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Staff With the federal by-election for Battlefords-Lloydminster called for Dec. 11, the scramble is now on by the political parties to get their candidates nominated.

The four main parties, the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens, had no

candidates nominated as of the by-election call on Sunday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

But that was expected to change by the end of the week.

The indication from candidates was that the federal Conservatives would hold their nominating meetings

for Battlefords-Lloydminster on Friday and Saturday, with voting by party members at three different venues.

The winner of the Conservative nomination race will be the overwhelming favourite to win the by-election to replace Gerry Ritz. See the rest of the story on Page 3.

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Scramble to nominate candidates is on

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

With the federal byelection for BattlefordsLloydminster called for Dec. 11, the scramble is now on by the political parties to get their candidates nominated.

The four main parties, the Conservatives, Liberals, NDP and Greens, had no candidates nominated as of the by-election call on Sunday by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

But that was expected to change by the end of the week.

The indication from candidates was that the federal Conservatives would hold their nominating meetings for BattlefordsLloydminster on Friday and Saturday, with voting by party members at three different venues.

The first meeting was expected in Unity on Fri-

day, and the second and third meetings were scheduled for Lloydminster in the afternoon and then in North Battleford on Saturday evening. The North Battleford meeting is scheduled for the Tropical Inn beginning with registration at 6 p.m.

A deadline of 11 p.m. on Tuesday night was set for anyone to purchase a Conservative party membership to be able to vote at those meetings.

The winner of the Conservative nomination race will be the overwhelming favourite to win the byelection to replace Gerry Ritz, who has captured in excess of 60 per cent of the vote in the last three federal elections.

The race has been a hotly contested one to this point, with several candidates expressing interest or declaring their intentions.

Candidates have spent the

past number of days lining up support and holding events.

Lloydminster business owner Aron Klassen had already announced a number of meet-and-greet events during a two-week stretch from Nov. 7 to 16.

Among those was an event at Porta Bella’s in North Battleford at 7 p.m. Thursday night.

The by-election call threw a wrench into those plans, but the indication from Klassen on Monday was the Porta Bella’s event would go ahead as scheduled on Thursday, just one day before the start of voting.

The other Lloydminsterbased candidate in the race, Rosemarie Falk, a social worker and former political staffer, was touting a growing list of endorsements.

Her latest came on Monday when Lloydminster MLA Colleen Young announced

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It is Remembrance Week in North Battleford. In honour of the veterans who have served for this country, a flag-raising took place at City Hall on the morning of Nov. 6. On hand were Mayor Ryan Bater and members of North Battleford’s Royal Canadian Legion branch No. 70: Marilyn Clark, Shorty Duhaime, Louise Oster, Judy Seymour, Wayne Lambie and John Caldwell. Photo by John Cairns

she was supporting Falk’s bid.

Falk’s campaign has also touted endorsements from MPs Arnold Viersen (Peace River - Westlock) and Garnett Genuis (Sherwood Park - Fort Saskatchewan). Falk had scheduled an event in Macklin Monday night and for Frenchman Butte and Unity later in the week.

Richard Andrew Nelson, a farmer and business owner from Prongua, held his own meet-and-greet event in North Battleford last week at Porta Bella’s.

He also attended a meetand-greet event at Neilburg Family Restaurant a few days earlier, according to his campaign Facebook page.

North Battleford-based Ken Finlayson, whose background includes ranching and rodeo, was actively campaigning in the western portion of the riding in the days leading to the by-election call.

Among the venues Finlayson visited, according to his campaign Facebook page, was the Stockade Roundup in Lloydminster on the weekend.

On Monday, the field of declared candidates grew even larger as Kindersley administrator Bernie Morton formally announced the launch of his campaign.

“As the Chief Adminis-

trative Officer in Kindersley I have worked tirelessly to improve the community as well as working regionally on projects like the regional landfill and new bylaw court for west central Saskatchewan,” Morton said in a statement.

“Politics is a passion of mine, and good government is my forte. It is time for me to continue to put my experience, my knowledge, my energy and strong work ethic to work for the people of west central Saskatchewan but this time as their Member of Parliament.”

Morton’s website also touts endorsements from the Hon. Peter MacKay, former MP Carol Skelton, Kindersley mayor Rod Perkins and Kerrobert mayor Wayne Mock.

A sixth name entering the race is John Hildebrand, mayor of Langham, who confirmed on Facebook this week that he is running.

However, Hildebrand had

been expected to make a bid for some time.

There have been rumours of even more candidates entering the Conservative race in time for the vote.

One big name that had been much-rumoured over the past number of weeks had been Meadow Lake MLA Jeremy Harrison, himself a former federal MP. Harrison had dropped out of the SaskParty leadership race around the same time that BattlefordsLloydminster MP Gerry Ritz had announced his resignation, fueling speculation Harrison might seek Ritz’s seat. But Harrison has stayed out of the nomination contest to this point.

The other major parties were still getting themselves organized. The word from the NDP’s Facebook page was that they would hold a nomination meeting soon and were finalizing details.

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My daughter learns a Halloween tax lesson Katrina and her friend walked in the door from trick or treating, gleefully spilling their very full pillowcases on the floor to peruse their hard-won spoils.

For a little fun, I figured this would be a good time for a lesson on life.

All kids know about the “parent tax” when it comes to trick or treat loot. So I reached over into her pile and grabbed a handful of candy. “This is personal income tax,” I said.

Reaching in for another handful, I commented, “This is GST.” Groping one more time, as her eyes started looking alarmed, I said, “And this is PST.” One more handful.

“This is property tax.”

I notice glowering from the girl.

Then I grabbed my hardhat and scooped up even more. “And this is Trudeau’s carbon tax!”

Being a nice dad, she got a generous rebate.

I realized later that I should have taken three Snickers bars for small business tax, since she does invoice me when she helps with my photography, thus is a business person. Therefore I should take two pop cans for capital gains, because, really, no one deserves that many full 351 mL pop cans.

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Katrina continues to ask me about career choices.

The other day she asked me if an accountant spends their day counting money.

I replied that no, actually, most of an accountant’s job is figuring out ways

for their clients to pay less tax. That might have more meaning for her now.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year that’s high income surtax, because so many pop cans surely makes her a onepercenter.

She can’t share with her brother, because that would be income sprinkling.

Half of the Doritos are taxable as capital gains, obviously, since she exceeded her lifetime exemption last year, and she neglected to store any bags of tacos under her bed as part of her tax-free savings account.

Now, if she was smart, she would put away 18 per cent of her candies, i.e. all the potato chips, for when she turns 65.

That, of course, would be exempt. But I will have to tax the then-52-year-old potato chips, assuming I’m still alive at the age of 95. Hopefully her potato chip nest egg grows at an interest rate higher than the rate of inflation.

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The small Coffee Crisp?

Provincial excise tax on gasoline, naturally.

The Jujubes package is municipal surcharge tax on the power bill for her bedroom.

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I told her 25 per cent of her haul was going to kids who didn’t feel like going trick or treating. Her response was, “It’s not my fault they’re too fat and lazy to go walk outside.”

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Richard Andrew Nelson joins campaign

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A business owner and chicken farmer from the Prongua area is hoping he will be the next MP for Battlefords-Lloydminster.

Richard Andrew Nelson, or Rick as his friends call him, is among the crowded field of contenders seeking the Conservative nomination in the riding.

Nelson says he is running “for Canada and for our children,” in speaking to the Regional Optimist Tuesday.

“We grew up in a prosperous Canada, one where hard work would buy you the promised land, so to speak,” said Nelson.

“That’s under attack, that’s under threat. The world is changing very quickly, and we need to be cognizant of that so that we can change with the world, and continue to take advantage and enjoy the freedoms that Canada has to offer, and that’s what I want for my children as well.”

Nelson has a long history in the riding. Originally from Canora, he grew up in the Riverview area of North Battleford.

After leaving for university and after some time living in Regina, Nelson returned to settle with

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his family in Prongua, where he now runs a storage equipment business.

He also has a hobby farm “keeping 50 chickens and 60 cherry trees.”

Nelson made it known he is running a campaign focusing on the issues of small business and industry in the riding.

He said he is a believer in small government – “government that is out of the way of citizens so that citizens can succeed for themselves.”

Nelson says he supports low taxes, and modest but responsible regulation. His campaign is also focused heavily on transportation issues.

“It always boils back to transportation and access to markets, increasing the prosperity of our constituents,” said Nelson.

Nelson is also highly critical of Liberal government policies that he believes have hurt small business, such as the tax changes they had proposed.

“We didn’t need to have tax changes in order to chase investment dollars away. The capital started evaporating the second they spoke about it. So even though they backed away, it killed two projects that my company was working on and they didn’t even bring the tax changes in. That’s how important government is.”

Like other candidates in the race, Nelson is also not in favour of a national carbon tax.

“They don’t work. They don’t lower emissions and don’t change peoples’ habits,” he said. “It’s simply a tax on everything, and it’s a tax that accomplishes nothing.”

As for his campaign, he had a couple of events in Neilburg and in North Battleford the week before, and hoped to get two more events in this week before the nomination race is finished.

Nelson says he has heard the same themes at these meet-and-greet events, with stories of job losses and businesses struggling to keep afloat.

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economy is growing and it’s never been better, but we know that’s not how it is in the West.”

The actual nomination period has proved to be a much shorter one than anticipated with the snap by-election call by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Sunday, setting the byelection for Dec. 11.

“We really expected we were going to get the maximum time to engage with the population and talk with constituents and have a vibrant convention,” said Nelson.

Like others in the race, Nelson was scrambling to “make sure all the details are in place.” But he says he is ready to go for the nomination voting hap-

pening this week.

Meetings are scheduled for Unity on Friday evening and then Lloydminster and North Battleford on Saturday. The North Battleford meeting is scheduled for the Tropical Inn with registration beginning at 6 p.m.

Each meeting will see each of the candidates given five minutes to speak and make their final pitch to party members. At the Saturday night meeting, it is expected former Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Gerry Ritz will speak before the results are announced.

Nelson is looking forward to what he expects will be an excellent weekend for the party, with

upwards of six candidates expected to be in the race for the nomination.

“To have a vibrant party convention is only going to help Conservatives. Conservatives are best at the grassroots,” said Nelson.

Once the nomination is decided, the winning candidate will have to go right to work the next day to begin campaigning.

“We will hit the ground running,” Nelson pledges, adding the number one message of any of the candidates will be “to create a Conservative government in the next Parliament.”

“We need this administration to be a one and done administration,” said Nelson.

Living Sky introduces new welding trailer at Maymont

Board member Ron Kowalchuk cuts the metal bar in place of a ribbon. Photo by Josh Greschner

Staff Maymont Central School students and staff tried not to freeze Friday as Living Sky School Division representatives introduced the division’s new welding trailer.

The trailer, which cost the division approximately $118,000 (including electrical work), will travel to schools in Cando and Hafford later in the school

year.

The short ceremony featured words from Living Sky board chair Ronna Pethick, director of education Brenda Vickers, and the board representative for the area, Ron Kowalchuk.

Welding teacher Martin Link was enthusiastically greeted by students. He thanked students for giving welding a try.

“I know welding isn’t

for everybody,” Link said.

“I think we live in an age of high-tech, but sometimes this tech is the way to get to the high tech.”

Kowalchuk performed a distinctive ribbon cutting, which consisted of cutting a small metal bar with a torch.

“We look forward to the many years of learning the trailer will provide our students,” principal Bridget Millen said.

Continued on Page 7 Whether the party will once again turn to their 2011 and 2015 federal candidate Glenn Tait is unclear. Tait is currently in an election campaign for director of SaskWheat.

There had been no word yet of nominations for the Liberals or Greens as of Tuesday morning.

It is possible some fringe political parties could also field candidates.

One party that has openly expressed interest is the satirical Rhinoceros Party.

According to a draft platform sent to the NewsOptimist by party organizer Robert Thomas in October, their ideas include “move the Rocky

Mountains to Lloydminster to give Calgary an ocean front view then put them right on the border to give Lloydminster some decent and ultimate border markers,” “employing 1,000,000 unemployed on a bucket brigade to move the oil to market,” and “instituting a hot air tax on all politicians.”

Continued from Page 5 Under either the simplified or detailed method, she could claim one meal after every four hours from the departure time, to a maximum of three meals per day.

And since her temporary accommodations (bedroom) could count as a home-based business, she should be able to write

off the power for her room, heating and insurance – but only for that percentage of square footage used for actual business. If she leased her bicycle, there could be a savings there, too, if she didn’t want to do cost capital allowance depreciation.

Doing these deductions could reduce her tax bill a bit.

I’m guessing that for all her effort, she might save herself five suckers.

She will, of course, be allowed to keep her Sour Patch Kids, for the sour taste left in her mouth in the end.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

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Staff Dr. David MacKinnon and Kelly Waters are teaming up again to bring another speaker to the Gog. Friday, Nov. 10, The Gog will host writer and speaker Harold Johnson.

Johnson’s appearance will concentrate on ideas explained in his book, Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours). The book is described as “a passionate call to action,” which examines alcohol’s history, “the myths surrounding it, and its devastating impact on Indigenous people.”

Johnson was born and raised in Northern Saskatchewan. He holds a Master of Law degree from Harvard University and has worked as a Crown Prosecutor. He has served in the Canadian Navy, and worked in mining and logging.

Among Johnson’s accolades are a shortlist for the 2016 Saskatchewan Book Award for Aboriginal Peoples’ Writing, and the 2011 Saskatchewan Book Award for Fiction.

Johnson is the author of five works of fiction, several of which are set in Northern Saskatchewan against a background of traditional Cree mythology. He is also the author of two non-fiction titles.

Johnson lives “off the grid” in La Ronge, with his wife, where he operates his family’s traditional trap line.

Prominent community member Ray Fox will M.C. the event at The Gog, and Ross Paskemin, traditional Plains Cree singer, will provide entertainment.

Both have previously appeared at The Gog.

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OBITUARIES Hamilton: Hugh Hamilton, late of North Battleford, SK., passed away suddenly at his home Monday, October 23, 2017 at the age of 66 years. Hugh is survived by his daughters Tracy, grandchildren Ethan and Cameron, Lori, grandchildren Braedon, Kaylee and Ashton, sons Skot and Brent, brothers Jim (Denise) and Ian (Charlotte). Hugh was predeceased by his parents Jim and Leona and sister Janice. All are invited to a Celebration of Life in Hugh’s memory at the Holiday Inn Hotel, 101 Pacific Avenue, Saskatoon, SK on Sunday, November 12 at 2:00 p.m. Condolences can be sent to mail@ battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

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Bruce and Peg Gilchrist: A profile in courage iebert on Heritage Richard W. Hiebert, Ph.D

President, Battlefords Heritage Society

Most of the people I know (including myself) are, well, just average.

But every now and then, I discover one or two individuals who are truly extraordinary. Bruce and Peg Gilchrist fall into this category.

I met with Bruce and Peg on May 19 at their home in North Battleford.

I knew that the Gilchrists were a remarkable couple before I sat down with them for a serious conversation.

But after we said our good-

byes, I realized that I had just witnessed something unique and wonderful.

Bruce Gilchrist was born as one of those “Baby Boomers” to Laverne Gilchrist and Illa Gilchrist (nee Reevie) in Regina. In addition to Bruce, his siblings included two younger brothers and an older sister. The family homestead was west of Milestone.

Bruce took his Grades 1 through 12 at Milestone Central School and, later, Bruce attended the School

Peg and Bruce Gilchrist, Photo submitted

of Business at the University of Saskatchewan (off campus) as a mature student. Formal education is one thing, but Bruce really learned his craft in the real world of business called “Street Smarts.”

Bruce’s first career endeavor, at age 13, was in the newspaper busi-

ness as a delivery boy. He made good pocket money, but more importantly, he learned a number of lessons including responsibility and the value of a dollar. This was especially important because Bruce’s dad also gave him a generous allowance of 25 cents weekly, so young Bruce certainly didn’t lack for spending money. As a side comment, Bruce was a big fan of the movies while working in a local theatre operating the projectors.

I now turn my attention to Peg. She was born to Orval Schrader and Alice Schrader (nee Charettte) at Arcola and was raised with two sisters and two brothers. During her early childhood, Peg lived on a farm with her family near Forget. At some point, the family moved to work on a farm in the Milestone area. Peg took her Grade 1 at a one-room country school – McCoy School.

Then the family moved to yet another farm just a few miles north of Milestone.

This resulted in Peg taking her Grades 2 through 10 at Milestone Central School.

She then took her Grade 11 at Arcola and her Grade 12 by correspondence while working as a nanny in Regina. She gravitated to work there at a securities brokerage firm, Richardson Securities as a “board walker” reading and listing stock values on a chalkboard. Note: this was a forerunner to the computer world of today.

It’s interesting – Peg and Bruce started dating as students when they were teenagers. At that time, Bruce didn’t have a car so they walked everywhere.

One hot summer night, Bruce was walking Peg home when they were confronted by the Schrader’s family dog, who did not like Bruce. It bolted out of the veranda to the centre of the road about 25 to 30 feet from the young couple and barked furiously for quite a while until Peg’s dad couldn’t take it any more as it was disrupting his sleep.

This prompted him to stick his head out of a window and shout, “For gosh sake Sparky, shut up so Bruce can go home.”

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Sask Party turning the page on the Wall era

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

SASKATOON - The most recent Saskatchewan Party convention held in Saskatoon was a time of mixed emotions for the large audience of 650 delegates who attended.

The ongoing leadership race among the five candidates seeking the party’s top job dominated the gathering throughout. Candidates wined and dined convention delegates with hospitality suites, and lots of buttons and campaigning was in evidence.

The convention also highlighted for the winner how hard an act it will be to follow Premier Brad Wall.

The farewell tribute to Premier Wall during the Saturday afternoon session was the emotional high point for delegates at TCU Place.

The tribute included remarks from Ken Krawetz, the former deputy premier who was one of the “founding eight” MLAs of the Saskatchewan Party, from minister of education Bronwyn Eyre, and from his longtime aide Reg Downs. But the surprise star attraction was commentator and media personality Rex Murphy.

Murphy particularly singled out Wall as the only politician in Canada willing to stand up to the national consensus in speaking out in favour of the energy sector.

“The gift that Brad Wall gave to politics in Canada is that he was not ashamed to say what is actually, obviously true,” said Murphy, to applause.

In speaking to reporters afterwards Murphy explained why he taken time to come to the convention.

He pointed to the personal qualities Wall brought to the role.

“He doesn’t easily give in to the governing consensus,” said Murphy. “That’s just a nice demonstration of independence of mind, and I don’t see a lot of that in politics nationally or provincially.”

Premier Wall’s own remarks were emotional as he gave a long list of thank-yous to his family, in particular his wife Tammy, and to his political staff and colleagues.

Wall received standing ovations from the audience, but made clear to reporters afterwards that he thought it ought to be the other way around.

“I did get a chance to do my dream job with an amazing group of people,” Wall said. “It was hard to look at them cheering me because I really just wanted to cheer them, because

Beaudry-Mellor proposed pushing back the balanced budget by at least a year, and was applauded when she voiced support for reinstating the PST exemption on insurance.

Beaudry-Mellor later raised another hot issue that has seen little mention in the debates: the GTH. In response to the question on how the party could maintain its urban seats, Beaudry-Mellor noted the response she got from voters while door-knocking during the two recent Saskatoon by-elections.

“They are concerned about the GTH, and we would like to see transPremier Brad Wall at the podium. Photo by John parency on that,” said Cairns Beaudry-Mellor. “We may they supported me and alDue to the length of the need to have a public inlowed me to do this.” tribute to the Premier, it quiry on that issue.”

The question on ensurThe tribute to Wall, started some 45 minutes which included video of behind schedule. Once it ing success in urban seats past Sask Party election did get under way, it fol- underscored an unspoken triumphs and policy ac- lowed a similar pattern to concern of party members: complishments, made a big the two previous leader- whether the new leader impact on the convention ship debates held in Swift would be able to appeal to both rural and urban votdelegates in attendance and Current and in Melfort. on Wall himself. The video Questions were selected ers.

Some observers have included highlights such from those submitted by as the new Saskatchewan Sask Party members. The seen the race playing Hospital and the Children’s topics were familiar ones, out along rural-urban Hospital and the Bound- with the carbon tax, health lines with Alanna Koch ary Dam carbon-capture care and the budget prime and Scott Moe seen as “rural” candidates, with project, as well as Wall’s issues. staunch opposition to the Of all the candidates, Tina Beaudry-Mellor and BHP Billiton takeover of Regina University MLA Gord Wyant seen as more PotashCorp.

Tina Beaudry-Mellor was “It was a good reminder most active in challenging of the things we were able existing SaskParty policies to do,” said Wall. “To the throughout the debate. extent that the province has Beaudry-Mellor particsort of transformed in at- ularly took aim at the budtitude and population and get delivered this spring. economy – the people of “We managed to anger Saskatchewan deserve that many of our core supportcredit.” ers,” she said.

After all the emotion of “Insurance industry, the speech by the Premier, car dealerships, constructhe debate that followed tion industry, and farmers. between the five contend- These are our job creators ers vying for Wall’s job and engines of economic was notably anticlimactic. growth in this province.”

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Moe, MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook, addressed the issue head-on in his response.

“When I look over the crowd here today, you know, I don’t see people from urban Saskatchewan, and I don’t see people from rural Saskatchewan. But what I do see are people from the province of Saskatchewan,” said Moe. He suggested the party continue commit to the vision and values it was founded upon, and “work harder than the NDP.” His response drew applause from the audience.

Another strong moment for Moe came later when the question came up on who would be better to defeat the NDP. Moe made clear he would stand

up against a federally-imposed carbon tax.

“If Justin Trudeau is wondering how far I would go with that, just watch me,” he said.

In his response to the same question, Ken Cheveldayoff seemed to take aim at Alanna Koch’s unelected background in the public service.

“I think we need somebody who has elected experience in the legislature in Saskatchewan,” said Cheveldayoff. But when asked about it by reporters Cheveldayoff insisted the comment wasn’t directed at any one person.

“I’ve sat on corporate boards as well,” said Cheveldayoff. “But that’s very different than being elected and talking to stakeholders and ministry staff and people around the province.”

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‘I think it became real for a lot of people today’ - Sask Party exec.

Former deputy premier Ken Krawetz.

The Sask Party leadership contenders.

Rex Murphy.

Education minister Bronwyn Eyre.

Continued from Page 9 Koch’s time as deputy minister had also come under attack from the NDP in the legislature during the week. When asked in the media scrum, Koch suggested the NDP were more concerned about facing her as leader.

“I guess that would

say maybe they’re worried about me,” said Koch.

“I have nothing to worry about there, I’ve followed all the rules. I’ve taken a leave of absence. That’s the rules for the public service.”

In general, however, the debate was sorely lacking in fireworks – a common

complaint of observers about all the official debates so far.

All the debates had followed a strict questionand-answer format, and while candidates did have opportunities to use interjections, there were few moments in which they really mixed it up with each other. None of the candidates appeared in the mood to take on anyone else in the latest debate.

“I think we all have to remember that we’re all colleagues on that stage, and at the end of this we all have to be pulling on the same rope,” said candidate Gord Wyant, who cited the need for the entire party to unite at the end of the process.

“The civility you saw

on the stage is indicative of the strength of our party.”

Executive director Patrick Bundrock was pressed by reporters if the debate format was to blame for the lack of excitement, with repeat questions and not much interaction on stage. Bundrock insisted the format was not a problem.

“You have five great candidates talking to the same pool of voters and who probably agree on 90 per cent of the issues,” he said. Bundrock admitted, however, that the Wall tribute earlier was a hard act to follow.

“I guess it’s become real today,” Bundrock said. “I think it became real for a lot of people to-

Premier Brad Wall with reporters. Photos by John Cairns

day.”

The question now is whether the North Battleford debate on Nov. 16 at the Dekker Centre will see

heightened intensity from the candidates as the leadership race moves ever closer to the final vote on Jan. 27.

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Bruce and Peg Gilchrist: A profile in courage Continued from Page 8 At age 19, both Bruce and Peg left home as a married couple. Bruce being legally underage for marriage, his dad had to sign their marriage papers.

The young couple initially made their home in Milestone, a community of 500 where Bruce worked as a grease monkey before landing a job in retail. In 1969, he subsequently attended the technical institute in Moose Jaw where he learned electronics, thereafter opening and managing an appliance and TV repair shop selling color TVs in the Milestone Co-op. As you can see, Bruce was ambitious, steadily climbing the ladder of success. Next he was appointed as assistant manager trainee of the Milestone Credit Union. He transferred with the Credit Union to North Battleford in 1981 where he worked until he opened his own insurance business. Finally, he was his own boss.

After getting married, Peg worked at the Bank of Commerce in Milestone before making a move to the Sherwood Credit Union on Albert Street in Regina where she remained for five years.

Peg was certainly a match for Bruce when it came to ambition, as she, too, climbed the ladder of success.

Peg and Bruce’s child, Kara, was born in Milestone after which Peg continued to work at the Credit Union in Regina.

When their second child, Kaelee, was born, they moved to North Battleford where Peg worked for a couple of years in lawyers’ offices and for an architectural firm. She then joined Bruce in the insurance business as his secretary.

After 15 years in insurance, Bruce realized that he was limited in terms of serving his clients because of his illness so he sold his insurance business to a good friend, Myles Remple. But Bruce, being an entrepreneur and not allowing his condition to slow his progress, he partnered with three local individuals in a new business adventure of health and wellness promoting Mannatech nutritional supplements. He became one of Canada’s top producers and he is still in the business.

People ask, “How much do you make?” Bruce replies, “I don’t know; I haven’t got my last cheque yet.”

Family times. Photo submitted

In addition, he is in partnership with a young business inventor, Chris Kotelmach from Calgary.

Interestingly, Chris enjoyed a stint on the notable Canadian Bachelorette TV program aired this past spring. This team has brought to market from the inception stage all the way through to mass production of an innovative product that can improve the lives of many. It’s named “Cama Cooler,” (“cama” is a Spanish word for “bed”) that can eliminate night sweats.

Bruce also has another cottage industry product – ANTI ANTZ, an organic, nonpoisonous ant killer that the Scouts and other groups sell door to door as a fundraiser. This was one way he has chosen to give back to the community.

From about age 20, Bruce realized there was something seriously wrong with his health when he was diagnosed with very aggressive rheumatoid arthritis. The disease quickly moved throughout his entire body. He was off work for an entire year back then, but by sheer determination he would not allow this disease to destroy his life. He has never given up and is still achieving predetermined goals even while being confined to a wheelchair over the past 15 years. In terms of function, he is essentially a quad paraplegic. Despite this, Bruce is adamant that others have it worse than he.

Bruce and Peg’s faith has sustained them through the hard times, and he believes he is surrounded by many angels with Peg being the closest. As difficult as it is for a healthy person to fathom, Bruce feels fortunate despite his condition.

His mind is good. With faith and closeness, this family has stuck together and is still trying to add value to others’ lives. Peg has been unwavering in her support for Bruce as she sees to his every need. I’ve seen Peg push him in his

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wheelchair into the dining hall for the Friday night buffets at the Co-op mall.

Bruce is certain that he, “wouldn’t be around,” if it weren’t for her.

Travel and situations as simple as going for coffee with friends pose many barriers and challenges that make it difficult, but one must make the effort to be in the community. The Gilchrists note that, “People not in wheelchairs just don’t get it.” Other simple things like a store with a sign that reads, “wheelchair accessible” means something.

Bruce has aggressively confronted his illness. For example, he designed his own portable lift and transfer systems to help while traveling on airplanes and hotels etc.

He has an extraordinary take on life. Despite his struggle, he still enjoys life.

As mentioned, Bruce and Peg are people of faith.

They attend the Alliance Church and have for more than 30 years. Faith has sustained them through the challenges and low points of their lives. Peg is very involved in her church community. She decorates for church functions like Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter and assists in other areas as much as she is able. This is her ministry. She enjoys attending a group bible study every Wednesday night, and she prays regularly.

I have discussed Bruce’s business exploits. I now turn my attention to Peg and her work history. Peg is certainly a match for Bruce when it comes to business. In high school, she was an introvert. She kept her thoughts, feelings and ideas to herself. But shortly after graduation, she became a confident young woman ready to make her mark in society.

I’ve already discussed her early career. After working for Bruce as his secretary, she decided to strike out on her own (she still remained as Bruce’s secretary for

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some time). In November of 1987, she ventured on another career path by entering into the direct marketing of women’s fashions starting with Weekender Ladies Wear then on to Jockey person to person making each of them big successes. Peg managed these businesses for 30 years and consistently was a top sales producer. She honed her skills as a leader by recruiting, managing and training hundreds of women to run their own business in sales. Then direct marketing in this field closed down for her, so she rebounded and started another new business with their daughter Kaelee.

They named it “We Coordinate Yours” which is event planning (weddings, anniversaries and special events etc.). For example, Peg and Kaelee will sit down with a bride and groom and plan the entire wedding. First, attention will be given to the budget (it is critical to work within the budget), the hall, seating, the caterers, the meal, and the bar and decorations are all considered. Peg and Kaelee have the skills to

do it all from planning, organizing and decorating to make these events even more successful and enjoyable for all. In short, they have the talent and energy to work with their clients regardless of how challenging they may be.

For years Bruce worked from his office on 100th Street (now the Re/Max Building). Bruce was a broker specializing in disability insurance (ironic to be sure). Over the years, he was fortunate to have three remarkable secretaries including Adeline Thompson who is now a trainer and recruiter high-up in the insurance industry across

Canada, Jaki Esquirol, a Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA), and Linda Jackson (Fred Light’s daughter, who came to work after many years of service at Senator Herb Sparrow’s office).

There is more to the story but this should suffice.

This essay outlines Bruce and Peg Gilchrist’s life journey and tells how this extraordinary husband and wife team confronts extremely difficult situations with courage and determination. They set a sterling example for the rest of us.

I am proud to know them both.

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It’s been over two decades since the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings and the Yorkton Raiders have captured a provincial football championship.

One of those droughts will come to an end at Beaver Lions Stadium Saturday at 1:30 p.m. as the two sides will square off for the chance to hoist the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association 3A football title trophy.

“It’s been a long time coming for both teams,” Vikings head coach Mike Humenny said. “Both communities have established strong minor football programs and the paths that both schools have been on is really similar.”

“How great it is that North Battleford and Yorkton are the two teams left in the 3A field instead of schools from the bigger cities,” Raiders head coach Roby Sharpe added. “Mike is someone that I have a lot of respect for. We go to a lot of clinics together and we talk a lot about developing the young kids in the minor football programs as our towns are pretty similar in size.”

Saturday’s championship game marks the first time the Vikings have made it this far since 1995, when they defeated the Prince Albert Carlton Crusaders by a score of 22-21 in Regina.

The Raiders, meanwhile, last won a provincial title in 1994 at Beaver Lions Stadium in a 29-21 contest against the Vikings.

They also won the other head-to-head meeting between the two sides by a score of 15-13 in Yorkton back in 1990.

“There is that history there but that was before everyone on the roster was even born for both teams,” Humenny said. “I’m sure that we’ll mention it to them in the lead up to Sat-

urday, but I think it might be a bigger deal for the parents and members of the communities who remember those previous finals.”

“Back when we played each other in 1990, David Dutton was the quarterback for Yorkton and a few years later his brother Colin was the quarterback here when they played North Battleford here again,” Sharpe said. “Now you fast forward all these years later, and David’s son Damon is the quarterback for North Battleford. It’s pretty crazy what happens as time moves forward.”

The Raiders, who went 8-0 in the Moose Jaw league this season and only allowed 27 points on their way to their first city crown, advanced to the provincial final last Saturday in Regina following a 24-22 triumph over the Regina league champion Greenall Griffins of Balgonie.

“That was a hard fought

game between both teams,” Sharpe said. “Neither team backed down and it went right down to the wire.

“We lost one of our top players [wide receiver and safety] Matthew Mandziuk to a shoulder injury, so we’ve had to change things a little bit, but the way that we play will be similar to what we’ve done all year.

We’re not that big in size but we got a lot of speed and our team has been playing football together for a number of years.”

The Raiders are led

by Grade 11 quarterback Jordin Rusnack, who was named the Moose Jaw league’s MVP thanks to his all around play.

“He’s a really good athlete as he’s involved with their kicking and punting, plus he has the ability to run with the football if there’s nothing open down the field,” Humenny said.

“They got some different offensive sets in their back field that we’ve been

preparing for this week in practice and they have a defence that flies around the field and makes plays.

It should make for a pretty good contest.”

The Vikings, who went 7-2 this season in the Saskatoon league on their way to the provincial final, earned home field advantage by winning the 3A city crown last Friday with a 26-15 win over the Tommy Douglas Tigers at a snowy Saskatoon Minor

Football Field.

As of press time, the weather forecast was calling for sunny skies and a high of minus-eight degrees.

“I was on the phone with the City of North Battleford earlier this week and they are going to be clearing off any snow that’s on the field at Beaver Lions Stadium ahead of Saturday, so it should be in great shape come game time,” Humenny said.

“We’ll be practicing a couple of times on the field before the game to make sure that we have the proper footwear and everything else, but I think we’re accustomed to the elements and what to expect after practicing and playing in the snow last week before we played Tommy Douglas.”

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Sydney Rowley, Ali Aitken and Lexxa Potratz all scored a pair of goals in Saturday’s 9-0 triumph, which saw Brooklyn Rowley have a three-assist showing.

Logan Halter, Ashlee Wolfe and Keara Amson also found the back of the net, while Chloe Burt turned aside all 26 shots she faced.

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Janna Keisig, Mahteya Dumelie and Jayden Lindholm all scored for the Golden Wings in the loss.

Thanks to their two wins, the Sharks moved into seventh in the SFMAAHL standings with a 2-8 record and are now just seven points back of the Swift Current Wildcats for third place.

“If you look at the league from top to bottom, it’s extremely tight right now,” Berggren said.

“You really have to play hard and work hard to win every night. I think it’s a great thing for the league and some of the teams that have been at the bottom of the standings in the past have become a lot better. I think it shows with some of the scores we have seen in the first month.”

The Sharks will now

prepare to travel to Wilkie Saturday night as they will take on the Notre Dame Hounds in a netural site game at the SaskCan Community Centre at 7:30 p.m.

“They’ve only played a few games this year so we really don’t know much about them other than what we saw last year,” Berggren said. “They have a few players back along with some new faces that have played junior hockey, so I expect them to be a much better side.

“When it comes to us, I’m looking to see that strong work ethic that we’ve had over the last few games, in addition to capitalizing on our scoring chances and having strong defensive coverage.”

The Sharks will then host the Hounds Sunday in a 1:30 p.m. contest at the Battleford Arena.

New Horizons curling update The standings are starting to sort themselves out in the New Horizons curling league after the first five games of the season.

In the latest slate of matchups Tuesday, Ed Kjargaard won over Doreen Dudek, Doug Belyk and Rod Forester tied, Allan Rogers won over Bob Krismer, Dick Wisner won over Wally O’Hare and Dick Horrell won over Alexander Scott.

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No matter what else you do on Nov. 11, make time to remember. There is nearly not a single thing we enjoy or benefit from today that wasn’t because of the sacrifices made by WWII veterans who earned our freedom and they know that freedom isn’t free.

Lest we forget. Thank you to our schools who continue to host Remembrance Day services for the students so that they understand its importance. The community Remembrance Day service takes place at St. Peters Church starting at 10:30 a.m.

And trickery of snow on Halloween seems to be the way winter has arrived and will stay. It’s time to put the thinking caps back on when it comes to driving and that means slowing down!

At Unity Composite High School, they are thankful for all the support from the community for their annual fruit sale.

Did you know UCHS is one of DeSimone farms biggest customers in Saskatchewan? These funds raised go a long way to pay for all the extras that are not in the school budget, and that doesn’t have to come out of the family’s budget either. Funds go towards uniforms, trav-

nity News el, drama, SLC activity, SADD assistance, robotics, and many other programs in the school, so they say thank you to neighbors, friends and family for the support of this program.

November brings report cards and Student Led Conferences showcasing what the students have learned since school began. Although the Warrior football team did not have the season finish they had hoped for after an astounding 5-0 streak, their season was a remarkable one and the team will be bidding farewell to five graduating students at their season end banquet coming up Nov. 22. Junior volleyball has already held districts that included a silver medal for the boys and a bronze medal for the girls while senior volleyball is into their conference playdowns, with the senior girls advancing to regionals after playing host in conference playdowns. Next up on the sports agenda is basketball.

Nov 13 and 14 – no school. Nov 15 and 16 Student-Led Conferences from 4:30-7:30 p.m. (report cards will be handed out during these times).

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At Unity Public School, students will have formal day as students pay homage to our veterans and recognize Remembrance Day with their annual school service being held at 10:45 a.m. on Nov. 10. Kids get an extra long weekend as there is no school Nov. 13 or 14. UPS will recognize during the week of Nov. 13-17 – Bullying Awareness Week – All Different, All Equal. With report cards going home before the long weekend, the school will now be hosting student led conferences on Nov. 15. This year UPS are promoting the AR program with a monthly draw for a free lunch. When students in Grades 2 to 4 successfully complete AR quizzes, they have their names entered once for every five quizzes they complete. In Grades 5 and 6, for every five AR points students accumulate, they have their names entered once for the lunch. Our AR program received a terrific boost this year from Jelasco’s Family Restaurant. They have offered free milkshakes as prizes for students who reach their class/grade goals. What a kind and generous gesture! The first milkshake winners were Molly, Mateo and Brooke.

Congratulations to these UPS students, and thank you to Darryl and Pam Jelasco for this generous offer, and for supporting literacy in the school!

St. Peter’s school held their Remembrance Day services today as well as some students will be participating in Saturday’s community Remembrance Day service. Students will have Friday, Nov. 10, Monday, Nov 13 and Tuesday, Nov. 14 off of school. St Peters school is preparing students for their annual student led conferences as well – a great opportunity for parents to hear how their child’s school year has gone so far, as well as meet their teachers.

Next up on the agenda at St. Peter’s is advent preparation. The boys and girls volleyball teams have been practicing hard for the last couple of weeks. In the upcoming weeks both teams will be playing exhibition

ga m e s against UPS along with attending a tournament in Wilkie. The Wilkie tournament will take place on Thursday, Nov. 23. Both the boys and girls teams are having an enjoyable season learning new skills and improving their sportsmanship and teamwork. Great job to all participants! Coming up later in November include these dates of activities - Nov. 20 and 21 - Book Fair- 9 a.m.

- 3:30 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23 - Student led conferences 4-7 p.m. Book Fair hours 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. St. Peter’s School choir sings at 11 a.m. mass - Christ the King feast day.

What’s on at the rink you say? Why come on down and check out every night action that include 12 UMH teams, the unity skating club, rec hockey teams and the red hot Midget AAs who are still undefeated. Don’t forget that senior hockey has returned to the rink and you can see the Miners schedule on their Facebook page or on the rink schedules.

There is always room for fans in the stands. You don’t have to miss a minute of the action as you can easily follow the arena scheduling on the town of Unity website, checking out the schedules on the TVs in the rink lobby or following the Unity Recreation arena Facebook page.

The Unity Curling club happily hosted a junior curling program which kicked off Nov. 6, that included on ice skills and drills followed up by some great fun in the lounge with a fun photo booth, Fat Cat, prize draws and the one thing curling is widely known for – enjoying snacks and a pop following

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It’s that time of year again for the Maidstone Red Hat Society’s Festival of Trees! This event raises money for the comfort of the residents and patients at the Maidstone Health Care Complex.

After a highly successful event in 2016 that raised over $14,000 to benefit the residents and patients of the Maidstone Health Complex, the Royal Eccentric Dynamic Hatters are once again organizing a Festival of Trees. The funds that were raised in 2016 will be used to help purchase a track and lift for the Palliative Ward, special wheelchairs for long term residents and more.

With the generous support of the community and the surrounding area again this year, our goal is to exceed last year’s results. It is important to note that the Maidstone Health Complex serves a very large area of northwest Saskatchewan, including

the towns of Maidstone, Waseca, Lashburn, Paynton, Cut Knife, Hillmond and Paradise Hill as well as their surrounding districts and municipalities.

We are inviting individuals, businesses or organizations in Maidstone and surrounding communities to donate a decorated Christmas tree or donate such items as wreaths, swags, tablecloths, table centre pieces, wall hangings, quilts, gingerbread houses, nativity scenes, gift baskets, etc. to our silent auction. Monetary donations are also welcome.

All items received for sale in the silent auction will be placed on display in the atrium of the Maidstone Health Complex where bidding will take place throughout the week of November 20-25.

The Festival of Trees 2017 will wind up on Saturday, Nov. 25 with a day of fun, entertainment and the conclusion of the silent auction. Monetary donations are eligible for a tax receipt.

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For those who may not be aware, the Royal Eccentric Dynamic Hatters are a chapter of the Red Hat Society. We are a nonprofit social organization founded in 1998 for women aged 5O and beyond.

The Red Hat Society’s primary purpose is social interaction among women and to encourage fun, friendship, freedom and fulfillment.

If you wish to register an item for the silent auction or if you would prefer to make a monetary donation, contact Gloria at 306-893-4535 (home), 306-893-7148 (cell) or email at: gloriafehr@sasktel.net.

The public may view and bid on items Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., (until 8 p.m. on Thursday) and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

There will be entertainment by the Community Choir on Thursday at 7 p.m. and by the Yellowhead Ramblers on Saturday at 6 p.m.

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

Mail this nomination form to: Citizen of the Year Judges P.O. Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 All nominations must be received by November 24, 2017

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

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

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

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Survey focuses on Saskatchewan experience with wildfire Submitted

With the effects of the 2017 wildfire season still being felt throughout the province, as seen with the recent evacuations of the towns of Leader, Burstall and Liebenthal, SK, Insightrix wanted to investigate the effects of these wildfires with the residents of Saskatchewan.

Between Oct. 10 and 13, we conducted our own independent poll with 800 randomly selected Saskatchewan residents from our SaskWatch Research® online community.

Here is what they told us.

Personal cost of wildfires in Saskatchewan: When asked about the effects residents have personally experienced as a result of wildfires, residents in the north of the province and residents of Indigenous ancestry are those who report being hardest hit.

Two per cent of the those surveyed across the whole of the province report having been injured at some time by a wildfire.

Residents of Indigenous ancestry report having been injured by wildfires at a much greater incidence, with 10 per cent reporting being injured at some time by wildfires.

When it comes to damage to personal property, five per cent of Saskatchewan residents report having suffered damage as a result of wildfires. Incidence of damage to property as a result of wildfires is higher for male respondents, seven per cent) and those of Indigenous ancestry, 10 per cent.

Respondents from northern Saskatchewan report greater incidence of personal loss of business to wildfires, with five per cent of these respondents stating they had at one time lost a business or livelihood to wildfires – a greater number than the two per cent reported by the total population of the province.

One per cent of Saskatchewan residents have been made homeless at some time by wildfires.

Five per cent of residents of Indigenous ancestry in the province report the same.

When it comes to the smoke caused by wildfires, seven in 10 percent residents state they have suffered discomfort caused by smoke resulting from wildfires at some time.

Effects of wildfires upon others: Many in the province know someone else who has felt the effects of wildfires at some time.

Three in one hundred Saskatchewan residents have known someone who has lost her or his life to a wildfire, and four per cent report knowing someone who has lost a loved one to a wildfire. This number is greater among Saskatchewan residents of Indigenous ancestry, with eight per cent stating they know someone who has lost a loved one as a result of wildfires.

Further, six per cent of Saskatchewan residents surveyed report knowing someone injured by wildfires.

Three in 10 Saskatchewan residents report knowing someone who has suffered damage to prop-

erty, and 14 per cent state they know someone who has been made homeless as a result of wildfires.

More than one in four residents of Indigenous ancestry (27 per cent) report knowing someone who has been made homeless as a result of wildfires.

More than one in 10 (12 per cent) Saskatchewan residents report knowing someone who has lost a business or livelihood as a result of wildfires.

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The bed of flowers on Meota’s Memorial Hill is maintained every summer by local volunteer ladies and is a bright and cheerful place to sit and reminisce in the summer months, on the lone bench that has survived vandalism.

News from the lake

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The big bus that’s been sitting in Meota many days recently is the Serafina Oil company bringing workers from Lloydminster to the site of the new steam plant being built south-west of Meota. This is a steamassisted gravity drainage thermal oil recovery project at LSD6-24-46-18, W3, about six kms from Meota.

This project is expected to produce 6,000 barrels of oil daily for 20 years.

Pearl Hawkins and Arie Breeschooten from Saskatoon spent the weekend in Meota when Pearl catered to a wedding in the Community Complex. They stopped over with Shirley and Lawrie Ward. Pearl has officially retired from catering now as it is just too much work. We wish her happiness in her retirement as she takes life easier at their home in Saskatoon.

Born to Jessica and Riley Ingram, on Oct. 18, a baby boy, Logan Riley,

aymont News a brother for little Ellie Drew. Jessica is the daughter of Wendy (Ward) and Alan Jarrett of Lloydminster, granddaughter of Shirley and Lawrie Ward of Meota.

Duplicate bridge played at the Do Drop In Oct. 31 found top score by Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck, second were Joyce Luckey and David Sharpe and third were Robert Iverson and Catriona Winterholt. Duplicate bridge Nov. 2 in the city saw top score go to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Linda Ard and David Sharpe, third were Julie and Glen Moore. There were four tables in play and another nice evening at the card tables.

Fuel prices seem to be jumping everywhere. In Fort St. John they are at

$1.399 up from $1.189.

Calgary is at $1.259. Maybe this will slow down the traffic as people double up for travelling.

Work on the new buildings in Lakeview continues with good progress being made as they get closed in for winter interior work.

The “Walk, Walk” program has started up again at the Community Hall at 10:30 in the morning Canasta was played Nov. 3 with two tables, one with six players, so scores were not comparable, but everyone had a nice social afternoon.

A friend from Chitek Lake days, Don Sepolla passed away in Saskatoon last week. They retired to a condo in Warman shortly after I moved to Meota.

Linda Ard, Maureen Campbell and I attended the beef supper, followed by entertainment in Maymont Oct. 28 and you won’t find a better meal anywhere. The beef was delicious along with salads and veggies. The entertainment was OK, too.

Right, and above right, are the plaques on the cairn. Below, this also is mounted on the monument. It is a bomb thrower, and was in working order when installed, a relic from the First World War. Photos by Lorna Pearson

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Ann Ewanchuk - Community Recognition Award winner Submitted

Note: We are rerunning this story on Ann Ewanchuk due to the photos being missed from the first appearance.

On Nov. 6, 2016, at the Saskatoon Radisson Hotel, 11 recipients were honoured and recognized by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. One of these recipients was my friend Ann Ewanchuk of North Battleford who received the Community Recognition Award. I am Ann’s friend, Jennie Penzie. I feel very honoured to be able to write about Ann’s 66 years as a member to her UWAC, which was started in December 1950 with the Whitkow Olha Kobylanska Branch. This is a huge job for one person, so I have these ladies to thank for their help in writing: Ruth Hrynewich, Caroll Lyndeman, Erinka and Larissa Jordan and Lindsay Ewanchuk.

Ann was born Aug. 10, 1928, five miles north of the little townsite of Redfield. Her parents are both of Ukrainian origin. Her mother, Erinka Lukowich, was born in Ternopel, Ukraine, on Feb. 4, 1904 to parents Anastazia Bomak and Evan Lukowich.

Her father Mike Spak (Shpak) was born in Sokal, Western Austria, at that time referred to as Ukraine. His parents were Anna Hiibner and Louie Shpak. Anna’s father was German. Mike was born June 16, 1903. When he was one year old, his father Louie died from an overenlarged heart. Mike never ever saw a picture of his father.

Ann had three brothers: Walter, Johnny and Louie Spak, and one sister, Nellie Andersson.

In 1926, a young farmer and self-taught carpenter,

Nichola Ewanchuk, built a hall in Square Hill on Fred Kowerchuk’s parcel of land. This is where all youth and elderly gathered.

This is where Ann’s father Mike joined the Ukrainian Youth Group CYMK in 1933. The branch was called Ivan Sirko, under the leadership of Hryhory Tyzuk. In 1943 Ann and her three siblings joined this group.

In 1949, Ann married Uhan Ewanchuk who was also a CYMK member.

Years down the line, their children Roman, Evhan, Orest and Erinka joined this Ivan Sirko Branch and participated in many drills, singing, dramas and sports, winning trophies. Year after year, the elderly passed on and many people moved out of our district. Ann became president of the Olha Kabylanska branch at Whitkow. This position she held for 17 years and was the corresponding secretary for 23 years. Her wonderful friend Sylvia Buziak (deceased) was treasurer for 17 years. In 1989, the UWCA held a convention in North Battleford where Ann was elected as provincial president for Saskatchewan for a two-year term. At one of the conventions held at North Battleford, Ann was the M.C. for the day. She made a quilt of white squares on a blue background. Every square had the name of one of the Saskatchewan branches.

The quilt was raffled and won by a gentleman from Regina – his name was Orest.

In 1933, Ann’s fatherin-law Nichola Ewanchuk built the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. The first service was at Easter of 1934 at 4 a.m. with the blessing of Easter food baskets.

This is where Uhan and Ann grew up together and

got married.

The following is from Ann Ewanchuk’s speech on receiving her award: I am ever so honoured today to achieve such a highly respectable award.

There are no words in the vocabulary to express my feelings.

I was raised by two Ukrainian parents. Mama was a very religious person and very quiet. She was raised in a Ukrainian Church where there were no chairs, only a few for cripples. Through all my life attending our church, I never ever saw my mother sit. My dad was a very patriotic man. He talked a lot and read the Ukrainian Voice and we all listened.

There was no TV or radio. We always heard what Savelya Stechysen wrote about “Dowkala Domos.”

At this time I will tell you of an incident that happened when I was about 12 years old.

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Ann Ewanchuk with her Commuity Builder award.

Uhan and Ann Ewanchuk (seated) and their children, left to right, Roman, Erinka, Orest, Evhan in a photo taken in 1982. Photos submitted

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Ann’s Baba Anastazia Bomok and Dido Ivan Lukowich, seated, wth Ann’s aunt (her mother’s sister) Mary and Ann’s mother Erinka Lukowich, in a photo taken about 1917 at Ternopil, Ukraine.

there I got involved with a middle-aged single girl who was under the care of North Battleford Health.

She lived two blocks from my hotel. I checked up on her every day. Here are my other volunteer jobs.

In 1977 I started a Ukrainian school in our hall. I had 31 students including four English mothers. Unfortunately we were forced to fold up on account of an accident.

In 1983 I was director at Wakaw Ukrainian Green Grove Camps for three weeks. I also helped the cooks in the kitchen and helped Cecilia Kachkowski (Ukrainian School teacher) to paint Easter eggs, cross-stitch embroidery, read and write in Ukrainian. I volunteered twice in teaching Easter egg decorating in two schools in North Battleford, helped at the Battlefords Union Hospital filling in envelopes for the foundation project.

With my friend Sylvia Buziak (deceased) we sat up to the wee hours of the morning helping compile two history books, one for the Golden Memories of Whitkow and District Schools and the 50th an-

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niversary of Whitkow’s Ukrainian Youth Association CYMK. In 1998 with my friend Nellie Tomanek (deceased) I attended Rabbit Lake municipal meeting, asked for financial support and advice to extend the Gloss Lake cemetery and put up a chain link chain fence. This

cemetery is located two miles east of Whitkow. We were fortunate it was done.

I participated in a walka-thon from Whitkow to Mayfair 16 miles at age 57.

In 2013 with my daughter Erinka Jordan we walked in a Bridge City Boogie when I was 83 years old.

On Dec. 23, 2010, I sold

the hotel and live in Tower II North Battleford.

Two other recipients from North Battleford were honoured the same day. They were Rev. Fr. Bohdan Demczuk for Cultural Preservation and development, and Natalya Shevchuk in the youth category.

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tapped me on my shoulder saying, “Lady, after 66 years as a member and serving your church, make sure you write about yourself and all your volunteer work.”

I guess I am taking his advice.

I have received many certificates, 29 years as member, 46 years, 75 anniversary of Women’s Association, 50 years a member.

In 2016 our North Battleford Branch honoured each member with a certificate and a pin with 66 years on it.

I congratulate all the Community Builders for receiving their awards. I thank my daughter Erinka, Rory, son Orest and Chrissy, granddaughters Lindsay Ewanchuk and Larissa Jordan for attending the award ceremony and driving me there. My family so far is four children, three sons, one daughter, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and two greatgrea- granddaughters. My husband Uhan passed away Aug. 25, 2006, from a fifth heart attack in his home.

On June 11, 1973, Uhan and I bought his sister Minnie and John Goyan’s Whitkow Hotel. Living

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Continued from Page 22 Our church was celebrating the Ascension Day with services followed by a large meal.

Mama had a card written of what to bring. First on the list was a tea towel. Everyone brought the same kind of a towel. It was the 100-pound bag from Robin Hood Flour. Other articles were cups, saucers, silverware. Money was scarce; Mama did all she could to save. She boiled a gallon of dried fruit. Just before putting the lid on, she took a spoon and tasted the juice. What a loud scream she gave, and started to cry repeating, “Oh, what did I do, how could I have done this? I didn’t let the children taste it and now I have to throw it out.” My father came to comfort her asking what had happened.

Through her sobbing tears, “I put salt instead of sugar and have to throw it out.”

The stove had a shelf with two cans from jam, one with salt, one with sugar.

This was the end of my Mama’s donation of fruit.”

Ann also writes: After receiving my wonderful trophy, I was walking off the stage to my table, and a strange man

Ann and her siblings, left to right, Walter, Nellie, Johnny, Ann, Louie in 1988.

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Scary Time at Speers Library

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Well it just couldn’t wait until after Halloween! Snow has covered the ground and I think that I would be naïve to think that it will go before spring. I guess that is what November is all about.

Harvest is finally complete in this area with a real push happening the week after Thanksgiving. I hope the quality is good and the prices are high.

Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board held its annual Harvest Supper on Oct. 14 at the community hall. A total of 213 people came out and enjoyed the food and the fellowship.

Usually we have held this supper on Thanksgiving weekend so this year was a departure from tradition.

From the turnout it seemed to be a popular change.

The Rabbit Lake branch of the Lakeland Library holds an annual treat of the month draw. The winner for October was Kathy Aumack. Funds raised from this raffle go toward library programming.

The Rabbit Lake Museum has taken on a new look this fall. New stairs, steps and ramps provide greater access to all of the buildings. Funding for this project was in part made available through a CIF creating spaces matching grant. There is always something to do at the museum and the hope is that in the spring people will be able to come enjoy the new spaces.

At Rabbit Lake Days, Ricky Martin served the community with a cow-

abbit Lake News boy church service. He returned again in October and then again on Nov. 4.

About 50 people, some from Sandwith, Glenbush, Medstead, Spiritwood and Mayfair, came out to the service. The next cowboy church will be held on Dec. 1 and will begin with a potluck supper. Subsequently cowboy church will be held at the community hall on the first and third Fridays of the month.

Nov. 16, Audrey Neubuhr , a creative songwriter and multi-talented performer from Prince Albert, will be entertaining at the community hall. This is part of the monthly music series that is sponsored by the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle.

On Dec. 3, the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle will be holding a turkey shoot in the community hall. Sharpen up your shootin’ skills and come out and see if you can get a turkey.

It’s great to report that all the housing units in Rabbit Lake are now occupied. New people in town are always an asset to the community.

Is it too early to be thinking about snow mobile rallies? The Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association doesn’t think so. Circle March 3, 2018, on your calendar and get ready to come for a great day of sledding and fun.

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New doctors practicing in Prairie North Health Region Submitted Access to physician care continues to improve for patients in communities throughout Saskatchewan. New family doctors are now practicing in Meadow Lake and Turtleford, thanks to the most recent results of the Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment (SIPPA) program.

Dr. Sandhya Roy (Meadow Lake) and Dr. Mohammad Forghanirad (Turtleford) are among 13 International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have completed the most recent assessment and are starting practice in communities around the province. SIPPA is a unique made-in-Saskatchewa n program that assesses IMGs on their education

and clinical ability before allowing them to practice medicine in the province.

Since the program began in 2011, almost 200 new family physicians have completed the assessment and are currently practicing in the province.

“We welcome these new physicians and their families to Saskatchewan,” Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit said. “Thanks to SIPPA, people in rural, northern, and urban communities throughout the province have increased access to physician care. Due to the efforts of Saskdocs and other initiatives introduced by our government, in total we have 750 more doctors practising in Saskatchewan than we did 10 years ago.”

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“SIPPA physicians are a critical component of Saskatchewan’s family practice workforce,” Medical Director of SIPPA for the College of Medicine, University of Saskatchewan Dr. Jon Witt said. “In the past few years, many SIPPA physicians have been placed in difficult-tofill family practice vacancies across Saskatchewan.”

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Lest we forget.

Herb Cox, MLA

The Battlefords Constituency

1991 - 100th St., North Battleford, SK Phone: 306-445-5195 Fax: 306-445-5196 herbcox@sasktel.net www.herbcox.ca

On this Remembrance Day, take the time to stop and think about the thousands of Canadians who have selflessly given their lives to protect this beautiful nation.

Thanks to these courageous men and women who bravely fought in the name of freedom, Canadians have the opportunity to live in a country where peace and democracy reign free.

To honour their memory and acts of valour, wear your poppy proud, and participate in a moment of silence at 11:11 a.m., wherever you may be.

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306-445-2260

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306-937-2696

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-6234

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The parade forming up at 10:30 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 9 on 22nd Street and making its way to St. Vital School where the service will take place at 11:00 a.m.

Following the service, the parade will then march to the cenotaph.

Lunch will follow at the Legion branch

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at Saskatchewan Hospital Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the main dining room.

Rev. Frances Patterson will speak.

Coffee and dainties for veterans and visitors to follow.

North Battleford

2731 - 99th Street

Phone

306-446-3433

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306-445-7775

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306-445-7261 Remembrance Day Service Gold Eagle Casino Event Centre

NOVEMBER 11, 2017

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Jaeger Transport (1988) Ltd. 191 4 Ave. Battleford, SK

306-937-2661

Honouring First Nations & Metis Veterans

Doors Open 9:30 a.m.

Service 10:00 a.m.

The service is open to the public.

Wreath laying at the Veteran Monument following the Service

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BAYCROFT: Melville Baycroft passed away on Nov. 2, 2017. His funeral will be on Nov. 11th 2:00 PM at the North Battleford, Territorial Drive Alliance Church. __________________________________________________________

OBITUARIES JOHNSON: Dorothy E. (Betty) Johnson, nee McCloy, passed away October 31, 2017, at the age of 99 years. She was born on August 10, 1918 at the family farm at Meskanaw, SK. At Betty’s request there will be no formal service. Her ashes will be laid to rest, beside those of her late husband’s, at the Paswegin Cemetery, at a later date. She is survived by her four children: Bonnie (Carl) Kircher, Wadena; Connie (Terry) Howe, St. Albert; Jim (Joyce Green), Cranbrook; Eloise (Russ) Brown, North Battleford; brother, Tom McCloy (Saskatoon); sister-in-law, Jean McCloy (Meskanaw); 10 Grandchildren and 13 Great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. The family is very grateful for the excellent service provided, during Betty’s three year residency at Harwood Manor. Special thanks to Donna Van Dijk, Recreation Director, and to management, staff, and residents, for the care and compassion shown toward Betty during her time there. Memorial Donations may be directed to Harwood Manor Recreation Fund, 2691 Clements Drive, North Battleford, SK S9A 1H9, or a charity of choice. Arrangements have been entrusted to Tevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca __________________________________________________ MILLER: Lorne Miller of Battleford SK chose Saturday, November 1, 2017 to gently pass from this world. He was 85. Lorne is lovingly remembered by his son Kim (June) Miller, Sherwood Park AB: Alexia (Derek) Friesen, Sherwood Park, Julia, Parker, and Cohen; Damien Miller, Tempe, Arizona; Danika (Josh) Oviatt, Sherwood Park.

Daughter Pam (Andi) Beaver, Battleford SK/Jasper AB: John (Shelline) Beaver, Saskatoon SK, Zahra, Nia, and Sunil; Stephen (Leslie Dos Remedios), Vancouver BC. Daughter Erin (Vince) Kaye, Swift Current SK: Michael (Demi) Kaye, Swift Current, Benjamin; Sarah (Brandon) Casselman, Swift Current, Harper. Son Robin Miller, Sherwood Park. Daughter Wendy (Wilf) Ebach Battleford: Cody (Tia) Robertson, Pierceland SK, Rumer, Rowley, Rustyn; Kyle Robertson, Battleford, Bo. Brother Bill Conlon, Morpeth ON. Lorne was predeceased by his loving wife, Deenie; her parents Arthur and Margaret Vine; his Mom and Dad, Ben and Oonagh Miller and infant brother Rodney; his birth Mom, Helene Farrington; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Pat Conlon, Bill and Lil Vine, Pat and Lambert Weber, Jack Macnab, and special friend, Sylvia Payne. A Celebration of Life was held at 2:00PM on Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at the Battleford Legion hall. A private family interment will take place at the Battleford Cemetery. A special thanks to Brenda and her incredible staff of Ward 4, Battlefords District Care Centre. Memorial donations in memory of Lorne can be directed to the, Battlefords District Care Centre, Veterans’ Comforts, P.O. Box 69, Battleford SK S0M 0E0.

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OBITUARIES NORDGREN: In Loving Memory of Vern Arland Nordgren, born March 31, 1921 in a stone house near Raddison, Saskatchewan, passed away October 25, 2017 in Lady Minto Health Care Centre, Edam Saskatchewan.

He is survived by children: Allan – children: Dennis (Leah), Brian, Randy, & Angela (Chris) Litke; Gloria (Woody) Chewoniakchildren: DeAnne (Larry) Fehr, & Shawn Young ( Lindsay). Lyle (Sam) - children: Becky (Boau) Meston, & David (Andrea). Ralph – children: Chelsea (Thomas) Duncan, & Shane. Sharon – Children: Christie Walker, Ian Walker, Laurel (Jarod) Thompson. 23 great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by Parents Ivy and Gustav Nordgren; Son Lyle (Sam) (2015); Daughter Sharon Kaminsky (2009), Great Grandson Walker Meston (2009), Sister Vera & Brother-in-law Ron Staudenger in BC. Celebration Of Life was held on Monday, October 30, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. in the Glaslyn Community Hall, Glaslyn, SK., with Minister Rev Kun Kim. Shared Memories were given by Allan Nordgren and Laurel Thompson. Musical Ministry: organist – Helen Pylypow; hymn selection: Rock of Ages and The Old rugged Cross. Honourary Pallbearers were all who shared Verns life. Active Pallbearers - David Nordgren, Ian Walker, Shawn Young, Brian Nordgren, Jerod Thompson, Shane Nordgren, Thomas Duncan and Boau Meston. We wish to thank the Glaslyn Hall Board for the Facilities and the Catholic Ladies for the luncheon. Memorial Donations are requested to Lady Minto Health Care (Residents & Family Council Fund), Edam, SK. Interment was at Glaslyn Cemetery, Glaslyn, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ ANDREW “ANDY” HOLOTA August 19, 1971 – November 4 2017. It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Andrew Peter Holota in North Battleford on November 4th 2017, at the age of 46. Andrew is lovingly remembered by his siblings MaryAnn (Peter) Kociuba, Angela (+Jerome) Wasylow, Morris (Emma) Holota, Joanne (Doug) Ball, Natalie (George) Mudri, extended family and many great friends.

Andrew was predeceased by his parents Rev. Deacon Morris Holota and Olga (Berezowski) Holota. Andrew was born in North Battleford and resided there until his passing. His first passion was mustangs, with an expertise in cars and auto body work. He loved driving his mustang and off-roading in his truck.

Andrew always had a great love of animals with a soft spot for cats, of which he had a few. Andrew also loved the summer gettogethers at the lake, and created wonderful memories with family at celebrations and holidays. Andrew had a successful career at Valley Ford in the parts department. He loved his job, and his co-workers were truly his second family. He was a warm and gentle spirit. Andrew had a terrific sense of humour and was always smiling. He would do anything for his family and friends.

The funeral Divine Liturgy will be Friday November 10th at 10 AM at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, 901-108th Street North Battleford with Reverend Ivan Derkach officiating. Interment will be at the City of North Battleford Cemetery at 5 PM. In lieu of flowers, charitable donations may be made in Andrew’s memory to the SPCA or the Lung Association. Condolences can be sent to www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. May his memory be with us forever! Andrew will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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LESLIE MCDONALD: Thank you all for coming today. Les would be proud to see you all here with us honoring his life.

Leslie Gerals McDonald was born on October 31, 1952. He spent his entire life growing up and living in North Battleford. Never had much in the way of schooling, but he was a smart man none the less.

Over the years he held a few jobs. Some of those included being a dish washer at various restaurants in the city, working in the wood working department and paper shed at BTEC, and finally being a teammember at Battleford Furniture. If i’ve missed any, I’m sorry. Les talked very fondly of his days at BTEC and Battleford Furniture. Over the past few days, I’ve spoken to people from both places and they all told me how much they loved having him work for them. Not to mention the Christmas parties! This touched me to hear all that because I know no matter what job Les had he always gave his all. He was a hard worker. He was also a man, of many titles. Alot of you remember him as Rusty, but he was also a awesome brother, uncle, great uncle, son, and friend. Family was imporant to Les. He had lots of siblings and he loved them all. Whenever one of them would come to town or he’d go to see them, He’d always enjoy his visits. Though they never saw each other much, they were always in each others hearts. You know Les was my uncle but also so much more. Second Father, best friend, party buddy, confidante. He was even my grad escourt in 1995. I will forever cherish our phone chats, going for coffee or sometimes beers at the Beaver, sitting watching shows with him, Taking him out of town with me But most of all I’m greatful to him for walking me through life good times and bad. Filling the void that others couldn’t, He thought the wold of me, and I felt the same for him.

When I had kids of my own he was happy and proud. He was there for the birth of them all. They all held a special place in his heart, and he always asked about them. Les has alot of extended families as well. To Les, it didn’t matter if you were blood related or not. You were still family. He always kept himself busy.

Whether it was going for coffee with Jack at McDonald’s or at Tim’s with his out of town friends, coming to visit me or spending weekends with Crystal, he was never idle. Crystal and Les had a special bond. They cared about each other a great deal. I know you will forever miss him Crystal but remember he is only a thought away. He loved anything with dolphins on it. Car shows were another thing he loved. Vintage automobiles and pictures were a collecting passion for him. His walls are decorated with some of those pictures he was very proud of his record collection also. Loved his music that boy! He could listen to just about any kind, but what he really liked were the good old rocking tunes. AC/DC, ZZTop, Nazareth, just to name a few. As you all know, he was always a sharp drerssed man and had a great way with the ladies! Anytime he’d catch a girl’s attention, he’d get so excited. He was almost married a couple times but it didn’t work out. It’s to bad he never had kids because he was great with them. Another thing he held dear was his family at BRSI. He’d tell me about all the outings they went on, supper clubs and shopping nights, dances and camping trips. He had alot of fun with you all and I want to thank each and every one on you for letting him be apart of your family and clients. Yes Les held a dear place in many people’s hearts. He made many, many friends over the years and had great times with all of them. All of us as a family love you so much and so do everyone from your extended family as well. You gave us 64 beautiful years with you. You were always willing to lend a hand to help, no matter what the job was. You had the biggest heart I’ve ever seen, It hurts so much to let you go, but I know you’re still here in spirit. We will all miss your sweet smile, catchy laugh and that sense of humor of yours as Jill put it. This isn’t goodbye, but see you later. Your death came as a shock to everyone. But you’re at peace now, and free from pain. Rest easy my dear sweet uncle/dad. You will never, ever be forgotten. __________________________________________________

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Russell William (Bill) Hanson Sept. 23, 1952 - Nov. 12, 2002 Silent memories keep you near As time unfolds another year, No longer in our lives to share But in our hearts you are always there.

— Sadly missed and loved forever, Mom and Wayne

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November 14, 2017 ° Expand public plant breeding and agronomy ° Retain MRE °Seek railway costing review ° Improve price transparency ° No to end point royalties

Saskatchewan Wheat Commission I will represent farmers priorities including; effective involvement when negotiating grain transportation policy, maintaining our international reputation for Canadian wheat quality and brand, farmer controlled research and the right to save seed. I oppose end point royalties.

Mimi Soiseth

Sask. Wheat Commission candidate 306-537-3899 wfgehl@hotmail.com Continuing a farmer first focus by supporting: ° Priority on research ° Public plant breeding °Varietal registration, quality and pedigreed seed system ° Partnerships with other commissions ° CGC and CIGI ° Continued Leadership in transportation ° Maintaining MRE Opposing “end-point” royalties VOTE GLENN TAIT SASKWHEAT DIRECTOR

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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.

Saturday, November 11

Borden Lion’s Remembrance Day Service at the Borden Community Centre at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday, November 12

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #7336 Sunday Brunch at St. Joseph Parish Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 9:30 a.m. 12:30 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, November 14

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment The Old-Timers, Bingo & Lunch.

All seniors welcome.

Wednesday, November 15

Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m., every third Wednesday of the Month. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137. All are welcome.

Wednesday, November 15

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

Friday, November 17

Borden Lion’s Pasta Night at the Borden Community Centre from 4:30 – 7:00 p.m. Call 306-997-2159 for information.

Saturday, November 18

Christmas Garage Sale, Tea & Bake Sale at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street, North Battleford.

Garage Sale (Christmas items only) 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Bake Sale 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Tea 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891.

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.

Sunday, November 19

Canada Music Week 2017 - Celebrating Canada 150 - Student Recital at the Third Ave. United Church at 3:00 p.m. Special Guest - Kamala Youth Choir & Battleford Childrens Preparatory Choir.

Tuesday, November 21

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

Wednesday, November 22

Scholastic Book Fair at the Borden School at 12:15 p.m.

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Saturday, November 25

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

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

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2017 - 7 PM DEKKER CENTRE - NORTH BATTLEFORD

Tickets available in person at the Dekker Centre Box Office.

Call 306-445-7700 ext. #2, or visit www.dekkercentre.com

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COMING EVENTS

FOR SALE - MISC

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MEETINGS

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HORSES & TACK

R.M. OF REDBERRY NO. 435

ANNUAL RATEPAYERS MEETING

Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

AUCTIONS

BUSINESS SERVICES

Other medical conditions that lead to Restrictions in Walking or Dressing?

The disability tax credit allows for a:

$40,000

BLK

38 6 2 14 2 10 22 9 10 9 45 24 25 41&42 2 6&PT7 1 16 20 Parcel A B B B B B B C C C C C A A B B A A A A A A A B A A B B E 18 32 7 20 22 21 40 28 30 UNIT 2 27 35 38 56 70 UNIT 1 10 24 12 4 30 3 24

5 94 95 97 4 9 6 7 2 1 27 28 28 29 30 34 35 35 46

Lump Sum Refund and Rebates

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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Please take note that pursuant to Clause 3.1 c) of the Public Notice Bylaw, being Bylaw No. 4-05, the Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 intends to consider the selling of the following Municipal Lands:

LOTS & ACREAGES FOR SALE BUSINESS SERVICES

- Lot 26 of Block 1 Plan No. 102129409

Residential lot for sale 892 113th street north battleford $29,900 or offers. Call 306-386-7246

In the Organized Hamlet of Fairholme:

COMMUNITY

- Lots 2,3,4 and 10 of Block 1, Plan No. AF4578

NEWSPAPER

- Lot 25 of Block 2, Plan No. AF4578 Any person claiming to be affected prejudicially by the proposed disposition or that person’s agent has the opportunity to be heard at the regular meeting of council to be held in the municipal council chambers, located at 171 - Railway Avenue in Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, on Wednesday, December 13, 2017, commencing at 8:00 a.m., local time.

Dated at Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, this 9th day of November, 2017.

local area

R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December 2017, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

NW NE NE PT NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE NE SE NE SE SW SE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT NE PT SW PT

23 25 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 18 4 9 15 35 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 31 33

44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 43 45 45 44

fall tune up!

MCAS ContrACtor to help you out.

Tax Enforcement List

TWP

your furnace a

Find your

Jennifer Ernst Administrator

Part of Sec Section

It’s tIme to gIve

Range Meridian

16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 14 16 16 17 17 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 14 16 16 15

3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3

Total Arrears

1132.72 1028.23 150.19 27.64 19.01 19.01 27.64 27.64 27.64 19.01 24.14 27.64 41.46 19.01 263.09 2271.35 3687.59 3216.15 3472.21 19.01 34.51 17.26 17.26 17.26 27.64 27.64 20.69 3988.97 34.51 24.14 55.28

Advertising Costs

5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29 5.29

Total Arrears & Costs

1138.01 1033.52 155.48 32.93 24.30 24.30 32.93 32.93 32.93 24.30 29.43 32.93 46.75 24.30 268.38 2276.64 3692.88 3221.44 3477.50 24.30 39.80 22.55 22.55 22.55 32.93 32.93 25.98 3994.26 39.80 29.43 60.57

Dated in North Battleford, Sask. this 9th day of November, 2017.

Debbie Arsenault Treasurer

Go to www.mcaonline.ca or call 306-664-2154

Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December, 2017, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

LOT

Yearly Tax Credit

In the Estate of LORNE WALTER MILLER, late of Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of November, 2017.

Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors

Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Note: A sum for costs required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

PUBLIC NOTICE

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

$2,500

1-844-453-5372

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Impounded Animal

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to The Stray Animals Act: One (1) red heifer yearling with no brand visible, approximately 900 - 950 lbs, green tag in left ear was impounded on the 21st day of September 2017 at the SE 1/4 of Section 1 48-22-W3.

Pursuant to Section 22 of The Stray Animals Act, where the above-described animal has not been claimed, or where the owner remains unknown after reasonable inquiry by the municipality and municipality has waited seven days after impoundment, the animal shall be delivered to a livestock auction market for sale by public auction.

Distribution of Proceeds of Sale

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to The Stray Animals Act: One (1) red heifer yearling with no brand visible, approximately 900 - 950 lbs, green tag in left ear was sold on the 4th day of October, 2017.

Pursuant to Subsection 24 of The Stray Animals Act, the owner of the above described animal may claim within a twelve-month period any funds remaining after payments for fees, charges and expenses of the municipality. Proof of ownership and a statutory declaration of ownership shall be required to claim the funds.

Dated this 30th day of October, 2017.

Ken E. Reiter Administrator

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 49 50 50 50 50 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 51 52 52 52 52 5 96 9 7 54 54 54 49 57 57 38 38 38 38 38 39 39 40 45 70 65 30

PLAN

80-B-16594 101958723 101958723 02-B-07508 99-B-17350 99-B-14191 99-B-14191 99-B-14191 99-B-14191 99-B-14191 102180596 B1125 B1125 101495415 72-B-09421 72-B-09421 72-B-10042 72-B-10042 78-B-14989 78-B-11262 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 81-B-08899 80-B-18353 02-B-07508 99-B-17350 99-B-17350 02-B-07505 02-B-07505 02-B-07505 02-B-07505 00-B-12367 00-B-12367 102076433 76-B-09791 77-B-03318 77-B-03318 77-B-03318 77-B-03318 10214706 00-B-03214 00-B-03214 76-B-09791 77-B-03318 102135653 99-B-18461 B-1126

TITLE NO.

145596808 136496582 143009120 138438995 135312836 139073654 148091946 147208024 144724855 147011408 144840359 136499563 139537930 145384285 145521794 146643699

146158825 141892181 148928237 139859049 138163248 128895003 128895070 142359701 143881948 142349115 130375975 146908985 146113477 144853410 146001732 145817725 139926189 110947934 144989713 146372744

Dated this 3rd day of November, 2017.

TOTAL ARREARS

3,311.66 835.55 184.27 218.23 84.16 1,855.81 1,001.39 300.20 4,325.46 882.24 918.52 1,717.32 2,263.23 971.90 2,139.23 3,478.95 597.68 2,271.86 375.93 84.16 1,105.30 1,233.86 876.78 1,675.69 1,471.67 491.62 1,397.37 2,206.30 311.13 331.94 1,390.88 1,352.70 4,731.21 150.52 1,052.01 2,264.50 3,205.91 2,085.44 1,443.64 993.60 884.95 2,033.37 1,465.18 536.22 860.94 2,888.12 660.80 3,599.94 115.07 115.07 1,852.65 1,628.69 225.81 176.58 1,388.41 84.16 1,167.36 915.90 84.16 84.16 802.68 702.95 1,700.07 1,041.69 1,845.72 2,134.85 401.70 1,497.44 3,613.07 69.41 86.25

COST ADVERTISING 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18 4.18

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS 3,315.84 839.73 188.45 222.41 88.34 1,859.99 1,005.57 304.38 4,329.64 886.42 922.70 1,721.50 2,267.41 976.08 2,143.41 3,483.13 601.86 2,276.04 380.11 88.34 1,109.48 1,238.04 880.96 1,679.87 1,475.85 495.80 1,401.55 2,210.48 315.31 336.12 1,395.06 1,356.88 4,735.39 154.70 1,056.19 2,268.68 3,210.09 2,089.62 1,447.82 997.78 889.13 2,037.55 1,469.36 540.40 865.12 2,892.30 664.98 3,604.12 119.25 119.25 1,856.83 1,632.87 229.99 180.76 1,392.59 88.34 1,171.54 920.08 88.34 88.34 806.86 707.13 1,704.25 1,045.87 1,849.90 2,139.03 405.88 1,501.62 3,617.25 73.59 90.34

John Enns-Wind CAO

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

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LAND FOR SALE

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

FARMLAND WANTED

NEW 2017 MANUFACTURED HOMES starting under $90,000 delivered! A1 Homes Regina/Saskatoon - WWW.A1-HOMES.CA Canada’s largest in-stock home selection, quick delivery, liquidation pricing, custom factory orders!

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Weekend calls Personalized Service

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LAND FOR SALE

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value.

To receive a cash offer, call 587293-4055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

-multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units

Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ABANDONMENT OF POLL The Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 Municipal Elections 2017 Whereas Larry Lundquist nominated for the office of Councillor Division 6, is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the office will take place on November 15, 2017.

Dated this 2nd day of November, 2017.

Ken E. Reiter Returning Officer

DOMESTIC CARS

2 bedroom main floor, renovated house in Wilkie. Available immediately.

Shared Utilities.

600.00/month. Phone 306-4802890.

SERVICES FOR HIRE

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

A-1 Service, Will do snow removal, interior painting, baseboards, small renovations, shingling, fences, decks. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690

FEED & SEED NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Feed Barley, Wheat, Soybeans & Faba Beans. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment!mCALL: 1-306-8733551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe & motor LiCenCe needs”

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

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 1 tons for our RV division to haul RV’s throughout North America and 3 ton & semi O/O and company drivers to haul RV’s & general freight. Border crossing required with valid passport & clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com

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Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge... GMC... Ford...Imports...

1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260.

Lloydminster

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TENDERS

FARMLAND

FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. Assessment

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

NE 27-46-12-W3

$193,500

VILLAGE OF EDAM

SW 26-46-12-W3

$150,500

Description of Property LOT/ BLK PARCEL 6&7 10 11 10 2 12&15 15 16

2 4 4 12 17 18 E E

PLAN

CIVIC ADDRESS

H2302 1011-Main St H2302 1207-2 Ave H2302 1209-2 Ave 78B10004 1420-3 Ave 77B01287 5015-2 St 80B04654 5010-2 St 80B01343 911- E Railway Ave 80B01343 905-E Railway Ave

TITLE NO. 142635281 118149486 113638709 140181577 132321046 118150950 147119429 147119418

COSTS TOTAL ARREARS ADVERTISING

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS

1,066.54 1,035.97 1,487.25 1,198.79 2,470.88 3,296.27 1,019.17 3,729.26

1,079.88 1,049.41 1,500.69 1,212.23 2,484.32 3,309.71 1,032.61 3,742.70

13.44 13.44 13.44 13.44 13.44 13.44 13.44 13.44

Dated this 4th day of November, 2017.

Pamela M Dallyn Treasurer

Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions:

• Kitchen full-time & part-time • Rentals full-time & part-time • Outside Operators full-time & part-time • EMT's full-time & part-time • Janitor • Bookkeeper/Office Administrator • Instructors Ski & Snowboard Flexible Hours. Competitive Wages.

Forward resumé to: Table Mountain Box 343 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 Deadline for applicants November 18, 2017 For more information call 306-937-2920

No experience needed.

We will train.

Meota & District Golf Club

CLUBHOUSE MANAGER

The Clubhouse Manager is responsible and accountable for the day-to-day operations of the clubhouse at Meota Golf Course.

Previous management Applicants require: experience, basic computer skills, leadership abilities, strong organizational, interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to train and motivate others, practical financial skills, self-motivation, golf knowledge and experience is an asset.

Location: Meota, Saskatchewan Salary: Negotiable Employment term: Seasonal - course operates April to October

To Apply: Email your resumé, including references to: ecadrin@sasktel.net before November 30, 2017.

HAFFORD CO-OP

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

The following lands in the R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 are offered for sale by tender:

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 15 day of January, 2017 an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

Need A Winter Job?

Journeyman Class 1 Picker Operators in oil/gas industry. Minimum two years commercial driving experience. Competitive wages, benefits, possible rotation schedule and accommodations provided. accounting@valiantoilfield.ca.

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

FORM 2 (Section 4)

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

IMPRESSION

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Used homes in stock!

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NE 27-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 130 cultivated acres. SW 26-46-12-W3 consists of approximately 95 cultivated acres, barn and dug-out.

All tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the tendered price, payable to Migneault Law Office, non refundable if bid accepted.

Please return all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Land Tender” on or by 5 p.m. on November 30, 2017 to: Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 (306) 445-4436 Highest or any tender is not necessarily accepted.

This property is leased for the 2017 crop year and will be available for possession by December 29, 2017.

Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

Retail Portal Job Posting For Hafford Co-op GM The Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) is a unique, multi-billion dollar organization based on the fundamental principles of co-operation. It is comprised of a network of approximately 250 autonomous retail co-operatives across Western Canada along with their branch operations, and Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL). FCL is the wholesaling/manufacturing arm of the CRS, which provides the retail co-ops with a range of products and services.

Hafford Co-operative invites applications for the position of General Manager.

Reporting to an elected Board of Directors, the General Manager will be responsible for the day to day operations of the Co-operative which includes administration, co-ordination and control of all aspects of the business and guides the employee group to ensure high standards of customer service, merchandising and cleanliness are adhered to at all the facilities that it operates. The successful applicant will be responsible for all aspects of managing a retail operation, including petroleum, propane, agriculture, feed, and hardware with a total volume exceeding $7 million.

The successful candidate will provide leadership in planning, policy development, and ensuring appropriate resources are effectively in place to support the long-term goals and objectives of the Co-operative. The successful applicant will possess a proven successful retailing background incorporating a demonstrable business acumen in marketing, financial management, administrative and organizational skills. Candidates must also possess a strong strategic agility, leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills and have the ability to motivate others, delegate and build effective teams. Candidate must be able to multi-task, make difficult decisions and have the ability to adapt to change. Experience in a Co-operative environment is an asset.

Hafford Co-operative offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and excellent opportunities for advancement.

Closing date for applicants is November 10th, 2017.

Please send to: Hafford Co-op Box 208 Hafford, Sask S0J 1A0 306-549-2166 Or can email information to haffordcoop@littleloon.ca

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HAIR STYLIST

positions available FULL & PART TIME At Jeanine’s Coiffure in the Co-op Mall Call 306-446-0722

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Part-Time, Part-Year, Permanent Evening Program Clerk Battlefords Campus Posting #77-BC-1718

For interview ask for Jeanine or Kris

Reporting to the Registrar, the position provides clerical support to Instructors, the Director and Coordinators and performs general administrative clerical duties as required.

Drs. Churchill and Gratton are looking for a

Compensation: $19.73 per hour, with excellent benefits package Start Date: November 27, 2017

Part-Time Hygienist approximately 1 day/wk.

Please email resumĂŠs to: drcago91@gmail.com

North West College

For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca.

Applications will be received until Noon on November 16, 2017.

306-445-7261 call-1�888�470�7997

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The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Inc. provides a facility to present diverse events and encourage the arts as an essential component of our community.

The Board of Directors is looking for individuals in the business and arts community to serve on our Board or Board Committees.

If you are interested, please forward a short letter or resumĂŠ by November 15th summarizing your qualifications to billw@myaccess.ca.

For more information contact Nominating Committee Chair Bill Wells at 306-446-0367

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Caretaker • Connaught Elementary School

Bus Driver • Route UN4 - Unity South Closing noon, Tuesday, November 14, 2017 Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca.

All applications must be submitted online.

We are looking for casual Bus Drivers for our rural locations!

If you live near Macklin, Cut Knife, Medstead or Maymont, we would love to talk to you.

Training opportunities are available.

Please call our office at 306-937-7931 for more information.

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Fire department burger bash bigger than usual

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

On the night before Halloween, colloquially referred to as ‘Devil’s Night,’ the Medstead Volunteer Fire Department put on a delightfully ironic inferno by way of their annual barbeque burger bash. There have been more than 15 of these annual events not including this year’s. The barbeque ran from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on the evening of Oct. 30.

According to Gerald Boyd, fire chief, the event will usually see a turnout of roughly 100 people, though this year was a surprising success in drawing a crowd of more than 150 people. The engagement is held to raise both aware-

edstead News ness and funds for the fire department and serve as a community get together.

Boyd states, “The fire department is a necessity in the community and it’s nice to see the community support.”

Upon entry, the success of the event was clear by the lengthy entry line and the already full tables of smiling faces. The cost was $10 per meal, with optional 50/50 tickets being sold at one dollar a piece.

The event is a great financial generator in that the

Missing men found Staff On Nov. 1, Turtleford RCMP were notified of an unknown adult male found in a rural location. Members responded and located the man who was in need of medical attention.

Through investigation, members learned that two males had become lost in a heavily-wooded area in the RM of Frenchman Butte.

The two had become separated and the second male was still missing. Both had

spent the night in rough terrain and in freezing temperatures.

Turtleford RCMP, with the assistance of Battlefords Police Dog Services, conducted an immediate search of the area. A track was located, and the missing male – who had spent over 24 hours in the elements – was quickly located. He was transported to hospital in Lloydminster with hypothermia and is expected to make a full recovery.

Medstead Village Hall jam packed with community members supporting the local fire department. Photo

by Corrina Murdoch

RM owns both the village hall and the fire department, so the rental of the facility runs at no cost.

In addition to this, the door prizes, propane and fixings and salads to accompany the barbequed meals, are all donated. Effectively, with the time donated by both the members of the department and the spouses, the only real cost associated is for the meat cooked.

Members of the department and their wives upkept the kitchen and, in conjunction with members of the community, prepared and donated salads.

The department consists of 12 members, including: Stacey Long, secretary and treasurer, Fire

Chief Gerald Boyd, Deputy Fire Chief Desmond Boyd, Bill Soderberg, Brad Fast, Brian Johnson, Bryn Casson, Dan Pain, Darren Soderberg, Glen Long, Mark Egeland, Stephen Epp, Theo Martens, Tim Amendt and Trevor Short.

Displaying very traditional values, the men of the department ran the barbeque, donated along with the propane, and the wives managed the kitchen. Women in the kitchen included Amendt, Boyd, daughter of the fire chief, Epp, Short and Martens.

The door prizes were kindly donated by Cavalier Agrow, Boyd’s Garage and the local Credit Union.

The charge for the dinner, along with the productive

sales of 50/50 tickets made for great fundraising. With all of the community support, it is surprising that, according to the chief, historically the event has only cleared roughly $800 dollars, which goes towards equipment and gear for this critical institution.

Without a doubt, this year was a record success in terms of community turnout. This event served

as a beautiful tribute to the community itself, the value that it places on its institutions, and the traditional values of division of labour which it upkeeps. In a delightful and ironic celebration of an age old tradition of fire on ‘Devil’s Night,’ the success of this annual event is sure to grow in future years, keeping the local department strong and thriving.

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An all-you-can-eat buffet of candy you take home “A smorgasbord of candy of endless variety,” is what Ed said that his grandchildren received in Edmonton on Halloween.

They were excited about being able to serve themselves to various candies, chocolate bars and chips at almost every door.

My old neighbour said it was like an all-you-caneat buffet that the children got to take home.

I agreed with Ed that at Halloween folks do generously and gladly offer treats to the children who appear at their door.

Ed said that no one minds giving some candy once a year to kids.

Giving once a year motivates more response than when compared to

donating once a month or once a week.

It has been my experience that in various congregations, an annual Thanksgiving Food Drive for the local food bank yielded the most generous giving.

Ed said that was because everyone is ready to give the foodstuff in their cupboards that nobody likes after about a year of it taking up space.

Food banks do sometimes get non-perishable food that people won’t miss from their cupboards or nobody likes.

The cans sometimes are out of date, as was the case reported at a Cardiff Wales food bank. They received a can of soup, Heinz kidney soup that

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca was 46 years old and that type of soup had been discontinued more than 35 years before. In the same donation was a can of Green Giant corn whose label showed it had been canned in the 1980s.

People may not mind giving a little candy once a year to children, but they may object very much to giving to others

in general.

The prevailing thought is that people should work and take care of themselves.

Many people quote from the Bible; “If a man will not work. He shall not eat.”

This scripture is not all the Bible says about what we have and what we give.

We may tend to forget that our entire lives and that of everyone else depend on God. He causes his sun to rise on the evil and the good and sends rain on the righteous and unrighteous.

It is God who makes the earth fruitful and blesses us with the ability to work for the things we need.

What we have is a blessing from God not merely our personal achievements.

It is God who gives us a thankful and humble heart willing to share with those who are unable to work or who are in need.

It is the Lord who gives us what we need, and we share with others

because we trust in His care of us.

It is God who gives us our daily bread.

It takes no effort to be selfish and greedy, and dismiss the hunger of others.

Giving once a year to the food bank ignores the truth that people get hungry every day.

The Lord always knows what we have left when we offer our donations. If we give what we will not miss, was it sharing with or caring for others? Our lives do not depend on what we have.

They depend on God who gives what we need for our lives and perhaps we often have more than enough to share with others.

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.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

DIVINE LITURGY Every Sunday at 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

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.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

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Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Borden firefighters hold annual steak night

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

From the Halloween Dance held Oct. 28, a total of $1,134.75 was given to the Borden Museum for their Washroom Fund.

Affinity Credit Union, Borden Branch, held Pink Cupcake day on Nov. 2 and donations received for Breast Cancer were $177.

Winning the basket of Halloween goodies at Affinity Credit Union was Jeanette Block, with proceeds going to the Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee.

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters held their annual Steak Night Nov. 4, with more than 180 out to enjoy steak or chicken with their meal, including dessert. There were many silent auction items donated and three larger items were auctioned live, and those three brought in over $800.

orden Radisson Winner of the 50/50 of $435.50 was Brian Lutzer of Saskatoon. The firemen also gave out numerous door prizes and sold cards for bottles of liquor. Emcee was Jamie Brandrick and the firefighters were all introduced after the meal.

Flu shots were given by the two nurse practitioners at the Borden Health Clinic on Nov. 1, and volunteers from the Borden Lions Club assisted, with approximately 130 from Borden and Radisson receiving their shot.

The Borden senior girls volleyball team did well on Nov. 4 when they played at Plenty in conference playoffs, winning all of their games in two sets against

Perdue, Plenty, Maymont and Saskatoon Legacy Christian. These teams are in 1A senior girls, and Borden plays at NW regionals in Battle West Region on Nov. 11 , the place to be announced on Nov. 6.

Clythe Mane Shorthorns (Glenn, Sheri, Duncan and Rachel Sutherland) of Borden showed their animals at the Lloydminster Stockade Roundup Nov. 1-4 and in the female class born on or after March 1, 2016, Clythe Mane Ruby 77D was Junior Champion bred heifer and Clythe Mane Susie 2D was Reserve Junior Champion bred heifer, in female calf born on or after March 1, 2017, Clythe Mane Joan 12E was fourth and in the class born Feb. 1-28, Clythe Mane Esther 1E was sweventh. In the yearling bull class, Clythe Mane Dynasty 10 was Reserve Junior Champion

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters at Steak Night Nov. 4. Fire Chief Terry Tkaczyk is in the white shirt. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

and in the Breeder’s Herd Clythe Mane Shorthorns placed fifth. They will be taking the two bred heifers and the two yearling heifers to Agribition to enter in

the Shorthorn Show.

A reminder to attend a Remembrance Day service in your area on Saturday, Nov. 11. Borden Lions’ is in the Community Centre

at 10:45 a.m. and Radisson’s, hosted by the Royal Purple, is in the Lutheran Church at 10:45 a.m., with lunch to follow at both services.

News and views on Remembrance from Baljennie

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Halloween has passed on for another year. It seemed to be a quiet one for the children to gather up their candy loot. The weather was on the stage of changing to winter and it was a chilly night to be out.

The children had to be all bundled up to keep warm.

There seemed to be a few minor problems on what age of children should be out for the night’s candy collection. ] The Western Development Museum was a popular place for Halloween happenings and some activities. For two nights before Halloween they hosted a haunted hotel, then to end it all off on the special day, they held a masquerade and family dance. All events went over well and attendance was good.

The Gas Club work bee was held at the Western Development Museum on Nov. 3 for any volunteers that wanted to come and join in. They are busy working on and repairing the various stationary engines and antique gas tractors. They now plan to hold more workshop days at least two days a month, for the months of November and December, 2017, and January, February and March, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Anyone interested in antique gas tractors are most welcome to come and join in. It would be nice to see the extra volunteers.

The first Sunday in November means a time change for most of Canada except Saskatchewan.

We remain the same time all year long. Now with the time change there are other things we have to be aware of. It will make an effect on some of the TV programs as well as some

aljennie travel times.

Looks like old man winter has decided to arrive early this year. Do we really want the winter season so soon? But we have no choice. A few inches of snow fell in the area and made the temperatures drop as well. Watch out for the slippery spots on the highways and even many streets. The snowplows have been making some pretty regular trips to keep the snow back and spread a mixture of salt and sand on the areas of the streets and highways whereever needed. Just slow down in your driving speed does help out a lot. Just leave a few minutes earlier to be on the safe side and save a life.

Once again we are all about to celebrate Remembrance Day. It’s a day to honour our fallen at war.

Throughout Canada in each and every year the eleventh day of November, being the day in the year 1918 on which the Great War was triumphantly concluded by an armistice, is a holiday and shall be kept and observed as such under the name of Remembrance Day. And why was the poppy the flower of forgetfulness chosen at the symbol of Remembrance of Canada’s war dead.

The poppy, on international symbol for those who died in war, has international origins. The first connection was made between the poppy and battlefield deaths during the Napoleonic wars of the early 19th century, remarking that fields that were barren before battle exploded with red flowers after the fighting ended.

Prior to the First World War, few poppies grew in Flanders. During the tremendous bombardments of that war, the chalk soils became rich in lime from rubble, allowing popuverrhoeas to thrive. When the war ended, the lime was quickly absorbed and the poppy began to disappear

again.

In Flanders Fields made the same connection 100 years later and the scarlet poppy quickly became the symbol for those soldiers who died in battle. A few years later on American woman began wearing a poppy in memory of the millions who died on the

battlefield and during a 1920 visit to the United States, a French woman learned of the custom. She decided to use hand made poppies to raise money for destitute children in war torn areas of the country and, in November of 1921, the first poppies were distributed in Canada. A big

thank you goes out to the millions of Canadians who wear flowers each November. The little red plant has never died. And neither have Canadians’ memories for over 114,000 of their countrymen who died in battle. There were also Canadian women involved in the wars.

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Luseland’s Sibley makes her mark in NWHL

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

In their first exhibition game leading up to their National Women’s Hockey League season, the Buffalo Beauts may have lost on the scoreboard but definitely won the raves of Coach Ric Seiling. Seiling commended his team on a slew of positives including goaltending, traffic in front of the net, and creating opportunities.

Most notable was his commendation of Luseland native, Jessica Sibley, stating from the website https://thehockeywriters. com/buffalo-beauts-jr-sabres-good-indicator/, the following Oct 21, 2017 report reads, “The tenacity of Jessica Sibley. The most physical Beaut on the ice was quite easily number 6, Jessica Sibley. The 5-foot-5 Saskatchewan native was constantly in the thick of the action. While no Beauts were plus-players by game’s end, Sibley was one of only four skaters to not be in the minus category.

“She would put two shots on goal during the night, and despite the highly physical game that she played, she kept herself in check. Sibley would not incur any infractions during the course of the game.”

“More noteworthy, though, and certainly not to insight anything more than the truth, the Jr. Sabres ended up taking a few liberties with her. These occurred mainly in the neutral zone as the play went back and forth. Sibley did not back down from anyone and seemed to relish in being unfazed by any sort of extracurricular activity.

Separately, were her opponents this evening only a few years older, they likely would have sustained more than a tongue-lashing in return from Sibley. Overall, her play was very tough and stalwart.”

Naturally parents Tanis Sibley and Kevin Sibley were all smiles at this opening review on their daughter who has spent a lifetime chasing her hockey dream. As reported in previous issues, Sibley started in the Luseland minor hockey system, played some time in the Unity minor hockey system before moving to Warner hockey school then off to Syracuse New York for a 4 year career that included many notable awards and achievements. Sibley signed with the National Women’s Hockey League in the summer and was to begin her season Nov. 4.

Jessica said in a quick interview, “I am very excited to get the season started.”

Pat Risling coached Jessica in second year peewee when she played on his provincial team. Rizz, as he is commonly known, says, “Jessica is a hard working, focused player and she sets goals and works her butt

Jessica Sibley on the ice.

off to achieve them. She was always very focused and always had a smile on her face. She was a tough kid, physical and skilled rolled into one. She definitely intimidated male players as she wasn’t afraid of the contact, when it was in that division.”

Heather Kennedy from Luseland is very familiar with Sibley as her sons also played hockey with her.

Heather adds, “Watched Jess play hockey from the very beginning as she

played on the same team as Carson. She was always exciting to watch. I always loved it when she would take a hit and her whole team would go after whoever hit her. They didn’t have to do that as she was very good at not only taking a hit but dishing them out.”

Although long time hockey player and coach Todd Chorney did not coach Sibley, he recalls, “She played against my teams that I coached and

A photo of Jessica Sibley with her dad Kevin, left, and her sister Megan and her mom Tanis, right, taken when she played with Syracuse Orange college hockey.

Photos submitted by Sherri Solomko

she was always the player we keyed on as she was the dominant player. I remember the one game we played her that even though we won about 8-5 she scored or set up all five goals.”

Luseland resident and former coach of Sibley, Dean Campbell, offers these sentiments, “I coached Jess up until she left to play hockey in Wey-

burn. She was always the best player on the boys teams and usually the best player on the ice period.

She was a very tenacious player and never gave up on any play. It was obvious she was destined to excel in her hockey life. She also lived next door to us and she and my son have always been great friends.

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