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North Battleford reclaims its title as Crime Capital Thompson, Man., finishes distant second

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

North Battleford has reclaimed its title as the “Crimetown” of Canada.

The city recorded some dismal numbers in Statistics Canada’s 2021 crime severity index numbers for Canada.

According to the statistics released Tuesday, North Battleford recorded a crime severity index score of 480.72, the highest in Canada for communities of 10,000 or more.

That number compares to 429.65 in 2020, an increase of 11.89 percent. It is also a high for the entire five years going back to 2017, when the CSI was 369.38.

It means North Battleford reclaims the crime capital title from Thompson, Man. Thompson had topped the national CSI in recent years, and in the process ended a long streak in which North Battleford was on top of the CSI.

This time Thompson finished a distant second to North Battleford with a score of 438.49, down from a high of 493.08 two years ago.

Another community whose crime issues have been well-publicized — Wetaskiwin, Alta. — was third at 313.41. Prince Albert was fourth overall and a distant second in Saskatchewan at 263.4.

North Battleford failed to top Thompson in at least one CSI category: that of violent crime. The North Battleford violent crime CSI was 518.42, down from 560.20. Thompson recorded a whopping score of 757.97.

By contrast, North Battleford’s non-violent crime severity was 466.02, up from 381.68. Thompson stood at 322.55.

StatsCan also reported numbers for the incidentbased crime statistics for North Battleford. According to those statistics there were 7,378 actual incidents in the city, for a rate

per 100,000 population of 51,943.11.

The StatsCan numbers for North Battleford are ones reported for the municipal portion of the RCMP detachment. For the rural portion, the numbers for 2021 weren’t all that much better.

The CSI for North Battleford - Rural was 339.85, up from 318.22 in 2020.

The number also marked a high for the five-year period going back to 2017.

Its violent crime severity was recorded at 494.77, while non-violent crime was 283.33.

The report’s data also showed Saskatchewan has the highest crime rates in Canada.

Saskatchewan’s total CSI number — including violent and non-violent offences — was 146.8, which increased three per cent compared to 2020, the report showed.

Canada’s total CSI number was 73.7, a five-percent decline from 2020.

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A man charged with first-degree murder – who has been out on bail since March – was arrested a month later on seven new weapons offences and remains out of custody.

Seventy-year-old John Robert Gregoire appeared in person in Cut Knife circuit court Tuesday morning on the weapons charges and walked free after his matter was adjourned to Sept. 9 in North Battleford Provincial Court.

Court heard that Gregoire was charged April 9 in the RM of Hillsdale with four counts of storing loaded unsecured firearms, possession of a restricted firearm, possession of a restricted firearm with readily accessible ammunition without a license, and possession of a firearm obtained in the commission of an offence.

Gregoire also appears in North Battleford court Sept. 9 on the first-degree murder charge. Gregoire and Robert Pich were arrested in February 2021 and charged with firstdegree murder and kid-

Robert Gregoire appeared in person in Cut Knife circuit court Tuesday morning. | Photo by Lisa Joy

napping in the death of 64-year-old Edward [Ted] Keith Geddes who went missing in 2011. Gregoire is also charged with kidnapping with a firearm, and indecently interfering with human remains.

Gregoire was released on bail in March after a show cause hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench.

RCMP say that Geddes was last seen in April 2011.

When police went to his home in Baldwinton for an arrest warrant in an unrelated incident in mid-April 2011, they found his dog dead in the entranceway.

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Statistics Canada has released its Crime Severity Index (CSI) report for 2021, with the data showing Saskatchewan has the highest crime rates in Canada.

Saskatchewan’s total CSI number — including violent and non-violent offences — was 146.8, which increased three per cent compared to 2020, the report showed.

While other provinces had higher percentage change increases, this province’s total CSI number was the highest among all jurisdictions.

Canada’s total CSI number was 73.7, a fiveper-cent decline from 2020.

The summary of this StatsCan report excludes data from the three northern territories because, as

the report notes, their small populations make the data not comparable to the 10 provinces.

This province’s violent CSI number stood at 185.9, an increase of four per cent compared to 2020 and the highest among the provinces. Meanwhile, Saskatchewan’s non-violent CSI number was 132.3, an increase of three per cent compared to 2020 and the highest among the provinces.

There were 70 homicides in Saskatchewan last year, an increase of nine per cent from two years ago. This number means this province had a homicide rate of 5.93 per 100,000 population.

Saskatchewan’s homicide rate per population was the highest in Canada, although British Columbia and Ontario had higher percentage increases in the

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wasn’t from natural causes.

Geddes was wanted for theft over $5,000 stemming from an offence in April 2011 in the community of Neilburg.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit and RCMP Major Crimes Unit renewed the investigation in 2021. Cut Knife RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Section assisted in the investigation.

Police executed search warrants at a rural property outside of Baldwinton on Feb. 8, 2022. The RCMP say they continue to search for Geddes’ remains.

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total number of homicides.

The number of robberies in this province declined three per cent last year compared to 2020, to 917 incidents. Sexual assaults increased yearover-year by five per cent to 1,424 incidents; breakins decreased two per cent year-over-year to 8,436 incidents; and impaired driving decreased nine per cent to 6,446 incidents.

Total fraud cases in Saskatchewan — fraud, identity theft, identity fraud — decreased five per cent year-over-year to 6,259 incidents.

Total drug offences in this province — marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, ecstasy, opioids, heroin and other drugs — declined seven per cent last year compared to 2020, with 2,434 total offences recorded.

The report showed that the total youth CSI index number last year was 89.0, a decline of five per cent compared to 2020 although still the highest among all provinces. Meanwhile, the national youth CSI index number was 41.0.

Saskatchewan’s youth violent CSI number in 2021 was 126.4, a decline of two per cent compared to the year before but still the highest in Canada.

Meanwhile, the nonviolent CSI number was 62.6, a decline of eight per cent year-over-year but still the highest in this country.

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Chief Donny Ironchild of the Little First Nation holds up the staff as he walks with the others along the road in Delmas. | Photos by Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

Under heat warning, walkers trek from Little Pine to Delmas

By Averil Hall

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Walkers arrived in Delmas Friday after a 40-kilometre awareness trek from Little Pine First Nation at just after 5 p.m. during an extreme heat warning.

Organized by the Little Pine Residential Survivors Group, the second annual walk to the former site of the Thunderchild (St. Henri) Indian Residential School Site was held in memory of the children who attended the school.

A pipe ceremony was held followed by supper.

After the meal, Councillor Matthew Frank from Little Pine First Nation started the presentations.

Chief Donny Ironchild of Little Pine First Nation had opening remarks which included a welcome to everyone, greetings from Little Pine First Nation and introduced the organizing team.

Celine Pewap talked about the spirit and intent of the Delmas walk. Then a two-minute and 15-sec-

ond moment of silence signifying the 215 unmarked graves found in Kamloops last year was observed.

Nicole Bull introduced the entertainment for the evening, which were children dancing in their regalia.

A variety of guest speakers spoke of their experiences in residential school and one spoke on healing.

Gavin Baptiste gave the closing remarks and there was a closing prayer to finish the evening up.

Janelle Pewapsconias, one of the organizers of the walk, fills water bottles for the thirsty walkers on the hot day.

Walkers carry a sign that says the walk is to honour the ancestors.

Poilievre campaign is back in Saskatchewan

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The Conservative leadership campaign of Pierre Poilievre is back in Saskatchewan this week.

The campaign is scheduled for a meet and greet event in Regina Wednesday evening, after Poilievre spent the day campaigning at scheduled events in Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon on Tuesday.

The Battleford event was an early morning appearance at the Lion’s Club hall and among those attending was Mayor Ames Leslie, who was photographed with the candidate.

“Great morning in Battleford, Saskatchewan with people voting to take back control of their lives.” was the statement from Poilievre about the Battleford event on Facebook.

The events on Tuesday were billed as “voting parties” where people could meet Poilievre and bring their mail-in ballot to be dropped off.

On Wednesday, Poilievre was in Weyburn and was heading off to visit a farm in the Estevan area during the day, before heading to the Regina event at 5 p.m. at the Atlas Hotel.

The Poilievre tour follows on the heels of other

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candidates making Saskatchewan appearances in recent days. The Leslyn Lewis campaign toured Saskatchewan last week with events in Regina, Saskatoon and Lloydminster.

The Jean Charest campaign was also in Saskatoon on July 23 for their own “ballot party” and wiener roast event that attracted a reported 200 people.

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The campaign has also recently reported fundraising of over $4 million, the most of any candidates running.

The timing of the Poilievre event in Regina Wednesday was interesting as Aug. 3 was the date set by the party for the latest official all-candidates debate in Ottawa.

Both Poilievre and Lewis had announced they were not attending that debate, with both campaigns to be hit by $50,000 fines for refusing to participate.

Battleford Mayor Ames Leslie was among those photographed with Conservative candidate Pierre Poilievre at his appearance in Battleford on Aug. 2. | Facebook photo courtesy Poilievre campaign

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Looming chickpea shortage is on the way

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Chickpeas are nutritional powerhouses for consumers who don’t necessarily opt for animal proteins or can’t afford them

By Sylvain Charlebois

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Since the start of the pandemic, we have heard about shortages countless times. Most sections of the grocery store have been hit by tightening supplies for one reason or another. But the latest headlines we are seeing are about chickpeas.

Many analysts are expecting chickpea inventories to drop significantly in months to come. For westerners, chickpeas are primarily associated with hummus, an increasingly popular source of fibre for curious consumers wanting to experiment with new ingredients and dishes.

But a looming chickpea shortage is likely on the way.

According to Reuters, chickpea crop yields are expected to drop as much as 20 per cent this year due to inclement weather in many parts of the world. India is the largest producer of chickpeas globally, followed by Turkey and, of course, Russia. Canada is number nine in the world, and most of our production is for export markets. Canada’s seeded areas for chickpeas dropped this year, going from 185,500 acres last year to 177,800 this year.

Prices for other commodities were more interesting for farmers. The same happened in the U.S. Russia and Ukraine are usually top exporters of chickpeas, but not this year. While Ukraine is short at least 50,000 tons of chickpeas this year, which would normally end up in the European market, Russia is impacted by trade sanctions resulting from its invasion of Ukraine.

Chickpeas are a cheap and efficient source of plant protein. Not everyone eats them, but consumers do love them. In North America, chickpea prices have already increased 12 per cent from last year, according to NielsenIQ. Chickpeas are generally used in hummus. Chickpeas might also be popped and eaten like popcorn or ground into flour and used in many vegetable protein-based products we find at the grocery store. Chickpeas are also commonly used in soups, stews, and chilis.

Chickpeas are nutritional powerhouses for consumers who don’t necessarily opt for animal proteins regularly or can’t afford them. Chickpeas are naturally low in sodium and sugar and are cholesterol free. And for people living with celiac disease and who need gluten-free products, chickpeas are a godsend.

Last week though, the world received some good news. Well, sort of. Ukraine and Russia finally signed a deal in Turkey committing to let tons of vital grain supplies ship out from long-blockaded southern ports in Ukraine. Some of the grains stuck at ports are wheat, barley, and, of course, chickpeas.

But the port of Odesa was bombed just 24 hours after

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the deal was announced.

Russia’s track record in easing commodity pressures is not reassuring. There is still hope, but it’s a bit of a wait-and-see scenario. If executed, a food security crisis won’t be averted in parts of the world, including NorthEast Africa and the Middle East, but it will lessen the blow in many regions.

For the West, commodity prices have been dropping steadily since May. Wheat prices have fallen from a record $13.38 on May 17 to under $8 a bushel. Corn, canola, sunflower oil, rice, and soybeans are all much cheaper than just a few weeks ago. The Ukraine-Russia grain deal is helping, but prices would still be lower regardless. Procuring ingredients for food manufacturers is getting less expensive by the day, which helps our food inflation situation.

In other words, looming deficits are baked into commodity prices already, and buyers have bought what they need for the fall, albeit at a premium. But they at least have some ingredients for their customers. The commodity supercycle appears to be over, thank goodness.

Market conditions are much more predictable, which helps companies plan and anticipate demand. This will likely benefit us all as consumers.

As our agricultural production in North America and Europe concludes in the coming weeks, we should expect to see more reports of grain shortages. So, we

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need to brace ourselves. Previous reports have already targeted mustard and sunflower seeds. Chickpeas are just the latest one.

North America won’t be short of anything as it can buy itself out of a food security pickle. But other poorer regions won’t have as much luck. We are starting to see signs of civil unrest in many regions of the world. While our food inflation situation is calming down here at home, the worst is yet to come for many other parts of the globe.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. © Troy Media

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Costa Living

By R.H. Wood

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The recent heat dome took me back to my childhood years in a Melbourne suburb living within a selfdefeating walk to a tepid sea which provided no relief from the oppressive heat. “Don’t go into the paddock, there are snakes in there” was a constant command. I remember the bugs and a frightful sand storm on our one and only trip to the outback. If my mother could afford it, she would buy a block of ice

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in the top of our ice-box.

Over the next day or so, it would drip down a pipe into a container, which to some degree, kept food relatively fresh and which otherwise had virtually no shelf-life. In comparison, we are so well off with our air-conditioned houses, shops, malls and vehicles.

My decision not to accept a job near Brisbane but to settle in Saskatchewan was based on my memories of the inescapable heat in Australia and the government’s refusal to recognize my childhood resident years towards citizenship.

Sitting quietly in a local restaurant, I was recently approached by

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a most polite gentleman who opined that I use big words in my newspaper contributions and that he has to look them up in his dictionary. He was informed that I only use words from my internal word-pile which has been building for 80-plus years and that they have been searching for an outlet all these years – there is no controlling them, I’m afraid. Additions are still welcome – for example the new editor, Greg Campbell introduced a neologism which even I had to look up on my eye-pad. The word is “voluntold” which is “volunteer” with “told” stuck on it any old way.

My own new words are much more imaginative and many have already appeared in the “Wood Pile”.

Being of a sensitive and prudish nature, I find some recent TV newscasts and programs positively offensive. How newsreaders and commentators, male and female, can brazenly report and discuss interpersonal relationships without shame is beyond me. Five consecutive times in a recent single newscast at suppertime the subjects discussed were disgusting – I can’t imagine the effect this must have on the thoughts and awareness of children. Is there no censorship or dignity

left in this world?

Those who follow our pinball P.M. who has racked up the equivalent of three round the world trips in the last year, will be interested to know that we have flown him at great expense to Costa Rica for a two-week family vacation and respite. As one who has just put $117 of gas in his modest SUV and who like everyone is suffering from inflation, I suggest that the multimillion-dollar Harrington Lake estate be turned into an Air B and B for the ultra-stressed like myself.

The man’s insensitivity in these stressful times is beyond comprehension.

Bresaylor Happenings

Bresaylor’s first school was built in 1883

By Robert Peterson

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Your grandparents or great-grandparents may have recalled a time when they walked four miles to school, barefoot and uphill both ways. This may have been somewhat exaggerated, as many children rode horseback or drove a wagon to school. There was usually a barn at the school where the horses were kept during the day. One teacher would teach Grades 1 to 8, all in the same classroom.

The first school in the Bresaylor settlement was built in 1883. It operated until the North West Resistance started in 1885 and it was burned down.

In 1883 or 1884, several French-speaking Roman Catholics joined the settlement and Father Cochin moved from Poundmaker’s reserve to live among them.

They built a little church that was probably used as a school as well.

In 1888, the Bresaylor Protestant Public School District No. 111 was formed and a second school was built with 30 students attending. This school district was a square township, which became impractical as it included land north of the North Saskatchewan River. A third school was built one mile south and the second school closed. This new school was more central for all students south of the river.

The handwritten paper Little Joker, published in 1888, commented “they know how to do business there. Each family gives so many logs each and then have a sort of bee to put them together to keep costs down.” The government paid half the teacher’s salary; the rest was made up by local school taxes.

In 1889, Father Cochin settled on land just west of what was then Thunderchild reserve and east of the Bresaylor settlement A rectory was built which also served as a school.

Some Bresaylor children may have attended school there.

In 1896, two acres of land was purchased across the road from the site of the Protestant school, as the school was on CPR land.

The school was moved across the road, and an addition was added, doubling its size.

Bresaylor became a hamlet in 1905 with the coming of the railroad.

The boundary between Bresaylor School District No. 111 and Arbour Hill School District to the west ran north and south adjacent to Bresaylor, so students from the hamlet went to either school.

In 1918, the hamlet had 18 children and residents proposed that a new school district be created by taking part of Bresaylor School District No. 111 and Arbour Hill School

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District territory, giving them 30 children in the new district. On April of that year a meeting was held between Arbour Hill School District, Bresaylor School District and the RMs of Paynton and Battle River. An agreement was reached to set up a new school district. The Federal grain elevator agent donated two acres of land for the new school and the district became known as Federal School District No. 4048. In the fall, school was started in Leslie’s Pool Hall and in 1919 classes were moved to the newly built school.

The highest attendance at the Federal school was 48 students. Grades 9 and 10 were taken by correspondence under the supervision of the teacher.

For Grades 11 and 12, students would have to board in Battleford and go to school there.

By 1940, enrolment was only 10 students. In 1946, the school district applied to amalgamate with the Battleford School District.

The school was closed in 1958 and the students were bused to Paynton.

The Bresaylor Heritage Museum is open again for the summer by appointment only until Aug. 31.

Please phone Enola at 306-893-8002 or Bob at 306-895-2075 to arrange a guided tour by one of our volunteer staff. Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Museum Facebook page for more information.

Students from Grade 1 to 8 attended school together in one room.

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Buck wild: PBR Canadian Pro Division tour hits N.B.

By Greg Campbell News Editor

The Professional Bull Riders Canadian Touring Pro Division bucked its way into town on July 27, producing one of the most lively events in the Battlefords this summer.

Backed by a nearly soldout arena and floor area, residents of the Battlefords and those coming in from out of town were treated to a feverish competition from start to finish.

Coy Robbins (Camrose, Alta.) and Dakota Buttar (Eatonia, Sask.) were the last two riders of the evening, and to say they delivered is an understatement.

The former reached the requisite eight in the first round with a score of 83.5 points off his ride on Thor’s Hammer, moving into the second and final round as the event leader.

The latter also made the eight, topping Dance Money for 77.5 points, good for fifth going into the second run.

In the final run for the evening, both made the eight once again, with Buttar riding Free Fallin to a score of 74.5, enough for second place. However, it was the 2017 PBR Canada Rookie of the Year that would score the win, covering Midnight Panda to secure the event.

Robbins continued his win streak, picking up his

Cool as a cucumber. Coy Robbins awaits the trophy presentation backstage. | Photos by Greg Campbell

The spotlight is often shared between bull and bull rider.

Dakota Buttar before the final run of the evening.

Despite the bullish competition, camaraderie comes first.

third win of the campaign, and followed up his previous victory at the Calgary Stampede with another first-place outing.

The win vaults Robbins from number 15 to nine in the national standings.

Meanwhile, Buttar, who is attempting to become the fourth multi-time PBR Canada Champion, inched

particularly when it comes to bulls that tend to give riders more buck than they bargained for.

“I have that dog mentality. It makes me want to prove, mainly to myself, that no matter how bad or good they are, I’m here to do my job and couldn’t care less about anything else.”

closer to leader Brock Radford, now sitting in third place and 18.5 points out of first.

Despite the hot hand, Robbins maintains coolheaded.

“I just keep my head down and take each event for what it is.”

That ability to keep the emotions in check is key,

No matter the competition, the event itself exemplified the community aspect of the sport itself.

With the area being agriculturally-inclined, the support and interest are strong.

Many of those in attendance are ranchers, have raised cattle, or had some sort of involvement in rodeos.

The same goes for Jennifer and Allen Cave, who meet all the criteria above.

What makes the event more significant to them, however, is that the McDonalds PBR Classic now is a memorial event for their son Colby Cave, someone who loved coming to this kind of event.

The former Battlefords AAA Star turned hometown hero (after making his NHL debut with Boston in 2017) passed away a year ago from a brain bleed.

While the event is a different experience now without their son, Jennifer

has pointed out that the support has been absolutely incredible and hasn’t worn off.

It’s that support and community connectivity that always drew Colby back whenever he could, taking in the opportunity to see as many people as possible. “(Jennifer) Colby was very proud of where he came from, he loved his community, and loved to be involved as much as he could.”

That communal bond extends beyond the Battlefords area and into the rodeo community.

Robbins, who won the event, spoke of how closely-knit all those involved in the sport really are, citing how he rode to the competition with two fellow competitors. Yet, all three helped one another when it wasn’t their ride, prepping and encouraging their fellow athletes.

“It’s definitely a family and fun to be a part of.”

New Horizons golf report

By Bernie Meisner New Horizons played their weekly golf scramble on Tuesday morning, Aug. 2 at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club, with 23 members attending. The weather was cool, windy and wet toward the end. The players were asked to use their drivers, instead of their putters while on the green. This made things interesting. A few contestants found their putting actually improved by using a driver. They might consider discarding their putters, just a thought!

The foursome of Bernie Meisner, Etta Meisner, Len Taylor and Shirley Smith came in with a 38 and took first place. Second place was determined

by a countback, all the way to number 6. The team of Donna Huot, Diane Campbell, Clayton Campbell and Garry Nelson had a 41 and a 6 on number 6, while Don Murray, Glenn Hunter and Judy Jamieson also had a 41 but a 5 on number 6, thus taking second place.

The proud owners of the consolation was the foursome led by Ron Falcon, with John Yarske, Lyle and Jutta Whitbread. John Yarske won closest to the pin on number 8, while Don Murray had the longest putt on number 9 and won the Discovery Co-op Car wash.

New Horizons will play their next game on Monday, Aug. 8 at 9:30 a.m.

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Swan song on summer series with Cole Knutson

By Greg Campbell News Editor

The calendar has officially flipped to August, and with the turning of the page, so too closes a chapter of the Cole Knutson and North Battleford story this summer.

Over the course of the last four weeks, residents of the Battlefords have been treated to world-class talents and collaborations at Third Avenue United Church.

The last night of July was no different.

Knutson, who is renowned for his abilities on the both the saxophone and piano, played on the latter.

Alongside him was his first friend from Europe, Clara Daly Donnellan.

The Cork, Ireland, product, who specializes in trombone, joined her colleague in a number of collaborative pieces, as well as some riveting solos.

The collaboration is years in the making. The two met in San Jose, Cal., after having both been selected World Youth Wind Orchestra as part of the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensemble’s aconference.

Both went off to their respective undergraduate and master degrees, before both unintentionally arriving in London within a day of one another.

The two essentially went almost five years with in-person contact after that initial friendship was forged in California before meeting one another once again.

Whether it was going for coffee, walks or catching a show, the friendship gave Knutson hope of a prosperous future socially and musically in Europe.

Meanwhile, Donnellan’s journey to Europe went to the tune of a different note.

Growing up, Donnellan laughed how she wasn’t musically inclined, however she did have a flair artistically, as well as in drama.

Her mother, who herself was an amateur cellist, made music a priority growing up, taking her to symphony concerts.

Despite begging to play the trombone constantly after first seeing the “big shiny object” at the back of the hall, Donnellan had to wait until her baby teeth fell out for the big day.

While waiting outside the doors for her first lesson, she said to her mother, “I’ve been waiting for this day my whole life.”

Of course Donnellan laughs about her antics growing up, and yet today, she sits on the other side of the student-teacher role.

In the borough pocket in London she currently resides in, Donnellan primarily now teaches. Her love for teaching students, and the joy she receives from the children and their behaviour can be boiled

down to “…it can be unmitigated chaos, and I love it.”

When her teacher hat isn’t on, Donnellan dabbles on the freelance size of the industry, playing chamber music, singing in a choir, playing in musicals, and recently, landing a significant gig in the UK for a symphony orchestra.

To Donnellan, there is genuine disbelief that to this day, she gets paid to do what she loves most.

July 31 was an indication of why these two international talents are sought after in their respective disciplines.

The playful nature of the two performing alongside one another, performing what they both indicated was music they both really enjoy provided a relaxing, joyful atmosphere.

It’s a feeling Donnellan says is intentional when

deciding the repertoire for a show.

“The fact is if you pick music that you love, your audience will love it more than anything you’re trying to convince them of.”

Nobody needed convincing over the last month.

Knutson’s ability to bring his world-class talent, alongside others, to North Battleford once again is something the community always deeply appreciates.

That’s evident by the long line at the end of the show of friends and colleagues coming through to catch up, say thank you, and stay connected.

And it’s not one-sided, as seen by Knutson’s genuine desire to make the time to see the people that have got him to where he is today and those whom he has developed long-term friendships with.

For his next act, Knutson returns to living in London, continuing his performances across

Europe, while beginning his doctorate at the German-French doctoral program of Freiburg

University of Music, University of Strasbourg and Haute École des Arts du Rhin.

Cole Knutson and Clara Daly Donnellan perform under the lights in Third Avenue United Church. | Photo by Greg Campbell

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Fourteen-year-old Sarah McNabb of Rabbit Lake is looking forward to a challenging hockey season this fall, after competing in international tournaments with Team Sask this summer. | Photo courtesy Pam Beaudry

hospital that has been a museum for a number of years might be of interest to some, especially the older generation who will recognize many artifacts.

There will be meals served up from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. sponsored by the seniors’ centre and Rabbit Lake Hall committee. All in all, it sounds like a fun day.

Riley Van Nortwick and Mandi Dyck, originally from Swift Current, had a large crowd at their wedding last Saturday.

The celebration was held inside the farm Quonset, which is on the farm yard site. Many people set up camp with their trailers and highway traffic driving by would have thought it was an instant campsite.

The groom’s mother made gorgeous elaborate decorations dispersed all over the large building. At least the weather July 23 was not

overly hot and made a perfect day.

Radisson and surrounding area are also having a big August long weekend.

The annual agricultural fair draws in many folks with vendors selling crafts, slo-pitch ball tournament, gymkhana, tractor show and pull, horse show and many children’s activities.

There were two dances.

Fourteen-year-old Sarah, daughter of Nicole and Curtis McNabb of Rabbit lake had a great experience this summer playing hockey with Team Saskatchewan, a group of 2008 born girls from across the province. They competed in a tournament in Blaine, Minn. in June and most recently in Las Vegas in the Rose series. At the conclusion of this tournament, Sarah was named as one of the nine top forwards for the tournament all-star team. Sask. First has Sarah

ranked 34th in the province to compete in a showcase tournament. That is scheduled to be closer to home in Swift Current this September. The regular season will start shortly after, as Sarah is looking forward to having team success with the AA Bantam NorthWest Sharks based out of the Battlefords.

Seen running in a ditch with tall weeds and grass, was a mother duck and some young ducklings trailing behind her. Upon stopping to take pictures, one little guy was totally lost and was peeping for his mom. I managed to gently grab it and located the others, so the little creature could reunite with them. I observed for a few minutes and everything returned to one large happy family. Nearby are three with adults and pups that I hope didn’t make these ducklings their lunch.

I returned to North Battleford in 2008.

I have been fortunate to have my art hung in a num-

ber of towns and cities.

From March 17 to May 1, over 30 of my paintings were hanging in our own

Chapel Gallery.

Immersing myself in art takes me away from myself. I love to focus on a

new piece of art, becoming absorbed in the process of creating. It is totally relaxing.

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Villages like to bring residents of surrounding areas to share events. One such event will be hosted in Rabbit Lake Saturday, Aug. 13. There is a bunnock tournament at 10 a.m. and those wishing to participate can call 306-8242002 for more information.

An outdoor market will feature many vendors selling items. The local library is offering a storybook walk and books and crafts for sale. The old two-storey

Art Notes

A creative life

By Evelyn Campbell

Battlefords Art Club

My interest in art began over 35 years ago. With an enthusiastic friend, we took lessons from a local artist who taught scenery paintings in the basement of her home. The fun of creating art never stopped.

Over the years I’ve studied under many notable artists and discovered many ways of putting art onto canvas.

I enjoy working in a number of mediums: oil, watercolour, acrylic, and pastels. I free hand draw and paint scenery, birds, animals, and really enjoy the challenge of portraiture. I use a variety of reference material.

The Battlefords Art Club was first started in approximately 1989 in

the Garden Room of the old Saskatchewan Hospital, and from there it was moved to the Chapel Gallery kitchen area.

In 2004 to 2008 I moved to St. Albert and joined the St. Albert Painter’s Guild where I had the great privilege of having the choice of two panels, 8 and 67, to paint pictures of my own choosing for the mural called The Buffalo Twins, a centennial mural 30 feet high and 20 feet wide, celebrating Alberta’s and Saskatchewan’s 100th anniversaries. It was unveiled April 5, 2005.

This mural was made into two doors and the queen walked through them into the Royal Museum in Edmonton. Now it hangs on the Vic Juba building in Lloydminster as its permanent display place.

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Avery Pearson, coach Jason Reindl and Savannah Sutherland at airport ready to take off to Columbia where the two athletes will compete in the U20 World Track and Field Championships in California .| Facebook photo

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Borden Friendship Club members with July birthdays at a potluck supper July 27 were Jean Brooke, Glenn Skarra, Ron Bezugly, Laura Loeppky, Gary Palmer, Ivan Youchezin, Ron Mills, Mel and in front of Jean is Sheldon Carr and in front of Ron is Sue Mills. | Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

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Two local athletes competing at world track meet

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Two teen Saskatchewan athletes were named to Team Canada for world U20 track and field.

Savannah Sutherland of Borden, who attends the University of Michigan, and Avery Pearson of the U of S Huskies are representing Saskatchewan at the U20 World Track and Field Championships in Cali, Columbia, that runs from Aug. 2 to 7.

Accompanying them is head coach Jason Reindl.

In total there are 33 athletes from Canada competing at the U20 worlds.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper July 27 at the home of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk on an acreage a mile out of Borden. The cub provided the meat, buns and ice cream and Dianne made the cupcakes, coffee and cold drinks. The members all brought a variety of salads to enjoy with the burgers and hotdogs. There were 54 in attendance at the supper and when the

cupcakes and ice cream were served, everyone sang happy birthday to the July celebrants present – Jean Brooke, Sheldon Carr, Glen Skarra, Ron Bezugly, Laura Loeppky, Gary Palmer, Ivan Youchezin, Ron and Sue Mills and Mel Kuntz.

Entertaining for the evening were Celtic Country – Ed Neufeld playing guitar, Archie Wainwright soloist and Bob Wardhaugh on his keyboard The next potluck supper will be Aug. 25 in the Borden Community Cen-

tre at 5:45 p.m. The club is changing to the last Thursday of the month for their potluck suppers in the Community Centre instead of the club room, as with increased membership, the club room is getting a little crowded for everyone.

A memorial service was held in the Borden Community Centre July 26 for Daphne Pearce, a longtime resident of rural Borden. Daphne passed away on July 15, just six days short of her 95th birthday. Daphne will be greatly missed by her two

children Eric (Darlene) and Georgia (Larry) Lundquist, sister Linda Tyson, six grandchildren and six g reat-g ra ndch i ld ren.

Officiating was Gayle Wensly. Pianist was Pam Pidwerbesky. A duet was sung by Gayle and Pam and the granddaughters spoke words of remembrance. After the service, interment was at the Borden Cemetery followed by lunch at the Community Centre served by the Borden Friendship Club.

Radisson’s 100th agri-

cultural fair is Aug. 5 to 7 with music and fireworks on Friday night and slopitch Saturday and Sunday.

There is a parade on Saturday followed by gymkhana, tractor show and shine, mini tractor pull, children’s activities. There will be an old-time Saturday night on Main Street which will include an outdoor movie and dance.

Sunday there is a pancake breakfast, light horse show, vintage tractor pull, musical entertainment, cutting of 100th anniversary cake and slo-pitch finals.

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OBITUARIES PHILLIPS: Marvin Arthur Phillips (November 26, 1935 July 24, 2022) It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished Father and Grandfather, Marvin Arthur Phillips of North Battleford, SK. Marvin was born on November 26th, 1935, to Harry and Frieda Phillips and grew up on the family farm near Richard, SK. He learned the ways of the land, farming, mechanics, carpentry, and the importance of family from his parents and passed those lessons onto his children.

He was especially close to his sister, Goldie. Dad lived for his children and grandchildren, cherishing every moment with them.

He had a special relationship with the North Battleford Edwards Society and enjoyed spending time there with his friends, coffee partners, and with his neighbors at Valleyview Towers in his retirement. Marvin was predeceased by his parents, Harry and Frieda, to whom he was especially dedicated. He is survived by his sister, Goldie; sons Glen, Edgar (Jackie), Lorne (Bev) and Kevin (Bonnie); daughter Gwen; grandchildren Adam (Vanessa), Kathryn (André), Tyrone, Jacob (Christina), Nikki (Justin), Ryan and Eric; great-granddaughter Scarlett; and numerous nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. The family wishes to express their deepest gratitude to all those in the community who supported Marvin and aided in his care. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the charity of your choice. A father is an individual who reveals meaning through the actions of his love.

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WERAN: Garry Joseph Henry Weran born July, 31, 1953 passed away peacefully at his home, July 22, 2022. Left to cherish Garry’s memory is his loving wife of 45 years, Karen and our sons: Preston (Crystal) - Red Deer, AB and their children: Declan and Scarlett; Joshua (Leanne) – Battleford, SK and their children: Paige and William; Tyler (Lacey) North Battleford, SK and their children: Max and Nash; brother, Louis Weran; sisters: Darline (Jim Ramsay) and Kelly Baudot; brothers-in-law (Redding): Barry, Jack (Fiona), Roy (Alma), Randy (Sheila), Leigh (Bonnie), Dale (Natasha); sister-in-law, Gloria (Fran) Wesley; Garry is survived by his loving nieces and nephews and their families, as well as numerous extended family and good friends.

A Celebration of Garry’s Life was held on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford, SK. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations in memory of Garry to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation.

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Unit will be sold “as is”. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

The Town of Battleford reserves the right to refuse or reject any or all bids and will not be responsible for any costs incurred by any provider preparing its bid.

All sales are final, no returns, credits or price adjustments will be permitted.

The purchaser agrees to remove the vehicle from the Public Works Shop within Five (5) business days.

Please submit offers in a sealed envelope to the Town of Battleford Public Works Department Public Works Department, 412 26th Street West, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Tenders will be accepted until 4:00 pm on August 19, 2022 Top bidder will be contacted by email.

Ensure you check your emails regularly.

For more information or viewing of the vehicle please contact: Public Works Department Phone: (306) 937-6223 or (306) 937-6220 Email: eric@battleford.ca Office Hours Are: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Notification

INTENT: The intent of proposed bylaw is to: eliminate the R3–Residential District and rezone these lands to the R1-Residential District; introduce a wider variety of residential options in the R1 District as permitted and discretionary uses along with related regulation and evaluation prescriptions – notable changes would include Park Model Homes, Ready-to-Move Homes; replace and reformat the site regulation table with the overall goal of allowing more flexible site development within R1 and R2 Districts; introduce surveyor-prepared development permitting requirements for lakefront lots and potential hazard lands; introduce general discretionary use evaluation criteria; introduce and revise a number of definitions related to the matters above; and, include a number miscellaneous housekeeping items for clarity.

AFFECTED LAND: The entire Resort Village would be affected by the textual amendments.

The following lands are currently zoned R3 District would be rezoned to R1 District: • Lots 3, 9-14, 20|Blk 1; Lots 4 and 5, 11-13|Blk 2; Lots 12-15, 22-25|Blk 6; Lots 10-12|Blk 7; all part of Plan 59B05537.

• Lot 6|Blk 1; Lot 1|Blk2, Lot 2|Blk 5; all part of Plan 62B06879.

• Lot 18|Blk 3; Lot 18|Blk 7; Lot 8|Blk 9; all part of Plan 84B09835.

• Lots 21 and 22|Blk4; Lot 1|Blk 10; all part of Plan 84B14643.

• Lots 18 and 19|Blk 10 Plan 86B17785.

• Lot 20|Blk2 Plan 101608354.

• Lots 30 and 31|Blk 3 Plan 102135103.

Copies of the draft bylaw with the related maps showing the affected lands are available for public viewing here: https:// https://www.aquadeo. net/ OR https://www.northboundplanning.ca/public-notification REASON: Council wanting to: update its ZB to be more flexible in allowing various forms of residential development throughout the community; introduce more flexible regulation for residential sites within the RV; survey information (specifically topographical) will help the RV ensure that its planning decisions are being made in accordance with provincial legislation in the protection of people and property; update the ZB to include general discretionary use evaluation criteria; and, definitions and housekeeping/clarity items are supportive of those matters above.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the RV Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing aquadeoadmin@gmail.com and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2942. A digital copy of the amendment is also available at the web addresses listed above.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 1:00 PM on August 26, 2022, in the Aquadeo Community Hall, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received prior to the day of the hearing, by the undersigned at the RV office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. Mail in submissions can be sent to Box 501, Cochin SK, S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Aquadeo this July 25, 2022.

Betty Stephan Administrator

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Employment Opportunity Position: District Dream Broker Duration: Full-Time Temporary – Maternity Leave – 18 months Location: North Battleford, SK Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill a maternity leave position. The District Dream Broker Program targets children and youth in Saskatchewan who are faced with various social and economic challenges that adversely affect their quality of life. These issues create barriers to sport, culture & recreation such as: economic circumstance, awareness, cultural insensitivity, and access to transportation. Children, youth, and their caregivers require more support to provide greater opportunities that contribute to developing children and youth who are healthy, active, successful members of their community.

The District Dream Broker will work with children, youth, and their families from selected schools in the City of North Battleford to reduce barriers and gain access to existing sport, culture & recreation activities. The District Dream Broker will advocate for community initiatives to involve children and youth whenever possible.

Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director, the District Dream Broker will be responsible for the administration and coordination of all program activities related to the Rivers West District’s Dream Broker initiatives. This includes working in partnership with Connaught & St. Mary’s Elementary Schools, community organizations, and area service providers to assist disadvantaged children and youth to access programs and services within North Battleford.

Qualifications/Skills: • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or a strong combination of relevant training and experience.

• Knowledge and experience in working with children and families, partnership development and evaluation.

• Minimum of two years experience working in sport and/or recreation administration or a related field associated with non- profit organizations.

• Knowledge of and/or experience working with the Education system in the City of North Battleford would be a definite asset.

• Excellent problem solving, analytical, oral and written communication skills.

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team atmosphere.

• Strong working knowledge with varied computer applications.

• Knowledge of Rivers West District, SaskSport, KidSport, Creative Kids, First Nations culture, and youth at risk issues.

Starting salary for this position is $45,000 per year plus pension and benefits package. The position will commence on September 1st, 2022. Training for this position will be provided to the successful candidate. Deadline for application is August 12th, 2022.

Please send resume and three references to: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Box 1480 Rosetown, SK. S0L 2V0 Attention: Donna Johnston-Genest, Executive Director Email: rwdscr.donna@sasktel.net Please see our website for a complete job description www.riverswestdistrict.ca Only those individuals selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Maidstone and District News

Week-long VBS draws 39 participants Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Vacation Bible School was a fun-filled week. Thirty-nine children came throughout the week to hear how much Jesus loves them. There were six leaders from Grace Community Church, one teen from Grace Youth Group, one leader from Lashburn Community Church and one leader from Child Evangelism Fellowship. On the last day, five children received devotional books for doing all their homework and four names (two age 8 and up, two younger) were drawn to receive Bibles. Everyone received a treat bag. It was a truly inspiring year for VBS.

July 29, Maidstone Museum’s president Danielle Hollingshead, vice-president John Anderson and Synergy Maidstone’s manager Jody Zerr conducted the draw for the museum’s summer raffle.

Winners were Angeline Deschambault, Sebastian Anton, and Val Morris. Thank you to all who bought tickets to support the museum and also to sponsors and Maidstone Museum board members.

Maidstone Seniors’ Drop-In Centre continues to have games afternoon on Monday from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 1, five people

played cribbage with Denise N. high score and Lois M. low. Contact program director Katie Granger if you’d like to attend.

Open fellowship at St. Faith’s Church on the museum grounds has been changed to Sunday, Aug. 7 at 3 p.m. to accommodate participants. A potluck supper will follow with plates, cutlery, napkins, cold drinks and coffee supplied. Anyone who can share a prayer, scripture reading or inspirational message at the gathering, please contact Kathy: text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799. Everyone is welcome to join us.

The last day of Vacation Bible School included distribution of prizes and treat bags. | Photo submitted by Melanie Pompu, Grace Community Church.

If you have any Maidstone area news, please let me know. Email duwell@sasktel.net, text 306-893-7378 or phone 306-893-2799.

A variety of activities were provided during a week of Vacation Bible School at Grace Community Church. | Photo submitted by Melanie Pompu, Grace Community Church.

Maidstone Museum’s president Danielle Hollingshead, vice-president John Anderson and Synergy Maidstone’s manager Jody Zerr make the draw for the museum’s summer raffle. | Photo by Kathy Utri

It’s time for some much-needed sun and we’ll take care of all the fun!

Unity News

Mobile playground is back Aug. 28 at pool park

By Sherri Solomko

• Summer Adventure Day Camps: Registration is still open for the month of August. This is a registrationbased, fee-for-service program. Camps run Monday to Friday (excluding STAT Holidays), from 7:30am-5:30pm in the months of July & August. These camps are highly active and feature weekly themes, field trips, and plenty of outdoor fun. Each day, members will receive breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon snack, at no additional cost! Visit our website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) to register!

• Summer Parks Drop-in Program Open Monday

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Good luck to our U19 Unity Panthers who are in Richmond, B.C. competing for a Western Canadian U19 Softball championship. We will let you know next column how they made out. Panther pride was prevalent in town prior to their departure.

What upcoming in town in August? You can take in the weekly farmers market, which goes ahead each Wednesday on Railway Avenue rain or shine and includes additions or new vendors each week. The theatre continues to offer new release movies in the comfort of their airconditioned environment.

The Rivers West Mobile Playground will hold another event Aug. 28 in the pool park. As well, the library will be hosting the Saskatchewan Science Centre Aug. 25 with a

AUGUST at The Club

This first month of Summer was so much fun! Being able to offer programs and services to more than 70 kids a day through our Summer Adventure Day Camps and Summer Parks Drop-in Programs is so fulfilling. We couldn’t have done it without all of you.

to Friday (excluding STAT Holidays), from 11:00am4:00pm and is suitable for ages 5-14. Programs are offered at Centennial Park, Kinsmen Park and Senator Herb Sparrow Park. Nutritious and balanced snacks will be provided. This program is strictly outdoors, it will only operate weather permitting. Best part- it’s FREE OF CHARGE! For more information, be sure to check out our website. (www.bgcbattlefords.ca)

• August 1st CLOSED: Our office and programs will be closed in lieu of Saskatchewan Day!

• August 29, 30 & 31: Our programs will be closed, but our office will be open. This is in preparation for the upcoming school year.

• Before & After School Programs start in September for our satellite sites and main site. You can register as early as now. Visit our website for more information and registration. (www.bgcbattlefords.ca)

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Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre Lifeguard team did an amazing job of hosting a week of activities to help engage and educate swimmers on the importance of drowning prevention and water safety. | Photo via Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre / Facebook

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• As a reminder, our hours of operation are as follows: • Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm • Summer Adventure Day Camps: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 5:30pm

• Summer Parks Drop-in Programs:

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If a coffee break is good, a prayer break is better Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, contends those of us who are retired are on a continual coffee break.

Not just the retired enjoy a break from their work, with a time out for a drink of coffee or another beverage. A coffee break is a positive experience for many people, enabling them to relax and recharge their bodies and minds.

Taking a prayer break can calm, recharge and refresh our souls. On a job, you will not be allowed too many coffee breaks. However, there is no limit on how many silent prayers a person can fit into their day. Life tends to stick and burn, so

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Prayer releases the energies of God into our lives because He does what we cannot. Prayer isn’t simply about our thoughts or words but our surrender to God’s will.

We come to the Lord in prayer to find a place to

rest or to dock our souls in safety. When docking a boat, we throw a rope or boat hook to the dock and pull our boat to it.

We don’t pull the dock to our boat; we pull our boat to the dock. In prayer, we seek to pull ourselves to meet and anchor ourselves to God’s will.

In the 11th chapter of Luke, Jesus taught his disciples how to pray in these words: “Father, hallowed be your name. Your kingdom come. Give us each day our daily bread, and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us. And lead is us not into temptation.” (Luke 11:2-4)Jesus gave his disciples specific words to say when praying, but he also encouraged them to pray boldly because God is open to our prayers. He is willing to give us what we ask for in our prayers because He is our loving Father in heaven. Jesus says to boldly pray because

we are asking of God. Our heavenly Father can give better and more incredible gifts than we give each other. Loving earthly fathers give good presents to their children, not gifts that would poison like a snake or sting like a scorpion.

How much greater is our heavenly Father ready to give not just good gifts but the blessings we could never give to each other.

Our heavenly Father promised to give the best gift of all, the Holy Spirit, to those who ask him.

Jesus speaks of how a friend comes to you at midnight asking for three loaves of bread because unexpected company has

arrived, and he needs to borrow bread to feed his guests. The friend has rudely awakened you, knowing you will not turn him away emptyhanded when he insists you need to help him in his situation. Because of his boldness, you give him the three loaves of bread. This is an example of how we give others what they need even when it is inconveniently late at night.

Jesus tells his disciples when it comes to asking or praying to our Heavenly Father, “Everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.” (Luke 11:11)

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church 306-445-5158 www.tdac.ca

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Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 10:30 am Ministries for the whole family

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Sunday @ 5:00 p.m.

St. Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Sunday @ 11:00 a.m.

Battle River Parish YouTube channel Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

Divine Liturgy: Sundays at 4:00 p.m.

Celebrant: Very Rev. Janko Kolosnjaji 306-664-2301 (Office) 306-244-2604 (Home)

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

Third Avenue United Church

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Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

LIVING FAITH Sunday Services 10:30 am CHAPEL 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES The second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M.

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

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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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

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Baljennie News ‘n’ Views

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is hosting a one-day summer event. History in Motion will be held Aug. 20, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There will be no field work activities at the one-day event as they take time to prepare.

Those Were the Days a twoday event, was last held in August 2019. It had been held for many years in the vintage farm and village. In the past they had many volunteers to keep things going, but there is getting to be fewer and fewer volunteers.

Many older people are no longer able to help. In fact, many of them have passed on.

It’s difficult to recruit new volunteers to help with the antique tractors. The museum welcomes new volunteers.

Those interested can contact

the museum.

History in Motion will include a parade of power featuring horses and tractors of the 1920s era. There will be fire engine rides and the blacksmith shop will be open. Other farm activities will also be featured.

A partnership between the museum and Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services will see First Nation people demonstrating their way of life on the open prairie before colonization. They have teepees set up.

Get well wishes to some of the tenants of Battlefords West Place who are having health problems. Hope all is well soon.

Thank you to one tenant who spends much of his time out and about picking up big bags full of garbage. It is disheartening so many people just toss their trash wherever.

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Iffley Road construction underway

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The haying weather looks like it has come to a stop for a while, so those who got their hay tied up before the rains, are happy. However, driving north from Meota, there are some large fields that are cut and will deteriorate in the wet weather, which is a shame. It’s good to see many of the ditches cleaned up which helps

with snow control.

Bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall in the city July 26, with top scores going to Vern Iverson and Al Blais followed by Anna Waldbillig and Margaret Dyck. On July 28 the top score went to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen followed by David Sharpe and Vern Iverson.

July 28 found 20 seniors playing golf again. The outright

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Discovery Co-op Launches Locally Sourced Meal Kits Discovery Co-op is proud to announce the newest local product to hit shelves!

Co-op Meal Kits are ready-to-cook meals that make deciding what to feed your family tonight easy! Each kit comes with everything you need (minus a few kitchen tools and pantry staples) to cook a delicious fresh meal that's ready in under 45 minutes!

Grocery Manager, Rob Wolfe holding the new Discovery Co-op Meal Kit

“Families are busier than ever now,” said Beth Walls, Marketing Manager for Discovery Co-op. “Direct-to-consumer meal kits have become a popular way to make sure families eat well and take the guesswork out of meal planning. We saw an opportunity to merge our love for local products and combine it with our desire to provide what our community is looking for.”

Products for the kits are sourced fresh from our store daily with a focused effort to utilize produce grown and produced within 100KM. Kit recipes will change seasonally to take advantage of locally sourced produce and meat products.

“Although we only just launched, I’m already looking forward to our fall recipes,” said Walls. “This is when we will have the most local produce in our stores to highlight.

We want to share all the amazing things Saskatchewan grows!”

Unlike other meal kit programs, there is no subscription and no shipping. Kits are available to pick up from the Discovery Co-op North Battleford Grocery Store in easy grab-and-go bags.

To learn more about Discovery Co-op meal kits, visit www.discoverycoop.crs