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Volume 109 No. 10

In the news this week

North Battleford, Sask.

Staff The municipal election race is heating up.

There are 15 candidates on the ballot in North Battleford to fill six council seats.

Across the River in

Battleford there is a twoway race for mayor with Ames Leslie and David George vying for the job.

There are also eight candidates for the six other chairs around the council table.

Turn to Page 3 for more.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016

Culture Days are coming to North Battleford Sept. 30 to Oct. 2 with several different activities organized.

Experience Tipi Teaching, Tai Chi, bread making, First Nation dancing and an artisan

market takes place on the art walk path. To learn more turn to Page 3 and visit www.culuredays.ca.

North Battleford Housing Authority is celebrating Crime Free Multi-Housing success.

More on Page 16.

A Fall Tradition North Battleford Lions annual Farm Toy, Antiques & Gun Show was held on Saturday and Sunday at the Agriplex. Like its name suggests, attendees perused stalls with farm toys, antiques and guns, but also on display were vendors selling furs, antlers, and fall produce, among other things. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

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Trade and Craft Show

Western Development Museum was host to the Fall Fling trade show and craft sale Saturday and offered a large selection, which filled two of the event rooms, of home goods, body and skin treatments and more. Attendees also had a chance to win a door prize of $100 in the form of a gift card. Photos by Shannon Kovalsky

Small Business Week

Improving productivity and boosting profits Submitted

Business Development Bank of Canada

How does your business compare to the competition? Are you more or less efficient? Do you have higher costs?

These are important questions because they are directly linked to how profitable your company is and how healthy it will be over the long term. But surprisingly few entrepreneurs have the answers.

The solution is to measure your performance in key areas and benchmark it against other companies in your industry.

Benchmarking is a simple and effective way to get a snapshot of how you’re doing in terms of productivity, cost control and other areas. Once you know where your business stands, you can start improving and reaping the benefits on the bottom line.

Measuring Helps You Manage

“You can’t manage what you don’t measure,

and you don’t know where you stand if you don’t compare to others,” says Jorge Henao, a consultant at the Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) who advises entrepreneurs on operational efficiency.

“How do you know how well you’re doing or what you could be doing better if you don’t benchmark your performance?”

Benchmarking involves choosing performance measures you can use to compare yourself against other companies. Some will be specific to your industry. For example, a restaurant might track revenues per table. A warehousing business could follow costs per square foot.

Other measures are more general, such as sales per employee or productivity per hour worked. One key productivity measure used by BDC consultants is the Value Creation Index, which allows them to benchmark how much value a company adds per hour worked by employ-

ees.

Results Can Be An Eye-Opener

The results can be a revelation for entrepreneurs. With the help of a BDC consultant, Thomas Schluep pursued a benchmarking exercise at his company Entra-Matic, a door manufacturer in the Montreal suburb of Mascouche.

“It was an eye-opener. It helped me see very quickly where we were and how we could bring ourselves up to industry standards,” says Schluep, Executive Vice President at the company. “We found a lot of room for improvement.”

The results helped convince Schluep to invest in more productive machinery. The benchmarking exercise also helped rally employees behind an operational efficiency drive. With the help of the consultant, the company identified bottlenecks and wasted effort in its operations.

The efforts quickly paid off. Sales shot up 30 to 40 per cent in the first five

months after the exercise, Schluep says.

“We increased output and quality, while keeping the same number of people,” he says. “It’s been a tremendous motivator for our team.”

Benchmarking Is A Starting Point

Benchmarking also had another benefit. It helped show Schluep potential gains if he were to invest in operational improvements. That gave him confidence to initiate plans to expand to a larger facility.

Henao emphasizes that benchmarking isn’t an end

in itself: “It’s a starting point to target processes or activities that don’t add value for your company.”

He advises entrepreneurs to use benchmarking data to carefully assess their operations and identify wasted efforts.

Examples can include idle machines, overproduction, unnecessary operations or work, excess inventory, inefficient workspace layout and inadequate employee training.

Not A One-Shot Exercise

“You get used to doing things in a certain way and it’s not easy to see activi-

Three steps to benchmark your business Benchmarking your business involves these three key steps.

Choose performance measures— Pick metrics that are relevant to your business. These can be a combination of industry-specific measures and general productivity or financial metrics.

Compare against industry data— Next, compare your results against in-

dustry data.

Use the results to improve—Use the results to analyze your operations to see where you can eliminate waste— whatever doesn’t add value for your customers. Regularly monitor your data to make continual improvements.

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ties that don’t add value,” Henao says. “That’s why benchmarking is so important.”

It’s also not just a oneshot exercise. Businesses should regularly review their performance data and adopt a continuous improvement culture, Henao says.

That’s what Schluep now does at Entra-Matic.

“The tools help keep us on track,” he says. “We regularly look at the indicators and think about how we can improve.

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Bater new mayor of North Battleford Fifteen candidates running for six council seats

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Ryan Bater will become the new mayor of North Battleford by acclamation.

The first-term city councillor and former provincial Liberal leader was the only candidate to file papers for mayor in time for the 4 p.m. nomination deadline Sept. 21.

While nominations closed at that time for all mayor and council positions, there was still a 24-hour window for candidates to remove their names from the ballot.

That window came and went, and at 4 p.m. Thursday afternoon it was officially confirmed Bater will succeed Ian Hamilton as mayor of North Battleford in November.

The ascension of Bater to the mayor’s chair caps a surprising turn of events that started last week.

Hamilton had been all set to run for a third term before making his surprise announcement last Monday that he would not be running again.

That opened the door for Bater, who had planned to seek re-election to council.

Bater will be officially sworn in Nov. 7 along with the rest of the new council.

As for who will join him on council, that is still to be decided on Election Day Oct. 26. It promises to be an exciting race for the six available council seats, with four incumbents seeking seats along with 11 other challengers, some of whom have considerable

past council experience.

The sitting incumbents nominated for re-election include Don Buglas, seeking his fifth term; Greg Lightfoot and Cathy Richardson, seeking their second terms; and Kelli Hawtin who would be seeking her first full term after winning a byelection to replace Trent Houk two years ago.

Challengers include: Herman Bugler Jr., who works in human resources with Living Sky School Division; Steven Cormons, who has been on the council ballot before and whose experience is in the social services field; Colin Evans, librarian with Lakeland Library Region; Grace Lang, Sobey’s

co-owner and a former long-time city councilor; Kent Lindgren, HIV project co-ordinator and who has been president of Battlefords NDP provincial riding association; Darren Olson, executive director with a nonprofit who was active on North Battleford’s centennial committee during 2013; Wayne Ray, accountant and a former mayor of the city of North Battleford; Don Salie, retired insurance broker and a former longtime North Battleford city councillor; Kevin Steinborn, former HUB chair who recently departed his long-time role as deputy fire chief with the City of North Battleford; Len Taylor, former NDP

Two candidates for mayor, eight for council in Battleford Staff As of the nomination deadline Wednesday, Sept.

21 at 4 p.m., all Battleford councillors are seeking re-election or the mayor’s chair.

Previous question marks around councillors

Shelley Boutin-Gervais and Ames Leslie were answered, as both filed nomination papers since last press time, with Boutin-Gervais putting her name back in for a council position and Leslie joining current councillor David George in the race for

mayor.

The remaining councillors seeking re-election are Doug Laing, Susan McLean Tady and Gordon Yarde.

The only incumbent not seeking election is Mayor Derek Mahon, who confirmed in May he would

The executive director of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has been recognized for 15 years of service in that role.

Machniak was honoured at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Executives of Canada annual meeting and conference in Regina over the weekend.

Machniak was recognized, as were others who

rector’s meeting in North Battleford, the first one held since the summer break.

Staff members Heather Guthrie and Suzanne Pooyak were also at the conference for the weekend, and for the awards dinner on Friday when Machniak was honoured.

“It has been, and is, a privilege and an honour to serve the members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce,” said

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not be running for a second term. Mahon had previously served 12 years as a councillor.

Challenging the incumbents for the six open councillor spots are Kirby Arbeau, Kevin Russell, Ken Chartier and Judy Pruden.

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

There is a lot of talk lately about farmers who feel they need to carry firearms to defend their property in rural Saskatchewan. What is your reaction to all this?

• There are not enough RCMP. That is why farmers feel they must arm themselves.

Machniak in a statement released Wednesday.

“While doing so, I have been honoured and humbled by accolades, such as this most recent service achievement. It was great to have our entire staff in attendance at the dinner because certainly, a large part of such an achievement is the people … you work with everyday. I am indeed blessed and this was a celebration for us all.”

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received service awards for five, 10, 15, 20, 25 and 30 years. The other notable executives who were honored included John Hopkins who has served 15 years with Regina and District Chamber of Commerce and Kent SmithWindsor for 20 years with the Greater Saskatoon and District Chamber of Commerce.

Machniak acknowledged she had received the honour at Tuesday night’s Battlefords Chamber di-

While the focus is clearly on those running in the North Battleford municipal race, one notable name from the current council will not be back on the ballot.

Ray Fox, who has been a strong voice for aboriginal issues on council, did not file nomination papers by the 4 p.m. deadline.

That will bring a conclusion to Fox’s 13-year tenure on North Battleford city council.

• I’m glad the City of North Battleford will be using an auxiliary filtration system.

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Linda Machniak celebrates 15 years with B’fords Chamber

By John Cairns

MP and MLA and former health minister, who served on council previously from 2000 to 2003; and Guy Turcotte, casino technician and founder of the Facebook group North Battleford Victims of Crime.

As with the mayor’s race, all candidates had until 4 p.m. Sept. 22 to withdraw their names from the ballot. None withdrew, so they will all appear on the Oct. 26 ballot for council.

• Worried about vigilante activity. Somebody is going to get hurt.

• There needs to be a complete ban on guns.

• It’s no big deal. Of course farmers have guns in rural Sask.

• If the guns are not secured and end up in the wrong hands, we will all be in trouble.

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Commentary

Closing out the summer of our discontent

By William Wardill This has been the summer of my discontent. For 60 long years I have worked as an arborist. Now I am watching my friends in the urban forest signalling the end of summer. Green ash trees, once the standard boulevard tree but now threatened by the Emerald Birch Borer, an accidental import from China, are the most individualistic. They have personalities. Although wise trees that leaf out late and drop their leaves early, some are still stubbornly green while others are leafless skeletons. American elms, still isolated from Dutch Elm Tree Disease, remain healthy and green, as are lindens and bur oaks. Ninety-year old Russian poplars are losing their masses of yellow leaves. There are few weeping birches to see. Most of these beautiful trees have been killed by Bronze Birch Borers. I have mourned their loss.

I am too old now to perform surgery to repair wind damage in older trees. Winds have been violent this season and large branches have often blocked the streets.

All I am able to do is to shape the small trees that have

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grown rapidly and without restraint. They are like wayward children that must be disciplined.

In the coming winter mule deer will visit to munch on cedars and cotoneaster hedges. After completing my fall cleanup I must put up chicken wire barriers to deter them.

This summer gardens flourished with little or no irrigation. Mosquitoes flourished as well, breeding in every hollow where rainwater pooled. In my garden there are still masses of flowers on elongated stems. The tops of root crops were elongated as well and the corn was higher than an elephant’s eye. It is still impossible to enjoy the view or to breathe in the perfume that envelops the sweet pea trellises. Mild frosts have not killed the mosquitoes and they are as vicious as ever. I will put away my treasured Roughrider lawn chair today. I may have sat in it for all of six minutes this summer.

In a small town the residents are always aware of the frustrations of farmers. This year there was too much

rain. Day after day, there was the roar of spray planes attempting to save the lentil crop from fungus infection.

Harvest of all crops is still incomplete. Some will be bounteous and of good quality but most will have been damaged by excess moisture.

As the records show, there has not been a summer like this in Saskatchewan since 1916. Then, railway branch lines were important. They carried everything in and everything out of rural Saskatchewan. There were road allowances, but most roads were still trails. Where roadways were built up, they were rarely gravelled.

Farmers faced with travelling to the nearest railway town for supplies or to deliver cream or loose hay for baling were frustrated by mud and washed-out ferry landings.

Cream turned sour and hay rotted in the fields.

There is a better road system now but a poorer railway network. When I was a boy, farmers were still growing the crops they tried to grow in 1916. I could recognize wheat, barley oats and flax. I don’t know what grows in many fields now nor the purposes of machines I am seeing. I do know farmers and ranchers make a tremendous investment of money and themselves every year to produce food. They gamble with the weather gods and the commodity markets.

Sometimes city newspapers print articles bemoaning the fate of small towns and even suggesting, out of vast ignorance, ways in which they might survive. I sense smugness in their opinions. I know I can survive without artists, singers, professional sports, bartenders, fashionable boutiques and a host of other non-essential enterprises. I can’t survive without food. Neither can cities.

Dear Editor There are a few issues in our community that need attention.

People should not let cats out at night to do their business in other people’s yards. We do not appreciate our flower and garden beds stinking like cat excrement.

Dog owners should take their dogs in at night so their barking doesn’t disturb people’s sleep. They should also take bags with them when they walk their dogs. Who wants to step in poop? And they also should not let their dogs pee in other people’s yards.

Isn’t there a bylaw to keep cats and dogs inside at night?

People should clean up grass and weeds behind fences and in yards so North Battleford looks like we care about our city. Get cracking, people.

Also, why is it necessary to sweep the city streets every week? That’s a lot of wear and tear on machines that taxpayers pay for. Once a month is enough.

Lee Bradly North Battleford

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Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - PAGE 5

Herb Sutton pitches SAGE to Chamber

By John Cairns

and Puffalt said there was lively interest being expressed so far.

As well, the Chamber is planning an active October with a number of events.

A big event is the annual BBEX awards Oct. 4 at the Dekker Centre, which is sold out.

As well, plans are well underway for events during Small Business Week, which is Oct. 16-22.

In the past few years the Battlefords Best Marketplace and Expo had highlighted Chamber activities during this week, but that event has been discontinued.

Instead, smaller events are planned and one is election-related.

The Chamber plans to hold an all-candidates event Monday, Oct. 17 at their Chamber offices at the corner of Highways 16 and 40. The format is expected to differ from the traditional all-candidates meetings hosted in the past by the Chamber.

The original intention had been to do more of a meet-and-greet format on issues related to the Chamber, but Executive Director Linda Machniak noted they had an idea to do a “candidate on the clock” type of event. It would be something along the lines of speed-dating events, where candidates could be given two minutes each to make their pitch directly to voters.

Plans for that event are to be finalized in the coming weeks and invitations will be sent out once the nominations close.

That would be the first event held that week. The plan is to hold a small business luncheon Tuesday. The guest speaker

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Fairview Heights residents met for a public meeting Thursday to help develop a master plan for Fairview Heights Neighbourhood Park. The meeting drew a large number of people and enthusiastic feedback from local residents about what the park should look like. Photos by John Cairns

Fairview residents offer up wish list for park

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Residents of the Fairview Heights area were encouraged to have their say at a public meeting Thursday night.

The meeting, held at the Clements Drive Neighbourhood Park Facility, was focused on developing a master plan for Fairview Heights Neighbourhood Park.

Prairie Wild Consulting and Cushing Terrell Architecture facilitated the meeting, with input being

sought from local residents on what the park should look like and the amenities and features it should have going forward as Fairview Heights expands. A water retention pond will be included in the final design.

Participants at the meeting from the neighbourhood filled out cards, answering questions about what they valued most in a park space. Their responses included such items as safety, peacefulness, seating, picnic tables, green space, walking trails and places for sports and ac-

tivities.

The vast majority of the 40 people who attended were from the immediate area.

The process will lead to development of a master plan for the park. According to the City’s documents, this would include both the park’s future design and the communitybased vision for it.

A survey was also available at https://www. surveymonkey.ca/r/FairviewHeightsPark asking people for input on what they envision for the park.

Culture Days

Sapp Gallery hosting artisan market

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

The Allen Sapp Gallery hopes to lure locals to join them for several Culture Days events they’ll be hosting Oct. 1 from 1 - 4 p.m.

Organizers have planned multiple events as part of the national Culture Days initiative to promote “awareness, accessibility, participation and engagement of Canadians in the arts and cultural life of

their communities” that take place across the country from Sept. 30 to Oct. 2.

Events Allen Sapp are offering include a build your own dream catcher workshop, wagon rides to and from the library where their own Culture Days events will be taking place, cooking bannock on an open fire, yoga and tai chi classes, artists Ellery Russel, Marienne Taubensee and Karlie King will be leading art activities and

also on display will be an “artisan market” set up along the art walk path between the gallery and the Don Ross Centre.

The artisan market is still looking for artists, bakers, crafters or anyone who creates wares to sell.

Table registration to be a part of the artisan market is free. You can register or find out more details by emailing sapp@accesscomm.ca or calling 306445-1760.

Members of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce board of directors heard directly from Herb Sutton, the City’s community safety co-ordinator, at their meeting Tuesday.

Sutton was there to speak about SAGE — Safety, Acceptance, Guidance and Empowerment.

Joining Sutton were fellow SAGE participants Bonnie Evans and Susanne Abe to give an overview of the initiative and encourage the business community’s involvement.

Sutton spoke about some of the SAGE efforts, including some community. He also spoke of efforts to recruit new members for Citizens on Patrol.

He spoke of the CrimeFree Multi Housing initiative and said he attended their first “safety social” earlier that evening with North Battleford Housing Authority.

At that event, they talked with residents about safety, including looking out for neighbours. The initiative is aimed at reducing crime at multi-unit facilities.

Sutton noted the importance of community engagement and citizen involvement towards the success of SAGE. “If people don’t have a stake in it it’s not going to be effective,” said Sutton.

“Citizens have to be involved, that’s the recipe for success.”

The board also heard from Nathan Puffalt, of NP Marketing Direction, who spoke about the Shop Battlefords campaign and about the plans for a new app. The focus at the moment was making sales

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Nate Bedford:

Learning from a legend

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North Stars rebound from home loss by shutting out defending SJHL champions

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

After a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Estevan Bruins at the Civic Centre Saturday night, Battlefords North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford decided to go with a different approach ahead of his team’s game against the Melfort Mustangs Sunday.

“I’ve been extremely hard on our guys and I’ve probably approached things the wrong way at times,” Bedford said. “Instead of trying to tell them what to do in all areas of the ice, we just decided that we were going to not give up any odd-man rushes.

“That was the only thing we talked about during the intermissions and we only gave up four odd-man in a 60-minute game. Whenever you do something like that, you’re going to be successful and it was all about execution.

That different mindset paid off in spades at the Legends Arena in Warman as the North Stars shutout the two-time defending Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champions 4-0 in the opening day of the league’s showcase tournament.

“Our guys were definitely disappointed in themselves after Satur-

day night,” Bedford said.

“They didn’t feel like they played their best game and we didn’t play a good 60 minutes.

“They took it upon themselves to turn it around and they did just that. I’m very proud of them.”

Connor Logan had a goal and two assists to lead the way for the North Stars, who outshot the Mustangs 48-16.

Troy Gerein, Reed Delainey and Keaton Holinaty also scored for the victors while Joel Grzybowski stopped all 16 shots he faced to earn his first SJHL shutout.

The North Stars (4-2-0) did have one negative from Sunday’s result as Layne Young left the game in the third period after a hit from behind by Mustangs defenceman Braxx George.

His status for their game in Warman against the Melville Millionaires on Monday was unknown as of press time.

Sunday’s dominant performance was a contrast from what happened on Saturday night, as the North Stars played well in times but made costly mistakes at other moments.

“We’re trying to find some chemistry here and get used to one another,” Bedford said after the game.

“We’re still trying to

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Battlefords North Stars forward McGregor Sinclair tried to keep his balance while attempting a back-handed shot on Estevan Bruins goaltender Nathan Alalouf at the Civic Centre Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

find what our identity is, not just as a team but for me as a coach of this team.

We’re not too far off though and I think we’ll be fine.”

The North Stars fell behind 4-1 in the third period but almost clawed their way back with two late goals and had a number of chances to tie it up before the buzzer sounded.

“I know we came back, and I’m proud of that, but we just can’t throw pucks on net,” Bedford said. “We need to have some conviction out there with our

in the league last year and now he’s making the most of his opportunities.”

“Tonight’s win was all about guts. We’re an under-skilled team compared to the North Stars but our guys brought a strong work ethic all night long.”

Matt McNeil had a goal and an assist for the Bruins while Michael McChesney scored his first career SJHL goal. Nathan Alalouf turned aside 36 saves to earn the win.

Prior to their home loss on Saturday, the North

Stars won a 4-1 affair on the road Wednesday against the Millionaires.

Young had two goals to lead the way on offence while Delainey had a pair of assists.

Logan and Levi Kleiboer also scored while Grzybowski made 25 saves in his first start of the season.

His bid for a shutout was stymied by a second period goal from Mathieu Jallabert.

The North Stars head to Melfort Saturday night.

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Jesse Sankey of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings made his way around Brannen Janvier of the Mount Royal Mustangs Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. Photo by Lucas Punkari

Vikings maul Mustangs

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

There have been times in recent years where the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings football team have been on the wrong end of lopsided scores.

Those past results are what made Thursday’s night performance even more memorable.

The Vikings scored 38 points in the opening quarter and never let up as they cruised to a dominant 65-0 victory over the Mount Royal Mustangs of Saskatoon at Beaver Lions Stadium.

“I’ve been coaching here for seven years and we’ve been on the opposite side of those games,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said. “It’s been a process for us to get to this point and I reminded that to the guys in this game.

“We’re really happy with our efforts and we can’t argue with how we played. I told the guys that if we came out of the gates with a physical game, ev-

erything else would take care of itself, and we did that tonight.”

The win moved the Vikings to 3-0 for the season and has them currently at the top of the 3A Division standings in the Saskatoon league.

Despite that success, Humenny was quick to point out the Vikings toughest tests were still ahead of them.

“This isn’t to disparage our three opponents so far, but the way our schedule is set up we have a much more difficult second half,” Humenny said. “We still have to play Marion Graham, Evan Hardy and Bishop J Mahoney in the next few weeks, and that’s something we’ve stressed to our players.

“It could have been the opposite though and we could have been having a 0-3 record instead of being 3-0. We’re right where want to be, but there’s plenty of work still to come.”

Zach Wolfe reached the end zone three times in the lopsided win. He had a 42-yard touchdown run,

caught a 59-yard pass from Damon Dutton and also had an 80-yard kickoff return for a score.

Dutton, who was fourfor-five through the air for 162 yards in limited work, also threw a 78-yard touchdown strike to Presley Peterson.

Jesse Sankey, Jack Reid and Cole Abbot also found the end zone on rushing plays.

Cain Witzaney had a 43-yard punt return for a score and Dawson Lehman had a 20-yard interception return for a touchdown.

“We were able to get every person in uniform out on the field in this game,” Humenny said. “We had three separate defensive units out there along with our backups on offence, and our leaders have don a good job of giving them good looks in practice but also in providing support while on the sidelines.”

The Vikings will be back in action Thursday afternoon when they take on the Marion Graham Falcons (1-2) at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field.

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After two wins to start the season, the John Paul II Crusaders football team saw their momentum come to a screeching halt Thursday.

The Crusaders fell behind early and couldn’t recover on their home field as they dropped a 36-8 decision to the Martensville Royals.

“We did a lot of things really poorly on both sides of the ball today,” Crusaders head coach Bruce Yockey said. “We just couldn’t seem to gain any momentum.

“If we did get something going we would take a poor penalty or fumble the ball away. Martensville played a very strong physical game and we didn’t answer back.”

There were a couple of bright spots for the Crusaders, who now have a 2-1 record for the season.

Running back Jacob Stynsky ripped off a 55yard touchdown run in the third quarter to get his team within ten points, while the defence kept the Crusaders in the game until late in the second half.

“I thought our defence played really well and they held us in there for quite a while when the score was 16-8,” Yockey said.

“They held strong for us but we just couldn’t get anything going on offence

John Paul II Crusaders quarterback Paul Cubbon found his passing lane blocked by Aubrey Murray of the Martensville Royals Thursday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

to turn the game around.”

Quarterback Ethan Moran had a strong afternoon for the Royals (2-1) as he threw for two touchdowns and also ran into the end zone twice.

“We didn’t play last week due to problems with officials so we came out a little bit flat, even though we got up on them by 16 points,” Royals head coach Lyle Evanisky said.

“We were slow and sluggish and took a lot of

penalties early but then we started to get things rolling. We’ve got some good size on our lines and winning the line of scrimmage paid off for our guys today.”

The Crusaders will look to bounce back next Thursday when they host the Delisle Rebels at 4 p.m.

“We’re not playing anyone easy anymore here,” Yockey said. “This wasn’t our best effort here but we will get it turned around.”

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Passing of Fernandez truly shocking Normally when I get a text from my former coworker at the Moose Jaw Times-Herald and current Brandon Sun sports reporter Nathan Liewicki, it’s about one of three topics.

Either Nolan Patrick has done something amazing in a game for the Brandon Wheat Kings, a major event happened in college football or Miami Marlins star pitcher Jose Fernandez was having another spectacular outing on the mound.

So when I got a text from him early Sunday morning saying that I was ‘going to wake up to the worst news imaginable,’ I wasn’t prepared for what I was about to read on social media as Fernandez had died in a boating accident in Miami overnight.

Sunday absolutely sucked if you’re a sports fan. Calgary Stampeders defensive back Mylan Hicks was shot and killed outside of a Calgary night club and golfing legend Arnold Palmer passed away at the age of 87.

Out of all those deaths, however, the passing of Fernandez absolutely floored me.

Other than David Price, who I will also be a fan of for his key role in helping the Tampa Bay Rays reach the World Series in 2008, Fernandez was my favourite player in Major League Baseball.

There was so much to like about him. He had a boundless spirit that

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shined through even when he wasn’t playing, especially when he reacted to a home run by his teammate Giancarlo Stanton a few years ago like a kid in a candy store.

His journey to big league stardom was incredible. He tried to flee Cuba three times but was unsuccessful. Then on his fourth attempt at the age of 15, he dove into the water to save someone who had fallen in, only to realize upon saving the person that it was his own mother.

Then there were his performances as a pitcher, which were just getting better and better. With a blazing fastball and a devastating curveball in his arsenal, Fernandez was the National League rookie of the year in 2013 and bounced back in style from Tommy John surgery two years ago to compile a 16-8 record with a 2.86 earned run average and 253 strikeouts this season.

The pure excitement I had ahead of every outing of his is probably the closest I’ll ever see in my lifetime to what it was like to watch Pedro Martinez

pitch in his prime for the Montreal Expos and the Boston Red Sox, as I was too young to appreciate that when it happened over a decade ago.

Martinez himself said on TBS Sunday afternoon that Fernandez was ‘a talent greater than I was and I can’t believe he’s gone.’

Whenever a young talent comes on the scene, we as fans are excited for their future and imagine them becoming one of the best in their sport.

So when you see someone come along like Fernandez who was well on his way to creating his own legacy as one of the best pitchers of his era, it makes his tragic passing almost impossible to comprenhend.

There are a number of full games up on YouTube that showcase just how awesome Fernandez was on the mound.

I plan to watch those games on multiple occasions in the years to come before I get the chance to see him pitch in person up in the heavens.

Godspeed Jose. You were destined for so much.

SOUND CITY

Mackenzie Rono controlled the ball for the John Paul II Crusaders boys’ soccer team as they took on the Martensville Royals Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

A year ago, the John Paul II Crusaders were able to punch their ticket to the provincial 2A high school boys’ soccer championship.

The goal for this year’s squad is simple.

Face Saskatchewan’s top high school teams once again and earn a win after being knocked out early last year.

“This year’s team is coming along a lot quicker than we did a year ago,” Crusaders head coach Shalen Fox said. “They are learning how to play with each other, they are learning from the mistakes and they know it’s not the end of the world if they lose a game. They are able to shake it off and bounce back.

“A lot of that has to do with our three Grade 12 players Thunder Morin, Michael Arcand and Narcisse Mbwebwe. They

have been on the team for the last four years and they provide great leadership for our younger players.”

The Crusaders have played three matches so far this year. They opened up their season with a 3-0 setback to Se-Se-Wa-Hum. Following a 4-2 loss in a rematch to open up their home tournament at Crusaders Field Saturday, they bounced back with a 3-1 over the Martensville Royals.

“Overall it was a good weekend for our guys,” Fox said. “We got to see a lot of younger players out on the field and we got to see where we matchup against the other two teams in our division.

“It gives us a better idea of where we are standing at the moment.”

One of the biggest things that Fox is focused on in the first few matches of the year is to get the newer players on the Crusaders used to the fact that they are facing a tougher

challenge in senior high school soccer compared to what they have seen with the Battlefords Santos youth club.

“The speed and the strength is completely different,” Fox said. “There’s a two to three year age gap for the players that are in Grades 9 and 10 to the ones that are in Grades 11 and 12.

“It’s really important for them to get used to that at this early stage of the season, and that’s something we will be doing in our tournaments, especially this coming weekend when we go to Prince Albert.”

The 2A boys regional tournament will take place at a yet to be determined location on Oct. 21-22 and will feature Se-Se Wa-Hum, Martensville, Warman and a school from Moose Jaw. The top two teams will move on to the provincials the following weekend in Prince Albert.

Second place was claimed by the group of Dale and Diane Cain along with Brian and Faye Erickson, with a 38.

Don Dill, Dianna Griffiths, Harry Zamonsky and Ken Schwab proudly took the consolation honours.

Closest to the pin

the eighth hole was Art Strueby, while Karl Palm won the Co-op car wash for making the longest putt on hole number nine.

New Horizons wrapped up their season with a round of golf and a dinner Monday. Results weren’t known as of press time.

New Horizons wraps up golf season Submitted

New Horizons played their final regular golf scramble for the season Sept. 19, with 30 golfers taking part.

The trio of Bernie Meisner, Wally Gordey and Dick Horrell took first place with a score of 36.

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OBITUARIES HENNING: Henning, Olena – Olena Henning passed away on Wednesday, September 14, 2016. A Celebration of Olena’s Life was held Saturday, September 17, 2016 at the Cut Knife Community Centre in Cut Knife, Sask. with Rev. Grant Wasmuth officiating. Looking after the guest book were Kay Atton and Alice Rutley.

Pallbearers were Denis Magnuson, Martin Magnuson, Robert Svoboda, Leonard Sigstad, Vance Rendle and Jeffrey Svoboda; Honorary Pallbearers were “All those who shared in Olena’s life.”

Following the interment in the Cut Knife Cemetery, the ladies of the Cut Knife Royal Purple provided a lunch for friends and family. Memorial Donations can be made to the Cut Knife Special Care Home (memo on cheque: Cut Knife Complex only) Glassford’s Funeral Home were entrusted with the arrangements. Olena is survived by her husband Walter and her three children: Jean Hewson(Larry) and their children Dayton and Ashton (Kendra); Wes (Colleen) and Arnie. Also by her brother Lynn Magnuson (Marie), her sister Gloria Rendle (Wayne) and nephews Trevor and Vance Rendle. Olga is predeceased by her parents Mildred and Henry Magnuson, her in-laws Olga and Arno Henning and by her grandson Bradley Hewson. Olena was born May 11, 1936 at St. Walburg. She grew up on the family farm with brother Lynn and sister Gloria.

Olena contributed greatly to the day-to-day routine. She helped her dad do chores like tending to the livestock – in particular the horses. She had a great love for them and owned her own as a teenager. One of her favourites was a buckskin named Jewel that she still had as a young bride. In 1958, Olena met and married Walter Henning from Paynton. This was the start of a special relationship lasting 58 years. They lived in Paynton until 1963, when they moved to St. Walburg. Three children were born during these years: Jean in 1959, Wes in 1962 and Arnie in 1964. In the spring of 1965 they moved to Cut Knife where Walter was employed by Novak Construction. In 1972, they purchased the Wilbert Pool House. In 1973, Olena began driving school bus in the Cut Knife area. Walter took a job with the Cut Knife RM in 1974 as a grader operator. The family was involved in 4-H and school sports. In later years Olena enjoyed going to her grandsons’ sports events and 4-H. Olena seldom missed a 4-H Achievement Day or a Colts hockey game when grandson Ashton was playing. Dayton remembers many fishing trips to catch the “big one”. Grandma always seemed to be the one with it on her line. He also remembers grandma getting quite angry when he was told to put away the fishing hooks from the seat of the boat, only to have Ashton sit on it a few moments later, causing an emergency trip to the hospital to have the hook removed! In 2001, Olena retired from driving the “Big Yellow School Bus” after 30 years! She taught herself to use the computer but sometimes drove her grandsons crazy with questions about how she did this or that on it! She loved doing crafts, cross-stitching, painting and ceramics. Olena gardened and loved her flowers – she took many photos of them and shared them on the computer with everyone. In retirement years Olena and Walter continued to go fishing in their motor home with one or more grandsons and a cat or two. Olena loved to go to Cut Knife for afternoon coffee and the odd card game with the ladies and Russell. They also enjoyed celebrating each other’s birthdays with a cake and a bit of wine! Olena was a kind mother, grandmother, sister and aunt who kept in touch with relatives at a distance through frequent phone calls and through Face book. Her care for her family extended to all family members. Her son Wes’s wife, Colleen, recalls that after her own parents died, when Colleen was still quite new to the family, telling Walter and Olena they were the only parents she had now. Olena responded warmly then and for all the years after, phoning Colleen regularly just to chat, texting with her, taking an interest in Colleen’s grandchildren and in every way possible showing motherly love to her – because that was who Olena was. She thought of others and put them before herself. We will miss our times together particularly at Thanksgiving, Christmas and Birthdays. Rest in Peace and we will see you again. ___________________________________________________

GORDON ROBERT SHIPLETT, August 22, 1927 – September 16, 2016.

Gordon passed away peacefully on September 16, 2016 with his children by his side. Gordon was born in Edmonton on August 22, 1927. He was predeceased by his parents Howard Cecil Shiplett and Sarah Elizabeth Shiplett; his brother Everett Howard Shiplett; his wife June Ellen Shiplett; their son Rev. Jeffrey Shiplett; and his niece Heather Elaine Shiplett. He is survived by his children Cheryl (Harvey), Donna, Robert (Deborah), Mary-Ellen, William (Iona), Kathleen and Michael (Treena); daughter-in-law Ella; seventeen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; his nephew David (Maggie) and the extended Scott and Shiplett families. While at his family’s Royal Dairies, Gordon won awards for his ice cream making. At work his colleagues credited him as a mechanical genius. While working as a manager and then as a special projects manager at Dairy Producers, he always found time to go camping and fishing with his children. Every time a child was born, Gordon would paint a room and make two chocolate cakes, one for the family and one for the hospital staff.

For many years he was a Boy Scout leader and in later years he took many day trips with Michael, his youngest son and best bud. After retiring he was an active member of the Regina Beach Leisure Club, a First Responder until age 84, long time Mason, avid golfer, curler and badminton player. Gordon organized mini cribs for many years. His golf buddies and many friends will remember him as a man who loved to talk and a man who got things done. Gordon’s children and grandchildren would like to thank his friends and members of the Regina Beach United Church and Leisure Club who brought him soup and good company in his final weeks. They would also like to thank the nurses and doctors at the Pasqua Hospital, especially Dr. J. McHattie and Dr. J. Michel for their personal care and thoughtfulness. Gordon left a legacy in the work and efforts he made for his family and others. A Celebration of Gordon’s Life will be held at Regina Beach Memorial Hall, 101 Centre Street, Regina Beach, SK, on Friday, September 30, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Marjorie Kent officiating. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneral chapel.com

FUNERAL SERVICES

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

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BOSER: In Loving Memory of Leah Marie Claire Boser born October 27, 1930 at St. Hippolyte, SK, passed away September 13, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving husband of 62 years, George; children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Louise (Tim) Reiter: David - daughter Madison.

Kenny, Shanna; Marcel; Diana Lane daughter Alexandra; Duane: Michael (Marie) - Sarah, Liam & Ava, Joshua (Ilona), Darren, Rachel; siblings: Louise (Walter) Chilibeck, Jeanne Gagnon, Lionel (Liz) Dion, Bertha (Johnny) Couture, Marie (Murray) Geenen; brother-in-law, Bill Semeniuk; sisters-in-law: Marleen Dion, Terry Dion & Marion Sureon; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Cecile Dion, brothers: baby Raymond Dion, Paul, Raymond & Robert Dion; sisters: Yvonne St. Amant & Germain Semeniuk; granddaughter, Amanda Boser. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, September 16, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. from Pariosse St. Andre with Presider Fr. Cuong Luong. Mass Of Christian Burial Was held on Saturday, September 17, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong and Guest Priests Fr. Frederick Akah MSP & Fr. John Zunti. Cross Bearer was Madison Reiter. Candle Bearers were Karen Friesen & Linda Alberding. Reception Of The Body: Pall - Shanna Reiter & Alexandra Lane; Crucifix - Duane Boser. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading - Wisdom 3: 1-9 - Claire Bergen; Responsorial Psalm - sung by Jaki Esquirol; 2nd Reading - 2 Timothy 4: 6-8 & 16-18 - Theresa Gabruch; Gospel - Deacon Gil Bellavance; Homily - Fr. John Zunti. Prayers Of The Faithful: Claire Bergen & Theresa Gabruch. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gift Bearers - Marie & Murray Geenen. Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung & Jaki Esquirol. Honour Guard was Notre Dame Catholic Womens League. Pallbearers were Kenny Reiter, David Reiter, Michael Boser, Joshua Boser, Alexandra Lane & Dylan Fredrickson. Memorial Donations are requested to Mass Offerings. Rite Of Committal was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family of Leah Boser wish to express their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to all those who gave their support during her illness and also their condolences at the time of her passing. We truly appreciate your donations towards food, flowers, masses, perpetual enrolments and the many cards of condolences. For your thoughtfulness and prayers we are truly grateful.

George Boser & family. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES BOSKILL: Mr. Gary Boskill of North Battleford passed away on Saturday, September 10th, 2016 at his residence at the age of 59 years.

A Celebration of Life Service for Mr. Gary Boskill was held on Thursday, September 15, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. from the Don Ross Centre Auditorium with Reverend Frances Patterson officiating.

Interment followed the luncheon at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Gary will be forever remembered by his wife, Sharon; son, Tyler (Amanda) and their children, Sophie and Mathew; daughter, Carmin; mother, Dorothy; sister, Lorraine (Larry); nephew, Jeff (Korinna) and their children, Anthony and Alice; nephews and niece, Corey and family, Parker and Rochelle; parents-in-law, John and Minnie Chomyn; sister-in-law, Janet Senik (Bob) and their children, Brock and Breanne; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Cools (Glen); brother-in-law, David (Karen) Chomyn and their children, Carley, Stacey, and Lexie; granddog, LoLa; as well as numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was predeceased by his father, Phil; brothers, Wayne and Ron; and niece, Koreen.

Memorial donations in memory of Gary Boskill may be made to the BUH Foundation, Chemotherapy Outpatient Department, 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Card of Thanks The Boskill family would like to send their heartfelt thanks to friends, family, neighbors and the medical community. Everyone has been amazing and has helped our family through this difficult time. We are very grateful!!

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Lump Sum + Rebate BEREZOWSKI: In Loving Memory of Mary Katie Berezowski born January 30, 1939 at Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, passed away September 15, 2016 in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Mary is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Pete; nieces, nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her parents Harry and Josephine Billy. Mary Katie Berezowski was born January 30, 1939 at Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan to Harry and Josephine Billy. Her formal education was received at Co-operation School. On October 5, 1968 she and Pete were married at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church in North Battleford. They farmed on the east side of Redberry Lake for 40 years with cattle for 10 of those years.

They moved to North Battleford and continued farming from the city. Mary enjoyed flowers and vegetable gardening. She was an excellent cook and no visitors left her house without being fed!

The Christmas season was special. The Christmas lights and other decorations that adorned their house were enjoyed by many. Her church was important to Mary. She was a member of the All Saints Branch of the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada. She, along with Pete, attended services as often as they could and supported the church in whatever way they could. Mary and Pete enjoyed travelling with trips to Edmonton, Calgary, Drumheller and to the Ukrainian festivals at Vegreville and for 7 years to Dauphin. Mary possessed a quick temper but was never one to hold a grudge. She will be remembered for her warm smile and quiet nature. She was a loving wife to Pete and a friend to many. May her memory be blessed among us.

Panakhyda (Prayer Service) was held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at 7:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service. Funeral Divine Liturgy was held on Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. from All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky. Cross Bearer was Chad Doucette. Cantor was Marusia Kobrynsky. Pallbearers were Bruce Berezowski, Nick Fransoo, David Tkachuk, John Semko, Andrew Holota and Leonard Yasieniuk. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, 902108th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 2A8. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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SERVICES FOR HIRE

PAINTING

Interior/Exterior References Call 306-481-2836 Reliable housesitter for home and pets for anyone taking a winter break. I work in North Battleford full time, but live 45 minutes out of town. Call Shannon Langley at 306-480-4952.

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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 APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT 1 bedroom apartment for rent.

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Farmhouse for rent. 1300sf bungalow approx 20 km NW of Battleford. 2BD, 2Bath on main. Large kitchen/dining. W/D, F/S included.

1 BD, 1 Bath in basement. Good water, lagoon sewer. 1 car attached garage, 1 car detached.

N/S. References and damage deposit required. $1500/mon. Call 306-280-4282

SHUMLICH: In Loving Memory of Mike Victor Shumlich born September 11, 1932 at Whitkow, SK passed away August 5, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his step-children: Charlotte, Calgary, AB, Madelaine (Ted), Salmon Arm, BC, Lloyd, North Battleford, SK, Gilles (Eleanor), North Battleford, SK and his grandchildren: Trina (Devin), Meadow Lake, SK, Michael, Yvonne, Charity (Richard), all of Calgary, AB, Destiny (Andrew), Salmon Arm, BC, Philip, North Battleford, SK and 7 great-grandchildren: Sydney, Amber, Jacob, Colby, Ava, Olivia & Maizy. He is predeceased by his parents, Annie (Fred Trulicz) & Stephan Shumlich; loving wife Emily & step-daughter Corine; brothers: Ed, Carl, Stan & Joe; his favorite nephew Brian, numerous aunts, uncles and relatives. “Your presence we miss, your memories we treasure, loving you always, forgetting you NEVER” Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong.

Candles - Trina & Sydney. Eulogy was given by Charlotte Cadrain. Liturgy Of The Word: Madelaine Lawson; Prayers Of The Faiithful: Trina Smidt; Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gift Bearers - Lloyd Cadrain & Charlotte Cadrain; Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung & Jaki Esquirol. Honour Guard - Knights Of Columbus. Urn Bearer was Sydney Smidt. Memorial Donations: Mike requested, in lieu of flowers, to have Masses said or as he loved animals, a donation to the SPCA - Humane Society. Rite Of Committal was on Sunday, September 11, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at Jackfish Cemetery, Jackfish, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

COMING EVENTS

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL [Subsection 160.23(2) of the Act] FORM E

The Rural Municipality of North Battleford No 437 Municipal Elections 2016.

Whereas; Dan Bartko nominated for the office of Reeve Robert Hujdic nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 1 Todd Winterhalt nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 3 Ryan Shepherd nominated for the office of Councillor Division No. 5 are the only candidates, I hereby give notice that no voting for the offices will take place on October 26, 2016.

Dated this 23rd day of September, 2016.

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesdays

Debbie Arsenault Returning Officer

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

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Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Needed: Home Support Worker (NOC 6471); F/T-Permanent; 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week, 2 consecutive days off per week; $15.00/hour; Work Setting & Location: Private home in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan; Duties: Meal preparation including shopping for food; Assist with personal care as needed such as bathing and dressing; Assist to and from doctor’s appointment including managing medications; Perform light housekeeping, including laundry, making beds and cleaning; Assist with attendance at social events, provides social activities such as reading aloud, playing games, watching tv or doing crafts and hobbies; Requirements: Some secondary school education is required; At least 6 months of home management experience is required; Driver’s license a requirement; E-mail resume: Employer: Amy; E-mail: dt66sorensen@gmail.com; Note: - Please include references of former employers to your resumes; Applicants should be Non-Smoker

WANTED

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

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

Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Thursday, September 29 & Friday September 30

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. at 1302-99 St., North Battleford (Upper Hall). Something for everyone, don’t miss it.

Friday, September 30

Borden Farmer’s Market Appreciation Day, free goodies & beverages. 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 1

Route 4

110th Street - 600 - 1200 Block - 106 papers

Route 7

Centennial Cres., Trudeau Street, Thompson Cres.

97 papers

Route 14

106th Street - 1100 - 1600 Block - 125 papers

Route 39

5th Ave., 99th Street - 500 - 800 Block 100th Street - 500 - 800 Block 101st Street - 500 - 800 Block 143 papers

Route 51B

33rd, 34th & 35th Street - 400 Block - 74 papers

Route 53

29th & 30th Street - 200 - 400 Block - 93 papers

Route 57

23rd & 24th Street - All Blocks - 60 papers

Route 59

18th, 19th & 20th Street - 200 Block 3rd Ave. Cres - 301 - 399 Houses 107 papers

FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at 306-445-7261

OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK

Phone

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Culture Days - Flashpoint at the ARC II. Join artists to create and play with shadows, shapes, textures using a variety of materials at ARC Creative Studios, 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. It’s fun & free - includes supplies.

Saturday, October 1

Country Music - Jim Beaudoin at the Maymont Memorial Hall, 2nd Avenue North. Roast beef supper - 6:00 p.m. Entertainment 7:00 p.m. Back up band - Jon Sloan, Erin Foreman and Leroy Sloan.

Advanced ticket please contact a Hall Committee Member: Bonnie or Neil 306-389-4312, Dale 306-389-4301, Mel 306-389-2440, Kari 306-389-4200 or Judy or Garry 306-389-4803. Some tickets will be available at the door.

Friday, October 7

Last summer market for the Borden Farmer’s Market, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, October 7

Bottles and Barrels, Food and Beverage Tasting Event at the Western Development Museum from 7:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight.

A Saskatchewan Inspired Tasting Event showing Saskatchewan microbreweries, distillers and wineries. Full bar open all night.

Music by “Dukes Under Fire” - old time rock ‘n roll.

Saturday, October 8

Club 70 Dance - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Everyone welcome. Lunch served at 12:00 p.m.

Saturday, October 8

Spice up Your Life: Eating Healthy with more Flavour - Education, Health & Wellness, Seminar & Workshop at the NationsWest Field House, Main Floor Concession/Kitchen Area, #3 - 623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. To register call tollfree 1-855-725-0313 from 1:00 - 9:00 p.m. by September 30 for a chance to win a herb & spice draw prize.

Sunday, October 16

St. Vital Parish Turkey and Meatball Supper and all the Trimmings at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Take out meals available - to order phone the Dillabough Centre between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. on Sunday at 306-937-6215.

Wednesday, October 19

Turkey Supper/Mid-Week Fellowship at the St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1312 - 99th Street. Coffee/Tea at 5:30 p.m., Supper at 6:00 p.m. Pre-sold tickets only. Phone 306-445-4645, 306-4454155 or pick up at the Church office between 9:30 a.m. and noon weekdays.

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

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

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NB Housing Authority celebrates Crime Free Multi-Housing success

Staff The North Battleford Housing Authority is touting success in meeting the requirements of the Crime Free Multi Housing program.

In a news release,

COMING EVENTS

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

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

Every Sunday

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway beginning September 4, 2016 to May, 2017.

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 306-892-2073.

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.

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.Visitors are welcome.

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.

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

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.

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

Mondays & Wednesdays

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

Tuesdays

Battlefords and Area Gender & Sexuality Alliance Meeting every Thursday at Crandleberry’s at 7:00 p.m. to give us a space where we can feel safe and open with each other, where we can try and make our community a safter and better place for us to live in. This group is open to everyone.

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery.Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10.Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% PROGRESSIVE JACKPOTNOW OVER $3100! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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.

Thursdays

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Sharing Grief Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting September 22 for 8 weeks. For further information or to register call Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

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

Thursdays

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

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

Tuesdays

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 and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

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 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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.

1st Tuesday 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.

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 from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October, 2016 to April 2017. Live bands. For more information call 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.

Every Saturday

Last Tuesday of the Month

Battlefords District Farmers Market at 1202 - 100th Street, North Battleford (across from SaskTel) from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. We have baking, eggs, honey, veggies, fruit, lotions, woodworking and bedding plants.

Wednesdays

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation and 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.

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.

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

October begins with a new moon

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Tuesdays

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.

Achieving that approval involves a number of requirements. Sutton said management of NBHA had gone for a one-day training session in Saskatoon partnering with Saskatoon Police. The RCMP then inspected their buildings and made recommendations on safety.

The third part is a “safety social,” an event in which tenants are encouraged to get to know their neighbours and be on the lookout for suspicious activity.

According to NBHA’s release, 90 per cent of property managers who have completed the training in the Crime Free MultiHousing program are making successful changes in the way they manage their properties.

Participating apartment communities have experienced a decrease in police calls for service anywhere from 20 to 70 per cent, according to the release.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

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.

NBHA notes their management and staff as well as the City of North Battleford (Herb Sutton) and the RCMP (Cst. Jane Kenny), have worked with tenants of Cec Davis Estates to meet the requirements of the Crime Free Multi Housing Program.

The Crime Free MultiHousing program is designed to reduce crime in multi-unit facilities and buildings.

Cec Davis Estates is one of the apartment buildings managed by North Battleford Housing Authority in the city.

At a meeting with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Monday, Herb Sutton, city community safety co-ordinator, noted the NBHA was the first housing authority in Saskatchewan to be approved through Crime Free MultiHousing, something he found significant because none of the others met the standards.

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By James Edgar The moon is new as October begins, aligning Oct. 3 with Venus in the western evening sky. Venus, as the evening star, will be quite obvious, but the sliver of the moon may be a difficult observation.

Look for it about five degrees above Venus.

Near midnight Oct. 12, the moon occults (passes in front of) Neptune for viewers in northeastern Asia, Russia and northwestern Canada. For the rest of Canada, it’s a close conjunction. A telescope is a must for this event, as Neptune is so dim. The bright moon may overpower the distant planet.

The moon is full Oct. 15. By midnight Oct. 19, the moon occults Aldebaran, the bright star in Taurus, The Bull, continuing a series that occurs monthly for the next couple of years.

Oct. 25 Regulus, the bright star in Leo, the lion, is within two degrees of the moon, quickly followed by Jupiter in the early morning of Oct. 28.

Mercury is a morning object, well placed for northern viewers during the first two weeks of the month. A daytime conjunction with Jupiter occurs Oct. 11.

Venus continues as the bright “star” in the western evening sky, joining up with Saturn Oct. 30, then Antares Oct. 31.

Mars is not a very good target, as it sets shortly af-

ter sunset in the western sky.

Jupiter becomes a morning object by midOctober, low in the dawn twilight. Watch for the daytime conjunction with Mercury Oct. 11, and a pairing with the moon Oct. 28.

Saturn is low in the southwestern evening sky, setting in late evening.

Watch for the conjunction with Venus Oct. 30, and a close approach with nearby Antares.

Uranus is well placed for evening observation, at opposition Oct. 15.

Neptune is in the sky during the entire night, having just passed opposition in October. Watch for the nearby moon Oct. 11.

A weak meteor shower, the Draconids, happens on the evening of Friday, Oct. 7, into the morning of the Oct. 8. The name derives from the constellation where the meteors appear to originate – Draco, the dragon, in this case.

— James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the Society’s president, assistant editor and a contributor to the renowned Observer’s Handbook, and production manager of the bi-monthly RASC Journal. He was given the RASC Service Award at the 2012 General Assembly in Edmonton.

Tuesday, September 27, 2016 - PAGE 17

The meaning of being accepted by the Lord To be accepted can mean that something is approved, such as the standard for pollutants emitted by cars. Or, the word can mean agreement or consent, as in “I accept the position of church secretary.” In the field of psychology, acceptance is the opposite of denial.

When an individual comes to accept that he has a potentially fatal disease, it is a step forward toward appropriate treatment.

Yet again, “accepted” can refer to someone or something being received or welcomed, as when a student is accepted for enrolment in a university, or an author’s book is accepted for publication. The opposite in this latter case is refusal and rejection.

In the Bible, the word appears dozens of times.

To the above meaning accepted and welcomed, is added the idea of raise up and highly favoured. Here are a few instances where the word is used.

When the Lord rejected Cain and his bloodless sacrifice, he became angry. But God said, “If you do well [what is right, and pleasing to Me], will you not be accepted [by Me]?”

(Gen. 4:7) In Israel, when an individual offered an animal sacrifice we read, “He shall put his hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted

on his behalf to make atonement for him.” (Lev. 1:4) And David prays, “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my strength and my Redeemer.” (Ps. 19:14) Our word is found in the New Testament, too. “The Lord Jesus proclaims, ‘The Spirit of the Lord is upon Me, because He has anointed Me to preach the gospel ... to proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord [the time of God’s gracious welcome].’” (Lk. 1:3-4) “He [the Lord] says: ‘In an acceptable time I have heard you, and in the day of salvation I have helped you.’ Behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.” (II Cor. 6:2) To believers Paul writes, “I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God [because of all the Lord has done for you], that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service.” (Rom. 12:1) And Peter writes, “You also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” (I Pet. 2:5) God chose us believ-

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

ers (Eph. 1:4) that we would be “to the praise of the glory of His grace, by which He has made us accepted in the Beloved.” (vs. 6) Accepted, and made the objects of His

grace, because God views us legally as being in His beloved Son. That’s a thrilling truth, but it needs some explaining.

When we put our faith in Christ as Saviour (Jn.

3:16), our standing before God changes. He then views as having been in Christ, when He died on the cross to pay the penalty for our sin, and in Christ when He rose from the dead. The phrase “in Christ,” or “in Him” appears often in the epistles. (e.g. Rom. 6:23; 12:5; II Cor. 5:17; Gal. 3:28; Eph. 2:10) Canadian hymn writer Civilla Durfee Martin (1866-1948) has given us several fine gospel songs such as His Eye Is on the Sparrow, and God Will

Take Care of You. There is one that should be better known, however, based on Ephesians 1:6, quoted above.

The song says, “‘In the Beloved’ accepted am I, / Risen, ascended, and seated on high; / Saved from all sin through His infinite grace, / With the redeemed ones accorded a place. / ‘In the Beloved’ I went to the tree, / There, in His Person, by faith I may see / Infinite wrath rolling over His head, / Infinite grace, for He died in my stead.”

Who’s the winner?

Since I’ve almost, but not completely, retired from my work, I’m treating myself to tea at Tim Hortons a couple of times a week. Enhancing the enjoyment of that new pattern of indulging myself, I always hope to find a seat next to windows looking out at the drive-through lane.

As mentioned in another article, I pray for folks going through that line but lately I’ve added a far less spiritual aspect to my observations. I count the number of Fords, Dodges, Chevrolets, Hondas and

other models as they pass by. I even saw a BMV this morning, more of a rarity than a usual occurrence in these parts.

I know, small things amuse small minds but many of those honkin’ big trucks are anything but small, much less the advertising budgets of the

manufacturers of those vehicles. It takes innovative skill to design each product and it takes deep pockets to manufacture and market them, but without both those elements, that brand would disappear from the car lots, sales rooms and Timmie’s line-ups. That’s simply the way it is in the world of competition for sales.

As Christians we are instructed to live out our faith in such a way that others receive an accurate picture of the love of God. As individuals and as

individual church bodies of believers, our role is to present the gospel of redeeming love; in fact, the impact of genuine, livedout faith can’t be measured in terms of power or wealth. While there is nothing wrong with being well off financially or in a leadership position, if honestly acquired, no where are we called to be the top-dog, the richest, or the biggest player.

“Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ought to love one another.” “By this we know that we are in him.” (1 John 1:5; 4:11)

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My other concern was of a financial nature. I sat down and studied where I am, on the “You are here” map of life. I think I am on a lifeboat out at sea. I’m not drowning. But if I spring a leak in my raft right now, it won’t be good.

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John Paul II Collegiate, under the guidance of teachers Rhea Good and Jeff Kardynal, started a garden project this past growing season to practice

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Kardynal’s PAA classes and student volunteers built four raised beds for a small garden in the student parking lot area. Good’s Functional Integrated program planted and tended the garden all spring and summer.

The garden beautified the school grounds and served as a daily reminder to give

thanks for an abundant food supply.

Vegetables harvested from the school garden were made into a delicious soup and on Sept. 21 all students and staff were invited to Pope’s Corner during the lunch hour to enjoy this Garden Harvest Soup.

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