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Staff Elizabeth Moser says she could not believe her eyes when she checked the numbers on her Western 649 and Extra ticket and discovered she won

$100,000 on the Aug 15 draw.

“I checked the numbers online on the day after the draw,” she said. “I thought I was probably looking at the wrong numbers, so I brought my ticket to the

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store to double check.”

“I scanned the ticket, and I saw a one and a bunch of zeroes,” she continued.

“I still couldn’t believe it. It was a crazy day!”

The happy winner said she has one main plan

for her life after winning the lottery – to continue enjoying her retirement.

“I’m not thinking of doing anything extravagant,” she said. “I’m just happy to live a stressfree retirement.”

Snack Time Coyotes are frequent visitors to our Mervin area yard as they come for fallen crabapples. Today there were three at one time. A grey one had markings of a wolf. Photos by Louise Lundberg

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Setting the Scene for Christmas

Essential Skills & Early Childhood Education Level 1 Location: North Battleford, SK Program runs: January 7th to April 12th, 2019 Application Deadline: November 30th, 2018 The purpose of this program is to provide Indigenous learners with the confidence and tools needed to enter the workforce through achievement of full or part-time employment.

This program will provide an Essential Skills for the Workplace and Early Childhood Education Level 1 while utilizing the Level 1 & 2 Circle of Learning Benchmarks, local agency expertise and cultural inclusion.

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It’s another reminder that Christmas is just around the corner. The Battlefords Ag Society hosted the Mistletoe Gift and Craft Sale on Nov. 3. The event featured food, crafts and plants, offering an opportunity to those attending to get an early start on finding Christmas gifts for family and friends.

Photos by John Cairns

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Fake $50s and $100s reported: one arrest Staff Be on the lookout for phony money.

Battlefords RCMP report receiving several complaints from businesses of counterfeit $50 and $100 Canadian currency.

Wednesday police reported a 64-year-old North Battleford man had been arrested after he tried to pass two of the phony $100 bills at a local business.

Nov. 6 the RCMP said they had received a complaint two men attended businesses in the Battlefords and attempted to purchase inexpensive items with large denomination

currency. The bills were of poor quality and the involved business noticed before the transactions were completed, police say.

The men are described as Caucasian, both approx 6 feet tall, 25 to 30 years of age, slim builds, both wearing hoodies and ball caps with the hoods up. One of the men was wearing a cream coloured hoodie.

In another complaint a First Nation woman purchased fuel with a $50 bill. Some time after the transaction was completed, staff noticed the bill was of poor quality and clearly a fake, according to the

RCMP. In this case, suspects have been identified and the investigations are continuing.

Police say, Canadian currency has significantly evolved over the years and is currently difficult to accurately duplicate.

RCMP caution businesses and individuals to take a good look at all currency, but in particular large denominations for authenticity when conducting transactions.

Anyone with information regarding this or anyother crime is asked to contact the Battlefords RCMP or Crimestoppers.

The fake bills have the same serial number and the colours are off. Police say it is believed the denominations being counterfeited are $100 and $50 bills. RCMP caution the public to be on the watch for authenticity of all denominations.

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Most Dangerous Places in Canada

Maclean’s strikes again: crime issue is released

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Maclean’s Magazine is not done with North Battleford.

They have come out with their 2019 Most Dangerous Places in Canada list, and not surprisingly, North Battleford topped their list.

North Battleford was

declared the most dangerous place in Canada in Maclean’s, the same as last year, based on the city’s Crime Severity Index rating of 371.58.

The city was also described by Maclean’s as having Canada’s highest rates of youth crime, impaired driving and firearms offences, as well as the second highest rates of

assault levels one and two, breaking and entering and robbery.

Unlike last year, when Maclean’s did a lengthy profile of the city’s community safety efforts, this time Maclean’s directed most of its attention in their December 2018 issue to an Alberta community.

The focus was on Wetaskiwin, in a lengthy

profile under the headline “Canada’s fastest-growing crime problem is in Wetaskiwin, Alberta.”

Wetaskiwin is described as having the fastest-growing CSI score in the country between 2012 and 2017. Its CSI score is 257.54, a rise of 100.63 points since 2012.

It has also been pegged as the “most dangerous

city in Alberta” and third most dangerous in the country.

The article focused on its mounting crime issues including a spike in violent crime, as well as efforts to control it by adding more RCMP officers and by instituting “lock your doors” campaigns to address an epidemic of motor vehicle thefts.

But it was not all negative. Maclean’s pointed to a success story in Estevan, which dropped from 20th on the CSI to 91st this year, due largely to police efforts to address the city’s drug problem. Their crime severity reduction is 58.54 over five years, the fastest dropping in Canada.

The article is now online at macleans.ca.

the descriptor of “dangerous” to communities with high Crime Severity Index scores.

Teniuk said the label of dangerous applied to North Battleford is “all up to everybody’s individual perspective,” adding “if you’ve been a victim of crime then you might feel that way.”

Regarding the Crime Severity Index, Teniuk said “don’t get all tied up with that.”

“If we’re having people getting shot left right and centre and the community’s in mayhem,” Teniuk said, “then we have a problem to deal with. But I’d argue we’re a ways away from that.”

‘Danger’ is subjective says Sgt. Jason Teniuk

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Crime statistics and perceptions of crime were two of many topics that came up at a recent RCMP town hall meeting in North Battleford.

RCMP lay a number of charges against suspects for certain incidents, Sgt. Jason Teniuk said, such as for drive-by shootings.

Long lists of charges are often posted at North Battleford Provincial Court.

Teniuk also said the Battlefords detachment has high clearance rates, meaning, as he put it, “we charge a lot of people, we throw a lot of people in jail.”

Teniuk said local RCMP “catch up with a lot of [criminals].”

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this From Corner

By Becky Doig Editor

As I write this the title still applies, but by the time you read it, my title will have changed to “retired.”

After 25 years in the News-Optimist newsroom I am starting a new chapter in my life. You can read the history of my time with the newspaper in the Nov. 8 edition of the Regional Optimist or at www.newsoptimist.ca.

As I had a chat with Valorie Higgs, sales manager, on one of my last days she talked about not being good at the fundamentals of writing. I confessed if I was asked to parse a sentence at this point I’d have a difficult time telling a participle from a preposition. Writing for me is more instinctive than a conscious application of rules. I expect that is something of a gift, and it has served me well throughout my career.

I started out as a cub reporter in Hudson Bay and then Tisdale. Then I wandered in the wilderness, working as a school secretary and freelancing for 12 years in Watrous.

When we moved to the Battlefords in 1992 I learned that unless I had a piece of paper saying I could do clerical work, I wasn’t qualified. How fortunate for me, because my job hunting led me to Rod MacDonald at the NewsOptimist. He was ready to take on a still wet-behind-theears journalist and the rest is history.

I have had the privilege of spending the last 25 years doing what I love, week in and week out. We’ve always said we like to have fun in our newsroom as we work hard to bring the community’s news into the public forum. And have fun we do. The fun continues. Welcome new editor Jayne Foster and look forward to her words From This Corner.

Meili, NDP not providing alternatives There is no question that Saskatchewan’s NDP are bringing up legitimate government spending issues — big spending issues and small spending issues.

Whether it’s the $1.9 billion spent on the Regina bypass, the highly questionable $103,000 an acre costs of Global Transportation Hub land or even the recent controversies over how much Premier Scott Moe is spending on travel, these are issues any good opposition should be raising.

And they are important issues because they are about holding government to account on behalf of everyone.

You may recall a highly successful Saskatchewan Party opposition of more than a decade ago that vowed not to be the kind of government that picks winners or losers or wastes money on pet projects or frivolous travel.

Well, as so often happens with aging governments that have been in power for a while, time has a way of causing you yp forget what you believed in opposition.

You start to justify a few too many exotic trips like Moe’s trip this month to India or justify some bad spending choices. In the case of the GTH or the by-pass, you may even see government throwing good taxpayers’ money after bad.

Sometimes, if they are bad enough and if there are enough of these issues, they can contribute mightily to unseating a government.

After a 16-year run, the last NDP administration fell victim to the Spudco scandal and a series of other spending missteps.

The Provincial Scene

By Murray Mandryk

mandryk@postmedia.com They say elections are for governments to lose. That said, most of the time, it’s a little bit more complicated than that.

While governments plagued by scandal, debt and deficits do get voted out, as was the case of the Grant Devine Progressive Conservative government in 1991, there still has to be a viable alternative.

To replace a government, Oppositions much have alternative ideas and plans that are not only different from what the current government is offering but also ideas that are more pleasing to the voter.

It is here where NDP leader Ryan Meili and the NDP clearly needs to step up.

In fairness, it’s still two years before the next election because the Sask. Party has now extended this term to four years and seven months. It would be a tad early for the NDP to be releasing an exact platform.

But one might think after 11 years of wandering the

opposition wilderness, we might be getting a broad, general understanding of not just what the NDP opposes but also what it stands for.

So far, what the NDP have mostly provided is opportunities for the Sask. Party government to tee off on the Opposition for indecisiveness. Consider this Justice Minister Don Morgan response in question period last week: “Mr. Speaker, the members opposite, they ask: travel, don’t travel; carbon tax, no carbon tax; drill, don’t drill; leave it in the ground, take it out of the ground; pipelines, no pipelines,” Morgan charged in the assembly last Monday.

“Mr. Speaker, they are all over the map. I can tell this to the Leader of the Opposition. He’s going to go the same way as (former leaders Dwain) Lingenfelter and (Cam) Broten. I can see a hat trick coming up.”

Of course, Morgan was engaging in a little politics.

But Saskatchewan voters do want their governing party to take decisive stances on key issues like the carbon tax and pipelines.

One thing Meili is proposing is a plan to steadily replace existing Saskatchewan pipelines on a scheduled basis.

Energy Minister Bronwyn Eyre called it a “harebrained scheme” that would cost taxpayers $50 billion.

She added it was also completely unnecessary because the pipelines are regularly inspected.

If the NDP are to make inroads, they need to offer solid ideas, not just criticism.

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Winter driving tips from SGI Submitted SGI

Winter has arrived in a sudden fashion and SGI is offering up a few timely winter driving tips to keep everyone safe on the streets, roads and highways.

Be sure to wipe loose snow off the hood of your vehicle so that it doesn’t blow onto your windshield and obstruct your vision while you drive.

Ensure that your headlights, taillights and licence plates are visible, and that your windows are completely defrosted before you hit the road.

Leave a little earlier to give yourself more time to reach your destination, so you don’t feel tempted to

drive too fast for road conditions.

Start your trip slowly, testing your braking and steering to “get a feel” for the road.

Once you’ve reached a level of comfort, you can gradually increase speed.

The key is to maintain control of your vehicle at all times, even if that means driving under the posted speed limit.

Stay alert as you approach intersections. Scan the road for traction, such as sand or bare pavement, and always accelerate and decelerate gradually.

If you do find your vehicle skidding, remain calm and take your foot off the accelerator. Don’t lock the brakes. Instead, brake steadily, look where you

want to go and steer in that direction.

Try to avoid using cruise control on the highway during the winter. Icy sections on otherwise dry surfaces can cause your wheels to spin, compromising your control of the vehicle and putting you at risk of a collision.

Leave at least a foursecond following distance between your vehicle and the one in front of you. If the driver ahead of you suddenly brakes, you’ll have the time and space needed to stop safely, ensuring you and everyone on the road arrives at their destination safely.

Keep an emergency kit in your car. The kit can include warm clothes, a shovel, blankets, a snow brush,

Slow down and assess a safe driving speed when you venture out this winter.

ice scraper, booster cables, flashlight, flares, matches, a candle and a tin cup (to melt snow for water) and

food like chocolate, granola bars, dried fruit, nuts or soup mixes that can be added to water.

Consider investing in a set of winter tires, which provide improved traction on winter road surfaces.

Cox welcomes latest Sask. Hospital donation

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox rose in the legislature Nov. 5 to recognize another major financial boost for the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign.

This time it was a donation of $150,000 from

Great-West Life, London Life and Canada Life towards the new hospital.

Here is a transcript of Cox’s remarks from Monday as recorded in Hansard.

Mr. Cox: — Thank you, Mr. Speaker. Today I would like to recognize Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life for their generous donation

of $150,000 to support the new Sask Hospital North Battleford. Their donation supports the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings campaign to raise $8 million for medical equipment and furnishings for that facility. In recognition of their support, the fitness room in the new provincial psychiatric hospital will

be named the Canada Life Fitness Room.

Mr. Speaker, providing timely, high-quality mental health services to Saskatchewan people is a priority for our government. That is why we have committed to replace the century-old Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford.

The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre has partnered once again this year with SaskEnergy and the Boys and Girls Club to host a Share the Warmth, Coats for Kids Clinic.

The clinic will be held Saturday, Sept. 24 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the food bank location on 101st Street.

“Our Share the Warmth Campaign is not only for children, we also collect

patients to the new facility in a phased approach starting this month.

Mr. Speaker, I thank Great-West Life, London Life, and Canada Life for their commitment to this hospital and for their support of improved mental health services for Saskatchewan people. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.

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The new 284-bed facility will replace the existing 156-bed hospital. This new facility will include psychiatric rehabilitation beds and a secure wing for offenders living with mental health issues.

Construction of the new facility is substantially complete now, with plans to begin moving current

outdoor winter gear for adults that we distribute to those who are not properly dressed for the weather,” says Executive Director Erin Katerynych “Last year we handed out hundreds of winter accessories and 318 jackets and ski pants to those who were not properly dressed.”

The campaign accepts clean, gently used outdoor winter jackets, ski pants, boots, toques, mittens and scarves.

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Azaleas offer a unique freshness

By Sara Williams Azaleas have been available as winter houseplants for decades, but their popularity always seems to have always lagged behind that of poinsettias or amaryllis.

They’re at their peak for almost the same period, but their requirements are more exact and they have never been as iconic of the holiday season. Yet they offer their own unique freshness.

Most of the azaleas found in florist shops and offered for sale at this time of year have been developed from Rhododendron simsii, native to China.

The original species grows at an altitude of 1,600 to 9,000 feet in a cool, moist environment in acidic soil, forming an understory below taller trees.

The species is an evergreen shrub up to 6.5 feet in height with oval leaves and fluted flowers ranging from white to dark red.

From Canton or Hong Kong, it made its way to Europe.

By the reign of Queen Victoria, it had entered the British parlor. The Victorians loved azaleas and went on to develop hundreds of additional hybrids. It suited their homes perfectly — a lack of central heating made cooler night temperatures the norm.

Lace curtains provided indirect diffused lighting and Britain has a damp climate. And if one was fortunate enough to have a parlor in that era, there was generally also a gardener to look after plants.

Much of the early hybridizing was carried out in Belgium, France and Germany. Today, its hybrids are about 18 inches in height and spread and are available in a wide range of colours including

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red, pink, white, purple, rose, salmon, crimson, violet and bi-colours.

The flowers are in small clusters of two to five and may be single or double.

Our homes, though well suited to the prairie climate, are not as well suited to potted azaleas. Their requirements include cooler temperatures, filtered sun, frequent watering, misting to prevent the buds from drying out and acidic soil.

A temperature of 15 to 18 C will (hopefully) prolong flowering. Not easy in a modern home, but there may be a north or east wall which may be a bit cooler than our normal 20 C. Also keep in mind that hot air rises, so the lower the plant is placed, the cooler it is likely to be.

Any bright area not in direct sunlight will likely qualify as “filtered light,” especially during the winter.

By placing the pot on a tray of pebbles, small rocks or marbles filled with water, you will be promoting a higher humidity. Misting will also increase the humidity. Never allow your azalea to dry out. Check it daily. If the media in

which it is planted appears dry, water it. Remove the blossoms as they fade.

When selecting an azalea, look for one with only a few flower buds already open. Leave those with tight unbroken buds or those already in full bloom.

The flowers should appear healthy and be at different stages of development. Check the leaves. If yellowed or the undersides have evidence of whiteflies, spider mites or mealy flies in residence, don’t take it (or them) home.

Blooms should last about two to four weeks.

The warmer the room, the shorter the bloom period.

If you share your home with toddlers or pets who are prone to eat houseplants, please note that azaleas are highly toxic.

Both their leaves and flowers contain andromedotoxins.

Azaleas and rhododendrons were once so infamous for their toxicity that to receive a bouquet of their flowers in a black vase was a well-known death threat.

— This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (SPS; saskperennial@ hotmail.com ). Check our website (www.saskperennial.ca) or Facebook page (www.facebook.com/saskperennial) for a list of upcoming gardening events.

Azaleas do best under high humidity, cool temperatures and indirect light.

Photo by Denes Feri

Bi-colour azaleas were the result of European breeders hybridizing and selecting over many decades. Photo by Kurt Stuber 18113NN0

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Brian George Clark It is with intense sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian George Clark on 01 November, 2018. Brian was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to George and Jeanet Clark on 13 June 1953. He grew up on his family farm with his 7 brothers and sisters where he loved being out on the tractor. He attended Brockville Bible College in Ontario and became an ordained minister. Later in life, he pursued a degree in Sociology at Queen’s University. Brian was a very gentle and kind man, wanting to help those in need. He always put others first before his own needs. He worked hard his whole life, sometimes maintaining 2-3 jobs at a time. He surprised us all when he retired early to become an RV living snowbird. Brian was predeceased by his parents and his brother, Wayne. He leaves behind his wife of 15 years, Laurel as well as those who loved him and will miss him immensely: his children – Brian Aaron Clark (Hiroko), Heatherleigh Jalbert (Paul), Pattie Mallett (Daniel), Vanessa Desmeules, Jacinda Desmeules, Sarah May Swain (Jakub), Sally-Ann Swain (Neil), Holly Hammond (Kristoff), Allison George; his brothers and sisters – Dale, Larry, Joan, David, Glen, Ruth; and his many nieces and nephews. Brian was always so gentle with children and treated them with respect and kindness. He leaves behind many grandchildren who will truly miss his wisdom and kind hearted love. A special thank you to Prince George Hospice who helped keep him comfortable until the end. A celebration of his life will be held Monday November 19, 2018 at 11 AM at the Coast Inn of the North, Prince George.

In Lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Prince George Hospice Society. __________________________________________________ Mrs. Ida Grosjean (née Paulhus) of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully with her family at her side Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at the Villa Pascal at the age of 105 years. Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, November 6, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. from the St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Parish in Delmas, SK with Reverend Father Sebastian Kunnath as celebrant. Interment followed at the Delmas Cemetery. Ida is lovingly remembered by: Raymond (Jeanine) their family Alain (Shannon) Coen, Kyler; Leo (Amy) Carter, Cole; Marc (Amanda) Reid, Anika; Helene Shaw Chad (Mary Anne) Taylor, Kieran ; Chrystal (Rick) Ben, Austin and Sister-in-lawCecile Lavoie . Ida is predeceased by her husband Victor; her parents Edmond & Aurelie Paulhus; her brothers Alcide, Ferdinand and Leo; her sister Lea Bellavance; and son-in-law Cecil Beamont. Ida was born in Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba. At the age of five she was sent to an orphanage. Her mother had died in the 1918-19 Influenza Pandemic and her father could not care for the two youngest girls. After several years she was able to reunite with her family when they moved to Duck Lake, SK. On a trip to Delmas to help her sister, she met Victor. They were married in 1939 and moved to a farm SE of town. Together they raised their two children while farming through the good times and the bad. Ida was an expert seamstress and barber; she loved music, dancing and keeping everything tidy and organized. There wasn’t a problem she couldn’t solve or a lawn mower she couldn’t fix. She was a petite lady with a big heart.

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Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Wright may be directed to Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, SK S4P 2R3 BUH Foundation PO Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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Thursday, November 15

Makerspace Play Date at the North Battleford Public Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All materials provided. Ages 5 - 12.

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Saturday, November 17

Third Avenue United Church Calvin Hall. Christmas Garage Sale 9:00 am - 3:00 pm and Christmas Tea and Bake Sale 2:00 am - 4:00 pm. Wesley Hall.

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Live & Silent Auction Items - Visions of Sugarplums Supper Auction at the Tropical Inn, North Battleford at 5;00 p.m. Exclusive auction items include works by local artists. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. for cocktails & viewing. Supper at 6:30 p.m. Notre Dame Fundaraiser Project. A purchase of 8 tickets guarantees a reserved table. For tickets contact Parish Office 306-445-3836.

2 Bedroom duplex for rent. Fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. $900-$1100 per month. references required. 937-7252 or 441-6728 (no texts)

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Tuesday, November 20

Charitable Crafting - Arts & Crafts at the North Battleford Library from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Want to use your crafty talents for good? Charitable Crafting is a great way to give back to those in need while doing the crafts you love. Join us for an evening of yarn crafts.

Wednesday, November 21

European Travel Talk by Lynn Strendin about her travels throughout The Netherlands, Denmark, Germany, Estonia, Russia, Finland, and Sweden at the North Battleford Library from 7:00 8:30 p.m.

Saturday, November 24

Topline Social Dance Club at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352-100 Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight.

Minimum age is 19. Lunch served. Phone Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815 for more info. “When the going gets tough...the tough go dancing”

Monday, November 26

Blood Drive - Donors Needed, Don Ross Centre North Battleford 2:30 pm - 6:30 pm Sponsored by Catholic Women’s League.

Tuesday, November 27

North Battleford Library, Origami Night. Paper and books with instructions will be provided. Begins at 6:00 pm Ages 13+

Wednesday, November 28

Battlefords Minor Softball Association Annual Meeting 7:00 pm All new business must be brought to the executives attention prior to the meeting. New business can be emailed to battlefordsminorsoftball@outlook.com 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.

The following is a general description Full-Timeof a Manager position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor is a full-time, permanent position. position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. We provide a multi-disciplinary, holistic, MANAGER therapeutic treatment service toPOSITION individuals and families who have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses FULL-TIME PERMANENT both Western therapeutic and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

Description Extensive training and Job ongoing clinical supervision will be provided.

• The Manager is directly responsible to the Executive Director of

QUALIFICATIONS Kanaweyimik.

• A Masters degree in a related eld or a Registered Psychologist • The Manager is responsible for supervising the Prevention in Saskatchewan Program.

• Experience providing individual, group and family therapy The Manager is responsible for covering off theissues Executive •• Knowledgeable and sensitive to Aboriginal with an Director when of thethe Executive Director is not available. abuse understanding dynamics of intergenerational The Manager will comply with provisions of the Kanaweyimik •• Computer skills Personnelverbal, Manualwritten as it exists frommanagement time to time. skills • Excellent and time •• AInclear criminal of and abuseDirector, recordsdelegate check specific the absence thechild Executive • Aresponsibilities valid driver’s licence as required with respect to the day to day

Kanaweyimik.

An operations immediateofor negotiable start date with very competitive • Carries the intent and purpose of the Kanaweyimik salary andout benefts.

Personnel Manual from timeto to provide time andservices may maketo Due to the focus of as theit exists position being recommendations for the revision/amendment of member PersonnelFirst First Nations individuals in an agency operated by Manualpreference as required.will be given to those applicants for this Nations, position are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Ensurewho all reporting requirements are met for Prevention

Program.

Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca • by Develop and9621 maintain policies procedures to ensure or mail to: - 161A Street,and Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please effective delivery of programs services andBSW, caseRCC, RSW. M.Sc., address to the attention of Tony and Martens, management.

Deadline for accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • In the absence of the Executive Director, ensure that all local time.

agreements are reviewed and renewed as required.

Contact Tony Martens 604-583-6612.

Only successful • Attendperson: and participate in all management meetings as candidates scheduled. who make the short list will be contacted.

Recruitment process continue until Program a successful • Assist in drafting annualto budget for Prevention and candidate selected. submit toisExecutive Director by the end of January of each

fiscal year.

• Monitor prevention expenditures throughout the year and ensure that the approved budge expenditures are followed.

Report any over expenditures to the Executive Director.

• Represent Kanaweyimik as and when required at local, provincial and federal levels.

• Attend Inter-agency meetings in each of the five First Nation communities as scheduled.

• In the absence of the Executive Director, prepare and present an Annual report to the members of Kanaweyimik. The Annual Report will outline all programs, services and statistics provided by Kanaweyimik.

Qualifications

• The qualifications of the Manager shall be determined at the absolute discretion of the Board of Directors depending upon the needs of Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services at the time.

• A University Degree from a School of Social Work and/or Business Administration or equivalent work experience and training in a related area with relevant courses or workshops in child protection and administration.

• Extensive working experience and proven ability to work in the social services area with families and children.

• Extensive administrative and management experience.

• Ability to organize, delegate, supervise and coordinate activities of staff members and complex programs.

• Ability to formulate budgets, administer same and report on budgets.

• Extensive working experience with First Nations people, with an understanding of the particular issues encountered by First Nations people.

• Extensive working experience and a clear understanding of the dynamics of First Nations family systems; complexity of social problems encountered by First Nations families.

• Extensive working experience with different levels of government associated with program and service delivery to First Nations. Local, First Nations, provincial and federal levels of government.

• Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills and application of the same are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s license.

Application deadline is November 19, 2018 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com.

Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

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What if today becomes the last mile of the way?

The last mile. It’s an expression that means we’re on the last leg of a journey, or in the last stage of a process. It signifies the end is in sight.

Where capital punishment is still legal, it’s used in prisons, to describe the condemned individual’s walk from a cell to the place of execution. However, San Quentin Prison, in California, has adopted the words to mean something quite different.

The Last Mile program there is the final stage of rehabilitation preparing for the prisoner’s release into society. Instead of marking the journey to a tragic and dreadful end, it instills new hope for the future.

We all want to finish well. And any athlete will tell you that it’s the individual or team that presses on with all-out effort to the finish that has the best chance of winning. Whether it involves a long journey or a complicated project, seeing it through to the finish and being able to enjoy the end result is what we want.

And what about life? In that case, it gets a bit more complicated. How long is this mortal life? We used to speak of three-score years and 10. But the average length of life in North America has been

growing. Now, it’s about 82, and it’s not as unusual as it once was for seniors to live past the century mark.

But there’s a key word in that last paragraph that needs to be taken into account. The word “average.” You and I are not averages, we are individuals. That means our lives may not fall in line with the average, and we do not know when the end may come. Think of what that means to the concept of the last mile.

Today may be the last mile of the journey for you or me. God knows; we don’t. It’s necessary to make plans for the future.

But we also need to make today count, as though it could be our last. If it is, let’s determine to finish well.

Praying to His heavenly Father, the Lord Jesus said, “I have glorified You on the Earth. I have finished the work which You have given Me to do,” (Jn. 17:4) and His final cry from the cross was, “It is finished.” (Jn. 19:30) Near the end of his life, Paul’s assured testimony was, “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”

(II Tim. 4:7) Someone asked Methodist founder John Wesley how he would spend today, if he knew he

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would die tomorrow. His response was they he’d spend the day serving the Lord, exactly as planned.

Such a question does invite an assessment of both

our values and our morals.

If this is the last mile of the way for us, and we are to stand before our Maker tomorrow to give account, will we do so with joy?

That question was pondered by hymn writer Johnson Oatman Jr. (1856-1922). Mr. Oatman worked for awhile in his father’s mercantile business, and later became an insurance salesman. He was also a preacher, filling the pulpits of churches around where he lived, but it’s as a hymn writer he is best known. Still found in evangelical hymn books today are songs such as: Count Your Blessings; Higher Ground; No, Not One; and Under His

Here, take these Halloween took place several weeks ago and though I freely admit that it’s not one of my favourite nights of the year, I always make sure we have goodies to hand out and I wear a big smile along with my regular duds to welcome visitors. And visitors we have!

Known as one of the busiest streets in town for the big night, several neighbours told me that they’d purchased goodies for 350 to 400 visits. I actually felt a bit miserly because I’d prepared for

only 100 but, hey, I did my best.

The big night finally came and thankfully it was warm and rain-free.

I moved a chair to the front step landing, poured my resources into a large container and waited for the first of “the gang” to arrive. They were there shortly afterwards and I

quickly noticed a shift in the usual choice of costumes from other years: these were decidedly non-ghoulish (with few exceptions) and delightfully cute. I found myself actually enjoying handing out goodies and hearing their polite expressions of thanks.

Time sped by and I soon realized that I was near the bottom of my proverbial barrel of candies. When a young fellow climbed the stairs to where I sat, I told him I was sorry I couldn’t give him more but I was

Wings.

Mr. Oatman’s 1908 song, The Last Mile of the Way, speaks of his determination to finish well.

“If I walk in the pathway of duty, / If I work till the close of the day; / I shall see the great King in His beauty, / When I’ve gone the last mile of the way. / When I’ve gone the last mile of the way, / I will rest at the close of the day, / And I know there are joys that await me, / When I’ve gone the last mile of the way.”

almost out and there were others waiting.

Without a moment’s hesitation he reached in his bag, pulled out two treats then said, “Here’s some for the other kids”.

Wow, what a lesson in giving!

I won’t forget that incident quickly, nor a truth reinforced by Scripture: “Never walk away from someone who deserves help; your hand is God’s hand for that person. Don’t tell your neighbor ‘Maybe some other time’ or ‘Try me tomorrow’ when the money’s right there in your pocket.” Proverbs 3:27-28

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

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

ANGLICAN PARISH SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Phone: 306-445-4338

Pastor James Kwon

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am

Phone 306-445-9096

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

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Maidstone/ Paynton United Church of Canada

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

Everyone Welcome

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Equivalent weekly payments are for informational purposes only. Annual kilometer limit of 20,000 km, $0.16 per excess kilometer. $1,500 down payment required. Payment may vary depending on down payment trade. Total obligation is $19,209. Taxes, license, insurance, registration and applicable fees, levies, duties and, except in Quebec, dealer fees (all of which may vary by dealer and region) are extra. Option to purchase at lease end is $10,521. See dealer for details. Credits vary by model. Dealer may sell or lease for less. Limited time offer which may not be combined with certain other offers. General Motors of Canada Company may modify, extend or terminate offers in whole or in part at any time without notice. Conditions and limitations apply. Offers may not be redeemed for Cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives. ** The 2-Year Scheduled Lube-Oil-Filter Maintenance Program provides eligible customers in Canada, who have purchased or leased a new eligible 2017 or 2018 MY Chevrolet (excluding Spark EV, Bolt EV), with an ACDelco® oil and filter change, in accordance with the oil life monitoring system and the Owner’s Manual, for 2 years or 48,000 km, whichever occurs first, with a limit of four (4) Lube-Oil-Filter services in total, performed at participating GM dealers. Fluid top offs, inspections, tire rotations, wheel alignments and balancing, etc. are not covered. This offer may not be redeemed for cash and may not be combined with certain other consumer incentives available on GM vehicles. General Motors of Canada Company reserves the right to amend or terminate this offer, in whole or in part, at any time without prior notice. Additional conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for details. ▲ Whichever comes first, fully transferable. Conditions and limitations apply. See dealer for complete details. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved. ◊ Visit onstar.ca for vehicle availability, details and system limitations. Services and connectivity vary by model and conditions as well as geographical and technical restrictions. Requires active connected vehicle services and data plan. Data plans provided by AT&T or its local service provider. Accessory Power must be active to use the Wi-Fi hotspot. ©2018 General Motors of Canada Company. All rights reserved.

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