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It was officially a celebration of the ingenuity of Indigenous peoples in coming up with locally produced cleaning kits to help keep communities safe from the onslaught of the COVID-19 pandemic.

It was overshadowed, however, by developments

within the movement to identify graves of children who died while in Canadian residential school.

Following the ceremonies marking the offering for sale of nîkihk cleaning kits at Sobeys Preston Crossing in Saskatoon, Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs executive director Neil Continued on Page 5

A group of Doukhobor ladies in period costume. Left to right, Jenette Stringer, Carly, Bailey, Brooklyn Penner, and Jessica Hueser. On July 3, the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site of Canada south of Blaine Lake officially opened. Part of the legacy of the site is the question, “Who murdered Peter The Lordly Verigin?” See Page 6 for the story. Photo by Lisa Joy

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Elders and leaders of various member tribes of the First Nations pose for a group photo after Monday’s launching of the First Nations-owned nîkihk cleaning kits now for sale at Sobeys Preston Crossing in Saskatoon. Photo by Jon Perez

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Appearing on 30 charges, woman seeks bail

By Lisa Joy

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A woman who was wanted by police on 30 outstanding charges is seeking bail.

On July 5, legal aid lawyer Jonathan Bodvar-

son told North Battleford Provincial Court that he is working on a bail verification report for 24-year-old Cassandra Fox and asked the matter be adjourned to Friday.

In April the Battlefords RCMP released Fox’s

photo and asked the public’s help locating her. She was wanted on outstanding warrants.

Fox and Jonathan Swiftwolfe were arrested Dec. 6, 2020, after the Battlefords Gang Task Force, the Saskatchewan RCMP Crime

Reduction Team and Battlefords RCMP pursued them in a high-speed chase with speeds up to 190-km an hour.

Fox faces charges of possession of a firearm in a vehicle, possession of a weapon for a dangerous

purpose, and possession of stolen property. In a separate incident, she is also charged with allegedly spraying occupants of a vehicle with bear spray following an altercation at a business on Highway 16 in North Battleford on April

30, 2020.

Last month 27-year-old Swiftwolfe was sentenced to four years in prison for evading and fleeing from police, assault, uttering threats, dangerous driving and weapons-related offences.

Man awaiting trial charged with witness tampering

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A man who is in jail while he waits for his trial was charged Monday with witness tampering.

Regional Crown Prosecutor Suzanne Reid introduced new charges against Drayden Clinton of intending to provoke

fear in a witness and obstruction of the course of justice on Jun 22, 2021.

Clinton, 25, has been denied bail twice and has been in custody since January 2020 after he was arrested and charged with a violent home invasion, robbery and numerous weapons-related offences.

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Clinton’s attendance Monday in North Battleford Provincial Court and asked for a two-week adjournment to review the new charges.

In 2020, Clinton was arrested in connection to several separate incidents.

He was charged with unlawful confinement, uttering threats, carrying a weapon for a dangerous

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Charter applications Last week Clinton’s lawyer Tom Stepper filed two Charter applications seeking to have the charges against his client dropped.

The Jordan Application seeks to have Clinton’s case thrown out of court due to unreasonable delays.

Clinton’s trial was scheduled and delayed three times.

The first trial was scheduled in June 2020 and was adjourned at the request of the Crown because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The second trial was scheduled for September

2020 and Prosecutor Reid told the court the Crown was prepared to proceed but the trial was adjourned after Clinton sent a letter to the court with new evidence.

The third trial was set for December but was adjourned due to COVID-19.

In 2016 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled cases must be heard within a certain time frame. Jordan’s Decision stipulates that once charges are laid, provincial cases must be heard within 18 months and superior court cases within 30 months.

“We are at 19 months,” Stepper told the court June 30. “That’s unreasonable delay.”

Prosecutor Reid, however, argued that the delays are reasonable because they are the result of the COVID-19 pandemic and Clinton himself.

She said delays due to COVID-19 are considered exceptional circumstances under the Jordan Principle.

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when Clinton introduced the letter to the court as new evidence it was an attempt to thwart justice and cause a delay.

The Sinclair Application seeks to have the court rule that Clinton’s rights to have counsel were violated when he wasn’t given the right to make multiple phone calls to a lawyer.

When Clinton was arrested last year he was given the opportunity to speak with a lawyer, which he did. After the phone call, however, the RCMP started questioning Clinton about the Macklin hotel robbery, which Clinton didn’t know he was being charged with at the time he first called his lawyer.

Prosecutor Reid argued that Clinton’s jeopardy didn’t change when the RCMP started questioning him about the hotel robbery and he didn’t have the right to speak with a lawyer again.

Judge Daniel O’Hanlon reserved his decision on the Jordan and Sinclair applications until Aug. 30.

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RCMP Report

29 break and enters investigated Submitted by Battleords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 549 calls for service Wednesday, June 30, through Tuesday, July 6. These included: • Five missing persons reported. One investigation is still active.

- Update: Skyler Tinker, 13 is still missing. Aliya Natomagan was located by Saskatoon Police Service in Saskatoon over the past weekend.

• 26 Assault Investigations.

- Report of a bear macing on Scott Drive in North Battleford on July 4 at approximately 5:30 p.m. A 28-year-old woman from North Battleford was arrested and has since been charged with assault with a weapon and is scheduled to make her first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Aug. 23. The victim was treated on scene.

- Police were called to a residence in the Cochin district at 5:20 a.m. on July 4 to remove an unwanted person reported to be under influence of narcotics and causing a scene. When members arrived a male suspect assaulted one of the responding members and fled the home. He was arrested several hours later without incident. Holden Frenchman, 33, has been charged with resisting arrest and assaulting a peace officer.

• 29 Break and Enter investigations.

- Report of a break in to a business on 100th Street in North Battleford on the morning of July 3. A suspect was later identified and arrested. Jocelyn Machatis, 26, has been charged with break and enter, obstruction and identity fraud and was held in custody. Her first appearance in provincial court was Monday July 5. She also appeared on charges of assault and mischief from a separate incident at another business on 100th Street in North Battleford from the afternoon of June 30.

- Break in to a cabin on Aqualane Avenue in Aquadeo reported on the evening of June 30. A second break and enter was reported to another cabin in the same area on July 2.

- Two break and enters reported to residence on Pelican Point in Cochin on the morning of July 2.

- Break in to a cabin on Summerfield Drive in Cochin sometime in the early morning hours of July 3.

- Report of a break in to a residence on the 1800 block of 92nd Street in the early morning hours of July 1. A suspect has been identified, and charges of break and enter, assault and uttering threats are pending against a 33-year-old male suspect. Involved parties in this incident are known to each other.

- 19-year-old male arrested and charged with break and enter after a report of a male suspect gaining entry to a vacant residence on the 1400 block of 114th Street.

- Derek Stanley, 34, arrested and charged in connection with five break and enters to dwellings in the city of North Battleford - three incidents from the last week or so and charges connected to break ins going back to April of this year. He was arrested on the afternoon of July 3 and made his first appearance in court on Monday, July 5.

• 12 vehicle thefts - 2011 Black Dodge Avenger with no license plate reported stolen over the past weekend from a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation.

- 2004 Black GMC Sierra with Saskatchewan License 499 JLV reported stolen on the morning of July 4th from the 1500 block of 102nd Street.

• 1 Health/COVID violation investigation.

• 31 Mental Health Act investigations.

• Three charges relating to impaired driving • Single vehicle collision on Railway Avenue East in North Battleford shortly before 9 p.m. on July 5 has resulted in numerous charges against a 22-year-old woman from the North Battleford area. Cocaine, methamphetamine and cash were seized during the arrest. Cher Spyglass has been remanded and is appearing in provincial court on July 7 at 9:30 a.m. on charges that included possession for the purpose of trafficking X 3, dangerous driving, and possession of stolen property.

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the North Battleford RCMP at (306)446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TOPS(8477).

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Wednesday afternoon, the City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford signed on officially to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities.

North Battleford mayor David Gillan and Battleford mayor Ames Leslie officially signed the documents to join the coalition at a ceremony on Finlayson Island.

The two mayors signed a declaration where they agreed to develop a plan of action to implement 10 “common commitments” against discrimination and promoting equality.

The signing was witnessed by other dignitaries, including chiefs representing the First Nations making up the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition.

Among those making remarks was Chief Wayne Semaganis of Little Pine, Chief Lori Whitecalf of Sweetgrass, Chief Brad Swiftwolfe of Moosomin FN and Chief Crystal Okemow of Lucky Man FN. Also there was Métis Nation of Saskatchewan president Glen McCallum.

The coalition is a national organization making up 82 communities across Canada. It was founded by UNESCO in 2005 as the Canadian Coalition of Municipalities Against Racism and Discrimination, and is a network of local governments with a stated commitment to eliminating discrimination and building open and inclusive societies.

The city and town passed resolutions to join the coalition in the

Battleford mayor Ames Leslie and North Battleford mayor David Gillan sign the documents to join the Coalition of Inclusive Municipalities. Photo by John Cairns

past month, with the strong encouragement and support of the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition, who spearheaded the efforts to join.

The signing commits Battleford and North Battleford to coming up with a plan of action to make the city more inclusive.

What it means for North Battleford, said Gillan, is that “we are looking at specific initiatives, specific programming that we can put in place.”

“As the chiefs said, it’s great to talk but where’s the walk. So we are trying to look at specific ways that we can address discrimination in the communities and make it inclusive for everyone.”

Battleford Mayor Leslie noted the signing will mean the town will be held to account to be inclusive in its everyday work.

“I think the key thing is the

communities will help keep the Battlefords accountable to the commitment of addressing racing and inclusion and diversity.”

The speakers at the signing event acknowledged it would not be an easy process and there was still a long difficult road ahead.

“The road is long, it’s going to be difficult,” said Leslie. “Change is hard. But we’re committed, council is committed and we hope to make a difference.”

“What today represents is a change for tomorrow,” said Chief Okemow after the signing ceremony concluded.

She expressed hope that this can be an example for other nations, and expressed optimism that “this could be widespread, that this is going to be the status quo, not what has been status quo in the past. That’s what my hope is here today.”

Male artist of the year to be in backyard concert in N.B. Staff

Artistic Nomad Productions has announced it is bringing J.J. Voss to the Battlefords in a backyard concert this month.

It happens on July 14, 2021 at 1322 96 St, North Battleford.

The show begins at 7 p.m. and people are asked to bring their lawn chair. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through their website at www. artisticnomadproductions.live.

The concert is the first one in the Backyard Concert Series.

Artistic Nomad Productions is led by Dannyll Challis with 30 years experience in the live entertainment and event Industry. They say they will be producing several live music events through out the year and hope to present a full backyard series with the more acts in the works.

The upcoming act in the Battlefords,

J.J. Voss, grew up in southern Saskatchewan and is an award-winning artist most recently named Male Artist of the Year by the Saskatchewan Country Music Association as well as Roots Album of the Year.

Artistic Nomad Productions also plans a theatre camp for youth 11 years of age to 18 years of age, running August 23 to 27 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a showcase

J.J. Voss

performance being held on the Friday at 4 p.m. The camp concentrates on the areas of Acting, Voice and Movement for the stage. Details are available on their website.

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Dear Editor It was nearing the end of a midwinter day in the 1980s and we had just finished a workshop hosted by Saskatchewan’s foster care program. Earlier, in order to avoid unnecessary travel costs for our neighbours, also foster parents, we had agreed to pick up two children for them after the workshop, but there was no sign of them yet. As we were leaving the building, however, in the dark and amidst a light snowfall we saw a young social worker approaching with a three-year-old Aboriginal boy in her arms. She explained that he and his younger brother had been apprehended three days earlier, but because there wasn’t room at the emergency shelter, they had been separated, and we would have to drive across town to pick up the younger boy.

After collecting his few belongings we tried to reassure him while buckling him into the car seat then left for the other address. All this while he made not a sound, only stared at us in wide-eyed fright. At our destination the emergency shelter woman explained the little brother had just fallen asleep but she would get him dressed and bring him to the car. When she did so about 10 minutes later, and the youngster realized he was being handed over to yet another stranger, he started screaming. That finally was too much for our three-yearold. He started screaming in terror as well.

My wife is a compassionate and effective child care person and by the time we had driven a half hour she had reassured both of the little boys and the older one was asking and answering a few questions. Unfortunately, ours was a misplaced kindness, as we realized a half hour farther on when we drove onto our neighbour’s yard. These little boys who had just experienced a major trauma, then were reassured and had developed some trust in us, and suddenly understood they were again being abandoned and given over to new strangers. Both screamed in terror and the older boy cried repeatedly, “Don’t leave us here, don’t leave us here!”

This unfortunately was not untypical of Saskatchewan’s foster care system in the 1980s, and I suspect it was similar throughout Canada. One social worker at the time told me that Aboriginal children are typically apprehended for reasons of “neglect,” not abuse. In it’s wisdom and for the “good of the child” the state would remove children from parents who loved them but often due to their own trauma in Residential Schools, did not themselves know how to parent. (Never mind that today’s helicopter parenting norms are completely alien to many Aboriginal parents).

There were, and I’m sure there are now, many selfless, loving foster parents. I like to think we were among them, and yet I am ashamed now, these many years later, of my involvement in this inhumane and dysfunctional system. I expressed my conviction once at a workshop that in 50 years our foster care system would come to be viewed in the same negative light as the Residential School program was being recognized even then.

Through the long period of the Residential School System children not much older than ours that winter day were forcibly apprehended, sometimes in a far

more brutal manner, and transported to a far more alien environment for “the good of the children” to “educate” the “savagery” and the “heathenism” out of them. The current revelations of unmarked graves at these schools now force us as a nation to confront the true horror and brutality of a system, largely operated by the churches, yes, but installed and funded and administered by our federal government under the guise of paternalism and benevolence. Let us not forget that in the current blame game.

It is small wonder that in the process many of these innocent children grew up to be emotionally damaged adults.

Today that paternalistic philosophy is being perpetuated to a great degree in our foster care system where the state “assumes” responsibility for apprehended children (here in Saskatchewan 85 per cent of them are Aboriginal despite representing only 25 per cent of the child population) and then when they turn 18 they are essentially abandoned. Oh, I know my critics will say there are a whole range of support programs available now after they leave the system, but I, as an educated adult, often have difficulty accessing government programs, and we are talking here about what are really still children, many of whom have been shuttled from foster family to foster family since infancy. When we were in the system we knew families whose children went back and forth every few months, and changed schools three times in one year.

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These programs haven’t prevented 90 per cent of those foster children, who have suffered five or more placements, from ending up in the justice system. They haven’t stopped 40 to 50 per cent from becoming homeless a year and a half after they turn 18 years of age. They haven’t kept 25 per cent of them out of prison within two years of leaving the system. I’ve read that the overwhelming emotion many face is loneliness. Don’t talk to me about support programs.

As important as it is to address the wrongs uncovered with the revelations of mass burials on former Residential School grounds, we cannot afford to be distracted now from the far more important task of dealing with a dysfunctional and inhumane child welfare program.

Tinkering with it as has been going on for 40 years won’t cut it. There must be a completely new approach.

In the first place, most of those children apprehended for “neglect” should probably be left right where they are. They wouldn’t come to any more harm, and likely far less, than what the paternalism of the state causes.

Secondly, those children who need to be removed from truly abusive situations must be placed in a setting where they experience stability in their life. Perhaps this could be in a local, communal housing situation where family and friends can visit at will. Certainly not in a modern version Residential School.

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Meeting David Milgaard - From prison to advocacy

By Lisa Joy

convicted November 1999.

In prison Milgaard Staff Reporter suffered unthinkable When you meet David inhumanity and horror that Milgaard he comes across no one should endure - let as just a typical guy. alone an innocent person.

As a father of two The hardships led him to teenagers, he talks about three suicide attempts in camping, and speaks with prison. He survived being pride about his daughter’s shot in the back when fleehigh marks in school and ing from police after he his son’s sense of social had escaped in 1980 for 77 justice. days as he grasped at the For those not old freedom he deserved. enough to remember the He is the subject of stories making headlines three books (When Justice decades ago, Milgaard Fails: The David Milgaard was the victim of one of Story; Real Justice: Canada’s most notorious Sentenced to Life at miscarriages of justice. In Seventeen; and A Mother’s 1969 he was arrested when Story: The Fight to Free he was only 16. In 1970, My Son David Milgaard) as at the age of 17, he was well as three movies (The wrongfully convicted of David Milgaard Story; the raping and murdering Sas- docudrama Milgaard; and katoon nurse Gail Miller Crime Stories). He is the and sent to Canada’s tough- subject of the song Wheat est prisons for life.

Kings by the Tragically He spent almost 23 Hip in their 1992 album. years behind bars before Also, Canadian artist David he was released in 1992 Collier depicted Milgaard’s and exonerated by DNA story in his 2000 comic evidence in 1997. That book Surviving Saskatoon. same DNA evidence linked When meeting Milgaard serial rapist Larry Fisher you sense his vulnerability. from North Battleford to With passion and Miller’s brutal murder. conviction he tirelessly Fisher was arrested in advocates for the Calgary in July 1997 and wrongfully convicted,

and in particular, the Quewezance sisters. Odelia and Nerissa Quewezance were sentenced to life in prison on second-degree murder charges in 1994 and have maintained their innocence for almost 30 years.

The fight to exonerate the sisters clearly takes a toll on him. You can see it crushes his soul.

As Milgaard talks about his efforts to help exonerate them, you hear the frustration: frustration with a lack of progress; frustration with feeling he isn’t doing enough; frustration that Odelia may be giving up hope.

Milgaard’s ability, however, to survive through all the injustices he endured speaks volumes to his inner strength.

He now lectures law students at universities across the country. He advocates for an independent Criminal Case Review Commission to make it easier and faster for potentially wrongfully convicted people to have their applications reviewed.

He, and his group, met with Canada’s Justice

dents during his seminars.

His words are powerful and succinct as he plants seeds in the minds of our future leaders and lays the groundwork for effecting change within Canada’s justice system.

Equally important, his words speak about kindness, about compassion, about the inherent good in people.

You have to ask yourself, under similar circumstances could I be so positive? Could I still believe in the goodness of people? Could I turn a tragedy such as his into a force for good?

I’m not sure I could.

It certainly was surprisDavid Milgaard during a zoom conference in May ing that in spite of all that 2021. has happened to him he of Manitoba presented him still has the ability to see Minister David Lametti the good in people, in huwith an Honorary Doctor to discuss the commismanity. That took me back sion and Lametti launched of Law degree. public consultations on the He lives in Alberta and and I asked him “How can creation of the commisworks as a community sup- you stay so positive?”

If there was any doubt sion. port worker. his positive words weren’t Milgaard also speaks Earlier this week, as against Canada’s puniMilgaard travelled through sincere, the cheerful tone in his voice during a phone tive justice system and Saskatchewan on his way call with someone when advocates for a restorative from Alberta to Manitoba he said, “Guess what, I’m justice system. to visit family, I had the in Saskatchewan” erased In 2020 – 50 years pleasure of meeting him. after Milgaard’s wrongful He let me read the presen- them. conviction - the University tation he gives to law stu-

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sults. That’s going to be a very difficult site for us.”

He added that even Spyglass, who was the first female senator appointed by the Mosquito First Nation to the BATC and FSIN, is looking for some closure on what happened to her then five-year-old brother who died while attending one of the

residential schools.

“She’s been one of our main leads. She’s looking for her brother and she doesn’t know where he is. He’s in one of the five or six sites that have been identified.”

Sasakamoose said once they are done at the Delmas site they would then move to the Battleford In-

Continued from Page 1 Sasakamoose told reporters the tribal council is in the process of examining two of five sites identified as possible gravesites — an expected emotional and gruelling project they hope to finish by summer’s end Sasakamoose, BATC Senator Jennifer Spyglass, Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations Chief Bobby Cameron, and other chiefs and elders representing the various member First Nations were in attendance during Monday’s launching at Sobeys Preston Crossing of nîkihk cleaning kits, a project of BATC’s Investment Branch. It is 100 per cent owned by First Nations in the province. Nîkihk, which means “My Home’ in the Plains Cree language, cleaning products that are being manufactured locally — in collaboration with the tribal council, local manufacturers and the Canadian government — range from hand sanitizers to laundry detergent.

However, more focus was given to moves to locate hundreds of possible unmarked graves of Indigenous children taken from their families and put in residential schools run by the Canadian government and various Christian denomination. The religious congregation of the Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate ran the Thunderchild (Delmas/St. Henri) Indian Residential School from 1901 until it burned down in 1948 while the Battleford Industrial School was the first residential school operated by the Canadian government

but delegated the responsibility of administration to an Anglican minister.

Sasakamoose said they are scheduled to start on July 17, but they dealing with private landowners. “[It’s] going to be a difficult site because it’s been on private land. We’re getting ourselves mentally ready to determine what’s going to happen there. We don’t know much. What we did is we started interviewing people, mapping out the entire area.”

“It’s a large area. There is a site there, but we were told there’s people around the school and other places, too. We don’t know how many people are there. We started ground radar there.

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dustrial School. They hope to finish both residential school sites either on Aug. 28 or 31. He added they have yet to determine the number of marked or unmarked graves at the Delmas site.’“I have no idea, we don’t. I don’t want to say because we’re doing discovery.”

“I know the [Catholic]

church released records of all the students and registries. So, we’re just confirming the registries.

The information and data [are] off. We don’t know if deaths were recorded accurately. I don’t want to say they weren’t, but you [must] assume they weren’t recorded accurately. There’s just too many.”

Action now is opening July 21st picnic at 1:30 July 28th annual meeting at 1:30 at 1501-101st street, North Battleford

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July at The Club • Summer Adventure Day Camps start July 5th and go until August 27th. Camp is open daily at 7:45am until 5:30pm and this year, we continue to offer extended care hours and lunch at NO EXTRA COST! Visit our website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) for more information! There are limited spaces, so make sure you register and submit payment to guarantee your child’s spot. Registration for our Summer Adventure Day Camps can be completed on our website (www. bgcbattlefords.ca) or by calling the office at (306-445-0002).

• Concerned about our COVID-19 precautionary measures? Visit our website to find out what we are doing to keep our members and staff safe.

• We are excited to partner with the City of North Battleford and offer our Summer Parks Drop-in Programs FREE OF CHARGE for our members. These programs will operate at Kinsmen, Centennial and the Senator Herb Sparrow Splash Parks starting July 5th and run Monday to Friday from 11:00am-4:00pm.

Weather permitting, these three locations will have supervised activities, child-led play and include one snack/child daily. Participants must become members to attend.

• Thank you to all our dedicated Supper Donors for making the 2020-2021 School Year and Pandemic Support Services a success!

• PROGRAM UPDATE! Starting in September (COVID permitting, of course) we will be able to offer our satellite site Before & After School Programs! Visit our website for more information and registration.

• Do you have extra recyclables that need to go to Sarcan but do not want to stand in line?

Consider donating your recyclables to BGC Battlefords. We have registered for Drop and GO service. Just enter our phone number (3064450002) and follow the directions to get your tags. It is quick and easy and goes to a great cause!

• We are excited that we have been chosen

by Mealshare and A&W North Battleford to receive the money raised through their Mealshare Monday promotion! Every Monday when you order a Cheddar Bacon Burger Combo $1 will be donated to BGC Battlefords.

Additionally, any day of the week you can donate $1 and have your order upgraded to a “Mealshare”. That $1 donation goes directly to our club.

• Although our Office Staff remain working at the Club, we are closed to the public so please continue to call or email us!

• As a reminder, our hours of operation are as follows: o Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm o Summer Adventure Day Camps: Monday to Friday, 7:45am – 5:30pm o Summer Parks Drop-in Programs: Monday to Friday, 11:00am – 4:00pm • Continue to watch our Facebook page (BGCBattlefords) and website (www.bgcbattlefords.ca) for more updates.

• And, as always, stay home if you are sick, wash your hands often, practice physical distancing and smile!

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B.C. murder mystery has Blaine Lake connection

On July 3, the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic Site of Canada south of Blaine Lake officially opened keeping Verigin’s memory alive as well as the question, “Who murdered Peter The Lordly Verigin?”

Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty officially opened the heritage site. Other dignitaries present included MP Kelly Block, MLA Todd Goudy, Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation Chairperson Margaret Huntington, and B.C. resident J.J. Verigin, who is the great-great-grandson of Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin.

In the early 1900s, Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin regularly stayed at the Doukhobor settlements in Blaine Lake, Saskatoon and southern Saskatchewan.

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

On Oct. 29, 1924, as a CPR train wound its way through British Columbia’s Monashee Mountains in the Kettle Valley, a massive explosion ripped through car 1586 killing charismatic Doukhobor leader Peter Vasilievich Verigin.

Sixty-five-year-old Verigin’s companion Mary Strelaeff, 17, and seven others were killed. Eleven people were injured.

Many theories abound about Verigin’s alleged murder. The majority of Doukobors believe the government arranged Verigin’s death.

“Suspicion has always been on the government,” said Blaine Lake resident and Doukhobor historian Brenda Cheveldayoff.

“Doukhobor people believe that theory.”

In fact, on Nov. 5, 1924, Verigin’s widow, Anastasia F. Holubova and Christian Community of Universal Brotherhood members of B.C. sent an open letter to the government accusing them of being responsible for Verigin’s death.

“Our opinion that you have destroyed Mr. Verigin with intention to squelch the Community,” read the letter, which is in the Selkirk College Special Collections.

The Doukhobor’s communal way of life had posed a threat to North American capitalism. Verigin united more than 5,000 Doukhobors and postponed their assimilation into newly colonized Canada. Under his leadership they had 60 Russian villages in Saskatchewan and Alberta, numerous commercial brick factories, 80 two-story houses in the B.C. Interior, as well as flourmills, sawmills, orchards, and mixed grain and cattle farms.

The government, however, pointed the finger back at the Doukobors blaming them for Verigin’s death.

Another theory claimed that the explosion was meant for Grand Forks Conservative MLA John McKie who was on his way to attend the first session of the Legislature in Victoria. McKie’s death gave the Liberals a majority of one over a united opposition, reported the Vancouver Province in October 1924.

In the 1960s, the RCMP tried proving a theory that Verigin’s son, Peter Petrovich, killed him, but in 1963, concluded there was no evidence to confirm or disprove this theory.

Other theories assert the Bolsheviks in Russia did it because Verigin was criti-

J.J. Verigin, the greatgreat-grandson of Peter The Lordly Verigin, attended the Doukhobor Dugout House National Historic site ceremony near Blaine Lake July 3.

cizing them. Some say the U.S. Ku Klux Klan killed Verigin because they feared he would bring his entire commune there after he purchased 800 acres in Oregon.

Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin’s great-great-grandson J.J. Verigin said he and his organization have been unable to obtain full disclosure from police and CPR reports.

“Unfortunately, we have been told that no records exist and the ones that were available were either misplaced or no longer available.

“That’s why, when that kind of thing happens, it leads to all kinds of conspiracy theories ranging from members of his family to the KKK and everything in between,” he added.

It means the family and the Doukhobor organization has never had closure in their leader’s death, said J. J. Verigin.

“It’s important for the historic record,” he said. “If we are not capable of looking at our history with honest clear eyes, if we can’t come to terms with our past, how are we supposed to deal with our future?”

The explosion The Vancouver Sun reported that Canadian Pacific Railway officials believed a person caused the explosion.

“Dispatches from Nelson state that police officials there are convinced that some explosive was placed in the day coach, and are investigating rumours that it was a plot to destroy the Doukhobor leader,” reported the Sun in 1924. “That the explosive was highly powerful was evidenced by the fact that every person in the coach, which burned up, was either killed or injured.”

According to the Kootenay Museum Association archives, Engineer William Harkness, of Engine 582, Train No. 11, said in a statement to police, “Just inside the west mile board at Farron about 24.57k I heard a very heavy explosion, the emergency brakes automati-

Saskatchewan’s Lieutenant Governor Russ Mirasty officially opened the heritage site.

Brenda Cheveldayoff is the founder of Doukhobor Dugout House, which preserves Doukhobor history.

Photos by Lisa Joy

Peter Verigin, spiritual leader of the Doukhobors who was killed in an explosion on a train in B.C. in 1924.

cally set, we were running about 20 miles an hour at the time, and I would say that we stopped in about three coach lengths. I looked back and saw a coach on fire, I reversed the engine, set up independent brake, and the fireman and myself went back and assisted to get the passengers out of the burning coach. We both worked together with the other members of the train crew, doing all we could to help.

While I was in the burning coach I distinctly heard a number of small explosions that sounded like dynamite caps or small cartridges exploding.”

There is speculation that two unidentified men boarded the train during a stop in Castlegar and left behind two suitcases beside Verigin, which may have been a bomb.

In Library and Archives Canada there is a June 19, 1931, B.C. Police Report

on a statement from CPR Locomotive Engineer Archibald Joseph Blaney.

“While the train was stopped at Castlegar Station two Doukhobor men entered the day coach carrying two grips, or suitcases, which they placed close to Mr. Verigin… these men then engaged in a short conversation with Mr. Verigin, then shook hands, wished him good luck and left the train, leaving the grips or suitcases in the car… I left the train on its arrival at Farron, and a little after train pulled out from Farron I heard a tremendous explosion.”

The Castlegar Doukhobor Discovery Centre said the death of Peter ‘Lordly’ Verigin was deliberate but no proof has ever surfaced.

The provincial government of the time even offered a $2,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction but the case remains unsolved.

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Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship on the move

of the Battlefords

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship has officially moved on from its former location in North Battleford.

The fellowship had been located since 1995 at 1231-104th St. in what was the former Convent of the Child Jesus building. The building was built in 1928 with a 1972 addition.

But the building was in deteriorating condition.

According to Lead Pastor Kevin Mullin, the leadership evaluated the property and realized renovating would be “quite a costly endeavour.”

At that point they decided to commence the process to move. The property was listed for sale, but there were no takers, so the decision was made to proceed to public auction in the hope of expanding the reach of potential buyers.

That auction took place at Ritchie Bros. Thursday, June 24 and closed the following day at 1:20 p.m.

The auction time was extended as bidding on the property escalated in the final minutes, driving the amount up from an initial $15,000 to the final sale price of $86,000.

The sale will be completed Aug. 10. Due to confidentiality, the buyer’s name wasn’t released by Ritchie Bros., but is known to be a developer located in western Canada.

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“The leadership of the congregation were very excited and we are looking forward to the days ahead as we move into the future,” said Mullin. The final price was an “excellent number.”

“We are happy with the final results of the auction and are looking forward to what the future holds for EPF, said Ian Bullerwell, EPF board of deacons member, in a statement.

“Thank you to Ritchie Bros. for their support and auction services. They were great to work with and helped promote the opportunity throughout Western Canada.”

Now, the search is on for a new home for Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship. For the summer months, the plan is to hold weekly services outdoors at Central Park near the North Battleford Library, on July 11 and 25, and Aug

8 and 22.

Afterwards, they plan to rent a new venue which will serve as their base for services for the short term until they find a new permanent location.

Mullin said two options include renting either the Northland Power Curling Centre or the Western Development Museum.

As for possible purchase sites, Mullin said they are keeping their eyes open.

While there are a couple sites they are looking at, nothing is set in stone.

More than likely, Mullin said, they are looking at purchasing an established building rather than constructing a new facility, given the cost of building materials at the moment.

Mullin assures people the “church isn’t going anywhere” and will be continuing to minister in the community.

Old-fashioned fun at Canada Day in Maidstone

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

Maidstone’s July 1 celebrations began at 10 a.m. on a hot, sunny day, with a parade organized by parade marshal Bill Foster, a role he has filled for 21 years.

Mounted RCMP members dressed in red serge led the parade, followed by numerous floats.

Village of Waseca entered the first place float, with Maidstone Co-op in second and North of the Gully Multiple 4-H Club in third. Judges were Cindy Hougen, Verna Cutsforth and Christine Carlson.

A number of children on decorated bikes were accompanied by Mayor Brenon Becotte and event organizer Marc Telenga to ensure their safety. The tail end of the parade featured a number of horseback riders.

A slo-pitch ball tournament started Friday evening with eight teams, all from Maidstone, entered.

The hot weather forced cancellation of the tournament Sunday afternoon with the Puddlers and the Dirty Monkeys tied for first place.

Horseshoes, organized

by Bob Banks and Mike Telenga, drew eight teams.

Brena Banks and Jade Meyer won first place. Bob Banks and son Jordan were in second.

Jug Trucking sponsored the bike decorating competition. First prize went to Jack Fabish, second to Sam Donald and third to Lane Becotte.

During the afternoon two scavenger hunts took place, one for children eight and under with 20 entered and a second for nine and over with about 15 entered. All who entered won a prize.

Food was available at the sports grounds catered

by Maidstone Stubble Jumpers. A huge tent was set up to house the beer garden sponsored by the July 1 sports day committee with seating available out of the sun.

Maidstone Museum was open to the public with Kathy Utri at the registration table where 159 people signed in. Tour guides for the were Bill McGilvery, John Anderson and Christine Carlson.

The blacksmith shop

was open and two gentlemen from the Lloydminster blacksmithing organization, Greg Ridgen and Dave Huber, demonstrated the work. They made and gave out free trinkets to the children.

Frozen and cold refreshments were available at the kitchen, which was manned by Eileen Anderson, Trina Tuplin and Saida Masher.

Bingo was played in an open, covered area.

Caller was Sharon Rudd and collector was Ruby F. Organizer was Dorothy Schwartz.

Vincent Gerlinsky and son Chris brought a trailer load of logs to town and demonstrated sawing it up into stove-size lengths.

Their free-standing saw was powered by a drive belt from a 1929 McCormick Deering tractor.

A most enjoyable day ended with fire works at 11 p.m. sponsored by the promotion committee headed

by Marc Telenga.

A big thank you to all who took part to make this an enjoyable event for all who attended on an exceptionally hot day.

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Unity Composite High celebrates class of 2021

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

What a day our graduates experienced June 30.

Unity Composite High School created a graduation ceremony that included all 48 graduates along with two guests. The community also came out in droves to celebrate the graduates in their parade.

We have heard from grandparents or other family who have attended graduations in other communities that it is often taken for granted how well supported our graduates are. Did you know UCHS hands out 32 scholarships thanks to the support of donors, organizations and individuals in this community. Congratulations to all of these winners and to Abby Rutley for earning the governor general medal as well as being selected as valedictorian.

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Mr. Melnyk moves the tassels at a social distance as Reece Gilbert graduates. Photo submitted

The Unity Motocross track hosted one of two events in the Mid West AM MX Series. Photo courtesy of Amy Nasby

have had some reduction in activity as the younger teams have finished up for the season, however those teams preparing for provincial events will still be busy at the diamonds.

The Junior Cardinals are in the tail end of the NSRBL season in the middle of the pack and looking to stay strong for upcoming playoffs. With an all-local roster, there is plenty to cheer for at the diamonds.

A big match will be July 13 against archrivals, Wilkie Brewers. After July 14, the team will learn where they sit in the playoff picture and we will keep you posted so you can cheer on the Cards.

A reminder that parking near and around the post office has changed from angle to parallel parking.

This was due to it being a higher traffic area and some longer vehicles in-

hibiting visibility .

Also, the mayor reminds residents that the field past Luther Place is town property and it is not permitted to ride/race dirt bikes, golf carts and ATVs there.

Don’t forget to support your local museum this summer. With a whole year without fundraisers to keep maintaining and upgrading this facility, your support is even more appreciated this

year.

Thank you to everyone who has helped add to the beauty of this community with their flowers and yard displays, as it is so nice to see all the progress in our green spaces, places and residents’ yards while out biking, rolling or strolling through town.

Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...

News ‘n’ Views from Baljennie

marshy land. He lost a few things in the blaze. Another fire right in Baljennie started up on a windy day, originating with a burning barrel near the old post office where Mattie and Phyllis Parkison used to live. Not much damage was done. A similar crew of volunteers brought the blaze under control.

A storage barn burned in the Sonningdale area in another blaze. Firefighters

again got it under control before it got into a bushy area close by.

The RM of Glenside is in the process of completing work on a new heated workshop in the RM maintenance yard. July 20 there is going to be a grand opening celebration. For more information contact Kim or Mark Custer.

Thank you to Kim and Mark for sharing news of happenings in Baljennie

area and the RM of Glenside.

The Battlefords celebrated Canada Day with a colourful display of fireworks on King Hill. Many were out to see them. They did not last long, but it was nice to see them, as last year they were cancelled.

Even shut-ins in Battleford could see them. Thank you to North Battleford and all volunteers who worked to create the show.

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Cleanup day was held at the Baljennie St. Bridget’s churchyard and grave areas. A big thank you goes out to all the helpers who got the job done.

Fortieth wedding anniversary greetings to Barry and Betty Custer of Battl-

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Aquatic Center has new hours for the summer and they can be found on the town of Unity website, on the pool’s Facebook page and posted at the pool.

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Dwayne and Cheryle Bater welcome a new granddaughter born to their daughter Sara Lynne and Brandon Houk of North Battleford. She is a baby sister for their son Alden.

Fiftieth wedding anniversary greetings to Bill and Joan Rayner of Battle-

ford, formerly of Baljennie.

A recent storm sent a few strikes of lightening to Darrel Parkison’s farm west of Baljennie. With some quick help from close neighbours, Sonningdale fire department and Eagle Creek Hutterite Colony volunteers a resulting fire was brought under control before it spread into the

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The Independent Retailers rely on the support of their community, and the loyalty of these people to their local businesses. Since the creation of Independent Retailer Month, millions of dollars in revenue have been returned to local businesses as people start shopping locally and discovering the hometown feel you get from shopping with your friends and neighbors. Independent Retailer month is your opportunity to get in and support the Battlefords and keep the dream of small businesses alive and well.

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These are the people that support your local sport teams & donate to your special events.

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All Public Health Measures to Be Lifted July 11 With more than 70 per cent of residents over the age of 18 having received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine, the full implementation of Step 3 of Saskatchewan’s Re-Opening Roadmap will occur on Sunday, July 11. As of Sunday, July 11, all public health orders in Saskatchewan will officially be removed. This includes the removal of the province-wide mandatory masking order, and the removal of limits on events and gathering sizes.

Hon. Scott Moe, Premier

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Robins’ Tale

Magdelina and Alexander have been triumphant in raising their three baby robins, so our Robins’ Tale has a happy ending. I captured one last photo of the three baby robins with Alexander before they left the nest. He was actually encouraging them to leave. The first baby robin landed in a cedar tree. The second robin landed in a spruce tree. The third baby robin left the nest before I got a photo of the bird. The robin is the national bird of England and the official state bird for Connecticut, Michigan and Wisconsin. Text and photos by Jim McLane

Bresaylor Happenings

Caught in the middle

By Robert Peterson

Bresaylor Heritage Museum

In the spring of 1885, the Bresaylor settlement was in turmoil with pressure from both sides. On April 1, many of the Bresaylor residents fled to the fort in Battleford. Some stayed, as they had their livestock and belongings to protect and Chief Poundmaker had said the Bresaylor settlers would be safe. When the Frog Lake Massacre occurred April 2, the remaining Bresaylor residents began to wonder if they really were safe.

On the night of April 3, Alex Bremner and Alexis Dennison rode to the fort under the cover of darkness to request an escort to bring the rest of the Bre-

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Ten members of the North Battleford Action Now board of directors met June 21.

saylor settlers into the fort.

The two men were arrested on suspicion of planning to lead the escort into an ambush and charged with treason.

The following day Philip and Mary McDonald’s twoyear old son, William, died from the traumatic trip to the fort. While waiting for a mounted police escort, Charles Bremner, loaded up $40,000 (at 1885 prices) worth of furs which he had bought, trapped and traded for over the winter.

Chief Poundmaker also began to worry if the Bresaylor people would be safe as he had promised.

He took the remaining settlers, including Father Cochin, to Cut Knife Hill as prisoners for their own protection. Charles Brem-

ner’s furs went with the group. The ordeal was too much for Charles’ mother, who was around 90 years old. She passed away on the trip to Cut Knife Hill and was buried along the trail.

According to one of the prisoners, some radicals were threatening Poundmaker, trying to get him to turn the settlers over to them. It was said that Poundmaker, being a man of his word, let his hair down and told the prisoners to do what they had to do to protect themselves, but he would be outside their tents and the radicals would have to go through him first. He sat outside the settlers’ tents all night with his rifle across his knees. Poundmaker would

have given his life for the Bresaylor residents.

In the morning Colonel Otter’s troops were approaching and the matter was forgotten.

On May 26, when Poundmaker surrendered to General Middleton, the Bresaylor men who had been held prisoner, were arrested and charged with treason. Charles Bremner’s furs were also confiscated.

The men were sent to jail in Regina until late fall when they were released without trial.

Some of the Bresaylor settlers returned to their homes in the fall to rebuild. Others stayed at the fort in Battleford until the following spring.

General Middleton

took Charles Bremner’s furs to England where he sold them. Charles spent years in court trying to get reimbursement from the government for his furs.

Finally, after 13 years he received a settlement of only $5,364, far lower than the $40,000 value.

The Bresaylor settlers who went to the fort for protection were compen-

sated from the government for their losses. Those who were prisoners in Poundmaker’s camp received no compensation.

Check out the Bresaylor Heritage Museum Facebook page for more information. The museum is open by appointment only from June 9 to Aug. 31. Please phone 306-8954813.

The board is working to ensure the club building is taken care of and to keep members and visitors safe at the hall. A quote was received to repair stucco on the front of the building and the work will be completed in the near future.

Caybre Stynsky, recipient of the $750 scholarship, presented the board with

good grades and references.

The big news is the reopening of the hall. Since the next magic date is July 11, members thought the club should wait and see before hosting a picnic.

Since Action Now has been closed for so long it would be difficult to prepare in a short time. It as decided

we would have a picnic and cards July 21. The afternoon will start with Kaiser and cribbage at 1:30 p.m.

After Kaiser is over there will be bingo. The picnic will begin around 5 p.m.

There will be cash prizes and all still at the cost of $2 for the fun afternoon.

Please phone Margaret Fedun at 306-446-2712 by

July 14 if you are attending. as supplies have to be purchased and we need to know how many will attend.

Five-dollar memberships are due.

A fundraiser raffle featuring two quilts as prizes is organized. The group will also host a craft sale in November. At this time

the club will be renting out tables, so all crafters, get your name in to rent one.

The board would like all members to attend an Aug. 1 meeting to help get the club up and running for the coming year. The board is trying to work on a fall schedule and need all members’ input, so please attend.

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It is with sadness the family of Jo Oliver announce her passing on June 30, 2021 at St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon, SK. Born 1939 on the RAF base at Letchworth, England, Jo took her nursing training in England then immigrated to Canada to nurse at Hafford, SK. She married Robert Oliver in 1963 and had six children on their farm north of town. When Bob passed in 2001 Jo moved to Saskatoon, SK. She was passionate about her faith, gardening, art and poetry and had many friends within these communities. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and enjoyed a good cup of tea with people on her deck. Predeceased by husband Robert Oliver, brothers-in-law George (Leone) Oliver, Ralph Oliver, sisters-inlaw Helen Oliver, Nora (Dave) Martens, and Ruth (Gilbert) Hicks. Survived by children Peter Oliver (Madeline) Oliver of Saskatoon, SK (Theodore, Louis, Vincent); Diccon Olivier of Kindersley, SK (Megan, Ian, Ryan); Ralph Oliver (Robin Hanlon) of Hafford, SK (Dustin); Christopher Oliver (Glynis) of Speers, SK (Ethan, Gillian); Helen Oliver (Curtis Dyck) of Saskatoon, SK (Eilish, Anouk) and Tamzin Oliver of Saskatoon, SK. She is also survived by sister Roberta (Fred) Butterworth of Scarbourough, ON, sister-in-law Margaret Oliver of Sherwood Park, AB and numerous nieces and nephews. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at St. Philip Neri Parish (1902 Munroe Ave S, Saskatoon). Celebrant was Fr. Doug Jeffrey, OMI and Deacon Brad Taylor. The Rite of Committal was held at 1:30 p.m. at St. Solange Parish Cemetery, Hafford, SK. To view the service, please go to www.faithproductions.ca/livestream Donations in Josephine’s memory can be made to The Lighthouse Supported Living 304 2nd Avenue South Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 1L1.

Arrangements in care of Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca __________________________________________________ KOSTIUK, Stella 1925 – 2021 Mrs. Stella Kostiuk (nee Kzyzyk) passed away peacefully, with family by her side, at Villa Marie, Red Deer on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at the age of 96 years. Another star has gone to Heaven to make it brighter – “Stella by Starlight”. Stella married her soulmate of sixty-one years, Bill. They farmed in Redfield, Saskatchewan and then moved to North Battleford, Saskatchewan for thirty-five years. In 1992 they settled in Red Deer, Alberta. She had grace, wittiness, love of a good joke, was a great cook, a fantastic baker, loved company and her door was always open to family and friends. She loved playing cards, cribbage and canasta. She was an avid sports fan and never missed a Blue Jays game, curling and football. Stella and Bill belonged to a dance club and would dance the night away. She will be remembered for her exuberant smile. Family was everything to her; we will miss her terribly. Stella will be lovingly remembered by her three daughters, her five grandchildren, her four great grandchildren and her one great great grandson: daughter, Pat Vogt of Georgetown, Ontario and grandchildren, Stuart (Cheryl), Lisa Vogt and her grandson, Jordan Brown; her daughter, Judy (Jerry Yakymchuk) Kostiuk of Brantford, Ontario. Jordana (Patrick) Tonkin and Jason Yakymchuk; her daughter, Sandra (Randy) Usselman of Red Deer, Alberta, and her grandson, Michael McMillan, her great grandchildren, Cayla (Justyn), Maddex and Lexi (Desiree); and her great great grandson, Jaxton Forrest. Also left to cherish her loving memory are her sisters, Shirley Hujdic, Lil Jones and her brother, Walter (Anne) Kzyzyk. Stella was predeceased by her husband William (Bill) Kostiuk, parents Walter & Alexandra Kzyzyk; sisters Wanda Bahrey, Nellie Woytiuk, Stasia Kzyzyk, and son-in-law Lud Vogt.

Her memories will also be treasured by her numerous nieces, nephews and extended family members and friends, who were all very dear to her. The family is sincerely grateful to the staff at Villa Marie Covenant Care for the loving care she received in her last two years. A special thanks and acknowledgement to Dr. Lize Jones for attending to her health and well-being with her kind mannerism, expertise and caring spirit. A Funeral Mass was be held at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 6 McMillan Avene, Red Deer, Alberta on Tuesday July 6, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Father Miroslaw Kostarzewski, Celebrant. If desired, Memorial Donations in Stella’s honor may be made directly to the Red Deer Regional Health Foundation, P.O. Bag 5030, Red Deer, AB T4N 6R2.

Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.parklandfuneralhome. com. Arrangements in care of Parkland Funeral Home and Crematorium, 6287 – 67 A Street (Taylor Drive), Red Deer.

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MEETINGS

PARANICA: Miron (Morris) Paranica, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 93 years. Morris was born on December 7, 1927 in Berezhnytsya, Ukraine, to Fredrick and Florence Paranica.

He immigrated to Canada in 1936 with his mother and sister Jennie to meet his father who had immigrated 8 years earlier.

They homesteaded near Spiritwood, Saskatchewan. He attended Moline school and later Cooperation School when they moved to the farm south of Rabbit Lake. At 16 he left home to work for Miners Construction and Royal Dairies and then to work in logging at Pine Falls, Manitoba. He moved to Leduc, Alberta to work in the oil fields and then as a butcher at Canada Packers, returning home to help his father on the family farm. It was in Edmonton where he met his wife. Morris married Anne Kotun on October 29th, 1960 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. They made their home on the Paranica farm south of Rabbit Lake, before moving to North Battleford in 1969. Together they raised four boys: Brian of Saskatoon, Daryl (Nicole) of Edmonton, Grant (Kristy) of Grand Forks, and Kevin of North Battleford. Morris worked for the City of North Battleford for 23 years before retiring in 1993. Morris had a lifelong passion for farming. He continued to farm while working for the City and in retirement with his son, Kevin, until he was well into his eighties. Later, he enjoyed tending to their gardens at home and on the farm, fishing, playing cards, visiting with friends, trips to the farm where he grew up, and an occasional afternoon at the casino. He loved playing ball on the street and board games with his grandchildren, Tarek (24), Jordyn (18), Maya (17), Abby (16), and Grace (16). He was devoted to his family and he had a youthfulness about him that kids immediately recognized and loved and that he kept until his passing. Morris is survived by his wife Anne, his 4 children and 5 grandchildren, his brother, Raymond Paranica (Wanda), brothers-in-law Bruce Wilson, George Kotun, Paul Kotun, Henry (Claire) Kotun; sister-in-law Cheryl (Bill’s wife) and families and several nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, sisters Jenny Ernest, Florence Friesen, Mary Wilson and brother, Bill Paranica; brothers-in-law Ben Friesen, Andrew Kotun; sisters-in-law Catherine Kotun, Katie Kotun and Eleanor Kotun. Due to COVID restrictions a Celebration of the Life of Morris Paranica will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in memory of Morris can be directed to MS Society of Canada 250 Dundas Street West, Suite 500 Toronto ON, M5T 2Z5, Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3 or to the BUH Foundation Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral aService & Crematorium.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

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COMING EVENTS Saturday, July 24, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., take the Prairie Art Road Trip.

Cindy Hoppe Studio and Gallery and Boondock Flower Farm will be hosting an outdoor artist show and sale event along with Arelee Art and Prairie Fire Alpacas. Please check out and follow the Facebook page “Prairie Art Road Trip 2021.” If you aren’t on Facebook, please phone Cindy @ 306-948-2947 house or 306948-7147 cell, for directions. The drive includes Grid 784, Grid 655 and highways 4 and 14. If the weather is too wet on the 24th, the alternate date for this event is July 25th.

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IN THE ESTATE of PAUL JAMES SLATER, late of North Battleford, SK, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 15th, August 2021 to: Battle River Law Barristers & Solicitors Box 905 - 201-1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Administrator for the Estate of Paul James Slater

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CABINS / COTTAGES & COUNTRY HOMES

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TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK, Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grain.

Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, 1-888-483-8789.

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc.

Star City, SK. Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306-921-9942.

CABIN FOR SALE - POWM BEACH, TURTLELAKELake view, 3 bedroom, 2 story, stone fireplace, full bath, boat house and two sheds, front and back deck. Phone: 306-441-9668 or 306-937-3336. Call afternoons and evenings.

NutraSun Foods Ltd, a premier flour mill located in Regina Sk, is now buying Organic & Conventional milling wheat. Contact a grain buyer at 306-751-2440 or 306-751-2043 for pricing and delivery.

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1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED:

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED:

Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

Send resume and work references to: Bryden Construction Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www. brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Notification

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Aquadeo (RV) intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 19-89 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: The proposed amendment: would introduce definitions for “bunkhouse”, “kitchen”, and “lakefront”; increase the lot coverage percentages for the R1 District from 35% to 50%; reduce the front yard setback for the R1 District from 7.5 m to 1.5; reduce the rear yard setback for non-lakefront lots from 5 m to 1.5 m; and clarify that the setbacks for bunkhouses are 7.5 m and not treated the same as customary accessory residential uses within the R1 District.

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306-445-7261 NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REALIZE ON SECURITY As required under Section 21 of the Farm Debt Mediation Act, you are hereby notified that it is the intent of: Name of creditor R.M. of North Battleford, No. 437 Family name of farmer Hirsche

Given name of farmer Cody Ty

Farmer’s address Unit/ Suite/ Apt.

Street number

Number suffix

Street direction

PO Box or Route Number PO BOX 1243

Street name Municipality (City, Town, etc.)

Battleford

The security being (type(s) of security) Tax Lien Dated this 8

Street type Province SK

Postal code SOM OEO

on (asset(s)) SE Sec 18 Twp 45 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0

day of September

2020 at North Battleford

R.M. of North Battleford , No. 437 Kelsey Elliott Trotchie, Agent You are hereby notified of your right to make application under Section 5 of the Farm Debt Mediation Act for a review of your financial affairs, mediation with your creditors, and to obtain a stay of proceedings against this action. Provided you are: a) currently engaged in farming for commercial purposes; and b) insolvent, meaning that you are: -

unable to meet your obligations as they generally become

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the Residential 1 (R1) District in the Resort Village would be affected by the proposed lot coverage, and setback reduction regulations. Changes to definitions would apply broadly throughout the RV. REASON: The Resort Village deems it desirable and amending the bylaw would harmonize the minimum setbacks between attached and detached accessory buildings (i.e., garages) and increase the developable area within a site in the R1 District; rear yard setbacks for site abutting the lake would remain unchanged to minimize development of potential hazard lands. The inclusion of specific setback requirements for the bunkhouses triggers the need for defining what a bunkhouse entails, and subsequent definitions to clarify items within the bunkhouse definition.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the RV Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Wednesday through Friday. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing aquadeoadmin@ gmail.com and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2942.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 5 P.M. on July 16, 2021, in the Aquadeo Community Hall, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received on or before July 14, 2021, by the undersigned at the RV office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. Mail in submissions can be sent to Box 501, Cochin SK, S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Aquadeo this June 22, 2021.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Development Officer / Municipal Planner Resort Village of Aquadeo

due; or.

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have ceased paying your current obligations in the ordinary course of business as they generally become due; or

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the aggregate of your property is not, at fair valuation, sufficient, or if disposed of at a fairly conducted sale under legal process would not be sufficient, to enable payment of all your obligations, due and accruing due.

A secured creditor must wait 15 business days after this notice has been deemed served before beginning action to realize on their security. You may apply for mediation and a stay of proceedings at any time, before, during, or after the 15 business day period, by making an application to the Farm Debt Mediation Service.

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Public Notice of 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: Intent is to replace the contradictions in maximum accessory building height and set it such that the height of the accessory building cannot exceed that of the principle building.

AFFECT LANDS: All land within the Resort Residential District (RR) would be affected by the proposed amendment.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 municipal office. Copies are available at cost. The RM office is located on Main Street, Mayfair, Saskatchewan.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held on July 16, 2021 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 municipal office to hear any person that wants to comment on the proposed Zoning Bylaw amendments.

Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by July 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.

Issued at the RM of Meeting Lake No. 466 this June 30th day of June, 2021.

Janelle Lavallee, Administrator

NOTICE OF INTENT TO REALIZE ON SECURITY As required under Section 21 of the Farm Debt Mediation Act, you are hereby notified that it is the intent of: Name of creditor R.M. of North Battleford, No. 437 Family name of farmer Black

Given name of farmer Dayna Rae

Farmer’s address Unit/ Suite/ Apt.

Street number 11103

Number suffix

Street direction N

PO Box or Route Number

Street name 15th Avenue

Street type

Municipality (City, Town, etc.)

North Battleford

Postal code S9A 3N1

The security being (type(s) of security) Tax Lien

Dated this 8

Province SK

on (asset(s)) SE Sec 18 Twp 45 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0

day of September

2020 at North Battleford

R.M. of North Battleford, No. 437 Kelsey Elliott Trotchie

agent

You are hereby notified of your right to make application under Section 5 of the Farm Debt Mediation Act for a review of your financial affairs, mediation with your creditors, and to obtain a stay of proceedings against this action. Provided you are: a) currently engaged in farming for commercial purposes; and b) insolvent, meaning that you are: - unable to meet your obligations as they generally become due; or.

- have ceased paying your current obligations in the ordinary course of business as they generally become due; or - the aggregate of your property is not, at fair valuation, sufficient, or if disposed of at a fairly conducted sale under legal process would not be sufficient, to enable payment of all your obligations, due and accruing due.

A secured creditor must wait 15 business days after this notice has been deemed served before beginning action to realize on their security. You may apply for mediation and a stay of proceedings at any time, before, during, or after the 15 business day period, by making an application to the Farm Debt Mediation Service.

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battlefords humane society

Ruddell hosts 117th Canada Day

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Hop! Hop! Hop! Did you know we have bunnies!?

We have 2 bunnies looking for their furrever homes! They are $80 spayed/neutered, and microchipped. Call the shelter to find out how to hop away with one of these wonderful bunnies!

Call the Animal Shelter 306.446.2700 TAX ENFORCEMENT FORM C [Section 2.3] NOTICE (The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of North Battleford, No. 437 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 189042138 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 18 day of November, 2020.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, No. 437 Per: Debbie Arsenault, Administrator JOHN THOMAS DELAIRE and BLAIS THOMAS DELAIRE Name of Assessed Owner LEAGL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: BLK/PAR A PLAN NO. 62B07345 EXTENSION 0 Title Number: 153351233

Like most areas in Saskatchewan, we desperately need rain, as the crops were taking a hit in the sweltering temperatures last week. Canola fields are quickly ripening, giving the prairie landscape a patchwork of yellow, green and brown.

Flax will shortly be in full bloom to add blue. Wild flowers adorn pastures and the sides of the roads.

Ruddell hosted its 117th annual July 1 celebration

outside the community hall. People brought their own lawn chairs and beverages. Thanks to the organization of Liz and Geordie Smith and Erin Soule the afternoon of games was well attended. There usually is a potluck supper, but due to COVID-19, this didn’t occur.

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THE R.M. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD, NO. 437 Per: Debbie Arsenault, Administrator DAYNA RAE BLACK and CODY TY HIRSCHE Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: SE Sec 18 Twp 45 Rge 14 W3 Extension 0 Title Number: 147212894

Fathers honoured

By Pastor David L. Walker Congratulations to all graduates and students.

Please enjoy your summer and stay safe.

July has certainly ushered in extreme heat with that heat dome hanging over us, but God who is all sovereign knows what He is doing and why. Let us trust and commit everything to Him. June 20, Father’s Day, we honoured 11 men who were present. Each one received a can of WD40 along with a chocolate bar.

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Registration is Sunday July 18 at the hall.

Get well wishes to former Mayfair resident Adgerine McNutt of North Battleford, who is dealing with a nasty fall. She always enjoys visitors and likes to know what is happening in her former village.

Congratulations to Curtis Goyan and Kari Gray on a July 1 wedding on their Whitkow farm site. They exchanged vows in front of a small crowd in their beautiful yard. It was the hottest day of the week, but a big outdoor fan with a water hose attached created a cool mist to help alleviate the problem. Curtis farms and Kari drives a school bus and is an educational assistant at Maymont Central School.

From the pastor’s desk

CAREER TRAINING

NOTICE (The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of North Battleford, No. 437 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 184230323 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 17 day of September, 2020.

Saints Roman Catholic Church is at 8:30 a.m. every Sunday. One has to rise and shine early, but then you have the rest of the day to do as you please. Rural clergyman, Father Frederick, has the responsibly of overseeing a large territory so after Mayfair service there is mass at Hafford at 10:30 a.m., Marcelinho at 12:30 p.m. and Muskeg Lake Cree Nation at 2:30 p.m.

There are also weekday masses Wednesday and Friday at10:30 a.m. at St. Solange in Hafford.

Red Cross swimming lessons are slated for July 19 at Chitek Lake for two weeks with four eager instructors. There is usually a large enrolment, so the village will be buzzing with extra people and dogs.

Turtleford Baptist Church

FULL-TIME

No phone calls please.

Only those with interviews will be contacted.

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You may have to search a long time to find that many men in such a small town church. Worship time should be a family affair.

In fact our motto, which appears on every bulletin is, “Where families come together to meet the Father.” We truly thank God that we are a family-oriented church.

We had another great GGMH hymn sing, with 14 in attendance. Why not come and join us July 25 at 6 p.m. for our next GGMH hymn sing. Aug. 29, we plan a one-time only special hymn sing that will be videoed by a couple of our church people. The hymns and special selections in song will be edited and released for personal YouTube viewing only. If you have a gospel song you would like to share, please come prepared to do it.

We had planned an oldfashioned church picnic at Brightsand June 11 after our morning worship service, but with the severe heat, as well as fire bans we decided to cancel or postpone it.

Of course our main focus each Sunday is to worship God. We worship Him by means of singing and sharing His word or whatever way we can. When, or wherever you choose to worship God, is up to you.

He is worthy of all praise.

We do not care where you decide to worship, but would love to have you join us any Sunday at 11 a.m. We maintain that the distance is worth the drive.

Until next month remember, “ you are the only Bible that some unbelievers will ever read.”

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Canada Day: visitors, reunions and a bike parade

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Thank heavens it cools off at night, and is getting nearer normal in the daytime. One more condition we have survived. People are starting to eat their new potatoes, so good.

The Payton ferry was closed last week because of a high sandbar.

Meota was a-buzz over the weekend with motorbikes, trucks coming in with boats, big and little, and lots of personal watercraft. There were people at the beach from the park and elsewhere as most folks had company visiting. The fireworks on July 1 were outstanding this year. Many made their way to the beach area where they were set off. Good job to whoever did it. The golf course also appeared to be busy.

Bridge was played Tuesday afternoon at the Pioneer Center, with high score going to Catriona Winterhalt and Fraser Glen and second to Bob and Betsy Brown Canasta was played at the Meota Do Drop In July 2. Top scores went to Arlene Walker and Janice Norton. Second were Vernon Iverson and Gail Hilderman and third Svend Christiansen and Lorna Pearson.

The extra-long July 1 weekend proved to be extra exciting in Meota. The Meota Regional Park was able to pull together a fantastic bike parade for all the kids to be involved in.

Joanne Kachur estimated between 90 and 100 bikers participated. No one was left out on decorations, although many children came “over-the-top” prepared with decoration on their bikes as well as their outfits. Canada flags peppered the preparation grounds.

This year the Meota Cinderella Coach greeted the children as they decorated their bikes. Children were encouraged to sit and have photos taken with

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their siblings, parents and grandparents. Eventually the coach will be part of the parade, but organizers are not sure how it will keep up with all the speedy bikers in Meota.

The Meota Lakefront Paddle and Sail had no formal plans for July 1, but that didn’t deter members from coming out to enjoy the water. There are now kayak storage berths for 10 members, thanks to a generous donation from Jerry Hallgrinson and the handiwork of Vern Burgardt.

Patrick Eckerman, a new member of MLP&S, had a rather exciting time when he capsized the sailboat he had just purchased.

Fortunately he had quite a crew come to the rescue when Vern Burgardt headed out with his pontoon boat. It was a reminder to us all that wearing a life jacket is crucial.

The club is in the early stages of planning their annual steak night again this year. If SHA regulations allow, Song and Steak Night at the Lake will be held Aug. 7. This will be a fun event with good food and good entertainment.

Many families were able to return to their annual family reunions post COVID-19. The Chase family was no exception.

Planning was a little last minute but in the end it became exciting. Bryce Chase, at 98 years young, came from Calgary with his daughter Barbara Chase. Bryce’s sister Pat Thompson Chase, at 90, came from Saskatoon with her daughter Diane Leonhardt.

Due to the high demand for accommodation in Meota, Bryce and Pat were welcomed to stay in their original home by Leo and Trudy Janssens.

Bryce got to sleep in his

Members of the Chase family took advantage of relaxed restrictions to once again meet for a family reunion in Meota during the July 1 long weekend.

Among the special guests were, at left, Bryce Chase, at 98 years young, from Calgary, and sister Pat Thompson Chase, 90, from Saskatoon. Above is the family’s former home. Photos submitted The July 1 beer garden event, which has been one of the main fundraisers for the park board in past years, featured a guaranteed 50/50 and chicken bingo.

At left, Meota ADRA representative Derek Welford and 50-50 winner Karen Bernier. At right, Oliver and Graydon Vogelsang, were this year’s Chicken Bingo winners.

Meota and district residents and visitors enjoyed a fun day in Meota Regional Park July 1, which included a Canada Day bike parade. For more photos, visit www.newsoptimist.ca.

parent’s bedroom, while Pat slept really well in her old bedroom. Sitting in front of their parent’s fireplace in the original log home (Mistic Ooseegan. meaning log home in Cree) brought back many wonderful memories of growing up in Meota. The added bonus was that the poppies are in full bloom even with the heat.

The two eldest Chase boys, Bryce, RCAF, and George, one of the Regina

Rifles, were involved in liberating Holland during the Second World War. Leo and Trudy are both Dutch immigrants who are forever grateful for the Canadians who came over to liberate Holland. Seventy years later, their paths have crossed due to their love of this special home in Meota.

Bryce Chase and Pat Thomson had a busy few days travelling and then visiting with their extended

families. The stories that are shared are a lifetime of experiences. One of Bryce’s fondest memories was of his mother Blanche stitching up a doctor’s head in the kitchen in the old house. The doctor had been out goose hunting and on his first shot he killed a goose and while he continued shooting other geese, that first goose landed on his head and he required stitches. When Bryce goes into the present day pantry,

the memories of that day flood back.

Pat talked about the Sunday evening gatherings that took place around the piano that her mother and her sister, Maude Steele, played. Many students took their piano lessens in the front room and Ted Chase would lean against the fireplace and light the match that would light his pipe.

Bryce recalled as a teenager (for $3.50) he would clean the beach in Meota from Memorial Hill all the way to the sailing club. He relived a trip he did from Meota to Spokane, Wash. on his bicycle in 1939. He left with $4 in his pocket and planned to make money working on the golf course in Banff.

On route he met the British royals in Unity as they toured Canada on the train.

I found out that their mother Blanche wrote a regular piece for the North Battleford Optimist. They really enjoyed the fact that I write the odd piece for the News-Optimist.

Even with all the visiting they found the time to visit the Meota Cemetery and take care of grave makers for Donny and David Chase.

A person could write a book on all the stories these folks have to tell. Very interesting lives lived.

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Being pruned better than being chopped down Those who raise grapes know grapevines need yearly pruning, otherwise, the grapes will be smaller and less plentiful. Jesus speaks of our need to be pruned so we can bear more fruit. Here are His words, “Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit.”

(John 15:2) The heat wave in June here in British Columbia was so extreme that it killed three-quarters of my garden. Those dead plants need to be pulled out by the roots. For me, it is sad but not as critical as for the farmers here in the

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raymaher085@gmail.com valley losing their crops of raspberries, broccoli and cauliflower to the deadly heat. What is far more grievous is that more than 700 deaths have been attributed to the heat wave in our province. Seven hundred plus lives were snuffed out by unprecedented hot weather that

came upon us.

There is a belief that bad things should not happen to us. Yet, trouble, loss, suffering and death can happen anytime to any one of us. Jesus’s disciples reflected the view that a sudden deadly accident, like the collapse of a tower, was a punishment

because of the sinfulness of those killed. Jesus made it clear that those who die in an accident or a violent crime are not any more guilty of sin than those living. Jesus told his followers that everyone needs to repent or risk being cut off like a dead branch. (Luke 13:1-9) Pruning can mean both cutting off the dead branch and cutting back the living branch. God’s word prunes our minds and hearts so we recognize our need to repent. Like Goliath, the giant warrior of the Bible, we also can be too sure of ourselves, arrogant and dismissive of the little enemy that threatens our faith. Sometimes we sink

in doubt and fear like Peter when he walked on water, because we focus on the storm instead of Jesus.

Sadly, we may wander off like lost sheep from the care of God. God’s words remind us that Jesus is the vine and that our growth and ability to bear fruit have to do with repenting our arrogance, doubt, fear and desire to wander off from God, our good Shepherd.

God has planted us with faith in His Son that in Jesus we may bear fruit.

Jesus is the vine, and we need pruning so we can produce a crop. One might say God’s word is the vine of sunshine, life, moisture and plant food to which

we must be connected as a branch. Jesus speaks of it this way (paraphrase of Luke 13:6-9)” A vineyard owner came to collect figs from a fig tree he had the gardener plant three years earlier. After three years, the owner grew impatient because the tree had no figs. He told the gardener to cut the fig tree down.

The gardener asked for one more year for the tree to fertilize it and dig the soil about it. They agreed if it didn’t bear fruit, it would be chopped down after a year.

Jesus came, “To call sinners to repentance.”

(Luke 5:3) Repentance prunes 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., 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 MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

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 CJNB Radio 1050 a.m. Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30 a.m.

Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

306-445-5901

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

PRE-REGISTER

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) To Register Call Jasmina at 306-445-1002

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 Evening Service 7:00 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 Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

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

Pastor James Kwon

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

Saturday Services Bible Study - 10:00 a.m.

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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