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Twenty-one members of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade, a Canadian Army formation based out of Edmonton, walked history Friday when they visited Fort Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation and the site of the Battle of Cut Knife Hill as part of a professional development activity. Above, they observe the flags of the surrounding First Nations along with the Metis flag and the Treaty 6 flag at the fort. For the story, see Page 8. | Photo by Averil Hall

Heavy rain causes localized flooding

By SASKTODAY.ca Staff The City of North Battleford is asking residents whose property saw flooding due to Monday night’s deluge to contact their insurance providers.

To report flooded streets, intersections or obstructed storm grates, the city encourages residents to use their service tracker, and city crews will inspect the surrounding storm sewers.

During the evening of June 13, the city experienced a one in 100-year rainstorm over a six-hour period of time, states a release issued by the city

Tuesday.

“The rain gauge at City Hall indicated we received 10 centimetres of rain, while the Fairview Heights Reservoir recorded receiving 8.56 cm of rain. Current forecasts predict more rain for North Battleford for the remainder of the month,” the release stated.

The deluge of rain that hit North Battleford on Monday night was enough to cause major issues for at least a couple of businesses.

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On Tuesday, June 14, they reported Walmart would reopen as of 11:15 a.m., however some areas of the store remained closed: Fashion, Shoes and Infants. Customers were asked to respect the closures which could be in other areas of the store as well.

Meanwhile, OK Tire reported that they were impacted as well. On Facebook, they announced they were closed due to flooding.

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The City of North Battleford has pointed out to residents that more rain is expected. City Hall notes that during this period of increased precipitation, the ground can become saturated with water, and flooding can reoccur if it has no where go. Visit their website for tips on how to keep your property dry.

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Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. on Friday, June 17 at a price of $91 plus GST. Reid, born and raised in Lanark, Scotland, has album sales totaling over a million units, countless awards and multiple sold out national arena tours.

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Hearing wrapping up for woman accused of killing Damian Moosomin

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A preliminary hearing is wrapping up for a woman charged in connection with 20-year-old Damian Moosomin’s death.

Stormy WapassSemaganis, 24, of Edmonton is charged with first-degree murder.

She was last in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday for the hearing to determine if there is enough evidence for her to stand trial and the matter was adjourned to June 20 to be spoken to.

Wapass-Semaganis and five others were arrested following an 11-month police investigation into

Moosomin’s death. He was reported missing to police May 11, 2020, and his body was found five days later in the backyard of a home in the 1500 block of 105 Street in North Battleford.

Police didn’t say how he died but called it a homicide.

In May, Tye Partridge pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter and was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

In November 2021, Denver Roy from Sweetgrass First Nation pleaded guilty to improperly interfering with human remains and sentenced to 300 days in jail.

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Weapons, cocaine, cash seized Staff The search of a residence in North Battleford has resulted in three people charged and weapons, cocaine and cash being seized.

On June 9, Battlefords RCMP’s Gang Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence in the 1000-block 113th Street

in relation to an ongoing investigation.RCMP say officers located and seized two illegally-modified firearms – including a semi-automatic model — a loaded handgun, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a conducted energy device, body armour, 359 grams of cocaine, trafficking paraphernalia and a quantity of cash.

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set for Jannay Blackbird of Saulteaux First Nation who is charged with firstdegree murder and Melissa Semaganis of Poundmaker First Nation who is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

A young offender, who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act, was charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

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

Three individuals were arrested at the residence.

“This search warrant has removed more than a third of a kilogram of cocaine plus illegal firearms and weapons from our streets,” says Sgt. Adam Buckingham of the Battlefords Municipal General Investigation Section. “I hope this sends a message: we will not tolerate the presence of dangerous weapons and drugs in our community. Battleford RCMP, Gang Task Force and Municipal General Investigation Section officers will continue to proactively and relentlessly investigate those who disregard our community’s safety.”

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31 assault investigations Submitted by Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 585 calls for service from Wednesday, June 8 through Tuesday, June 14.

16 missing persons reported Two active investigations.

31 assault investigations • 911 call to a residence on the 600-block 103rd Street in North Battleford at 1:40 a.m. on June 8. It was reported an argument had begun between a male who did not live at the residence and two occupants of the home. The suspect was alleged to have assaulted both residents before leaving on a bike. No injuries reported. Male was arrested a short time later and has been charged with two counts of assault and one count of failing to comply with a release order. He has since been released from custody and is set to make an appearance in court later this summer.

• Report of a disturbance on Ross Crescent in North Battleford shortly before 6 a.m. June 10. Two persons were reported arguing and possibly in a physical altercation. Upon arrival of RCMP, the male suspect had fled the scene but was later located and arrested. A female victim on scene was reported to have been assaulted, no significant injuries reported. A 28-year-old man is facing charges of assault, mischief to property and failing to comply with a release order.

• A warrant has been issued for a 34-year-old Raymore man for assault after a reported incident on Railway Avenue East in North Battleford at 4:30 a.m. June 12. The accused is alleged to have assaulted a woman in her thirties before fleeing in an unknown direction. The accused and victim are known to each other, the victim did not report any significant injuries.

• 911 call of a disturbance at a residence on the 200 block of 28th Street in Battleford at 11:30 p.m.

June 12. A male was reported to be intoxicated and armed with a knife.

The male suspect was arrested without issue. No weapon was located.

A 28-year-old male was taken into custody and has been charged with assault and failing to comply with a release order.

• Report of a male screaming in

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a yard on the 900 block of 105th Street in North Battleford at 6:45 a.m. June 8. It was learned the male had been assaulted at his residence by unknown persons armed with bear spray. The male was treated.

No suspects have been identified at this time, matter still under investigation.

• A 32-year-old woman was arrested and is facing charges on two separate incidents on the 2000-block 99th Street in North Battleford. She was originally reported to have assaulted a male shortly before midnight on June 10, and was alleged to have threatened the male with the knife. The victim was not injured.

She was reported to have returned to the residence shortly after 3 p.m. on June 11 and assaulted the same victim again. She is facing charges of assault with a weapon x 2 and failing to comply with a release order.

• Report of unwanted persons at a residence on the 1800-block 93rd Street in North Battleford shortly before 1 a.m. on June 12. One suspect reported to possibly have a firearm. Two men and one woman were located in a vehicle near the residence and arrested. Police recovered a shotgun from the vehicle during the investigation. All three were subsequently charged after investigation and remanded into custody until their first court appearance.

Justin Brabant, 21, is charged with: careless use of firearm; possess firearm with tampered serial number; possess weapon for dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of firearm; possess firearm in a vehicle; possess weapon contrary to an order; breach probation x 3.

Jamilee Kennedy, 20, is charged with: possess firearm with tampered serial number; careless use of a firearm; possess weapon for dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of a firearm; possess firearm in a vehicle.

Tristan Sasakamoose, 24, is charged with: careless use of a firearm; possess weapon for dangerous purpose; unauthorized possession of firearm; possess firearm in a vehicle; assault on a police officer; uttering threats; possession of a firearm with tampered serial number.

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knowing possession is unauthorized; one count of possession of a firearm/ prohibited weapon with ammunition without license/registration; four counts of possess weapon contrary to order and fail to surrender authorization.

Jarod Dumais, 23, of Edmonton is charged with: one count of possession for the purpose of trafficking;

investigations • Break and enter to a business on the 800-block 106th Street in North Battleford in the early morning hours of June 13. Large number of hand tools and power tools reported stolen.

• Report of a break in to a residence in the Cochin District at 7:30 p.m. on June 8. A 33-year-old male from Leask was arrested a short distance away by members and is set to appear in court on June 20 facing charges of break and enter and possession of stolen property.

• Report of a break and enter and assault at a residence on the Mosquito First Nation at 9:45 a.m. on June 12. Two suspects were reported to have entered a residence and assaulted one of the residents. The suspects in a vehicle on the evening of June 12 but fled and were not apprehended. Warrants have been issued for a 20 year old and an 18 year old.

• Break and enter to residence on the Sweetgrass First Nation during the day on June 12, a television reported stolen.

• Break and enter to a residence on the 2000-block 97th Street in North Battleford over the weekend.

Items reports stolen include food and beverages.

Five vehicle thefts • 2008 grey Pontiac Montana with Saskatchewan licence 903MLD reported stolen from the 1300-block of 98th Street in North Battleford on the afternoon on June 14.

20 Mental Health Act investigations 12 traffic collisions • Report of a hit and run on 16th Avenue in North Battleford at 7:50 a.m. June 8. The victim reported her vehicle was struck by another vehicle which fled after the incident. The complainant sustained minor injuries. A 19-year-old male later turned himself in and is facing one count of failing to remain at the scene of an accident.

Three individuals charged with impaired driving.

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

one count of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000; three counts of unauthorized possession of a firearm/ prohibited weapon or restricted weapon; four counts of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose; two counts of possession of a firearm/ prohibited weapon with ammunition without

license/registration.

Saskatchewan RCMP’s Battlefords Detachment, Gang Task Force, Battlefords Municipal General Investigation Section, Battlefords Provincial General Investigation Section, Police Dog Services and Critical Incident Response Team assisted with this investigation.

Town of Battleford supports new NWC

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The Town of Battleford is offering its support for North West College’s bid for a new campus.

At a town council meeting last week, councillors unanimously voted in favour of a letter of support for the college as requested by their board of governors.

Previously, city council in North Battleford had also voted for a letter of support, in the hope North West College will receive provincial funding for a new campus.

“It’s been spoken about for a few years so I sure hope this is the start of getting the ball rolling and see something happen in our community, somewhere in the Battlefords,” said Councillor Doug Laing, who chaired the meeting.

Here are other highlights of the meeting.

BATC hosting powwow at Fort Battleford The other story of the evening was the number of events coming to the town this summer.

The town of Battleford is offering its support for the Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Powwow, which will take place Aug.16, 17 and 18 at Fort Battleford National Historic Site.

“I think it’s interesting that they chose the fort, it’s a good story,” was the comment of Councillor Alexis Christensen. An estimated 3,000 visitors are expected

to show up for the annual traditional pow wow on the fort grounds.

The expectation is BATC will work with the Parks and Recreation Department, with council making clear at the meeting they want all supports in place to handle the traffic and amount of people coming in.

Council voted in favour of BATC receiving permission to use the parking area and fireworks location allocated by the Parks and Recreation Department.

Fred Light Museum Day Camp and Bike Rodeo Town council has also given its support for a street closure and barricades at the Fred Light Museum location on July 6 between the hours 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. that day, to accommodate a day camp and bike rodeo.

The bike rodeo is open to kids ages 5-13 and the enrolment price is $10.

Those looking to enrol are urged to contact Fred Light Museum by June 30.

Battleford Parade back on Aug. 12 Also mentioned during the presentation of the Parks and Rec report was the return of the Battleford Parade, which will take place on the evening of Aug. 12.

It will mark the return of the event after two years of COVID-19 restrictions.

It was also confirmed there are no fireworks planned for that evening, due to other events in the Battlefords planning fireworks this summer.

Fatal collision on Hwy 4 THE BATTLEFORDS — Battlefords RCMP are investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision reported to them June 7 at approximately 7:40 a.m.

The scene of the single vehicle rollover was on Highway 4, approximately 10 kilometres south of Battleford.

The driver of the vehicle,

a 25-year-old female from Mosquito First Nation, was declared deceased by EMS at the scene.

The adult male passenger was taken to hospital with injuries described as non-lifethreatening.

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Dear Editor What is the point of criminal justice? To punish a criminal for breaking our laws, deterring the offender from committing crime again, or keeping citizens safe from violence and bringing justice to victims? And what defines justice? Justice is defined as “Just behaviour or treatment” and “a concern for justice, peace, and genuine respect for people.”

We’re facing a severe mental health crisis here in Canada, evidenced by heightened depression, suicidal ideation, loneliness, and opioid overdoses post COVID-19. Even intoxication is socially acceptable in Saskatchewan at every bar, bush party, and university, despite alcohol being a proven depressant and as addictive as other substances criminalized in Canada. But there is an aspect of mental health that is often overlooked or even scorned, and that is when mental health and crime meet.

Our criminal ‘justice’ system does not consider the underlying issues that lead to the crime in the first place, so it can be argued that a concern for justice, peace, and respect does not exist for criminals in Canada, making our system an outdated relic of a Canada that favoured the death penalty and punishment instead of rehabilitation and empathy for those who’ve paid for their crimes.

The cycle of crime, and specifically crime stemming from pre-existing mental health issues, usually goes as follows in Canada: • A crime is committed.

• The offender is jailed and punished.

•There is a period of short-lived freedom.

• Another crime is committed partly due to social ostracization and root factors that are expensive and difficult to resolve.

This cycle of never-ending incarceration if something doesn’t change. If cracking down on crime prevented it, wouldn’t crime be a thing of the past? A different approach would be resolving the underlying issues before the crime is committed, freeing the packed criminal ‘justice’ system and helping past offenders integrate back into society.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic profoundly changed our daily lives, Canadians saw a five per cent rise in the Crime Severity Index, drug trafficking arrests rose 17 per cent, DUI offences rose 15 per cent, and shoplifting by 11 per cent between 2018 and 2019. And now, as we learn to live with COVID-19, opioid overdoses have increased by 34 per cent, drug-impaired driving crimes have risen by a whopping 59 per cent, and methamphetamine crimes have risen by one per cent, albeit, there have been decreases in most other crimes due to the pandemic’s unprecedented nature.

Crime does not exist in a vacuum, and all criminals commit crimes for a reason. Throwing a drunk in prison for driving drunk will not solve the alcoholism at the heart of the crime. Arresting an addict for possession will not end the addiction. Charging a homeless person with public intoxication while they battle depression will not solve the underlying mental health issues that cause the crime in the first place. These offenders will offend again, and the cycle will continue unabated. Every year a

slew of criminals are removed from the streets, and more are released from prisons. No one is safer, and nothing truly changes. Our taxpayer money funds these aggressive cycles, and there are few solutions for those desperately crying for help. Of all the things to call the system, locking up people who are ill and throwing away the key does not involve justice.

Our mental health systems are expensive and severely lacking. With poverty at an all-time high, therapy, prescription drugs, and counselling are often impossible options. With almost twice the funding for corrections and policing in Saskatchewan, would that money not be better spent, in part, funding therapies, consistent mental help and accessible treatment? Why would rehab and quick, accessible therapy not fall under the branch of our socialized medicine so everyone can afford to live healthier, happier lives? Why would we force people struggling with PTSD and who can afford $50K medical bills to seek help in the United States because wait lists stretch for months or even years in Canada? Why would people struggling with mental health crises wait six hours on the phone when they need help now? Why would we arrest alcoholics, addicts, and people with mental illnesses instead of giving them the support they’re crying for?

One shouldn’t speak on the criminal justice system without acknowledging the other side of justice, and that is the victims of crime. But when does punishment end?

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At what point have criminals served their time, and at what point do we realize criminal sentences often extend for years, decades, or even entire lives beyond the offence? Worse yet, society ostracizes offenders.

Together, we must stop looking down on criminals and empathize with them. To prevent violent offenders from becoming a statistic in the system, we must strive as a society to look at offenders not with malice, distaste or distrust but with compassion, hope, and kindness.

Should we not be focusing on solving the root problems that lead to crime rather than forcing people into a revolving door of crime that is rarely escaped? How is that justice for either party if a punishment never ends, crime is never resolved, and no one is given lasting justice.

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Affordable housing opens for those with mental health challenges

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The ribbon has been cut for the grand opening of eight new affordable housing units in North Battleford for residents with mental health challenges or complex needs.

The grand opening was attended Tuesday by Member of the Legislative Assembly for Cut KnifeTurtleford Ryan Domotor, on behalf of Social Services Minister and Minister Responsible for Saskatchewan Housing Corporation (SHC) Gene Makowsky, along with representatives from Canadian Mental Health Association - Battlefords Branch (CMHA-B).

SHC had provided $830,000 to the project, through a partnership with

Canada Mortgage Housing Corporation under the National Housing Strategy.

According to the news release the project, called Independence Commons, is located at 1941 Kramer Place. It includes two single-level four-plexes, green space, and a support service and transitional shelter. The units are each 561 square feet or 52.11 square metres. Three of the units, as well as the support service and transitional shelter, are accessible.

“Our government is very proud to be a part of this important housing project that is making a difference in the lives of people living with mental illness or complex needs,” Domotor said in a news release. “I thank CMHAB for the key role they had in the development of these

eight affordable housing units that support residents’ well-being, participation and success in the community.”

“Independence Commons has established safe, affordable, independent housing to persons living with enduring mental illness and complex needs,” said Canadian Mental Health Association - Battlefords Branch Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun in a statement.

“It is, in some ways, a community of eight, who are supported to live successfully and well on their own. Our housing program addresses a gap in housing for persons with lived experience that are transitioning back to community and the first of its kind in The Battlefords.”

N.B. partnering with Thompson

By John Cairns SASKTODAY.ca

The City of North Battleford has announced they are partnering up with Thompson, Man. on addressing a number of shared concerns and challenges.

The news came following the city’s participation at the most recent Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) annual conference in Regina held from June 2 to 5. The city’s delegation, which included Mayor David Gillan, City Manager Randy Patrick and a number of councillors, met with Thompson representatives including Mayor Colleen Smook.

The two delegations “started conversations with potentially long-lasting benefits to both cities.”

According to the North Battleford news release, the two cities face many shared challenges. Both are similar in size, and face similar issues including social issues and high crime rates.

While at FCM the mayors and councillors from both communities discussed how they could “find new and innovative ways to address community based social issues and crime.” They also discussed how to grow their communities and the approaches and actions that each municipality has successfully used.

“A partnership with Thompson helps both communities to develop leading-edge innovation, to find opportunities and develop best practices that will substantially enhance our respective capacities,” said Gillan in a statement.

“This partnership has the potential to expand the understanding of our communities and create new options and approaches that can make our municipalities even better places to live and prosper.”

According to their news release the two cities have agreed to work in collaboration, sharing information on programs and initiatives that will positively impact residents’ well-being.

The Show Must Go On

The two principal string players of the Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Robert Uchida and Rafael Hoekman, were scheduled to appear June 5 at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Unfortunately Uchida, who has been applauded for his “ravishing sound, eloquence and hypnotic intensity”

by Strings Magazine, was unable to perform due to COVID-19. The show went on, however, with Rafael Hoekman, who is lauded as a “rock star of the cello,” and accompanist. | Photo by Kylie Cooke

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President / CEO Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame

The Marquis Wheat Kings of Marquis, Sask., will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame for their contribution to our rich Saskatchewan baseball heritage on Saturday, Aug. 20, in Battleford. Tickets are available at 306-4461983”.

The game of baseball started in Marquis, Saskatchewan in the 1920s and continued into the 1980s. The Marquis Wheat Kings began in 1950, playing in the Moose Jaw and District League.

From 1951 to 1957 this team played tournament ball around the province throughout the summer. In

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1957, several of the Wheat King players were asked to play with the Moose Jaw Lakers, Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League, for the last half of the season.

They helped the Lakers clinch a playoff berth that season.

In 1958, Dalton Skeoch and George Guillaume went to Wilcox to see Father Athol Murray and to attend the annual general meeting in order for the Wheat Kings to enter their team in the Southern Saskatchewan Baseball League. Father Murray gave an empowering talk, admiring their passion for the game and although there were only a few members in that team and coming from a small community, they were allowed to join the league.

Dalton Skeoch and George Guillaume were both player and coach for the Marquis team that inaugural season. Teams in that league included Swift Current, Estevan, Weyburn, Assiniboia, Regina, Belcarres, Moose Jaw,

Rowletta and Marquis.

The team carried on through the 1959 and 1960 season winning about 40 per cent of their games. It was always a challenge for the Wheat Kings to field a team and stay competitive.

Most of the pick-up players from the Marquis area farmed and this was their first priority. Given their results, they answered the challenge. They consistently had pitchers and batters in the published statistics for the league.

The formation of this team was instrumental for the small community of Marquis as they supported the Wheat Kings faithfully by having around 200 season ticket holders.

The team was also supported by Ken Nerriams of CHAB Radio in Moose Jaw as he recognized the level of baseball they were playing and the challenge they had with a limited player pool.

This nomination included samples of the many game reports and statistics from the newspaper.

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The yellow-headed blackbird has such a croaky voice, it is hard to believe such an awful sound could come from such a pretty bird’s beak. These birds are very common in fresh water marshes and beside fields all throughout Saskatchewan.

They often colonize for protection from hawks.

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The Battle of Cut Knife Hill

Today’s army walks the past Staff

Twenty-one members of 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade, a Canadian Army formation based out of Edmonton, walked history Friday when they visited Fort Battleford, Poundmaker Cree Nation and the site of the Battle of Cut Knife Hill.

Lt-Col. Cole Petersen, chief of staff for the brigade, said their visit to Fort Battleford and Poundmaker Cree Nation was part of a professional development activity. The previous day they had visited sites including Fort Carlton and Batoche.

He said, these training exercises are not merely tours of historical battlefields, they are leadership development activities.

Participants prepare by reading many hundreds of pages of historical information so they can understand what took place, then walk the actual battlefields and discuss things that were relevant back then and to them today as soldiers. They view the battlefields from such perspectives as leadership, decision-making and tactical use of the ground.

“When you combine historical study along with an ability to walk the grounds and see it as the

At right, Bryan Tootoosis from Poundmaker Cree Nation speaking about the history of May 2, 1885, or as the First Nation calls it, “a day that went wrong.”

participants in the fighting would have seen it, you get a better understanding of what took place and why,” said Petersen.

With the active participation of leaders from the Poundmaker Cree Nation, an additional element was added to Saturday’s “staff ride”, as the activity for senior staff members was called by Petersen.

Poundmaker Cree Nation invited the brigade members to visit the First Nation and hear the oral story of what happened during the uprising of 1885, in particular May 2, a day they call “a day that went wrong.”

Bryan Tootoosis, a member of Poundmaker Cree Nation and council member for 25 years, said the Canadian Army wanted to come and learn about history, so they offered to accommodate them in the spirit of truth and reconciliation.

“History and the books have one way of telling the story,” said Tootoosis.

“We have our oral way of expounding and explaining

Lt.-Col. Cole Petersen talks to the brigade members.

and articulating ourselves and this is what we’re trying do, is teach our fellow public servants that would fight for our country, respecting them.”

He added, “They want to learn what the truth is and we’re ... willing to share that information by members of the community and myself and other elders — to share that we have so much history.”

Petersen said his group had established a good relationship with Poundmaker Cree Nation.

“I’ve been there twice myself and visited with some of the elders who have a great knowledge,

obviously, of events that took place at their home.

They’ve agreed to host us and so, opposed to yesterday which was really driven by our own studies and our own discussions, they want to host us and share their perspectives on the battle and give us a perspective of the Indigenous part of the Battle of Cut Knife,” said Petersen.

“This is going to be a great opportunity for all the members of the Canadian Army that are here study-

ing the battlefield and, you can never miss an opportunity to learn.”

Eric Tootoosis, also involved in accommodating the brigade members’ visit, explained the group would meet with elders and others at Poundmaker First Nation, then gather at the point of the “decoy camp,” the empty camp that was attacked by Lt.-Col. William Otter, and make the trek up to the battlefield on Cut Knife Hill, where Otter was defeated

Twenty-one members of the 1 Canadian Mechanized Brigade Group pose for a photo in the Fort Battleford stockade. | Photos by Averil Hall

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Our Commitment to Affordability Our government is focused on addressing affordability issues, which in addition to $2 billion of annualized measures includes new initiatives like providing a $100 SGI rebate to all Saskatchewan drivers to help offset higher fuel prices; charting a plan to increase the minimum wage to $15 by October 2024; and reducing the cost of child care and adding over 1,200 new child care spaces.

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Staff Drawing upon oral histories, archival images, artifacts and interactives, the travelling exhibit shares the stories of refugees. It aims to create a setting for visitors to make a personal connection to the feelings of pain, danger and hope experienced by refugees, and to be inspired and informed on refugee issues in Canada today.

Refugees face fear, shattered lives and often dangerous voyages in search of refuge. Canada has provided that refuge for many. However, over the course of the 20th century, Canada has had a mixed record of welcoming refugees, reacting generously to some while overlooking others. Refuge Canada provides context for Canada’s place in the global refugee crisis and brings to light the challenges faced by people who came to Canada as refugees.

Refuge Canada is a travelling exhibition created by the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 and is supported by TD Bank Group.

Delegates officially open the Refuge Canada exhibit by cutting the ribbon.

Bwe Doh Soe, a Karen refugee, tells of his journey from the Thailand refuge camp to eventually make it to Canada. | Photos by Averil Hall / Freelance Photographer

This display exhibits the famous photo of Phan Thi Kim Phuc as she fled her surroundings and one of her now. She eventually became a UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador. She founded the Kim Phuc International Foundation to help victims of war.

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Battlefords Art Club

Our art club family has been busy with new projects keeping everyone engaged. Members are bringing art to life.

Our club is vibrant and interesting and a great community to be a part of.

We meet every week at the Don Ross Centre from 9 a.m. eo 9 p.m.on Tuesdays; always welcoming new members. Come and be part of a very caring, talented group of artists.

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL INDIGENOUS PEOPLES DAY This year marks the 26th anniversary of celebrating the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and outstanding achievements of Canada’s First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The leadership of the Battlefords Regional Community Coalition (BRCC) invites all to join us in honouring Canada’s Indigenous Peoples.

The BRCC brings together five First Nations and two municipalities to build respectful government-to-government relationships in the Battlefords region. Proudly located in Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Métis Homeland, we are building a strong regional community based on effective communication, respect, and mutual understandings. Together, we are working for system change.

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WE ARE ALL TREATY PEOPLE Happy National Indigenous Peoples Day 2022 The City of North Battleford is humbly located in Treaty Six Territory and the Traditional Heartand of the Métis.

The City celebrates Indigenous Peoples diverse histories, achievements, cultures and the contributions of First Nations, Métis and Inuit.

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Akeira Anseth (centre) is the first student from Cut Knife to compete on the national stage in the Royal Canadian Legion’s Literary and Poster competition.

She placed second in the intermediate black and white poster division. Congratulating her on her accomplishment are Giselle Brackenbury (left) and Dixie Eddingfield (right), representing Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 200 of Cut Knife. | Photo courtesy of Cathy Bullock

Winning poster. | Photo courtesy of Tracy Anseth

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Cruz Norgaard (centre) placed third in the Province of Saskatchewan with his black and white poster in the primary division of the Royal Canadian Legion’s Literary and Poster competition. Cruz is a student at Cut Knife Community School. Congratulating Cruz are Dixie Eddingfield (left) and Giselle Brackenbury (right), representing Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 200 of Cut Knife. | Photo courtesy of Cathy Bullock

Cut Knife student’s poster is second in Canada

By Andrea Stewart

Akeira Anseth of Cut Knife placed second from across Canada in the Royal Canadian Legion’s annual literary and poster competition with her black and white poster in the intermediate division.

Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 200 of Cut Knife was pleased to have their first provincial winner in the competition.

Having a student place second on the national stage was a thrill.

Placing second gives Anseth an award of $250 plus her artwork will hang

in the foyer of the Parliament building from late in October until Remembrance Day. If the foyer is still in the midst of renovations, it will hang in the National War Museum for that period of time.

Anseth attends Cut Knife Community School and has consistently placed well with her artwork. Last year she placed second provincially, but it was not until this year that she has gone on to the national competition. As a Grade 8 student she has one more year to compete in the intermediate division before going on to the senior com-

lour poster. Last fall there were 88 entries in various categories from CKCS. In addition to the recognition and certificates, winners at each level receive cash awards. Those finishing in the top three also win cash awards at the local, district and provincial levels.

Cruz Norgaard was the only other CKCS student who went on to compete at the provincial level, placing third in Saskatchewan in the primary poster – black and white category.

Raelynn Hampson placed first in both the intermediate essay and poem

petition.

Each winner at the local level goes on to compete at the zone level. The winners of zones go on to compete at the district level and those winners compete provincially. Winners at the provincial level go on to compete on the national level.

Every year branches of the Legion connect with their local schools, asking the students to participate in the competition. Students have the choice of competing in one or more of the various divisions including essay, poem, black and white poster and co-

categories at the zone level and went on to place third in the district level for her essay. Ella Drake place third in the primary poster – colour category at the district level. Zelda Moolman placed third at the district level in the senior poem category.

Other students placed well at the zone level, including Avery Duncan, second place in the junior essay category; Brittany Williams, second place in the junior poster – black and white category; Kiri Hampson, third place in the junior poem category; and Logan Hampson

placed second in the senior essay category.

After the provincial judging is reported each year, members of the Cut Knife Royal Canadian Legion go to CKCS to present certificates and monetary awards to the winning students. The awards are typically presented at a student assembly, however COVID times have demanded that the awards be presented in the classrooms again this year. Thankfully, the national second place finish for Anseth was announced at the final student assembly of the school year June 10.

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Wonder of Grace is a collection of Keegan Isaac’s originally written worship songs, with the addition of a few timeless hymns. | Photo submitted

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Local singer, songwriter, musician and student Keegan Isaac is taking his first steps into the music industry at the end of this month with the release of his debut album Wonder of Grace on June 28.

The 12-track album, which will be available on most major streaming services such as Apple Music and Spotify, was recorded at Buffalo 409 studios just outside of Cando. Wonder of Grace is a collection of Keegan’s originally written worship songs, with the addition of a

few timeless hymns.

Keegan has gained a reputation in North Battleford as a musician, being actively involved in the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band, the Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival, the North Battleford Comprehensive High School music program and Emmanuel Pentecostal Fellowship as a singer, composer, trombonist, violinist and worship leader. Wonder of Grace demonstrates a new aspect of Keegan’s musical experience as a songwriter and recording artist.

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cases other local musical talent, as musicians Taegen Isaac and Madison Hemmerling appear as instrumentalists and D’Anne Mullin appears as a featured vocalist on the album.

Keegan’s singles for Wonder of Grace are already available on Spotify, Apple Music, iTunes, Amazon Music and YouTube.

The Wonder of Grace release will coincide with an album release concert at the North Battleford Foursquare Mission, 691-103 St., on June 28 at 7 p.m. All are welcome to this evening of live music,

featuring songs from Wonder of Grace. CDs will be available to purchase at this event.

Admission for this concert is free. RSVP by emailing keeganisaacmusic@ gmail.com.

Any unreserved seating will be available at the door.

A live-stream of the concert will be available on Facebook at Keegan Isaac Music.

For more information about Keegan Isaac, Wonder of Grace, or the album release concert, visit @keeganisaacmusic on Facebook and Instagram or keeganisaacmusic.ca

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Co-op hosts 107th annual general meeting

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

BORDEN — The Borden Co-op held their annual meeting June 8, with 40 out to enjoy a meal prior to the meeting.

President Luke Walker welcomed everyone to the 107th annual meeting of the Borden Co-op and thanked Marlene and Kandace for the meal and the Grade 11/12 class for helping serve and cleaning up.

Walker introduced the chairman for the evening, Darrel Wiebe. In his president’s message, Walker noted the community still needs the co-op. The grocery store is the heart of the business, he said, and times are changing and Borden Coop needs to also change with the times.

The stores have been kept clean, inviting, helpful and with change there also will be a higher level of customer service with a need for transparency from the board and management, he said.

FCL board of directors District 4 report was given

by Randy Graham, who has been on the board for a number of years and over-

General manager of Borden Co-op Robbie Schmidt.

Josie Schultz and baby Clark at a baby shower in their honour June 11.

sees 15 co-ops in his district. In six years there has been $9.1 billion in sales with net sales of $494 million and $353 million in allocations, $470 million to member owners and $290 million to local co-ops.

He spoke on the charging stations along the Trans

Canada Highway and a retail investment program, whereby local co-ops can obtain funding if they meet certain criteria.

The general manager’s report was given by Robbie Schmidt, who described a survey conducted among members that has helped

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create a vision of building a long-term sustainable coop for members. He said the mission is to provide outstanding service with an engaged team, benefiting community and members served.

Values expressed in the vision include building an engaged team acting with positive attitudes and to lead by example. Accountability matters, Schmidt said, and team members are encouraged to embrace change, have fun and respect colleagues, members and partners.

A financial report, showed sales in 2021 of $920,728 at the general store, $657,326 at farm supply and $2,223,206 from petroleum, with net savings of $231,558. Ac-

Director Randy Graham speaking at Borden Co-op annual meeting June 8. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

counts payable for 2021 were $274,805 with income tax expense at $22,483 and a patronage allocation to members amounting to $44,057 up from $36,531 paid out in 2020.

There were 556 members purchasing during the year and 253 inactive for total membership of 809.

Board members are: president Luke Walker; vice-president Diane Tracksell; secretary Julia Orchard; directors Glenn Sutherland, Brett Larsen, Darrel Wiebe and new, by acclamation, Melissa Braun. Justin Block has completed his term.

Door prizes went to Debbie Kasahoff, Tom Hrenkiw and Glenn Sutherland.

Winning the 50/50 draw

at Borden Farmers Market on June 10 was Gerry Penner of Borden.

A baby shower was held the afternoon of June 11 in the Borden Friendship Club room to honour Clark Matthew, son of Josie Schultz and Craig Larsen of Borden.

Kim Osmond was MC and introduced the head table – Rose Doyle (grandmother of Josie), Josie and Clark and Sylvia Larsen (Craig’s mom). The winners of two contests received potted plants or an item of soap. While Josie opened the many gifts and Kim held them up for everyone to see, guests could enjoy lunch.

Josie graciously thanked everyone for the many useful and beautiful gifts.

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Father’s Day meals offered up at Meeting Lake

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

We received much needed precipitation last week. It slowed down farming a wee bit, but the moisture was welcome.

Many are performing the tasks of land rolling and spraying the newly germinated crops.

Garry Smith, a cabin owner at Meeting Lake Regional Park, has used his creative energy and carpentry skills to build a library for book lovers.

Many have donated books, as people love to read especially when the weather is bleak. It is called The Lakebrary and is situated near the concession and mini golf.

Father’s Day is fast approaching so treat your dad to a tasty breakfast or supper at Meeting Lake Regional Park June 19.

Breakfast menu consists of sausage and pancakes and coffee for $9. Supper is lasagna with Caesar salad, garlic toast and chocolate cake with ice cream for $16.

The Witchekan Gun and Trade Show is slated for June 18 and 19 in Spiritwood at the arena. This

AA rating S&P Global Ratings has affirmed Saskatchewan’s AA credit rating and stable outlook.

Saskatchewan continues to have the second highest credit rating among Canadian provinces when all three major rating agencies (Moody’s, DBRS Morningstar, and S&P) are considered.

In its release S&P states, “the stable outlook reflects our expectation that in the next two years the provincial economy will expand and Saskatchewan’s prudent financial management will help its budgetary performance improve towards balanced operating results while maintaining strong liquidity levels.”

Saskatchewan is poised to be a leader in economic growth among the provinces in 2022, according to private sector forecasts, based on continued high commodity prices, increased private sector investment and a return to a more normal year for agriculture, a government press release states.

Through the first three months of 2022, Saskatchewan posted the highest growth in wholesale trade, at 38.1 per cent, and the highest growth in manufacturing sales, at 37.0 per cent, among the provinces.

In that time Saskatchewan also posted the secondhighest employment rate, 63.5 per cent, and third highest growth in retail sales, 8.2 per cent, among the provinces.

show will display guns, scopes, knives, shooting supplies, archery, fishing gear, handmade cabinets and the list goes on and on. If you get the urge for jerky, wild game jerky is for sale. Admission is $5 at the door. Both days, the Northern Spirit 4-H Club is hosting a breakfast and there will be a canteen on site. For more information, please call Alain Turgeon 306-883-3150 or Fern Millar at 306-883-2651. For membership and gun range passes call Oral Zacharias 306-240-9126.

Rick and Valerie Taylor of Mullingar attended the wedding of their granddaughter Corinna this past weekend in Edson, Alta.

Corinna is the daughter to Brett and Priscilla Taylor of Leask.

Who likes to have break-ins and stuff stolen

from their property? My family cabin amongst others, not just this past winter but even in broad daylight when many owners are summer residents, have culprits walking around trying to steal whatever their hearts desire. One guy had metal rods in his bathroom window sheared off. Now, that s what you call bold, especially during the day. Most are young offenders, so the law isn’t too hard on them. Apparently, many are repeat offenders.

The judge is too lenient on them, but perhaps if his/her places got broken into, punishment might be harsher. Rules have to get more strict and enforced.

This is occurring in Chamakese Resort, Chitek Lake.

The long weekend in August will not be drawing attention to Mayfair as

the 2022 Mayfair Central School runion is rescheduled to next August 2023.

Wade Lafreniere is the head organizer and one can check the web page for more information. I’ll keep everyone informed about plans in my news early next spring.

One more year on the calendar has turned for my mother-in-law Olga Woloshyn, as she is now 93 years old as of May 31.

Her birthday celebration at a local restaurant was celebrated by her three sons, David, Larry and John and spouses and their families, and Dennis’s (deceased) wife and son. Olga has 10 grandchildren and four great-grandkids ranging in ages from five to 11.

Approximately 200 people helped Linda and Marvin Price of Meeting Lake celebrate their 50th

My neighbour doesn’t seem to mind all of these mud swallows nesting on the outside of his house. As this photo was taken, there must have been 50 swallows chirping, diving and swooping. I stubbornly stood like a statue until I captured a still picture. What a mess they make, but think of all the mosquitoes that are gobbling up. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

wedding anniversary three weeks ago at the Round Hall in the nearby regional park. The farthest in attendance hailed from Kelowna, B.C. Their son Loran and some of

Marvin’s relatives came from Valley View, Alta.

Friends from far and wide enjoyed the come and go tea and the close family members stayed for a catered supper.

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cue afterwards. We’ll gather in the grassy area by the camp kitchen in the regional park. Some decorations will be supplied but children are welcome to bring their own too. Face painting will be offered again this year. Bikes. wagons, strollers or walking along with us are all welcome but no motorized vehicles please (except for the lead golf car. All children in the park and surrounding area are invited. The event is sponsored by the Meota Regional Park Board.

Bridge players gathered at the Pioneer Hall Tuesday, June 7, with two tables. Individual top score went to Vern Iverson and second to Jeannine Beloin.

Three tied for third place were Barb Mitchell, Rudy Wiens and Margaret Dyck.

June 9, top couple was Anna Waldbillig and Margaret Dyck. Second were Anne Crozier and Cletus Scherman.

The monthly meeting of the Do Drop In was held June 10, at 10 a.m. with nine members present.

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BY TENDER Under the Provisions of the Tax Enforcement Act the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 offers for sale the following property: Unorganized Hamlet of Vawn Both properties are parcel tied and must be tendered and sold as one unit.

• Lot 19 Block 2 Plan G3983 – Civic Address includes mobile home in current condition • Lot 20 Block 2 Plan G3983 – Civic Address includes out buildings and additions in current condition Properties in the unorganized Hamlet of Vawn do have water and sewer connections, but the status of this property is unknown and is sold as is.

Tenders are for property in its current condition or as is. A tender must be marked “Vawn Property Tender” and submitted to the RM of Turtle River either through email: rm469@sasktel.net, dropped off at the office or through regular mail: Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 PO Box 128 • Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Tenders must be submitted by 4pm on July 11, 2022. The successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the payment in full to complete the purchase.

Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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The upcoming community sale was discussed and a motion was made that the club buy all supplies for the luncheon in aid of the Ukrainian Relief Fund.

There were still no offers for cutting the grass so we are open to any help we can get. Rental rates will be reviewed in the future.

The three members who attended the SSAI convention in Saskatoon gave reports. A motion was made to have the defibrillator returned to the hall and pay costs in connection with it. In his absence, Happy Birthday was sung for Svend Christiansen, who is a couple years past 90.

There will be no meetings in July and August, the next meeting will be Sept.

9, at 10 a.m.

A celebration of life for the late Rusty Konsmo, who passed away on Nov. 14, 2021, will be held July 16 in Langley, B.C. The Konsmo family were well known in the Spiritwood area as they owned the family drugstore for many years and also had a cabin at Chitek Lake. He was 82.

Nineteen players turned out on June 10 for Canasta in the seniors’ hall. Top score went to Rita Peterson and Vivianne Lesko. In second place were Nestor Fransoo and Yvonne McPherson and third were Joyce Luckey and Lorna Pearson. Again. a nice evening of socializing and having coffee with friends.

H. Hardcastle School in Edam was the scene of an evening of paying tribute to one of their long-standing teachers, Darren Nordell, and his wife, Karrie. This was acknowledging the extra-curricular activities and time he spends with his students and how the community appreciate everything he does for them.

They also thanked his wife Karrie for her support.

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MLA mobile office reaches out to constituents

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

MLA Ryan Domotor was in Unity with his mobile office June 8. Feedback was that health care, mental health and agriculture were the main topics of concern brought to him by those who made appointments to meet with him. Domotor saluted volunteers who continue to contribute to the community, as well as the fresh look at the renovated Unity Community Centre.

Residents enjoyed a free

barbecue hosted by Access Communications, which was part of their community summer barbecue tour. Cooks were kept busy throughout the two-hour event, and everyone enjoyed having lunch outside and visiting.

There will be a Nerf gun playground area opening soon in town. Lonestar Towing and Auto Repair owners, Ashley and Dakoita Tanner, have created another new business in town, an opportunity for group fun, birthday parties or kids’ activities.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL City of North Battleford

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll

for the City of North Battleford for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection,by appointment only, in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the following days: June 9 to and including July 8, 2022 Please contact 306-445-1706 to arrange appointment to view the roll

A bylaw pursuant to Section 184(1) of the Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: City of North Battleford 1291-101 Street Box 460 North Battleford, SK. S9A 2Y6 Dated this 9 day of June, 2022 — Brent Nadon, City Assessor

Do not forget, there is also an indoor golf course above Bluez and a virtual golf option at Jack’s Pizza.

The golf course has honoured 60-year member, Si Campbell, with an honorary membership. June 8, at the men’s night golf event, Campbell was presented the tribute, which the club stated was overdue. Those golfing that night took time to pose with Campbell.

The first two weekends of July, following the Canada Day long weekend, there will be two back-toback provincial championships hosted in Unity. Players always appreciate fans in the stands.

The Junior Cardinals continue to struggle in the NSRBL but remain positive that they can turn the season around, recording their first wins June 7 and 9. The team’s last two home games of the regular season will be June 21 against Kindersley Stallions and June 23 hosting Macklin Lakers. They will finish off the regular season on the road playing Wilkie and North Battleford, respectively.

Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre has enjoyed a steady stream of swimmers since opening May 28 weekend. The staff have introduced all of their lifeguards for the season on

their Facebook page. Programming includes aquasizes and public swimming for June. Check out their monthly schedule on the town’s website or the UCUAC Facebook page.

At Unity Composite High School, all sports seasons are over. Viceprincipal Ken Parker said eight teams were part of provincial championship events this year as well as the 13 track athletes who competed last weekend in Regina at provincial track and field. Students enjoyed the accolades earned at the UCHS awards night June 7 and the Living Sky School Division student hall of fame event held June 9.

Graduation is looming with a graduation parade June 30. UCHS will be bidding farewell to two staff members as Miss Riddell and Mrs. Gilbert are both retiring after the completion of the school year.

Unity Public School has had a full calendar in June but there is now only one full week of school left plus two days, June 27-28, that will include year-end celebrations and water activities on the last day. Each class has been, and is, taking turns at year end field trips. As well, students are excited to be able to take in some swim time at the pool. June 23, Kindergarten Two class

The new indoor pool’s construction on Main Street Unity drew the attention and curiosity of those who are excited to see what unfolds next. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

will hold their graduation, while Kindergarten One class will be on the Friday.

Grade 6 students are embracing their last few days at UPS as they will migrate to junior high at UCHS in the fall.

At St. Peter’s, swimming is now part of physical education classes.

Track and field will take place June 16. The School Community Council is serving up a family barbecue June 19. Kindergarten grad will take place June 23 and the Grade 6 graduation, awards and mass will occur June 28, the last day of classes.

Unity Farmers Market began their weekly mar-

kets on the empty hotel lot next to UMP off of Railway Avenue. The markets will take place each Wednesday until September. They are looking for vendors, musicians and food trucks as additions to this weekly activity. They are also offering one market each month starting June 29 for kid-preneurs.

The museum, the town of Unity and the Chamber of Commerce are still seeking volunteers for Canada Day activities being hosted at the museum.

You can contact any one of these organizations to inquire about that opportunity and find out more about what the day will entail.

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Anger is toxic! Don’t spew, stuff or leak it!

It’s hard for me to remember that my anger isn’t going to fix anything.

In fact, it can cause me to regret venting it. Proverbs 29:11 cautions, “Fools give full vent to their anger.”

Yet, sadly, many of us have outbursts of anger.

Anger often results in everything going wrong.

That’s what happened in the spring of 1894. The Baltimore Orioles came to Boston to play ball, but the game became a fight and then a brawl. First, Tommy Foghorn Tucker slid into third and third baseman John McGraw kicked him in the face resulting in a fight between them. Then both teams rushed into the ballfield and joined in a full-scale brawl.

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raymaher085@gmail.com The brawl was eventually broken up, and it seemed as if the game would continue in a few minutes. But, James Bannon, the Boston right fielder, spotted a fire under the right-field bleachers.

He rushed over and tried to stamp out the fire but couldn’t do so. Bannon tried to get the people in

the stands to leave the bleachers, but they ignored him, hoping to see more fights when the game resumed. Suddenly, a gust of wind spread the fire into a blaze that fans could not miss.

When awareness hit, fans exited the bleachers rushing out into the field, breaking the fence as they

tumbled over one another to get away from the fire.

The fire swept through the wooden fences, bleachers, grandstand seating and pavilion. The nine-alarm fire caused no fatalities but burned the ball stadium and more than 12 acres and destroyed 200 buildings, leaving 1,900 homeless.

(Source Article by Terry Gottschall from Society for American Baseball Research) Getting angry happens to everyone, but it can cause disastrous results.

When we get angry, it can become a wildfire out of control. No matter what sparks our anger, it is wise to restrain it before it is too big to handle. James 1:1920 says, “My dear broth-

ers and sisters, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, for our anger does not bring about the righteous lives that God desires of us.” It’s difficult to keep a tight rein on our tongue and actions when angry.

Anger often results in aggressive behavior. If you express your anger by throwing things, punching walls, swearing, verbally abusing and screaming at others and placing your hands on another, you may emotionally or physically harm them. Murder often begins in anger. Most of us do not want to endure others spewing their rage at us.

Some folks stuff their

anger, refusing to let it go for days, weeks or years.

When we stuff our anger, we give the devil a foothold. Ephesians 4:26-27 warns, “In your anger do not sin. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and give the devil a foothold.” Stuffed anger invites the devil to grow unforgiveness and bitterness in us. We may feel we have the right to shut out others who have wronged us, but better to restrain our anger quickly and reevaluate it.

Re-evaluating angry feelings helps us to release them. Angry someone cut you off in traffic? Why hang on to the offence?

If there was no accident, trash your anger.

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

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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

Third Avenue United Church

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Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

LIVING FAITH Sunday Services 10:30 am CHAPEL 1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada WORSHIP SERVICES The second and fourth Sunday of each month at 10:30 A.M.

Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

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From the Pastor’s Desk

June 5 will be the day to honour fathers

By Pastor David L. Walker Turtleford Baptist Church

June 19 is Father’s Day, and we always plan a special day to honour fathers.

Each father will receive a gift of honour. Visiting fathers as well, so hope to see you.

June 5 we had an amaz-

ing day with seven people following our Lord and Saviour through the waters of baptism. We spent the first half hour at the church, as always, with the worship team. There were 51 in attendance. That was followed by the baptism at the Elliott farm, and an outdoor pot providence meal (we don’t

believe in luck). We thank Delbert and Tasha for allowing this to take place at their farm, making it such a special day.

We had a wonderful GGMH hymn sing in May with 17 present and a great time of fellowship in the lower auditorium. The next GGMH hymn sing is at 6

p.m. June 26. Hope to see you. We are looking for singers and people who enjoy music. You don’t have to be professional, as none of us are. Just come and make a joyful noise unto the Lord.

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