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North Battleford, Sask.

Staff An independent investigation is being launched into the shooting death of a 22-year-old Onion Lake man by an RCMP officer in North Battleford. The request

for an independent investigation is as per RCMP policy.

Saskatchewan RCMP say they have requested an independent, external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

Brydon Bryce Whitstone, 22, of Onion Lake, Saskatchewan.

Regina Police Service will conduct the investigation.

As well, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer.

The incident began Saturday evening with a call from a male who reported being chased by a vehicle and shot at by the occupants. A chase ensued, an RCMP vehicle was rammed, and a man was shot. See Page 3.

Class of 2030

Living Sky School Division’s Class of 2030 was introduced to the public at McKitrick School in North Battleford Thursday. It’s part of an initiative that will follow McKitrick’s kindergarten class through the years as the students progress in their schooling, wherever they attend school. See the story on Page 2. Photo by Josh Greschner

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Living Sky School Division’s Class of 2030 was introduced to the public at McKitrick School in North Battleford Thursday. It’s part of an initiative that will follow McKitrick’s kindergarten class through the years as the students progress in their schooling, wherever they attend school. Photos by Josh Greschner

Living Sky’s Class of 2030 introduced to public

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

McKitrick’s kindergarten students made their way into the school gym last Thursday, wearing t-shirts much too big for them saying “Class of 2030.”

A Living Sky School Division initiative has been in development for about six months, which will follow McKitrick’s kindergarten class through the years as the students progress in their schooling, wherever they attend school.

Class of 2030 is one of many efforts by the division to increase graduation rates, particularly among First Nations and Métis students.

The initiative’s theme is “It takes a community to raise a child,” and community sponsors, businesses, and leaders are also participating. Superintendent of Learning Tonya Lehman and Senior Executive Assistant/Communications Shannon Lessard organized the Thursday event.

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Goings-on at McKitrick last Thursday, as the Class of 2030 was introduced.

The students were introduced to parents, Living Sky staff, and the public. Elder Ethel Stone began the ceremony with an opening prayer, followed by words from MLA Herb Cox, Living Sky’s Director of Education Brenda Vickers, North Battleford’s deputy mayor Kent Lindgren (who read the kids a book), and McKitrick principal

Amanda Risling.

The students were presented with small stuffed mustangs, representing McKitrick’s mascot, and the audience was shown short profiles of the students and their future plans. A number of students wanted to be either firefighters or police officers.

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printed them on pieces of paper. A time capsule was also available, and among other things parents could write messages for the future students their kindergarteners would become.

According to Living Sky’s 2015/16 annual report, Living Sky’s threeyear graduation rates among the 2013/14 cohort of non-First Nations/Métis/Inuit students for the

2015/16 school year was 90 per cent. The 2013/14 cohort of First Nations/ Métis/Inuit students graduating during the 2015/16 school year was 32 per cent, although former director of education Randy Fox said at a June board meeting Living Sky’s more accurate rate was approximately 40 per cent.

Living Sky’s five-year graduation rate for the

2011/12 cohort of First Nations/Métis/Inuit students graduating in 2015/16 was 47 per cent. The non-FNMI rate was 90 per cent.

The Ministry of Education is holding school divisions responsible for students attaining graduation rates of FNMI students of at least 65 per cent by 2020, and the graduation rate among all students of 85 per cent.

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Regina police to conduct investigation into RCMP fatal shooting in North Battleford Staff

An independent investigation is being launched into the shooting death of a 22-year-old Onion Lake individual by an RCMP officer in North Battleford.

Saskatchewan RCMP say they have requested an independent, external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death of Brydon Bryce Whitstone, 22, of Onion Lake, Saskatchewan. Regina Police Service will conduct the investigation.

As well, the RCMP has requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer. The request for an independent investigation is as per RCMP policy.

The incident took place Saturday night at around 8:55 p.m. According to a news release from Saskatchewan RCMP on Sunday morning, members of Battlefords RCMP responded to a call from a male who reported being

chased by a vehicle and shot at by the occupants.

Members located the suspect vehicle and a brief pursuit was initiated. The pursuit ended soon after when, according to police, the suspect’s vehicle rammed a police vehicle and was immobilized near 15th Avenue and 105th Street.

RCMP say that in response to the driver’s actions following the pursuit, a member discharged their firearm and injured one occupant of the vehicle. Despite the efforts of RCMP members and then by local EMS to try and save him, Whitstone was pronounced dead en route to hospital around 9:40 p.m.

A second suspect, an adult female, suffered minor injuries in the incident.

She was taken to hospital for treatment and released, and returned to custody.

She had yet to appear in court on any charges as of Monday morning.

The scene of a fatal shooting in North Battleford. Photo by Lucas Punkari

As well, one RCMP member suffered minor injuries in the pursuit. That member was also taken to hospital, treated and released.

The initial complaint of a male being chased and shot at remains under investigation.

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RCMP to target traffic enforcement this week Staff Battlefords RCMP will be conducting targeted traffic enforcement throughout this week and this coming weekend.

To assist with this initiative, there will be additional police resources assisting the local detachment members during this time period. This includes the Saskatoon branch of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan (CTSS) unit.

A release issued by RCMP Monday states, “RCMP Traffic Services Enforcement in Saskatchewan works to save lives and reduce injuries. The RCMP and Saskatoon Police Services work together as part of the Combined Traffic Services Saskatchewan and focus on: Impaired driving; Aggressive driving; Seatbelt use; Distracted driving; Other traffic enforcement initiatives.”

The release goes on to say, “We encourage you to stop and say hello to any RCMP and other police members patrolling our community when it is safe to do so.”

There is no threat to public safety in regards to this program, says the release.

“This is a pre-planned, targeted enforcement initiative focusing on traffic and community safety.”

Battlefords RCMP is committed to providing the most effective, efficient police service possible, says the release, and will continue to work with its community partners to help build a stronger, safer community.

As always the RCMP encourages anyone with information about crime to please contact the Battleford’s RCMP at 306-446-1720 or contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800222-TIPS (8477). Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers can also be contacted online, to submit a tip online please visit www. saskcrimestoppers.com. In an emergency, please call 911.

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The RCMP held a news conference in Regina Sunday morning to comment on the shooting. At that time Maureen Levy, Criminal Operations Officer for

the Saskatchewan RCMP, did not have much more to say about the incident itself in North Battleford, saying any further information on the investigation would be handled by Regina Police Service. Regina Police Service would be carrying the file “in order to maintain the integrity and the transparency of the investigation,” she said.

As well, Levy confirmed

that the RCMP members involved were not currently working as of Sunday morning, instead they were getting “peer-to-peer support” from different human resources mechanisms, and when it is appropriate to return to duty they will. She said public safety was not compromised and if additional resources were needed in North Battleford they would be provided.

Stolen vehicle recovered after 100th Street robbery Staff

A stolen vehicle has been recovered by police after being abandoned on the Moosomin First Nation following a robbery in North Battleford The matter remains under investigation.

Sunday, Battlefords RCMP issued a release saying they are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying three suspects involved in a robbery ear-

lier that day in North Battleford.

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Commentary

Earlier intervention could help avoid autism crises

By Yona Lunsky and Jonathan Weiss EvidenceNetwork.ca

The long wait times at hospital emergency rooms across the country are not just a cause for complaint. The high costs associated with emergency services also affect the finances of our publicly funded health system.

What’s often lost in these discussions are the ways we can reduce emergency room and hospital use by providing better health and community services to those who need them most before the situation escalates to a crisis. One such group, our research uncovered, is adolescents and adults with autism.

Our study, recently published in the BMJ Open and in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, followed 284 families with an adolescent or adult with autism for 12 to 18 months. We checked in with the families regularly to see whether they used emergency services during that time period, focusing on police and hospital emergency departments.

The results were staggering.

We found that nearly one in four adolescents and adults with autism visited the hospital in an emergency situation and one in six had a police interaction over that time period.

The strongest predictor of emergency department use over the course of our study was whether the individual had at least one emergency visit in the prior year. This was the case for both medical and psychiatric emergencies.

The risk for emergencies was also heightened for families who had experienced significant stressors or life events in the previous months and were in high levels of distress at the outset of the study.

In other words, there was a certain predictability to who might end up using emergency services well before they sought them out.

The study is a reminder, as other studies have previously signaled, that health and social supports for adolescents and adults with autism are often inadequate across the country and not meeting the needs of families. As a result, autism families too often face crisis.

So what could we offer these families before a crisis occurs? And what would happen if we invested resources in every family after their first emergency? Could repeat visits be prevented or at least planned for?

Federal and provincial ministries of health, education and social services would do well to improve proactive supports to this too often neglected population. At present, services for autism across the country are frequently fragmented and crisis-driven.

Our study also flagged a lack of autism training by emergency service providers.

When adolescents and adults in our study needed emergency services, the experiences were not always positive – which likely means the outcomes were not always as optimal as they could be. Long wait times in the emergency department, a perceived lack of helpful outcomes and physical or medication-based restraint were among the many negative experiences that parents in our study reported.

We can do more to best serve people on the autism spectrum when emergencies occur. To help contextualize services, training efforts need to focus both on understanding and acceptance of autism and not be focused solely on the crisis event.

If police and emergency personnel are to help keep everyone safe, we must make sure that individuals with autism and other disabilities, along with their families, feel comfortable with and trust emergency services to understand and be sensitive to their unique situation.

Some of the best solutions come from working in partnership with individuals and families affected by autism.

A firefighter in P.E.I. with autism is training her colleagues how to search for and support kids with autism in crisis. A Toronto police chief dad has learned about autism from his son.

In some places in Canada, there are Vulnerable Persons Registries for police to access. There are also Crisis Cards, About Me forms and Hospital Passports – communication vehicles designed to help the interaction between families and providers to be as informed as possible.

Unfortunately, many service providers and families do

not know such resources exist.

At a grassroots level, families need individualized supports that match a person’s degree of need with sufficient intensity and consistency. There is no one-size-fits-all approach. At a national level, stakeholders have called for a national autism framework to generate, collect and promote evidence-based solutions to address such complex problems.

It’s time for us to invest as a community in educating patients, families and emergency service providers and improve emergency outcomes for those with autism. Better yet, let’s get autism families the social and health supports they need to avert many of these crises in the first place.

Yona Lunsky is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork. ca, a Professor at the University of Toronto Department of Psychiatry, and the Director of the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (H-CARDD) Program at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health.

Jonathan A. Weiss is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, a Clinical Psychologist and holds the Chair in ASD Treatment and Care Research, funded by the Canadian Institutes of Health Research in partnership with Kids Brain Health Foundation, Sinneave Family Foundation, CASDA, Autism Speaks Canada and Health Canada. www.troymedia.ca

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Third quarter crime down from last year Staff

RCMP Inspector John Sutherland at Battleford town council last week. Also pictured is Mayor Ames Leslie. Photo by Josh Greschner

A report by Battlefords RCMP Inspector John Sutherland presented at Battleford town council Monday last week showed a general decrease in crime this July to September, compared with July to September last year.

This year’s third quarter

total calls for service was 834, whereas last year’s was 984.

Property offences decreased from 109 to 94, as did provincial traffic offenses (23 to 12).

Third quarter increases this year compared to last year include criminal code offences (24 to 39), and drug offences (1 to 6) and

impaired driving charges (3 to 6).

Notable year-to-date changes include property offences (308 to 217), and provincial traffic offences (105 to 66).

Sutherland said vehicle theft remains a concern, with many cases due to keys being inside unlocked vehicles.

Water line from Battleford disconnected, drained, stored

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford city councillors got an update last week on the latest about the decommissioning of the GE filtration equipment and the Battleford water line to the FE

Holliday water treatment plant.

According to city director of utility services Stewart Schafer, the water line from Battleford has been drained, disconnected and removed upon the town’s request.

It is now being stored on

the F.E. Holliday plant grounds.

The question is whether to sell it all or to use it.

Schafer told the planning committee that discussions will be held on where it could be used; as well, they have been letting possible buyers know the

Transportation Master Plan vision cites ‘healthy, green, safe and strong’

pipes could be available.

According to Schafer’s memo to council dated Oct. 6, temporary piping for the GE Filtration system was disconnected and placed into storage, and the control cable and miscellaneous parts have been given to the building maintenance department for future projects.

Schafer also told council that it was determined several days prior that the filter media was clean and GE “will accept it as is,” he said.

Schafer’s report to

Director of utilities Stewart Schafer gave his report to the Planning Committee meeting at city hall Monday. Photo by John Cairns

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2017 Citizen of the Year & Junior Citizen of the Year Rene Rosvold of engineering firm CIMA+ before the Planning Committee at City Hall, presenting the finished Transportation Master Plan document for the city.

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The transportation needs of North Battleford in the coming years was the focus of attention at last week’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall.

It was at that meeting that the Transportation Master Plan was presented to council members. The master plan outlines the vision and objectives of the city when it comes to the wide range of transportation issues and needs facing the community.

The master plan was presented by Rene Rosvold, who is a transportation planner with CIMA+, the engineering and project management firm that developed the document.

According to Rosvold, the master plan takes the city’s “goals, values and aspirations” and “turns them

into a set of policies and actions to guide the development of the city’s transportation systems.”

The vision is for a “healthy, green, safe and strong” transportation system, in line with the Official Community Plan’s vision.

Public engagement included a public open house as well as an online survey.

According to Rosvold the feedback from that indicated that the most important issues were roadway network safety, increased local transit, attracting business, pedestrian and cycling network safety, and walkability.

Traffic data was also collected for the study back in May and June of 2015.

The presentation included information on such things as regional and peak hour traffic patterns. It also included a look at what a

future long-term roadway network might look like for the city.

Those included concepts for future roadways.

One of those is a conceptual future expressway that would link Highway 40 to Highway 16 at a point much farther to the east from where the junction is located now. Whether that will actually transpire remains to be seen, however.

Recommendations from the master plan include adopting and implementing the policies outlined, to adopt the long-term roadway network and active roads network, and to work with the Ministry of Highways on matters of mutual interest, among others.

The Planning Committee voted to receive the Transportation Master Plan at the meeting.

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Throwback weekend for North Stars fans

Friday and Saturday saw a pair of special events at the Civic Centre as part of the Battlefords North Stars alumni weekend. Former players took part in a game Saturday afternoon, while the current squad wore old school uniforms Friday against the Melfort Mustangs and joined the alumni in a post-game shootout event Saturday after a win over the Flin Flon Bombers. Photos by Lucas Punkari

Battlefords North Stars alumni Darren Delainey fired a shot at Kolby Matthews during Saturday’s Kramer Auction Shootout Showdown.

Matthew Bell was all smiles Friday after joining the North Stars on the ice as the seventh skater during the pre-game introductions.

After playing in the alumni game earlier in the day, former North Stars great Martin Smith donned his old gear from his playing days as he took to the ice Saturday.

Keith Anderson pulled off a nifty move but was unable to find the back of the net against his teammate.

The Battlefords North Stars donned retro uniforms dating back to the early days of the team during Friday night’s home game against the Melfort Mustangs.

While the former players were the main attractions over the weekend, current North Stars forward MacGregor Sinclair proved to be the only player to solve Kolby Matthews in the post-game shootout.

Conor Jensen squared off against Melfort Mustangs captain Andrew Thompson in Friday’s 3-2 overtime for the North Stars on retro night.

After doing his regular job as an assistant coach Saturday, Boyd Wakelin tried his hand at beating Kolby Matthews.

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A Capitol New Look

Crews worked on the Capitol Theatre sign last week. Tom Hutchinson of Magic Lantern Theatres said the old sign was being refurbished. Photo by Josh Greschner

Evergreen cedars should be green, not brown Once we are getting to the end of October it becomes fairly obvious that we are indeed finished gardening outside – even with the lovely weather we have been having. As the mercury drops, I am thankful to have a warm house to help me survive the deep freeze but feel for any living thing that has to spend the winter outside.

Evergreens in the landscape provide shelter for our feathered friends and also help to control snow and wind. They are aesthetically important as their evergreen foliage is so appreciated while the rest of the landscape exhibits so many shades of grey.

Of the many evergreens we can grow, cedars seem to be the evergreen that is most susceptible to winter damage. Read on to help ensure your evergreen cedar does not turn into shades of brown.

The most common ce-

Hanbidge on Horticulture

by Patricia Hanbidge

Saskatoon School of Horticulture dar of our landscapes is the eastern white cedar (Thuja occidentalis). It is found naturally throughout North Eastern North America.

Traditionally, the eastern white cedar was used by aboriginals to prevent scurvy as it contains Vitamin C. This practice was passed onto French settlers which gave rise to the name arborvitae or “tree of life.” The wood is valuable as it is resistant to rot and insects. Traditionally it was used for the framework of canoes but today it has many uses including

posts, poles, shingles and even shelter for alternative livestock operations.

Although the eastern white cedar is not found naturally in Saskatchewan, they can tolerate our extremely dry and cold winters with a little extra care.

Over winter, these cedars need to have adequate shelter from the desiccating effects of our winter sun and wind to maintain their evergreen colour.

Choosing the right cultivar will help to ensure you are successful in incorporating cedars you’re your

landscape. ‘Brandon’ (4 m tall by 1.5 m wide) is likely the most common cedar grown and has good hardiness. ‘Holmstrup’ (2 m tall and 1 m wide) has a nice green colour only topped by ‘Smaragd’ (4m tall by 1.5 m wide) which exhibits the most intense green. For good sized globe cedars try `Woodwardii’, `Globosa’ or `Little Giant’ (all about 2 m tall and wide). If you are looking for smaller selections try `Hetz Midget’ (1 m tall by 1 m wide) or `Little Gem’ which will be of similar height but slightly wider than ‘Hetz Midget’.

Proper care is essential to keep your cedar green.

Throughout the growing season, it is important to ensure that these evergreens receive enough moisture. They will need supplemental irrigation in order to thrive. It is also important to water them in just prior to freeze up.

Throughout the winter,

they need to receive shelter from the wind and shade from the sun. Planting them on an east or north exposure is a good choice.

If you have the misfortune of your cedars living in a location that is not sheltered, it is best to provide some protection. You need to minimize their exposure to the late-afternoon sun.

Even in winter, the sun has a lot of power and will result in a daily freeze/thaw cycle that is extremely damaging to the tissues of the cedar.

I know that in my landscape I have some cedars still needing shelter so hopefully sharing this information with you will also spur me outside to give my cedars some consideration. It used to be recommended to wrap your cedars in burlap for the winter – but this is really not the best choice.

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Create a screen using burlap (or other suitable material) that will serve as a shield for wind and sun.

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I don’t recommend using anti-desiccant sprays.

They work by coating the leaves with a very thin layer of wax. These “miracle” products never quite deliver as promised and are definitely not a substitute for proper care.

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SaskEnergy program helps homeowners with furnace maintenance Submitted SaskEnergy and its network of plumbing and heating contractors have teamed up on a pilot project to promote the importance of maintaining your furnace. The Tune-Up Assistance Program (TAP) for low income homeowners provides a hands-on examination of the home heating equipment to make sure it is ready for the onset of cooler temperatures.

Recently, in North Battleford, two qualified homeowner applicants were selected to receive a SaskEnergy Network

Home Heating Tune-Up at no charge. Included in TAP is also the installation of a multi-gas detector that detects both natural gas and carbon monoxide as an added safety measure. TAP serves as a reminder to all Saskatchewan homeowners about the importance of furnace maintenance and cleaning or replacing furnace filters every 1-2 months. Dirty filters will reduce airflow and force the furnace to run longer, possibly leading to costly repairs, poor indoor air quality, or no service when it is most needed.

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munity Involvement Leader with SaskEnergy, said “Annual maintenance of your home heating system is cost-effective compared to purchasing a new furnace or boiler. Regular maintenance can help ensure your system is operating safely and at peak efficiency, improving overall home comfort and reduce the risk of emergency repairs.�

Participating SaskEnergy Network Member for TAP in North Battleford is LUK Plumbing, Heating & Electric Ltd. Other participating communities in this provincial program are Wadena, Watrous, Swift Current, Kindersley, Moose Jaw, Weyburn, Yorkton, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon. Communities were selected based on the location of SaskEnergy Network Members who provide the SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up service and to ensure resources were available to meet potential demand in this pilot year.

Homeowners with a combined annual income of no more than $52,000 were targeted while renters were not eligible. More information about TAP is available on saskenergy.com.

Recently, in North Battleford, SaskEnergy Network Home Heating Tune-Up program had a project day. In the photos are homeowner Gloria and service tech Dustin from LUK Plumbing, Heating & Electrical who is a SaskEnergy Network Member. Photos submitted

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Chamber welcomes revised tax changes

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The announcement Monday that the federal government would be revising their proposed tax changes impacting small business came as welcome news to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

The Liberal government announced it would reduce the small business tax rate down to nine percent, one of several changes announced last week.

In a statement released Wednesday last week, the Battlefords Chamber credited the concerns and comments expressed through the national #ProtectGrowth campaign launched by the national Chamber, as well as feedback from members during the consultation process, for the policy reversals.

“Though the job is not complete,” said Battlefords Chamber President Warren Williams in a statement, “this step is as a result of the hard work of businesses and members, who participated by writing letters, signing petitions, and emailing concerns to elected officials.”

Perrin Beatty, president and CEO of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, also issued a statement pledging cooperation and offering to work with the government going forward.

“It is always more productive when government and business work together.

We can only hope the government will listen as we provide advice on those

September permits way down

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

While building permits values are still up for the year in North Battleford, the September numbers weren’t of much help.

Permits and permit values were way down compared to the same month a year earlier, according to the building permit statistics presented to the city’s planning committee on Monday.

Eight permits were issued for $267,000 in September, compared with 13 for $2,134,800 for the same month in 2016.

The numbers for the month included two new industrial permits for $180,000, two garage permits for $47,000, two demolitions for $12,000, as well as one commercial alteration for $10,000 and one sign for $18,000.

Overall, 93 building permits have been issued through September for a permit value of $16,958,625, compared with 106 issued for $15,661,700 for the same period a year earlier.

The Chamber of Commerce held their monthly meeting Tuesday night, Oct. 17 at the Balych Mural Meeting Room at the chamber office in North Battleford. Photo by John Cairns

areas where more remains to be done, and that they will propose concrete data to back up their claims. The Canadian Chamber will be working with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and other chambers across the country for suggestions on reforms that can improve the competitiveness of Canada’s tax system. Lowering the small business tax rate is one such measure, but there is still much room for improvement,” Mr. Beatty said.

“We must ensure that Canada, and with it the Battlefords, remain attractive places to do business.

Although there is a great deal of work to be done, today’s announcement is a positive first step, but we expect more and we will be vigilant on the next steps.”

While the general reaction has been positive, the Battlefords Chamber’s executive director Linda Machniak voiced caution about the Trudeau government’s announcement at their board meeting last Tuesday.

“The chamber at all levels, and I think even we, would still have concerns,” Machniak said. She noted the policies had not all been delineated, and in

some cases there’s still no legislation out.

President Williams further indicated the Battlefords Chamber would still be offering their support to their members and would continue to work with the Saskatchewan Chamber and Canadian Chamber on the issue.

In other news from the Oct. 17 meeting: Board members got an update on the re-launched “Chamber Market the Battlefords” app, which has started to some mixed results so far.

The good news is the app seems to be resonating with users, according to Machniak. She had met with the app’s developer Nathan Puffalt the previous week and according to the numbers provided there, there were 1,317 users of the app.

The challenge, it was indicated, was convincing local businesses to come on board. Puffalt had reported to Machniak there was less response than anticipated.

It is expected there will be further discussions between Puffalt and the Chamber on ways to support the app going forward, particularly with the Christmas season coming up.

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Also, the next Chamber on Tap is scheduled for Nov. 23; there is no word yet on who the guest speaker will be for that event.

There was a delegation at the meeting Tuesday.

Nicole Fidelak, executive of Concern for Youth, was also on hand at the meeting outlining the priorities of her organization. She encouraged members of the Chamber and the business

community to get involved in Concern for Youth and consider serving on their board, and encouraged people to contact them if they wanted information on the organization.

Fire ban for Crown land and provincial parks south of Highway 16 Staff Effective Oct. 19, the Ministry of Environment, in consultation with the Ministry of Parks, Culture and Sport, has issued a ban on all open fires for provincial Crown land and for provincial parks and recreation sites south of Highway 16 to the U.S. border,

due to dry conditions.

The ban affects all provincial parks and recreation sites in the ban area, including: Buffalo Pound, Cypress Hills, Danielson, Douglas, Echo Valley, Pike Lake and Saskatchewan Landing.

Open fires and fireworks are prohibited. Selfcontained heating devices,

pressurized stoves, gas barbecues, propane fire pits, or charcoal briquettes used in an approved firebox will be permitted for cooking and heating purposes during the ban.

The fire ban will stay in place until the Ministry of Environment rescinds the order.

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Six straight wins for North Stars

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

It may not seem like it, given where they are in the standings, but the Battlefords North Stars are quickly looking like a tough team to try and match up against on a nightly basis.

Due to playing fewer games than the rest of the 11 teams in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, the 8-0-1-0 North Stars sit in fifth place in the overall standings with 17 points and are a point back of the Notre Dame Hounds for top spot in the Olympic Buildings Division.

However, after a 5-2 triumph over the Flin Flon Bombers Saturday night at the Civic Centre, the North Stars have the best winning percentage in the league with a .944 mark and their six straight victories is tied with the Weyburn Red Wings for the longest current win streak in the SJHL. “I think we are just executing all the little things well at the moment,” North Stars forward Matthias Urbanski said.

“We’re winning the battles and everyone that’s in the lineup is doing their job right now, especially our two goaltenders who have kept us in every game.”

A night before the North Stars defeated the Bombers in a rematch of last year’s Canalta Cup final, they picked up a 3-2 overtime win over the league leading Melfort Mustangs on home ice.

“We knew going in that they are a really good team and Coach [Brandon Heck] told us that this was going to be a physical battle,”

Elijah Loon-Stewardson and Matthias Urbanski celebrate with Connor Manegre after Urbanski’s second goal of the night in a 5-2 win for the Battlefords North Stars over the Flin Flon Bombers at the Civic Centre Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

North Stars captain Layne Young said afterwards.

“We came out and executed that style of play really well. We had our feet moving and we were relentless on pucks. We did all the little things right tonight.”

In a game where they donned retro uniforms dating back to the early days of the team, Young fired home the game winner on a shot down the left wing that slid through the fivehole of Mustangs goaltender Evan Plotnik.

Prior to Young’s heroics, the North Stars had three chances to end the game.

Keith Anderson was turned aside on two straight breakaway chanc-

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es, while Conor Jensen was able to beat Plotnik but saw his shot ring off of the post.

“After Keith came down and deked twice on him, I figured that he might be expecting that again,” Young said. “I looked up and his five-hole was open, so I just put it there.”

Young, who is third in league scoring with 21 points and has the best points per game average in the SJHL at 2.33, also had an assist on MacGregor Sinclair’s third period power play goal.

Josh Sielsky also scored in the win and Levi Kleiboer finished the evening with two helpers.

Andrew Thompson and Colin Schmidt scored for the Mustangs, who have lost five of their last seven games after starting the year with eight straight wins.

“I thought we played pretty well after a tough start where we took a

few too many penalties,” Mustangs head coach and general manager Trevor Blevins said.

“We had some great goaltending to bail us out of a few defensive breakdowns but our effort was still good. We just need to be a little bit hungrier around the net when we get those scoring chances.”

Urbanski led the way for the North Stars Saturday, as he potted a pair of goals in his best game to date with the team.

“I think everyone on our line knows the role that they have and we’re working well together,” said Urbanski, who is playing with fellow forwards Sielsky and Elijah Loon-Stewardson.

“All of us like to get down in the corners and we’re not afraid to do the dirty work that’s needed to get goals.”

Keith Anderson, Ryan Gil and Young had the

other goals for the North Stars, with Gil’s marker coming in his debut for the team.

“We’re getting more secondary scoring here now and that’s what we need to see going forward, especially as we get ready to head out on the road,” Heck said.

With veteran North Stars netminder Taryn Kotchorek sidelined for the next couple of weeks due to an injury, rookie Kolby Matthews got the start in goal and made 26 saves in both games.

“I’m just focusing on playing my game and hopefully I’ll get a chance to carry the load here for a bit if I continue to play well,” Matthews said.

“The guys have been great in blocking shots and clearing out loose pucks.

This is easily the best defensive core that I’ve ever played behind.”

Through his four starts, Matthews has posted a 4-0 record with a 1.98 goals against average and a .920 save percentage.

That goals against average is the fourth best in the

league and puts him just behind Jake Anthony of the Nipawin Hawks for the best mark among rookie netminders.

“He’s been spectacular so far,” Young said. “He’s done everything that we’ve asked of him and he’s been lights out for us every time out.”

Chrystopher Collin and Caleb Moretz each scored for the Bombers, who are currently mired in a sevengame losing streak.

“We just got to battle through the adversity and we’re heading back home soon, where we always play well,” Bombers head coach and general manager Mike Reagan said.

“We got a lot of young guys here this year and we have to be patient. We’ve been in situations the last two years where we’ve had rough stretches but we were able to bounce back and make it to the finals.

It’s a long season and I’d rather deal with these challenges now instead of getting off to a hot start and then having things go the other way and not knowing how to react to that.”

The North Stars will be back in action at the Civic Centre Friday at 7:30 p.m. to take on the Yorkton Terriers.

The two teams will then play again Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m., in what will mark the end of a sixgame home stand for the North Stars.

In other news, thanks to their recent run of form, the North Stars found themselves ranked third nationally in the Canadian Junior Hockey League’s Top 20 rankings that came out on Oct. 16.

Joining them from the SJHL on the list were the Mustangs in 11th and the Estevan Bruins in 17th, while the Red Wings recieved an honourable mention.

The Thief River Falls Norskies of the Superior International Junior Hockey League were first place, followed by the Penticton Vees of the British Columbia Hockey League.

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Crusaders ousted by Royals in playoff game

North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings reciever Riley Rathwell speeds away from a pair of Marion Graham Falcons Thursday night at Beaver Lions Stadium. Photo by Lucas Punkari

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

As the SSSAD 3A football playoffs begin Thursday in Saskatoon, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings enter the post-season as the team to beat.

Following a 42-10 win over the Marion Graham Falcons at Beaver Lions Stadium last Thursday night, the Vikings finished the regular season with a 5-2 record and are the top ranked team heading into the semifinals.

“There’s still a long way to go here, but a regular season championship is still a nice accomplishment for our guys to have,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said.

“It’s something we haven’t done here in a long time, so to see that happen on our home field is really cool, especially for our Grade 12 guys.”

After giving up an early field goal to the Falcons, the Vikings offence kicked into high gear as they looked to get some revenge over a team that ended their season in last fall’s semifinal.

Quarterback Damon Dutton hooked up with Presley Peterson on three

passing touchdowns, while Zach Wolfe and JT Lamb also reached the endzone to give the Vikings a commanding 35-3 lead at halftime.

“Our mindset coming in was to rush the football, but I have to give a lot of credit to Marion Graham,” Humenny said. “They played us tough in the first quarter, especially for a team that’s short quite a few guys.

“Like he did a week ago, Damon came to the sidelines and saw a few things to allowed us to make those plays to Presley thanks to some adjustments. He’s been battling some injuries as of late, but Presley’s one of the best wideouts in the league and he showed why once again.

He makes difficult catches look routine.”

Although they didn’t have a shutout like they did a week earlier at home against the Prince Albert St. Mary Marauders, the Vikings defence turned in another strong showing.

“We did something a little bit different this week as we had a number of offensive guys also play on defence,” Humenny said.

“That included JT, Presley, Wolfe and Apete Tuiloma among others.

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“I was really happy with how they preformed.

They’ve played a lot on defence in practice, but we wanted to make sure that they were used to playing at game speed as we get ready for the playoffs.”

Awaiting the Vikings in Thursday’s semifinal game, which will take place at 5:15 p.m. at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field, are the Evan Hardy Souls.

The two teams played each other back on Sept.

8 in Saskatoon to start the season, with the Vikings coming out on top by a score of 56-20.

The other semifinal game will take place Thursday night between the Tommy Douglas Tigers and the defending 3A provincial champion Bishop J Mahoney Saints.

The Saskatoon 3A final will be held at the Saskatoon Minor Football Field on Friday, Nov. 3, with the league champion then playing host to the provincial title game on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Their opponent will be the winner of the provincial semifinal between the champions of the Regina 3A league and the title holders from the Moose Jaw league.

Martensville Royals receiver Kyler Fraser avoids a tackle from Blaise Sieben of the John Paul II Crusaders on his way to the endzone Saturday in a playoff game at Crusader Field. Photo by Lucas Punkari

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

During the regular season, the John Paul II Crusaders had the upper hand over the Martensville Royals in two head-to-head meetings.

Come Saturday afternoon, things went in the opposite direction.

A slow start coupled by an impressive offensive outburst by the Royals proved too much for the Crusaders to overcome as they suffered a 55-14 loss on their home field in a SHSSA nine-man playoff game.

“It’s really disappointing for sure,” Crusaders head coach Bruce Yockey said. “One team showed up ready to play and we didn’t.

“I’ll give Martensville credit as they made adjustments this week, but we came out flat and made huge mistakes all over the field. From missed tackles

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to fumbles when we were moving the ball, it was one of the games that you wanted to have over and done with.”

The Crusaders still had a chance to keep the game close as they were down 19-0 late in the first half, but the Royals scored a pair of passing touchdowns to put the game out of reach.

“We needed something big at the point to keep the momentum rolling our way,” Yockey said.

“It was kind of heading that way, but Martensville made the plays when they had to and they laid a licking on us.”

Despite the tough ending, Yockey is excited for the future for a young squad that posted a 2-4 re-

cord and had a chance to play host to a playoff game.

“We only have one Grade 12 player moving on in Dexter Cameron, who did a great job of battling through some injuries,” Yockey said.

“Everyone else is eligible to return, which doesn’t happen that often, so we should be a little wiser and a littler stronger and I think you’ll see a lot of growth from everyone that’s coming back.”

Cameron and Declan Wychopen had the touchdowns for the Crusaders in Saturday’s loss.

With the win, the Royals have advance to the quarter-finals and will go up against the Lumsden Devils Saturday.

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Bring in your hens and chicks for winter

By Sara Williams There’s still time before the snow falls gather up a few of your hens and chicks and sedums and bring some indoors for a dish garden for your winter viewing pleasure. They have fairly shallow, coarse roots, so take care to get as much root as possible when separating the chicks from the hens and digging out sedum patches. Plant them in a wide bur fairly shallow “dish” with a large drainage hole(s). Likewise, the soilless media should be coarse with excellent drainage. Place your dish garden in a south-facing exposure where it will get plenty of light. And remember, these are exceptionally droughttolerant genera. Go easy on the water and generous on the light.

Sedums are a large group of mostly low (15– 30 cm/6–12 in.), succulent perennials, sedums are valued as much for their foliage as for their flowers (bonus: their nectar attracts butterflies). Outdoors, sedums make excellent ground covers in hot, dry areas, in rock gardens, as edging, or as pavement plantings among flagstones or patio paving stones, and in containers.

New sedum cultivars appear every year, each one with more variation of form and color than the

previous. Many cultivars seem very similar; with some truth, my son used to comment, “You sedum one, you sedum all,” yet their charm remains. For an indoor dish garden, select from low-growing varieties.

A few recommended cultivars: Ewer’s stonecrop (S. ewersii), with blue grey foliage and pink flowers in July gold dust stonecrop (S. acre), only 8 cm (3 in.) tall, with masses of tiny leaves and tiny yellow flowers in late spring Sedum kamtschaticum ‘Variegatum,’ with attractive, green-and-white variegated leaves Sedum reflexum, with blue-green, needle-like leaves and yellow flowers in midsummer Sedum spurium, (dragon’s blood) with pink flowers and a low spreading habit, has a number of attractive cultivars: ‘Bronze Carpet,’ with bronze foliage; ‘Roseum’ with pink flowers and ‘Tricolor,’ with variegated leaves Sedum spurium ‘Voo-

doo’ – rosy flowers, deep red leaves Sedum album ‘Muralo’ – light pink flowers, bronze leaves Sedum cyaneum ‘Rosel Carpet’ - deep pink flowers, blue-green foliage ‘Elsie’s Gold’ – a dwarf ‘Autumn Joy’ with golden variegation and pink flowers Like the sedums, there have been many recent introductions of hens and chicks as these succulents become increasingly popular, especially for containers.

The genus name, Sempervivum, means ‘always alive’ and refers to the plant’s longevity and the belief that its presence on a rooftop would ward off fire and lightning. So entrenched was this belief that legislation once decreed that hens and chicks be planted on roofs as a sort of insurance. It is still found on roofs in Great Britain, hence the common name, house leek.

It bears a close resemblance to a miniature artichoke (the hen) surrounded by even more diminutive artichokes (the chicks). After flowering, meaning the “hen” dies but the “chicks” live on. It is grown primarily for its succulent evergreen foliage, which is seldom over a few centimeters tall. In midsummer, however, it produces a weird,

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OBITUARIES Elliott: In loving memory of Wesley P. Elliott who passed away at the Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Monday, October 2, 2017 at the age of 94 years. The funeral service was conducted on October 6th, 2017 in the Edam Community Centre.

Wes will be lovingly remembered and missed by his son, Roger (Mary) Elliott and family Delbert (Tasha) Elliott, Shane (Whitney) Elliott, Dustin (Sarah) Elliott and Diana Elliott; and daughter Linda (Don) Carson and family Deanna (Dan Bruha) Ringrose, Jennifer (Joshua) Bue and Chris (Scott) Carson-McDonald; great grandchildren Ben, Miami, Lillienne, Savannah, Brooklynn, Jackson, Phoebe, Charlie, Olivia, Samuel, Cole & Levi; brother Dennis Elliott, sisters-in-law Annabelle Elliott and Doris Regnier. Wes was predeceased by his loving wife Jean; his parents, Delbert & Claire Elliott; his brother Les; and great grandson Jared. Wes was born August 24th 1923. He married his beloved Jean on June 1st 1951 and they celebrated over 60 years of marriage until her passing at the age of 84 in April, 2012. The family finds comfort knowing they are together again. Life for Wes & Jean was devoted to family, farming, friends and each other. Over the years Wes enjoyed socializing, cribbage, cards, fishing, bowling and square dancing to name a few and in his later years bingo and his iPad. Wes & Jean’s shared values, hard work, resilience, humour and love made a great team. They were also blessed with good health most of their lives. When that changed in later years they were both very fortunate to be cared for in the local care home and were able to maintain close connections to their community. Wes and Jean’s family extend a heartfelt thank you to the staff of Edam Lady Minto Health Centre. We will forever be grateful for over 8 combined years of extraordinary care and compassion shown to Wes & Jean. Also, to Reverend Kun Kim, Organist Bev Meikle, Barb Johnson & committee members for assisting with lunch and the community singing group, McCaw Funeral Home; all the people who shared in Wes’s life and all the love & support shown by family and friends. Donations in memory of Wes may be made to the Lady Minto Residents’ Fund or Edam Trinity United Anglican Church (celing repair).

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DELISLE: On Friday, October 13, 2017, Rhea Rita Delisle (nee Cyr), 92 years of age, passed away peacefully in Kamloops, BC Rhea was born in Jackfish Lake, Saskatchewan, on June 14, 1925, to Frank and Angelina Cyr. She was the 5th of 7 children born and raised on the home farm in the Jackfish area. Rhea married Wilfred in June of 1943.

They lived in Jackfish, then Edmonton before settling in Hinton Alberta for many years. In 1978, they moved to Meota to retire. After Wilfred passed away, Rhea moved to Kamloops where she lived at the Shores Retirement home. Rhea loved every day of the 10 years she spent at the Shores and remained there until she passed away.

Rhea was a very active person and was always ready to see new things and be part of many activities. She was an avid gardener and was still working in her garden this past summer.

Rhea is survived by her children Edward (Christine), Ella, Denis (Chris), Evangeline (Shannon); sister Sally and brother Louis.

Mourning her loss are her grandchildren Glenn (Raeanne), Lynette (Faron), Charlene, Clint (Trish), Rhea, Heather (Jeff), Forrest, Sarah, Becky (Daniel), Ruth, Mary-Anne (Christopher), Nicolette (Greg), Christopher (Elaine); her great grandchildren ReaAnn, Marcus, Noah, Benjamin, Alicia (John), Layne, Brooke, Sierra (Phil), Kendra, Madison, Maiya, Evan, Kaiden, Brayleigh, Lucas, Olivia, Kaitlyn, and Angus; and one great-great-granddaughter, Olivia.

Rhea was predeceased by parents Frank and Angelina Cyr; husband Wilfred; son-in-law Vern; sister Helen; brothers Francis, George, Ray; and great grandson Caleb.

A memorial service will be held for Rhea 2:00 PM Friday, October 20, 2017 Our Lady of Perpetual Help 635 Tranquille Road, Kamloops, BC. A funeral service will be held in July 2018 St Leon Roman Catholic Church, Jackfish Lake, Saskatchewan In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the charity of your choice

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OBITUARIES MACKENZIE, Stewart Roger Stewart passed away peacefully on October 3, 2017. He was born on August 3, 1959. A private family interment will take place at a later date. He was loved and will be missed. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gray’s Funeral Chapel, (306) 922-4729.

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I am following the path God has laid you see.

I took his hand when I heard his call.

I turned around and left it all.

I could not stay another day, to laugh, to love, to work or play.

Tasks left undone must stay that way, I found the peace on a sunny day.

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A family shard, a laugh, a kiss, Oh yes, these things I too will miss.

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__________________________________________________ LIEBAERT: Firmin Peter Liebaert passed away on October 8, 2017 at the age of 88. Firmin was born on June 30, 1929 in North Battleford and grew up on his parents’ homestead farm near Mayfair. In 1946, he moved with his parents to the family farm near North Battleford. In 1953, he married Denise Haegebaert, his wife of 63 years. Together they raised six children; Eileen (Eugene) Oborowsky, Joyce (Gene) Polard, Victor (Elaine) Liebaert, Christine (Scott) Printz, Shirley (Kevin) Peters & Gordie Liebaert (Barb Weihmann).

Upon the death of Firmin’s parents in the mid 1960’s, Firmin & Denise assumed the family farm. Eventually, they farmed together with their son Victor (Elaine) until they retired in 2005. Firmin was a strong silent man who demonstrated a high level of work ethic, led by example, and exhibited great pride in his family and farm. Cherishing his memory are his wife, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, his sister-in-law, Godelieve Lacoursiere, his brothers-in-law, Camille & Gaston Haegebaert and numerous nieces & nephews. Firmin was predeceased by his parents, Victor & Alida Liebaert, his father & mother in law, Leon & Irene Haegebaert, his brothers, Valere & Jules Liebaert, his sisters, Marie Ballachay & Irene Nachtegaele, his sisters-in-law, Rita Haegebaert, Marie Liebaert, Eurbanie Liebaert & Claire Liebaert, his brothers-in-law; Frank Ballachay, Gus Nachtegaele & Guy Lacoursiere. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 13, 2017 at St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church with Father Anthony Afangide M.S.P. presiding. Musical performances by pianist, Lisa Hornung, soloists, Jaki Esquirol & Robert MacKay. Honourary Pallbearers were all family and friends. Pallbearers were Dwayne Oborowsky, Christopher Oborowsky, Kevin Oborowsky, Albert Oborowsky, Brian Oborowsky & Ben Liebaert. Interment at the North Battleford City Cemetery. Lunch was kindly served by the St. Joseph CWL. Donations in memory of Firmin may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Sincere gratitude to Robert MacKay & Battlefords Funeral Service for their compassion and comfort. Special thanks to the staff of River Heights Lodge for their care, to those who arranged to have a mass said, and to those who gave flowers, food, cards & support.

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BRU: In Loving Memory of Joan Penelope Florence Bru, born November 19, 1931 at Moose Jaw, SK., passed away October 1, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by her loving family: children: Marie (Robert) Banning, Brenda (Fred) Hill, Dianna (Glenn Brown), Bryan (Linda) Jensrud, Angela (Rejean) Demers and Mark. 18 Grandchildren 17 GreatGrandchildren; brothers and sisters: Gordon (Lois), Paul (Connie), David, Philip (Joanna) and Linda; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Gordon and Marie Whittingstall, by her husband, George Bru and Linda’s husband, Mervin Tyler.

Funeral Service was held on Thursday, October 12, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Mrs. Joyce Salie officiating. Music Ministry: Mrs. M. Junice Headley – Pianist; Robert MacKay - Beyond The Sunset; Hymn - ‘The Old Rugged Cross’; CD Selection - Beulah Land. Honourary Pallbearers were Bryan Jensrud , Mark Jensrud, Fred Hill, Robert Banning, Glen Brown, Gordon Whittingstall, Paul Whittingstall, David Whittingstall, Philip Whittingstall and Rejean Demers. Urn Bearer was Mark Jensrud. Memorial Donations are requested to Telemiracle. Interment was at Garden Of Christus - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

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Leko’s Conservation Corner – Hunting safety

COMING EVENTS

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Wednesdays

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September, 2017 to May, 2018.

Battlefords Toastmasters meets from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre, 891-99th Street, North Battleford, in room 108. The focus of Toastmasters is to improve our communication and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.

1st Sunday of the Month Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2018. For more information call 306-445-5036.

Mondays The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets upstairs at the Northland Power Curling Club at 12:00 noon. New members/guest welcome.

For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

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

2nd Monday of the Month Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306-937-2987.

Mondays & Wednesdays

Wednesdays T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-4809426, text or call.

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

1st Wednesdays of the Month

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

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

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m.

For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

Tuesdays Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow.

Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Tuesdays Knit & Natter meet at North end A&W Restaurant, 2142 - 100th Street, , North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements.

Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied. All skill levels and ages welcome. Phone Vistara at 306317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays

Hunting season is rolling now. Many of the draw seasons have opened and before we know it people will be out trying to harvest a deer. As of October 1, the pheasant season is open. And, the rain in some parts of the province was a welcome sight, but we sure could use some more.

I know I am chomping at the bit to have my son coming along with me for hunting season. I am not sure he is ready, as he is only 10, and is still in video game mode where everyone gets three lives.

He gets so hyped that I am sure he will scare away any wildlife that come within

Conservation Officer Lindsey Leko

range. My daughter, on the other hand, will never come out with me as she wants a deer fawn for a pet and thinks that pheasants are cute.

Continued on Page 18

COMING EVENTS

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Thursdays

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

Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

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

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

Tuesdays

Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce.To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

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

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

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

Tuesdays Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

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

Last Tuesday of the Month Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

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

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Irene at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month Old Tyme Dance from 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October 2017 to April 2018. Live bands. For more information call 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

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

Al-anon Family Groups If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Wednesdays Battlefords Toastmasters meets from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre, 891-99th Street, North Battleford, in room 108. The focus of Toastmasters is to improve our communication and leadership skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.

Saturday, October 28 Family Hallowe’en Dance, Borden Community Centre, 8:00 p.m.

– 2:00 a.m. $300 gift basket raffle. Proceeds to Borden Museum Washroom Fund.

Saturday, October 28 Roast Beef Supper at the Maymont Memorial Hall followed by live band, country music entertainment. Supper 6:00 p.m. Music 7:30 p.m. Contact Bill Sherlock 306-389-2017 for tickets. Proceeds to Maymont Memorial Hall and Maymont Seniors’ Hall.

Saturday, October 28 Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight. Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. For more information call Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Sunday, October 29 Notre Dame Parish Fall Supper at the Light of Christ Learning Centre, 1202 - 105th Street, former Knights of Columbus Centre from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 18 Ole-Fashion Home-made Christmas Craft Sale at the Denholm Community Hall, Denholm, 12 miles east of North Battleford on Highway 16. If you make crafts and would like to sell them, please call Diana Yarrow at 306-937-2261 to book a space. No venders please.

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.

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Q: Can hunters use two– way radios while hunting?

No problem with this.

These radios can ensure that you know where everyone is and can help if you get lost.

Q: Am I allowed to use a tracking dog to hunt big game? The purpose is to track a wounded animal.

The answer to this is no.

No person shall use a dog in any manner related to hunting big game or wild boar. Use of a dog for upland and waterfowl is perfectly normal. In addition, use of a dog for hunting non-protected wildlife is legal.

Q: I have seen turkeys in the wild in the Oxbow area. Are they legal to hunt?

Wild turkeys are protected under The Wildlife Act in Saskatchewan.

There is no lawful way that a turkey can be harvested.

Many people feel that just because they are not listed in the hunting guide that they are open to hunt. This is not the case.

The goal is to grow the population so that hopefully someday we can have a regular turkey season like they do in other jurisdictions.

Q: Can a non-resident of Saskatchewan shoot coyotes while in the province?

No, only Saskatchewan residents can legally shoot coyotes.

Q: Can I use electronic calls for hunting big game?

Yes, there are no restrictions for using recorded calls for big game hunting.

However, it is unlawful to use recorded vocalization for waterfowl, with the exception of snowgeese.

Q: Can I legally hunt big game and coyotes at the same time?

The answer to this is yes. If you do not have a game licence, you cannot hunt coyotes and accompany a big game hunter.

The scenario here is...two individuals go hunting together…one has a licence for deer, the other does not.

The person who does not have a license cannot hunt coyotes while the other person is hunting deer.

Q: If I get called to help a friend track a wounded deer, can I bring my rifle with me to put it down?

No, if you do not have a licence, you should not be carrying a firearm. If it is dark, then you should not be carrying a firearm.

Should any of these situations arise, contact the Turn in Poachers (TIP) line Toll-free 1-800-6677561 and they will put you in contact with a conservation officer who will give you further direction.

Q: Can I use a pellet gun to hunt upland birds?

Yes, a pellet gun is considered a firearm under The Wildlife Act and therefore can be used to hunt upland birds and nonprotected species.

Remember that if you have any questions, please drop me a line and I will do my best to answer them for you.

Until next time…make sure your firearm is sighted in and stay safe.

Editor’s note: Ministry of Environment conservation officer Lindsey Leko has spent more than 25 years as a conservation officer in Saskatchewan. For many years, Officer Leko contributed a column to local papers on a variety of issues related to hunting, fishing, and other resourcerelated issues. If you have questions, please contact lindsey.leko@gov.sk.ca.

Leko’s Conservation Corner – Hunting safety ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 757

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The Lord provides a safe hiding place for us In 1940, the Nazis invaded the Netherlands, beginning a reign of terror and cruel abuse, particularly involving the Jewish people there. But, throughout the land, the Dutch underground fought to frustrate the plans of the invaders, and Christians risked their lives to help the Jews.

One family that did lived in the town of Haarlem. Casper ten Boom had a watch repair shop, and above the shop was the family’s living quarters.

There lived Casper (an elderly widower), and his daughters Corrie and Betsie. When they became burdened for the plight of the Jews, they sealed off a section of Corrie’s bedroom as a hidden compartment. It became known as “the hiding place,” from Psalm 119:114, “You [God] are my hiding place [my secret, sheltered place].”

Over many months, there were always people concealed there–some were Jews, others were members of the Dutch underground. In addition, Corrie became a ringleader in the resistance, and sought out other courageous families willing to hide more. In spite of extreme danger to themselves, it’s estimated the ten Booms saved the lives of some eight hundred Jews during the war.

When reminded of the danger, Casper declared, “It would be an honour to give my life for God’s ancient people.”

Sadly, the family was eventually betrayed, and arrested. Casper died ten days afterward. Corrie and Betsie were moved from one concentration camp to another. While there, the two sisters showed the love of Christ, not only to other prisoners in the camp, but toward their captors as well. Using a Bible she had smuggled in, Corrie also taught the other women God’s Word, and many came to faith. Betsie eventually sickened and died, but Corrie survived and returned home in 1945. She went on to many years of active service for the Lord, until her death in 1983.

A number of times in the book of Psalms we read of the Lord Himself being a “hiding place,” a secure shelter for His people. “You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance. Selah [Think of that!]” (Ps. 32:7). “He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the Lord, ‘He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust” (Ps. 91:1-2).

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

In Corrie Boom’s home, the refuge God provided, through concerned believers, was a physical one. But we can face other dangers too. We have a spiritual enemy, the devil or Satan, who is constantly “seeking whom he may de-

vour” (I Pet. 5:8). Though he has human beings in his camp who oppose the cause of Christ, he and his demon army are a spiritual danger. We need God’s protection.

The Lord Jesus portrayed Himself as a shep-

herd, and His followers as sheep under His care.

“I am the good shepherd; and I know My sheep, and am known by My own” (Jn. 10:14). He also spoke of Himself as “the door of the sheep [i.e. the sheepfold]” (vs. 7). That pictures how the shepherd often posted himself at the entrance to the fold, defending the flock from thieves and animal predators.

In 1918 hymn writer Avis Christiansen (18951985) published a gospel song about God’s sheltering care. Avis, a lifelong resident of Chicago, was married to Ernest Chris-

What’s inside?

A story, directed to the children present in our church service this week, was simple but it spoke an important message to my heart.

“Do you see someone wearing a purple scarf?” our pastor asked and several little ones pointed to the appropriate person. Similar questions were presented and the children identified them without a problem. Lastly he asked, “What else do you notice about them?”

Unlike the first responses that came fairly quickly, there were a few

they are thinking or feeling.”

So simple but, oh, so true. I would agree that most of the time it’s not possible or probable that we could identity someone else’s burden, but, on the other hand, there are too many times when we fail to display a caring heart. Even more seconds of quiet until difficult, there are times someone noted that a when we just don’t want person earlier identified was wearing glasses. Pas- to make the time or effort to find out. tor then continued that Following the chilexercise and concluded the lesson with the obser- dren’s dismissal to their classes, Pastor continued vation that we so easily overlook: “What we can’t on with the story of Jesus meeting the Samarisee is what is inside the person; we can’t see what tan woman at the well.

tiansen, a vice president of Mood Bible Institute.

Beginning in 1916, and for about sixty years afterward, Mrs. Christiansen produced hundreds of hymns that have blessed the Christian community.

This one says, “I was straying when Christ found me / In the night so dark and cold; / Tenderly His arm went round me, / And He bore me to His fold. / Precious hiding place, / Precious hiding place, / In the shelter of His love; / Not a doubt or fear, / Since my Lord is near, / And I’m sheltered in His love.”

Viewed as an outcast and definitely an undesirable by her neighbours, Jesus broke all the local conventions, first by speaking to a strangerwoman and then, by speaking to a member of this despised group.

After speeding from the well, even leaving her water pot in her rush, she spread the word that not only did Jesus know the intimate details of her life; he cared enough to offer his grace and healing to her. “Could this be the Christ?” she questioned.

Lord Jesus, may your love be clearly seen in us!

Worship Together TerriTorial Drive alliance church Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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ANGLICAN PARISH

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

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

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Living Water Ministry

Community Baptist Church

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

Sunday Morning Service 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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.

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.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

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)

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.

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306-893-2611

For booking the Wing:

306-893-4465

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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