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Battening down the hatches to deal with Omicron

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has indicated it will not be letting up any time soon in their efforts to deal with the Omicron variant.

At their meeting Monday night, council accepted administration’s rec-

ommendation to continue with the current restrictions at their various facilities, including the current proof of vax/negative test requirements.

The city is continuing with the restrictions, according to City Manager Randy Patrick, because “we’re still not sure of the hospital numbers”.

“We just don’t know enough about what’s going to happen with this and the numbers are going up fairly dramatically.”

He noted current numbers of COVID-19 in the province are running at about 1,000 cases a day.

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InnovationPlex is the name being put forward by the naming rights holder, Innovation Credit Union, to rebrand the Credit Union CUplex in the spring of 2022.

At Monday’s council meeting in North Battleford, council heard a presentation from Innovation Credit Union CEO Dan Johnson about the proposed rebrand for the recreation and theatre complex.

According to Johnson’s presentation, the move is prompted by Innovation’s move to become the first federally-regulated credit union in the province. That process is in its final stages and is expected to be complete sometime this spring.

“With that provided us an opportunity to review our logo and some of our naming arrangements we have at different facilities,” said Johnson.

One thing that will be happening is a modernized “butterfly” logo for Innovation Credit Union with a new design and letter styling, as well as reference to Innovation as a “federal credit union.”

Those changes will be noticed by customers at Innovation’s branches throughout the province. But it was also decided to modernize and update the name at the CUplex.

According to Johnson, the intention is to replace the name CUplex with InnovationPlex, and also add the descriptor “recreation and cultural centre” in that branding.

It was “a good opportunity for us to more showcase the partnership and our name Innovation Credit Union.” But they also wanted to showcase the words “recreation and culture centre” because “it was an original genesis of the partnership ...”

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The production and development of brand materials to begin as soon as possible. Johnson indicates they will introduce “InnovationPlex - Recreation and Cultural Centre” around the same time that they become federally regulated.

Innovation has held the naming rights for the recreation complex since it opened in 2012. The credit union had paid $1.5 million to secure naming rights for the life of the entire complex, which includes the Dekker Centre, the Northland Power Curling Centre, NationsWEST Field House and the Battlefords Co-op Aquatic Centre.

Each facility also has its own naming rights, and various other sponsorships cover the interior of the facilities. The sponsorships were a result of a major community campaign to raise $10 million towards the capital costs of the construction.

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A possible release on electronic monitoring is being sought for one of the two people accused of arson in the apartment fire on the 1400 block of 102nd Street on Jan. 3.

The matters for Naomi Jean Yellowtail, whose charges include arson with disregard for human life, came up in North Battleford provincial court before Judge Dan O’Hanlon.

In that appearance Legal Aid lawyer Andrew Lyster, appearing by phone representing Yellowtail, requested preparation of a bail verification and supervision report, as well as to canvass for electronic monitoring.

That bail verification report has been ordered

by Judge O’Hanlon. Yel-

lowtail’s matters are due to return to provincial court Jan. 20 at 11:30 a.m. by closed circuit video.

A bail verification report is typically ordered prior to a bail hearing to assess whether the accused is a good candidate to be released before trial.

Whether the accused will be released is still to be determined by the judge.

Also, when such a report is ordered it should not be taken as an indication that a suspect will be released, as bail verification reports can often come back with a negative assessment.

Yellowtail is charged along with Keeanu Crookedneck in connection to the Jan. 3 fire that destroyed the 102nd St. apartment complex and sent 17 residents and six first responders to

S/Sgt. Jason Teniuk, acting commander of the North Battleford RCMP, said, “I would like to thank our investigators, as well as the North Battleford Fire Service and the Saskatchewan Public Safety Agency, for quickly and thoroughly working through this investigation, enabling us

to lay charges and arrest these individuals.”

He also said, “I also want to thank all the emergency personnel who worked bravely, calmly and diligently at a dangerous scene to ensure all residents of this apartment complex were able to escape.”

As noted by the City

of North Battleford, the building’s residents were successfully evacuated.

Seventeen residents and six emergency responders were transported to hospital and have since been released.

The Canadian Red Cross is providing emergency support services for those displaced by the fire.

Too busy a time for fire dept.

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A very active 2021 year for North Battleford Fire Department has unfortunately continued into 2022.

The fire department is coming off their response to the massive fire on the 1400 block of 102nd Street on Jan. 3.

That ushered in the new year on a sour note, and follows up on what was a too-busy 2021.

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Yellowtail’s charges include arson with disregard for human life and breach of undertaking.

Both are remanded in custody.

Crookedneck, whose counts include a charge of arson with disregard for human life, is scheduled back in provincial court Jan. 17.

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nal report for the year from Director of Protective Services / Fire Chief Lindsay Holm presented to council’s regular meeting on Monday, there were 19 residential structure fires in 2021, up one from 2020. There were also five commercial fires (up from zero) and 11 vehicle fires (up from 10).

In December alone, Holm told council, there had been three structure fires, as well as two vehicle fires and six vehicle collision calls.

Holm also noted there was a large increase in fire prevention activities, with 617 reported for 2021 compared to 319 in 2020.

The reason, Holm said, was “because we are back out into the community actively doing inspections, so we brought our numbers up considerably.”

Annual fire inspections

were way up, from 162 to 302.

The ongoing COVID-19 situation, which could potentially impact staffing at the fire hall if people are out sick, is one the fire department plans to keep an eye on.

“We want to make sure our members are not being unnecessarily exposed,” said Holm. If they do shut down their inspections again, it will be primarily due to COVID-19, he said.

Concerns about fires in the city loomed large at Monday’s council meeting, and not only because of the most recent structure fire on 102nd Street.

It was also learned that the city’s Director of City Operations Stewart Schafer and his family were recently displaced by a structure fire at their own residence. Mayor David Gillan offered his

condolences to Schafer at the meeting.

Regarding the 102nd Street fire, at the close of Monday’s meeting Gillan expressed his verbal thanks to all the first responders for their response to the fire, following on his written statement issued last week. That included the fire departments from the City, the Town of Battleford and R.M. Of North Battleford.

“They all came together, at a late hour, cold temperatures, to try and help those poor people who were in a very serious situation — some even on their balconies looking for help to get out of the building.”

He also thanked the private citizens who “braved those elements as well” to help those residents and the firefighters to “address such a tragic situation.”

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Governmentinduced competition rarely works

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The U.S. government has created a program to increase competition in meat-packing.

It will result in easy political points but it won’t work

By Sylvain Charlebois

Professor / Dalhousie University

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United States President Joe Biden recently introduced a billion-dollar program to lower food inflation by increasing competition in meat-packing. It’s likely ill-fated.

A few weeks ago, a damning report out of Washington suggested the top U.S. meat-packing plants have increased profit margins by 300 per cent since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The report, prepared by White House economic advisers, didn’t sit well with Biden.

Consolidation in the meat-packing industry has been an ongoing issue in many parts of the world. In the United States, four dominant companies – Tyson Foods, JBS, Marfrig and Seaboard Foods – control as much as 85 per cent of the meat-packing business.

Biden has openly blamed this big four for skyrocketing prices at the meat counter.

While food inflation has been at about 6.4 per cent in the United States over the last few months, meat prices have risen by more than 12 per cent in the last year.

Meanwhile, farmers are getting less for their product.

The Biden administration plans to tackle the lack of competition by supporting smaller and independent meat-packers. Since buying local and food inflation are top-of-mind for Americans, it’s a no-brainer political move for the administration.

And, of course, Americans love their meat – they’re among the top meat eaters in the world. Americans eat almost 240 pounds of meat a year on average. Canadians eat about 150 pounds of meat a year, and that’s a lot, but America’s love affair with meat is unique.

In Canada, three plants process about 85 per cent of all the beef produced in Canada. For pork, oligopolistic forces aren’t as significant; we have dominant players like Olymel and Maple Leaf, but we also have smaller players. The poultry sector is also more balanced than in the U.S. Still, meat prices have gone up by more than 10 per cent in the last year in many parts of Canada, and that’s more than double the rate of food inflation in general.

Many blame meat-packing companies for gouging consumers.

Canadians haven’t seen a report similar to the one the White House produced, so we don’t know what the situation looks like here.

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But food processing is challenging and it’s even tougher for meat packing. Food safety standards and other regulations make it close to impossible to start a new federally-licensed plant, a facility capable of selling out-of-province or overseas.

Regional abattoirs, which can only transact within a province, have less reason to worry.

Distribution costs are also considerable in Canada.

But the biggest cost is labour. It has always been an issue for the sector, but the pandemic has made things much worse. While Cargill, Exceldor and Olymel are offering better working conditions and higher wages and benefits to workers, the increased use of robotics is inevitable.

It’s happening everywhere, including in Canada.

Capitalizing operations will add more financial pressure on meat-packers.

Seeing different market dynamics within the supply chain in a time of crisis isn’t new. When the mad cow crisis hit in 2003, beef producers saw the money they were paid plummet by more than 70 per cent while retail prices barely moved. Ranchers and consumers were upset.

Over 300 meat-packing projects were launched, largely driven by the anger of beef producers toward meat-packers, who were profiting from the crisis. In the end, only two federally-licensed slaughterhouses saw

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the light of day – after a few years of work.

And it appears both facilities have been closed for years. While there are concerns about meat-packing practices in Canada, it’s simply not an easy business.

More government intervention to change market conditions can only go so far.

Most would agree that more regional processing is critical. But the economics of meat processing make it difficult for any company to survive unless volume and capacity are achieved, especially in Canada.

And for taxpayers who don’t eat meat and believe the sector should be outlawed, seeing governments provide financial support to the sector may not be welcome.

Still, some intervention is called for if meat packers are colluding in the way we saw with bread a few years ago.

If the Biden administration wants to change rules, create more competition and ease the financial burden on American families to score some political points, so be it. Government-induced competition rarely works and Biden’s program likely won’t be effective.

This is more about smoke and mirrors, and Biden knows it.

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Festival Fanfare

Deadline for festival entries is Jan. 22

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival

2022 Covid chaos is not preventing the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee from gearing up for the 90th year of the festival. The annual festival provides an incredible opportunity for students, giving them a venue to showcase their talent and access to feedback from top-quality guest adjudicators. It’s an event filled with inspiration and celebration for young musicians in our area.

This year’s festival is scheduled to run from March 20 to April 1.

The Jan. 22 deadline for entries is fast approaching.

The current intention is a live festival adhering to COVID restrictions. Entry fees are solo $1, duet/trio/ small ensemble $15, band/ choir/large ensemble $30.

The late registration fee is $25 per participant. To be eligible for an award or scholarship, a participant must be 19 years of age or younger, have lived in or studied in 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 and district.

Other students are welcome for adjudication and recommendation to the provincial and national level competitions.

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– Stephen Sondheim (1930 – 2021) will be the venue for voice, musical theatre, speech arts and piano performances.

The Kinsman Band Hall will host the band and instrumental categories.

The festival will be accessible through livestream, which is a wonderful option for participant supporters living elsewhere or unable to attend in person. For those wishing to attend in person, the festival will comply with public health measures current at the time of the festival.

The Saskatchewan Music Festival Association requires proof of full vaccination with photo ID/ or negative test (children under the age of 12 are exempt). Everyone in attendance must provide proof of vaccination or negative test and properly wear a mask inside the venue at all times.

Solo competitors/small ensembles aged 12 and

over may remove their masks when performing.

Choirs are to wear masks and bands are to use bell covers while performing.

Solo participants under the age of 12, who are unable to mask while performing (singers/ instrumentalists), will perform behind barriers.

Accompanists will wear masks while performing. Competitors and accompanists must complete a waiver before festival and submit it to festival committee.

This year the festival committee will continue to use the online entry system, MusicFestivalSuite.com.

This software allows volunteers to maximize their efforts in scheduling and planning the festival while keeping personal information exceptionally secure. Our festival’s version of MFS is located at http://bkmf. musicfestivalsuite.com. As MFS requires everyone

to create a profile, it also gives teachers, parents, accompanists and students the ability to interact with their registrations long after they’ve been submitted.

Paying for all registrations at once is possible through PayPal, whether you have an account with them or not. All aspects of the information can be accessed from any device with internet connectivity.

The teacher and student profiles set last year are saved in the MFS system.

If you need to refresh your memory about how to use the website, you can go to http://www. musicfestivalsuite.com, where you can peruse the Festival Participants section for “how-to” use the software. Resources are at http://www. musicfestivalsuite.com/ extra-resources.html where a MusicFestivalSuite.com representative will also be available every step of the way.

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Omicron

Continued from Page 1 restrictions and requirements at the city’s recreation facilities, Patrick indicated other actions were happening behind the scenes.

Patrick noted some of the precautions happening in the city’s own workplaces. In addition to the additional barriers put in place and vaccination requirements for staff, they have also installed some ventilation systems “that are supposed to be able to remove some viruses.” The water treatment plants are also being kept separate from the other staff.

The city is also stepping up precautions at the fire department by “more formally” closing down the fire hall to the public.

Rapid antigen tests will no longer be distributed to the public from that venue effective Tuesday of this week. Instead, those will be available only at City Hall.

The big concern for the city, Patrick indicated, is the prospect of more staff being out sick.

He noted there have been “a few employees” who have come down with COVID-19 — “not a whole lot, but we are anticipating that might change.”

If it does, he said, there might be closures of recreation facilities for an hour or two because they can’t get enough people in. They will let council and the public know if that happens.

Patrick also told the meeting that the city will soon no longer accept paper-card copies as proof of vaccination at their facilities. Instead, they will be requesting the proper QR codes.

In general, council was satisfied with what they heard from Patrick.

“I’m very happy to hear that the city’s taking all precautions, not just at rec facilities but at our city, to make sure that our essential services continue at a time when we are seeing high levels of infection,” said Mayor David Gillan.

“We don’t want to have any disruption to key services like water, sewer, police, fire, these sort of things.”

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Do you recognize any of these men?

Staff RCMP have released sketches of three men they are looking for after a serious assault.

On Nov. 7, 2020 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Battlefords RCMP received a report of a serious assault at a residence in the RM of North Battleford.

It was determined that an adult male was seriously assaulted by three other men, who then fled

in a white Dodge crew cab pick-up truck. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

North Battleford GIS has been actively investigating this incident since with the assistance of Saskatchewan RCMP’s Battlefords Forensic Identification Services and a Saskatchewan RCMP sketch artist. The artist has created composite sketches of the suspects. One male is described as having

brown hair and yellowed, stained teeth. Another has what appeared to be a teardrop tattoo near his eye.

If you recognize the men in these sketches, please contact your local RCMP detachment at 310-RCMP. Information can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submitting a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

RCMP sketches of three suspects wanted for assault.

Ryan Gatzke murder case

No trial date yet more than two years later

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

No trial date has been set yet for three men and a youth accused of killing 27-year-old Ryan Gatzke more than two years ago.

Isaac Melko, 24, Jacob Ballantyne, 26, Charles McLean, 24, and a young offender who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act were arrested in May 2020 following an eight-

month police investigation.

McLean, Ballantyne, and Melko have pre-trial conferences scheduled for Jan. 21 in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench. Pre-trial conferences are generally held when the accused are to be tried with a jury. The counsel and prosecutor attend the pre-trial conference in Chambers to informally discuss matters that may arise during the trial and defence discloses any motions they intend to

make.

The charge against the young offender is still at the provincial court level.

Melko, who is from North Battleford, is charged with seconddegree murder, carrying a rifle for the purpose of committing an indictable offence, possession of a rifle without a licence, having his face masked with intent to commit an indictable offence, being an occupant of a Pontiac

G5 knowing there was a shotgun, rifle and handgun, and break and enter of a house in Battleford with intent to commit an indictable offence.

Ballantyne, who is from Edam, is charged with second-degree murder, pointing a handgun at his co-accused, break and enter of a house in Battleford with intent to commit an indictable offence, carrying a handgun for the purpose of committing an

indictable offence, possession of a handgun without a license, having his face masked with the intent to commit an indictable offence, being an occupant of a Pontiac G5 knowing there was a shotgun, a rifle, and a handgun.

McLean is charged with manslaughter, break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence, and a firearms offence.

The young offender is charged with second-de-

gree murder.

Police found a badly injured Gatzke in a house in Battleford in October 2019. He was taken to the Battlefords Union Hospital where he was declared deceased.

The charges against Melko, Ballantyne, McLean and the young offender haven’t been proven in court.

A trial date hasn’t been set for any of the co-accused.

Appearance waived for man charged in Laverdiere murder

25-year-old Jesse James Sangster’s appearance.

He Staff Reporter is facing new charges of An Edmonton man possession of property over charged with first-degree $5,000 obtained by crime, murder in the death of and failing to appear in 25-year-old Tiki Laver- court. The charges stem diere - and who is facing from the time frame of additional charges - had an Laverdiere’s murder. The appearance scheduled in details are under a sweepcourt Monday. ing publication ban prohibPrince Albert lawyer iting details from the preRebecca Crookshanks liminary hearings, trials, appeared in person in and sentencing hearings North Battleford Provin- of the 10 accused until all cial Court and waived of those charged have gone

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through the court system.

Senior Crown Prosecutor Chris Browne didn’t object to the postponement.

Judge Daniel O’Hanlon adjourned Sangster’s matter to Feb. 25 when Sangster is expected to appear

by CCTV from the correctional centre.

Sangster is one of 10 people charged with Laverdiere’s murder. He was arrested on July 29, 2019, in Edmonton.

Nikita Cook was

sentenced to 25 years in prison on a charge of firstdegree murder. Charles St. Savard was sentenced to 14 months and 20 days in jail for unlawful confinement.

Mavis Takakenew was sentenced to 18 months in jail for accessory to murder. Brent Checkosis

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2022 is almost here — and that means more taxes to pay.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation released its annual New Year’s Tax Changes report last week to highlight the major tax changes that will occur in 2022.

“If you’re making more than $40,000, you’ll see your federal income tax bill go up thanks to rising payroll taxes,” said Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director with the CTF. “From higher carbon taxes to rising alcohol, payroll and property taxes, there’s a raft of tax hikes coming in the New Year.”

The report outlines the major tax changes from the federal and provincial governments in 2022. Key takeaways from the report include: Taxpayers making $40,000 or more in 2022 will see the federal government deduct more money.

The Canada Pension Plan tax increase will cost workers and businesses an extra $333 each in 2022 (for maximum pensionable earnings).

The Employment Insurance tax increase will cost each worker an extra $63 in 2022 and businesses an extra $89 (for maximum insurable earnings).

The increase in the federal personal basic amount will save taxpayers $89.

The federal carbon tax will increase for the third time during the pandemic to 11 cents per litre of gasoline on April 1, 2022.

Alcohol taxes will increase for the third time during the pandemic on April 1, 2022. Taxes already account for about half of the price of beer, 65 per cent of the

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The governments of Alberta, Ontario, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island impose a sneaky form of income taxation known as bracket creep. Bracket creep happens when governments don’t move tax brackets with inflation and inflation automatically bumps taxpayers into a higher tax bracket even though they can’t actually afford to buy more.

“A pandemic is the worst possible time to be raising taxes,” said Terrazzano.

“Many Canadians lost their job, closed down their business or took a pay cut during the pandemic, and that’s why all politicians should be reversing their tax hikes.”

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Nicole Cook, and Shayla Orthner on charges of kidnapping, first-degree murder, improperly interfering with a body and theft of a vehicle. The charges against Sangster, Whitstone, Cook, Thomas, and Orthner haven’t been proven in court.

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was sentenced to sevenand-a-half years in prison for accessory to murder.

Samuel Takakenew was sentenced to time served on a charge of accessory to murder.

Trials remain for Sangster, Soaring Eagle Whitstone, Danita Thomas,

their families on his recent passing in Battlefords Union Hospital. Earl and Ann farmed most of their lives until moving into a seniors’ complex five years ago. They were well known for their Aberdeen Angus cattle with which they won many awards at cattle shows. Son Ron and grandson Riley (Norman and Jackie’s son) are farming the land and take care of an Angus herd.

All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair has a new priest who said mass last Sunday. Father Godwin hails from Davidson. The regular Sunday church service is at 8:30 a.m.

Oldest son Curtis, wintering in sunny Costa Rica, reports that due to lack of tourism the past two years things have become more expensive, especially hotel accommodations. He moves from one beach to the next in search of good surfing, the main objective of his trip. Several of his Scott Lake fishing guide friends live permanently in Costa Rica. One owns a big yacht and books fishing tours during the winter

months and flies back to Canada for four months in the summer to guide here.

An agricultural company, Nutrient Ag Solutions, ran a contest covering Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba in December.

They offered a people’s choice award and a grand prize of $10,000 to do upgrades in a community.

Rabbit Lake partook in this contest but fell short in its votes. The voting was done online for only a few days.

The village hall was built in 1946 and is in need of repairs. Expensive upgrades were made in recent years, but COVID-19 quashed their fundraising efforts.

Since 2021 the dance floor has been damaged, a window needs replaced and the kitchen ventilation system needs attention. The town of Ituna received the award in December.

There is a warning for Americans not to enter Canada now during our winter. But if needing to come travellers are advised to pack a toque and bring a snow shovel, but our neighbours are not familiar with the word “toque.”

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The numbers are finally returning to normal.

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Getting stuck on the lake new winter sport Finally, the cold snap has ended and we can enjoy more time outside. Action on the lake will increase as well as on the streets. Moving the snow off the streets and finding a place to put it has been a challenge with all the snow we’ve been getting. Usually when it is cold down into -30 C or lower, we don’t get snow, but were blessed with both this year.

Action on the lake included the odd fellow getting stuck and having to be towed out of a snowbank, but someone has been out with snow moving equipment, making for better driving conditions. A grandson, living in Whistler, B.C. reported getting 21 inches of snow in one night. We fared better than that.

Folks in Spiritwood are enjoying the action of several deer, right in town, often seen looking in windows, to the amusement of senior residents, especially.

My grandson tells the story of having to share the highway with three moose north of Green Lake. That surely set his heart racing.

The screeching of the car tires on the snow in those cold days reminded me of sleigh runners, and how they sounded, years ago.

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Snowmobile rally dates are starting to show up with Vawn’s fifth rally slated for Feb. 19. Watch for posters.

Friday saw the same small group of card players meeting at the Do Drop In for canasta with the top score going to Carol Huys.

Second was Lorna Pearson and third Janice Morton.

It is surely a nice break to get out even in small social activities. The warmer weather this week will see more folks out and about.

I always thought the severe cold weather would help control the spruce budworm that has killed millions of acres of trees in the Rockies, but on checking with Google it doesn’t seem that is really the case. So too bad there, as I was looking for something good that would come from the cold spell.

Meota Grand Slam of Curling returned to play after taking a week off to observe the holidays with three games on the docket.

Although breaking their New Year’s resolution of no hogged stones, the Becotte rink held on to a late game surge from Team Bru to extend their winning streak to three games.

Kirsten Bru and his team orchestrated a four-point score in the final end, but came up short as Becotte held on in a thrilling 9-8 victory that had fans on the edge of their seats.

Team Schmidt, consisting of an impeccable mixture of young and experienced curlers, made their season debut against Team Doom Tuesday night. After combatting the first-game jitters, the Schmidt rink found their comfort zone and sent a statement to the rest of the league with a dominating 9-3 win.

After a slow start to the season, a rejuvenated Demontarnel rink seemed to have found their groove as they dismantled the Tait rink 11-3 Tuesday night.

With an exceptional performance from their third Karen McCaffrey, Team Demontarnel was able to score multiple points on every hammer opportunity.

Team Welford season’s debut will have to wait another week as their primetime matchup against the Mohr rink was postponed.

The Czuy-Weber game was also rescheduled to a later week.

Week 4’s curler of the week is fan favourite Jim Cole. Consistency, reliability and pinpoint accuracy are highly sought-after traits when assembling a championship calibre team. The Schmidt rink is fortunate to have found those attributes in Jim Cole, which were on full display Tuesday night and contributed immensely to their season-opening win.

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Hiebert on Heritage

A.E. Craig and A. Miller Craig: true pioneers

By Richard W. Hiebert, Ph.D

President, Battlefords Heritage Society

At the outset, I must give credit to Joyce Luckey. She did the research on her father for this essay. I wrote the article. sold them out of Edmonton Albert Edward Craig Before we discuss Mill- for a handsome profit. Eder Craig’s life, we consider monton was full of all sorts his father, Albert Edward of people – people with Craig, who also lived a goldrush fever, gunslingremarkable life. Albert ers, prostitutes and pimps Edward Craig was born at and doctors and lawyers.

Perth County, Ont. in 1865. All of them had their eyes He lived there with his nine on the Yukon gold rush. brothers and sisters until Many made it, but many 1880. The west was being did not and lost everything pioneered at this time and they owned. Ab and Gid the government was offer- didn’t risk it and vowed to ing 160 acres of good land travel on safer roads.

Ab and Gid had begun with no brush and stones ranching in 1885, the same for $10.

In 1882, the railway year the ranch was regreached Swift Current and istered. With hard work Ab worked with a man and perseverance, the named George who was ranch was a resounding hired to haul mail and success. The ranch prosfreight for $40 a month. pered during the decade The trips were 300 miles of the 1890s. The summer long and dangerous in the of 1885 brought trouble. cold winters. There was A prairie fire swept down the constant fear of freez- from the Eagle Hills. The ing. Ab often spent nights fire surrounded their land walking behind the horses taking everything in its for fear of falling asleep path including all the hay.

Ab was able to rent from a and never waking up.

A few years of this ex- neighbour and put up hay tremely taxing and dan- for the next couple of years gerous work and Ab and until the ranch prospered George packed it in. They again.

Ab and Gid continued intended to go into business for themselves. Ab their partnership until and Gid (a good friend) de- 1887 when Ab established cided to go ranching. They Craig’s Ranching Combought cattle from around pany 20 miles northeast of Calgary and herded them North Battleford. Ab and back to their ranch on the Gid dissolved their partnorth shore of Swan Lake nership, but remained the best of friends. The new south of the Prongua.

In the spring of 1885, homestead offered vast stories of a gold rush in the acres of untouched green Yukon reached Ab and Gid grass, low hills to the north (a good friend). They found and a clear creek running horses and carts were in through the hay flats. The hot demand. The brothers new ranch was a place of

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much activity because the Carleton Trail ran through the quarter section. The Craig’s door was always open and many travellers stopped in for coffee and a meal. In 1907, homesteaders started to put down stakes around the farm.

Some stayed but many gave up, unable to endure the bitter winters.

In 1907, there were enough neighbours around to build a church. Logs were hauled in to frame the building, The roof, floor and window frames were made of sawn lumber. Sunday was a time for wearing your best, meeting new neighbours, visiting and family picnics.

Roads and fences were built, which made travelling to the ranch much easier. Across the North Saskatchewan River, a new railroad was being built.

And the new settlement, North Battleford, sprung up quickly. Ab sold newcomers horses at a handsome profit.

Albert married Elizabeth Mackenzie in 1902. Elizabeth was born and raised in Scotland. She then moved to Perth, Ont. with her brother. She took the train to Regina where Ab picked her up with his horse and buggy. Ab was used to driving hundreds of miles by horse and buggy. Ab and Elizabeth purchased a house in Telegraph Flats. Sadly, Elizabeth passed away in 1914. A woman, Bessy Cheetam, came to live with the Craigs. She had a threeyear-old daughter whom the Craig family adopted.

Bessy was a kind-hearted lady who treated Miller and Marguerite as if they were her own.

Transportation changed radically in the early years of the 20th century with the invention and proliferation of the automobile.

Ab bought a deluxe Model T Ford. He had trouble starting it so once he got it running, he left it running. Travelling along buggy roads was precarious. Teams of oxen were

Albert Edward Craig, father, and Albert Miller Craig, son. | Photos submitted

frequently encountered.

It was quite a chore to get them to move off the road.

Horses were not used to the sounds of automobiles and would take off uncontrollably. Nevertheless, people started to move away from horse and buggy and embrace the automobile.

Albert Miller Craig was born on Aug.14, 1903 (died Aug. 1, 1981) at Battleford to Edward and Elizabeth Craig (nee McKenzie). He received his primary education in North Battleford at King Street School and his high school the North Battleford Collegiate Institute. He then took a degree in agriculture from the University of Saskatchewan and was awarded his certificate in 1923.

Miller married Gladys Keheen from the Prince District. They raised three children – sons Lloyd and James and daughter Joyce.

Miller’s father began ranching in 1887. Miller took over the ranch in 1923.

The surviving Craigs include nephews Gordy, Albert and Richard (and their children). All of the Craigs were involved in ranching.

The Craig Ranching Co. continues today managed by fourth and fifth generation descendants of the Craig family. Today, Dallas and his father, Gordy, manage the ranch.

Young Miller Miller was a talented, energetic and successful businessman and rancher who lived an extraordinary life. We pick up the story in 1916 when Miller was 13.

Highworth School had just opened so Miller and his sister, Marguerite, and Ida, a friend of the family, were able to stay on the ranch all year and attend school. Ida was like a sister to them.

Young Miller lived a life of adventure during his youthful years. He spent his time racing horses at summer picnics and played hockey in the winter.

Miller took over the ranch in 1923 at the age of 20. The next few years

were spent clearing brush off the land in winter and breaking new land in the spring. Miller was always coming up with new ways to make the work easier.

For example, he invented a special harness to enable the men to hook up 12 horses instead of the regular four. Twelve horses could pull heavier equipment and get the work done faster.

Gladys’s and Miller’s Children Miller and Gladys had their first son in July, 1930. Earlier in the winter Gladys had taken sick.

It was serious. Gladys had to be rushed to Saskatoon.

Since the roads were unsafe, Miller had to take care of her in the baggage car of the train where she could rest on a cot. She spent the remainder of her pregnancy in Saskatoon where Lloyd was born. A second son, Jim, was born in 1931. A daughter, Joyce, was born in 1935.

The Great Depression 1930 also marked the beginning of the Great Depression. Prices were so low the crop was hardly worth taking off. Hay was scarce so cattle were sold off. A neighbour was unable to sell his pigs.

The following year, Miller was able to trade a carload of barley for three yearling heifers. This exchange marked a turning point in Miller’s and Gladys’s ranching career. They were thrilled to receive the first registration papers.

During the Dirty Thirties there was little money.

The years from 1935 to 1937 were the driest on record. Cracks in the hay meadow were six inches wide. The wind continued to blow but no rain came.

Prairie fires became a big problem. Defeated farmers simply packed up and moved north to the Meadow Lake district where there was lots of rain. People found things to do that didn’t cost money. There were lots of card parties

during the winter, and hockey. They played ball and horseshoes at summer picnics. And, of course, there were the weekly Saturday night dances.

They often went to five in the morning. The revelers would go home without sleep and milk the cows.

On the practical side, everyone shared what they had. They sawed firewood and lumber together and helped each other with the cattle.

In the fall of 1937, Miller hired a crew and put together extra supplies, horses and equipment and headed up to Meadow Lake to haul pulp wood to Prince Albert. Miller often said the only happy day he had during that long winter was when Gladys and the kids made the trip to Meadow Lake just before Christmas.

The next few years were spent finding markets for the few registered stock that could be sold. In 1938, the weather was starting to change for the better. By 1940, rain was falling and the cycle was over. Miller continued to be active in every aspect of ranching.

He built a hay sweep to make stacking hay easier.

It was quite a hit because a staffer from the Western Producer came out to the ranch to take pictures.

Albert Miller Craig’s Volunteerism A list of Miller’s achievements in organizations is nothing short of extraordinary.

They are as: 1923 – graduation from School of Agriculture, University of Saskatchewan; 193546 – trustee of Howell School, chairman, 194046; 1941–47 – leader of Iffley 4-H Calf Club; 1948 –leadership award from Canadian Council on Boys and Girls Clubs; 1951-57 – president of Battlefords Agricultural Society; 1954-55 – president of Saskatchewan Hereford Association; 1955 – Continued on Page 9

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Continued from Page 8 chairman Commonwealth Hereford Show in Regina; 1958 – president of Canadian Hereford Association; 1960 – president of Joint Beef Breeds of Canada; 195868 – director of Canadian Beef Producers Western Section; 1969-70 executive director of the Canadian Cattlemen’s Association; 1967 – presented with an honour scroll by the minister of agriculture; 1969 –honorary life membership in the Battlefords Agriculture Society; 1972 – elected to the honour roll of the North West Hereford Club; 1972 – honorary life membership in the Saskatchewan Stock Growers Association; 1977 – honorary life membership in the Agricultural Graduates Association; 1978 – elected to the honour roll of the Canadian Hereford Association.

Finally, and most important, Miller received the prestigious Order of Canada in 1980 (close to the end of his life) for his contributions to agricul-

ture. Miller was the only rancher in Canada to receive this honour. Qualities required included creating long-standing change that affected the social, economic and cultural aspects of the community. Miller’s contributions as chairman of the Hereford Show in Regina continue to this day.

With Gladys’s support, and with Jim and Lloyd helping with the work, Miller was able to take part in many organizations. This gave him many opportunities to advertise the ranch. This led to sales to Russia, Japan, Czechoslovakia and Brazil.

Family Lloyd Craig married Alice Compton on June 2, 1958. They have three children – Brent, Judith and Joann. Jim married Jenny Manix on Jan. 12, 1957.

They have four children – Albert, Gordon, Richard and Jurine. Jurine married Henry Glasson. Joyce married John Luckey. They have two children – Jayson and Janice.

Miller Passes Away Miller passed away on Nov. 1, 1981 at the age of 78. His resting place is at the Battleford Cemetery beside his mother and

father. Miller feared the depression would again stalk the land. Many others lived with the same fear.

Miller was an aggressive person as evidenced by his success as a rancher and businessman, and his record of community service. He never believed in living beyond his means.

Everyone who met him was taken in by his calm, unassuming and downto-earth manner. Miller loved ranching and was always open to new ideas.

His horse racing spirit showed throughout his life. He constantly strove to do better. His favourite saying was, “If nothing is ventured, nothing is gained.”

After Miller’s passing, Gladys remained active on the ranch. She had many wonderful memories of Miller, and was secure in the knowledge she had played an important role in supporting her husband in all of his endeavours and building a strong foundation for the family.

Lloyd and Jim continued to manage the ranch.

At the time of this writing, Dallas Craig is managing the ranch. Miller’s wish was to keep the ranch in the family.

Cat Finning clinic offers boosters as well as first and second shots Staff Saskatchewan Health Authority is reporting a number of COVID-19 vaccine opportunities in January. This includes booster shots for those who are eligible. No appointments are necessary.

They will be offered at the Finning Cat Drive-

Thru at 391 Highway 16 in Battleford through to 29. The vaccines will be offered on the following days: Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Pfizer and Moderna offered.

Wednesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Pfizer and Johnson and Johnson offered.

Thursdays between noon and 7 p.m., Pfizer and Kids Pfizer offered.

Saturdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., Pfizer and Kids Pfizer offered. Note, there will be no clinic Jan. 15.

SHA is also reporting there will not be clinics at North Battleford library from Jan. 12-26.

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Increased Support for People Experiencing Mental Health Challenges As part of Saskatchewan’s Mental Health Addictions Action Plan, 77 new mental health beds will safely help people experiencing mental health challenges transition from hospital back into their communities. These supportive residential mental health beds offer client-centred services for people who have severe and persistent mental health needs to live more successfully in the community while reducing the use of emergency rooms, police cells, homeless shelters and mental health beds in hospitals. The new beds are currently operational in Saskatoon, Regina and North Battleford. Prince Albert’s beds will be operational in March 2022.

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A look at the year of domination by Spider-Man

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Welcome to 2022, movie fans. Honestly, around here the year is not off to a good start for all kinds of reasons — cold weather being one of them.

As you can guess, it’s time for the 2021 Box Office Year in Review, in which we look back at the biggest hit movies of the year.

Now, a lot of years we would hit January and it would still be up in the air as to which one of the previous year’s releases had finished No. 1, because they would still be in the cinemas making money.

Not this year. We have a definitive, undisputed champion in the box office for 2021 and it wasn’t even close.

Without further ado, here are the figures for topten domestic and top-five global grosses among 2021 releases, courtesy Box Office Mojo as of Jan. 7: Domestic: Spider-Man: No Way Home (Sony, Dec. 17): $631,811,417 Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (Disney, Sept. 3): $224,524,292 Venom: Let There Be

Carnage (Sony, Oct. 1): $212,638,437 Black Widow (Disney, July 9): $183,651,655 F9: The Fast Saga (June 2, Universal): $173,005,945 Eternals (Disney, Nov. 5): 164,733,322 No Time to Die (MGM, Oct. 8): $160,772,007 A Quiet Place Part II (Paramount, May 28): $160,072,261 Ghostbusters: Afterlife (Sony, Nov. 19): $123,841,186 Free Guy (20th Century Studios, Aug. 13): $121,636,598 Global: Spider-Man: No Way Home: $1,390,811,411 The Battle at Lake Changjin: $902,540,914 Hi, Mom: $822,009,764 No Time to Die: $774,034,007 F9: The Fast Saga: $726,229,502 As is obvious from the figures above, SpiderMan: No Way Home was our runaway winner of the box office throughout the world in 2021. These are not final numbers by any means, as the movie continues to make a ton of cash week after week.

A number of box office milestones were set. During its opening weekend Dec.

17, it had a domestic haul of $260 million. This is the second highest domestic box office of all time behind Avengers: End Game, and just ahead of Avengers: Infinity War at $257.6 million. It’s worldwide debut of $600.8 million is the third best all-time.

What is amazing is that this was all achieved during the COVID-19 pandemic, right as cases were starting to go through the roof due to the Omicron variant. Its release happened the same weekend that Omicron was wreaking havoc throughout New York City, for instance, so it wasn’t as if it wasn’t around. I wonder what Spidey’s performance might have been under normal circumstances without a pandemic ranging — it could have possibly toppled every record in sight and become the highest grossing movie of all time.

Alas, it is not to be.

Notable was how wide the margin of victory was for Spidey, by over $400 million dollars. That is a story in itself, because while Spidey achieved what looks like a “normal” blockbuster haul similar to pre-pandemic times, the reality is that the box of-

Baljennie News ‘n’ Views

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Happy New Year to all.

Let’s hope it will be a good year, just take care.

To celebrate the sixth anniversary of Battlefords West Place there was a so‑ cial evening with a supper Dec. 15. It was well attend‑ ed and enjoyed.

Sympathy goes out to Eileen (Bater) Snyder and Peters families on Eileen’s passing on Christmas Day at the age of 74 at her home in North Battleford. Eileen

was born and raised on a farm at Baljennie and at‑ tended school there and in North Battleford for high school. There she met and married Terry Snyder in 1966. They lived in various areas of Saskatchewan and Albert as Terry was a semi truck driver. Eileen had two brothers, Keith and Arthur Bater. Their parents Leonard and Gladys Bater later moved to North Bat‑ tleford where Gladys was a nurse at the Notre Dame Hospital. They rented the farm of Philip and Lorna

Bater for a few years.

Eileen’s heart was in the farm life and Terry and Eileen and family moved back to the old family farm in Baljennie. They had a family of five children ‑ ‑ Sherry Lynne, Candice, Tyson, Tanya and Chad.

Eileen worked for SaskTel for 27 years while at the farm.

Back in the 1950s she was a member of the Baljennie-Spinney Hill Baby Beef Club, later changed to 4-H. Once she was back at the farm,

fice is still depressed.

If these truly were normal times, you would have expected to see a few more movies topping $300 million domestic and a lot more topping $200 million domestic. In 2021, you were doing fantastic if you made it to $100 million!

One thing that pundits were moaning about over the past month was the particularly poor performance of a number of highly-touted releases.

Among the most notorious flops was the revival of West Side Story by Steven Spielberg. It opened to only $10.5 million in North America and its current domestic haul is $30.5 million, leaving people wondering “what happened?!”

To me this looks like a prime example of the “feast or famine” nature of the box office during our pandemic times that we are living in. Let’s face it, cinemas have a ton of challenges trying to extract the movie fans out of their own homes. It’s a hassle going to the theatres with all these COVID-19 protocols and so on, but on top of that you have people who are too spooked to go because they are afraid they’ll catch COVID-19.

Folks are also pointing to the impact of streaming at home. Why risk going to the cinema when you can self-isolate in front of your own big screen?

Yet none of this stopped Spider-Man. There was no stopping the Marvel fans from lining the streets to see this movie, despite pan‑ demic case numbers going through the roof and other potential deterrents. It was as if this whole movie was immune to COVID. This reality has trig‑ gered the high-brow movie pundits to no end. A lot of chatter out there now is that people will only show up for the highly-hyped, blockbuster releases from Marvel and the like. For run-of-the-mill releases and the potential Oscar contenders, it’s an uphill climb — even if legendary Oscar-winners like Spiel‑ berg are associated with the production.

One theory is that the more upper-crust movies would normally appeal to older audiences, while Spi‑ dey appeals to a younger crowd that is less likely to care about COVID-19.

Who knows. But the usual superhero and blockbuster franchises have dominat‑ ed the box office for years,

there is nothing new about this. What this pandemic has done is amplify the di‑ vide between the haves and have-nots. For the havenots, people now have far more reasons to not show up.

The bottom line is there is something to the notion that the only way to get people into the cinemas in the 2020s is to have a mov‑ ie that is a highly-antici‑ pated ‘event’ — one that die-hard fans will show up for. Spidey fit the bill, and there have been a few oth‑ ers — James Bond, Fast and Furious and so on. It’s a short list.

Overall, 2021 marked a rebound for the cinemas.

Worldwide box office went up 78 percent to $21.4 bil‑ lion compared to 2020, and they have Spider-Man to thank in large measure for that. Domestic grosses stood at $4.5 billion which is over double the haul of 2020.

As you can tell looking at the hit list above, the top studios were Disney again at $1.17 billion, followed close behind by Sony at $1.05 billion.

That’s it 2021, and we’ll see how 2022 unfolds.

Hopefully, better times are ahead.

she and Terry established Baljennie Multiple 4-H Club. The first year they had at least 20 young peo‑ ple aged nine to 21 years join. Their main project was beef, but other projects were offered. She kept the club going for a few years, then Maralyn Wintersgill took it over. It was an ac‑ tive club.

In 1980, while the fam‑ ily was working in the fields, the house caught fire and raged through oth‑ er parts of the yard taking the cow barn, corrals and a big hip roof barn. Some livestock were lost. They moved a trailer in while a

new house, barn and cor‑ rals were built. More trag‑ edy hit the family when Terry was accidentally killed in Sonningdale. The family carried on with the farm.

Then she met Glenn Peters at Assiniboia and they were married in 1989.

They kept on with the farming until times got tough. Eileen and Glenn moved to Rainbow Lake, Alta. where he got a job on the oil rigs. Eileen held a job with social services on the local First Nations.

Glenn passed away suddenly and was buried in Baljennie St. Bridgett’s

Cemetery. Eileen then moved back to North Battleford to be closer to her family. Some still live on the old Arthur Bater farm. She was cremated and will be laid to rest beside her husband Glenn and other Bater family in St. Brigette’s.

Our recent cold spell brings back memories of at‑ tending school back when.

No matter how cold or how deep the snow, we all went to school with teams of horses. The school would be cold, but once the old pot-bellied stove got going, it did warm up. Those were the days.

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OBITUARIES NACHTEGAELE: It is with great sadness that the family of Alan Nachtegaele announce his passing on December 22, 2021, at 82 years of age. A Funeral Mass was celebrated on Friday December 31, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Fr. Nick Ferreras as celebrant. Alan was born on December 17th,1939 on the family farm.

Al was born to be a farmer from the start. He grew up on the family farm with his four sisters and attended the nearby school in the Metropole district.

He spent his early years helping on the farm, playing sports, attending 4-H, and spending time at the lake with family. When Al finished school at Metropole, he attended the convent for a brief time. After Alan finished grade 10, it was time to start his farming career. In his twenties, he farmed, played fastball and hockey. He was a catcher and a goalie and played for numerous teams throughout the years as a passionate competitor. Playing sports is where he met many of his lifelong friends. It is also where he met the love of his life, Evelyn Marling. They married on February 12th, 1966 and made their home on the family farm where they raised four children, Craig, Keith, Dwayne, and Sheri. When the children older and busier with their own activities, Al then became a coach, taxi driver, and cheerleader.

He was always there for us and our friends/teammates whether it was for support or discipline. Alan loved the outdoors, camping, hunting and fishing. We went on countless camping trips when we were young that we have many fond memories of.

Al and Ev continued to enjoy their camping trips and traveling whether to spend time the grandkids or with friends. Alan’s greatest passion was the farm, as Dwayne, Keith and sometimes Craig, Sheri and other family members found out working side by side with him over the years. Honest, hard work and keeping things simple were things Al believed in. He took great pride in getting the crop in, watching it mature and harvesting the benefits of our hard work. Dad witnessed his grandson, Jayden, a 5th generation Nachtegaele get involved with the farm and saw how Jayden had the passion for farming also. On his 75th birthday, three generations of Nachtegaele’s, harvested together for the first time, it was a very special moment for him. Over the years his duties changed on the farm, but he was always there for support. Whether it was bringing out coffee, getting parts or delivering supper to the field. He would call every day to see what had to be done. Al loved his family, especially his Grandchildren. He was always at their hockey games, dance recitals, music recitals and school activities. Even when he could not get to their activities, he would always ask how the kids were doing. When mom passed away suddenly on September 9th of this year, a piece of him was missing. He missed Mom dearly and wanted to be by her side. They’re together now watching over us and our families, we are sure he will be at the farm daily in some way, making sure we do things right. Alan is lovingly remembered by his children, grandchildren and a great grandson: Craig, Keith (Kerri) and their children Jayden, Jaryd, and Janaya, Dwayne (Tanya) and their children Jordyn, Derian, and Brynne, Sheri (Mark) Muir and their daughters Sara (Chris) Powell, Morgan Muir and her son, Kaiden, his sisters: Joyce Heidel, Marguerite Wintonyk, and Doreen Dudek also many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Predeceased by his wife: Evelyn, his parents: Jules and Emma Nachtegaele, his sister: Joan (John) Johnson, his parents-in-law: Frank and Emma Marling, his brothers-in-law: Bob Heidel, William Wintonyk, Peter Dudek and numerous other relatives. Dad we are going to miss you, rest in peace, together forever with mom. Love you both. Donations in Alan’s memory may be directed to The Battleford’s Union Hospital Foundation.

Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home & Crematorium, R. Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK, 306-883-3500.

BOWMAN: It is with heavy hearts the family of William (Bill) Bowman announce his passing with loving family by his side in the early morning hours of December 25, 2021 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 83.

A visitation was held at Eternal Memories on December 30, 2021, and a private family interment will take place at a later date. Bill was born on December 4, 1938 to Alfred & Doris Bowman in Shaunavon Sask, and spent his early years on the farm and coal mine in rural Shaunavon.

He always insisted on showing his family and friends that he did indeed walk up hill both ways to Avon Heights School. In 1947 the family loaded all their possessions on a train and moved to Edgely to farm the Boxall farm. Bill moved back to Shaunavon in 1956 to apprentice for a journeyman electrician. It was here he met the love of his life Grace and they were married on October 8, 1960. They were blessed with 3 wonderful children Jack 1961, David 1962 and Shelley in 1964. In 1962 they moved to Swift Current where they resided until 1978 when they moved to North Battleford where Bill was employed at the Saskatchewan Hospital, as an electrician, a driver and lastly as Director of Health Services retiring in August 2000. Bill & Grace enjoyed traveling in their retirement, a motor home trip to Alaska and Yukon, winters at Parksville on Vancouver Island, Osyoos and 1 winter trip to Arizona. Family was very important to Bill he spent numerous years coaching his sons in hockey and baseball, helping at the figure skating carnivals and competitions and many family holidays, the most memorial times spent camping at Lac Pelletier where he cleaned 100’s of perch until he finally told the family “If your going to catch them, clean them”, driving the boat for endless hours while Jack, Dave and Shelly as well as their friends water skied. Annual Froese-Bowman reunions at different locations where all the families got together to fish, and hang out to-gether.

With the arrival of each of his 5 grandchildren he was so proud and attended their hockey, baseball or soccer games, Provincial Guitar competitions and rockstar camps, spent hours fishing, golfing and doing whatever they enjoyed. Then he welcomed the great grandchildren and each of the 8 held a special place in his heart, spending as much time as possible watching them grow. If you hear the word volunteer you think of Bill, He never learned the word “no”.

He coached midget hockey for years before his children were old enough to play, Became a Boy Scout leader with his best friend John Froese, helped keep Junior hockey in the Battlefords by working with the Northwest Hockey Association in the rink concession to raise money for the North Stars and other local teams, was on the North Star hockey Board spending hours in the time keepers box and other tasks that were required, AAA stars board, North Battleford Lions Club, Independent Order of Foresters, Canadian Cancer Society, Saskatchewan Winter Games and Operation Red Nose were only a few of the Organizations to benefit from his countless hours of working bingos and volunteering. Bill is survived by Grace his wife of 61 years, son Jack and his family Morgan (Cassondra) Aiden, Dante, Vaida, Lydia and Cambri, Son David (Laurie) their sons Ryan and Adam (Lita) Parker, Payton, Watson, Daughter Shelly (Rob) Button and their sons Tayler and Zachery, Sisters Phyllis Cameron, Diane (Fred) Danchuk as well as numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: Alfred and Doris, in-laws: Reg & Mary Green, Brothers-in-law: Jack Cameron, John Green, Lionel Duclos, Sisters-in-law: Carol Duclos, Irene Green.

The family would like to thank the Doctors and staff in the ICU at Battlefords Union Hospital for the wonderful care they gave Bill in his short time in hospital, Trevor Watts and his staff of Eternal Memories Funeral Service for their compassion and assistance in this time of sorrow, everyone who has sent messages, cards, flowers or made donations in Bills memory. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to KidSport Battlefords, Box 822, North Battleford S9A 2Z3 or BGC Battlefords, 1301-104th street, North Battleford, SK. S9A 1N9. __________________________________________________

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MANN: Douglas Harvey Colin Mann (March 17, 1955 – January 6, 2022) It is with our deepest heartache that we announce the passing of our family hero. Doug was taken from us unexpectedly on the family farm where he put in all of his life’s work and passion.

The hardships and struggles of this occupation molded our dad into the hard working, determined, and incredibly selfless man that he was until his last breath. He passed away peacefully from a heart attack while building a fishing shack to enjoy with his family. As a young boy growing up near Battleford he was already working like a man; self-sacrificing to support his family and farm. He took over his father’s legacy and dedicated his life to providing for others. Devoutness towards his loved ones and the land has always been an immeasurable part of his vitality with a work ethic second to none. Doug married the love of his life, Val, in 1980. It didn’t matter what they did together (work or play); they always had the time of their life.

Mom and Dad were the epitome of the love and marriage that everyone strives for. Over the past few years, they perfected their dream for future retirement at a lake property to cherish together. Dad put his all into everything he did not only as a husband, but as a father, friend, and papa. He was unendingly proud of his three grandchildren and loved to spoil them with everything from their own snowmobile and ATV, treats of hot dogs and ice cream, thoughtful gifts, to equipment rides in the field. His heart was filled with love creating amazing vehicles and play structures for the grandkids with his incredible woodworking talents. We’ll always remember his non-traditional bedtime stories that brought a smile to everyone’s face. The farm reigns were gradually being passed on to his son Dallon as Doug was looking forward to enjoying some of his favorite pastimes. Fishing, ATVing, hunting, trying new smoker recipes, watching Oiler games, and trips to the cabin catering to the grandkids were some of Dad’s favorite times allowing him to relax and enjoy life. There are no words to sum up Dad’s life and character that do him justice. If you knew him you already know this. A man of few words, but great impact with a love language of helping others. He was always the first to lend a helping hand when someone was in need; expecting nothing in return, and never complained. Dad was inventive in his problem-solving skills, a jack of all trades, and a practical joker. If dad engaged you in his pranks or gave you a nickname, you were loved. The last of which was hiding shrimp in the Christmas tree for the family cat Bob to find. Doug loved the beauty of nature and everything it had to offer; from crocuses and tiger lilies, to the crops and fruit trees that he grew with love. Reaching an age that he could fish for free without paying for a license was something dad cherished. The family traditions, values, innumerable life lessons, and his sense of humor will live on with us, and carry on his treasured memories with the utmost love and respect. It’s not how he died, but rather, how he lived that is his legacy. Doug will be deeply missed by his wife, Val; children: Dallon Mann (Amber) - Brynley and Tessa, Teri Parrott (Chris) Caden; sister, Peg Dunlop and family; brother, Derrick Mann (Verna) and family; mother-in-law, Olga Turuk; brothers-in-law: Wes Turuk (Sheila) and family, Wayne Turuk (Sheila) and family, Wally Turuk and family. He is predeceased by his father, Harvey Mann; mother, Betty Mann; father-in-law, Samuel Turuk; brother-in-law, Arnold Poole: nephew Brian Dunlop. Thanks for the wonderful life you provided for your family Dad. To know you is to love you, and we’ll love you forever to the moon and back. Thank you to everyone who played a part in this extraordinary man’s life. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date.

Arrangements are entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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MANNING: We say good bye to Clyde. He was born September 22, 1929 in Windsor, Hants Co, Nova Scotia and passed away peacefully at the age of 92 on January 2, 2022.

He was predeceased by his wife Jean and his grandson Taylor. He is survived by his Daughter Barb Rose (James); Daughter Cindy McMaster; Son Beaver (Colleen); his Grand Children; Jason (Stacie), Shaun (Fern), Michael, Sarah (Ray), Kristen (J ), Justin (Jenna), Great Grand children; Skyler, Jett, Jase, Julia, Grady, Michaela, Nixon, Emmi, Henry, Hazel and nieces and nephews to numerous to mention. The family would like to thank Dr. Prystupa and all the nurses who cared for Clyde at Battefords Union hospital. As per Clyde’s wishes, there will be no Service. Family will be celebrating his life, at a later date.

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HUARD: We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Esther Ellen Huard on November 18th at the Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK at the age of 56 years. She will be forever remembered by her loving husband, Eric, Whitkow, SK; son, Brennan and his daughter, Brooklynn, North Battleford, SK; daughter, Lauren (Kevin) Liebaert and their children: Danika, Holden, Wyatt, Tessa, Mayfair, SK; parents: Paul & Ruth Bilanski, Alticane, SK; brother, Roy (Vonda) Bilanski, Battleford, SK; twin brother, Eric Bilanksi, Battleford, SK; mother-in-law, Madeleine Huard, North Battleford, SK; brother-in-law, Clark (Lisa) Huard, North Battleford, SK; sister-in-law, Shannon (Mike) Lessard, Battleford, SK; Esther will also be fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Esther was predeceased by her grandparents: Jack & Anna Bilanski and Neils & Myrtle Rask; father-in-law, Wilfred Huard; sister-in-law, Diane Huard and many other cherished family members. Esther touched so many lives with her positive outlook, her resiliency and determination, her no nonsense approach to life, her boundless energy, her gift of gab and her huge heart. She was one of a kind and will be deeply missed by those who had the privilege to share in her life. Respecting Esther’s wishes, there will be no funeral service.

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God is in control.

Because GGMH hymn sing was on Boxing Day and it was extremely cold, we had only three in attendance but you know what?

Matthew Ch. 18 and verse 20 says, “For where two or three are gathered together in My Name, there am I in the midst of them” and let me tell you this was so evident. We sat in a circle and sang solos, duets and trios, and then had coffee, sandwiches and sweets.

We were so glad we did not cancel.

Our next GGMH will be Jan. 30, Hope to see you there.

If you are feeling that you need to get closer to God this year, we would love for you to worship and join in fellowship with us.

We are a friendly church and we back what we believe with God’s word. It is not our church but God’s

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

body of believers at 314 Railway Ave. in Turtleford at 11 a.m.

Until next month remember the words of the songwriter, who penned it so nicely: Oft times the day seems long, our trials hard to bear, We’re tempted to complain, to murmur and despair; But Christ will soon appear to catch His Bride away, All tears forever over in God’s eternal day.

It will be worth it all when we see Jesus, Life’s trials will seem so small when we see Christ; One glimpse of His dear face all sorrow will erase, So bravely run the race till we see Christ.

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Even the wisest people have their blind spots Solomon of the Old Testament became the wisest man on Earth because he asked God for wisdom to rule God’s people.

In a sense, God offered Solomon a blank cheque.

God appeared to him and said, “Ask for whatever you want me to give you.” (1 Kings 3:5 NIV) Solomon answered God with deep respect. He said, “You have shown great kindness to your servant, my father David because he was faithful to you and righteous and upright in heart. You have continued this great kindness to him and have given him a son to sit on his throne this very day.” (1 Kings 3:6) Solomon also answered

you have asked for this, I will do what you have asked. I will give you a wise and discerning heart so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be. MoreAccording to Ed over, I will give you what

By Raymond Maher you have not asked for– www.accordingtoed.com both riches and honor–so that in your lifetime, you raymaher085@gmail.com will have no equal among kings. If you walk in my God with a humility about have chosen, a great people ways and obey my statutes his leading of God’s people too numerous to count and commands, I will give as king. He confessed to or number. So, give your you a long life.” (1 Kings God, “Now, O Lord my servant a discerning heart 3:11-14) God, you have made your to govern your people and Solomon became famous servant king in place of to distinguish between right at home and abroad in his my father, David. But I am and wrong. For who is able day for his wise judgments only a little child and do to govern this great people and decisions. Examples not know how to carry out of yours?” (1 Kings 3:7-9) of his wise decisions in my duties. Your servant is Pleased with Solomon, settling disputes are still here among the people you God said to him, “Since quoted today. However,

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his life also shows being extremely wise means little if one forgets God’s ways, statues, and commandments. Solomon, like us, forgot that God gives us understanding so that we would use our knowledge of His ways, statutes, and commands to the greatest good of everyone.

It seems Solomon got caught up in recognition of his wisdom and his wealth as he ruled as king. He forgot to honour God, who gave him his wisdom and wealth as time went along.

Like Solomon, we can focus on the riches and honours of this life and forget about God. We make decisions that do not reflect God’s word and will. Unfortunate-

ly, we may dismiss God’s ways, statutes and commandments. Sadly, we may live out our lives in our own wisdom instead of God’s.

The Bible makes it clear that all people fail to always choose right instead of wrong, except for Jesus, God’s Son. Thankfully, God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in Christ. God has chosen us for adoption as his children through our faith in Jesus.

Believing in Jesus, we have redemption through Christ’s blood, the forgiveness of our sins. (Ephesians 1:3-7) God deals with believers in Jesus in grace, that is unconditional love and forgiveness as his gift to us.

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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Melee between Tigers and Beaver Blues goes viral

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A TikTok video taken at a Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League game has gone viral on social media.

The game took place Saturday night in Battleford between the Beaver Blues and the Turtleford Tigers. The full-on melee erupted with a pileup in front of the net at the

north end of Battleford Arena, with goaltenders throwing punches at each other and multiple players following suit. The fights were so frantic that at one point one fan in the stands began to bang on the board glass enthusiastically.

According to eyewitnesses on Twitter, the brawl took place late in the third period with just seconds remaining in the game, at

which point the game was declared over.

The TikTok video was shared by the Rosetown Redwings Hockey Club on Twitter, and quickly picked up by followers on social media.

Later, another angle of the melee was posted on Twitter by Monday Nooner, with the comment “Can confirm all of the individuals involved have to work

on Monday morning.”

That prompted Sportsnet’s Carly Agro to tweet out: “This has @SNKenReid written all over it. Especially the going to work part. Hands up if you’ve been to the Turtleford Derby and the Burger King in North Battleford. SPHL. Doesn’t mess around.”

“I’d like to see what happened when they got

home and had to explain what happened to their wives,” was another reaction posted.

According to the stats from that game, Turtleford goalie Justin McDonald was assessed 46 minutes in penalties in that game.

Battleford’s Geoff Lang was assessed 14, while defenceman Jordan Mackenzie received 46 minutes. Other heavily-

penalized players from that contest were Battleford’s Kody Wolff with 17 minutes and Tyler Wasmuth with 12, and for Turtleford it was 19 minutes for Bailey Morin, 17 for Drew Nelson and 15 for Lyndyn Domotor.

In the end, Battleford won the game 5-2. Blake Fennig and Ty Jack each had two goals in the win for the Blues.

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Baseball volunteer honoured

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It is impossible to not write about, read about or hear about the prolonged pandemic. We will see our way out of this, but there still isn’t a definite target date on the map. Until then, hang in there.

January came in with winter on its mind. Jan. 3-4 provided significant snow in the area. It took a better part of a day to clean up properties, and a little longer for town crews to complete snow removal.

Old Man Winter exhibited his grumpy side by throwing us back into the deep freeze with wind chill fac-

tors on Jan. 5 registered as -47 C. Again, hang in there, folks. We should start noticing days are getting a little longer each day and the first day of spring will occur in about nine weeks.

Congratulations to 51-year volunteer, Mary Anne Gaetz, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award from Baseball Sask for her commitment to baseball in Unity.

There is a story published on SASKTODAY.ca about this lady and her dedication to ball programs in Unity.

School is back and many are on pins and needles about what classes will be like with the return

of school, as the government’s announcement Jan. 5 held no indication anything was changing. It will be up to school staff, teachers and school families to maintain safety.

Hockey has restarted with some uneasiness.

Many sports leagues have been plagued by pandemic problems and it is wondered how long before hockey leagues across the province are affected with the same issues. Until then, it’s game on. Do your part to keep everyone safe when around the rink.

Curling also resumed with some apprehension about how long the season can be maintained. The

early shut down of curling across the province in January of 2021 has people hoping for no repeat.

The pickleball group is also ready to begin their program at Unity Composite High School gym. Contact Ang Elder or Charlene Krpan for details or see their recent Facebook post for more details.

A reminder to not push snow onto the streets. Town crews are doing what they can to ensure timely snow removal and safe streets to drive on. Thank you to all residents who continue to help their neighbours after snowfall.

Check with your local pharmacy or SHA online

Town crews have been busy with snow removal following the significant snowfall Jan. 3-4. | Photo

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Hollyhock’s Greenhouse will be distributing free flowers on the third Monday in January, designated as Blue Monday (meant to recognize the date where depression can set in as a result of the ar-

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WHAT ARE NEUROCOGNITIVE DISORDERS? Although neurocognitive disorders are often associated with memory loss, they can also affect a person’s mood, behaviour, thinking, language skills and problem-solving abilities. However, it’s important to note that neurocogni-

tive disorders are different from age-related memory loss (ARML), which isn’t caused by an underlying medical condition.

WHO DO THEY AFFECT? Alzheimer’s disease most commonly affects people over the age of 65. However, some individuals may start to show signs of cognitive impairment in their 50s or 40s.

Additionally, certain medical factors such as experiencing head trauma or having cerebrovascular disease can increase the risk of developing a neurocognitive disorder.

Early diagnosis is important because neurocognitive disorders are progressive and worsen over time.

WHAT CAN YOU DO? Although neurocognitive disorders often affect a person’s ability to communicate and express themself, it’s important to continue to converse with them to help them feel safe and at ease. If you have Alzheimer’s disease or think you may have a neurocognitive disorder, talk to your doctor and contact the Alzheimer Society of Canada.

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