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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

In the news this week Staff

They Remember Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 hosted Remembrance Day ceremonies Friday. Veterans, RCMP and others formed a parade from the Legion to John Paul II Collegiate for a service. They then marched to the cenotaph where more wreaths were laid. For more coverage of Remembrance Day in the Battlefords turn to Page 2 and 3. Photo by Lucas Punkari

Super fan Garnet Elmer and his sidekick Ashlyn offer up the latest installment in their assessment of the red hot Battlefords North Star.

You’ll find what they have to say on Page 6.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has opened up nominations in their annual election of members to the board of directors. There’s more on that on Page 5.

A shooting in North Battleford late last week sent one man to hospital in Saskatoon. Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate the incident which took place on 14th Avenue Thursday night.

The victim was found in an alley between 106th and 107th Street just after 7 p.m. Police are looking for a grey two-door Pontiac Sunfire. The full story is on Page 15.

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Legion Branch No. 70 Remembers

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Participants formed up at the Legion on 100th Street and marched to John Paul II Collegiate for the program. The program featured music by members of the Kamala Youth Choir and City Kinsmen Band. Rev. Jan Cooke, Branch No. 70 Chaplain (left) gave the address.

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Letter

Battlefords North Stars: excellence at work Dear Editor We are approaching the midway point of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League schedule for the Battlefords North Stars. After a relatively slow start, they have quickly come together as a team and, at the time of writing of this piece, they are situated in first place in the Finning Division and first in the overall league standings. Very impressive, indeed, for a group where there are many newcomers to the team who have had to adapt to the community and the travel required to play opponents.

Much of the credit must go to the coaching staff that consists of Nate Bedford and Braeden Johnson. It would appear their dynamic with the players and their organizational and coaching abilities have molded this team into a cohesive unit that enjoys playing for each other. For a coaching staff to be successful, they must be on the same page philosophically, and they also must be able to co-exist in a harmonious environment where personalities don’t clash. The North Stars organization is very fortunate to have two quality people at the helm. It provides for excellence and stability. And the club should also be grateful to have an excellent trainer in Robert Tanner. Often overlooked, but vital to keeping players fit and on the ice, Robert is an important cog in the preparation of the on-ice performance.

The Battlefords North Stars have also benefited from having a number of players who have been raised in the community and who have provided leadership and mentorship to new teammates who are unfamiliar with their new surroundings. Kendall Fransoo, Connor Sych, Logan Nachtegaele, Jayden Nachtegaele, Owen Lamb and Taryn Kotchorek are from the Battlefords. In addition, Layne Young is from the Frenchman Butte area. Credit should be afforded to these individuals for helping their brothers in adapting to the team and to the community.

Over the past number of years, the Battlefords North Stars have developed a culture of excellence. This has translated into a winning record and an atmosphere at the rink that exudes confidence and dedication. The North Stars have shown a competitive focus of trying to dominate their opposition and it has been successful.

The season is long and it is difficult to expect the players to be at the top of their game on every game night. There have been some nights where the energy coming out of the gate hasn’t been top shelf. However, these lads care and they appear to have the psychological make up and determination that will make them successful, not only in the regular season, but also in the post season where they will need to up their game in order to compete for the league title, something which is a distinct possibility, if they continue to play their relentless style of play.

They are an exciting hockey team. But, most of all, they want to win and to play for each other, for their coach

and for their community.

At the outset of the season, and upon examination of the roster, it was ascertained that a veteran group of defencemen would be the core of this hockey club. With Levi Kleiboer, Cody Spagrud, Kendall Fransoo, Ryan Rosenberg, Conor Jensen, Connor Sych and newcomer, Connor Manegre, it was expected this team would have a good goals against average. That has come to fruition, and there is no reason not to expect excellence in this category as they proceed through the regular season and into the playoff season.

All the defensive pairings have been excellent. The play of Levi Kleiboer and Cody Spagrud needs to be singled out as they have become a pair of shut-down anchors at their position. In addition, Captain Kendall Fransoo, has shown a vast improvement in his game and he is staying out of the penalty box, which is a big plus as he is needed on the ice. Since returning from an early season injury, Conor Jensen has bolstered an already solid blue line crew. Conner Manegre has provided toughness and complements Ryan Rosenberg as two fearless defensemen. Connor Sych is also a player who needs to be disciplined in staying away from the penalty brigade, as his skills are needed on the ice.

The Battlefords North Stars forward contingent has also been impressive. The club has the needed depth which will be required as the season progresses. The writer has been impressed with the dedication and play of Owen Lamb who quietly plays his position well. He is a solid two-way player. It is evident he takes pride in his defensive game and has also chipped in offensively.

Veteran players, Brett Horn and Keaton Holinaty have also upped their game considerably and will be a needed presence as the season progresses. Their play has been impressive, to say the least, in recent weeks. The rest of the forward crew should be praised for dedication to their craft and for their winning attitude.

The play of goaltenders, Taryn Kotchorek and Joel Gryzbowski has been spectacular. Their play has given the entire team the confidence to play with relentless abandon. They have not had to worry about making the occasional mistake, which does happen. That means so much to the team. There is no reason why the team goals against average cannot lead the league by the end of the regular season. They are that good.

The community should be proud of their hockey club.

They play the right way, they play North Stars hockey.

The writer anticipates the rink will continue to fill to capacity on game nights, as it is a real treat to watch a product on the ice that is dedicated to excellence.

Garnet Elmer (with smaller, but essential, sidekick Ashlyn Elmer) North Battleford

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - PAGE 5

Brad Wall reacts cautiously to Trump victory

By John Cairns

of Trump’s stances, but expressed concerns about others, particularly on trade.

“Canada must now work with the new president in the best interests of both our great countries,” Wall stated.

“President-elect Trump has made some election promises that could be

Staff Reporter

Premier Brad Wall had a cautious reaction to last Tuesday’s election result, with Donald Trump poised to become president of the United States.

Wall issued a statement on his Facebook page in which he welcomed some

News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: This week the new councils in Battleford and North Battleford are sworn in. What should be their immediate priorities?

• Addressing crime and public safety

positive for Canada, and others that are concerning.”

Wall welcomed Trump’s stance on the Keystone XL pipeline.

“He has indicated his support for the Keystone XL pipeline, and with Republican majorities in both the House and Senate, I am hopeful that this important project will move

ahead quickly.”

But Trump’s pledges to scrap trade deals such as the North American Free Trade Agreement concerned the premier.

“On the other hand, I hope he reconsiders his plan to end the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). I would urge Prime Minister Trudeau and our fed-

eral government to reach out to the new administration as soon as possible on these and other issues of importance to our two countries.”

On the carbon tax, Wall stated the result “means we will not be seeing a carbon tax in the U.S. anytime soon.”

“I would also note that a proposed carbon tax was

on the ballot in one of the more liberal states, Washington state, and it was rejected by 58 per cent of the voters. So it makes no sense for our federal government to push ahead with imposing a national carbon tax, when our biggest trading partner – and our biggest competitor for investment and jobs – is not going to have one.”

Staff

tion.

Each year, members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce vote in an election to fill openings on the board of directors.

According to a Chamber news release, the nomina-

tion period is now open and runs until the end of business Thursday, Nov.17.

There are openings for 12 two-year terms running from 2017 until January 2019, and for one one-year term position. The election takes place in December.

The board consists of 20 elected positions. For the upcoming year, six persons have one additional year to serve, and there are two one-year appointments for the past president, and president. One directors’ position has become vacant as a result of a director resignation due to a job change.

Those interested in allowing their name to stand, or those wishing to nominate another individual member in good standing with the Chamber, are

asked to contact the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce office, either by phoning 306-445-6226, by emailing b.chamber@ sasktel.net or by returning a nomination form to the Chamber by fax at 306445-6633.

B’fords Chamber of Commerce accepting director nominations The civic elections are over, and so are the U.S. elections.

But there is one more vote left to come: the Chamber directors’ elec-

62% • Underground pipes replacement 7% • Keeping taxes in check 13% • Keeping downtown vibrant (for both communities) 9%

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Battlefords RCMP investigated approximately 50 occurrences between 6 a.m. Saturday Nov. 12 and 6 a.m. Sunday, Nov. 13.

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R ay Beaulieu: e m i t e f i l a f o t h g a fi

stopped comcoach boxing after he being able to s, say ting. Now, he pe es. rop the e of rations to the the first the other sid introduce younger gene you just ere wh int po t tha Ray Beaulieu boxed for to gratifying ex“You get sport has been a more although he t that I don’t no It’s . ore ym time when he was 19, an ng in some it eti do e to fight- can’t perience than comp more was a veteran when it cam fights at want to do it but I think for me, I’m ways. of the kids ing. He’d been in plenty useful teaching.” he e for s “It’s more about training ining. be wa u eet lie str au Be , ing ach co to tra r pa rties and on the ion pe In addit and giving them the pro vers boxing he lea rned t nowadays ever walked into Two Ri inspired by the lessons o als de We had good training, bu Rivers and o Tw at g iner, a nuxin club in Quesnel, B.C. tra bo l na gh ou rso u can get a pe by sta rt, says thr yo e e ng lat cha a s eer wa car jor een ma net a Ni ke proper diet,” other guys cided to ma tritionist and get on a rsonal Beaulieu, and most of the ly teens, completing courses to become a pe Beaulieu says. ir ear the stuff at the club sta rted in the d fitness instructor. an r ine tra ruc nst g “Even as young kids all co be a boxin , teach ow but he found training to kn t into fitness through my eduu go yo “I y, come into pla can e. to e tim sir his de a nd of spe re to y mo wa kn It’s tive that owlse early experience. them now and give them re’s more the t tha t fac the Beaulieu recounts tho in show them le op edge and the tools and vers as a les- cate pe to fitdedication days boxing at Two Ri what son in discipline and ll get you. The wi and respect. Al ready into knowledge the are ls drugs and alcohol by the too s.” ng thi the time he stepped st ge big into the ring, BeauStill newly arlieu credits boxing, rived in North and his for mer coach Battleford, BeauWally Dorn, with a lieu isn’t wasting positive inf luence on any time with . his life getting back into “He was more of coaching and says a father figure. He he’s already sposaved a lot of young ken with Dylin kids from trouble,” Clarke of Battlet ou ab s say u lie au Be fords Boxing Club his for mer coach, about coaching. who was also a foster Beaulieu added pa rent of Beaulieu’s that with his expede u lie au Be ns. usi co rience and similar scr ibes his introduchistory, he says he tion to competitive thinks it’s a great boxing almost as an portunity. op addiction, albeit a Looking back constructive one. on his time com“For us there was ting, Beaulieu pe n the t bu , ng ini the tra says the positive emp co a s wa re the experiences and tition. So you’d go lessons he learned to other towns, and through his time other towns come to boxing competiyou and you comtively are amplipete against each fied by being able t d jus . kin t n jus other. You get the tro tha I ss ing ne do impart them on to others that and it gets ongly that it’s not was ng followed what other to hti d fig an phy and other people see t up ou d ab lifting weights. I feel str we ng sho thi of “The beach, it’s the s. for say u dy lie rea au g Be mtin ,” co get t ing t contagious. tha re do in [the ring]. all abou l- is, once you get into and tak ing people we “Ever yone wants to get in with of his lack of prior know tra t all around maintenance ess ou u rdl ab yo ga d Re yan sta on t; titi tha pe to on aulieu says. to push himBe ed ,” nu elf nti derie urs co ara yo Everybody gets hooked u of lie cam e au a car Be is edge, people, there and staying out relative when you sta rt are op a gs vel ing fit, staying healthy m. de hin gy u “T Yo the s. in f op can sel ool so you al- that devel ; your mind it’s e dy tin bo rou ur t yo tha o of the e int t car for ge of trouble, staying in sch u says. love tak ing “Once you lie d things e u’r yo compete and train,” Beau aulieu boxed follows, your spi rit follows an le op e pe most lik th wi Training under Dorn, Be ng e.” ini ng tra ing cha lop ile balancing a enced first- deve in the amateur circuit wh fore he hung Beaulieu says he experi effects of another adand a respect be rs ive yea sit po dy -bo ole wh full-time job for six the for the peon, but stopped compet- hand dits the healthy dictio hy cre e d an tiv se la rci re exe you’re e up his gloves. At 25 he cal ar ysi ple healt Things yea rs and put his ph life back on track a his g tin get et i ng th p ing and training for five wi om bit c n,” ha tio d ad dic a scaffolder, but t takar st u yo en up boxing the secon It n giv d st. he energy into his work as he’ w ain er ag au aft Be s d say hin boxing be cer a he wasn’t ready to leave es time. lieu. “It’s your body; tak of re ca g alcoholic,” Beaulieu in ng eri ov of e rec a typ officially. m n u “I’ tai yo u decided it pretty much hit giving ng Then, at age 30, Beaulie so me bo dy states matter-of-factly. “I g. nd so me t h i rin the o your mind follows, int and I had to get my mi m tto was time to step back bo e k to get into tiv roc ruc d nst an co me back fell back on d I s an ng s thi w the llo of e fo ring “I had the desire to co on it d ir an the with your sp ll had it in me,” right es and remem- to do enc eri exp g uxin act bo compete and see if I sti d my an s e.” wa your tim . ge an [to achieve],” includk ch too gs it mat in co wh says Beaulieu. th y g all rin new be A d he competed and other people It tur ned out he did, an pete with ing respect for yourself irtransplant to ret rs, yea o tw for s. el say u u lie lie au au Be e, Be y lin cip at the amateur lev Ra dis some— Battlsilver gloves and and ng myself in North ing with bronze gloves, b o d y,” au “W hen I sta rted educati Be eford, boxing, I realized the gh ou thr gold gloves titles. to ex pla in s ess d ve fitn mo u my- lie up to the pro d the better I felt about ke “By the time I made it loo I r be tte to be y cit a d the u. an y over 30 says, he Beaulie s I was getting vincial level I was alread self and the achievement first it sta rt- closer to his girlfriend and, he “There’s a thrill ing. xin bo ildhood At . ch for ess his old fitn een cal tw ysi be ph es little bit too gh riti ou ila sees sim d in that, and for me, lance working thr g people here in volve look good. I want to be un to yo nt “Between trying to ba the wa d ‘I an as el ed esn Qu u to give a kid the opportu o the in time,” Beaulie in particular with ret then I sta rted to get int g d, bu rin ’ and boxing at the same for hy, the ttle alt o Ba he int t rth I ge No ing to t someth working. ructive outlets to nity t, explains. “It just wasn’ mindset that it’s actually gards to a lack of const e sid and give all that he’s go ” to. al e ritu tim spi my the all gh ate ou thr n ng the thi could dedic nd e. big “A tim the l the g force in his el, Beau- I think that’s r [about] myself. fil Boxing is still a drivin I sta rted to feel bette hile still living in Quesn gun to right there.”

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Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - PAGE 7

Conservative candidates debate on stage at the first Conservative leadership debate at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon. Photo by John Cairns

Crowded field faces off in Tory leadership debate

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

SASKATOON — A dozen Conservative candidates took the stage Wednesday night in Saskatoon for the first of five leadership debates.

The event, held at the Delta Bessborough in Saskatoon, marked the start of a new phase in the contest for the leadership, to be decided by a vote of party members May 27, 2017.

Up to now, the focus of the race had been on who might enter, as well as the formation of campaign teams and fundraising efforts.

But with the start of leadership debates, candidates are clearly now focused on staking out their positions and getting votes.

That was evident Wednesday. With so many candidates on the stage, all of them having filed the initial $25,000 registration fee, the contenders seemed most interested in trying to position themselves and stand out from the rest of the field in any way possible.

It was clear from the outset there was considerable support in the room for Andrew Scheer and

Brad Trost — the two Saskatchewan candidates in the race.

Trost’s message Wednesday night pledged to include and represent, as he put it, “every part of the Conservative coalition.”

“We need 100 per cent of Conservatives to win, I am 100 per cent Conservative,” said Trost.

Scheer, former Speaker of the House, seemed interested in showing Conservatives he could play the partisan game as well as the others as he often targeted Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on the night.

“I can’t let Justin Trudeau do to my kids what his father did to my generation,” Scheer said in his opening remarks.

Others on stage would take their turns blasting Trudeau, with Durham MP Erin O’Toole taking aim at him for government spending.

“Justin Trudeau learned a lesson. Budgets don’t balance themselves, do they?” O’Toole said.

Not lost on anyone in the room Wednesday night was the momentous result of the U.S. election the previous day, as businessman Donald Trump com-

pleted his stunning upset of Hillary Clinton in the presidential race.

His election drew a mixed reaction from candidates, with some concern expressed about his stance on free trade deals that involve Canada such as NAFTA. “Last night’s election results concern all of us in this room who care about free trade,” said Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills. “I believe free trade is a core Conservative principle.”

At least one candidate on the stage seemed to emulate Trump’s positions — Simcoe-Grey MP and former cabinet minister Kellie Leitch.

She repeated her support for one of her key campaign planks — tougher screening of immigrants to “protect Canadian values.” Leitch also seemed to purposefully borrow some of Trump’s anti-establishment message as she referred at one point to the “growing gap between the elites in this country and the average Canadian.”

Leitch pledged a working relationship with the president-elect. “We have some common ideas,” she said, but at the same time

Leitch also expressed her support for free trade and pledged to stand up to Trump on that issue.

“I plan on being tough on him when it comes

to NAFTA because that means economic prosperity for Canadians.”

On the opposite end, Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai made clear he was no

The full field of 12 leadership candidates: Chris Alexander: former MP for Ajax-Pickering and former Minister of Citizenship and Immigration Kellie Leitch: MP for Simcoe-Grey, former Minister of Labour and Minister for the Status of Women Lisa Raitt: MP for Milton, former Minister of Transport and Minister of Labour Dan Lindsay: Winnipeg-based doctor, served as medical specialist with the Canadian Armed Forces Steven Blaney: MP for Levis-Bellechasse, former Public Safety minister Andrew Scheer: MP for Regina-Qu’Appelle, former Speaker of the House Deepak Obhrai: MP for Calgary Forest Lawn, longest-serving current Conservative MP (along with Gerry Ritz) Michael Chong: MP for Wellington-Halton Hills Andrew Saxton: former MP for North Vancouver, was Parliamentary Secretary to the Min. of Finance and the Treasury Board Erin O’Toole: MP for Durham, former Veterans Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier: MP for Beauce, cabinet positions included Industry, Foreign Affairs, and Small Business and Tourism Brad Trost: MP for Saskatoon University — Cairns

fan of Trump’s views on immigration.

“Donald Trump’s divisive policy on immigration and social policy have no room in (the) Canada that I believe in,” he said.

Trade issues prompted lively discussion. Candidates were asked whether they supported the TransPacific Partnership and widespread support was expressed.

But Trost expressed his view that the TPP “is dead.

It’s a finished agreement.

Anybody who’s worked with American politicians knows that.”

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Ag. infrastructure hot topic at Tory debate

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords had a small part to play in the Conservative leadership debate Wednesday night.

One of the questions posed to the candidates was sent in by Robin Speer of North Battleford, and it concerned the grain-transportation issues seen a couple of years ago.

The question noted the Liberals had recently announced changes and candidates were asked what they would do to ensure greater market access for agriculture producers on the prairies.

“The Liberals are trying to claim credit for something the Conservatives started,” said Erin O’Toole, former Veterans Affairs minister.

“It was actually Gerry Ritz and our Fair Rail for Farmers Act, and Randy Hoback our trade chair, who were fighting to get

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that product to market, including making it move through the port of Vancouver faster.”

O’Toole also pointed to the Conservative track record such as marketing freedom, and fighting the U.S. on COOL labelling.

“Agriculture is critical to our economy.”

Andrew Saxton, from B.C., noted he sees “a lot of Saskatchewan product on my front door every day, and that’s where it comes from.” He also pledged to “invest heavily in infrastructure” to make sure Saskatchewan’s and all other provinces’ product makes it to other ports as quickly as possible.

Michael Chong, MP for Wellington-Halton Hills, noted the shortage of rail cars and said the problem was “the government controls that market. They set the rates, they control the number of cars, so the free market isn’t working.”

He proposed moving to a more free market system,

so that the market ensures there are enough rail cars to market the grain, and do so in a way that doesn’t harm farmers in the short term.

“I too would like to thank Gerry Ritz for his leadership by ensuring farmers had access to rail

An attentive audience at the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon listens to the

views of the 12 candidates for leader of the Conservative Party.

proud to have Gerry supporting me in my leadership campaign.”

The solutions are there, they’re sitting on a shelf in Marc Garneau’s office. They need to be dusted off and implemented.

— Lisa Raitt services a few years ago,” was Andrew Scheer’s response. “We managed to force railways to move a certain amount of western Canadian grain. I am very

Lisa Raitt, who was minister of transport when the grain-handling crisis took place, credited the work of Ritz, Hoback and Anderson on marketing

freedom and said the Liberals needed to get on with solving the transportation issues.

“The solutions are there, they’re sitting on a shelf in Marc Garneau’s office,” said Raitt. “They need to be dusted off and implemented.”

Other candidates focused less on the transportation issue, focusing more on trade and marketing issues.

“We listened to farmers from the prairie,” said Steven Blaney, in pointing to the move to get rid of the Wheat Board. He credited the efforts of David Anderson “and also Gerry Ritz, who did not so bad on it.”

Blaney also supported free trade but urged Tories “we don’t need to be be

dogmatic” as he took his opportunity to once again express his support for his defining issue in the campaign —support for the system of supply management for dairy products.

Supply management has proven to be an issue in the leadership race with rival candidate Maxime Bernier calling for the system to be abolished.

Simcoe-Grey MP Kellie Leitch also took a swipe at Bernier in expressing support for supply management, saying party members had voted in favour of the policy.

“Unlike other candidates in this race, I respect the party membership and the decisions party membership has made,” said Leitch.

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Continued from Page 7 There was considerable talk about removing interprovincial trade barriers.

Dan Lindsay, the only candidate in the race who hasn’t held elected office, took issue with barriers faced by professionals in moving their skills from one province to another.

“We need to take down those trade barriers for people, and we need to take down those barriers for products moving across this country,” Lindsay said.

The exchange on interprovincial trade produced one of Scheer’s best lines of the debate.

“Here in Saskatchewan we are seeing the results of a protectionist move in Alberta. They’re declaring war on Saskatchewan beer and we need to stand up for our producers here in Saskatchewan.”

Calgary MP Deepak Obhrai reminded the audience it was “the NDP government” in Alberta responsible for that move.

One of the most lively exchanges was on the carbon tax and how to lower greenhouse gas emissions.

On that issue, it was Chong who stood apart from the rest of the field in pledging support for a

But Steven Blaney went after Bernier on that issue as he expressed his strong support for supply management.

“I like free trade but I love my Canadian milk.

How can a libertarian … ” said Blaney, looking at Bernier, “ … oppose a great system that costs zero dollars to taxpayers and offers Canadians quality food products at a reasonable price? Maxime, your plan is a disaster blinded by ideology.”

An animated Blaney then invoked the name of Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz, who was at the event, in slamming Bernier’s plan.

“Like our party, like Gerry Ritz and Chuck Strahl, like you did for 10 years, I did and still support supply management and will continue to do so.”

The next big event on the Conservative debate calendar is scheduled for Moncton, N.B. on Dec. 6, and will be a bilingual debate.

The party has confirmed there will also be three more official debates, but dates and venues have not been announced for those as of yet.

carbon tax.

Chong said there was “a right way to reduce emissions and a wrong way,” and said he favoured emulating B.C.’s “revenueneutral” carbon tax.

But other candidates blasted the idea of a carbon tax.

“It’s not revenue neutral in B.C.,” Bernier said, saying B.C. was using the revenue to fund special projects.

“When I become prime minister the war on oil and gas and coal is over,” Trost pledged. “No carbon tax, no cap on trade, no overthe-top regulations.”

“I will abolish the Trudeau carbon tax the day I become Prime Minister,” Leitch pledged.

Scheer said “it is economic madness to impose a new tax.”

Another issue of contention was supply management, and that prompted some of the biggest fireworks on the evening involving the two Quebec candidates in the race.

Abolishing the system of supply management for milk, eggs and poultry — where producers collectively control the price — has been a key plank of Maxime Bernier’s leadership bid.

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By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars are officially in rarified air.

Following a pair of victories over the Kindersley Klippers over the weekend, the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team has won their last 11 games heading into a home game against the Nipawin Hawks Tuesday at the Civic Centre.

With a 19-5-0-0 record, they also have a five-point lead over the Estevan Bruins for first place in the league standings.

“It’s always nice to go

on a run and to build confidence like we have been over the last few weeks,” North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford said.

“We have to be cognizant of the fact, though, that we’re not going to win every game of the regular season, and I’m interested to see how they respond once things don’t go our way.”

One of the keys to the North Stars’ success has been their overall depth, with different players contributing on a nightly basis.

“All four forward lines are rolling right now, and our defence and goaltend-

ing have been very solid,” North Stars forward Brett Horn said. “Everyone’s creating a lot of energy at the moment, and when you’re putting up almost 60 shots per game, that’s pretty tough to play against.”

Layne Young had a goal and two assists while Coby Downs dished out three helpers in Saturday night’s 5-2 win over the Klippers at the West Central Events Centre.

Despite the win, Bedford was left wanting more from his side.

“It was one of those games where we couldn’t get going in all three zones,” Bedford said.

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“There were times that we were great on defence, great on offence and great in the neutral zone, but as a whole we were struggling a little bit and we didn’t have that complete effort.”

Ben Allen scored two goals in the victory while Troy Gerein and Connor Logan also found the back of the net.

The sluggishness that Bedford saw Saturday wasn’t there at the Civic

Centre Friday night as the North Stars fired 60 shots at Klippers goaltender Nick Trenciansky in a 5-2 win.

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Young found the back of the net twice while Delainey had a goal and an assist in the win.

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Vikings and Crusaders miss out on provincial berths

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

With only three provincial spots up for grabs over the weekend at the SHSAA 5A senior girls north region volleyball tournament, the battle among all eight teams was a tense one at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School gym.

While the host Vikings and the John Paul II Collegiate Crusaders were both on the outside looking in when all was said and done, both teams could hold their heads high with how well they played.

The Vikings made their way into the quarter-finals against the Prince Albert St. Mary Marauders, where they lost in a thrilling three-set affair.

After winning the first set by a score of 31-29, the Vikings dropped the second set 25-21 and found themselves trailing 13-6 in the third and final frame.

With their season on the line, the Vikings roared back to tie the set up and traded match points with the Marauders before the visitors came away with a 21-19 triumph.

“A first set with that many points is something you don’t see very often and that kind of set the stage for the rest of the match,” Vikings head coach Jana Friedenstab said. “It was one of those matches where both teams were fighting until the end.”

“We played a better second half and the girls just never gave up. They left it all out there on the floor and we’re really proud of them.”

The Vikings finished in third place in Pool A play with a 1-2 record and advanced to the playoffs with a win over the Martensville Royals Saturday morning.

“The girls really played

well and that was the game where they really found their stride as a group,” Friedenstab said.

“It was a must-win game for the girls, and they really played well from start to finish.”

The Crusaders, meanwhile, missed out on the playoffs with a 0-3 mark.

They had a chance to advance to the playoffs with a win in their final round-robin game, but they were knocked out of contention with a loss to the Marauders.

“We’re really proud of how the girls played this weekend,” Crusaders head coach Shari Dueck said.

“They really came together as a team and worked their butts off against some really tough teams.

“They played really well on defence and their serving and receiving was very good. They were getting balls off of the ground and they were communicating really well with each other in all three games.”

Although both teams missed out on a spot in the final four, the experience of competing at the regionals is something that both coaches plan to use as a building block towards the future.

“We didn’t have a lot of Grade 12s on our team next year so we will have a lot of our girls coming back, along with a number of junior players that will be moving up,” Friedenstab said. “For the girls that will be returning, I think the ability to play under pressure in an environment such as this will give them extra confidence as we move forward.”

“There’s so much that our team can build on, especially with seven Grade 10 players that come back next season,” Dueck added. “Competing against the top teams in Saskatchewan was a great experience for

them and I think you’ll see a lot of improvement from the girls as a result.”

The Warman Wolverines defeated the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders in a three-set final to win the tournament.

The Marauders won the bronze medal game in straight sets over the Meadow Lake Carpenter Spartans.

All three podium finishers will now advance to this weekend’s 5A provincial championships, which will take place in Regina.

Meanwhile, the Vikings senior boys’ team just missed out on a provincial berth at the 5A north region tournament in Prince Albert Saturday.

The Vikings fell in three sets (21-25, 25-19 and 15-11) to the Meadow Lake Carpenter Spartans for a spot in the provincials in Regina this weekend.

They had defeated Yorkton Sacred Heart in the quarter-finals, but lost in the semis to the host Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders.

The Crusaders would end up losing in the finals to the Prince Albert St. Mary Marauders.

The John Paul II Crusaders also took part in the tournament, but they missed out on the playoffs following losses to the Spartans, the Crusaders and to Yorkton Sacred Heart.

Anna Atcheynum of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings senior girls’ volleyball team soared through the air as her team took on the Prince Albert St. Mary Marauders in the SHSAA 5A north region tournament Saturday.

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Lots of scoring to start SPHL season

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The puck dropped this weekend on another year of Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League senior hockey throughout the northwest.

The campaign got underway with two games, one of which was at Battleford Arena Saturday night between the Battleford Beaver Blues and their Highway 16 rivals the Maymont Settlers.

It did not take long for a flurry of goals to open the season in what turned into a rough, high-scoring game.

The Blues got the first goal of the game at the 4:01 mark of the first period, as Mike George scored from Ryleigh Campbell and Mike Nelson.

Soon after, at the 5:11

mark, Maymont tied it up on a goal by Chad Tichkowsky, assisted by Scott Lange.

The Blues then regained the lead at the 6:30 mark as Cody Danberg scored from Nelson and George on the power play.

With 8:34 left in the period a long shot by Tyler Wasmuth beat Spencer Laycock, with Lee Gaetz the lone assist to make it 3-1 Blues.

With 5:53 remaining the Blues fired home a fourth goal from Brent Salzl, assisted by Keegan Sparrow and Kevin Bendall, and then a fight immediately broke out in front of the net involving several players.

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Just seconds after those penalties expired, Battleford added their fifth goal as Wasmuth scored his second of the night unassisted. They then made it 6-1 when Mike George scored with 1:13 remaining in the frame. That would be all the scoring through one period.

In the second, Maymont cut the margin to 7-2 on a goal by Kyle Litchenwald from Wakelin and Layken Heidt.

After Battleford scored again to make it 8-2, on a hat trick goal by Wasmuth, another fight erupted behind the Maymont net. George, Campbell, Wakelin and Litchenwald ended up being shown the box for roughing after the whistle; Litchenwald also got two minutes for cross checking.

Wasmuth would add his fourth of the night, with Dillon Friesen assisting, not long afterwards.

The Blues made it 10-2 with 7:07 left in the second when Danberg scored with

Nelson and Jon Kachur assisting. That would be all the scoring through two periods.

In the third period, goals by Jackson Soanes of the Blues, by Davin Tran, Layken Heidt and Cody Janzen of the Settlers, a power play marker by the Blues’ Nelson, and one last Maymont goal by Chad Bernier wrapped up a 12-6 win by the Beaver Blues.

The other action in the SPHL took place Friday night between the Spiritwood Timberwolves and the Edam Three Stars.

In that contest the visiting Edam team won easily by a 7-0 final score.

Action resumes Friday night with the Glaslyn North Stars hosting Maymont, the Cut Knife Colts hosting Edam, the Spiritwood Timberwolves hosting the Hafford Hawks, and the Meota Combines are on the road to face the Shellbrook Silvertips.

Battleford is back in action Saturday in Spiritwood, while Cut Knife hosts the Radisson Wheatkings in the first game of the season for Radisson.

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The Sharks picked up their first two wins of the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League season against the host Gold Wings with a narrow 3-2 triumph Saturday night and a dominant 8-2 showing Sunday afternoon.

Madison Sansom, Alyssa Roach and Ensley Fendelet scored for the Sharks on Saturday night, as they outshot the Gold Wings by a 41-30 margin.

Chloe Burt made 28 saves to earn the win, as she made a number of key

saves in the third period to keep the Sharks out in front.

Brooklyn Chicoine and Jordan Holinaty scored for the Gold Wings in the loss.

Sunday’s contest was a much different affair as the Sharks scored four times on the power play and held a commanding 5-1 lead halfway through the game.

Ashlee Wolfe earned player of the game honours for the visitors as she scored two goals and had an assist.

Fendelet had a goal and two assists in the win while

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Chantel Weller earned the victory for the Sharks, as she made 44 saves.

Sierra Meroniuk and Chicoine both scored for the Gold Wings, who have lost their first 10 games of the season.

The Sharks, who now have a 2-6-0-1 record, are off this weekend before they return to the Battleford Arena on Nov. 26 to host the Swift Current Wildcats.

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Rememberance Week at City Hall Members of Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 were at City Hall the morning of Nov. 7 for a flag raising to commemorate Remembrance Week in North Battleford. Ian Hamilton, on his final morning as mayor of North Battleford, and Mayor-elect Ryan Bater, due to be sworn in that evening, were on hand for the flag-raising alongside members of the Legion.

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Shedding the excess within our home has been a very good place to start.

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I look forward to dormancy, stillness, quiet.

Time to sit still and see the wonders of small things again.

It feels natural to follow the flow of the seasons right now. I will have wound down my daycare

by the time the winter season officially begins.

The days will be starting to get longer by the time I enter the next phase of my “new growth.” It will be winter outside but the sun will be starting to regain its foothold on darkness.

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I will try to squirrel away what I need to weather the winter ahead.

I started a little late in the season, but it is better than not having started at all. It will be OK. It always is.

I don’t know what spring holds in store but I have faith it will all work out. If I don’t let fear rule me, the sun will overtake the darkness and I will find what I need in the light of day.

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Individual Meetings

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The News-Optimist, North Battleford Lions Club and Battlefords and District Co-op are seeking nominations from Northwestern Saskatchewan for the 2016 Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year Awards

NOMINATION FORM 2016 2016 Citizen of the Year & Junior Citizen of the Year I nominate __________________________________________________________ of __________________________________________________________________ I believe my nominee deserves this award because: (Write out reason and attach to nomination form.)

NOTE: This is not a ballot and it is not necessary to send in more than one nomination for each nominee. The decision is not based on the number of nominations a person receives.

Mail this nomination form to: Citizen of the Year Judges P.O. Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6.

All nominations must be received by December 2, 2016

If you think a provincial or municipal government service has been unfair to you and you have not been able to resolve the problem, we may be able to help. To book a meeting with us, call 1-800-667-9787. Walk-ins are also welcome and will be t into the schedule where possible.

The Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards are presented to Battlefords & District citizens for distinguished service to their community. To nominate a Citizen or Junior Citizen of the Year, prepare a presentation using the following guide:

Presentation

5. Please include in your nomination letter:

1. State the nominee’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

2. State the nominator’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

3. Provide family information including the names of the nominee’s spouse, children, brothers, sisters and parents.

4. Supply a recent close-up photo of the nominee (if available).

12:00 - 1:00 p.m. in Room 108

a. Brief history of nominee with education and family along with personal accomplishments through work.

You might not have a concern right now, but if you are curious about what we do, join us for a presentation.

Everyone is welcome. We will provide coffee and cookies. You are welcome to bring a brown bag lunch if you wish.

b. A list of nominee’s interests outside of work, volunteer organizations or contributions to their community. If the nominee has received any awards please include these. c. Attach a precise cover letter stating why the nominee should be chosen for this prestigious award and include letters of support which offer insight into the candidate’s involvements. These are helpful to the selection committee.

6. Junior nominees must be 18 years or younger.

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How a boomerang effect changed a man’s life The traditional boomerang, an L-shaped wooden throwing club, has been used for hunting by indigenous Australian peoples for thousands of years. Its unique construction causes it to return to the thrower if it doesn’t strike the desired target. The word boomerang has entered the English language to describe something that comes back to the originator, either to cause harm or a blessing.

Crime is like that.

Lawbreakers plot and plan, then cheat and steal, or commit murder, under the assumption that their misdeed is hidden, and they will get away with it.

But with officers of the law on their track, they will sooner or later have to pay for what they did. And even when a crime remains unsolved, God knows, and there will be a cost.

The Bible tells of a wicked king of Israel named Ahab. King Ahab began to covet the vineyard of Naboth, a near neighbour. He offered to buy it, but Naboth refused (I Kgs. 21:1-3). The king went into a pout over that, but his wife Jezebel told him she had the solution.

Simply kill him, and take the vineyard! And she made the necessary arrangements (vs. 9-10).

Ahab seized his prize, without having to pay for it – so he thought. But

the Lord sent the prophet Elijah to pronounce his doom (vs. 19). Judgment didn’t fall right away. The death of the king came in battle, and the dogs later licked up the blood in his chariot (22:38). The gruesome death predicted for wicked Jezebel (21:23) took place years later, just as God said it would (II Kgs. 9:30-37).

A preacher named Robert G. Lee (1886-1978) preached a famous sermon called Payday Someday about this terrible judgment. Dr. Lee said, “Payday someday! God said it, and it was done! … Even though the mill of God grinds slowly, it grinds to powder.”

But the boomerang effect can also bring positive results. One day in 1910, gospel musician Charles Gabriel (1856-1932) received some verses for which the author thought Mr. Gabriel could supply a tune. That, in itself, was not unusual. The musician’s skills were widely known, and many did the same thing with lines of poetry they had produced.

However, Gabriel did not learn until later the unusual origin of this particular text before him.

The hymn, taking its name from the first line is All Hail to Thee, Immanuel – the latter being one of the titles of the Lord Jesus Christ (Matt.

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

1:21-23). The writer was D.R. Van Sickle who, like Charles Gabriel, probably lived in the latter part of the 19th century and the beginning of the 20th. We know nothing else about him, except the reason he

wrote the song.

Mr. Van Sickle was not a Christian. But he boasted that anyone could write a hymn, even he – even though he didn’t believe a word of what he was writing! To prove it,

he produced the following hymn: “All hail to Thee, Immanuel, / We cast our crowns before Thee; / Let every heart obey Thy will, / And every voice adore Thee. / In praise to Thee, our Saviour King, / The vibrant chords of heaven ring, / And echo back the mighty strain: / All hail!

All hail! All hail Immanuel! / All hail to Thee, Immanuel, / Our risen King and Saviour! / Thy foes are vanquished, and Thou art / Omnipotent forever. / Death, sin and hell no longer reign, / And Satan’s

Minutes, days and hours Earlier this week our six-year-old granddaughter that she had counted up to 100 all by herself,” and I’m not sure who was more proud, she, her parents or I. In any case her pronouncement reminded me of the significance of numbers and, consequently, of time.

In my musings on her observation I realized that each day I have the opportunity to use 1,440 minutes. I’ve also got seven days this and every week. Each of these minutes, days and weeks

the uncertainty of “tomorrow.” We can make all sorts of plans concerning our financial, social and family futures but the working out of those strategies is often beyond our control. On the lighter (or duller) side of things, we add up to nearly 8,800 West Coast dwellers can hours in a year. Someprobably expect rain and how that seems considwind for the next 10 days erably more significant based on meteorologists’ than simply checking my forecasts. watch every once in a In all my ramblings, while.

I’m going somewhere with It was interesting, this. We can’t control the then, that our pastor’s weather, and even if we sermon this morning could, individual preferences and priorities would dealt with the matter of

pow’r is burst in twain; / Eternal glory to Thy name: / All hail! All hail! All hail Immanuel!”

Even a reading of these words shows they are loaded with sound Bible truth.

Since the stirring song was published, it has been sung in many evangelical churches – including one day when D.R. Van Sickle was in the congregation.

And as he listened to the words, he was convicted of his sin and put his faith in the Saviour. The boomerang returned, this time, with a blessing from the Lord. result in as mixed a bag as we already have. So it is in life. Good things happen, so do bad things but in all that, we still are responsible to choose our attitude.

Each day is an opportunity to truly live.

Sobering but exciting stuff. My today, tomorrow and every day’s prayer is that I would fill those minutes, days and weeks with the things that really count. “… Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.’” (James 4:13-17) PS: Granddaughter would be proud of my ability to calculate such numbers.

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was found in an alley between 106th Street and 107th Street north of 14th Avenue.

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OBITUARIES MCKNIGHT: Randall Scott McKnight, February 4, 1951 – October 31, 2016. Randall Scott McKnight of Saskatoon, SK passed away peacefully on Monday, October 31, 2016. In respect to Randall’s wishes, a memorial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada (804-2 Lansing Square, Toronto, ON, M2J 4P8). Arrangements are entrusted to AcadiaMcKague’s Funeral Centre (306.955.1600). __________________________________________________ ANDERSON: Mr. John “Jack” Anderson of North Battleford passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 84 years. Jack is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Marilyn (Lloyd) Simpson and their daughter, Erika (Russell); son, Gordon (Debbie) and their daughter, Kelly (Dustan) – Kian and Kahl; son, Greg and his children, Sam and Jess (Mike) – Aliana and Ava; and brother, Ken (Peggy) Anderson.

He was predeceased by his wife, Helen; father William (Sam); mother, Violet; and sister-in-law, Thelma. A celebration of Jack’s life was held on Monday, November 7, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at the Western Development Museum with Reverend Fred Tinio as officiant. Interment followed at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Jack Anderson may be made to a charity of the donor’s choice. Condolences for the family may be left www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

KAUTH: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Chuck Kauth.

He was born September 30, 1947 in Lestock, SASK and passed away September 20th, 2016. Predeceased by his parents (Bill & Mary Kauth) sister Lillian & sister Kathy. Chuck leaves to mourn his loving wife Brenda of 44 years, his children and their families Darla (Danny) Therin & Jenna-May, Laura (Larry) Reanna & Brody. Brent (Rhonda) Kruz & Kali and his special friend, Missy (his cat).

Chuck was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He worked hard for many years driving the truck and always helping others out, it was his way. He was always there when someone needed a hand. He loved his “Sask Roughriders” & the Montreal Canadians and was sure to never miss a game. His greatest pride and joy was the time he spent with his grandchildren who adored him so much. He will be forever missed and always loved by all his family and all who knew him. In lieu of flowers or donations, we ask that you take a moment to hug your spouse, child, grandchild or friend, as time waits for no one.

Card of Thanks A special thanks to all who were there for us at such short notice. Thank you to those who sent flowers, and food and cards of sympathy and condolences. We appreciated all who travelled to be there with us. A special thanks to Robert Mackay of the Battleford Funeral Service for his kindness, guidance and support, and also Joyce Salie for the service. __________________________________________________

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LAND FOR SALE Farmland for Sale: Near Cudworth, Sask the following are offered for sale by tender: RM of Hoodoo, NE-32-40-25-W2, NE-0541-25-W2, S1/2-SE-30-40-26-W2 and RM of Bayne SW-29-39-26W2. For information call Tom or Jeff Diederichs 403-245-4986, 403-685-6992 (leave message).

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

HERBAL COURSE - Be your own Herbalist - 26 weeks - less than $1.00 a day - learn how to live and heal from the land. To order: 1306-764-1820.

NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”REALLY BIG SALE IS BACK EXTRA WINTER DISCOUNT ON NOW!” 20X19 $5,145 25X27 $5,997 28x27 $6,773 30X31 $8,110 35X33 $11,37640X43 $13,978.

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COMING EVENTS

Trade Show & Craft Sale

Saturday, November 19, 2016 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Don Ross Centre

It’s a full day of Christmas shopping!

Concession will be open, so come down for lunch.

TotallyTess Trade Shows and Event Planning has made up 25 Christmas bags for seniors. Sharon at Caleb Homes will make sure these bags go to folks that need a treat at Christmas time!

Bring the kids!

From 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. to Craft Corner so they can make Christmas cards for each senior to go with their bags!

See also the facebook event at https://www.facebook.com/events/1730557490525662/ Call 306-529-2850 to be a vendor, or for more info.

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TWO BASEMENT BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE NICE SUITES. THESE WOULD SUIT EMPLOYED RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES TEXT 306-549 -7620

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats.

OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment!

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT Incredible park view part of Caleb retirement community. 2 bedroom, NS, NP, some furnishings including 6 appliances, parking with plug in. 306-445-4359 or 306-4411605.

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NOTICE Town of Battleford Utility Bills Battleford residents: The Town is in the process of converting to new utility software. Staff are working on ensuring accounts have been converted correctly (are accurate) prior to processing the August - October billing.

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Mondays

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome.

For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot!

Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369).

Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Friday, November 18

The Empty Stocking Fund Kick-Off at the Third Ave. United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street, North Battleford from 11:30 a.m.

- 1:30 p.m. Beef on a bun, drink and dessert. Take out available.

Saturday, November 19

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Annual Fall Tea, Bazaar, Bake Sale and Cookie Walk from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Door prizes, pies, tarts, cakes will be available. PWRDF silent auction, craft & white elephant table.

Saturday, November 19

Third Avenue United Church Annual Christmas Items Garage Sale, tea and Bake Sale from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at 1301-102nd Street. There will also be a Regift It Shop. This will be new items that were received as gifts ...but the person had one already, didn’t need it and couldn’t use it so it is being offered to be sold at a bit over garage sale prices and can be regifted. Also some silver trays done up with baking to buy as Christmas Gifts or put in an order of size and amount you want. Everyone Welcome.

Saturday, November 19

Borden Firefighters Steak Night & Silent Auction at the Borden Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. Call Ian at 306-997-2165 for tickets.

Saturday, November 19

Notre Dame Parish “Visions of Sugarplums” Supper Auction.

Live and silent auction items, entertainment, raffles and door prize.

Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Supper at 6:00 p.m. at the Tropical Inn. For tickets call the Parish Office at 306-445-3836.

Tuesdays, November 22, 29 & December 6, 13 & 20

Water bills may not be sent out until close to the end of November, 2016. Residents are encouraged to make payments on their account even though they haven’t received their bill. The minimum bill for a three-month period is $231.00. Payments can be made with cash, cheque, debit or through your financial institution. Customers can also continue to pay online if you make payments in this fashion.

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patient and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. To find out more or to register, call Kellie at 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Customers that have signed up for our WIPPS program will continue to have payments applied to your account. Your bill will show the balance including any payments made to your utility account prior to the bills being processed.

Christmas Tea & Bazaar at Battleford United Church from 2:00 4:00 p.m. Join us for our Cookie Walk, Bake Sale, Book & Puzzle Sale and so much more.

The Town appreciates your patience while we work through this conversion. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact our office.

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Saturday, November 26

Saturday, November 26

Borden Dance Club Recital at the Borden Community Centre dessert at 6:00 p.m., recital at 7:00 p.m. Silent action and 50/50.

Saturday, November 26

Radisson Craft Day at Radisson Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 26

Christmas Trade Show & Bake Sale at EMBM School, 1651 - 96th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Live music, crafts, bake sale, silent auction and raffle. If you would like to book a table, please contact Greg Corcoran at 306-817-0377 or email at g.corcoran@ loccsd.ca.

Saturday, November 26

Topline Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Legion Hall, downstairs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch served, min age 19, dress casual. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Sunday, November 27

Floor Hockey Tournament at JP II Gymnasium. Team - 4 on 4.

Prize - Half of total entries will be given away in prizes. Contact Vic at v.stynsky@loccsd.ca or 306-441-8194.

Sunday, November 27

O, Come let us Adore Him - Community Youth Choir at the Third Ave. United Church at 2:00 p.m. For tickets call Jaki 306-446-2519 or at the door.

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

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

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A history of herbalism The prairies are a unique place. The plants that are indigenous to the prairie region are also unique. They have played a special role in the history of this region. Originally, with the native peoples, the plants were an essential element of everyday life. The use of the plants was much more than just taking a remedy, it was a process that understood the deep interdependence of humans, the Earth and all Earth’s creatures. The spiritual belief behind the use of herbs was that the great Mother Earth provided a remedy for all illness that would affect man.

Plants were used carefully and never exploited.

Nature communicates

Hanbidge on Horticulture

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture to us with fragrance, colours and flavours. It is these characteristics that were observed closely by those learned in the art of herbalism. Those harvesting the herbs would also memorize the location where each plant grew and all of this information together would be used to locate a specific plant in the future.

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Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare Located in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Kanaweyimik is an agency providing child Child welfare family services independent, non-political andand Family Services agencyto five First services Nations.to Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, providing ve First Nations communities.

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The Intake/Investigation Worker directly responsible • A Masters degree in a related eld orisa Registered Psychologistto theinSupervisor and/or Executive Director; Saskatchewan Experience providing individual, group and family therapy • •Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family •support Knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal issues with an services; understanding of to theprovide dynamics of intergenerational abuse • Intake services initial screening, assessment • Computer skills and referral services for clients contacting and/or referred • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills •to Kanaweyimik for services in the area of prevention and A clear criminal and child abuse records check •protection; A valid driver’s licence • An Responsible for child abuse investigations referred to immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive Kanaweyimik with the assistance of RCMP as required; salary and benefts.

• Services to families in need of support to prevent children Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to coming-into-care; First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First • Nations, Maintain computerized recordings, preference will bedata, givencase to those applicantsindividual for this and family files, etc; position who are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca plans to ensure families are receiving services; or by mail to: 9621 - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please Will comply the of provisions the BSW, Kanaweyimik RCC, RSW. address to the with attention Tony Martens,of M.Sc., Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.

Deadline for accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm local time.

QUALIFICATIONS person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful • Contact Must have a University Degree from a recognized School candidates who make the short list will be contacted. of Social Work; Recruitment process to continue until a successful • Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability candidate is selected. to work in the social services area with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing 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 drivers licence.

Application deadline is November 25, 2016 at 5:00 pm.

Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, 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

Traditionally, it was the medicine man who possessed the gift to heal and of course gathered the healing plants. The healing gift he possessed would be handed down to him by his forefathers and he in turn would pass his knowledge on to his successors. Those who successfully practice herbalism know that the herbs are to be respected, that you have a belief in spirituality and that with the knowledge and the belief, herbs can be depended on.

Plants would be observed throughout the season, in their natural habitats. They were viewed as an integral part of the whole environment and those traditionally gathering or harvesting the herbs would do so with reverence. Although herbs would be gathered throughout the year, the bulk of the harvesting would occur between June and September. It was believed that in different seasons, the vital energy of the plant would be contained in different parts of the plant itself.

In the spring, while the plants are vigorously growing, the energy would

be contained in the newly formed leaves and buds.

For example, tree buds and black poplar pods would be picked as soon as they appeared in spring to maximize their healing powers.

During the summer months, the newly formed blossoms and fruit would be the chosen plant parts for harvest.

In fall and winter, the roots would contain that energy. To ensure the least amount of damage to the plant as well as the capturing of maximum energy, any roots of fruit bearing shrubs would only be taken when dormant. Before roots would be harvested, a prayer would be uttered to the Great Spirit to give thanks for the sharing of nature. Tobacco would be left in place of the root because it was believed that tobacco was smoked by the forest spirits.

After they were harvested, they generally

would be carefully dried for preservation. Later, when used to heal, those same characteristic colours and fragrances used in the gathering process would again be called upon to aid in the selection of herbs needed. Discoveries of formulas for healing and new techniques would be shared with other healers.

During gatherings, healing knowledge and methodology would be pooled and herbs would be exchanged.

This ensured the improvement of the healing itself but more importantly allowed for the passage of information on to the next generation.

Over the years, as herbalism has evolved, Mother Earth has been generous with her bounty and has rewarded the people by sharing her secrets and the healing energy of her plants. The path of the herbalists involved throughout the years has been pure. Much time and

energy has been devoted to the learning process. It is knowledge that we would not like to lose.

This evolution has also resulted in not only a better understanding of the herbs themselves and their uses but also of the environment as a whole. We give great thanks to Mother Earth for all of the secrets to good health.

If this article has inspired you to seek more knowledge, please let us know as we would love to host an educational opportunity to further enhance our learning. Please get in touch with us at growyourfuture@gmail.com and we hope to plan a day devoted to herbalism and healing.

— Hanbidge is a horticulturist with the Saskatoon School of Horticulture and can be reached at 306-931-GROW(4769); by email at growyourfuture@ gmail.com or check out our website at www.saskhort.com.

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Thursday, Nov. 24 from 7-9 p.m. there is an adult colouring lounge. Cost is $30 plus GST. To register call 306-445-1760 Registration deadline is Nov. 18.

Nov. 25 6-9 p.m. and Nov. 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is Artist Block with Alejandro Romero at the Don Ross Centre Craft Room Door No. 2.

Cost is $160 plus GST and materials.

There is a submission deadline of Oct. 15, 2017 for As Long As the River Flows, an artistic response to the oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River.

Submissions can be made to Leah Garven at the Chapel Gallery.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 - PAGE 19

A weekend packed with all things quilted

By Carol Johnson Guild Member

The November meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild featured a spectacular display of pillowcases to be donated to Interval house and placemats to be donated to meals on wheels.

The big buzz was about

the guild’s upcoming quilt display at the Chapel Gallery. The weekend of Nov. 17, 18 and 19 will be super busy.

The event will feature classes, a reception at the Chapel Gallery, a trunk show and shopping, all at the Don Ross Center.

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