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Staff It has been officially announced that a new Comfort Inn and Suites Hotel is being built in North Battleford.

The 100-room hotel will be situated in the north end of the

North Battleford, Sask.

Frontier Centre property.

The 2015 BBEX Awards winners have been announced by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Earning this year’s heritage award is Fortier Mattila Appraisals Ltd. Other award winners will be

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announced at the BBEX gala at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Oct. 6.

The Green Party is parachuting in a candidate into the Battlefords-Lloydminster riding for the Oct. 19 Federal Election. Mikaela-Mari Tentink

of North Battleford will have her name on the ballot.

Other candidates are incumbent Conservative Gerry Ritz, Liberal Larry Ingram and NDP nominee Sandra Arias.

For more see inside.

The North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings began their 2015 season by hosting the Saskatoon Evan Hardy Souls at Beaver Lions Stadium Thursday evening.

The stands were packed with students, fans and parents as they watched the two teams battle to a 28-14 Evan Hardy win. The John Paul II Crusaders open their home schedule Friday on their new field. For more details, and more pictures of the Vikings, see Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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New hotel coming to Frontier Centre Staff A new hotel is going to be built on the Frontier Centre property.

TerraCap Management, Inc., owners of Frontier Centre, have confirmed in a news release that construction will commence soon on a 100-room Comfort Inn and Suites in North Battleford.

It is to be located at the

north end of the property alongside Carlton Trail. A sign has been posted recently announcing that a new hotel is coming soon to the site.

In a statement, Larry Krauss, CEO of Terracap, welcomed the Comfort Inn development on their property.

“Frontier Centre owes its 40 years to the people

of the Battlefords, and we’re thrilled to introduce another quality hotel that will further enhance the economic activity of Saskatchewan’s fifth largest city,” said Krauss.

The hotel announcement on Sept. 4 has coincided with the end of the “40 Days of Thanks for 40 Years” celebrations marking the mall’s anniversary

year.

In addition to the hotel announcement, Frontier Centre announced $400 donations towards 10 local charitable organizations: North Battleford Kidsport, Battlefords Community Foundation, Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, BUH Foundation, United Way, Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, Con-

cern for Youth, Catholic Family Services, Battlefords Mental Health Association, and Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program.

Also, it was announced mall tenants and their employees have donated several shopping carts worth of clothing and food to The Lighthouse Supported Living.

2015 BBEX Awards nominees announced Fortier Mattila Appraisals Ltd. Heritage Business of the Year

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Battlefords RCMP, Cut Knife RCMP and local volunteer firefighters responded to a house fire on Sweetgrasss First Nation Aug. 31. Photo submitted

Woman injured in house fire: rescued by passersby Staff A woman is in hospital as a result of a house fire on Sweetgrass First Nation just after 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31.

Police say community members driving past noticed the flames. After calling 911 the father and daughter approached the house and called to see if

anyone was inside.

They heard coughing and the father entered the house and located an 18-year-old female inside. He pulled her to safety. The other residents of the house arrived on scene and confirmed there was no one else inside.

The 18-year-old woman was transported to hospital in North Battleford by ambulance with undetermined

injuries. She was later transferred to hospital in Saskatoon. Local volunteer firefighters attended to ensure the fire did not spread, but the structure could not be saved.

Cause of the fire is unknown at this time and the Battlefords RCMP investigation is ongoing. Cut Knife RCMP also responded to the call.

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Wildwood Weed, anyone?

It might be pot, then again, it might not

Green Party running Mikaela-Mari Tenkink

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Staff That’s a lot of pot, maybe.

A farmer in the Maidstone area came across some plants he believed were marijuana growing in his field north of Waseca and contacted police Monday, Aug. 31.

Maidstone RCMP attended and located approximately 3,150 plants of suspected marijuana.

The RCMP cut down all the plants the following day and samples were taken and

will be sent for testing to determine whether they are marijuana or hemp.

The plants will be destroyed.

Maidstone RCMP continues to investigate.

Police say last year, between April to October, two similar files were investigated by RCMP. One was in the Saskatoon RCMP area and one in the Battlefords RCMP area. Marijuana was suspected of growing in two different fields. In early August this year, a similar file was investigated by Fort Qu’Appelle RCMP. In all cases, the plants turned out to be hemp, according to police.

As expected the Green Party has a candidate for Battlefords-Lloydminster in the upcoming federal election.

The party’s website has confirmed Mikaela-Mari Tenkink is their nominee in the riding.

She is a fibre artist and small business owner from Prince Albert, originally from Edmonton, Alta.

According to the party, Tenkink is married and the mother to a toddler, and has studied at Trinity Western University and Portland State University where she pursued degrees in art history.

“Mikaela’s strong beliefs for social justice and environmental stewardship

Immunization for children encouraged Staff

This was the scene as Battlefords RCMP rounded up a suspect in connection to Wednesday’s robbery at Wally’s Food Basket. Photo submitted

Armed robbery at local business Wednesday Staff A man has been arrested and charged with armed robbery after threatening an employee of Wally’s Food Basket with a knife Wednesday, Sept. 2 at about 11 a.m.

According to Battlefords RCMP a 23-year-old man entered the business, made

threats and took the entire cash register from the store.

Police located a man at a

The City of North Battleford Fire Department is encouraging people to keep their eyes on the roads during this time when students return to the classrooms.

Drivers are being encouraged to be aware of students and to slow down in all school zones and near chil-

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dren. They note the return to school is an exciting time for students and that may mean they pay less attention at sidewalks, crosswalks and roadways.

The speed limit in is 30 km/h in school zones within the city, so the fire department is urging drivers to observe their speed and driv-

The provincial government is encouraging parents to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up to date, especially those just entering kindergarten.

In a news release the government is reminding people that free childhood immunizations are available for all infants and schoolage children.

These include: diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (whooping cough), polio, haemophilus influenza type b, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), meningococcal disease and rotavirus.

School-age children may receive the following: for Grade 6 students, hepatitis B, bacterial meningitis, varicella (chickenpox). For Grade 6 female students, human papillomavirus vaccine. For Grade 8 students, tetanus, diphtheria, pertus-

sis (whooping cough) booster.

All residents over six months of age may also receive free influenza immunization for the flu season. Vaccines are available at public health clinics or through school-based programs.

Public health flu clinics start in the middle of October.

“It is important that parents and families under-

stand the benefits of vaccinating their children against preventable diseases,” Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said in a news release.

“Saskatchewan’s publicly-funded vaccine program plays an important role in keeping our province’s youngest residents healthy.”

More information is available at www.saskatchewa n.ca /i m mu n i ze, or call HealthLine 811.

Two dumpster fires Staff

North Battleford Fire Department was called to two dumpster fires Saturday.

The fires were lit about an hour apart, with the first call coming at 1:55 a.m. to a bin in the 100 block of 98th Street.

The second call came at

2:55 a.m. with a dumpster fire reported at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

Both fires were quickly extinguished and damage was contained within the dumpsters. Four firefighters were on the scene of each fire for less than 20 minutes.

residence nearby.

The man was scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Slow down, be aware in the school zones Staff

have led her to get involved with the Green Party of Canada,” the party’s website states.

Tenkink will be a new face for the Green Party at the federal level in Battlefords-Lloydminster, as area farmer Norbert Kratchmer had been the party’s candidate during the last three federal elections.

With her nomination, the Greens now have a full slate of candidates in Saskatchewan. It brings to four the number of nominated candidates in BattlefordsLloydminster.

The Conservatives are running incumbent Gerry Ritz, the Liberal candidate is Larry Ingram and the NDP nominee is Sandra Arias. The federal election is Oct. 19.

ing behaviour while in these zones.

Also the fire department is visiting all schools in the city as a way to remind drivers that school is back in session and to please slow down. While at the schools, fire fighters will be visiting with students and discussing fire safety.

I am proud of our Conservative Government’s record on the economy. Unlike past governments, we have maintained and increased transfers to the provinces.

Health Care Transfers up 6% each year Social Transfers up 3% each year At the same time we have invested 5X as much as the previous Liberal government in infrastructure in Saskatchewan.

Keep Canada Growing On October 19th Re-elect

Gerry Ritz

Battlefords-Lloydminster Phone: 306-248-3224 or 306-441-6140 Email: electgerryritz@sasktel.net www.gerryritz.com www.conservative.ca P.O. Box 729 St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0 Authorized by the Official Agent for Gerry Ritz

Commentary

Your family’s largest expense may surprise you

By Charles Lammam and Milagros Palacios If you asked average Canadian families what their largest expense is, many would probably say housing. And, you can’t blame them. Mortgage and rental payments are a painful monthly reminder of how much we pay for this basic necessity.

But what if we told you that the average family’s largest expense is, in fact, taxes?

When we say taxes, we don’t just mean income taxes. We’re talking about all the taxes you pay to all levels of governments (federal, provincial and local). This includes both visible and hidden taxes — everything from income taxes, which are less than a third of the total, to payroll taxes, sales taxes, property taxes, health taxes, fuel taxes, vehicle taxes, import taxes, alcohol taxes and many more.

In a recent report published by the Fraser Institute, we track the total tax bill

of the average Canadian family from 1961 to 2014.

For 2014, we estimate the average Canadian family (including unattached Canadians) earned $79,010 in income and paid $33,272 in total taxes or 42.1 per cent of income, while just 36.6 per cent went to food, clothing and shelter combined.

Indeed, Canadian families spend more on taxes than the basic necessities of life.

But it wasn’t always this way.

Back in 1961, the first year we have calculations, the average family paid a much smaller portion of its household income in taxes (33.5 per cent) while spending proportionately more on the basic necessities (56.5 per cent).

In fact, since 1961, we find that total tax bill increased by 1,886 per cent, dwarfing increases in shelter costs (1,366 per cent), clothing (819 per cent) and food (561 per cent). Even after accounting for inflation

(the change in overall prices), the tax bill shot up 149.2 per cent over the period.

And now taxes eat up more income than any other single family expense.

So why should Canadians care?

With more money going to the government, families have less to spend on things of their own choosing, whether it’s a new car, technological gadget or family vacation. They also have less money available to save for retirement and their children’s education, or to pay down household debt.

While there’s no doubt taxes help fund important government services, the issue is the amount of taxes governments take compared to what we get in return. With 42 per cent of income going to taxes, Canadians might wonder whether they are getting the best value for their tax dollars.

Are we paying too much, too little or just the right amount? That’s up to you and your family to decide.

But to make an informed assessment, you must have a complete understanding of all the taxes you pay. Unfortunately, it’s not so straightforward because the different levels of government levy such a wide range of taxes, with many taxes buried in consumer prices and hard to discern.

Therein lies the value of our calculations.

Armed with this knowledge, we can hold our governments more accountable for the resources they extract from taxpayers and continue a public debate about the overall tax burden, the amount and scope of government spending, and whether we’re getting our money’s worth.

— Charles Lammam and Milagros Palacios are co-authors of the Fraser Institute report, The Canadian Consumer Tax Index 2015, available at www.fraserinstitute.org. www.troymedia.com

tion.

On the election trail Canadian politicos are usually more polite than American.

They are also more adept at delivering tedious non-answers to every question.

We don’t have a stand-up comedian like Trump in Canadian politics. We could use one. He may not be enlightening, but he is

entertaining.

Incidentally, if there were a fence along our southern border, I would never try to get over or under it. In my opinion, the United States of America is not the Greatest Country on Earth, Canada is, or at least it is likely to be after the next federal election.

‘Trumpery’ truly fits Candidate Donald like a glove

By William Wardill There is an elderly word in the English language (stolen from the French) that is aching to be used. The word is trumpery. It means “something showy but worthless.”

There you are, amigos.

Indaublemente. It hugs Donald Trump just as tightly as a straitjacket.

Trump would solve the problem of Mexican border-hoppers. He would send all illegal immigrants back to Mexico and then permit the good ones to come back. Being from the Canadian boondocks, I am unable to fathom how this brilliant proposal would work. It has occurred to me that every Mexican baby would have to be labelled shortly after birth. This could be done by permanently tattooing on some normally visible part of the anatomy beuno or beuna or malo or mala, whatever the gender and state of virtue of each infant might be.

I don’t know how Candidate Trump is confidant in knowing which baby will be a border- hopper, but I am sure he thinks the good Mexicans stay at home because they are prosperous and contented. Induablemente, Mexican drug lords are prosperous and contented homebodies. Madre de Dios!

This is becoming very confusing.

Simple-minded Canadians must leave it for Candidate Trump to sort out.

One of the Republican mob who wants to be president has expressed no aversion to the idea that there should be

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a wall along all of the northern border. I am not sure whether it is intended to keep Americans out or Canadians in. Never fear, compatriots. At an appropriate time, Candidate Trump will explain everything to us, including how Canadians will be able to pay for it all by ourselves.

If the proposed wall is to keep Canadians in, I assume all of Candidate Trump’s grand design must apply to us.

Since we Canadians are the champions of discretion, I am prepared to suggest that newborn Canadians be tattooed in a normally unseen anatomical location. Buttocks would be good. A male’s left buttock could be labelled “good” and a female’s left buttock labelled “better.” Again, according to Trumpology, the good ones would stay home and Candidate Trump is the wizard who can divine who they will be.

I am reluctant to suggest labels for undesirable female babies. How about an insulting word in French, eh? Our party leaders are fluent in French. They know lots of insulting words, which they will probably use in the current federal elec-

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In Election 2015, all the action is elsewhere Ritz more concerned about cabinet post than seat in the House

By John Cairns

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I have been reliably informed there is a federal election going on and that I ought to write something about it.

Trust me, there is nothing to write about, at least not here.

The race in Battlefords-Lloydminster has been so quiet you would barely know an election is on at all.

Now, granted, the pre-writ activity was interesting, particularly on the Liberals’ side when they nominated prominent North Battleford city councillor Ray Fox. Then came the Stanley Cup playoffs, and his illconsidered Facebook post featuring a photo of a woman with a black eye.

That was the end of his candidacy. It was also the end of the election — for the Liberals, and for everyone here.

The opposition parties have been in various states of disorganization, which is surprising because incumbent Gerry Ritz has no shortage of opponents — something you are reminded of reading our “letters to the editor” page.

Despite this, when the election was called Aug. 2 the only party in Battlefords-Lloydminster that had a candidate officially nominated in this race was, that’s right, the Conservatives and Gerry Ritz.

None of the other parties had candidates confirmed, even though everyone knew for months that Oct. 19 was the election date. The Liberals’ Larry Ingram and the NDP’s Sandra Arias weren’t announced as their parties’ nominees until days after the election period started.

In the case of the NDP and the Green Party, Battlefords-Lloydminster is the last riding in the province of Saskatchewan to nominate candidates to run under their banners and, in the case of the Greens, we still don’t know who it is as of Sept. 2.

This state of affairs has led to several “Gerry Ritz has no opponents” stories showing up in various media.

There was one on the iPolitics website that pointed out that even with two other candidates nominated and running against him, Ritz was still the only candidate to even bother to file nomination papers with Elections Canada to be on the ballot.

This tells you all you need to know about the state of the parties in this electoral district. It tells you all you need to know about the state of democracy here.

It’s stories like these that have made every opposition party in this electoral district look “just not ready” — just like Trudeau. If these parties had been on the ball, they would have had their people in place and campaigning long ago. Granted, the Liberals tried to do that when they nominated Fox in January, but then things went off the rails. Still, they all have no one to blame but themselves.

As for the Ritz re-election campaign, it clearly is on cruise control. That has raised eyebrows in its own right.

In past campaigns Ritz established a campaign office right there on 100th Street in North Battleford. But this time there doesn’t seem to be any “real” office at all.

Instead, he’s been running newspaper ads where people are urged to contact his campaign by email and through a post office box number in St. Walburg.

I assume the whole thing is being run out of Ritz’s house. Still, this makes no sense to me, because the Ritz campaign ought to be a juggernaut.

You would think they would want to steamroll the competition with a big office and lots of events, and Facebook and Twitter accounts (like what the Arias NDP campaign has been doing lately), and completely demolish and demoralize their opponents. Yet there hasn’t been any of that.

Despite all this talk about how social media is supposed to be important in politics, I don’t see any Facebook or Twitter accounts from the Ritz campaign. Then again, when you consider what happened to the Liberals on Facebook, maybe this is a wise move.

In any event, this bare-bones approach to running a campaign has actually turned into an election issue, believe it or not, right up there with the Canadian Wheat Board.

Former NDP MP and MLA Len Taylor lambasted Ritz’s St. Walburg post-office box address when speaking at Arias’ NDP nomination meeting a few weeks ago.

It has been raised in letters to the editor and on social media posts like one on the Facebook page titled “Let’s Fire Gerry Ritz.”

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• Of course. I want my family properly taken care of.

44% • Of course. I don’t want my family to get everything!

6% • Yes, but it’s not up to date.

18% • No, I just haven’t got around to it yet.

25% • No, I have nothing to leave.

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“This pile of crap is afraid to show his face in his own riding, not even opening an office because he knows protesters will be outside every day,” one post stated Aug. 21.

I think it might be a lot more effective if opponents actually went out canvassing for votes, instead of mounting angry protests outside campaign offices.

As for accusations about Ritz being afraid to show his face, the opposite is true. A quick Internet search confirms Ritz showed up Aug. 17 for a campaign office grand opening.

How about that, all you NDP and Liberal people?

Ritz has opened a campaign office after all!

Except the office was for Randy Donauer, in Saskatoon West.

Ritz was also at a “Meet the MP BBQ” event, except this was for Rob Clarke up in Desnethe-MissinippiChurchill River.

Local NDP and Liberal people will no doubt vent outrage about this, too. But the reality is they all should be dancing jigs.

Ritz is having to show up to help save Conservative ridings where local Conservatives are in the fight of their lives.

If enough “blue” seats turn “orange” or “red” on Election Night, that probably ends Ritz’s tenure as minister of Agriculture and Agri-foods, and he knows it.

It points to the reality that in this 2015 election, the fight for Ritz is not for his own seat, but for his seat in cabinet on the government side of the House.

It also points to the fact that in this 2015 election campaign, the real action is elsewhere.

Maybe things will get more exciting here in the next few weeks. I hope so. But if this keeps up, this federal election is going to get really boring for all the political junkies in Battlefords-Lloydminster before it is over.

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Victoria herself had played erest in out. int of That trip sparked an Her twin, the other set cts ifa art w ho y all all e eci hav r esp the y, mo tor his twins and her of history could bring the people to have hip replacements. had by ed pir ins r the fur she s wa to life. She Her only regret is that e Fred sid ng alo d torke se wo clo she ne rs the yea had them both do whose coltor lec ry col ove d rec avi an the g ht, Lig gether, makin basis for a . ult lection had become the fic him, housed Curator of the Fred Light Museum Bernie Leslie with this year’s raffle project, a dollhouse ver- more dif I had either done museum named after “I wish the Town of sion of the 1905 replica fire hall that makes up part of the museum complex. Made and donated in a building owned by at the same time or th by the museum board chair Floyd Anderson, the dollhouse draw will be made in December. bo y opened in all ici off d e done an d for ttle Ba Photo by Jayne Foster waited longer. I had on done e on er oth an 1980. st in Augu rba the in rn bo s wa m o the that Light, wh were They in December, and having had just g the son of an the ropes vin the mo d, in for beg ttle Ba to ” rt m. irs u Fo seu sta e yo racks at nt down proud of “Mom’s mu . close together, the on It puts more Police officer, and we . m isn’t Bernie’s only job led seu ng, which was on wheels. early North West Mounted hea mu ldi n’t ffo the t has sca Bu ne do says. ng one of the te a small had tyi era un op d le, sse Ly mi , earlier.” nd had ne sba do ht e hu was a good teacher, she Lig on But re on the ut the artithe front She and her erly. Currently pressu eld end, but the the for in me ll “He taught me a lot of abo research ropes attached to the lettering on ho we e t car ou l d It worke an to persona ing beg do ng ys, ldi pla ffo dis sca asked up s. the g d ior had tin an body facts, set museum they care for three sen 97,” Bernie says if any “Wait at least ation, either on of the is est orm inf old ent the d fer an dif g 83 is din t d, sai on fin wobble.

“The younges even she would have s Bernie. y and started o has enjoyed learning wh ween.” people or on artifacts,” say working rekind of wobbled this wa e, bet rni “It in s Be s nth say mo six th wi demonstrates nts she’s cared e ide rni res Be the y,” m wa She says they had a good fro s health problem has y thi ent tor ing rec his more A more g-time gas go 17 lon me the ho h e ug car tho ir n the eve to Bernie’s p, ablishing vements. lationshi also brought a change n for being ... arm mo the whole for since est tio ing uta nk rep thi a y, had wa the ner of ow t n ou statio She ran win- life. . Light on years ago.

June of g for something to do in uld “come down with Mr kin “colourful.” wo loo s ng wa thi “I rs, “Three years ago, in yea rythe e. eve r d rni an ove Be e s ed tim say ask in le e,” up op it her t pe had caugh osed with breast “A lot of ter months when laid off m 2012, I was diagn t cantanker- it.” But he seu tha mu th wi the at rk ng wo u rki stectomy yo wo s she wa s safe.

‘How can cancer. I had complete ma e always had a one wa d,” she ex- At the time, -ol ‘I’v , ars say -ye I’d ng thi r. n?’ s. me yea rso say -so pe the 80 she old of s ous “He wa ht breast,” for six months ng.” cles and her on my rig thi un any her on of e e on tak ed e’d e.

“H pen on good relationship.’” s.

It so hap It was stage s at times with claim when she bea place to se I do If he seemed cantankerou rnie was newly married ’s grandmother needed Be nd sba y hu “We caught it early becau the sps hu rha d me pe an , ho e les she ck car w al No chu loc m. she er seu e.” le, oth mu op tim an s all the rk at the certain pe talked to soft heart, she gan wo filling self examination and grand- stay. She a o ful tw a had s of lly wa ts it rea ren e chemo pa He rni it. any the Be d ed do are tol to deserv band Lyle operator who She didn’t have ed it was a cid de s slie Le e. the fiv so of explains. ts e, erienc or radiation. you could see paren , lives in Saska- exp e for “He put on an act, and for them.

Tamille, their daughter fit od go “I have been cancer fre ’s m. me mo ho e at om y t-h sta y-a to sta e she ed rni d rri Be an She is a ma through it.” she says, The idea was for the 24th,” rking with him toon. s while three years,” on wo y nth rs mo bab yea a six ity her bil had t for t ssi s ou jus po ent gh cli she the rou t, ir Th “In fac t done on to care for the even now, since his n he would had a tes the e, her ew els rk e. wo rni k. until his retirement, and Be bac s Lyle found rnie was of it coming ays referred to her say ldren. me for the six months Be d two death in 1998, she has alw been 13 per cent or Tamille now has three chi ho at had y it sta “If d an d for ttle ere Ba off s in wa es ht. e liv Lig rni o .

Be wh Mr t, m. Bu uld have recommentor as Son Ames, rried. His at the museu d Lyle higher they wo Mr. Light,” says ma an ly m, him ent seu rec led mu is cal the ll, at ays rgi s alw Ca nth “I rks for nal mo e kind of chemo, but I a couple of times, wo children into the additio at their care mend som was eight per cent for nd e gra tim re l mo ful o ng tw s rki ng wo bri Bernie. “He even said wife ended up was below. I Fred?’” ing back, ‘Why don’t you call me ily. . fam me ho l. oo n a chance of it ever com sch tow rold d’s Be am of I for o ttle ess tw Ba gu re “I of we s er ns, est lai mb gu exp me st Bernie o don’t put yourAmes is a Among their fir joying so they said, ‘N she’s proud t if somebody is d En tha an s. s, up est ht yer pri ug plo lic bro em tho e’s ays Ca rni th alw s t.’”

I wa ncil, Be nie’s uncles, bo e said, self through tha are your boss you cou munity. their new venture, Berni may be an oxyit th s older than you and they wi s say of his interest in his com e ces rni suc Be ng thi th thing, but if any ily, I can work wi od fam go a th wi it’s she was lucky, rk t nk wo tha call them Mr. or Mrs.” thi say can “I I moron to step out “If er older man to silv has ick he qu m the seu th mu wi the ng to take hormone Worki ” es up with 99, also but she only has series of adven- com a conflict of anybody.

19 a be in led d uld we cal wo do it en wi be r, ise e the erw hav mo oth could because In fact, her away pills. pped up a his hand to anything is.” says his mom. “He’s ste with Bernie. She passed e st,” liv tures, as he would turn ere to int e cam “That’s bad enough as it mu ythe ma ns renovatio the town as deputy ed ent res . rep ago d and took on many of the rs an 7 yea lot two e experience Continued on Page or. He’s done well.” seum needed himself. On

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right having gone Continued from Page 6 kind of stoon Battleford.” three summer students she ar, cle en op all “If they could talk, what w re no it’s going to ref lect badly we is m des seu mu e the Th to l. oo “My lymph no add students that p sch the to hel back ugh.”

The visitors sometimes ries could they give us of of seven, eesp s, say adds. “I caught it soon eno for women to only five days a week, instead she . m, ers seu were there,” she wond is still plenty of knowledge of the mu That’s why she advocates de to keep and it’s quieter, but there s on display. Visitors ph . gra nth oto mo ph ry the The mustache cups, ma y sipped, eve s lly cia ion nat mi exa f ng sel ssi ast mi bre do e of the an when the improved, she traffic. on holidays at have helped fill in som helped identify men’s mustaches cle s Bernie. ing go p sto n’t do Now that her health has le eop “P o are just so different, say g and maybe renames. A few have als says. interesting plans to do some golfin tion that had lec col the end of August,” she ms ear fir the d the Press makes for ays in An ekd ms we ite en ll. op we be as ll ing wi ski m turn to The museu elled unknown. y, it would be reading. til the end of Oc- previously been lab “If I had time for a hobb d Light Mufrom 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. un received certification ly ent rec is ie m ern Bernie believes the Fre seu (B mu the . r, me sum ms the ear g fir rin seums in the of golf,” she declares n Du mu and acquisitio e of the best rnie, however. tober. to 8 p.m. seven days a for possession ndle the museum’s guns seum is on . a.m ption that 9 Spare time is rare for Be nce m fro sco mi en a op e to ha ce. There is used to do I abl vin e. is pro tim so e hav lly rea cer n’t er “I do only, she says, l anoth e, so we herself without having to cal the collection is firearms artifacts. The Heart and Stroke week. fiv the at th sed wi clo rk wo are r ces tee un pla vol y of “Most but there is a wide variet e that we tificate holder in.) but with opening a favourite of people who appreciat Foundation, canvassing, lot Light’s, but there ose a d cho get Fre to is to n e had tio e tim lec e arni col n’t hav If Be main looking for inform ht, the eig say til un uld up the care home I just did ms donated or wo en ite op she er are e. “When I e to display in the museum, e been many oth rni com hav Be y s the say so it,” , of do to job do to ing od someth do a go artifacts ce then, she says. and I take care tion or erans’ room containing loaned to the museum sin vet me ho k bac go I rs. ” e Wa m. her seu rld ve tastic support mu lea d Wo The museum enjoys fan go to bed about see the the course of the year, about with the First and Secon s rie sto the museum the d, of the ladies until they it’s er , for Ov pass But it’s not just the artifacts from the Town of Battle time to do my paspe are le from all over the world t general, she op tha in eight o’clock, have some pe y m 00 nit the d 3,5 mu and the com f.” people who use sel ard the bo my of hay . the ors hit do n m the seu the mu perwork le who cial to Bernie. she would also through says.

If she did have the time, from people oys talking with the peop enj e Sh other rooms, the mustache naee g thr itin for vis the re “We get a lot of comments y Of the all ly eci on esp are y the cop es d tim small comun a bo me enjoy travelling, for So the is visit. eral store, sur prised how [good] it ll important that ev- cups in the gen d sti for it’s t ttle say, ‘What bu Ba le s, tional parks. the ion eop in “P ect ss s. dir y,” Bernie say she ies of the Battleford Pre n” she says. nit er, rso nn mu pe or ma ly tdo ou end fri the a lre in oo mo d sch “I’m is treate ks in the re small, the eryone a gem!’” room and the many des When their children we rites. s. ou say fav her ekg on we am ry act eve are we m rly w roo ho nea g ts pin den family went cam “I always tell my stu emphasizes they y go end in the summer. She people here is how the th wi r. ile says tra or d,” r for pe ttle cam Ba a e ut hav abo didn’t away feeling s. gh of lau ors she sad ambas “It was all tent!” has Bernie. “We are the d if they go e rni Be , lth hea of l bil With a clean ford, I think, an e soon. Presently, Battle ling they weren’t treated no plans to retire any tim fee ay aw museum, with the she is the only staff at the

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Friday, Sept. 25, Territorial Drive Alliance Church will host a team of dancers aged 14-20 from Place of Rescue AIDS Centre and Orphanage in Cambodia.

The team will perform a program of traditional dances and provide personal insight into the work of Rescue.

Rescue was founded as a Cambodian NGO in 2003 by retired Canadian missionary Marie Ens. At that time Place of Rescue 1 consisted of 15 houses for families dealing with AIDS. Twelve years later, Rescue now has three campuses: home to 448 children, 30 destitute grannies and 26 AIDS families. There are also three university dorms.

Rescue currently provides university and vocational training to 47 of their young adults and supports an additional 30 families off site.

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Fall boating – it takes a little bit more care Submitted

Boating in the fall offers colourful vistas, quiet anchorages and excellent fishing but it is not without its challenges that necessitate self-sufficiency and taking some additional precautions to keep from running into trouble.

The Canadian Safe Boating Council and the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation remind all boaters enjoying the fall season on the water to follow these tips to ensure that their excursions are both safe and enjoyable.

Before heading out, be sure to check the weather

forecast. The mixing of warm and cold air can quickly spawn high winds and waves making it treacherous for small boats. Fog, too, is an issue at this time of year making visibility difficult. Should boaters find themselves in a fog bank, they should proceed slowly and sound their horn at regular intervals to alert other boaters of their presence.

Well into October, daytime temperatures can occasionally be balmy but dressing for the water temperature will help slow the onset of hypothermia should the unexpected happen and the boater find himself in

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the water. Accidental cold water immersion can be shocking, but they shouldn’t panic. It may take a minute or so to get their breathing under control after the initial shock but they will have at least 10-15 minutes, even in very cold water, to affect self-rescue before they start to lose muscle control in their arms and legs. This is where an approved lifejacket, either inflatable or inherently buoyant, is an essential part of a boater’s wardrobe to keep them afloat after they can no longer swim.

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It’s important that boaters ensure that their boat and engine are in good shape and mechanically sound.

Ethanol-based fuel can allow water contamination in the tank. The use of a fuel additive prevents water in the fuel line from freezing which could cause the engine to chug to a halt. If the boat has portable fuel tanks, it’s a good idea to have a spare on board as a reserve.

When boaters head out, they should be wary of reduced water levels that can result after a long, hot and dry summer season. Some of a boater’s favourite shallow water fishing holes may be inaccessible at this time of year. Also, while underway, they should keep a sharp lookout for debris and chunks of ice that could penetrate the boat’s hull at speed.

“Spectacular colours, peaceful solitude and the crispness of the air make boating in the fall a wondrous experience,” says Jean

Murray, chair of the Canadian Safe Boating Council.

“To make the most of this experience safely, however, boaters need to be extra diligent in their preparations before departing. Most important of these are checking the weather, dressing for the water temperature, wearing a lifejacket and leaving a float plan with a responsible person on shore who can call for help should the need arise.”

“We strongly urge all anglers and hunters using boats in their fall pursuits to take every precaution possible to ensure a safe and

enjoyable outdoor experience” says Darrell Crabbe, executive director of the Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation.

Now that fall is near, boaters should make the most of what’s left of the boating season before the cold weather hits. By exercising a little caution and an ability to be self-sufficient when out on the water, they can more fully enjoy nature’s splendour and quiet waterways. Visit www.csbc. ca for more tips on boating safety.

By Karen Kowalski “The aim of art is to represent not the outward appearances of things, but their inward significance.” Aristotle Well, it is that time of year where everyone starts to filter back to the Battlefords Art Club, therefore there were many in attendance. Registrations of $25 are now due. It is a small fee to pay to be part of the club. All are welcome.

There was a discussion as to the upcoming fall show and sale event, so keep an eye peeled for dates and times.

Remember to get your paintbox ready as fall will soon be bursting out in traditional colours, making great subject matter for future paintings.

Tuesday, September 8, 2015 - PAGE 10

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1. “La Boheme,” e.g.

6. Pillbox, e.g.

9. Fills 14. Heat-resistant glass, brand name 15. Bauxite, e.g.

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35. Barrel for collecting rain (2 wds) 39. “How ___ Has the Banshee Cried” (Thomas Moore poem) 42. Regrets 43. Anger 47. Spanish dish 50. Crested Old World bird 51. Disease of the bone 55. “___-Team” (2 wds) 56. Scarecrow stuffing 57. Considers 59. Aged 60. Italian dry white wine

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26. In ___ of 28. Victorian, for one 31. Basic monetary unit of Romania 32. “___ we having fun yet?”

33. “60 Minutes” network 36. Mouth, in slang 37. Couple

38. Gait between walk and canter PUZZLE NO. 757 39. Pogo, e.g.

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10.Zilch 11.Snow coaster 19.Cut one’s molars 21.Spiders’ structures 22.Angel’s headgear 23.Like some cheese 25.Song 28.Commits perjury 29.Skilled 30.Army eatery

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ACROSS 1. Judge’s concern 5. Signal assent 8. Has 12.Draft animals 13.Hot temper 14.Moderately cold showing the unemployment 15.Decade unit(searate was 4.7 per cent sonally16.Short-term adjusted) in August job 2015, down from 5.2 17.Pine ____ per cent in July.

18.Alternate It continues a 23-month trend where 20.GotSaskatchewan the best has had the of lowest unemployment rate of all the 21.Largest provinces.

Saskatchewan’s mammal unemployment rate is well below 24.Close the national average with the national unemploy26.Bald bird ment rate was 7.0 per cent in 27.Half of twenty

28.Take it find on the ____ 55.Dogs and 31.Made holy cats 32.Clan 56.Fountain ____ 34.Turf ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 757 57.Young adult 35.Stags and bucks 38.Foot parts DOWN 1. Shy 39.Polite chap barometer was up more than force — working and lookAugust.

2. Woodsman’s 40.Winding seven points to 61.9 in Au- ing for work — In addition, the numbers ­ was 615,500, implement gust, the highest level since also an all-time high. Jobs of curves people employed in the November 2014 and also in health care and social asprovince side were at an all-time 41.Coin 3. Caribbean, high in August. 578,700 well ahead of the national sistance up 7,300; accome.g. index of 56.7.

44.Hobo people were working in the modation and food services 4. per Registers 46.MGM’s Other highlights include up 3,300; and business, province, up 1,600 (0.3 private cent) compared to August trademark 5. Close, oncesector employment building and other support 2014 and up 4,000 (0.7 per up 17,900 (5.5 per cent) services were up 3,200, all 47.Glass part Adjust toa year ago for a third from a year ago. Off-reserve from cent) compared to July6.(seasurroundings 48.Effortless consecutive month of year- Aboriginal sonally adjusted). employment The CFIB Business7.Opwas up 1,700 (3.9 per cent), Unitto-year of heatincreases.

52.Resting of people marking six months of yeartimism Barometer for Au8. HappenThe number 53.Act like in the labour PUZZLE gust was also released. The participatingCROSSWORD to-year ANSWERS increases.

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What’s eating my corn

By Erl Svendsen

Few things say summer like the sweet flavour of homegrown corn. But then comes along a few corn earworms (Helicoverpa zea) to ruin things.

The corn earworm is not a worm, but the caterpillar (i.e. immature larval form) of the corn earworm moth.

The mottled brown to tan moths (wing span of 35 – 45 millimetres) arrive from the United States and Mexico in late June through August, carried on south winds. Female moths lay their eggs singly on new leaves and silks. The eggs hatch within a few days. Colouration of the caterpillars is variable ranging from brown, green, pink and yellow to mostly black with alternating light and dark horizontal stripes along their back. Heads are usually orange or light brown. Two similar species, the European corn borer and fall armyworm, may be present at the same time.

The severity of damage depends on when the moths arrive. The moths themselves cause no damage, feeding on nectar. Rather, it is their offspring that cause all the trouble. If they arrive early, before the corn plants have started silking, caterpillars feed on young leaves and damage is usually limited to isolated plants. If in the silking stage, caterpillars tunnel into the ears, feeding on the silk and developing kernels. After the caterpillars go through a

number of developmental stages (instars), they drop to the ground to pupate. There is only one generation per year in Canada (although multiple immigration events can occur depending on wind patterns) and all life stages are killed by fall frost.

While corn is their preferred host, corn earworms can be found feeding on tomato (hence one of its other common names, tomato fruitworm), artichoke, asparagus, cabbage, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, pea, pepper, potato, pumpkin, spinach, squash and melon.

They can also be found on a number of field crops like alfalfa, wheat, oat and sunflower and wide range of weeds.

It is difficult to impossible to control corn earworms once they have entered the protective environment of the corn ear. For best control, take a multi-pronged approach. First, recognize there are natural enemies, including a parasitic wasp, helping you fight this pest.

Applying pesticides to control the earworm will diminish the wasps’ impact.

Second, plant corn early or plant early-maturing varieties to avoid attack by late

arriving moths. Third, as a last resort, apply a registered insecticide (carbaryl and permethrin). For effective control, multiple applications are required starting at early silk stage to kill the caterpillars before they have a chance to enter the ears. Follow label instructions.

Usually, you will find only one or two earworms per ear with damage limited to the top third of the ear. If you can get past the ‘yuckfactor,’ simply cut off the damaged section. The rest is perfectly fine to eat.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS) (www.saskperennial.ca; hortscene@ yahoo.com). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours: Sept. 13, SPS members-only fall bulb sale and plant exchange (new memberships can be purchased at the door), Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo; Sept. 19, Labour & Learn, SFFPZ; Sept. 19, Gardening 101 – Part III: Fall, University of Saskatchewan.

Above, corn earworm moth. Photo by Mark Dreilling At right, A corn earworm caterpillar. Photo

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Couple separated to prevent further disturbance Staff North Battleford RCMP received approximately 35 calls for service between 6 a.m. Tuesday Sept. 2 and 6 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3.

Tuesday • There was a complaint at 3:10 p.m. of an intoxicated man at a business on 101st Street who was acting hostile toward an employee.

The man left the business

before officers attended, but was located nearby and arrested for public intoxication and held in custody until he was sober.

• Officers attended a residence on Sweetgrass First Nation after there was a complaint at 8:10 p.m. regarding a couple fighting.

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• A vehicle on Mitchell Avenue was broken into overnight.

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two people for alcohol related offences, responded to five disturbances, two traffic complaints and two false alarms.

Tire Slashing Reported Battlefords RCMP received approximately 50 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 2 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Monday • Some of the stolen

property that was found with a 22-year-old man who was arrested Aug. 3 has been returned to the rightful owners. There have been several people calling or coming into the detachment to check if they could claim any of the property that had been stolen out of their vehicles.

• On the 800 block of 108th Street around 7:30 a.m., an 18-year-old boy and an 18-year-old girl were ar-

rested and charged with being unlawfully in a residence after they snuck into the home intoxicated and fell asleep. The pair was held in custody until they were sober and then released with a scheduled court date.

• There was a complaint made on Winder Crescent that tires on a vehicle had been slashed overnight.

• There was a report of two young children that had been left on their own and were wandering around near businesses on Railway Avenue East in the afternoon.

The children were located and Social Services assisted in attempting to locate the parents of the children.

• An incident was reported at 8:13 p.m. regarding a man who was causing problems on the 1300 block of 110th Street. A 29-yearold man was arrested and charged with assault and mischief and was released with a scheduled court date.

• Officers mediated a verbal dispute between two individuals at a residence on the 1800 block of 101st Street around 10 p.m.

Tuesday

• There was a complaint about an intoxicated man who was causing problems in a residence on the 1400 block of 109th Street just after midnight. The man was arrested for outstanding warrants and held in custody for court later in the morning.

• A vehicle was broken into on Martin Crescent during the night previous.

There were also five people arrested for alcoholrelated offences, six disturbances, four traffic complaints, one collision, two false alarms and one person reported missing who has already been located.

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Thursday

• There was a theft reported from a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street at 11:30 a.m. The investigation is ongoing.

• Officers gave a warning to the registered owner of a vehicle after a witness observed it driving erratically at high speeds and took down the licence plate. The incident occurred on the 1900 block of 104th Street around 1:30 p.m.

Friday

• A vehicle was reported broken into overnight on Clark Drive. The caller stated she found items that didn’t belong to her in her car and found some of her own property that had been discarded outside her car.

• Someone reported their vehicle had been stolen during the night from outside their residence on 16th Street in Battleford.

The vehicle has not yet been recovered. It is described as a white 2013 GMC Yukon with licence plate 572 HUJ.

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By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars faced an opponent this weekend they won’t play again this season, unless they reach the RBC Cup championship in May. The North Stars were pushed to the limits by the Lloydminster Bobcats in the two games, which took place in Wainwright Friday before shifting to the Border City Saturday.

Friday, the North Stars got off on the right foot by opening the scoring nearly four minutes into the game.

After Connor Sych took a hard slap shot that hit the post, the rebound bounced right to his defence partner Ryan Rosenberg who blasted a slap shot of his own past the goaltender to give the North Stars the lead.

The lead didn’t last long, however, as just a few minutes later Taylor Lotoski beat Ryan Rewerts on a perfectly placed wrist shot on a two-on-two rush, firing the puck off the far post over Rewerts’ blocker.

Seven minutes into the second period, Rewerts kept the score tied by making a pad save on a three-on-

one rush for the Bobcats.

Lloydminster kept up the pressure, including hitting the cross bar on a slap shot 12:38 into the period, and it finally paid off when a high shot handcuffed Rewerts, as the rebound dropped to his right which Zac Giroux was easily able to deposit into the empty net to give the Bobcats the lead.

The North Stars had trouble generating offense in the second, as they registered just five shots on goal. The third period didn’t start off good, either.

Just 1:09 into the frame, Kevin Darrar took a backhand shot from in close that beat Rewerts low on the blocker side to extend the Bobcats lead to 3-1.

The North Stars goaltender did all he could to keep his team in the game, including making a pair of great saves on onetimer slap shots mid way through the period.

After a few penalties, the Bobcats finally took advantage when Marco Ballarin walked in from the faceoff circle and beat Rewerts low-blocker side to make it 4-1.

The North Stars had plenty of power play chances

of their own, but finished the game going 0-for-6.

Saturday, the North Stars iced a lineup with more veteran players, but it didn’t help the end result as they dropped a 3-0 decision.

The Bobcats put the pressure on the North Stars all night, both offensively and defensively, not allowing them to have much puck control.

A scoreless first period ended with the North Stars getting a late power play thanks to some great puck control deep in the Bobcats zone by Layne Young.

Jordan Wiest had a good chance to give the North Stars the lead when he skated through the neutral zone and a fired quick shot on Bobcats goalie Alex Leclerc who made a good glove save early in the period.

Nearly four minutes into the period, the North Stars caught an unfortunate break.

Igor Leonenko scored off a rebound, but Dustin Gorgi was given a penalty for cross checking the Bobcats defenceman into his own goaltender, negating the goal.

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A few minutes later, the Bobcats extended their lead after a shot from the slot was deflected over top of the net.

The puck bounced off the glass and landed beside the goal, and Bauld grabbed the puck before pulling it across his body to the backhand and beating Rewerts on the

blocker side.

North Stars defenseman Conor Jensen had an excellent opportunity to cut into the lead when he received a breakaway pass after exiting the penalty box.

He faked to the backhand before going to his forehand, but Leclerc made a sprawling save, getting his pad against the post to prevent a goal.

Frustration started to boil over for the North Stars as

the period went on, which started with Wiest and Josh Giacomon sliding into the North Stars goal after a collision. The two began throwing punches before being escorted to the penalty box.

Just 10 seconds later, Gorgi ended up on top of Graydon Smith with an official doing his best to get between the two.

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Tough test for North Stars against Bobcats Continued from Page 13 The official tried to make sure Gorgi didn’t land any punches while Smith was unable to defend himself.

The Bobcats ended up

with a power play, and got the last laugh when Unity native Alex Pernitsky rifled a wrist shot over the blocker of Rewerts to make it 3-0.

Late in the game, Jensen

was hit hard with an openice check in front of the North Stars bench, which brought the two teams together again.

Shortly after the next

faceoff, a pair of fights broke out as Kendall Fransoo and Wiest both dropped the gloves with Bobcats players.

The players were

separated and the clock wound down to signal a 3-0 defeat for the North Stars.

The team is now off for the rest of the week until Friday when they travel to

Humboldt to take on the Broncos.

They then return home Saturday for their final preseason game against those same Broncos.

new season here in the Wheat Province and it’s nothing but blue skies ahead under Bob Dyce. The Riders were a different team than they were under Corey Chamblin. Calm, resilient and composed.

Make no mistake, this game was as much about Dyce as it was about facing the Blue Bombers no matter how differently the Riders would like to frame it.

“Feels great,” the Riders’ Nic Demski gushed amidst the smoke of the postgame fireworks. “Bob’s such a great guy, such a great leader and we really feel a change.

We’re excited to take the next step with him.”

We learned it was as much about Dyce as anything because that’s what

the players were talking about in the locker room afterwards. The reviews were universally positive.

“Honestly Coach Dyce has been trying to hide it but he looked nervous all week,” admitted Messam after the game. “We’re happy to get the win for him. We all love him.”

There were those who said Sunday, Sept. 6, 2015 would be a historic day in Roughrider history. Would the franchise’s fortunes change on the shoulders of Dyce and O’Day or would they lose another game, fall to 0-10, and be at perhaps the lowest point in the franchise’s 105 years?

Well they got that first win. That’s a start. And this tandem of O’Day and Dyce

just feels right. At some point O’Day’s going to have the interim tag removed and Dyce was going to be one of the candidates for the head coaching job at the end of the season anyway. Now he’s got a head start on the rest of the field and already looks like a star.

And, he remains humble.

“I’m happy for the guys in that room,” Dyce said afterwards. “They went through nine hard weeks of great effort. For that to materialize into a victory, I’m ecstatic about it. I’m happy for Jeremy and I’m happy for (head scout) Craig (Smith). I’m just happy.

It’s probably the first time where I’m happy for myself as well. But I’m happy.”

What a nice change.

Riders finally bump the 2015 slump with first win How do you spell relief?

W-I-N. Or perhaps D-Y-C-E, because you couldn’t have had one without the other.

Let me explain. The Saskatchewan Roughriders were 0-9 in the first half of the 2015 CFL season which led to the dismissal of General Manager Brendan Taman and head coach Corey Chamblin last week.

Their replacements, on interim basis, were former Roughrider player and assistant GM Jeremy O’Day and special teams coordinator Bob Dyce.

The new duo’s first game in charge of Canada’s Team would be Sunday’s Labour Day Classic XLIX at a sold-out Mosaic Stadium in Regina against the 3-6 Winnipeg Blue Bombers.

A few years ago the Roughriders’ marketing campaign was “It’s Better In The Stands” which was an effort to get the Rider Nation off the couch and buying

ider Insider with 620 CKRM’s ‘Voice of the Riders’ Rod Pedersen tickets for the games. Well, the slogan continued to ring true Sunday as 33,427 fans packed the stadium despite a forecast of rain and it turned out to be a spectacular afternoon of Canadiana between two prairie football rivals.

However, unfortunately, the game started out similarly to all the rest for the Green & White. The Blue Bombers jumped out to a 10-0 lead in the first quarter thanks in part to a muffed direct snap to Saskatchewan running back Jerome Messam which the

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But no one, that I could hear, allowed themselves to think ‘here we go again.’

Then the game changed.

Rookie Rider receiver and returner Nic Demski turned the game around with a 60yard punt return touchdown midway through the second quarter, which tied the game at 10, and Saskatchewan never trailed again on the way to a 37-19 victory.

Paradyce!!

Interim coach Dyce got the Gatorade shower from players Tim Agbaje and Alex Suber in the waning moments of the contest and the stadium erupted when the clock hit 0:00.

“It felt good!” Dyce said afterwards about collecting the win in his CFL debut.

“But it’s cold! And sticky.”

If it’s true that Labour Day Weekend is the unofficial kickoff to the CFL season, then sign me up. They say that because the rest of Canada finally wakes up to the fact CFL football is on while the rest of us have known it since June.

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Kick off in the Battlefords

The North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings kicked off their football season by hosting the Saskatoon Evan Hardy Souls Thursday evening. Clear skies and packed bleachers welcomed the Vikings, who ended up dropping a 28-14 decision. The John Paul II Crusaders play their first home game of the year Friday when they welcome the Warman Wildcats at 4 p.m. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

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Fall lawn care important In the fall, it is important to continue to care for your lawn even though many of the outside chores are getting wrapped up.

One of the guiding principles of having a healthy lawn with a more “organic” approach is to nourish the soil. In the autumn it is a good time to apply finished compost to the surface of the lawn to help add nutrients but also to help in the all over health of the soil.

The addition of organic matter like compost that is top dressed on the lawn will add microorganisms that will help break down the thatch which in turn will ensure a healthier lawn.

If you would like to apply a fall fertilizer that is more conventional in nature then apply a fertilizer that is higher in potassium. This helps to toughen up the grass to help be ready for the impending winter.

There are many slow release fertilizers that work well to apply at this time of year that make nutrients available to the turf in the

Hanbidge on Horticultre

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture early spring.

If you lawn was getting a bit thin in any area, the fall is the perfect time to overseed. A lawn area that is most healthy is one that is so dense weeds are unable to grow due to the competition. Ensure you choose cultivars that will suit what is already growing there but also consider some varieties that are able to withstand specific cultural conditions.

For example, some of the perennial rye grasses and some of the fine fescues might better suit areas that have light soil that is not well watered.

If your lawn area is compacted, then consider fall aeration. The process of

aeration involves removing small plugs of earth from the top layer of the soil. This helps in allowing water, air and any applied nutrients penetrate the soil more easily which in turn helps to make your lawn healthier.

You should continue to mow your lawn until the temperatures drop low enough for the lawn to stop growing. Do not let your lawn go into fall too long or too short. A turf that is too long will encourage the development of snow mold in the very early spring. A lawn that is too short will often show more injury during fall conditions that are less than ideal. If you have been cutting your lawn at a higher

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level (ie about three inches) then continue to mow at that height until growth ceases.

Don’t forget to put your lawn mower away well maintained. Sharpen the blades so it is ready to go first thing in the spring. Clean the air filters, change the spark plug or even spring for a tune up.

If your lawnmower has done its term with your lawn, then consider getting a new one this fall while the sales are on. In fact, why not choose a sustainable alternative and

purchase a reel mower that relies on your power rather than electricity or fuel?

Last but not least, do not forget to rake up those leaves.

Make it a fun chore involving the family or friends by making a time consuming chore into a game. When was the last time you played in a pile of fallen leaves? If it has been too long, find a child to help you and then everyone will understand your childish joy in this great fall activity. Make the

task easier using blowers or mowers to help with the biggest part of the job. Finish it off by mulching those leaves in order to help protect your plants against the cold winds of winter and compost the extra.

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

Becoming the person others believe we already are “We normally become what the person closest to us thinks we will become.”

— Mountain Wings.com Such a simple statement reflects such a profound truth.

I can see time and time again where that statement has rung true within my life.

I have done my best to live up to who others expect I can be and become more than I ever thought I could be, because someone believed in me.

I have also come close to hitting rock bottom when

someone expected me to fail.

I can still feel my heart turn to lead when I tried to overcome someone’s belief that I was not good enough, not smart enough, nor fast enough to do the job set before me.

I can still look at a picture taken one evening when my heart was shattering and I can feel the pain I felt when I saw “that look” inflicted upon me.

I didn’t run from either circumstance. I tried to win over my nay sayers. I accomplished nothing but

of things I have been surrounded by those who think I am better than I am.

Trying to live up to those expectations has brought out the best there is within me.

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OBITUARIES SODERBERG: Arla Carol Geddes Soderberg, born January 25th 1924 in Dodsland, Saskatchewan the third child and only daughter to William and Anna Geddes. Arla had an early interest in nursing and worked in the Wilkie Hospital. She started her training at the Grey Nuns (St. Pauls) hospital in Saskatoon.

She later moved on to the Sask Hospital in North Battleford and completed her three years of training as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse on October 1,1951.

She worked at the San in Saskatoon with TB patients for awhile as well. It was while she was training in North Battleford that she met the love of her life Ben. His sister Frieda was training there as well, so we can assume Frieda was instrumental in initiating their courtship. In early 1952 Arla and Frieda hitchhiked to Vernon to work in the hospital there. It is hard to imagine two young women hitchhiking halfway across the country by themselves. We are all pretty sure that none of us would do it now. Although I think a couple of the grandchildren have the wandering bug in them. She returned to Saskatchewan to marry her sweetheart Ben on November 28, 1952. She was a town girl who became a versatile farm wife. She hauled grain, shoveling it off by hand, stooked, milked cows, fed chickens. She was a 4-H leader in the Glenbush Homecraft for several years. Mom was instrumental in starting homecare in our area. She was an active member in MADRA and the senior citizens group. She resumed her nursing career working at the Rabbit Lake hospital in the fall of 1973. She retired in the early 1980’s. She enjoyed all her grandchildren to the fullest and was even more entertained by the arrival of 4 great grandsons and 1 great granddaughter. Her eyes lit up whenever they walked around the corner of the sunnyside room. A big deal for the grandkids was growing taller than grandma. She was the grand kid’s best nurse when sick or hurt and she cooked the best suppers after cattle drives. The boys were treated a little different when it came to treating cuts and bruises, iodine was used a couple times, even though Wendy & Sandra don’t think it was….but it was!!!! Car rides to the Glenbush Post office for suckers in the old blue car was always a fun short trip. Grandma was always a stellar card player, even when she didn’t mean to be. She either had a five in her hand when playing crib or an ace in 7up 7down. She really should have been a poker player, if you ask any of us. No one made peanut butter toast like grandma, according to Mitch. Grandma was always there for us when we needed her and gave us tough love when we needed it too!!! Darren recalls a few years ago when he visiting with Grandma that she talked about Grandpa and the cucumbers he grew, he didn’t stop watering them until the frost came so there was a lot of them. She said he can grow them and he can pick them but he sure as hell doesn’t pickle them. She taught us the value of family, hard work, commitment and getting by without all the fancy things in life.

Mom and dad scraped by in the early years but were able to enjoy the luxury of traveling to visit family and friends and many places in their retirement. Dad passed away in November of 2004, it was big change for mom after 52 years of marriage. In the later years they had done everything together so it was a difficult time for mom.

She enjoyed the family gatherings when we all played cards and games. She moved into Battleford in 2009 and spent the last couple of years at Battleford’s District Care Ward 5. She passed away peacefully with family by her side on August 22. Arla is lovingly remembered by: Her children: William (Barbara) Soderberg, Wendy (Peter) Pauls, Sandra (Kelly) Schneider, her grandchildren: Darren (Jodi) Soderberg, Lori Soderberg, Garry (Laurel) Pauls, Richard (Michelle) Pauls and children: Luke, Jack and Claire, Janice Pauls (Michael Chapman), Kristine (Michael) Raess and children: Corsin and Silvan, Mitchell Schneider, a special granddaughter, Mette (Martin) and children, Laerke and Laura Thomassen, her sister-in-law, Ellen Appleyard, numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. She is predeceased by: Her husband, Ben Soderberg, Her parents, William and Anna Geddes, Her parents-in-law, Ivor and Anna Soderberg, Her brothers, Walter (Jean) and Howard (Verna) Geddes, Her brother-in-law, Ken Appleyard, Her siblingsin-law, Frieda (Bud) Thistlewaite and Agnes (Harry) Lightburn. A Funeral Service was held Thursday, August 27th, 2015, from the Community Hall, Medstead, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations in Arla’s memory may be directed to Battlefords District Care Ward 5 or to a Charity Choice of the Donor. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements entrusted to Lori Saam of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, SK. ____________________________________________________

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UNRESERVED Construction Equipment Auction. Sept. 15/15, 8 a.m.

Motor Graders & Scrapers, Hyd. Excavators, skidsteers, wheel loaders, trucks, trailers, etc. For information call 403-269-6600 or canadianpublicauction.com.

WANTED: International Tractors 1206, 1256, 1456, 1026, 1468. John Deere 3010, 3020, series. Cockshutts, Oliver’s 99, 1900, 1950s, 2255. Older F.W.A. Allis-D-21, 210.

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OBITUARIES SMITH: In Loving Memory of Fay Mary Smith born May 26, 1943 at Biggar, SK. passed away August 20, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 47 years, Ron; loving children and grandchildren: Dora (Wade) Anderson of Thompson, MB and family: Ty (fiancé, Taylor), Brody & Owen; Ronald Smith of Norman Wells, N.W.T. and family: Mia & Daphneé; Dale Smith of North Battleford, SK; sister-in-law, Grace Johnson of Edmonton, AB; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents: Dave and Dora Hutcheon; her brother, David Hutcheon; brother-in-law, Anson (+ Mary Ann) Smith. Service of Thanksgiving for the Life of Fay Mary Smith was held on Friday, August 28, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK. with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Memories of Fay’s Life were given by Brian Dyck. Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist: Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist: Robert MacKay: “On Eagles Wings”; Hymn Selections: “My Life Flows On” & “In The Garden.”

Honourary Pallbearers were “All who were touched by Fay’s personal care and shared her life.” Urn Bearer was Wade Anderson.

Memorials are requested to Donor’s Choice. Interment was at the Cremation Section - City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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HOUSES FOR RENT Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included. References and damage required. Serious inquiries. Call 306-441-6728.

For Rent 2 bedroom home Cutknife available Oct 01. W/D, F/S, clean, util not included $650.00 mth DD N/S 306-937-2872, ref required.

For Rent, Clean 3 bedroom trailer Battleford, W/D, F/S, DW. No smoking. Avail Oct 01. 306-937-2872. Serious inq. only. DD. Ref req.

SUITES FOR RENT Suites for Rent. One bachelor on second floor. $300.00, One bedroom basement suite, large and roomy $400.00, country location. Heated swimming pool. 306-937-7187

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FARM AND PASTURE

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LAND

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior/exterior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations,etc. Phone 306-445-8439 MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

FEED & SEED Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

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FEED & SEED

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for organic grain from organic certified growers, Please call North American Food Ingredients @ 3064571500

Hip or Knee Replacement?

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES: Troyer Ventures Ltd. is a privately owned energy services company servicing Western Canada. All job opportunities include competitive wages, comprehensive benefits package and room for advancement. We are accepting applications at multiple branches for: Professional Drivers (Class 1, 3).

Successful candidates will be selfmotivated and eager to learn. Experience is preferred, but training is available. Valid safety tickets, clean drug test, references and drivers abstract are required. For more information and to apply, please visit our website at: Troyer.ca

Problems with Mobility?

North American Food Ingredients are looking for Oats, and Brown Flax. Contact Mark DePauw @ 1 306 457 1500 Located in Stoughton along highway 33.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

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For Assistance Call: 1-844-453-5372 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Hiring Product Specialist to lead the client experience through sales initiatives, exceptional service, and design solutions. S3 promotes a challenging, respectful work environment. Visit www.S3wireform.com.

Live In Caretaker required for Senior’s Retirement Community in Saskatoon. Basic building maintenance and on-call for emergencies. Alternate weekends off. Compensation includes salary + benefits, a 2 bedroom apartment including utilities, 5 meals per week. Call Don @ 306978-3074.

Heavy Duty Mechanic

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5 yrs exp with CAT, JD, and heavy trucks. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided. Wage negotiable.

Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT Camp cook for road construction, Neilburg - Marsden. Living accommodations included. Phone 306446-0165

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Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

For Sale 1964 Pontiac Parisienne Sport Convertible. New battery, New top, New weather stripping, New wheels and tires, New carborator and new fuel pump. Asking $20,000 or best offer. Call 1 (306) 693-3565.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Professional Accountants 300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4 Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245

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Heavy equipment GRADER & PUSH CAT operators for late model CAT equip.

Camp job (southern Sask).

Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc., Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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Battle River Cloggers

Come and join the fun No partners needed Classes start October 5th & 8th Classes for all ages.

NEW CLASS - Chair Class For Information and registration Call Shirley at 306-937-7463 COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a

Permanent Full-Time Home Care Nurse AN EXCITING PERMANENT FULL TIME NURSING OPPORTUNITY IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT Qualifications: • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association • BScN or diploma in community health • Home Care nursing experience in First Nations community an asset.

• Must be self-directed and demonstrate organizational skills • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Valid driver’s license • Knowledge of Plains Cree Language is a definite asset Hours of work: 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

Rotational On Call Weekends Company Vehicle Provided.

BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

For more information contact Laurie Ironstand, Home Care Director at (306) 937-6700.

Submit resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references via email, fax or mail by 4:00 pm Friday September 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant and is seeking a

Permanent Full-Time Executive Assistant Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the Executive Assistant provides confidential and complex administrative and analytical support and assistance in ensuring compliance with administrative and regulatory reporting requirements to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Saturday, September 12

North Battleford Community presents Dances of India. An evening showcasing local talent at the Dekker Centre, 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford. Food, clothing and jewellery also available. For tickets call 306-445-7700 ext. 2.

Wednesday, September 16 - October 21

Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) Pain? Would you like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop starting September 16 - October 21. Classes will be held every Wednesday from 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre in Battleford. For more information and to register call 1-888922-5867 or 306-446-8613.

Saturday, September 19

Maymont Trade Show from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Door prizes and lunch can be purchased.

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

Principle Accountabilities: • Establish and coordinate administrative policies and procedures for Executive Director and Board of Directors; including analysis of incoming and outgoing memoranda, submissions and reports, preparation and submission of summary briefs and reports to Directors and Board of Directors • Coordinate public relations activities, sponsorship requests and research and analysis functions • Prepare, edit and proof correspondence, presentations, brochures, publications, reports and related material • Coordinate and provide overall direction for the Annual Meeting and Accreditation ensuring all administrative and legal requirements are met • Confidentiality is essential Education and Competencies: • Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills • Highly organized and an analytical thinker • Knowledge of the organization, health care and First Nations language, culture and traditions • Minimum one year post secondary certificate in related discipline; 3 to 4 years job related experience or an equivalent combination education and experience BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by email, fax or mail by 4:00 pm Monday, September 14, 2015.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan, S9A 3W2 Fax 306-937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca For more information please contact Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director at 306.937.6700.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HITCHING POST MOTEL

INFORMATION SESSION

Now Hiring

2016 LUXURY EUROPE

RIVER CRUISE Early Booking Incentives

VENUE: Gold Ridge Centre 11902 Railway Avenue, North Battleford

Housekeeping Staff Must be reliable, able to work independently and with others, hours vary with season.

Starting Wage $11.25 Please drop off resumé at office 1004 Hwy. 16 Bypass, North Battleford.

September 15, 2015 - 6:30 pm

RSVP on or before Sept. 11, 2015 Additional discount will be available only at the event.

Some conditions apply.

Please RSVP to barb.schmidt@marlintravel.ca

MARLIN TRAVEL 306-445-6248 Toll Free 1-800-667-6248 9800 Territorial Drive, North Battleford

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER

OPPORTUNITY

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant BRT6HC is seeking a

Permanent Full-Time Adult Wellness Counsellor

Reporting directly to the Wellness Director the wellness counsellor will promote the mental, emotional and social health and well-being of clients and their families. The licensed Social Worker plans and delivers outcome-effective clinical case coordination and counselling, intervention prevention, advocacy, community action, program leadership and connecting clients to cultural services and resources.

Registered Social Worker/Professional Counsellor Role and Requirements: • Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related disciplines; must be registered or eligible to register with professional licensing body such as SASW or FNWACCB. • Proficiency in Microsoft office including and database management • Knowledge in both mental health and addictions services.

• Assist clients to address emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, utilizing a range of counselling methods and models.

• Project development, implement new harm reduction strategies and group facilitation • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values, beliefs, language and healing approaches.

• Ability to adhere to confidentiality guidelines.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must provide a criminal record with vulnerable sectors and abuse registry checks.

Submit resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 pm Friday, September 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email resumés to: recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an immediate opening for a

Data Order Entry Clerk.

The Successful Candidate’s Responsibilities will include: • Accurate data entry • Taking classified advertising orders by phone, dealing directly with customers.

• Billing of advertisements through the computer system for our group of newspapers.

We require a person who is detail oriented, quick learning, problem solver, has excellent computer knowledge, general knowledge of accounting, excellent telephone skills and enjoys working in a fast paced office atmosphere and as team player.

The person we are looking for also must enjoy working with the general public.

Apply in person with resumé, Attention: Alana Schweitzer or Claude Paradis Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK No phone calls please.

Application deadline is September 21, 2015

For more information please contact Jose Pruden, Wellness Director at 306.937.6700

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

SPORTS REPORTER The Battlefords News-Optimist has an opening for a

FULL-TIME SPORTS REPORTER ENJOY...

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North West College

Controller Battlefords Campus

Posting #02-COOS-1516 This management position has responsibility for strategy, planning, direction, service delivery and budget maintenance of the financial operations of North West College.

For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca. Applications will be received until noon, Monday, September 21, 2015. w w w. n o r t h w e s t c o l l e g e . c a

The successful candidate will be responsible for coverage of local and regional sports for a twice weekly newspaper.

A digital camera is supplied.

A reliable vehicle is a must.

Flexible hours are also a component of news reporting.

Interested candidates should send a resumé & cover letter to: Becky Doig, Editor Battlefords News-Optimist Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 e-mail: newsoptimist.editor@sasktel.net e-mail inquiries are welcome.

Phone: 306-445-7261 Fax: 306-445-3223 Short listed candidates will be contacted.

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There’s a way to get rid of unwanted stains We have a number of expressions used to describe things that are completely distinct and different. As different as day and night, we might say, or as different as black and white.

More than six hundred years ago, John Gower gave us the expression, “As different as chalk and cheese.”

Nobody knows why he chose that contrast. Perhaps, simply because they alliterated neatly.

The Bible gives us such contrasts too. Night and day, darkness and light, are a means of describing the distinction between good and evil, saints and sinners.

“You [Christians] are all sons of light and sons of the day. We are not of the night nor of darkness” (I Thess. 5:5). “Let us cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armour of light” (Rom. 13:12).

Another dramatic contrast is used by the prophet Isaiah, to call the nation of Israel to repent of their sins and turn back to God. “‘Come now, and let us reason together,’ says the Lord, ‘Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool. If you are willing and obedient, you shall eat the good of the land; but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured by the sword;’ for the mouth of the Lord has

no one could number, of all nations, tribes, peoples, and tongues, standing before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes” (Rev. 7:9). No stains there!

Fanny Crosby (1820-

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

spoken” (Isa. 1:18-20).

The background of the imagery in verse 18 is fascinating. There was a brilliantly red cloth that was much prized in the Mediterranean world. The dye that produced the dazzling crimson colour was made from the crushed bodies of the scarlet worm (coccus ilicis). The cloth, once dyed, was known for its colour-fastness, its resistance to fading.

But suppose, in the process of dying a piece of cloth, the scarlet dye splashed where it didn’t belong. Where it perhaps stained an article of clothing that needed to be pure white. Likely it was ruined.

Nothing known could remove completely the ugly and unwanted streaks of crimson.

What a picture this gives us of sin, marring a person’s life like a scarlet stain. A stain so deeply imbedded that nothing can take it away. Good intentions won’t do it. The

right family connections are impotent to affect it.

Performing the right rituals aren’t enough. Even good deeds make no difference to it. The stain and stigma are there still.

So is it hopeless? No, it isn’t. Because God says, in effect, as He said to Israel, “What you cannot do, I can do for you. If you will turn to Me, in faith, your life, with its guilty stain can be cleansed and purified.”

Later, Isaiah tells us how the Lord accomplishes this.

With a prophet’s eye, he sees the Christ of the cross and writes, “All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned, every one, to his own way; and the Lord has laid on Him the iniquity of us all” (Isa. 53:3). It is through faith in the Saviour that we are cleansed of our sins (Jn. 3:16; Eph. 1:7).

The symbolism carries through to the visions of the Apostle John, recorded in the book of Revelation. He tells us he saw, in heaven, “a great multitude which

1915) wrote a gospel song in 1887, based on Isaiah 1:18. “Though your sins be as scarlet, / They shall be as white as snow; / Though they be red like crimson, / They shall be as wool! / Though your sins be as

scarlet, / They shall be as white as snow. / Hear the voice that entreats you, / O return ye unto God! / He is of great compassion, / And of wondrous love; / Hear the voice that entreats you, / O return ye unto God!?”

I don’t know the answer There are some days when I simply don’t have any answers. To those who know me best, that may seem highly improbable but it’s true. And, I suspect, it applies to many of you as well.

Moving from the foolish to the serious, here are some examples of “life’s unanswered questions” someone posted online: Why does a round pizza come in a square box? If a person owns a piece of land, do they own it to the centre of the earth?

I won’t go on so relax, but between you and me, those queries are not worth spending time on.

On the other hand, some of life’s challenges cry out for an explanation. For starters, here’s one that I’ve never been able to explain: Why am I a long-term cancer survivor while others succumb to the disease before they’ve had the opportunity to really

live? I don’t know. What I do know, however, is that I have learned to despise “easy answers.”

In chatting with a good friend this afternoon, the deteriorating health of a mutual friend was part of the conversation and I told her of my reluctance to publicly celebrate the upcoming 23rd anniversary of being cancer free in light of his condition.

Without weighing in with theological justification

she urged me to celebrate both lives because we are promised healing, whether here or in the immediate presence of the Lord.

“And when this perishable puts on the imperishable and this that was capable of dying puts on freedom from death, then shall be fulfilled the Scripture that says, death is swallowed up (utterly vanquished forever) in and unto victory.” (I Corinthians 15:54, Amplified Version) Why are dandelions considered weeds and daisies are considered flowers? I don’t know but this is certain, we have everything to live for and everything to die for.

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Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

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

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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Community Baptist Church

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 Service

NO SERVICES July 19 - August 16 Church & CE Wing:

306-893-2611

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306-893-4465

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

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

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