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UPDATE Lori and Sadie: Next steps living with dementia

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Chamber to host election forum Sept. 28

Staff With the federal election coming up Oct. 19, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will host an allcandidates forum.

The event will be held at Third Avenue United Church

North Battleford, Sask.

Sept. 28 from 7 to 9 p.m.

The forum is open to the public and will take on a similar format to previous years with opening and closing remarks as well as time for written questions from Chamber members as well as the public.

Tuesday, September 22, 2015

According to Executive Director Linda Machniak of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, at least three of the four declared candidates from Battlefords-Lloydminster will be appearing.

The indication is those candidates appearing will be

Gerry Ritz (Conservative), Sandra Arias (NDP) and Larry Ingram (Liberal).

It appears unlikely at this point that the Green Party will participate, due to the distance the candidate must travel from Prince Albert.

See Page 3 for more.

Riding in VIP Style Country artist Codie Prevost was performing at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford Saturday and, prior to the show, he took part in a fundraiser for the Battlefords Human Society, which is working toward a new building. An online auction won by Karen Burtnick of Glaslyn saw her party of four joining Prevost for a tour of the animal shelter followed by a limo ride to to a pre-show supper and private performance. Left to right are Michelle Spark, shelter manager and executive director of the Humane Society, VIP package winner Karen Burtnick, who bid $340 for the package, Prevost, Michelle Hazzard, VIP package fundraiser organizer Heather Hall, Mike Lins and Bruce Hazzard. A raffle for two Fender guitars, supplied by Brock Andrews, who opened for Prevost, raised $1,124. See more online at www.newsoptimist.ca and watch for the story in Thursday’s Regional Optimist. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Downtown NB Fall Festival

Classic cars lined 101st Street as the Downtown North Battleford organization hosted the third annual Fall Festival and Car Show Saturday. The vehicles included a huge bus as well as a “General Lee.” In addition to classic cars were several trade booths set up, bouncy-castles for the kids, and plenty of food. Free hamburgers were provided for lunch courtesy of Innovation Credit Union. Photos by John Cairns.

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Opening of 100th Street, left to right, Dan Maloney - City of North Battleford, Boris Palijinkas - G&C Asphalt, Joel Dynna - G&C Asphalt, Mayor Ian Hamilton, Oscar Navarro - Navarro Masonry, Fred Mahon – Sanburn Construction, Jim Puffalt - city manager. Photo submitted

100th Street re-opened

Staff Work on the 100th Street Rehabilitation Project from 14th to 20th Avenue has been completed.

In a release issued Friday afternoon, the City of North Battleford said it is pleased to announce 100th Street is now open.

This underground pipeline and asphalt replacement project began July 13 and was

originally expected to continue into early October. Work on this project included surface milling, a full water main replacement, underground spot repairs, underground electrical reconstruction and street light improvements.

The 2015 UPAR program is budgeted at $2.5 million with this $1.484 million project completed ahead of schedule and under

budget, said the City release. It is one of the first projects completed through in-house engineering. In-house engineering was a recommendation of the 2014 customer service review.

The City has expressed its thanks to residents and business owners for their patience during these drastic and important improvements.

Highway 16 bypass an issue for business

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford’s business community is increasingly concerned that a lot of potential customers from Alberta are bypassing the community completely.

The issue is the highway 16 bypass running from the Battlefords bridge all the way to Railway Avenue in the southeast.

It’s a convenient route for traffic coming in from Edmonton or Lloydminster

heading to Saskatoon. But by the time the bypass routes meets up with Highway 16 eastbound to Saskatoon, the route has already bypassed a string of businesses and restaurants along Railway Avenue in the southeast.

Those include McDonald’s, Pizza Hut, Burger King, Tim Hortons, as well as big-box retailers in the area including Walmart and the Gold Eagle Casino, among others.

While new development is on the way with a strip

mall and a new Comfort Inn, there is mounting worry that potential customers from the west are driving past all of them with no easy way for them to turn around on the highway and go back.

One of the businesses wanting the situation addressed is Frontier Centre.

The mall’s property manager Janice Sander raised concerns about the bypass route before a Battlefords Chamber of Commerce monthly directors meeting Tuesday night.

All-candidates meeting Sept. 28

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It has been confirmed the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce will again host an all-candidates forum this federal election year.

The forum will be at Third Avenue United Church Sept. 28 and will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. The event is open to the public and will take on a similar format to previous years with opening and closing remarks as well as time for written questions from both Chamber members as well as the public.

According to Executive Director Linda Machniak of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, at least three of the four declared candidates in Battlefords-Lloydminster will be appearing.

The indication is that those candidates appearing will be Gerry Ritz (Conservative), Sandra Arias (NDP) and Larry Ingram (Liberal).

It appears unlikely at this point that the Green Party will participate, due to the distance the candidate must travel from Prince Albert.

“We’ve confirmed the three main candidates and we’re getting their packages out to them right away,” Machniak told Chamber directors at their meeting Tuesday night. She was also seeking volunteers for the evening and there were early expressions of interest from those at the meeting.

“The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is proud to sponsor this type of public forum,” said Chamber president Brendon Boothman in a

news release Wednesday.

“It provides residents the opportunity to hear, and perhaps, compare the candidates, assisting them to make the decision on who they wish to represent them in the national government.”

This is just one of the election forums planned for Battlefords-Lloydminster.

The Lloydminster Chamber of Commerce has announced it is holding an all-candidates forum Oct. 7 from 6:30 to 10 p.m.

The location is the Civic Centre, 5405 - 49th Ave. in the upstairs area in that facility.

That forum will include candidates for both Lloydminster constituencies. Candidates on the Saskatchewan side will take the floor first, with Alberta to follow.

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Byron Hildebrand 11404 Railway Ave. East, North Battleford, SK

She expressed concern that eastbound traffic on the bypass was missing the turnoff at Battleford Road between Tropical Inn and the Humpty’s restaurant.

The bypass “kind of goes right by us, unless you know to make that turn by Humpty’s and the Tropical Inn to go to McDonald’s and down,” said Sander.

Without knowing about the turnoff in advance, the traffic would head down the bypass and end up out of the community completely.

Sander also noted Gold Eagle Lodge was having some issues with customers having difficulty finding the hotel because of the bypass.

One of the directors noted

potential guests would often cancel their reservations because they had already driven out of town.

There was some signage identifying the turnoff, but Sander noted a lot of people weren’t noticing it. “We are losing business,” she said.

Sander asked the Chamber for support in lobbying the Department of Highways for signage on the highway bypass, so that traffic would be alerted to stores and businesses in the Battlefords.

Not surprisingly, Chamber members were sympathetic to Sander’s concerns.

The Chamber spoke about offering a letter of support, and there were some other supportive sentiments ex-

pressed.

Battlefords Chamber director Terry Caldwell made clear he thought North Battleford was the “logical spot” for people to stop at on the road, especially compared to Lloydminster.

“Lloydminster’s not a very friendly place to stop at,” said Caldwell. “It’s hard getting in and out of there.

It’s very busy, that main drag.”

But Caldwell also made the point that it was difficult to notice the existing turnoff sign, especially at night.

“People are just bypassing us,” he said, figuring they only have an hour to get to Saskatoon. “We need to stop that.”

More Highlights of the Conservative Platform ...

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Expand Home Buyer’s Plan so first-time buyers can withdraw RRSP savings tax-free up to $35,000.00.

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Commit for 5 more years to the Canadian Partnership Against Cancer.

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Enable Veterans receiving the Extended Earnings Loss Benefit to earn up to $10,000.00 in employment income without affecting their benefit payments.

• Expand and strengthen the Armed Forces Reserves.

Establish Banned Travel Zones to combat terrorism to stop the flow of foreign fighters to and from Canada.

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20,000 new loans to internationally-trained professionals to help new Canadians without sufficient Canadian credit history to obtain support to complete the credential process.

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20% increase in funding RCMP’s Clandestine Laboratory teams to target the production of illegal drugs, and renew the mandate of the Mental Health Commission of Canada for 10 years and update it to focus on links between substance abuse and mental health.

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$2,000 Single or Widowed Seniors Tax Credit.

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Service Club memberships can be included in an individual’s claim under the annual Charitable Donations Tax Credit.

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Double the funding for Child and Youth Advocacy Centres.

Please check out my website at www.gerryritz.com for all Daily Announcements of our Conservative Platform or contact my Campaign.

Keep Canada Growing On October 19th Re-elect

Gerry Ritz

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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

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Just doing what a man has gotta do

By William Wardill

History & When I was a little boy the word “urinate” was Commentary from a not in my lexicon. It was in medical journals. Little boys had more innocuous names for it such as peepee and piddle. The medical term has been used quite often since a video camera captured a man piddling in a mug and emptying the mug in the kitchen of a house belonging to someone else.

Catalogue available from: (Incidentally, the man was a Speargrass Specialties Box 298, Eatonia, Sk., S0L 0Y0 political hopeful intending Phone: (306) 967‐2910 to carry the banner of the www.speargrassspecialties.com Conservative Party in Election 2015.)

As an ancient male, I have an understanding of the function and dysfunction of human bladders. There is something wrong with the TV clip. If the act was done from unavoidable necessity, a mug could never have been large enough. I opine that the would-be candidate was making a statement, if only to himself.

Either he was showing contempt for the owner of the house or for the parliamentary Opposition. Or else – perish the thought – he was a spy who would, at a later time, use the clip to discombobulate all Conservatives competing for seats in the Commons. His action was socially unacceptable, but was not illegal since he was in a private place. Had he been seen filling the mug on the front step he could have been in serious trouble.

Sometimes it is an urgent necessity for an old man to disappear into an alley to relieve the pressure on an overfull bladder. If he can do so without being seen, he is able to rejoice in a victory over the petty tyrants who manufacture legal barriers to a man doing what a man has gotta do.

There will be no legal penalty, although if he is wearing sandals, he may suffer from wet socks.

I am mindful of the ingenuity of the French. Not only do they dine on frogs’ legs, they have things in Paris called “pissoirs.” These conveniences are located on busy thoroughfares. They make it possible for gentlemen, where their nether regions are concealed, to use urinals as they beam in happy relief at citizens who pass by. Vive la France.

All of the forgoing discussion is a useless exercise, a crazy season story that should have no influence on the outcome of an election campaign. We have more serious problems. One is the reform of the Senate. Young Trudeau appears to be the only party leader who understands that any attempt to abolish the Senate would bring about another constitutional crisis. The high command of the Conservative Party appears to have forgotten it is an amalgam of the former Progressive Conservatives and the Reform Party of Preston Manning, which wanted to see a Triple E Senate.

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Perspective

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

The term means equal, elected and effective.

There is an equal, elected and effective senate in the United States. There is also a silly season. Political pundits are referring to Donald Trump as charismatic. They ought to know that charisma is no antidote for ignorance.

On both sides of the border governments must deal wisely with the same problems – migrants, the slaughter of the innocent by those who murder in the name of their god, overpopulation, environmental degradation and a host of other senseless and persistent cruelties. Sometimes I think

the only sane and truly honest man in the global power structure is Pope Francis.

The pope doesn’t live in Canada, so we must make do with what we have. In this election the NDP, an avowedly socialistic party, has moved to the right while the centrist Liberals have moved to the left. The Conservatives are mostly same old, same old. A decision must be made.

Although my vote will be lost, I think I must cast my ballot for the Green Party. Like the man in the Paris “pissoir,” I will do what I must do.

Letter

System creates phony majorities Dear Editor When asked by the late Jack Layton to enter federal politics, renowned Inuk environmental activist Shelia Watt-Cloutier declined because she “couldn’t possibly survive the loud and uncivil manner in which the House of Commons conducts itself.” Where does this loud and uncivil manner originate? It is from our winner-take-all first-past-the-post electoral system that produces phony majorities.

FPTP works well in a two-party system. With more than two parties there is always the potential more people will vote against the winners than for them. Our 2011 federal election gave 54 per cent of the seats to a party that won 40 per cent of the popular vote. Then, 40 per cent of the people didn’t vote so the Conservative mandate was from 25 per cent of the eligible voters. Conversely, FPTP gave 100 per cent of the power to a party not mandated by

75 per cent of the eligible voters.

As soon as a party forms the government, the goal becomes to win the next election by competing with the other parties—not collaborating, so we have a “loud and uncivil” House.

FPTP has to go. Insist your candidate commit to proportional representation. PR is designed to produce a House that shares out its seats in proportion to the way voters vote so that the volume of each party’s voice is genuine, not phony.

Let’s make 2015 the last time a party wins a phony majority. If your candidate commits to electoral reform through PR, then go vote.

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Don Morgan sees Aski the Turtle in action

Education Minister Don Morgan and a number of representatives from Living Sky School Division got to see Aski the Turtle in action in Monica Perehudoff’s Kindergarten class at Connaught Elementary School in North Battleford. Photos by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Education minister Don Morgan may have been the special guest at Connaught School in North Battleford, but it was a lovable-looking reptile that stole the kids’ attention.

The reptile was Aski the Turtle, a puppet used in kindergarten classes as part of the Help Me Tell My Story tool used in school divisions in Saskatchewan.

This was an opportunity for Morgan to see “how the Help Me Tell My Story program was working in one of the schools that was using it,” he said.

“I was really pleased to

see the commitment of the teachers and the engagement of the students.”

He and a number of Living Sky School Division officials saw Aski in action in Monica Perehudoff’s kindergarten class Thursday afternoon. Connaught School uses Aski for both its kindergarten and pre-kindergarten education.

While Perehudoff held Aski in one hand, she read from a picture book that showed members of Aski’s turtle family, complete with pictures.

The lovable puppet held the attention of everyone in the room, including the grownups.

“I was amazed,” said

Morgan. “You almost want to get down on the floor and play with the kids because the kids were so totally absorbed with it.” He noticed the children started drawing pictures of their own family members and also of Aski.

One of the students noticed the octagon-shapes on Aski’s shell and wanted to draw those.

The turtle puppet was developed by the education department in 2013 in Regina.

It was implemented in 175 classrooms in 62 schools, including at Connaught.

In 2014 that rose to 300 classrooms in 117 schools, with 17 First Nation schools participating.

In addition to being a tool to engage students, Morgan “the secondary part of it is to try and build a relationship not just with the student but with the parents, so that we’re able to get students engaged in learning and literacy at the earliest level.”

The Aski books go home with the kids, and the hope is that parents or older siblings will read the books to them.

There is also a cultural component to Aski. The turtle was designed to appeal to the various Indigenous populations in Saskatchewan.

The name Aski is Cree for “earth.”

“The cultural component is significant because there is a large First Nations population in the schools, especially in this area,” said Morgan.

The idea is to improve the literacy of the young students at the earliest levels, to ensure they hit graduation level targets down the road.

Morgan cited the importance of making sure students are reading at grade level by Grade 3 because, otherwise, they are likely to face difficulties throughout their academic life.

“This is the type of tool we want to use as early as we can to make sure that they get to grade level by Grade 3,” said Morgan.

Principal Jay Nichol of Connaught noted the idea was to “build a foundation so our kids become good readers and academics becomes easy for them.”

The impact of Aski is being noticed.

“It’s just making the kids more comfortable in talking about and sharing in their learning process, and talking about their families and everything,” said Nichol.

The response has been positive from families.

“The families are very supportive, too, and I think they enjoy coming in and participating and seeing their children.”

In addition to his Connaught visit, which included a tour of the entire facility, Morgan also held meetings with the Living Sky School Division to find out their

needs.

He acknowledged the “challenging times” his department faces from financial standpoint due to the decline in resource revenue.

“We worked with the school divisions to try and

do everything we can to give them the supports that they need financially, and, obviously, we’d like to have more, so we’re watching oil prices on a day to day basis, to see if we’ll have more money next year.”

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Update

Lori and Sadie: Next steps in living with dementia

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While she is accepting led ess cal of you that knows when the mid-stage of an illn plains, there’s some part f.” rsel me my com on could catch on see nti from the early stage to ide we rception that ment of dementia. She pe mo er the doctor who a the aft t in d jus e me ’t u’r isn (na yo a ia nti ent me dem De ld cor rect herself. cells Lewy body ts that develop in nerve she was “off” and she cou . t osi ud tha dep cha on n Mi tei s de pro say r ls, did ula cia lly rtic fied pa t time is passed, or ry and years rea ut I can’t anymore, tha olved in thinking, memo “B s we saw in the past few inv ial in e erc bra she mm the Co is, of s ia ent ion to reg in ls her event. Now it’s someon that’s not all dem ion as a teacher still cal if I do it’s well past the g,” eon a a disservice, because tel wr nti on me ing als eth rci me som motor control), her vocat com doing p educate others. seem to be fewer of those giving me cue that I am use her experiences to hel ved by Dementia Alliance In- says, and there e and I’m not unhappy clu a e hav n’t do “I s. say ser ob she ng w. bei nk no is thi ion I nth vis se mo This now becau ferent experience and includes ut it. It’s an entirely dif to be more than there is Awareness Month, which d a abo use nti e me uher do De “T n as rso al pe ion a er e nat ter o hav es the brain go there and picture of the old are many individuals wh you can’t imagine how do of se ’re starting to realize the tho that allow we to r fai or all forms, because there te ing with those neurons ease. not all that accura pen dis s is hap er’ ies s im at’ cer zhe wh gro Al n on be tha up er uld ng fine but it’s not. ud. “It wo says bli dementia oth nk that what I’m doing is unger onset,” says Micha ferent kinds of dementia, thi yo dif to th 80 me wi n e tha liv all re o is mo wh ess us are illn There y out there of what the .” nice to get more publicit ved notion of suffering and being I don’t know is Continued on Page 7 ia Michaud. ent dem dy bo wy cei Le c, con ini pre Cl s thi yo t Ma jus t According to the actually the about, no somewhat clueless.”

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Lori and Sadie

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“Off we go downsta help more, then that’s a certainly needed. of responud also plans to cha Mi “Having that off my list or, here for blood work.’” cat edu ‘I’m f, an sel As hs. th her, there was sibilities is huge,” she sig Because she had Sadie wi eptionist that contribute to research an cle the do to e rec eon Having som an awareness by the into dementia, in the She was hav- already th her, she says. wi ht” rig n’t ing will also be a relief. “is ing eth that a cure or better ttleford find- som Michaud for her hopes found. ing trouble in North Ba The receptionist asked se she treatment can be cau be , er. an any e cle r hav ula n’t reg did a e ing “Each form of deservices paperwork. Sh cial“We think it’s easy to get really hadn’t been told to pick it up at the spe own set of s. “It catching mentia has its to help, but it’s not,” she say looking ist’s reception area, but she wasn’t challengd an symptoms I am any. d de int they just isn’t that simple, so nee po e she t som tha at d on eone else’s have any, es an som n’t in do be I to er, it pap for for rd g wa kin for e each other,” “She’s loo ate to have ’s trying to all look lik she , yed no an get to hands … I’m very fortun it.” g I’m startin says. “When enough Buy a ord communicate with she to ing go ’s she the financial means to aff w ho ge of the brain is impacted to less jud it.” rd g wa tin for get t g no y kin usl loo vio is y ob all She me [because] I’m ed they will all eventu ents. the came to the desk, ask in rse stressful living arrangem t nu bu e ke, Th ali k a loo of enough helping the an beg d an y wn do the “The disease in itself is , sit to ges at Regular Price, add to it. The Michaud look for paperwork. Meanwhile, beginning sta n ow ir str uggle. I don’t need to ist the ion e ept ngs that rec ys, I each hav thi gu do u yo to e ez, tim “Je e , hav ing to nk idea is was thi Receive your to symptoms.’” too tired for Michaud paperwork. Stop trying ensci any are enjoyable and not be ly, e ate hav tun n’t for do Un to walking, go ir those things. To go out out.” ’s tists can only take the nephews play figure it my tch wa p, rse asked for Michaud nu the of the the coffee sho y ich all wh Fin ess at for that, not for check with the spe- gu volleyball, I want energy health card and went to r 80 different kinds at ove .” ing an . ice planning meals or cle off ’s list entia one might cia dem a of do ercon pap the w the vie had to nt she When she we When she came back, have. r and sister-infew weeks ago my brothe I not doing work.

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It was a family event with music being provided by Leon Ochs and Friends. Ochs is a popular musician from Landis who has been playing across Saskatchewan for decades. Dancers were able to take to the floor from 7 to 11 p.m. and directions for old time dance steps were offered by volunteers. A Candy Hunt was popular with the kids and, even after the candy had all been discovered, the “straw” proved entertaining. The food concession was open for the night, and, being a family event, non-alcoholic beverages were available. Photos by Jayne Foster

It’s difficult to believe the summer visitor season at Fort Battleford is over and even with some inclement weather, visitors came to see the site, learn the history and have experiences at special events. This was an especially busy summer as the Fort hosted three large events within 18 days.

The Friends of Fort Battleford hosted the Canada Day celebration and more than 800 guests were in attendance to take part in a variety of activities and demonstrations.

Two new elements were added to the program — a mini trade show and a silent auction. Both were successful and will be part of the program again next year.

The Parks Canada staff provided entertainment through old-fashioned games and a historic weapons demonstration as well as having the historic buildings open throughout much of the day.

The Fort partnered with Parks Canada to present the RCMP Musical Ride.

The Town of Battleford provided stabling and feed

for the horses as well as providing bleachers and transportation of bleachers to and from Fort Battleford.

Lash-Berg Towing volunteered to haul bleachers that came from the Western Development Museum, the City of North Battleford and the Battlefords Ag. Society.

The City of North Battleford and the Western Development Museum donated the use of their bleachers.

Blue Rental, the Town of Battleford and the WDM pre-sold tickets and Nic Fransoo of Q98 Radio was volunteer MC. Parks Canada staff provided a historic weapons demonstration. Even though the weather did not co-operate, with the downpour of rain all day, there were more than 2,500 in attendance for the event.

Only five days later, the Parks Canada staff hosted their second annual Fort Fest and disc golf tournament.

Attendance was a bit lower than last year, but fun was had and the weather was better than it had been for the Musical Ride.

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Potatoes have been an important part of our agriculture and horticulture industry for more than 150 years and Canadian growers put more than 146,000 hectares into potatoes with a whopping yield of over 4.5 million tonnes. There are more than 150 different

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Saskatoon School of Horticulture varieties of potatoes grown coast to coast to meet the market demand. However, these potato types fit into some rather broad categories. There are russet, red, white, yellow, blue/purple, fingerling and petite. Read on to find your best potato for every culinary creation you make.

Russet potatoes are medium to large and usually rather oval in shape. The skin is a light to medium russetbrown colour with white to pale yellow flesh. It has a nice light and fluffy texture with a earthy but mild flavor. The sugar content is medium and it is best used for baking, frying, mashing or roasting. Some varieties that can be purchased include Russet Burbank, Amisk, Ranger, Belrus, Goldrush, Norgold Russet, Shepody and others.

Red potatoes are usually slightly smaller than the russet and often rounder. Their skin is smooth and red and the flesh is very white. They are subtly sweet and are best for roasting, mashing, salads, soups or stews. From the mashed potato connoisseur in my house, he swears they are the only potato that should be mashed. Some reds you might grow include Peregrine Red, Caribe, Norland, Viking and many more.

White potatoes are roundish and often flattened at the stem end. They have a smooth, light creamy buff skin and shallow eyes.

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The yellow potato comes in a variety of sizes from marble to large, round to oblong with light tan to golden

skin and yellow to golden flesh. Their texture is more velvety and moist with a richer buttery flavour. They are best used for grilling, roasting, mashing or salads.

Some to try include Abnaki, Ptarmigan, Sierra, Yukon Gold and others.

The purple/blue potatoes also come in a variety of sizes from small to medium and oblong to fingerling shapes. Their skin colour can be bluish to red with blue, purple, lavender, pink or white flesh. They have a lower sugar content and a earthy or nutty flavor, not to mention the colour they add to the plate. Varieties to try are Adirondack Blue, Caribe, Michigan Purple, True Blue and more.

The fingerling potatoes are usually two to four inches long and are finger or oblong in shape. Their skin can be red, orange, purple or white with flesh that is red, orange, purple, yellow or white and even may be streaked in appearance.

They are best pan-fried or roasted and make a beautiful salad.

The petite potatoes are small and bite sized and actually are a grade standard that is based on size.

They are the same as their larger cousins in flavour, sugar content and texture so make a lovely addition to a meal. They are a conversation piece with each person likely picking a different favourite.

So you see there are many faces to the potato.

Grow some new ones next year and have fun cooking with colour!

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

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Staff The City of North Battleford is holding a hazardous waste day for hazardous household items.

It will be held Sept. 26 from 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Public Works Shop 11112 6th Ave. \ Residents are encouraged to drop off items including the following: Adhesives - contact cement, caulking, sealer, carpet and linoleum adhesives and glue; Aerosols - hair spray, insect repellent, lubricant spray, furniture cleaner; Automotive - carburetor

cleaners, oil and fuel; Cleaners - oven cleaner, toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, spot remover, disinfectants, car wax; Corrosives - drain cleaner, engine degreaser, ammonia, battery acid and sulfuric acid; Fuels - gasoline, diesel, kerosene, lamp oil and oil/ gas mixture; Mercury – mercury and thermometers; Oxidizers - chlorine, bleach, pool chemicals, fertilizers, hydrogen peroxide and septic tank chemicals; Poisons - lawn herbicides, garden chemicals, rat

poison, gopher poison and insecticides; Solvents - paint thinner, acetone, varsol, alcohol, benzene, xylene and naphtha Not accepted will be paints, electronics, batteries, used oil and propane cylinders, fluorescent bulbs, mercury thermostats and medications. The paints and electronics are accepted

by SARCAN, automotive batteries and used oil and propane cylinders go to the waste management facility, and City Hall accepts the cellphone and alkaline batteries and mercury thermostats.

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Living Sky School Division Board of Education trustee Richard Hiebert presented a copy of his book, Notables - 55 of North Battleford’s Extraordinary Citizens from 1913 to 2013, to the division last week. Accepting was vice-chair of the board, Ronna Pethick.

The 138-page, soft-cover book includes the 55 Notables articles published in the News-Optimist during the City of North Battleford’s centennial year, mostly authored and co-authored by Hiebert. The North Battleford Notables series was developed by the City of North Battleford Centennial Historical Committee, whose members included Hiebert. The publishing of the book was funded by the NorthWest Historical Society. In addition to the Notable articles, the book contains seven articles on historical venues and an early history of North Battleford by Hiebert. He noted those articles include a look back at the city’s first public high school, reflecting the early origins of today’s school board. Director of Education Randy Fox said an amazing amount of work went into the book and that it was an important book to the division. Photo by Jayne Foster

City council discusses purchase of land parcels

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Land purchases were a big topic of discussion at North Battleford council Monday.

A couple of purchases were discussed.

One was a recommendation to council to “purchase from Edward Hebert land described as NW16-4416-W3rd for the price of $640,000.”

City Manager Jim Puffalt said the land was being purchased to accommodate “long-term growth purposes.”

But councillor Cathy Richardson and Mayor Ian Hamilton did not vote in favour.

“I don’t feel that this is the proper time to be looking at investment that far into the future,” stated Hamilton. Still, the resolution carried at council despite the mayor’s disapproval.

Another resolution that came before council Monday was to authorize administration to finalize the purchase land from 1320162 Alberta Ltd. in the Fairview Heights neighbourhood. The price is $13,500 per acre and is to be funded by debt financing available to the City.

The purchase was done to

add to the City’s residential land bank, which administration indicated was close to being exhausted.

Puffalt explained “we’re almost out of land” and he indicated this purchase was important to address an im-

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He also indicated the land bank should be in good shape after this purchase.

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RCMP are crediting quick action by Wilkie residents for the apprehension of two suspects being arrested after the Wilkie Pharmacy was broken into Thursday, Sept. 17.

Police say residents noticed individuals moving around inside the closed pharmacy at around 10:30 p.m. One witness drove around behind the store and used his truck to block the back door.

The witnesses observed two large men in dark clothing inside the store and when RCMP arrived on the scene the residents had grabbed one large man as he was attempting to leave the pharmacy by crawling out the broken window.

Richard David Bear age 26 of North Battleford was arrested.

Police say the second man, who was locked inside the pharmacy by the truck parked against the back

door, was also arrested without incident. This man was identified as Joshua Roy Tucker age 24 of Cochin.

Police say the men had stashed approximately $20,000 to $30,000 worth of drugs into bags, but they had been unable to leave the store with them because of the actions of the residents.

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Business community learns about SAGE

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Directors of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce received an update Tuesday about a pilot project being launched in North Battleford to promote safety and develop a community safety plan.

Joan Barbondy, of The Co-operators, spoke about North Battleford Community SAGE — Safety, Acceptance, Guidance and Empowerment.

Its vision statement calls for “a dynamic community built on the strength and diversity of its people where we live, work and play in a safe and respectful environment, and where everyone is welcomed and valued.”

North Battleford was chosen as a place to pilot

this program in an urban area. It is an initiative of the federal government and the concept has previously seen some success in First Nation communities.

She was one of the 50 people who was at the initial stakeholder meeting in February. A name was picked in June, and July saw the beginnings of a strategic plan.

A group of people had been meeting regularly since then, but as it turned out, Barbondy was the only representative there from the business community.

Her purpose in appearing before the Chamber included not only some information on what SAGE was about but also to get some feedback from the business community, which she could take back to the greater SAGE group.

In her presentation to the Chamber she cited the importance for community engagement to address the situation in North Battleford.

“What we have need for is a cohesive plan that is developed with the community,” said Barbondy.

A number of questions were posed to the directors about safety in North Battleford, and Barbondy was able to collect those that will go to the larger SAGE group.

Joan Barbondy spoke to the Chamber directors Tuesday night about the North Battleford Community SAGE initiative to address public safety in North Battleford.

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Canada Revenue Agency scam

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

If you get a threatening phone call claiming to be from the Canada Revenue Agency, beware.

Saskatchewan is seeing reports of scam phone calls claiming to be from the CRA and threatening to arrest people if they fail to respond right away.

Insp. Donovan Fisher, officer in charge of Integrated Organized Crime North for the RCMP, spoke of the fraud at a news conference in Saskatoon Thursday.

Insp. Fisher said the latest scam involves calls purporting to be on behalf of Canada Revenue Agency that threaten arrest. If money is not paid right away, listeners are told, police would attend the residence and arrest the individual.

He said there were 88 complaints to RCMP F Division in August alone about the CRA scam. The calls extend to at least 45 detachments in 45 communities across Saskatchewan.

Eighty-four of the 88 complaints requested amounts of money of less than $5,000, while four requested more

than $5,000.

Of the complaints, “initially we received two victims that came forward and were ultimately defrauded of just over $10,000.”

These numbers do not include many more complaints going to Saskatoon police or Regina police. As well, additional victims continue to come forward.

There are several versions of this scam, including voice messaging providing a callback number. One such scam call was played at the news conference to give people an idea of what the RCMP are dealing with: “I need you to leave your work aside and dial this number from CRA Tax Crime Division,” a voice said.

“This is Officer Brandon Walters and I am working with CRA Tax Crime Division. Now if you fail to return the call or in case I do not hear from your attorney either, the only thing I can do is wish you good luck as the situation unfolds on you.”

Usually these are automated calls which provide a phone number to call that connects to a live human being who demands money be e-transferred.

As for where the calls are coming from, Insp. Fisher speculates these likely originate outside Canada. Also, because of technology, fraudsters can change the numbers to make them look like they are local calls.

The goal seems to be to prey on people who are good upstanding citizens who are not used to dealing with police and not used to dealing with the Canada Revenue Agency, said Fisher.

The calls appear to be random, he said, but some groups of people are more likely to fall victim to it, including the elderly, upstanding citizens who’ve never dealt with this before and also new Canadians who are unfamiliar with Canada’s tax laws and who come from countries where the police and the government are more intimidating.

“The potential exists to have many more victims,” Fisher said. “Numerous complainants have called the RCMP detachment very concerned and worried trying to determine whether these phone calls are legitimate. We are asking the public to remain vigilant so that they do not become victims

of this fraud.”

He said the public needs to be suspicious of “any unsolicited or unexpected calls” or emails from any of their service providers, including CRA, the bank, utilities or other online accounts.

“You have the right to ask questions. Inquire from the caller about specific information. Have them provide this information to you,” said Fisher.

With a CRA call, for example, the caller should be able to provide specific in-

formation about when you filed your taxes, reported income, mailing address and other details.

Fisher also said never provide a credit card, health number or other information. If anyone is demanding a fine or an outstanding amount, request a fine notice or an invoice. Ask them to confirm the address it would be mailed to but, do not provide that information.

At this point the caller could become belligerent and that “should be a big red flag,” Fisher said. “Profes-

sionals working for legitimate organizations will not behave in this manner.”

It is also important never to trust the links provided in emails because these are often fraudulent and direct you to other fraudulent websites.

The RCMP is urging people to report the calls and to report if they have been victimized.

“Without this information from the public it is very difficult for us to know how the fraudsters are attempting to steal people’s hard-earned money.”

Discovery Co-op makes top 100 list Staff SaskBusiness Magazine has ranked Discovery Co-operative Association among Saskatchewan’s largest companies.

In the magazine’s 2015 list of the top 100 companies in the province, Discovery Co-op placed 61st, up from 79th place last year, with 2014 sales totaling $104 million.

Discovery Co-op has been serving the Battlefords

and District region for 83 years and today employs 325 people. In 2014, it delivered $2.38 million to its members in patronage allocations.

“Co-operatives remain a viable and important part of Saskatchewan communities,” said Mike Nord, general manager of Discovery Co-op.

“While we continue to grow and change, our values have always remained the same. We work together by sharing the profits and in-

vesting in our community.”

In total, 19 Saskatchewan-based retails co-ops were included on the SaskBusiness list, representing combined sales of $2.3 billion in 2014.

At the top of the magazine’s rankings is Saskatoon-based Federated Cooperatives Limited, which is owned by 210 retail cooperatives that span Western Canada into northwestern Ontario. Its 2014 sales rose 15 per cent to $10.8 billion.

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North Stars sweep Kindersley as season begins

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It’s a new season and with it brings a new attitude and new approach from the Battlefords North Stars.

That’s the indication from head coach Kevin Hasselberg, who expects there will be some kinks to work out for his team as they adjust to a new style of play this season.

But if there are any kinks to be worked out, they were not obvious Friday at home as the North Stars pounded Kindersley 6-2 in a game they dominated from start to finish.

“We put a lot of work in the preseason and a lot of that work came out tonight,” said Hasselberg about the opening game.

“We had some contributions from everybody in different ways and it’s certainly a good building block going forward.”

The opening game was highlighted by a hat trick by Reed Delainey.

“We haven’t had a lot of those in the last four years,” said Hasselberg, who expressed the hope there will be more of those types of explosive performances to come.

“We had a bit of a culture shift in the off season and we’re going to employ a different style of play,” said Hasselberg.

The new approach would not come without some setbacks, he said. The indication is the players will be turned loose to make things happen on the ice.

“You’ve got to let them explore their capabilities and give them the freedom to do some things,” Hasselberg said.

The coach added the players were “the ones on the ice surface that are looking for battles. We’ve got to trust their instincts and make them believe they are going to make those plays.”

The other thing fans can expect this season is for the North Stars to focus more on

discipline and on controlling the puck.

“We want to be a puckpossession hockey team,” said Hasselberg.

“We want to create that identity where we’re a very difficult team to take the puck away from. We want to get away from the dump and chase if we can, and it’s got to start with discipline, so it’s going to take a lot of work and I think this group is excited about the work ahead and certainly as a staff we’re excited about what we can do moving forward.”

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Friday’s opening night contest between the Battlefords North Stars and the Kindersley Klippers at the Civic Centre was the first meeting between the two teams since the playoffs, when the Klippers swept the North Stars in four games.

Friday’s contest was the first regular season game for the Klippers’ new head coach. Rockie Zinger was fired in the offseason and replaced by Geoff Grimwood.

The early part of the game proved to be the Reed Delainey Show.

The North Stars got their first goal from their very first shot on goal of the season at 3:41. The returning veteran Delainey scored from Igor Leonenko to make it 1-0.

A high-sticking penalty to the North Stars’ Kendall Fransoo at 9:17 landed him in the penalty box for four minutes. The North Stars were able to kill the penalty, only for Levi Kleiboer to land in the box for tripping at 13:36.

It looked like the North Stars would survive that power play as well, but with 4:50 remaining, a scramble in front of netminder Ryan Rewerts resulted in Derrick Morrell scoring, and that made it 1-1.

With 2:12 left in the period and with Kindersley in the box for a slashing penalty, Delainey scored again unassisted to make it 2-1, North Stars back in front. Shots on goal were 14-11 North Stars through one.

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Let the fun begin: bring on the Alouettes Are we having fun yet?

The 30,480 on hand at Mosaic Stadium for Saturday’s Roughrider game against Ottawa certainly were having a lot of fun.

In a rematch of the 1976 Grey Cup, this game saw five different lead changes in what turned out to be a heavyweight slugfest between the CFL’s two oldest quarterbacks (Ottawa’s Henry Burris at 40 and Saskatchewan’s Kevin Glenn at 36).

The Riders actually led by quarters 10-3, 20-14 and 23-21 but Burris set an Ottawa pro football record with 477 passing yards and looked like his days a decade ago with Calgary as he rallied the visitors to victory at Canada’s football shrine on an absolutely gorgeous fall night for football.

However it was another former Roughrider who spoiled the party in this one. Kicker Chris Milo, who was cut by the Riders after going 1 for 2 in a Week 1 loss to Winnipeg, kicked a game-winning 14-yard field goal for the RedBlacks with six seconds

remaining for a 30-27 victory.

Then, reality set in. The loss dropped Saskatchewan to 1-11 and they now face a scenario where they have to win all of their remaining six games just to have a chance at making the playoffs in 2015.

And another gloomy story emerged in the postgame interviews. Slotback Rob Bagg, who caught four passes for 79 yards and a touchdown on the way to being named the game’s Offensive Star, said the players aren’t looking at each other anymore. They’re starting to look over their shoulder.

“The only way you can approach it is prepare your best and play the best be-

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cause you don’t know how many games you have left as a player period,” Bagg said, and in doing so became the first to admit this season may cost some their careers.

“There’s no guarantees so it’s essential that each player does their very best to put themselves in the best position for the days ahead.”

Ditto for Rider running back Jerome Messam who, like Bagg, turned 31 this spring. He entered Saturday’s game as the CFL’s second-leading rusher but said collectively, this team isn’t getting it done and soon they may find targets on their backs as the franchise looks to get younger and cheaper in a rebuild.

“Guys gotta do some soul searching and this is a what-have-you-done-for-melately type of business and you gotta produce,” Messam said solemnly in a silent locker room. “We gotta play free, not tight. We gotta trust our technique and make plays. That’s what we

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get paid for.”

However it’s unlikely that the team will play loose as long as they know in the back of their minds one fatal mistake could cost them a win and mathematically eliminate them from postseason contention. That’s what it’s come down to.

As far as interim head coach Bob Dyce goes, he remains undeterred and will continue to press for wins no matter the playoff situation the rest of the way.

He’s coaching for his job, and doesn’t seem to see it

as his responsibility to look beyond this season. Why would he?

“It’s funny you say I’m in a tough spot,” Dyce said in his post-game interview on CKRM Radio. “As a coach, you’re always thinking about winning each week and putting the best players on the field. Jeremy and I will sit down and see what the plan is for the future.

For me, my thought process doesn’t change. I plan to put the best players out there next week to beat Montreal.”

Dyce is referring to interim General Manager Jeremy O’Day, who also needs to put his best foot forward in the hopes of having the “interim” tag removed from his title this off season.

What’s the answer?

What is Rider President Craig Reynolds and the team’s board of directors looking for with regards to who will fill these roles into 2016?

Who knows?

For now, the week’s mantra is “bring on the Alouettes.”

Players react as Reed Delainey scores the first of his three goals in the first game at the Civic Centre. Photo by John Cairns

BNS sweep Klippers Continued from Page 13 Early in the second period, Delainey completed the hat trick to give the North Stars a 3-1 lead —prompting hats to rain down onto the ice. Layne Young and Kleiboer assisted on the goal at 2:23.

At the 5:08 mark the North Stars got their first goal from a player other than Reed Delainey. Coby Downs scored from Dustin Gorgi and Matthew Havens.

That fourth goal drove Matt Zentner out of the Klippers net with Nathan Hargrave replacing him for the rest of the way. Shots on goal were 26-18 North Stars after two periods.

In the third, Kindersley cut the margin to 4-2 at the 2:45 mark as Daniell Lange’s shot beat Rewerts.

But the North Stars restored the three-goal cushion midway through the third as Layne Young scored with Delainey and Kleiboer assisting.

An empty net goal by Levi Kleiboer sealed things up and the North Stars won 6-2, but not before tempers boiled over and fights erupted on the ice. Both Gorgi and Connor Sych got into scraps with the Klippers with 21 seconds on the clock.

Attendance on opening night was 1,031, a sure indication of the fans’ hunger for hockey’s return. Shots were 37-26 North Stars on the night.

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The return match was in Kindersley the following night and early on it seemed

like nothing could go right for the North Stars.

They had a few good opportunities, including one where Delainey was robbed

by Nathan Hargrave. But goals eluded them.

Instead, Daniell Lange scored from Landon Gross and former Battlefords AAA Star Josh Bly on the power play at 4:38 to give the Klippers a 1-0 lead. Then a shorthanded marker credited to Nigel Swab, though North Stars play-by-play man Craig Beauchemin was convinced it was actually Dexter Bricker’s goal, late in the period put the North Stars in a 2-0 road hole.

Shots favoured the North Stars 12-11.

The second period got off to a much better footing for the North Stars as far as shots were concerned, but the offence remained stymied. Finally, Connor Sych scored a one-timer with 25 seconds left in the period to give the North Stars life moving to the third period.

In the third it was Layne Young who scored unassisted at 13:36, and the game was tied up at 2-2. Then, with 1:50 left, Jake McMillen put it home and gave the North Stars the lead, with Leonenko and McMillan assisting.

Tanner Nagel’s emptynetter with 16 seconds left sealed up a 4-2 North Stars comeback win.

The North Stars sweep the Klippers to start the season with two wins. Next action for the team was slated for Tuesday in Humboldt against the Broncos.

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Battlefords AAA Stars battle with Beardy’s

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford Comprehensive Vikings running back Dylan Schaeffer tries to shake off a tackle from a Carlton Crusaders defender on Thursday night in Prince Albert. The Vikings held on for a 29-23 win. Photo submitted

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With 13 seconds ticking away on the clock, Shelton Paul led his Carlton Crusaders football team to the line of scrimmage.

On this second-down play, quarterback Shelton Paul dropped back and couldn’t connect with Ian McAlpine in the end zone as time expired.

This gave the North Battleford Vikings (1-1) a 29-23 win over the Crusaders (0-3) at Max Clunie Field.

It was an exciting final two minutes for both teams, beginning with a goal line stand by the Crusaders. The home team stopped Vikings running back Keegan Horrell on third down at the three-yard line with 1:24 to play.

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Former Crusader Landon Aimoe returned that punt to the one-yard line before Horrell dove across the line to put the Vikings up 29-23.

However, Aimoe kept hope alive for Carlton when he missed the extra point.

On the kickoff, a short kick set up the Crusaders in excellent field position. In a mix of plays on the ground and through the air, Paul got the Crusaders down the field, but they were unable to complete the comeback drive.

Early in the game, the Crusaders jumped out to a 7-0 lead behind a Paul touchdown pass. He connected with McAlpine for a 28-yard strike in the first quarter.

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After giving up a safety when the Crusaders were pinned deep in their own end, Dylan Schaeffer scored on a two-yard touchdown run to put the Vikings up 23-16.

The Crusaders drove back down the field with running back Bryson Simpson capping off the drive with an eight-yard touchdown run to tie the game at 23-23 and set up the wild finish.

The Vikings are at home on Friday night against the St. Joseph Guardians (1-2).

Kickoff is scheduled for 6:30 p.m.

It is still pre-season for teams in the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League, with the Battlefords Stars taking on the Beardy’s Blackhawks in a home and home exhibition series on the weekend.

Saturday afternoon saw the Stars and Beardy’s on Civic Centre ice for a closely-fought contest.

The teams traded goals in the first. Dawson Bacon scored from Tanner Brewster at the 7:12 mark to make

it 1-0, but Beardy’s tied it at 1-1 on a power play goal by Matthew Leniuk with 2:25 remaining in the period.

In the second, Keelan Saworski made it 2-1 from Tyson Meyers and Owen Lamb on the power play.

Jayden Nachtegaele’s goal midway through the third made it 3-1. Clayton McKenzie’s goal with a little over four minutes left gave the Blackhawks a last chance at winning, but the Stars prevailed 3-2. Shots were 29-24 for the Blackhawks.

Sunday afternoon’s game

Battlefords AAA Midget Stars split a home and home series with Beardy’s Blackhawks on the weekend. Photo by John Cairns

Vikings, Crusaders win on the road Staff Both local high school football teams got in the win column this past week.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings were on the road for their latest matchup in football action.

The Vikings took on PA Carlton in Prince Albert on Thursday, and emerged with a 29-23 victory.

The win moves the Vikings to 1-1 on the season.

They head into action again Friday, Sept. 25 at Beaver Lions Stadium against St. Joseph Guardians. Game time is 6:30 pm.

In other Saskatoon High School Football League action on Thursday, Tommy Douglas beat Bedford Road 55-27, Bethlehem beat MR/ BR 50-0, and Holy Cross pounded Evan Hardy 44-15.

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Alliums for Prairie Gardens – Part One

The time to plant is now

By Allan Daku You need a vivid imagination to perceive the lowly onion (Allium cepa), the odorous garlic (A. sativum) or even common chives (A. schoenoprasum) as particularly ornamental, yet with

more than 400 species scattered around the world, the genus Allium provides dozens of plants which are not only extremely ornamental but have proven hardy on the Canadian prairies. The time to plant is now.

There is no mistaking that these plants are members of the onion family.

Bruise a leaf and the characteristic smell is there. But the flip side is that the flowers of many of these species are indeed quite fragrant. And if you could ask any honeybee, it would tell you that Allium nectar is irresistible.

One common characteristic that many of these ornamental onions share is the development of bulbs as a storage organ for food and water. Typically, they produce a rosette of leaves early in the growing season, followed by flowering stems. Once flowers begin to open, their leaves dry and fall off and by mid-July only flower stalks and seed heads remain. This growth habit evolved in dessert species to take advantage of early spring moisture, escaping heat and drought through dormancy by late summer. Bulbous alliums are often over-planted with low annuals or perennial groundcovers. Rhizomatous ornamental onions, such as chives, maintain green foliage throughout the summer.

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Alliums Part One – the time to plant is now Continued from Page 17 Their care is undemanding — good drainage and full sun. They thrive with a minimum of moisture. Some of these ornamental onions are both promiscuous and prolific. Dead-heading (removing the flower heads before they go to seed) is critical to prevent their sometimes-rampant spread.

Many lack common names but are available through garden centres

and mail order catalogues by their Latin or botanical names. It might sound like a mouthful at first, but taking note of these will get you what you want.

Shorter alliums for the rock garden or front of the border: Two yellow-flowered species (20-45 centimetres tall) are A. moly – a rich yellow with up-facing flowers – and A. flavum – a paler yellow with an airy more

starburst appearance. Jeannine, a selection of A. moly produces flower umbels twice the size of the species.

A strain of A. flavum called Fireworks is a mix of rose, yellow, white and purplishpink. Within the same height range is A. oreophilum (aka A. ostrowskianum), a lovely apple-blossom pink with upfacing flowers. A. cernuum, native to North America, is a similar shade of pink, but with nodding flower

heads. Put A. karataviense in a conspicuous spot. Low with large 12 centimetres flower heads, it has two or three very wide ornamental leaves that hug the ground in a couple of tight spirals.

While the flowers of this species are typically a very pale pink, those of ‘Ivory Cream’ are a creamy white.

Mid-border alliums: A. caeruleum (also listed as A. azureum) is somewhat taller with intense true blue

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flowers, a colour quite uncommon among the onions.

A sphaerocephalum is noted for its tight head of red-purple flowers in mid-summer.

The flower heads dry well, retaining their true colour.

This species also prefers abundant summer moisture, unlike many of its relatives that much prefer a summer dry down. A. aflatunese and its variety Purple Sensation are a little taller (60-75 centimetres) and bloom a little

later in late June or July with large (8-10 centimetres) rose-purple flower heads.

Allan Daku is a Saskatchewan-born horticulturist, now retired and twice as busy as he was when he was working.

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Beatrice is at peace at last having passed on September 8th, 2015 with her loving family at her side. Beatrice was born in Cutknife, Saskatchewan on January 8th, 1935 to John Bartrop and Isabel Blackstock (both predeceased). She married Don Chapman on June 16th, 1973 in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Beloved mother of Laurie Bursey, Lynn Côté (predeceased) and John Côté.

Treasured sister of Diane Stragliotto, Iris Hardy, Phyllis Holmes, Richard Bartrop (predeceased), Ronald Bartrop, Vincent Bartrop and Wayne Bartrop. She will be sadly missed by many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Beatrice loved her family with all her heart and from a young age she helped her mother raise her many siblings after her father passed in a farming accident during the Great Depression. During this time Beatrice brought her grandmother from Cutknife, Saskatchewan to Lively, Ontario to stay with family members. Beatrice was far ahead of her time when it came to fashion and décor. She was renowned for her expertise which is still valued by clients she served in Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie.

Beatrice was always willing to lend a helping hand, having supported a wide variety of causes. A very special and heartfelt thank you to the wonderful nurses and staff at the Dialysis Unit over the last 10 1/2 years of caring, as well as thanks to Doctors Goluch, Dr. McDonald, Dr. Nistico and Dr. Harman as well as family physician Dr. Sharon Terada. At Beatrice’s request, a private family gathering in Sudbury and a private graveside service in Sault Ste. Marie have already taken place. Donations in Beatrice’s memory would be greatly appreciated to the Health Sciences North FoundationNephrology Unit or The Kidney Foundation of Canada. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”John 3:16. To light a memorial candle, flowers, donations or messages of condolences available on-line at www.lougheed.org. ____________________________________________________

SEHN: The family of Gerald Sehn sadly announces his passing on September 5th, 2015 at the age of 63 years. Gerald’s memory will live on with his wife Valerie, daughter Sheri Payne, her children Trevor (Mikaela) and Katelynn Payne of Battleford, son Jason Sehn and his son X’yprus Martin Sehn of Edmonton; sisters Bernice Herzog, Eileen (Robert) Melling, Yvonne (Larry) Wyatt, sister-in-law Donna Smith, Bonnie (Randy) Cook, brother-in-law Gordon Olson and Len Brocolla as well as numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Gerald was predeceased by his father Lawrence Sehn; mother Katharine Sehn; brothers Garry Sehn and Glen Sehn; nephews Gilbert Stehr and Darwin Sehn; brother’s in-law Ed Herzog, Albert Stehr and Reg Reeves. A Funeral Service for Gerald was held at 11:00a.m. on September 12, 2015 from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK. with Fr. Greg Elder as celebrant. Interment took place at Woodlawn Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. The family has requested that donations in memory of Gerald be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association - Battlefords and District (Box 562 North Battleford, SK). Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

MALONEY: Norman John Maloney. Loving son of Stanley and Phyllis (nee Klassen) Maloney, devoted husband of Claudia (nee Hunter), dedicated father of Steven Kearns, Kristina Maloney, Barbara Maloney, Amanda (Bryce) Hack, Ashley (Logan) Adrian, devoted grandfather to numerous grandchildren, and cherished brother of six siblings, loving uncle, and giving friend.

Passed away on September 13, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. Viewing was held at Martens Warman Funeral Home in Warman on September 17 at 1 pm. Celebration of Norman’s life followed. “As we live a life of ease, everyone of us is all we need. Sky of blue and sea of green”. In lieu of gifts the family requests donations be made to the Kids with Cancer Society. Arrangements in care of MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888). ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES NOLIN: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Armand Raymond Nolin of St. Walburg, SK. Armand passed away on September 9, 2015 with family at his side. A private family service will be held for Armand on Friday, September 18, 2015. However the family will invite friends to celebrate his life with a public service at a later date. Marshall’s Funeral Home of St. Walburg, SK, is entrusted with the arrangements. For more information please visit www.marshallsfuneralhome.ca.

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_____________________________________________________ WOYTOWICH: The Family of Austin Woytowich of North Battleford sadly announces his passing on September 5, 2015 at the age of 90 years. Left to cherish Austin’s memory are his sons Ron (Helen) Woytowich, Perry ( Sherry) Woytowich, & Ben (Donna Baillargeon); grandchildren Tammy, Lea Anne, Rae Anne (Chris), Aimee (Mat), Christine (Kyle) & Ashley (James); great grandchildren Jacinda, Nadine, Cody, Joshua, Cole, Rachel, Kayleigh, Chloe & Triston as well as many nieces, nephews & relatives. He was predeceased by his parents Waysl & Mary Woytowich, wife Betty; all of his brothers Louis, Joe, Peter, Paul, John, Steve, & Nick; all of his sisters Anna, Olga & a sister at birth; sisters-in-law on the Woytowich side Mary, Dora, Alma, Annie & Kate; brothers-in-law on the Woytowich side Paul, Billy & Alex Shumlich; sisters-in-law on Betty’s side Marie, Blanche, Emma, Cecile, Jean, Irene, Lorraine; brothers-in-law on Betty’s side Henry G., Ernest, James, Edward, Henry Z., Charles, Louis, Robert, Emile, Tom & Arthur. Prayers for Austin were held at 7:00p.m on September 9th, 2015 from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford. Divine Liturgy for Austin was held at 10:00a.m on September 10th, 2015 from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford with Fr. Ivan Nahachwesky as celebrant. Interment took place at North Battleford City Cemetery.

The family has requested that donations in memory of Austin be made to The Alzheimer Society of Saskatchewan Inc. (2550 12 Ave Regina, SK S4P 3X1). Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

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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 26

Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs - Hard Times at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, September 26

Borden’s Threshing Day, gates open at 10:00 a.m. 2 miles north of cemetery, parade at noon, horse events & threshing 12:30 - 4:00 p.m., music at field at 2:30 p.m., museum open at 3:00 p.m., beef supper in Borden Hall at 5 p.m.(tickets on sale at 4:00 p.m. in Senior’s room), fiddle music by James Steele, museum 50/50 draw & winners of tallest & biggest sunflower contest.

Sunday, September 27

All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus, 1202 105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hash browns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple and orange juice and coffee.

Tuesdays, September 29 - October 27

Prairie North Health Region is offering the “Heart to Heart” workshop sessions developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Heart to Heart is a group learning that consists of five, 2 hour workshops, conducted weekly from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Conference Room 1 at the Primary Health Centre, Frontier Mall.

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

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3rd Wednesday of the Month

Tuesdays & Thursdays Tuesdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Thursday & Friday, October 1 & 2

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2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 445-7315 or Sue at 445-6658.

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

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1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford from 1:00 - 7:00 p.m. Upper Hall. Something for everyone, don’t miss it.

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Wednesday, September 30

Borden Senior’s Potluck supper, birthdays, program, 5:45 p.m.

Wednesdays

BBQ for Youth ever y Wednesdays at the Skate Park from 3:30 - 4:30 p.m. for pre-school, children, pre-teens and teens.

These barbecues are FREE for youth under 18. Come hang out with our staff and enjoy a hot dog and a bottle of water. Weather permitting.

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the Western Development Museum at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

1st Tuesdays of the Month

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June).

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

Wednesdays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

Wednesdays

The Battlefords Horseshoe Club will be playing every Wednesday from 4:00 - 5:30 pm at horseshoe pits 1901-106th Street. For info contact M. Kemp 306-445-5646.

Thursdays

Thursdays Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684.

Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Once A Month on Saturdays

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

Saturdays

Battlefords and District Farmers Market ever y Saturday.

Battlefords & District Farmers Market will be selling different local products that are either made or grown by local vendors.

The market is at the Carousel Parking Lot, across from SaskTel from 8:30 am - noon. For more information contact Erin at 306-481-3610.

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Years ago when I met my first hymn writer People were gathered in the fellowship hall of a big church. Not a large crowd, but an intensely interested one. At the front, seated at a piano, was a tall, whitehaired gentleman, in his mid-70s. His name was Robert Harkness (18801961).

This was about 65 years ago. I was a young boy and my father, a church organist and choir director, had brought me to meet this man who’d served the Lord for many years as a gospel musician and hymn writer.

He spoke that night about his long ministry career and told us about the Saviour he loved.

He also performed a little stunt, creating a song on the spot. He asked for a Scripture verse (I forget which one was given) and for a key signature. “E flat major,” called my father. “A fine key,” said Mr. Harkness, with a grin. And he proceeded to play and sing a new song, made up as we listened. After the meeting, my father introduced me to him.

Harkness was born in Australia. He was raised in a Christian home, but did not come to Christ until later.

He attended a meeting of evangelist R. A. Torrey, whose music director was Charles Alexander.

Alexander had heard about

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

Harkness, a musician with great skill as a pianist, and he invited him to play for a meeting.

The young man was still not a Christian. In fact, he thought here was an opportunity to teach these evangelicals a thing or two, to show off a bit. When he played for the singing at that first meeting, his fingers raced up and down the piano keys, throwing in incredible harmonies and modern rhythms. But we laughed when he told us what happened. Charlie Alexander just grinned at him and nodded, as if to say, “Great stuff! Keep it up!”

Later, in a hotel room, Alexander had a serious talk with his pianist. He explained that, clever as he was, and talented though he was, he needed a Saviour.

Even to Nicodemus, a great teacher in Israel, and an undoubtedly moral man, the Lord Jesus said, “Most assuredly, I say to you, unless

one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God,” (Jn. 3:3) speaking of a new spiritual birth granted to those who put their faith in

Christ. (Jn. 1:12-13) Robert Harkness rode off on his bicycle, and says that, as he rode along, he came to faith. He later became a permanent member of the Torrey-Alexander team, and toured the world with them several times.

Harkness also wrote an instruction book on how to play hymns, and penned more than 2,000 hymns and gospel songs.

In spite of the stunt mentioned earlier, he was only able to write songs of lasting worth as the Lord directed him. Asked,

“How do you write your hymns?” he replied, “Why, I write them when I’ve got them, and when I haven’t got them, I don’t write.”

He waited for inspiration, writing down ideas as they came to him. Sometimes, he’d compose many songs in a day, but other times, maybe only one in a month.

Over the years, the musician never lost sight of the wonder of God’s salvation.

With Paul, he could speak in amazement of “the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” (Gal. 2:20) He never solved the

mystery of why that was so, but continued to marvel at it. His feelings are echoed over and over in a 1925 gospel song.

“Love sent my Saviour to die in my stead, / Why should He love me so? / Meekly to Calvary’s cross He was led, / Why should He love me so? / O how He agonized there in my place, / Why should He love me so? / Nothing withholding my sin to efface, / Why should He love me so?...

Why should my Saviour to Calvary go? / Why should he love me so?”

Into the depths of the sea There’s a stiff breeze today, enough of a wind to ruffle Pacific Ocean waters into a series of white caps out yonder and, I suspect, crashing waves on the shores. Moreover, the wind is strong enough to merit a head covering.

Up here on the track every breeze and every drop in temperature exaggerates itself.

Buttoning up my jacket I set out on the first of the six laps I plan to make around the track. To my right the beauty of the water is amplified by the presence of islands.

Texada Island is home to

a quarry that yielded the stone embellishing the front of the Vancouver Post Office. Harwood Island, also known by its traditional name of Ahgykson, is part of the traditional territory of the Sliammon First Nation.

Looming in the background is Vancouver Island. There are others dot-

ting the horizon but these three loom large in my line of sight. Along with their beauty I am told that their presence will break the impact of prophesied earthquakes and probable tsunamis. That’s reassuring when you live perched on the edge of the Ring of Fire, an area notorious for volcanic eruptions and earthquakes.

Filling in the blanks between islands, sail boats, barges, yachts, fishing vessels and ferries ply these waters on a daily basis.

In a geographically isolated community the

presence of marine transportation is a source of comfort.

What lies beneath the surface is what really intrigues me, though.

Ships have gone down, lives have been lost and we humans have managed to populate this pristine beauty with garbage. So much to regret yet so much for which to give thanks.

I enter the curve in the track with praise to God that he forgives and forgets “... You will cast all our sins into the depths of the sea.” (Micah 7:19, NKJV)

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Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

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Notre Dame (RC) Parish

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

Living Water Ministry

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

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Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

All are welcome

Worship Service 10:30 am Every Sunday Coffee/Fellowship 9:30 am

10801 Winder Crescent

Evangellical Lutheran Church of Canada

(corner of 15th Ave. & 108th St.) North Battleford Rev. Sheldon

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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

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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