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North Battleford, Sask.

Staff North Battleford Fire Department responded to a CO alarm Friday at about 7 p.m.

Investigation revealed a faulty backup power supply caused the alarm to

trigger at a home at 10316 Bunce Cres.

The incident underlines the need to check CO alarm batteries as well as those in smoke detectors on a regular basis.

The Battlefords RCMP report from Thursday, Nov.

Tuesday, November 8, 2016

3 indicates a house burned down on Red Pheasant First Nation at about 8 a.m. that morning.

The house was abandoned and no one was injured.

According to the Tuesday, Nov. 2 report,

there was a break and enter to a residence on Trudeau Street reported at about 4 p.m.

For full Battlefords RCMP daily reports visit w w w.newsopt i m ist.ca .

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Hooves n’ Paws The Hooves n’ Paws Harvest Parade supporting the Battlefords Humane Society trotted through the streets of Battleford this past Saturday afternoon.

Organizers invited folks to “come ride your horse or walk your dog” for onlookers to enjoy with a barbecue following the parade. It was a beautiful day for folks to come out to see the animals as the temperature hit the double digits once again. Photos by Bryan Doig and Shannon Kovalsky

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Pius Pfeifer cuts the ribbon along with staff and representatives with Battlefords Trade and Education Centre to officially open the new Pfeifer Learning Centre in North Battleford. Photos by John Cairns

BTEC opening new doors to the future

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A long-awaited day has come to pass for supporters of the Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, Inc. Their new facility, the Pfeifer Learning Centre, celebrated its grand opening this past week.

The main community celebration took place at the facility Friday with tours of the facility and a celebration at 2 p.m.

This was a celebration for the public at large, in recognition of the efforts of people in the Battlefords to raise funds for the facility.

The day included a ribbon cutting led by Pius and Ida Pfeifer, who contributed $500,000 towards naming rights to the building.

There were also ribbon cuttings for some of the named rooms, with Carol Perkin and Cathy Richardson cutting the ribbon for the Kenny Perkin and the Charabin Family for the Laurel Charabin Room.

For BTEC’s Executive Director Mona Leece, it was an emotional and happy day.

“The Battlefords is a

great community to be from,” said Leece to reporters. “I’m very proud to say I’m from here because the community cares. I’m happy, emotional, all in one.”

The day before, on Thursday, a more formal ceremony took place involving government officials Tina Beaudry-Mellor (minister of Social Services), Herb Cox (Battlefords MLA) and Larry Doke (Cut Knife-Turtleford MLA).

“Day programs provide meaningful places where those experiencing disabilities can express themselves, make friends and participate in activities that enrich their lives,” Beaudry-Mellor said in a statement.

“Our government’s ongoing partnership with BTEC supports individuals experiencing disabilities in the North Battleford area.”

BTEC has been in operation for nearly 50 years and had been based on 102nd Street in the old armoury building, which is a century old, and out of the Vida McDonald Centre across the street.

The new and improved facility will continue pro-

viding day programming for people with intellectual and other disabilities in the Battlefords and area. According to government figures, an estimated 66 participants are taking part.

Construction began on the new 18,000-squarefoot facility at the corner of 105th Street and Railway Avenue during the summer of 2015.

Work was completed this fall, and the move from the old building took place in late October. The building has been fully operational to clients for the last couple of weeks.

But efforts towards getting the new facility were ongoing for a much longer period of time.

The province had made a $2 million funding commitment in a 2011 announcement, and the organization itself raised funds through art auctions, SARCAN recycling, their successful Mardi Gras events and other initiatives.

By 2014 the organization had raised $900,000 towards the new building, but still had another $1.4 million to go.

Continued on Page 3

BTEC Executive Director Mona Leece

Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford

Mayor-elect Ames Leslie of Battleford

Carol Perkin and Cathy Richardson cutting the ribbon for the Kenny Perkin Room.

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Opening new doors Continued from Page 2 In December of that year the My Community Cares campaign was launched, with the goal of raising the remaining amount. The fundraising co-chairs were Rob Rongve and Heath Gabruch, who had led the successful $10 million effort for the Credit Union CUplex, and both were at the ribbon-cutting Friday.

That fundraising effort proved successful, wrapping up exactly one year later with the fundraising goal attained.

Many of those who were major contributors were recognized at the grand opening event Friday and got to see for themselves the finished facility.

RBM Architecture designed the building and it was contractor L.V. Schell Construction Management

Services who completed it on schedule. Jeff Mannix of RBM was gratified to see the reaction to the finished building.

“That is what I’m in the business for,” said Mannix.

“I want to see the results, I want to see how the people react to it. We have a very, very grateful client and we’re ecstatic about that.”

Leece said there has been a great reaction from participants to the new facility and expressed gratitude for all the work that was put into it.

“It was very hard work, but it was well worth it.

You can look in our facility and see how great it was.”

Both Mayor-elect Ames Leslie of Battleford and Mayor Ian Hamilton of North Battleford were on hand to congratulate BTEC on their new facility.

“This is a great shining

example of what a community can do,” said Leslie.

“This is a great. great facililty … to see it the way it is now, it almost seems like the sun is shining on this place every day.”

For Hamilton, the opening Friday represented his final public event before handing over power to new Mayor Ryan Bater on Monday Hamilton used a familiar expression — “this is awesome” — to describe the facility.

“I am thrilled because this is one of my last official duties as mayor of the City of North Battleford, I have been very proud to represent you for seven years as mayor and over the last 10 years on council. So this is a fitting goodbye for me, I guess, and a fitting opening for the clients of BTEC.”

The grand opening of the Pfeifer Learning Centre featured tours, a program and food. Photos by John Cairns

The Charabin Family cuts the ribbon for the Laurel Charabin Room.

Subject of police takedown sentenced Staff

A man whose arrest in April was captured on video and caused a social media sensation in North Battleford has been sentenced to four years in custody minus remand time for several counts.

Randall Christopher Nicotine, age 30, was at North Battleford Provincial Court Oct. 20.

He was convicted of four counts of assault, assault with a weapon, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, resisting arrest and two breach of probation charges.

Nicotine also admitted several of the offences

were for the benefit of a criminal organization, considered an aggravating factor in sentencing.

He had already served six months remand time and was credited nine months in sentencing, which means his sentence has three years and three months left to run.

Nicotine is the individual arrested April 4 in a takedown at an intersection on 100th Street in North Battleford. The takedown had been captured on the dash cam of a passing motorist.

Nicotine had existing warrants against him at the time, and had been

the subject of a number of complaints to police that weekend.

According to police, members of Battlefords RCMP located the suspect and attempted to arrest him, but the suspect fled on a bicycle. After a brief foot chase, the suspect was apprehended.

The video footage from the scene was later obtained by police for investigative purposes.

The RCMP has thanked the community for the support received while attempting to apprehend Nicotine, and for supporting the ongoing investigations.

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By Becky Doig Editor

Voter turnout for the Oct. 26 civic election was dismal, as usual. There were 1,033 votes cast in Battleford and 2,563 in North Battleford . Given that Battleford’s population is inching up on 5,000 and about 14,000 live in North Battleford, I declare the town folk more engaged in the process, but it still wasn’t anything to cheer about.

I’ll probably sound a little self-righteous, but I’ve never turned down an opportunity to vote. Granted I often feel like a tiny voice in a huge sea during federal and provincial votes, but when I vote in a civic election I feel downright powerful.

Here’s a level of government that is within reach. Citizens can walk down to Town Hall or City Hall on council meeting nights and watch the action. Anyone with a beef, can get on the agenda and tell council what they think on any issue. And more people should, instead of grousing on coffee row or the Internet about how poorly their municipality is managed.

And what better way to use your democratic voice than to exercise your right to vote? No candidates deserve your support, you say. So throw your hat in the ring and you’ll have someone to vote for.

It’s a given that everyone, whether they voted or not, feels they have a right to criticize their local government.

I decree only those who took the time to vote can post snide comments on the Internet. Think about that before you hit send. That should cut down on the nastiness.

Think of other citizens of the world who have no voting privileges, who must simply accept whatever leader seizes power. Those citizens are likely unable to complain even privately about their situation, as they can never tell who might “turn them in.”

That was the direction the world was heading as the events leading up to the Second World War took shape. One man and his organization, the Nazis, wanted control. Many fought and died to thwart that desire, and it is the suffering of those brave people we have to thank for our freedom. Yes, even for our freedom to be docile and apathetic, but I think it is a shame so many take that route.

I fear many of my generation, the latter legions of the Baby Boomers, had things a bit soft. We are far removed from an era that saw fathers, sons, brothers and uncles inspired to abandon their safe and familiar lives to fight other fathers, brothers, sons and uncles in a land far away.

The violence is foreign to us. We’ve lived in a cozy bubble, raising our families, toiling away at our careers, planning our retirements. We haven’t had to fight for much and our sense of entitlement is embarrassing.

I am heartened, however, to witness the engagement and activism among younger generations. They are passionate and well-articulated in speaking out against injustice, destruction of the planet, discrimination, bullying, the list goes on.

Hitler was the ultimate bully. Today’s young people, like the generation in the mid-20th century, wouldn’t have let him get away with it either.

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An organization that changes lives Dear Editor I am proud to be part of Operation Legacy, in which members and graduates of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program pass on the remembrance message to the younger generation.

As Remembrance Day is fast approaching, I would like to pay special tribute to all men and women who have served in Canada’s military, and especially those who lost a limb or limbs in war.

I lost both of my legs below the knee to meningitis when I was nine years old, and have learned to overcome this challenge thanks to programs put in place by amputee veterans of The War Amps.

I am thankful for war amputee veterans and the sac-

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rifices they made to ensure us our rights and freedoms.

I am also especially thankful to the veterans who helped to found the War Amps. Without them I would not have received such a high level of support through my amputation and would not have the confidence and strength that I have today. It is largely due to The War Amps that I am able to keep a positive outlook and live a productive and successful life.

On Remembrance Day, please take a moment to remember those who have and continue to serve. We commemorate their lives and share their stories so their sacrifices will never be forgotten.

Keaton Grassie, 21 Saskatoon

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It was an active legislative sitting for the last week of October as a number of issues were dealt with.

A couple of major votes took place Tuesday, Oct. 25 on the government’s motion opposing the federal government’s plans for a national carbon tax, as well as an opposition amendment motion supporting implementation of The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Act and condemning the premier for failing to address climate change and for “giving up Saskatchewan’s voice and credibility” in protecting Saskatchewan’s interests, among other things.

The opposition motion was defeated overwhelmingly 47-8, with the government’s motion passing 48-8.

Beyond that issue, opposition leader Trent Wotherspoon continued to hammer the government time and again on the GTH land deal throughout the week.

On Thursday he also hammered the government on the issue of privatization of Crown corporations.

At issue was an amendment to the definition of privatization in the Interpretation Act. Wotherspoon’s exchange with Premier Brad Wall was recorded in Hansard.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Betrayal. Desperate.

Unacceptable. A desperate, damaging sell off.

These are just some of the words that I’ve been hearing from people all across Saskatchewan since the announcement yesterday that the Sask. Party government is moving forward with massive privatization of our Crown corporations.

Our Crowns were built by and for Saskatchewan people. They deliver a massive economic and public benefit. The Premier ... promised not to privatize them. Hand over heart, he took the pledge to Saskatchewan people. Now he’s throwing it all away just to make a quick buck.

Why does he think ... he can break that promise and betray Saskatchewan people?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Thank

you, Mr. Speaker. I thank my honourable friend for the question. I want to say to members of this House and through this House to anybody observing the proceedings that we intend to keep the promises that we made in the election with respect to the Crown corporation …

The bill that was introduced yesterday by the Attorney General does not amend the Crown Protection Act. It does provide an amendment . . . in The Interpretation Act of the province of Saskatchewan, and it seeks to simply define privatization. We have this legislation in front of us that prescribes for the protection of Crown corporations from privatization, but the definition is never offered of privatization.

So the definition that we are adopting as a government is the definition used by the World Bank, and that definition is that if you privatize an organization, it means you lose control of it. You lose more than 50 per cent of that company.

We’re not prepared to allow that to happen, Mr. Speaker.

We want to ensure that Crown corporations continue in the province of Saskatchewan, that they’re protected in the province of Saskatchewan, that a majority ownership of all of those assets remains in the province of Saskatchewan. We’re committed to the Crown Corporation Protection Act. We’ve campaigned on it in three elections. That promise remains, Mr. Speaker, and we will keep that promise …

The opposition leader continued to hammer away at the government as they insisted that what the government was really doing was move towards privatization.

Mr. Wotherspoon: — Let me be clear. This is an end run on privatization of our Crown corporations ... The Premier’s breaking a clear promise, going back on his own word. And he’s shutting out the owners of our Crown corporations — the people of Saskatchewan, the shareholders of our Crown corporations.

They’re the shareholders.

newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net They’re the owners, not him, Mr. Speaker.

To the Premier: why doesn’t he have the backbone and the decency to go to the people of Saskatchewan on something as big as the privatization of our Crown corporations?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Premier.

Hon. Mr. Wall: — Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the emotions of the Leader of the Opposition. I want to be very clear for the Assembly that what the ... The change to The Interpretation Act actually prevents privatization in the Crown corporations. The definition that has been proposed to this Assembly is a World Bank definition, and it means precisely that the government, this one or a future government, cannot privatize the Crown corporations.

Another hot issue in the legislature was tougher rules cracking down on impaired driving. Minister for SGI Joe Hargrave rose to speak on that issue in the legislature.

Hon. Mr. Hargrave: — Mr. Speaker, I’m pleased to rise today to move second reading of The Traffic Safety (Miscellaneous Enforcement Measures) Amendment Act, 2016. Last year in our province, there were nearly 1,200 impaired driving collisions killing 53 people and injuring 578 others. Mr. Speaker, our government takes this issue very seriously. That’s why we are taking action.

Mr. Speaker, allow me to outline the specific amendments in this bill, which built on the already significant changes we introduced back in 2014.

Currently, for experienced drivers with a blood alcohol content between .04 and .08, vehicles aren’t impounded until a second offence. We’re changing that

to impoundment on the first offence. British Columbia and Alberta have seen success with this approach of impoundment on the first offence, and we’re optimistic we will see similar results.

Mr. Speaker, we’re also proposing to change the zero tolerance threshold for drugs and alcohol.

This is currently limited to drivers under the age of 19. Drivers age 19 to 21 are overrepresented in alcohol-related collisions compared to drivers under 19. That’s why we are proposing the zero tolerance threshold apply to all drivers 21 years of age and under. Other jurisdictions such as Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec and Manitoba have had positive results with similar legislation in place.

Mr. Speaker, ignition interlock devices prevent drivers from operating a vehicle if they have alcohol in their system. Mr. Speaker, this legislation proposes further strengthening ignition interlock measures.

These include imposing longer interlock periods for blood alcohol content over .16 or refusing to provide a breath sample, imposing longer interlock periods on second and third offences for experienced drivers over .08, imposing mandatory interlock for third or subsequent offences for new drivers with any drugs or alcohol in their system.

Mr. Speaker, along with the changes I’ve just outlined, I’m pleased to announce our commitment to provide $800,000 for an additional 32 automated licence plate readers to help police catch disqualified drivers. This brings the total to 47, enough to equip all enforcement vehicles in the combined traffic services Saskatchewan pilot.

This pilot involves 60 of-

ficers dedicated to traffic safety enforcement, targeting problematic roads and intersections in central and southeast regions of the province.

Mr. Speaker, we are also providing $500,000 for law enforcement to increase checkstops targeting impaired drivers. Knowing there will be more police checkstops provides an extra motivation for people to plan a safe ride ahead of time.

Further on the education side, Mr. Speaker, SGI is bolstering awareness of impaired driving consequences through multi-media advertising campaigns and social media channels with the goal of changing driver behaviour. Members have likely seen many of those ads which are currently running.

Mr. Speaker, we also know that distracted driving is an issue in this province. In response to recommendations from law enforcement, we are also strengthening cellphone legislation. We are changing the offence to holding, viewing, using, or manipulating a mobile device while driving instead of simply using a mobile device, which is the current wording.

There are also a few smaller housekeeping amendments, Mr. Speaker.

The first includes removing all vehicle impoundment and driver licence suspension forms from the regulations and placing the requirements for them in the Act. Currently, regulatory changes are required every time a prescribed form is amended because the form is specifically identified in the regulations. These forms are primarily used by law enforcement to carry out their duties, so we want to make sure we can get them from the updated forms when required.

A final housekeeping change we’re making, Mr. Speaker, is around dealer licence plates. This past February, the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority made changes to The Consumer Protection and Business Practices Act, which governs companies that sell vehicles as

part of their business. This resulted in the unintended consequence that several businesses and entities that regularly use dealer plates no longer qualified for them. The proposed change to this Act essentially allows SGI to continue to administer dealer plates the way it always has.

Mr. Speaker, I move second reading of The Traffic Safety (Miscellaneous Enforcement Measures) Amendment Act, 2016.

Opposition critic Carla Beck spoke on the issue for the Opposition.

Ms. Beck: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and I thank the minister for his comments. And we’ve just had the opportunity to just now look over Bill 42. Mr. Speaker, not only are we ready to ensure swift passage of the bill today, members from this side of the House were ready to see certain of those measures proposed in this bill enacted over three years ago when they issued a minority opinion on the Special Committee on Traffic Safety final report.

Mr. Speaker, as was noted in 2013, to continue to ignore the profound evidence of the efficacy of a mandatory three-day impoundment of vehicles for drivers found in the warning zone would be to risk more lives in Saskatchewan. Mr. Speaker, as the families in your gallery know all too well, too many lives have been impacted and lost in our province due to impaired and distracted driving. To the families with us today, and all families impacted by this senseless crime, you have our deep and sincere sympathy. Please know that we will be paying close attention to ensure that the regulations associated with this legislation are robust and provide a clear path.

We will also be watching to ensure that the resources needed for effective enforcement are forthcoming, adequate, and secure.

And with that, Mr. Speaker, I will call upon the minister to do what he needs to do in order to provide swift passage of this bill. There will be no delay from members on our side.

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There’s so many people who tell us that we’re wonderful parents and we tell them ‘you know, if it was your child you’d do the same thing.’

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Co-op provides protective services can’t, do less.

There are members who did 30 or even 40 years of service before retiring.

Others take all these skills and experience and make firefighting their career.

Firefighters are like brothers and sisters, whether they are rural or urban, Engine No. 1, a 2010 Freightliner, is one of three Buckland Fire and Rescue vehicles equipped with hydraulic rams, cutters and Jaws of Life for vehicle extrication. Photo submitted

By Don McNair The call from the 911 dispatcher comes at 1 a.m.

There is a house on fire in Spruce Home, 20 kilometres north of Prince Albert.

The occupants have evacuated, but an adjoining garage and workshop contains fuel cans. The Incident Command on duty at Buckland Fire and Rescue takes the call.

P25 radios emit a tone in the bedrooms of two dozen firefighters in the RM of Buckland and Prince Albert. Within minutes, the IC knows exactly how many members are available to fight this fire.

At 1:16 a.m., Engine No. 1 and five members leave the fire hall at 15th Street N.W. and Whitfield Road.

Within three minutes, another engine and two tankers have departed with six more members.

By 1:24 a.m., they are all on site. The IC has taken stock, and the engines are connected to the tankers. During the drive, he ordered in two more water trucks.

Had the weather been dry, he could have called in still more resources from partner emergency services across central Saskatchewan. In a rural area, it’s always better to arrive with too much than with too little.

The members move fast. From three hoses they pour water down on strategic points of the fire. The house is badly damaged,

but flames never reach the garage or the trees. Neighbours bundle off the newly homeless family.

By 6 a.m., the fire is extinguished. Job done, Buckland’s crew heads for the hall. While four members wash down the trucks and dry the hoses, a captain writes the report. By 7 a.m., they all can head home, change and drink a strong cup of coffee before going to work.

Although they’ll receive a $20 honourarium for each hour they spent fighting that fire, it’s not their job.

They are volunteers.

Are these men and women tired? For sure, but they’re also pumped.

Their co-ordinated action just saved someone’s livelihood, and it’s not even breakfast. Next time, they might save someone’s life.

Most firefighting across Canada is done by volunteers, but unlike most fire services, Buckland Fire and Rescue is not a department of the local government. It is a co-op, owned and run by its members. It’s been protecting the people of the RM of Buckland since 1969.

Back then a small fire hall housed one 20-yearold truck and a tanker. In addition to buying a $30 share, 200 members paid $5 to $10 annually for the suppression of house, grass and forest fires.

In the last 15 years, Buckland Fire and Rescue has vastly extended its

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Almost all this gear is purchased new, through targeted fundraising. About two of every three RM residents are members, as are most of the firefighters.

They also organize various fundraisers.

While a share still costs $30, members pay $100 (businesses $150) for all these emergency services.

In addition, the RM pays a retainer.

So a lot has changed in 47 years.

What hasn’t changed is the appeal of this kind of service to a certain kind of person. To be a rural firefighter, you have to be able to take directions and work

as a team member coolly and efficiently in dangerous, volatile circumstances.

You have to be able to attend weekly training sessions and get certification in emergency first aid and in operating specialized equipment. You have to have an appetite for action.

Some of Buckland’s firefighters can run 100 metres with 20 kilograms of gear, but not all. There’s plenty of duties for people who can’t haul a hose through the bush. If you don’t have a stomach for accident scenes, you can always do traffic control.

What you do need is a compassionate nature for dealing with people in deep trouble. Surprisingly, another prerequisite is to be able to say “no.” Volunteer firefighters can’t let the vocation compromise their family, their health, and the job they get paid for. If you can manage 200 or more hours a year, so be it. If you

professional or volunteer.

Does any of that sound like you? Many of the provinces fire departments rely on volunteers. For details contact your local municipal office. For more information about the Buckland co-op visit www. bucklandfire.com.

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North Stars continue winning ways

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Not only are the Battlefords North Stars the hottest team in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, but they are also all alone at the top of the 12-team loop.

The North Stars have now won eight straight games, with their most recent victory coming Saturday night at the Civic Centre with a 3-1 triumph over the Humboldt Broncos.

That result came a little over 24 hours after the North Stars escaped La Ronge with a 4-3 shootout win over the Ice Wolves.

“I thought our performance on Saturday night and day compared to how we played on Friday,” North Stars general manager and head coach Nate Bedford said. “We just need to find a way to do that in every single game.

“My message to the guys was to keep the goal in mind of taking a step forward each time out.

When we come out and have a lackluster effort like we did in La Ronge, we take a step back and we get further away from our goal.”

This weekend’s results improved the North Stars record to 16-5-0-0 and gives them 32 points so far this year.

They are now three points ahead of the Broncos for top spot in the Fin-

Battlefords North Stars defenceman Connor Sych flashed a smile as his team celebrated Troy Gerein’s goal against the Humboldt Broncos at the Civic Centre Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

ning Division and lead the Estevan Bruins by a single point for first place in the league standings.

Unlike the 5-1 win the North Stars picked up over the Broncos at the Civic Centre two weeks ago, Saturday’s encounter turned into a goaltending duel.

Rookie Joel Grzybowski had the upper hand over Garrett Mason in the battle between the pipes, as the North Stars netminder made 29 saves to improve to 8-1-0-0 on the season.

“I love playing in those types of games where the other goaltender is playing well, as it drives me to get better as the game goes

on,” Grzybowski said.

“In a close game like that, you really get to see the character come out in everyone’s eyes. We grinded a win out against a really good team, and we showed that we are right up there with Humboldt.”

Coby Downs led the way on offence with a two-point night. He made a great pass to set up Ben Allen’s game-winning goal near the halfway point of the third period and rounded the night out by scoring on an empty net with just 22 seconds remaining.

Troy Gerein scored a short-handed goal in the second period, on a play

that was started by a great forecheck from McGregor Sinclair.

Matthieu Gomercic found the back of the net early in the first period for the Broncos while Mason turned aside 43 shots in the loss.

“I thought we put in a really good effort tonight, but we made two mistakes that cost us the game,” Broncos general manager and head coach Darcy Haugen said.

“We would have liked to come away from here with a couple of points, but there’s a lot of positives that we can take from this as we move forward.

We played well in a tough building.”

Friday’s encounter with the Ice Wolves marked the second time this season that the North Stars were pushed beyond regulation time.

Connor Logan had the only goal in the shootout while Taryn Kotchorek made a pair of saves to stave off the upset bid from the SJHL’s cellar dwellers.

“Taryn was in goal for us when we went to a shootout in Flin Flon last month as well, and he’s a very good shootout goalie,” Bedford said. “He’s hard to beat in practice and he’s a very confident guy, which

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“I thought we controlled the game for the most part, but we didn’t really follow the game plan that was set out on defence. I felt like at times we were pressing too much to try and do things on their side of the ice instead of being worried about what was happening in our own end.”

Conor Jensen and Brett Horn each had a goal and an assist for the North Stars with the other goal coming from the stick of Keaton Holliday. Logan had a pair of assists to go with his shootout heroics, while Kotchorek made 22 saves.

Tristen Elder found the net twice for the Ice Wolves while Curtis Peck dished out a pair of helpers.

Jared Blaquiere also scored for the hosts while Aaron MacKay made 53 saves in a losing effort.

The two sides will square off again Tuesday night in a 7:30 p.m. affair at the Civic Centre.

That game will also mark the debut of 18-yearold forward Keelan Saworski, who was acquired in a trade with the Melfort Mustangs Friday.

The Regina native, who had three points in 11 games for the Mustangs prior to being traded, suited up for the Battlefords Midget AAA Stars last year and picked up 34 points in 43 games in the SMAAAHL.

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In all honesty, however, it’s going to take quite awhile for something to matchup to the wildness that was Game 7 of the World Series between the Chicago Cubs and the Cleveland Indians.

Unless you’ve been under a rock over the last while, and if so congrats on avoiding the gong show that is the presidential election race in the United States, you already know by now that the Cubs ended their 108-year title drought with a dramatic 8-7 extra innings triumph.

There were enough twists and turns in one game, let along the final three innings, to make up a good season of any primetime drama.

In fact, 40 million Americans tuned in to watch the seventh and deciding game, which was the most-watched World Series contest since the Minnesota Twins defeated the Atlanta Braves in the seventh and deciding game of the 1991 “Fall Classic.”

Over the last few days, I’ve started to ask myself the question that many people have already asked aloud.

Was Wednesday’s contest the best baseball game of all time?

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Well for starters, I can’t say for certain how it compares to the other great contests that happened before I was born.

And while I have memories of the Toronto Blue Jays championship seasons of 1992 and 1993, I couldn’t tell you much about the blow-by-blow details of those games as I was only a couple of years old at that time.

Heading into Wednesday night, my favourite baseball game ever took place five years ago when the Texas Rangers battled the St. Louis Cardinals in Game 6 of the World Series.

The Rangers, who had never won a championship, were one strike away in both the ninth and 10th innings, only to see the Cardinals tie the game both times.

In between both of those plays, Josh Hamilton hit a two home-run for the Rangers to give them the lead back.

The Cardinals ended the proceedings with a bang in the bottom of the 11th inning as David Freese hit a walk-off home run of his own to give his team the win.

Thanks to that win, the Cardinals would win the World Series a day later in a rather forgettable Game 7, but what happened the night before will go down in history as one of the best games ever.

Time will do more justice to Wednesday’s magical event, but what helps is the fact the Cubs were able to end their long drought.

So much has happened over the last century and so many Cubs fans went their entire lives without seeing their team win it all.

Now that it’s happened, it’ll be curious to see what happens in the years to come at Wrigley Field.

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Erik Ehrmantruat and Braden Krzak had both goals for the Blazers.

Jacob Wasserman earned the shutout while Lance Alm had the loss.

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Goals hard to come by for Sharks

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Generating scoring chances hasn’t been an issue for the Battlefords Sharks so far this season.

Finding the back of the net has proven to be another issue entirely for the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League team.

The Sharks fell to 0-60-1 for the season this weekend as they suffered 3-0 and 6-3 losses to the Regina Rebels at the Battleford Arena.

“Having trouble scoring was the story of both games and it’s been the biggest issue for us here as of late,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said.

“We had a lot of chances on Saturday but we were unable to score. On Sunday, the Rebels took the play to us for most the game until we started to push back at the end.”

After falling behind 4-0, the Sharks roared back in the third period Sunday as they scored three goals in a two-minute span.

Jordan Klubida led the way in the three-goal outburst as she found the net twice and made a slick pass to Ashlee Wolfe to get the hosts within a goal.

“It was very exciting to watch that happen,” Berggren said. “I told the girls after the game that the

Ensley Fendelet, left, and Keara Amson of the Battlefords Sharks tried to get the puck away from a Regina Rebels player at the Battleford Arena Sunday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

10 shifts that we had in that span was probably the best 10 shifts that we’ve had all year.

“We were really taking it to Regina and they were on their heels trying to stop us. That’s how we need to play all of the time.”

After calling a timeout, the Rebels stopped the Sharks comeback bid a few minutes later as Samantha Sichkaruk slid the puck past netminder Chloe Burt.

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“Once we got back going, the girls were able to execute their game plan once again.”

Jenna Merk led the way up front for the Rebels Sunday with two goals and an assist. Lauren Focht had a pair of goals in the victory.

The Sharks outshot the Rebels by a 38-23 margin Saturday, but were unable to solve netminder

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“We really controlled the game from the start,” Berggren said. “We were outplaying them and we had many scoring chances, but we just didn’t score.”

Ally Kosteniuk had a pair of second period goals for the Rebels while the other goal came from the stick of Sickaruk.

“This was a very important weekend for us,” Merk said. “We have three players away this week at the Under-18 Nationals in Regina and our leading goal scorer (Kennedy Bobyck) has been unable to play in the last couple of games.

“We have a lot of depth on our team, however, and we were able to work through those challenges.

I think we’ll have a very strong team once we get everyone back in the lineup.”

The Sharks will look for their first win of the season this weekend as they travel on the road for a pair of games with the Weyburn Gold Wings.

“Weyburn’s a young team that works really hard,” Berggren said.

“We must be prepared for that when we head down there if we want to come away with a win.”

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When they were toddlers, his brothers were unable to fully pronounce “Colten” and instead would say “Coco”.

From then on, the entire family knew him as Coco. He was a proud member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation of Saskatchewan and Rocky Boy Chippewa Cree of Montana.

Coco was a spiritual member of the Native American Church and assisted with oskâpêwis (helper) duties for community ceremonies. He was a loyal friend to many and loved his family unconditionally. Coco’s kind and silly nature will be deeply missed at family gatherings and community events. To cherish his memory are: Girlfriend, Kiora Wuttunee; Mother, Debbie Baptiste-Denny; Father, Pete Boushie; Sister, Satin (Lyman) Ferguson; Brothers, Jace Boushie and William Boushie; Maternal Grandmother, Verna Baptiste-Denny; Paternal grandparents, Robert and Roberta Werk; Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his buddy/best friend, Chico (dog). Predeceased by: Maternal grandfather, Victor “Partner/Pupa” Denny; Grandmother, Helen Bacon-Denny; Rocky Boy, MT grandparents, Richard Denny, Louis Denny, & Jeanette Stump; Red Pheasant, SK grandparents, Donald “Chuck” Baptiste, Ernest Baptiste, Isabelle Chakita, Katherine Crier, & Amy Baptiste; Cousins, Hunter Boushie, Swede Boushie, & Shalako St Marks; and numerous relatives & ancestors. A traditional wake took place on August 12, 2016 at the Chief Glen Keskotagan Community Center on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. After prayers and protocol, Coco was laid to rest on August 13, 2016 in the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ THOMPSON: In Loving Memory of Vernon Albert Thompson, born December 24, 1929 at Rabbit Lake, SK., passed away October 18, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by Children: Judy (Brent) Moroz, daughter Veronica Nesbitt and stepdaughter Darah Moroz, Victoria, BC: Cheryl (Stewart) Mitchell, daughters Robyn, Shelby (Jasiu) Mistecki, (Izabella, Zosia) and Nadine (Zack Ziolkowski) rural Battleford: Robert (Teresa Hafermehl) children: Allison (Clint) Tweten, (Graey, Thomas & Penelope), Carrie Cygielnik, (Aiyana), Brandon (Carlyn) Leschyshyn, (Riley, Cruz), Blair Thompson (Anika Albers), Corey Thompson, Amber Thompson, Teresa’s family; Sisters-in-law: Ann Bell, Helen German, Nellie Schneider, Marge Christianson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews; Vern’s dance partner and friend Jean Schwan; Vern’s longtime friend and co-worker, Thea Whitt. Predeceased by: Wife, Victoria, parents Ernest and Edna Thompson, parents-inlaw Wasyl and Edith German, brothers-in-law, John German, Dan German, Mel Christianson, and Jim Bell. Special friend Doris Srayko. A Celebration Of Life Service was held on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Fred J. Tinio. Shared Memories were given by Jean Pawlus, Thea Whitt and Dennis Mercer. Scripture Reading: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 – Nadine Mitchell. Music Ministry: Organist & Pianist – Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist – Robert MacKay – “Lord Of The Dance”; Hymn Selections: “In The Sweet By And By” & “What A Friend We Have In Jesus.” Honourary Pallbearers were All Vern’s family and friends. Urn Bearers were Robyn Mitchell and Veronica Nesbitt. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8.

Interment was at Garden of Christus – Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

MAUNSELL: In Loving Memory of Marjory Maunsell, born November 28, 1920 At Home – Township of Langmeade, SK., passed away October 30, 2016 at River Heights Lodge – North Battleford, SK. Marjory was born November 28, 1920, the youngest of 4 children to William and Elizabeth Boggust. She was born at home by a midwife in their home which sat at the top of the road from the Paynton Ferry in the township of Langmeade, Saskatchewan.

When she was 3 the family moved to another homestead further along the road into a house which her father purchased and built from the Eaton’s Catalogue.

There she attended the Spenceville schoolhouse until age 16, often arriving by horse.

She had a happy childhood helping out on the farm, skating and playing hockey on the river in the winter, riding her favourite horse Pearl, attending school functions and playing baseball. At the age of 16 she moved into Battleford and attended the Collegiate Institute completing a commercial course. Her first job was in Regina working for the Attorney General’s Dept. in the Parliament Buildings. She did this for 2 years before joining the Air Force in 1942. She served in the R.C.A.F. (WD) from 1942 until 1945 where she met her husband Terence (Jim) and they were married in Vancouver. After the war they moved to Ottawa and then onto Toronto. In Toronto they raised 3 children, Richard, Julie and Janet. She was an active mom and also worked different part time jobs and volunteered at the Anglican Church. In 1975 Jim and Marj retired and moved back to North Batteford where Marj’s family was still living. They lived across from St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Marj was an active member of the Chancel Guild and a life member of the Flo Adams Group in the A.C.W. at St. Paul’s. She enjoyed many years of retirement by gardening, fishing, playing cards – her favourite game being cribbage, dancing and spending time with her family and her many good friends. In 2010 Marjory moved to the high rise apartments on 99th Street where she kept active by playing cards and visiting. She also enjoyed the wonderful view of the river valley from her suite and would often sit by the window taking it all in. In 2011 Marjory moved to River Heights Lodge. She had spent 3 years looking after her own mother there so was quite comfortable being at home there. She still kept active there as they have a wonderful recreation dept. focusing on keeping all the residents busy and happy. She had many visits from her family and friends. She looked forward to the summer as she enjoyed watching the Blue Jay’s play baseball. Marjory is survived by her three children, Richard, Julie (Steve) Adams and Janet (George Hull), also by her three grandchildren, Nicole, Sherri and Amy and her many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Terence (Jim), parents John and Elizabeth, brothers Ralph and Jack and her sister Jessie. Funeral Service was held at St. Paul’s Anglican Church with Rev. Jan Trost and Rev. Trevor Malyon officiating.

Interment of cremated remains was in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Donations are requested to St. Paul’s Anglican Church. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family would like to express their appreciation to the staff, the nurses, the special care aides, the ladies of the recreation, the kitchen and housekeeping staff, and the hairdresser Judy at The Battleford’s River Heights Lodge for all their wonderful care and attention given.

They definitely made a difference in Marjory’s life. The family would also like to thank Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service for all his support, the ladies of St. Paul’s Anglican Church for the wonderful luncheon they provided after the service and to Rev. Jan Trost and Rev. Trevor Malyon for the service and interment.

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ROUSSEAU: Mr. Alin Rousseau of rural Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 59 years. Left to cherish Alin’s memory are his loving family; wife Glenda; daughter Bernice Rousseau (Troy) and daughters Morgan Rousseau and Jordyn Longworth; son Grant Rousseau (Malena) and daughters Anouk and Sophie; mother Aline Marie Zunti-Rousseau; siblings Evelyne (Marcel) Seewalt and their family Marcel (Tanyss), Paul (Cindy), Christopher (Labonneau); Gisele (Jim) Morrison and their family Shelyce (Peter), Brennan (Charlene), Ryan (Susan), Todd (Genn), Wayne (Shareen); Marie Lavoie - Rousseau and her family Jocelyne (Matt), Joel (Kristen); Martin (Debbie) and their family Michael (Renee), Jason (Kirsten); Carmen (Chris) Gobert and their family Jody, Devin, Jennifer (Joda); Esther (Dave) Fudger and their family Nicolas, Stefany, Nathan; Beatrice (Ellis) Greenley and their family Christine, Angie (Paul); Murielle Rousseau and her family Syndee, Matthew, Robert, James; Judy (Garth) Babcock and their family Keenan, Addison; Louise (Trent) Michaelman and daughter Lauren; Marianne (Neil) Aamodt and their family Audrey, Brian (Diane), Christine (Bret), Aimee (Barry). Alin was predeceased by his father Pierre Rousseau; brother Yvon Rousseau; son Jeremy Rousseau; mother-in-law Eunice Miller; and sister Alice Zunti. A Funeral Service for Alin was held on Wednesday, October 19th @ 2:00 p.m. from the Don Ross Gymnasium with Mrs. Joyce Sali officiating. Interment followed the service in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Alin may be directed to the Saskatchewan Firefighters Burn Fund P.O. Box 1422 Stn Main, Regina, Sk, S4P-3C2. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

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Sharing a lasting legacy Submitted War Amps

Kamryn and Shannon laying a wreath on behalf of The War Amps. Photo submitted

People often can’t help but smile when they see sixyear-old Kamryn Bond lay a wreath with her friend, Shannon Krasowski, 40, at their local Remembrance Day ceremony.

Although an unlikely pair, they are both amputees and are part of a legacy that goes back nearly 100 years.

Kamryn is a member, and Shannon a graduate, of The War Amps Child Amputee (CHAMP) Program.

It was war amputee veterans who created The War

Amps in 1918, its key tag service in 1946 and later, the CHAMP Program.

Since 1975, thousands of child amputees across Canada have received financial assistance for their artificial limbs through CHAMP and attended regional seminars where they learn about growing up as an amputee.

When Kamryn was 11 months old, both of her legs, right hand, and several fingers on her left hand, were amputated due to a respiratory illness. Shannon’s left leg was amputated when she was 13 years old due to bone cancer.

They met three years ago at their local Remembrance Day ceremony. That year, Kamryn watched Shannon lay a wreath on behalf of The War Amps Operation Legacy, but ever since, it has been a tradition they share.

While growing up as a Champ, Shannon met many war amputee veterans and heard their firsthand accounts of the devastation of war.

“They passed this legacy to us younger amputees and now it’s our turn to share their stories, so that we never forget their sacrifices,” she says.

Although Kamryn is still quite young, her mom, Dale, says it is important for her daughter to lay a wreath on Remembrance Day. “It builds the foundation for her to understand how much our war veterans gave up for our freedom.”

Dale adds, “We will always be appreciative of the work of the war amputee veterans and the message they have left for young amputees like Kamryn to carry into the future. It is for this reason that she lays a wreath every year in their honour, and will do so for many years to come.”

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Tuesdays

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

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

Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Friday, November 11

Remembrance Day Services - Lion’s at Borden Community Centre, Royal Purple at Radisson Hall both at 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, November 12

Jewelry Sale - Arts & Crafts Fundraiser at the Discovery Co-op Mall, South entrance from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All profit will be donated to our North Battleford Humane Society.

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Saturday, November 12

Club 70 Dance - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Lunch served at 12:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, November 15

Kaiser Tournament at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, November 16

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 19

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

Saturday, November 19

Notre Dame Parish “Visions of Sugarplums” Supper Auction.

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

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

Saturday, November 26

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

Saturday, November 26

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

Saturday, November 26

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

Saturday, November 26

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

Sunday, November 27

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

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

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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Teen Driver Safety Week was observed in October. To promote their message the Grade 10 students participating in the John Paul II Collegiate SADD organization went to Valley Ford and put SADD red ribbons on all the cars.

Photo submitted

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

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

71-22nd Street Battleford (Behind Super A in the strip mall)

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

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

All nominations must be received by December 2, 2016

PH: 306-937-7001 FAX: 306-937-7014

The Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards are presented to Battlefords & District citizens for distinguished service to their community. To nominate a Citizen or Junior Citizen of the Year, prepare a presentation using the following guide: 1. State the nominee’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

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

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

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

5. Please include in your nomination letter: a. Brief history of nominee with education and family along with personal accomplishments through work. b. A list of nominee’s interests outside of work, volunteer organizations or contributions to their community. If the nominee has received any awards please include these. c. Attach a precise cover letter stating why the nominee should be chosen for this prestigious award and include letters of support which offer insight into the candidate’s involvements. These are helpful to the selection committee.

6. Junior nominees must be 18 years or younger.

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30. ___ de deux 33. Parenting challenges 34. ___-bodied 35. “Buona ___” (Italian greeting) 36. “-zoic” things 37. Longing looks 38. Acclaim 39. Anger, with “up” 40. “Guilty,” e.g.

41. Egg: Prefix 42. “A Nightmare on ___ Street” 43. A large species of mammal (2 wds.)

45. Coin opening 46. Afflict 47. Fur pieces 50. Chooses, with “for” 52. Affirmative vote 55. Buckle 58. Song and dance, e.g.

59. Coach 60. Buddies Copyright © 2015, Penny Press 61. Shrub 28.Take it find 62. Black on the ____ 63. Sort 55.Dogs and

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Possible dangers and values of looking back Legendary baseball pitcher, Satchel Paige, once said, “Don’t look back, something might be gaining on you!” And there can be problems with looking back. A runner who looks back may stumble, and lose valuable seconds, in a close race.

Obsessively looking back on our past lives can either load us with guilt, or it can foster an excess of pride. It can also keep us from enjoying today, or giving it the attention and energy it deserves.

Carrying about the burden of past regrets can bind us with ponderous chains like those borne by Marley’s ghost.

An extensive survey revealed the things people most often had regrets about were, in order, romantic relationships, family, education, career, financial decisions and parenting. Some were sorry for things they’d done that they shouldn’t have. Others regretted not doing things they should have. And often they reflected on time, and other resources, that had been wasted.

One who had a past he later regretted deeply was the Apostle Paul. In his early days he was a zealous Pharisee, who viewed the early church as an evil that needed to be stamped out. He says, “I persecuted the church of God beyond

measure and tried to destroy it.” (Gal. 1:13) “I persecuted this [Christian] Way to the death, binding and delivering into prisons both men and women.”

(Acts 22:4) After coming to faith in Christ, Paul reveled in the grace and mercy of God, but he determined not to dwell on the past to the detriment of today. He tells us, “Forgetting those things which are behind and reaching forward to those things which are ahead, I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” (Phil.

3:13-14) It should be added that an occasional reflection on past days is not necessarily a bad thing.

For the one who is trying to lose weight, it may be encouraging to try on that old pair of pants and see how much less of us there is to fill them! Marking our progress can spur us on to keep going. It is also valuable to review the blessings of God, and remember, with gratitude, others who have helped us on our way.

What believers will recall of this present life, when we get to heaven, is somewhat uncertain.

There are various clues in Scripture to suggest we will be able to review the past to some extent. One who pondered that was

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Scottish pastor Robert Murray McCheyne (181343). A man known for his godly character and deep spirituality, McCheyne died at the age of 30, though not of any known disease. It’s believed he

simply burned himself out in service for the Saviour.

An example will show how he ministered.

Returning to Dundee on a Thursday evening, after a long weary journey, he headed for the church, as

I need a friend Decades ago I studied a Bible college course exploring the biblical Book of Revelation.

Part of that book spoke of the deaths of godly witnesses and notes that those from “the peoples, tribes, tongues and nations” will see their bodies. To a person, we were baffled. Death? That we recognized but the whole world viewing the bodies? What we didn’t know was that decades later the Internet as well as universal and real-time television and hand-held mobile devices, would be

it was the night of the midweek meeting. There he preached to a large congregation. Afterward, walking homeward, he stopped and prayed with many along the way. Reaching home, completely exhausted he murmured, “To Thy name, O Lord, be all the glory.”

In a hymn, which he called, “I Am Debtor,” Pastor McCheyne speaks of looking back on this life. The hymn says, “When this passing world is done, / When has sunk yon glaring sun, / When we stand with Christ in

acknowledged, however, is the deep sense of loneliness that pervades society. In spite of all our advanced resources and services, so many are still feeling alone and it’s a sense of isolation that money, busyness or prestige alone can’t assuage.

Today I experienced both a direct answer to prayer and the perfect as common as were our example of what a simple radios. act of kindness can mean.

Nowadays that situaI woke this morning to tion wouldn’t even raise an almost overwhelman eyebrow. Easy, peasy, ing sense of loneliness. we’d say and we truly After asking the Lord to are blessed to have access to resources such as provide encouragement, I went about my day’s telephone, the Internet, Skype and a host of other work. That work included options. What isn’t always a trip to the grocery

glory, / Looking o’er life’s finished story, / Then, Lord, shall I fully know– / Not till then–how much I owe. / When I stand before the throne, / Dressed in beauty not my own, / When I see Thee as Thou art, / Love Thee with unsinning heart, / Then Lord, shall I fully know– / Not till then–how much I owe. / Chosen not for good in me, / Wakened up from wrath to flee, / Hidden in the Saviour’s side, / By the Spirit sanctified, / Teach me, Lord, on earth to show, / By my love, how much I owe.”

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All day I thought of so many who, like me, need someone to come alongside and offer friendship and encouragement.

Bringing friendship closer than, as my friend put it, “the end of the church sidewalk” is now a priority.

“Two are better than one … if they fall, one will lift up his companion …” Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 Who needs your friendship, company and encouragement this week?

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As we transition from the outside to the inside garden, here are five easy-care houseplants anyone can grow. Clockwise from top left: Chinese evergreen. Photo by Emőke Dénes; variegated snake plant. Photo by Mokkei; (insert) Aloe vera.

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By Erl Svendsen Most of us have busy lives, too busy to take care of finicky indoor plants that require exacting care to thrive and reward us with flowers. For a shortterm craving for something green with bright flowers, you can turn to seasonal plants like chrysanthemums and kalanchoes. But once these have flowered, it’s off to the dumpster or compost heap with them.

For something a little more permanent, the following are easy-care and tough.

Spider plant (aka airplane plant, spider ivy, ribbon plant; Chlorophytum comosum) produces a sixto 12-inch tall mound of arching, green and cream striped, long grass-like leaves. Long runners, often two to three feet long with an occasional side branch or two, leap from the centre of the mound.

A few small, short-lived, white flowers are produced along the runners. At the very ends of the branches, new plantlets or babies are produced. These eventually become large enough themselves to produce more runners, continuing the cascade of runners and plantlets. Brown leaf tips are common with low humidity, uneven moisture, too much fertilizer or fluoridated water. Simply trim back the brown ends and use distilled or rainwater if in Saskatoon. Grow as a hanging plant, on a high shelf or on a pedestal.

Chinese evergreen (Aglaonema commutatum and A. nitidum) is an excellent foliage plant with dark green and silverwhite, grey or light-green variegated, lance-shaped leaves. Some varieties also have red-pink undersides.

It rarely outgrows its space, reaching no more than one to three feet tall and wide.

It grows well in low indirect light near the window of a north facing room in moderate to cool temperature. A slow growing plant, expect it live 10 years or more.

The cast iron plant (aka

bar room plant; Aspidistra elatior) — its name describes its constitution perfectly – is tolerant of low light, low humidity and a wide range of temperature.

It does best if kept on the dry side. Like the Chinese evergreen, it is strictly a foliage plant. The most common variety has dark green, glossy, leathery leaves but there are a few cultivars with speckled, striped or narrow leaves.

Expect it to reach one to two feet tall. It spreads by underground stems, eventually expanding to fill its pot. The cast iron plant is a slow-growing plant, so start with as large a plant as you can find.

The snake plant (aka mother-in-law tongue, devil’s tongue, bow-string hemp, Sansevieria trifasciata and other species) is perhaps just as indestructible as the cast iron plant.

I’ve seen them survive under Sahara-dry conditions, but they respond well to regular care (keep soil moderately dry). Long, leathery, sword-like leaves erupt from the soil in clusters forming a dense forest

of green. One of the most common varieties, Laurenti, sports leaves with a bold yellow edge enclosing a dark and light green variegated leaf. Depending on the variety, snake plants range in size from six to 48 inches.

And finally, there’s the aloe vera, perhaps the most common herbal home remedy that people turn to when sunburned or have other skin ailments in need of soothing. It is a shortstemmed succulent plant with long, pointed, flecked light green-grey, thick leaves lined with small teeth along their margins.

It can reach three feet tall and wide. Grows best in bright light, shirtsleeve temperatures and moderately dry soil.

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