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Calls for RCMP service were up in North Battleford in 2021 and there are concerns about violations of conditions, speeding and stolen vehicles in the community.

Battlefords RCMP S./Sgt. Jason Teniuk presented the latest RCMP report to North Battleford council Monday. The report included final numbers for 2021 as well as the five-year trend.

For the year 2021, calls for service stood at 16,354 for the year, up slightly from 16,343. Over a five-year period calls for service are up 19 per cent.

Over the five-year period the municipal detachment reported a 15 per cent rise in property offences, 11 per cent in other Criminal Code offences, and a 56 per cent rise in provincial traffic offences. There were drops of three per cent in person offences and 12 per cent in criminal code traffic offences over the five years.

One of the largest increases Teniuk

reported was the category described as “administration of justice offences.” These include bail violations, breach of probation, failure to appear and so on.

This category reported an increase of 83 per cent over five years. This past year it was up from 652 to 1,186.

Teniuk noted it seems the orders from the court are being regarded as “just a suggestion,” and they are seeing many people charged while out on conditions in the community.

Speeding is also up considerably. There were 373 speeding offences in 2021, up from 348. Teniuk said that really depends on who’s in town and who’s doing it.

The last one of note was breach of the peace, which reported a 313 per cent increase over five years. Last year that category was at 376, up from 320.

With respect to their human resource status, Teniuk said there were four cadets coming in and two experienced members coming in, so they were

“not in too bad a shape going forward.”

Also, with regard to the detachment itself, they put up 12 security cameras at their parking lot and there will be more communication with the city regarding that.

One issue raised by Councillor Bill Ironstand was that a “large amount of recreational vehicles are disappearing in the last two and a half months.”

“It is, and it’s a sign of the times right now,” said Teniuk. He noted recreational vehicles are in short supply and expensive, and as prices go up, so does crime.

Teniuk also noted they are seeing this increase in other locations as well.

Teniuk also repeated that they continue to “lose a ton of automotives.” He called that an even bigger concern, and reported there was another incident on the weekend “where a vehicle was stolen and decided to play crashup derby with our police cars.”

“We just need to get a handle on that,” said Teniuk.

The Battlefords Scuba Community hosted a unique Discover Scuba session recently when local celebrities joined in for a joint lesson. Here they are ready to go at the Co-op Aquatic Centre in North Battleford. The Discover Scuba program is a non-certification course that introduces the non-diver to the world of scuba in a safe and supervised way. See Page 7. | Photo courtesy the Battlefords Scuba Community

Thomas’s murder trial concludes Staff A trial for Danita Thomas, charged with first-degree murder in the death of 25-year-old Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton, concluded Tuesday.

She is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, theft of a vehicle and improperly interfering with a body.

The trial was held at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford due to renovations of the Queen’s Bench Court in Battleford.

Judge Richard W. Elson reserved his verdict and will hold a conference call with prosecution and defence March 8 to set a date to hand down his decision.

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Kidnapping and first-degree murder charges laid in 2011 missing person investigation Staff RCMP say, nearly 10 years after Edward (Ted) Keith Geddes of Baldwinton was last seen, two men who were known to him have been charged with kidnapping and first degree murder in relation to his death.

Robert “Bob” Welsey Pich, 58, and John Robert Gregoire, 70, both from the Baldwinton area have each been charged with first-degree murder and kidnapping with a firearm.

Pich is also charged with careless use of a firearm and Gregoire is charged with indecently interfering with human remains.

Ted Geddes was

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64-years-old when he was last seen in April, 2011, in the Baldwinton area.

When RCMP officers went to his residence in Baldwinton as part of an unrelated incident in midApril that same year, they located Ted’s dog dead in

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the entranceway. The dog’s death was not from natural causes.

“When Ted could not be located, RCMP officers started a missing person investigation,” says Insp. Josh Graham, acting Officer in Charge of Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crimes. “Ted’s disappearance was believed to be suspicious in nature shortly after.

Concentrated investigative efforts were renewed in 2021 by the Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit, with the assistance of the RCMP Major Crimes Unit, which ultimately led to our announcement of charges laid.”

After a nearly yearlong investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit, with the assistance of

responsible for these types of crimes might assume the police aren’t investigating them – this is simply not the case. This is just one example that demonstrates the continued perseverance and commitment of our homicide investigators in helping bring a sense of closure for the family and friends of victims of homicide in Saskatchewan.

Even if that takes nearly 10 years, as with this case,” says Insp. Graham, adding, “This investigation is still ongoing because Ted has not been located. We want to bring that closure to his family, so our investigators will continue to work diligently to try and locate Ted and bring him home.”

At the time of his disappearance, RCMP were looking for Geddes on an outstanding warrant.

According to RCMP news releases at the time, the warrant of arrest for Edward Geddes was for theft over $5,000 stemming from an offence in April, 2011, in the community of Neilburg.

Shortly after this date, Geddes disappeared and had not been seen by friends of family.

The TCMP archives stated, “The warrant and theft offence is secondary to the importance of him being found as family have become concerned.

Geddes has been known to travel to Manitoba and British Columbia and has been employed in the auto repair industry. There is no one specific vehicle associated to Edward Geddes as he was known to buy and sell vehicles on a regular basis.”

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the RCMP Major Crime Unit, and consultation with Saskatchewan Crown Prosecution, two men were arrested and charged on Feb. 6 in relation to the death of Ted Geddes.

Both made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on Feb. 8.

Their next appearance is in North Battleford Provincial Court on March 8, 2022.

This investigation was conducted with the assistance of multiple RCMP units including Cut Knife RCMP Detachment, Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit with the assistance of the Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Section, among others.

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There has been another adjournment for a suspect in the Jan. 3 apartment arson case.

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The matters for Naomi Jean Yellowtail have been adjourned to Feb. 24, again in North Battleford Provincial Court. Yellowtail has recently acquired new counsel and the adjournment is to allow time to receive instructions.

Yellowtail appeared

in court by phone from custody in Pine Grove, with lawyers also appearing by phone before Judge Kevin Hill.

She faces charges of arson with disregard for human life as well as breach of undertaking in connection to the Jan.

3 fire that destroyed the building on the 1400 block of 102nd Street.

Co-accused, Keeanu Crookedneck, is also in custody, and is due back in provincial court March 11.

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City may continue mask mandates

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Proof of vaccination has been removed at city facilities, but mask mandates could continue on for a while longer.

A special meeting of North Battleford city council has been called for 5 p.m. next Tuesday, Feb. 22, where council would decide on whether to extend the mask requirement by another

month beyond the date when the provincial mandate comes to an end.

Councillor Bill Ironstand brought forward a notice of motion at Monday’s meeting on the issue. According to his motion, upon the rescinding of the existing public order mandatory requiring public masking in all indoor areas by the government of Saskatchewan, all persons accessing all city

facilities would wear face masks in a manner and form as directed under the rescinded public health order starting March 1, lasting until March 31.

Council voted in favour of calling the special meeting and the motion will be debated and voted on at that time. It was explained the rationale for the special meeting was to allow time for the city to issue communications

to the public that the mask mandates would continue at city facilities.

The provincial proof of vaccination and proof of negative test requirements expired Feb. 14 and the province’s indoor masking requirement remains in place until Feb. 28, at which time it is due to expire. The masking requirements at city facilities are currently covered by the provincial order.

Earlier in the meeting, council formally rescinded its previouslypassed resolutions requiring proof of vaccination or proof of negative test at city facilities, retroactive to Feb. 14.

City Manager Randy Patrick explained that the resolutions passed last fall to require proof of vaccination were based on authority the province had given to the

city saying they could act. That authority under the Health Act has now been withdrawn, he said, so the city removed the requirements. “When the province removes them, we have to remove the requirements in place,” said Patrick.

The vote to rescind was not unanimous, however. Both Ironstand and Councillor Kent Lindgren voted against rescinding..

Both city and town census populations drop

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Fewer people are living in the Battlefords compared to five years ago.

That is based on the 2021 census numbers released by Statistics Canada last Wednesday,

which recorded population declines in both North Battleford and Battleford.

According to Stats Can, the population of North Battleford came in at 13,836, down from 14,315 in 2016 for a decline of 3.3 per cent. Total private dwellings were 6,346 and the number of private

dwellings occupied by usual residents was 5,696.

The town of Battleford also declined from 4,429 in 2016 to 4,400 in 2021, a decline of .7 per cent.

Total private dwellings were 1,877 and private dwellings occupied by usual residents were 1,758.

The declines come

as a surprise, after both communities posted gains in population in 2016.

The North Battleford decline does spare city officials of one potential headache: had the city’s population hit 15,000, the city’s share of the RCMP contract would have gone up from 70 to 90 per

cent. That would have put the city on the hook for roughly an additional $1 million in costs.

The population decline in the Battlefords mirrors those in several other smaller communities in the province, which also posted drops in the 2021 census. The biggest cities,

however, posted gains.

Saskatoon was up to 266,141, an increase of 7.7 per cent, while Regina was up to 226,404, a gain of 5.3 per cent.

As a whole, Saskatchewan recorded a population of 1,132,505, an increase from 2016 of 3.1 per cent.

Chamber approves name change

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held its Annual General Meeting last Tuesday and members voted to approve a name change to the “Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce,” recognizing the district that is part of its service area.

They must petition the federal government and receive federal cabinet approval for the name change, a process not expected to be completed for another six months.

But Battlefords Chamber Chief Operating Officer Linda Machniak told the meeting that with the approval they can start to refer to themselves by the new

name and move forward, and does not anticipate any challenge to the federal approval.

The name change is part of a wholesale rebranding of the Battlefords Chamber, announced at the Chair’s Luncheon in January when the chamber inducted its 2022 Chair Derek Schmidt. The rebranding will include a new logo and graphics that will be rolled

out this year.

The chamber also received its financial statements, with the organization finishing last year with an approximate $40,000 surplus. The 2022 operating budget was approved with the Chamber anticipating a surplus overall of $16,000.

The AGM took place at the Blend Restaurant and Bar.

Past-chair Melanie Roberts, right, beside chair Derek Schmidt and COO Linda Machniak, presents the highlights from 2021 at the Battlefords Chamber. | Photo by John Cairns

Win for Red Pheasant bus drivers in court Staff Reporter

A number of fired Red Pheasant Cree Nation bus drivers have been successful in a lawsuit against the reserve’s Education Authority.

Justice David Gerecke made the summary judgment ruling in Queen’s Bench court Feb. 8.

The case had been filed by six former Red Pheasant bus drivers against Red Pheasant Cree Nation and the Red Pheasant Education Authority. Kellie Wuttunee represented the plaintiffs in the case.

The bus drivers were, according to the court ruling, independent contractors.

The legal dispute centred on whether the defendants had been entitled to terminate contracts early with the bus drivers.

According to the court ruling document, the Education Authority had purported to terminate the bus drivers’ contracts on 60 days notice. The drivers were sent a letter dated Sept. 21, 2020 terminating their contracts.

According to the court, the defendants “unilaterally decided to get out of using independent contractors

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COVID-19 protocols that had come in. They also pointed to their financial situation as a reason, according to the court document.

However, Judge Gerecke noted that the defendants “did not stop busing. They immediately turned to hiring new bus drivers.

They bought their own vehicles. They have made no attempt to ascertain whether the plaintiff could comply with new COVID-19 protocols, nor to determine whether any cost savings could be achieved within the framework of the

contracts.”

The judge added that if “busing services were needed, they were to be provided under the Contracts. Irrespective of their financial situation (which was unproven), the defendants could not simply create a new “inhouse” busing model and escape their obligations under the Contracts beyond a 60 days’ notice.”

The judge ruled the plaintiffs were entitled to be paid ordinary compensation to the expiration date of Sept. 1, 2024.

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In the end, the judge found that the defendants did not have justification under Clause 7(c) of their busing contract to terminate their contract early with the drivers.

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The ruling has been met with encouragement from those supporting the bus drivers. Sandi Arias posted this on Facebook: “Victory today for Red Pheasant bus drivers! They won their claim and everything in their claim! Amazing work from Wuttunee Law and incredible strength from the people behind it. One step forward to putting the power back into the hands of the people of my home community. Meewasin!!”

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Without carbon capture, we will not meet our climate goals

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Carbon capture not only prevents the release of CO2 into the atmosphere but can also reduce overall accumulation

By Krystle Wittevrongel

Public Policy Analyst / Montreal Economic Institute

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Scrapping the federal government’s investment tax credit for carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) technologies would undercut efforts to reach net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 – a goal that Ottawa reaffirmed in November in the COP 26 Glasgow Climate Pact. Yet recently, a group of scientists, academics, and energy system modellers urged just that in an open letter to deputy prime minister Chrystia Freeland.

The letter argues that we should focus on other climate solutions already being implemented – such as increased electrification, the wide-scale use of renewable energy, and intensifying energy efficiency – to help reduce GHG emissions. Yet while these are all important tools in mitigating climate change, emissions trajectories show that we cannot limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius – the path we need to be on to meet Canada’s climate goals – without the removal of carbon dioxide (CO2).

Briefly, CCUS technologies capture and remove carbon during power generation and industrial processes and can also remove carbon already emitted into the air.

Therefore, this suite of technologies not only prevents the release of CO2 into the atmosphere but can also reduce overall accumulation. The federal government has recognized the usefulness of these technologies, and they are currently responsible for capturing and storing at least four million tonnes of carbon per year in Canada alone. The 2021 federal budget states that CCUS is the only technology currently available with the potential to generate negative emissions, and it can be a strategic tool as a climate mitigation option.

Yet the group of opponents are still set against its implementation, writing, “We urge you to not introduce the proposed investment tax credit for CCUS because it will constitute a substantial new fossil fuel subsidy.”

This is inaccurate for a number of reasons.

First, a subsidy gives money directly to a company, while a tax credit, such as this one, reduces a company’s tax burden. If appropriately targeted to reduce market distortions and avoid artificially picking winners and losers, a tax credit can incentivize the removal of CO2 from the atmosphere – for example, a refundable tax credit tied to performance. Yes, a refundable tax credit can act as a subsidy when a firm has no taxable income;

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it also tends to do so with small to mid-size enterprises that likely face larger hurdles to entering the market for CCUS in the first place. But it levels the playing field, removing an advantage that would otherwise go to large established players.

Next, the investment tax credit is not targeted at the oil and gas industry. Its intention, as plainly stated on the federal government’s website, is to “be available for a broad range of CCUS applications across different industrial subsectors (e.g. concrete, plastics, fuels), including blue hydrogen projects and direct air capture projects.” In fact, given what is known so far about eligibility for this tax credit, the oil and gas sector is actually the most restricted: it is the only sector to currently have a stated exclusion and, going into consultations, it had already been announced that enhanced oil recovery (EOR) projects are not eligible.

This tax credit can make a substantial difference in sectors with hard-to-abate emissions, like steel and cement, which currently have few options to mitigate CO2 emissions, and CCUS is key. These sectors are significant, releasing 12 per cent to 14 per cent of global energy system combustion and industrial process CO2 emissions. These sectors are also growing, with global cement demand projected to increase by 12 per cent to 23 per cent by 2050, and global steel demand by 15 per cent to 40 per cent.

There are different levels of policy and regulatory frameworks which intersect with the broader conditions

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necessary for the large-scale deployment of CCUS (such as appropriate storage sites and other technological and ecological factors) to create favourable or unfavourable conditions for such deployment. Different jurisdictions experience different barriers or facilitators to CCUS deployment.

Canada boasts abundant geological storage for permanent sequestration, as well as industry expertise and technical capacity, and is already considered a leader in CCUS. We ought to play to our strengths and remember that the net-zero goal applies to global emissions. Encouraging CCUS is not only in our best interest but, with almost 200 signatories to the Glasgow Climate Pact, we also need to consider that co-ordinated and complementary actions will help us reach the government’s goals.

One of the concerns raised by the group is that the technology is not necessarily available on the time scale we need. Indeed, there are hurdles to large-scale CCUS deployment. But that should not curtail our efforts. Rather, we should focus on encouraging the private sector to increase its involvement. Indeed, the investment tax credit should be just the beginning.

While the federal government has thus far shown no intention of abandoning the credit, it bears repeating: without CCUS, we will not meet our climate goals.

Krystle Wittevrongel is a Public Policy Analyst at the Montreal Economic Institute.

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Art competition deadline is Feb. 18

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The deadline of Feb. 18 for the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival art contest is upon us. Since it’s the 90th local festival, the theme invites ideas that are ‘blasts from the past” and “flashes from the future” perhaps incorporating the number 90. Artwork creations are welcome from any youth 18 and under in the Battlefords area. A winning entry will be chosen for the program cover, and the student who created the piece will be recognized. Last year’s winner was Aiden Lake from Radisson.

Other submissions may be featured within the festival program pages and in the festival performance venues.

Submit entries by mail to: Battleford Central School attn: Lindsay Charabin, Box 400, Battleford S0M0E0 or Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand attn: Trina Bahrey, 1651- 96th St., North Battleford S9A 0H7.

The 2022 Battlefords area music festival begins is one month and is scheduled to run March 20 – April 1.

This year’s tentative discipline designated dates are April 19 to 28 vocal/ musical theatre/speech arts, April 21-22 piano, April 26 strings and April 26-28 band entries.

Thank you to the numerous businesses and individuals who have already stepped up in support of awards, scholarships and sponsoring. If you are an individual or business

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If interested in being a major gala sponsor, contact committee member Jaki Esquirol directly at jaki@ sasktel.net. If interested in sponsoring awards or scholarships, contact committee member Karen Ulmer at kculmer@ sasktel.net. If you have an interest in volunteering, contact committee member Loralee Cawood at l.sander@hotmail.com.

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There is also another full bath and a second bedroom, laundry room with extra storage. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer, dishwasher included. This building has a large common area and elevator for easy access to your home. Condo fees include heat, water, sewer, lawn care, basic cable, internet, reserve fund, common area maintenance and more. This unit comes with one parking stall in the heated, secured ground floor parking garage and one exterior parking stall.

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Aiden Lake from Radisson submitted a winning entry in the 2021 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival art contest. | Image submitted

North Battleford issues statement regarding population decline The census numbers reported a decline from 14,315 in 2016 to 13,836 in 2021. The city pointed out in their news release that their regional neighbours also experienced population declines.

The City of North Battleford issued a statement last week in response to the population decline reported in the 2021 Census.

“Based on the recent census results, council would like to reconfirm

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availability of opportunities and amenities in larger urban centres. However, economic development, labour force opportunities, social services, health care, education and regional health and safety also impact demographic decline in rural and smaller urban areas.”

The city added they will continue to address the “multiple factors impacting demographic decline in our region,” pointing to working with their regional

partners on initiatives such as the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition, the Recreation Master Plan, a Regional Emergency Response Plan and the Welcoming and Inclusive Community Plan.

“The city is committed to supporting our region as a whole and working with nearby municipalities and First Nations to make our regional community a more attractive and desirable place to live and do business.”

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Art Notes

Doodling can be satisfying and artistic

By Rita Young

Battlefords Art Club

To find out more about which car seat is right for your child, scan the QR Code.

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With COVID in our lives for the past couple of years, it has made us realize how important it is to do something for yourself that’s fun, challenging and satisfying at the same time. Not something you have to do – something you want to do. What better challenge fits that criteria than “Zentangle.”

Zentangle is a form of doodle with shapes of hearts, circles, rectangles, squares, etc.

Then you divide the shapes into sections making each section different and pleasing to your own eye by filling each section with a different design. It’s fun

and you can do it at a table or watching TV. You have something to show for your time you feel you have

wasted in front of the tube.

The results are always satisfying even with some mistakes turning into

great art works. I enjoy the process and reap the benefits of satisfying results.

Rita Young says, “Here are some examples of hearts I’ve done for Valentine’s and had fun doing. Family always appreciates something you have done especially for them.” | Photos submitted

Which car seat is best for your child?

By the Saskatchewan Prevention Institute

Proper installation and use of infant and child car seats save the lives of children every year. It is important to use a car seat that fits your child’s height, weight, and development for every ride.

Always follow the instructions in your car seat and vehicle manuals.

The information below can help you decide which car seat is best for your child.

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facing only seat that many parents use from birth (minimum weight 1.8 or 2.3 kg, 4 or 5 lb). It has a base that is installed in the backseat of the vehicle, and the carrier attaches to it. It has a handle that allows the seat to be carried outside of the vehicle with the child in it.

Convertible and 3-in-1 car seats rear face, forward face, and sometimes convert into a booster (3in-1).

Often, these seats can rear face from 2.3 to 18 kg (5 to 40 lb) or more. These seats stay in the vehicle, and the child is carried or walks to the vehicle. A rear-facing car seat must be used until a child is at least one year of age, 10 kg (22 lb), and can walk. Some models require a child to stay rear facing until at least two years of age. Waiting until your child outgrows their rearfacing seat before moving to a forward-facing seat is

the safest way to travel.

Most forward-facing seats can be used when a child is at least one year of age (some require two years), 10 kg (22 lb), and can walk.

Forward-facing seats have a maximum weight limit of at least 18 kg (40 lb), with many models allowing for a child up to 36 kg (65 lb).

Combination car seats can be used forwardfacing and can convert to a booster, but do not have rear-facing capabilities.

A booster seat should be used after a child reaches the maximum weight or height of their forwardfacing car seat.

Most booster seats can be used when a child is at least 18 kg (40 lb), with some stating a minimum age for use (e.g., four years).

It is law in Saskatchewan that children must use a car seat/booster seat until age seven, or until they weigh

36 kg (80 lb) AND stand 145 cm (4’9”) tall.

A booster seat should be used until the child fits the adult seat belt properly (usually between eight and 12 years of age).

Booster seats work by raising the child in the vehicle seat, so the seat belt is properly positioned low over the child’s hips and across their chest and collar bone, lessening the chance of a serious abdominal or neck injury in a crash.

Low back boosters can be used in vehicles equipped with head rests.

High back boosters must be used in vehicles not equipped with head rests.

Combination booster seats can convert and be used in a high back or low back mode.

For more information on car seat fit and use, visit: https://skprevention. ca /passenger-a ndvehiclesafety/ or email info@skprevention.ca.

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Battlefords Scuba Community

The Battlefords Scuba Community marked something special on Jan. 23 at the Battleford Co-op Aquatic Centre – a unique Discover Scuba session.

The Battlefords Scuba Community has, over the past few years, done Discover Scuba sessions with 1,500 hundred senior high school students from west central and northern Saskatchewan with financial assistance from the Battleford Agency Tribal Chiefs, the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford.

The executive of the club thought it was time to have some of the people who funded the program and some of those who got news releases and photos sample the program. It was a way of saying thank you for the support and for making more people aware of scuba diving and training opportunities in the area.

The Discover Scuba program is a noncertification course that introduces the non-diver to the world of scuba in a safe and supervised way.

The four hour program is split between a classroom session where the topics of discussion include the basic science of diving, the diving environment, safety practices and the equipment used in diving.

Once in the pool, participants don the equipment and try breathing – not always as easy as it sounds – before doing some fundamental skills frequently used by divers in shallow water – using a buoyancy compensating device, clearing a regulator of water, clear water from a mask, sharing air with a buddy should the buddy run out of air and equalizing the ears.

When everyone is comfortable, then it’s off to the deep end to play and experience the near weightlessness that is such a thrill.

The Battlefords Scuba Community Celebrity DSD Class hanging around.

Shane Fluney discovering scuba! Photos courtesy the Battlefords Scuba Community

Jeremy Cockrill in the deep end.

With the effects of the COVID pandemic being felt everywhere several invitees had to cancel plans to attend. In the end three representatives took part: Shane Fluney of the Gold Eagle Casino, Ross MacAngus from the City of North Battleford, and MLA Jeremy Cockrill.

The club was hoping that the event would raise awareness of diving in the community and the dive training that is available in the community and across the province. The effort is supported by the Saskatchewan Underwater Council and its member clubs in Regina and Moose Jaw along with the individual members throughout the province.

Over the past couple of years the larger media outlets have covered the Underwater Pumpkin Carving dive and lake cleanup at Lovering Lake,

and it was felt that it could be fun to have the coverage extended below the surface.

Hopefully, those who were able to take part will have something exciting to talk about with friends and family.

Ross MacAngus descending. For more information on diving, please check the Community’s website at www.battlefordsscubacommunity.ca or its Facebook page.

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North Batttleford Provincial Court

Second bail for woman charged in Moosomin death

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A woman charged with accessory after the fact in 20-year-old Damian Moosomin’s murder was granted bail for a second time.

Melissa Semaganis, 41, of Poundmaker First

Nation had a bail hearing Thursday in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench and a court appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday.

Semaganis was arrested in April 2021 and granted bail in June 2021. She was arrested three months later for breaching her release

conditions. She is back in court May 30 to enter a plea on the charge of accessory after the fact to murder.

Semaganis, Stormy Wa p a s s - S e m a g a n i s , Tye Partridge, Jannay Blackbird, Denver Roy, and a young offender who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal

Justice Act, were all charged with Moosomin’s murder. Moosomin’s body was found in the 1500 block of 105 Street in North Battleford on May 16, 2020. He was reported missing to police on May 11, 2020.

Wapass-Semaganis had a bail hearing in Battleford

Court of Queen’s Bench in June and the judge issued a ban on publishing the results of the hearing.

Partridge, Blackbird and Wapass-Semaganis are charged with first-degree murder. Semaganis and the young offender are charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

Man facing murder charge pleads guilty to assaulting co-accused in the case

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

Tye Partridge – who is charged with first-degree murder - pleaded guilty to assaulting his co-accused Stormy Wapass-Semaganis last week.

In North Battleford

Provincial Court last Wednesday, defence Brian Pfefferle appeared by telephone and entered a guilty plea for Partridge on a charge of assault causing bodily harm on WapassSemaganis.

Pfefferle asked Judge Daniel O’Hanlon to delay

sentencing until May when Partridge’s preliminary hearing is scheduled on the murder charge.

North Battleford Senior Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt, who also appeared by telephone, told the court that other charges connected to that offence

will be dropped after Partridge is sentenced.

Those charges include forcible confinement, assault, break into a home with intent to commit an indictable offence, mischief, breach of probation, failing to comply with a probation order, and

a firearms offence.

Twenty-three-year-old Partridge from Moosomin First Nation, 23-year-old Wapass-Semaganis from Edmonton, and four others were charged in April 2021 in connection to the death of 20-year-old Damian Moosomin whose body

Roy’s second-degree murder charge was reduced to improperly interfering with human remains and he was sentenced in November to 300 days in jail, less 285 days for time served while in remand.

The charges against the accuseds haven’t been proven in court.

was found in the 1500 block of 105 Street in North Battleford in May 2020.

The charges against Partridge, WapassSemaganis, Semaganis, Blackird and the young offender haven’t been proven in court.

No trial expected on Fox’s Swift Current charges

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

There likely won’t be a trial for a woman – facing first-degree murder charges – on her additional charges out of Swift Current.

Besides being charged in the death of Bradley John Ham, 24-yearold Cassandra Fox and

27-year-old Jonathan Swiftwolfe face charges out of Swift Current.

They are jointly charged with theft of a vehicle, theft, possession of stolen property, firearms offences, and breach of court orders.

The court heard that the Swift Current charges are interconnected with the murder charges and need

to be heard together in North Battleford court.

“We don’t anticipate these matters being set for trial,” defence Brian Pfefferle told Judge Daniel O’Hanlon last Wednesday.

Those charges will be dealt with on Nov. 28 when Fox has a preliminary hearing on the murder charge.

North Battleford Senior

Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt didn’t oppose the adjournment. Defence waived the delay.

Any period of time waived by the defence is subtracted from the total time delayed.

A 2016 Supreme Court of Canada ruling called the Jordan Ruling stipulates that trials must be heard within 18 months without

a preliminary hearing in provincial courts and 30 months for cases tried in provincial courts after a preliminary inquiry or in superior courts.

Delays at the defence’s request are subtracted from the ceiling so an accused can’t slow the judicial process to their advantage.

Swiftwolfe also has

a preliminary hearing scheduled for November on a murder charge in connection to 54-year-old Ham’s death.

Ham’s body was found near a grid road about 30 kilometres southeast of Glaslyn on Nov. 27, 2020.

The charges against Fox and Swiftwolfe haven’t been proven in court.

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Timely snow clearing keeps village streets passable

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

We must express our appreciation to the village council for organizing a snow removal program last week. There is such an unusual amount of snow that we will have to contend with when it melts this spring, that this will really be a blessing.

An interesting film was shown at the Do Drop In Monday afternoon, “Clydesdale — Saving the Greatest Horse.” It was the story of one Scottish woman’s passionate quest that led her to Scott, Sask. to rescue Scotland’s Clydesdale horse from extinction.

This was followed by a short comedy called “Once More From the Top” These were borrowed from the Yorkton Film Festival.

Bridge Tuesday afternoon, Feb.8 featured individual play. Tied for first and second were Gerry Craig and Donna Scherman and tied for third and fourth were Bea Prutti and Albert Blais. Thursday afternoon Feb. 10, they had three tables and top score went to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were Donna Scherman and Eric Callbeck.

The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held Feb.11. A petition is on hand asking the government to set up a system where seniors living independently would have names of people they could call to help with household tasks. The health help now covers medical issues only. The library reported they had test kits on hand still. It was agreed the outer hall door at the head of the ramp be changed to open the other way. Linda Ard reported the regional meeting will be held in Meota April 6, with our club providing lunch. An appropriate

Winners of the Do Drop In shuffleboard tournament Larry Dyck, Gordon Klein, Gail Hilderman, David Sayers, Wanda Robertson and Carol Dyck with organizer Nestor Fransoo. | Photo by Lorna Pearson

Steve Ackerman and Duane Clarke accepting their trophy from Pat Mohr as Pool A winners of the Meota Curling Club’s Broom For 2 Sturling Spiel.

Dave and Evan Schmidt, winners of Pool B, accepting their award from Pat Mohr. | Photos courtesy Derek Welford

Meota Fire Department held a meet and greet at the outdoor skating rink where they set up all their equipment and did some demonstrations Wednesday evening. The fire department intended to flood the rink that night but the weather was too warm. Kids were invited and got to try out the equipment and tour inside of the trucks. | Photos by Sherry Doom

video will be shown that day. The tentative date for the next film showing will be in early March.

The shuffleboard tournament is on for Saturday, Feb 12. The election of officers will be at the next meeting March 11. It is hoped the Meota Hobby Band will get back in action come spring.

Feb.11 saw three tables of canasta in play at the Do Drop In. Top scores

went to Arlene Walker and Eric Callbeck. Second were Linda Ard and Dave Ottas and third were Lorna Pearson and Marion Ottas.

A beautiful day on Saturday saw lots of sporting activity in the village. At the Do Drop In, 16 people enjoyed a day of shuffleboard. Top score went to Larry Dyck and Gordon Klein. Second were Gail Hilderman and David Sayers and third

were Wanda Robertson and Carol Dyck, ahead by one point only from Arlene Walker and Albert Huys.

All went well under the capable hands of Nestor Fransoo.

The games started at 9:30 a.m., with a lunch break, and finished by around 3 p.m. Other games were played during breaks. It turned out to be another happy, happy day for seniors.

A notice at the Meota

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Sturling Spiel Results Saturday afternoon was the Meota Curling Club’s Broom For 2 Sturling Spiel. Pool A saw some dramatics, as there was a two-way tie for first place between the Kristen Bru-

Brad Pearson team and the Duane Clarke-Steve Ackerman team. A draw to the button was required for the tie breaker resulting in Steve narrowly outdrawing Kirsten for the win. In Pool B, it wasn’t even close as the pride of the GBA (Greater Brightsand Area) Dave and Evan Schmidt ran the table and won Pool B with an impressive 3-0 record.

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Royal Purple dissolves after five and a half decades

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Happy birthday to my better half today. Also, happy birthday to my mother-in-law Anne and sister-in-law Cindy and my dad, Doug, who all share a Feb 22 birthday. Between my husband’s family and mine, we have eight birthdays celebrated in February, so it’s a monthlong cake fest.

With pride, yet sadness, it was announced the Royal Purple in Unity has dissolved. Check out the full story on www. sasktoday.ca/north.

Did you know that out of the 43 original members who started this organization, seven remarkable ladies were part of the final meeting? They remained on the entire time the club was active in Unity. Hundreds of meals made, dozens of meetings attended to organize their activity and infinite hours of service to our community are part of their history. Farewell, Royal Purple organization, and thank you for all you have done for our community.

Unity Composite High School basketball players and curlers are happily back in action.

Junior curlers took part in district championships this

The Royal Purple, upon their dissolution after 54 years of service in Unity, dispersed the last of their funds to community organizations. Shown here are Jean Knelson, Unity Legion representative, Mike Wildeman, and Elaine Sperle presenting $1,000. They also gave the Unity Hospital Auxiliary $1,000 and the Unity museum $500. | Photo courtesy Royal Purple

week and senior curlers are due up the beginning of March. Basketball junior conferences took place Feb. 11-12 weekend with Battle West District championships took place Feb. 14. Senior teams are gearing up for their playoffs in March and hoping to advance to a Hoopla berth.

St. Peter’s School represented the best in community cares by holding a week-long Ducherer days event that raised more than $1,000 for the Sheldon and Vicki Ducherer, who suffered significant injuries after

a January car crash. St. Peter’s is looking for a new principal as current principal, Kelvin Colliar, will be retiring.

Unity Public School has started their second fundraiser of the year. The students will be working to sell Little Caesar’s pizza.

UPS is fundraising for a new playground. They are hoping to have two phases and the goal is to see phase one implemented this summer with new equipment going in. A playground committee is working together to make decisions around the different pieces of

The Town of Unity, Unity Curling Club, Unity Credit Union and Delta Co-op were all on hand for the official unveiling of the new dressing room/meeting room addition at the UCC. The community partnership ensured the new addition to the rink was right on the button. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

equipment going in.

The rink is rocking as all teams in all divisions are into provincial and league playoff seasons.

Because schedules are updated often, your best bet to be in the know before you go to the rink is to check the arena Facebook page, TV schedules at the rink, the town of Unity website arena schedule or posters around town. It is that time of year where win and you’re in and if losses occur then teams will be done for the season. Go Lazers. Go Miners.

The Unity Museum will be hosting Family Day fun Feb. 18 including some outdoor activity and games, hot chocolate and hot dogs in the Adanac

Cherie Wagner, EA at St. Peter’s School, was instrumental in organizing “Ducherer Days” fundraising efforts at the school presenting just over $1,000 to the some of the Ducherer children for the recovery trust fund for their parents. who were in a significant vehicle crash in January. | Photo courtesy St. Peter’s School.

Hall. Watch their Facebook page and posters for all the details. Remember they are

still holding their Sunday brunches as their main fundraiser.

Seniors know a lot, but there’s always more to learn.

Help ensure your later years are safe and secure. Learn about programs and services for seniors, like how the Canada Pension Plan can work better for you, changes to the Guaranteed Income Supplement, Old Age Security payments, and more.

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Experiencing a winter rodeo in the sun

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Like father like son at the opening ceremony of the Yuma Silver Spurs Rodeo. They wore the same shirts and the little one strutted in his polished cowboy boots, proudly wearing his cowboy hat. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

Attending a rodeo in the winter, for my husband and I, didn’t mean trudging through snow. We were spectators at the Yuma, Ariz. 77th Silver Spurs Rodeo Feb. 11. The show included some Alberta cowboys as participants.

This event always starts off with a prayer for a safe event for the cowboys, gals and others.

Unfortunately, one of the participants broke his leg and was escorted out in an ambulance. There was a large crowd in attendance.

Happy 52nd anniversary greetings to Valerie and Rick Taylor of Mullingar.

Their big day was last week. They have four

living children (Tracey died a couple of decades ago) and many grandkids and great-grand babies.

Valerie and Rick’s family are scattered from Alberta to New Brunswick, so don’t see them frequently.

Valerie still has a brother who lives nearby, Keith and Faye Liebaert. Her parents were Eurbanie and Valere Liebaert who homesteaded near Mayfair a century ago.

The well-known John Arcand Fiddle Fest that has been going on for almost 25 years has come to an end.

John and his wife Vicki have dedicated countless hours into organizing festivals for a four-day weekend every August.

Their contribution to fiddle music has been a lasting

legacy in supporting young muscians. The organization plans to establish a scholarship fund with the remaining festival assets.

The Arcand’s legacy will live on with the young fiddle players.

I loved attending these festivals and will miss the friendships that were made over the few years.

I was totally surprised to see an eager four-year-old on stage competing one year. That performer stole everyone’s hearts. Wishing John a happy and welldeserved retirement.

If there is enough interest in a safety hunter course, it will be a go this spring. Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation will be offering this to kids 12 years and older. Contact

Martin Toews at 306-4816845 or Heather Welsh.

Thickwood Hills Wildlife Federation Mayfair and surrounding area branch has 2022 memberships available.

Prices are: regular membership $25; affiliate (spouse) $15; family including spouse $15. Please contact Martin at 306-441-6845 or email to: Thickwoodhills@gmail. com.

One month from now spring will be official and then most snowbirds will be looking forward to returning back to Canada.

The border regulations better be more organized than last year, because it was total chaos when I returned. Not to mention the extra cost of $2,000. It is not pocket change.

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OBITUARIES SCHWAB: It is with great sympathy that the family of Ethel Schwab (nee Allen) announce her passing on February 4th, 2022 at the age of 90. Ethel passed away peacefully with family by her side. Ethel is survived by her 13 children, David (Clara) Schwab, Wendelin Harold (Geri) Schwab, Debbie (Norbert) Gerein, Anthony (Barb) Schwab, Richard (Brenda) Schwab, Gabriel (Kim) Schwab, Catherine Baker (Herman Hansen), Martha (Gordon) Saunders, Thomas Schwab, Sharon Weber, Michael Schwab, Darlene (Nick) Dvorak and Ronald Schwab. As well as numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren too plentiful to count. She is also survived by her brother Jack (VI) Allen, sister in-law Faye Allen, Theresa Novenski, Marg Schwab, Sally Schwab and Eva Dionne. Ethel was predeceased by her parents Rhoda and Harry Allen, husband Ambrose Schwab, son Joseph, son in-laws Bruce, Marty and Carl, siblings Alieta, William, Leroy, Isabell, Howard, Mary and Monte.

Grandchildren Kylie Goller, Byron Baker and great grandson Nathan Gampe. Ethel (Granny) was a very kind, loving generous, patient, humble, understanding and forgiving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and a friend to all. Ethel loved being surrounded by her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

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NOWOSAD: Irma. We are heartbroken to announce the passing of our Mother and Baba, Irma Nowosad, on February 5, 2022 at the age of 84. Irma was born on October 5, 1937 in North Battleford , Saskatchewan. She instilled in each of us her strength, the meaning of unconditional love and an unwavering faith. Left to cherish her memory are her three children, Richard (Jeanine) Kormysh, Sharon (Louis) Kolla and Donna (Kevin) Cunningham; her seven grandchildren, Robyn, Julia, Jessica, and Randi Kormysh, Louis and Nicholas Kolla and Ashley Cunningham; her brother, Willis (Elfreida) Bossaer; her sister, Irene Rathke (Dave Inkster); four stepchildren; five step grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Predeceased by her first husband and father of her children, Peter Kormysh, her second husband, Anton (Tony) Nowosad; and her parents, Peter and Stefka Bossaer. The family wishes to thank all of the staff at Lamont Health Care Centre for their kind and compassionate care. The family would also like to thank all who have reached out during this very difficult time. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, those who so wish may make memorial donations to the Canadian Cancer Society. __________________________________________________

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HORN: Dean Roland Joseph Horn 1974-2022 It is with great sadness and broken hearts that we announce the tragic and sudden passing of Dean Horn “Wet Willy” of Saskatoon, SK, on January 26, 2022 in Spiritwood at the age of 47. Dean was born in Spiritwood on November 15, 1974. Dean leaves to cherish his memory his wife Denise and her daughters Nikki, Amber and Miranda; his parents, Joe and Isabelle Horn; his mother-in-law, Gale Wourms; his sister and brothers-in-law, Shelley (Don) Scott, Bayne (Gloria) Wourms, Tracey (Kim) Beblow, Chad (Lisa) Wourms and Amy (Darwin) Nicholls; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was raised on the family farm near Mildred, where he was involved in 4H. He graduated from Spiritwood High School in 1994, and then attended Lakeland College in Vermillion to study Livestock Production. He finally found his true love in August 2012 when he met his wife Denise at the local rodeo where he was doing his best “clowning around”. It was love at first sight for Dean and he was never giving up. He worked hard to convince Denise they were meant to be. He won her over and they were married in July 2015. He always found a way to work with cattle. He was a huge member in the cattle family and within the different stockyards around the province. He also continued to be an active member of 4H throughout his adult life as a leader, judge and mentor as it was his true passion. He also loved sports with softball and slow pitch being his favorite to play. No matter what Dean was involved in he gave it his all. He made everyone laugh until they cried and cared for everyone he met. There will be a graveside service at the Mildred South Cemetery in the spring or summer. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences or share memories of Dean are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com.

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CIVIC 961 105 ST 1402 102 ST 1461 106 ST 1361 106 ST 1182 105 ST 1671 103 ST 1232 106 ST 1271 107 ST 1251 110 ST 1191 107 ST 1091 109 ST 991 109 ST 871 109 ST 852 109 ST 862 109 ST 1401 112 ST 1492 112 ST 1822 TRUDEAU ST TOTALS

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ARREARS COST TOTAL $2,180.73 $5.75 $2,186.48 $2,449.45 $5.75 $2,455.20 $1,249.68 $5.75 $1,255.43 $4,026.37 $5.75 $4,032.12 $2,310.47 $5.75 $2,316.22 $3,472.39 $5.75 $3,478.14 $2,280.19 $5.75 $2,285.94 $2,755.47 $5.75 $2,761.22 $3,179.62 $5.75 $3,185.37 $5,137.19 $5.75 $5,142.94 $3,210.21 $5.75 $3,215.96 $6,092.36 $5.75 $6,098.11 $2,172.12 $5.75 $2,177.87 $2,328.07 $5.75 $2,333.82 $1,637.28 $5.75 $1,643.03 $3,225.52 $5.75 $3,231.27 $3,249.56 $5.75 $3,255.31 $1,970.46 $5.75 $1,976.21 $52,927.14 $299.00 $53,226.14

Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

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ATTN: RICHARD GIBBONS #1381A – 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z9 Ph: (306) 445-7772 Fx: (306) 445-7722 Email: bookkeeper@norsasklaw.com

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

The following land of Shirley Kulyk in the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 is offered for sale by tender: Parcel SE-32-43-15 W3

Assessed Value $258,600.00

Taxable Assessment $142,230.00

Acres 160.81 (Cultivated Acres 140)

• Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST. • Purchaser responsible to pay 2022 property taxes.

• Property is subject to a right of first refusal.

• Successful bidder will be notified by March 25, 2022.

• All offers to be accompanied by a bank draft in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to “Matrix Law Group In Trust”.

Unsuccessful bidders will have deposits refunded without interest.

• Buyer must provide balance of purchase price within 30 days of acceptance of tender.

• An Agreement for Sale shall be prepared between the Vendor and the Purchaser upon acceptance.

• Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN – KULYK LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 noon on the 9th day of March, 2022.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The recreation assistant will lead evening and weekend social recreation and wellness programs.

Qualifications: Experience working with persons living with mental illness preferred.

Experience in delivering social and recreational programs and activities an asset.

Strong work ethic.

Able to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

Strong communication and organizational skills a must.

Available some weekends.

Class 5 drivers license and clean drivers abstract and criminal records check.

Experience in direct program delivery preferred.

Wage: In accordance with SGEU Collective Agreement Please send cover letter and resume by e-mail or fax.

Address: CMHA Battlefords Branch 1602 103rd Street, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1L7 Phone: 306.446.7177 • Fax: 306.455.7050 Email: bonnie.cmhanb@gmail.com

VILLAGE OF MEOTA SEASONAL MAINTENANCE POSITION Looking for a mature individual to perform maintenance duties within the Village of Meota.Duties to include but not limited to the following: Perform grounds and building maintenance and general maintenance involved with operation of a municipality and its facilities; operate motorized equipment (mower and tractor); perform scheduled cleaning duties (i.e. offices, washrooms, hall, etc.).

Must possess the following: A valid Saskatchewan Class 5 Driver’s License; ability to work with minimal supervision; ability to communicate effectively; and at least one year’s related general maintenance experience would be an asset.

SEND RESUME AND REFERENCES TO BOX 123 MEOTA, S0M 1X0OR vmeota@sasktel.net or FAX TO 306-892-2275.

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Do you enjoy working outdoors? THE MEOTA REGIONAL PARK AUTHORITY has several Spring and Summer 2022 employment opportunities for you.

Park Manager — Full-Time The Park Manager will oversee all matters related to the maintenance and operation of a 100-site campground. The responsibilities include supervision of the Assistant Manager and Park Maintenance staff. Candidates must have a valid driver's license and driving abstract, be knowledgeable of Saskatchewan Workers Compensation regulations, WHIMIS and other Provincial requirements. Wages are negotiable. Must be willing to work most weekends and some evenings.

The term of employment begins May 1st and ends September 30th.

Assistant Park Manager Full-Time The Assistant Park Manager reports to, and supports the Park Manager in overseeing all matters related to the maintenance and operation of a 100-site campground and park grounds.

The responsibilities will include supervision of Park Maintenance Staff. The successful individual will be a self-starter, possess organization skills, have previous supervision and general maintenance experience, possess a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and will be available to work weekends and some evenings. The term of employment begins May 1st and ends September 30th.

Tenant Support Worker

Part time (20 hrs/wk) permanent position.

Flexible hours, company paid extended health and pension benefits. Starting wage: $18/ hr.

Successful applicant will provide direct service to eight individuals living independently to support successfully tenancy and must have good communication skills, some knowledge/ experience working with persons with mental health problems, be able to work independently and as part of a team. Must have clear criminal record check including the vulnerable sector, valid Class 5 SK driver’s license and provide proof of immunization (including COVID-19). Interested applicants can email resumes with cover letter to cmha.thebattlefords@gmail .com

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Park Office Staff The Meota Regional Park Authority is accepting applications for Park Office Staff. Full and Part-time positions are available. Preference will be given to individuals with office experience and must be knowledgeable of Microsoft Excel. Duties will include operation of the campsite on-line reservations system, answering telephones, checking in of campground patrons, relaying requests and concerns to maintenance staff, collection of fees and recording of daily revenues. The successful applicant will be available to work weekends and evenings and be willing to work with the Park Manager in other duties within the Regional Park. Park Office staff report to the Office Administrator and provide support in all office duties as well as assist the Park Manager within the Meota Regional Park when required. The term of employment for the Park Office staff will be mid-May 2022 to mid September 2022.

Park Maintenance Staff The Meota Regional Park Authority is accepting applications for several Park Maintenance Staff positions for the Spring and Summer of 2022. Reporting to the Park Manager, the Park Maintenance Staff will perform general grounds maintenance, lawn-mowing, painting, cleaning of facilities and garbage collection among other duties as assigned by either the Park Manager or their Assistant.

Successful applicants will be self-motivated, reliable and able to work weekends as well as possess a valid Saskatchewan Driver's License and will be able to operate most lawn/garden care equipment.

The term of employment will begin mid-May and end at the end September long weekend. Students are welcome to apply.

Please email resumes to meotapark@sasktel.net on or before 5:00pm Friday March 11, 2022.

Please identify on your cover letter the employment position you are seeking.

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My capacity to accept delay is running on empty I understand patience to mean the ability to wait out delays, trouble or suffering while still behaving responsibly.

Responsible behavior would mean acting without getting frustrated, upset and being a pain in the neck to others who need to be around you. Ed, my old neighbour, likes the saying that patience is the ability to idle your motor when you feel like stripping your gears.

I make excuses for little folks having a temper tantrum because it’s likely a temporary way of showing impatience when they don’t get what they want. Hopefully, they will grow out of it. I wish I could make excuses for

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raymaher085@gmail.com my age group, the old grandpa crowd. If I could, I would suggest we have used up whatever patience we had at our age, and our bodies are unable to produce any more of it. So far, they have not developed a shot, pill or infusion for patience. Even if they did, those of us who need it most wouldn’t

likely realize it.

I have found in my long lifetime that when I have needed patience most, I seemed to have failed to display any.

That is why I like the traditional Hebrew story about Abraham, as told

by Thomas Lindberg.

According to the story, one evening, Abraham

was sitting outside his tent when he saw an old man, weary from age and his journey, coming near his tent. Abraham rushed out to the old man, greeted him, and invited him into his tent. There Abraham washed the old man’s feet and gave him food and drink.

The old man immediately began eating without saying any prayer or blessing. So, Abraham asked him, “Don’t you worship God?” The old man replied, “I worship fire only and reverence no other God.” When Abraham heard the old man’s reply, he became incensed and ushered the old man out of his tent. The old man went

on his way.

When the old man was gone, God called to Abraham and inquired where the old man was that he had taken into his tent. Abraham explained that he had sent the old man on his way because he did worship Him (God).

God answered, “Abraham, I have been patient with that man for these 80 years although he dishonours me. Could you not have put up with him for one night?” (The end of the story) At the heart of patience is the ability to endure and stick out a troubling or even painful situation. Being patient as a Christian is needful because we are conscious

that Jesus suffered for us, leaving us an example that we should follow in his steps.

(1 Peter 2: 22-24) says, “Jesus committed no sin, and no deceit was found in his mouth. When they hurled their insults at him, he did not retaliate; when he suffered, he made no threats. Instead, he entrusted himself to him, who judges justly.

He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree so that we might die to sins and live for righteousness; by his wounds, you have been healed.”

St. Frances de Sales said wisely, “Have patience with all things, but first of all with yourself.”

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

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

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

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

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

Corner of Scott & Territorial Dirve Sun. 9:15 am & 11:00 am Ministries for the whole family

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am Pre-registration required to register at

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada No Services till further notice Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Services 10:30 am

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

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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Borden and Radisson News

Firefighters win C event at provincial bonspiel

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Fire and Rescue had two teams playing in the provincial firefighting curling bonspiel in January and winning the C event was the team of Ian and Conner Wainwright, Dan Gunsch and Luke Walker.

Also playing were David Dolsen, Jamie Brandrick, Sean Steacey and William Berg. The winning team

was Greg Tarasoff’s team from Saskatoon/Swift Current and would have gone to the March 24 Canadian championship in Prince Edward Island but on Jan. 31 they decided to cancel it for 2022.

Bryan Pidwerbesky, son of Lorraine Olinyk, who has lived in Christchurch, New Zealand since 1986 with his wife Helen and son Nikolai, has been recognized as a distinguished fellow for his

contribution in advancing the science and lifetime performance of pavements and surfacing materials.

Engineering New Zealand Fellowship recognizes the most highly experienced professionals who have achieved outstanding results.

Bryan’s depth of experience and professional competency has seen him recognized as New Zealand’s go-to person for everything to do

with pavements, and he has led and authorized many technical papers.

His knowledge and ability have enabled considerable advances in the construction and performance of thin flexible pavements that underpin New Zealand’s transport network.

Bryan has developed and mentored many young and mid-career engineers in all aspects of pavement design and use in

applications ranging from airport runways, container handling, maneuvering and hard-standing areas.

Highly respected by his peers in New Zealand and internationally, Bryan exemplifies the hallmarks of a distinguished fellow in terms of eminence, sustained leadership, professional behaviour and profile.

St. John’s Anglican Church resumed services Feb. 6 after closing for

January, with services at 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Sheldon Carr and Rosann will be conducting a church service at the Borden Care Home Feb. 25.

The annual church meeting will be Feb 27 after service and then on March 1 is the burning of the palm leaves for Shrove Tuesday at 7 p.m. outside the church. March 2 at 11 a.m., there will be an Ash Wednesday service.

Meota News: Timely snow clearing keeps village streets passable Continued from Page 10 Week 9 Recap The featured game of the week was a clash between two titans that would offer moments people would want to relive again and again. The Darcy Demontarnel rink, featuring Michelle Roach, Kim Goodall and Karen Mccafferey, came into the game with an unfathomable five-game winning streak.

The Bru rink entered the matchup with an equally impressive one loss on the season. An intense game ensued with back and forth shot making where the

margin for error had to be slim. Both teams lived up to the importance of the game and did not disappoint.

The Bru team, relishing the opportunity on the week’s biggest stage, set the standard for excellence and defeated Demontarnel 9-6 in eight ends.

The Schmidt and Becotte rinks battled it out Tuesday night with both teams missing skips.

RM counciller Lloyd Malenfant was inserted into the lineup where he shot third stones for Team Schmidt and hosted a town hall forum where he

answered all the questions and concerns of his local constituents in between shots. Pat Mohr took the reigns in relief of Pat Becotte and made him proud, as Mohr led the Becotte rink to a narrow 7-5 victory over thirdturned-skip Jim Cole.

The Welford and Orchison (Doom) rinks met in a historic matchup of the Meota Curling Club, where the combined average age of the rinks was below 35 years. It came down to the final stones, but the Welford rink managed to hold on to

a 10-7 win in eight ends.

Could be the start of something great as Terry Tait, Lynn Cole, Ray and Darlene Humenny rallied and got their first win of the new year against the Czuy rink 8-3. The Mohr rink pushed themselves and the game to new

heights, as they defeated Weber 9-4 as they extended their unbeaten streak to an extraordinary seven games.

Meota Curling Club featured Curler of the Week is Trent Lafreineire.

A candidate for rookie of the year, a man unafraid

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