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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A three per cent increase to property taxes is included in the 2020 budget that will go to council for approval in January.

Council wrapped up their third and final night of budget deliberations Monday. Here is a summary of what councillors agreed to: The property tax increase is set at three per cent, higher than the origi-

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nal two per cent that was proposed. The new amount includes almost one per cent dedicated to capital projects.

The utilities increase remains as proposed, two per cent.

The Underground Pipes and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR) and the Recreation Culture Capital Facilities (RCCF) levies stay unchanged.

“This is a reasonable increase in property taxation given inflationary costs right now,” said Mayor Ryan Bater. “It will set the stage for the city to be able to address its capital needs, not just this year, but well into the future.”

Bater noted several positives about the budget, including far less reliance on external debt to fund city operations.

“Our debt has come down by $4 million over the last year, about $7 million in the last year and a half,” said Bater.

“Our debt level is at $36 million now, where it was for many, many years at $45 million, which is a big achievement.”

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Monday was to go through a lengthy list of “unfunded” items still in need of decisions.

Council gave its stamp of approval to administration’s proposal to add a nearly one per cent property tax increase for capital projects. The idea is for the fund to grow in future years and be dedicated towards upcoming capital projects.

This is “really a signal for this council and future councils that this area needs to be addressed,” said Bater after the meeting.

The thinking is that this fund will be used right away for the city to cover the cost of the final phase of runway reconstruction at Cameron McIntosh Airport. The city’s portion would be $130,000, but the project is contingent on the city being successful in obtaining a matching provincial grant from the Community Airport Partnership.

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Battleford budget sees one per cent increase

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The 2020 budget has been approved for the Town of Battleford.

The budget, which included a one per cent increase in property tax for residents, was adopted unanimously at Monday’s regular meeting, the final one for council in 2019.

According to Mayor Ames Leslie, there were no material changes to the budget since being first presented at a special meeting Dec. 5 in Battl-

eford.

“I think council had a few questions of clarification, last minute,” said the mayor, but what council deliberated on Dec. 5 “is the one that stood to be approved here today.”

The unanimous approval means the budget is in place before the new year, well ahead of the pace of previous councils.

“It’s been a goal of mine to pass a budget this early,” said Leslie.

He said he was happy to see it completed, so that

the town can get on with the projects for the coming year.

“We’ve got some significant projects coming up in 2020 so I’m excited to see how many we can get done.”

Leslie called the one per cent increase “a reasonable ask within the state of today’s economy.”

There was also no utility increase this year and Leslie added “if things continue to go down the path as they are, there probably won’t be one next year as well.”

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Battlefords Gang Task Force seizes drugs, charges Edmonton man Staff According to RCMP, 0n Tuesday, Dec. 17, at approximately 9 a.m., members of the Battlefords Gang Task Force were on patrol and came across a vehicle being operated by a man known to have warrants for his arrest.

RCMP tried to the stop the vehicle and it immediately fled. RCMP did not pursue it.

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

An individual involved in a police chase and collision on Nov. 1 in North Battleford has been denied bail.

Kane Nicotine, who faces 14 mostly weaponsrelated counts in connection to that and other incidents that day, appeared by closed-circuit TV for a bail hearing Monday at North Battleford Provincial Court. A publication ban has been entered on the evidence presented in that hearing.

Following the bail decision, not guilty pleas were entered and an election was made of trial in provincial court. The next step will be setting the dates for a trial and that will likely happen at Nicotine’s next court date Dec. 31.

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Nicotine faces two counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily harm, possession of stolen property, operating a motor vehicle knowing it contained a firearm, two counts of possessing a weapon while prohibited, two counts of possession of a prohibited weapon, one count possession of weapon dangerous to public peace, two counts mischief under $5,000, possession of a firearm without a licence, possessing a firearm while prohibited and flight from police.

The charges stem from incidents in November.

Police reported that on Friday, Nov. 1, at approximately 7:30 a.m., Battlefords RCMP received numerous calls indicating gunshots fired on the 400 block of 33rd Street in Battleford. RCMP responded

and located a residence that had been hit multiple times.

Neighbours provided RCMP with a vehicle description. At approximately 2 p.m., RCMP on patrol came across a vehicle that matched the description.

RCMP tried to stop the vehicle and it fled at a high rate of speed. The suspect vehicle blew through a stop sign at the intersection of 109th and 13th Avenue, hitting another vehicle and flipping it on to its roof.

RCMP arrested a 23-yearold man from St. Albert, Alta., and a 17-year-old woman. Both suspects sustained non-life threatening injuries in the collision.

The driver of the other vehicle was not injured.

Nicotine’ first appearance in court wasn’t until Nov. 12 due to a hospital stay due to injuries.

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idence on the 1800 block of 91st Street. Officers along with the Police Service Dog followed tracks from the vehicle to the residence. Officers spoke with the occupants at the house and were able to locate and arrest the driver of the vehicle without incident.

Inside the vehicle, RCMP located a significant amount of cocaine and crack cocaine.

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break and enter near Edam is due back in provincial court Jan. 9.

Fraser Lane Littlewolfe made his latest appearance Friday in North Battleford by video appearance in connection to several charges stemming from the Jan. 18, 2018, incident.

His charges include break and enter and committing a robbery, wearing a disguise, forcible confinement and a number of firearms charges.

A psychiatric report has been completed and counsel indicated this will be reviewed with Littlewolfe between now and Jan. 9.

His next court appearance is scheduled for election and/or plea.

Co-accused Joel Daniel Dillon of Onion Lake has already entered guilty pleas in the case and was sentenced to five years in a federal penitentiary in Queen’s Bench court Oct. 2.

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Battle Springs crime issues to be addressed

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Concerns from local residents about the crime situation in Battleford made their way to Town Hall Monday.

Council received a letter from a resident of Battle Springs Way, co-signed by seven other residents of the street.

The letter pointed to an increase in property crime in the neighbourhood from vandalism and thefts.

Among the incidents cited were car shopping, a truck theft and a firearms incident.

The letter also noted Battle Springs Way backs on to undeveloped green space with direct ac-

cess to Highway 4, and is across the street from a playground and park area.

Both open areas have been used as thoroughfares and hiding places for those involved in the incidents, it stated.

One proposed solutions was for more lighting in the area to “force criminals out of the shadows.”

It appears that is what council will be moving ahead with. Mayor Ames Leslie told reporters Monday the plan is to add light standards to the area to increase lighting.

The intention is to put the light standards up in the spring. The work is covered under the 2020 budget and that discussion happened prior to council

receiving the letter from Battle Springs residents.

Leslie also noted there has been “a very focused effort” by the RCMP and crime prevention teams in the Battlefords to address the crime issues in the area.

He did cite progress.

Leslie pointed out that until this weekend there had been a minimal number of shootings recently.

“The crime prevention team is working very hard in the community to try and take away this criminal element in the Battlefords,” said Leslie.

“It’s not perfect yet but they are doing a really good job to reduce the amount of crime that’s happening.”

Battleford Town Council has approved its budget for 2020 (see front page) and are now looking at ways to address safety in the Battle Springs area. Photo by John Cairns

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City announces holiday hours of operation Listed below are the holiday hours of operation for the City of North Battleford facilities including City Hall, the NationsWEST Field House, Battlefords Co-op Aquatic

Centre, Allen Sapp Gallery, The Chapel Gallery, Civic Centre Arena, Don Ross Arena, Don Ross Community Centre, Central Booking and the Waste Management Facility. Not

listed are regular business hours.

Dec. 24 – Christmas Eve – closing time 3 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Day – all public facilities closed.

Dec. 26 – Boxing Day – all public facilities closed.

Dec. 31 – New Year’s Eve – closing time 3 p.m.

Jan. 1 – New Year’s Day – all public facilities closed.

There will be alternative waste pickup dates for some residents because of the holidays. Visit the city’s website at www. cityofnb.ca/resident_services/waste_ recycling/

waste_pickup.html and enter your address to find out what days your waste pickup days are. Alternatively, download the free Recycle Coach app for your mobile device.

North Battleford taxes heading up three per cent Continued from Page 1 cent. The other .05 per cent, or roughly $6,000, will address the need for an archivist with the North Battleford City Historic Archives.

The city had considered reinstating the archivist position for $13,650 for a salaried 10-hours-a-week position. Instead, the plan is to fill one vacant gallery curator position, and include a role managing the city archives in those duties.

Going that route would bring the cost down to $6,000. The curator position is already in the budget but requires a slight increase of $6,000 to cover higher compensation due to increased responsibilities.

Taken together, the capital increase and the archives position fund-

ing brought the number needed for taxation to the round number of one per cent, which is being added to the two per cent already proposed.

While those decisions were the only ones that had an impact on taxation for 2020, other items also came up.

A main focus of the early portion of the meeting included discussion of the budget for Planning and Development. The discussion involved a list of unfunded capital projects for which administration was seeking approval.

Council voted to proceed with the Carlton Trail Roadway improvements at the intersection between Territorial Drive and Heritage Way. This project, which is something administration has pushed for previously

due to hotel development along the street, was identified as the highest priority by administration. Bater said council saw this as a “growth” investment for future development.

“This is to unlock development for the Yellow Sky area of North Battleford,” said Bater. “We cannot see any additional private developments or public developments, whether they be recreation facilities or educational facilities or what have you … they really can’t happen without an upgrade to this intersection.”

The price tag for the project is $1.45 million.

Rather than take on external debt, the city will be funding the project through internal borrowing for the first year, with property taxation needed in future. It is expected

administration will come back and present some options in the new year on how they will proceed.

There will be underground work going ahead in 2020. Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink said the UPAR work getting the go ahead for 2020 includes the final two blocks of 100th Street to 14th Avenue, the 1500 block of 95th Street, the 800 block of 110th Street and the 1900 block of 101st Street.

Some cured-in-place pipe (CIPP) sewer lining will happen as well, but locations are undetermined at this point.

The total work is estimated to come to $4,075,000. There are some carryover UPAR funds left from last year that will be available to get more work done this year.

Third party grants were also discussed, revolving around presentations made at the Dec. 2 meeting.

One key decision was made to cap the amount of discretionary third-party grants at $69,000. This impacts those third-party grant requests marked as “discretionary” that were not already included in the budget.

What it means is that any increase for any organization in this category would have to be balanced by a corresponding decrease going to other organizations.

Final decisions will be made when the budget comes back for approval in January.

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Twin Rivers Curling Club came to council Dec. 2 seeking an exemption for that amount for a second year in a row.

The exemption had been granted the first year to allow the curling club time to complete a strategic planning process.

They came back with a similar request for an exemption this year, but council made clear they have reservations about hiking taxes to cover that request. The plan is for administration to look for another solution.

“Administration is going to meet with Twin Rivers Curling Club to see if there’s alternative ways to help them financially,” said Bater.

“We’ll see what administration can come up with.

So it’s still to be decided.”

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Filipino resilience

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Eisen Ria, an immigrant from the Philippines, landed in Manitoba in 2015 and moved to Saskatchewan a few months ago.

Ria has observed that the Filipino immigrant community in the Battlefords is growing and has become a workforce that partly drives the local economy while blending Canadian and Filipino cultures.

Ria wrote the following, for the information of local residents, to address who Filipinos are, their culture, how they live and their attributes.

Dear Editor Philippines is an archipelago west of the Pacific Ocean and is situated just above the equator. It lies in the Pacific Ring of Fire, along with other countries such as Taiwan, Japan and the Pacific sides of North and South America. As climate changes, Philippine islands are the pathway of storms and it is the first barrier before typhoons hit mainland Asia. Each year, an estimated 20 to 30 typhoons pass through the country and devastate every corridor in its path. (Storms that originate in the Pacific Ocean are called “typhoons” and the storms that come from the Atlantic Ocean are called “hurricanes.”)

The country is also prone to strong earthquakes as it lies within the Pacific Ring of Fire, thus, active volcanoes roar from land to the ocean.

The country experiences different kinds of calamities and two commonly known occurrences are typhoons and earthquakes. In the events of havoc due to typhoons, many lives are lost, there is damage to agriculture, a meltdown of infrastructures and economic ruin. Last month, the country was hit by strong earthquakes with a magnitude of more than seven. They hit the southern part of the country and damaged almost everything.

Roads were impassable, communications were down and there was damage to 70 per cent of the infrastructure.

In just the last couple of days, a typhoon hit the central and northern part of the country and, again, it damaged infrastructure.

The victims of these tragedies find some way to make a livelihood, set up temporary shelters, manage to find food and continue with what life has to offer. They have learned from the past experiences the essence of creativity and innovation to create a living. Amid the widespread grief and despair, it is the courage of the Filipino people that impels them to fight back and rise to continue life.

Filipinos are accustomed to hardship. Thus, in the context of resilience, these people find it easy to stand up from their knees as if nothing had happened. You can see them smile in events of tragedy. Filipinos conceptualize tragedies as part of life and fully accept the implications of it. Having the mentality of optimism, these people gradually stand up, for they know that what was lost can be regained and tragedy cannot keep them down.

The element of resilience of these people is the unquestionable religious faith that is their dynamic to move on and overcome the hurdles of life. It is the combination of positive outlook and hard work that helps rebuild and overcome tragedies. The Filipino spirit is unshakable, resolute, determined and stronger than the strongest disaster has to offer.

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Crude-by-rail derailment rattled the nerves a bit I had a chilling realization on Dec. 11, two days after the crude-by-rail derailment occurred near Guernsey.

Depending on which route that train would have taken, three or so hours later, it could have passed within about 40 yards of my parents’ house on the edge of Yorkton.

It’s not that crude-byrail trains don’t pass by regularly. But it’s especially chilling to realize that this one could have taken that route, and whatever caused it to derail could have potentially happened in Yorkton, instead.

The train started at a Rosyth, Alta., immediately east of the Hardisty oil terminal, the principle oil hub for Canada. There we find the Gibson Energy/ USD Group joint venture crude-by-rail loading facility. Its destination was Stroud, Okla. – a chilling coincidence as that’s my stepdad and mom’s last name. Stroud is right beside Cushing, Okla., which is the principal oil hub for the United States.

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received that evening did not indicate which route the train would have taken to Oklahoma. According to CP’s route map available on its website, from Guernsey it could have gone south to Regina, Moose Jaw and Estevan, down to Minneapolis, or it could have continued eastward through Yorkton to Winnipeg, and south to North Dakota. Either route would have had it eventually on the Soo Line to Minneapolis. CP’s mainline network ends at Kansas City, which would have then required a different rail company to take the train to Stroud.

The origin and destination of this train essentially mirror the origin and ultimate destination of the proposed Keystone XL pipeline, although the terminus for that pipeline would be Steele City, Neb. There it would join the Cushing Extension, which runs from Steele City to Cushing.

Let me put that another way: If the Keystone XL pipeline had been built by now, this oil likely never would have been in a rail car. And that rail car would have never potentially rolled within spitting distance of my parents’ house.

Not every derailment results in the contents spilling and going FOOMP. I’ve been to two already – one near Glen

Ewen (Canadian Pacific), and another south of St. Lazare, Man. (Canadian National). Neither had a fire. The respective rail companies responded with remarkable speed, having the trains cleaned up, the tracks cleared and put back into service, and the spill mopped up in astounding time.

But sometimes, they do go FOOMP. This happened at Lac-Mégantic, Que., in July, 2013, and Casselton, N.D., in December of that same year.

As we all know, Lac Mégantic is one of the worst disasters to strike Canada in this century, killing 47 people in a conflagration that can only be best described as hellfire on Earth. No one was hurt at Casselton.

Following Lac-Mégantic, Transport Canada brought in new rules stiffening the safety requirements for the rail tankers used to haul crude by rail.

According to the Transportation Safety Board, the cars that derailed were a mix of nine Class 117R and 24 CPC-1232 Class 111 tank cars. Apparently, they met the current requirements.

And yet they still spilled and burned. Thank God the people who lived close enough to see the end of their driveway in flames were not injured. I won’t say “unharmed,” because who knows what the

This photo, taken Dec. 30, 2018, shows a crude-by-rail train crossing the tracks near Brian Zinchuk’s parents’ place, right along one of Canadian Pacific’s mainlines. Photo by Bryan Zinchuk

smoke did to their lungs, or to those of the first responders and the crews who cleaned up the mess while it was still burning.

We are not going to know for a long time what caused this derailment.

The Transportation Safety Board told me 600 days is their target. We still haven’t heard anything definitive about the St. Lazare, Man. on Feb. 16 of this year.

We don’t know if it was the fault of the train, which could have imperiled my parents, or anyone within the core of Saskatoon through which it passed hours earlier. We don’t know if it was the fault of the track, either.

Someone I know emailed me saying they saw a maintenance crew working not far down the line, about 12 hours before the derailment. Could there be a connection? If so, is it

the (bad) luck of the draw that it was crude oil that spilled, and not potash?

This is the situation we are forced into. In recent days I’ve taken to correcting several people who say we don’t have pipelines. No, we don’t have sufficient pipelines to handle additional growth of production for most of Western Canada. But we certainly do have pipelines. I worked on building a few of them.

When Enbridge’s Line 3 Replacement, finished in Canada, gets completed in the United States, hopefully that will alleviate some of the strain. If TC Energy’s Keystone XL ever gets built, that would have almost certainly dealt with this particular cargo that spilled and burned.

But even Donald Trump, who approved it in his first week in office, and subsequently reapproved

it, hasn’t gotten it built.

Next year he’ll be running for re-election, and still, no pipe.

I don’t know how many times it needs to be said, but oil needs to go in the pipe, and grain on the train.

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

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Eagle Hills 4-H Club kick off the Month of Caring

By McKenna Mitchell Club Reporter

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club hopes everyone who came to visit the BUH Festival of Trees enjoyed their tree.

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Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club is dedicated to giving back to a community that supports the many adventures of our members by performing different charitable acts during our “Week/Month of Caring.”

Charitable/Volunteer is an important part of the 4-H program as it is part of the 4-H pledge and one of the 4 Hs. “Hands: We pledge our hands to larger service.”

This year, the members have chosen several different charities and activities they believe will have a positive impact on both our community and our 4-H members. We have kicked off the Month of Caring by performing various activities.

On Nov. 12, the members had a work bee to create beautiful decorations for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees. The members chose to create decorations

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that were in the theme of 4-H either by colour (green and white) or by the object.

They created decorations out of clay and were able to colour and decorate them.

They also created the “star” of the tree from a wooden star that displayed all the 4-H projects the members are involved with this year.

The finishing touch was green and silver balls with each of the 34 members’ names. Nov. 28, the members decorated their tree with all their treasurers. We hope everyone who came to visit the BUH Festival of Trees enjoyed our tree.

Another important charitable act that has become an annual tradition is delivering goodie trays to WPD Ambulance, North Battleford Fire Department and RCMP members. All the families bring a dozen Christmas goodies, which are used to create goodie trays. On Dec. 4, the members met and delivered the goodie trays along with Christmas Cards. The members expressed their gratitude to all the members and wished a “merry Christmas and a happy New Year.”

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HAVE A On Nov. 12, Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club members had a work bee to create beautiful decorations for the BUHF Festival of Trees.

Month of Caring Continued from Page 6 The members have some more great activities planned.

Travel Report: McKenna Mitchell was able through Saskatchewan 4-H to attend the 4-H National Members Forum Dec. 1-5 in Calgary, Alta.

Every province sent seven delegates. Throughout the week, there were multiple conferences/ workshops to attend. For example, there was a workshop on

how to create our own pitch to present in front of a panel. One of the key events we participated in was creating a resource on what it’s like finding a job, what support do we need, and how 4-H can support us. The knowledge and resources created would be presented to 4-H Canada in the near future and assist in shaping the future of 4-H. The main focus of this year’s forum was sprouting success and cultivating careers, which included aspects of the importance of the environment and healthy living. On the last day of the conference, we

were the first youth to be able to participate in a new nationwide workshop called “Grow Canada.”

This workshop included keynote speakers and mentorship circles that allowed us to choose three mentors we wished to talk to. We were given the opportunity to interact with each mentor for 15 minutes. We were able to ask them questions about their work and they provided us tips that could help us heading into the workforce. The knowledge I gained from this amazing opportunity will be useful for my future endeavours.

News from Action Now Submitted Action Now seniors held a meeting Nov. 18 with 14 members present.

President Margaret Kemp opened the meeting with one minute of silence for longtime members Alice Soiseth and Ester Chapman, who have passed away.

Faye Goll sat in for secretary Ruth Bilanski Condolence was extended to Fay Taylor and family on the passing of her brother.

A special thank you was extended to Margaret’s grandson for replacing the building facia boards that had blown off in the wind.

Marcel Lacoursiere has replaced the carpet and will finish when weather permits.

John Paul II student Karen Dyck has received her scholarship.

Evening Kaiser will start at 7:30 p.m. every Friday in December.

Marcel Lacoursiere says the centre’s roof will need repairs in 2020.

Dec. 11, 44 friends sat down to enjoy a Christmas birthday dinner party. Faye Goll

welcomed everyone. After singing Happy Birthday to December celebrations Marcel Lacoursiere, Eileen Lacoursiere, Doreen Hagen, Lynn McLean, John Sendecki, Lionel Baillargeon, Howard Weitzel, Muriel Miller and Edmond Beloin (missing were Gordon Smith and Tom Nuttall), Ruth Bilanski said a blessing and a lovely meal prepared by Second to None was enjoyed. Thanks to Margaret Fundun and helpers, everything was very Christmassy.

After dinner, Faye Goll read a nice message from absent president Margaret Kemp letting members know she is doing better.

Sherry Krelow and Sheila Stensound, who received a donation for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, gave a presentation on what the foundation has been doing to improve care at the local hospital.

Fay Taylor presented a door prize to Flo Sample.

Mary Nykiforuk, Margaret Fudun, Stella Evanchuk and Ruth Bilanski led members in a few Christmas songs.

Faye Goll read a special Christmas card from Rosemarie Blancette.

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sports North Stars mauled by Bombers on Teddy Bear Toss night

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Anyone expecting the Flin Flon Bombers to roll over on Teddy Bear Toss Night at the Civic Centre were in for a rude surprise.

The Bombers played like grizzly bears as they delivered a first class mauling of the Battlefords North Stars by a humiliating final score of 10-1 on Saturday.

Fans hoping to toss teddy bears onto the ice in support of the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund had to wait until late in the third period. Dylan McCabe’s goal from Elijah Loon-Stewardson and Ben Hiltz with just over six minutes left prompted a rain of teddy bears thrown from the stands.

By that point, the Bombers had already scored nine unanswered goals. In the process a parade of North Stars were sent to the penalty box all night, and the Bombers capitalized with five power play goals.

The game got rough er the longer it went on, with North Stars players engaging in fisticuffs with the Bombers and venting their frustrations. North Stars head coach Brayden Kli-

mosko was visibly upset at the referees at the end of the second period over the number of penalties called.

The whole ugly display came as a shock for those used to seeing exciting winning performances by the North Stars all season.

Fans had expected another good result after the North Stars beat the Bombers 3-2 the night before. Instead, what they got was the fifth North Stars defeat in six games.

As has been the case for other subpar North Stars results this season, a slow start set the tone.

The Bombers held the North Stars to no shots for the first eight minutes and seven seconds of the game.

The Bombers got goals from Matt Flodell and then Easton Haygarth shorthanded from Chase Haygarth to make it 2-0 through one. The Haygarth goal came with the Bombers’ Caleb Franklin in the box for slashing.

In the second period, with Seth Summers in the box for cross checking, Tristan Lemyre scored to make it 3-0.

Goals by Jaxon Whyte and Lemyre, again on a power play, drove starting netminder Austin Schwab out of the net.

This photo shows cheerleaders with pom-poms in hand using them to create “the wave.” Pompoms are in-hand and out-of-hand as choreography requires. A typical routine might start with the use of pom-poms and then they are dropped in order to have both hands free for stunting and tumbling. Photo submitted by Rhea Good

The North Stars celebrated a win Friday night, but lost Saturday night. Photo by John Cairns

His replacement Adam Dmyterko didn’t fare any better. With Seth Summers off for roughing and slashing, and with Matthias Urbanski also sent to the penalty box for slashing, gave the Bombers a twoman advantage for the Bombers. They capitalized quickly with a power play goal by Mason Martin to extend it to 6-0 through two periods.

In the third period, it was yet another two-man advantage situation, with McCabe gone for roughing after the whistle and Rylan Nivon off for tripping, that produced another Lemyre goal for the hat trick 44 seconds into the frame.

That was followed up by a goal from Cole Rafuse

and another on the power play by Matt Raymond, before the North Stars finally beat Bombers netminder Jacob Delorme.

Rafuse’s goal with 49 seconds left wrapped up the scoring, and the agony.

In the end the North Stars outshot Flin Flon 34-31 but Schwab stopped only 12 of 17 shots and Dmyterko 9 of 14.

The North Stars needed to regroup quickly for a busy few days of action before the Christmas break.

They played in Humboldt Tuesday night, winning 7-4, and returned home for a rematch with the Broncos Wednesday at the Civic Centre.

Those results were unavailable at press time.

See more local sports at www.newsoptimist.ca/sports/local-sports Cheerful Times at the Baseball Hall of Fame The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum has continued its fundraising efforts for their operations, and on Wednesday of last week got good news from the local Elks. Members of North Battleford Elks Lodge No.369 were on hand to present a cheque for $2,000 to the hall. Seen here are Elks John Gamble, Zonie Krawchuk, Ken McKay and Mark Danczak, with CEO Jane Shury (accepting the cheque) and Gil Bellavance. Another fundraiser was a draw for a two-day trip for two to Manitou Springs Resort and Mineral Spa. That draw took place the same and the winner is Mallory Wurtz of Lashburn. Both the draw and the cheque presentation coincided with the annual Holiday open house at the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, where supporters of the Hall gathered for some holiday good cheer. Plans are already underway for next year’s induction. The deadline for nominations is March 15, 2020. The categories include individual, team, family and community.

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The Iconic Pom-Pom

By Rhea Good The inclusion of pompoms is a relatively new addition to the sport of cheerleading; the pompom was patented in 1971.

Lawrence Herkimer, the American grandfather of cheerleading was the inventor of this colourful device.

The late 1960s saw the coming of colour television, and it was Herkimer’s idea to add an eye-catching flash of colour to cheerleading routines that were being televised during sporting events. He added the handle, hidden inside the tassels, so the cheerleaders could have a firm grip. Herkimer’s original name for the device was pom-pon, but for whatever reason “pom-pom” is that name that sticks to this day.

The use of pom-poms is inconsistent, even in sideline cheerleading for sport teams. Pompoms are rarely seen in the world of competitive All-Star cheerleading, although at the 2018 International Cheerleading Federation competition, the use of pom-poms and

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a vocalized cheer were mandatory. This rule was resurrected as a way to return to the traditional roots of the sport.

Pom-poms come in a variety of sizes, some about six inches in diameter, and the larger style is about 12 inches. “Pom” is another category of routine that exists under the umbrella of cheerleading in some jurisdictions.

“Pom” is best described as a modern jazz dance routine, usually performed by a schoolbased Pom Squad. Pom routines do not include stunting or tumbling.

Performers of “Pom” consistently use pompoms in their routines.

As the newly formed Cheer Canada organization steers the sport toward its Olympic debut in 2020, stay tuned to see if pom-poms return to All-Star Cheerleading in Canada.

Sharks drop two to Hounds

By John Cairns’ Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Sharks were on the road at Duncan McNeill Arena in Wilcox this weekend, where they dropped two games to the Notre Dame Hounds.

The team lost 2-1 in action Friday night, and 5-0 on Saturday.

In the Friday game, Jordyn Blais got the lone goal for the Sharks in the second period, before the Hounds got the game winner from Ryann Perrett in period three to win it.

In game two it was all

Notre Dame, outshooting the Sharks 43-14. Notre Dame got two goals in the first, one in the second and two in the third for the win.

The Sharks now have a record of six wins and nine defeats for fifth place in the league. Next action is at home Thursday to Prince Albert at Battleford Arena.

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Nominations announced for Chamber election Staff

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Nominations Committee has announced the nominated candidates for its Board of Director elections.

The board currently has 15 elected director positions and seven of those seats are up for election for the 2020-21 term.

Candidates running for those seven spots are:

Gord Brewerton Gord and his wife Joan purchased a home in the Battlefords two years ago, after Gord accepted the position of Senior Vice-President of Glacier Media’s Prairie Newspaper Group.

In that role, Gord is responsible for 27 media operations across Saskatchewan and Manitoba, and, in addition holds the position of publisher of the Regional News-Optimist here in the Battlefords.

Before moving back to Joan’s home province of Saskatchewan, they were located in St. John’s, Nfld., where Gord ran the province’s two daily newspapers along with 12 weekly publications.

A strong believer in giving back to the community, Gord has a long track record of volunteer service.

He was the founding vicepresident of the Chamber of Commerce in Cumberland, Ont. Additionally, he served as the president of the Quebec Newspaper Association, and has served on the boards of three different hospital foundations in Ontario, Quebec and Newfoundland.

He is eager to contribute to the chamber’s efforts to ensure the Battlefords continue to grow and prosper.

Tisha Carriere Tisha Carriere grew up in North Battleford. She married Colin Carriere and raised their two boys in the Battlefords. While raising the boys, she opened and maintained a profitable home daycare for 16 years.

Along with her husband Colin, they developed and ran All Out Hockey and Power Skating for 17 years that offered checking clinics, power skating, prep camps and 3 on 3 hockey.

Also, time was spent volunteering for such organizations as the Battlefords Midget AAA Stars, the Royal Canadian Legion

Branch No. 70, Battlefords Minor Hockey Association, Bready Home School Association, the Battlefords Humane Society, and she helped reinstate the Neighborhood Watch Program to North Battleford in 1999.

Tisha currently works at the Gold Eagle Lodge as the human resources manager, and has the philosophy that each day, you should make things better than you found them. Tisha continues to strive to offer the best guest experience possible to all internal and external customers. She looks forward to having the opportunity to work with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and to continue building on the success of the Battlefords.

Susan Challis * Susan and her husband moved to the North Battleford area more than five years ago. She believes the Battlefords is a great place of opportunity. Susan has completed an associate diploma in Recreation Administration, and a Bachelor of Arts majoring in psychology. She has worked at SaskTel for more than 22 years in a variety of roles, most recently in the business office as a sales associate. She has been an active volunteer in many areas including coaching sports, theatre, ski patrol and fundraising and has worked with organizations such as Open Door Society, Kidney Foundation, Canadian Ski Patrol, SaskTel Aboriginal Employees Network and SaskTel Pioneers. She believes in being a part of the community.

Susan believes the Battlefords and area has tremendous potential for growth for business. Over the past three years, Susan has enjoyed her time with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and would love to continue serving. In her free time, you can find Susan camping, skiing, golfing, bowling, hiking and travelling.

Cassandra Germsheid Cassandra was born and raised in the Battlefords and has always been proud to call this community her home. After many years of owning and managing real estate, she purchased

Gord Brewerton - Battlefords Publishing Ltd. Tisha Carriere* - Gold Eagle Lodge Susan Challis* - SaskTel Cassandra Germshied - Kerr’s Dry Cleaners Mathew Gillott - BMO Bank of Montreal Misty Lavertu - Downtown Business Improvement District Dana Rissling* - Innovation Credit Union Vivian Whitecalf* - Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs

Cassandra Germsheid Kerr’s Dry Cleaners with her partner Jesse Crozier.

Shortly after, they purchased the Battleford Post Office building, which has helped revitalize downtown Battleford.

With four children aged six to 15, Cassandra is committed to helping the local economy which, in turn, provides the necessary services and programs for kids to thrive and develop a love for their community and each other.

Cassandra is passionate about the people in and around the Battlefords.

She believes the business sector has the ability to bring people together in ways that promote future growth, positivity and harmony for everyone who calls the Battlefords home.

The stories of current and past generations have inspired her to continue their legacy in building a strong and vibrant community.

Mathew Gillott Mathew Gillott was born and raised in Saskatoon. He has family and friends in the Battlefords and growing up, he liked spending time in the community. As a result, he has always felt he has roots in the area.

After graduating high school, he attended Edwards School of Business at the University of Saskatchewan, completing a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in management and minoring in finance.

He was a member of the varsity men’s soccer team while attending the U of S. Mathew has always had a passion for soccer and has played his entire life.

He has completed both at a provincial and national level, most recently travelling with his team to compete in the National Tournament in St. John’s, Nfld. He enjoys mentoring

and has coached soccer at many Saskatoon community schools and is an advocate for Timbits soccer and youth in sport.

Mathew relocated to the Battlefords in 2018 to work as a commercial banker with the Bank of Montreal.

He has enjoyed living and working in our community and is excited about the opportunity to continue to develop strong relationships and ties here hoping to do his part to grow our local business community.

Of these names Carriere, Challis, Rissling and Whitecalf are incumbents standing for re-election.

Mailed ballots were sent out to members in late Nov. 2019.

The deadline for submission of ballots is Dec. 31.

Members were also provided on-line access to candidate biographies and photographs to assist their voting. It is expected results will be announced in early January.

has a desire to become an agent of change in her community. She has an innovative and unparallel ability to harness the power of confidence and rekindle people’s desire for “what is possible.”

“The opportunity to be part of the excitement around downtown revitalization and working closely with other entrepreneurs continues to be a great experience.”

Misty Lavertu Misty Lavertu is the executive director of the Downtown Business Improvement District.

Misty’s solid track record of dedication, leadership and tenacity has been a catalyst for her ability to seize opportunities and build her career around networking, leadership and mentoring. As a self-proclaimed multi-passionate entrepreneur, Misty is a certified life coach, image consultant, event planner and network marketing professional. Misty’s collective professional and entrepreneurial experiences make her an asset to the business community.

Born and raised in North Battleford, Misty

Dana Rissling * I am extremely grateful to once again to be part of the upcoming Chamber of Commerce director elections. The “beautiful” Battlefords have been my home for more than 30 years. After completing college, my chosen career path has been in the financial sector where for the past 23 years I have been part of the Innovation team. I have a passion to help people achieve their dreams and my role as a wealth advisor with Innovation Wealth allows me to do this on a daily basis.

The charities of the Battlefords have been near and dear to my heart, giving my time to such organizations as the BUH Foundation, Battlefords Boys and Girls Club, Battlefords United Way, Heart and

Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society, 100 Women of the Battlefords, PAWS Recreational Dog Park and Lend a Paw. For the past four years, I have had the privilege of sitting on the board of directors for the Chamber, an experience that has proven to be invaluable. This allowed me to become more involved in our community, and as a result, heightened by belief and knowledge of what an integral part each business of the Battlefords is to our community. The Chamber of Commerce is your voice and together we can make a difference. The Battlefords are Saskatchewan’s best-kept secret.

To those who have the joy of knowing us, we offer so much, and for those we have yet to meet, we have outstanding growth potential. I feel a unified front is important and key to our future. If the businesses of the Battlefords work together, we will become a more viable and stronger place to live and to do to business. “If you believe in yourself, you can make anything happen.”

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Follow the rules, or lose privileges

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent


A trip to the transfer site Monday last week left one lady frustrated and upset.

The bins were full of boxes that had not been flattened, so she had to pull enough of them out and flatten them in order to make room for her paper. One box even had the foam packing left in it, which is not acceptable. There are rules and regulations that we must follow. If we abuse the right to use this essential facility and lose it, then what? Be a responsible citizen and do what’s right. Be proud of your part in making our transfer site successful.
 Duplicate bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Dec. 5 with top scores going to Lucille and Bernie Gregoire. Donna Scherman

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Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig came out on top Dec. 10. Albert Blais and Ron Inkster were second, Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt, third, and Bob and Betsy Brown, fourth.
 Nestor Fransoo recently travelled to Prince Albert where he visited his daughter Anne, on his way to spending a few days with his daughter Patty in Lac La Ronge. It’s a long drive each way, but the stop in Prince Albert for lunch with Anne was a nice break. Visiting the girls and their families is always enjoyable.
 The Sons of Norway held their annual Christmas party Dec. 8 with 42 members and guests. Starting at 2 p.m. folks spent the afternoon playing Norwegian Whist, cribbage and Canasta.

Whist winners were Bev McCrimmon, Vivianne Lesko, Ken Tucker and

Greta Holmes. Supper included traditional dishes of lutefisk, Swedish sausage etc. Door prize winners were Janice Morton, Adele Racicot, Greta Holmes, Arlene Walker, Carol Huys and Virgil Trytten.

The winner of the 50/50 was Laura Tucker. Special guests were Ken Tucker, May Johnson and Adele Racicot.

The Meota quilting ladies sponsored the hall luncheon Dec. 13 with a good turnout, even though the weather had turned colder. Everyone enjoyed a nice meal and socializing with their neighbours.
 The Hobby Band entertained at St. Joe’s in the city Dec. 10 and were well received with a date arranged for next summer in June.
 Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Dec. 13 with five tables in play. Top players were Dave Ottas and Cora Christiansen, then Janice Morton and Arlene Walker and third were Bev McCrimmon and Eric Callbeck.
 The monthly meeting at the Do Drop In was held Dec.13. Items dealt with included the food safety course being offered by North West College Dec. 19. Ideas were discussed to increase attendance at the seniors’ Christmas supper.

Thanks came from the

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library and the food bank for donations. The library reported clearing $1,500 at their bingo night. A total of 102 people used the library in November.

Thanks went out to those who decorated the seniors’ hall.

It was agreed to treat the Hobby Band to a noon lunch Jan.14, thanking them for their support to our hall.

The Lions are planning a Santa Claus Day for the children Dec. 21. Watch for the posters as plans are not finalized.

The next shuffleboard will be Jan. 18. Information is on hand regarding the next seniors’ walkathon in May and for the Provincial Bowling Tournament in Prince Albert March 14 and 15.
 Everyone left the meeting and headed down to the Meota Community Complex for lunch.
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Norwegian desserts at the Sons of Norway Christmas Party Dec. 8 – short bread, rosettes, sandbakkels, sweet lefsa, and the special occasion cake kransekake, and more rosettes. On the table are also photo albums of past years, interesting to look through. Photos submitted by Lorna Pearson

Seniors gather for supper

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

Cribbage was played Dec. 9 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with high score going to Denise Newton and low to Joan Hartman. Lunch was provided by Margaret MacEachern for Bev Stewart.

The Christmas tree was up and the centre decorated for the Christmas supper Dec. 13. The elementary school children came and assisted with setting up tables, chairs and table decorations under the supervision of several teachers. Bingo was played prior to the setup with Denise Newton and Cheryl McCaskill doing the calling.

The monthly meeting followed with Denise

Chamber elections

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Linda Ard with her birthday cake, the day of her birthday, Dec. 8.

Continued from Page 9 west of Battleford and has always considered the Battlefords her “hometown.� She’s been a resident of North Battleford since 2011. Vivian’s education includes graduating from high school at COCJ, and then completing an accounting techni-

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Newton chairing. The next meeting will be Jan. 8 at 2:45 p.m.

The seniors’ centre Christmas party was held Dec. 13. Denise Newton was MC and introduced guests, Mayor Brennan Beacotte and Reeve Garry Taylor, who brought greetings from the Town of Maidstone and RM of Eldon. Prior to a delicious meal catered by the Catholic Ladies Altar Society, a blessing was sung by the 37 people in attendance.

During the evening door prizes donated by Cheryl cian diploma program at Reeves Business College in North Battleford. She most recently completed a Professional Director designation through Brown Governance and JohnsonShoyama Graduate School of Public Policy.

She was employed in the administration sector for the last 29 years and, since 2007, she’s been with the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. She manages the BATC Community

McCaskill were won by Margaret MacEachern, Linda Sewell, Joyce Orange, Peter Prociuk, Vera Hintz, Darlene Shuster, Joyce Weston and Caroline Smith.

Entertainment was provided by Vince Gerlinsky on his keyboard and Garry Talyor on guitar.

Christmas cake and oranges were served at the end of a most enjoyable evening.

Cribbage was played Dec. 6 with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Jean Hartman.

Christmas cake and oranges from the Christmas supper were enjoyed at lunch.

Next cribbage will be held at 2 p.m. Jan. 6.

Merry Christmas and happy New Year to all my readers.

Development Corporation and this position has given her the opportunity to meet and engage with many local businesses and nonprofit organizations in the Battlefords.

Other community involvement includes being co-chair of the reconciliation awareness group formed in 2018, as well as a director with the Battlefords & District Community Foundation.

Vivian had the opportunity to sit as a director of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for the last two years and the experience has been about learning and gaining understanding of the Battlefords’ business sector. Vivian hopes she can continue working with the chamber in developing Indigenous growth within the labour force in the Battlefords.

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Hi there Santa, My name is Alayna and I am 10 years old and in Gr.4 also I goin Saulteaux Heritage School. For Christmas I would like a creepy doll, fake blood, 2 voodoo dolls that look’s Justin Kroma and a Zelda hat. I was good this year and weird. I have 2 questions’s for you...but that is going to be at the ending...wait this is the ending. Okay...1st question do you know my mom?

2nd question do you know where I live? Please write back I you know where I live! Please!

From Alayna Dear Santa, My name is Lebron I go to Saulteaux Heritage School. Im in grade 4 I am 9 years old. I want for Christmas is a Switch. I watch christmas movies.

I wanted to ask you this question how much rein deers do you have? my dream is about you and me eating cookies and milk.

From Lebron

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Dear Santa, My Name is Shaylene I am 9 years old. I go to Saulteaux Heritage School I have been nice and kind during this month.

I would like dolls and anything you give me.

How far is North Pole?

Do you know every kid in the world?

From Shaylene Dear Santa, My name is Arianna.

I am in grade 4 and I am 9 years old and I go to Saulteaux Heritage School. I was doing my work today and I didn’t stay in for recess because I did enough work.What I want for Christmas is a big coloring book, Airpods, a game for my nintendo switch. It is called Luigi’s Mansion. It’s probably the only game I could get because it costs a lot of money. Can you please bring the stuff that I really love, please bring my family presents, too.

Have a good Christmas Santa!

From Arianna

Dear Santa, Hi my name is Sophia.

I have been doing good today what I want is LOL dolls and American Girl doll and I want my family to be with me...

From Sophia Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I have been nice and helpful. I would like FortNite Nerf gun scar and tactical shot gun. I would like a suppress pistol a lot of money I would like a lamborghini manshin please and my school is Saulteaux Heritage School do you know every kid?

What is every reindeers name?

From Liam Dear Santa, My name is Clifton.

I am 9 years old I go to Saulteaux Heritage School. I would like two fortnite people. I would like Toy Story 4 please.

Santa is nice and he gives presents to everybody.

Santa do you live in the North Pole?

From Clifton

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Dear Santa, My name is Zander. I like soldiers toys and rubik cube Santa is good for Zander and I want new apple watch blue colur airpodS or everything at the apple stare.

From Zander Dear Santa, My name is Katana and I go to Lawrence School. I live in North Battleford and I am 7 years. I want a wont LOL dene dool and I listion to my mom. Have a krismis.

by Katana Dear Santa, My name is Landis. I go to school at Saulteaux Heritage School. I would like a Basketball and a Ball bat with a ball. My age is 9 years old. My grade is grade 4. I live in Saulteaux First Nation.

My teacher’s name is miss Gopher-Swiftwolfe I have been nice, Santa do you know everyone in the world? Santa how was your day?

From Landis

Dear Santa, I’ve always wanted to thank you for all the stuff you gave me. I wanted to tell you. I would like a ps5 or a gunpowder for Christmas. It would be nice to get it. I have been waiting for you to come and have Christmas. Those cookies smell good and milk too. I love Christmas!

I bet you do to. Christmas is delightful! Why do we have Christmas I wonder?

Merry Christmas Santa.

Love Aiden Dear Santa, How are you doing up in the North Pole? I hope your reindeer are good to fly on Christmas Eve. I would like some really, really, really soft and warm pajamas because my other ones are too small. I would also like some Hot Wheels and I would like them to be fast.

I would like a cool design on it. I would really like to get a huge game table too.

I can’t wait for Christmas eve! Can you Santa?

Love Lucas

Dear Santa, I’m so happy for Christmas! It’s probably the best time of the year!

So now I want some teddys. And also, some dolls like barbies. I might want some pjs too and some toys that look like dogs maybe some like cats.

When we drive around at night we see Christmas lights everywhere so stay safe at night! Have a merry Christmas Santa!

Your friend, Alyssa Dear Santa, My name is Karlisha.

I am 10 years old. I go to Saulteaux Heritage School. I have been nice and helpful. I was nice to my friend’s at school and at home. I have fun with my friend’s I like school so much because I have to do Math. I learn math with my teacher, and my friend’s to. I want LOL Dolls and an IPhone and a tablet and sequence. You have nice elves and you are the nice Santa. Your elves are the best. I love Christmas.

From Karlisha

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Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I am very excited for Christmas.

How about you? I love Christmas. If I were you I would give you all the presents you want. For Christmas I want a pet snake. If you can’t I would have an xbox1 or a ps4.

What would you want for Christmas? Christmas is my favorite holiday.

I hope you don’t give me coal. That will be bad.

Don’t you think? I don’t wnat to be on the naughty list. My brother is excited for Christmas. I’m going to Mexico with my brother, my dad, my gramdma, grandpa, my cousins and aunty and uncle. Have a good Christmas.

Love Chaysen Dear Santa, I’m so excited for Christmas! #1 For Christmas I would like a black controller I saw at shoppers. It looks so cool that I’ll do anything for it. My cousin Sincere has it. #2 I would like a 3ds. I really miss the old days! It was fun playing on it before till my brother borke it so please can I have a new one. I’ll see if I’ll get it. #3 An Iphone so when I need to I could call my parents when I need to call them. #4 a bike because I would like to ride it at home a lot so I could go to places faster but not faster than a car so yah also so I could stay off my game even longer so can I get one? #5 last one a fuffy puppy I want someone to comfort me and also I could be off my game and play with him/her and I could teach him/her new tricks so he/she could know a lot fo tricks. Please can I get one I really want one or for my birthday I could wait. Can’t wait for Christmas I wonder what I’ll get hurry up days!!!

Sincerely Alex

Dear Santa, I’m super excited about Christmas.

It’s my fabourite season! I love Chirstmas! I bet you love it to. I know your Elf’s are working hard on those toys! Your working hard delivering those toys of course! This year I would like a skin colour dog please and thank you. I will like one so I can get cute little puppies! I like to feel the softness of the fur.

I also like to cuddled a lot too. Dogs are my favourite animals. I love them! Do you? I bet you do.

Love Kevin Dear Santa, Hi! How are you? This Christmas I want some cat toys for my cats because they have two friend cats that we babysit and they broke them. I also want a Cookie RC doll. It’s a youtuber’s doll. I also want clothes. I want shirts and pants. I also want Shopkins and kid toys for my cousin Tristin because I missed his birthday.

Merry Christmas Santa, From Elayna Dear Santa, My name is Vida and I go to Lawrence School. I also live in North Battleford and I am 7 years old. I’ve been a little bad but mostly good. For Christmas I want fluffy socks, animal slippers and a long neclase. When you bring me presents please put them under my Christmas tree and put some candy in my beautiful stocking.

Go to my grandmas house it is blue and white. Make sure you have some milk and cookies. How been Santa and how are your reindeer? Have a good flight. Make sure your reindeer are safe. How is Mrs. Clase and your other elfs. Have a Merry Chrismas your frend Vica.

Love Vida

Dear Santa, I hope you are doing we!

Can you please get me a poopsie oopsie doll and a poopsie oopsie unicorn and I also want roller skates and an Iphone and Ipad.

Merry Christmas.

Love Annabell

Dear Santa, My name is Nina and I go to Lawrence School. I am 7 years old. I live in North Battleford. For Christmas I want unicorn bear and raindow presents.

Merry Christmas From Nina

Dear Santa, My name is Carson. I go to Lawrence elementry school. I live in NB and I’m 7 years old and I want a thousand of thomas and friend’s and trublesome trucks and a billion trucks and a Xbox one. Bye bye Love Carson

Dear Santa, We are very excited!

I love Christmas! Do you?

Christmas is AWESOME!!! I LOVE SNOW! I want an Iphone and a Link action figure from breath of the wild.

Merry Christmas. Ho! Ho! Ho!

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Dear Santa, My name is Isabella. I’m seven years old. I hope your safe. I dont think I need presents because I have my Family and School and my puppy I have long hair and my hair color is dark black and shiney brown and light blond.

My farrout color is pink and blue and white and red. For christmas I want a boy dog and because I have a girl puppy and I want a rainbow stufy because I need a mate to sleep with. Have a Merry Christmas!!!

Love Isabella

Dear Santa, I’m wondering how do you get everywhere in the world to deliver presents and coal in a day? Hello Santa! This year can I please have a couple new LOL dolls and LOL glamper? Next can I please have a new pair of shoes and a bigger brain...Then can I please have my own room at my dads? Can you ask him?? Finally, can you please bring me some cookies? So what type of cookies do you like chocolate chip, oatmeal, ginger bread, strasberry?

Do you like the muffins we gave you last year???

Love Sophie

Dear Santa, I am very excited for Christmas! Aren’t you? I would like for Christmas some warm pj’s and a new soccer ball please. Can I also get a new ring and make up and fake glasses.

I want a bike with spring, fall, winter and summer tires and new school supplies and new craft supplies please. I want a phone, an Iphone and a skate board, a cat and dog and a colouring book and more books and clothes and socks and high heels.

What is white and jolly!

Its Christmas!

Love Erika

Dear Santa, I cannot wait for Christmas this year. Are you excited for Christmas this year to? I hope you are. This year can I please have a turquoise Nintendo switch lite. I would also like a Gameboy with Tetris please. Next, I would like a new pair of pj’s please. Finally, can I please have a new set of socks. I wish you good luck when you go around the world delivering presents to adults and kids. Merry Christmas!

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Dear Santa, Hi Santa! I am very excited for Christmas!

How are Mrs. Claus cookies? I bet you they are good! I want Pokemon sword and shield for my Nintendo. What do you want for Christmas? Ok back to what I want. Can you get me some warm pajamas and some warm socks? Merry Christmas Santa.

Love Jaycee Dear Santa, I hope you are feeling well this Christmas. Hey Santa! Can you get this for me this Christmas? I would like 20 hot wheel track’s and 900 hot wheel cars and a bin for them too. Can I also have 100 big monster trucks and monster tracks so the monster trucks can drive on it. Be careful riding your sled this Christmas.

Merry Christmas Santa.

Love Jude Dear Santa, My name is Brody. I go to Lawrence School. I live in Battleford. I am 7 years old. this christmas I would like Grand Theft Auto and a PS4. Also I’d like a spiderman controller a RC car, and an iphone11.

Please can I 300,000,000 for our PS4, and 300,000 vbuks for Fortnite I have been very good this year. I helped move my stuff and load up the truck. How are you doing Santa? your friend Brody

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Dear Santa, I hope you can come to our house at a good time Santa so we don’t catch you! This year I want a mega nerf gun! I also want a lego set. I love you Santa.

Love Grayson Dear Santa, My name is Jazzalynn.

I am six years. I want a teddy bear and a train set.

I was very good this year.

Did you have year.

Have a Mery Christms From Jazzalynn Dear Santa, My name is Emily and I am seven years old. I go to Lawrence School. I have been good this year. I want a LOL OMG, Hachimals WOW, Unicorn earings, space baby, vetech watch, toy poodle, and a Mal doll from decendans 3. How are you doing? I should get them cause I help my mom.

Thanks.

From Emily Dear Santa, My name is Cooper. I go to Lawrence School and I love my teacher Ms. Mutch. I am 7 and a haf. Are the reindeer having baby. I want a pug but a baby I am good this year. Santa I help my brother and make him safe. Are you cold in the North. When you come to my house there will be a beautiful present for you Santa.

Love From Cooper

May your home be filled with joy and love this

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Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho Mire cresmes Santa! My name is Amelia. I am 6 years old.

I am happy of cresmes! I love you sata. I Wish for everybody to have homes.

From Amelia Dear Santa, My name is Janel I was very good and I am 7 years old and I go to Lawrence school and I live in North Battleford. I want to get a big stuffie and little LOL toy and a little ball that color is blue and the totts are purple. are you good. have a good christmas.

Love Janel Dear Santa, My name is Aura. I have bin very very good this year. I want toys I will tell you my favorite toys I want a LOL, easy baking oven, squishy but a hundrid skruches one osi a hundrid too, makup, chelat spoons and a pet puppy. I am 7 years old.

Have a fantastic day

by Aura Dear Santa, My name is Viktor and I go to Lawrence School but you don’t have to buy me anything because my mom boeught me a ps vita. I have been good this year because I help my mom and I was helping my brother. My friends are blak, brody, isabella and nina, cooper. PS I am amost 8 years old and have a good year bye bye. your frend Viktor

Dear Santa, Ho! Ho! Ho! My name is Alfred and I am a 7 year old boy. How are you santa? I wund lik a bay blade set for Chrismas. I also woud like homeless kids to have a home.

Love, Alfred Dear Santa, My name is Kaidyn and I go to Lawrence School.

I live at North Batiford and I am 6 years old. and what I want for christas and I bin good boy so I want a drone and a lidgt ning mokwen cars and I want slinky and games and can I have toy story toys and I want nerf guns By From Kaidyn Dear Santa, My name is Jack. I go to Lawrence School. I am in grade two. I have many friends that play with me. I am seven years old.

Can I pleaes have two bey blades and a big blue stuffy. I have been very good this year. How have you been.

Love Jack Dear Santa, My name is Dominic and I go to Lawrence School I am 7 I what a NERF gun and a comfy wolf pillow and a FORTNITE lego and a game poster and a wolf painting and a Dead pool character and a camo painting end a wintr sodeir character end a FORTNITE character. your friend Dominic

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Dear Santa, Ho Ho I love Santa!!! I love your slieght. I am a 7 years old boy I wish evryone cold have a present in my famly. I wish that I can have a DS and a ps4 and a virtual reality and joker mobil and a Bat robot. I love toys.

Love Hayden Dear Santa, Ho!Ho!Ho! I am a girl and my name is Emmie.

I love: Love christmas! I love you Santa and I have question for you. How are the elves and the reindeer?

How are you Santa. I have bin good the year can you bring me toys this year. do you like to bild snowmen.

Do you want to be my friend?

Love Emmie Dear Santa, I am a 7 year old boy named Frankie who loves Christmas. How are you Santa? How are your reindeer, & elves? I would like Hot Wheels Tracks for Christmas. I wish everyone had toys. I wish everyone had warm houses. and I wish everyone had food.

I would like a Nintendo Switch for Christmas.

Have a good day!

Love Frankie

Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho! Santa I hope you came to bring us presins for evreebody. I wish fore evreebody to have toys.

Love, Axen Dear Santa, Merry christmas santa.

I am 7 years old. I love Chrismis. my family’s nams ar Ryin Nina and Nive. we made a ginger bread house for christmis.

In the summer time I lik to play in my gardin.

In the winter I like to go sleding. I wish evre body had food. for christmis I wood like some skis.

Love Ayla Dear Santa, My name is Liam. I am seven years old. I go to Lawrence School every day. I have some friends. this is what I would like for christmas a big stuffy that is a dog and a toy car. I was so good this year and I also help my dad.

How is there. Is is good.

Your friend Liam.

Good bye from Liam Dear Santa, HoHoHo I love Santa.

My name is Lilianna I am a 7 year old girl who loves Christams. How are you, Santa? How are the reindeer and elves? I wish all the kids have homes and food for Christmas.

I wish some kids have schools I wish kids have water I wish Christmas was every day.

Love Lilianna

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Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho! Santa I love you mi name is Paige I cant wate for Christmas How is HoHo! mis is clos! and the ranedeer!!!! and wut wud get for! Chrismis do not for the dogs and my and Gryesen H and mom HoHo and dad!! Ho Ho. Love Paige

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I play hockey with my brother 2.

I hold my brother’s hand My Christmas wishes are: 1. a new goalie net. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Nevan

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I clean up 2. I am nice to my friends 3. reading a book.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. Lego 2. Harry Potter toys 3. a transformer. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Lynol

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I help my mom clean her house 2. I clean my room when my moom says 3. I help Cara knit.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a unicorn teddy 2. a doll car 3. rainbow yarn. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Zoey

Dear Santa, I love you Santa. My name is Hailey and I am 7 years old. I go to Bready School. I have a twin brother Hayden a Grandma and a mom and dad. I also have a gecko named Gecko. I wish that everyone gets food, toys and has a house. I would be happy with anything you bring me. How are your reindeer? I hope your ready for Christmas.

Love Hailey

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I am nice to my mommy and daddy 2.

I like santa 3. I am nice to my friends.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a Barbie 2. an LOL doll 3. a Barbie playset. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Myah

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Dear Santa, I’v been good this year but I turn off the TV on Brian. How are the elves?

Can I please have a riot regi car?

Love Ross Dear Santa, How are you? Can I please have a Lego Star Wars Pack?

Love Matthias Dear Santa, I have been good this year but I have been fighting with my brother. Can I please have a sewing kit? I hope you fly safe.

Love Maylee Dear Santa, Can I please have a slime kit with blue slime and how are the reindeer? Can I have LOLs and some Barbie horses and maybe 2 unicorns?

Love Heather Dear Santa, How is Mrs. Claus? Can I have some Beany Boos?

Can I have American Girls? I want one LOL doll. I have been good but my sister has been pushing me so I pushed her back.

Love Avery

Dear Santa, How do you build toys? I have been good this year but I pushed Leo. Please can I have 5 Beany Boo’s and one big Beany Boo, and a fake Christmas Tree.

Love Isobel Dear Santa, How is Mrs Claus? I have been good this year but I have been fighting with my little sister. Can I please have some lego and some kinetic sand and a vanity for me.

Love Jeria

Dear Santa, How is mrs. Claus? I have been good this year but I have been fighting can I please have a bracelet machine?

Love Finley Dear Santa, How are you? I have been good this year but I have been over handed.

Can I please have a Lego cinderella castle? Merry Christmas.

Love Adelie

Dear Santa, Hohoho My name is Mason. How are you doing? I am 7 year old and in my family there is Everly, Brooklyn, 2 dads and 2 moms. I have a Bay Blade?

Love, Mason

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I wash clothes for my mom 2.

I do dishes 3. I hold my brother’s hand My Christmas wishes are: 1. an LOL doll 2. a toy elf 3. an Elsa toy. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Emma

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I brush my teeth 2. I play with my sister lots 3. I am nice to my sister Lyndie My Christmas wishes are: 1. an LOL doll 2. Shopkins 3. Elsa’s water horse. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Tylar

Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I am nice to my mom 2. I don’t touch my elf 3. I am quiet at my house.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a Barbie camper 2. toy princesses 3. an LOL princess castel. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Abby

Dear Santa, How are you? Can I have Beani Boo? Merry Christmas!

Love Joshua!

Dear Santa, How are the elfs doing?

How are the reindeers? I hope you like my cookies.

I have been good this year but sometime I get out of hand. Can I please have a American Girl doll?

From Kora Dear Santa, How are you? How is Mrs. Claus? I have been good this year but some times I am not. Please can I have a necklace with real pearls and they are mint green.

From Paige Dear Santa, I have been good this year but I sometimes over react.

How is Mrs Claus? Can I please have a wooden gun?

Merry Christmas Love Luka Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I share 2. I am kind 3. I am helpful.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. lego 2. a big Yeti toy. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Rex

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Dear Santa, Hi My name is Kole I am 7 years old. I have 2 younger brothers. How are you? I like winter time. I wish that every boy and girl had food and homes. I would like lego for Christmas. HoHoHo Merry Christmas.

Love, Kole Dear Santa, My name is Kai and I am a 7 year old cid I love you santa I love christmas and I love the toys you macke. thae are so awesone and amazing. How are you? I wish evry wone had food and home’s to live and for my presint for me I wood licke the lago mincraft set.

Love Kai Dear Santa, Hohohoho my name is Henry I love christmas.

How are you santa? I wish evreone would not be hrt and everyone had a toy.

For me I would like a few plushies.

Love Henry Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I ask if people are OK if they cry 2. I ask people to play with me 3. I help people scratch their back.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. hot wheels 2. a hot wheels track 3. 3 sticker books. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Raymond Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I held my brother’s hand 2. I help my mom do laundry 3. I took care of my brother when he was sick.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. an LOL 2. aa new swing. I hope yo enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Senna

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Dear Santa, How are you? How’s Mrs. Claus? I have been good but I’ve been in the hallway before. Can I please have a gocart? Have a good Christmas!!!

Love Max Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. being good friend 2. I’m a good girl 3.

Idon’t kick or hurt.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a Poopsie surprise. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Lyndaie Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. share with my sister 2. a good friend at school 3. play with my sister. My Christmas wishes are: 1. Bay Blades 2. Optimus Prime Ultimate 3. A big semi trailer and a semi. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Jase Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I respect people 2. I tell the truth 3.

I am kind to my friend.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. My very own race car 2. a couple candy canes 3. a dragon costume. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Fyncio Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. playing with my sister 2. I don’t fight with my sister 3. I am a good friend.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a unicorn watch 2. a unicorn rocking horse 3. a unicorn that can talk and walk. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Lauren

Dear Santa, How are you? Can I have a LOL OMG big sister and LOL Doll. Merry Christmas.

Love Karli Dear Santa, My name is Jason. I am 7 years old. I love christmas.

Do you have a christmas list Santa cause I do? I have a lot of things on mine. I would like a TV. From Jason Dear Santa, Ho,Ho,Ho! My name is Brogan and I am a 7 year old boy. In my family there is Mogan mom dad and Dallas and Marley. I wish every boow can have toys for christmas.

Love Brogan Dear Santa, I have been good for most times but I’ve been fighting with Maxcee. I don’t like fighting with my sister can I pleasse have an oilers hat, toque, and blanket?

Love Braxton Dear Santa, I have been very good this year! I have done these nice things: 1. I am nice to my dad to watch hockey 2.

I make supper at home 3. I put the Christmas tree up.

My Christmas wishes are: 1. a remote control race care 2. a race car 3. candy. I hope you enjoy the cookies and milk!

Love Kie

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Dear Santa, Merry Christmas Santa.

Im Rayna and I am seven years old. For Christmas I wish for everyone to get a present. How are you Santa? and How are your Elfs and reindeers. for Christmas I would like books to read. What would like for Christmas?

Love Rayna Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you are having a great year. Im so exited for you to come to my house. This year I wanted to improve my behaviour to my sister.

I always try asking her to play games but she always says soon. Then she doesn’t. I would like a fish tank for christmas please.

I would also like a reindeer stuffy just like rudolph. I hope you have a safe trip around the world.

Love Freya Dear Santa, How was your year?

During the year, I was a good boy. example, I help my teacher out by doing the dishes. this year I would like list of toys / gaming an fortnite nerf guns xbox game and 2 head set xbox game ark survival ps4 consule ps4 conrollers 1 red 2 blue ps4 headset new black nintendo switch controllers. Thank you I hope you have an awesome Christmas.

Sincerely Brian

Dear Santa, how are you doing how is rudolph? My year was good how about your year.

This year I want legos and RC cars little ones please.

From Philie Dear Santa, How are the raindeer? if bean trying to be good if been good so far and im better at math. this year if ben a good good girl its my birthday in fifteen day and may I have two gifts a huver bord and an electic scoter I hope you have a grat year?

From Madeleine Dear Santa, How are you doing? How are your elves doing?

How’s the work doing.

How are the reindeer. I hope you have had a great year. I hope you are doing well. I hope you have plenty of rest this year.

During the year I would want a VCR throughout the year I’d camp I hope you enjoy .

From Nichol

Dear Santa, Ho Ho Ho! How are you doing? I hope you had a gooooood year! I helpt mom and dad this year I would like to have 9 to 5 and if possibol I would like to have helys bie.

From Quinn Dear Santa, How are you doing? this year I was been good. I gave my bother cholit milk.

I went to shufl my naters side walke. I will please like a big stuffed cat. Then I will like a achfigers. I will like a achifigers car.

Sincerely Laak Dear Santa, How are you dong. I am really excited i’ts Christmas again I had a good year I been good and treat people good and help other and not bother peoples May I have a Pokemon gx and ex and a Lego and have a safe drive around the world and thank you for reading my letter.

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Dear Santa, I hope you have had plenty of rest this year.

Throughout the year, I ben good because, I clean my brothers room this year, I would lik clear slime and a makup set, Monoply.

Love Shay

Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you had a great year.

Since last Christmas, I was excited. For Christmas this year. I would like a book.

From Jaini Dear Santa, How are you doing. How is avey thing gowing. How are the reindeer. This year I have had a good behaviour. This year for chrotmas can you make pecs arownd the worold.

Thak you for reding this From Kinley

Dear Santa, How are you doing? are you doing good? is there penguin at the noth pole?

I had a great year! It was the best! I was so good at School I work vary hard. can I please have a real bunny. thank you for reading my letter have a nice day.

From Taylor

Dear Santa, How are you doeng? I hope you are ready for Christmas. I have been having a good year. I play with my sisters, helping with the dishes, taking out the trash, playing with the cat and also feeding him.

This year for Christmas I would like a nerf sniper, a drone and maybe a few candy canes in my sister’s stockings and mine too.

Please and thank-you I hope you don’t get too cold delivering presents on Christmas Eve. From Chance

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus doing. During this year, I’ve ben helpful I did dishes and take care of my sister. This year may I have some of Mrs. Claus’s fresh backed cookies and a gymnastics mat so I can practice my back walk overs please and thank youl Hope you enjoy the cookies thank you for the presents.

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Dear Santa, How are the reindeer?

I am so exited to spend Christmas with my grandparents!! Are you exited for Christmas?

Throught the year, I have worked realy hard on my math, like 20x2 is 40. I also helped shovel the rink at school. This year, I would like to have a How to Train your Dragon Toothless blowup costume.

Thank you Santa for all the wonderful presents.

Love Kelsey Dear Santa, How are you doing Santa I will leave milk and cookies I will also leave carrots for the raindeer.

Throughout the year I have been trying to help and care for others I have been working on spelling.

How was your year I hope it was good. Mine was good I like playing games with my parnts. Two Chismases ago someone nocked on the upstairs door was it you santa.

This year I would like some Spongebob teddy’s and a Robot Cosmo.

From Bradley

Dear Santa, How are you giys dowing during the year how are you this year, I would like Remote control quads Nintendo switch with farming simiator 20 Remote control Razer firy saf From Brett Dear Santa, I helped my dad shovel the driveway. I would like some Sonic toys.

Your friend, Sean Dear Santa, I helped Mom clean the kitchen floor. I would like a doll.

Your Friend, Zarah Dear Santa, How old are you how long do you sleep for every year and how are the elfs and randeer doing. I’ve been very good this year.

I have been a good big brother and I have done what my teacher says. I‘ve been helping my parents for christmas I would love a bigger puppy blanket thats all I would like for christmas thank you reading my letter I hope you have safe travels.

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Dear Santa, Roses are red vilots are blue I like Christmas and so do you. Through out the you I have inproved in hockey tricks this year I whold like extre hockey passer a stick handle pucks roller. I hoped you like my letter see you next year.

From Dreayn Dear Santa, I cleaned up my room all by myself. Please bring me a fast blue bike with a cheetah on it. Maybe a trampoline too!

Your Friend, Jace Dear Santa, How are you doing? I hope you have had a great year. I am geting good at Hockey!! During the year I ben tring to be good at school. I was playing whith my best frand. I lisind to my teacher. I help my dad shovel the snow off the trife way this year I want for chrismas is some Star Wars Lego, a nirf gun, a Hockey Stik, thank you for reading my riting have a good Chrismas!!!

Hope you have a graet year!!!

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Dear Santa, I played with my brothers without fighting. Please bring me white Hot Wheels and models.

Your Friend, Ezra Dear Santa, I helped clean the whole house. I would like a Power Rangers costume with a sword.

Your Friend, Chayton Dear Santa, I put all the dolls into the toybox. Please bring me a hockey cap with the Edmonton Oilers on it.

Your Friend, Jethro Dear Santa, I cleaned up my dolls.

Please bring me a Calico Critter and his house. Say hi to the reindeer.

Your Friend, Avbyb Dear Santa, I cleaned up my Daddy’s room. Please bring me a real bunny, a chase toy, and Skye toy.

Your Friend, Jo-Leigha Dear Santa, I cleaned the kitchen for my Mom. Please bring me a real live lizard and a remote car.

Your Friend, Luke

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Dear Santa, I helped my Mom clean the house. I would like a 20th Century Fox toy.

Your Friend, Jayden Dear Santa, I helped Mom do dishes. I would like a tablet and a LOL. Have a good trip.

Your Friend, Treesonnie Dear Santa, I washed the windows in my house. I would like a Barbie doll and LOLs. I will give you cookies and milk.

Your Friend, Iila Dear Santa, I helped my Mom clean the house. I would like a LOL. I would like a tablet.

Your Friend, Ava Dear Santa, I played with my baby brother. I would like a Power Rangers toy. I hope you like the cookies at my house.

Your Friend, Tyrell Dear Santa, I cleaned the table and the kitchen floor. Please bring me a Spiderman mask and suit, and toy.

Your Friend, Kash Dear Santa, Please could I have a Zombie Call of Duty disk and a bouncy fun house, Fortnite toys, 2 puppies, new Lego.

Love, Kingslee Dear Santa, I would like 10 LOL dolls, a puppy, chocolate, Minecraft games, Dreamcatcher.

Love, Brylee Dear Santa, Can I have LOL, Slime, Poopsie Slime, Fincu.

Thank you very much. I love you.

Zoey Dear Santa, I would really like games, Fortnite figures, a puppy, a funhouse, new shoes, a new light, a timer, a new tv, a new water bottle, Lego.

Love, Zaiden

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Dear Santa, I would like LOL, chocolate, new backpack, a big big teddy pillow, and a rocking chair.

Love, Harley Dear Santa, Nerf gun, Xbox, cat baby, Lego box. Please and thank you.

Matthias Dear Santa, I love Christmas. Can I please have 10000000000 Roblox and 1000000000 Vbucks.

Love, Daxtin Dear Santa, I like please Five Nights at Freddy’s, cool Legos, a dog, and a Happy meal.

Love, Alazar Dear Santa, I would like a tablet. Yes, I would like a remote control car. Please and thank you.

Love Del’treese Dear Santa, I would like a bendy toy please and thank you.

Optimus prime.

Love, Zaniel Dear Santa, Can I have Minecraft and Fortnite please?

Love, Brooklyn Dear Santa, Can I please have a Nerf gun? Can I please have pets? Can I please have blocks?

Like, Kingson Dear Santa, Can I have OMG LOL, and a kitten, and the best day a Christmas.

Xoxo, Casiah Dear Santa, Can I please have a hoverboard?

Love, Jon Dear Santa, Can I please have a game, a powerade, and a baby puppy?

Love, Khaiden

Dear Santa, Can I have a cat, dog, fuzzy blanket, tablet, chocolate, new teddy bear, pizza, LOLs, a little car, a toy lamb, iPad, bells, a little tiny bed for my little teddy.

Love, Madison Dear Santa, I want to share the hot cocoa. I want to share cookies and share pizza. I want to share bubble gum.

Love, Lonnie Jr. Dear Santa, Can I please have LOL and slime and paper?

Love, Jaycee Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am seven years old in grade two. I was very, very, very, really good. Can I please have a phone and a loo scrunchie?

Livi Dear Santa, I am good today. How are you, Santa Claus? I am 7 years old in grade 2. Are you married to Mrs. Claus? My teacher is good. I want a tablet and a phone too, please, and a LOL please, and a Belly Ship.

Hadasha Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old in grade 2. I have been sort of good. Santa, may I please have Xbox, book sonic, PS4 game Crash.

Love, Ace Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old in grade 2. I have been very good. Santa, may I please have Calgary Flames hockey jersey?

Love, Conner Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old and in grade 2. I have been very good. Santa, may I please have a drone?

Dominic

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Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Monster truck, teddy moose, scooter, Chucky doll, Lego, cat.

Love, Jericho

How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old and in grade 2. I have been very good. Santa, may I please have a LOL? How are your elves and reindeer?

Alazne

Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Drone, robot, dune buggy.

Love, Zaiden

Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Rainbow robot, monster truck.

Love, Shaydin

Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old and in grade 2. I‘ve been good. How is your reindeer?

I want a Fortnites car, and vBucks car and black cops and an iphone and I want a rad ofted eBir, and an X-box one and Apex Legends, Fornite Plants vs Zombies 2, Roadblocks.

Love, Hunter Dear Santa, I am 6 years old in grade 2. How are you and Mrs. Claus? I have been really good. Santa, may I please have ten scrunchies, slime, and a teddy bear?

By Chloe Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old in grade 2. I have been good.

Santa, may I please have a car, map, laptop, and a flag?

Ashneel Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old in grade 1. I have been pretty good. Santa, may I please have a Lego cat?

Tyra Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 years old and in grade 2. How are the elves? I have been very good. Santa, may I please have some books and ten scrunchies and Squishies, please Santa, and a teddy bear, too, and a phone and a laptop and a LOL. Erika

Dear Santa, How are your reindeer and your elves? I good.

Ten scrunchies.

Love, Keisha Dear Santa, How are you and Mrs. Claus? I am 7 and a half years old and in grade 2. I have been a little good. Santa, may I please have a iPhone xt and ten scrunchies and 11 Squishies and a big TV, a swimming pool and a book.

Shows and a PS4 and ten computers and slime and a toy bird.

Adriana Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Horse. Book – Who took the cookie from the cookie jar. Doll to bath and dress up. Bath Bomb.

Love, Mina Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for. A LOL, toy horse – black, teddy bear – small, dressup doll, clothes to wear to school, small ball.

Love, Hazelynn Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for. Spiderman robot.

Spiderman costume.

Monster truck Jam. Red car. Batman car.

Love, Kingston

Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Socks, ornaments, play cars, trucks, grader, shirt, pants.

Love, Lorne Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Pokeman cards. Remote control car.

Love, Colby Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

Monster truck. Teddy bear.

Love, Darian Dear Santa, I have been so good this year! Here is a list of things I’m wishing for.

I would like a drone and remote control dune buggy.

Love, Kael Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like a teddy bear, LOLs, slime, and a Roblox. I hope you have a safe trip.

From Kaci Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been good. This year for Christmas I would like a big, big, big teddy bear, PS4, and a happy family.

I will give you milk and pie and I hope you have a safe way back to your house.

From Cory Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a good day. I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like Lego and Mario Cart.

From Jayse Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

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Dear Santa Claus, Hello! My name is Bella.

I’m 10 years old. So how is it over there at the North Pole? How are all the elves? Are the reindeer nice and healthy to deliver presents to all kids and teenagers? You will need to get your sleigh prepared for delivering.

For Christmas I would like some nice clothes. That’s all I need. I earned these clothes because I was good most of the year but I was mean to my brothers BUT they were mean to me so it’s even. I have been feeding our cats, going to bed early and going to track on Monday and Thursday also I’ve been doing my exercises every day. I also help buying Christmas gifts for all family members. Thank you for taking this time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a great time at the North Pole keeping the reindeer healthy and keeping the elves going.

Love, Bella.

Dear, Santa Claus, Hello! How is your December this year? My December this year is amazing! By the way Santa, do you prefer hot chocolate or milk? I like hot chocolate best because hot chocolate is sweet and hot. I wonder, how cold is it at the North Pole? In North Battleford its -2 but I hope it gets colder though! For Christmas this year I would like a puppy! I think I should get a puppy this year because every day after school I pick up my cousin and little brother and then drop them off at the boys and girls club. Then after that I pick up my little sister from daycare. And when its bedtime I read stories to my little sister to help her sleep. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a wonderful, perfect, jolly Christmas.

Yours Truly, Jade

Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa, how are you doing? Because I am doing great. I also just got my report card and I got all 3s and 4s. Is it warm at the north pole? Because it’s cold me. There must be a lot of snow where you are but there is not much snow in North Battleford. I hope it snows more so I can go sledding. For Christmas this year I would want a snowboard. I think I should get this gift because I walk my little sister and my little brother to school every day. I make my bed every morning. I take care of my baby brothers. I make bottles for my baby brothers. See Santa I have made good choices this year so please bring me a snowboard. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a good Christmas Yours Truly, Bodine Dear Santa, Hello! How are you doing Santa? I’m doing great. I know me and Keisha have been fighting a lot but I will try not to fight with her and not argue with her. How are the reindeers doing? I hope they’re not being BAD!! and I hope you are getting enough sleep?. Ipod - I think I should have it because I have been good for half the year and I have been cleaning stuff like cleaning my room Sometime me and Keisha have been sorting out laundry and doing dishes. I have been doing my math cards when I’m supposed too and doing my bed and sometimes Keisha bed too and folding the laundry when I get asked to do it and that’s all. Thank you for grabbing my present for me Santa.

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Dear Santa, My name is Deron. How are you doing today? I’m doing well, how are the reindeers going? I hope the elves are doing a great job gifting all of the presents I bet it’s cold over there for you and Mrs. Claus. Air pods - because I got all threes and fours and I’ve been cleaning my room doing chores and helping my mom with the food and I’m kind to other kids. Also I’m always goofy in the class so you see I’ve been good for most year I think I should get this gift for this year. I hope you have a good Christmas and a happy new year.

Yours truly, Deron Dear Santa Claus, Hello! Santa Claus do you like the movie Glee because I like the movie Glee. Santa are the elfs doing ok and you too Santa Claus? Well I’m doing ok And my mom is doing ok. I got my report card and I got all 3s and 4s. Do you have a best friend? Well I have a best friend her name Lilith.

We do everything together.

Do you do everything with your reindeer? For Christmas this year, I would like a telescope for Christmas. I think I should get this gift because I’ve been a good kid for most of the year. I do my bed every day. Also I have been working really hard on math and keeping my room clean. But don’t tell my mom that she my favourite parent. So you see, Santa, I have made a lot of good choices this year. Please bring me a telescope for Christmas.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a great Christmas.

Sincerely, Chloe

Dear Santa Claus, Hello! How is it going!

I’m doing great. I wanted to ask you what is your favourite cookies? Do you want to drink eggnog, milk, water ,red fruitopia?

How is Rudolph and the other reindeer? I got lots of 4’s and 3’ on my report card and some 2’ s. I didn’t get any 1’s I think. I’ve been 73% good this year.

For Christmas this year , I would like a PS4. My friends and classmates always talk about it. My brother Justin even has one. If you can please send me one that will be very awesome. I always shovel the yard with my cousins.

I even make my bed in the morning. I always wake up at 7:15 every morning for school. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. Have a great Christmas. Tell Rudolph I said Merry Christmas.

Your Truly, Kristy Dear Santa, Hello Santa how are you doing? Do you have a lot of snow in the north pole?

We don’t have a lot of snow in the North Battleford.

Do your elves work really hard in the factory? I hope you like the cookies. What kind of cookies do you like?

Please leave a letter on the tree. For Christmas I would want a Snowboard.

I think I should get a snowboard because I bin a little bit good this year and I do the dishes mop sweep clean my room without being asked to do it. I listen to my mom, sometimes not all the time.

I will try to listen to my mom. So can I please can I get a snowboard this year? Santa thank you for taking your time to read my letter. I hope you have a good Christmas you and the elves.

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Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa, how was you break been? Have you ever seen a little kid awake? I been good for most of the year. When my mom seen my report card she was so happy and proud of me.

I even got to go hunting with my grandpa and I had so much fun that I want to go hunting again.

For Christmas this year I would like a computer.

Because. I’ve been really good I wash the dishes every night after supper and I help out around the house. I sometimes forget to take my pills but I don’t mean to at all. I even take the bus in the morning and I only missed it once. So see Santa I am very good and I help my brother and sister when they are hurt.

So please can I have a computer. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter Santa. I hope you have a safe Christmas holiday Yours truly, Landin Dear Santa, Santa, how are you? I hope good. How is Mrs. Claus? I hope you make it to North Battleford and give my friends a good present.

For Christmas this year I would like a hoverboard. I have been a good boy this year. I do the dishes at my house. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a good Christmas and a happy new year.

Yours truly, Jeffery

Dearest Santa Claus, Hi there! How are you doing? I’m doing good. I just got my report card a few weeks ago. I mostly got 4’s and 3’s, I’m getting a bit better in math. By the way, how are the reindeer and Mrs. Claus doing?

For Christmas, I want a new polaroid camera.

I think I should get this camera because I’ve been helping around the house a bit. I do the dishes when my auntie tells me to.

Sometimes I help change my little sister’s diaper., I even listen to my mom when she tells me to do something, I have been making very good choices this year. =) Thank you for reading my letter! I really hope you have the most great Christmas.

Sincerely, Calley Dear Mr. Claus, Hello Santa. How are the reindeers doing are they doing good. I bin good for some parts of the year. How is Rudolph and is there a lot of snow there? There is kind of a lot of snow here in North Battleford. For Christmas I would like a pet dog. I want it to be small and young please because the one that my mom has is an old dog. We still love her and I’ll always clean my room and I’ll try be good for the most of the year.

Thank you for taking the time for reading my letter Santa. I hope you have a great year.

Yours truly, Travis Dear Santa,

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Dear Santa I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: LOLs, slime, baby dolls, unicorn toy. I will be leaving you some cookies and milk, will also leave carrots for the reindeer.

Merry Christmas.

Eva Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: LOL, slime, Roblox, and a drone. Lego. And I will give you some cookies and milk. I love you, Santa.

From Taylin Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and ok. I hope you have a good day. I have been really good this year. For Christmas I would like: Xbox, Roblox toys, drone, Stikbots, Pieface. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

From Luke Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: Fortnite toys, 5 and 5 Fortnite, and slime. I will leave you pizza, cookies, milk, and hot chocolate.

And a nerf gun.

Merry Christmas, Deandre Dear Santa, I hope you have a great day. For Christmas I would like: drone, Roblox, PlayDoh, remote control car.

From Scotty Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: Lego set, train set, and Robot toy.

Thank you, Keeland

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Dear Santa, I hope you are have a great day and a good day to the elf too. I have been really really really good this year. Today I would like: LOL, OMG dolls, clay kitten, phone, slime, toy drone, Barbies, and my own elf. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

Merry Christmas from Aiyanna Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day.

I have been bad and good this year. For Christmas I would like: LOLs, clay, OMG dolls, teddy bear, iPhone, LOL house, Barbie house, Barbie, baby dolls, my own elf, and a good Christmas. I will leave you milk.

Happy Christmas from Teesha Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: Beyblades, and slime, and Lego. I will be leaving you some milk and cookies.

From Chase Dear Santa, I hope you are happy. I was good this year. For Christmas I would like: LOL, PlayDoh and slime.

I will give you cookies, milk and carrots.

Merry Christmas, Dionah Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been good this year. For Christmas I would like: a toy gun, remote control truck, and a big teddy bear.

From Hunter Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day.

I have been really good this year. For Christmas I would like: a puppy, Lego, T-Rex chase-down set, cat.

I will be leaving carrots for Rudolph. I will leave some cookies for you.

Merry Christmas, Keagan

Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good.

For Christmas I want a drone for Christmas.

From Hayden Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: PlayDoh. I will be leaving you some cookies and milk. I will also leave carrots for Rudolph.

Bye, Friesin Dear Santa, I hope you are having a great day. I was really good this year and I would like: Play-Doh, a teddy bear, a drone, and that is it! I will put the cookies by the tree and the milk will be there too.

Bye, Aubrey Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: LOLs, slime. I will leave some cookies and milk.

Merry Christmas, Hailey Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year, some bad choices too this year. For Christmas I would like: clay, video games, and a PS4. I will be leaving you some cookies and milk. I will also leave carrots for Rudolph.

Bye, Zaiden Dear Santa, I hope you’re having a great time with the elves. I’m so excited for Christmas because I’ve been real polite and kind this year. I would like: some Hatchimals, slime, clay, paint, a stressball, for Christmas. I will try to leave some cookies but I’ll be sure to leave you some milk! Good luck!

Bye, Kyra

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Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: LOLs, slime, puppy, Play-Doh, Bouncy Ball. I will leave you some cookies and milk.

From Jayleigh Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day.

I have been really good this year. For Christmas I would like: LOLs, Lego, and slime. I hope you have a good trip back to the North Pole.

From Zayelli Dear Santa, I hope you are happy and having a great day. I have been really good this year.

For Christmas I would like: remote control drone, Lego, clay, and 10 cars.

I’ll leave carrots and milk for you and Rudolph.

Merry Christmas, Cayden Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa, how are you doing? How are the reindeers at the North Pole? What are you up to? How many Legos and other toys did the elves make for everyone? How is Mrs. Claus the North Pole? I just got all 3`s on my report card. Can you make more snow here in North Battleford? For Christmas this year I would like a new bike for summer because I been helping around the house.

I been keeping my room clean and my mom’s room also. Finally, I always bring my home folder every day. Please bring me a new bike. Thank you taking the time to read my letter, Santa. Have a good Christmas.

Yours Truly, Kashtin

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Dear Santa, Hello! Santa . How are you at the North Pole? I got my report card and I mostly got threes. I think I got a two but I forgot what subject it’s in. If you can, do you mind telling Rudolph I love his bright red nose. For Christmas this year, I would like a phone because I help my grandma clean the house.

I never be mean to my brother Jericho. I also never be bad or mean at school. Thank you for taking your time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you and Mrs. Claus have a good Christmas.

Yours Truly, Layla

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Dear Santa, Hello Mr. Claus, how are you doing up in the north pole? I bet it is really cold but for you it is warm. Is Mrs. Claus doing alright?

For Christmas what do you prefer milk or eggnog and cookies? The thing I wanted to ask is how are the reindeer? For Christmas this year, I would like to get a new hockey stick. It is a warrior alpha. I have been a good boy. I help mom with the laundry and I clean my room and do the dishes. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter Santa. Hope you have an awesome Christmas delivering gifts and when you come to my house I have a surprise for you.

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Dear Santa, Hello Santa, how are doing? I am good. On my report card I got no 1s. I love to read books now, I try my best to write sentences. Is it cold at the North Pole? Because it’s cold in North Battleford.

What is your favourite cookie? Because my is chocolate. For Christmas this year, I would like a LOL doll. I did the dishes when my kokom tells me to. I swept the floor when my kokom says and l know when I have to wake up at 7:30am. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I hope you have a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Yours truly, Carolyn Dear Santa, I am Marion. Hope you are fine. I am excited for Christmas. I would like Capsule Chix, LOL Hair Goals, Baby Alive, and a Polly Pocket.

Thank you, Marion

Dear Santa, Hello Santa. How are you doing? How are the reindeer doing? Santa, are you coming to school to see us please Santa. For Christmas l would like a longboard. Can you get me it please Santa? I was a good girl because I clean my room and I washed the dishes. I swept the living room. Thank you for reading my letter Santa.

Truly, Honey Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa, are the elves working hard? Are the reindeer ready for Christmas? Speaking of Christmas are you ready for flying with the reindeer?

How old are you? Is Mrs. Claus doing fine? I’m excited for Christmas. Have a jolly Christmas. For Christmas I would like a skateboard because I feed my dog I do the dishes and I clean my house without anybody telling me to. Thanks for reading my letter Santa Claus. you’re the best. Darius

Dear Santa Hello! Santa I’ve been wondering do you like water, milk, or coke? What cookies do you like chocolate, caramel, or plain? How did you get your elves in the first place? How do you fly around the world in one night? How are the elves doing? How are you doing? How is Mrs. Clause and the reindeer?

For Christmas this year I would like a big Lego set if you can. Santa, I want a big Lego set because I have been nice to my grandma and my sister even though my sister has been mean I still give her stuff. I always listen to my grandma I help her clean the truck. I also helped with the Christmas tree, so could you please bring me some Lego. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa, and have a Merry Christmas.

Sincerely, Preston.

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Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa Claus. Is it true that you go ho ho ho or that you go down chimneys? Well whatever you do I hope that you get around the world in time For Christmas I would like a PS4. I know that I haven’t been the best but I have been helping my grandma a lot. I have been getting good grades.

Also I have only been in the office for good things.

And I have been putting in periods more. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter. And I hope you get around the world in time.

Yours truly, Creeson Dear Santa, Hello Santa, how is Mrs. Claus? And what is your favourite cookie? Is it chocolate chip or sugar cookie? What do you prefer milk or eggnog or water or tea? For Christmas this I would like a smartphone.

I would wash the dishes and sweep the floor and mop the floor. And take out the trash and listen to my parents and treat my sister better for maybe for a little. I always listen to my sister and brother. I always wash the covers. I listen to my Math teacher.

Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa and I hope you have a good Christmas.

Yours truly, Umair Dear Santa, I’m Maggie, hope your year has been good! For Christmas I would like a $25 gift card from Indigo, a $10 gift card from McDonald’s, a Capsule Chix, any kind of LOL doll, and lastly, a Polly Picket.

Thank you from Maggie

Dear Santa, Hello Santa, how are you doing? I hope your reindeer are doing good.

For Christmas this year I would like a new game because I have been going conres this year I’ve been good this year and I please get a new game and I will play the game all the time.

Can you made it snow more? Santa thanks for reading my letter and I hope you have a good day.

Your truly, Jaxson Dear St. Nick, Hello! I’m Holden - you probably know that already know that. How have you been? Has your diet been going good? Are you going to try to beat that record this year of going around the earth? If you are I hope you do good.

You probably already know this if you don’t this year I got all fours and threes on my report card. I can’t say I’ve been a good kid all year around but I have been most of the year.

For Christmas I would really like a new Beyblade.

It’s to beat my little brother. The Beyblade I would really like is a Beyblade called Valtryek.

I haven’t got yet and I can’t find it anywhere so for this Christmas I would really like a new Beyblade called Valtryek. Plus I always help my dad fix his truck he’s taught me a lot over these past years.

I also help him shovel the sidewalk and I’ve been really helpful around the house lately. I always go shopping with my dad every Sunday. The fun part is I get to push the cart. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. Hope you have a great Christmas and a happy new year.

Sincerely, Holden

Dear Santa Claus, Hello Santa how are you doing this year? How is Mrs. Claus? Tell her I said hi and a merry Christmas, and please pet Rudolph and all the other reindeer for me. For Christmas this year, I would like a pet snake. I know I wasn’t the best kid this year but I still did lots of good things like shoveling yards, washing dishes and taking our dog for a walk. Thank you for taking your time to read my letter. Have a good Christmas.

Yours truly, Latrelle Dear Santa Claus, Hello. How are you doing?

I’m doing really good :) Is Mrs. Claus? I hope she is doing good!! I wonder if the reindeer are doing good!! I hope you don’t get cold in the north pole. Are the elves done working on the toys? I really really really wish to go to the north pole. I wonder if the elves and you presents.

For Christmas this year, I would like a big teddy bear, because I have been doing good. I helped put up the tree and put the dishes away. I helped my mom clean up like lots. Please and thank you Santa can I please get a teddy bear?

I helped my grandma with her jewelry, and with cleaning her dog’s hair all over!! I helped my brother clean his room. I helped my sister put her books away. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter, Santa. I’m really thankful that you’re awesome because you can get all over the world for all of the kids.

Love, Jazlynn

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Protect Canada’s species and landscapes through the Nature Conservancy of Canada’s 25th annual green gifts program

Dear St. Nick, St. Nick, whuts up?

Have your elves bin working super hard trying to finish everything?

How’s yourself and Mrs. Claus?

How’s the reindeer? Is Rudolph all right, is the magical nose still glowing bright? Is the sleigh in good condition – if so how fast does it go? I’ve always wanted to know.

I would like a Wii U for Christmas. I have done lots to be good this year.

I clean up the basement and my playroom. I conquered the Dentist and I help my granny and grampa. Thank you very much.

Yours truly, Max

Submitted As the holiday season approaches, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is helping relieve the pressure and stress of gift-giving by providing Canadians with an ecofriendly gift option.

Canada’s leading notfor-profit, private land conservation organization is offering its 25th annual Gifts of Canadian Nature.

Through this alternative green gift-giving program, people can symbolically adopt a Canadian species or landscape.

NCC has been protecting Canada’s lands, waters and the species they sustain since 1962. With Canada’s natural areas continuing to be threatened by habitat loss, funds raised through GCN will help protect important forests, wetlands, coastal areas and endangered native prairie grasslands.

By symbolically adopting an iconic Canadian species, people can support important native wildlife populations. This year, new species of concern have been added to the GCN program: Blanding’s turtle, western bluebird, North American river otter, and a “back from the brink” series of birds and mammals whose endangered populations in Canada were saved thanks to conservation efforts. Other species that can be symbolically adopted include moose, bald eagle, monarch, polar bear, snowy owl, narwhal, Atlantic puffin, Canada lynx, swift fox, grizzly bear, wolverine, wolf, plains bison and American badger.

In addition to symbolically adopting species, people can conserve a diverse range of Canadian landscapes that are home to many different species, including Saskatchewan’s cherished prairie and parkland habitat. Native grasslands are among the most endangered ecosystems in the world and your gift can help conserve what’s left.

“Gifts of Canadian Nature is a great gift idea for the nature lover on your list,” said Jessica Panetta, national media relations manager with NCC. “Rather than clutter our homes with more stuff, this is a unique gift with a memorable, meaningful and lasting impact. Additionally, it helps the giftgiver avoid busy shopping malls and stressful parking lots, while helping us care for our natural spaces and wildlife.”

Over the past 25 years, more than $3 million has been raised through this

holiday program to help NCC continue its conservation work across the country.

Charitable tax receipts will be issued for all GCN purchases. Gift recipients will receive a full-colour certificate, a 2020 NCC wall calendar showcasing Canadian landscapes, and a booklet about the symbolically adopted species or landscape. Paperless gift options are also available, in which case the recipients will receive an ecertificate.

More information can be found at giftsofnature. ca or by calling toll-free 1-800-465-8005.

For the 10 consecutive year, the Nature Conser-

vancy of Canada is proud to have earned high marks among the Top 100 Charities in Canada. These results are from independent reviews and were conducted by Macleans (and formerly MoneySense Magazine) in conjunction with Charity Intelligence Canada. Their evaluations of over 700 charities in Canada look at financial audited statements, use of donor dollars along with transparency.

Facts Temperate grasslands, including Canada’s prairies and parklands, are among the world’s most endangered ecosystems.

Globally, more than 50 per cent have been lost to de-

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velopment. In Saskatchewan, more than 80 per cent of the original grasslands have been lost to development.

It is estimated that there are less than 1,500 wild, mature plains bison in Canada, and they occupy less than 0.5 per cent of their historic range. You can find plains bison at NCC’s Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area.

The boreal forest stretches across 60 per cent of the country, and Canada’s boreal forests are some of the largest and most intact forests left on Earth.

Canada lynx is often mistaken for its cousin, the bobcat. Its large, furry paws act like snowshoes to help keep it from sinking too deeply in the snow.

Learn more The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is the nation’s leading not-forprofit, private land conservation organization, working to protect our most important natural areas and the species they sustain. Since 1962, NCC and its partners have helped to protect 14 million hectares (35 million acres), coast to coast to coast. To learn more, visit natureconservancy.ca.

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Magic’s in the air Wishing you and yours a happy holiday season filled with love and plenty of Christmas spirit.

I feel so blessed to be a part of this caring community.

Thank you for your business and friendship.

I look forward to seeing you again in the new year!

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Dear Santa, Hello Santa Claus or elves, how is life? Are you working very hard for Christmas and how is Mrs. Claus and the elves? Do you get a lot of snow out there? We don’t sometimes but I am still happy that we get snow. Well how are the reindeers? Are they well and you have the elves finish the gifts? have anything change in the north pole? A lot changed here. Are you done making the toys for Christmas and kids maybe teenagers and parents? For Christmas this year I would like a box full of candy. I am not going to lie, I was not good, well not the full year. I was bad but I helped my mom and dad with the basement.

I always help people when they get hurt or get bullied I am never mean at school, Santa, and all the mean words I say to my brother I don’t mean everything I do or say I don’t mean it all but every time I do it I get in trouble I care for everybody but sept for bad people but I want a box of candy please cause I am always falling asleep even in school but I help everybody and my teacher, well sometimes I help her. Thank you for taking the time to read my letter Santa. I am thankful for you to read my letter.

Yours Truly, Shannon

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2019 Christmas Message from Premier Scott Moe Christmas is an exciting time of the year. It is a time to celebrate, a time to enjoy the company of family and friends.

It is a season of generosity, a time of giving and a time to give thanks.

And there is so much to be thankful for, here in Saskatchewan.

I am grateful for the people that I have met during my time as Premier: inspiring people, compassionate people, strong people.

People like Cassidy Evans.

Cassidy is an 11-yearold girl from Saskatoon.

Cassidy was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis when she was only four years old. Life for Cassidy and her family changed forever

that day.

But how we respond to adversity, how we deal with the challenges in our life, can define who we are.

Cassidy and her Mom and Dad, they talked about how they could turn Cassidy’s diagnosis into something positive.

Cassidy decided to start a lemonade stand – to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis research - and to raise awareness and to encourage others who also had the disease.

That was in 2013, when she was only five years old.

Six years later, Cassidy’s Lemonade Stand is still going strong. In fact, the stand is now a truck that travels to events across Saskatchewan. And Cassidy has branched

out – she sells jewelry and other merchandise on her website – CassidysLemonadeStand. com.

All proceeds go to Cystic Fibrosis research and awareness and, so far, Cassidy has raised $100,000.

And she’s done this all the while dealing with the demands of Cystic Fibrosis.

It’s hard not to be humbled by what Cassidy and her family have done.

And what’s even more humbling is to know that there are so many other Cassidy’s in Saskatchewan: people with a disposition of the heart whose first priority is helping others, even though they may be bearing a heavy burden themselves.

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that I have come to know.

This the Saskatchewan that I am proud to serve. And this is the Saskatchewan I will always defend.

Our province is a hopeful place. And hope is the central message of the Christmas Story.

More than 2,000 years ago, the Christ-child was born, and our world changed forever. That child grew up to be a man, who showed us what loving others is all about.

He showed us that every person matters. He inspired with his example – a life lived with humility, with courage and with compassion.

He sacrificed everything for us.

The Christmas story reminds us to look around, and to lend a helping hand where we can, to give a

Premier Scott Moe

little extra to those in need, to comfort those who are lonely or discouraged.

And to do this, not just on one day, but on each and every day, all year long.

So, from my family to yours and on behalf of my colleagues in the government of Saskatchewan, I

want to wish you the very best this holiday season.

“May the spirit of Christmas bring you peace.

The gladness of Christmas give you hope.

And the warmth of Christmas grant you love.”

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2019 Christmas Message from Lt. Gov. Russ Mirasty Tansi.

Hello.

I’m honoured to represent Canada’s Queen in Saskatchewan, and to share some thoughts with you at this special time of year.

First, I want to thank everyone who has given Donna and me such a warm welcome to their communities. We’ve taken part in many events, and

at each one, we’ve been very impressed by the generosity of Saskatchewan people. Our province relies on volunteers, and I want to thank everyone who donates their time to improve their community.

I also want to acknowledge the men and women who serve in our military, and as

As we gear up for another busy HOLIDAY SEASON, we’d just like to take a moment to thank all of our loyal customers.

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police officers and first responders. We rely on you, and we are grateful for your service.

I’m often asked about Reconciliation.

I’m encouraged by how many people truly want to see change. I continue to believe that relationships are the key. My thanks to everyone who is reaching out to others, and trying to see things from a new perspective. We are only at the beginning of this journey, but I am hopeful.

Donna and I are looking

forward to seeing more of our beautiful province, and meeting more of our remarkable people in the coming year.

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4-H curling event coming to North Battleford in February Submitted District No. 34 and District No. 35 4-H Clubs are excited to be partnering with 4-H Saskatchewan to host the 2020 provincial 4-H curling championships Feb. 14-16, 2020 in North Battleford at the Twin Rivers Curling Club.

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WAPPEL: Mrs. Mary Wappel passed away peacefully with family by her side Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Battlefords District Care Centre at the age of 94 years.

Vigil of Prayer was held Monday, December 9, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. and Mass of Christian Burial was held Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. both held from Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as celebrant. Interment followed at North Battleford City Cemetery. Mary is lovingly remembered by: her sons Wayne (Joan) Wappel and Gary (Joyce) Wappel; daughter inlaw Nancy Wappel; grandchildren Justin (Monique) Wappel, Crystal (Jason) Kindratsky, Evan (Leda) Wappel, Dylan (Nicole) Wappel, Melissa (Jerry) Koliniak, Jeanna (Tyler) Walker, greatgrandchildren Kristopher (Miranda), Kaden, Kaitlyn, Karter, Corey, Ethan and Amara; Mary’s sister Jean Vanloo and numerous nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her husband George Wappel; son Brian Wappel; parents Peter & Amalia Degenhardt; 6 sisters and 6 brothers. Memorial Donations in memory of Mrs. Mary Wappel may be directed to Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church 1201 105th St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1S8. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

CARD OF THANKS With deep gratitude, the family of Mary Wappel recognizes the kind and compassionate care provided to her by the nurses and staff at Battlefords District Care during her stay and last days.

Deacon Gil Bellavance for officiating the prayers and CWL for the honor guard. Reverend Father Cuong Luong for presiding over her funeral and the multiple visits to her bedside. You provided Mary with love, comfort and prayers to make her passing peaceful. We will forever cherish the memory we shared with you. We would also love to thank Jaki Esquirol, Lisa and John Chipak, Gary Gansauge & Dominique Esquirol for their beautiful gift of music. Harry Startup and Allan Hinger for joining Gary, Wayne and Dylan Wappel during their heartfelt rendition of “The Old Rugged Cross.” Which would have made Mary so proud. To all of our dear relatives and friends who travelled from near and far to be with us, it was so great to see everyone, we hope we can get together for happier occasions in the near future. During this time of mourning, the family received numerous phone calls and beautiful flowers. We were humbled, honored and grateful to the outpouring of love and support provided, and are thankful to hear how important, loved and missed our Lovely Lady will be by all those who knew her.

Thank you Doctor Johnson for taking such care of our Mom throughout her years. To Trevor Watts and the staff from Eternal Memories, thank you for the care and attention you provided to Mary and her family. You certainly made a difficult time easier and we are truly appreciative.

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STARYCKI: In Loving Memory of Savella “Sally” Starycki, born July 1, 1933 at Hafford, SK., passed away December 2, 2019 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: her loving daughters, son-in-law, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren: Chris and Tom Wyatt of North Battleford, SK family: Robert (Kelly): Grace & Harrison, Jeffrey (Daniela ‘Alex’): Emma & Olivia; Darlene Woloshyn of Mayfair, SK and son Kyle; sister, Sophie Ewanchuk; sister-inlaw, Leona Nykiforuk-Mazurek; many nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents, Nykola and Paraska Nykiforuk; her husband, Steve Starycki; son-in-law, Dennis Woloshyn; brothers, sisters & in-laws: Bessie Nykiforuk, Dimytro Nykiforuk, Steven Nykiforuk, Anne (Mike) Sihikalo, Carolyn Belyk (Bill Belyk), Minnie (Roy) Rindero, Nellie (Sam) Nykiforuk, Joe Ewanchuk; brothers and sisters-in-law: Lena (Marko) Mysko, Frances (John) Naniak, John (Eleanor) Starycki, Mike (Helen) Starycki, Joseph Starycki, Mary (Ted) Stanczak & Nick (Mary) Starycki. Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 9, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Dexter Van Dyke officiating. Shared memories were given by Grandson Jeffrey Wyatt. Scripture Readings: Ecclesiastes 3: selected vs; Psalm 23; 1 Corinthians 13: 4-8a. Music Ministry: Organist - Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist - Robert MacKay - “How Great Thou Art”; Hymn Selection: “Amazing Grace”; CD Selections: In The Arms Of An Angel, I Will Remember You, Tears In Heaven & Ukrainian Hymn - Vichnaya Pamyat beautifully sung by Sylvia, Stella and Ann. Honorary Pallbearers were All those who shared in her life. Active Pallbearers were Robert Wyatt, Kyle Woloshyn, Jeffrey Wyatt, Orest Mysko, Cory Mysko & Darcy Mysko. Memorials are requested to BUH Foundation - (designate to the Palliative Care Unit), Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8, Battlefords District Care Centre - (Ward 4 - Recreation Fund), Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Interment was at Glass Lake Cemetery - Whitkow District, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200).

Card of Thanks On behalf of all of our family, we would like to thank everyone for their expressions of sympathy and to all who are holding us close in their thoughts. Thank you so much for attending mom’s funeral service. We are deeply grateful to everyone who visited, supported, stayed with us and comforted us during mom’s hospital stay at the Battlefords Union Hospital. A sincere thank you for the gifts of food, hugs, visits, telephone calls, cards, flowers and text messages. The staff who work in long-term care are truly special people. Two special ladies, Val and Angie, spent many hours lending their support and help to mom and us as mom’s health declined. Thank you as well to the Palliative Care Ward at the Battlefords Union Hospital for their compassionate care of mom. Please accept our sincere thank you to: Reverend Dexter Van Dyke for visiting mom at the hospital and conducting today’s service, as well as your kindness and understanding at this sad time in our lives. The Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir for singing and Glenn Goodman for playing the organ. Grandson, Jeff Wyatt, for reading the Shared Memories. To the pallbearers and to all who shared in mom’s life. To Bob MacKay for singing “How Great Thou Art”.

And to the staff of Battlefords Funeral Service for their compassion and guidance in making mom’s funeral arrangements during this difficult time. A very heartfelt thank you to Sylvia Charko, Stella Ewanchuk and Ann Ewanchuk for beautifully singing Vichnaya Pamyat. Thank you to the Third Avenue Church ladies for providing the delicious lunch.

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NACHTEGAELE: In Loving Memory of George Nestor Nachtegaele, born June 11, 1937 at North Battleford, SK., passed away December 7, 2019 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish George’s memory are his loving family: his wife, Muriel; daughter, Tammy Sather (Rick) and their children Nicole (Jake), Kristen (Mitch) and Cody; daughter, Jody Fitzgerald (Mark) and their children Dylan and Alyssa; his sisters: Lillian, Eileen and Julia (Denis); brother, Nestor; several nieces and nephews. George was predeceased by his parents: Oscar and Celina Nachtegaele; brother, Gerald; brothers-in-law: Tom, Jim and Don. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Father Greg Elder presiding. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at Ste. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Church, Cochin, SK with Father Greg Elder, Celebrant. Cross Bearer was Lillian Nykiforuk. Scripture Readers were Brother Don, Jeannette Gorski, Jane Policha and Monica Kryzanowski. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading - Book of Wisdom; Psalm 23; 2nd Reading - Saint Paul to the Philippians; Gospel - Father Greg Elder. Intentions - Brother Don. Shared Memories were given by George’s Grandchildren.

Offertory Gift Bearers - Linda and Gary Rose. Music Ministry: Recorded Selections; Soloist - Robert MacKay - Old Rugged Cross . Honorary Pallbearers were All of George’s Friends and Family. Active Pallbearers were Nicole Sather, Kristen Sather, Dylan Fitzgerald, Cody Sather, Alyssa Fitzgerald and Jim Nykiforuk. Memorials are requested to STARS: Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service Foundation, 570-1441 Aviation PK NE, Calgary, AB T2E 9Z9 or to the Donor’s Choice. Interment was at the Meota Cemetery, Meota, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200).

SADOWSKY: Nicholas Sadowsky May 13, 1937 - December 3, 2019 Nicholas (Nick) Sadowsky, loving Dad, Grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend, passed peacefully after a return of cancer, which he had previously fought into remission.

Nick was born near Redfield, Saskatchewan, to Nikola Sadowsky and Paraska Kindrachuck both of Ukraine.

An RCMP veteran and a retiree of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, he was stationed with the RCMP in North Battleford, Carnduff, and Swift Current, SK; Prince George, Fort St. John, and Lytton, BC; and retired to work for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans while living in Tsawwassen, BC. Some organizations Nick was involved with were the Kinsmen Charity, 40-K40 socials, the Royal Canadian Legion (original cofounding member, President, and Past President of the Tsawwassen Branch with 25 years of service), St. Davids Anglican Church in Tsawwassen, and the Tsawwassen Pool Club.

Nick will be missed by and is survived by (former) wife, Judy; daughters, Nicole (Paul), Carla (Steve), and Lori; grandchildren, Levi (Kroeker) Joy, Amy, Amber (Attalla), Micheal (Marusyk), and Breezanna (McBurney); brothers, Ben (Jean) and Syd (Ann, deceased); sister, Stefanie; and many nieces, nephews, and great -nieces and nephews who fondly knew him as "Uncle Nick, their favourite uncle".

He was predeceased by his parents, Nikola and Pauline; brother and sisters, Walter (Jean), Marvin (Marie), Helen (Morris) Piderwerbeski, Alice (Harry) Barber, Sophie, and Paulette Lehman.

Nick will be remembered for his annual summer BBQ sing songs, his vegetable garden, and his love of Hawaii (and his oil paintings of Hawaii), as well as his infamous Christmas letter. He will also be remembered for his care and concern towards those in need, his love and dedication to family, and his generosity and hospitality.

Nick's legacy will live on in all of us as we remember those in need and give thanks for the everyday joy of family, friends, togetherness, and reflect on the beauty in life.

A service will be postponed until spring due to inclement weather and winter driving conditions. If desired, donations may be made to reachchild.org Child and Youth Development Society. And tuneup your car and check the oil and air pressure in your tires - he would have wanted that.

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John Kozlowksi, age 92, of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on Thursday November 28, 2019 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. John was born December 28, 1926 in Saskatchewan, and was the former owner of Johnny’s T.V. & Appliances. Left to cherish his memory are his children Cathy (Wayne) Kopp and her children Kristyn (Jason) Malaka: Aliyah, Jasmyn & Jade, Joshua Kopp and Janea Kopp; Lara Kozlowski; Theresa Kozlowksi (Darren Johnson) and her children Robert Graversen: Chase & Lily, and Johnothan Andres; and Randolf Kozlowski and his daughters Sydney & Danica Stradecke. John is preceded in death by his parents Eva & William Kozlowski; sisters Tillie (Stan), Ann (Peter), Olga (Albert), Kay (Peter) and Mary (Mike); brothers Peter (Ann), Walter and Bill. Services and interment at a later date. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.SallowsandMcDonaldFuneralHome.com for the Kozlowksi family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Martine de Bussac.

PETERSON: It is with great sadness the family of Mr. Olaf Peterson announce his passing at the Battlefords Union Hospital Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the age of 67 years. Funeral Service for Mr. Olaf Peterson was held Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church with Pastor Keith Klippenstein officiating. Olaf is survived by his loving wife, Louise; daughters: Sharon (Dave); Tanya (Kyle) – Tyler, Spencer, Easton, Ameris; Vanessa (Chris) – Hunter & Abby; sisters: Hilda (Harry), Elsie; brother: Gus (Marg); sisters-in-law: Debbie (Leo), Gail (David), Jackie (Brent), and Marie; brother-in-law: Wayne (Holly); and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents: Pete & Polly; step-father Metro Swityk; father & motherin-law Victor & Elizabeth Keyko; sister, Martha; brother Pete; brothers-in-law Dale Zubiak & Morris Chernesky; nephew Shawn Zubiak. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Olaf Peterson may be directed to the Ronald McDonald House Saskatchewan 1011 University Drive Saskatoon, SK S7N 0K4 For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

GRESIUK: Olga (Litwin) Gresiuk age 92 died on Monday, December 9, 2019 at her residence – Harwood Manor, North Battleford, SK. She was born October 12, 1927 on a farm in the Alticane area to Annie (Kotyk) and Paul Litwin. Olga leaves to cherish her memory, her oldest daughter Christine (Melvin) Gonda of Hafford, SK, their children Melanie (Kevin) Watson, Christopher & Milan Gonda. Her son, John Gresiuk of Saskatoon, SK and his daughter Raelene (Brent) Regier; her youngest daughter Lorraine (Les) Lehman of North Battleford, SK & their daughters Lacey Lehman & Joanne Dorion. Olga is survived by a great-granddaughter, nieces, nephews and friends. Olga was predeceased by her husband Mike, parents Annie and Paul, step-father Roman, sister Kassy (Peter) Bilanski, brother’s Bill (Martha) Litwin and Peter Litwin and numerous relatives and friends. Mass Of Christian Burial was held Monday, December 16, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Church, 902 – 108th Street, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Fr. Ivan Derkach, Celebrant.

Interment took place at the City of North Battleford Cemetery.

Memorial Donations consider In lieu of flowers please send donations in Olga’s memory to: Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to All Saints UCWL, Box 1693, North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2.

Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

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REASON: The Resort Village deems it desirable and necessary to more thoroughly review and regulate earthwork and landscaping of land, especially where on or adjacent to water bodies and water courses, potentially hazardous lands, or where said development may under the jurisdiction, or subject to approval requirements, of the province.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the Resort Village Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing cochinadmin@sasktel.net and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2333.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 6 P.M. on January 14, 2020, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received on or before January 9, 2020, by the undersigned at the Resort Village office by hard copy or email before the hearing. The Resort Village office is located at 1006 Highway 4 North, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Cochin this December 17, 2019.

Amber Loeppky Municipal Administrator

Village of Glaslyn

PUBLIC NOTICE

SALE OF TAX TITLE PROPERTY November 12, 2019 Tenders will be received by the Village of Glaslyn for the following property until 12 p.m., December 31, 2019: ANY TENDERS SUBMITTED AFTER 12 P.M., DECEMBER 31, 2019 WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Legal Description: LOT 4-5 &10 BLOCK 3 PLAN AH4170 Zoning: COMMERCIAL (C1) Property Taxes: $558.17 (2019 TAX YEAR) General Comments: The subject property will be sold on an “as is” basis, with the condition that the improvements be demolished.

There shall be no public viewing, no warranties offered or implied on the condition of this property.

Possession Date: Upon payment in full, transfer of title will be submitted.

Required Tender Forms: All submitted tenders are to include the following: 1 The required tender form.

• All tenders are to be submitted on the required tender form (available at the Village office).

The tender form must be completed in full. No other information is to be provided other than that asked on the required form. Form to be submitted to the Village office in person or by mail to the following address: Village of Glaslyn, Box 279, Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 2. A deposit equal to 10 per cent of the total bid amount.

• The deposit shall be in the form of a certified cheque, bank draft, money order or cash.

Deposits will be returned to unsuccessful bidders.

No additional documents shall be provided with the tender submission. Additional documents, incomplete tender forms or failure to submit correct deposit amount will result in rejection of the tender. All tenders shall be submitted in a sealed envelope and marked as Lot 4-5 & 10 Block 3 Plan AH4170, the legal address.

The successful purchaser must enter into an agreement for sale. Failure by the successful purchaser to conclude the sales transaction will result in forfeiture of their deposit as liquidated damages.

The Village of Glaslyn reserves the right to reject any or all tenders.

Kate Clarke Administrator

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Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on January 8th, 2020 at 3:00pm in the RM of Meota office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to Monday, January 6th, 2020 to the RM of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0. For additional information please contact the office at (306) 397-1000 or at yvonne@northboundplanning.ca

Friday December 19, 2019

Sizzling Holiday Salsa Night. At Diablos Mexican Bistro (in the old Miami Tanninng building, North Battleford) Salsa Dancing Lessons with Social to follow at 8:00 - 9:30 PM Wear your ugly Christmas sweater or favorite holiday attire. Come out, have a drink and get your Salsa on! Dress for comfort. Bring a crew, partner or come solo. Beginners, Experienced & All Genders welcome. Let the fun begin; Diablos Mexican Bistro and Battlefords’ Salsa Social Club hosts the hottest night of the season! For further information visit BSSC Battlefords’ Salsa Social Club on Facebook or call Megan Hewison @ (306) 481-4538. .

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Monday December 23, 2019

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Movie Monday. Come watch a family-friendly holiday movie at the library! 2PM.

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Tuesday December 24, 2019

Alcoholics Anonymous

Please call our 24 hour at 1-877-341-3322 for support or information.

Al-anon Family Groups

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

Mondays & Thursdays

North Battleford Table Tennis. September - May 28. Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00PM - 9:00PM 1371-103rd Street - use back parking lot doors off 102nd - behind the library. Youth, Adults & Seniors - All skill levels. Contact us for more information or drop in! tabletennisnb@gmail.com.

Thursdays

Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thursday mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North. We welcome you to join us as we work towards recovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.

Puzzles and Board Games. Come play board games and do puzzles at the library during the holiday break! Ages 5-12.

Friday December 27, 2019

Science Experiments. Come play with science at the library during the holiday break! Ages 5-12.

Saturday December 28, 2019

Family Colouring. Enjoy an afternoon of colouring with your family at the library. All ages welcome.

Saturday December 28, 2019

Topline Dance Club will be having a year end dance at The Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 100th street in North Battleford with Leon Ochs Band. Supper at 6:00PM, dancing 8:00 - 12:00, lunch served.

Tickets deadline December 24, 2019. For more ticket information/sales please contact Sharon at (306) 446-0446, Leela at (306) 445-7240 or Jean at (306) 445-8815.

Monday December 30, 2019

Movie Monday. Come watch a family-friendly holiday movie at the library! 2pm.

Tuesday December 31, 2019

Family Colouring. Enjoy an afternoon of colouring with your family during the holiday break. All ages welcome.

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Freeing people from the custody of sin “We went to four different stores looking for a pair of children’s plastic handcuffs for an object lesson for a children’s sermon,” I told Ed. He is my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, who does not believe in children’s sermons or any sermons. He dreads Christmas Eve Services because he ends up going to church to set an example for his grandchildren.

Ed did demand to know what handcuffs had to do with the Christmas story.

I said that handcuffs are used all around the world to prevent a criminal from escaping police custody.

They are a perfect restraint for making the prisoner unable to us his hands

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hate, may not be detected by those who are most guilty of being controlled by them.

Satan has always fooled people with the lie that God doesn’t have our best interest at heart. Adam and Eve listened to the lies of the devil that they need not trust God but could be equal to Him. People are always ready to think that they need not trust God and that they can act in their own best interests. Doubt and working independently of God is easy and popular. Trust is always difficult for all people.

Christians often believe that they could sin, but that they aren’t really sinners.

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According to Ed

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca and arms. Those wearing handcuffs are powerless without their freedom. Sin restrains people and keeps them captive to it. Ed refuses to believe people are handcuffed by sin.

I say that sin always deceives people in that it seems harmless. Sin promises freedom, and it

convinces people that they are in control, not the sin they are committing. Sin makes sinning easy. One lie seldom is enough, one drink of alcohol leads to more and perhaps drunkenness, cheating becomes a habit. Some sinning, like murder, is obvious. Sins like pride, jealousy, anger,

They refuse to believe that everyone is a sinner or has a sinful nature. People do not always sin, but they do have a sinful nature and can still sin. God’s word is clear that all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God. God’s law helps us be conscious of our sinful thoughts, words, and deeds.

God gave the baby Jesus born at Bethlehem the first Christmas. Jesus, his Son, was born on earth to be sinless and righteousness before God for us. We are handcuffed to sin because we cannot be perfect or sinless. Jesus unlocked the handcuffs of sin, holding us. He is the key that frees us of the hold sin has on us. We cannot trust

ourselves to be sinless, but we can trust Jesus God’s Son, who was sinless for us as He lived, died, and arose from the dead, here on earth.

For a time, Joseph was considering divorcing Mary, for she was pregnant with a child that was not his. An angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph and told him: “Do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you will give him the name Jesus because he will save his people from their sin.”

Jesus the Savior born of Mary is for all sinners forever.

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

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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

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St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:30 a.m.

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SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

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

1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

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WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

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Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

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Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Living Water Ministry

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

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

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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

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church Box 10, Delmas, SK

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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Community activities heat up post harvest

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

In spite of less than ideal fall and a harvest that seemed to drag on forever, and in many cases did not get finished, activities have picked up in Rabbit Lake.

Now the Christmas lights are up on the light poles and we are all a bustle again.

The rink has been flooded and is ready to go. Extensive volunteer time goes into levelling the surface and flooding and flooding. A big thanks go to Curtis McNabb and Randy McMurtry for their work. Also, thanks to Sheldon Buckley from Leoville who did the levelling. The first burger and bunnock night is to be

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held Jan. 8.

The Rabbit Lake Library has its fall and winter programming well into full swing. Monday night quilting group has begun, as has kids’ art classes. Earlier in the fall the library offered a couple of pour painting classes.

This is a unique art form that everyone was able to be successful with and many people participated.

The dessert-of-the-month draws are still happening with the November winner being Dave Kowerchuk.

Life is in full swing at the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle. In September Sylvia Schira and Kari English performed at the monthly music night, in October it was Patrick Laughlin and in November Will Ballentyne and his band entertained. All three shows provided a variety of music genres and each followed a great meal provided by the Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board.

Dec. 15, Sylvia Schira entertained after the annual seniors’ Christmas supper. The seniors’ hall was about filled, the food was delicious and the entertainment great. The seniors’ group are planning a Valentine’s dance with Will Ballentyne providing the music.

Dec. 1, the Rabbit Lake seniors held a turkey shoot at the community hall. I have no accurate count of how long this event has happened in the community, but I can attest that it has been at least 50 years. A good crowd came out to shoot for turkeys and those who did not want to shoot were able to go the seniors’ hall to pay bingo that was sponsored by the “White Hat” splurge group.

This is a group of women (Isabelle McLennan, Elaine Tomkins, Delores Buckingham, Bev Kowerchuk, Jeannette Krelow, Joan Dzialo, Dorreen Lamb and Bobbi Smith) who meet regularly just to have fun. The bingo raised over $900 and the sale of goodies raised more

than $75. This money was donated to the Rose Gill Lodge.

The Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board has been busy catering to music suppers and holding the annual harvest and Christmas suppers. About 150 people enjoyed the harvest meal and around 80 people took in the Christmas one.

It seems like the most popular form of entertainment in Rabbit Lake is eating!

Cowboy Church continues to meet at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall on the first and third Fridays of each month.

You might want to circle March 7 on your calendar as this is the date of the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association snowmobile rally.

And now the important part. To each person in our community, and from each person in our community, we wish a Merry Christmas and a world filled with peace and goodwill.

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Mistletoe Magic wraps up this week in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

By this time next week, all of our Christmas preparations will be over and we will either be taking part in Boxing Day traditions, lingering with friends and family for another day before going back to work or travelling back from Christmas travels. Enjoy every moment, as we all know it passes all too quickly.

This is your last week to take in Mistletoe Magic at the former Glassfords building across from AG Foods Dec. 19, 20 and 21 with Dec. 19 and 20 and Dec. 21 to 22. A silver collection will be taken and proceeds will be donated to Unity Museum.

I thank all of our read-

ers from both within Unity as well as those communities who have let me know regularly this past year how much they enjoy news from our community. I extend to you all my wishes of much health and happiness this Christmas season and for the new year. Hello to Keith and Clare, Jim and Janice, Jeannie and all others who have taken time to express their appreciation of this column.

The Christmas tree decorating winners have been announced. Image Glass earned first place, Parkview Place, second place, and Realty Heitt 2000 third place. The Delta Co-op administration office earned an honourable mention. Judges had great difficulty going through 23 entries to determine win-

ners. Hollyhock’s Greenhouse donated the prizes.

Congratulations to UCHS Activate Team and Leadership Class for winning the community snow sculpture contest and a big thanks to Jack’s Pizza for donating prizes.

Dec. 20, is the draw for “Grand in Your Hand.” All you need to do is shop at participating businesses to enter this draw to win $1,000 in chamber bucks.

A big thanks to the Chamber of Commerce for once again hosting this campaign to benefit both local businesses and those who shop local.

In Unity we have a group of moms who organize an “adopt a grandparent” project taking gifts to long-term care. The Red Apple hosted a similar

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Christmas spirit lives on all year round

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By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

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Remember our seniors and shut-ins over the holidays.

Small, simple gestures go a long way to brighten someone’s day. Shovel a walkway, bring them some home-baked treats, invite them for a meal. Know that a little goes a long way for these folks and it is part of our community culture to lend a hand and ourselves where and when needed.

If you want to help out the Grad Class of 2020, save up your bottles and cans, as the grads will be doing a bottle drive Jan. 8 to help fundraise for this year’s graduation.

Ten graduating UCHS Warrior football players were recognized at the Dec. 4 wind-up banquet. Recognized were: Tristan Lefebvre, Zenon Orobko, Ryelee McCoy, Khevin Sumaya, Logan Lindsay, Landon Solomko, Brandon Wilson, Tanner Fauth, Kenny Coons and Connor May. At left, UCHS students present the proceeds they generated from bell ringing and singing at Winter Wonderland festivities. Funds were accepted by Kristi Baker of the Unity Community Resource Centre.

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My husband Stanley and I wish to extend a very Merry Christmas and New Year’s greeting to the News-Optimist staff and the country correspondents, columnists and friends and all readers of Baljennie News.

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The spirit of Christmas should not be confined to a single day, nor is it. All those who truly believe in “good will toward men” honour it in their hearts and live it every day of the year.

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Ecumenical Service Held in Speers

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Young bakers enjoy cooking workshop

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Speers United Church hosted a Christmas ecumenical service Sunday, Dec. 8. Taking part were the United Church, Roman Catholic Church, Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Lutheran Church and Gospel Fellowship Church. Each denomination lit the unity candle, read a scripture from the Christmas story and said a prayer.

The music ministry was led by The Joyful Melody Trio, a southern gospel group from Barrhead, Alta. There was a wonderful turnout and a warm feeling of Christmas blessings. The service was followed by lunch and fellowship. Photos submitted

Kids seem to be eager to learn cooking skills, according to Ashlee Babiy, the local Tupperware dealer. A couple of weeks ago, children as young as three attended a “Learn to Bake” workshop in Mayfair Hall.

The pre-kindergarten children baked cookies and took them home in Tupperware.

Congratulations to Joyce Carriere on her 40th anniversary as the Spiritwood librarian. There was a well-attended come and go tea in her honour Nov. 1 at the library.

Mark your calendars for the Dec. 24 Christmas Eve mass at 7 p.m. at Mayfair All Saints Catholic Church.

Father Frederick Akah will also be charge of Hafford’s mass at 9:30 p.m. and then again on Christmas Day at 10 a.m. Father Maurice will be performing the mass at Marcelin at 7:30 p.m. and Muskeg Lake at 10 p.m.

There will be a children’s nativity scene at the Mayfair church service.

Faye Liebaert is the organizer and she can be contacted at 306-246-4386 or 306-441-6950.

An adult choir will include anyone who likes to sing. To learn about the selected hymns call me at 306-445-9992 or 306-481-

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Practising at home should not be a big chore, as most people love Christmas music.

I attended, along with Faye and Keith Liebaert, the funeral service last Saturday for George

December 24 11:00am - 3:00pm

December 25 CLOSED December 26 4:00pm - 10:00pm December 31 11:00am - 10:00pm January 1 4:00pm - 10:00pm

Nachtegaele of the Iffley/ Scentgrass area. His wife Muriel and he resided for many years on their cattle ranch. He took great pride in raising purebred Herefords. He earned many ribbons at cattle shows.

The last few months I have attended more funerals than ever. This next week and a half there are four more to fit into my busy pre-Christmas schedule.

A big thank you to Paul and Pauline Sayers of Meota for writing the script and choosing the appropriate music for the processional candlelight ceremony Nov. 24 and 25 at the North Battleford Dekker Centre. I was one of the singers in the choir and got to meet many new people at the practices. It was a memorable experience to be on the Dekker Centre stage.

Peggy Gilchrist, the music director and his wife, the pianist, and the others in the band worked diligently

to present this first-class entertainment. There is buzz next year will be another success.

Speers United Church held their Christmas interdenominational music program two weeks ago, with good attendance. Seven community churches participated with a gospel trio from Barrhead, Alta. included. They were on tour to many small Saskatchewan towns. Their singing captivated the attentive crowd who were asked to join them in singing most of the well-known carols.

Lunch and fellowship concluded the program.

Children are counting how many sleeps before Santa and his reindeer will appear. They will have a least two weeks of winter holiday and let’s hope the weatherman will co-operate.

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