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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has confirmed that it has been awarded its national accreditation.

According to a news release from the chamber, the Chamber was awarded the recognition at the recent meeting of the Chamber Accreditation Council of Canada (CACC). The Battlefords Chamber was the only one to receive its initial accreditation, while 15 chambers saw their reaccreditation for a threeyear term CACC is composed of

chamber representatives from across the country and meets twice a year to review applications for accreditation.

To achieve accreditation, a chamber must meet minimum standards including organization and governance, policy and advocacy, and membership programs and services.

“Accreditation is the acknowledgment that member Chambers have been successfully evaluated against a rigorous set of national standards, and have demonstrated excellence in Chamber management”, said Sheri Somerville,

president of the chamber accreditation council of Canada in a statement.

The news culminates a long effort by the Battlefords Chamber to achieve the national standard. In an interview to air on Access TV, Battlefords Chamber Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak said the accreditation places the local Chamber in the same company as other top Chambers in the country.

“It’s just such a proud moment for all of the members who have participated in this Chamber for a lot of years, and something to be really proud of in the Battlefords,” said Machniak.

Need sandbags? Find a firefighter Staff The North Battleford Part-time Firefighter Association is fundraising this winter by making sandbags.

It is the fourth annual sandbag fundraiser with 100 per cent of proceeds donated back to an orga-

nization within the community.

Those who are interested in purchasing sandbags can visit participating businesses such as K and K Glass, 1601 - 100th St., North Battleford. For delivery, please email or call nbparttimefirefighterassoc@hotmail.com or

phone 306-481-4222. Provide your name, phone and address and the quantity of sandbags you wish to order. Cash is accepted only.

The sandbags are $5 each and deliveries must be within North Battleford or Battleford limits. All sandbags are approximately 50 lbs each.

The Battlefords Art Club is busy with a variety of projects and many members are getting ready for a show and sale planned for the near future. See Page 5 for a report from the club. | Photo submitted

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Prelim dates set in Glaslyn area murder case

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Preliminary inquiry dates have been set for two individuals charged with first-degree murder in the death of a man near Glaslyn.

The preliminary hearing for Jonathan Swiftwolfe, 27, and Cassandra Fox, 24, will take place during the week of Nov. 28, 2022, in North Battleford provincial court.

A pretrial date of Sept.

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Both face firstdegree murder charges in connection with the death of Bradley John Ham, whose body was found near a grid road about 30 kilometres southeast of Glaslyn on Nov. 27, 2020.

Fox was arrested July 5 while in Pine Grove Correctional Centre while Swiftwolfe was arrested July 7 in Saskatchewan Penitentiary, where he was serving time for weapons charges, uttering threats, assault, evading/fleeing

from police and dangerous driving.

The pretrial date was scheduled at the latest court date for Swiftwolfe and Fox on Dec. 3 before Judge Lorna Dyck. Crown and defence lawyers appeared by phone and the

attendances of Swiftwolfe and Fox were waived.

Both Swiftwolfe and Fox also face a host of other criminal charges, and those will be heard again at their next court date in North Battleford on Dec. 15.

Mirasty manslaughter case to go to sentencing hearing

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The manslaughter sentencing hearing for Keenan Mirasty is now scheduled to go in late May of next year.

The dates of May 25 and 26, 2022, have been selected for the sentencing hearing, which will take place in provincial

courtroom 2 starting at 9:30 a.m. both days.

The hearing dates were scheduled during an on-the-record case management before Judge Dan O’Hanlon in North Battleford provincial court on Friday, Dec. 3.

Michael Nolin appeared for Mirasty, while Brittany Goodman appeared for the Crown. Mirasty, who is in

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custody, was not required to attend.

Mirasty had previously pled guilty back in October, 2020 to manslaughter in connection to the March 2020 death of Sequin Mooswa in North Battleford.

Sentencing submissions were then presented in August before Judge O’Hanlon, with the Crown and defence presenting what was thought to be an agreed statement of facts.

defence argued the second assault did not take place.

At a September court appearance, Judge O’Hanlon determined that the facts were not agreed to. He then scheduled a full sentencing hearing for Feb. 10, 2022, with case management on Dec. 3. The hope was that counsel could come to an agreement on facts in the meantime so that sentencing could proceed.

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“The tragedy of overdose and toxic street drug deaths continue to be a heavy burden on our communities,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Everett Hindley said.

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Accordingly, witnesses will need to be called by the Crown.

Instead of the Feb. 10 date, the sentencing hearing will be held over the two days in May, which will accommodate the extensive number of witnesses expected to testify. The indication on Friday is that eight witnesses will be called.

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However, that agreement fell apart in court that day, as defence counsel disputed the Crown’s presentation of the facts of March 8, 2020 when Mooswa was killed.

The disagreement revolved around whether Mirasty had committed a second assault of Mooswa in the bedroom area of their house, which could be considered an aggravating factor that impacts the length of the sentence. The

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“Prairie Harm Reduction is pleased to be a partner with the Government of Saskatchewan to ensure this harm reduction tool is widely available to everyone in Saskatchewan, both urban and rural.”

A negative result on a test strip does not guarantee the substance is safe.

Test strips only check if certain fentanyl or benzos compounds are present in the portion of the drugs tested. They do not detect other drugs and do not show the amount of fentanyl or benzos present in the substance. These strips are an additional tool to limit potential overdoses.

The Ministry of Health asks all those using street drugs to not use alone.

Use the buddy system or call the National Overdose Response Service at 1-888688-6677. Naloxone kits to reverse opioid overdoses are available throughout the province. .

In the event of an overdose, call 911. Under the Good Samaritan Act, you will not be charged for possession of an illegal substance if you are calling for assistance during an overdose.

The Ministry of Health is investing a record $458 million for mental health and addictions services in 2021-22, an increase of $23.4 million over last year’s budget. Of that investment, $2.6 million is specifically for harm reduction initiatives across the province, an increase of $1.4 million from last year. Test strips for drug checking is one of several new harm reduction initiatives being funded this year.

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Battlefords RCMP responded to 423 calls for service from Wednesday, Dec. 1 through Tuesday, Dec. 7. · Three missing persons reported.

No active investigations. · 21 assault investigations.

- Call shortly after 6 p.m. on Dec. 1 of a male suspect involved in thefts at four separate businesses on the east side of North Battleford. When confronted by staff the suspect threatened to harm them and attempted to engage one employee is a physical fight. The suspect was located and arrested by police a short time later still in the area.

Ray Bird, 25, appeared in North Battleford Provincial court on Dec. 2 facing charges of assault, uttering threats x 2 and theft under $5,000 x 4.

- An arrest warrant has been issued for a member of the Mosquito First Nation on a charge of assault. The incident occurred on the morning of Dec. 5 at a residence on the Mosquito First Nation. The victim sustained minor injuries in the incident but did not require medical attention. Attempts to locate the suspect have not yet been successful.

- A 29-year-old man was arrested on the early evening of Dec. 2 near the intersection of 11th Avenue and 102nd Street in North Battleford after patrolling members located the suspect urinating in public and severely intoxicated by alcohol. The suspect pushed the arresting members and attempted to flee on foot when placed under arrest but was located and taken into custody a short time later. Suspect has been charged with several offences, including two counts of assaulting a police officer and two counts of resisting arrest.

He made his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Dec. 3.

- Report of a large group of people fighting on the 1600 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford at 3 a.m. on Dec. 5. Upon arrival, members located a male victim who reported being assaulted with bear mace. A 16-year-old youth was located and is facing charges of assault with a weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. · 10 break and enter investigations.

- Report of a break and enter at a business on the Red Pheasant First Nation in the early morning hours of Dec. 7. The investigation is ongoing, suspects have since been identified and charges are currently pending.

- Report of a break and enter to a storage shed on the 1500 block of 105th Street in North Battleford some time between the evening of Nov. 30 and the evening of Dec. 3. Power tools reported missing.

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- Break and enter to a residence on St. Laurent Drive in North Battleford reported at noon on the 6th of December. A 27-year-old male was located at the property and arrested and he is facing charges of resist arrest and break and enter. He has been released from custody pending a court appearance in the new year.

- Break and enter to a garage on the 1500 block of 104th Street in North Battleford reported on the evening of Dec. 6. Believed to have occurred some time during the day. Tools and stereo equipment reported missing. · Nine vehicle thefts.

- Grey 2007 Buick Lucerne with Saskatchewan license 783LPW reported stolen from 22nd Street in Battleford shortly after noon on Dec. 3.

- Yellow 2006 Chevrolet Cobalt with Saskatchewan license 585GLC reported stolen from a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation on the early morning of Dec. 6. · 18 Mental Health investigations. · 17 traffic collisions. · Three individuals charged with impaired driving.

- Report of suspicious vehicle on the Mosquito First Nation at 7 a.m. on Dec. 4th. Vehicle was located and fled from police initially. It was located again a short time later and the 27-year-old female driver was taken into custody. She has since been released for a court date on Jan. 10, 2022 on charges of flight from police, impaired driving and driving while over .08.

- 51 year old male facing charges of impaired driving and driving while over .08 after member located the intoxicated subject on the 900 block of 101st Street in North Battleford at 3:30 p.m. on Dec, 4. The accused was warned by member not to get into his vehicle and drive. So about 30 seconds later he got into his vehicle and tried to drive away. His first appearance in court is set for the new year. · 57 various traffic charges.

- 26-year-old male arrested on numerous outstanding warrants after a vehicle stop at 9 p.m. on Dec. 4 on 100th Street in North Battleford. The subject provided police with a false name, which was quickly discovered after he was unable to spell the false name he provided. He was arrested on numerous warrants and is facing a new charge of obstruction. He made his first appearance in provincial court on Dec. 6.

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222TIPS (8477).

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Council plans to lease new street sweeper

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has decided to lease a new street sweeper starting in 2022.

Council voted to authorize administration to enter a 72-month lease with a 10 per cent residual payment with Raymax Equipment sales of Calgary for a Global Sweeper Model M4HSD, with extended gutter brooms. The cost is $5,697.57 per month, PST included.

Previously, the city had been leasing a 2017 Elgin Sweeper mounted on a Freightliner truck motor and chassis from Joe Johnson Equipment.

This was the primary sweeper for the city, but the lease has now

ended. According to Fleet and Maintenance manager Seton Winterholt, the unit suffered from breakdowns and parts were difficult to come by, due to the age of the unit. He urged council to move ahead with the lease agreement now to avoid further supply chain disruptions and have the sweeper on site and ready to go.

Three submissions came in from different suppliers that were evaluated through scoring, with the Global Sweeper Model finishing ahead. Demonstrations were also conducted with the roadway supervisor to make sure the unit was a good fit and would do what the city needed it to do. In particular, the gutter brooms will be able to reach around the chicanes

Innovation Credit Union joins B.C. flood relief Staff Innovation Credit Union has announced a donation of $5,000 in support of the British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather appeal.

Innovation is joining together with other credit unions through their membership in the Canadian Credit Union Association to help support the Canadian Red Cross. They are also urging people to contribute any way they can to help those impacted or

displaced by the severe flooding and mudslides that have impacted British Columbia this fall.

“British Columbia is in a state of crisis and the devastation is widespread.

It is up to us to help all those who are struggling right now,” said Innovation Credit Union CEO, Daniel Johnson in a news release.

“We have close to 700 valued members living in BC and are committed to uplift their lives and the lives of all those who have been affected. Our contribution

will go towards providing financial assistance, relief and recovery.”

In a statement, Innovation said they recognize the impact such environmental catastrophes can have on people, livestock, communities, and infrastructure, and that climate change and environmental degradation are big issues that everyone must face together. “It is imperative to extend our support to those who are going through such challenging times,” Johnson said.

Whitecalf returned as Sweetgrass chief

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There is no change at the very top of Sweetgrass First Nation following the recent band elections.

Lori Whitecalf has won another term as chief following the vote held on

Nov. 30. She defeated three other nominees to win.

Winning seats on council were Hazen Paskemin, Donovan Arcand, Isaac Thomas, Trina Albert, Ray Fox and Rod Atcheynum.

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Fox’s name from his 13-year stint on North Battleford city council.

There were four candidates in the race for chief and 18 running for council in the election.

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The city has the option to purchase at the end of the lease. There was discussion at council about whether it was a better option for the city to purchase the equipment outright, but administration emphasized they wanted to try the machine out first for a number of years and ensure it is meets their needs before making such a purchase.

Winterholt noted they wanted to ensure the machine was well built, citing instances in the past where they had bought machines that ended up needing costly repairs or having parts availability issues.

“We are very confident in the fit of this machine,” said Winterholt.

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Canadians becoming increasingly tired of climate-change deniers: poll

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Contributors’ articles, cartoons or letters do not necessarily reflect the opinion of any Regional News-Optimist staff.

By Mario Canseco

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The past couple of years have provided many examples of extreme weather events that, according to scientists, were exacerbated by climate change.

These events, which used to be featured in the back pages of newspapers or during the final moments of newscasts, are now in Canada. British Columbians endured an extreme heat wave in July, which has been followed this month by heavy rainfall and severe flooding.

Research Co. recently collaborated in the creation of The Climate Coverage in Canada Report, which sought feedback from scientists, journalists and Canadians to figure out where we go as we tackle one of the most compelling stories of our time. The results of the survey outline a public that is slowly embracing the idea of climate change as “a crisis” and becoming tired of skeptics who have taken advantage of ancestral editorial guidelines and contemporary online platforms.

The survey was conducted immediately after a federal electoral campaign where the issue of the environment was particularly salient in Quebec.

The environment, for the most part, was not treated differently in 2021 than in previous electoral contests.

One has to wonder if the situation would have been the same had the campaign taken place in July or November.

In our survey, overwhelming proportions of scientists (91 per cent) and journalists (93 per cent) state that the news media should cover climate change as a crisis – a view shared by 73 per cent of Canadians.

“Strong agreement” with covering climate change as a crisis reaches 66 per cent among scientists and 76 per cent among journalists but drops to 34 per cent among all Canadians. British Columbians are more likely to believe that climate change should be covered as a crisis (41 per cent) than residents of Quebec (37 per cent), Atlantic Canada (36 per cent), Alberta (also 36 per cent), Ontario (30 per cent) and Saskatchewan and Manitoba (25 per cent).

The events of the last few days have brought more attention across Canada to the direct connection between climate change and weather events. This is an issue where there is practically universal agreement, with 95 per cent of scientists and 94 per cent of journalists saying that news stories about natural disasters and extreme weather should include information about how scientists say the likelihood and severity of those events are increasing as a result of climate change.

For decades, the search for objectivity in media coverage has compelled producers and editors to solicit views from a wide range of people, even if their statements contradict scientific facts. In our survey, 73 per cent of journalists and 63 per cent of scientists think news outlets should not publish columns, editorials op-eds or guest essays that reject climate change. It is important to note that the people responsible for ink and airwaves are more likely to abhor the presence of this type of guest than those who study science.

There is one area where scientists and journalists do not find common ground. While 79 per cent of scientists

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want to be allowed to review stories about their findings November 3 among 1,006 adults, 143 scientists and 148 and conclusions prior to publication, only 19 per cent journalists in Canada. The margin of error, which meaof journalists are willing to grant that privilege. Undersures sample variability, is plus or minus 3.1 percentage standably, the country’s reporters and editors want to points, 19 times out of 20. continue to have an unencumbered process of story preparation. Almost three in five Canadians (59 per cent) would like social media companies to suspend or ban users who reject climate change – a course of

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A pet for Christmas?

Not always a good idea they caution that having a pet is a long-term commitment of 10-15 years.

“It’s not just a Christmas present where you can trade it off in a few years,” said Spark. “We don’t want those animals returned back to us. We want them to be in their ‘forever’ homes.”

What might be easier for people who are considering Christmas gift ideas might be pet food,

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

With Christmas coming up some gift-givers might consider the idea of giving animals from a shelter as a Christmas gift, but the Battlefords Humane Society is urging people to be careful.

According to Michelle Spark, shelter manager, while they would never discourage people from adopting pets at Christmas,

or perhaps sponsoring an adoption for someone who is ready to have a pet where the adoption fee would be paid for. Or they could sponsor spay and neuter fees that are also paid for.

Another gift item is paw prints. Spark said paw prints are available for sale at the shelter, with all of the proceeds going to their capital campaign.

“There’s lots of ways people can contribute or buy somebody a Christmas

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present, and still help the shelter out without necessarily adopting an animal,” said Spark.

You can give a cat a nice Christmas, however, The animal shelter currently has an oversupply of cats and there is a big need for people interested in fostering cats. Anyone interested can go to their website at battlefordshumanesociety. com, fill out an application and contact the shelter.

Federated Co-op buying up Husky gas bars, car washes, c-stores invest $264 million to purchase 181 Husky retail fuel sites from certain wholly-owned subsidiaries of Cenovus Energy Inc., the

Staff Federated Co-operatives Limited has announced it has agreed to

largest retail acquisition in Co-op’s history.

The announcement was made on behalf of local Co-ops in the Co-operative

New Horizons curling results Payne and Scott tied.

Horrell wins over Kjargaard.

In the standings, Hall and Munn are tied for top spot with 14 points, Taylor and Forester are next and are tied at 12 points each.

There are two more games before the Christmas break. Please note

By Bernie Meisner Hello New Horizons curlers. Here are your curling results from Tuesday afternoon’s event: Forester wins over Cain.

Taylor wins over Hall.

Munn wins over Krismer.

that on Dec. 21, our last game, we will be having a Soup & Sandwich Lunch at 11:30 a.m.

Please ensure that you are signed up for lunch as Rachael needs numbers attending. If you didn’t sign up this week, do so next week. This includes Subs.

Retailing System The acquired retail fuel sites include a mix of gas bars, on-site car washes and convenience stores.

Once the deal is complete, subject to certain customary closing conditions, FCL says, it will transfer the sites to several independent local co-ops across Western Canada.

“These new locations will strengthen our presence in Western Canada and will bring our unmatched service and support to new geographic areas,” stated the FCL in a release.

Club preparing for show and sale

By Pam Beaver

Battlefords Art Club

“Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and paints his own nature into his pictures.” — Henry Ward Beecher At the Battlefords Art Club this week, Gordon continued work on his celestial angel series; Kathy dipped brush into paint challenging herself to a new water colour; Rosemarie is infusing new life into some interesting paint pours; concentrating on creating vibrant, colourful rocks is Faye’s latest project; and Evelyn swept in leaving inspiration in her wake! Me, as much as my latest mandala is calling to me, I am creating art for an upcoming art show and sale.

Leah Garven, curator/manager of the Allen Sapp and Chapel Galleries is preparing the lower level of the Allen Sapp Gallery to receive unique and beautiful art created by Battlefords Art Club members and other local artists. More on that next week.

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Cairns on Cinema

A few more words on Bond, and on the Alec Baldwin shooting incident

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Welcome to this latest edition of Cairns on Cinema, and I cannot believe that we have made it into December already. I have a lot of ground to cover in this edition so I will get right to it.

First of all, I am ashamed to admit that it took me all this time to finally make it back to a movie theater. Yes, I finally went to the cinema, after months of doing my movie-consuming through the TV or online. In fairness, though, the biggest thing that delayed my return is that I have been busy on my news beats for a while, so I simply haven’t had the time. That changed this week.

I went to the latest James Bond effort No Time to Die in Saskatoon, figuring the latest COVID-19 numbers were low enough to make it safe to venture to a movie there.

It was a great reminder of what I have missed during my time spent away from the cinemas. There is nothing better than watching movies on the big screen.

Unfortunately, it was

also a reminder of what I didn’t miss. Specifically, I am talking about the endless commercials that ran before the movie.

It was literally one ad after another: automobile ads, cola ads, smartphone ads, and other forgettable ones. Super Bowl commercials these were not. There were so many ads that I wondered if we would ever see the Bond movie.

If I want to see ads, I can do it at home watching TV. I don’t need to spend good money (or in this case, a gift card) to see it at a theatre. I know, I know: “it keeps the ticket prices down,” etc.

The only ads I ever want to see at a cinema are the trailers for the coming attractions. In fact, there were some decent trailers for The Matrix Resurrections, House of Gucci, and The Batman, among others. So, now I might actually be interested in heading to the cinemas to see this stuff. Hey, cinema chains, if you really want your customers back, run more trailers — not these other commercials.

Back to Bond. Last time in my column, I ranted at length about the entire Bond franchise. In

that column I talked about the various eras and the various Bond actors over the years — Sean Connery, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and Daniel Craig.

There was one particular Bond actor that I did not mention: George Lazenby. That was deliberate on my part, because nobody cares about him.

Lazenby appeared in only one Bond film, 1969’s On Her Majesty’s Secret Service, co-starring Diana Rigg. But in what turned out to be a completely stupid decision in retrospect, Lazenby famously quit the franchise and has basically never been heard from again. That particular Bond movie ended up being kind of an oddity for that reason, even though it is regarded as one of the better efforts in the series.

I mention all this, simply because there is a lot in No Time to Die that echoed On Her Majesty’s Secret Service.

You saw it in the music (Louis Armstrong), in the cinematography in filming the cars winding around the roads, in the villains (Blofeld), even right down to the scene where Craig turns to Lea Seydoux and

says “we have all the time in the world.”

If I say any more I am giving away the plot. Go see No Time to Die if you haven’t already, and be ready to cry a lot because it’s that sort of movie.

A few box office notes about No Time to Die to tell you about: It was reported by Forbes back in November that it broke a “very odd box office record”: for having the lowest gross of any film to top over $700 million worldwide (it’s now up to $756 million).

Its North American domestic total was $150 million at that point; it’s now up to $158 million.

It’s a bizarre stat, but it doesn’t surprise me.

The Bond franchise has always been more of an international phenomenon than a particularly USA one.

The other news was a report in Variety last week which claimed that even though No Time to Die stood to be the Hollywood global box office leader for 2021, it also stood to lose $100 million in its theatrical run, because it cost so much to produce.

Of course, this is being disputed by MGM, who

says this movie is going to make money. It wouldn’t surprise me if this movie lost money in the end, given all the COVID-19 challenges. No doubt, had a pandemic not been going full blast, No Time to Die would have made far more money.

Hollywood is doing better at the box office these days at the box office. It is starting to feel “normal” again going to the movies, but it isn’t as if they are doing blockbuster numbers. As an example, during the Thanksgiving weekend Nov. 26-28, the top release was Encanto, and it only made $27.2 million. Usually a Thanksgiving release would do far better than that, but these are unusual times.

Moving on from the box office talk, I need to mention the story that has been the talk of Hollywood and the world, and that is the fatal shooting incident on the set of Rust.

On the set down in New Mexico, Alec Baldwin picked up a what turned out to be a live prop gun and ended up firing a live round that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, and injured

director Joel Souza.

Baldwin has since claimed he didn’t pull the trigger on the gun, in an interview scheduled for ABC on Thursday night.

From the looks of it, he’s deeply affected by all this and is taking the whole thing hard. This whole story is a tragedy, and it has revived a lot of discussion about safety on movie sets.

There have been tragedies on movie sets before, the most infamous one being the helicopter accident in 1982 during the making of Twilight Zone: The Movie that killed Vic Morrow and two kids. There was a lot of fallout and litigation out of that incident, with director John Landis even put on trial for involuntary manslaughter (he was acquitted).

I see a similar story playing out with this Rust incident. At the very least, my hope is that we see some better safety procedures on movie sets coming out of this, especially when it comes to guns.

Shooting incidents and the loss of life is something that cannot happen.

That’s all I have to say for today.

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Baljennie News

WDM village is lit up for the season

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

North Battleford Western Development Museum Light Up the Village tour is now open from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. A special tour for sponsors was held Nov. 30, showcasing the hard work of staff and volunteers to install the various displays.

The museum gift shop is also worth a visit, as it may be the place to find a special Christmas gift.

New volunteers are always welcome at the WDM. Sympathy to the Schwab families of the Battlefords on the passing of 79-year-old Arlene Schwab Nov. 21. She married Ken Schwab 56 years

ago. They had a family of five children. Many school students who attended Baljennie School between 1961 and 1964 will remember her. This was Arlene’s first post teaching Grades 1 to 3 in the basement classroom, while her sister, Doreen Carlson (Parkinson), taught Grades 4 to 8 in the upstairs classroom.

They lived together in the school teacherage. Arlene left Baljennie to teach elsewhere. Besides teaching school, she joined the River’s Edge Quilt Guild and was an excellent quilter. Funeral service for Arlene was held Nov. 25 at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church in Battleford.

Interment was in the Battleford cemetery. She will be

missed by her family and many friends.

For those who love curling, the last week of November was interesting.

It was the Olympic trials for men’s and women’s teams at the SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon. Jennifer Jones and Tracy Fleury completed, with Jennifer the winner in the women’s event. In the men’s event, Brad Gushue went against Brad Jacobs, with Gushue the winner. They will represent Canada in the March 2022 Olympics to be held in Beijing, China.

The event ended with presentation of jackets and a First Nation drumming ceremony. The teams were also presented star blanket quilts.

Mayfair News

Wildlife federation to host horn scoring event

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

The temperature is dipping down and, officially, winter will be here in two weeks. With all the excitement of Christmas approaching, the days keep flying by.

Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation of Mayfair is holding their annual

horn scoring this Friday, Dec. 10 at the local community hall. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. with proof of COVID vaccination to be produced. Lunch is provided during the evening.

Come out and enjoy the fellowship as our area has not had many events scheduled because of the pandemic.

New memberships can be purchased. For more infor-

mation call 306 246-4812 or 306-246-4464 Nominations for executive and board positions are to be in no later than 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 10 to the rural municipality office in Mayfair for the Mayfair Community Recreation Centre Inc. An annual general meeting is to be held Tuesday, Dec. 14 at the hall at 7:30 p.m.

RCMP find offer of chocolate to Maidstone youths was made in good faith Staff “We can’t do it alone,” says the Saskatchewan RCMP. In a release issued Tuesday, RCMP indicated a recent incident in Maidstone turned out not to be a public threat as police and public collaborated in an investigation.

“We often highlight the need for a collaborative approach to police investigations and assistance from the public. One shining example of this collaboration occurred earlier this month in our RCMP Central District - Maidstone Detachment area,” stated the release.

As reported by SASKTODAY.ca last week, on the morning of Nov. 26, two youths were walking in a residential area in Maidstone when they were asked by an adult male parked in a red SUV if they wanted some chocolate. He was not known to them.

The youths declined and continued walking. No further interaction occurred

between them and the man and the incident was reported later that same afternoon to Maidstone RCMP. Maidstone RCMP issued a news release about the incident on Nov. 30 shortly before 4 p.m.

“In just over 17 hours after the original information about this file was published by our news partners, Cut Knife RCMP received a report from someone who believed they could identify the suspicious person,” says Sgt. Jolyne Harrison, Maidstone RCMP Detachment Commander. “The man identified was indeed the person we were looking to speak with about this incident. Further investigation determined he legitimately was offering chocolate to the two youths and we let him know his generosity could be misunderstood by youth and members of the public.”

At 8:45 a.m. Dec. 1,

Cut Knife RCMP received the public tip and a short while later Maidstone RCMP confirm the man’s involvement in this investigation. The family of the youths were updated that the investigation was complete.

“In addition to the community patrols and neighbourhood inquiries, during the course of investigation, the lead police officer was working diligently behind the scenes to identify where the suspicious person was prior to his interaction with the youths,” adds Sgt. Harrison. “Thankfully in this instance, the intent was determined not to be suspicious and the investigation is concluded. A big thank you to the individual who picked up the phone and called us with their tip – it’s a prime example of communities working collaboratively with their local police to help solve open investigations.”

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The Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords has been spreading some Christmas cheer with donations to a number of worthwhile organizations.

The club has been acting as “Santa Klaus” this season -- spelled with a “K” -- providing annual donations to several orga-

nizations. The money was raised through the fundraising work Kiwanis does during the year.

Here is a rundown of the organizations that have received funds from Kiwanis this year: $2,000 each to: The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords - Miwasin Kikanow shelter.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation. Accord-

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ing to Executive Director Leanne Ducommun, the donation will go towards purchasing two new anesthetic machines for their operating room.

Canadian Mental Health Association Battlefords Branch.

According to Jane Zielke de Montbrun, executive director, the donation will support their latest project the Living Well Learning

The donation to The Lighthouse shelter operated by BATC: Darren Castor (sitting), left to right: Sandy Cardinal, Warren Favel, Carl Nieviadomy, Sonia Gardypie (farthest right) and from Kiwanis: John Hunchak (third from right and Jim West (second from right).

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BGC Battlefords. The donation will go towards their drop-in program.

Battlefords Trade and Education Centre. The funds will go to purchase a new TV. Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre.

According to Executive Director Erin Katerynych, the donation will go towards food purchases for

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Donation by Kiwanis to BUH Foundation: John Hunchak, Don Backus and Leanne Ducommun.

es. Executive Director Kim Morrison said the donation will support their Strong Heart, Strong Minds program supporting people who have experienced violence or trauma. $2,500 to: Bridges for Children, which uses their familycentered and team based “wraparound” process to help families address their needs and challenges.

Donation to Canadian Mental Health - Living Well Program: Jane Zielke de Montbrun with Kiwanis representatives Don Backus and John Hunchak.

Donation by Kiwanis to Boys and Girls Club BGC Battlefords (Battlefords Boys and Girls Club). Seen here, Nicole Combres and Kiwanis reps Don Backus and John Hunchak.

Seen here, the donation to Battlefords Trade & Education Centre: Mona Leece and Kiwanis reps Don Backus and John Hunchak.

Donation to Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre: Erin Katerynych and Kiwanis’s Don Backus and John Hunchak.

Seen here is the Kiwanis donation to Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre: Kayla Vany, Melissa Kainburger, Marla Degenstein, Robin Dyck, Shasta Kovach and Kiwanis’s Don Backus and John Hunchak.

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NEALE: William Edward Neale June 12, 1920 November 8, 2021 passed away at his residents River Heights Lodge in North Battleford, Sk He is survived by his daughter June of Battleford, sons Terry (Paulette) of Battleford, Cyril (Jill) of Abbotsford, BC; 2 sisters in law Sophia Parkinson and Winona Leite.

He was predeceased by his loving wife Doris (Leite) Neale; his parents Pearl & Percy Neale, sisters Violet Meckling, Ada Smith, Jessie Smith, and Isabella Neale. Willie was born and raised on his parents farm in the Eagle Hills School District of Battleford. He attended school via walking and riding horse back across country which was shorter than the 5 mile ride by road. He was late for school many times; lack of interest in school, combined with chores and many sick days for him and in the family resulted in him dropping out by Grade 7. He learned to ride horseback and work with horses at a very early age which he continued to do into the 1970s. His special Horse was Goldie and then Sweetheart in the 50s and 60s. He purchased chaps from Fairhome north of where his grandfather W.I. Neale lived.

They were past on to his nephew who has since made use of them. Mixed farming became his livelihood retiring from it in 1997 when his son Terry took over. His interests were in playing hockey at his uncle Roy’s slough, the Camerons, the Goberts and other outdoor areas where there was ice including on his own land with his sons, Curling and cross country skiing and snowmobiling in later years; in summer playing ball, community events, rodeos, and dances. In Oct 1947 he married Doris Leite and took over the family farm. At the top of the list were family gatherings, community events such as school functions for their children, and dances. To bring in extra money in the early years Willie worked in the Christmas season on North Battleford coming home on weekends and in 1967-1986 he worked full time driving school bus for Simpson and Lane on the Eagle Hills then Garden Prairie route. Doris took the Hwy #4 shorter school bus route (1973-81) enjoying the chance to be part of the work force. On 1997 they moved to Battleford. celebrated their 50th Anniversary and settled in to coffee, lunches at local restaurants and family gatherings where Doris and her sisters, nieces, nephews and friends made music. Moving to Meadow Sweet Manor they continued their outings with the added social events there of shufffle board, bingo, special suppers and entertainment. With Doris moving to BDCC in 2013 Willie found it lonely and more difficult to pass the time. He drove less and turned over the Van driving to others. In 2017 Willie joined Doris at BDCC before she passed away Jan 2, 2018. In June of that year he moved to River Heights Lodge in NB where he continued his outings on their patio, bus tours, car rides to the country and visits from relatives and friends. Through the pandemic and many times confined to his room 24/7 he stayed connected to June, Terry, Cyril and a nephew via the phone. His 100th Birthday was celebrated behind a window with his relatives on the lawn outside and wishes by phone to him.

Thank you to relatives and friends for your love and support and Battlefords Home Care, Battlefords District Care Centre and River Heights Lodge for his care. Thank you to T’ Neale at Sallows and McDonald for your compassionate care. Interment will be June 2022 in the Willowmoor Cemetery, Battleford, Sk. __________________________________________________

PULSFORD: The family of Mrs. Olive Pulsford resident of Battleford District Care Centre are saddened to announce her passing Sunday, November 21, 2021 at the age of 91 years.

A Funeral Service will be held Saturday, December 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Third Avenue United Church with Rev. Dexter van Dyke officiating. To view the livestream of the service or to leave a condolence for the family please go to www. eter nalmemoriesfuneral. ca/obituar y/Olive-Pulsford.

Survived by her children: son, Gordon Carbert (Cheryl) – grandchildren: Jenisa, Nicole (Scott) & Taighen; daughter, Valerie Etcheverry (Gil) – grandchildren: Tristan Etcheverry (Andrea) & Jodi Perras (Scott); great granddaughters: Avery & Charlie Etcheverry; great grandson, Caleb Perras; her brother, Archie MacPherson (Simone); sister, Georgina Humphreys (Bill); sister-in-law, Yvonne Macpherson; brothers-in-law: Frank Carbert (Irmgard), Lorne Carbert (Irene) & Roger Carbert; sistersin-law: Laureena Carbert & Colleen Sellers; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents: Gretta & Robert Stanley Macpherson; her first husband, Gerald Carbert; her husband, George Pulsford; mother in-law, Lucy Pulsford; In-laws: Pearl & Albert Carbert; infant grandson, Zachary Carbert; brothers: Ronald Macpherson (Theresa), Gilbert Macpherson (Ruby), Garry Macpherson & Morris Macpherson; sisters: Lavella Murphy (Bill) & Eunice Miller (Art); brothers-in-law: Ronald Carbert, Allen Carbert & Cyril Carbert; sisters-in-law: Holly Carbert & Elinor Marklund (Vern); nephews: Dale Macpherson, Raymond Macpherson, Brian Macpherson & Bob Miller; niece, Louise Riemer; and nephewin-law, Allen Rousseau. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Olive Pulsford may be made to Battlefords District Care CentreRecreation Department, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or The Twin Rivers Curling Assistance Fund, Box 1127, North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2 or to the donor’s choice. The Family would like to thank Dr. Holtzhausen and the staff at BDCC for all the TLC they gave to our mom. Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Services & Crematorium.

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BUGLAS: Margaret Ann Buglas (née Ovens), beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away peacefully with family by her side on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at the age of 86 after living several years with Alzheimer’s disease. Marg was born on July 6th, 1935, in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan, to Doris and Slim Ovens. She was the third of four children.

Marg was predeceased by her parents and her 3 brothers Bill, Jack and Frank Ovens as well as several other beloved relatives. Holding Marg close to their hearts are: her devoted husband of 63 years, Fred; her four children and their families: Ted; Tom (Sandra), Arthur, Lauren; Don (Jacalyn), Keenan, Carter and Michelle (Kevin Pylypow) Charis, Adina, Carson, Tyson and Madison; members of our extended family and friends. Marg grew up on the family farm near Gallivan, Saskatchewan. Being the only girl, she preferred to be out in the farmyard with her three brothers rather than hanging about in the house. Her childhood revolved around her horses and dogs.

Marg left home to attend teacher’s college in 1956, and in 1958 she married her high-school sweetheart, Fred. Together, Marg and Fred enjoyed many adventures over the years, teaching in northern communities, travelling to different parts of the world and raising four active children. They settled in North Battleford, where they lived from 1964 to 1989 before moving to Saskatoon. Marg was a lifelong caregiver, devoted to her family.

She never wanted to be the center of attention, but was a pillar of strength and loving kindness to anyone in need. She always saw and focused on the good in everything. Her children and grandchildren were the center of her world. The family will hold a celebration of Marg’s life in the spring of 2022. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Services in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Those wishing to honour Marg are invited to make a donation in her name to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan or to the Canadian Cancer Society. Our family is grateful to the staff at St. Anne’s Home for the compassion shown and support given to both Mom and Dad over the past three years.

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DOUCETTE: Pauline Doucette, age 96 passed away on Tuesday, November 30, 2021. Pauline was born March 15, 1925 in Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan. With great sadness our Mother, Grandma, Great Grandma passed away, Heaven has gained an angel. Pauline was loved by numerous nieces and nephews and predeceased by her husband Harvey, son Sidney and grandson Gregory. Pauline was laid to rest with a Private graveside service at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.

Contributions in Pauline’s memory may be made to Battlefords District Care Centre, ward 3. 1308 Winnipeg Street, PO Box 69, Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 CA. Paulines family would also like to thank all the staff at the Battlefords District Care Centre as well as Dr. Khurana.

DRAPER: Bert and Ernie Back together again… Mom went on to be with Ernie who went to prepare a place for her in the summer of 2017. I guess he finally got the baseboards done. Bernice W. M. Draper, 88, formerly of North Battleford, Sask. Bernice (Bert) passed away peacefully, November 6, 2021 at Villa Marie – Covenant Care in Red Deer, Alberta in the presence of family. Bernice was born August 29, 1933 at Prince, Saskatchewan to Milton and Alice Fitzgerald. On May 7, 1955, she tied the knot with her life partner, Ernie Draper in North Battleford. After many night classes and upgrading, she started her career at the Saskatchewan Hospital in the personnel department where, decades later she retired. Her retirement was filled with her many hobbies including, quilting, embroidery and of course her gardening. After moving to their acreage, she could really show her talents. She enjoyed proving people wrong when they’d tell her “You can’t grow those here!” Bernice also enjoyed their annual fishing trips with friends to the many NW Saskatchewan lakes. Her proudest moments were bragging on her many grandchildren and watching them in their varied sporting events. Bernice is survived by her two sons, Daryl (Ruth), Darwin (Trish), grandchildren, Jeff, Katelyn, Alicia, Kristin, Blake, great granddaughter Sienna, Sister in-law Eileen Menssa and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton and Alice, brothers Charles (Esther), George (Alice) and infant grandsons Derek and Craig Draper. Interment will be at a later date in the North Battleford City Cemetery. In memory of Bernice, donations may be made to a local Alzheimer’s Society. __________________________________________________

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Edward Zawada

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Memories are special moments that tell our story...

Smile and remember.

Always missed and forever loved by your family.

In Loving Memory of

Sandra Illingworth November 16, 1975 - December 14, 2012

They say there is a reason, they say that time will heal.

But neither time or reason, will change the way we feel.

For no one knows the heartache that lies behind our smiles.

No one knows how many times we have broken down and cried.

We want to tell you something so there won’t be any doubt.

Oh you are so wonderful to think of So hard to be without.

DEARLY LOVED & SADLY MISSED EVERY DAY

By Mom & Dad (Jim & Debbie) Prescesky, Brother Donald, Ashley & Luke Prescesky

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Turtleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 372/14 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: The primary intent of the proposed bylaw is to create a new residential zoning district that prioritizes mobile, modular, and other moveable dwellings on certain residential lots, along with other community and institutional development, and provide specific standards for such development. Certain lands would also be rezoned to this new district.

The definition of mobile would be amended to clarify that said forms of dwellings are built on a deformation resistant frame.

AFFECTED LAND: The lands affected by the proposed rezoning are Lots 5-11, Block 16, Plan 78B11616; and, Lots 12-13, Block 16, Plan 85B03828, which front on Birk St.; said lands are currently titled to the Town. Subsequent establishment of a mobile home would be subject to the amendment to its definition. A copy of the proposed bylaw and map showing the affected lands is available for viewing at https://www. northboundplanning.ca/public-notification.

REASON: The lands subject to rezoning are shallower than most standard urban parcels which makes them prohibitive in accommodating mobile and modular homes while achieving minimum yard setbacks in any other existing residential zoning district. The implementation of this district will be localized to the affected lands, and provide additional flexibility for dwelling types constructed off site for placement at this location.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town office during regular office hours excluding statutory holidays. Hard copies are available at cost from the Town office, or for free by contacting the Town at townofturteford@sasktel.net. The Town office is located at 219 Main St, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on December 21, 2021 at 6:00 pm in the Town office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. In view of current restrictions related to public assembly, please contact the Town office for protocols should you wish to make in-person representation.

Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town office by hardcopy or email before the hearing.

Issued by the Town of Turtleford this November 23, 2021.

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Bylaw Inspection Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available to persons through the Office of the City Clerk.

Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 13th day of December, at 6:30 p.m. Council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf, who wish to make a representation. Due to COVID-19, Council will be held electronically over Zoom. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to City Hall before the hearing.

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In accordance with section 97 of the Cities Act, section 8 and Procedures Bylaw No. 2108 and pursuant to sections 4 and 5 of Public Notice Bylaw No. 1703, please be advised that a Special Council Meeting has been scheduled for Monday, December 20th, 2021, commencing at 12 p.m. to consider the adoption of Bylaw No. 2115, being a bylaw to provide for the borrowing of up to and in the amount of $7,500,000 to finance the Sanitary Sewer Upgrade Project.

This meeting will be held via Zoom using Webinar ID: 833 2794 2183. Zoom details will also be available on the City website prior to the meeting.

Questions regarding the proposed Bylaw may be directed to Brent Nadon, Director of Finance at 306-445-1794 or financedirector@cityofnb.ca.

Notice is hereby given this 7 th day of December 2021.

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Of course, parents feel their new baby is extraordinary Folks tend to be captivated by the beauty of a newborn baby. Proud parents feel their new baby is no ordinary child. The baby so tiny and precious in their arms will surpass the best and worst family traits. Their child will become one of the most outstanding individuals to come along in their families for generations. The lack of press and media acclaim over the baby’s birth is because they are not members of the royal family.

Babies born outside of the royal family aren’t widely celebrated and recognized. Even the birth of the Christ Child was an obscure event in

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Luke 2:9 The inn at Bethlehem had no room for Mary in her labour. So, the baby Jesus was born and wrapped in cloths and placed in a manger. The shepherds

came to see the baby Jesus in a manger because an angel of the Lord appeared to them in their fields and said, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Today in the town of David, a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord. This

will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:10-12) The shepherds went to Bethlehem and “Found Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manager.” (Luke 2:16) They returned to their fields, glorifying and praising God. Mary pondered in her heart what the angel had told her that she had found favour with God. The child she would bear was to be called Jesus, and that He will be called great and will be called the Son of the Most High. (Luke 1:31-32) God destined the baby who was seen and worshipped by shepherds

to bring salvation to all the nations. Jesus, born of Mary, was God’s Son and appointed heir of all things. Before the birth of Jesus, God spoke through prophets at many times and in various ways. With the birth of Jesus, God has spoken to us through his Son. (Hebrews 1:1-2) The baby Jesus was the Word. In the beginning, was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. Through him, all things were made. In him, the Word was life, and that life was the light of men.

(John 1:1-3) The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us as the baby Jesus conceived

of the Holy Spirit and born of Mary.

The baby Jesus as the Son of God was the radiance of God’s glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. Jesus was born to bring the purification for sins. When Jesus did this, he sat down at the right hand of the Majesty in heaven. (Hebrews 1:3) It is for us to see the glory of the One and Only Son of God and His grace and truth. Jesus, born of Mary, came that we might know the invisible God, the Father, who wants us to become His children through faith in his Son, Jesus, born at Bethlehem.

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Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

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

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

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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

DAILY: Tues., 7 p.m. Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

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

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke

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Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

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Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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Volunteer organizes relief effort for B.C. residents

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Even though masking continues, this December was feeling much more like normal. Then we heard the word Omicron.

For the most part people know what it takes to keep them and those around

them safe. With children’s vaccines now available, we remain hopeful this pandemic is more behind us than ahead of us. Continue to use diligence and vigilance in your pandemic practises to protect seniors, kids in school, store people and just everyone in general.

A Santa movie day, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and community businesses, was held last weekend. Dec. 5 was the community service of remembrance.

Upcoming is the online community carol festival Dec. 12. Red Apple will Continued on Page 16

Thanks to Unity’s Lindsay Soderholm and her enthusiastic group of volunteers, a trailer full of supplies is on its way to a drop-off point to be airlifted to floodravaged Chilliwack, B.C. | Photo submitted

Chris and Krystal Martin, Unity museum committee members, help assemble the live greenery gnomes that will be part of their fundraising efforts for the museum. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

Some of the staff at Unity’s Canada Post location are ready for extended hours this month to help deal with an increase in incoming and outgoing mail this holiday season. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

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The Christmas craft workshop

By Johannie Dufour and Sarah Beauregard Translated by Katya Teague One morning, all the children on Snow Island between the ages of six and 12 gathered in the school gymnasium for a Christmas decoration workshop led by two dynamic art students, Maeva and William.

“Your challenge is to make a Christmas tree ornament that symbolizes your personality and interests,” Maeva explained.

“In other words, people should think of you as soon as they see your ornament,” William added. “You can use any of the materials we brought.”

“You have three hours to create your masterpiece,” Maeva said. “Off you go!”

Orion and Capella were very excited. Frantically rummaging through the art supply bins, the eight-year-old twins gathered materials: pom-poms, feathers, sequins, ribbons, pipe cleaners and more. With their hands full, they headed back to their table to begin.

“What are you going to make for your ornament?” Capella asked.

“Since I love outer space, I’m going to make mine into a rocket ship,” Orion replied. “And since everyone knows I love lemon yellow, the whole thing will be yellow! What about yours?”

“I’m obsessed with chocolate and math, right? So I’m going to make a chocolate bar with mathematical symbols carved into each square,” Capella explained.

The twins enthusiastically set about making their decorations. However, over by the craft bins, two of their friends weren’t having as much fun.

“Gosh, I have no ideas,” Sylvio lamented.

“I don’t know what to make either,” Jasmine admitted.

Suddenly, Orion and Capella had an idea about how to spark their friends’ creativity. The siblings took turns asking them a variety of questions without giving them time to answer.

“What’s your go-to song?”

“Do you have a pet?”

“What sports do you play?”

“Do you like to read?”

“What food do you like best?”

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Sing along sets tone for the season

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The warm weather last week meant winter will be that much shorter, and we appreciated every nice day.

Many folks were out walking, but you had to be careful, as it was very icy.

Bridge was played Nov. 30 at the Pioneer Hall, with three tables in play.

Top score was by Donna Scherman and Gerry Craig followed by two couples who were tied for second and third. These were Catriona Winterholt and Cletus Scherman and Leona and Etta Meisner.

Dec. 2 there were three tables with top score by

Donna Scherman and Eric Callbeck with second going to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen.

That afternoon we had a heavy snowfall that left more ice because it was warm and melting everywhere. If I had not cleaned the car off that day, it would have been frozen solid with frozen doors, windshield wipers and so on. Cleaning the yard was also a big job, but my daughter Sal visiting from Beauval, helped.

Then Joyce came for the weekend from Wetaskiwin, Alta. to share in birthday cakes and meals.

Canasta was played Friday afternoon in the Do Drop In with four tables

in play. Top scores went to Eric Callbeck and Terry Neale. Second were Evelyn Dutton and Linda Ard and third were David Ottas and Albert Huys. Everyone enjoyed the nice afternoon outing.

The annual Christmas supper was enjoyed by a couple dozen seniors at the Do Drop In Dec. 5. There was lots of room, so people were not crowded. Everyone joined in singing Christmas carols after the meal with Sharon Bridges on the piano. Such activity gets one into the Christmas spirit.

Action is on at the skating and curling rinks, so it will be a good winter for shinny and curling.

At the coffee party Wednesday morning at the Do Drop In, an ice cream cake was enjoyed by about a dozen folks in celebration of birthdays that week.

Honoured were sisters Linda Ard and Lorna Pearson as well as Eric Callbeck. | Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

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Gradually, the children’s faces lit up. With the help of the twins, they’d finally found their inspiration. Thanking them, Sylvio and Jasmine headed off to create ornaments in their image. The boy made a pineapple-shaped hot air balloon, and the girl decided on a guitar-playing penguin.

That evening, families across Snow Island hung all sorts of unusual ornaments on their trees: a rainbow snowboard, a tractor with wings, a cat curled up in a bird’s nest, a puzzle piece with an elephant trunk on it, a sailboat with Viking symbols, a dinosaur wearing overalls — what a sight!

Inspired by their creativity, many of the children’s parents, including Orion and Capella’s, decided to make their own personalized decorations. After all, who said crafts are only for kids?

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Continued from Page 15 offer an opportunity to fill the sleigh for the Secret Santa program, Dec. 11.

It took only one Unity gal to put a call out for donations for beleaguered British Columbia residents and Unity jumped in.

Soon there were collection stations, a trailer drop-off and someone offering a truck and trailer to deliver goods to a drop-off point.

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In Unity Composite High School volleyball, the boys capped off the season by hosting provincials and what a dramatic finish it was, earning them a silver medal. Two members of this silver medal winning team had dads who were part of the provincial medal winning volleyball team in 1991, 30 years ago.

UCHS Hat Day contributions this month were directed to the Raycraft family, who are in Calgary for a stem cell transplant with their toddler son, Fredrick.

Students also collected warm gear to be donated to the resource centre for those in need.

Unity Skating Club welcomes a new coach from Quebec who has recently moved to the community. Colleen Smith has served in her coaching role for 30 years, while fellow coach, Michelle Brown McLean, is in her 23rd year of coaching skaters.

Unity Minor Hockey alumnus, Karsen Blanchette, was recently moved from the Prince Albert Mintos AAA hockey club to the SJHL Kindersley Klippers.

You might start seeing those ugly Christmas sweaters at Unity Curling Club as the holidays approach, as it’s a fun way for curlers to take part in the festive season during their curling sessions.

Winter Wonderland comes to downtown Dec. 16. Stores will offer specials, special activities, sales and promotions, and many are participating in the window decorating contest. Check out some of these great window displays as part of your community twinkle tour.

And, make sure you get a great spot to watch the parade that night, too.

There are still two

weeks to send a special Christmas card or letter to our seniors’ centers as part of the community Christmas card campaign.

You can sign up for one of the wreath or greenery classes at the greenhouse to help benefit the local motocross club. For the second year in a row, you can purchase a live green gnome for your outdoor decorations with proceeds to benefit the local museum.

Take a twinkle tour, as residents have outdone themselves yet again in festive yard decorating.

Make sure you drop an item or two in the Secret Santa collection boxes or the food bank collections as it helps those who need a leg up this holiday season.

The holiday greeting board on Main Street is another great community gesture that benefits the health care auxiliary.

Grand In Your Hand Promotion is back in Unity as a chamber-sponsored initiative to promote shopping locally. This year it takes on a new look, as Carey the nutcracker will be at a specific business each day from until Dec. 16 and he will have the draw bucket with him.