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The company recently selected by Graham Capital Partners LP as the facility manager for the newly-built Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is at the centre of a con-

troversy involving Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

In addition to the national uproar about possible interference by the prime minister in an ongoing court case involving SNC-Lavalin, Saskatchewan New Democrats are

taking aim at the provincial government over the company’s SHNB connection.

They are calling for a moratorium and a full review. For the opposition leader’s comments see Page 5.

The Magic of Mardi Gras Megan Hewison, right, is one of the core people who started a salsa club in North Battleford. Photo by Averil Hall

Salsa anyone?

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Salsa isn’t just a condiment for taco chips.

Salsa dancing has become popular in Saskatchewan. Leo Liendo who lives in Saskatoon, but is originally from Venezuela, started salsa classes in North Battleford in October 2018 with the help of Megan Hewison, Rachelle Ternier and Vivian Blais.

The class began with a registration of 40 and has steadily increased, even though the past couple of weeks attendance has been lower because of the cold

weather.

Hewison says, “We have quickly built a core group of equally addicted salseros/salseras from the North Battleford community. Leo drives from Saskatoon every two weeks on a Thursday bringing a special guest to help teach the salsa classes.”

Last week, when the News-Optimist dropped in, he had brought his wife Leah. Leo is highly involved in Latin dancing in Saskatoon especially through BKS (Bachata, Kizomba, Salsa) Saskatoon.

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The Fred Light Museum had an interesting fundraiser going in time for Valentine’s Day. They were selling “Love Locks” for $10 apiece at Territorial Place Mall last week. Couples could sign the lock, which is then placed on a heart-shaped chainlink display. This display will be located at the museum, which is already a popular venue for wedding photos. The idea came from Paris, where couples have placed “love locks” on a chain-link fence. Photos

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Salsa anyone?

Continued from Page 1 In North Battleford, the group meets every two weeks at the North Battleford Legion.

“The Legion has been so gracious by giving us the space,” Hewison says.

A two-dollar per person charge goes back into the club so new equipment can be purchased.

“Our goal is to create community, not to make a profit,” says Hewison.

A bonus is socializing after the classes and order

from the cash bar available at the Legion.

The participants on the dance floor last week were mostly women, but Hewison encourages men to come out and try this easy and addictive form of dance, too.

Leo uses a rotating style for partners so everyone gets a chance to dance with each other.

The next class is Feb. 21 at 7:15 p.m. at the North Battleford Legion.

Salsa originated in Cuba at the beginning

of the 1900s. Salsa dancing has evolved through the years and has incorporated movements from other dances. The salsa movements are a combination of AfroCuban dance, Cha-chacha, Mambo, Puerto Rican Boba, Pachanga and many other styles. Through the decades several distinct styles have emerged.

The basic salsa step uses eight beats. The dancers shift their weight while the upper body remains level. The feet move on beats 1, 2, 3, pause on beat 4; step again on beats 5, 6, 7, pause on beat 8.

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City council approves new remuneration policy

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It took a few meetings, but a new North Battleford city council remuneration policy has been approved.

Council has set the mayor’s remuneration at 78 per cent of salaries of members of the legislative assembly for 2019, and at 80 per cent of MLA’s salaries for 2020.

Councillor’s pay is then set at 35 per cent of the mayor’s remuneration.

Initially, the draft policy had proposed setting remuneration at 70 per cent of MLA’s salaries.

The higher percentages

will take into account the Jan. 1 federal tax changes that eliminated the onethird tax exemption previously granted to municipal elected officials.

The percentages come closer to keeping councillors whole. However, Mayor Ryan Bater noted they will still take home less after-tax pay than before.

Bater said to reporters that even with the higher rate, his own take-home pay would be $3,700 less.

“The take-home pay is still less than what it was a year ago,” said Bater.

Council also considered the budget impact of set-

ting the remuneration percentages. In the end, council decided to phase in the changes over two years to minimize the impact.

The 78 per cent rate takes effect as of Jan. 1 of this year; the 80 per cent rate takes effect Jan. 1, 2020.

Now that the policy is set, it will be binding for city council for the foreseeable future. Councillors will not have any say in setting their own compensation, as compensation will be strictly tied to compensation for MLAs. “We’re adopting a policy that will be pertinent

to future councils,” said Bater. “The big issue was to amend the formula so that council no longer had the ability to impact their own remuneration on an annual basis.”

Previously, council had the ability to impact their own compensation levels because it was tied to the city manager, whose pay levels are set by council.

Now, their pay will be tied to that of an MLA. “It’s actually the committee of the whole in Regina at the legislature who will be establishing any changes. We’ve just established a base,” said Bater.

Mayor Ryan Bater and members of council vote on the final approval of the North Battleford council remuneration policy Monday. Photo by John Cairns

101st Street: Residents raise concerns about bulb-outs

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There was a lot of information but also a consid-

erable amount of venting expressed about the upcoming 100th Street Underground Pipes and Asphalt Replacement (UPAR)

Priority snow routes see some changes

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There are some minor changes coming to some of the priority snow clearing routes in North Battleford.

At Monday’s city council meeting, Director of Utilities Stewart Schafer said Poundmaker Trail from the Highway 16 intersection to the old bridges has been made a “priority one” route. It was noted Saskatchewan Highways has stopped maintaining this section of road. The city has taken over maintaining the road and it is being made priority one, said Schafer, because it is the major access to the FE Holliday water treatment plant.

Some changes are also coming to routes near Saskatchewan Hospital.

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from Canola Avenue to Riverside Avenue has been removed from the snow plowing route.

The priority one snow clearing route on Riverside Drive from the FE Holliday plant to the old Saskatchewan Hospital has been removed. The road is located in the RM of North Battleford but the city has been clearing the road to provide access to the old hospital. While that will be coming to an end, the city will continue snow clearing there for the rest of this season.

Sandpiper Drive from 27th Avenue to Blue Jay Drive is being designated a priority two route, and 27th Avenue from Highway 4 North to Sandpiper Drive will also be designated a priority two route.

The clearing of priority one routes is to commence after a major snowfall and to be completed within three days or as permitted. Priority two routes are to be completed within seven days.

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project Thursday of last week.

City of North Battleford officials held an informational presentation at the Don Ross Centre about the work on 100th Street to happen in July and August.

Despite the bitter cold, about 15 people showed up, most of them business people directly impacted by the work planned for the street.

The $2 million project is the third phase of the downtown revitalization.

The UPAR project includes pipe replacement on the 1100 block as well as work on 12th Avenue from

99th to 100th Streets.

But two contentious aspects of the proposed project – the creation of a bulbout at the Capitol Theatre corner of 100th Street and 11th Avenue, as well as the restrictions on curb crossing access along the 1100 block – drew some resistance at the meeting.

There was concern expressed that the proposed bulb-out at the Capitol Theatre corner would cause more problems than it was worth by restricting turns at the intersection.

Others expressed outrage over the work previously done on the down-

town blocks of 101st Street, which included placement of bulb-outs. One man said it made for an even narrower street than before.

“Somebody’s going to die there, the way that’s been designed,” he said.

“This is truck country,” noted another, expressing worry more bulb-outs would constrict trucks and force them into oncoming traffic lanes, and lead to more accidents.

But city officials in attendance – the city’s engineer, Bob Anthony, and the city’s director of planning and development, Jennifer Niesink – insisted safety

was the reason behind the bulb-out placements, as well as the curb crossing restrictions.

“The city could be held liable,” Niesink said of the latter. “We have a duty to protect our citizens, and the drivers have a duty to protect other people.”

Anthony repeated what he had said previously during a meeting of city council – that the bulb-outs are meant to act as a trafficcalming device and encourage motorists to slow down. He said they were looking to “strike a balance” between pedestrians and vehicles.

Council approves pizza place location

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There is good news to report for pizza lovers on North Battleford’s east side.

City council in North Battleford approved a dis-

cretionary use application for a proposed new pizza parlour on Monday night.

The application was to establish a “restaurant without an associated lounge” at 1708 Thompson Cres.

The restaurant is going into a building that was

previously a convenience store. It is described as being in the vicinity of the North Battleford Comprehensive High School and the Foodland market, a designated C2 - Neighbourhood Commercial zone.

In making their recom-

mendation to approve the discretionary use application, city administration stated they did not foresee any land use conflicts or negative impacts to adjoining properties. No objections to the application were received.

Battleford lagoon needs work

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

A phased plan regarding the Town of Battleford upgrading its lagoon system has surfaced.

The lagoon, made up of cells, contains the town’s wastewater and is nearing capacity. Part of the treatment process involves letting the water aerate.

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Another part of the project involves a “submerged attached growth reactor,” according to a report by Catterall & Wright, which provides ammonia removal at cold temperatures.

The report recommended separating the project into three phases.

Phase one would involve funding cells, build ing aeration machinery

and piping. Last month, $1,800,000 had been approved for the project in 2019.

Manager of Utilities Aubrey Whittleton said it was important the town complete phase one.

According to initial projections, second and third phases would take place in later years, such as 2022 and 2026.

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Things I’ve learned from my son

By Jayne Foster Editor

I want to introduce you to my son. He’s 29, and lives in our family home. He is a higly interesting individual who deals with (I will not say “suffers from”) obsessive compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, non-verbal learning disorder and anxiety. His saving grace is that he is also on the high-functioning end of the autism spectrum.

His savant-style interests are a positive part of his life, making his other issues less burdensome. The autistic bent to fixate on details is a source of calm for him – and his incredible memory for facts and dates is a source of entertainment for us.

“When it comes to dates,” he laughs, “don’t argue with me.”

Being high-functioning, he understands what his other issues are and has taught himself how to identify which one of them is causing him distress at any given time, which helps us be proactive as a family in managing his moods.

When he’s feeling brave, he is interested in understanding the world. (Some days, it’s best not to venture there.) I try to find ways to explain current affairs to him that his learning disorder can process. Abstracts and “big pictures” don’t resonate with him, so I do it one piece at a time.

Recently, I was explaining to my son the difference between a democracy and an autocracy and what judicial indepence has to do with it. This was prompted by distaste at the American president not having any qualms about using Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou as possible leverage in his trade game with China. Asked if he would intervene in her court case, should she be extradicted from Canada, President Trump said, “If I think it’s good for what will be certainly the largest trade deal ever made – which is a very important thing – what’s good for national security – I would certainly intervene if I thought it was necessary.”

I had assured my son no Canadian politician would consider such an act.

“As soon as you do something like that,” I told my son, “you become China, you become North Korea, you

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become Saudi Arabia.”

China, I explained, was holding two Canadians as virtual hostages because we had arrested the Huyawei CFO on behalf of the United States, as we were bound to do by virtue of an extradition treaty between the two nations. In addition, they had retried a Canadian found guilty of drug trafficking and commuted his prison sentence to execution. This, I told my son, was China trying to browbeat us into releasing Meng Wanzhou before she could be extradited to the United States.

Canadian politicians, I insisted, have the same moral compass as the rest of Canada. Even Prime Minister Trudeau, not my favourite politician, would not stoop so low as to interfere in the judicial process.

“We know it’s wrong for the government to interfere in the judicial process,” I said as I headed off to work.

That day, the news broke that Prime Minister Justin

Trudeau might have pressured his minister of justice to intervene in a court case against SNC-Lavalin.

What?! I was incensed. The separation of the judicial system from state is as important as the separation of church and state. Those countries around the world who do not make those separations are oppressive and their populations are pawns.

I have frequently told my son we live in the safest place on earth, right down to sitting on top of a sandhill known as Battleford, where no flood can reach us, to being governed by people who, though they sometimes make fools of themselves, know right from wrong.

That evening, I had to tell my son I might have spoken too soon about Canada rising above it all.

He responded, “It’s OK, Mom, you can tell people in the paper.”

He had reminded me why I am still in this business.

We can’t all have leaking faucets or running toilets

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

Dear Editor This letter is in regards to the increasing expense of living in the city of North Battleford and also the tax dollars spent last year on our downtown area.

We have now received our most recent utility bill for $425.52, showing a more than 10 per cent increase over our last bill.

We were not alone. Numerous others had the same shock when opening their last utility bill, including our close neighbours and at least three citizens in line ahead of me at City Hall, one of whom was very obviously upset, waiting to pay the city’s utility clerk. Whenever I question city staff about the increases in the utility bill, the only suggestions ever given to me have been to check for a leaking faucet or a running toilet. Don’t tell me we all have leaking faucets or running toilets!

I think I can help them explain the increases. We have to pay for the extensive changes to our downtown

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area. When they wanted to beautify the downtown, they should have incorporated the concept of it being functional. The intersections in some places are now so narrow that city council should have notified people to sell their larger vehicles and buy horses and buggies.

It is frustrating to have to wait for an opposing vehicle to turn the corner before proceeding because there is literally not enough space for two vehicles to be side by side.

It should not have been left to a handful of people to make the decision of spending an enormous amount of taxpayers’ dollars on such a long drawn out project that disrupted businesses and causes congestion and inconvenience for the citizens of North Battleford for months and now I am still confused as to how it has “improved” or “beautified” our city.

I think the residents here have a right to know why these rates are increasing so dramatically. City council

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needs to realize they are making it increasingly difficult to live in the city. Utilities are increasing, taxes are high compared to other communities and wages stay the same. The city will surely be quick to publicize and take credit for new stores, hotels and theatres going up in our city. I find it difficult to believe there were no tax breaks or grants offered to those companies to come to North Battleford, money that taxpayers are going to have to pay up in the long run.

I hope when the next civic election comes, citizens don’t only look at the new hotel, theatre and store, but look at the price we are all paying now and for many years to come. I also hope that when city council proceeds to “improve” 100th Street this year, they will have learned from their past mistakes on 101st Street.

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NDP blasts SNC-Lavalin Sask. Hospital contract

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It is not just the Trudeau Liberals in Ottawa who are embroiled in controversy over SNC-Lavalin.

Provincial New Democrats are now taking aim at the provincial government over SNCLavalin’s latest contract: running Saskatchewan Hospital.

SNC-Lavalin was

selected as facility manager for the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford public-private partnership in January by Graham Capital Partners. The company was selected after the previous P3 partner Carillion went bankrupt.

On Monday morning, the NDP caucus issued a statement “calling into question the longstanding relationship that the Saskatchewan Party

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has had with the troubled company and renewing its call for campaign finance reform in the province.”

“We are calling for a moratorium on any further deals with SNC-Lavalin until a full review has taken place,” said NDP leader Ryan Meili in the news release.

Meili took aim at SNC-Lavalin for political donations to the Sask.

Party.

“When we look at the history between the Sask.

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Meili added SNC-Lavalin made political dona-

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tions for several years in a row, but “we don’t know what lobbying went on during this period because the registry doesn’t go back beyond 2016, and because the government has shown no interest in fixing a loophole that allows some businesses to lobby politicians without leaving a record,” he said.

“Has there been any influence beyond the donations that were publicly disclosed? And will the Sask. Party finally commit to bringing the province’s conflict of interest laws into the 21st century?”

The NDP also stated the province had been “burnt previously” in a multimillion-dollar dispute with SNC-Lavalin over the BD3 Carbon Capture project in which SaskPower had contracted with the company.

“The Sask. Party like to pretend they’re players, but they keep getting played,” Meili said.

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One year anniversary of second-degree murder trial

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The Gerald Stanley trial has been much politicized in the public eye, and the late Colten Boushie’s family recently took a public opportunity to remember the former regional community member as a son, nephew and cousin.

The family hosted an event to memorialize Boushie at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford on Saturday.

The event began with a pipe ceremony, and included reflections by Boushie’s family and others involved with the trial, followed by coffee, lunch and a candlelight vigil. Attendees included members of the Baptiste and Boushie families, and some members of the public.

The event took place a year after Stanley was found not guilty of seconddegree murder in the death of Boushie.

Some of those who were close to Boushie and who were involved with the trial reflected on the events

that have transpired since Boushie was killed.

Local lawyer Eleanore Sunchild said the week had been difficult for the family and her.

Sunchild said much had been made at the trial and in the media about the level of intoxication of the SUV’s driver and passengers.

“I’ve always stood by the point that it’s not abnormal for young people to be out drinking,” Sunchild said, adding that what the SUV passengers were doing wasn’t a good thing, “but that’s just a reality of where we live.”

“It doesn’t mean that a life needed to be taken because of that.”

Sunchild argued the jury should have found Stanley to be guilty of at least manslaughter, given the evidence and the judge’s instructions.

Sunchild made comments critical of the RCMP’s conduct, not limited to their treatment of Debbie Baptiste upon informing Baptiste her son was killed, their handling

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of evidence, including leaving Boushie’s body and the SUV out in the rain overnight, and showing photos of blood spatter to an expert rather than bringing the expert to the scene. The group has filed a lawsuit against the RCMP, Sunchild said.

Sunchild said Boushie’s advocates asked for an independent investigator and outside prosecutor, but the request wasn’t granted.

Sunchild promised continued advocacy.

Debbie Baptiste also commented, thanking attendees.

“It’s time that we started supporting one another,” Baptiste said.

Other family members expressed tearful comments about Boushie.

Boushie’s uncle, Alvin Baptiste, spoke of the importance of unity, and different cultures needing to learn to live together. He also spoke of grief, experiencing racism in the area, and about hoping to “build a better future for our children.”

Sunchild said she wor-

ries about something going wrong with her kids’ vehicle while driving along the highway, and how rural property owners in the area would react if her daughter went on their land to ask for help with car trouble.

Online comments that included racism and advocating violence “really made it difficult to try to tell your kids that you’re safe in this area,” Sunchild said.

A group including members of the Baptiste family and Sunchild travelled to Ottawa and United Nations in New York, calling for change.

As a result of their visit to Ottawa, one pending legislative change is the elimination of peremptory challenges before jury selection. Legislation is currently before the senate.

In a University of Toronto Faculty of Law on-

line post, legal scholar Kent Roach speaks of two challenges to prospective jurors: challenges for cause, and peremptory challenges. Challenges for cause require reasons why someone might not be impartial, whereas peremptory challenges don’t.

Peremptory challenges have supporters and opponents. A 1991 justice inquiry recommended peremptory challenges be abolished. Roach thinks they are “an invitation to discrimination,” as lawyers can use them to eliminate jurors based on race.

Sunchild said if Indigenous people had been on the Gerald Stanley trial jury, the outcome might have been different, as they offer a different perspective, of which white people are often unaware.

The recent coroner’s inquest of the events sur-

rounding the RCMP killing of Brydon Whitstone featured three out of six indigenous people on its jury.

A coroner’s inquest intends to find facts, and ultimately make recommendations to prevent future deaths. A criminal jury’s sole task is to determine responsibility.

Two gofundme pages emerged after the trial, one supporting the Boushie family and one supporting the Stanley family.

Gofundme allows users to create fundraising websites.

Funds raised included $207,300 for the Boushie family, and $223,327 for the Stanley family.

Both Sunchild and the organizer of the gofundme page supporting Stanley have said to go to original sources to find out the events that occurred in the courtroom.

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The annual general meeting also saw the presentation of financial reports for 2018, with the chamber posting a small surplus of $3,096.28.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce’s first board meeting for the 2019 term is scheduled to take place Feb. 26.

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No doubt about it, 2019 has been the year of Team Silvernagle in the Battlefords.

Now, they are headed to Sydney, N.S., and the Scotties Tournament of Hearts as Team Saskatchewan.

On Friday night, Twin Rivers Curling Club held a sendoff event for their home team at the Northland Power Curling Centre.

On hand for the celebration were skip Robyn Silvernagle, third Stefanie Lawton, second Jessie Hunkin and lead Kara Thevenot. Coach Lesley McEwan was there, and also there was Marliese Kasner who has been added as the team’s fifth player.

While this is the first Scotties national appearance for Team Silvernagle, it is by no means an inexperienced group.

Lawton and Kasner are sisters who have curled together for years and have been to Scotties four times representing Saskatchewan.

Coach McEwan was the 2013 senior women’s world curling champion.

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pearance.

Team members come from all over Saskatchewan and also Alberta, but it is Silvernagle’s home, North Battleford, that has been gripped by “Silvernagle fever” this year.

That was seen during the Pinty’s Grand Slam Meridian Canadian open event at the Civic Centre in January. Matt Taylor, a member of Twin Rivers board, recalled that a hundred junior curlers went to the Civic Centre and got autographs from Silvernagle and her team.

“North Battleford is Team Silvernagle crazy, Saskatchewan is Team Silvernagle crazy, and we’re rooting for you,” Taylor said.

Civic officials from North Battleford and Battleford were on hand to give their encouragement.

North Battleford’s mayor, Ryan Bater, wished the team well in Nova Scotia.

“We’ll be cheering very loudly. You’ll probably hear us all the way across to Atlantic Canada.”

Team members received several gifts. New Horizons Curling and the 50-Plus League each contributed $200 to Team Silvernagle as spending money for the trip to Sydney. Viterra

Members of Team Silvernagle – fifth Marliese Kasner, coach Lesley McEwan, Kara Thevenot, Jessie Hunkin, Stefanie Lawton and Robyn Silvernagle – were at their team sendoff Friday night as they head to the national Scotties Tournament of Hearts which begins Feb. 16 in Sydney, N.S. Photo by John Cairns

provided off-ice jackets for team members to wear.

Championship plaques were provided to team members, and there was the cutting of the celebration

cake.

Silvernagle was teary as she thanked everyone for their support throughout the season and through their winning run at pro-

vincials.

“The support has been so amazing,” said Silvernagle.

“It means a lot. We work really, really hard. It

just shows our hard work means a lot to other people, too.”

The national Scotties begin this Saturday, Feb. 16, in Sydney, N.S.

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won game one 8-1 at home at the Civic Centre, won 10-3 in game two in Maymont and took game three back at the Civic Centre 9-4 to take the series in three straight games. Ty Gardiner had a hat trick in game one and Riley Albert had a hat trick in game two for the Combines.

The other three series

were not yet done. Shellbrook Silvertips were on the brink of winning their series with Glaslyn, having taken game one 6-3 and game two 4-3.

Game three on Monday saw Shellbrook win 5-1 to complete the sweep.

The top-seeded Battleford Beaver Blues were up two games on the Radisson

Wheatkings after wins of 4-2 and 9-2. Game three is Thursday in Battleford at 7:30 p.m.

Finally, Edam Three Stars were off to a strong start against the Perdue Pirates, winning game one 7-0 and game two 4-1.

Game three is Friday night in Edam at 8:30 p.m.

Meota sweeps as SPHL playoffs begin Staff Reporter

The Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League playoffs are on and already one team has made it to the semi final round.

The Meota Combines advanced with three straight wins over the Maymont Settlers. They

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The North Stars now have 28 wins on the season and 65 points, two back of the Kindersley Klippers in the Global Ag Risk Solutions Division.

The team now has a few days off until they head back on the road Friday night against Kindersley.

For John Cairns’ coverage of the last three games, see our website.

Head Coach Brayden Klimosko noted on Friday the North Stars had reached the point of the season where the “next game” is always the most important one to win.

“They’re all are important at this point in time. That’s the big thing, is you need wins at this time of year if you want to move up in the standings.”

Sask West playoffs are on

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Sask West Hockey League playoffs are under way and it is a good start for the Unity Miners.

They took game one against the Biggar Nationals 9-4. Game two is scheduled for Wednesday and game three Sunday.

Two games are in the books for the series

between Luseland Mallards and Macklin Mohawks.

Macklin took the first game 6-3 over Luseland on Saturday and won again 9-2 on Sunday.

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JPII take boys and girls junior basketball titles

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

John Paul II Collegiate are celebrating two junior basketball titles.

Both their boys’ and girls’ teams won their Battle West District championship games Monday in North Battleford, sweeping both junior titles for the Crusaders.

For the boys’ team, it caps an amazing undefeated season, with 20 wins and no losses.

The Crusaders won seven tournaments this season in Lloydminster, Melfort, Edmonton, Meadow Lake and three in North Battleford, including the district tournament.

It was a tougher road to the title for the girls. They lost only three times all

season, playing five tournaments and the district championship. The Crusaders pounded Unity in the semi-final 47-17 to get to the title game against the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings.

The Crusaders trailed early in that final contest, but never quit in a game that was ultimately decided on the final possession.

“We had a slow start,” said Coach Kristina Binette. “We were making some good shots but nothing was really falling for us. We were down by 16 points during the second quarter at one point in time, and the girls worked hard. They had a positive attitude throughout. They had some fun, we made some shots and we were

able to win 40 to 39.”

It was a different story for the boys team. Their final game, also against the Vikings, was not even close, clinching a perfect undefeated season for the boys Crusaders.

“They just focused on the little things that win games,” said Coach Nate Jurgens, who was proud of his team’s performance in the final game. He said the team showed a lot of development over the course of the season.

“The group that we were lucky to have this year were such a wonderful group of kids,” said Jurgens. “They really played the game the right way. They play together, they play as a team and they never hesitate to go out and work hard.”

Saskatoon Stars Thursday in what was their final home game of the regular season at Battleford Arena.

The Sharks return to action this Saturday and Sunday for what will likely be their final games ever against the Melville Prairie Fire. The Fire are leav-

ing the AAA league at the end of the season.

Both games are at Horizon Credit Union Centre in Melville. The games will also wrap up the regular season for both clubs.

Sharks’ slide continues as playoffs approach

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After a promising early portion of the season, the slide continues for the Battlefords Sharks in female AAA action as playoffs loom.

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An alumna of cheerleading in North Battleford has found a way to take her sport with her to her new home.

Berklee Crockett was first introduced to the sport of cheerleading when her older sister McKenzii joined the John Paul II Crusaders cheerleading team in 2012. When Berklee started high school at JPII, she followed in her older sister’s footsteps and joined the cheer team.

Meanwhile, the coach of the JP cheer team, Lesia Rathje, had also started Cheer Legacy, a cheerleading club for athletes of all ages.

Crockett had already fallen in love with the sport of cheerleading and she also joined the senior level 3 team, Majesty, at Cheer

Legacy.

The 2015-16 competitive season was busy for Crockett as she was on two teams and also accumulating her apprenticeship coaching hours at Cheer Legacy. In April of 2016, Crockett attended the Sea to Sky Competition in Vancouver where the JPII team took first place in the small coed level 4 category.

Crockett earned her coaching certifications for level 1, 2 and 3 and continued to coach at Cheer Legacy. Her athletic career ended when she graduated high school in June 2017. She continued to coach during the 201718 competitive season – a senior level 1 team, Majesty, and youth level 1, Royals.

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Each year in conjunction with Family Day, people are encouraged to try ice

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SIIT career centre relocates to new premises

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Those cutting the ribbon to mark the Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies grand opening of their career centre are Grant Beaudry, job coach, SIIT CEO Riel Bellegarde, Lucky Man First Nation Chief Crystal Okemow, North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater and Lisa E. Spyglass, job coach. Photo by Josh Greschner

The Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies Career Centre is now working out of 1301-101st St., across the street from City Hall.

The organization marked the occasion with a ribboncutting ceremony Friday morning. The career centre was formerly located at 1291102nd St. Staff, elders and community members were in attendance. Mayor Ryan Bater spoke of the importance of skills development and employment opportunities.

Saskatchewan Indian Institute of Technologies offers courses in a number of different disciplines, includ-

ing business and technology, health and community studies, and trades. Students go on to careers in IT support, educational assistance, childcare, carpentry, welding, power engineering and others.

SIIT also offers adult basic education. Main campuses are in Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert.

The new space, which used to accommodate law offices, acts as “a portal” for the organization, President/ CEO Riel Bellegarde said.

Job coaches work at the facility and clients meet with them.

Job coaches act as gobetween, linking clients to businesses.

Bellegarde said in

2016/17, more than 1,000 clients “walked through these doors,” referring to the North Battleford location. Many clients come from surrounding First Nations. Bellegarde said the organization can also bring some types of training to First Nations.

SIIT also invites non-indigenous clients.

The career centre, Bellegarde said, “creates more opportunity to have more one-on-one dialogue with individuals.”

The facility also has computers for resume writing and online training.

Bellegarde said SIIT’s partnerships and networks are “designed to give an individual an opportunity.”

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ANDERSON: Harold Anderson, beloved husband of Queade & loving father to Pat (Greg) Belland Kitchner Ont, Collyne (Laurence) Sager North Battleford SK, David Anderson Saskatoon SK, Susan (John) Tichelaar Ferndale WA, Marilyn (Bill) Lane Battleford SK, Daryl Anderson, Battleford SK, Linda Anderson (Ray) Nanaimo BC, Bryan (Rhonda) Anderson North Battleford SK. He also leaves behind 13 grandchildren & 14 greatgrandchildren. Harold joined the RCAF in July 1942. He flew with the 410 MOSQUITO SQUAD NIGHT FIGHTERS as a Pilot.

After discharge, he returned to Saskatchewan and attended the U of S from 1945-1949 where he graduated with a BSP. He continued to work as a pharmacist for the next 45 years. Upon retirement, he took back up with his fiddle and began teaching music for the next 8 years. Teaching fiddle to his students gave him the most pleasure and fulfillment. Harold passed into the Lord’s Arms on February 4, 2019, from BDCC. Queade and family wish to thank, with gratitude, the caregivers, Gina, Old Grace, Leah, Kelly and all the other wonderful caring staff, too many to mention. Thank you to Pastor Dan, Pastor Rod at Living Faith Chapel and a special thanks to Dr. Jim Johnson. At Harold’s request there will be no formal service at this time. The family will put him to rest in the summer when the whole family is home. Thank you to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

JUST A COMMON SOLDIER He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion telling stories of the past, Of a war that he had fought in And the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies, they were heroes, everyone.

And tho’ sometimes, to his neighbours, His tales became a joke, All his Legion buddies listened, For they knew whereof he spoke.

But we’ll hear his tales no longer for old Tom has passed away And the world won’t note his passing, tho’ a soldier died today.

He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, For he lived an ordinary quiet and uneventful life, Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way; And the world’s a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

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Or the ordinary fellow who in times of war and strife, Goes off to serve his Country and offers up his very life?

A politician’s stipend and the style in which he lives Are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives, While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, Is paid off with a medal, and perhaps a pension small.

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He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, But his presence should remind us We may need his like again, For when countries are in conflict then we find the soldiers part is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.

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BLANCHETTE: François Joseph Blanchette, 69, of North Battleford passed away on December 13, 2018. He was born to the late Albertine (Jullion) and Aimé Blanchette on September 10, 1949, in Vawn, Saskatchewan. François was a conservationist, advocating for the protection and preservation of the environment and wildlife. He was a pioneer at the forefront of the organic farming movement in Saskatchewan and a founding director of the Organic Crop Improvement Association (OCIA). François was a visionary during his farming career creating guidelines, gaining rights and finding markets for organic farming. He worked with Ducks Unlimited to create a natural grasslands project on his family farm. This project is still active east of Vawn. François was a lifelong learner, avid reader, lover of music; guitar and fiddle player; and a builder and fixer of whatever was needed. François is survived by his children Eric Anderson (Rebecca Gopher), Cynthia Blanchette, and JeanLouis Blanchette; four grandchildren; his siblings Michelle Blanchette, Gabrielle Blanchette, and Denise (Ray) Nordin; longtime friends Norman Price, Heather Taylor, and his extended families at the Community Baptist Church and the Battlefords Union Hospital. François is predeceased by his parents, and brother Claude Blanchette. At François’ request there will be no funeral. Memorial donations may be made to the Lighthouse or directly to those on the street in need. We would like to sincerely thank the doctors, nurses and support staff that worked with our father François over the years. __________________________________________________ MCMURPHY: In Loving Memory of Joseph Marshall McMurphy, born February 17, 1944 at Maidstone, SK., passed away February 1, 2019 in Edam, SK. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Trudy; children: Shawn - Jade & Jackson, Joanne (Jeff) Chan; (†Troy) Denise McMurphy (Dean Horn) - Nikki, Amber & Miranda; brother, Drake (Kathie) McMurphy; inlaws, Shirley Price (Dave Rodh), Ron Price (Sharon), Terry Price, Kelly (Julie) Price; one cousin Esther who he considered as a sister & her husband Alvin Knapp ‘Curly’; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of many great friends. Predeceased by his parents Joe & Helen McMurphy; son Troy; Brother-in-law Bob Price; Sister-in-law Brenda Price; Trudy’s parents Art & Margaret Price. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Edam Community Centre, Edam, SK with The Rev. Canon Donald Skinner officiating. Eulogy was given by Martin Smith. Shared Special Memories were by Drake McMurphy, Nikki, Amber & Miranda McMurphy. Music: See You Again - Carrie Underwood; Picture Of You - Johnny Reid and Forever Country - Artist’s of Then, Now, Forever. Honorary Pallbearers were Art (Sue) Esquirol, Raymond (Judy)Thom, Lawrence (Judy) Carignan, Garry (Elaine) Poole, Roger (Betty Anne) Kraft, Gloria Smith and Martin Smith. Urn Bearer was Shawn McMurphy. Memorial Donations are requested to Children’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK, Trust Fund - Lady Minto Resident Fund, Edam, SK or to the Edam 1st Responders. Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family of Joe McMurphy would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to all their dear friends and family for their visits, phone calls, messages of sympathy, bringing food to the house, beautiful flowers, cards and memorial donations in Joe’s memory. You have touched us deeply with your kindness, love and support after Joe’s unexpected passing. Special thanks to Reverend Canon Donald Skinner for his comforting words both before and during the service; Martin Smith for the eulogy; Drake McMurphy for sharing his special memories of his brother; Nikki, Amber and Miranda McMurphy for sharing their special memories of “Grampa Joe”; the honorary pallbearers; Kevin Blanchette for producing the wonderful tribute to Joe through his powerpoint presentation; Robert MacKay of the Battlefords Funeral Service for his professional services and more importantly his compassion; the R.M. of Turtle River and Village of Edam councils and Administrators for their tremendous support and for providing and serving the lunch; the Edam 1st Responders; the nurses at COPS in BUH for always brightening up Joe’s day whenever he was there; and to all our family and friends that came from near and far in the frigid weather to attend the service. Your thoughtfulness and kindness will remain in our hearts forever. Trudy McMurphy. Shawn, Jade and Jackson McMurphy. Jeff and Joanne Chan. Denise, Nikki, Amber and Miranda McMurphy.

Drake and Kathie McMurphy. __________________________________________________

BAILLARGEON: Mrs. Leona Baillargeon resident of North Battleford, SK passed away with family by her side Monday, February 4, 2019 at the River Heights Lodge at the age of 97 years. Mass of Christian Burial was held Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. from St. André Apôtre Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as celebrant.

Interment will be held at a later date at the Jackfish Cemetery. Leona is lovingly remembered by her children, Pauline (Albert) Reiter, Lionel (†Marge) Baillargeon, Marcel (Sharon) Baillargeon, Irene (John) Dawe, Jacqueline (Gerald) Weedmark and Laurier (Merlie) Baillargeon; 16 grandchildren and 30 greatgrandchildren; sisters, Vivian (Clarence) Lanovaz and Lillian (†Nick) Roach; sisters-in-law, Doris Regnier and Denise Regnier; as well as numerous nieces, nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Paul (1986), daughter, Rollande (2014); parents, Leon & Antoinette Regnier; sisters, Nelda (Johnnie) Wilgosh, Marie (Leo) Coté; brothers, Alfred (Annette), Daniel, Victor, and Andrew (Linda). Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Leona Baillargeon may be directed to the masses or to the charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Card of Thanks Thank you to Father Cuong Luong, Deacon Bellavance, soloist Jaki Esquirol, organist Gary Gansauge, also all the mass offerings, food, flowers and kind thoughts. Thanks to Notre Dame CWL for the lovely lunch, to Eternal Memories for their professional services & to River Heights Lodge for the care that she received. Leona Baillargeon’s Family __________________________________________________ Ronald Robertson Nov. 19, 1942 - Jan. 22, 2019 With heavy hearts the family of Ronald Robertson announces his sudden passing on January 22nd, 2019 at the age of 76. Our brother Ron was born in Cutknife Sk on Nov.19 1942. He was the fourth child of the nine our parents John and Janet had.

He went to school at Thule school which was four miles away by horse and cart in summer and with the closed in cutter in winter .He was busy helping Dad with all the farm work. But there was time for fun too, he joined square dancing and 4-H. He was always full of fun, good humor and had a big tender heart, he was always concerned about other people and was willing to help anyone out. He worked for several different farmers off and on over the years. Ron worked for Everall paving crew for over 30 years. He worked all over Alberta and into the Northwest Territory’s and was given an award for his many years of excellent service. Ron’s love of his life was Erica Hill along with his stepchildren Donna and Bob also Bob’s wife Jacqueline their children Charity ,Cindy (Nicholas Thorp )and grandchildren Grayson and Brynlee .They had many happy times together. Ron really enjoyed horses and dogs, especially his last dog Ella who was his constant companion in his later years. Ron loved the outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was always had a well-cared for garden and did canning and pickling of his vegetables. Ron loved being with family and friends. We will all remember the wonderful person he was and miss him greatly. Ron had his funeral arrangements made and one hymn he had picked out was The old rugged cross. This shows the faith he had in God. Ronald is lovingly remembered by: his family: Donna Hill, Bob (Jacqueline) Hill and children: Charity Hill, Cindy Hill (Nicholas Thorp) and children: Grayson and Brynlee, his siblings: Sheila Smith, Margaret (Cy) White, Wayne (Sandy) Robertson, Linda Moline, Donna (Gerald) Sali, Janice (Ernie) Fohry, John (Brenda) Robertson, his brother-in-law, Bill Moline, numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by: his partner, Erica Hill, his parents, John and Janet Robertson, his brother, Jim Robertson, his brother-in-law, Bill Smith, his nephew, Vincent Gagne, and niece, Shelley White. A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, January 26th, 2019 at 2:00pm from the Medstead Community Hall. Family and friends wishing to send private online condolences may do so by visiting www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Memorial Donations may be directed to Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Battlefords Humane Society in Ronald’s Memory. Arrangements have been entrusted to Lori Saam of Beau “Lac” Funeral home in Spiritwood 306-883-3500 __________________________________________________

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NOLIN: In Loving Memory of Cheryl Ann Nolin, Born August 27, 1952 at North Battleford, SK., passed away January 21, 2019 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Cheryl’s memory: Her loving husband, Bernie Nolin, Her children and their families: Daughter, Shannon (Todd) Stone – Grandchildren – Briana and Kiara Stone, Son, Chris Nolin – Grandchildren – Ethan and Taylor Nolin, Hadley Kieper-Nolin, Brothers and Sisters: Randy (Kathy) Huard; Linda Cameron; Donna Lee (Wayne) Hnatyshin; Heather Rorke; David (Pat) Huard; Bob Huard; Janet (Stan) Wasilewski; numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Hilda Huard; Brothers-in-law: Dennis Cameron, Richard Rorke. Service Of Thanksgiving was held on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Celebrant Fr. John Bosco Keeke. Eulogy was given by Stan Wasilewski.

Honorary Pallbearers were Grandchildren: Briana Stone, Kiara Stone, Ethan Nolin, Taylor Nolin, Hadley-Kieper-Nolin, Friends: Bob & Carol Hewitt, Carol Peterson and All the nieces, nephews and adopted family whose lives she touched. Rite Of Commital was at the Garden Of Christus – Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Memorials are requested to the Canadian Diabetes Association, PO Box 26331 STN BRM B, Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________ HANWELL: It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Alicia Dawn Hanwell on January 28, 2019 at the age of 38 in Saskatoon, SK. Beloved daughter of David and Georgia Hanwell, Alicia will be lovingly remembered by her partner James Nobel, sisters Cecilie Hanwell (Wesley Higgs) and Brenna (Daniel) De Angelis, nieces Elsie and Maeve, grandmother Geraldine Silverson and her many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Alicia will also be missed by their cats Kali, Gwydion and Byakko. She was predeceased by her grandparents Garth Stouffer of Saskatoon, Edmund and Marjorie Sheardown of Brandon, MB and her aunt, Kay Sheardown.

Alicia was born in Saskatoon and raised in North Battleford, graduating from the Comprehensive High School in 1999. Alicia was involved in music with each school band as well as jazz band, Kinsmen Band and still played flute for her own pleasure.

She belonged to many groups in North Battleford and spent a lot of time at the Kinsmen Pool taking lessons, belonging to the synchronized swim club, eventually lifeguarding and teaching lessons. She spent many happy hours in that pool. In 2011, she graduated from the University of Saskatchewan with a double major in Computer Science and English. Alicia loved to make things with her mind and with her hands including gardening, cooking and all things computer related. She eagerly began new projects, working in new mediums and learning new skills. Alicia enjoyed greatly her work in Web Design, most recently with BlackSun Inc. in Saskatoon. She shared her many talents with everyone around her, passionately committed to helping people learn and achieve their goals. Alicia was steadfast in her sense of self, her relationships with those she loved and her desire to make the world a better, more beautiful place in her own way.

Alicia’s family and friends are invited to gather for a reception at Windsor Chapel, 704 Windsor Street, Saskatoon, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, February 9, 2019. A committal service will take place at a later date. A scholarship for a graduating female student from North Battleford Comprehensive High School attending a university science program will be established in celebration of Alicia. Donations may be made to Living Sky School Division, 509 Pioneer Avenue, North Battleford, SK, S9A 4A5 or a charity of your choice. Arrangements in care of Chelsea Krentz - Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca __________________________________________________

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Gerald Hardy, 73, of Crossmount, SK, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 30th, 2019 at his home. He was born and raised on a farm east of Cut Knife and lived most of his adult-life in North Battleford.

Gerald is survived by his wife Emily of 45 years, son Bevin (Adriana), daughter Leah (Tim), cherished grandchildren Terah, Matias, Ella, Cami and Nate. His brother Allan (Karen), his brother-in-law Aldo (Lindsay), nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. Gerald was a loving husband, father, grandfather “Pa” and friend to everyone who knew him. Gerald travelled the world, enjoyed sport of any kind and was well known for his involvement with many associations and community programs. You would always find him smiling whether on a golf course, at Bridges Pontiac, playing cards and enjoying time at the lake with family and friends. Gerald was so delighted by and proud of the wonderful things his grandchildren did. Funeral Services were held at 1:00 p.m. on Monday Feb 4th at Sallows and McDonald - Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home (1271 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1K7.) In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given to KidSport Saskatchewan (www.kidsportcanada.ca) Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577) __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES Feist: Mrs. Heather Feist resident of Maymont Beach passed away peacefully with family by her side Monday, January 21, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 52 years. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Greg Elder as celebrant.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Heather Feist may be directed to the BUH Foundation Palliative Care Ward - Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Heather is lovingly remembered and cherished by her husband Keith and their children Rachel & Blake. Heather’s parents: Yvonne Nyholt († Camille Haegebaert) Heather’s siblings: Alyson († Dick) Oles (sister), Lloyd Haegebaert (brother) & Bonnie (wife), June Labossiere (sister) & Armand (husband), Dawn Gibbons (sister) & Mike Gareau (life partner), Mark Haegebaert (brother), Ana Fichtner (sister) & Kevin (husband) Keith’s parents: Edwin & Shirley Anne Feist. Keith’s siblings: Kevin Feist (brother) & Barb (wife), Debbie Wylie (sister) & Brent (husband), Kelly Feist (brother) & Amanda (wife), Shelley Love (sister) & Howie (husband), Diana Duncan (sister) & David (husband) Along with numerous relatives, extended family and friends. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium Card of Thanks The family of Heather would like to thank the COPS Dept at the BUH, all the Doctor’s and nurses on Palliative care Ward.

Father Greg Elder for officiating the service and the Ladies of the CWL for taking care of the luncheon. The family would like to express their deepest gratitude for all the Kindness, love and support that they have been shown by Family, friends, and neighbours.

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OBITUARIES ST. MARIE: In Loving Memory of Frederick Delisle St. Marie, born September 6, 1934 at Meota, SK., passed away January 21, 2019 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Fred’s memory are his children: Steven (Dawna) St. Marie and children: (†Amie); Sean (Jasmine) - Anna; Danielle, Saskatoon, SK; Karen St. Marie and son, (†Darryl) and his children: Madison and Dredin, Saskatoon, SK; Debbie St. Marie, Penhold, AB and son, Joel (Sara) and their children: Hayden, Hanna and Hope, Eckville, AB; Brenda (Louis) Bonneville, Glaslyn, SK and daughters: Leeann See and daughter, Arianna & son Nixon, Prince Albert, SK and Nicole (Curtis) Moore and daughters: Samantha, Martina and Erica & Son Todd, White Fox, SK; Randy (Laurie) St. Marie and their children: Nathan, Hayley (Adam) Cole & Alec, North Battleford, SK, Saskatoon, SK & Calgary, AB; numerous in-laws, nieces, nephews, cousins & friends. He was predeceased by his parents George & Mabel St. Marie; his wife Betty; granddaughter Amie; grandson Darryl; siblings: Bill, Dick, Joe, Helen, Dorothy, Lorraine, Florence, Hazel (in infancy).

Memorial Reception was held on Monday, January 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Meota Community Hall, Meota, SK. Memorials are requested to Heart & Stroke Foundation or BUH Foundation (designate to Palliative Care Unit). Interment was at Meota Cemetery, Meota, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES MARSH: Bernadette Marie Marsh passed away at the Riverside Health Complex, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Monday, January 21, 2019 at the age of 73 years. Bernadette is survived by: her sons, Clint (Carolyn), Vince (Dawn), Cole and daughter-in-law, Lynn; her grandchildren, Joe, Paul (Jen), Sam, Ken (Kiana), Keegan, Brett, Greg, Danielle (Andrew), Stephanie, Adam, and Dawson; her seven greatgrandchildren; her siblings, Dorothy Johnson, Gerry Ramstead, Jim, Lena (Rod) McArthur, Lee (Jenny), Adeline (Flo) Petre, Helen (Gary) Carnell, and Julie; her brother-in-law, John Wicker; her sister-in-law, Anne (Hawk); numerous nieces and nephews; and her special friend, Bob Kenderdine. Bernadette was predeceased by: her husband Edward “Buck”; her son, Bruce; her sister, Terry Wildeman; her brother, Charles; her sisters-in-law, Cathy Aubin and Barb Wicker; and her brothers-in-law, Roy Ramstead and Danny Joe Marsh. The Funeral Service for Bernadette was conducted from Turtleford Baptist Church, Turtleford, Saskatchewan on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 2:00 pm CST with Pastor Brad Collins officiating. The eulogy was presented by Clint Marsh. The hymn sung was, “The Rugged Old Cross” accompanied by pianist, Bethany Collins. The special music was, “Amazing Grace”, “Flowers for Mama”, and “Go Rest High on that Mountain”. The pallbearers were Paul Marsh, Greg Aultman, Keegan Marsh, Kenny Marsh, Adam Marsh, and Dawson Marsh. Interment was held at Mervin Cemetery, Mervin, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Bernadette may be made to Turtleford Hospital Auxiliary Inc. or the donor’s charity of choice. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Card of Thanks ~ The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and all of the staff at the Riverside Health Complex for their compassionate care of Mom during her stay there. Thanks also to Joel McCaw and the staff of McCaw’s Funeral Service for handling all of the arrangements and helping to make a very difficult time a little easier. Thank you to Pastor Brad Collins for his words and Bethany Collins for sharing her musical talents and of course the Baptist Church ladies for the lunch. Special thanks to her grandsons that acted as pall bearers. Thanks to all those who sent cards and messages, phone calls, flowers, donations and food to the house. We all appreciate your thoughtfulness. __________________________________________________

AYOTTE: Mass Of Christian Burial for Mrs. Geraldine (Gerri) Ayotte, beloved wife of Guy Ayotte, resident of Battlefords District Care Centre, will be held on Friday, February 15, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK with Fr. Sebastian Kunnath, Celebrant.

Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK or to the Alzheimer’s Society, 301-2550-12th Avenue, Regina, SK S4P 3X1. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

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ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 14th day of March, 2019.

Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291-102nd Street, Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Estate of Dennis Victor Light

Black and Red Angus yearling and 2 year old Bulls on moderate growing ration - Performance info available. Adrian or Brian and Elaine Edwards. Valleyhills Angus - Glaslyn, SK. 306-441-0946 or 306-342-4407.

LOOKING for home quarter to buy and rent land for cattle on east side of Battleford, about 15 minutes from the city. Or maybe you’re thinking of semi retiring and would like some help.

Call or text Ron after 6:00PM at 306-528-7579

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory

Jean, it has been three years.

We are ever so grateful to have had you in our lives, and you are forever loved and profoundly missed.

I think of you and grandma every day.

Grampa Manning ANNOUNCEMENTS

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D I R E C T O R Y

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

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

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3V4 Phone:

306-445-6234 Fax:

306-445-0245

PARTNERS

Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

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SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $

876/month

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Call Mel

306-490-7414 AUCTIONS

a total of 602 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD across saskatchewan

HOUSES FOR RENT

March 26, 1990 - Nov. 11, 2006

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One bedroom apartment, total reno’s.

Available March 15 or April 1. Security deposit $750.00 rent $750.00 Call to view 306481-2836

Taylor (Tay, Tay) Manning

Hey guys my name is Van gogh and yes I got my name because I came in missing one of my ears. I am a sweet big loveable guy that loves to talk and talk. I also love to snuggle and cuddle and can’t seem to get enough belly rubs. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

Hey guys my name is Molly and I was brought into the shelter by a really nice lady who found me abandoned, scared, cold and hungry. I love to go for walks and play outside. I also love attention and affection. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

APARTMENTS / CONDOS FOR RENT

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

LAND WANTED

ADOPT A PET

Serving the Battlefords since 1908

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

LIVESTOCK

Nov. 3, 1929 - Feb. 11, 2016

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FARMLAND WANTED

Camille & Sarah

Jean Mary Manning

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. BUYING: Feed Barley, Soybeans, Heated Canola, Wheat, Feed Oats. OFFERING: Top Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

LAND FOR SALE

Forever missed and never forgotten, With all our love,

PETS

FEED & SEED

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

IN MEMORIAM

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

GREEN CANOLA SPRING THRESHED DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

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

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

Brightsand Lake Regional Park Maintenance Manager/ Maintenance Assistant These positions oversee and actively participates in the day-today maintenance and repairs related to the park operations.

Knowledge of safe working standards and regulations is a must. Must hold a valid Canada Social Insurance Number.

Resumes accepted up to and including March 15, 2019.

Email brightsand@sasktel.net for a more detailed job description. Please include credentials in inquiries.

PARK MANAGER Brightsand Lake Regional Park This position oversees the day-today activities related to the park's operations.

Must provide guidance and mentorship to the staff. Minimum 10 years in Managing an asset. Must have excellent communication and organizational skills.

Knowledge of safe working standards and regulations is a must. Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills are necessary. Must hold a valid Canada Social Insurance Number. Resumes accepted up to and including March 15, 2019.

Email brightsand@sasktel.net for a more detailed job description. Please include your credentials.

BAR - 5 AUCTIONS

CELL: 306-228-7745

Land for Sale by

TIME LINE AUCTION!

NE 27-52-23 W3rd RM #501 Frenchman Butte 135.17 acres pasture fenced land.

70 acres meadow, 2 dugouts, 5.8 km of mulched trails. Very scenic property.

Bid closes February 21st - 6:00 pm

GO TO fellauctions.com TO REGISTER TO BID

See website for full details www.fellauctions.com

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

REGISTRATIONS

BATTLEFORDS MINOR SOFTBALL ASSOCIATION

Is now accepting online registration for the 2019 season!

Please visit www.battlefordsminorsoftball.ca to register.

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

TENDERS

ROOM & BOARD

Concession Booth Lease

PINE ISLAND SUITES

RURAL CRIME WATCH AREA An Organizational and Informational Meeting will take place: Thursday February 28th, 2019 7:00 p.m.

Room 102 @ Don Ross Centre This meeting is for anyone interested in the program and obtaining information.

Single suite available at Pine Island Suites in Maidstone.

Monthly rental includes three meals per day plus snacks as well as power, gas, water, cable TV and in room showers.

Telephone is the responsibility of the occupant. There are two laundry rooms available and a walk-in bathtub. Vehicle plugins are also available at no extra cost. If needed, Prairie North Health Region will provide home care services at the occupant’s expense. There is also a monthly wellness clinic and Tuesday morning coffee group at no extra charge. We have a dedicated house mother on duty seven days per week.

Monthly rental is $1470.00 plus a onetime damage deposit of $300.00. Please contact Anne Reid at 306-893-4347 for more information.

TENDERS

BULK FUEL TANK TENDER

Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority is currently taking tender applications for the lease of the Main Concession Booth in Atton’s Lake Regional Park for the 2019 Season.

Minimum hours of operation will be required by contract but are weather dependent. Please inquire as below for further information.

Apply by written tender stating amount willing to pay for the lease from May through September.

Apply at: Attons Lake Regional Park 104 Broad Street - Box 12, Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0 E-mail: attonsadmin@sasktel.net • Fax: (306) 500-9974 PH: (306) 390-7374 for more information.

Application Deadline is 4:00 PM Friday February 22, 2019 The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Cleaning Tender

Get Information — Get Involved!

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Sealed Tender.

2011.

100,000 L with 90,000 L capacity.

3 inch bottom fill.

Top load with top dip port.

Loading dock.

VILLAGE OF GLASLYN

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Glaslyn for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the municipal office from 8 am to 12 pm and 1pm to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, February 15 to March 22, 2019.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Payment due prior to pick up.

TENDER CLOSES FEBRUARY 28, 2019 - 3:00 PM

No tender accepted after 3:00 pm CST. Tender opening Feb. 28, 2019 3:05 pm.

Tank to be moved at the expense of buyer

by April 1, 2019.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the board of revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal by March 22, 2019 with:

For more information please call 306-549-2166.

Please submit your tender to:

Village of Glaslyn Box 279 – Glaslyn SK S0M 0Y0

Hafford Co-op c/o General Manager PO Box 208, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0

Dated this 11th day of February 2019.

Kate Clarke Administrator

RM OF MERVIN

The following land is offered for sale by tender: NE Sec 34 Twp 50 Rge 20 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #128567076 67.604 hectacres (167.05 acres) Includes: - wood frame garage, single bay insulated with power; - wood frame pumphouse with electrical panel and water well, no pump or water lines; - wood frame drive through building; - 4 steel round grain bins (1-3300 bushels, 3 - 1650 bushels); - 2 oil well surface leases with payments paid for 2018 and notice of abandonment received.

NW Sec 22 Twp 51 Rge 20 W3 Extension 1 Surface Parcel #164277052 63.697 hectacres (157.4 acres) Includes 3 steel round grain bins (1650 bushels each).

Contact: Richard Webber 1-250-490-6301 for further information.

Conditions: - A separate price, offer and cheque is to be provided for each quarter section.

- All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank In Trust.

Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted.

- Balance of purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to the undersigned within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

- Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

- Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. - Bidders are assumed to rely soley on their own inspection of the land, buildings and the title.

All offers in a sealed envelope marked “Do No Open: Farmland-Webber” to be sent on or before 12:00 noon, February 28, 2019 to: Box 905 201-1291-102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Jeff Baldwin 306-445-6177

Sealed tenders will be received by Smith and Hersey Agribusiness Law of Consort until 5:00 p.m. on March 12, 2019, for the sale of the following 5 quarters of land: 1.

2.

3.

4.

NW 10-49-20-W3 $3000 annual oil lease revenue.

SE 4-48-20-W3 $7,243 annual oil lease revenue S ½ 34-48-20-W3 $11,580 annual oil lease revenue on this ½ SW 15-49-20-W3

All quarters are deeded grazing land, fenced/cross-fenced with some bush & fenced out dugout on each quarter. Land is located approximately 4 miles W of Edam, SK. and can each pasture 26-28 cow/calf pairs for 125 days. Tenders for portions of the land will be considered.

Tenders on the above lands must be accompanied by a 10% deposit made by way certified cheque or bank draft made out to Smith and Hersey Agribusiness Law. The deposit will be returned if the tender is not accepted. If a tender is accepted and the tenderer does not proceed with the sale, their deposit will be forfeited to the owner. The balance of the tender price shall be paid and the sale will close no later than April 30, 2019. The owner and the successful tenderer will be each be responsible for their own legal fees. Each tenderer must understand that a tender is an unconditional offer to purchase the land set out in the tender. Tenderers must rely on their own research of the lands, and Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law and the owner make no warranties or representations in regard to the lands.

The owner has complete discretion whether to accept the highest or any tender. For further land description/inquiries or to arrange viewing the lands, contact Heather Halliday at 403-575-1072 or heather.halliday@investorsgroup.com.

Tenders shall be sealed in an envelope marked “LAND TENDER” and delivered to: Smith & Hersey Agribusiness Law Attention: Reid A. Wilkie Box 95 Consort, AB, T0C 1B0 Fax: 403.527.0577 Email: reid@smithhersey.com Or In person delivery to Reid Wilkie in Consort (Wednesday and Thursdays)

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FARM LAND FOR SALE

LAND NEAR EDAM, SK FOR SALE BY TENDER

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Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority is currently taking tenders for the cleaning of the public washrooms in Atton’s Lake Regional Park for the 2019 Season.

Cleaning supplies and equipment provided. All sets of washrooms are to be cleaned three days a week during peak times and as necessary otherwise. Must have own means of transportation around the park. Contact as below for further information.

Please apply by written tender stating expected hourly contractual rate. Apply at: Attons Lake Regional Park 104 Broad Street - Box 12, Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0 E-mail: attonsadmin@sasktel.net • Fax: (306) 500-9974 Please phone (306) 390-7374 for more information.

Application Deadline is 4:00 PM Friday February 22, 2019 The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER R.M. OF CUT KNIFE #439 Legal Land Desc.

NE 34-43-20-W3*

SE 03-44-20-W3*

Cult. Acres

2019 SAMA Assess.

Approx 145

$207,100

Approx 149

$239,600

*The above land is subject to an existing lease expiring December 31, 2022. Patriculars may be obtained from the undersigned.

Terms and Conditions of the Tender are as follows: 1. Tenders to be in a sealed envelope marked “RM of Cut Knife - Tender” and must include full name, return address, phone number and email (if applicable) of the bidder.

2. The highest or any offer will not necessarily be accepted.

3. Buyer must provide a certified cheque or bank draft for 5.0% of the tendered amount. Unsuccessful bidders will have their deposit returned.

4. Seller will be responsible for taxes to December 31, 2018.

5. Offers must be received in our office by the tender deadline 12:00 Noon, March 15, 2019.

6. Balance of purchase price and applicable GST to be paid within 30 days of acceptance of tender or deposit will be forfeited. GST registrants may file purchaser’s undertaking.

7. Land sold as is without conditions or warranties.

Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 (306)445-4436

FARMLAND FOR CASH RENT

BY TENDER The following land in the RM of North Battleford No. 437 offered for cash rent by tender PARCEL

TAXABLE ASSESSMENT

CULTIVATED ACRES

SW 10-45-15-W3

191,600

140

SE 33-44-15-W3

211,800

147

• Renter to pay cash rent of cultivated acres in full + GST by April 1, 2019 • Term is 3 year lease • For information call W. Fennig (306) 445-6515 or (306) 441-1520 • Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 1st day of March, 2019.

W. Fennig RR #3 North Battleford, SK S9A 2X4

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Looking for 3rd & 4th Year Education Students Not going to Mexico this Feb. break?

Stop by the

Living Sky Teacher

J b Fair Fiesta on February 20th or 21st any time between 1:00 – 4:00 pm

Find out why Living Sky School Division is a great place to start your teaching career and join us for some fiesta fun!

Teacher Job Fair Fiesta is taking place at LSSD Central Office

509 Pioneer Avenue North Battleford, SK Call Shannon at 306‐937‐7909 for more info. or visit www.lskysd.ca

Town of Battleford Parks and Recreation Department

ACCOUNTANT

SUMMER STUDENT

We require an individual to assist in providing taxation and accounting services for personal and corporate clients.

Employment Opportunities

Positions are available in Tot Lot, Campground, Parks, and Fred Light Museum. Some positions require a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License.

This position would be of interest to an ambitious individual who is interested in a career in public accounting.

The work would be performed in our North Battleford office with no client road trips required.

Please send a detailed resumé with cover letter specifying your department of interest. If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate this on the cover letter as well. Full job descriptions may be obtained at the Rec Office (address below). All positions starting on or about May 1. Salary as per union contract.

Post-secondary education in accounting, with an accounting designation or currently working toward an accounting designation would be beneficial.

Please submit to: Jordan Schechtel, Director, Parks and Recreation, Town of Battleford, Box 1240, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0, (or drop off to south side, Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford); fax: (306) 937-3103; email parks@battleford. ca. Note: please supply a valid email address for correspondence.

Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Clements Kwong Chartered Professional Accountants

Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Contact Bill Clements, CPA CA billc@ckcpa.ca 1682-100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0W6 Fax: 306-445-2472

Public Works Department - Town of St. Walburg, SK The Town of St. Walburg has a position available immediately in the Public Works Department. The successful candidate will be primarily responsible for the daily operations for the Town in consultation with the Public Works Committee and the Chief Administrative Officer. This position is perfect for an individual who is looking for a family-work balance situation and enjoys small town living.

Benefits of the Community: The Town of St. Walburg has a progressive attitude and friendly, welcoming atmosphere. St. Walburg with a population of approximately 690 people is a vibrant, growing community located in one of the most beautiful areas in the province.

• Rich agricultural land, cattle/grain, mixed forest, oil and gas, closely located to lakes, fishing, hunting, golfing and other outdoor activities with urban access within 60 minutes.

• Complete recreation board offering facilities such as arena, bowling and curling; • Services to our community, including but not limited to water, sewer and garbage removal; • K-12 school, health clinics, seniors care and facilities, programming for students of all ages including afterschool and summer programs • Numerous commercial businesses and new residential developments that are continuously moving forward; • Additional employment opportunities for spouses with homes available for purchase or rent.

Position Benefits: • Salary range that is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience with an annual wage review, please submit your wage request with your resumé; • Full Time Permanent position; • 40 hours per week, generally Monday thru Friday from 8:00 am until 5:00 pm; • Full Benefit and Pension Packages.

Financial thinkers wanted.

We’re looking for fresh customer service talent to join our team.

We create an exceptional experience for members and potential members both face to face and online/mobile.

Visit the careers section of our website to view full details on any of our positions. innovationcu.ca Innovation Credit Union offers

• Competitive wages • Comprehensive benefit program • Matched company pension of 7% • Attractive variable incentive program • Career advancement • Financial education support • Learning on work time • Fast paced exciting environment

Position Duties: Including but not limited to: • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Follow all safety and OHS standards; Assist the Utilities Supervisor as required; Oversee seasonal staff and general labour contractors as required; Maintains streets, paved roads, filling potholes, sidewalks, spread sand or salt on sidewalks for snow or ice control, etc.

Patrols gravelled roads; Maintains public works building, parts and supplies; Ensures that ditches and culverts are opened and draining Maintains and services all municipal machinery and buildings owned by the Town; Plows snow as required; Maintains and repairs all street signs; Maintain green spaces, tree pruning and removal if necessary; Coordinate and follow through with Public Works capital projects; and Collaborate with all stakeholders involved with direct reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer.

Qualifications and Attributes required: • Possess self-motivation, excellent work ethic, and honesty to work with Council, staff, ratepayers, developers and contractors; • Positive cooperative attitude; • Strong communicator with excellent public relation skills who takes pride in their work and the community; • Working knowledge of the operation of a variety of different pieces of equipment (Grader, loader, mowers, etc.); • Mechanically inclined with experience in construction, Public Works equipment operations and maintenance being an asset; • Be able to operate in a fast-paced environment that requires a multiple skill set; • Minimum Class 1 with air is required; • Minimum Class I Water Treatment and Distribution as well as Level I Waste Water Distribution would be considered an asset but not required, with the ability to obtain proper certification within one year of hire; • Gas Chlorination Ticket is an asset but not required; • Grade 12 Diploma or G.E.D.; • Clean Driver’s Abstract; • Criminal Record Check; • Confined Space Entry and Rescue, First Aid/CPR, WHIMIS as required; • Successful individual would relocate to our community, to provide the level of service required for a community of our size.

Apply To: Candidates are encouraged to apply by sending a cover letter with an up-to-date resumé, current drivers abstract including SGI medical, criminal record check, three employment references and three character references to sbronken@stwalburg.com. We thank all interested candidates for their time and efforts; however only candidates we wish to interview will be contacted: CLOSING DATE: When a suitable applicant is selected or March 15, 2019.

Town of St. Walburg PO Box 368 St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0 Fax (306) 248-3484

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Parkinsons support group hosts guest speaker Submitted Feb. 11, Sherry Gunderson, a physiotherapist from CBI Health Centre in the Coop Mall, was the guest speaker for the day at the local Parkinson’s support group meeting. Gunderson spoke enthusiastically about the importance of exercise in managing Parkinson’s disease.

Exercise is important for all of us, to achieve and maintain optimum health.

It helps improve our agility and endurance as well as core strength, balance and cognitive function.

We should all be exercising in our preferred way at least 30 minutes per every day, and working to 65-85 per cent of our maximum heart rate.

Gunderson offered some samples of exercises we could do to work on these different aspects of our body health. Using a tread mill or an exercise bike in our homes can help us achieve our maximum.

Several members of the group go to CBI Health Centre on a regular basis and receive advice and en-

couragement to improve their potential. Walking and/or using the exercise equipment at our wellstocked field house is another way we can safely exercise in the winter weather.

Gunderson suggested we should schedule a meeting at her workplace, where she could show us the aids available there.

Next meeting is Mon-

day, March 11, 1:30 p.m. at the Lions Clubhouse, 162-22nd St., Battleford.

Jennifer Shoeck from Parkinson’s Saskatoon will visit and bring some new information and materials.

Anyone with an interest in Parkinson’s disease is welcome. For information, contact Mary at 306937-2987 or Sharlene at 306-445-8800. There is no charge.

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BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB

By Evelyn Campbell Don’t forget Feb. 26 and March 12, there will be two different models to draw head and shoulders from at a cost of $5 to non-members.

Art club members have a display of some of their work in the lobby of the WDM until Feb. 26. Today some members were working in acrylics, watercolor, pencil crayons and just drawing.

Horace – “A picture is a poem without words.”

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Atton’s Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following positions.

Park Manager Management duties include but not limited to all matters necessary to oversee maintenance staff and operation of campgrounds, maintenance of park grounds and services as necessary to leased cabin lots. Level Two Water Operator’s Certificate would be an asset, but not necessary for placement. Employment from mid April 2019 to mid October 2019.

Golf Course Greens Keeper The successful applicant will be able to perform all tasks as necessary to efficiently maintain a nine hole grass greens course, care of equipment and overseeing of maintenance staff. Employment from early April 2019 to late October 2019.

The above listed managerial positions are salaried and are considered fulltime onsite working positions. All managers can expect to pick up extra shifts and some weekends throughout. Actual employment dates will be weather dependent.

Golf Course Maintenance Staff - Full time positions. Safe operation and daily maintenance of equipment will be required.

Park Grounds Maintenance Staff – Full time positions.

Safe operation and daily maintenance of equipment will be required.

All maintenance position applications require a valid driver’s abstract.

Golf Course Concession Staff - Full and part time positions available for qualified individuals 19 years of age or greater from early to mid May 2019 to late August and some into mid October 2019, depending on the placement. Duties include, but are not limited to, telephone attendance, booking of tee times, checking in of golf patrons, meal preparation, service of food and beverages, collecting of fees and recording of daily revenues. Sask Liquor and Gaming SIRS and Safe Food Handling certification are required and will be supported by Attons Lake Regional Park Authority if need be.

Park Office Staff – Full and part time positions are available from mid-May to mid or late August & early September 2019. Preference will be given to mature individuals, 18 years of age or greater, who are willing and able to take on unexpected tasks and are able to multitask. Duties to include, but not limited to, telephone attendance, booking of campsites on an online reservation system, checking in campground patrons, relaying requests and issues to maintenance staff, administration and park overseer, booking of septic pump outs, collecting of fees and recording of daily revenues.

Part time positions for gate attendance will be considered for the qualified applicants of lesser than 18 years of age.

For all positions listed: Actual hours and employment dates can be weather dependent and may be allotted in regards to individual suitability. Weekend and shift work will be required. Cleanliness and proper apparel while on duty is expected of all staff. Good communication skills and a hospitable nature will be definite assets to placement.

Apply by resume. Please indicate which position(s) you are applying for and whether part time or full time and wage expected. Some living quarters and staff campsites are available, on a 1st come 1st served basis, for individuals wishing to stay at the park for the duration of their employment.

All placements will be considered probationary for no less than 90 days and will require weekend & evening shifts. Please forward applications to: Atton’s Lake Regional Park Authority 104 Broad Street Box 12, Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0 Fax: (306) 500-9974 Email: attonsadmin@sasktel.net Phone (306) 390-7374 Deadline for applications 4:00 PM February 22, 2019.

Cut Knife Elks No.380 are accepting applications for a swimming instructor for Atton’s Lake Regional Park.

The Red Cross Swimming program will run in July 2019.

Deadline for applications is March 31/19. For more information contact David Bertrand at (306) 398-2714 or Rene Feser at (306) 398-2421. Please forward applications to: Cut Knife Elks Lodge No. 380 C/O David Bertrand Box 389 Cut Knife SK S0M 0N0

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Alcoholics Anonymous

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 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 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Thursdays

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm at 1371 - 103rd Street (Living Faith Chapel Gym - use parking lot doors off 102nd). All ages – youth to senior, all skill levels. Annual membership fee $125.00 (or $5.00 drop-in fee per night) plus a $5.00 fee for the Table Tennis Saskatchewan membership/insurance.

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings

The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings board held their regular meeting Monday, Jan. 21.

It was reported that Dr. Behnami was on schedule to arrive Feb. 1. Dr. Behnami will be providing clinic services to Turtleford and Edam clinics. He will be arriving with his family and the board hopes everyone will give them a warm welcome to the community.

The board also regretfully accepted the notice of retirement from Cheryl Bellanger. She will be retiring from the clinics Feb. 28. Cheryl has been an integral part of the clinic team for many years and will be missed.

The NSRMHH board approved the 2019 budget and appointed Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants as their auditor for 2019.

NP Robinson will be away for holidays from Feb. 21 to March 11.

NSRMHH will be accessing some locum coverage during that time to help with clinic and on call

services as Dr. Latif is not expected to arrive until the end of February. Please try to book your routine appointments a few weeks ahead to enable clinics to have appointments available for more urgent concerns.

The executive reported on the December physician/NP staff meeting. There will be a new Shared Medical Appointment group started for COPD patients sometime in April. There are presently three groups for diabetic patients, which has had positive results and hope to continue the success with new chronic disease groups. There will be a pharmacist coming to the clinic area twice a month to provide education on various topics for patients and assistance to physicians in a number of areas, including support for the Shared Medical Appointment groups.

The next meeting of North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings will be held Monday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the RM of Mervin office, Turtleford.

If anyone has any questions, they are welcome to contact the representative from their area or the office at 306-845-4144.

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Club 70 Social Dance Club - William & Shadows. Everyone welcome, 7:00 - 11:00 pm. Lunch served at 11:00 pm. Carol 306386-2470.

The following land of Shelly Marshall in the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 is offered for sale by tender:

Monday February 18

Cancer Survivor Support Group at Third Avenue United Church 1301-102nd Street, North Battleford at 7:00 pm. A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends. All are welcome.

For further information call Ken 306-481-4137 or Myrna 306-4452328. Meeting has been rescheduled to Feb. 18 instead of Feb. 11.

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$276,100 $285,000 (improvements)

Acres 158 Acres

(135 cultivated) (15 acre yard)

• Includes 2 oil surface leases approx. $5,900 per year (estimated value for sale purposes is $18,955).

• Includes house, Quonset, storage sheds, 7 grains bins with total capacity of 27,900 bushels. For complete listing of improvements please contact the undersigned.

• Sale is subject to a right of first refusal.

• Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST. • All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to “Matrix Law Group In Trust”. Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted.

• Successful bidder must pay balance of the purchase price and GST to the undersigned within thirty (30) days following removal of the right of first refusal or the deposit will be forfeited to the Vendors.

• Vendor will require access & tenancy to the yardsite until June 30, 2019.

• Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted • Sold “as-is” without other conditions or warranties. The bidder is solely responsible to determine the value and condition of land being sold, value and condition of improvements, land quality, land use, environmental condition and any other information pertaining to tendered land.

For more information or to book viewing appointment, call Shelly Marshall at (306) 845-7834 Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “MARSHALL LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 15th day of March, 2019.

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The Kyle Hotel: ‘Stop for a second look’ Railway and Main

By Joan Champ

joanchamp@shaw.ca was gone – destroyed by fire – “72 years of history gone in 90 minutes.”

“New Hotel is Opened at Kyle,” the headline read in the Dec. 31, 1940 issue of the Regina Leader-Post.

“The owners, Hesla Bros., have spared no expense in making this one of the most comfortable hostelries in the province,” the story reads. The hotel had 15 guest rooms, a dining room, and a beer parlour.

Roy and Henry Hesla, sons of Thor and Thea Hesla from Norway, were born in Outlook and grew up on the family farm near Kyle. Roy was the owner/ proprietor of the Kyle Hotel for 20 years before moving with his family to Penticton, B.C., in 1968.

The dining room at the hotel was managed by Mr. and Mrs. O. Anderson during the 1960s.

On Oct. 17, 1964, a

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bulldozer operated by a road construction crew unearthed the biggest thing ever to hit Kyle – rare fossils of a woolly mammoth determined to be about 12,000 years old. That fall, about 20,000 people, including archaeologists, newspaper reporters and curious spectators flooded into the small town of approximately 500 people.

It must have been great time for business at the Kyle Hotel. In 1981, “Wally” the Woolly Mammoth was erected across the street from the hotel as a roadside attraction to commemorate the find. The bones of the woolly mammoth are now housed at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.

Shortly before it burned down, the Kyle Hotel offered five two-bedroom suites, four modern rooms, and 12 semi-modern rooms – meaning they only

The day I stopped to take a look, Sept. 5, 2006. Photo by Joan Champ

had “the basics.” Catering mainly to hunters, the hotel featured a coin-operated laundry, movie rentals, and a walk-in fridge/freezer for game. In addition to beer and spirits, the hotel beverage room had a steak pit, takeout food from the Kyle Cafe, VLTs and offsale.

After the fire had reduced the Kyle Hotel to ashes, the town’s mayor, Doug Barker. told the

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blow” to the community.

“It’s a meeting place. It’s a gathering place,” she said.

“When I was young … that’s where we were all so excited to have our first legal drink.”

So, next time you’re driving past a small town, heed the words of Cam Fuller. Stop in and take a look around. You never know what you’ll find. Or when it might be too late.

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Leader-Post the hotel had been a mainstay of the community.

“At six o’clock in the morning, the men always went down there for coffee,” he said. “Then at 10 o’clock the women all took over.”

Long-time Kyle resident and business owner, Wanda Brown, told the newspaper that its destruction was “a terrible

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“Don’t drive by, not every time. Stop for a second look. Look around.

Take a breath. It’s later than you think.” These are the words of the late Cam Fuller (1963-2018), a longtime columnist for the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, written shortly after a fire destroyed the hotel in Kyle on May 16, 2018. “There’s a lesson for me in the Kyle Hotel fire,” Fuller mused.

Perhaps there is a lesson there for all of us.

On May 14, 2018, Fuller was driving along Highway 4 between Swift Current and Rosetown. For some reason – a reporter’s curiosity perhaps – he decided to stop for lunch in Kyle, a town he had passed by on that stretch of highway many times. He knew about the statue of the 12,000-year-old woolly mammoth, unearthed at Kyle during highway construction in the 1960s.

“And then,” Fuller wrote, “I can’t even say why, I take a picture of the hotel on the corner — ‘Suites with kitchens, daily, weekly and monthly rates’ — a plain white stucco building with a sign advertising ice for sale, the lettering on the word ‘ICE’ topped by snow.” Two days later, he was shocked to learn that the Kyle Hotel

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Half the proceeds from Mardi Gras this year are going to the Battlefords Humane Society, which took part in the live auction featuring adorable pups.

When It was over, the puppies were returned to the shelter, but they had a great time being cuddled and cared for. At right, top winner of the auction is Terry Lumsdon, returning his puppy to Michelle Spark of the Battlefords Humane Society.

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Turkey and trimmings planned at the lake

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Nothing new to report on the weather except that it can’t get any colder, so will be warming up, eventually. At least one car gave up and waits for attention next week, but most vehicles seem to be running as usual. They are made pretty weather resistant these days.

The town of Spiritwood will host the 31st annual SUMA golf tournament at the Spiritwood Golf Course on July 4 and 5 this year. The two-day, 18-hole event includes a banquet at the mezzanine in the Sports Complex. The 2018 tournament was held at Hudson Bay and next year, 2020, they are booked for Wakaw.

The next noon lunch at the Meota Community Complex will be held Feb. 15. Come out and enjoy a meal with your neighbours and support the local hall.

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This meal will be turkey and all the trimmings and is sponsored by Husky Oil with their donation of $500. Thank-you, Husky Oil, for your support of our community. We do appreciate it.

Open sturling bonspiels were held Feb. 2 and 9, but no reports, so hope all went well, with happy curlers having some fun.

The next Wellness Clinic will be Feb. 21 from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m.

The jam session continued Feb. 5 at the Do Drop In, with six members turning out in the cold to have fun playing their instruments. I love to sit and listen and watch their workout, rather than watch the limited TV we get on

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The next Lions meeting at their club room in the big hall is Feb. 14 at 7:30 p.m.

Feb. 5 saw 14 faithful bridge players turn out to the Pioneer Hall for their usual games. Top score went to Mary Phelps and Gerry Craig, second were Donna Scherman and Jim Fraser, and third were Bob and Betsy Brown. Feb. 7 saw top score go to Julie Moore and Jean Lawes, second were Donna Scherman and Jeanine Beloin and third were Linda Ard and Robert Iverson.

Guy Corbeil is in hospital in Saskatoon. We hope his condition is improving.

A recommendation passed at the SUMA convention to take to the government is to make license plates compulsory for all ATVs. There is already a registration system in place for snow machines and sleds, but there needs to be a way to verify who is rid-

ing on restricted land and causing damage. Pictures will be proof of violators with plates on their ATV. John Kalesnikoff has moved from his lakefront home in Meota to Tower 1 in the city. We wish him well and happiness in his new residence.

The Chitek Lake Rally will be on Feb. 16 and the Leoville Rally will be Feb. 23. The weather will surely be nicer by then!

The February meeting of the Do Drop In was held Feb. 8 with about a dozen folks turning out. No information has been found regarding the historic markers that have been removed from most sites in the village. Edam has invited the Meota seniors to their center on March 14 for the annual St. Patrick’s Day noon meal of Irish stew and biscuits, and a fun afternoon.

No postings are available yet for summer playhouse offerings. March 1 is the World Day of Prayer which

is being hosted this year by the United/Anglican Church in the Do Drop In. The library is holding a storytime on Tuesdays from 10:15 to 11 a.m. The library had 130 patrons in January, an increase of seven per cent over last year. Samples of the new flooring to be ordered for the floor-resurfacing project were on hand. The forms for applying for the New Horizon grant were also on hand. A screen is needed for the program at the World Day of Prayer and Bob Lesko offered to lend one. It was suggested that shelves be mounted on the backside of the short wall for the placing of books and puzzles. Happy birthday was sung to members Jean Hansen, Gwen Lacerte, Jack Stewart and Shirley Ward. A tasty potluck luncheon closed the day’s activities.

Only two tables turned out for Canasta on a cold Feb. 8 evening, and we

played with moves between hands. This worked well as you had a different partner each time. Top score went to Lillian Sorenco, then Lorna Pearson and third Marion Ottas.

Feb. 9 found 18 folks at the Do Drop In for a day of shuffleboard as well as other games, plus a great noon buffet. Top score went to Maurice Bru and Cora Christiansen, second were Carol Dyck and Arlene Walker and third were Eric Callbeck and Linda Ard, fourth were Bob Lesko and Rose Delainey. There were many amazing plays and lots to laugh at, fun for all.

March 9 is the date for the Battleford area Oilfield Workers’ Curling Bonspiel at Edam at 2 p.m. The $20 entry fee for this funspiel is donated back to local charities. One can enter singly or as a team and they are hoping you’ll come out in some outlandish costume or attire and have some fun!

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Meota and District Recreational Association held their annual snowmobile rally Saturday, Feb. 2, with 84 registered riders. This event is a major fundraiser for Meota ADRA to continue their support in recreation, culture and arts for residents of Meota and the surrounding district.

This year’s event reports a profit of more than $5,000, reports Sherry Doom.

Riders top cash prize was $420 won by Craig Alexander, second was John Smith and third was Kevin Ryhorchuk.

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At the end of the day, everyone gathered for chili on a bun and the awarding of prizes at the Meota Hotel. There were many stories shared and many laughs to be had as riders talked about their day together.

January’s heavy snowfalls made for great riding conditions despite the frigid temperatures that day.

Organizers credit the many sponsors who donated prizes, cash donations, the trail making crew, everyone who donated their time and those who prepared and donated the chili with the success of this event. A huge thank you to those who came out and braved the cold to ride, along with all those who contributed to the sales of 50/50 and ghost hand tickets.

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Unity undertakes to raise funds for Telemiracle

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Make sure to take a moment or a gesture to celebrate our special valentines today.

Congratulations to our new Kin Club, who at not even one year old, for hosting a successful Telemiracle fundraiser last weekend that included Telemiracle national cast member Jeffrey Straker and his wife Jill entertaining. Watch for our Kin Club as they will be presenting these proceeds on Telemiracle 43 the first weekend in March. If you missed being part of this event, you can always contact any Kin Club member to send your donation along with them.

Unity Curling Club has been a flurry of action the second half of the season.

Immediately following the annual men’s spiel, Northern Senior Men’s Curling Playdowns were held.

Congratulations to Team Heidt and Team Fell who advanced out of Northern Men’s Senior Curling Playdowns to participate in the upcoming Affinity Credit Union Senior Men’s Provincials. Team Heidt is a past Senior Men’s Provincial champion in 2016, while Lloyd Fell is also currently skipping a team at the SaskTel Tankard in Whitewood. Last weekend, the club was busy again playing host to the Knights of Columbus Sask State bonspiel. Next on tap at the end of February is the annual Oilperson’s bonspiel and registrations are still being taken by calling the club at 306228-2212. As well, this week, Battlewest District high school playdowns were held. All reasons to appreciate our ice techs and UCC team as the keep all of these events on track.

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performed at mass Feb. 12.

The Grades 4-6 enjoyed a ski trip Feb. 13. Today staff and students will take part in school mass at 1 p.m. As well, this week was full of fun and activity as part of Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week. Students will be on a one-week spring break starting with Family Day on Feb. 18. A reminder that St. Peter’s Grade 3 class are collecting tabs from cans for Silver for Gold, an initiative raising funds and awareness for Childhood Cancer. Please help them to donate to this worthy cause by collecting tabs and dropping them off at St. Peter’s School.

They will be collecting tabs until the end of this school year.

At UCHS, following spring break, the senior girls will hold their annual pink tournament raising funds and awareness for breast cancer. Students and staff will also be actively following fellow students Alexis Elder and Ashton Brebner who are competing at Canada Winter Games with Team Sask Alpine team, as well as Presli O’Donnell who is part of the dance team performing at opening ceremonies seen on CTV. Hockey is the non-stop action movie playing at your local arena as all teams are now involved in both league and provincial playoffs. As well, the Midget AA team and Unity Miners are also into their playoff seasons.

This is the time of the year where teams could be excited with moving on to the next round or sad that

Prairie Women On Snowmobiles made a lunch stop in Unity on Feb. 4 as part of their 1,400 km trek to raise awareness and funds for breast cancer research, patient support and equipment used in treatment and diagnostics. Breast cancer survivors were welcomed, if they so chose, to be part of a survivor pinning ceremony that takes place at each event. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

their seasons are over, depending on how their playoffs go.

Celebrate Unity will be hosted March 4 by our local Chamber of Commerce recognizing new businesses and exemplary service.

Nominations are now being accepted by contacting Helena at the Press Herald office. This event will include the entertainment

of up and coming country music star, Trevor Panczak.

The Knights of Columbus are also now selling tickets for their Pattison Children’s Hospital fundraiser coming up March. 8.

The annual Ducks Unlimited banquet is the following weekend in March.

Saskatchewan’s only telethon, Telemiracle,

takes place in Saskatoon the first weekend in March. Watch for Jennifer Deuchar from UCHS who will be performing.

Coffee row folks know that hot coffee and warm places along with hot topics and cold weather conversations are just what is needed to get them through the dog days of winter. They enjoy their

daily gatherings at various venues in town, sharing all of the great things that have taken place in our community and excitedly reviewing all of the activity that is on tap for Unity.

So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time...

Prairie Women on Snowmobiles enjoy lunch stop in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

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Each mission consists of a group of 10 volunteer snowmobilers passing through many cities and towns in six days and covering approximately 1,400 kms. Volunteerism is the whole picture of PWOS women dedicating their time, resources, and sleds.

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Wilkie’s Tracey Schwebius has been part of this initiative for 12 years, both as a rider, a volunteer and supporter.

She participated in 2007 and 2012 as a core rider, while in 2009 she was three days on the route as a support rider. In 2010 and 2011, she served as secretary for PWOS, travelling along on the missions as part of the executive. She says her family has attended coffee stops and evening banquets and have been support riders throughout the years, including in 2010 when her husband, Doug, and her daughters led the ladies from Wilkie to Biggar.

Tracey says her inspiration to become involved was a combination of her love of snowmobiling and wanting to help raise money for cancer research, as she has lost family and friends to cancer.

A total of $2.5 million has been raised since 2001 for the Canadian Cancer Society while $303,600 has been raised since 2013 for the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Funds raised support not only breast cancer research, which includes causes, prevention and treatment options, but also improving the quality of life for those impacted by the disease. One standout case is Dr. Rama Khoka Continued on Page 21

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Remembering Our Heritage

The Western Development Museum swung its doors open for the public this past weekend as it celebrated Heritage Day. Some organizations set up booths including the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, North West College and the City of North Battleford Archives. Some activities included rope making, and an artifact presentation. The Western Development Museum doesn’t have only large artifacts, but smaller ones, too. Curatorial assistants Alex Emery and Kaiti Hannah hold two such artifacts, and Hannah says the shoes are from approximately 1910. Richard Scotton pulls rope he gave to the public, while highland dancers await their performance. Photos by Josh Greschner

Festival opens with vocal and choral classes

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee

The 2019 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival opens March 30 with vocal and choral adjudicator, soprano Janice Paterson.

Paterson is a voice teacher in Saskatoon. Her degrees include a bachelor of music (performance) followed by a master of music (performance) from the University of Saskatchewan, and an opera diploma from the University of Toronto. She currently teaches voice at the University of Saskatchewan and maintains a large private voice studio. As a soloist, she has performed with the Canadian Opera Company, Opera Buffa (Toronto), Co-Opera,

Lunch stop in Unity Continued from Page 20 of the Ontario Cancer Institute and her discoveries about the impact of the hormone progesterone on breast cancer stem cells, along with numerous contributions to advancing research methods. In 2014, her innovation grant was named for the Prairie Women on Snowmobiles, in recognition of this group’s effective fundraising.

PWOS annual missions also support breast cancer screening and care at the Saskatchewan Cancer Agency. Every dollar donated through this initiative stays in Saskatchewan to make a difference, with equipment at the cancer centres in Regina and Saskatoon, and for the screening program for breast cancer that includes a mobile bus.

Unity hosted a lunch stop for the riders Feb. 4 at St. Peter’s hall. Town council welcomed the ladies with team introductions held, along with a history.

A poignant part of their short program during these

festival is scheduled to run from March 30 to April 7.

The committee is always looking for more parents, grandparents and community-minded people to step forward and say, “How can I help?” If you have any interest in offering support, please do not hesitate to contact a committee member.

Other adjudicators for this year’s festival include Janet Nichol from Edmonton for musical theatre and speech arts, Rick Lett from Alberta for band, Nova Wong Wingtak from Saskatoon for strings and Laurel Teichroeb from Yorkton for piano studenst.

Each adjudicator is an expert in their field.

The tentative discipline

schedule, pending actual entries and unanticipated schedule conflicts, for festival begins with voice, followed by speech arts, band, strings and finally piano. The speech arts and musical theatre classes will share the same adjudicator. Participants are adjudicated by experts in the field of each musical discipline and recommendations to the provincial and national competitions.

To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival or be furthering their education elsewhere but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords district. The

mission take away something from each community they visit. It doesn’t matter how small or large the venue, they are all important. We don’t know what the future has in store for us, but one can hope that we will have the courage to face whatever is ahead of

us. Please remember that if you feel that there have been any changes in your breasts or health to go and see a doctor right away. It’s better to overreact than to procrastinate and wait until it’s too late. Please remember, do your monthly checks. That goes for both

men and women. Yes, men you can also get breast cancer.”

If you missed the Unity lunch event, you can they still donate by visiting www.prairiewomenonsnowmobiles.ca, or you can contact Tracey Schwebius at 306-843-7321.

Festival Fanfare Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival Prairie Opera, Saskatoon Opera and the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. She is also a co-founder and teacher at the Summer Academy for Voice and Piano in Saskatoon.

As a performer, Paterson was a finalist at the national level of the Canadian Music Competition, was a runner-up in both the NATS competition and the Metropolitan

Opera Council Regional Auditions and was the vocal category and grand award winner at the National Music Festival. She has performed in master classes with Marlena Malas, Warren Jones, Edith Pergola, Mignon Dunn, Alexander Browning and Jane Manning. Recent vocal study has been with Senora Svetlana Paoletti in Arrezo, Italy.

stops includes a pinning ceremony for breast cancer survivors.

Schwebius says her husband Doug and daughter Rebecca and herself were to lead the ladies to Kerrobert for their afternoon coffee stop. The PWOS group is thankful for each community that hosts a breakfast, morning coffee stop, lunch stop and afternoon coffee stop that always ends in an evening banquet at their overnight stop.

The 2019 mission started Feb. 3 in Meadow Lake and Unity was included in the day two ride, which took them as far as Kindersley. In their six-day trek this year, they travelled from their start point of Meadow Lake to Prince Albert, arriving the evening of Feb. 8, travelling through 25 communities.

Core riders are expected to raise a minimum of $3,000 as well as having their sleds plated and insured at their own expense.

All other expenses are covered, including sponsors who donate fuel, oil, hotel rooms, use of the semi, trailer, van and cargo trailer that accompanies them, advertising, meals and other amenities they need along the way

Tracey says one of her biggest takeaways has been, “As a rider, you hear the survivors’ journeys with cancer. They often tell us we are their angels and heroes riding for the cure. We don’t consider ourselves any of those as we think they are the heroes for battling this horrible disease and kicking cancer’s butt. Each mission is a very emotional week for everyone. The one mission that stands out in my mind was when we stopped at the Asquith School. It was my turn to give the history that day and do the pinning ceremony. When I asked for any survivors to come forward, a little girl who was seven years old stood up and came forward. As she came forward, the school started to clap and cheer for her. I started bawling my eyes out as I placed the pin on her sweater and gave her a huge hug. That was an eye opener, it goes to show you that cancer doesn’t care how old you are or who you are.

“As I have experienced being both a rider and a volunteer, I know that each venue we go to takes a lot of planning and what goes into hosting the venue. I hope that the riders of each

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Borden Firefighters Team that won the C event - Ross, Jamie, William (BJ) and David. Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

2019 Firefighters Curling champs - Ian Wainwright and Greg Tarasoff team

Borden firefighters host Saskatchewan bonspiel

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Volunteer Firefighters hosted the annual Saskatchewan Firefighters

Championship Curling Feb. 1-3 at the Langham Curling Rink. There were teams from Borden, Radisson, Langham, Watrous, Assiniboia, Moosomin, Central Butte,

Aberdeen, Maryfield, Riverhurst, Norquay, Eyebrow, Saskatoon/Swift Current and Redvers.

Borden served pizza on Friday night and Saturday they had a steak dinner, all

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at the Langham Curling Rink. In the championship event, Gregg Tarasoff’s team of third Chris Haichert, second Carmen Koch and lead Andrew Kowaisky from Saskatoon/ Swift Current defeated Ken Newell’s team from Norquay, winner of the B event. The Tarasoff team will represent Saskatchewan at nationals in Kelowna, B.C., March 14-24 and Ian Wainwright, Borden’s deputy fire chief, as regional director, will also attend nationals on behalf of the Saskatchewan Firefighters Curling Association. Winning the C event were Borden’s team of skip Ross McBain, third Jamie Brandrick, second William Berg and lead David Dolsen.

Winning the D event was the Redvers Fire Department.

Borden Lions held their second annual dinner theatre Feb. 9 in the Borden Community Centre, with the Battlefords Community Players presenting the play Love Letters by A.R. Gurney.

The Lions club served about 140 dinners of continental chicken with potatoes, veggies, salads and cherry cheesecake for dessert, served at the intermission. The tables were nicely decorated with a Valentine theme and for the happy hour there were munchies to snack on while Celtic Country played and sang tunes over the onehour span. After the meal served buffet style, Sandra Long introduced Donna Challis,

Battlefords Community Players Candice Brown and Marno Auchstaetter acting out Love Letters at Borden Feb. 9

producer/director of the Battleford Players, who then introduced the cast of Candice Brown and Marno Auchstaetter who portrayed Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III. The play had the two characters reading letters they wrote to each other over the many years, starting at the age of five.

There was laughter and tears throughout the play as they listen eagerly and actively to each other and the many memories that those letters brought back to them. The play travels through their school years, on to college, through the Second World War, marriages, children and after, right up until one of them passes away and the survivor writes the final letter and pores out all the love over the years using pen and paper.

The 50/50 draw of $213 was won by Jennifer New (nee Wainwright) from Swift Current.

Due to the cold weather

and postponements last week, the upcoming week will be busy, with a Village Rural Crime Watch meeting at Borden School Gym on the 11th at 7 p.m., the School Book Fair on Tuesday at noon and 1 p.m. program, museum annual meeting Tuesday the 12th at the seniors room at 2 p.m., Health Talk on preventing falls at Idylwyld Court on Tuesday at 2 p.m., Tuesday evening at 7 p.m. is the first Kaiser tournament of the month, then again on Feb. 26, and seniors bingo is Feb. 20 at 7 p.m., both in the club room.

Radisson TOPS Chapter are changing their day and time starting Monday, Feb. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Radisson Town Office and will be at that time for the next four months at least. They met on Thursday mornings at 10 a.m. previously to this change.

Feb. 14 is the jam session in Borden seniors room, at 7 p.m. with a Valentine theme.

Friday the 15th the Friendship Club holds their annual Telemiracle Tea and Bake sale at 2 p.m. in the club room with door prizes and a 50/50 draw.

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News ‘n’ views from Baljennie - former resident passes

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

We just lost another of our old schools chums, Barbar Roseth (Bremner) of Rocky Mountain House, Alta., on Jan. 29 at the age of 89. She was born Dec. 25, 1930. Barbara has been in a senior home for a good number of years.

Her husband, Ed Roseth, passed away a few years ago. She leaves behind a family of three boys and one girl. The boys are all married and have family in the Caroline, Alta., area. The only girl, Louise, is married and lives in Toronto.

Barbara was the youngest daughter of Harry and Annie Bremner.

She had a sister, Peggy,

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and a brother, Alec. Her father, Harry, came to the Baljennie area in 1912 to buy a farm, then married Annie McLaverty. Times were tough back in those years.

Barbara took most of her schooling at the old Baljennie School and by correspondence. Her mother was the janitor for the school for a few years.

Many mornings they were a great help to my sister and I when we first started school. We lived two and a half miles from

school. When the weather was good we walked a mile across two different pastures on an old trail to meet the Bremners to catch a ride to and from school. We were all good neighbours for many years.

In 1947, the Bremners sold their farm to Jack Rowlands (my dad) then packed up all their belongings and animals on a train from Baljennie to Cheterville, Alta., where Harry cleared more land to farm and pasture their livestock on.

He passed away in 1959 and Annie passed away in 1966.

Barbara got a job doing domestic work in the summer months. In the winter she worked as

a cook in a lumber camp.

That’s where she met her future husband, Ed Roseth of Stouff, Alta. they got married in November of 1950. They followed work in the oilfields for three years, then they bought their own farm close to her dad in 1953. They farmed and kept some cattle as well as some dairy milk cows and sold milk and cream.

As the boys grew up and were able to help out, they also had a sawmill and a lathe mill.

Barbara and Ed Roseth, over the years, have been back to visit the old homestead. The old log house is still standing and vacant.

There is a large photo hanging in the Western

Development Museum in North Battleford of the McLaverty family and one member in the photo is Barbara’s mother Annie.

The photo was taken in early 1904 and did appear in the old Western Producer newspaper, taken by someone passing through the area. The McLaverty family came to Baljennie in 1903. They travelled with the Barr Colonists.

On many of our trips to British Columbia, we made an overnight and day or two stop each way to visit with Ed and Barbara and family.

One day we attended a three-day family reunion.

Our thoughts are with the family at this time.

The month of February has been extra extreme.

It’s moderated a little

but the forecast is for below normal temperatures for the rest of the month.

Most of the school buses in the area did not run for a few days.

Family day will be celebrated Monday Feb. 18, with everything closed and no school.

We have just passed Valentine’s Day, so Happy Valentine’s Day to all my readers.

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.

ANGLICAN PARISH

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

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 - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

Church Phone 306-445-4181

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695

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.

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

DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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 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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

Sunday Services 10:30 am

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

Interim Pastor Matt Bombay Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m.Service

Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

DELMAS - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath Box 10, Delmas, SK

Various Weekly Programs Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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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