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It has been announced that Eli Ahlquist has been named president and chief executive officer for North West College.

He officially assumes duties Feb. 1. Ahlquist takes over from interim CEO Tanis Studney, who filled the role after the

departure of the previous CEO Jay Notay in October.

According to a new release from the college, Dr. Ahlquist’s qualifications include a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Public Administration degree from the University of Regina and a Doctor

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He is described as “experienced in the development and implementation of institute-wide strategies. These include, strategic plans, operational plans, curriculum and program reviews, profession specific accreditation, Indigenous and international education, continuing education, applied research and government relations, among other notable achievements.”

“We are pleased to announce that Dr. Eli Ahlquist has accepted the position of president and CEO,” said North West College board chair Byron Merkosky in a statement. “Dr. Ahlquist brings 14-plus years of post-secondary leadership experience to the position from postsecondary institutions in Saskatchewan and Alberta. We believe that Eli will see North West College through these challenging economic times, and provide the direction and leadership to make the college even more successful.”

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A preliminary hearing was set Tuesday for a man charged with child abuse.

The hearing for 34-yearold Lyle Aaron Bear is scheduled for Sept. 26–28 in North Battleford Provincial Court.

Bear was arrested in January 2021 and charged with failing to provide the necessities of life, criminal negligence causing bodily harm, aggravated assault, two counts of assault, two counts of uttering threats, and two counts of assault with a weapon.

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A jury trial for a Thunderchild First Nation man on a second-degree murder charge has been adjourned due to COVID-19.

The trial for Ivor Antoine Wapass, 47, started Jan. 4 and was expected to run until Jan. 21 in the Don Ross Centre instead of Bat-

tleford Court of Queen’s Bench to accommodate social distancing. Closing arguments were expected to start Tuesday. The trial, however, has been adjourned to Feb. 8 after one of the participants reported feeling ill.

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The investigation started in December 2020 when the RCMP received a report of alleged child abuse.

If you have information about Charmaine Bear’s whereabouts you may be eligible for a cash reward for tips and information submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip online at https://www. saskcrimestoppers.com/ You can also call your nearest police service or RCMP Detachment to report any information you have.

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to provide the necessities of life and criminal negligence causing bodily harm. As a result of the continued investigation she was additionally charged with aggravated assault, two counts of assault, and two counts of uttering threats.

The North Battleford RCMP appealed to the public last February asking for help to locate 34-yearold Charmaine Bear. Earlier this month RCMP renewed the call to the public for tips and information to locate her.

The warrant for her arrest has been extended to Alberta since she was seen in Edmonton. She also frequents Lloydminster, North Battleford, Mosquito First Nation, and

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57-year-old Roger Fabian Standingwater. According to Turtleford RCMP, police responded to a call of an unresponsive man on Sept. 15, 2018, at a home on Thunderchild First Nation. When police arrived, they found Standingwater in medical distress. EMS arrived and pronounced him deceased at the scene.

North Battleford General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section assisted with the investigation.

The charges against Wapass haven’t been proven in court.

According to an obituary on Marshalls Funeral Home, Standingwater was raised on Thunderchild First Nation by his grandparents. His grandfather taught him how to hunt from an early age and he taught his nephews how to hunt.

Standingwater left behind three daughters.

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Weekly RCMP Report

Suspect rams into police vehicle Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 479 calls for service from Wednesday, Jan. 12 through Tuesday, Jan. 18.

• 15 missing persons reported. No active investigations. Two missing teens from last week’s report have been located.

• 18 assault investigations.

- A warrant for arrest has been issued for Wade Whitehead, 22, after a report of an incident at a residence on the Saulteaux First Nation reported at 4:30 a.m. on Jan. 13. The accused is reported to have assaulted a woman in her twenties at the residence and later returned to the residence while holding a firearm. Whitehead is wanted on charges of assault, uttering threats, unauthorized possession of a firearm and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

- Call of a fight in progress at a residence on the 1600 block of 104th Street in North Battleford at 2:30 a.m. on Jan. 14. A 42-year-old male was arrested and is facing charges of assault after investigation found he got into a physical altercation with another male at the residence and bit him. The accused was released later that date on conditions of no contact with the victim and will appear in North Battleford Provincial court later in February.

- A 37-year-old male was arrested and facing one count of assault causing bodily harm after he is alleged to have assaulted the driver after requesting a cab ride. Incident occurred on Waterhouse Road in North Battleford shortly before 9 p.m. on Jan. 15. The victim sustained facial injuries in the assault and required stitches. The accused was later released on numerous conditions and is scheduled to make his first appearance in Provincial Court on Feb. 28.

• 11 break and enter investigations.

- Break and enter to a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford shortly before 9 a.m. on Jan. 15. A male suspect damaged a window to gain entry to the business before fleeing without taking anything.

- Break and enter to a business on the Moosomin First Nation at approximately 7:40 a.m. on Jan. 15. Three suspects believed to be operating a white Chevy 4x4 truck believed to be responsible. Matter still under investigation.

- Break and enter to a garage on the 1200 block of 108th Street in North Battleford some time in the early morning of Jan. 13. Suspect gained entry by damaging the doorway but appears to have fled before taking anything.

- Steven Parkhurst, 22, is facing numerous charges after an investigation into several matters. Parkhurst was originally arrested after police attempted to complete a traffic stop in a parking lot on the north side of North Battleford shortly before midnight on Jan. 16. The accused was located in the suspect vehicle reportedly involved in a hit and run on 101st Street earlier in the evening. The accused was able to evade police by ramming the vehicle he was driving into one of the police vehicles. He was later located and arrested. The subsequent investigation has also linked the accused to an attempted break and enter to a business on the 1900 block of 101st Street and one on the 1700 block of 110th Street earlier that same evening. He is also facing charges in connection to a vehicle theft from the early morning hours of Dec. 31 and another attempted theft of a vehicle from the evening of Jan. 1. The accused was remanded into custody and made his first appearance in Provincial Court on Jan. 18. Parkhurst’s charge list includes: -- break and enter with intent -- mischief under $5,000 x 6 -- theft under $5,000 -- possession of break-in instruments x 2 -- flight from police

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• 14 vehicle thefts.

- Black 1996 Dodge Ram 1500 club cab with no licence plate stolen from the 900 block of 108th Street in North Battleford shortly after 6 a.m. on Jan. 12.

- A 15-year-old youth is facing several charges after he was arrested on the evening of Jan. 13 in North Battleford after attempting to flee from police on foot after abandoning a vehicle reported stolen earlier that same date. His charges include theft of a truck, resisting arrest and failing to comply with his release conditions. He was held in custody and made his first appearance in Provincial Court on Jan. 14.

- White 1996 GMC Sierra with Alberta licence BZZ9842 reported stolen from Leon Street in Cochin some time on Jan. 14.

- White 1994 Chevrolet KV 2500 with Saskatchewan licence 927JJR reported stolen from the 1500 block of 110th Street in North Battleford some time between the evening of Jan. 14 and the morning of Jan. 15.

• 29 Mental Health investigations.

• 26 traffic collisions.

• One individual charged with impaired driving.

• 23 various traffic charges.

- Police were called to a business on Railway Avenue in North Battleford on the morning of Jan. 14 after a report that a customer had brought in a box of parts which, upon opening, contained hundreds of hydromorphone pills. The suspect was located and arrested by police and found to have in his possession suspected LSD, methamphetamine, and crack.

Cody Caron, 38, is facing charges of trafficking in a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. He was remanded into custody and made his first appearance in Provincial Court on Jan. 17.

- Four individuals were arrested and three later charged after a vehicle stop on the 400 block of 35th Street in Battleford on Jan. 17 shortly before 3 a.m.

During the initial check, one of the occupants of the vehicle attempted to flee when it was discovered he had outstanding warrants but was quickly taken into custody. During the investigation police recovered in excess of a pound of methamphetamine, a small amount of cocaine and a pistol and ammunition. One male was later released without charges while three suspects were remanded into custody and made their first appearance in Provincial Court on Jan. 17.

- Bobbi Fineday, 34, charges include obstruction, unsafe storage of a firearm, possession of an unauthorized firearm, and carrying a concealed weapon.

- Terri Fox, 19, charges included trafficking methamphetamine, possession of an unauthorized firearm, and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose.

- Alton Mosquito, 39, charges include resisting arrest, trafficking methamphetamine, unauthorized possession of a firearm, possession of a weapon contrary to a surrender authorization, unsafe storage of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and possession of a weapon obtained by crime.

- Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for damaging vehicles on the 1600 block of 103rd Street in North Battleford some time between 4:45 a.m and 5 a.m. on Jan. 16.

Please find attached two short surveillance clips that capture the suspect.

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

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Apartment arson accused to return to court Jan. 21

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

One of the accused individuals in the major 102nd Street apartment fire had matters in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday morning.

Attendance was waived Monday for Keeanu Crookedneck, who is charged with arson and with arson with disregard for human life. It has been adjourned to Friday, Jan. 21 at 11 a.m. for a

Homeless shelter could move to 104th Street

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A proposed new homeless shelter for North Battleford will be coming up for consideration at a city council meeting soon.

A public notice has been issued by the city that they have received a discretionary use application to establish a “homeless shelter - multiple use dwelling” at 971 - 104th St. The application is to come up for discussion at the Jan. 24 council meeting at 6:30 p.m.

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Based on the notice, Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs is behind the application. BATC currently operates the Miwasin Kikinaw shelter on 102nd Street, taking over operations of that shelter from The Lighthouse last year.

Those seeking information regarding this latest project can contact Kerry Sasakamoose of Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs at 306-441-0376.

Those seeking information on the process can contact the City of North Battleford at corporateservices@cityofnb. ca, 306-445-1736.

CSOs get new collective agreement

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has approved a new collective bargaining agreement with its Community Safety Officers.

The deal was announced at Monday’s council meeting. According to Director of Corporate Services Jennifer Niesink, the City and the CSO’s bargaining group came to a deal calling for annual inK5 Insurance

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Crookedneck is one of two individuals facing criminal charges in connection to the Jan. 3 fire at the apartment building at the 1400 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford.

Also facing charges is Naomi Yellowtail whose charges include arson with disregard for human life.

Her case was due to return to provincial court Jan. 20 for a show cause hearing.

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Council voted in favour of the resolution approving the deal and authorizing the mayor and city clerk to sign the contract.

This latest negotiation follows another collective agreement reached between the City and the Canadian Union of Public Employees No. 287. That agreement was announced at council in late November.

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Human capital is key to building a successful economy

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

Canada’s economy has transitioned from the resources under our feet to the resources between our ears

By Constantine Passaris

Professor / University of New Brunswick

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

The first month of a new year is named January after the Roman god Janus, who had two faces – one looking backward and the other looking forward. Janus illustrates humanity’s ambition that the first month of the new year is a time to take stock of the past and make plans for the future.

It’s time to take stock of Canada’s most valuable economic asset: our human capital.

Human capital describes our educational accomplishments, workplace skills and technical competencies. The word capital indicates that all those expenditures made to create human capital are an investment that will contribute to future economic benefits and dividends. The allocation of human and financial resources toward creating human capital is an investment rather than a transient cost.

The concept of human capital was first introduced in the 1960s by two American economists, Gary Becker and Theodore Schultz, who pointed out that education and training enhanced productivity in the workplace.

More recently – because of structural changes in the economic landscape, the introduction of new products and services, and the evolution of the workplace layout – the concept of human capital has expanded. The new definition embraces educational attainment, job-related skills, work experience, technical competencies, global mindset, entrepreneurial thinking, emotional intelligence, an innovative disposition, positive work habits, self-improvement, problem-solving and individual initiative.

All those attributes of human capital directly impact productivity in the workplace and, by extension, in growing the economy.

We need to acknowledge that Canada’s economy has transitioned from the resources under our feet to the resources between our ears. Our national economy is now empowered by the strategic deployment of human resources and human capital.

The 21st century defines human resources and human capital as the centrepiece and driver of economic growth, development and prosperity. So realigning for the new economy should start by articulating a bold vision for the foundational role of human capital. Next, we should develop a purposeful, actionable plan that facilitates the acquisition of the educational requirements and job-specific skills for economic success. Third, we need a focused strategy that positions our working-age citizens for seamless integration into the new global economy.

This isn’t a job for government or the private sector alone, nor is it a solitary initiative by our educational in-

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stitutions. This is a collective responsibility that requires a co-ordinated and sustained effort. It requires effort from the private sector, unionized workers, the government, the social and volunteer sectors, as well as our leading creators of human capital such as universities and colleges.

Everyone has an important role to play and shoulders the responsibility for the success of this mission.

The modern recipe for economic success isn’t about adapting to change – it’s about leading it. Every economic sector should adopt the mindset that constant and rapid change is the new normal. The information technology sector has developed a guiding principle that’s encapsulated in the colloquial idiom “you snooze, you lose.” Embracing a mindset that we’re in a comfortable place and we don’t need change is a journey to failure.

In realigning our workforce for rewarding careers, we need to start by refreshing the core curriculum taught to young people in post-secondary institutions. Static education must morph into lifelong learning.

And those already in the workforce will periodically need new and improved skills to produce new products and services.

Four structural disruptions will impact Canada’s labour market: • the digitalization of the workplace; • the demographic shifts that are creating labour

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shortages; • structural changes that are triggering supply-chain disruptions; • technological advances such as automation, roboticassisted production and artificial intelligence.

We must realign our human capital with the realities of the new global economy. We have a responsibility to provide young people with the necessary human capital to compete effectively – among themselves for job vacancies and, more importantly, against their imminent displacement by automation and artificial intelligence.

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Auld Lang Syne

By R.H. Wood

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Every fall Charity organizations send us requests for donations, often accompanied by small gifts.

My wall calendar this year contains a full page of 173 flag-up/flag-down days but does not highlight January 25th. Robert Burns birthday. This omission will result in a letter and no contributions.

Burns died penniless in 1796 aged 37. He had seven legitimate children of whom only three survived to adulthood. He rose meteorically to fame in 1787 when he published his first book of poems known as the Kilmarnock

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edition, but he could not build on this. His life style was a disaster. He never managed to get a proper sponsor, and although being unusually well educated, was a hopeless

business man. His brother, friends, publishers and especially his father-in-law all contributed to his slow demise. Finally, health and a most unsuitable job sealed his fate. He had no trade to fall back on. Many lessons are to be learned.

The poet, Allan Ramsay, who wrote some 40 years before Burns was one from whom Burns could have learned much.

Ramsay sold partial compilations of his poems for 400 pounds while Burns struggled to get 100.

Ramsay had an established family background and was a successful wig (peruke) maker. It is said that his old wigs were of such quality that they were highly sought after by boarding house proprietors who placed them in

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nocturnal chamber pots to deaden the dirl.

So, we come to the annual Burns Suppers which date from 1801. The most memorable of these for me was held in January 1995.

The late Scotty Ross, with encouragement from myself, addressed the “bonnie wee thing” haggis. The late Rev. John Ferrier delivered an extraordinarily erudite “Immortal Memory” of which I have a copy. The marvelous dancers performed well.

The not too loud please resplendent pipe band under pipe major Jim Ramsay was magic. Let us hope that this G.D. Covid does not bring these occasions to an end.

The phrase “should auld acquaintance be forgot” was penned before

Allan Ramsay’s time, but he made use of it. It was finally made world famous

by Robert Burns. Apparently, the first two verses of this song are becoming

more and more popular at funerals. The sentiment is acceptable, but the following encouragement to heavy alcohol consumption, is perhaps not. Two other rather catchy tunes could be substituted but again the words are a little off key, viz “Wiil ye no come back again?” and “We’re not awa to bide awa, we”ll aye come back to see ye”. Both are, of course, very suitable for the piping interludes at Burn’s suppers.

Ah well, funerals are dreich at best, and often need a modicum of levity.

Perhaps for the sensitive we could stick to Burn’s final lines - “We’ll tak a cup of kindness yet, for auld lang syne”. Personally, I kind of like that suggestion.

Festival Fanfare

Festival sessions offered in-person, and online

By Kelly Waters

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The 90th annual Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is scheduled to run from March 20 to April 1.

The Jan. 22 entry deadline is upon us with the entry fees as solo $1, duet/trio/ small ensemble $15 and band/choir/large ensemble $30. One can enter categories up to one week after the deadline with a late registration fee of $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 the Battlefords and dis-

“No amount of talent can ever replace hard work. Fame and recognition is something that one earns with persistence, hard work and dedication. The important thing is not to get there first, but to know how to get there. As long as you don’t stop clapping, I won’t stop singing.”

– beloved Mexican icon Vincente Fernandez (1940 – 2021): recorded 50 albums, winner of three Grammy Awards, winner of nine Latin American Grammy Awards, with a spot of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. trict 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.

More opportunities for vaccination Staff Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced more dates for COVID-19 vaccinations.

There will be clinics at the Finning Cat drive-thru at 391 - Highway 16 from Jan. 20 to Feb 17.

Those will run Tuesdays between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. and offer Pfizer and Moderna. AstraZeneca will also be offered on Jan. 25.

They will also run Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Pfizer and

Johnson and Johnson offered.

Clinics will also run Thursdays from noon to 7 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Pfizer and kids’ Pfizer offered.

Also, there will be a vaccine clinic at Connaught School, 902-107th Street, North Battleford, on Monday Jan. 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will offer Kids Pfizer vaccines for ages five to 11.

There are no clinics at North Battleford library at this time,

If you are an individual or business interested in sponsoring, there are a range of options. Advertising space of various sizes can be featured in the festival program, in print and online. If interested in sponsoring an adjudicated festival session, this will be recognized at the entrance of the venue and acknowledged in the virtual livestream. With any donation, there is recognition of being a “friend” of the fes-

tival with acknowledgment in the festival program and newspaper. Sponsors may choose to support a music discipline they prefer. 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 atkculmer@sasktel. net. If you have an interest in volunteering, contact

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committee member Loralee Cawood at l.sander@ hotmail.com Most festival sessions are being held at the Dekker Centre. Band and instrumental sessions will be at the Kinsmen Band Hall. Sessions will be live-streamed allowing access beyond in-person.

For those wishing to attend in-person, the festival will comply with Saskatchewan Health Authority 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 COVID test (children under the age of 12 are exempt). Everyone in attendance must provide proof of vaccination or negative COVID-19 test and properly wear a mask inside the

venue at all times.

The festival committee welcomes youth to create artwork again this year to be featured in the festival program and in the festival venues. Since it’s our 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. The deadline is Feb. 18. A winning entry will be chosen, and the student who created the piece will be recognized.

Submit entries by mail to: Battleford Central School, attn: Lindsay Charabin, Box 400, Battleford, S0M 0E0 or Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand attn: Trina Bahrey, 1651- 96 St, North Battleford, S9A 0H7.

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The Crown has received more disclosure in the case against a man who was living at a home-based daycare and charged with 11 child pornography and sexual assault offences.

On Monday, North Battleford Crown prosecutor Charlotte Morden waived 40-yearold Joseph Sproull’s attendance and asked the court for an adjournment until Feb. 7 saying they have received further disclosure.

Judge Kevin Hill granted the adjournment. Disclosure consists of the Crown’s case against the accused and usually includes search warrants, the charging document, details of the offence, audio/video and transcribed witness statements, statements from the accused, expert reports, exhibits, private communication intercept authorizations, evidence, and criminal records of witnesses and the accused.

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in September following a three-month police investigation that started after an online application alerted RCMP that child pornography videos were being uploaded to its platform.

Investigators have been working to identify the children in the images and meeting with the parents of the children who attended the day care. Police believe three young children were being assaulted in the photographs. According to court documents, the alleged incidents occurred between Aug. 26, 2020, and March 12, 2021, at or near Marshall. The RCMP didn’t release the ages of the victims to protect their identity.

On July 14, Saskatchewan Integrated Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and Maidstone RCMP executed a search warrant at a residence on 1st Avenue East in Marshall where they found images of unidentified children being sexually assaulted by a man. The police investigation determined that the home-based day care was

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The ministry suspended the day care’s licence two days later and advised all parents.

At the day care, police found two cell phones and two laptops allegedly belonging to Sproull.

In September, Sproull was released on a no cash bail with strict conditions including a curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. There is a ban on publication of the location where Sproull is residing.

The charges against Sproull haven’t been proven in court.

Anyone who suspects they or their child has been a victim, or has information about these incidents, is asked to call North Battleford RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section at 306-446-1615.

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Sunny days inspire art

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The weather is changing to sunny days in the Craft Room at the Don Ross Center. Artists are exploring different techniques along with the seasonal changes. Light and dark value is developed in experimental paintings.

Polar bears are a theme captured by Linda using dot art technique. Rosemarie is using Christmas gifts of pastels and layering acrylics in mixed media.

Kathy continues to paint a beautiful race horse image in watercolor. Rich and inspiring mandalas are features of Pam’s art. Gordan uses vibrant acrylics on large size canvas.

Art club members meet in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Center every Tuesday. The art club has a variety of books, magazines and videos that encourage creativity. Artists use materials including acrylics, watercolor, pastel, collage, ink, markers, and mixed media. Some of the workshops held recently were on paint pouring, mandalas, and card making.

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The long-awaited second location of Oil Can Charlie’s in Battleford is open for business.

They opened last week at their newest location at Fifth Avenue and Battleford Crossing in the Battleford West subdivision.

It is the culmination of months of planning and construction for proprietor Jay Bottomley and his partners Keegan Sparrow and Sheldon Rafuse with BSR Ventures Ltd. The Battleford location opened to customers with a “soft-launch” Monday, “making sure everything runs smoothly,” said Bottomley. He said a more official grand opening will likely happen in April or May, when they might have a barbecue for customers and have some supply representatives show up.

This is the second location for Oil Can Charlie’s in the Battlefords, which still runs its original location at Highway 4 North in North Battleford alongside the Betty Bubbs car wash.

Construction started on the new Battleford location last August, at a cost estimated around $800,000.

The “construction went really well. It was super smooth from start to finish,” said Bottomley.

The footprint is the same as for the North Battleford location. The downstairs is identical, with bulk tanks and a washerdrier for the employee’s uniforms. The main difference is this structure is built with insulated concrete forms, making for a well-insulated building.

Another thing they wanted to do, Bottomley said, was dress up the new location to fit in with the Battleford Crossing area.

“We’ve had numerous compliments on how it looks,” said Bottomley.

The business is the

The exterior of the Oil Can Charlie’s location in Battleford. | Photos by John Cairns The view from below as Oil Can Charlie’s welcomes another customer.

latest in a long line of developments in Battleford West, an area that only a few short years ago was an empty field west of the town.

Now, the commercial area just to the west of Highway 4 South and south of 29th Street includes a Co-op Gas Bar, a Tim Hortons, and a strip mall that includes a pizza place, liquor store and cannabis outlet.

Bottomley expects business at his new location to be good, given the amount of activity there.

“It’s a busy little area,” said Bottomley. “On Thursday and Friday afternoons, you can’t find a parking spot anywhere around here, it’s nuts. And it’s kind of a one-stop place now.

You’ve got coffee, pizza, beer, gas, oil change, what more could you want?”

He also points to the location as convenient to those coming through to the Battlefords.

“Highway 4 South is so busy,” said Bottomley.

“It’s actually got a higher car count here than Highway 4 North by my North Battleford location. So yeah, if we can grab those customers that are coming through from Biggar, Wilkie, Unity, Cut Knife, Sweetgrass, Red Pheasant, Mosquito, Poundmaker, they’re all coming through here to do their shopping.

So, it’s a big draw and if we can make this more of a draw for them to come into here, then great.”

This first week, business has been a little slow as they are just starting to get the word out that they are finally open. Bottomley said this week they have been blitzing the media and social media to let people know.

There are five employees working out of the Battleford location and five at their North Battleford location. Bottomley said their new hires came on board in December and started in North Battleford, so that when the Battleford location opened they would

Staff include owner Jay Bottomley, Travis Bolstad, Marcus Falcon and Andrew Wuttunee.

have “no green staff” — that everyone would be ready to go and know what they’re doing when Battleford opened.

As for the future, Bottomley and his partners are looking at possibly building a strip mall on the property in the next couple of years. They also plan to put up a digital billboard

on the property in the near future, and they have been told they will be getting that sign within the next four weeks.

Bottomley repeated his praise for Battleford town officials for welcoming the venture and making it a smooth process.

“The town has been super-welcoming,” said

Bottomley, noting several councillors have dropped by to see how it has come along.

“The mayor, Ames Leslie, has been awesome, he’s stopped by here numerous times since we’ve started.”

“It’s nice to feel welcomed. They’re really happy that we’re here and that’s a great feeling.”

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OBITUARIES NORTWICK: Earl Van Nortwick April 9, 1926 – January 8, 2022 In loving memory, we announce that Earl Van Nortwick, long time farmer in the Redfield/Mayfair area passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at the age of 95 years. Earl is survived by his wife Anne of 70 years of marriage; children Ron; Norm (Jackie) and their children Tyler (Linda), Riley (Mandy), Ferryn (Brian), Brody (Cheanise); Charlene (Lionel) and their children Meagan (Stephen), Madison (Tyson); 11 great grandchildren; sister Joyce Glass; sister-in-law Rosemarie (Ken) Byers; brother-in-law Hans Wantje; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Earl was predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Mary Van Nortwick; brother Mervin Van Nortwick; sister-in-law Martha Van Nortwick; brother-in-law Jack Glass; sister-in-law Eleanor Mattes; brother-in-law Jack Mattes; great grandchild Callie Ferguson. A Funeral was held on Monday, January 17, 2022 at 11:00 am at Territorial Drive Alliance Church, 2302 Clements Drive, North Battleford, SK. To watch the live stream and to leave condolences please go to Earl’s obituary at www.dalmenyfuneralhome.ca. Memorial donations can be made to ShareWord Global (formerly Gideons International).

Arrangements entrusted to Dalmeny Funeral Home 306-254-2022.

SOFFER: Eileen (nee Spencer) January 16, 1932 – Colne, Lancashire, United Kingdom January 12, 2022 – Calgary, Alberta Eileen Soffer, passed away peacefully in Calgary, Alberta on Wednesday, January 12, 2022. Eileen was born in Colne, Lancashire in Northern England on January 16, 1932.

After training as a nurse in Manchester, Eileen worked at the Abergele Children’s Sanitorium in Wales for three years. She then served as a lieutenant in the Royal Army Nursing Corps stationed in Germany. While working at the Jewish Hospital of London in the late 1950s, she met and fell in love with Heskel. They were married on July 2, 1960. In May 1962, they immigrated to Turtleford in Northern Saskatchewan where Heskel had been recruited as a family physician. They eventually settled in North Battleford where Eileen assisted Heskel in establishing and running his private family practice while raising their young family. In 1990, she moved to Saskatoon, four years after the passing of her beloved husband, where she remained until 2010. For the remainder of her years she resided in Calgary, Alberta, close to her son Robert and his family. Eileen was an active member of the North Battleford Jewish community. She volunteered for a number of other organizations including the Haddassah-WIZO and UNICEF. Eileen was fond of the theatre, loved attending the symphony in Saskatoon and was an avid reader. She developed a passion for golf late in her life and in the summer, she could frequently be found enjoying a game of golf with friends and family. Eileen was fortunate to be able to travel. Many trips were made to Israel and England to visit family. However, there was no place she enjoyed more than the family cottage at Jackfish Lake.

Summers would be spent at the lake while her three sons were growing up, and well into her late 70s. The summer would be spent enjoying the company of family and friends, reading a good book and enjoying the sun and fresh air. Eileen will be remembered for her elegance, sense of humor, strong family ties and compassion. Eileen is survived and lovingly remembered by her three sons, Raymond (Gail), Robert (Kristin), and David (Cate). Lovingly known by her seven grandchildren as ‘Safta’, she will be remembered by Joshua and Jamie (Ray), William, Aeriel and Gabrielle (Robert), and Maxwell and Jillian (David); as well as one great-grandchild Carson (Joshua). She will also be remembered with fondness by numerous nephews and nieces from both her and Heskel’s families located around the world. Eileen was predeceased by her husband Heskel, sister Mary, and brother Alan. A Graveside Service will be held at the Jewish section of the North Battleford City Cemetery (North Battleford, SK) on Monday, January 24, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. A Memorial Service is anticipated to be held in the Summer of 2022. If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada https://alzheimer.ca/en Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.McInnisandHolloway.com.

HALKO: Myron Halko / Irene Halko January 31, 1942 – December 20, 2021 / July 30, 1943 – December 31, 2021 With profound sadness, we announce the passing of our pillars of strength, both Mom and Dad our best friends, our strongest supporters and the best example of strong values and commitment to family.

Myron was born in Ranger, Saskatchewan, to Mary and Dmytro Halko, he was the third youngest of nine children. Myron grew up on the family farm in the Junor district and attended Edward Lake School. He worked on the family farm throughout his school years. As a young man Myron developed an interest in serving in the RCMP and went to College in North Battleford. In his grade twelve year his father became ill and Myron returned to the family farm to pursue farming. Despite having to change course in his life’s work he enjoyed farming and did well, eventually taking over the family farm. Myron was a hard worker and he loved the farm life. His passion for farming would regularly find him up at dawn to tackle his chores. Irene was born on July 30, 1943 at Laventure, Saskatchewan, and was the second youngest daughter of Napoleon and Marie Lavoie. She was one of the youngest of eleven children. She received her early education at Regent School in Laventure and then moved to Leoville and graduated from Leoville High School. Irene went on to teach for several years at Spiritwood School and then she went to business college in Prince Albert and subsequently worked as a secretary at the boys college. Myron and Irene married in 1965 and they were blessed with five children, four daughters and a son and ten grandchildren. The family farm raised both cattle and grain and Myron and Irene were supportive partners in the family farm. Myron and Irene are survived by their four daughters Janice (Brian) Romanyshyn, Cheryl (Robert) Owen, Marie Ruzesky, Josephine Halko and one son Daniel (Lisa) Halko, and ten grandchildren. Myron was a loving husband, father and Gido and Irene was a loving wife, mother and Grandma. Our lives are forever changed and our hearts are broken. We will hold them both in our hearts forever and our memories will be our strength.

Funeral Masses were held for Myron and Irene on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2021 and Thursday Jan. 6, 2022 respectively at Ste. Therese Roman Catholic Church, Leoville with Fr. Ramel Macapala and Fr. Peter Nnagna concelebrating the Masses.

The family wishes to extend their sincere gratitude to the health care workers that provided compassionate care to our father and to the emergency care workers that provided medical care to our mother. Donations in lieu of flowers can be made to Ste. Therese Catholic Parish in Leoville or the Laventure Cemetery.

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 and Crematorium, R. Mark Muir Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306) 883-3500.

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Kate Clarke Administrator RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468 PUBLIC NOTICE OF DISCRETIONARY USE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 2.4 of the RM of Meota No. 468 Zoning Bylaw the municipality has received an application for a discretionary use development permit application. The application includes the placement of a metal and wood walkway to be placed on ER 1, Plan 101956642 in front of Lot 13 & 14, Block 2, Plan 101956642 – Summerfield Beach. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Lakeshore Residential 1 District – Section 9.2.4 (c) of Bylaw 02/2011 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

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Public Notice RM of Meeting Lake No. 466- Zoning Bylaw Amendment

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meeting Lake No. 466 intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 07/14 under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT: The proposed bylaw is to establish a minimum site size for a campsite, in a campground, to be not less than 150 m2 (1600 ft2).

AFFECTED LANDS: All land within the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 on which campgrounds are discretionary usesAR Agricultural Resource District and RR Resort Residential District.

REASON: The reason for the Zoning Bylaw amendment is to increase the size of campsites to adequately accommodate recreational vehicles.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw during regular office hours, excluding statutory holidays, at the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 municipal office located at #1 Main Street, Mayfair, Saskatchewan, S0M1S0. Draft copies of the proposed bylaw are available at cost.

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What a great weekend for family activities, both on the lake and at the skating rink and curling rink, on the streets and just getting outside. The road to the fishing shacks was widened, and many folks were out trying their luck there. Several snow machines were out, after waiting until the weather was fit, and riders visited the hotel, too.

Jan. 15, the Meota Curling Club held a Stick or Slide Sturling Spiel with 12 teams entered.

The bonspiel was split into two pools. Winner of Pool A was the pairing of Robert St. Amant (Week 1 Curler of the Week) and Ed Cadrin.

First place in Pool B were Gwen Drury and Gordon Moore. This was the first bonspiel the curling club has held since March of 2020.

Next event at the curling rink is the “Broom for 2” Sturling Spiel Feb. 12.

The bridge report from the Pioneer Hall, for Jan.11 afternoon, when they had two tables in play individually, found top score going to Catriona Winterholt.

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Gerry Craig and Margaret Dyck. Thursday afternoon there were two and a half tables in play and top couple was Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman, followed by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan.

They enjoyed a nice afternoon now that the weather has broken from the extreme cold spell.

Thursday morning was a “white white” morning with poor visibility for drivers and great hoarfrost on the trees.

Jan. 14 found three tables in play at the Do Drop In, with canasta winners, in order, Albert Huys and Dave Ottas, Arlene Walker and Marion Ottas and Eric Callbeck and Gwen Lacerte. Again, this was a great social time to get out and visit friends.

The Do Drop In seniors’ meeting was held Jan. 14 with about a dozen loyal members present. The library report was given by Maureen Campbell. She said COVID testing kits are available there.

There is only one book of SSAI tickets left to sell.

Vivianne Lesko reported she has two films on hand and the date picked for Trudy Janssens to show them is Jan. 31 at 2 p.m. in the seniors’ hall. The first one is “Clydesdales: Sav-

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ing the Greatest Horse” and a short comedy, “Once More from the Top.” Donations will be accepted and it will be open to the public with COVID restrictions in place.

The next shuffleboard tournament is Jan, 22. It was decided to hold one on the second Saturday of each month, hereafter.

Linda Ard read an interesting report from the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund, which operates under the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, thanking people for their support last year.

They helped around 1,050 people a month through the food bank; 44 per cent of those were children. Last year the Empty Stocking Fund distributed 426 Christmas hampers over four days before Christmas Day; 54 per cent of registrations for hampers were for children and included a gift.

Throughout the school year their Food for Kids program gave out around 130 bags of food, per week.

During tax season they held free income tax clinics for low-income families ‑‑ 400 participated last season. They distributed more than 100 winter jackets.

In 2021, a pilot program, in collaboration with

Midwest Foods Resource, yielded more than 1,000 pounds of fresh produce for their clients and offered classes to people wanting to learn to grow their own food.

It was decided to invite Edam Seniors, with a tentative date of April 20, for a noon meal and afternoon of games, set. The wellness clinic will be held on Thursday mornings, every second month, so will not interfere with Wednesday morning Coffee Row gatherings.

The Vawn Hotel is sponsoring their annual snowmobile rally Saturday, Feb. 19, from the hotel, with departures every 10 minutes, starting at 9:30 a.m. and running to 1:30 p.m. There will be hot dogs and hot chocolate at the halfway point on the trail. Register at vawncommunityhall@ hotmail,com. Current COVID restrictions apply.

50/50 tickets are available at Edam post office, Stellar Insurance, Vawn Hotel and Meota Credit Union. There is a guaranteed payout of $500. Funds raised will go towards outdoor rink installation. For more information contact Brandon at 306-821-1330.

The food bank in Turtleford handed out 117 hampers in December.

Mayfair News

Two generations of service remembered

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

In 2008, a young military man from Spiritwood area lost his life serving in Afghanistan. There is now a commemorative plague with his name and other information installed in northern Saskatchewan.

The late Corporal Dustin Wasdem’s family are thrilled to see this happen

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Robert St. Amant and Ed Cadrain, winners of Pool A in the Meota Curling Club sturling bonspiel, with Pat Mohr.

at Wasden Island. A great uncle, Harold, lost his life in the Second World War, so this is a lasting tribute to two generations of military service.

Two years ago, Hafford celebrated Malanka with Ukrainian dancers, supper and a dance. Unfortunately, for the third year in a row, it isn’t an outing for the community. There were people who drove for miles

to attend this fun function.

Hopefully next year things will change for the better.

I must apologize, as I wrote the new priest at Mayfair’s All Saints Catholic Church was from Davidson. He hails from Nigeria, but has been in Canada for many years and served in different parishes.

People like to read more often during the colder

months. Mayfair library hours are Tuesday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Wednesday 11a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

There are COVID-19 test kits available at the library.

Librarian Teresa Toews wants the community to know there is a good supply available. More kits can easily be ordered, so there should never be a shortage.

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You’re looking just fine from this distance Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, likes to tell me I’m looking great from what he can see. The truth is he cannot see me at all from Saskatchewan.

He tells me that it is good to put a positive construction on the people you can’t see.

Ed believes you should never ask people how they are as they may tell you enough to make you wish you hadn’t asked them.

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Julie Gold wrote in her poem, From a Distance, that things seem OK from a distance, but it is an illusion. She says, “From a distance, we all have enough, and no one is in

need. From a distance, there are no guns, no bombs and no disease, no hungry mouths to feed.”

Gold also repeats in a refrain in her poem that God is watching us from a distance. We watch each other, and God watches us. The closer we are in contact with others,

the more we may have questions about them.

Folks had lots of questions about John the Baptist.

In the Bible, people wondered if John the Baptist might be the Christ or the Messiah they were waiting for expectantly. John had great success as a prophet preaching in all the country around the Jordan. Crowds swarmed to John as he preached a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

John had the appearance of a prophet or a madman as he wore clothing made of camel’s hair, with a leather belt around his waist, and he ate locusts and wild honey.

John called the people to “Repent for the kingdom of heaven is near.” He used the words of Isaiah saying, “Prepare the way of the Lord, make straight paths for him.” (Matthew 3:2-4) John made it clear that he was only preparing the way for one more powerful to come. His purpose was to call people to repentance. In that, people were to consider their lives and confess their sins and be baptized in the Jordan. It was a sign or act of a determination on their part to live in repentance or a Godpleasing way.

Jesus appeared like any other man, but as

both man and the Son of God, he was sinless, but he came to be baptized

by John. John tried to deter him, but Jesus said to John, “Let it be so now; it is proper for us to do this to fulfill all righteousness.” (Matthew 3:15) God is always watching us. When Jesus was baptized and came out of the water, heaven opened, and Jesus saw the Spirit of God descend like a dove lighting on him. A voice from heaven said, “This is my Son, whom I love; with him, I am well pleased.”

(Matthew 3:16-17). God is watching us with love inviting us to open our lives to him.

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.

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

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

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Rev. Trevor Malyon

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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

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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

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SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke

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Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

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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

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Outdoor activities are a cure for those January blues

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Blue Monday has passed but there are plenty of options to help persevere through the January blues.

Outdoor recreation options include sledding, skating, walking and snowshoeing.

You can take in a movie at the theatre offered nightly.

Enjoy one of the winter programs or pick up a new book to read at the library.

Table Mountain ski hill isn’t far away, if you are interested in that opportunity. The options are there.

We have a 20-year-old in the house. It is hard to believe that rush trip to Saskatoon with some worrisome days in NICU and here we are celebrating our favourite son’s 20th birthday. Happy birthday, Landon.

Unity Composite High School is into basketball season, but proceeding cautiously with rise in COVID-19 cases across the

province. SADD, SLC, Activate Team and other groups within the school are offering what they can for relief from the January blues and COVID craziness.

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 will be affected with the same issues. Until then, it’s game on. Do your part to keep everyone safe when around the rink.

Curling also re started with some apprehension of how long the season can be maintained. The Men’s Bonspiel is set for Jan. 18 to 22. Call the club at 306228-2212 to inquire or register a team.

The pickleball group is also ready to begin their program at UCHS gym.

Contact Ang Elder or Charlene Krpan for details or see their recent Face-

book post for more details.

If you have a camera on your property and are willing to list its location for a directory currently being created by Unity RCMP, please contact the detachment. Participation is voluntary and may help prevent criminal activity as well as investigational assistance in a timely manner.

Did you know many stories from our community are included on the website SASKTODAY.ca? Look under the north tab and click on the link “North Region newspapers” where you will find the link to Unity-Wilkie Press-Herald stories. Another great option for catching up what is taking place in our community.

We remain hopeful that we will see the end of this dreadful pandemic in 2022. Until then, do what you can, where you can, how you can to protect yourself and others.

Unity Flying Club and the Town of Unity keep the Unity airport open for emergency, business and general public flights. | Photo courtesy Rayesh Frisbee

Sundogs were a common sight during the recent cold snap. | Photo courtesy Bev Kraft

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• 25 year warranty • 5 color choose • Droploc installation • The look of Hardwood…. the durability of laminate

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$ 99

/sq.ft.

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