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By Jordan Stricker,

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, Estevan Mercury

Premier Scott Moe said during a press conference on Tuesday there is no place for racism in Saskatchewan as a peaceful protest took place outside the legislature.

“There is no place for racism in this province and we will continue to work with whomever we can to get that message out and to reaffirm to people,” said Moe. “We’ve had our challenges here but we will continue to work with the people of this province to

ensure that it is a better place,” he added.

Hundreds gathered outside of the Saskatchewan Legislature to protest police brutality and racial inequality amid the death of George Floyd in the United States. Moe was not in attendance but Continued on Page 2

Residents of Battleford who go for regular walks around town will have found little tokens of hopefulness in random places, no doubt placed by individuals who want to instill hope and mental well-being among those who are living with COVID-19 limitations. This small rock was seen on a bench. Each day, different tokens are seen, and some disappear, perhaps picked up as keepsakes or reminders. See more of these tiny “tweets” of hope at www.newsoptimist.ca.

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Giant Tiger to remain open Staff

Hundreds gathered outside of the Saskatchewan Legislature Tuesday to protest police brutality and racial inequality amid the death of George Floyd in the United States. Premier Scott Moe was not in attendance but he said he commends those who are making their voices heard. Photo by Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Giant Tiger has purchased the Wetaskiwin and North Battleford stores from its parent company, The North West Company, which means the stores, which were slated to be closed, will remain open and under direct ownership of Giant Tiger Stores Limited May 29, Giant Tiger Stores Limited and The North West Company announced they have reached a purchase agreement for two additional Giant Tiger stores, 442 Wetaski-

win in Alberta and 451 North Battleford in Saskatchewan The sale of the additional two stores join a larger purchase agreement from March 12 with NWC in which 34 Giant Tiger stores, and territory rights in Western Canada, were acquired by GTSL. The closing date of the transaction for the 36 Western Canada Giant Tiger stores is set for July 4.

“I’m pleased that stores 442 Wetaskiwin and 451 North Battleford are joining the group of the 34 other Western Canada Giant Tiger stores that we

have acquired,” said Paul Wood, President and Chief Operating Officer, Giant Tiger Stores Limited.

“These two stores were slated to close under the previous agreement with NWC but will now remain open and I am delighted that the associates at these two locations can join us as Giant Tiger employees and we can keep serving these communities with everyday low prices.”

The Giant Tiger store at the corner of 11th Avenue and 102nd Street held its grand opening ceremonies Continued on Page 2

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North Battleford Giant Tiger to remain open Continued from Page 1 in May of last year.

Civic officials were counting on the arrival of their latest location as a cornerstone of their ongoing downtown revitalization efforts.

Part of the revitalization effort has included the introduction of downtown tax incentives to spur on development. The Giant Tiger build is one of those to receive an incentive.

The property’s developer CR Developments Inc. applied for and was granted the downtown tax incentive in December 2018 for 100 percent of municipal taxes for the first three years, with 75 per cent abated in year four and 50 per cent in year five. The project value was

estimated at $2.5 million.

At the time Mayor Bater justified the incentive by saying it was a “big investment by the city, but it’s also a big investment by this company.”

The new Giant Tiger is located on land once occupied by the infamous building that residents referred to as the “Pigeon Hotel.”

That structure had been a symbol for urban blight in the downtown core before it was demolished in 2015.

The land stood then stood vacant until 2018, when construction began on the new 15,785-square foot retail property.

The new store meant new jobs in the city. A job fair was held in early April

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Less than a year after arriving in North Battleford, however, it was announced Giant Tiger was pulling out of the city.

The company’s vicepresident for sales and operations Scott McKay stated they would be closing their North Battleford Giant Tiger location by no later than Nov. 1 of this year.

The North West Company Inc. had entered an agreement to sell 34 of its Giant Tiger stores to Gi-

ant Tiger Stores Limited.

The North West Company expects a pre-tax gain of $20 to $24 million from the sale.

Of the remaining 12 Giant Tiger locations, the North West Company was to retain five northern locations, convert one Giant Tiger in Prince Albert to a Valu-Lots clearance centre, and close the remaining six stores, including North Battleford.

The North Battleford and Wetaskiwin, Alta., stores will remain open

and under direct ownership of Giant Tiger Stores Limited, Giant Tiger is the leading Canadian-owned family discount store providing everyday essentials, family fashion and household needs to communities across Canada. Canadians can shop at over 250 stores and online at gianttiger. com. The privately held company employs more than 9,000 team members and operates its own distribution centres and trucking fleet. All Giant Tiger loca-

tions are locally owned or operated by a team member who knows the community.

The North West Company is a retailer primarily serving rural communities in Canada, and Alaska as well as islands in the South Pacific and Caribbean. North West’s Northern and NorthMart stores are the largest local private employer of Indigenous people in Canada, with approximately 3,000 employees and an annual payroll exceeding $65 million.

Moe: ‘No place for racism’ Continued from Page 1 he said he commends those who are making their voices heard.

“They have the support of virtually everyone, including myself, in addressing what is a societal challenge not just in Saskatchewan but across North America,” said Moe. “I have all the respect in the world for them as individuals for communicating the message that racism is not alright and black lives do matter,” he added.

The aim of the protest was to support the Black Lives Matter movement and featured speakers that included many community leaders and activists along

June 8

Photo by Jordan Stricker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

with Speaker of the Legislature Mark Docherty and NDP deputy leader Nicole

Sarauer.

The rally comes on the heels of civil unrest in the

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U.S. The case of Floyd has been said to be the “straw the broke the camel’s back” when it comes to racial injustice, especially in the United States. Floyd died in police custody during an arrest on May 25, which was caught on video.

The video shows three officers, one with his knee planted on Floyd’s neck as he pleads for the officers to stop. Floyd was initially arrested for allegedly using a fake $20 at a local convenience store.

Derek Chauvin, the officer who is seen in the video with his knee on Floyd’s neck, was arrested on May 29 and charged with thirddegree murder and seconddegree manslaughter in Floyd’s murder.

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City to begin fining residents who contaminate their recycle bins Staff

Starting June 1, the City of North Battleford will enforce recycling rules that prohibit nonrecyclable materials from being placed in recycling bins. Individuals contaminating the recyclable stream will now be held accountable and issued fines.

The city points out non-

recyclable waste materials placed in the blue recycling bins will contaminate its contents making it no longer recyclable. These contaminated materials are now considered trash and will be sent to the Waste Management Facility.

Making matters worse, the city states the individual blue bins are picked up and loaded into the trucks,

where one contaminated blue bin has the potential to contaminate the entire truckload of recyclable material. The more recyclables that are diverted from the landfill result in decreased operating costs and extend the current cell’s lifespan at the Waste Management Facility.

“Waste being placed into recycling bins has a big and

expensive impact and affects all taxpayers in the city,” states the city’s website.

Fines start at $100 for the first offence, $200 for the second offence, $300 for a third offence. Infractions after the third offence may jump to $5,000 per additional offence. The City Solicitor will assist with enforcing any tickets

that are not paid through the court.

Resources: Residents can use Recycle Coach from the City’s website to determine what materials belong in the blue recycle bin and what is non-recyclable and belongs in the black trash bin. Visit www.cityofnb.ca/resident_services/waste_recycling/what_goes_where_.

html to use Recycle Coach today. Recycle Coach is available for install from the iOS and Android stores for your phone and tablet. Residents can also install Recycle Coach on their voice-activated Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa devices to find out what materials are recyclable or not.

North Battleford going after $4 million in tax arrears

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has gone with a local law firm to try and collect a large amount of property

tax arrears.

Council voted Monday to award a five-year tax enforcement request for proposals to Battle River Law. Battle River Law will now take over tax enforce-

ment for the city. Two bids were received by the city during the RFP bidding process and each was evaluated based on experience, enforcement and approach, account management, and

financial considerations.

The intention is to recover a large amount of tax arrears in the city, with administration estimating as of May 19 there is $4,165,226 in outstanding

property tax receivables.

The vast majority is residential arrears.

Director of Finance Steve Brown told council Monday they estimate between 150-200 properties

in the city are in arrears, with one of those being in arrears for 14 years.

With the tax enforcement, Brown said he was “pretty confident we would catch up within five years.”

New tracking service to deal with service requests

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford is planning to bring in a new tracking service on their website that can deal with complaints about potholes and other service

requests in the city.

This program is called the All-Net Service Tracker, from All-Net Municipal Solutions out of Manitoba.

According to All-Net’s website, the Service Tracker “allows you to accept, track, manage and report

on every service request received by your office.”

The idea is to simply the process of handling service requests and direct those to the appropriate staff as quickly as possible.

City Manager Randy Patrick described how it

works at last Monday’s council meeting. If there is a service issue that needs to be addressed, such as a pothole, a member of the public could go on the service tracker site, pick the proper category, send information about the lo-

cation and pop in some pictures, and automatically send the request off to the city unit responsible.

The city then proceeds with the service request.

Once the work is finished, they can respond back to that person about the work

that was completed and also provide pictures of the work done.

Patrick told council he expects this service should be up and running on the city’s website in the next month or so.

Two drivers charged for excessive speeds Staff Two drivers were charged near North Battleford between May 29 and 30 as a result of speeds in excess of 50 km/hr over the applicable speed limit.

On May 29, at approximately 6:11 p.m., an officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford

Traffic Services Unit was conducting enforcement when he determined via radar that a vehicle was driving at a speed of 132 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone. The 19-year-old male driver was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for speeding in excess of 50 km/hr over the posted

speed limit. The driver was issued a summary offence ticket in the amount of $820.

On May 30, at approximately 6:28 p.m., an officer of the Saskatchewan RCMP North Battleford Traffic Services Unit was conducting enforcement when he determined via

radar that a vehicle was driving at a speed of 136 km/hr in an 80 km/hr zone. The 17-year-old male driver was charged under the Traffic Safety Act for speeding in excess of 50 km/hr over the posted speed limit. The driver was issued a summary offence ticket in the amount

of $865.

The driver also had his driver’s license suspended for three days in Saskatchewan and his vehicle was impounded for seven days.

Saskatchewan RCMP Traffic Services says it continues to work diligently to make our roads and

communities safe.

“We need the help of the public in achieving this goal and we thank the public for their support and cooperation. We encourage anyone who witnesses impaired driving or aggressive driving to phone their local police detachment or dial 911.”

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who tested COVID-19 positive visited the North Battleford Walmart on May 21 when the individual was likely infectious.

After further assessment of the situation, public health officials are ad-

vising customers who were at Walmart on May 21 between noon and 2 p.m. to immediately self-isolate if they have had symptoms of COVID-19 and to call HealthLine 811 to arrange for testing. All other

customers who were at Walmart during this time period should self-monitor daily for symptoms of COVID-19 until June 5.

COVID-19 symptoms include: fever; chills; cough; headache; aches

and pains; sore throat; runny nose; loss of sense of taste or smell; shortness of breath; or difficulty breathing.

Should one or more of these symptoms appear during the self-monitoring

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Canada’s debt is piling up again

The commentaries offered on this editorial page are intended to provide thought-provoking material for our readers.

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

Our ability to deal with the economic effects of COVID-19 is really a fiscal dividend from the actions of earlier governments

By Livio Di Matteo, Professor Lakehead University

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

Canada was born in debt and continues to cycle back into deficit spending.

According to the Parliamentary Budget Office, the 2020-21 fiscal year may see a federal deficit of over $250 billion. This follows deficits of $14 billion for 2018-19 and nearly $27 billion in 2019-20, based on the federal fall 2019 update.

Given a federal net debt of $772 billion in 2018-19, the net federal debt will likely top $1 trillion in 2020-21 as the fiscal impact of measures to address the COVID-19 pandemic continue.

As a share of gross domestic product, the net-debt-toGDP ratio will likely grow to over 50 per cent from the current low-30 per cent range.

These developments paint yet another chapter in Canada’s federal fiscal history – a history that saw the country born in debt at Confederation in 1867 as the federal government took on provincial debts.

The needs of nation building in the form of a transcontinental railroad soon led to deficits and they became a fiscal habit. Over the entire period since 1867, Canada has run federal deficits more than three-quarters of the time.

The longest deficit spending string was 1970 to 1996 – a period of 27 consecutive deficits with the largest coming in at almost $40 billon in the early 1990s.

Yet even that wasn’t the largest deficit ever. That occurred during the 2009 financial crisis and recession; it clocked in at nearly $56 billion.

However, as a share of the country’s GDP, the largest deficits were during the Second World War, peaking at nearly 23 per cent.

The current projected $250-billion deficit as a share of GDP comes in at about 12 per cent. While not Second World War scale, it beats both First World War and the Great Depression.

Of course, the sum of all deficits and surpluses becomes the federal debt. The net federal debt was $76 million in 1867 and rose to just over $11 billion by the end of the Second World War in 1945.

From there it continued to rise, reaching $20 billion by 1970. It then quintupled to reach $107 billion in the early 1980s and climbed to over $500 billion at the start of the federal fiscal crisis in the early 1990s. That crisis saw the federal government take budgetary measures that arrested the deficit cycle and generated the longest string of surpluses in federal fiscal history – the 11-year period leading up to the 2009 financial crisis.

Much like the deficit, the share of GDP is the more relevant statistic and net-debt-to-GDP ratios in Canada were highest during the Second World War, peaking at almost 110 per cent.

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Letter

Long-term care scrutiny overdue

Dear Editor Covid-19 and the subsequent deployment at long-term care homes of the Canadian Army has exposed a dirty secret ... the abuse, poor treatment and horrific living conditions in some of Canada’s long-term care homes.

The reporting is extensive and damning. Residents fed on less than nine dollars a day. Filthy living conditions.

Resident safety and hygiene ignored. Unsafe living conditions which encourage Covid 19 infections. Physical and emotional abuse of seniors by the very people hired to care for them.

A nation-wide accreditation system for long-term care homes must be established immediately. Long-term care homes not meeting accreditation standards must be subject to oversight, external management, and in severe cases, closure.

Seniors must be included in both accreditation teams and in surveys/interviews by accreditation teams.

Accreditation must insure: Standards of care, cleanliness, nutrition and safety are consistent, quality-driven and transparent.

Complaints are recorded, addressed and followed-up in accordance with accreditation standards.

Cases of abuse be documented, investigated and individuals charged.

Canada is so much better than this. Our seniors deserve so much better, and we deserve a system of holding long-term care homes accountable to the residents, relatives, health care agencies, senior’s advocates and taxpayers.

Keltie Paul North Battleford

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Canadians could lose Dear Editor “There are three kinds of lies … lies, damned lies, and statistics.” – Mark Twin.

When there are billions of dollars or politics involved, statistics are warped and contorted to sway public opinion. Anti-gun advocates fudge facts and numbers to the max. One example was when Bill Clinton claimed that 13 children died of gun violence every day in America when it was actually 1.7. He had included gang shootings. Back in 1999,a six year old walked into a Michigan classroom with a loaded handgun and shot and killed five-year-old Kayla Robbins. The ensuing outcry had the media convinced that handguns should be banned.

But the fact was the little boy who shot Kayla lived in a crack house run by his career-criminal uncle. The boy’s father was in jail and his crack-addicted mother was out

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In his speech to the American public Dec. 31, 2012, NRA Vice-President Wayne LaPierre made clear, “The only thing that stops a bad guy with a gun is a good guy with a gun.” Common sense. July 16, 2001, the BBC reported, “A new study suggests the use of handguns in crime rose 40 per cent in the two years after they were banned. The report suggests that despite the restrictions on ownership, the use of handguns in crime is rising.”

So are we the people of Canada going to lie down and let our government take our guns? Because if we do, we will lose much much more.

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COVID-19 silver lining I’ve lived in the Bat‑ tlefords since 1992. For those who are as math challenged as I, that’s al‑ most 30 years. Not a huge chunk of time in terms of the history of the region, but the better part of half my life.

The other half was lived in various places, but I grew up in Southern Saskatchewan. There I shared adventures and a special bond with a cousin. She was actually my second cousin. Her mom, my actual cousin, was one of the women I called “Mom” in my for‑ mative years when my own mother was unavailable.

I’m going to call her Sue after one of her fa‑ mous brothers. Sue and I are close in age. We both have multiple siblings, me with two older sisters and

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brothers close to my age, and she with one older sister and again, several brothers near her age. Our bond was a natural alliance ‑‑ us against them.

As happens in life, our worlds took differ‑ ent paths. Hers into early motherhood and life on an isolated ranch in the Cy‑

press Hills and mine to ad‑ ventures in urban western Canada, first the metropo‑ lis of Medicine Hat, Alta. for junior college and then to the wilds of Calgary to attend Journalism Arts at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. I later returned to my rural prairie roots.

In spite of our diver‑ gent paths, we never lost touch. In the “old days” we wrote letters. Later it was emails. I visited her often at her home in the hills.

Twenty years ago she and her husband located to an acreage outside of Swift Current. I’ve also visited them there.

This week, for the first time, “Sue” and her husband came to the Bat‑ tlefords for a visit.

This impending visit could have been heavy pressure. Sue grew up in that cramped household teeming with mostly male humanity. Her dad was the town welder, and while he was well respected and made a good living doing repairs and fabricating for the farmers and working in the natural gas fields, there were many mouths to feed. Her mom was a loving, generous woman, but one always on the edge

of overwhelmed caring for her large family. To say her house was topsey turvey at all times would be an understatement.

Fast forward to Sue as a homemaker. She raised two boys within the confines of a small mobile home where she and her husband lived until their move to Swift Cur‑ rent. Their home at Swift Current is roomier, but no mansion. Both locales, however, were always uncluttered, immaculately clean and, while warm and welcoming, uncompromis‑ ingly tidy.

Ah, Mrs. Clean is com‑ ing to visit. Heavy pressure for the woman who can find almost anything else more important that house‑ work. For starters there is the front room where I sent two young boys to make birthday cards for Grand‑ pa. An arts and crafts tsunami ensued. Even with

their help that was go‑ ing to take an hours-long dedicated operation to sort out. Gak! But, wait a minute. CO‑ VID-19 to the rescue. She may have never been to my house before but she can’t actually come “in.” Hmm, this is looking easier.

Mow the grass, tidy up the screened in area under‑ neath our deck I call our COVID-19 party palace, clean the basement bath‑ room they well want access to ‑‑ done deal. No pres‑ sure. All that dust, clutter and other cleaning can wait until another day when I don’t have truly interesting people to visit with.

And we had a wonder‑ ful visit, touring the yard, talking gardening and sharing family news. The bathroom passed muster.

All was well.

There are few upsides to the COVID-19, but I found one this day.

“It’s bad enough you kids can’t seem to take care of your things at home, but now I find your bicycles tossed into the middle of a road half a mile away!

What are you playing at?”

Aliyah snickered as I relayed the tale. “You weren’t a very sensible kid were you,” she said. It’s true of course, but when you’re young, what’s sense got to do with it?

Helen has lived on the

family farm near Marshall much of her life. She works as a writer, EA and bus driver for her local school. This, along with her love of the Canadian prairies, travel and all things humorous, is what she draws from to write these tales. To find more of Helen’s stories or to order Prairie Wool books please go to myprairiewool.com or Amazon.ca

What’s sense got to do with it?

By Helen Row Toews

“I like collecting sticks,” the little boy re‑ sponded, after turning his head to one side and tap‑ ping a thoughtful finger on his chin. The children had been asked what their favourite outdoor activ‑ ity was, and we’d received the usual answers: riding bikes, playing with friends, visiting the playground.

This was unexpected.

“Sticks, hey?” I asked.

“Yeah,” he replied care‑ lessly, “but not so much anymore since Mom told me I had too many damn sticks. She says the back‑ yard is full of ‘em.” He leaned closer and lowered his voice confidingly, “I got a lot of sticks.”

I hid my smile, but got thinking later about my own youthful outdoor ac‑ tivities. I used to like cy‑ cling and lately have taken

it up again, in order to stave off the looming possibility of obesity during this pan‑ demic.

It’s been good. Aliyah and I pedal down our road discussing everything from Shakespeare to the superi‑ ority of Charolais cattle.

(Okay, we don’t really dis‑ cuss cows. I threw that in to please Dad.) On our latest excursion I told her of a bike ride, taken many years ago with my younger brother Bill.

He’s five years younger than me, yet we were in‑ separable. Of course, as the oldest, I took the lead when it came to important deci‑ sions. Stuff like whether to: swing on the corral gates (after we’d been ex‑ pressly forbidden), climb on the stack of square hay bales (also prohibited), or cross the creek on a raft made from an elderly tire tube and a hunk of rotting

plywood. Often—alright— usually, these decisions ended in disaster.

But I digress. One af‑ ternoon, when I was about twelve, we found ourselves far from home, pedaling along the grassy path be‑ tween two fields. Dad was fixing fence in a far pas‑ ture and we meant to sur‑ prise him. Refreshments, consisting of a thermos of coffee and a roughly made peanut butter and honey sandwich, jangled in my metal bike basket.

Laughing, we rounded the bend beside a thick poplar bluff and gazed down the road ahead.

YIKES! Trotting toward us was an insignificant animal with a powerful presence.

A skunk. He stopped, we stopped—the whole world stopped as we eyed one an‑ other not ten feet apart.

From the corner of my

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mouth I hissed, “When I say so, drop your bike and run.”

Likewise Bill addressed me sideways, his lips bare‑ ly moving, “Wouldn’t it make more sense to ride our bikes?”

“NOW,” I hollered as mine clattered to the turf and I sprinted away. Still loudly questioning my san‑ ity was Bill, close behind.

“I still think we shoul‑ da just ridden our bikes home,” he further grum‑ bled from atop a nearby hill as we paused to pant.

“And what about Dad’s lunch?”

It was a reasonable question, but one I wasn’t prepared to entertain until that evening when our irri‑ tated father returned from the field.

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It’s good to see activity resume in the community

By Alan Laughlin

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Wow is it ever great to see activity resume in the community and the countryside. Although it seems like things are slow to emerge, reports are that seeding is almost complete.

It is good to see equipment moving on the roads and to see boats and recreational vehicles moving about.

People in the community have been adhering to the COVID restrictions for the most part and have managed to keep COVID-19 away from our doors. Of course, social distancing has made it impossible for social gatherings such as coffee row and music nights, but also annual meetings and the usual spring affairs.

There have been some changes in the community.

One very noticeable one would be at the local post

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office. After 14 years of meeting the public and making sure everyone gets their monthly bills, Carol Rohl has retired.

The community would like to thank Carol for her service (but not for the bills) that she has provided and wishes her well in her retirement. A replacement for Carol has not yet been hired. Thanks to Collette Cooper and Holly French for filling in in the interim.

Another change is in the Community Hall. Thanks to a donation of $5,000 from the Rabbit Lake and District Ag Association, new LED lights have been purchased and installed on the carpeted side of the the

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After that peak, the next worse – even higher than the First World War or the Great Depression – was the federal fiscal crisis of the 1990s, where after 27 years of deficits, the net-debt-to-GDP ratio peaked at over 70 per cent. The federal fiscal crisis of the 1990s was exac-

hall. Additionally, since the old lights were down, the ceiling was repainted

by Ken Rogers and then after the lights were installed the carpet was professionally cleaned and sanitized.

The table and chairs have been sanitized and the kitchen thoroughly cleaned by board members. Thanks for their time, effort and interest in our community hall.

After much long and heated debate, the RM council of Round Hill has leased two new graders for RM road work. Previously road work was contracted out. Already the graders have been put to work as a team of people needed to fight a grass fire south of Rabbit Lake. Speaking of fires, please read the RM information board at the RM office or contact Chrissy Moore to see if a fire ban is in place. I know many people were aware

that a ban existed and was only lifted of May 29.

Get well wishes go out to Greg McKenzie as he repairs from a quadding mishap!

The community also sends its condolences to the Klassen family on the passing of Mr. Herman Klassen. Herman Klassen, from the Sandwith/Glenbush area served on the hospital board at one time, was a master carpenter and farmer. Herman was 90 years young in January.

Meeting Lake Regional Park will be open as of June 2. Ken and Stella will once again be operating the concession.

Speaking of Meeting Lake, the water continues to rise and rise. Previously a berm was built at the regional park to hold the water back from the lake front cabins.

This spring the lake has risen to the top of the

erbated by large debt service costs fuelled by the high interest rates of the time.

Where the federal government goes next is a function of its spending and revenues, which in turn are a function of choices and economic conditions.

If economic growth resumes in the second half of 2020, government spending begins to wind down and federal revenues start to recover, this year’s deficit will be a one-off event. If so, the subsequent debt surge should be manageable.

The federal government developed a strong fiscal position from dealing with its deficits in the 1990s and has one of the best net-debt-to-GDP ratios in the G7. Our

berm. East winds cause the water to lap over the berm and consequently cause flooding issues for those cabins.

On May 23, the RM of Spiritwood issued a declaration of emergency so that provincial assistance could be obtained to help with sandbagging and the installation of an air bladder. A league of volunteers did get the sandbags in place; however, the waves continue to lap over during high easterly winds. As a result of the May 23 flooding, some cabins did have water on their floors. Water continues to flow into Meeting Lake from King’s Lake and St. Elmo Lake.

Usually this run in has ceased by this time of year but excessive water and beaver activity to the east, has made for a different situation. Again, on May 29, the gale force winds

rolled in from the east causing the water to surge over the berm and the previously laid sandbags.

More sandbagging was required! On May 30 the wind shifted direction but not intensity. The west winds toppled trees on the lake shore causing docks to be destroyed. What a season this has been!

Look forward to continued improvement in the community. Thanks once again to Mary MacDonald for planting the community flowers and her willingness to water and fertilize them for another season. The RM of Round Hill has approved the hiring of a summer student to cut grass, do some painting, and various tasks. The Rabbit Lake Museum will be hiring the same student one day a week to work at the museum, consequently having it open to the public.

ability to deal with the economic effects of COVID-19 is really a fiscal dividend from the actions and measures of that time.

However, real concern comes if the economic recovery is slow. Piling up large amounts of government debt at the same time as every other nation will eventually raise interest rates and debt service costs.

That will force harder budgetary choices in the years to come.

Livio Di Matteo is professor of Economics at Lakehead University. He is the author of A Federal Fiscal History: Canada, 1867-2017.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

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July. Phase 4 of Sask. reopening will dictate how this will transpire.

Swimming season still has not been decided and for now the pool sits quiet, awaiting announcement of this year’s season.

Outdoor time remains.

People are now making more of their yard space as they are still able to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort and safety of their own spaces. In fact the Co-op home centre says business has been brisk for outdoor supplies, landscaping material and home renovation product for inside and out as people will be spending more time in the safety of their homes and yards this summer.

The Unity Chamber of Commerce distributed business recovery kits to

encourage re-opening safely. The kits are intended to help keep employees and customers healthy while still encouraging local shopping, which, in itself, is a safer option.

The Unity Mental Wellness Group has moved their weekly in-person support sessions to weekly Zoom support group meetings.

As well, the group has numerous resources available on their Facebook page.

Now is the time to be more vigilant than ever in supporting the local business community that has supported groups, organizations, benefits, events and activities over the years. As we navigate the unprecedented circumstances we are experiencing, remember to keep your support local to help our own community’s economy continue to re-build and grow for the future.

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

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Here is the perfect family home! This elegant executive style home features a total of 4 bedrooms, 3 baths, open kitchen/dining space which leads out garden doors to a large deck and well-manicured yard. A stunning feature is the rock wall gas fireplace that immediately catches your attention. Modern, well-appointed paint colors throughout the home bring a warm elegance to this 1,253 sq. foot space. Check out this kitchen….beautiful cabinets, counter top and backsplash!

The large master bedroom and ensuite could be your own private oasis. Fully developed lower level featuring 2 bedrooms, a large bathroom, utility room and family room. Basement is ICF block. Double attached garage (21x21), heated, with 10 ft ceiling. Additional parking on east side for RV or boat, or extra vehicles.

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When it is hard to remember what day it is or how much time has passed since the pandemic plagued the world, here we are sitting at the start of June already.

I want to offer congratulations to my in-laws who are celebrating their 62nd wedding anniversary this weekend. Wishing you both much health and happiness and we hope to be able to get together again soon.

We are thankful for timely rains. May 20 we received just over 7/10ths while May 26 another half an inch fell. Let’s hope this regular trend continues.

In case you haven’t noticed yet, Unity has welcomed an ice cream bike making its way around town this summer. What a great addition to town.

Watch, or listen, for it in a neighboùrhood near you.

Golfers continue to enjoy the Unity Golf Club as well as it’s been reported that people are trying golf for a first time. A memorial has now been erected to longtime Unity golf club supporter and executive member, Bob Burns.

In a month that is normally full of field trips, track and field meets and outdoor fun, students remain safely learning from home. UCHS Grade 7 orientation night is being done virtually, as is the annual UCHS awards night being held tonight. For the first time in the history of UCHS, graduates will not be in a large gathering of classmates, friends and family in the gym, but rather recognized during a virtual graduation June 26.

Ball season is still in limbo. Unity Minor Ball posted on their social media accounts that registrations have been refunded and a new revised, simpler registration is being sent out asking for feedback on a reduced, later season they hope to run towards the end of June to beginning of

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225 Walanne Way, Indian Point Golden Sands Turtle Lake 864 sq. ft.

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Check out this 828 square foot 3 bedroom family home in the town of Battleford. On the main level you will find three good sized bedrooms, a four piece bath, a large living room, and a bright kitchen and dining area. The lower level offers a huge family room, office area, storage room, and large utility/laundry room. Outside has a large fenced back yard with a kids play structure and a 14x23 garage. The windows and water softener are newer and appliances remain. The furniture can be negotiated. Call today for more info.

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Have you been looking for a quiet, peaceful acreage to call home, at a reasonable price? Well look no further, this beautiful piece of property is only located 20 min south of Battleford on the old Hwy 4. It has amazing views of the sunrise and large yard to enjoy the nice days. The home is fully finished upstairs and downstairs, has a double attached garage, a barn for all the animals, and a large shop with huge overhead door to fit anything inside. Do not miss out on this amazing deal, call today!

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How about waking up in the morning, seeing the morning sun on the horizon, pelicans on the water and someone fishing in the distance. This 4 season Lake Front property on South Bay at Turtle Lake will give you this and more. This homes kitchen/dining/living has an open inviting concept including fire place a vaulted ceiling and numerus large windows that will give you a number of different views of the lake.

On the main are 2 bedrooms a 3 piece bath and laundry/storage, the upper level having 2 bedrooms, a 3 piece bath and loft that overlooks the lower level and has a breath-taking view of the lake. Some additional features include art gallery style railing throughout the home to hang pictures and art work, central vac, air exchanger, on demand hot water, triple glazed windows and RO system. Exterior you will find the two-sided Fiberon composite decking with aluminum railing and tempered glass. This home was built on concrete foundation with a 42 inch crawl space with concrete floor. A 9000-watt generator with transfer switch, storage shed and a private well are some extras. Give us a call for a viewing.

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Home has an abundance of kitchen cabinets with the kitchen open to the dining area that has garden doors leading to the large deck over-looking the back yard. There is 3 bedrooms on the main floor with a walk-in closet and 3 pc bath off the master.

The basement is completely developed with an extra large rumpus room with a gas stove, 2 more bedrooms, another 2 pc bath, storage room and laundry. There is a nicely landscaped back yard. Double attached garage also. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer is included. Take a close look at this one before it is too late. Quick possession available.

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Pandemic can’t stop launch of new taxi business

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

As small businesses across the province closed during the COVID-19 pandemic, four men weren’t deterred from launching NB City Cab. One of the owners, Malachai Seru, says the taxi business was scheduled to open sooner but it was delayed a month after the global COVID-19 pandemic.

“This was planned before the pandemic,” he said.

NB City Cab held off starting the business until it seemed the curve was flattened with the virus in the North Battelford area.

Transportation, however, is essential for many residents with no other means of transportation.

“A taxi is the only way people without cars, (seniors), and others have for transportation from work to home or hospitals, and doctors appointments so we thought it’s an essential service that we should provide for our community and surrounding area.”

NB City Cab is located at 2112-100 Street in North Battleford.

Seru, an experienced cab driver, said he saw a need for another taxi business in the Battlefords area.

“Our population is growing every day, people coming from other provinces and other countries.”

NB City Cab is following all health protocols set out by Saskatchewan Health Authority to contain the spread of COVID-19.

Drivers wear personal protective equipment. Barriers were installed in the cabs

between the driver and passenger. In addition, they have hand sanitizer, wipes, air spray and masks.

“After every passenger gets out we sanitize the car and spray the car, ready for the next customer,” said Seru. “It’s for our protection and for the customer’s protection.”

NB City Cab has five cars and five drivers during the day and two drivers hired so far for the night shift.

“We’re still looking for drivers,” said Seru. “Three to four drivers.”

Seru came to Canada in 2003 from Fiji and drove taxi for Crown Cab in North Battleford for the last six years and the enthusiasm in his voice with the launch of his new business venture is noticeable as he says, “I know the city and I know the people.”

NB City Cab launched May 28. Pictured here are Warran Joseph Jr. (driver), and owners Jian Feng (Fred), Rashid Warrachi and Malakai Seru. Fourth owner Ali Khan is absent. Photo submitted

Seeding 85 per cent done, but weather a challenge Correspondent

The Western Development Museums in Saskatchewan remain closed to the public and all volunteers. It has been a long, strange situation. The museum staff have been there and are busy getting outside village buildings repaired.

The month of June arrived with high winds.

Farmers have been getting the year’s crops seeded.

Some areas are more than

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85 per cent done. The weather has not been all that good. It has been a long, cold spring. Nevertheless crops are emerging to face the elements.

The fields will need some moisture soon.

A recent heavy rain washed out some seeded

fields and filled ditches and meadows. Heavy rainfall in the Alberta Rocky Mountains has created flood conditions on the North Saskatchewan River and Battle River. Finlayson Island and other low areas are flooded and will be until the river goes down.

Most gardens have been planted and gardeners are looking for warmer weather and sunshine. Care should be taken in setting out bedding plants as most nights dip down to near frost. It may take a good

sharp frost to clear the air.

Its nice to see the trees green and grass growing like crazy. Some areas are yellow with pesky dandelions, but they do add colour to spring.

Pesky ticks seem to be all over the place. Take care while around older trees, tall dead grasses and weeds. The ticks are just waiting to take advantage of people as well as dogs and wild animals. Do a thorough check when you come in from outdoors.

Sympathy goes out to the Custer and Kanz families of Battlefords on the recent passing of Harley Custer on May 25 at Bat-

tlefords Union Hospital.

He was 89 years old. Born in Sonningdale, he spent most of his younger years at Baljennie where he attended the old Baljennie School. He moved to Biggar to become a CNR train conductor for a good number of years. He married Nona Bess, then moved to British Columbia where he still worked for CNR, trav-

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Ways you can Support our Businesses.

PICKUP, ORDER IN OR USE A DRIVE THRU Many restaurants are facing significant challenges having had to close the restaurant, but you can help! Please consider picking up an order, getting a meal delivered or use a drive thru. Every order helps, you can make a difference!

Phone: 306-445-6226 Find us on Facebook www.battlefordschamber.com P.O. Box 1000 North Battleford SK S9A 3E6

#TogetherWeStandSK

Submitted by: Linda Machniak, ACE, Chief Operating Officer, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Recently, the provincial government announced support for businesses in Saskatchewan, with their investment in #TogetherWeStandSK, a program developed by our friends at the Regina & District Chamber of Commerce.

Initially, the program was a Regina & District based promotion to encourage residents to support local Regina businesses and their employees, particularly the ones, like restaurants so hard hit by COVID-19 and those impacted by the announced business closures. The program was so successful it is now moving province-wide and being promoted through the entire Chamber network. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is on board, and hope you will join in to support businesses in the Battlefords!

The investment is to ensure that when Saskatchewan’s economy begins to open, as it has, that businesses receive the support they need from local residents to ensure their success moving forward.

The advertising campaign will be province-wide for a period of 10 or so months. It will include all types of media, television, radio, local newspapers, social media and more. You will notice program media materials by their distinct “jenga” game look.

You may even have heard the radio or television spots already.

“Encouraging Saskatchewan residents to buy local is a great initiative of the business community that we are pleased to support during this unprecedented difficult economic time,” Trade and Export Development Minister Jeremy Harrison said on the announcement date. “This consumer campaign to support local businesses, led by the Regina Chamber and to be shared across our province, will help connect consumers directly with Saskatchewan businesses during the ongoing pandemic, throughout our economic recovery initiatives, and for the long-term.”

It may be easy to say “shop local”, though sometimes harder to make a reality. Now though, it is easier to make Shopping the Battlefords a part of your routine each week. With current travel restrictions, and recommendations to stay home, it’s a great time to check out the stores in the community, whether in person, on-line, with drive thru pick up or delivery. We have amazing businesses and business people in the Battlefords here willing and able to assist. They will need all of our support and consideration over the next many months.

Beyond the closures, many who may be opening are at reduced capacity, those who will have no tourism traffic to generate revenue, or those who cannot yet see an opening date in sight.

BUY GIFT CERTIFICATES Purchase gift cards or certificates from local area businesses. Your investment could make a major difference. Most businesses that interact with the public have this option and would be happy to help in any way possible.

Again, we need you!

SCHEDULE A SERVICE FOR LATER Have a service that you would normally do this time of year or month or week? How about calling the business and scheduling it for some time later? During these difficult economic times knowing there is business down the road could mean the difference between shutting down the business and staying open.

SUPPORT BATTLEFORDS BUSINESSES ONLINE Most businesses have an online presence, and some have e-commerce capabilities.

We encourage you to conduct businesses with people within our community. Some businesses will offer delivery, and some will offer pickup. Rather than using an international online site please consider a local option.

SKIP THE REFUND Most of us have had events or some type of activity cancelled due to the virus. In some cases, you may want to consider not requesting a refund and instead accepting a rain check or forgoing the refund. Not everyone can do this but if you can it will be appreciated.

“There are a number of ways residents can support local businesses here, and that’s true for people supporting their local businesses right across Saskatchewan,” Regina & District Chamber of Commerce CEO John Hopkins said. “We thank the government for their strong support and continuing partnership with our business community on this “Together We Stand” campaign and other key projects to keep Saskatchewan working.”

Many Saskatchewan businesses remain fully or partially open, however, many are reporting very significant declines in sales, which this province-wide campaign will work to help remedy.

“In communities right across Saskatchewan, local businesses have been there to sponsor local sports teams, community events, fundraising efforts and other local initiatives,” Harrison said. Now is the time for us as a government and residents, if they are able, to be there to return that support.”

Governments are spending billions of tax dollars to ensure that Canadians and Canadian businesses not only survive this pandemic and its restrictions, but thrive heading into an economic recovery. It will be important to get Canadians back to work, and one great way for everyone to participate in that effort, is to be sure to spend your dollars wisely in your local marketplace in order that business may re-hire back at least pre-pandemic numbers of employees.

Though unemployment rates have grown significantly, it is important to consider the other side of the equation.

If for example, 25% are unemployed, then that means that 75% are employed. By anyone’s measure a 25% unemployment rate would be catastrophic. In the great depression of the 1930’s, it was businesses who focused on the 75% to support their customer base and community to generate the ability to grow their business and their employee base, and become successful in one of the most difficult economic times ever in history.

Let’s help and support our local businesses to ensure that they too can grow their businesses, employee base and indeed grow the community of the Battlefords! #TogetherWeStandSK.

Chamber members, send your Member Milestones to b.chamber@sasktel.net or Call 306-445-6226

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KEEP PAYING MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP FEES Many service businesses are being extremely hard hit but you can help. Keep paying your gym membership, for your music lessons, art lessons and the list goes on. If you can afford to do so it will be appreciated.

THANK A BUSINESS Many, many businesses give back to our community and have for years. Please take a little bit of time and show some love for some of your favourite businesses. You can do so by supporting them with some online tags or through their website.

TIP LIKE YOU'RE A BIG SHOOTER Tips are the lifeline for many who work in the service industry. Now more than ever tips will be greatly appreciated. If you can afford to tip, Tip Like a Big Shooter.

SUPPORT A BUSINESS BY PHONE Yes, it is old school technology, but it works amazingly well in some cases. Call a business that you have been doing business with or would like to do business with and ask them how they are able to serve you during these difficult times.

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Re-Open Saskatchewan – Phase 3 June 8 is the target date for Phase 3 of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan.

Find the most up-to-date version of the Re-Open Saskatchewan plan at www.saskatchewan.ca/re-open.

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SJHL bantam draft Friday

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Friday marks an important day for the future star players of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League.

June 5 is the date for the Saskatchewan Junior

Hockey League’s bantam draft. The draft runs for six rounds and involves all 12 SJHL teams, as they select the outstanding bantam players who they hope to see in the junior ranks.

The Melville Millionaires are currently on the clock with the number one

selection, with Weyburn second and Notre Dame third.

As the team with the best overall record in the league, the Battlefords North Stars hold the final pick of the first round at number 12.

They also hold pick

numbers 24, 36, 48, 60 and 72, as well as pick number 45 acquired from Yorkton and number 62 acquired from Weyburn.

The draft begins at 1 p.m. Friday and will be broadcast on SaskTel Max, on channel 48 and 348 HD.

Kamsack team to be inducted Submitted The Kamsack Cyclones Baseball Team has been selected to be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Aug. 15 in Battleford.

A devastating tornado that struck the Town of Kamsack on Aug. 9, 1944, referred to by the locals as a “Cyclone,” prompted the naming of the local baseball team the “Cyclones.”

Over the years that team name was used in every category from peewee up to all local young men and to all or partial American imports.

The late 1940s to the mid 1950s were the golden years of baseball in North Eastern Saskatchewan, and in particular, Kamsack.

Baseball fever was rampant throughout the Canadian Prairies during this time. The Kamsack Times of Oct. 28, 1948, stated that local baseball executives expressed a desire to import a “Black” American coach who would coach all levels of baseball in the community. The town got what they asked for and soon Jesse Bradley had things humming in the railway town.

In 1949, a new baseball diamond opened on Madge Lake, in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, some 15 miles east of Kamsack.

Sunday double headers soon became popular during the summer months.

In fact, Roy Taylor and his college imports were housed in cottages at the lake.

American import Dave Whatley joined the Cyclones in 1949, followed by Travis Taylor

The SCA’s first ever High Level Performance Camp took place in July 2019. Unfortunately, the High Level Performance Camp 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19. Photo submitted by Rhea Good

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By Rhea Good

After 10 weeks of life without amateur sport, many people are wonof dering about the timeline for returning to sports.

I interviewed Alissa Stewart, executive director of the Saskatchewan Cheerleading Association on May 8 and that article was published on May 14. There was so much to discuss that the May 14 article focussed on Alissa’s career in the cheerleading industry, and I knew I would save the other topics we discussed for a separate article.

Alissa explained the role of Provincial Sport Organizations and SaskSport as the province takes steps towards “re-opening.” The SCA is the PSO for the sport of cheerleading. Most other amateur sports also have a non-profit organization that governs the sport within Saskatchewan. Those PSOs follow direction from SaskSport, which is the umbrella organization for all amateur sports.

In the context of COVID-19, all PSOs have been asked to draft documents to describe what their sport might look like in accordance with social distancing requirements, cleaning protocols, etc. From watching the media, we all know that rules and target behaviors are evolving, so there are no firm guidelines since the future is so uncertain.

The SCA executive is writing the proposal for the “return to cheerleading.” Individual cheer gym owners and school coaches are not required to create team specific, or gym-specific proposals. As the provincial government moves through the phases of re-opening, SaskSport will make the request for the PSO’s to submit the proposals for review.

Cheerleading activities are included in Phase 4 of the re-opening plan for Saskatchewan. Phase 3 is currently scheduled to begin on June 8. SaskSport holds weekly meetings with all the PSOs for amateur sport.

There is no due date set for the proposals from the PSOs, but all parties are working hard to be ready for Phase 4. SaskSport authorities will need time to review all the PSO proposals and work through an editing process in order to minimize risk for all athletes, coaches, spectators, etc. who would be involved in sports.

At the SCA, “We want our cheerleading clubs to be able to open as soon as the government sets a date for Phase 4.”

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in 1950. Roy Taylor from the College of Sequoias Physical Education and Athletic staff in Visalia, California, came as playing coach of the Cyclones in 1952. Roy also brought with him, Len Tucker from the St. Louis Cardinal farm team and several players from Taylors school. Taylor coached the Saskatoon 55’s in 1951, and Kamsack in 1952, 1953 and 1954.

Then in 1955 and 1956, he coached the Moose Jaw Mallards and in 1958 and 1959, the Saskatoon Commodores.

The Kamsack Times reported the Kamsack Cyclones as having the most successful season ever, in 1952, having played with skill, sportsmanship and a distinctive air both on and off the field with much of the credit going to Roy Taylor.

During these years, the

Cyclones played league, tournament and exhibition baseball. In 1953, they won the ManSask League Championship with a record of 35 wins out of 41 games. In 1954 they won 40 of 46 tournament and exhibition games, including the prestigious Indian Head Tournament, home of the Indian Head Rockets!

Exhibition games on the prairies included the touring Muskogee Cardinals, the San Francisco Sea Lions, the Ligon All Stars, California Mohawks and Nashville Stars, with most of them finding their way to Kamsack. One of the feature acts with the Sea Lions was Little Sammy Workman, who without hands or feet could hit, pitch and catch a ball.

Taylor frequently took Saskatchewan players back with him to the college in the off season. Bob Holowaty

of Melfort and Dave Kostenuik of Hyas, both exceptional pitchers, are two examples of members of the Cyclones who made the trek south. Holowaty, now in Saskatoon, was inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame in 2003.

Cyclone baseball memorabilia and history is on display in Kamsack and will still be a topic of conversation if you encounter someone who was there when the Kamsack Cyclones were the talk of the town.

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Scholarship Award is presented annually to a baseball player under 18 years of age, who plans to further pursue his/her baseball career. For information, email saskbaseballmuseum @sasktel.net for an application form.

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Post-secondary education begins at home

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Most students are anxious to leave home and start a new chapter of their lives, but for Taylor Salisbury this will not be a reality. As for thousands of other students choosing to further their education, Taylor’s education will continue long distance with online education implemented in April continuing into the fall semester.

Taylor, a Grade 12 student attending Hartley Clark School in

Spiritwood, was accepted into the University of Saskatchewan. She will be studying education, with the goal of becoming a teacher in four years.

Taylor is the second youngest child of Amanda and Paul Salisbury. Her grandparents, who for the past two years have

resided in Spiritwood, are Sally and David Salisbury.

Congratulations, Taylor, as we know you have a bright future.

Condolences to Rick and Annette Saccucci on the recent lost of his mother, 91-year-old Eva Saccucci. For the past two years she has been a resident of Diamond House in Warman. Lorena Lafrenier is her younger sister and stated Eva lived on a farm by herself and grew the most incredible, beautiful, immaculate garden every year. From

Point of Interest sign located on the corner of Highway 324 and the North-South Grid by Mayfair. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

a family of six, Lorena, Ester from Red Deer and a brother at Fox Valley are still living. Lorena and Eva lived only eight miles apart on their farms east of Mayfair.

Get well wishes to Ruth (Paul) Bilanski, who has been living with a broken hip since the middle of April. She slipped and fell on ice in North Battleford.

Two neighbour ladies planted a garden for her.

Ruth is a master gardener, and in 1996 joined the Battlefords and Area Horticultural Society. She entered vegetable and flower exhibits at the annual fair, winning constantly. Sad to say, with only seven members remaining in the society, it folded eight years ago. With gardening really taking off these past few years (especially the past three months in response to COVID-19) maybe the society will be rejuvenated.

It seems the younger generation have taken a liking to growing their own food and preserving. If revived, I am sure Ruth would be the first member to join.

As a member of such an organization, you obtain valuable information and can pass that on to your family and friends.

The plant sale this past Saturday was popular, bringing people from miles to patronize four vendors.

A highway road sign reflects interesting shadow in the ditch while sitting in water from the much-needed rain two weeks back. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

Dora and Barry Brown’s beautiful yard was a great setting for the event.

Vendors were Dora, her daughter Marilyn Starycki from North Battleford, Les Pethic from Mayfair and Denise Taylor from Hafford. Being outdoors and practicing social distancing were not a problem. The youngest person was Braxton, sixmonth-old son of Becky (Daniel) Bezmutte of Hafford. He had all the old women oohing and aahing from six feet, trying to peer

at him in his stroller. It was a gorgeous morning for this annual gardening sale usually held near Mayfair Hall.

Farmers are wrapping up spring tasks. Some seed all night, which became a must on our farm, employing eight seasonal workers alongside my husband and youngest son Ryan. Now to keep the frost away.

The wind has been atrocious since Sunday. Here’s hoping it will bring muchneeded rain to keep the dust down.

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Canadian Environmental Week 5 solutions for a greener clean If you want to keep your home spotless without harming the environment, here are five inexpensive and effective products you can use.

1. White vinegar This versatile product is an effective deodorizer and disinfectant. It can be used throughout the house, either alone or di­ luted in water. Though the smell is some­what unpleasant, it dissipates quickly.

2. Baking soda To remove stains and odours from carpets and linens, sprinkle baking soda on them and let it sit for a few hours. When

mixed with water, baking soda becomes an all-purpose paste you can use to scrub the stove or clean tile grout.

When diluted in water, lemon juice is also great for cleaning the bathroom and kitchen.

3. Marseille soap This hard soap made from vegetable oils is an effective cleanser with a wide range of possible uses. It can spruce up leather furniture, make your floors shine and remove stains from your laundry.

5. Essential oils Take advantage of their fragrance and antiseptic properties by adding a few drops of essential oils to warm water or a cleaning solution. Citrus oils are particularly effective at breaking down grease and grime.

4. Lemon A few wedges placed inside your refrigerator will help eliminate lingering odours. Plus, you can use the juice to remove grease from pots and pans.

If you want to ditch harsh chemical cleaners for good, many of these natural products are readily available at your local supermarket or department store.

How to reduce water consumption at home Preserving the world’s natural resources is a key part of protecting the planet for future generations.

In particular, sources of fresh water need to be safeguarded and water consumption at home should be minimized.

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Sinks Install aerators on the taps in your home to reduce the amount of water used in sinks by almost a third.

In addition, make sure to repair leaks as soon as possible. A single leaky tap can waste as much as 700 litres of water per year.

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Canadian Environmental Week 7 ways to minimize food waste The average Canadian family throws out approximately 140 kilograms of edible food

every year. This is largely due to buying and cooking too much food and inefficient food storage

practices. If you want to minimize food waste, follow these seven tips.

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Organize your

Video game platforms help gamers go green If you love video games but worry about the carbon footprint associated with purchasing discs, cartridges, consoles and accessories, you’ll be happy to learn you can now game more responsibly.

Greener gaming is increasingly possible thanks to platforms like Blacknut, Google Stadia and PlayStation Now that allow you to stream games and save data on a cloud.

Here’s a quick overview.

Less equipment Thanks to streaming platforms for gaming, you don’t need to purchase new consoles, cartridges or

discs because everything happens online. Depending on the service you choose, your membership lets you access a wide range of games from your personal

computer, tablet, television or mobile phone. All you need is a screen, a sufficiently fast Wi-Fi

connection and a controller or mouse and keyboard.

Always up to date These platforms offer you a massive selection of games from which you can build a personal library.

Plus, you don’t need to worry about purchasing the most recent console to enjoy new games. You also won’t have to download updates, since all you need to do is connect to the service to pick up where you left off.

Thanks to gaming platforms, you can enjoy your hobby while reducing your carbon footprint.

refrigerator The inside of your fridge is divided into different temperature zones. To prolong the freshness of your food: • Avoid storing milk in the door • Place meat on the bottom shelf • Put fruits and vegetables in the drawers • Store products with a long shelf life at the back 2. Make a grocery list Supermarkets are strategically designed to encourage you to spend as much as possible. Without a list, you risk making impulse purchases. This will likely result in some of the food getting wasted and a higher grocery bill to boot. To avoid this, make a list and stick to it.

3. Be less rigid with expiry dates Best before dates don’t necessarily indicate when

a product will spoil. In fact, many foods are perfectly edible several days or weeks after their noted expiration date.

4. Use leftovers and lessfresh food With a little creativity and effort, many food items can have a second life.

You could: • Make breadcrumbs or croutons from dry, stale bread • Cook wilted vegetables into a soup • Make broth from bones and vegetable peels • Freeze brewed coffee to make iced beverages • Make smoothies or muffins using slightly overripe fruit 5. Don’t buy oversized formats Bulk products designed for restaurants and cafeterias offer great value for the money. However, if you’re buying them for a

small family, you probably won’t be able to finish the food before it spoils.

6. Plan your weekly menu Improvising meals on a daily basis can lead to food waste. For example, you might forget to cook a piece of fresh meat and then have to throw it away when it goes bad. To avoid this, it’s best to plan meals in advance. As a bonus, making a weekly menu will help you put together your grocery list.

7. Give, preserve or exchange your surplus If you have too much food, there are many ways to manage your surplus.

Give it to family and friends, exchange it with colleagues, freeze it or can it.

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We have been having nice rains and most of the fields around appear to have been seeded, so that’s a good start for the year. It also means that there’s lots of grass to cut and hedges to trim as growth is rapid.

As the village got trimmed up in the last few days, the ball diamonds look nice and most yards also. There was lots of action in that department and when everyone does their bit the total picture improves and we can be proud of our village. Much work has taken place at the little village park and it is looking tidy, too.

The election for a new mayor and one councillor took place in Meota May 27, in the community hall.

Dave Konopelski went in as mayor, by acclamation, and the councillor position as won by Carol Chapman over Pat Becotte, by one vote.

The ice cream truck visited the concession May 26, so I expect they will be open next weekend. The summer crowd appreciates that for their treats and some meals. With the pandemic this summer this service will be used more than ever.

The clean- up crew spent a busy day Thursday at the local cemetery and

it looks neat and tidy now.

The new sign has been put in place with names of deceased, so when people come to visit it will be easy to find their plot. The dates for future clean- up days are as: June 12 and 27; July 13 and 28; Aug.12 and 27; and Sept. 11. Work starts at 9 a.m. and you have to bring your own coffee this year. Volunteers are always welcome.

It appears that Access is going to be replaying old TV shows like The Waltons. While I’m not sure I want to watch that series again at least it does give us the chance to see a show without foul language, violence and drugs that are so prevalent these days.

While working on my old diaries I came across a trip we made to the old store in Pierceland in 1977, where I purchased four of those big blue enamelled bread mixing pans, one for each of my four daughters, at $22 each and, in those days, no tax. These are still in use, while maybe not for big batches of bread so often, but for mixing large quantities of salads for

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My cousins who built a new cottage at Lanz Point are disappointed this summer, as their overseas families won’t be coming from Ireland for their annual visit, because of the pandemic. This was the main reason for building a new place, to accommodate them all at once.

There are various stories coming out of seniors’ residences about how they are handling this new way of life. Each is coping with it in their own way, following restrictions in place.

Some are still using their dining rooms, with spacing in place, but I hear of others where they have to stay in their rooms and meals are delivered. No visitors are allowed in any of them, so the only ones coming and going are the staff members. One place in Saskatoon has changed to two sittings with space restrictions. What a relief when the day comes when they can mix and come and go and visit again. At least we aren’t hearing horror stories in western Canada like the eastern provinces are dealing with.

It is not the dryer that makes your clothes shrink, it is the refrigerator , especially this year when we have been shut indoors with less activities happening.

Editor’s note; To the right is a photo taken from orrespondent Lorna Pearson’s video from 1994 that should have been on last week’s front page to accompany her story about the Crooked Bush starting to show its age. Apologies to Lorna for misunderstanding her email and labeling a photo from this year as one from 1994,

Above and below, strong winds late Sunday evening and early Monday morning wreaked havoc on Trevessa Beach. Inside the marina, everything was safe, but many items not within the marina were tossed about. Photos submitted by Lorna Pearson. Photos taken by Vivian Lesko

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OBITUARIES HAYWARD: It is with great sadness the family of Russel Edward Hayward announce his passing on Friday, May 29, 2020. Survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Josephine Hayward; son, Stuart Hayward; daughter, Shirley Hayward; 2 granddaughters: Vanessa Heilman, Lacey Douglas; 2 grandsons: Jesse Hayward, Blake Hayward; 2 greatgranddaughters: Jordan and Katana Hayward-Hunt; brother, Bryon (Sophie). Predeceased by his daughter, Colleen; parents, James & Jessie Hayward; siblings; daughter-in-law, Beverley Hayward. Russel was born at Unity Hospital, June 24, 1927. He was the eighth in a family of seven boys and 2 girls. He lived in Alfred Knowles District, eleven miles southwest of Unity. He attended school at Alfred Knowles School until 1942. He helped on the farm and drove his brother Cec’s truck, hauling grain, coal, gravel, cattle and anything that needing hauling until 1945. Cec sold the truck and he helped on the farm until 1949 when he went to work at Dickson Quality Meats in Unity earning $25 a week until 1960 when he bought Bill Milne’s Locker Plant at Turtleford. He sold out in 1970 and then moved to North Battleford where he managed Battleford Meat Packers until 1975 then worked for OK Economy until retirement in 1990 and moving to Turtle Lake. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-445-7570).

ZACHARIAS: Wayne Douglas Zacharias, passed away peacefully, on May 25th, 2020, with his loving wife Sally and son, Michael, by his side. Wayne was born on February 17, 1942, in McMahon, SK, the eldest child of Abram and Agnes Zacharias. After high school, he enlisted in the Air Force.

While there, he met his first love, Carolyn (nee Morgan).

They married on October 18th, 1963. Over the course of their marriage, he and Carolyn lived in Ontario, Nova Scotia, Alberta and Saskatchewan. They welcomed two boys – Michael, in 1969, and Brent, in 1972. Wayne had a passion for camping, and took his family all over the country on summer camping trips. Wayne had many jobs over the years - firefighter, arson inspector, small business owner, and safety inspector among them. No matter what job he held, he was always a provider for his family, and as a result, instilled a strong work ethic in his sons. Wayne and Carolyn retired to Swift Current in 2006, to be closer to family and friends. Carolyn’s lung illness became serious and Wayne devoted himself to her care and treatments, driving all over the province (and sometimes outside of the province) to ensure she was taken care of. Carolyn passed away in early 2008, leaving Wayne on his own. By chance (or perhaps divine intervention), Wayne reconnected with his high school sweetheart Sally (Pukas) and fell in love again. They married on June 20, 2009. With his marriage to Sally came a large extended family, whom Wayne embraced.

He created a special bond with each of them. Sally reminded Wayne of what it meant to enjoy life. She was a constant companion, and in the last few years took better care of him than anyone else could have, including holding his hand as he passed away. In addition to his beloved wife Carolyn, Wayne is predeceased by his parents, his sister Jean and his brothers Russell, Allen and Edward. Wayne is survived by his dedicated wife Sally, his loving sons Michael Zacharias of Swift Current, SK and Brent Zacharias (Nicole Vaillancourt) of Collingwood, ON, as well as his step- daughters; Karen Mackenzie of Edmonton, AB, Kimberly (Len Froese) of Maple Ridge, BC and Tamara (Robert Friesen) of Surrey BC. He leaves the two joys of his life, his granddaughter Brett and grandson Dawson to cherish his memory. Wayne will be deeply missed by his baby sister Colleen (Zenon Kozen) of Edmonton, AB, and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Cremation has taken place. A service will be held at a later date. For those wishing, donations can be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or the Lung Association of Saskatchewan in Wayne’s name, and would be appreciated by the family. Arrangements have been entrusted to Swift Current Funeral Home. __________________________________________________

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O’HARE: Roy Dennis. With great sadness, the family of Roy Dennis O’Hare announces his unexpected passing on the evening of May 23, 2020 at the age of 80. Roy was born on January 5, 1940 near Livelong, SK and spent his early years in rural Saskatchewan before eventually moving to Saskatoon. He joined the Saskatoon Police Service on October 1, 1965 and retired as Deputy Chief on June 30, 1996. Over the 30 years of service, he made several lifelong friends and also earned a Master of Business Administration from the University of Saskatchewan. While Roy spent much of his retirement years between Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Mexico, he always called Saskatoon home. He passed away peacefully at his residence in Vancouver, BC. Roy had a vibrant personality and cared deeply about his family. His outgoing persona and passionate soul will be deeply missed by all. He is survived by his partner Marty, first partner and close friend Marj, children Chad (Nancy) and Dawne (Andrew), grandchildren Kaela and Liam, siblings Wally, Dorothy, Darlene, Gladys and Cheryl, as well as extended family and friends. Roy is predeceased by his parents Delbert and Dorothy O’Hare, brother Melvin and sisters Delrose and Della.

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LOADES: David Ronald Loades and Annie Jolly Loades It is with great sadness that the family of Ronald Loades announces his passing at age 79 years on March 17, 2020 in Edmonton, Alberta followed six weeks later by his mother, Annie Jolly Loades, aged 101 years, on April 30, 2020, in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan. Born on June 11, 1918 in Melville, SK, Annie was the youngest child of Scottish immigrants, Robert Greig and Annie Jolly Greig (nee Dutch). Ann married Sidney Loades in 1939 and eventually as a single mother, raised Ronald in North Battleford. Ann worked at Craig’s Department Store, Reeves College, and at City Hall until her retirement. Ann celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on June 11, 2018 in her home in Cut Knife and passed peacefully in her sleep on April 30, 2020 at aged 101 and 10 months. She will be missed tremendously by her family who will always treasure the perfect birthday cards she chose and sent to each of them. Ronald was born February 24, 1941 in Edmonton to Annie Jolly Loades (nee Greig) and Sidney David Loades. After high school graduation, he settled down in Edmonton where he worked as a mechanic for Crosstown Motors for fifty years. In addition to a passion for cars, he loved animals and always had at least one dog as a faithful companion. Annie and Ronald were predeceased by many relatives including: Christina (Jack Forsyth), Jim (Grace Hulbert), Elizabeth (John Palmquist), and Val, and one nephew/cousin, Robert (sons, Timothy and Douglas). They are survived by Annie’s sister-in-law, Lorna, Ron’s step childrenTara (Russ) Brodin and their children Max (Juliya) and Keli (Beene) and Teh (Brad) Stratton and their child Keenan Verbrugge, and their families, and several nieces, nephews and cousins: Valerie (Jim) Napier and their families- Alan, Maureen (Tom and children, Emma, Liam and Samuel) and Deborah (Paul and children, Scott and Johnathan); Carol (Ian and her daughters, Cathy and Tara); William; Gaylene (Mike) Babichuk and their family; Donna (Thomas and son, Steven), Tanya (Derek and daughter, Calista), Marla (Ken) and Michael); and Leonard (Carole and their daughter, Ainslie) and extended families in Scotland and the United States. Ann and Ronald will be buried in the Ryley Cemetery beside the resting place of Robert and Annie. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

LACOURSIERE: Edna-Marie Jeanne Lacoursiere (better known as Jeanne or grandma or GG to us) was the 2nd oldest daughter of eleven children. She was born on the farm in Bellevue, Saskatchewan on November 22, 1920. Later, she married Leo Lacoursiere. Together, they had 3 lovely daughters: Raymonde, Rosaline and Leona. Their early years were spent on the farm near Delmas, Saskatchewan. Over the years, Jeanne moved from school to school in rural Saskatchewan, ultimately finishing her teaching career in Edam.

Leo retired from farming in 1973, at which time they moved to North Battleford. Following Leo’s death in 1996, Jeanne spent time travelling the world. In 2006, she moved into the Manoir Marchildon where she flourished for the past 14 years. Growing up in a large French Catholic family, Grandma learned early on what it meant to be faithful. This faith has been the foundation of her life. Although she checked off all the boxes of being a good standing catholic (church, prayer, sacraments), she taught us years ago that faith was so much more. It was about being a good person, respecting others and giving more than you take.

Seems like common sense, but the problem is it is not that common. Grandma was the definition of what it means to be faithful. We can only hope to in-still these same teachings in our children and grandchildren so that her legacy can live on. One thing I will always remember is Grandma’s passion for reading.

She loved history, biographies and almost all types of romance novels. Right up until a few months ago, Grandma would read 4 to 6 hours a day. This passion for learning led her to a life of teaching others, in an era where women in the work force was frowned upon. Something I remind my daughters all the time, that grandma helped pave the way for girls today. Grandpa was not overly thrilled by her decision to teach rather than take care of the house, but she didn’t care. She had a mind of her own, a passion for lifelong learning, and everyone respected that.

Grandma was always so appreciative and thoughtful. No matter when we showed up for a visit, or called her, she was always so thankful for everything. Even in the end, she would thank us all for coming when she could hardly even speak. Regardless of the situation, she would always put other people before herself. I remember a few years ago, we were having dinner at Mom and Dad’s and I was looking for a place to sit. Grandma saw me looking, stood up and asked if I wanted her seat. At 97 years old, she was willing to give up her seat. I also remember the many years she spent looking after Grandpa. We all knew he was not the easiest patient to deal with and it was tough on her.

But I don’t recall her once complaining. It was the life she signed up for and that meant for better or for worse. I was lucky to have had the privilege of spending a great deal of time with Grandma over the years. She used to tutor me after school, but would never give me the answer! I didn’t become a teacher, but it likely led to my passion for school and learning. When I was in grade 4, Grandma was my substitute teacher one day. About mid way through the day, she “claimed” I pulled the girls hair in front of me and sat me in the corner for 10 minutes. Even to this day, I swear I didn’t touch that girl’s hair. When Mom and Dad would go on holidays, Grandma and I had this thing where we would phone each other each day to check on each other. I think Mom was telling her to check on me and at the same time telling me to check on her. This is something I will miss. I recall at Christmas time this past year, my dad and I were taking Grandma back to her apartment and she told us this will be her last Christmas. We downplayed it, but she affirmed her stance and said you wait and see. And of course she was right. I was telling my girls the other day that we could only dream of having the life Grandma had over the past 99 years. Good health, close friends, an amazing teaching career, no wrinkles, legs that looked like she was 50, 20/20 vision, and above all, a loving family to be by her side right up until the end. Throughout her deterioration over the past month or so, we all had some special moments with her that we will cherish forever. Whether that was the wink she would give you, praying with her, a squeezing of the hand, feeding her ice chips, or just sitting with her and holding her hand, all of these little moments are what matters.

I’ve always said Grandma was a special woman. She had the whole package: love, wisdom, patience and kindness. We have all been so fortunate to have this woman in our lives over the years. If you think back to your time with her, I can guarantee she taught you something that made you a better person today and in the future. Once a teacher, always a teacher. Rest In Peace Grandma. Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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DODD ( NUTBROWN ): Lillian Arvinna 1930 - 2020 Lillian Arvinna (Nutbrown) Dodd passed away peacefully at the Sturgeon Community Hospital in St Albert, Alberta on Thursday May 21, 2020. Lillian was born May 23, 1930 on the family farm Sec 9-41-12W 3rd, four miles south east of Maymont. She was raised during the “Dirty Thirties” where she helped on the family farm. She attended Calais school from grade one to grade nine.

She walked the 3 miles during the summer, some times skied during the winter. Once her siblings started school, she drove the horse and buggy / sleigh to school. She attended Maymont High School for grades 10 to 12 graduating in 1948. During her school years she was active in Homecraft club, taught Sunday school, attended Anglican confirmation classes and learned to play the piano (which she played until she passed). March 1949, she started her nurses training at Saskatoon City Hospital School of Nursing. During her training she met many life long friends. She graduated in 1952 and was employed by the Saskatoon City Hospital on a medical ward, then as an evening and night supervisor until late 1954. She was then employed by the Saskatchewan Anti-Tuberculosis League at Saskatoon Sanatorium – mainly on the surgical ward as a Supervisor until 1966. She met her husband, Doug Dodd, in 1948-1949 while they were working at the North Battleford Provincial Hospital.

They were married at Maymont United Church April 29, 1953 then lived in Saskatoon for 10 years. They had their daughters, Mary Lou and Cheryl, during that time in Saskatoon. They moved to a farm 18 miles east of Saskatoon in the Clavet area.

There she taught a 4H group of 22 girls Home Nursing. In May 1966 they moved to Rabbit Lake to a new farm. During the following years she worked at the Rabbit Lake Union Hospital, Spiritwood Union Hospital, and Bordon Union Hospital. She worked in the capacity of a nurse and as the Director of Nursing at these hospitals. She retired from nursing in 1995 as the Director of Care of the Rabbit Lake Health Centre. She had been very active in the Saskatchewan Professional Nursing Association – the SRNA chapter, serving as Sec/Treasurer for the Borden – Hafford chapter and the Leoville – Rabbit Lake – Spiritwood chapter. She campaigned and was elected to the Parkland Health District Ward 7 for a few years after retirement.

She enjoyed using her knowledge while serving the public on this Board. She continued to help the community at all times before and after retirement. If someone needed medical help, she was there, if a doctor was delayed she delivered the occasional baby, stitched the odd wound, assisted at car accidents until the ambulance arrived or even attended a patient in the back of the station wagon on the way to the hospital. She assisted at the foot clinics, gave flu shots, drove people to Doctor appointments in North Battleford, Saskatoon or Rosetown. Most people in Rabbit Lake at sometime in their life was treated or helped by Lillian. During her years at Rabbit Lake she was on many of the town committees as the Home & School Assoc., Secretary of the Sr. Sunrise Circle, a member of the Church Council and the Health Care Auxiliary. She was involved in 4H – taught 4H classes, organized trips to Saskatoon (e.g.

Robin Hood plant, the Co-op Creamery), played the piano at the 4H concerts. She cooked many turkeys and angel food cakes for the community suppers and bake sales. After November 1999 she spent several winters in Calgary with her daughter Cheryl, later moving to live full time there. In 2018, she moved to Sherwood Park to live to be closer to her oldest daughter, Mary Lou and her grandchildren as it was difficult to go for extended visits. She enjoyed music her entire life. She entertained her family by playing the piano and later played the organ at the Rabbit Lake Lutheran church. She played the piano in Calgary for the church services at Trinity Lodge. Even in Long Term Care she would play the piano and sing. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, playing bingo, curling, reading, and painting. She loved to watch baseball, hockey, curling and figure skating on TV. She is survived by her two daughters, Mary Lou Dodd (Bruno Bavaro) and Cheryl Dodd and 3 grandchildren, Antonio, Tara (Brennon Motley) and Luca, as well as her sister-in-law’s Bernice (Bunny) Dodd Randall and Irene Cochrane Nutbrown and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends. She was predeceased by her parents Charles Nutbrown and Mary Miller Nutbrown, sister, Muriel Nutbrown Rodgers, brother-inlaw, Roy Rodgers, brother Murvel Nutbrown, ex-husband, Douglas Dodd, sister-in-law Lulu Dodd Hoffman and brother-inlaw Robert Hoffman. Services and Internment are postponed until a later date. Special thanks for the care provided over the years to Calgary Bethany, Sherwood Park Summerwood Village, Capital Care Dickinsfield and Units 15 and 19 at St Albert Sturgeon Community Hospital. Rita Iwasiuk-Dymond a private Caregiver was an incredible, knowledgeable woman who provided exceptional gentle and compassionate care. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Mark Muir, Funeral Director, Spiritwood, SK (306-883-3500)

CUSTER: Harley Dean Custer resident of Battleford District Care Centre was born on December 1, 1931 in Sonningdale, SK and was raised on the farm at Baljennie, SK. He moved to Biggar and was hired on the CNR as a Trainmen/Conductor at 20 years old. Harley married Nona I Besse on May 2, 1953 in Biggar, SK. After working for many years in Biggar Harley & Nona moved to Kamloops, B.C. for a few years. After retirement Harley and Nona moved to Battleford. Harley’s hobbies included: golf, piloting his airplane, downhill and crosscountry skiing, woodworking, playing ball and wintering in Yuma, AZ; he belonged to the Biggar Flying Club and Biggar Elks. Harley passed away peacefully from complications of pneumonia at the Battlefords Union Hospital on May 25, 2020. Left to cherish Harley’s memory are his loving family: daughter, Cindy and Jim Kanz; grandchildren: Bobbi Jean Kanz of Battleford, SK and Jamie and Blair Michaud of North Battleford, SK; great-grandchildren: Jacob, Kalyn, Paige, Janae and Luc; sisters: Connie Rayner and Donna Hawtin; brother, Barry Custer; brothers and sisters-in-law: Doreen Silvernagle, Gord and Rita Besse and Don and Jean Ruehlen; uncle, Vernon Custer; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Nona I Custer (Besse) (2013); mother, Catherine (Foreman) Custer; father, Albert Custer; infant son, Randy (1955); son, Murray Dean Custer (1983); sisters: Betty, Norma and Bev. A small family graveside service will be held in Biggar at a later date. Memorial Donations in memory of Harley may be made to the Battlefords District Care Centre (Designate to the Recreation Fund) Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Those wishing to leave condolences for Mr.Custer’s family may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Interment Arrangements have been entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service. Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium. A special thank you to the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital for taking such great care of Harley.

BLACKMER: Shauna Blackmer nee Wilson, born June 8, 1959 in North Battleford, SK passed away May 27, 2020 after a decade long battle with cancer. She fought hard to the bitter end. Shauna will be remembered for her wicked sense of humour, her strong will and determination and her unwavering devotion to the Saskatchewan Roughriders. For more than 20 years, she taught students with special needs at Centennial Park Education Center and pre-kindergarten at St. Mary School. She adored spending time with her family, particularly her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Randy, children Brienne (Will) & Brennan, beloved grandchildren Eve & Steel, her father Bill, her brother Brett & her sister Shelley (Bruce), nieces and nephews Justine (Lee), Rebecca (Derek), Kelsey (Jesse), Taylor (Andrew) and Russell (Gary) and 4 great nieces and nephews, step-siblings Ross and Shannon. Predeceased by her mother Doreen and her stepmother Eunice. The family would like to thank the palliative care staff at Battlefords Union Hospital for their care and attention during her final days. Special thanks to the staff in COPS who supported her through the many rounds of chemotherapy over the years. Donations in her name can be made to Lend A Paw Box 852 Maidstone, SK, S0M 1M0 or to the Battlefords’ Trade and Education Center 801 105th, North Battleford, SK, S9A 1R3. There will not be a funeral as per Shauna’s wishes. She will be cremated and her ashes spread. __________________________________________________________

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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 181043580 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 4th day of February, 2019.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN, NO. 499

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Heavy Duty Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators and 1A Drivers required: Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

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

892-104th Street North Battleford 306-445-7261

The Town of Maidstone is offering a career in the municipal field with expectations of advancement in Water and Wastewater operations. This opportunity allows the successful candidate to work in all aspects of our Public Works Department with a particular focus on water treatment, testing, and delivery.

Certification in the water and wastewater field is desired, but the Town of Maidstone is willing to invest in training the right person.

To be considered, a candidate must work well with a team, be willing to learn, and possess communicative, mathematical, and problem-solving ability. A Class 5 drivers’ licence and experience with equipment are also essential.

The Town of Maidstone offers competitive wages, benefits, and pension plan.

Please forward resumes to: Town of Maidstone Box 208 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-893-2373 Fax: 306-893-4378 Email: administrator@townofmaidstone.com Only suitable candidates will be contacted for an interview.

For more information regarding this position please contact Joshua Langill, A/Administrator, at the Town Office: 306–893-2373.

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Commercial Insurance Broker Armour Insurance is seeking a Licensed Commercial Insurance Broker to join our Lloydminster team.

Come join a team of insurance professionals who believe in providing the best in service for our customers while building a company we are proud to be a part of.

Email your resume and cover letter to:

L. Ryan Domotor, Administrator

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Glen Bremner & Ag Bremner Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: SW Sec 36 Twp 53 Rge 20 W3 Ext. 0 Title Number: 119295322

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TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Mervin, No. 499 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 181043580 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 4th day of February, 2019.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN, NO. 499

Living Sky School Division now recruiting various positions to start the 2020-2021 school year.

THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN, NO. 499

NOTICE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

TEACHER

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

Dated this 19th day of April, 2018

(The Tax Enforcement Act)

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Relocation bonus available for those outside of our area.

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Somebody needs to look after me!

Every day accidents happen, but don’t blame the guardian angels present for not preventing them. Any accident might have been much worse without the quick action of guardian angels. You can tell I am a firm believer in guardian angels. By this stage of my life, my guardian angel knows me and my arthritic hands inside and out. Last week my guardian angel, once more, made one of my accidents a blessing instead of physical pain.

I was whipping up supper when my accident occurred. First of all, I had a casserole of hash brown frozen potatoes, combined with hamburger, Cheez

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca Whiz, mushroom soup and sour cream baking and bubbling away in the oven. I went to put a tray of vegetables in the oven to roast. I had on an oven mitt and had a hold of the hot bubbling casserole dish in one hand and was putting the tray in the oven with the other hand. I had

pulled the casserole out of the oven to make room for the pan of vegetables that I was inserting in the oven. I lost my grip on the casserole dish, and it hit the floor with a big bang beside me.

Half of the casserole went spraying in the air.

Some hit spots on the

floor, but most of it splattered in blotches, on the freezer, cupboard, and three walls across the kitchen. It was a nightmare of globes of casserole. It took a long time to clean up that kitchen .Later I realized the casserole had not sprayed on me. If it had of covered me, I would have been burned badly. Not a drop of casserole landed on me. My wife is used to me dropping things. She admitted that this time I had managed dropping an exploding bomb. It was not my proudest moment!

Ed, my old neighbour, does not believe in people having a guardian angel. I told Ed that I had

overworked my guardian angel for years. He thinks someone needs to look after me, but not even an angel, could put up with me for a lifetime. Some of us do believe a guardian angel sent from God walks with us to surround us with wings of love.

For sure, the Bible speaks of angels as messengers from God and of guardian angels protecting us. Psalm 91 says, “He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.” If we believe in God as our shelter, refuge or fortress, He works with and through our guardian angels to faithfully cover and deliver us

from evil. God is set on shielding and protecting those who trust him in love.

We can ignore or reject God, but if we dwell or live in Him, like a mother hen who covers her chicks under her wings, God covers us from all that would trap and harm us.

God commands his angels concerning us to guard us in our ways. When we love God, He uses our guardian angels, to deliver us, and set us securely above destruction.

He will answer our prayers for help, rescue us from trouble, honour us in life, and satisfy us with salvation. Read Psalm 91 for proof.

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

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND MASS TIMES: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

306-445-5901

St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Facebook St Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Facebook Battle River Parish YouTube channel CJNB Radio 1050AM Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30am Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

191 - 24th Street W., Battleford, Sk. 306-937-7575

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

Pastor: Bill Hall

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford ALL LITURGICAL SERVICES ARE TEMPORARILY SUSPENDED. CALL MARUSIA AT 306-445-8369 RE ONLINE SERVICES

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, Youth Groups and Bible Study Groups are cancelled until further notice.

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

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

Services: First & Third Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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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Business begins to percolate Fort Battleford to

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

I hope everyone is staying healthy and at home during these difficult times. I know it has been hard not being able to go shopping normally, attend church, gatherings and meetings of any kind. At Borden most businesses are open, but on limited access and with social distancing requirements in place.

The post office is back to normal hours and Block’s agencies have opened by appointment. The Borden Co-op Grocery and Hardware are both open, with the grocery store open seven days a week, but allowing only three customers in at a time.

The Borden Health Centre and Pharmacy is open by appointment, but at present there are no doctors in attendance on Tuesdays.

Gas Plus is open seven days a week at regular hours.

The Borden Anglican and United Churches have decided not to open in June due to the restrictions and the Fellowship Church cannot open, as they hold services in the Borden Community Centre, which will not be open for a while.

The hotel and café are still closed, except for takeout from the Roadside Inn. Affinity Credit Union was closed, but as of Monday they are open in Borden 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday to Friday and closed for lunch from 12:30 -1 p.m.

The Red Bull Restaurant in Radisson will be opening for dine-in on June 8. The two hairdressers in Borden and one in Radisson resumed their businesses May 19. The Community Centre and library are still closed, and the Borden Farmers Market has decided not to open in 2020.

The Borden Fire Hall is not available and there are also so many restrictions, it would not be feasible to open. People can still order products from the vendors that were at the market in 2019 and pick up at their homes. If it is possible the farmers market will still go ahead with their Christmas sale on Dec. 5 in the Borden Community Centre.

A student, Natalie Anderson from Borden, has been hired at the Borden Museum. They

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orden& Radisson

will be open sometime in June.

Condolences are extended to the family of Helen Sutherland, who passed away May 26 from pancreatic cancer at the age of 89. Helen leaves eight children – Jim (Jessie), Ian (Shelley), David (Michelle), Kevin (Michelle), Glenn (Sheri), Scott (Sonia), Dawn Morgan (Ron), and Anne Westad (Lindsay) – 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by

two brothers and a sister.

Helen was involved in the Borden Community until she moved to Saskatoon in 2018. She contributed to 4-H, and the library, museum, United Church, farmer market, seniors club and Lions Club. There will be a memorial celebration at a later date when circumstances allow it. Donations in lieu of flowers may be given to the Borden Museum or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Condolences are also extended to Ray Latimer of Borden, sons Tim and Chris and his family, on the passing of Judy Latimer on May 27. A private family service has been held in Saskatoon.

THE BATTLEFORDS CITIZENS ON PATROL PHONE 446-1720 for more information

Staff

Fort Battleford National Historic Site has announced it will re-open with limited visitor access and basic services beginning June 1.

According to a news release from Parks Canada, visitors to Fort Battleford will be able to access the parking lot, green spaces, and the interior of the fort stockade. For now these areas remain closed to allow park staff to do the necessary work to prepare for opening.

The historic buildings and the Visitor Centre remain closed and it is noted washrooms, food and potable water are not available on site. Group activities and public events also remain suspended until further notice.

Due to all the changes in place, Fort Battleford is asking visitors to plan ahead by checking the Fort Battleford National Historic Site website before they travel to find out what is open, what to expect and how to prepare for their visit.

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Parks Canada is also asking Canadians to be “cautious and conservative” in their use of these places, to observe any regional or provincial travel restrictions and respect any closures that are in place.

Those participating in recreational activities are advised to be extra cautious to avoid injury and/or getting lost to help minimize demands placed on search and rescue teams and on the health care system.

More information can be found on their website: pc.gc.ca.

ONLINE BIDDING ONLY

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Bidding begins 3 days prior to sale day · Lots begin closing on sale day at 12 Noon

2011 Massey Ferguson 9220 30 Ft

1987 Bourgault FH536-40 40 Ft

2002 International 9900i

1994 Degelman 7000 50 Ft

1981 Chevrolet 70

2012 Westfield MK 100-61 10 In. x 61 Ft Auger

2001 New Holland 9384

1998 Gleaner R62

Directions: From NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK, at the junction of Territorial Drive and Hwy 4 go 22 km North on Hwy 4, then go 9.6 km (6 miles) East on the Iffley grid, then 2.75 km (1.7 miles) North. Yard on East side.

Tractor

10 spd Autoshift, A/R susp, 12000 lb frt, 40000 lb rears, 2001 New Holland 9384 4WD, s/n D108531, 244 in. WB, alum wheels, DEL 20 ft steel box, roll tarp, 290 hp, 12 spd standard, 4 hyd outlets, 20.8X38, rear hitch and trailer controls, 1,121,892 km showing.

1981 Chevrolet 70 S/A, s/n 1GBJ7Dduals,3268 hrs showing.

1B4BV123074, 366.0 cu in, V8, 5x2, spring susp, Combine CIM 15 ft steel box, roll tarp, dual fuel tanks, 106,871 1998 Gleaner R62, s/n R6268019, Agco 400 km showing. hdr, s/n 1346535P, Victory Super 8 12 ft P/U, reverser, 1980 Chevrolet 70 S/A, s/n C17DBAV134841, VSR, chaff spreader, 30.5-32 F, 16.9-24 R, Cummins 366.0 cu in, V8, 5x2, spring susp, LUX 16 ft steel box, 8.3L, 4 spd hydro, Sunnybrook rotor, air foil sieve, roll tarp, 103,758 km showing.

15 ft unloading auger, 2820 sep hrs showing, 3768 1951 International L-150 Series S/A, s/n 40924, hrs showing.

264.0 cu in, 6 cyl, 4 speed manual, spring susp, 12 ft Header wood box, 1.5 ton, 106,588 km showing.

Agco 30 Ft Rigid, s/n R3032436G9191, to fit Seeding, Tillage & Breaking Gleaner R62 Combine, batt, transport.

1987 Bourgault FH536-40 40 Ft Air Seeder, Swather s/n 382-1, floating hitch, 8 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 2011 Massey Ferguson 9220 30 Ft, s/n AGC- poly packers, 2155 II tow-behind tank, s/n 3045, sgl M9220BHS01135, 5200 hdr, s/n AGCM52300B- fan, liquid fertilizer attachment, single spring trips, HDW1259, P/U reel, F&A, 480/R26 F, 14-16.1 R, DSA, gauge wheels, Cummins dsl, 390 hrs showing.

Valmar 1620 Granular applicator, carbide tipped openers, rr hitch.

1983 Bourgault 534-42 40 Ft Air Seeder, s/n 2806, 8 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 2115 Series II 2 comp’t tow-behind tank, s/n 3184, sgl fan, 3 bar harrows, double spring trips, Bourgault shovels.

1994 Degelman 7000 50 Ft Heavy Harrows, s/n 1197, 9/16 in x 23± in tines, 5 bar.

1994 Flexi-Coil S82 50 Ft Harrow Packer, s/n S82SB00-P07207, 13 in. tines, 5 bar tine harrows.

Morris CP731 34 Ft Cultivator, s/n 3671, 12 in. spacing, NH3 pkg, 3 bar harrows, carbide tips, rr hitch.

1982 Bourgault Commander 34-38 36 Ft Light Duty Cultivator, s/n 2248, 4 bar harrows.

1983 Schulte Ground Drive Rock Picker, s/n 1183.

Custombuilt 30 Ft Harrows.

Sprayers

1998 Brandt 60 Ft Field, s/n 43747A, 1000 gal poly tank, sgl nozzle bodies, fence row nozzles, wind cones, rinse tank, 11L-15, 540 pto, chem wash/rinse, t/a cart, 5 & 10 gal tips.

Grain Handling Equipment

2012 Westfield MK 100-61 10 In. x 61 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger, s/n 247090, 540 PTO. 2001 Brandt 835 8 In. x 35 Ft Grain Auger, s/n 62272, Kohler, 25 hp, elec start.

1987 Brandt 7 In. x 30 Ft Grain Auger, s/n 15509, Honda, 13 hp.

Agricultural Equipment

8 Ft Steel Swath Roller, tapered, draw pin.

Bourgault 11 In. Knock On Shovels, 200PWV1100.

Qty of Degelman 55 Harrow Tines.

Qty of Degelman 5 Harrow Tines.

For more information: Herb Humphreys: 306.386.2467 (h) 306.441.7098 (c), heh@sasktel.net

Grain Trucks

2002 International 9900i T/A, s/n 2HSCHASR92C037848, Caterpillar C15, 435 hp,

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• 6.4 Cu. Ft. Capacity

• Heat Dry Option

• Interior Water Dispenser • FreshChill™ TemperatureControlled Full-Width Pantry

SAVE $

750

ON THIS SUITE*

KitchenAid® 24" Stainless Steel Beverage Cellar, 4.8 Cu. Ft. KUBL204ESB

• Two Temperature-Controlled Zones • 4.8 cu. Ft. capacity • Auto-Light Interior LED Lighting

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