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By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

When the winner of Battleford Union Hospital Foundation’s Cash Lottery was drawn, organizers had difficulty tracking her down.

It turned out Lydia Hagen was already in the building. In BUH recovering from a fall, Hagen found out she won the $100,000 in her hospital room. Helping her celebrate were her daughter, Karen Martens,

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and a friend from her home town of Spiritwood.

Hagen said she wasn’t excited or had any plans on what to do with the money because the experience hadn’t completely sunk in yet, although she did kiss the cheque presented to

her by BUH Foundation’s Executive Director Claudette McGuire.

Also on hand to accept a cheque was Brandi Heller, who also didn’t have far to travel for the presentation ceremony.

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Cashing In Above left, Lydia Hagen of Spiritwood kisses the cheque she received as winner of the Battleford Union Hospital Foundation’s Cash Lottery. Above right, Brandi Heller accepts the BUH Foundation’s Cash Lottery 50/50 prize of $51,072.50 on behalf of her mother, Deanna Spence. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

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Ombudsman Sask. pop-up in N.B.

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By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

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Just because the temperature has cooled down doesn’t mean Downtown NB has. The North Battleford Business Improvement District held its Winter Festival and parade Saturday afternoon. The road in front of Innovation Credit Union was blocked for a game of shinny, sleigh rides and a wiener roast. A good-sized crowd came out to enjoy the sunshine (despite the biting wind) to take in the winter festivities. The festival was followed by the Santa parade. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

Ombudsman Saskatchewan, the independent watchdog promoting fairness in provincial government services, ministries and agencies and municipal governments, was in North Battleford Thursday as part of an initiative to be accessible to Saskatchewan residents outside of its offices in Saskatoon and Regina.

In its pop-up office at the Don Ross Centre, Ombudsman Saskatchewan representatives took complaints from area residents and afterward provided a presentation on the purpose of an ombudsman.

“We have public education and are getting out into the community, but really we let the work speak for itself,” said Deputy Ombudsman Renee Gavigan.

The office of the ombudsman has a mandate to investigate complaints big and small — from resolving issues between a specific resident and the provincial government services and agencies under their watch to last year’s investigation into long-term care in the province that was initiated at the request of the minister of Health.

On Nov. 19 of last year Ombudsman Saskatchewan’s mandate was expanded to cover municipal governments. This means Saskatchewan residents now have an independent body to mediate between themselves and municipal governments, including council committees and approximately 3,700 council members.

Since the ombudsman’s expanded mandate by the legislative assembly last year, Gavigan said their office has seen 490 complaints regarding municipalities, which accounts for 15 per cent of the complaint volume.

The intention behind the presentation, said Gavigan, was to inform the public on the role of the ombudsman

Deputy Ombudsman Renee Gavigan was at the Don Ross Centre Thursday for a presentation and to answer questions on what an ombudsman does. Photo

by Shannon Kovalsky

and the recourse for every resident in dealings with the provincial government they feel are unfair.

“If people come out, they’re here, they’re interested, they’re entitled to hear what we have to say.”

Ombudsman Saskatchewan has two offices

in the province, in Saskatoon and Regina. To get in touch, the public is asked to call 306-787-6211 for Regina and 306-933-5500 for Saskatoon. Emailed complaints can be sent to omreg@ombudsman.sk.ca and ombsktn@ombudsman.sk.ca and the website

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Last week Husky Energy released its final report on its investigation into the July 21 pipeline rupture that spilled oil into the North Saskatchewan River. The report cites ground movement as the cause of the break.

What do you think?

• Pipeline construction should be subject to more stringent environmental standards.

13% • Existing pipelines must be more closely monitored.

37%

John Paul II Collegiate now has a greenhouse to compliment the community garden it had built.

Construction teacher Jeff Kardynal mobilized his team to erect the 16’ by 20’ structure during the warm spell in November. The greenhouse is located on the west side of the school in the student parking lot area. Scaffolding is visible in the interior because there is still finishing work to do.

Underground power is being connected to supply electricity for fans, heater, lights and water pumps. Interior grow tables and permanent beds will be constructed by students during the winter to prepare for startup in spring 2017. Photos submitted

Sobeys to operate retail liquor outlet in Battleford Staff

Sobeys has been named as the operator of the independent liquor store in Battleford.

The provincial government announced the successful proponents of the request for proposal process for the 50 retail liquor store opportunities were announced Wednesday.

Other area liquor stores affected are Wilkie, which will be operated by Delta Co-op, and St. Walburg,

which will be run by private owners, one of whom is a former employee of the government-owned outlet.

According to a press release the retail store permits are part of the transition to an expanded private retail system in the province. The 50 RSPs include 39 Saskatchewan Liquor and Game Authority liquor stores that are being converted to private opportunities and 11 new retail store permits.

The opening dates for

these new retailers will vary, depending on factors like whether new buildings are being constructed or renovations to existing buildings are required. The RFP process began in July 2016.

According to the terms of the RFPs, locations in Regina, Saskatoon, Yorkton, Melville, Lloydminster, Moose Jaw and Kindersley must be opened within 18 months and all other communities within 12 months of the an-

cial Court Thursday facing two counts of unsafe storage of a firearm.

The criminal code charges stem from the

Aug. 9 incident in the RM of Glenside, police say.

His next appearance is scheduled for the preliminary hearing April 3-7.

Gerald Stanley faces two additional charges Staff

Gerald Stanley, who is charged with second degree murder in the fatal shooting of Colten Boushie in August, was back in North Battleford Provin-

BUHF lottery

Continued from front Heller works at the hospital and picked up the 50/50 cheque totalling $51,072.50 on behalf of her mother, Deanna Spence, who is away on holiday.

The cash lottery is just one fundraising drive the BUH Foundation holds annually. So far this year the foundation has raised more than $300,000 that goes toward purchasing new equipment for the hospital.

nouncement date.

SLGA stores that are being converted to private retailers will continue to operate until the new locations are open for business.

The successful proponents must still complete the regulatory part of the application process in order to receive their RSP and begin operating.

Sobeys spokesperson Keri Scobie says they could not yet confirm whether the SLGA currently operating in Battleford would remain the location of the new store. She adds, “We’re really excited

• Husky Energy still hasn’t satisfactorily explained why it took so long to discover the break.

32% • No more pipelines should be built.

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

More than a year after moving operations to a temporary location, Canada Post has announced the old post office building on 22nd Street is for sale. Officials say no decision on a new location will be made until the building is sold. What do you think?

• Canada Post should have dealt with problems in the historic building and resumed operations there.

• Canada Post should sell the building for $1 to a developer willing to restore it to active use and move back in.

• Canada Post should not wait until the old building sells. They should begin working on a new downtown location immediately. about the nine new stores opening, including the one in Battleford, but right now we’re working through the next steps of the RFP process.”

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Conservative ridings need not apply

By Becky Doig Editor

One of the newspaper’s rural correspondents noted recently that Canada is celebrating 150 years of confederation in 2017. She suggested we should all be thinking of ways to mark the occasion.

One thought might be to apply for funding from the Canada 150 fund. According to the Canada 150 Fund website, “The goal of the Canada 150 Fund is to create opportunities for Canadians to participate in local, regional, and national celebrations that contribute to building a sense of pride and attachment to Canada.”

The fund will also go to “A limited number of high impact, large-scale projects that are national in scope [and] will also be supported through the Canada 150 Fund as Pan-Canadian Signature Projects.”

According to Battlefords MP Gerry Ritz, however, Conservative ridings need not apply, which excludes all but one riding in Saskatchewan.

In a press release, Ritz claims only three per cent of the $30 million available in the fund has found its way into Conservative ridings.

Ritz says, “As the National Post reported, the $30 million breaks down as the following – the Liberals, with 182 seats in the House of Commons, have received $153,296 per MP, the NDP, with 44 seats, have received $24,517 per MP and the Conservatives, with 97 seats, have received $9,030 per MP. Ritz is calling on the Liberal government to be transparent and release the numbers on where all the funding for the Canada 150 projects has been allocated.

So, while Canadians in Liberal and a few NDP ridings can look to the Canada 150 Fund for money to fund celebrations this summer, most of us in Saskatchewan will have to find ways to make our own fun.

Not that we aren’t among the best at doing just that, it still doesn’t seem like an equitable situation.

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the NewsOptimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or e-mailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

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End HIV stigma, wear red on World AIDS Day Thursday Dear Editor Dec. 1 marks World AIDS Day. This day is to honour those living with HIV and those who have died as a result of having HIV, as well as to bring awareness about the HIV virus.

Many people continue to believe that HIV isn’t something that affects them and pay little attention to the matter. Think that is the case? Then consider these numbers: • Saskatchewan currently has the highest rates of new HIV cases in Canada, with 13.8 per 100,000 people, or almost double the national average of 7.8.

• 25 per cent of people living with HIV do not know they have it.

• 75 million people have been infected with HIV in the world.

• 36.7 million people live with HIV in the world, which is close to the same number of people living in Canada.

• More than one million people die of HIV every year.

HIV has changed dramatically since it was first discovered, but one thing that hasn’t changed is the stigma and discrimination shown to people with HIV, or perceived to have HIV.

Since HIV was first identified in the 1980s, so many changes and positive things have been created and discovered. People living with HIV are able to live long healthy lives if on the right treatment and have the right supports. But while the treatment and that life expectancy has changed, we still often mistreat, abuse and neglect people with HIV. The negative impression that communities often have for those living with or affected by HIV has a far reaching impact not only on those living with HIV, but for their families, friends, co-workers and our communities.

Some things from the ‘80s and ‘90s are worth holding on to, but HIV stigma is not one of them.

On this World AIDS Day, here are some of the things you can do to help in the fight against HIV: find out what HIV is and how it is transmitted; get an HIV test and know your status (available at the Sexual Health Clinic); pass along your knowledge to your families and especially youth; and consider that those with HIV are actual people and deserve respect like all other people.

On Dec. 1 we ask the community to wear red of any kind, in any way to help bring awareness and knowledge to our community.

Kent Lindgren North Battleford

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Spoiler alert? Why bother – it’s all in the trailers I am eagerly anticipating the new Rogue One: A Star Wars Story movie in under a month’s time. But does anyone else think the trailers these days give out too much information? From watching the trailers, this is what I have determined so far. By the way, there’s no point in saying “spoiler alert,” since this is pretty much entirely gleaned from watching all the domestic and international trailers.

Here goes: Little girl’s genius father is impressed (kidnapped into military service unwillingly) by the Empire to design the superlaser for the Death Star. He tells her whatever he does, he does for her.

Mom gives her a crystal on a necklace and says, “Trust the force.”

Mom is likely killed.

Dad is taken. She grows up an unruly orphan, who gets in trouble with the law.

The Death Star is nearing completion. Her father sends a message out about this and its terrible power.

Rebels intercept the message. There’s a new major weapons test imminent, and they need to know what it is and how to destroy it.

The Rebellion recruits girl into their scheme, since dad sent the mes-

sage, she is their best chance at getting him to spill the beans about its secrets. She’s brought to Yavin IV, the secret Rebel base Darth Vader was seeking in the first movie.

Once there she’s formally asked to join and given her orders, since maybe she can get crucial information from its principle designer.

In the meantime, others are recruited for the mission (Think Blues Brothers: We’re getting the band back together, except for the first time.) Spies, mercenaries, assassins, and their ilk are recruited.

One tough guy questions if she has the guts to carry through.

Something very important comes from a desert planet where there’s a city built on a mountain plateau just like Masada. It has a big, skinny pyramid that looks like other Jedi temples. Star Destroyers frequent the city, and it crawls with Stormtroopers. This planet once had statues the size of the river statues in Fellowship of the Ring, but of Jedi. Those statues are now toppled. It’s probably something to do with the technology in the Jedi light sabers, i.e. the crystals in it. Remember the crystal necklace? It comes into play here. The crys-

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AT-AT walkers try to hem them in, but they get away. In the meantime, as a diversion, the Rebel fleet attacks a giant doughnut space station where Star Destroyers dock, nose-in.

A few X-wings lay eyes on the Death Star, but are wiped out before they can report back.

In the doughnut battle, the X-wings get their butts handed to them, which explains why there were only about 30 fighters left when the Death Star shows up at Yavin at the end of A New Hope. This might also explain why the fleet of frigates and corvettes, seen in the trailers, were not present at the battle at the end of A New Hope.

The battle does not go well on the tropical planet for the Rebels.

Rebels get away, just barely, from tropical

By Brian Zinchuk tals are probably the key component in the Death Star superlaser. Rebels try to figure out what’s going on, get into a street fight.

Darth Vader shows up. Bad guy in white shows off new toy to him.

Expect Vader to order the eradication of the city and its large Jedi temple to tie up loose ends or to punish them for harbouring the rebels. Death Star shows up and blasts the entire mountain from orbit with one shot. Weapons test complete. The good guys get away just in time.

The girl, now highly motivated by her father’s reappearance in her life, tells the Rebel council, “Rebellions are built on hope!” She rallies the troops and leads a mission to find a weakness in the Death Star, by finding dad, first.

Dear old dad is working on some dark planet with a secret imperial base, still working on Death Star. He is menaced

by a bad guy in white who kidnapped him 15 years or so before. The crew goes undercover to rescue dad and/or steal plans. A small battle ensues. Dad probably dies, tells daughter to get her hands on the plans.

Without dad, the Rebels go to some tropical planet where final assembly of the Death Star took place in orbit. They intend to nab the plans, which entails girl running with them in her hand while all hell breaks loose.

planet with the plans.

Most of her crew wiped out, the girl jumps on Tie fighter to escape. (Nearly all the above came from the trailers. The remainder is an informed guess.)

Vader cuts them off and they are about to get wiped out when they transmit the plans to the Tantive IV, Princess Leia’s ship. She confirms receipt (this is the big surprise, no surprise). Rebels are killed. Vader pursues Tantive IV with his star Destroyer seen at the doughnut. It catches up with the Tantive IV over Tattooine and opens fire.

Credits roll.

So, does anyone else think the trailers are giving too much away?

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

Caught the Ace

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In search of ‘Shirl’ Dear Editor I recently came across about 20 letters “Shirl” wrote to Mr. N.S tiko back in the spring of 1955. They are love letters to him. I recently read that Mr. Stiko passed away in 2015. I read some letters and gathered some information as follows: • Shirl came from North Battleford or area, but was in a Bible school in Moose Jaw from April to July 1955.

Gaming grants Staff

The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is providing almost $2 million in grants to the groups and organizations that raise funds through charitable gaming activities in their communities, according to a press release.

During the first quarter of this fiscal year, more than 900 organizations received grants.

During the 2015-16 fiscal year, the Government of Saskatchewan paid out approximately $6.8 million in grants.

• She had a brother named Ray. • She was friends with Glen Engle, Doris Hilderbrand, Georgia Neale, Arleen Bowman and Martin Magnus.

• She lived at 865 - 9th Ave. N.W. in Moose Jaw on May 25, 1955 (a boarding house, I think).

• She played an accordion.

• She attended a young

people’s Bible group.

I have tried to contact the Stiko clan, but haven’t received a reply. These letters should be read by “Shirl’s” family, as they are a look into her life as a young school girl in love.

So if you can ask around town about this lady, hopefully she is alive and well.

Ryan Thomas 403-580-7321 pd624@hotmail.com

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Ken Loehndorf :

Living his faith

to support.” eer there “Fortunately in my car mber, but we out haven’t been a large nu “T here’s no doubt ab where there is basicer tainly see examples the fact that my faith accidents car e person have been things lik cal ly who I am as a r school ou at red the be en where kids ga and to be able to have port themrk in a and our chapel to sup blesse d to [do] my wo nt for selves and each other.” faith-fil led environ me sophy he an en be The educational philo s the last 25 years ha is treats, say orf nd eh ’s no practiced, Lo absolute blessi ng. There am res and pect. oI ing others with dignity doubt it has for me d wh d integrity also alTo have compassion an as a person, but it has derstandun d an and recognizing lowed my faith to grow.” Ken child of a is dy bo ing that “every For the past 25 years North God.” Lo eh ndorf has cal led sophy ca me st As an educational philo s to fir He . me ho d for Battle ate nsl tra by en he these rules to live to the commun ity wh Loehndorf ht Lig of students and staff, but or ect took a job as dir he preachat wh ces cti viol Di clearly pra of Ch rist Catholic Scho es with everyone sion. around him.

Ten years ago, aft er othHelping ser ving for 15 years as wi ers and sho ng director of education, them you care is Lo eh ndorf ret ire d and Loehndorf what move d on to an exe cuto as living ers ref tive director posit ion out his faith. In with the Saskatchewan the past this has School Catholic co-ordimeant Boards Associat ion. mission a g tin na Lo eh ndorf says he’s a, Peru Lim to p tri be en blesse d to have ul II Pa n with Joh his the ca reer he has had, d an nts stude esp ecially to have had Yvonne. fe, wi the opportu nit y, as he The trip proved puts it, to live his faith to be a memoin his ca reer. rable experience Before moving into for Loehndorf, not the Catholic school only for the losystem 25 years ago, cals in Lima who Lo eh ndorf bega n his showed how to ca reer in Rosetown, in live a life of faith the public school sysd thank fulness an tem as a physical edudespite having so cat ion teacher. little, but through “Doing what I students from the wa nte d to do, it meant Paul II who n Joh I had to move. W hen were living exopportu nit ies other amples of the valca me up it meant movs Loehndorf has ue ing,” says Lo eh ndorf. ated his cadic de had Lo eh ndorf reer to passing on an image of what he to others. wa nte d to do and that Recently, first meant workgh his pa rish, ou thr Long time educator, Kenneth Loehndorf, of the Battlefords is the recipient of the prestigious Julian cing at a high school, Paslawski Meritorius Service Award, awarded each year to those who have made a highly significant St. Joseph Ca lasan alt hough there were contribution to Catholic education in Saskatchewan. From left to right, Light of Christ Chair of the tious, ehndorf Lo physical education po board, Glen Gantefoer, Julian Pawslawski, Ken Loehndorf and Paula Scott. Photo submitted and his wife have nme sit ions op en in ele en on a fundraisbe tar y schools, he knew ing comm ittee to he wa nte d to be able to s all A by lowed r a fam ily of six from mm itment to the province. sponso leader, Loehndorf was in al ls on coach. Lo eh ndorf ’s co oo ati uc sch ntly dised ry an nta , me sel f led him sur ing ele , Syria who are curre Catholic school system the fut ure he saw for him n, to Big- “passionate and comm itted to en n refuthe nia for da ng Jor rki a in Wo ow ucation.” r, was placed ed de lic lea al tho on Ca ati ed uc nd ed estiaft er five years in Roset -fu an cly orf publi Loehnd especially as Loehndorf gee camp. is one of three provfor an al go ew e nt tch itte ga r. rta ska mm po Sa co im h also an the pa ris to check the that does so, which is in the Catholic mates da nt na de In Bigga r he was able ng Ca stu isi a in dra es en fun be inc ir ing the ch hav en he accepted e career as a will rea orf says he is grateful next goal off his list wh tem throughout his entir er something Loehnd Ch ristmas. sys aft , by en al go Th . ion sit po l his first pri ncipa . for nt. a de July, Loehndorf stu as xt ll Ne sti rk , rengo of Catho its lot of awesome wo nef a be s wa the a two-yea r stop in Ma re n he see “T e “I hav be saying goodbye to nd himsel f as thers when they creing to Catholic will efa go for up r w Diou pri ncipa l, Lo eh ndorf fou gre by I ne ls. do oo sch his role as Executive t, in lic on in Gu ll La ke tchewan. As pa rt of tha o schools from kinderga rten to Grade 12 an ska the director of educati ew Sa tch d ska ate Sa th of pa r rector the ca ree ensured int y the t, Ac an s. ew s say tch ard he before, finally, seeing ska Bo n,” School in Saskatoo f lead to North the Sa ng ha rd and Catholic uld be publicly-fundrki wo wo re rs the yea ten he envisioned for himsel 25 ure nt fut ter spe Af the .

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o wants to “We invite anybody wh education. lic tho Ca come and receive a says.

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Revisiting the ghosts of Christmas past

By William Wardill Yesterday I was watching a cable channel telling the frightening story of the American presidential election when the vitriolic insanity dissolved into the sweet strains of a Christmas carol. “Peace on Earth and goodwill to men” is the antithesis of the vicious contest in the United and of the murderous conflicts elsewhere in the world. I knew the sweet song of Christmas had nothing to do with religion. It was an economic message, a part of the aggressive selling campaign that begins with the expensive fantasies of Halloween and ends with the Boxing Day sales.

As an historian, I know the festival of Christmas replaced Saturnalia, the pagan festival in Rome. As an observer and dissector of human activity, I know that Saturnalia began to return many years ago. As a very old man at Christmas, I neither give nor receive. All I want is the presence of loved ones.

Among the ghosts

of Christmas past are members of my own and my wife’s family. They have old faces. The rest of my ghosts remain forever young.

When Christmas comes, I always spend some time alone in a darkened room, communing with my ghosts and sorting through scraps of memories of simpler times that are so deeply imbedded they will never fade. I remember when Christmas decorations were crepe paper streamers and bells and the tree was hung with fragile glass ornaments that reflected every stray beam of light. I remember when my father bought a second-hand radio and found a choir singing The First Noel. He joined in with a descant, high, sweet and true, as beautiful as silver bells. There was happiness in his face. I couldn’t understand why there were tears in his eyes.

I became a singer, too.

As a boy soprano, I made my first appearance in church singing We Three Kings of Orient Are. I still

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wonder what Mary and Joseph did with the rich gifts the Magi brought for the Christ Child.

For most of my working life, I was a postmaster. This began before Canada Post, in the years when postal service was the duty of a government department. My work rule then was personal.

Deliver every piece of mail to every customer as quickly as possible, even if it means working late into the night. This was a hard credo when it cost two cents to mail a Christmas card and every family for miles around mailed them by the hundreds. I always think of the Christmas Eve when all the cards were gone and I had delivered a few Christmas parcels

to people who were shut in. Then I joined a group of carolers. I was beginning to understand that the giving of self is better than the lavish gifts of the Magi.

We passed by a little house that a retired farmer had moved to the village. His wife had died before she could claim the little house as her own. Through a window without a curtain we saw the little man in a cheerless room preparing for bed. By common accord, we did not sing on his doorstep. The sense of loneliness and grief that came through his window was palpable. I wanted to give him something of myself, but I didn’t know what or how.

Man arrested in connection with several break-ins Staff Battlefords RCMP say a man has been arrested in connection to break-ins at several homes and garages in North Battleford on the night of Monday, Nov. 21.

Several items were stolen, police say. Charges are pending and the investigation continues.

Police report there has also been a recent rash of theft from vehicles and vehicles being stolen,

many with the keys left in them.

With the cold weather upon us now, and people leaving their vehicles running to warm up, police advise vehicle owners need to be extra cautious as this is an easy opportunity for someone to smash a window and steal a vehicle.

The Battlefords RCMP also remind everyone to make sure they lock vehicles, homes and garages as some of the properties

entered had their doors left unlocked. Homeowners are reminded to secure their property and that it is a good habit to lock all doors at night.

The Battlefords RCMP say members are committed to providing a safe community for all to live in and need co-operation from the public to reduce crime by locking doors and protecting valuables.

The RCMP encourage everyone that has informa-

Man reported to be lying on bridge Staff Battlefords RCMP responded to about 40 incidents between 6 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22 and 6 a.m.

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6:27 a.m. - Report of a fence being broken overnight at a property on Maher Drive.

9:40 a.m. - Report of a garage being broken into overnight at a residence on Deans Crescent.

9:56 a.m. - Report of a house being broken into overnight on the 1400 block of 103rd Street.

3:41 p.m. - Report of some items and clothing being stolen from an apartment building on Winder Crescent.

9:15 p.m. - Report of a assault that occurred between two people on the 1000 block of 113th Street.

The matter is still under investigation.

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At a later time I had nothing to give to a gentle, handsome friend, who, after a stint in the army, plunged into a deep depression. I didn’t know how to help him. He died by his own hand.

Among my ghosts of Christmas past are six friends whom I knew from boyhood to maturity. I can see their faces. I wish they could speak to me.

I remember girls. Before I met the woman who has been my life’s companion, there were seven of them. As a teenager I began to notice how they had changed in face and form. At different times I was intrigued by each one of them. They were mysterious and alluring.

Not only did I adore each in turn, I revered them.

I don’t know why, but I know I could never have been a skirt lifter like Donald Trump. Of the seven, two are dead and four are gone beyond my knowledge. The one who

remains, forever young in memory, was my untouchable princess on a pedestal for a longer time than any of the others. I have never sent her a Christmas card. This year I will send a copy of this column.

Adding her name to the others on my diminished Christmas greeting list brings the total to nine.

This year, someone who loves me will come to take me away from the ghosts and bittersweet memories into a room filled with light and laughter. I will forgive myself for failing to make my remaining human relationships better. I have no doubt that the giving of self is the essence of both the Christmas story and the pursuit of wisdom. I am still learning how to do it.

Editor’s Note: This column is being reprinted because of a production glitch in last week’s edition of the News-Optimist.

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Appreciating teachers, from the heart Submitted

Light of Christ Catholic Schools

As World Teacher Day came and went on Thursday, Oct. 5, it became apparent to students at John Paul II Collegiate that teachers do not always get recognized for all they do for students.

With the guidance of teacher Tracie Harty, students were able to co-ordinate a surprise for the teachers, that took place during the teachers’ Nov. 21 professional development day.

As much as teachers appreciate doughnuts and coffee, their hearts were touched as the students went the extra mile and showed up at the school that

A Wish Come True

“We were quite disappointed last Thursday (Nov. 17) when we realized that our coin spiral wishing well at BUH was missing. It is part of our fundraising efforts and it was upsetting to everyone who works at the hospital that this would be taken, “ notes Claudette McGuire, executive director of Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. “You can imagine our delight when I received a call from Scott Campbell Dodge indicating they had heard this story on the news and wanted to replace it. This is not an insignificant purchase and we are grateful to Scott Campbell and his staff for their ongoing generosity to the foundation and to the welfare of their community.” This is where the wishing well used to be and the sign that exists there now.

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day (a morning when they could have slept in) to personally read a letter to a teacher they feel touched their lives in one or many ways.

The teachers present were more than surprised. There was laughter, and some tears, as 43 teachers sat and listened to the personalized letters written to them by the students. Common themes such as “family,” “support,” “caring” and “understanding” were heard in the letters.

In all, this was an indication of the students’ sincere sentiment and it was greatly appreciated and enjoyed by the teachers of JPII. Without a doubt, the students remain the real reason the teachers come to work every day.

Operation Red Nose volunteers to hit the road Submitted SGI

After many weeks of preparation, it is tomorrow that 55,000 volunteers, from 100 host communities, will begin to wear Operation Red Nose’s red vest, a true symbol of a safe holiday season on Canadian roads and highways.

In collaboration with its provincial partner, SGI, Operation Red Nose will bring you home for the holidays beginning Nov. 25 and up to Dec. 31.

Requesting a ride has never been easier.

It is now easier than ever to reach an Operation Red Nose phone operator and request a safe ride home.

The Operation Red Nose mobile application is now available, for free, on the App Store and on Google Play, and allows users to contact the closest Operation Red Nose headquarters. Anyone in need of a ride can also set an alarm to remind them to call Operation Red Nose later in

the evening. The OperationRedNose.com website contains local information for service users as well as volunteers.

Local numbers to call are 306-446-7177 (landline) or 306-480-9876 (cell).

The free service will run on weekends starting Nov. 25 and 26 and will continue each weekend on Dec. 2, 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17 and Dec. 31, New Year’s Eve, which is its final night of operation.

Motorists who will decide to safely get home with the help of Operation Red Nose volunteers will not only help make roads safer in their community, but they will also help contribute to the well-being of youth and amateur sport by making a donation at the end of their ride. Even if the Operation Red Nose

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The North Battleford Lions Club’s Red Nose operation will be supporting KidSport.

Offered to the community, by the community, Operation Red Nose would be nothing without the commitment of thousands of volunteers who come for one or more nights in order to ensure the holiday season remains a happy one for everyone in their community. Whether they are alone, with friends, with work colleagues, or with family members, Operation Red Nose helps make volunteer registration easy by making its volunteer application form available on OperationRedNose. com. The recruitment of volunteers will continue throughout the entire campaign.

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By Dec. 6, the moon will have moved over to Neptune’s part of the sky, occulting that distant planet for viewers in most of Central and North America, plus parts of Western Europe. Dec. 13, another occultation occurs with the bright star Aldebaran, for the same viewing area as the previous one.

The moon is full the following evening, Dec. 14.

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By James Edgar moon on the early morning of Dec. 22 in the eastern sky.

Mercury, Venus, and the moon make a nice trio as the sun goes down in the west. The speedy Mercury rises higher each night up to Dec. 15, then begins the descent to pass in front of the sun once again at month end.

Venus is at mid-height in the western sky as December begins, with the

moon and Mercury close by in the evening twilight, and Mars a bit further east.

The bright planet Venus continues to get higher as each day passes. The dim sliver of the moon slides by on the nights of Dec. 2 and 3.

Mars is in the western sky to the east of Venus as December begins, joined by the moon on the night of Dec. 4. The ruddy planet moves from the constel-

lation Capricornus into Aquarius in the middle of the month.

Jupiter rises in the east a couple of hours before the sun. Watch for the nearby moon Dec. 22.

Saturn is very much in the sun’s glare and remains so throughout the month.

Uranus rises in the east at sunset and crosses the sky in retrograde motion through the night. The moon glides under the

blue-green Uranus Dec. 9.

Neptune rises in the east in early afternoon, so becomes visible only after sunset, almost due south. A telescope is a must to see the distant green planet.

The Geminid meteors peak Dec. 14 and the Ursids peak Dec. 22. These names derive from the apparent “radiant” – where the meteors appear to originate.

The winter solstice occurs Dec. 21.

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North Stars rebound from loss to Bruins

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

After losing a wild 14goal thriller to the Estevan Bruins on Nov. 19 at the Civic Centre, the Battlefords North Stars returned to their winning ways this week.

The top team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League picked up a 5-3 road win over the Humboldt Broncos Wednesday and followed that up with a 4-2 victory at home over the Notre Dame Hounds two nights later.

“I think we played a lot better tonight (Friday)

than we did in Humboldt,,” North Stars forward Ben Allen said.

“We did allow them to get that one goal in the third period shortly after we scored, which we shouldn’t have let happen, but we did a great job after that of shutting them down and playing well in the defensive zone.”

The North Stars almost let a 4-1 lead slip away in the third period Wednesday, as the Broncos clawed to within a goal before MacGregor Sinclair scored a late shorthanded goal.

“I don’t know if we could have made it any

easier for Humboldt to get to the net, unless we created some directional signs to show them exactly where the net was,” North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford said.

“I don’t think I’ve ever seen a team help guys get to the net like we did. We weren’t getting in their way, and we allowed them to waltz right into our zone.

We weren’t physical in the third period and it wasn’t a good finish to the game at all.”

That wasn’t the case Friday at the Civic Centre, as the North Stars did a

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“Once we got the lead, our biggest focus was with how we were playing on defence,” Allen said. “We wanted to get pucks out of danger and limit our turn-

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Allen led the way for the North Stars on offence with two goals, as he redirected point shots from defencemen Kendall Fransoo and Levi Kleiboer.

Fransoo had a goal and an assist in the win, as he scored on a point shot just 17 seconds after Allen found the back of the net in the first period.

Coby Downs also had a goal and an assist while his linemate Layne Young dished out two helpers.

Joel Gryzbowski made 23 saves to earn the win for the North Stars.

Ben Duperreault had a goal and an assist for the Hounds in the loss, with the other goal coming from

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Hounds goaltender Jordan Greenfield-Flemon stopped 31 shots in the loss for the visitors.

Young led the way on offence with three assists Wednesday, while Downs and Cody Spagrud had a goal and an assist each.

Reed Delainey dished out two helpers in the victory with the other North Stars goals coming off of the sticks of Allen and Logan Nachtegaele.

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It has been nearly a year since the Battlefords Sharks picked up a win in front of their home fans.

The struggles at the Battleford Arena for the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League team became a thing of the past Sunday afternoon, as the Sharks improved to 3-7-1 on the season following a 4-1 win over the Swift Current Wildcats.

“It was an excellent performance from the girls, especially with how they bounced back following a 6-3 loss to Swift Current the night before,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said.

“We came out flat in that game and we couldn’t recover. We challenged the girls to come out hard right off the bat and they came out on top.”

Sunday’s victory was the first for the Sharks at home since a 5-2 win over the Melville Prairie Fire on Dec. 12, 2015.

“It’s a really great feeling for everyone on the team to get that win here,” Sharks forward and assistant captain Dakota Peterson said.

“We had some tough games to start the season, but we are starting to get more confidence and I

think this will be an extra motivator for our entire team.”

Sunday’s game was decided by special-team goals for the Sharks, as they scored a pair of power play goals and also had two shorthanded markers.

“We’ve been working a lot in practice on getting good goal-scoring opportunities and the younger players are really starting to understand what it takes to score in this league,” Berggren said.

“They are driving hard to the net and getting more pucks on the other goalies.

As a result, their shots are going in the net.”

Layne Hryhoriw scored twice for the Sharks on Sunday, while Madison Sansom and Keara Amson both had a goal and an assist.

Peterson dished out two helpers while Chloe Burt made 33 saves to earn the win.

Taylor Lind had the lone goal for the Wildcats, who are fourth in the league standings with a 5-4-3 record.

Amara Lewendon made 14 saves in the loss.

A slow start was the Sharks undoing Saturday night, as they spotted the Wildcats a 4-0 lead by the early stages of the second period.

The Sharks clawed their

way back to within a goal in the third period, but the visitors put the game on ice with a pair of power play markers.

“After that game, we knew that we had to come out a lot stronger in the first period if we wanted to win the rematch,” Peterson said.

“Sometimes we come out flat footed early on, as we really don’t know what to expect from the other team. Our second and third periods have been solid, but those early deficits can be hard to overcome at times.”

Hryhoriw, Amson and Ali Aitken scored for the Sharks in the loss, while Chantel Weller made 39 saves.

Lind, who leads the league in scoring with 21 points in 12 games, had a hat trick for the Wildcats.

Chloe Smith had a goal and two assists for the visitors while Janessa Fournier potted a pair of goals.

Harper Davey turned aside 18 shots to earn the win.

The Sharks will be back at the Battleford Arena this weekend for a pair of games with the Prince Albert Bears.

“They have a really fast team with a number of dynamic forwards,” Berggren said. “We’ll have to keep up the pace against them.”

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AAA Stars roughed up in Prince Albert

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

The Battlefords AAA Stars took an early lead on the road Thursday night.

Soon after, though, the Prince Albert Mintos took control of the remainder of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League contest.

The host Mintos handed the Stars their second straight loss as they cruised to a 6-1 victory at the Art Hauser Centre.

“We felt coming into the game that we would be able to compete with them, as we are both in that tightly contested battle for fifth place in the standings,” Stars head coach Jean Fauchon said.

“Instead, it was one of those games where you just put everything aside and work towards getting better for the next game.

“We got out to a good start with that early goal, but we were unable to maintain that level of play.

They (Prince Albert) were the better team and they were able to win the races to the loose pucks on a regular basis.”

The inability to build off strong starts is something that Fauchon has noticed as of late, especially in losses last week to the Beardy’s Blackhawks and the Notre Dame Hounds at the Civic Centre.

“I’m not sure what it is that’s causing that, but it’s something we’re going to be working a lot on in practice over the next week,” Fauchon said.

“We’ve had decent starts lately, but something happens where we get off of the game plan. It might be a thing where there’s a fear of what’s going to happen next when we get into certain situations, and we’re going to have to fight to overcome that.”

Adam Beckman had the lone goal for the Stars, with assists on the play going to Mackenzie Donovan and Parker Gavlas.

Goaltender Lance Alm made 31 saves in the loss.

The Mintos, who have a 8-7-1 record, were led on offence by forwards Logan Barlage and Cael Zimmerman, as they each had two goals and an assist.

Kyrell Sopotyk and Ty Mosimann also scored for the home team, while Cale Elder turned aside 19 shots in the victory.

The Stars, who now have a 6-11-2 record, will continue their four-game road trip next week.

They will visit the Beardy’s Blackhawks Thursday night before taking on the Tisdale Trojans Saturday and Sunday.

“If we come ready to compete for the full game, I think we can win those games,” Fauchon said.

“We had success against Beardy’s until the last few minutes of our game recently, and we already have a win over Tisdale, so we know what it will take to do well against both teams.”

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Combines show improvement in home opener

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

After losing by a score of 10-4 in their season opener to the Shellbrook Silvertips on Nov. 19, the Meota Combines were hoping for a much better showing in their first game of the year at the Civic Centre Saturday.

Although they dropped to 0-2 in Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League play after a 5-4 loss to the Edam Three Stars, there were a number of positives that the team hopes to build off of in the coming weeks.

“That Shellbrook game was pretty bad, so to be within a goal was a lot better for us,” Combines forward Brody Tatchell said.

“We actually played some defence tonight and we were skating with Edam right until the end.

“I thought we put forth a really good effort, but we just didn’t get the bounces to go our way.”

Another major improvement for the Combines was the overall team chemistry, as the returning players like Tatchell are getting used to some new teammates.

“We had a number of players who moved away so we brought some new guys that have played senior hockey before, but for

other teams,” Tatchell said.

“Early on, it’s going to be a process of getting to know everybody again.

Not only are we all trying to get our legs underneath us after the off-season, but the new players are getting accustomed to our playing style. It’s a lengthy process, but it will all work out.”

Tatchell and Michael Pylypow led the way for the Combines on offence with a goal and an assist each, while Scott Maunula and Derek Welford also found the back of the net.

Tatchell had the prettiest goal of the game during the third period, as he split a pair of Three Stars defenders and put a backhanded shot by goaltender Quinton Gauthier.

“I was just trying to make a play by skating up the ice,” Tatchell said. “All of a sudden, the seas just parted.

“I reacted pretty quickly to get a good path on goal and I got a little bit lucky with that goal.”

The Three Stars broke the tie a couple of minutes later, as Owen LaClare made a great pass to Kade Mosimann, who fired the puck through traffic and past Combines goaltender Mike Silvester.

“Owen and Kade both played at a high level of hockey last year, as Owen was a part of the Estevan

Bruins in the SJHL and Kade was playing midget in Prince Albert,” Three Stars forward Mitch Wall said.

“They really add an extra dynamic to our team.

We have a pretty good offence at the moment, but to add a couple of skilled young guys really helps us out.”

Wall had a pair of goals in the win for the Three Stars, who have a 3-0 record and are tied for first place in the league with the Silvertips.

Keegan Bourelle and Damon Schaefer both had two assists for the visitors, with their other goals coming from Tristan Deronoski and Geordy Gabruck.

The Combines will be back at home for a pair of games this weekend, as they’ll welcome the Glaslyn North Stars to the Civic Centre Friday before facing the Spiritwood Timberwolves Saturday.

Both games will start at 7:30 p.m.

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tors, while Cody Danberg had a goal and two assists.

Keegan Sparrow also scored in the loss.

Jody Blais paced the Silvertips on offence with three goals and two assists.

Brett Mason also had a strong night as he had two goals and a pair of helpers.

The other Silvertips goals came from Devon Dicus and Nick Martin.

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now have a 2-1 record, will pay a visit to the Cut Knife Colts Tuesday.

Their next home game at the Battleford Arena is on Friday when they’ll host the Hafford Hawks.

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Young, who was invited to last year’s camp along with teammates Reed Delainey and Connor Sych, leads the North Stars in scoring this season with 35 points in 27 games.

The Frenchman Butte native is currently fifth in league scoring this season.

Kleiboer, who is from Martensville, leads all North Stars blueliners in scoring this year with 21 points in 29 games.

Spagarud, who is from Gull Lake, has 10 points in 29 games.

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Eight other players from the SJHL will also be at the camp, as the league looks to have a player on Canada West this year after not having a player on last year’s gold medal winning side.

Also attending the camp will be goaltender Brandon Wells (Melville), defencemen Mike Eskra (Weyburn), Regan Seiferling (Yorkton) and Cory Thomas (Flin Flon), and forwards Dakota Boutin (Melfort), Adam Dawe (Notre Dame), Kaelan Holt (Estevan) and Hafford product Brandon Lesko (Flin Flon).

Three North Stars invited to Canada West camp A trio of Battlefords North Stars will be battling 57 other players for a spot on Canada West at this year’s World Junior A Challenge.

Forward Layne Young along with blueliners Levi Kleiboer and Cody Spagrud will head to Leduc, Alta. from Dec. 5-8, as they look to make the final roster for the tournament, which will be held in Bonnyville, Alta. from Dec. 11-17.

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OBITUARIES MARYNOWSKI: It is with heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Edna Meryl Marynowski (nee Scott), at the age of 94. After a short illness, she died peacefully at Langley Memorial Hospital on November 10, 2016 with her family by her side. She is lovingly remembered by her immediate family as well as her many relatives and friends.

She was predeceased by her husband, John Julian Marynowski. A celebration of Edna’s life will take place at the United Churches of Langley on Saturday, November 26, 2016 at 2:00. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army or the United Churches of Langley Mission and Service Fund or a charity of your choice. __________________________________________________ HEIDEL: It is with great sadness that we, the family announce the passing of Jason Terry Heidel. He was born June 1, 1978 and passed away November 12, 2016, at the age of 38. Jason is lovingly remembered by his wife Maria, devoted father Larry, brother and best friend Jody (Lacy), special nephews, Kayle and Korben, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his dear mother Lorraine, grandparents, John & Helen Heidel and Anton & Pauline Marchewka, numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Service Of Thanksgiving for Jason was held on Thursday, November 17, 2016 from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK. Jason loved life and although he suffered he always stayed positive and had a smile on his face. He left us with many, many fond memories. He was a wonderful man. He will be missed by all who knew him. Interment took place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ HONCH: In Loving Memory of James Cecil Honch, born March 30, 1955 at Biggar, SK., passed away, November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. He will be lovingly remembered by his mother Ann; brothers: Rodney & Grace Honch of Battleford, SK., David & Diane Honch of St. Paul, AB.; nephews and nieces: Lee (Sally) Honch of Calgary, AB., Neil Honch of Biggar, SK., Carmen Sallstrom (Anthony Mailloux) of Edmonton, AB., Ashley Honch of Edmonton, AB.; seven great-nieces and great-nephews: Tyler Honch, Kylie Honch, Alayna, Devon & Aurora Sallstrom, Tristen Honch & Noah Honch & extended family. Predeceased by his father, Henry Honch (April 15, 2016); brother, Richard Honch and great-niece, Brandi Honch. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving was held on Monday, November 21, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Sk with Pastor Conrad Hunchak officiating.

Family Shared Memories were given by Pastor Conrad Hunchak. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Alma Frazen – Soloist - “Love Lifted Me”; Robert MacKay – Soloist “What A Friend We Have In Jesus”; Hymn Selections: “Leaning On The Everlasting Arms” & “Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus.”

Memorial Donations are requested to Canadian Mental Health Association, Battlefords Branch: 1011-103rd Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 1K3. Interment will take place at Crane Creek Cemetery – Cando District, SK (at a later date) Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

WOYTIUK: In Loving Memory of Nellie Anne Woytiuk , born February 2, 1935 at Redfield, SK, passed away November 16, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: her loving children: Dale (Diane), Cochin, SK; Linda, North Battleford, SK; Brian (Randie), Unity, SK; Glen (Val), North Battleford, SK; 5 Grandchildren: Michael (Erinn) Woytiuk, Lloydminster, SK; Melanie (Michael) McKay, Calgary, AB; Tonielle (Jerrod) Madarash, Saskatoon, SK; Andrew (Erin) Woytiuk, North Battleford, SK; Bryce Woytiuk, Unity, SK; 5 GreatGrandchildren: Karsyn Woytiuk; Ellie McKay; Jaxon and Kohen Madarash; Quinn Woytiuk; Step-Grandchildren: Shayna and her family; Travis and his family; Emily; & Kay-Lynne; siblings: Wanda Bahrey, Stella Kostiuk, Shirley Hujdic, Walter (Ann) Kzyzyk, Sandy Jones; numerous nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and their families. Nellie was predeceased by her parents, Walter and Alexandra Kzyzyk & by her husband, Morris Woytiuk (March 3, 2016). Celebration Of Life was held on Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m., from Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, SK., with Pastor Earl Millar officiating.

Scripture Reading was by Linda Woytiuk & Sandra Usselman.

Eulogy was given by Tonielle Madarash. Music Ministry: Karen Millar – Prelude; Diane Woytiuk – Soloist - “Hallelujah”& “The Rose”; Robert MacKay – Soloist - “Amazing Grace” - Glenn Goodman – Accompanist. Urn Bearers were Melanie McKay & Tonielle Madarash. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Private Family Interment was at the Cremation Section - City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ ALLEN: We Celebrate the Life of Robert (“Bob”) John Allen, born July 25, 1950 at Regina, SK., passed away November 14, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Bob has blessed the lives and leaves behind to fondly remember: His loving partner, Brad Bourdages, his children: Ryan Allen (Marie Madelin) and Kari Allen (Michael Tozzo); his grandchildren: Antoine Allen, Louise Allen, and Constance Allen; his sisters: Marlene Hames, Annette Kipp (Wayne Kipp); his brothers: Terry Allen (Leslie Allen), Don Allen (Aroom Allen); his brother-in-law & sister-in-law: Dennis & Sharon Hiebert; his sister-in-law, Wanda Bourdages; his mother-in-law, Ethel Bourdages and his many, many nieces and nephews. Bob was predeceased by his father, Albert Allen, his mother, Marie Wasko, his step-father, Michael Wasko and his father in-law Victor Bourdages.

Celebration Of Life was held on Friday, November 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the Sloan Auditorium - Br. 70, Royal Canadian Legion, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Master Of Ceremonies was Merle Lacert. Music: Blue Rodeo - “Lost Together”; Leonard Cohen - “Hallelujah” & “Tower of Song”; Kelly Bourdages - “Call and Answer.” Pallbearers were Ryan Allen, Michael Kipp, Tanner Jackson, Kari Allen, Mike Weinmeyer and Greg Vangool. Readings were by Pam Watt – “Desiderata”; Ryan Allen – “Dear Dad” and Leeane Young – “A Message From Brad Bourdages.” Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who knew, cared and shared in Bob’s life. Memorial Donations are requested to The Canadian Mental Health Association, 1011103 St., North Battleford, SK S9A 1K3 or to The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Saskatchewan, 1738 Quebec Avenue, Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9. Interment was at Garden of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan (Beside his mother Marie & step-father Michael Wasko) Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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FOULDS: In Loving Memory of Clayton Franklin Foulds, born November 29, 1921 at Brainard, AB, passed away November 13, 2016 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his children: Milton (Donna), Glaslyn, SK, Dale (Karen), Vermilion, AB, Lloyd (Irene), Meota, SK, Rita Sloan, Livelong, SK and Vivian (Matt) Burgess, Glaslyn, SK; son-in-law, Ed Goll, Glaslyn, SK; 18 grandchildren and numerous greatgrandchildren; brother, John; sisters: Milda, Belva and Thelma; brother-in-law, Victor; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his wife, Olive; his parents, Jim and Maude; son, Cameron Foulds; daughter Ferne Goll; son-in-law, Neil Sloan; siblings: Marguerite, Carl, Rilla, Melvin, Kenny, Doreen, Eddy, Leonard; brothers-in-law: Lawrence, Allen, Joe, Ted, Ed; sister-in-law, Antoinette. Celebration Of Clayton’s life was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Livelong Community Hall, Livelong, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Dan Gies. Music Ministry: Pianist - Judy Gies; Hymn Selections: “Amazing Grace”, “How Great Thou Art” & “In The Garden.” Shared Memories were given by Melanie & Gary Burgess. Honour Guard by Royal Canadian Legion, Br. 192.

Honourary Pallbearers were Family and Friends. Active Pallbearers were Alan Goll, Jody Foulds, Gary Burgess, Cory Fonda, Colin Foulds and Kyle Wells. Memorial Donations are requested to Edam Enriched Manor or to the Donors Choice.

Interment was at the Livelong Cemetery, Livelong, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ CODRON: In Loving Memory of Audrey Marguerite Codron, born April 21, 1923 at North Hampton, England, passed away October 27, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Audrey’s memory are her loving family and friends: brother Roy Vowles/Nona Carpenter; nephew Walter Geering/Bea and their family: Cherie /Brad - Bianca, Walter Jr., Elaine Geering and her family Kim/Curtis - Justin, Morgan and Austin, Sheldon/Amy Kayla, Tiffany/Dwaine Hope, Sydney and Jorrie, Blair/Michelle, Rhonda/Jodi - Johnny and Mandy, Jason/Lanette - Justin, Jasmyn, Cassandra, Shaena, Samara and Breanna and many great-great-grand nieces and nephews; long-time friends Liz Carstensen and Elsie Pernala.

She was predeceased by her parents William & Clara Vowles; sister Eileen and brother-in-law George Geering; nephew George Geering; good friend Lena Stewart. Funeral Celebration Of Life was held on Saturday, November 19, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from “The Garden Chapel” - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating.

Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3: 1-8. Eulogist was Cherie Geering Curry. Music Ministry: Pianist - Lisa Hornung; Soloist Jaki Esquirol: “Just A Closer Walk With Thee”,“Amazing Grace” & “One Day At A Time”; “In The Garden” by Soloist, Robert MacKay. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who knew, cared and shared in Audrey’s Life. Memorial Donations are requested to River Heights Lodge, 2001 – 99th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3 or to the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 70, 1352 – 100th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0V8. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family of Audrey Codron would like to thank Dr. Lipsett for many years of conscientious dedication. The nurses and staff for the compassionate and loving care they gave Aunt Audrey for eight years while at River Heights Lodge. Joyce Salie officiant at the Funeral Celebration of Life, Music Ministry, Pianist Lisa Hornung & Soloists Jaki Esquirol and Robert MacKay. Eulogist and power point presenter Cherie Geering. The staff at the City Cemetery & Robert MacKay and all the staff at Battlefords Funeral Service. The family of Audrey Codron would also like to thank all friends and family for their many acts of kindness. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES MEENA: In Loving Memory of Treva Leona Meena, born November 15, 1940 at Saskatoon, SK, passed away November 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Lovingly remembered by her husband of 55 years, Harold; children and their families: Gwen (Darcy) Wood & family: Krista, Ashley (Wes) Dust-Grayson & Brielle and Kelsey; Carla (Darren) Wilkie & family: Kyla (Trevor), Alyssa and Jenica; Kurt (Tracey) Meena & family: Jared & Addison; sisters: Bernice Sharp & Inez Harris; in-laws: Laurienne Meena, Muriel Miller, Ken Meena, Eileen (Vernon) Curry, Barb (Don) Tatchell and their families; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents Frank & Cora ‘Cosy’ Miller; sisters: Eileen (+Ewald) Draeger and one at birth; brother Lelend Miller; brothers-in-law, Doug Sharp & Melvin Harris; in-laws: Everett & Gladys Meena, Ron Meena, Glen Meena & Shirley Meena. Treva Leona Meena, born November 15th 1940, was the fourth daughter of Cora and Frank Miller. Growing up she was an active and busy girl who played on the Fielding girls softball team for several years and also participated in the church choir and the CGIT. She loved riding horses and playing pranks on people. After finishing her school years in Fielding, she worked at the telephone office in town, where she admitted just a few years ago, that she had snuck a few phone calls to Harold because of the high price for long distance calls at home. Then shortly after, she married him, the love of her life, on July 1, 1961. They welcome three children into the family, Gwen, Carla and Kurt. It was no easy job for her to keep up with them and their activities in addition to preparing meals for the field, milking cows, delivering calves and any other farm work Harold needed help with. However, she made it look easy, because her family was her entire focus in life, and she was there to support them in any way possible. Harold and Treva, along with their family, enjoyed many wonderful family vacations together over the years, as well as camping trips.

Treva really enjoyed these trips as she finally did not have to do the cooking. We cannot even begin to guess the amount of roasts cooked and potatoes peeled to take to the field for meals over the year. There was never a dull moment for Treva. As soon as her children left home and were married grandchildren began to arrive, and she sure loved to spoil each and every one of them. As Treva’s grandchild you always knew that if you wanted something, you always go to grandma first because she would always give you whatever you wanted. It was also a tradition that she took each granddaughter to get her ears pierced as soon as they turned five, (even though her own daughters had to wait until they were twelve, which there were only a few bitter feelings about). It was easy to tell from the beginning that she was her family’s biggest fan no matter what they got into, whether it be figure skating, dance, volleyball, softball, hockey, you name it and she was ready to support, cheer, and question any ref with a “bad call”. After every single game it was expected that you would receive a call from her so she could learn all the details. Her grandkids were the best way to brighten her day, it is safe to say that the effect was reciprocated. She actively kept track of the family’s daily events through writings in her diary. It did solve a lot of arguments over the years, as when there was a disagreement on the date of anything, it could always be looked up. It did not matter what age you got to, Treva still worried about you. If you were headed out on a long drive you could always count on a phone call around the time she figured you would arrive to make sure you made it safely. It might only be two in the afternoon and she would start suggesting that you stay overnight as the roads might get bad or it might be too dark for you to leave. Her yard was her pride and joy. From her trees to her vegetable gardens to her flower beds, she was always eager to show off any new additions. When she moved to town she also became a lover of solar lights and she would be sure to shut the lights out so you could get a better view of them in the dark. She was very proud.

Another important part of Treva’s life, since she was a girl, was the curling rink. She curled for more than 50 years and even at the age of 75 she was one of the most competitive woman out there. Her passion on the ice was equally matched by her passion for her favorite team, the Saskatchewan Roughriders.

She always had the schedule printed out in the living room and never failed to catch the game. Her competitive edge always showed through when they played as she was often frustrated when Durant could not make a “simple” throw. She was a wonderful wife, mom, grandma, aunt, neighbor and friend who never failed to show her kind and caring ways to all those around her. She was a hardworking and loving woman who could effortlessly put a smile on anyone’s face and her impact on each and every one of our lives is clear here today as we celebrate her life. She has changed us all for the better and she is someone who will always be loved and missed dearly. But it is easy to say she will never be forgotten. Service Of Thanksgiving For Treva’s Life was held on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., from the Western Development Museum, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Rev. Fred J. Tinio officiating.

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COMING EVENTS

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of January, 2017, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

ASSESSMENT LOT BLK NUMBER

495001700 20 495005550 6 505011500 21 505013900 1 505023700 7 505025850 39 40 505026600 25 505031500 6 505034450 6 505036400 1 505046350 B 505046400 B 505046550 B 505046850 C 505046950 C 505047000 C 505047450 C 505048400 A 505048600 B 505049500 A 505049650 A 505049700 A 505049950 A 505052000 B 515001350 27 515001550 24 515001800 41 545007450 26 515007650 22 515010050 18 515010950 20 515012500 22 515016600 1 515018650 40 515018700 41 515020400 12 515023550 10 515029640 19 515053050 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 515112850 15 515112900 14 515118950 9 515121000 15

2 6 12 10 2 21 21 21 21 21 30 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 51 51 51 51 52 9 9 9 50 50 56 48 57 38 38 38 39 41 71 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 92 92 62 49

PLAN

TITLE NO.

101603629, Ext. 0 80-B-16594, Ext. 0 99-B-14191, Ext. 0 99-B-14191, Ext. 0 99-B-14191, Ext. 0 B1125 B1125 B1125, Ext. 0 63-B-04943, Ext. 1 70-B-02306, Ext. 0 72-B-04421 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 99-B-17350, Ext. 0 99-B-17350, Ext. 0 99-B-17350, Ext. 0 02-B-07505, Ext. 0 02-B-07505, Ext. 0 02-B-07505, Ext. 0 02-B-07505, Ext. 0 00-B-12367, Ext. 0 76-B-09791, Ext. 0 77-B-03318, Ext. 0 77-B-03318, Ext. 0 00-B-03214, Ext. 0 76-B-09791, Ext. 0 101928641, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 E5923, Ext. 0 02-B-07508, Ext. 0 02-B-07508, Ext. 0 02-B-07508, Ext. 0 81-B-09523, Ext. 0

144171626 145293059 144868012 145466523 139733208 140920310 140920343 129884912 144665859 148356782 131883329

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS

TOTAL COST ADVERARREARS TISING

6,426.31 4,876.92 4,345.95 3,198.07 5,007.88 3,295.45

8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60

6,434.91 4,885.52 4,354.55 3,206.67 5,016.48 3,304.05

2,354.61 3,134.68 1,938.48 5,714.55 1,905.31 2,022.18 1,969.30 1,261.73 1,997.12 837.88 1,946.74 5,201.59 1,326.00 2,050.03 2,905.87 1,887.25 1,839.92 2,316.96 6,208.32 5,063.71 3,145.23 2,435.36 2,825.94 5,345.24 5,250.11 2,459.74 4,334.59 2,627.97 2,927.63 3,363.61 2,128.27 4,821.59 6,644.21

8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60 8.60

2,363.21 3,143.28 1,947.08 5,723.15 1,913.91 2,030.78 1,977.90 1,270.33 2,005.72 846.48 1,955.34 5,210.19 1,334.60 2.058.63 2,914.47 1,848.52 1,848.52 2,325.56 6,216.92 5,072.31 3,153.83 2,443.96 2,834.54 5,353.84 5,258.71 2,468.34 4,343.19 2,636.57 2,936.57 3,372.21 2,136.87 4,830.19 6,652.81

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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.

Tuesdays, November 29 & December 6, 13 & 20

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 306-4466424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Thursday, December 1

Benefit for Standing Rock at the Sloan Auditorium, North Battleford Legion, 1352 - 100th Street starting at 6:30 p.m. The people at Standing Rock who are opposing the Dakota Access Pipeline are attempting to prevent contamination of their river like what happened here in the North Saskatchewan River in July are holding a fund raising event with speakers, music, poetry and prayer.

Chili and bannock will be served. Everyone welcome.

Friday, December 2

Borden Care Home Auxiliary Tea & program at the Care Home from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. by donation.

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, December 2, 3 & 4

A Walk Through Bethlehem 2016 provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people of the Battlefords to step back in time and experience Jesus birthplace at the Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street. Friday from 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Saturday from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. Sunday 12 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 3

Christmas Trade Show and Craft Show from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 Battleford, Main Street, Battleford.

Everyone welcome. Free admission.

Saturday, December 3

Borden Farmers Market and Home Businesses Christmas Sale at the Borden Community Centre from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Lunch by Grad 2017 & SCC. Call Lorraine at 306-997-2159 for info.

Sunday, December 4

North Battleford City Kinsemen Band “The Joy of Christmas Concert” at 7:00 p.m. at The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

Sunday, December 4

Christmas Celebration Banquet at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church.

Punch at 5:00 p.m., supper 5:30 p.m. Music to follow. Tickets available at church office or 306-445-5188 until Nov. 27th.

Sunday, December 4

Borden Lions Festival of Music at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. Santa will be there and beverages and cookies served after the festival.

Sunday & Monday, December 4 & 5

NBCHS students will be canvassing the City of North Battleford for food donations from 6:30 - 8:30 pm on both days. All donations of non-perishable food items will go to the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre.

Wednesday, December 7

Steven Piermantier, B.Comm.

Finance Officer

Ladies Night Out at St. Paul’s Anglican Church - roast pork, scalloped potatoes, hot vegetables, salad and dessert. Fellowship and entertainment.

Supper at 6:00 p.m. Presold tickets only, 100 available. Phone Rosemarie at 306-445-4645, Evelyn 306-445-3249, Joyce 306-445-0587 or the Church Office at 306-445-4155 for tickets. Collection will be taken for the Empty Stocking Fund.

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Topline Dance Club - Gold Tones from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at 1351-100th Street, Legion Hall, downstairs. Lunch served, minimum age 19, dress casual.

Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

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Saturday, December 10 Saturday, December 10

IN THE COM COMMUNITY

Radisson Royal Purple Tea & Bake Sale at the Radisson Hall at 2:00 p.m.

Santa arrives in town at 2:00 p.m. to give out candy bags from Radisson Firemen.

• DOOR-T DOOR-TO-DOOR

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall 1942-98th Street, North Battleford.

Bingo at 2:00 p.m. Coffee 3:00 p.m. Entertainment 3:00 p.m. by Meota Hobbey Band. 4:00 p.m. Hot Christmas Supper. All seniors welcome.

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Borden Senior’s Club Christmas Bingo at the Borden Community Centre Club Room at 7:00 p.m.

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10:11 a.m. - Report of a break and enter to a cabin in Cochin. An Oldsmobile

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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 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: 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).

5. Please include in your nomination letter:

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.

BATTLEFORDS AND DISTRICT CO-OPERATIVE LTD.

Call for Information on The SERENADERS Dance Band

(picture courtesy City of North Battleford Historic Archives) Likely a North Battleford swing band from the 1940s or ‘50s. Need to know the names of the band members in question, where they resided, the kind of venues they played (in which communities surrounding the Battlefords). Will appreciate any and all information, and any pictures.Would like to know where they went to school, where they worked, if any are deceased (when, where), and where they are now living. Perhaps you know someone else who would know about one or more of these band members.

Contacts: telephone numbers, street addresses, email addresses, etc. will be appreciated.

Please phone me at 1-306-445-5985, email centurysound@sasktel.net or text 1-306-441-5810 or write to Richard W. Hiebert, 8916 Gregory Drive, North Battleford, SK S9A 2W7

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

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11:15 a.m. - Report of an intoxicated person at a business on Railway Avenue causing problems for patrons and staff.

1:39 p.m. - Report of an intoxicated person at a business on 101st Street sleeping on the floor.

4:17 p.m. - Report of a hit and run to a vehicle parked in a parking lot of a business on 100th Street.

10:58 p.m. - Report of a break and enter to a residence while people were home. A large TV was stolen. The matter is still under investigation.

11:22 p.m. - A report of a break and enter to a residence that was in progress. It was determined to not have occurred and the homeowner was having some medical issues and was taken to get some help for those issues.

Thursday, Nov. 24

12:28 a.m. - Report of someone who jumped a fence into a compound of a business on 106th Street and was causing damage to property inside. A youth was located inside the compound and taken home to his parents.

3:22 a.m. - Report of a missing person from the Saulteaux First Nation who was located a short while later.

3:37 a.m. - Report of two males trying to get into vehicles on 35th Street in Battleford.

Police responded to two minor disturbances, four false/nuisance 911 calls and harassment complaint.

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Something we can do for the Lord all the time There are some things we do regularly, such as eat meals. There are other things we do occasionally, such as visit a friend. But there are certain things that we keep doing over and over, all the time– even when we’re asleep.

Our breathing and the beating of our hearts are not things we have to consciously plan to do.

The Creator has programmed our bodies to do them, all through our lives. The rates vary with such things as age, health and level of activity, but human beings breathe about 17,280 times a day, and our hearts beat about 100,000 times a day.

But what if I were to say we should be praising the Lord all the time, at least during our every waking moment? Does that sound impossible?

You might wonder how you could get anything else done, if you did that.

But David wrote, “I will bless the Lord at all times; His praise shall continually be in my mouth.” (Ps. 34:1; cf. 71:6) In explanation, it’s helpful to think of an action, and an attitude.

This can be seen with a negative example. There are some people, sadly, whose hearts are filled with anger and bitterness.

The slightest perceived injury or wrong, during the day, and they respond

in a fit of temper, and spew angry words. What’s inside bursts forth at the least provocation.

Conversely, if we spend time regularly with the Lord, in His Word, and in prayer, cultivating an attitude of thankful praise, it’s bound to come out again and again. As an action, we can praise the Lord in conversation with a friend, or we can sing hymns of praise to God in church. But underlying such things, if they are done in sincerity, is an attitude of praise. Our actions are simply the result of an overflowing heart.

David speaks of that in Psalm 28. “The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusted in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart greatly rejoices [an inner attitude], And with my song I will praise Him [an outward action].” (Ps. 28:7) So, when he tells us praise to God “shall continually be in my mouth,” it’s as though, to use a more recent expression, praise to the Lord was always on the tip of his tongue.

Edward Hammond (1831-1910) was an American evangelist who travelled widely preaching the gospel. He had an especially effective ministry to children. He tells of the following incident that occurred at a children’s meeting in 1878, and what

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followed afterward.

“While I was explaining how Jesus loved us and gave Himself for us, I noticed a bright-looking girl bursting into tears.

She remained at the inquiry meeting, and with others was soon happy in the love of Christ. The next day she handed me a letter of which this is a

part: ‘I think I have found the dear Jesus, and I do not see how I could have rejected Him so long. I think I can sing with the rest of those who have found him, Jesus is mine.

The first time I came to the meetings I cried, but now I feel like singing all the time.’”

It was that last comment that inspired Mr. Hammond to write a gospel song called Praise Him All the Time. It says, “I feel like singing all the time, / My tears are

What gifts shall I give?

I began Christmas shopping in earnest yesterday. Well, I purchased one gift so that counts, doesn’t it? The combination of age-related lack of desire to hit the malls, a pared-down revenue stream and the realization I have a lot of treasured stuff I’d rather pass on than buy more, has made this year particularly challenging. Ignoring all that, I headed for one of the biggest annual Christmas craft shows in town. The crowds, merchandise and talent

of our city’s residents were impressive.

Of all the displays of homemade jewelry, I was most intrigued by one that could almost be called a “morphing of ugly into unique but not quite beautiful” pieces. Earrings and broaches were large and bold in shape and de-

sign, but that wasn’t what I found most interesting.

Every piece was the same colour: dull black with no luminosity, created from something possessing what I would call a curious sense of déjà vu.

I was right. Sitting at the bottom of a rack of earrings was a simple note stating that each piece had been made from old bicycle tires or parts.

Though these creations were far from what I was looking for as a gift, I’ve been thinking about them and their origin. Who but an artist could see a thing of beauty in a pile of bro-

wiped away; / For Jesus is a Friend of mine, I’ll serve Him every day. / I’ll praise Him, praise Him, / Praise Him all the time! / Praise Him, praise Him, / I’ll praise Him all the time.

“When on the cross my Lord I saw, / Nailed there by sins of mine; / Fast fell the burning tears; but now, / I’m singing all the time. / The wondrous story of the Lamb, / Tell with that voice of thine, / Till others, with the glad new song / Go singing all the time.” ken down bikes?

My musings led me to a Gaither song that goes this way: “Something beautiful, something good.

All my confusion, He understood. All I had to offer Him was brokenness and strife but He made something beautiful of my life.”

As we near Christmas, let’s not forget God’s kind of giving: in exchange for my broken self He gives unconditional grace … and, that’s just the beginning of what has He has in store for us!

“Freely you have received, freely give.”

(Matthew 10:8)

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Spreading Cheer

Elves were downtown spreading Christmas cheer to patrons and business owners last week. The elves are John Paul II Collegiate Mission Team students who are partnering with Downtown North Battleford. You’ll find them downtown handing out candy canes, singing carols, helping decorate store fronts, helping community members with bags or simply wishing them a merry Christmas.

From now until the middle of December, the elves will be found downtown during the week. Make sure to get an elfie selfie with them and #cityofNB. Photos submitted

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Poinsettias brighten the season As the holiday season approaches, the garden centres and other retail outlets are ablaze with holiday plants. The most traditional holiday plant is, of course, the poinsettia. These amazing plants in their native setting are actually rather large shrubs. It is simply amazing to see these plants we associate with winter merrily blooming in climates known for their sand and sun. In their natural form they are a large, leggy shrub that is adorned with the lovely red blooms on the ends of the branches.

The familiar Christmas poinsettia is a member of the large group of plants known as Euphorbias. The group displays extreme variability in growth habit, from succulent types so cactus-like in appearance that one member of the group was given the botanical name Euphorbia pseudocactus to leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula) a noxious weed in Saskatchewan.

However, the Christmas poinsettia (Euphorbia

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Saskatoon School of Horticulture pullcherrima) is the most famous member of this diverse group of relatives.

The common feature linking all these plants together is there inconspicuous but distinct flowers. The red “flowers” of a poinsettia plant are not actually flowers at all, but merely bright red leaves arranged in star-like clusters at the ends of the branches. The bright bracts are designed to draw pollinating insects toward the inconspicuous yellow flowers in their centre.

The word “bract” is a botanical term for any leaf that has lost its normal photosynthetic role to take on a more specialized role.

If you observe of any poin-

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and bred. Red is the traditional colour, but pink and white selections have now been available for some years. Most recently, mottled variations of pink have also hit the market.

Whether you view this as an improvement, or as something that looks like it might have been the result of a red sock being accidentally left in the washing machine, is a matter of taste.

The goal of most people is simply getting the poinsettia through most of the winter in presentable condition. Begin by purchasing a healthy plant with large well-coloured bracts and making sure that the small true flowers are still

present at the tips of the stems. If the small yellow flowers are missing, the plant is not fresh.

It should be properly wrapped and taken directly home to avoid excess chilling, which can cause sudden leaf drop. Keep the plant at normal room temperature, away from drafts in bright filtered light. Direct sunlight from an east or west window is not too bright, but a sheer curtain should filter the light from a direct southern exposure.

Water thoroughly when the potting soil has dried slightly. Most poinsettias are sold with a plastic sleeve to hide the pot and protect furniture from dripping water. Within a

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half-hour after watering the sleeve should be removed and emptied so that the plant is not left standing in water. There is little need for fertilizer during the Christmas season since most growers will have included a slow-release fertilizer in the growing medium. Provided with bright light and even moisture, most poinsettia plants should remain attractive for months.

— 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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All donations of nonperishable food items will go to the food bank.

On the food bank’s 10 most wanted items this season are canned soup and stews, peanut butter, canned beans, whole grain pasta products, pasta sauce, rice, canned vegetables and tomatoes, cereal, baby products and canned fruit.

settia “flower” carefully, you’ll find at least a couple of leaves that are partially green and partially coloured. These were caught mid-way when the plant switched into “flowering mode” and began changing new developing leaves into coloured bracts.

As short-day plants, poinsettias initiate flowering after exposure to an eight-week period where nights are at least 14 hours long. Commercial growers bringing them into flower for Christmas are therefore careful to assure the plants experience nights of at least this length, hardly difficult during a Saskatchewan winter!

In Mexico where these plants are native, poinsettias form shrubs several meters high. These bloom in winter and produce the characteristic red bracts. From these shrubs, smaller selections with particularly large showy bracts have been selected

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Pampering houseplants while on a beach far away

By Erl Svendsen Planning a winter holiday? Somewhere warm, I hope. Passport, toothpaste, tickets, sunscreen, bikini, destination guide, foreign money, but what about your houseplants? How will they survive without your usual doting care and attention? Fortunately with a bit of planning, they will hardly miss you.

Set your thermostat to 15 C to reduce plant respiration (and therefore water use) and to save money on unnecessary heating costs.

But don’t drop the temperature much lower in case some of your tropicals are chill sensitive.

Move plants away from direct sun (but make sure they still have bright light).

Even with a lower house temperature, pots and soil can heat up dramatically on a sunny day resulting in high evaporation rates.

Move pots off windowsills where they can be chilled or even frozen.

Group plants to create a high humidity zone. This will also help to reduce evaporation. And if you have a friend stopping by occasionally to check on things, it’ll make it easier for them to water.

If your bathroom has lots of natural light, soak an old towel, lay it out along the bottom of your tub and put your plants

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on top. The wet towel will provide some water for your plants and the enclosed space will create a high humidity zone.

Plants in large pots, and therefore with larger root zones and more potting media, will survive better than plants in small pots or plants that are root bound.

If you have the time, consider repotting small and root bound plants into pots one size larger.

Optional: Use selfwatering pots. These have medium to large water reservoirs and supply the plant with water as needed.

Optional: Use a watering spike. Spikes are usually composed of some porous material (e.g. terra cotta) or plastic with a small hole set at the bottom. They are designed to attach to a pop bottle (one- to two-liter). Fill the bottle with water, attach the spike, invert and push the spike into the potting media beside the plant.

The water will slowly wick or trickle into the soil as needed.

Optional: Use a capillary water mat. These are water absorbent and come in large sheets (available from Lee Valley and some local garden centres). Start by placing a large plastic tray next to your sink and cut the watering mat to fit the tray; next, fill the sink with water; cut a strip the mat to connect the tray to the water in the sink; put

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Water everything well before you leave.

These tips should get your houseplant through 10 – 14 days. But since you need someone to stop by regularly during the heating season to maintain your insurance coverage, ask them nicely to check on your plants while they’re at it. Happy holidays!

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; www.facebook. com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops, tours and other events.

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