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Take Time to Remember In the 1920s, when it was decided to build a major memorial in France to mark Canada’s sacrifice in the First World War, there was no question as to where it should be. A magnificent memorial was built in the Canadian park on Hill 145, the highest point on Vimy Ridge. France had already recognized the importance of Vimy Ridge to Canada, and in 1922 ceded in perpetuity to Canada 91 hectares at the top of the ridge. On the memorial’s walls are the names of more than 11,000 Canadians who died in France during the First World War and have no known grave. Another memorial at Ypres commemorates the nearly 7,000 Canadians who died in similar circumstances in Belgium. The Vimy Memorial was consecrated in 1936, and stands to this day as a powerful image towering over the French countryside.

Around it lay dozens of Canadian cemeteries, some within metres and others only a few kilometres away. (Souce: Veteran’s Affairs Canada) “Vimy Ridge is ours ... but the cost to the Canadians has been extremely high.” — Major Orvil Ard Elliott. Photo by Averil Hall

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Harold Anderson, left, and navigator Art Elliot with the Mosquito. Photos submitted 410 Mosquitoes Night Fighter Squadron in Amiens, France. When the fighting moved to the north, their squadron was transferred to central Holland, where the squadron remained on active duty right until June 1945, when it was disbanded and Anderson returned to England.

During his time in Holland, Anderson rose quickly through the ranks. He was promoted from flight sergeant pilot to a warrant officer.

A few days later, Anderson met with his commanding officer to be promoted again to pilot officer. Anderson quoted his commanding officer as saying, “Anderson, this is becoming a habit!”

In May of 1945, Anderson went on a short leave to England. Anderson’s leave plane failed to arrive. However, a DC3 landed at that same time. Seeing no other plane, Anderson asked the pilot where their plane was headed and asked if they could give him a ride. Anderson was invited to “jump in.” He quickly discovered that he had hitched a ride

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Sitting here in Battleford, having coffee with Harold Anderson, one would hardly suspect that you were in the presence of one of the brave men who helped push back enemy troops out of France, Belgium, Holland and England. Anderson was a pilot. He flew the Mosquito. It was a masterful aircraft to fly.

Yet it took more than flight proficiency to do the work of a fighter pilot. It took split-second decision making and nerves of steel.

The Mosquito was used in every aspect of the Second World War — as a light bomber, night fighter, pathfinder, intruder and reconnaissance aircraft. It was a multi-purpose aircraft with a fuselage made of plywood covered with fabric. The Mosquito had two V12 Rolls Royce engines that had 2000 horsepower each and could reach a top speed of over 400 mph. Sitting between these engines was Anderson and his navigator, Art Elliot, flying into enemy territory in Europe.

On active duty, Anderson would be assigned an area to patrol, which might be anywhere in Western Europe. This area might have included a daylight trip down the Rhine River valley to Cologne, Germany and back to base. He would be assigned to watch for pockets of enemy activity that included convoys of tanks, active airfields and moving trains. Since the Mosquito carried 450 gallons of fuel and could consume 150 gallons per hour, a trip could last three and half hours “if you were lucky,” says Anderson. Night patrols included the area of Essen, Germany, in the

Ruhr Valley. On other missions, his target could have been Hamburg or the Kruppworks, a German airplane manufacturer just west of Hamburg, Germany.

Anderson started his military service by enlisting in the RCAF on July 15, 1942 at the age of 18. He started his training first in Edmonton, then trained in Regina and Yorkton where Anderson graduated as a pilot. Then he was shipped to England from Halifax, aboard the French ship the “Louis Pasteur” in a convoy of approximately 100 ships.

During the voyage, a German U-Boat destroyed one of the freighters.

After disembarking from the Louis Pasteur, Anderson was assigned to sleep in a room that had been attacked by a German FockeWulf FW 190 the night before.

The windows were shot out.

Anderson had the good luck to have missed that attack by one day.

After further training in England, Anderson was posted to Cranfield, England where he trained on Beau fighters, the stepping-stone to flying the Mosquito.

While in England, Anderson’s luck held fast. During practice on the Beau fighters, Anderson’s crew gave up their turn to fly, to another crew that were short on practice hours. The plane that Anderson should have been flying malfunctioned and crashed off the end of the runway. The pilot was killed and the navigator spent several months in hospital with a broken back.

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on the private aircraft of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands. When asked if he saw Queen Wilhelmina, Anderson said, “Yes, the Queen went by and said hello.”

Anderson completed about a dozen missions during the Second World War. The 410 Mosquitoes Night Fighter Squadron was the last group of aircrew to finish off the operations in Europe. In summing up the interview Anderson said, “I often thought about what would have happened had Hitler occupied England instead of Russia and how life would have been different had we not won the war and stopped this enemy.”

I think about people like Anderson, who fought to liberate people in Europe whose countries were under occupation. I think of people like Anderson and the sacrifices they made to give us the freedom we enjoy today.

This article is written as a tribute to Harold Anderson, in honor of his service to Canadians and the Allied Forces during the Second World War.

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Wounded Warriors Weekend gets financial boost

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Efforts towards putting together the annual Wounded Warriors Weekend for veterans suffering from posttraumatic stress disorder received a welcome boost this weekend from Battlefords and area supporters.

North Battleford hosted a special benefit night to raise money for Wounded Warriors Weekend Nov. 8.

More than 20 Wounded Warriors and veterans were piped in to the Knights of Columbus Hall in North Battleford and acknowledged at the start of the event. The RCMP were also part of the procession that entered the hall.

The veterans in attendance included a number who served in missions in Afghanistan and others in peacekeeping missions around the globe, and also included some with the British forces.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 hosted an event where they enjoyed more camaraderie and some pizza and drinks earlier in the day.

The evening fundraiser featured entertainment from Appaloosa and Elvis impersonator Jeff Bodner as well as music from the founder/ director of Wounded Warriors Weekend, country recording artist Blake Emmons.

On stage, Emmons accepted a $20,000 cheque from organizer Marlene Oleshko, going towards Wounded Warriors Weekend.

She credits the Battlefords and area for stepping forward.

“The community has been wonderful,” she said.

That is not a final total, however, as additional money was also raised that evening at the event at Knights of Columbus Hall. Emmons also accepted another cheque from Army, Navy and Airforce Veterans (ANAVETS) of Saskatoon for $700.

It normally costs about $2,500 each to send a veteran to Wounded Warriors Weekend, which is designed to provide fellowship, relaxing, fishing and recreation, and good entertainment during the August long weekend.

The funds raised at the local event go towards ensuring expenses are paid for veterans suffering from PTSD so that they are able to attend next year’s weekend free of charge.

Chilliwack, B.C. is confirmed as the location for the 2015 event and Emmons confirmed he intends to hold it in Nipawin again at 2016.

Emmons is no stranger to North Battleford. He was at the provincial Royal Canadian Legion convention in the city last year, and again this year when their bus stopped at Legion branch No. 70 on the way to Slave Lake for this year’s Wounded Warriors Weekend Aug. 2-4, an event attended by more than 200 veterans.

He credits the North Battleford Legion for being instrumental in “supporting

Blake Emmons was among the entertainers in the lineup for a special Wounded Warriors Weekend benefit fundraiser at the Knights of Columbus Hall. He accepted a cheque from event organizer Marlene Oleshko in the amount of $20,000 to go to Wounded Warriors Weekend. For more photos visit www. newsoptimist.ca. Photo by John Cairns us in Nipawin when we first started Wounded Warriors Weekend.”

“We all know that the Legion is known for Remembrance Day, the poppy,” said Emmons.

“But this Legion here totally understands that we’re a lot more than a poppy, that the soldiers that come back that are challenged by posttraumatic stress disorder are amongst us. Some of them are hiding out. There’s this stigma that the general population of Canada or the United States has about mental illness. And some of the stigma is the veterans themselves, the soldiers. It’s self-stigma because they’re embarrassed and afraid to tell anybody that ‘I need help.’

“But this group in North Battleford, they got it, right off the bat. They’ve helped us. They’ve sent people to volunteer over in Nipawin.

I’m already talking to six or eight that are coming to Chilliwack next year. Whether I like it or not they’re going to be there!”

Emmons said the idea started when watching a Remembrance Day service.

The thought came to him that Canada did a great job at remembering those who had “fallen and paid the ultimate sacrifice.”

But Emmons’ thoughts

turned to the others, such as himself, an air force veteran, who had made it home.

“What about me? What about all the guys and gals, like me, who made it home?

Fortunately, I’ve got all my limbs, but I was a little screwed up. Didn’t know why.”

Emmons got the idea to do an event for the veterans.

He thought it would be a “cool” thing to perhaps invite a bunch of them up to Nipawin for some fishing and fellowship.

Emmons originally thought that about 20 would show up, but “one thing led to another” and more volunteers got involved, and by the end of it 120 veterans showed up for the initial Wounded Warriors Weekend in Nipawin in 2012.

Its impact was noticed

by Saskatchewan’s Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, who encouraged Emmons to hold it again. “She was proud of what Saskatchewan had done,” Emmons said.

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“They showed up at the roadsides in the middle of nowhere, in the dark when we arrived in Nipawin,“ Emmons noted.

When the Wounded Warriors Weekend held its third event in Slave Lake, the bus carrying the Warriors was greeted by a massive turnout.

“There were 3,500 people lining the streets,” said Emmons.

“I was moved to tears.”

So was everyone else on the bus, he recalls. Emmons said one of the Wounded Warriors remarked “this is my welcome home.”

The event has attracted not only Wounded Warriors from Canada, but also the United States, Britain and Australia.

One of those who had been at the last two Wounded Warriors Weekends was Ray Knowles, a Meota resident who served almost three decades in the Canadian military.

He served a number of peacekeeping missions abroad, but he said the most difficult experience was in Rwanda during the horrific genocide there in the 1990s.

Wounded Warriors weekends allowed people to heal, he said.

“The bonding of the people there, it was fabulous,” said Knowles.

“It’s a simple concept, just peers relating to peers and bonding together. I went golfing, some people went fishing, it doesn’t matter, you did things together.”

From those experiences the veterans are able to laugh and joke and have a good time.

“Right away you’re dropping your defences a little bit and becoming part of society again,” said Knowles.

He noted it allowed people

to open up about their own combat experiences.

“It’s hard for us to be open, even to our spouses or to our friends, better yet, to tell members of society right away, because you’re carrying a lot of load in your mind and situations where you can’t really discuss with a lot of people,” said Knowles.

Knowles says he’s been fortunate because he had the opportunity to share his experience in combat with students in various schools, relating his experience.

“They loved it. And so they gained historical knowledge, I felt more welcomed into a community.”

Emmons believes the event has had a transformative impact for veterans who have been overseas and who had seen or experienced some terrible experiences, and who had their struggles when returning home.

“They get home, but they leave that military family.

Now they’re a stranger. And who do you talk to? Nobody.”

By getting together and sharing experiences, the veterans are able to be in a supportive environment among people who have shared or understood what they have gone through.

“We’ve saved lives. I know for a fact we have,” said Emmons.

One testimonial Emmons heard was from a veteran who

was in tears when he told him a “soldier got out of a boat and hugged me. This is the best day of my life.” And then he added “you people have saved my life.”

He recalls a woman wrote to him recently who said “Thank you, thank you, thank you! I sent the man I love to your Wounded Warriors Weekend in Slave Lake. You sent me home my husband.”

Veterans at the North Battleford fundraiser Saturday appreciated the effort to spread the message to people about the impact of PTSD. “I think this is a wonderful opportunity to allow people to know what we have gone through,” said retired Master Cpl. Byron Rodriguez, who served as medic in the Afghanistan mission. He not only witnessed gruesome injuries and death there, but was seriously wounded twice.

Since Canada has returned from Afghanistan “we have lost 178 men and women due to PTSD suicide,” said Rodriguez.

He noted police forces, the RCMP, health care and fire personnel also go through similar issues with PTSD. “An opportunity like this brings people together and lets us know that, you know, we’re here to help each other.”

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I met a Holocaust survivor who reminded me we can never forget

By Louise McEwan Troy Media

I met a Holocaust survivor one warm August day in Chamonix, France as we were doing the tourist thing, wandering about in the shadow of Mont Blanc, and searching for a place to eat.

We finally decided upon a bustling café that had a large outdoor terrace. As my mother took her seat amongst the cramped tables, she accidentally knocked her fork onto the ground. A soft-spoken older gentleman at the table beside us reached down to pick it up, politely suggesting that she might like to ask the server for a clean one. A conversation ensued.

We learned that the man lived in Paris, and was visiting Chamonix with his grandson, who had taken the gondola up one of the mountains. As the conversation progressed, we learned that the man was Polish. Two years before the end of the Second World War the Nazis had imprisoned him in a concentration camp. He was 14 years old at the time.

Of the 29 members of his family sent to the death camp, only he and his father survived.

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Even though he mentioned this horrific period of his life in passing, 70 years later the power of the memory caused his eyes to fill with tears, and he fell silent, lost for a moment in the past.

When I think about this gentle man, wearing a longsleeved shirt on a warm August day, perhaps to conceal a number tattooed into his flesh, my mind wanders to the past, to a dark period in human history that I had previously encountered only in books and film. Then, with a jolt, my mind returns to the present, and I think of the son of a friend, who served as a peacekeeper in Kosovo and did duty in Afghanistan, and whose experiences in those places have changed him and his family forever.

I think of the gentle souls, for whom some memories will never heal, and I wonder at the words “lest we forget” that, in Canada, we associate with red poppies and the act of remembrance. For, as my chance encounter with the man in Chamonix illustrates, war is impossible to forget for those who live through it. It may be more accurate to say, “Lest we block it out” when we speak of the necessity of remembering and the importance of passing down those stories that can orient our hearts towards peace.

“Lest we forget” makes me think of an old veteran whom I once saw interviewed around Remembrance Day. For the first time in his life, he spoke about his wartime

experience. He broke down on national television as he expressed his feelings of guilt for having survived when most of his comrades had died. He must have spent a lifetime trying to forget; and although he had tried to block the experience, it hovered over his life threatening to destroy the normalcy he feigned.

There was a time when society expected this old veteran, like so many others, to block the bad memories, when being a man meant ignoring the trauma and getting on with life. Today, we recognize post-traumatic stress disorder, and we are learning that unhealed memories can reoccur at the most unexpected times and at the slightest provocation — a sight, a sound, a smell, or even a chance encounter with strangers at a café.

On Remembrance Day, I will stand with others at the cenotaph, not because there is any danger of forgetting, but because it is important to remember. As I stand in silence, remembering the broad strokes of man’s inhumanity to man, I will see a gentle man who, through the simple act of picking up a fork, touched our hearts that day in Chamonix.

— Troy Media columnist Louise McEwan has degrees in English and Theology. She has a background in education and faith formation. Her blog is www.faithcolouredglasses. blogspot.com. www.troymedia.com

Younger generation needs to understand the sacrifices made Dear Editor I belong to Operation Legacy, which is made up of members and graduates of the War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program and is dedicated to teaching the younger generation about Canada’s military heritage.

Remembrance Day is special to me and to Champs across the country as the War Amps was started by veterans who returned from the First World War missing limbs. They were there to support each other and then passed on their knowledge to amputee veterans returning from the Second World War. They then created the CHAMP Program to assist young amputees like me.

CHAMP provides financial assistance for artificial limbs and regional seminars where we can share concerns and advice. Because of this, I feel it is my duty to carry on the torch of remembrance and help ensure the sacrifices of those who served are never forgotten.

The key objective behind Operation Legacy is to help young people understand and pass on the legacy and memories of our veterans. It also ensures the younger generation too, understands the sacrifices they made.

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Amaryllis: flowering bulb dates back 200 years

By Sara Williams A colourful, living addition to your Christmas or New Year’s home décor, now is the ideal time to pot up a few amaryllis bulbs (Hippeastrum spp.) for your own enjoyment or as an early gift for your friends.

Their history of cultivation dates back over 200 years.

A young physician from Leipzig, Germany, Eduard Frederich Poeppig, became one of the first Europeans to come across the amaryllis. Poeppig was on a plant hunting expedition in the Andes Mountains of Chile.

He was so thrilled with his discovery that, in the words of a biographer, he was “often compelled to relieve his full heart by uttering loud shouts of joy. His faithful dog, sole companion and witness to his delight,” responded with howls of equal delight, provoking alarming attacks by condors. Although most species originate in eastern Brazil, others are found in the central and southern Andes.

Today, you don’t have to travel to South America to find a prize bulb. They are

available from your local garden centres, where you’ll find the best selection, or box stores.

The genus has been subject to intense breeding. One of the earliest breeders was Arthur Johnson, a watchmaker from Prescot, England who made crosses in 1799. Jan de Graaff of the Netherlands introduced many hybrids in the mid-19th century including the famous Empress of India.

Also influential was Richard Pearce, an employee of the famous British Nursery, James Veitch and Sons, who developed varieties that had very large open flowers with four to six flowers per scape.

Most of the bulbs are now produced in the Netherlands, South Africa and Israel.

Readily available as dormant bulbs or as complete kits including potting media and pot, amaryllis are simple to prepare, and will develop

at normal room temperature.

They form large plants, generally 45-60 centimetres in height with blooms 10-15 centimetres wide and some as large as 20 to 25 centimetres. Colours range from pure white to salmon, pink, red and bicolours. Some have single flowers, others have double flowers or spiderlike flowers and some are multi-flowering. They range in size from miniature such as the papilio or “butterfly amaryllis” to jumbo. Only a few have fragrance but all are beautiful to look at.

Bulbs can be brought into flower from late fall until early spring, generally blooming six to eight weeks after potting. By planting a few every two weeks, you will assure yourself of a long and continuous show. As an added bonus, insects or disease seldom trouble them.

There are over 90 species and 600 hybrids. There are many varieties: Moonlight, Mount Blanc and White Dazzler are single whites; Matterhorn is a newer Dutch cultivar with large brilliant white flowers; Papilio is a purple and creamy-green bicolour; Black Pearl is a

deep dark red, almost chocolate. Red Lion is a classic fire engine red Christmas amaryllis . Vera is a salmonpink. Flamenco Queen is red

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: r a v o K r a d n a x e l A Remembering the 8th RECCE

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Co‐op project feeds Battlefords building boom the Battlefords and it’s so good to see,” said Mayor Derek Mahon of Battleford.

“We certainly welcome this location, and the location in Battleford, which is under construction.”

The Co-op’s growth plans go beyond the building of the gas bars. In fact, another

amalgamation plan is in the works.

Nord confirmed there are meetings coming later this month for a proposed amalgamation of Battlefords and District Co-op with the Turtleford and District Co-op.

Special membership meetings have been called for

Nov. 18 at the Community Centre in Turtleford, and then Nov. 19 at 7 p.m. at the café in Territorial Place Mall in North Battleford.

Co-op members for both organizations are encouraged to listen to the information and then vote on the proposal.

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The latest addition to the increasingly busy operations of the Battlefords and District Co-op held a grand opening Thursday.

The new Co-op gas bar and convenience store on Carlton Trail in front of Walmart held its official ribbon cutting and is now open for business.

The opening marks the completion of the $6.7 million project for the Co-op. It is their second gas bar/ convenience store in North Battleford and the hope is it will provide some relief for its other gas bar located at Territorial Place Mall, where, according to General Manager Mike Nord, business has exceeded all expectations.

“You go there and there’s sometimes a lineup,” he said. “So we look forward to being able to get people through quicker.”

The new gas bar will mean additional jobs. Nord said between 20 and 25 new employees will be working at the new location.

The car wash portion is not open yet, however. Construction work goes on there and it is expected to be ready by either the end of the month or early December.

The project is one of the more noticeable examples of a building boom in the commercial and industrial sector in the Battlefords region.

Construction continues on at the nearby Walmart property which is adding a major addition to accommodate a grocery section at that store.

The Home Hardware Building Centre is also undergoing a major expansion project, and several other businesses have been either building or renovating facilities in the city as well.

Overall building permits have topped over $40 million in North Battleford through October 2014, and have now hit $26 million in the town of

Battleford, where the Co-op is to build a similar gas bar/ convenience store complex at Battleford Crossing.

A building permit issued at a value of $3,502,500 was announced for that latter project at Battleford town council Nov. 3.

Nord said work has started there now and they hope to be open by late summer of next year.

Municipal leaders from both sides of the river acknowledged the Co-op’s role in being part of the recent economic growth spurt in the Battlefords.

“It’s just a great demonstration of the confidence business has in the future of our communities in the Battlefords” said Mayor Ian Hamilton at the grand opening.

“We have all kinds of building going on in

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North Stars on three‐game win streak after two weekend wins

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The last three contests for the Battlefords North Stars gave new meaning to the term “hard-fought.”

That was certainly true against the Yorkton Terriers Friday night, a wild, fightfilled affair. Fists were flying, but on the flip side, not many goals were flying into the net.

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The next night the North Stars hit the road again for La Ronge and beat the Ice Wolves 6-5 in another shootout game.

Along with the thrilling 4-3 win on the road against the Melfort Mustangs in a shootout last Wednesday, it extended the North Stars winning streak to three and kept them competitive in what has proved to be an extremely tight Kramer Division this season.

Power play opportunities — and both teams’ failures to take advantage of them — proved a story in the early going Friday night.

Yorkton went on the man advantage with the North Stars’ Matthew Havens in the box for hooking midway through the period.

But the Terriers failed to capitalize. Instead, just nine seconds into the power play, the North Stars struck first on a short handed goal as Reid Delainey scored from Jake Erickson and Ryne Keller at 11:08, giving them the early lead.

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Reed Delainey and his teammates react to his short-handed goal Friday night that put the Battlefords North Stars ahead early against the Yorkton Terriers, a game which they ended up winning 2-1. The game was filled with fights that resulted in suspensions to two North Stars players and also to coach Kevin Hasselberg. Photo by John Cairns the period with 1:27 remaining as Brenden Heinrich of the North Stars and Dallas Rossiter of the Terriers went off for roughing. The teams were on a 4-on-4 situation to finish the first period and the Terriers took full advantage.

With 48.5 seconds remaining, Riley Hunt of the Terriers fired one past netminder Ryan Rewerts. The period

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The tension seen among players in the first period boiled over early in period two as a major scrap erupted involving both teams.

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to their 20-minute secondfight penalties assessed, and even coach Kevin Hasselberg was suspended for the next game.

“Nothing was orchestrated, it was just two teams going toe to toe,” said Hasselberg.

“At that moment you’ve just got to trust the instincts of your players.”

A slashing penalty soon after to Kurt Johnas at 3:20 gave the North Stars a brief 5-on-3 power play. But the North Stars couldn’t get their power play going, and the Terriers successfully killed off the two-man advantage.

After two periods it remained 1-1. North Stars led in shots on goal 22 to 18.

Play went briskly in the third period as shots, and goals, proved to be at a premium. But the North Stars finally caught the break they needed .

Jake Erickson set up Mitchell for his first goal in Junior A, and he fired it home at the 10:30 mark to give the North Stars the lead.

It was an exciting moment for Mitchell, in only his second game with the team.

“What a way to get welcomed in to the dressing room, welcomed into the environment when you’re contributing in those manners,” said Hasselberg after the game.

But then another major fight erupted soon after with 7:57 left, after a North Stars player was decked behind the Yorkton goal.

That set off Heinrich in response, and another major brawl ensured. Heinrich was assessed two minutes for instigating, a five-minute major for fighting and a game misconduct, while Dylan Baer got two minutes for roughing.

No one scored on the power play, again, however, and with time running down Yorkton pulled their goaltender for the extra attacker.

Rewerts had to make two late saves for the North Stars to preserve a well-deserved 2-1 win.

Final shots on goal were 31-25 for the North Stars.

Mitchell, Rewerts and Delainey were the three stars, in that order.

Overall, coach Hasselberg was pleased with the effort and emotion shown by his team.

“There was a lot of team building in that hockey game,” said Hasselberg.

“Yorkton plays a tough style of hockey so it’s anticipated that you’re going to get into some scrums and stuff.

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Midget Stars win again over Beardy’s Blackhawks

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

In Midget AAA action Thursday, the Battlefords Stars were not able to dominate the Beardy’s Blackhawks the same way they did the last time.

The Stars had come off a 9-2 win over them Oct. 9, but that was early in the season.

It was a much closer contest this time, as the Stars won 4-2 in what was an absolute shootfest at the Civic Centre.

Still, a win is a win, and the Stars now have an impressive 10-2-0-0 record to start the season, leaving the team just one point behind Tisdale and Regina in the overall standings.

Early on at the Civic Centre it had looked like the Blackhawks would run away and hide from the Stars, as they fired shot after shot at the Beardy’s net and scored the first three goals of the game.

Goals from Jared Hillis from Keifer Hintz and Chad

Grambo at 7:09, Tyler Baier from Kaleb Dahlgren and Kyle Salaway at 9:40 and then Troy Gerein from Jayden Nachtegaele and Braydon Buziak, with 9:35 left in the period all gave the Stars a 3-0 cushion.

But the Blackhawks fought back in the period as Nick Shumlanski scored from Connor Navrot and Bryton Fels at 11:40 to make it 3-1.

Overall, it had been a dominating period for the Stars as they outshot Beardy’s 21-8, but the Stars seemed to lose steam after the Beardy’s goal.

The second period proved to be a much more even story on the score sheet as Beardy’s outshot the Stars 16-15.

Both goaltenders, Brett Pongracz of the Battlefords and David Thiel of Beardy’s,

managed to keep every one of those pucks out of the net, however, and it remained 3-1 heading into the third.

It was 45 seconds into the third that Shumlanski provided some anxious moments for the Battlefords fans. He scored from Bryton Fels and Connor Navrot to bring Beardy’s back to a goal down at 3-2.

It remained close the rest of the game and at one point a potential tying goal was thwarted as Beardy’s hit the post.

But finally the Stars got some breathing room on Kaelan Holt’s marker from Traye Tkatchuk with 8:16 remaining, and held on for a 4-2 win.

Shots on goal were 52-38 on the night and not surprisingly, goaltenders Pongracz and Thiel were named the stars of the game.

Beardy’s head back south to Notre Dame for their next action.

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The Battlefords AAA Sharks keep finding ways to win hockey games.

The Sharks swept a two-game weekend series with the Melville Prairie Fire at the Horizon Credit Union Centre.

The Sharks won the first game of the weekend against Melville 2-1 in overtime Saturday night.

The Prairie Fire got on the board with 12:49 left to play in the first period.

Georgia Kotyiak’s unassisted goal gave Melville a 1-0 lead.

With 10:16 to play in the game, Laura Harper scored her third goal of the season to make it a 1-1 game. Morgan Fraser and Jetta Derenoski assisted on the powerplay goal.

The game was scoreless for the remainder of regulation. Then, with 1:53 to play in overtime, Landry Derdall’s second goal of the year ended the game, giving the

Sharks a 2-1 win.

Chloe Marshall made 29 saves to pick up her second win of the season.

The next afternoon, the Sharks earned another 2-1 win over Melville.

The Prairie Fire opened the scoring.

Tracy Prybylski tallied an unassisted goal 3:21 into the game. The Sharks tied the game with a power-play goal with 7:35 left in the opening frame. Maya Tupper got her first goal of the year with assists from Mikayla Phipps and Taylor Fiske.

The game remained tied until the final minutes. With 2:07 left to play, Derenoski tallied the game-winning goal. It was her seventh goal of the season. Fraser and Harper picked up assists on the goal.

Sharks goaltender Shelby Tornato made 25 saves en route to her third win of the year.

The Sharks are back at home this weekend for two games against the first-place Saskatoon Stars at the Battleford Arena.

Saturday night’s game begins at 7:30 p.m.

Puck drop Sunday afternoon is 1 p.m.

Saharchuk downs Ice Wolves in SO Continued from Page 8 Hasselberg also noted the team continued to find ways to win.

“This team finds those ways to win close games.

And we’re not losing confidence if we don’t win the close ones either.”

The team would need that confidence against La Ronge, where they racked up a 5-2 lead on the road before blowing that lead and almost the game.

Kevin Randall had scored the opening goal of the game for La Ronge, but Adam Smith scored from Michael Statchuk to tie the game after one.

Matt Saharchuk put the North Stars ahead in the

second and later Jordan Townsend scored a power play marker to give the team a 3-1 lead. Caley Bjork’s goal cut the margin to one heading into the third period.

In the third the North Stars extended the lead to 5-2 on goals by Troy Gerein (from Baxter Kanter) and Saharchuk again to make it 5-2. But Kent Walchuk, Connor Kortko and finally Matt Painchaud erased the North Stars lead in short order, and the game would go to overtime.

The game went to a shootout session where McMillen and finally Saharchuk put the puck past Ice Wolves goaltender Kris Joyce.

Despite a ravaged lineup due to all the suspensions, and with Taurean White behind the bench instead of Hasselberg, the North Stars had themselves yet another hard-fought win. Once again, Rewerts got the win for the Battlefords, stopping 44 of 49 shots. The North Stars outshot the Ice Wolves 49-39 in the game.

The North Stars end the weekend with a record of 114-3 for 25 points, six behind Kindersley and one back of Notre Dame in the tough Kramer Division. The team now gets some much needed days off before they return to action at home Nov. 12 against another Kramer division rival, Humboldt.

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This Saskatchewan Roughriders season has been one big hangover Since there is a very real possibility our football team’s season could be over by this time next week, I’ve decided to talk about the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

I notice interest in the Riders has gone straight down the past number of weeks.

It seems people have fallen right off the bandwagon and are simply waiting for the Riders to finally be put out of their misery, as if this season is a write off.

The losing streak, and the fact the Roughriders are condemned to going on the road for the playoffs, has prompted the gloom.

The season has hammered home the importance of enjoying a championship season when you can, because next season is never guaranteed. It happens in every sport. Star players leave as free agents. Injuries happen. All kinds of things can derail a winning chemistry.

That has been 2014 for the Riders.

From the start, it has been one big hangover from the party that was the 2013 Grey Cup season.

It was not long after the victory celebration tour had

died down that the Riders lost receiver Weston Dressler and running back Kory Sheets to NFL training camps.

They lost other players as well, including the retirement of Geroy Simon as well as others to the Ottawa RedBlacks in the expansion draft. But the impact of losing Sheets and Dressler to the offence was noticeable, even when the team was winning games.

The running game was a work in progress early on, with the low point coming when Hugh Charles fumbled the ball away against the B.C. Lions in his first game back with the Roughriders, and he was cut after the game.

Fortunately, the running game righted itself with folks like Anthony Allen and Jerome Messam performing well, and that became the strong suit of the team.

It had to be, because Sheets never did return to the Riders.

While trying to make the Oakland Raiders roster, he tore his Achilles against Green Bay. Done for the season.

Weston Dressler’s ab-

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net sence was also noticeable as the Riders receiving corps struggled without him in the line up.

Fortunately for the Riders, Dressler was struggling in his own right, trying to make the Kansas City Chiefs.

Let me tell you, I tuned in to one of those pre-season games on TV and it was a waste of my time, waiting in vain for the coach to put Dressler into the game.

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Then came the infamous Banjo Bowl game in Winnipeg when Roughriders fans watched as Durant winced in pain holding his arm as he walked down the tunnel off the field.

If there is some good that has come of this train-wreck of a second half, it is that people must finally know how valuable Durant is to the offence.

Durant has been a polarizing figure to the fan base.

A lot of people will not give the man his due, no matter how many games he won or how many passes he completed.

I remember the reaction when backup quarterback Tino Sunseri was announced as the starter.

There were actually people who acted as if this was great news. “Go Sunseri!

Woo hoo!”

Those folks must feel dumb today.

When Edmonton shut the Roughriders out, Seth Doege was put in as QB, and he did a much better job completing passes than the hapless Sunseri. The

problem was they were to the opposing team.

In utter desperation, the Roughriders convinced their former 2007 Grey Cupwinning hero, Kerry Joseph, to come out of retirement to be the starter.

I’ll say this: he was better than these other two imposters. The problem was by the time the fourth quarter rolled around Joseph would always look like every last one of his 41 years.

The Roughriders’ tailspin with Durant on the sidelines had better shut up the Durant haters for all time.

Those haters already were silenced after Durant hoisted the Cup. But with him out of the line up, these “fans,” a term I use loosely, have had no choice but to find other people to beat up on — like the general manager and the coaching staff.

Thankfully, the Riders found a way to beat the Eskimos in the season finale to end the five-game losing streak. Good. I was getting tired of the complaining.

But the win came too late to prevent the team from hitting the road. There will be no playoff games at home.

This will surely silence critics who always complain how cold it is at late-season games at Mosaic Stadium.

They won’t have to deal with that problem now.

Come to think of it, this sums up 2014 perfectly: the “shut up” season. Shut up, and shut down.

Some people wish the hype from Riderville would do the same. Talk lately has been about Durant coming back for the playoffs, and I don’t know whether this is true or simply more bull.

If Durant really is healthy, that’s great news.

That is the only hope left for this year.

In that regard, Riders fans can only hope history repeats itself. It was 25 years ago that the Roughriders also lurched through an injury-filled season.

They finished 9-9 and were also forced to head on the road for the entire playoffs, just as they finally got their key players back healthy.

I need not remind you how it all turned out.

We can only hope for the same sort of epic finish for this year’s Roughriders.

With that, I’ll shut up now.

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OBITUARIES SHERMAN: In Loving Memory of Gertrude Ruth Sherman who was born Sept. 14, 1916 at 20-40-12W3rd. Spinney Hill, SK. and passed away Oct. 29, 2014 at North Battleford, SK. Mom leaves behind to cherish her memory: Lucille & Marshall Wynn’s Children: Rose Wynn Masnyk & her husband Greg Masnyk of Canmore, AB; Albert Wynn & (Pat Norris), greatgrandchildren: Jason Norris and Amber Norris of Calgary, AB; Robert Wynn of Hanna, AB; Leslie Wynn of Hanna, AB; Edna and Allan Carnahan of Maymont, SK; Pat & Jim Carnahan of Battleford, SK: Jennifer Carnahan & her husband Alexi Mechtcheriakov of Calgary, AB; Kristel Carnahan of Calgary, AB; Alexis Jones; foster grandchild, of Battleford, SK; Helen & Ben Fields of Chilliwack, BC; Daniel Fields of Chilliwack, BC; Luke & Mel Fields; great-grandchildren: Kayden, Andrew & Trevor of Grande Prairie, AB; Cam Fields & (Lila Schug) of Lloydminster, AB; her brother, Dave Krischke of Edmonton, AB; her sister Alice Fraser of Regina, SK; her sister-in-law Eleanor Krischke Berg of Saskatoon, SK; her and Albert’s numerous nieces and nephews; Special adoptive son, Martin Ouellet of Baie-Comeau, QC. Mom was predeceased by her husband Albert of 69 years in 2008; her parents Norman (1967) & Ruth Krischke (1959); Albert’s parents Charles (1935) & Anna Sherman (1955); her daughter Lucille Wynn (2001) & husband Marshall (2010); her daughter Gertrude Sherman (1943); her great-granddaughter Kaylie Fields (2007); her brother Norman Krischke Jr. (2004) & his wives Louise (1989) + Delia (1994); Her brother George Krischke (1963) & his wife’s second husband Elmer Berg; Her sister-in-law Audrey Saunders Krischke (1985); Her sister-in-law Ruth Arndt Krischke (2004); Her brother Donald (1960) & his wife Rae Minto Krischke (2005); Don’s twin Rudolph Krischke (1929); Her brother-in-law Ian Fraser (2006); Her brother and sister-in-law Rudolph (1994) & Muriel Castle Sherman (2000); Nephew Everett Sherman (1992); Great-nephew Kevin Sherman (1958); her sister & brothers-in-law Emma Sherman Castle Knight (2006) & Earl Castle (1970), George Knight (1991); niece Darlene Castle Soper (1996); great-nephew Dale Soper (2008); niece-in-law June Bessett Castle (2001); great-niece-in-law Brenda Van Tine Castle (1986); nephew-in-law Lorne Davies (2010); her sister & brother-in-law Lillian Sherman Gould (2009) & Elliott Gould (2001); her sister & brothers-in-law Anne Sherman Hird Holbrook (2007) & Ted Hird (1983), Jack Holbrook (2008); nephew-in-law Ken Walach (2004); her sister and brother-in-law Irene Sherman Castle (2010) & Dennis Castle (2003); nephew-in-law Ken Kristmanson (2011); sister & brothers-in-law Doris Sherman Loftsgaard (2006) & Ben Loftsgaard (2004); sister and brothers-in-law Helen Sherman Nutbrown Murdoch (2011) & Nelson Nutbrown (1973), Beverley Murdoch (2000). Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving was held Saturday, Nov. 8, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. from Sharon United Church, Maymont, SK. with Leo Monseler, officiating. Memorials are requested to Sharon United Church, Box 68, Maymont, SK S0M 1T0; Sask. Wildlife Federation - Habitat Trust, 9 Lancaster Road, Moose Jaw, SK S6T 1M8 or Kinsmen Telemiracle Foundation, 2217C Hanselman Crt., Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8. Interment followed at Fielding Cemetery, Fielding, SK. Woman was created from the rib of man.

She was not made from his head to top him, Nor out of his feet to be trampled upon, But out of his side to be equal to him, Under his arm to be protected, And near to his heart to be loved.

Card of Thanks The family of late Gertrude Sherman want to express a heartfelt thank you to the doctors and nurses at Battlefords Union Hospital for your compassionate & tender care of our mother and our family.

Thank you to Bob MacKay and staff for your assistance at this time of need. ____________________________________________________

FINDLAY: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Louis Findlay, late of North Battleford, SK, formerly of Robinhood District, on October 31, 2014 at the age of 91 years.

Louis will be lovingly remembered by his sister Alice Wood; brother George Findlay; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Louis is predeceased by his parents; William (Abelson) Findlay and Elsie Findlay; brother Harold (Alice) Neilson; brother William (Helen) Findlay; sister Pearl (Harold) Danskin; brotherin-law Art Wood; nephews Isaac Findlay, Hubert Findlay, Gordon Neilson.

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BY DEAN FINDLAY, NEPHEW Louis Alexsander Findlay was born on March 27, 1923 in the RM of Medstead 497. The Findlay family lived on various farms in the Robinhood district before settling on the NE 14-49-16-W3, Lee’s present home quarter. It was on this location that Uncle Louis completed his farming career. Education during these years was limited, with Uncle Louis attending Robinhood and Park Bluff schools.

His daily life and adventures taught him many lessons. Uncle Louis was a farmer in the Robinhood district for approximately 40 years.

He farmed with his mother and brother, Uncle George. Together they raised cattle, pigs, chickens, turkeys, etc, and of course they grain farmed. As with many farmers of this era, everyone worked off the farm to help the family survive. Uncle Louis was no different, working for local farmers, cutting cord wood, etc. In 1984, Uncles Louis and George sold/rented their farm to my brothers, Farley and Lee. They semi-retired, still living on the farm and gardening for many years. Uncle Louis liked to watch hockey games, ball games, curling, etc on TV for entertainment. In his younger years, in winter months, he would curl with Uncle George, Uncle Art, Dad, and other neighbours. Uncle Louis also enjoyed fishing. Attending card parties and community dances was another chance to see all the community. Uncle Louis did not travel far from home, leaving this province only once, to attend the Calgary Stampede with Uncle Art, Auntie Alice, and Uncle George. In 1988, Uncles Louis and George moved to North Battleford where Uncle Louis lived for the rest of his life. They still drove up to the farm for years to check up on it, like many pioneers did when they retired. I would now like to read a quote by Brenda Schoepp, found by my sister Nadine. “My grandfather used to say that once in your life you need a doctor, a lawyer, a policeman, and a preacher, but every day, three times a day, you need a farmer.” This sums up Uncle Louis’s life as he was a very honest, simple man who kept to himself all his pain and troubles.

Uncle Louis was only hospitalized once in his life, his last eleven days. Rest In Peace, Uncle Louis. The Funeral Service to celebrate Louis’ life was held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2014 from Third Avenue United Church with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating.

If friends so desire, donations in Louis’ memory may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, S9A 3L8 or to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with the staff Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418

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LAVALLEE: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Alex “Cubby” Lavallee, late of Battleford, on October 27, 2014 at the age of 73 years.

Cubby leaves behind to forever cherish his memory his loving wife of 46 years, Virginia; his children and their families: Kathy (Henry) Gerbrandt: Barb (Terence), Crystal, Tania, and Matthew; Greg (Fern) Lavallee: Stevie, Marcus, and Tess; David Parkinson (Karen): David Jr. and Breyanne; Ronald Parkinson; Robert (Mary) Lavallee: Sarah, Abby, Emma; and Brian Lavallee; 10 great-grandchildren; siblings: George Lavallee, Donald Lavallee, Loretta Fenrich, Larry Lavallee, and Percy Campeau; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. He is predeceased by his parents Louis and Dorothy Lavallee; brother Bill Lavallee; and sister Florence (Bernie) Toews. A Service of Remembrance celebrating Cubby’s life was held on Saturday, November 1, 2014 from the Battlefords Indian Metis Friendship Centre with Brian Arcand officiating. If friends so desire, donations in Cubby’s memory may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation for Dialysis Unit, PO Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to the Kidney Foundation of Canada, Saskatchewan Branch, #1-2217 Hanselman Court, Saskatoon, SK S7L 6A8. At a later date, Cubby will be laid to rest with his parents in the Bear Lake Cemetery.

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OBITUARIES WETTLAUFER: Robert Stanley Wettlaufer of Cut Knife, SK, born February 12, 1923, passed away peacefully on October 23, 2014 at the Cut Knife Special Care Home at the age of 91. He is lovingly remembered by his nephews, Jim (Betty Ann), Ted (Viola), niece Shirley (Jim+), as well as numerous great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Werner and Caroline Wettlaufer, two brothers, Gordon and Wilber, sisters, Helen and Ena. A Celebration of Life was held on Tuesday, October 28 in the Cut Knife United Church with Linda Emberley officiating. Interment was in Cut Knife Cemetery with Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in care of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, tributes in Bob’s memory can be made to the Cut Knife Special Care Home.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like to thank everyone who supported us in our loss. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow. To the staff at Cut Knife Special Care Home for the compassion and care provided to Bob. You are very special people. ____________________________________________________ BOLAN, John Patrick (Pat): It is with sadness we announce the sudden passing of Pat Bolan, age 76 years, of Martensville, Sk which occurred on November 2, 2014. Pat was born December 21, 1937 in Notre Dame Hospital in North Battleford. He grew up in Denholm, worked in North Battleford and eventually opened his own business in Saskatoon. Pat had a love of farming, machine and a tremendous knack for mechanics. He was a hard worker throughout his life and accomplished significant success eventually giving his business to his two sons in 2011. Pat is lovingly survived by his sons Brent and Lee Bolan; step-daughter Tricia Braun (Liam Maley); step-granddaughter Louisa; mother of his sons and life-long friend Phyllis Gordon; sisters Terry (Vince) Verrastro of Sacramento, California; Angie (Miro) Worobetz of Edmonton, Alberta; and Dorothy Murry of North Battleford; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Pat was predeceased by his partner and loving companion Gayle Braun on September 27, 2010; his sister Bernadette Tady and her husband Jack. A Celebration of Pat’s life was held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2014 in the North Ridge Centennial Community Centre, 901-3rd Street North, Martensville. Arrangements in care of CHERISHED MEMORIES FUNERAL SERVICES & CREMATORY, Martensville (306-242-7888) ____________________________________________________

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Still taking registrations for all events Call 306-937-2431 or email manager@battlefordscurling.com

November 5, 12 & 19 Adult Learn to Curl November 14, 15 & 16 Competitive Coaching Clinic November 22 Sturling Bonspiel December 6 - 7 Sticks N' Stones Bonspiel December 19 - 21 Senior Men's Region Playdowns December 26 Boxing Day Bonspiel

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HOUK: In Loving Memory of Magdalena (Lena) Agnes Houk who was born October 28, 1919 at South Rosenheim, AB and passed away October 27, 2014 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK at the age of 94 years. Lena is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: KEN (Val): Jamie (Teresa) - Jason and Shaela; DENNIS (Sandra): Heather (Rob) Labrecque and Denise (Brad) Blain - Logan; ALEX (Jeanne): Aaron (Diane) - Colton, Chelsey, Keife; Paul (Stephanie) - Samantha; BRIAN (Sheryl): Michelle (Steve) Zinterer - Will; Colby (Tanis) - Tenley and Axton; ROSE (Dale) Payne: Daryl (Collene), Scott (Margaret) - Brianna and Mackenzie; Michael (Patrycia) - Cayla and Sarah; WALTER (Linda): Elissa (Jonathan Adams) and Braden (Sara-Lynn); DEBBY (Frank) Dolney: Chad (Chantelle) and Lora (Jon) Zawada - Asher and Emmerson; siblings: Agatha (+Tony) Koch, Johanna (+Ralph) Kuntz, Katy (Adam) Gerein and Fred (+Margaret) Sander; sister-in-law: Frances Sander; nieces, nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her parents: Anton and Agatha Sander; her husband John Frank Houk; siblings: Bill (+Selma), Wendlin (+Julia), Tony (+Annie), Joe, Steve, Agnes (+Jacob) Houk and Betty (+Joe) Gerein. Vigil of Prayer was held Thursday, October 30, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, October 31, 2014 at 10:30 a.m. with Fr Greg Elder Celebrant; both Services from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. The Cross Bearers were Jamie Houk and Denise Houk Blain and the Altar Server was Paige Schamber. Reception Of The Body: Pall: Dennis, Alex, Brian and Walter; Flowers: Rose and Debby; Crucifix: Ken. The Eulogy was shared by Val Houk and Gifts of Music by Dave McQuaid. Liturgy of the Word was by 1st Reading: Proverbs 31: 10-31 - Elissa Houk; Responsorial Psalm: The Lord’s My Shepherd - Dave McQuaid; 2nd Reading: Revelation - Michelle Zinterer; Gospel: John 14: 1-6 - Fr. Greg Elder; Prayer of the Faithful - Mike Payne, Lora Zawada, Aaron Houk, Shaela Houk and Braden Houk. Liturgy of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Val Houk and Linda Houk. The Pallbearers were Aaron Houk, Chad Dolney, Paul Houk, Jason Houk, Scott Payne, Mike Payne, Braden Houk, Colby Houk and Daryl Payne. Memorials are requested to Heart and Stroke Foundation 279-3rd Ave. N., Saskatoon, SK. S7K 2H8. Interment (Private Family Burial) followed at Catholic Extension, Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, SK. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306)446-4200 CARD OF THANKS The family of the late Lena Houk would like to thank all of our family and friends for their support and caring during this difficult time. Thanks to the staff of St. Paul’s Hospital for the excellent care they gave to our loved one. Thanks to Father Greg Elder for officiating at the beautiful Mass and Prayers; the Senior Choir and Dave McQuaid for the beautiful hymns they sang. A heartfelt thank-you for the lovely lunch served by the St. Vital CWL ladies. A special thank-you to Bob MacKay and Battlefords Funeral Service staff for their compassion and professionalism in conducting the funeral. To everyone, your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. Thank-you.

The family of Lena Houk. ____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM

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Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services Inc. Visitation Coordinator (Social Worker) Battleford, SK

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Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience.

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North Battleford 101026887 Saskatchewan Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive, 11402 Railway Ave. North Battleford and 92 Battleford Crossing requires 6 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus beneÀts.

Apply in store with resumé to Kim, Marion or Brett, or by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

DEADLINE DATE: November 18, 2014 at 5:00pm

phone 306 229 6774 ACTION SUPPLY INCC: FINANCE MANAGER WANTED URGENTLY. ANY WORK EXPERIENCE CAN APPLY. MUST BE ACCURATE, COMPUTER LITERATE, HAVE GOOD TYPING SKILLS AND HAVE A GOOD SENSE OF COMMUNICATION. WILL EARN $3040 MONTHLY FOR MORE DETAILS. EMAIL at (ro.chambers@actionsupplyincc.ca) LOOKING FOR SALES REPRESENTATIVES Canadian Taxpayers Federation is expanding our Sales Division in your area. For more information visit: www.taxpayer.com, CALL 1-800-667-7933 Ext. 111 or email: national.manager@taxpayer.com.

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Community Events Calendar

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Friday, November 21

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

Ham & Turkey Bingo at the Meota Community Complex at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesdays, November 5 - December 10

Saturday, November 22

LiveWell with Chronic Conditions Program - Are you or someone you care about living with a chronic (ongoing) health condition?

Would you like to learn how to manage better? Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop at the North Battleford Primary Health Center, Conference Room 1 from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. For more information and to register please call 306-446-8613 or 1-888-9225867 or email: Margaret.maunula@pnrha.ca.

St. George’s Church - Battleford Tradeshow at St. George’s Church, Battleford from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15 St. Paul’s Anglican Church Annual Fall Tea, Bazaar, Bake Sale and Cookie Walk from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

Saturday, November 15

Saturday, November 22 Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-4458815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240.

Saturday, November 22 Light of Christ Catholic School Music Department Tradeshow - Craft Sale Fundraiser with baked goods, a silent auction and raffle at EMBM School Gym, 1651 - 95th Street from 10:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 23

Shuffleboard Tournament at the Do Drop In, Meota. Yvette 306-892-2167 or Linda at 306-892-2179 to get your name on the sheet or sign up in the Hall.

Borden Library & Riverbend Fellowship Movie “Frozen” at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 15

Battlefords Society for Autism will hold their Annual General Meeting at 6:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Association Lodge on 792 - 101st Street. Everyone welcome.

Visions of Sugarplums - Supper Auction - Live and Silent Auction items - Notre Dame Fundraising Project.

Opens at 6:00 p.m Supper at 7:00 p.m. at the Tropical Inn. For tickets contact Terry Wiegers at 306-445-3018 or Rose McDonald 306-445-5222.

Saturday, November 15 Club 70 - Hamps at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Phone Les & Donna at 306-845-3772 for more info. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, November 15 Chitek Lake Craft & Trade Extravaganza - featuring a “Festival of Trees” from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the Chitek Lake Community Hall. To book a table please call 306-9842353. Proceeds to the Community Hall.

Sunday, November 16

Monday, November 24

Monday - Saturday, November 24 - 29 Maidstone Red Hat Society’s Festival of Trees at the Maidstone Health Complex Atrium. Silent Auction - bid on items. Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Entertainment: Thursday at 7:00 p.m. Saturday 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, November 25, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 Heart 2 Heart Program at the Primary Health Centre, North Battleford, Frontier Mall from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Guests are welcome to attend with you! The program offers information on cardiac conditions and reducing risk factors for any future cardiac event. Please call 306-446-6422 to confirm/cancel your attendance if you haven’t done so.

Wednesday, November 26

Everything Under The Sun Tradeshow from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Ecole Pere Mercure Gym, 1881-99th Street, North Battleford.

Borden Seniors’s Potluck Supper and Birthdays at the Borden Club Room at 5:45 pm

Sunday, November 16

Louisiana Hayride Christmas at the Dekker Centre from 7:30 - 10:00 p.m.

Battlefords Registered Music Teachers presents Music in Motion at the Third Avenue United Church, Logie Hall at 2:30 p.m. A Canada Music Week Recital featuring talented student performers and special guest, Dance Connection Musical Theatre Ensemble. For further information contact: The Battlefords Registered Music Teachers.

Wednesday, November 19 Cash Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, November 27 This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Sponsor Honoured

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KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to Àve First Nations. Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

Desk Clerk Drop off resumé in person to 1006 Highway 16, North Battleford

The following is a general description of a Visitation Coordinator (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a 6 month term position with the potential to be a permanent position.

FULL-TIME Dental Assistant and Receptionist needed

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To coordinate family visits for the Visitation, Supervision and Transportation program under the direct supervision of the Protection Supervisor and/or the Executive Director; To act as a liaison between the Ministry of Social Services, North Battleford ofÀce and Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services regarding the Visitation, Supervision and Transportation program; Responsible for coordinating visits for children in care of the Ministry of Social Services and/or serviced by the Kanaweyimik Urban Services Program; Responsible for coordinating transportation for children and families to and from visits; Responsible for facilitating wrap around sessions with families and children during visits; Responsible for monitoring family visits and documenting their observations during supervised visits and providing their notes to the respective Ministry of Social Services child protection worker within 72 hours after the visit; Responsible for facilitating family sharing circles during visits; Responsible for ensuring that parents are prepared for visits and de-briefed after visits. The de-brieÀng sessions will provide an opportunity to review parental strengths observed during visit and to provide advice on how to manage difÀcult situations encountered with children’s behavior during visits; Working in partnership with the Urban Services program to facilitate family access to prevention and support services; Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.

QUALIFICATIONS • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work; • Must have at least 3 years experience and proven ability to work in the human services area, mainly prevention and support services with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing families and children; • Must have work experience counselling families and children; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is November 18, 2014 at 5:00 pm.

Start date to be determined.

Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: fax: (306) 445-2533, email: marleneb@kanaweyimik.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews.

Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

BATTLEFORDS DENTAL Hours: Mon, Tue, Thurs 8 am - 4 pm Wed & Fri 8 am - 3 pm Drop off resumé in person at 1251 - 100th Street or email: battlefordsdental@gmail.com

STRAIGHT LINE BUILDERS INC.

is a busy and established major renovation and new construction contractor operating in and around the Battlefords.

Due to growth in the company, we are looking to add a new

CONSTRUCTION WORKER to our upbeat team.

Individuals with experience in a broad range of construction skills will be given preference. For example, wood frame construction, forming footings, installation of windows and doors, installing baseboard and casing, laying tile etc.

MUST be punctual and reliable to start work early in the day, possess a team focus and be willing to hustle!

Starting salary based on experience, with first salary review after 3 months probation.

To apply, contact Gerald by phone or email: 306-937-3601 ext. 1 or Gerald@straightlinebuilders.ca

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Subway North Battleford has grown to three Battlefords locations in recent years and Jackie Pitman, Welcome Wagon Representative for the Battlefords recently presented store manager Leon with a plaque to acknowledge and honour the business and express appreciation for 10 years sponsorship of the Welcome Wagon service to the community. Pitman visits people in their homes with a basket packed with gifts and discount coupons from more than 25 participating sponsors in the Battlefords. Pitman also visits moms of new babies (no matter how many children in the family) with a basket of gifts and coupons. If you know any new comers to the Battlefords or any new moms expecting babies contact Pitman at 306490-8140. Photo submitted

Financial Literacy Month

Think before you spend Staff Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan in partnership with Saskatchewan credit unions are celebrating financial literacy month by reminding Saskatchewan people that it is never too early, or too late, to start learning about money.

“Financial literacy month is a national initiative that highlights the importance of

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financial knowledge,” FCAA Chair and CEO Dave Wild said. “No one wants to learn about money management the hard way. Take advantage of resources that are available and learn how to budget, invest wisely and save for a rainy day.”

FCAA and Saskatchewan credit unions are helping Saskatchewan citizens make responsible financial decisions. Tips, advice and links to resources will be tweeted and posted on Facebook so people can learn how to responsibly manage their money.

“Credit unions build lives by helping members achieve financial well-being,” SaskCentral CEO Keith Nixon said. “Financial literacy is an important life skill that has benefits for individuals and our economy.”

Saskatchewan credit unions have been involved with the delivery of financial literacy lessons in schools for several years. Credit unions also offer guidance and information to members at various stages in their lives whether it’s opening their first account, buying a house, or saving for retirement.

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Parking reduced in front of Scotiabank

PUZZLE NO. 723

34.Love affair 37.Repute 41.Crass 43.No longer fresh 44.Mama pigs 45.Granny, for one 46.Real-estate unit 48.Buck 49.Pitch 52.Dispute

8. Web spinner 9. Roadway marker 10.Bible boats 11.Snug retreat 19.Grassland 21.Crab’s cousin 24.Mushy stuff 25.Calculate 27.Foot’s limb 29.Bombarded 30.Bad grade 31.Senate vote

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ACROSS 1. Foe of the “Titanic” 5. Chef’s need 8. Glance over 12.Harbinger 13.Statute 14.Ponder intently 15.Barn’s neighbor 16.Snacked 17.Writing liquids 18.Postal items 20.Firstborn 22.Cheeky 23.Fawn’s mom 24.Freon, e.g.

26.Feel distress

28.“The ____ Bunch” 32.Keats work 33.Frosters 35.Date 36.More strange 38.Obtained 39.Ocean 40.Attack!

42.Small plateau 44.Kerrigan, e.g.

47.Monet, for one 50.A single time 51.Vaselike vessel 53.Kind of saxophone 54.Eroded

55.Snow White’s pal 56.Not fat 57.Wineglass feature 58.Pasture mom 59.Rim

DOWN 1. Supervisor 2. Send forth 3. Slipped back 4. Elflike being 5. Credit cards 6. Certain grain 7. Suit fabric

ONION LAKE — A traffic stop on Wednesday evening, Nov. 5, has resulted in a drug bust by RCMP at Onion Lake.

According to the RCMP’s news release, at 6:53 p.m.

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Onion Lake RCMP conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle. As a result, two men were taken into custody and a quantity of cocaine, firearm magazines and electronics were seized. Charged are Lucas MacDonald, 34, and Leyen Meesto, 31, of Onion

Anyone planning to park downtown during the next month is being advised there may be one or two parking spaces blocked off in front of the Scotiabank at 1102 - 101st St. as work crews undertake renovations to that building.

The renovations will be undertaken from 8 a.m. to midnight with the stalls blocked from time to time during the coming month.

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✓ There should have been less money for that stadium in Regina.

Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: There continues to be concerns about the safety of pedestrians at the Territorial Mall-Sobeys intersection. What would you like to see happen to address it? ✓ The city should spend the money now on traffic lights between the Co-op and Sobeys. 44.8% ✓ Owners of the Sobeys property should build a second access road to Highway 4. 15.5% ✓ Owners of the Sobeys property ought to pay for the new traffic lights.6.0% ✓ Do both! 30.2% ✓ The intersection is safe as it is. 3.4%

This week’s News-Optimist online poll: ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 723

It’s confirmed the Saskatchewan Roughriders will play in Edmonton for their first CFL playoff game. What do you think of their prospects? ✓ I don’t think QB Darian Durant will play. We’re doomed! ✓ QB Darian Durant will play. We’re still doomed! ✓ We’ll still beat Edmonton with Kerry Joseph, but we won’t win the Cup. ✓ QB Darian Durant will play and we’ll beat Edmonton, but we won’t win the Cup. ✓ Are you kidding? We’re definitely winning the Cup!!

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They were held in police custody and made their first appearances in Lloydminster Provincial Court Thursday.

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Boiling the gospel down to its one essential The other day I was having persistent trouble with a computer program, and went hunting for a solution.

I found it, but the dozen or so steps listed were so complicated and technical that I threw up my hands in despair. The procedure seemed so impossible. But then I discovered a wonderful alternative. I could call a number, and simply ask a technician to do it all for me!

He was at a computer in Ottawa, and I was in Saskatchewan, but the miles between made no difference at all. As he began to work on the unit, the steps were completed, one by one. In about 10 minutes the problem was solved, and he wished me good evening. Inviting him to deal with the problem was the only thing I had to do.

That provides an illustration of how we are to appropriate the Christian gospel.

How can we have our sins forgiven and be assured of a home in the heavenly kingdom? In the words of a man from long ago, in the city of Philippi: “What must I do to be saved [in order to receive God’s eternal salvation]?”

(Acts 16:30) That question has been answered in different ways – not all of them helpful.

works.” (Tit. 3:8) John Hart Stockton (18131877) was a clergyman serving in New Jersey. In 1873 he created a gospel song that says: “Come, every soul by sin oppressed; / There’s mercy with the Lord, And He will surely give you rest / By trusting in His Word. / For Jesus shed His precious

Robert Cottrill, B.A., B.R.E. http://wordwisehymns.com/ www.Wordwise Bible Studies.com Some suggest the sinner must join the right church, if he is to have a hope of heaven. Others see it as a matter of accomplishing sufficient good works so that, when the good and bad are weighed by a heavenly Assessor, the good will tip the scales in the right direction.

But neither of these answers gives much assurance.

Since none of our modern church denominations is named in the Bible, how can I know which is the right one to join? Or if good works will do it, how will I know when I’ve done enough? And what if I’m on my deathbed, and have no opportunity to change my behaviour?

The problem with this and other answers to the question asked in Acts is that they have things in the wrong order. A proverbial expression, common five centuries ago, says it. We

must not get the cart before the horse. Joining a church and associating with other Christians is a good thing to do (Heb. 10:23-25), as is doing good works. But these things come after salvation.

They are a worthy outcome, but not the means of salvation.

The answer given to the Philippian man zeroed in on the one requirement, the only thing he needed to do: “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved.” (Acts 16:31) The Lord Himself gave a similar response when He was asked, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” He replied, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent [on Me, in other words].”

(Jn. 6:28-29) Then come the other things: “Those who have believed in God should be careful to maintain good

blood / Rich blessings to bestow; / Plunge now into the crimson flood / That washes white as snow.”

Shortly after, Ira Sankey, the song leader for evangelist Dwight Moody, added a refrain to Pastor Stockton’s song. It makes the only thing needed plain, saying, “Only trust Him, only trust Him, /

Only trust Him now; / He will save you, He will save you, / He will save you now.”

That is the only thing needed. When using the hymn in London, Sankey asked those present to sing, “I will trust Him.” He learned later that, for eight people that night, that expressed their new faith in the Saviour.

Things we leave behind A recent highlight of 2014 for Hubby and me was the visit of our sister-in-law and her three daughters.

It’s been more than a decade since we last saw her and more years than that since we saw our nieces.

The few days they spent with us were filled with joy, tears, laughter and more shopping trips than I can remember in the past 10 years, let alone in four days.

They left behind a big hole in our heart, a hole we are determined to refill by keeping in touch on a regular basis.

But one of those four left something else behind.

Whether intentionally or not, I became the possessor of a lovely gift of delightfully delicate Vanilla Body Wash.

It’s so subtle that no one has

mentioned “a fragrance” (and believe me, I’m very conscious of not bringing discomfort to those who suffer from allergic reactions to fragrances). It’s just plain soothing.

While I am not in the habit of treating myself to such things, I admit I am thoroughly enjoying the luxury of it all, enjoying soaking in the extravagance of kindness.

There are at least two scenarios to the matter of

leaving things behind. It can be a forgotten item, an oversight precipitated by a memory lapse at a busy time, or the execution of a wellplanned act.

Knowing these family members, I tend to think it was the latter; they are known for making regular deposits of kindness.

I have been blessed over the years by many people who not only demonstrate kindness on a regular basis, but their presence is marked by an aura of love and grace.

“Now thanks be to God who always leads us to triumph in Christ and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” 2 Corinthians 2:14 There’s no better gift!

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.

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

962A - 102 Street

Pastor Dave Miller

Sunday Service: 6:00 p.m.

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

“Reclaiming Our Spiritual Heritage” Pastor Don Toovey Furniture or Donations: Please call Don at

306-441-1041

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

Community Baptist Church

Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

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

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

10:30 Service

Everyone Welcome Canadian National Baptist Convention

306-893-2611 For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Church & CE Wing:

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

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

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

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Spending Leisure Time

Wednesday from 5 to 9 p.m., representatives from the North Battleford Leisure Services Department were at the Chapel Gallery for a community appreciation evening. It was an opportunity for members of the public to learn more about some of the offerings of the Leisure Services department, and to speak directly to representatives including Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski and other officials. It was also billed as an evening where those attending could share their ideas with Leisure Services about what they could do in the future. Photos by John Cairns

Story of the poppy: Canadians first wore the poppy in 1921 Submitted by the WDM Canadians first wore the poppy as a symbol of remembrance in 1921. The inspiration was Canadian John McCrae’s poem, In Flanders Fields.

The tradition began with two women, an ocean apart.

Upon reading McCrae’s lines, American Moina Michael was moved to compose her own poem and pledged to wear a red poppy in remembrance. In France, Madame Anne Guerin was inspired both by McCrae and Michael.

In 1921 Guerin convinced veterans’ organizations in both Britain and Canada to adopt the poppy as a symbol of remembrance.

For the first year Canada bought poppies from Guerin’s organization in France.

The next year, and continuing to 1996, Canada’s poppies were made in Vetcraft shops by disabled veterans. Since then, the Royal Canadian Legion has assumed responsibility for poppy production and contracts a Canadian company to make them.

Poppies are worn by millions of Canadians each year in the days leading to Remembrance Day on Nov. 11.

When the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was unveiled at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on Remembrance Day 2000, a new tradition was born as many in the crowd laid their poppies on the tomb.

Heritage Project

The Western Development Museum supports the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport’s Military Heritage

Project that honours Second World War veterans.

The Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember video series features interviews with 17 Saskatchewan veterans.

The WDM shares these videos in the Winning The Prairie Gamble Theatres in Moose Jaw, North Battleford and Yorkton. The video series will play in the theatres until Nov. 30 and then again starting Jan. 2 giving museum visitors the opportunity to hear the veteran’s stories.

The videos are also available for all to experience through the WDM website at wdm.ca/EdPrograms/ discoveryboxes/19.htm.

The contributions of Sask-

atchewan residents during the Second World War are also recognized in the Wartime Contributions Discovery Box program for Grades 6 to 8. The WDM enhances programming by offering students the opportunity to view the Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World

War Veterans Remember videos in the museums or by accessing them online via the WDM website. Also available to teachers are eight lesson plans created by the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport and the Ministry of Education to accompany the video series.

The WDM program, in conjunction with the Stories of Courage: Saskatchewan Second World War Veterans Remember videos, provides students with an opportunity to learn about the role of Saskatchewan people in the Second World War both at home and abroad.

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NBFD and the RCMP responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Territorial Drive and Railway Avenue East at about 1:45 p.m. Friday. Both vehicles were extensively damaged and were towed from the scene, but no injuries were reported.

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