

It also made for a difficult travel day for the leadership contenders coming to the city, but in the end Gord Wyant, Ken Cheveldayoff, Alanna Koch, Scott Moe and Tina BeaudryMellor all showed up.

Also showing up was former MP and RCMP sergeant Rob Clarke, who declared his entry into the leadership contest earlier in the week.

But Clarke’s entry came too late for him to be included on the debate stage Thursday. According to the

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party rules, all candidates must have filed their nominations officially with the party a week in advance in order to be included in the debate.

Going into Thursday’s debate, the Clarke campaign had reached out to the News-Optimist to voice displeasure about not being included on account of a “technicality.” Clarke told reporters in North Battleford that he had sent in his paperwork to the party at 3:30 p.m. earlier that day.

“I was just hoping they could expedite the matter so that I could meet with the membership, get the points across. I was fully aware and ready for a debate,” said Clarke.

Patrick Bundrock, executive director of the Sask Party, disputed Clarke’s claim that he had officially filed.

“I’m still looking forward to receiving Mr. Clarke’s papers,” said Bundrock to reporters.

“I haven’t received a copy of Mr. Clarke’s filing. I’ve received an email from him. I look forward to receiving the filing tomorrow, and having Mr. Clarke through the process as quickly as possible so that he can participate fully

in the next set of upcoming debates.”

In speaking to the media, Clarke seemed most disappointed about not getting an opportunity to promote his own distinct vision for the party going forward.

“I’m a little bit disappointed because it seems like the same old status quo – you heard it here tonight. It’s almost the same old mantra, ‘everything’s all great and dandy.’ Saskatchewan faces some challenging times.”

Indeed, the debate in North Battleford followed a similar script to the others held in Swift Current, Melfort and Saskatoon. There was widespread agreement seen on the issues and on Sask Party initiatives, and also no questions posed on the hot-button issue of the GTH. The first question posed to the candidates was on the crime issue. The question referred to the recent CBC article about a young woman who had left North Battleford for Saskatoon because of the crime situation.

In his response, Scott Moe pointed to the findings of the caucus committee on crime chaired by Herb Cox

and pledged resources to deal with the issue.

“As we move forward we need to continue to provide additional resources to ensure that this is addressed moving forward, to ensure that people, families and residents feel safe in their places and homes across this province,” said Moe. Koch believed more employment opportunities were needed to help deter crime. “A strong economy means more jobs means healthy communities. Jobs means less crime.”

Cheveldayoff pointing to a meeting he attended in Paradise Hill the previous Friday along with Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young. Some 500 residents attended and included remarks from a former RCMP sergeant, a Crown prosecutor, a judge as well as a former perpetrator of crime.

“We have to look at the root causes of crime, we have to make it a priority,” said Cheveldayoff.

Wyant pointed to his own role in creating the Provincial Response Team, to “create a more visible approach to crime prevention in rural Saskatchewan.”

He also pointed to sup-

Rob Clarke, who announced this week he is in the leadership race, was on hand but was not included onstage due to his late entry into the field of candidates.

ports enhancing the Community Safety Officer program including the one in North Battleford, that “as a low cost policing alternative, is important in terms of reducing crime.”

In her responses, Beaudry-Mellor wanted to see underlying issues such as homelessness and addictions addressed. She pointed to the 34 RCMP officers in North Battleford already as well as the dual-policing system that was brought in.

“If more policing was the end of the answer you would see a reduction in crime but that has not happened,” said BeaudryMellor.

She expressed support for initiatives like Housing First and “seamless pathways” for people with alcohol and drug issues.

Beaudry-Mellor also supported engaging the elders of Battlefords Tribal Council and surrounding First Nations to “help at-risk youth who are attracted by gangs in these communities.”

Candidates were also asked about the recent Cameco layoffs and nuclear power generation – another issue of local importance because of Bruce Power’s bid to build a nuclear reac-

tor in Saskatchewan years ago. There had been an extensive provincial consultation at the time, and the government ultimately decided not to proceed with it.

Koch suggested that consultation was “maybe too soon for a new government.” But Koch indicated she was open to taking a second look at the issue.

“We need to consider nuclear,” said Koch, who cited an improvement in reactor technology. “It’s time to have that conversation with Saskatchewan people again.”

Cheveldayoff was also open to revisiting nuclear.

“Technology has changed, and maybe it’s time that we looked at it again,” he said.

One of the most interesting responses came when candidates were asked about which of the eight core principles of the Saskatchewan Party they found most important.

Gord Wyant took umbrage at the idea of picking just one.

“These are integrated principles, they are the very foundation of the party,” said Wyant.

“I’m not going to pick one. I’m going to tell you that all eight of these principles are vital to the continued and ongoing success of this party. And we need to be clear, we need to be conscious of all eight of them, because if we ignore one then we’re going to ignore the founding principles of our party and we do that at our peril.”

The campaign now continues for all the candidates in the race, with two more official debates scheduled and deadlines fast approaching for membership sales.

The leadership convention will be Jan. 27, 2018 at Prairieland Park in Saskatoon.

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Matching funding available for natural spaces playground

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Efforts towards building a natural learning space in North Battleford ramped up Tuesday night last week with an announcement of potential funding.

The Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program, who have been spearheading the idea, confirmed at city council Tuesday that they would provide matching funding of up to $50,000 for the project.

Colleen Sabraw, who appeared with a delegation from BECIP at the meeting, told council the project needed the approval of a budget commitment of

another $50,000 from the city to go ahead.

Proponents also want to see the city co-lead on the project and provide city staff to assist where needed.

The natural learning space proposal had first been before council back in June. The idea is to have a playground that includes natural elements such as rocks, logs, trees and other items.

The idea is that natural spaces benefits kids in supporting their development and cognitive skills, and in connecting them to the environment. It would also allow them to develop their physical skills as well.

It is part of what Sabraw says is a shift in thinking when it comes to spaces for childhood development around the world.

“It’s time for our children to again grow up getting a little bit dirtier, getting a lot happier and a lot healthier being outdoors in some of these natural play spaces,” said Sabraw.

While their original proposal had identified Central Park as a suitable location, the thinking now is such a project would go in Centennial Park, where there is already money earmarked towards potential upgrades there.

The next step in the process, according to Mayor

Ryan Bater, is to consider the proposal fully during budget deliberations.

Those deliberations get under way at the end of the month. Decisions will be made at that time on whether this project will move ahead this coming year.

So far, council has been receptive to the proposal, and Bater acknowledged the offer of a $50,000 matching grant from BECIP was a big deal when it came to considering the city’s own investment.

“To have the opportunity to match that with an external grant is definitely something that we want to consider,” said Bater.

Reduced hours at City Hall, raise for some staff, no sewer discount

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here are some of the items that were discussed at the Tuesday night, Nov. 14, council meeting in North Battleford.

Reduced hours are coming to City Hall. Council had gone along with an administration recommendation to reduce the hours City Hall is open to 9 a.m. to 4:30 pm on a threemonth trial basis.

The decision means City Hall will no longer be open during the 8 a.m.- 9 a.m. hour. However, city manager Jim Puffalt told council there are plans for City Hall to be open from 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. on Dec. 28 and 29 when City Hall is normally busy.

The decision is partly a response to the province’s budget cuts in the spring that forced the city to operate with less staff as part of cost-saving. The thinking is this move to reduce the hours will help reduce the current demands on the staff and increase the overall productivity.

However, this change is being introduced only on a trial basis at the mo-

ment. As well, phone calls between 8 and 9 a.m. will continue to be answered by central reception.

The new hours are due to come in Nov. 27 and the plan is to report to council again in January on the impacts seen by the change.

In related news, City Hall finance and legislative services staff will be getting a one dollar-per hour rate increase for these positions: cashier, tax and assessment clerk, utilities clerk, three receptionists, and the accounts payable clerk. The new rate was effective May 17, 2017.

The city had already been operating at reduced staffing in this department, with one position eliminated due to the budget cuts this spring. Puffalt stated that after all these changes the city is still saving $52,000 a year.

Council approved the rate increase unanimously.

In new business, a discretionary land use application has been approved to establish a Type 1 personal care home at 1031113th Street.

No community opposition had been expressed to the proposal and it carried

unanimously. Councillor Kent Lindgren “strongly approved” the application, saying “it’s not just a business opportunity but a much-needed health service.”

As well, council approved an application from Terracap for a subdivision of two sections of their existing property at the Frontier Centre location. One is a pad site beside the new hotel and the other section is near the gas bar in the front of the mall.

The subdivision would accommodate future development at the location, although there are no immediate plans for development. No community opposition was expressed to the Terracap subdivision proposal and it carried unanimously.

Council has gone along with a city administration recommendation against providing a discount on sewer costs in relation to water usage, for those who are watering their lawns during the summer.

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grass a discount” compared to the rest of the people that aren’t. A summer discount would also include property owners who didn’t water the grass, he noted.

Loraas Environmental Services has once again been awarded the contract for waste collection and recycling services for municipal buildings and facilities in the city.

Two companies had put forward proposals for the contract and the incumbent Loraas was awarded the contract with an annual cost projected at $20,523.80 plus taxes.

In proclamations, Nov. 20 is National Child Day, and November is Adoption Awareness Month in North Battleford.

The next council meeting is Nov. 27.

Members of Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program including Colleen Sabraw, Angela Yeaman and Karen Hrabinsky were before council to speak on a proposed natural learning space park for North Battleford. Photo by John Cairns

Don’t push your snow onto the street: City Staff Neighbourhood parking restrictions will be strictly enforced this week as the residential streets will be cleared from last week’s snow dump.

Residents are reminded to clear their sidewalks and that clearing snow from driveways into the street is not permitted.

City graders worked

throughout the day and into the evening Friday, targeting high traffic areas of downtown and other priority roads.

The city also had crews working over the weekend to get the downtown completed.

Roads were being plowed to the middle of the street, leaving windrows to be cleared this coming week.

Meadow Lake shooting suspect arrested in NB Staff RCMP are reporting that an arrest was made Thursday morning at a North Battleford residence in connection to the homicide investigation in Meadow Lake.

They are reporting a 15-year-old male from Meadow Lake was arrested shortly after 10 a.m.

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slaughter, one count of possession of a loaded prohibited firearm, and one count public mischief, all Criminal Code offences.

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Tears come easily to old eyes. Over the years mine have witnessed scenes of both joy and pain. In the televised images of the Remembrance Day service in Ottawa, I saw the emotions in the faces of veterans of combat. To me, it seemed to be more than grief. It seemed they had been transported by memory into another place where the guns were still sounding and, as stricken companions died, they felt the enervating fear that they too would never see their loved ones again.

I have never worn a uniform other than that of a trombone player in a small town band. As the Second World War was ending, I was still days away from donning a uniform which would give my future into the hands of others who would determine when and where I might fight and when I might die.

What I know of warfare comes from the magnification by all forms of media of the conflicts in which human beings who no longer had control of their own destinies were killed or maimed. There was an early beginning. I think I was four years old when I was taken to a makeshift movie theatre in the local hotel to see the first film version of Erich Maria Remarque’s All Quiet on the Western Front.

One scene from that film has remained in memory for all of my life. A young German soldier reaches out of a trench to touch a butterfly. The camera moves to a French sniper taking aim. There is the report of his rifle. The young German soldier never reaches the butterfly. His arm contracts and I know that he is dead. Can a four-year-old boy feel a sense of outrage?

I am sure I did.

The First World War was the most horrible event of the 20th century. It was obscene. I can imagine the miasma of the battlefield, the stench of bloated, unburied bodies, the cries of pain, I can imagine the ancient buildings destroyed and innocent civilians trapped in the deadly maelstrom. I can imagine the well-fed rats. And all of this raging horror was the result of blind ambition, inept diplomacy and selfish profiteering. It need never have happened. It should never have happened.

There is a strange ambivalence in the male mind.

In that televised display in Ottawa, I was stirred by the uniforms and the precision marching. I was proud to see among the marchers men whose faces showed the diversity of Canada. As though I were still young, my eyes lingered on the images of young and beautiful women. Because I am old. I understood the pain of loss that still lingered in the faces of older women.

When the long-barreled howitzers fired and the bugle played for those who would never see the dawn again, I felt a mixture of undifferentiated passion – sorrow, pride, love of country. And anger. I am angry because of all the powerless humans who died at the bidding of the powerful, known and unknown. I am angry because of the human beings who never grew

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As an historian, I know Canadian leaders and diplomats had nothing to do with orchestrating the aggressive wars such as the Boer War and the Great War. I know when Canadian leaders had the power of independent decision they took our country into the war against the evils of Nazism. I know Canadian leaders sent citizens in uniform to be peacekeepers.

I know that whenever and wherever there is warfare human beings die, On Remembrance Day, I wear my red poppy for human beings on both sides of each conflict. I wear it for human beings, known and unknown, whose lives were cut short. I wear it because of the great injustice done to all of those who never lived to ripen, loved and loving, to a peaceful ending.

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Legislature says farewell to Kevin Phillips The legislative assembly was rocked by news of the death of Melfort MLA Kevin Phillips at age 63.

Much like what happened after Saskatoon Meewasin MLA Roger Parent died in 2016, Question Period was cancelled for the day on Tuesday, Nov. 14, as MLAs rose to pay their respects to Phillips.

An emotional Premier Brad Wall led a series of tributes in the legislature to Phillips. Wall’s remarks and some of the remarks of other MLAs are printed here, as recorded in Hansard.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thank you, colleagues in the House.

“I have led a life of security, and family, and community.” These are the words of the late member from Melfort, Kevin Phillips, in his maiden speech in this Legislative Assembly sometime in late 2011. “I have led a life of security, and family, and community.”

Mr. Speaker, I think it’s interesting — if we examine these words, we see what is intentional about them on the part of the man who said them in this place. Because, Mr. Speaker, I don’t think you can make that claim, to have led a life of security, unless you also acted in that way, unless you committed yourself in an effort to live a life of security. And I think, I’m pretty sure what Kevin was referring to when he said that was the industry and the enterprise and the work ethic with which he conducted his life to bring that security for himself and for his family. It’s an intentional statement.

And we know the record bears it out — his work ethic and his industry and his enterprise.

We know that he was a publisher at the Melfort Journal, that he was an entrepreneur. He was in the newspaper business.

We know he was an investor and a partner in other businesses as well, that he worked hard to provide that security, to live a life of security.

There are members on

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net this side of the House that know the kind of business person he was, and the values he brought to this House, he brought also to that life. I’ve heard specific accounts of that. …

He led a life of family.

He also led a life of community, as he noted in that maiden speech. And boy, his record is replete with evidence of that, Mr. Speaker. It in many respects seems to have been his life work even beyond his vocation, his avocations.

He tells the story in his maiden speech about being upset about principals being rotated around the school division in that northeast area, and this must have bothered him and a few other parents because he organized and went to a meeting.

And I’m not sure of the result of that effort, but someone told him, as he noted in his Speech from the Throne, in his maiden speech in this House, he noted that someone had told him, you know, “You should put your money where your mouth is and run for the school board.”

And so he did, and he served for nine years as a trustee in the Melfort School Division, three as the Chair of that school division. And then later on he became . . . He was the mayor of Melfort. And that’s when I got to meet him…

He led a life of community. There are any number of examples we could point to in this respect, but there are few that are as compelling as the domestic violence centre that he helped champion for the city of Melfort, which has also

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of course been a benefit in service to northeast Saskatchewan. … So is there any good that can come from yesterday, from someone leaving us at 63 so tragically? You know, there is scripture that would say there is, that all things work together for good but, boy, it’s hard to see it on a day like today unless you consider his daughter Kelli and her husband, Howard. They have five kids: Autumn and Tempestt and Justice and Desiree and Denzel.

Unless you consider Kevin’s son Brenden and his wife, Carly, who live in Alberta. Unless you consider his stepdaughter Brandi and her husband, Zach. They have two kids, Tyson and Haley. If you’re wondering if anything good can come from a day like today, well, there’s his stepson Riley and his wife, Felisha, and they have five kids: Kaleb and Raigen and Dexter and twins, Mia and Ava. And so there’s every expectation, there’s every hope that we can have that the kind of person that Kevin was, the qualities that I have tried to inadequately describe today, are going to get passed on, that they’ve already been passed on, that they’re manifest in the lives of his kids, his stepkids, and his grandchildren. And so that’s the good that will come not from yesterday, from his death, but most assuredly from his life, from a life that is well remembered. Because I believe his was a good example, a very good example, a compelling one and for that example some day it will be said of

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friend. We’ve been friends for nearly 20 years.

Many times, Mr. Speaker, we would leave this House on a Thursday after session, and he would drive ahead of me.

I always got him to drive ahead of me in case . . . because he would like to drive a little faster, and I thought he could get the ticket instead of me. But we’d phone each other, on our hands-free of course, and we’d talk probably 20 minutes, half hour. And just about life, you know, about things. About the House, about the business.

Just about life mostly.

He was so proud of his new grandkid twins. He just couldn’t stop talking about them.

I talked to him on Friday. I talked to him this Friday. I said, “Kevin, what are you doing?” I told him what I was up to. What he was up to.

And I said, “Oh, I left my keys to my truck. Are you happening to come to town? You know, into P.A. Because I left my keys to my truck, and you could bring the spare set from Melfort.” And he says, “No I’m not. I’m doing Continued on Page 8

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that reception last week because I know now that that’s the last opportunity that I’ll have to get to talk to Kevin. We talked about life. We talked about family. We talked about plans for after politics.

And we also talked about what the Premier mentioned. He was a strong advocate for his community. He’s an even stronger advocate for improving supports for survivors of domestic violence. And he was so proud of the work that he and his community partners did in the creation of the Melfort shelter, and he absolutely should be.

His legacy will live on through his children and his grandchildren, but he will also have a piece of that. That shelter is in part because of him.

Joe Hargrave: Thank you, Mr. Speaker. On a day like today I wish I was a great orator like so many of the members in this House.

Kevin was more than my colleague. As some of you may or may not know, he was my business partner for many, many years. And besides being my business partner, he was my good

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his grandkids and maybe subsequent generations, that they led lives of security and family and community.

Opposition leader Nicole Sarauer: Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

On behalf of all Saskatchewan New Democrats, but more specifically my colleagues on this side of the floor, I want to extend our sincerest condolences to Kevin’s family, in particular his wife, April, his children, his grandchildren — of whom he talked frequently about and fondly — but also to his friends and his legislative colleagues on the government side.

Kevin was an incredibly kind man. I often had the opportunity to speak with him at MLA [Member of the Legislative Assembly] receptions. He always took time to speak to me, to speak to many of my colleagues. We shared stories this morning.

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Top level curling in my hometown After a crazy few days in Southern Ontario, which I profiled in last week’s paper, I boarded an airplane to my hometown to have a fairly relaxing time the only way I know how.

For the second half of my pseudo-Christmas vacation, I made my way back to Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. last Monday so I could attend the entire Boost National Grand Slam of Curling event at the Essar Centre.

On a working level, I’ve been lucky enough to cover a few Grand Slam of Curling competitions over the last couple of years, including the Meridian Canadian Open that was held in North Battleford back in January, and I’ve been inside the arena for the entirety of the 2010 and 2015 Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sault Ste. Marie and Moose Jaw. As a fan though, the closest I’ve come to attending a full event was as a kid when the 1996 Ontario Scotties provincial playdowns were held in the Soo, but I think I only attended a few draws at the event.

So this was a first for me where I was able to go to the rink to every game.

It felt odd leaving the arena in between draws instead of sticking around the building for nearly 12 hours, but it was nice to actually watch the games taking place instead of running around the building taking photos, typing articles and trying to interview as many curlers as possible.

One thing that you may notice when seeing the photos with this article of the view from my seats – including one at ice level from Saturday’s semifinal between Casey Scheidegger of Lethbridge, Alta. and Tracy Fleury of Sudbury, Ont. – is that there were a lot more empty seats and not all of the arena was used for seating as it was at the Civic Centre almost a year ago.

Although it wasn’t a sellout, and a loss in the tiebreaker game Friday night for local hero and defending Olympic men’s curling gold medalist Brad Jacobs played a part in not having as big a crowd as there could have been on the weekend, I felt like the attendance was still pretty decent for a Grand Slam of Curling event.

With almost 5,000 seats at the Essar Centre, where it’s main duty is to host games for the Ontario Hockey League’s Sault Ste. Marie Greyhounds, it’s going to be tough to try and fill it

for a curling event that’s not the Scotties or the Tim Hortons Brier.

As a result of that, putting the video board up on one end of the rink made for a much better atmosphere on TV of showing fans in the seat, and I wouldn’t be surprised if you see that more in the future as the event looks to expand and goes to arenas that are bigger than the Civic Centre and might be tougher to fill.

Moving on to the curling, this was a pretty big event for the Canadian rinks as many of the competitors on the men’s and women’s side will soon be heading to Ottawa next week to compete in the Roar of the Rings tournament where the winners will represent Canada at the Winter Olympics next year.

With so many top teams from this country competing at the Boost National, you could imagine my surprise when the champion matchup Sunday afternoon featured Scotland’s Bruce Mouat and South Korea’s Chang-Min Kim. Mouat captured the World Junior Curling Championship in 2016 and is trying to move his way into the Scottish curling power rankings as Olympic representative Kyle Smith is the skip that everyone is chasing right now.

Leading into the final, Mouat played the role of a giant-killer as he knocked out Jacobs in a tiebreaker game, Kevin Koe in the quarter-final and Mike McEwen in the semifinal, as three of the top teams in the world found themselves falling behind

by big margins.

Meanwhile, Kim was competing in his first ever Grand Slam event as his rink prepares to be the host side at the Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang in a couple of months.

With an aggressive approach to the game, Kim qualified for the playoffs and defeated Reid Carruthers in the quarterfinals before roaring back from a 7-4 deficit after seven ends to stun John Epping in an extra-end semifinal thriller.

Despite it being two unknown teams, the final was a pretty good affair with both teams trading points until the seventh end, when Mouat put up a four-ender in the seventh end to pick up a 9-4 win and become the youngest

men’s skip to capture a Grand Slam title.

The women’s event was rather straightforward by comparison, as defending Olympic title-holder Jennifer Jones defeated Scheidegger by a score of 8-7 to win her second straight event.

At this point, it’s hard to see anyone topping Jones when the Olympic Trials get going in a couple of weeks.

I mean, Val Sweeting has a good chance of topping her and Rachel Homan is probably the best bet to pull off an upset, if she doesn’t have one of her tire fires along the way, but the way Jones is playing at the moment it feels like she can force any team into making a mistake and capitalizing

on it.

While I haven’t mentioned him yet, I believe defending Brier and World Champion Brad Gushue is the undisputed favourite to go to the Olympics.

He lost to McEwen in the quarter-final in the Soo, but he’s been

untouchable at all the other events this year and I expect him to be in that role in Ottawa starting next Saturday.

I could keep talking curling all day, but I need to get on the plane now so I can get back to North Battleford for Tuesday’s North Stars game.

Tuesday, November 21, 2017 - PAGE 7

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Legislature says farewell to Kevin Phillips

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net Continued from Page 5 up my remarks,” he says, “because I’m speaking tomorrow at Remembrance Day.” He says, “It’s one of the most important days of

the year for me.”

Remembrance. We’ll all remember Kevin.

He believed, like me, if you want to make a difference in your community, in your

province, in your country, you have to get involved. I strongly believe that. And Kevin and I were friends because we talked about that all the time. You have to get involved. And Kevin got involved in his community from the day, forever…

Cathy Sproule: When we were the class of 2011 — and yourself, Mr. Speaker, was one of those — and Kevin and I and I think the

member from Moose Jaw North and Silverspring, we were chosen to sit on a committee to go to Ottawa. And it was just a couple of months after we got elected, so we were all still pretty new. And you’ll recall that visit, I’m sure.

We went to Ottawa to sit in on a committee on the development . . . We were planning the development of the lobbyist registry, so we

had been established as a standing committee to do that. And that’s when I first got to know a number of the people who were elected the same time I was in the class of 2011. And my remembrances of Kevin, right from the get-go, was this warm friendliness that he would express.

And I was scared of those guys. I mean I was a new MLA, and it was terrifying in some ways

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to be the only new MLA on this side of the House when there was at least a dozen on that side of the House. So I was learning my way and I just felt, and I’m sure the rest of us that were at that conference felt that sort of easy friendliness that he brought with him to any conversation and just that gentle sort of almost laconic laid-backness that really put me at ease.

And we had some great conversations right from the get-go. So I’ve always sort of cherished that opportunity because I met some of the new MLAs on a team basis rather than this adversarial world that we live in in this Chamber.

Warren Michelson: Mr. Speaker, we lost a colleague, but more than that, we lost a friend.

I guess I was blessed to know Kevin since somewhere around 1976 when we moved to Melfort. I was running a furniture store and he was the advertising for the Melfort Journal at the time. I can remember the first advertising we booked with him. Always very helpful, always there to try and do his best for his clients, and we were no exception. Later on I moved into radio, into sales, so we were actually in competition with each other. But with Kevin there was never any animosity. You didn’t have to watch your back because of Kevin.

You knew that he was a gentleman first and foremost, working for the community and for his clients. And he could never do enough for the community. It was always at Kevin’s heart, was the community of Melfort.

Mark Docherty: Maybe it was his ability to see the world differently.

He was upbeat and hopeful.

He believed in people.

He was inquisitive. He asked questions. He was sometimes childlike.

The world had not jaded him. He was a good and decent man. He was here to serve. He was honoured to represent Melfort. He fought for that shelter. And what hasn’t been said is, it burned down. It had to be rebuilt. He was jaded and miserable for one day. He said, “We’ve got to get going. We’ve got to build it again.” And away he went supporting it.

Most of all, he loved April and his kids, his grandkids. I had the opportunity to spend an awful lot of time with him and his family. He was just proud. He was just so proud — always family first.

Thanks for making a difference, Kevin Phillips. Rest easy, my friend.

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The Battlefords North Stars wrapped up their four-game road trip on a high note, winning Sunday night over the Yorkton Terriers by a 5-3 score.

The North Stars got off to a good start in the first period with two goals. Tre Doyon put the North Stars up 1-0 with seven minutes left in the first, Blake Fennig assisting on the goal.

The North Stars then made it 2-0 with 2:50 to go as Elijah Loon-Stewardson scored unassisted. That would be all for the first period.

In the second, Yorkton cut it to 2-1 on a goal by Cody Bruchkowski midway through the period, Parker Gavlas and Slater Strong assisting.

Austin Wieler then tied it for the Terriers with 4:48 to go in the period, Karstin McDonald and Chantz Petruic assisting. It would remain 2-2 heading into the third period.

Yorkton would then take the lead early in the third on Mason Mullaney’s goal from Kaleb Bell 1:37 into the frame. But the North Stars tied it again at 3-3 as Cody Spagrud got his first of the season from Layne Young with 6:59 left.

Then the North Stars took the lead with 4:32 to

go on McGregor Sinclair’s goal, Spagrud the assist.

The North Stars added one more with 1:15 remaining by Matthias Urbanski, with Chaseton Braid assisting, for a 5-3 final score for the North Stars. It was Urbanski’s ninth goal of the season.

Joel Grzybowski stopped 25 of 28 for the win in net for the North Stars.

The result gives the North Stars three out of four on their road trip and a three-game win streak going back home to the Civic Centre.

The North Stars are back in action Tuesday night at home against the Kindersley Klippers.

Here are highlights from the previous games on the road trip: A week after losing to the Weyburn Red Wings at home 1-0, the Battlefords North Stars rebounded to post a 5-3 win in their return match in Weyburn Saturday night, their second straight win on the southeastern road trip.

The scoring opened in the first period when Layne Young got his 13th of the season from MacGregor Sinclair and Dakota Huebner at 14:41.

Weyburn tied it in the second period as Jordan Kazymyra got his 10th of the season Garrett Szer-

emley and Cade Kowalski at 8:28.

But the North Stars regained the lead on Matthias Urbanski’s seventh of the season from Cody Spagrud and Conor Jensen at 12:43.

Huebner then gave the North Stars a three-goal lead from Young and Levi Kleiboer at 15:17 on the power play, with Kowalski in the box for tripping.

The third period saw Urbanski get his second of the game from Spagrud and Chaseton Braid at 1:35 on the power play.

Sinclair’s 11th made it 5-1 at the 9:53 mark.

Goals from Tyran Brown on the power play and an even-strength goal by Jessie Young with 2:13 to go wrapped up the scoring as the North Stars prevailed 5-3.

Shots favored Weyburn 37-36 but Kolby Matthews came up big in the Battlefords net with a 34-save performance.

The Battlefords North Stars were also in action Friday night on the road against the Estevan Bruins, hoping to snap a two game losing streak.

As it turned out, the North Stars won the game 5-4, getting back in the win column and avoiding their first three-game regular season losing streak in over two years. The North

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Stars offence also snapped out of a funk after scoring just once in the previous two games.

The North Stars got off to a quick first period start with two goals. Chaseton Braid got his third of the season from Brad Girard and Levi Kleiboer to open the scoring at 4:51 then, MacGregor Sinclair added to the lead with his tenth of the season to make it 2-0 at the 7:07 mark, and that would be the score through one.

In the second, Jake Tesarowski got his first from Hayden Guilderson and TJ Irey at 5:53. But the North Stars restored the two goal lead as Matthias Urbanski got his sixth from Klei-

boer and Braid at 7:05. The North Stars then made it 4-1 on Girard’s first of the season unassisted at 10:44.

But Estevan stormed back as Kaelan Holt got his 12th from Tesarowski and Matthew Chekay at 15:49.

Chekay then cut the margin to 4-3 with Holt assisting at 17:45.

Estevan outshot the North Stars 16-9 in the second for a 25-19 shots lead.

In the third, Girard went top corner on the Bruins for his second goal and third point of the game at 8:52 to restore a two-goal lead. Anthony Cuglietta notched the assist.

Arthur Miller got one back on the power play for the Bruins with 4:07 left

in the third, with Johnny Witzke assisting, to make it 5-4. But the North Stars closed the door on the Bruins in the final four minute and held on for the win.

On the night the North Stars were outshot 35-28, but got the win in part because of Taryn Kotchorek’s solid 31-save performance in goal for the North Stars.

Matt Lucas took the loss for Estevan.

Girard was named the first star after his two goalone assist performance in the game.

The Hounds beat the North Stars 5-1 in Wilcox in the first game of the North Stars’ southeastern road swing Wednesday.

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The above photo was sent to us by Connie Westby of Watrous, who graduated from Grade 12 at the North Battleford Collegiate Institute. Her father was Harold Gillard and her mother was Dorothy Gillard. Connie says, “I will be turning 80 in January and the mind is not what it used to be. I hope you can make my day.” She would like to know if anyone can identify the subjects of the photo. Let us know by email, newsoptimist.new@sasktel.net and we can pass it on to her and to our readers in future issues.

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opened the scoring with his 11th of the season, Marshall Wilton getting the assist at 5:57.

Then at 8:14 Jared Hamm added to the lead with assists to Olivier Lantagne and Curtis Wiebe, Matthias Urbanski got the North Stars on the board at the 10:01 mark with assists from Chaseton Braid and Connor Smith, but that would be all the North Stars would get on the scoresheet.

Wilton’s fifth goal of the season at the 4:05 mark of the second made it 3-1, with Colby Brandt and Max Salpeter assisting. Then at 7:21 Salbeter scored from Longjohn and Brandt to make it

4-1.

At the 12 minute mark, with Levi Kleiboer in the box for high sticking, Chaz Smedsrud scored his 16th of the season from Hamm and Wilton on the power play.

There was no scoring in the third period as the Hounds wrapped up a 5-1 win. The North Stars had fired 31 shots at Jacob Standen, who stopped 30 of them to get the win. Taryn Kotchorek took the loss for the North Stars.

Wilton was named the game’s first star with his one goal-two assist performance, with Longjohn named second star and Standen the third star.

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Leko’s Conservation Corner – About the K9 unit One might think that police service dogs, or K9 units, only apply to police organizations and border services. Since 1994, Saskatchewan has included a K9 operator among its complement of field conservation officers.

During that period, three separate handlers have worked with five different dogs.

The trailblazer for the ministry’s K9 program was Inspector Daryl Minter and his dog, Scout. Their dedication and hard work set the foundation for future officers and service dogs to assist conservation officers in their duties.

Since then, we have had police service dogs Zoro, Maverick, Keela, and now Jaks, with his handler Cpl. Jamie Chartrand stationed in Prince Albert.

Jaks is a seven-year-old Belgian Malinois, which is a breed very similar to the German Shepherd. Malinois are used by many agencies as service dogs, as they are known for their high drive, strong work ethic and detection capabilities.

Conservation officer service dogs are generalpurpose service dogs as opposed to single-purpose dogs you would find at the border or an airport for example looking for food types, drugs or other items.

All of our dogs are trained in detection, tracking, and apprehension.

Jaks and his predecessors have been instrumental in many investigations,

Conservation Officer Lindsey Leko

by assisting officers in locating physical evidence left or discarded by poachers. Jaks can search a large area the size of a football field, ten times faster than ten officers searching the same area, and most often locating evidence that may not have ever been found.

In addition to finding physical evidence, the dogs assist in tracking wanted persons, such as those who have left the scene of a crime.

Jaks is a very social dog, so if you are interested in a visit or presentation by our K9 team, simply contact your local conservation officer who may be able to help you out.

In October, the Ministry of Environment launched a new mobile application called the Saskatchewan Co-operative Wildlife Management Survey (SK CWMS) for Saskatchewan people to record wildlife observations. Species include moose, elk, deer and select upland game birds. These observations

help the ministry manage wildlife populations and the decisions for draws and quotas.

Up until recently, I was like my dad and not very technology savvy. I must confess that I am becoming quite skilled and no longer need my kids to show me how my apps work on my phone. It is quite a slick app once you get it set up.

The app is available for download on your iPhone and Android devices from the Apple app store and Google Play. You can locate the app by searching for “Saskatchewan Wildlife Survey” or “SK CWMS”.

Once you download the SK CWMS app, call 1-800-567-4224 toll-free, for your participant number and activation code.

Observations are encouraged throughout the year but each game species has a key period that is most important. These are: White-tailed deer and mule deer: September 1 to November 30 Moose: September 1 to December 31 Elk: September 1 to February 28 Sharp-tailed grouse: March 1 to July 15 Wild Turkey: December 1 to March 1 So getting away from the public service announcements, I have to answer at least a couple of questions.

Q: Under what circumstances can a First Nation individual hunt with a nonAboriginal person?

In Saskatchewan, it is

CO Chartrand and Jaks of the K9 Unit

unlawful for a non-Aboriginal person to aid, assist or hunt with a First Nation hunter who is exercising Treaty rights, unless the non-Aboriginal person is an immediate family member with a valid Treaty Assist Permit issued by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Environment.

For a First Nation person and a non-Aboriginal individual who are not immediate family, to hunt together, both individuals must be in possession of a valid hunting licence appropriate for the purpose of the hunt, and follow all limits and laws that apply.

If you have further questions, contact your local officer.

Q: Porcupines and rac-

coons are causing damage to my yard. Are they legal to shoot?

Porcupines and raccoons are two of a number of species classed as unprotected under The Wildlife Regulations. This means that a licence is not required to kill them and there is an open season.

However, all safety regulations would still apply, such as no hunting at night, no hunting near occupied residences without permission or no hunting on posted land.

Rural landowners have further authorities in that they can protect their property including livestock from damage caused by carnivores (with the exception of swift fox or black-

footed ferret), beaver or muskrats.

Carnivores include all predator species, except raptors (owls, hawks or eagles). Common occurrences are weasels, mink or foxes killing chickens, or larger predators such as cougars, wolves or bears encroaching on yard sites or corrals.

In these cases, landowners must immediately report any large predators they have killed to their local conservation officer.

Conservation officers are a valuable source of information regarding nuisance wildlife occurrences and can often provide advice and non-lethal techniques which can discourage animals from remaining near farm yards or limit the damage they may create.

Problem wildlife in towns or cities are another matter and these issues may be discussed in a future article.

Until next time… be sure of your target and beyond.

Editor’s note: Ministry of Environment conservation officer Lindsey Leko has spent more than 25 years as a conservation officer in Saskatchewan.

For many years, Officer Leko contributed a column to local papers on a variety of issues related to hunting, fishing, and other resource-related issues. If you have questions, please contact lindsey.leko@gov. sk.ca.

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OBITUARIES BAYCROFT: Melville Corneil Baycroft, Husband of Mary Baycroft, Father of Jason, Travis, and Owen and their families, Brother, Grandfather, Rancher, Cowboy, and a man of his word who played by his own rules. Nov 2nd 2017 marks the passing of someone who we all loved and remains a legend to anyone who has been fortunate enough to know him. He was born on August 23rd 1926 as one of six siblings in the town of Aberdeen, SK. The light that he brought to this world

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BOWYER: Brian Bowyer 19302017. It is with sad regret to announce the passing of Brian Bowyer at 87 years due to complications with his lungs - his last days spent in hospital in Saskatoon.

Brian leaves a legacy of music.

Being a musician, a band leader, and conductor. Brian is survived by his loving children John, Sharon & Jeffrey and by his dedicated and loving wife Madelaine. His brother Gordon and two sisters Joyce and Berryl who live in the UK. As well as grandchildren and great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Brian is predeceased his first wife Joan - (mother of John, Sharon and Jeffrey) and second wife Martha, his youngest son Mark who died at age 9 in 1975 and also first born Lorraine, who died in infancy in 1953 and a younger sister Audry. Brians love and dedication to music came from his early home life as well as the British Army from 1948-1968. His family came to Canada in 1970 where they stayed for a year in Foam Lake teaching music in school. Then three years in Outlook and six years in Humboldt, then teaching briefly in Quill Lake before moving to North Battleford in 1984 where he headed and conducted to City Kinsmen Band for several years. Then briefly teaching in Eston Sask. After his first wife, Joan died in 2001. Brian moved to Airdrie AB, where he was a musician in two bands. In July 2016, Brian remarried to a beautiful and loving wife Madelaine also a musician and recording artist. Brian had led a full and complete life and enjoyed games and activities, especially with his family.

Brian is being painfully missed and will forever be lovingly remembered as a very caring and considerate human being. There will be no service as he had requested his body be donated to the University Hospital - Research Dept.

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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Al-anon Family Groups If someone’s drinking troubles your 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, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Saturday, November 25 Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. For more information phone Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, November 25 Christmas Trade Show & Bake Sale at the EMBM School, 1651 96th Street, North Battleford from 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Live music, crafts, bake sale, silent auction & raffle. If you would like to book a table, please contact Greg Corcoran at 306-817-0377 or email at g.corcoran@loccsd.ca. Presented by Light of Christ Catholic School Division.

Saturday, November 25 Christmas Tea & Bake Sale at the Zion Lutheran Church 1801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Our tasty bake table features homemade breads, buns, pies, cakes, cookies and squares. Everyone is welcome.

Wednesday, November 29 Borden Friendship Club Potluck Supper & Birthdays at 5:45 pm in Club Room.

Friday, December 1 Borden Care Home Auxiliary Christmas Tea at the Care Home from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m., silver collection and entertainment.

Friday - Sunday, December 1, 2 & 3 A Walk Through Bethlehem 2017 at the Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people to step back in time and experience Jesus birthplace. Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday & Sunday from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 2 Borden Farmers’ Market Christmas Sale from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Borden Community Centre & Senior’s Room. Lunch

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Saturday, December 2 2017 Historic Battlefords Lions Christmas Bazaar at the Alex Dillabough Center from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lunch concession available.

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St. Paul’s Anglican Church Christmas Tea, Bake Sale & Cookies Walk at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1312 - 99th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

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Sunday, December 3 A Christmas Banquet & Evening of Music at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church. Punch served at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 5:30 p.m. with music to follow. Tickets available until November 26th at the Church office or phone 306-445-5158.

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

Sunday, December 3 Community Youth Choir - All is Calm All is Bright at the Third Ave. United Church starting at 3:00 p.m.Tickets at the door or by calling Jaki 306-446-2519.

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Sunday, December 3 Borden Lion’s Festival of Music at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 3 Multicultural Christmas Festival - Christmas Bake Sale, Raffles, Diverse Cultural Displays, Sale of International Foods, Multicultural Entertainment, Silent Auction Items and complimentary beverages.

Doors open at 12:00 noon - till 4:00 p.m. at the Light of Christ Learning Centre, 1202 - 105th Street (former Knights of Columbus Hall).

Required emeiatly, a head house keeper for Travel Lodge North Battleford. Drop off resume or fax at #306-445-0822

Thursday, December 7 Colours for Canada 150 Celebration at the ARC Creative Studio, 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

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Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. For more information phone Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, December 9 Battlefield A Super A Smash Bros 4 Tournament at the North Battleford Library, 1392 - 101st Street - registration 12:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Tournament 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Ages 10+. Bring your own controller - Game Cube, Wii U Pro controllers & Wii remotes.

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A desperate longing for fellowship with God Fox hunting was legal in Britain for five hundred years, but was finally outlawed in 2005. Some have argued that it’s part of rural culture, but the general opinion now is that it is an unnecessary cruelty to the animals.

And while it’s still legal to shoot foxes as a means of pest control, the traditional hunt is no more.

The hunt involved of a group of unarmed enthusiasts on horseback, outfitted in black caps and scarlet tunics. Led by the master of the hounds, riders followed a pack of foxhounds searching for the scent of a red fox.

Because the course often wound through brush, and over uneven ground, great skill will needed on the part of the riders. When the dogs picked up a scent, the frantic chase began and, unless the fox managed to gain the safety of its borrow, it was usually cornered, killed, and eaten by the hounds.

The first “mighty hunter” mentioned in the Bible is Nimrod, the founder of Babel, which later became Babylon (Gen. 10:9-10). Isaac’s son Esau is also described as a “skillful hunter” (Gen. 25:27). He used to hunt game from which to make a tasty stew, a favourite of his father’s (Gen. 27:3-4).

Proverbs describes, as an example of sloth, killing

game and not bothering to cook and eat it. “The lazy man does not roast what he took in hunting” (Prov.

12:27).

Hunting animals for sport and for food continues to this day all over the world. But while they reject the extremes of the animal-rights activists, some are uncomfortable with prolonging the agony of the hunted. They feel some sympathy for the creatures involved, decrying any unnecessary harassment and torment of the beast. The exhausting, heart-pounding chase, the tongue lolling thirst, the desperate wild-eyed panic of the animal, seem difficult to regard as a means of amusement.

That leads us to a beautiful psalm, Psalm 42, and a hymn that is based upon it. The first complete English version of the psalms in metrical form (written in verse form, to be sung as hymns) was completed in 1562, during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. It provided the church with psalms to sing for a century and a half, but it lacked smoothness and elegance of holy Scripture.

Psalm 42 began: “Like as the hart doth pant and bray, / The well-springs to obtain.”

Something better was called for, and an improved version was produced in 1696, by

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

Nahum Tate (1652-1715) and Nicholas Brady (16591726). Tate graduated from Trinity College in Dublin.

He was a distinguished playwright in his day, and in 1692 he became Britain’s poet laureate. Brady

was an Anglican clergyman, and the chaplain of King William II and Queen Anne.

Their version of Psalm 42 begins, “As pants the hart for cooling streams, / When heated in the chase,

/ So longs my soul, O God, for Thee, / And Thy refreshing grace.” That takes an interesting liberty with verse one of the psalm, which says nothing about a “chase.” However, the psalmist later describes being oppressed and taunted by enemies (vs. 9-10), so it seems an appropriate paraphrase.

The point of the author is that he has a desperate longing for God. In applying the poetic imagery he says, “My soul thirsts for the living God” (vs. 2).

David expresses something similar. “O God,

Working together A recent LinkedIn posting referred to the need for teamwork in a business setting and that got me thinking. In the days when my company was in full operation I hired a number of subcontractors.

Although I was a well-respected writer and researcher, there were contracts I could never have bid on based on those strengths alone.

I sought out others with the skills I lacked.

Teamwork became our mantra.

That posting got me thinking of how essential this same concept is to

our behaviour as Christians.

First some background: my husband and I have spent almost our entire lives in a specific denominational culture but several years ago issues with his health changed all that. Minor strokes left him unable to handle the enthusiastic style of music

(including drums and, often, a number of other instruments) common in those churches. When he was unable to attend anywhere for several months I went looking for and found a wonderful little congregation. The preaching was solid but even more importantly, I knew he could enjoy the old hymns and subdued instrumentation. It’s been a wonderful blessing… but it’s also taken a lot of adaptation to an entirely new and definitely more liturgical style.

Here’s how the topic of teamwork fits in here: although I could never

You are my God; early will I seek You; my soul thirsts for You; my flesh longs for You in a dry and thirsty land where there is no water” (Ps. 63:1).

That is the kind of thirst that leads to spiritual discovery. And there is no more desperate hunt to the thirsty soul, and no more rewarding pursuit. The Lord says to the longing one: “You will seek Me and find Me, when you search for Me with all your heart” (Jer. 29:13).

May we respond, as David did, “Early will I seek You.” have imagined our being part of this congregation, I soon realized that we weren’t the only ones coming from a different denominational background. The peaceful and welcoming environment remains a testimony to the dedication each one has to walking together in harmony, to allowing each one to find his or her place and, to fitting in and promoting unity.

It’s not about compromising beliefs; it’s about learning to work together. “…fulfill my joy by being like minded, having the same love; being of one accord, of one mind.” Philippians 2:2

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

ANGLICAN PARISH

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

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1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Living Water Ministry

Community Baptist Church

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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.

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

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George 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)

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.

Service

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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310 impaired driving offences 323 tickets regarding seatbelts/child car seats Police continue to focus on suspended drivers and unregistered vehicles throughout November.

Please remember that you need a valid driver’s licence, registration and insurance to legally drive a motor vehicle on public roads in Saskatchewan. #DoNotRiskIt.

YOUR SAFE RIDE HOME

Christmas is a time of Remembrance The holiday season is fast approaching bringing joy, love and excitement everywhere, but for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one this special time of year can be a painful reminder of the heavy grief you are feeling.

In honour of those who have passed away and in support of those who still live, the management and staff of Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner wish to invite you and your family to attend our Christmas Memorial that will be held on

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 - 7:00 p.m.

Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home 1271 - 103rd Street, North Battleford At this interdenominational service, an ornament will be available for you to place on the memorial tree.

This memorial tree will form part of the ceremony at the funeral home and will later be moved to the Festival of Trees.

We would appreciate confirmation of your attendance

by Thursday, November 23, 2017 by calling 306-445-2418 or emailing loc3857@DignityMemorial.com

We hope you and your friends and family will join us.

1-306-445-7261 Fax: 306-445-1977

Email: val@newsoptimist.ca

1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418 www.sallowsandmcdonald.com

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BLACK FRIDAY EVENT

TERRAIN

ACADIA

CANYON

YUKON

SIERRA 1500

OFFER ENDS NOVEMBER 30

ELEVATION EDITION SHOWN

2017 GMC SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB

10,180

GET UP TO

$

SLT-1 ALL TERRAIN SHOWN

DENALI MODEL SHOWN

159

LEASE TODAY FOR

$

TOTAL CREDITS†

2017 GMC ACADIA SLE-1 AWD

2018 GMC TERRAIN SLE FWD BI-WEEKLY

@

0.9

%

FOR

LEASE RATE

48

BI-WEEKLY

MONTHS

ON SIERRA 1500 DOUBLE CAB (INCLUDES $1,000 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS AND $500 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*)

WITH $1,700 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $31,290†† (INCLUDES $500 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS AND $500 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*)

• 5.3L ECOTEC3 V8 WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT • AVAILABLE INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROLLER • LED CARGO BOX LIGHTING

• STANDARD 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION • FOLD-FLAT FRONT PASSENGER SEAT • GMC INFOTAINMENT SYSTEM2 WITH 4 USB PORTS3

GMC PRO GRADE PROTECTION:

N HTSA 5-St ar O ve rall Ve hic l e S c o re1

COMPLIMENTARY 2-YEAR/ 48,000 KM LUBE-OIL-FILTER MAINTENANCE **

5-YEAR/160,000 KM POWERTRAIN LIMITED WARRANT Y

▲

189

LEASE TODAY FOR

$

@

0.5

%

FOR

LEASE RATE

48 MONTHS

WITH $300 DOWN PAYMENT. BASED ON A LEASE PURCHASE PRICE OF $36,504†† (INCLUDES $750 GM CARD APPLICATION BONUS AND $500 BLACK FRIDAY BONUS*)

• TRI-ZONE AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL • KEYLESS OPEN AND START • ONSTAR® 4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI® HOTSPOT4 + ONSTAR® BASIC PLAN5 FOR 5 YEARS

AVAILABLE ONSTAR ® 4G LTE WITH BUILT-IN WI-FI ® HOTSPOT4

PRAIRIEGMC.COM

ON NOW AT YOUR PRAIRIE GMC DEALERS. PrairieGMC.com 1-800-GM-DRIVE. GMC is a brand of General Motors of Canada. Offers apply to the purchase of a 2017 Sierra 1500 Double Cab, 2018 Terrain SLE FWD and 2017 Acadia SLE-1 AWD equipped as described. Offers apply to qualified retail customers in the Prairie GMC Dealer Marketing Association area only on select vehicles delivered from November 1 to November 30, 2017.*Offer valid for a limited time only. Customers can receive up to $1500 in total Black Friday incentives with the application of a GM Card. Total incentives consist of manufacturer-to-dealer credits (tax-exclusive) and the GM Card Application Bonus (tax-inclusive). GM Card Application Bonus applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card or current Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Cardholders. Credit value depends on model purchased. GMC Black Friday total value valid toward the retail purchase or lease of one eligible new 2017 or 2018 model year GMC delivered in Canada between November 1 – 30, 2017. Total Value consists of $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Black Friday Bonus (tax exclusive) delivery credit and manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank® GM® Visa* Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive). GM Card Application Bonus credit value depends on model purchased: $500 GM Card Bonus on new 2018 Terrain, $750 GM Card Bonus on new 2017 Terrain, Canyon (excl 2SA), Acadia, Savana, $1000 GM Card Bonus on new 2017 & 2018 Yukon, Yukon XL, Sierra LD & HD. As part of the transaction, dealer may request documentation and contact General Motors of Canada Company (GM Canada) to verify eligibility. $500 Black Friday Bonus is applied against eligible 2017 & 2018 MY vehicles purchased during the program period. 2017 & 2018MY vehicles not eligible for this offer are: exclusions outlined under GM Card Bonuses above. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. Certain limitations or conditions apply. Void where prohibited. See your GM Canada dealer for details. GM Canada reserves the right to amend or terminate offers for any reason in whole or in part at any time without prior notice. Void where prohibited. See dealer for details. † Total Credits: $10,180 is a combined total credit consisting of a $4,080 manufacturer-to-dealer cash credit (tax exclusive), $4,600 manufacturer-to-dealer delivery credit (tax exclusive), $1,000 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (tax inclusive) and $500 manufacturer-to-dealer Black Friday Bonus (tax exclusive), for 2017 GMC Sierra 1500 Double Cab, which is available for cash purchases only. †† Lease based on suggested retail price of $31,290/$36,504 includes $500/$750 manufacturer-to-consumer GM Card Application Bonus (offer applies to individuals who apply for a Scotiabank GM Visa Card [GM Card] or current GM Card cardholders) (tax inclusive), $0/$2,000 manufacturer-to-dealer lease cash (tax exclusive) and a $500/$500 manufacturer-to-dealer Black Friday Bonus (tax exclusive) towards the lease for an eligible new 2018 GMC Terrain SLE FWD/2017 GMC Acadia SLE-1 AWD at participating dealers. Bi-weekly payment is $159/$189 for 48 months at 0.9%/0.5% interest rate on approved credit to qualified retail customers by GM Financial. $1,700/$300 down payment is required. Total obligation is $18,212/$19,884, plus applicable taxes. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $13,863/$17,155. See dealer for details. Discounts vary by model. Dealer may sell for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for cash and may not combined with certain other consumer incentives. ®Registered trademark of The Bank of Nova Scotia. 1 U.S. Government 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). 2 Full functionality requires compatible Bluetooth and smartphone, and USB connectivity for some devices.

Data plan rates apply. 3 Not compatible with all devices. 4 Visit onstar.ca for coverage maps, details and system limitations. Service plan required. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi® hotspot requires WPA2 compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider.

Services vary by model, service plan, conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. OnStar® with 4G LTE connectivity is available on select vehicle models and in select markets. Vehicle must be started or in accessory mode to access Wi-Fi®. 5 The OnStar® Basic Plan is available on eligible new and pre-owned vehicles equipped with OnStar® 4G LTE hardware for 5 years or the remaining term. The Basic Plan is transferable to subsequent owners for the remaining term. It includes the monthly Diagnostics Report emails (capabilities vary by model), Dealer Maintenance Notification, access to select vehicle mobile app features and more. Your vehicle must have been compatible with the vehicle’s mobile app prior to the OnStar® 4G LTE hardware upgrade, if applicable. This plan does not include emergency, security or navigation services. These and other services require a paid or Add-On Plan. Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, coverage maps, details and system limitations. Available 4G LTE with Wi-Fi® hotspot requires WPA2-compatible mobile device and data plan. Data plans are provided by AT&TTM or its local service provider. ** The 2-Year Scheduled LOF Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada who have purchased, leased or financed a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY GMC vehicle with an ACDelco oil and filter change, in accordance with the Oil Life Monitoring System and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top-offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc., are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles.

General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲ Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details.

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Phone 306-445-3300

Toll Free 1-877-223-SAVE (7283) website: www.bridgesgm.com