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By Brian Zinchuk

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With many summer recreational activities out of the question due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have turned to things they can do at the lake. Boat and camper sales have been brisk this year, according to three dealers across Saskatchewan.

Mike Adams has never seen a year like this one.

He’s a partner in Freedom RV and Marine in North Battleford.

He noted the softness in the oil economy and its impact on the boat market over the last two years.

That combined with tariffs to hurt the industry.

He noted boat dealers had closed in Rosetown, Meadow Lake, North Battleford, Lloydminster and Saskatoon.

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closed in Weyburn and Yorkton.

Adams noted that several of those dealers wanted to retire, but didn’t see much prospect of selling out, so they closed their doors.

Freedom’s strongest months are usually April to June, but this year, that was when COVID hit.

“Lots of dealers, including ourselves, backed off on inventory,” he said, regarding ordering new stock.

But then sales picked up, and soon much of their inventory was cleared out.

“We have two quads, one boat, and five pontoons left,” he said. Personal watercraft and side-byside ATVS sold out, as did one line of boats.

Parts and supplies are short, too. Even the toilet paper crisis, which has faded for much of the economy, took hold.

Campers use special toilet paper meant to not clog

their plumbing. Adams said due to demand, “We can’t keep toilet paper for RVs, or a toilet, either.”

That’s because RV parts are also in short supply.

Freedom usually has a substantial stock of boating tubes carried over year-to-year. They sold out of three-person tubes in late July and only have a pair two-person tubes left. Adams said they’re selling out across Saskatchewan.

Before working with recreational products, Adams worked in automotive. He said never in his lifetime has he seen such a year.

How long will this last? Adams said, “My prediction – for sure, another year. My suppliers think another two years.”

At Carlyle RV & Leisure, owner Ron Mitchell said on Aug. 17, “Campers are really selling.”

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This year’s crop of sunflowers, grown on the photographer’s farm near Turtleford, stands out against a backdrop of blue spruce. Photo by Louise Lundberg

Local school divisions call for masks Staff

Living Sky School Division and Light of Christ Catholic Schools have announced they will reopen at Level 2 of the provincial COVID-19 guidelines, which means masks will be part of the plan.

In letters to parents, both divisions state the following mask protocol will be implemented: “All students will be required to wear a mask on buses.

“For Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 3, masks are not required. Parents may

choose to provide masks for their children and school staff will support their use as practical during school hours.

“For Grades 4 to 12, masks are required where physical distancing is not possible. This means masks must be worn upon entry to or exit from the school, while in classrooms, hallways or common areas when two metres of physical distancing is not possible. Masks are not required for outside activities as long as physical distancing is in place.”

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Local school divisions call for masks Continued from Page 1 take their masks down for a while when students are front facing and working from their desks.”

The school division also states that a supply of disposable face masks will be available for all students and be provided on the first day of school, on buses for those students who ride. Students are also encouraged to bring their own non-medical cloth masks.

Also students who require a medical exemption from wearing a mask “may make an application to the school principal.

Please note that students and staff who prefer not to wear a mask will not be exempt. The mask protocol

is a safety measure for all students and staff, so only medical exemptions will be available.”

Living Sky School Division states that all protocols, including masks, will be re-evaluated as the medical situation in Saskatchewan evolves.

Light of Christ Director of Education Cory Rideout stated in a letter to parents that LOCCS will provide two reusable masked for each student as supplies arrive and disposable masks will be provided in the meantime.

“We recommend that you purchase three additional masks per child, so they will have one clean mask per day,” he stated.

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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the national 100th year of the Catholic Women’s League annual convention being held in Montreal, Que., will be celebrated virtually.

Different CWL councils have been planting trees or shrubs to commemorate At left, caretaker Craig Treiber waters the newly planted shrub commemorating the100th year of the national Catholic Women’s League annual convention.

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this milestone.

Notre Dame de Lourdes CWL planted a shrub in front of the rectory Sunday, Aug.9, following the celebration of 11 a.m. mass.

President Betty Znack, Father Cuong (parish priest and chaplain of our council) several members of the CWL and Notre Dame Parish were present.

Fr. Cuong blessed the shrub.

Congratulatory remarks were offered by Parish Pastoral Council chairperson, Glen Gantefoer, on the occasion of the tree planting ceremony by CWL to celebrate the 100 year anniversary.

Boats and campers in hot demand across province Continued from Page 1 Carlyle is an oil town, and the downturn of in the oil industry over the last five years have had an effect on the recreational market. “Things had slowed down with oil. Then COVID hit,” Mitchell said,

but then added, “It’s really gone crazy since.”

He said camper sales usually taper off by earlyto mid-July. But not this year. “It hasn’t slowed down at all,” he said.

Asked if it was the lower and mid-range units

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selling, he replied, “It’s just everything. Lots of trades coming in. Lots of trades selling.”

They have a limited selection of boats, with just four pontoons at the start of the season, but three have sold so far.

Mitchell said they are staying really busy with

boat maintenance.

In Yorkton, Evan Labas owns Discovery Motorsports, which carries marine, ATVs and side-bysides.

He said, “The boat market has been strong this year.”

But, he noted, the boat industry has had a tough

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dency.) The initial tariff round meant that prices jumped 10 to 20 per cent overnight. Those tariffs have since eased, but the downturn in the oil economy has also been felt, even in Yorkton.

As a result, boats weren’t moving much and inventory built. The years of 2018 and 2019 were very tough years in the boating industry in Saskatchewan and Alberta, he noted. A number of Saskatchewan boat dealers closed down.

For Discovery, much of their boat sales usually take place in February and March, but not this year.

When the pandemic took hold and people started to realize in late spring many of their summer recreation options were closed to them, they started buying boats. Labas noted their inventory went “very quick” and their supplier was able to resupply them with more inventory until the end of June, which also sold. But then factories shut down due to COVID, and the supply chain for manufacturers was impacted.

That supply chain also hit boat repairs, with finding parts being a challenge across North America, Labas explained.

“We’re not going anywhere this summer, so we might as well dig out our old boats,” Labas said many people concluded.

That led to a push for repairs, and a shortage of parts affected by the same supply chain issues.

“The used market has been very hot,” Labas said.

On the ATV side, Labas said those sales have also picked up. “People bought stuff because they wanted to do stuff outdoors, and have family time,” he said.

But there, too, repairs have been affected by a shortage of parts, and subsequent delays.

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Possible COVID-19 exposure at Battleford store Staff

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is alerting individuals of a possibility of COVID-19 exposure through the Co-op food store in Battleford from Aug 11 to Aug 14.

“We are advising members of the public who vis-

ited the following location to self-monitor for symptoms of COVID-19 for 14 days from the last date they visited the store,” stated the alert.

Tuesday evening, Discovery Co-op issued the following news release: “One of our employees

at the Discovery Co-op Food Store in Battleford reported symptoms and entered self-isolation on Friday, Aug. 14. We will be deep cleaning and sanitizing this location and have asked other team members that may have had contact with this individual to also

self-isolate and be tested.

On Tuesday, Aug. 18, the employee confirmed they tested positive for COVID-19. We have alerted public health and will follow any directions they provide. The health and safety of our employees and our customers is para-

mount as we provide essential goods and face this challenge together.

We have temporarily closed this location and we will reopen as soon as it’s been deemed safe to do so.”

SHA is urging Saskatchewan residents

to follow public health measures and personal safety precautions to prevent the spread of the virus, including physical distancing of two metres, frequent hand hygiene and self-isolating if you develop any symptoms of COVID-19.

City not allowed to kill ravens: Fire Chief Holm

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The issue of getting rid of the ravens in the city limits of North Battleford got a little more compli-

cated Monday night.

Recently, the raven problem had been very prominent in the city, with the birds congregating around food and garbage.

They had become such

an issue that Community Safety Officers had to resort to firing pellets at them recently. This was something city officials had previously said they wanted to get away from

doing, for safety reasons.

Fire Chief Lindsay Holm told council Monday ravens are a protected species and the city is not allowed to kill them.

As well, Holm pointed

out that if CSOs did try to dispatch ravens, there was also a liability issue with discharging firearms in city limits.

Mayor Ryan Bater also pointed out there was a

spiritual significance to ravens among First Nations.

While the challenges in dealing with ravens were discussed, council didn’t delve further into alternatives.

St. Vital Church saved; compromise solution found

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A compromise solution has been found to save the old St. Vital Church.

At a meeting of Battleford town council Monday, the town’s acting chief administrative officer, David Gillan, said they could take funds already earmarked for possible demolition and use it instead to renovate the exterior and the structure of the church.

What it means is “the church will not be open to the public, which means we don’t have to totally refinish the interior of the church, which saves us a lot if we focus on the external shell of the church,” said Gillan.

This alternative saves the more than 100-yearold building, although the church won’t function as a church anymore and the public will not be permitted inside. But it can be rehabilitated to the point it will not fall down, and the exterior, windows, and roof

will all be done.

The old church had faced possible demolition after council balked at the idea of spending $472,000 to make St. Vital ready for occupancy, an estimate contained in an engineering report conducted by JC Kenyon Engineering Inc. from Nov. 21, 2018.

Local fundraisers failed to come up with a proposal in time for a final March 2 deadline to rehabilitate the church, which came and went with no takers.

The town was then on the verge of de-designating the church’s heritage status, but letters of objection were received at Town Hall which prevented that from happening this summer.

Now, council has agreed to this alternative option, which would allow them to save the church at the same price they would have paid had they gone ahead with demolition, running at between $50,000 to $60,000.

The town will work with S L Contractors Ltd. who are the same builders

who retrofitted the Battleford post office. S L Contractors would do project management on this latest build.

“We can keep our asset at a price the community can afford,” said Gillan, who thanked the local contractor for stepping forward.

Once the building is rehabilitated, the town intends to further enhance the old church property with addition of tables, benches, landscaping and interpretive signage. That is estimated at an additional $5,000-$10,000.

The walking trail from St. Vital to 22nd Street is also being extended and that is already part of the overall plan.

In his remarks Mayor Ames Leslie said he was happy to see the old historic building be saved.

“My ask is going to be is that we make sure it gets used,” said Leslie of the old church, who sees potential for the church to be marketed as a tourist attraction

A compromise solution has been found to save the old St. Vital Church.

for the town. “It can’t just sit there and be a drain on the taxpayers.”

Leslie was also happy that council could be able to tell the church’s supporters the building would stay around for the foreseeable future.

Other councillors also expressed support for the plan presented to save the church.

“This arrangement seems to be a good idea,” said Councillor Gordon Yarde. “This is a nice way of preserving the building

for the town.”

“Somebody stepped up, a member of our community which is awesome,” said Councillor Kevin Russell. “I think all in all it’s a great opportunity.”

“I don’t want to knock down a historic building, that’s for darn sure,” said Councillor Judy Pruden.

She was happy to finally see a resolution to the contentious issue of the fate of the church, saying this was the best value for dollars and will be a “worry and

a headache that we will be glad is in the past.”

“This is great news and our budget doesn’t really change from what it was before,” said Councillor Doug Laing.

In addition to approving the renovation, council also approved a change order in the contract with S L Contractors to put Plexiglas over the windows to protect them and also help protect against unauthorized entry into the church, at a cost of $6,500.

Pride events coming up include a drag show

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The week of Aug 19-26 has been proclaimed Pride Week in North Battleford and a number of events are slated to happen over the coming week.

Already, the Pride volunteers have completed rainbow crosswalks in front of North Battleford Public Library and also in front of Battleford town hall.

Wednesday was scheduled for a raising of the

Pride flag at North Battleford City Hall.

Battlefords Pride is also sponsoring Movie Night this Thursday at the Capitol Annex. The movie is Bohemian Rhapsody and admission is by donation.

Saturday will see an

informal fundraiser barbecue in Central Park with a walk scheduled at 2 p.m.

Ending the week is a Drag Show at she-NANIGANS on Aug 26, featuring performers who originally hail from the Battlefords.

Organizer

Kelly Waters says due to COVID-19, they have limited capacity for all events now.

“Table groupings or parties are organized in advance with two metres between each table.

There is hand sanitizer on

each table and at the door.

Masks are also available at the door.”

Waters also noted the Pride crosswalks I front of the North Battleford Public Library and Battleford Town Hall have been repainted.

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Financial future grim for Canadians with disabilities, health conditions

By Michelle Maroto / University of Alberta and David Pettinicchio / University of Toronto

T H E B AT T L E F O R D S

We Canadians like to think we’ve done a far better job responding to COVID-19 than other places, including our neighbours to the south.

Our relative success lies in swift responses to and consistent messaging about the pandemic in non-partisan ways. Nationwide physical distancing measures were done in consultation with public health officials, resulting in a national shutdown beginning in March 2020.

Our understanding and approach to the pandemic has also led to a relatively more cautious recovery.

Consistent economic support was also an important pillar of the federal government’s response to COVID-19. Canadian wage earners out of work or at reduced hours received a taxable monthly basic income of $2,000 per month (the Canada Emergency Response Benefit known as the CERB), helping many Canadians face the resulting economic tumult.

But many groups have been left out of government policies and programs and are struggling.

At the University of Toronto and University of Alberta, we conducted a nationwide survey, to be published at a later date, that revealed Canadians with disabilities and chronic health conditions are very worried about getting COVID-19.

Respondents also said they feel like their voices aren’t being heard by policy-makers. They’re concerned about their long-term economic situation.

Many people with disabilities and health conditions who qualify for disability benefits do not qualify for the more generous COVID-19 benefits, like the CERB, even though the pandemic has imposed on them additional financial strains.

One immunocompromised respondent with multiple health conditions including diabetes, hypertension and obesity noted that they already live on $400 less than those getting CERB: “They complain at how ‘little’ they are getting, all while telling us disabled that we should be grateful that we get as much as we do. Sorry, but how are we expected to permanently survive on this while they can’t survive even a few months on their savings and hundreds more than we get? Knowing that costs are going up, yet income is not going to for at least another four years is terrifying. I’m unable to work any time in the near future, so I am falling further and further behind with each passing day.”

A lack of additional disability supports has meant that vulnerable groups have had to look to other means for supporting themselves through the pandemic.

We found that about 40 per cent of our respondents have added to their credit card debt since the start of the pandemic, and almost half say that the pandemic is negatively affecting their ability to pay their debts.

Over a third of our respondents say they are struggling to pay their rent, mortgage and utility bills because of COVID-19. Sadly, over half our sample say they are struggling to pay for groceries.

An individual with a physical disability and who is also immunocompromised noted: “There has been no

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additional financial support, but like everyone else, we are incurring extra costs for essentials as we need things delivered or help with everyday shopping and chores.”

The pandemic is also limiting respondents’ abilities to prepare for future financial emergencies. Almost two-thirds of respondents say they are struggling to save money during the pandemic. Instead, many are having to dip into their savings to make ends meet.

A homemaker with chronic health problems told us she used $15,000 from her savings just to get by. With her husband unable to find work, she says: “We just get further and further behind and there is no additional help. I get none. … What am I supposed to do? I feel very left out. I’m very depressed and feel like there is no hope. Every day when you think it can’t get any worse something worse comes up.”

Even with comparatively better conceived and consistent policies in Canada, and relatively more generous social and economic supports to counter the negative effects of COVID-19, vulnerable people are still being left out.

Over a million Canadians have a Disability Tax Credit certificate (DTC) and a significant majority of those are for an indeterminate duration. Only recently, Carla Qualtrough, Canada’s employment minister, proposed a onetime $600 payment to people with disabilities holding a valid DTC certificate.

That may be too little, too late. It certainly won’t be enough to mitigate the economic devastation the pandemic leaves behind.

People with disabilities in this country already experience low employment and low earnings, living paycheque to paycheque. They are also more likely to live in poverty.

Added setbacks during the pandemic could prove insurmountable as we enter into some sort of recovery,

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Michelle Maroto is an associate professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of Alberta.

David Pettinicchio is an associate professor of sociology at the University of Toronto. www.troymedia.com

Letter

A new word

Dear Editor The finance minister’s resignation speech contained no sense of shame or apology for the chaos he leaves behind. He did mention his hope and desire, apparently supported by the P.M., that he move to a new exalted position. Proroguing parliament will close down or postpone the postmortem and enquiries into what is going on at the top and spoil things for us!

I have discovered a new word – TERGIVERSATION. It is so hard to pronounce. It means the giving of repetitious vacillatory non-answers which are either read from a piece of carefully prepared paper or learned by rote.

Surely it is a disease worse than COVID as all parliamentarians have it despite self-distancing and closing down parliament. Perhaps a team of experts from the WHO can provide a short code name for the condition.

While we await developments, the awarding of the title “honorary” should be reviewed. Where titles are recovered, they can then be re-allocated to more worthy citizens for temporary usage only.

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Twins take NSRBL finals in North Battleford

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The bid of the North Battleford Beavers to win their first North Saskatchewan River Baseball league title in over two de-

cades has fallen short.

Instead it is the Lloydminster Twins who are the champions, sweeping the Beavers in two games.

They beat the Beavers 5-3 in Lloydminster, and then again 6-2 on Mon-

day back at Beaver Lions Stadium, to win the title.

They built a 6-0 lead in the clinching game and while the Beavers got a two-run home run in the sixth, the comeback fell short.

It ends a pandemic-

shortened season for the league. The Twins lost only one game all season long, sweeping all four of their playoff games.

The league also announced its MVP winners on Monday.

Braden Polreis of the Unity Cardinals was selected West Division MVP with a batting average of .520, while Cooper Olson of Standard Hill was named East MVP. According to the league he had a 4-0

pitching record and an ERA of 0.00, as well as 19 strikeouts in 15 innings.

The league announced honourable mentions for Jayden Gartner of the Twins and Damon Schaefer of the Beavers.

Communication - Soft Skill No. 4

By Rhea Good

“Cheerleading is a metaphor for communication and people working together,” says Caitlyn Nelson of Cheer Factory/The Cheer Forge. The glass of water exercise, as shown in the photo, starts with explaining the task, and then each group communicates to work out their strategy.

The bases have to maneuver the flyer through a full flip without leaving their hands and without spilling the water. It is very slow and usually results in some wet athletes. After the activity, athletes reflect on their group’s communication.

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fined as the exchange of information, ideas, or feelings. If only it were that simple. All of the subtleties of word choice, facial expression, body language, etc. make communication as art as well as a science.

In the highly interactive sport of cheerleading, there are many opportunities to develop communication skills one-on-one with team-mates, with stunt group members, and the entire team.

Caitlyn reflects, “When I think of communication in cheer, there are so many ways that communication is part of team practices, private lessons, and stunt circles. Athletes develop a chemistry to recognize each other’s cues. One person can make a comment that leads to a decision and everybody knows what they mean. That is golden.”

Caitlyn recalls being a coach with athletes who lack the confidence to speak up, and they are also lacking the vocabulary to work through difficult conversations. “I want to build that vocabulary that will help my athletes to have some scripts for creating positive conversations that

lead to creative solutions.”

Cheerleading is a highly interactive team sport; talking is allowed and common even during a competitive performance.

Being able to choose words the right words for the situation is a skill on the mat, and in life.

There are many forms of ‘mat talk’ such as spoken instructions, words of encouragement, and cheering each other on. Many of these verbal and non-verbal communications become part of the choreography of the routine.

A common coaching

Cheerleaders at the SCA Annual Athletes Conference 2019 participate in the water glass activity – a crucible for small group communication. Photo submitted by Caitlyn Nelson

strategy is the stunt circle.

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of the Battlefords Marketing your property to the world

By Helen Row Toews Patsy Cline had the right idea when she crooned these words. If you choose an evening in summer when the sky is crystal clear, the moon rides high and the fractious breeze has soothed itself to sleep, the Prairies become a magical place to ramble. And I’m not suggesting you trudge down streets in town with overhead lights flooding the scene, or along gravel roads where vehicles never cease to rush.

No, I’m proposing you follow a well-worn cow path through a meadow behind the barn, or perhaps meander down a grassy trail past a sighing field of wheat. Places such as these capture my fancy – places that are reflective and quiet.

Daughter Aliyah and I did just this the other night. It was a little after midnight and the farm lay silent as we stole across the lawn and paused on our bridge among the cattails. They’ve flourished this year with all the rain, leaving only a small space open where the creek gurgles through.

We hopped off the opposite side and wound our way through clover, its scent heavy and cloying, eventually finding ourselves in the cow pasture.

Of course, there’s a certain risk involved when following a groove worn into the earth by cattle, particularly when sight is limited, and one is wearing pink running shoes, but these

Dekker Centre survey launched Staff The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts has launched a re-opening survey.

The survey is available on their Facebook page, and is designed to inform the Dekker Centre on the needs of those using the facility as they develop their re-opening plan this month.

“As our team gets ready to Re-Open our facility, we are looking for information from our community members to assess readiness to return to live performances amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic,” they stated on Facebook.

Those filling out the survey will be entered to win one of ten $10 gift certificates to Beaver Grill Restaurant.

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are trivial matters of no consequence on such a night.

After strolling past the oat crop, we ended by flopping down on a hill overlooking the yard.

We lolled on grass damp with dew, and talked, and gazed at the stars until we began to feel as though we weren’t alone. Tiny flickering lights began to appear in the warm air around us and I told Aliyah a story of fireflies and her brother, Chris.

It was one summer, years ago, on a family visit to Manitoba. There always seemed to be plenty of lightening bugs in the countryside where my uncles lived (also ticks, but that’s another story with none of the pleasant overtones I’m trying to convey). Ten-year-old Chris bounded though the yard collecting the flashy little insects in a jar, until bedtime, when I told him to let them go and come inside.

“But it took me so long to catch them,” he protested loudly, clutching the Mason jar to his chest.

Presently, Chris dragged himself through the kitchen and looked at me with listless, empty eyes.

“They’re gone,” he mumbled, his voice trembling with emotion.

I felt a pang of guilt as I beheld the small, dejected boy ascend the staircase to his room.

Maybe I should have let

him keep one, I thought, closing the door to my own darkened bedroom later. Berating myself for crushing an innocent lad’s request for a few lousy bugs, I lay down.

Wait – was that a light I saw in the corner?

Naw, couldn’t be. Hang on – there it was again.

It flickered right, then flashed left, and then two more joined in. Suddenly my room was filled with the blinking lights of fireflies!

Innocent lad, be damned, that little varmint purposely released them in my bedroom! I hollered his name and the door opened a smidgeon. A pair of small lips were pressed to the crack, “Well – you didn’t say where to let them go.”

Aliyah and I giggled on the hilltop as I told her this tale, our folded arms for pillows and the fireflies and stars our glowing companions.

Times like these are hard to beat.

Helen has lived on the family farm near Marshall much of her life. She works as a writer, EA and bus driver for her local school. This, along with her love of the Canadian prairies, travel and all things humorous, is what she draws from to write these tales. To find more of Helen’s stories or to order Prairie Wool books please go to myprairiewool.com or Amazon. ca ��������� ��������

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$3,000.00 decorating incentive to the buyer! Great neighborhood close to the River. Come and enjoy this 3+1 bedroom home with a Den. This spacious 1,400 sq foot home is in mint condition and features beautiful hardwood flooring in the living room, spacious bedrooms, 2 full baths and main floor laundry. The lower level features a family room, computer area, bedroom, full bath, den and extra large storage/utility room. The exterior of the home is very appealing with siding and rock. Back yard deck with privacy and gravel area behind the garage would allow for out-of-sight storage. 17x23 ft detached garage, insulated. This location is perfect, close to the River and walking trails!

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Third floor condo with a balcony facing East . This unit is 1056 sqft and has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Some updates such as newer flooring, paint and appliances. This unit also has central air. Indoor parking and a storage area included. Condo fees are approx. $230/ month. Call today for more info!

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Location is ideal serving Aquadeo and surrounding lake communities. This property consists of a 2800 sqft building space, which features pool table, female/ male bathrooms, outdoor patio area, leased juke box, leased ATM machine, walk in cooler. 1400 sqft Second level has 6 rental accommodations, 2-3pc bathrooms, deck and a private entrance from the north side of the building. One room is wired with a 220 plug if you wanted to make living quarters and a kitchenette suite. Additional opportunity for generating income is the proposed campground which is in the process of approval to be situated on 4.8 acres of the property. A list of inclusions is available upon request. Sellers are open to ALL offers. Please call for more information.

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Take a look at this home quarter of ranch land just minutes away from Meeting Lake. This parcel offers a 1520 square foot mobile home built in 2009. The land is cross fenced and has a corral system in place.

There are two dug outs with well systems to provide an all year water supply and a 24x30 workshop. There is also a gravel pit on this land.

Seller will consider subdividing 2-10 acre parcels from this property.

This farm would be an ideal hobby or recreation property and is just off of highway 378. Call today for more info.

Shane MurDoch/elaine elDer MlS®SK788075 $399,900

RM of Spiritwood No. 496

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Take a look at this 1200 square foot two bedroom condo at Ridge Point Place in Battleford Sask. This condo offers two large bedrooms, one with a 2 piece ensuite. The large living room has direct access to the balcony facing North and the city skyline.

The bright kitchen offers a fridge, stove, dishwasher, and garburator. The laundry room is equipped with a washer, dryer and deep freeze. There is lots of storage space and additional storage space in the indoor parking on the main level. This condo is a secure building with a common visiting room and exercise area. Call today for more info.

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Here is a very well cared for bungalow on the West Side. This home has a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. On the main floor it has a large kitchen with abundance of oak cabinets and a good sized living room with a bay window.

The basement is completely finished with an extra large rec room/games area.

Very nice laundry area with its own sink and counter area. Basement has all been recently up-dated including the 3 piece bath. It has a completely fenced in private back yard. If that is not enough it also has a large 24x26 garage with lots of built in cupboards and counter tops. The garage is fully insulated and has a natural gas heater and 220 wiring. There is also an extra driveway for parking in the front. Take a close look at this one before it is too late.

RM of Meeting Lake

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Shane MurDoch/elaine elDer MlS®SK787679

Randall Cote

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Wally lorenz MlS®SK817485 $384,900

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If you are looking for a private, peaceful location that is less than 15 minutes west of the Battlefords off of highway #16 in the Hamlet of Highgate “This is the One”.

The yard is well sheltered with a variety of mature trees, 1,700 sqft 4-bedroom home, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry. The home has had numerous upgrades including, windows, doors, flooring, HE furnace & AC, recently painted main and upper level, a covered deck off the dining area , back yard fencing and a newly developed water well. Attached is an insulated double car garage, the yard includes a 14x22 shop, a number of storage buildings, a large fenced garden area and a number of fruit trees. This property is being sold with an additional 4 lots that are not adjoining the 4 lots that the home is on. All surrounding government land is available by contacting the RM of Battle River.

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#305 1172 103rd Street, North Battleford

151-1st Avenue, Battleford 1,402 sq. ft.

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Take a look at this home quarter only minutes west of Spiritwood Sask. This Property offers an 1824 square foot family home. On the main level you will find a large bright kitchen, massive living room, master bedroom with ensuite, a four piece bath, a second bedroom, and an office/ bedroom. The lower level offers the utility room with water treatment equipment, two bedrooms, family room, and a two piece bath. Outside you will find the wood burner that helps to heat the house, there is also additional oil and electric forced air heat. a 33 x 44 barn/shop with 220 volt power, a garage, insulated chicken coop, and a storage building.

Most of the outbuildings have power. This property would make and ideal hobby farm with fences and dugouts in place. Spiritwood offers most amenities and a K-12 school. Call today for more info.

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Summer driving conditions can put a strain on your vehicle’s components.

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Tires The compressed air in your tires expands when exposed to heat, which causes them to inflate.

Over-inflated tires will affect the way your car handles and increase your likelihood of getting a flat. Under-inflated tires, however, create more friction with the road and are prone to getting punctured. In summer, check the air pressure in your tires regularly and take care to closely follow the tire manufacturer’s recommendations.

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Battery When it’s hot outside, heat can build up under your hood and cause the fluid in your battery to evaporate.

If the fluid level gets too low, this reduces the engine’s efficiency and can create issues when starting

your car. Hot weather also increases the risk of the battery overheating and can make components such as the plates and separators corrode. To avoid these problems, get your battery inspected before summer.

To minimize the impact of driving in hot weather, make sure to stay on top of your car maintenance tasks. This way you’ll be able to get around all summer without issue.

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City releases its 2019 Annual Report

North Battleford sees ‘transformative year’

North Battleford city council has released the city’s 2019 annual report.

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“We know there is an increase in RCMP costs because they’re doing collective bargaining,” said Patrick.

That is aside from a potential hit to the city should the population in the next census reach 15,000, which would increase the city’s share of funding the police contract to 90 per cent from 70 per cent.

Latest NB crime stats out: increase in impaireds, drugs offences

Baseball Hall of Fame inductions postponed until May 2021

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The COVID-19 pandemic has forced another postponement to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum’s induction ceremony in Battleford.

The latest postponement is until May 2021.

“The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame regretfully, again, has to postpone the 2020 Annual Induction planned for Oct. 3, 2020. This is due to the Covid 19 pandemic. This event will now be held May

22, 2021,” said the Sask.

Hall of Fame in a statement.

This is the second postponement to the induction ceremony, which had originally been scheduled for Aug. 15, 2020.

At this time it appears there will be two Hall of Fame induction banquets held next year, assuming the pandemic has subsided by then. The plan is for the 2021 inductions to go ahead on schedule on Aug. 21, 2021. Deadline for nominations is March 15, 2021.

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Those stats showed calls for service down for the quarter from 3842 to 3767, but up for the year from 6589 to 7015.

Driving the increase, according to Insp. Beck, were impaired driving offences, which are up for the year from 74 to 138.

He said this is the result of

36 per cent for the year.

Beck also provided some numbers in the report on those held in North Battleford cells. For the year up to June 30, 2020, 1676 people have been held in their cells and that is down from 2,035 for the same period last year. Of that, the number of provincial prisoners held is 593, down from 1,041, while municipal prisoners are 951, down from 1,082.

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Drug offences are also up from 49 to 78 and Beck said that is also attributed to proactive work by the department in cracking down on drug possession and trafficking.

Also up so far in 2020 are criminal code offences (ie. Causing a Disturbance, Breach of Peace, Weapons Offences, Indecent Acts etc.) from 1,019 to 1,153, and persons offences from 506 to 589.

But down are property offences as well as break and enters. Provincial traffic offences are also down

“transformative year” and compared it to “climbing a mountain.”

“But then we got to the top and looked at our challenges and realized there is an entire mountain range that we have to get across now. That doesn’t take away from what we accomplished last year but it does paint a picture of what’s coming.”

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Patrick said there was some risk of that happening but not likely until six years from now. The idea is to be ready for those challenges down the road.

“We’re planning for the future and saying how do you not only be sustainable but sustainable long-term,” said Patrick.

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In a message from City Manager Randy Patrick that was included in the report, he stated that 2019 “was a year of renewal at the City of North Battleford,” and that changes that began in 2018 were implemented over the year, with administration and staff challenged to “find ways to do things more effectively and efficiently, and they succeeded.”

Among the numbers Patrick pointed to from 2019 was an increase of the City’s net financial assets by $6,883,876. That brought its overall net debt down to a $19,161,832, which was down from a $26,045,711 deficit in 2018.

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compares to lower rates of 9 per cent from Prince Albert, 8 per cent from Swift Current, 6 per cent from Saskatoon and 4 per cent from Regina.

The city has been clamping down on those unpaid taxes as of late and the indication Monday from Director of Finance Steve Brown is that collection of those unpaid taxes will continue to be a priority.

Patrick has identified more financial challenges coming in the near future in 2021-23. One is the expected loss of approximately $300,000 of provincial municipal revenue sharing to the city starting in 2021.

“Their revenues are down,” said Patrick, who added “I’m a little concerned with gas tax revenues coming.” Those two drops in revenues are due to the impact of COVID-19.

Another pressure identified is that policing costs are expected to go up.

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Monday, it was also noted that per resident costs by department were also down, largely across the board. The total operational cost per resident was down to $2,721.40 from $2,848.68 the year before.

Both department costs, and wages and benefits costs, were down in 2019 in most areas including General Government, Fire Services, Operations, Leisure Services, Water Services, Community Safety Officer services, and Planning and Development. It went up in Sanitary Services and Waste Management services, and while policing department costs had gone down (from 349.41 to 326.35) the wages and benefits were up, from $43.45 to $46.68.

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The sod was officially turned Wednesday last week for the Canadian Mental Health Association’s long-anticipated rental housing project in North Battleford.

The project is to build a new eight-unit rental housing structure for individuals with complex needs and mental health challenges.

It consists of two single level four-plexes at 1942 Kramer Place in North Battleford. The two buildings facing each other with a middle green space; also located on the property will be a support service and a transitional shelter area for the tenants there.

According to Councillor Kent Lindgren, also a board member with CMHA - The Battlefords, the project was meant to fill a need for “appropriate and nurturing housing” for people with mental health

challenges.

The federal government through Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation and the government of Saskatchewan through the Saskatchewan Housing Corporation contributed $830,000 to the project through the federal/provincial national housing strategy. The City of North Battleford donated the land for the building.

While local and provincial officials and several CHMA volunteers were there to break ground on the project, in fact work on the site is already under way. Lyle V. Schell Construction Management is doing the build.

Among those at the sod turning was Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, speaking on behalf of Paul Merriman, Minister of Social Services.

The homes would provide “security and stability for individuals with complex needs in our com-

munity,” said Cox. He said this project “aligns very well with the priorities outlined in our governments housing strategy poverty reduction strategy and mental health and addictions action plan.”

Councillor Len Taylor was in attendance representing Mayor Ryan Bater.

He said that several years ago CMHA - Battlefords executive director Jane Zielke de Montbrun had spoken to him about this project., and had taken him to Prince Albert to see the project there.

“I was sold from that moment on,” said Taylor, who thanked CMHA for spearheading the project. ”I realized the value of a project like this for our community.”

Diana Duncan, president of CMHA Battlefords Branch, also credited Zielke de Montbrun for having “a vision and a dream and she never gave up.”

The sod has been officially turned for a Canadian Mental Health Association’s rental housing project in North Battleford – an eight-unit rental housing structure for individuals with complex needs and mental health challenges. With the shovels are: North Battleford City Councillor Len Taylor representing Mayor Ryan Bater; Diana Duncan, president of CMHA Battlefords Branch; CHMA’s client representative Mike Moloff, and; Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. Photo by John Cairns

The dream was to provide “affordable independent housing to persons living with enduring mental illness and complex

needs, and nurturing a sense of belonging where all of whom reside there felt safe and supported.”

Construction is to con-

tinue through this year and officials hope to be back on the site in less than a year’s time to officially open the rental units.

Live theatre will not be kept dark by COVID-19 Submitted by Donna Challis BCP Executive Producer Battlefords Community Players are pleased to announce we are ready to provide live theatre to the Battlefords for another season.

We have developed an interesting lineup of plays for our patrons that will give them something to laugh about, whether over dinner or show only.

Our audience capacity will be significantly reduced to meet the rules for dealing with COVID-19, meals will be served in takeout containers prepared by our caterers and drinks will be brought to you, volunteers will wear mask and gloves, social distancing will be in place, all cleaning instruction will be followed and all precautions for entering and exiting the theatre will be in place as outlined in the guidelines provided by the province.

The season begins with a comedy by Paul Slade Smith, The Outsider, which runs Oct 19-24, followed up with The Catering Queen, a comedy by Alison Lawrence running from Nov. 28 to Dec. 5 and a show yet to be announced being held March 6-13, 2021.

The season ends with another comedy by Annie Pie called At First Site with performances from April 24 to May 1, 2021. Monday and Tuesday evenings are show only, Wednesday is a dark night and Thursday through Saturday dinner theatre.

Tickets are $50 for dinner theatre and $25 for show only with at 20 per cent discount if you purchase a ticket package for all four shows. Because of COVID restric-

tions, all tickets must be purchased in advance.

For previous season tickets holders and others holding tickets, we are performing the show we had to cancel, Impromptu on Nun’s Island, the week of Sept 21-26.

Previous purchasers will again be contacted as we rearrange the seating to fit under the restriction. We wish to thank our patrons for their patience as we work to accommodate everyone to their satisfaction. Anyone wishing tickets for this show, please call 306-446-3133 to check for availability.

For the previous purchasers, we expect tickets will sell quickly for the upcoming season, so if you are planning to renew please don’t wait too long. To new patrons please contact us at bcpdrama@sasktel.net or 306-4463133 and watch for information on our website bcpdrama.com for information on our upcoming season and our history.

Live theatre has a long history in the Battlefords and we are pleased to be able to continue that tradition. Battlefords Community Players and our many volunteers thank everyone for their support over the years and hope that your support will continue as we all work through this very difficult time together.

In all things big and small, support your local community – so they will be here in our future. Battlefords Community Players are an important part of the community and are working hard to continue as part of its future.

Thank you and see you at the theatre.

Claudius (James Jones) throws the skull that represents past enemies in a recent outdoor performance of Hamlette by the Battlefords Community Players. Queen Gertrude was played

by Rebecca Osterhout. Photo by Averil Hall

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Prepayment required OBITUARIES YAKI: Gustave Joseph (Gus) Yaki, born Sandwith, Saskatchewan (near North Battleford) on August 19, 1932, received MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) to die peacefully in Calgary on August 10, 2020. He was predeceased by his first wife Rae Jeannine Yaki (Venner), his sisters Mary Anne Grant and Dorothy Pauline Gasper, his grandson Philip, and great grandson Lincoln. He is survived by his wife Aileen Pelzer, his brother Stanley John Yaki, his sister Margaret Rose Weger, as well as his children Donald, James (Jim), David, Robyn Fortier, Barbara (Barb), Patricia (Tricia) Bartone, and Jonathon Neville, as well as their spouses, descendants and extended families. Gus became interested in nature as a child walking back and forth to school and eventually made a living as a nature tour operator. After retiring, he continued volunteering his time as a naturalist. In 2005 he started birding classes with the Friends of Fish Creek which attract hundreds of participants. In 2017, at the age of 84, he organized and led a hike across southern Alberta to celebrate Canada 150 in support of bird study and habitat conservation. In 2019, he was awarded the Sovereign’s Medal for Volunteers by the Governor General of Canada, and was recognized as one of Calgary’s “Top 7 over 70”. Donations in lieu of gifts may be made to Nature Conservancy of Canada, 245 Eglinton Ave East, Suite 410, Toronto, Ontario M4P 3J1, and/or to Alberta Wilderness Association, 455 - 12 St NW, Calgary, Alberta T2N 1Y9. (Receipts for tax credit will be issued.) Memories to be shared at a future memorial service and/or tribute webpage can be sent to gus.yaki.memories@gmail.com. __________________________________________________ COMBRES: In Loving Memory of Marie Eva Combres, born January 9, 1930 at St. Hippolyte, SK., passed away August 4, 2020 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Eva’s memory are her family: Albert & Lynn - Geri & Todd - (Linzeii, Levi, Travis, Nathan), Iain & Willow (Austin, Elias, Tyson, Brody), Allan & Tina; Gilbert & Linda - Robyn & Dean - (Julia, Bowen), Shane & Katie (Rees, Annabelle, Asher); Joanne & Ernest - Karen & Chris, Arlene & Dan - (Alexis, Colton), Keith & Courtney - (Kinsley, Lincoln); Claude & Evelyn - Greg & Callie - (Rory, Rhett, Rylee), Nicole & Steve, Blair & Cindy - (Jayde, Austen); Leonard & Donna-Rae; Gisele & Jerry - Aaron & Karyn - (Dominic), Renae; Lyle & Char - Kari & Mike - (Kira), Cheryl & Chase, Angela & Scott - (Anna-Jade, Olivia, Fletcher), Veronica & Josh - (Grayson, Harmony, Jaylynn); Lynn & Vicki - Kelsee & Ben - (Parker, Griffyn), Karlee & Dakota; sister-in-law’s Aurore, Bea. Predeceased by her husband, Raymond; parents: Varilda & Alderic Lauzon; infant daughter, Marie; brothers: Roger, Leo; sisters: Florence, Harriett; Sister Marie Claire. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Presider was Deacon Ghislain Bellavance. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Friday, August 7, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Father Cuong Luong.

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The North Battleford Part-time Firefighters Association is reporting they raised over $3,000 in their second annual sandbag fundraiser.

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Their efforts were sponsored by Ken & Terry Construction who donated the sand and K&K Glass who provided the truck and trailer as well the location

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Building permits continue to climb in North Battleford — so much so, according to the latest numbers, that they are already ahead of last year’s permit values.

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA NO. 468

INTENT: To define, regulate, process applications, and permit shipping containers in the RM as a permanent accessory use. Shipping containers would be a discretionary use on sites 2.02 hectares (5 acres) or less and a permitted use on sites greater than 2.02 hectares (5 acres); shipping containers could be prohibited in the LR1 and LR2 Lakeshore Residential Districts. Regulation would be provided to allow temporary placement of shipping containers in support of principal site development.

The amendment would also require some residential and commercial development proponents to locate their survey pins and identify them on their site plans. The definition of Recreation Vehicle (RV) would be replaced. The amendment would also rezone a portion of land from A – Agriculture District to CON – Conservation District.

The OCP would be amended to redesignate a portion of land from Lakeshore Policy Area to Conservation Policy Area.

Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

Every sandbag was handmade by an North Battleford Part-time Firefighter.

Any accumulated funds over the summer will be added to a future donation for the community.

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt two bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 01/2011 known as the Official Community Plan (OCP), and a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

Heavy Duty Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators and 1A Drivers required:

to make and store the sandbags.

The sandbags, which are approximately 50 lbs a bag, are still for sale at $5 a bag, and can be picked up at K&K Glass (1601-100th Street).

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AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM would be affected by the new regulations regarding survey pin location and site plan requirements. All lands within the RM, except for those within the LR1 and LR2 districts, would be affected by the proposed regulation of shipping containers. SE ¼ 15-47-16-W3M Ext. 29 and SW ¼ 15-47-16-W3M Ext. 0 would be affected by the proposed redesignation and rezoning, and a map of the affected lands is publicly available on the RM website at: www.rmmeota468.ca.

REASON: The ZB does not currently and clearly addressshipping containers; the RM wishes to clarify this matter. Pin locates and site plan identification are seen as desirable to ensure development in accordance with the ZB. The definition of RV would be revised to more clearly differentiate RVs used for accommodation, and watercraft, ATVs, and similar recreational items. The proposed re designation and rezoning of land would accommodate a conservation easement being placed on the land. The redesignation of land for this purpose would support the RM’s policy on this type of matter, and rezoning would limit uses and potential disturbance on the land through human activity.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM Office during regular business hours, excluding statutory holidays. Hard copies will be available to the public at a cost or by contacting the Municipal Planner (robin@northboundplanning.ca; (306) 873-2200) and asking for a digital copy. Email for a digital copy of the bylaw is preferred at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 1:00 PM on September 2nd, 2020, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws.

Due to the evolving COVID-19 crisis, please contact the RM office directly to make suitable arrangements for any direct representation. Council will also consider written comments received on or before August 31, 2020, by the undersigned at the RM office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. Draft copies of the proposed bylaws are available from the RM office (hard copy at cost). The RM office is located at 300 1st Street East, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. The RM Office contact information: (306) 892-2061 or info468@sasktel.net .

Issued by the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 this August 10, 2020.

S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP Development Officer / Municipal Planner RM of Meota No. 468

For the year through June, the city has seen 59 permits for $11,860,378.

That is up from 57 permits for $2,641,200.

Already, the 2020 permit value has beaten the $10,995,300 in values for all of 2019.

For the month of June

there were seven permits issued for $1,753,000, which compares to the ten permits for $802,500 last year.

Leading the way for June is a row housing permit for $925,000 and one commercial alteration for $775,000.

TENDERS

Rural Municipality of Battle River #438 PUBLIC NOTICE Sale of Tax Title Property Tenders will be received by the Rural Municipality of Battle River #438 for the following property: Hamlet of Delmas; Lots 19 & 20, Block 5, Plan C3474 Extension 0 Include: Purchaser’s full name(s), mailing address, phone number.

Purchase price tendered.

A deposit equal to 10% of the purchase price value by certified cheque, money order or bank draft. Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.

All tenders are to be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Tender” Submit To: RM of Battle River #438, Box 159, Battle ford, Saskatchewan, S0M 0E0 Deadline: 4 pm, September 15th, 2020.

The successful purchaser must enter into a purchase agreement for sale. Failure to conclude the transactions will result in forfeit of their deposit as liquidation damages. This property is sold on an “as is” basis with no conditions.

The Rural Municipality of Battle River #438 reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

Betty Johnson/Administrator AUCTIONS ������ � �

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Weather man shines on haying operations

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

We are noticing the reduced sunlight hours meaning summer is coming to a close and fall is on its way. Many are hopeful for extended nice weather after experiencing a dry and windy spring and not

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always the nicest weather this summer.

We have seen lots of haying activity in the area,

as the conditions has been favourable for it. Let’s hope we get some small shots of rain to alleviate the dryness, so harvest can continue without some of the weather conditions we experienced last year. Please be patient on the roads, as farm equipment will definitely be on

the move and they are not there to impede our travels.

Slow down and enjoy the scenery.

With this year’s spring winds and several storms that included high winds, our parks and recreation department has spent more than 15 days of summer work on tree clean up. This

is in addition to painting playgrounds and bleachers as well as other maintenance work.

The new dressing room and meeting room at the curling club is under construction, which will be a welcome addition for curlers this season.

The Unity museum is

still open with sanitizing stations and distancing protocols. They were thrilled to have a new sign erected and the quieter summer allowed plenty of time for upkeep and maintenance.

Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...

COVID-19 can’t stop enjoyment of summer

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

How is everyone holding up in this extreme heat wave? You either love it or hat it.

It may be warm here, but Death Valley, Calif. recently recorded 152 F. It isn’t too surprising the population there has de-

clined 28 per cent since 2010. The most pleasant months are April, May and October while July and August are least comfort-

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Licensed Pest Control Officer Wanted The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is accepting applications for a “Licensed Pest Control Officer”.

able. The cost of living is 3.7 per cent lower than the United States average. Interestingly, as school will resume in early September in Saskatchewan with still large classroom sizes, there are about 3.4 students per teacher in Death Valley.

Sincerest sympathy to Stella Ewanchuk and family of North Battleford on the passing of her husband of 69 years, Walter. Up until recently he loved to be on the family farm checking on the crops and cattle.

He spent much of his life in the Whitkow district and was instrumental in establishing the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Whitkow. It is now in a state of disrepair, so anyone wishing to donate to its restoration fund in memory of this hard-working pioneer it would be greatly appreciated.

Daniel and Jenny Konopelski’s farm home was

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Interested individuals to submit resumes with 3 references and remuneration expected no later than 12:00 noon, September 8, 2020 to: R.M. of Tue Eldon AugNo. 18 471 2020 01:04:51 PM P.O. Box 130, Maidstone SK SOM 1MO Fax: (306) 893-4644 Email: rm471@sasktel.net

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busy a couple of weeks ago as his sister Heather (Greg) Parsons from Utah motored into Canada. Daniel and Jenny have four adventurous children and together with their five cousins, the house became an extraordinarily fun place to be.

Enjoying the campfire at the lake, I could not get rid of an overly friendly fox. Not sure if it was waiting for us to throw food towards him, but certainly not in a rush to disappear.

It just sat down and was eagerly watching every move a person made in early evening. A little too friendly for our liking, but eventually scampered away after several attempts to shoo the animal into the forest.

A few years back, I had a fisher at my cabin yard and it jumped from tree to tree, not in a big hurry to leave.

It kept staring at me with its big, brown, glossy eyes,

but I knew not to get too close. They usually inhabit lakes further in the north, so not sure why this little guy was off track. Fishers look somewhat like a marten. I managed to capture a few photos, because I knew it would make a good coffee topic.

It is great to see Brenda and Mervin Chudy of Mayfair enjoying their beautiful new cabin at Chitek Lake. It took several years to build and they and their children worked hard to do most of the work themselves. Their children and grandchildren sure like to visit while fishing and swimming. A recent addition to the Chudy family, four months ago, of a daughter brings much excitement to daughter Amanda and partner Brad Pedersen. They also have a small son. Mervin’s sister-in-law from Saskatoon owns a cabin two doors

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Notice To The Public

Pursuant to Section 53, of the Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the RM of Parkdale No. 498 intends to grant a request made to this Municipality to restructure our boundaries by adding the following lands from the RM of Mervin No. 499 to the RM of Parkdale No. 498.

The land to be added to the RM of Parkdale is the Legal Subdivisions 13 and 14 of NW 26-52-19-W3 at Turtle Lake

Maidstone Drop-In Centre News

Applications Invited for Rural Municipal Administrator The Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 with office located in Maidstone, Saskatchewan invites applications for a qualified administrator. Information about the R.M. of Eldon No. 471 may be obtained from the municipal website at www.rmeldon.ca and on certification for rural administrators at www. rmaa.ca.

The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 offers a competitive salary commensurate with certification, education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package providing extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, a matched pension plan and critical illness insurance is offered.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a Cover Letter and Resume outlining qualifications, previous work experience, expected salary, and three work related references. Applications shall be mailed to: Garry Taylor, Reeve P.O. Box 482 MAIDSTONE SK SOM 1MO Applications shall be received no later than Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. local time and all applications will be treated with confidence.

Applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

down from them.

Mark your calendars for Friday, Aug. 18 as a farmers market is planned from 4 to 8 p.m. in Mullingar at the old church grounds.

There will even be takeout meals to choose from at a reasonable price. The outdoor market will offer a large variety of baked goods, jams, jellies, buns, bread and other goodies.

The market attracts Meeting Lake campers and cottage owners. In fact Mullingar can boast of many trailers during the warm months of the year with people enjoying country living. Small hamlets have a way in drawing people away from busy city life.

Muskeg Lake Cree Nation is proud to have a newly ordained deacon Harry (Germaine) Lafond, who came to Mayfair’s All Saints Catholic Church Aug. 16 to assist our priest.

There were five new people ordained at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Prince Albert three weeks ago.

It was a welcome surprise for our local church to have hosted Harry. Most priests are heavily burdened with being in charge of at least four parishes in rural communities, so deacons lessen the workload.

Looking like it will be an early harvest now with crops steadily reopening every day.

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

The Reasons for the proposal are: • Allow for Economic Development at the request of the applicant.

A public meeting will be held on September 19th, 2020 commencing at 10:00am – 1:00pm at the Community Hall in Glaslyn, SK to discuss the proposal.

Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly the reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the RM of Parkdale at the address below: RM of Parkdale No. 498 PO Box 310 Glaslyn, SK S0M0Y0 A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by September 24, 2020.

The complete proposal may be viewed at the Office of the RM of Parkdale office between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Dated at the Village of Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, this 17th day of August, 2020.

Ashela McCullough Acting Administrator RM of Parkdale.

Jean Stewart, a longtime member of the Maidstone Drop In Centre, passed away Aug. 11 at age 96 at the Maidstone lodge.

During her years as a member she took an active part in the events at the centre. Funeral service was held Aug. 15 at noon at the Paynton Cemetery with immediate family and close friends in attendance.

Lunch followed the service at the home of her daughter Marion and Bill Stoughton.

No social activities have been held at the centre this summer, but hope to resume in September.

Communities in Bloom volunteers have made our town look beautiful all summer. It is really appreciated and visitors remark on their efforts.

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Meota loves a parade

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

What follows was submitted by Trudy Janssens: Meota residents were disappointed that July 1 festivities were cancelled this year because of the pandemic. Many seniors love living in Meota and agree the precautions against COVID-19 are necessary and have been paying off, as no cases have been detected in the area.

As a community we do things that support one another. Some folks have found isolation has dampened their spirits. The idea of a parade was triggered by the Cinderella coach that drove around Meota July 1. Children and adults who got to have a ride had fun and spectators enjoyed the sight of the coach going around the village.

During a coffee “round table” discussion at the Iverson home, it was decided it was time Meota had some fun again. Leo Janssens and Warren Iverson, owners of classic VWs, were both looking forward to the Funk brother’s show and shine in Glaslyn, but it was cancelled.

Warren said, “We could always have our own parade and Elaine and Trudy could serve ice cream and root beer.”Trudy could design a poster and Warren could take it to the village council to get approval and get it printed. The time was tight, but sunny skies were forecast.

Numbers didn’t matter.

The mode of transportation didn’ t matter. There would be no judges and no prizes. Just a good time for all. The parade started at 1 p.m. Aug. 16 at the Meota Community Complex and ended at 572 Beach Ave. Publicizing the event proved to be easier than anyone anticipated. Word of mouth led to someone posting it on social media. Next thing organizers knew there were 2,700 hits. The crowds lined up and people jumped at the chance to join the parade.

The village fire truck led the way, followed by flag bearing horses and riders. Next the local MLA, Larry Doke, in a white convertible was followed by the first of more than a dozen tractors and antique farm equipment.

Antique cars and trucks and a classic horse and carriage were followed by children on bicycles, golf carts and clowns. Someone was even designated to be pooper scooper behind the horses. Best guess would be 85 entries.

Upon completion of the parade everyone was invited to have an ice cream cone and soft drink. Antique cars, trucks and bicycles were welcomed into the yard. There was a bit of a traffic jam on the corner as the tractors and horses all tried to negotiate their

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way home. The weather was perfect.

There are always a few lessons from being in a parade.

Horses will stop at a speed bump but the white convertible has good brakes. Just be sure the tractor following the car has good brakes, too.

The job of pooper scooper becomes more challenging if the horses decide to do an extra loop on the parade route. Something might be missed.

Pulling off a parade in under two weeks is possible in a village like Meota.

Thanks to Trudy for the writeup.

Fall is here I’m afraid, and the swathers will soon be out there cutting big swaths, readying for the combine. If you haven’t been out in the country for a drive, do take the time to go out and see the beautiful crops in the areas around. Take time to stop and watch the birds and any other wildlife you should see. We have been stuck at home for too long and need a contact with nature to prove life out there is still the same.

The school at Edam will open again this fall with a new principal, Darren Nordell at the helm.

Darren knows it will not be an easy task, but problems will be worked out as they arise.

Bridge results Aug. 13 found top pair to be David Sharpe and Vern Iverson, and second were Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen.

Family who camped at Lake Koocanusa in south eastern British Columbia a couple of weeks ago had to contend with temperatures near 40 C. Canadians are not used to that and it was good the water was nearby to cool off in.

I am having trouble finding shelled sunflower seed for the young and hungry Pine Siskins that frequent my feeders.

Anyone have an idea where there are some? Peavey Mart usually does, but not today.

The school in Lloydminster where my great granddaughter goes still teaches cursive writing.

That is good to hear.

New gates have been installed to control the traffic in the beach area.

These can be open in the winter and closed in the summer for the safety of the children playing in that area. What a good idea this was. Safety concerns still prevail at the five-way stop though, as youngsters dash, on foot or bikes, back and forth from the campground to the beach and concession area.

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This vintage VW is owned by Warren Iverson, a gift from his children for his birthday.

This fellow showed his interpretation of COVID-19.

This was a nice show of one of the oldest types of transportation, with a lovely horse. See more photos at www.newsoptimist.ca. Photos by Lorna Pearson

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You love the fishing – just not the fish I told Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, that it was a perfect afternoon for fishing along the Vedder River yesterday. As I walked the trail beside the river, I spotted a good number of dedicated folks fishing at their favourite spots. I understand they were fishing for Chinook salmon that enter the river in late July and for the other species of salmon that keep appearing until their peak in late October.

Ed said he would have loved to have joined in the fishing if he had been there.

I promised that I’d show Ed the river when he comes to visit again. Last time he visited us, he and

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca his son-in-law fished in the Fraser River, and he liked it.

I asked Ed if he would continue to love fishing and playing golf if he could do them both every day.

My old neighbour suggested he enjoys fishing and playing golf because

he cannot be at them every day. He does not love them enough to do them daily when he feels sick; it is terrible weather, or when he has had a stretch of not catching any fish, or when his golfing score has been pathetic.

How much love and time does one have to in-

vest in becoming a better fisherman or golfer? The word love may describe how much someone enjoys doing an activity or sport.

Ed loves fishing in that he has a great interest and pleasure in the activity of fishing. He also loves playing his guitar and singing.

He will tell you how he loves his grandchildren.

For Christians, love defines our relationship with God and each other.

Jesus, in the gospel of Matthew, says, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and all your mind. Love your neighbour as yourself.” Loving an activity or a sport may be much easier to do than

loving our neighbours as ourselves. We may have trouble with the golden rule as Jesus taught it, “So in everything do to others what you would have them do to you.”

It is always wise to remember that when it comes to others, love is an act of our will or an attitude greater than feelings of affection, liking or love. We may easily have a fondness or liking for some people, but not so with others. Liking or not liking others is neither a sin nor a virtue in the words of C. S. Lewis. He writes, “Do not waste time bothering whether you love your neighbour; act as if you did. When you are

behaving as if you loved someone, you may presently come to love him. If you injure someone you dislike, you will find yourself disliking him more. If you do him a good turn, you will find yourself disliking him less.”

Feelings come and go, but our willingness to love others is not an affection we feel towards others, but what we do to help others.

God is love, and while we were still sinners, Jesus died to save us from our sins. God’s love towards us is undeserved. Our loving includes doing good to both our friends and enemies. Those we like and those that we have trouble liking.

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.

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

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DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon

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SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

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St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Facebook St Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Facebook Battle River Parish YouTube channel CJNB Radio 1050AM Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30am Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

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

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

Pastor: Bill Hall

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY Sundays & Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138 Social Distancing Protocol in effect.

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Battlefords Cowboy Church Services 1st & 3rd Thursday of each Month

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

Third Avenue United Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dexter van Dyke

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Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

Services: First & Third Sunday 10:30 a.m.

Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729

Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada

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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