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SASKTODAY.ca Recent multiple fuel increases have left Saskatchewan farmers with a discouraging outlook on this year’s growing season, says the Saskatchewan Association of Rural Municipalities.

“This year, one tractor and air drill, which are used for seeding crops, would have cost that farmer an additional $1,500 a day to operate,” says Ray Orb, president of SARM. “The integrity of a farmer’s operation relies on running large equipment, which includes ranchers who will be baling next month. Fuel prices need to be manageable, or we’ll soon be eliminating the small farmers as well as young farmers starting

their operations because no one can account for rapid fuel inflation.”

This is on top of the federal carbon tax, the organization points out; asking how can producers here afford to compete globally.

SARM says farmers and ranchers in parts of Saskatchewan once again carry the burden of another dry spring, and potential for another devastating year of drought. It says the financial stress of last season’s dry dugouts, poor grazing land, feed shortage, and grasshopper destruction has led to an undeniable pessimistic outlook on the future of farming and ranching.

SARM asks, how can they be expected to add the financial burden of

soaring fuel prices?

“If you’re a small family farm operation, you’re looking at an additional $1,000 a day to fuel equipment this year, if you’re a larger operation upwards of an additional $5,000 a day; those are astronomical financial increases,’’ says Orb. SARM says it will continue advocating for farm exemptions from the federal carbon tax, as well as a meaningful carbon offset program for producers.

SARM says it also hears the frustration from rural members. Soon RM roadways will be busy with sprayers, it points out, while the price to keep this vital equipment on the road has jumped nearly 100 per cent.

Battleford’s mayor, Ames Leslie, volunteered to be sprayed with the fire hose by youngsters during a celebration of community spirit in Battleford Friday.

Battleford’s volunteer fire department was a big part of the event, and the firehose was a big hit with the kids. Leslie found himself soaked. See Page 3 for more from Battleford’s Spirit Days. | Photos by Averil Hall

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The Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (APAS) is calling on the federal government to trigger a Livestock Tax Deferral

Program for 2022 as soon as possible.

The measure would allow cattle farmers who sell part of their breeding herd due to drought in prescribed areas to defer the tax on

the sale proceeds to the following year.

“Many areas of western Saskatchewan are still dealing with unprecedented drought, which is leading to herds of cattle being sold,”

APAS Vice-President Scott Owens said. “If they haven’t already, many producers are running out of feed, and the pastures have not recovered from a lack of moisture last year and

during the winter.”

Producers looking at rebuilding their herds or reentering the cattle business would need the assurance they can defer their income from emergency sales to

preserve the operation for the coming years.

Owens added.

“We need the federal government to show farmers they are supported during this challenging time.”

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Contents of the draft letter was shared at a recent council meeting held at Don Ross Centre.

Mayor David Gillan explained at the meeting that North West College had been looking at a new campus for a number of years, and was now putting effort into bringing a proposal to the province for the 2022-23 budget.

The college was asking key partners in the region, including municipalities and First Nation organizations, for support. Among the contents of the letter from the city are the following: “As a partner of North

West College, we directly experience the positive impacts that the College has on our community and recognize the urgent need for a modern learning environment.

With an enrolment of 61 per cent First Nations students, North West College is a major driver of social and economic prosperity in the northwest region of the province.

“Acknowledging that a new campus is not just about a larger building in which more students can learn, there are also significant benefits to the community as a whole. These include the opportunities to provide housing, childcare services, access to healthcare services, and other economic development.

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College will also create a welcoming space that provides students and staff with a facility capable of fulfilling the need for post-secondary education in the region, enhancing student success, and fostering connections among students, local industries and the broader community.”

In addition to the letter, council also voted in favour of a motion in support of the North West College proposal. That carried unanimously.

North West College is currently located at 10702 Diefenbaker Dr. in North Battleford, adjacent to North Battleford Comprehensive High School. There was no mention at the meeting of where a potential new campus might be located.

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Abandoned Sask. Hospital site should be future home of NW College

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Dear Editor I was excited to recently read about the plans for North West College to build a new campus somewhere in the Battlefords. I also recently read a previous Letter to the Editor by Bill Strong from 2021 (A Dream for SHNB) that shared a similar idea. I want to throw my support behind it. With the demolition of the old Saskatchewan Hospital last summer, I hope that serious thought is being given to use the old Sask. Hospital site as the future campus of North West College.

The mature trees, large flattened grounds, existing road access, ample parking, and an already serviced area make the site immediately suitable as the future home of North West College. Further, the site would provide significant opportunity for growth as North West College expands and offers more programs to people in the region over the decades ahead. The site’s closeness to Saskatchewan Hospital, Drumming Hill Youth Centre, and businesses in the industrial area would allow for partnerships in practicum work, on-the-job training, internships, and other areas.

The east end of the city is also a beautiful location for a post-secondary campus. The area would be well suited to building residences for students in the future, and its site on the North Saskatchewan River would be one befitting a post-secondary educational institution. The immediate site could also become more developed on the riverfront with the opportunity to build some paved trails for walking, wheelchairs, and as bike paths.

It would also be an area where the exploration of future partnerships with the First Nations University of Canada (FNUC) could be undertaken, given the young local population of Indigenous people in and around the Battlefords. Our public Battlefords Transit system could be appropriately expanded to increase linkages between the campus and existing housing in the Battlefords for post-secondary students visiting to complete educational programs in the community.

The recent vacancy of the old Sask. Hospital site and the coincidental plans for a new North West College campus is a lucky opportunity to make use of an already developed site for a positive public purpose. A campus on that now-empty site could establish a strong foundation for the growth of post-secondary education within the Battlefords for decades into the future.

I hope that the City of North Battleford, Town of Battleford, North West College, First Nations University of Canada, First Nations governments in the region, and other stakeholders will strongly consider the redevelopment of the old Sask. Hospital grounds into a post-secondary educational institution for the community — now and as a lasting legacy for the future.

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New food labelling makes no sense

By Sylvain Charlebois It looks like we will see different symbols on food packaging soon, telling us whether a food product at the grocery store has too much fat, sugar or sodium.

Health Canada is likely going forward with a policy requiring front-of-package nutrition symbols on foods high in saturated fat, sugars and sodium. It will provide clear, easy-to-read labels.

But one part of Health Canada’s plan is a headscratcher.

The threshold that Health Canada intends to apply is quite simple. For prepared or processed foods and those intended solely for children one to four years of age, it’s 15 per cent of daily values (DV). This means that if a product’s serving exceeds 15 per cent of the maximum daily allowance for saturated fat, sugar or sodium, a label will be prominently placed on the package for consumers to see right away. For prepackaged meals and dishes, the threshold is 30 per cent.

The policy appears to make sense. It’s hard to argue against more clarity, more transparency and, as a result,

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But things get murky when we start looking at the list of exemptions. Many products will be exempt from this policy. For example, products at a farmers’ market, products not sold directly to consumers, non-processed raw single-ingredient meat and fish products, all dairy products, and eggs. The list includes technical, practical and health-related exemptions, with 16 categories in total.

What’s surprising is that ground beef and pork aren’t exempt. This means that, in a few months, ground beef and pork, two unprocessed, natural and affordable animal protein sources that many consumers eat daily, will be labelled as having too much saturated fat. Meanwhile, dairy products, which arguably contain at least as much saturated fat, are exempt.

Some sources believe the incredibly powerful dairy lobby provided enough evidence and scientific data to Health Canada to suggest that saturated fats found in dairy products are different, and healthier. That may be the case, but Health Canada certainly has some explaining Continued on Page 5 Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher

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Like most people I can usually remember exactly where I was on specific days when important world events (mostly horrible ones) were first reported. For example, who can forget when President Kennedy was assassinated, when Pan Am flight 103 exploded over southern Scotland, 9/11 and when Columbia disintegrated on re-entry to earth.

On June 2, 1953, I was at my Auntie Kate’s house in the town in Scotland where I grew up. She wasn’t really my aunt, just my mother’s best friend, but in those days, we would never have addressed an adult by their first name and so she was Auntie Kate to me. Some family and friends had been invited into her home to watch the coronation of our present Queen. She and her husband, a local business man, had purchased a TV, a rare luxury in those days. The screen was not much bigger than a large iPad and of course it was black and white. I remember the food she had prepared. She was an amazing baker and always had cakes and pies with lots of fresh cream which she would keep in her double door fridge which

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Most people didn’t even have a small under-thecounter unit!

Following her coronation, Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip toured the UK and subsequently most of the Commonwealth. Our town on the main road linking Carlisle in Northern England to Stirling in central Scotland was on their route.

I remember going with classmates and being lined up armed with Union Jacks to wave as they passed by. My father, determined that he would see the royals and that they would hopefully see him, took a step ladder to a different part of the route and climbed up to view the motorcade. He later reported that this worked and that he and Prince Philip waved at each other!

My recollection of the

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Continued from Page 4 to do, considering how it butchered dairy products with the latest food guide, released a few years ago.

The lack of consistency is mind-blowing.

Beef and pork do exceed thresholds set by Health Canada – when products are raw, not cooked. However, few people will eat these products raw. When cooked, saturated fat levels are normally below the Health Canada threshold.

What’s critical here is protein affordability. While retail prices for beef and pork specialty cuts have skyrocketed in recent years, ground beef and pork have been relatively affordable. Almost 50 per cent of beef consumed in Canada is ground beef. Still, Health Canada intends to slap warning labels on these products consumed by more than 90 per cent of Canadians just as our food inflation rate hits about 10 per cent.

Discriminating against these two products despite other exemptions is likely driven by elitist nutritional ideologies fostered by some out-of-touch bureaucrats. It often feels as though the federal government wants to save consumers from themselves. Such a theoretical narrative might go over well in Ottawa, but not so much at the average Canadian kitchen table.

The beef and pork industries are not only important to our economy, they are also part of many Canadian traditions and are embedded in our culinary DNA. As we try to figure out how to lead healthier lifestyles, warning Canadians that these unprocessed food staples are now dangerous to their health doesn’t make sense. Dietary recommendations, like most things, should be applied in moderation.

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passing of King George VI in February 1952 when Elizabeth actually became Queen is less clear but I remember the sadness in my home as he was still a young man, dying of lung cancer at the age of 56.

Elizabeth is now 96 years old and it is inevitable that she will not be with us much longer and the monarchy, as we have known it for the last 70 years, will surely soon come to an end. Different countries

in the commonwealth are leaving or planning to leave and will not have a monarch as head of state.

Some protesters in the UK and around the world are hoping she will be Elizabeth the Last.

Mr. Trudeau claims he has known Her Majesty for 45 years. I find it perplexing and disappointing that so little effort was made federally, provincially and locally to mark her remarkable and historical Platinum milestone. I will remember the occasion for the rest of my days.

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Canada will become one of the first countries in the world to have a front-of-package policy targeting singleingredient products. Many other countries with this type of labelling haven’t required single-ingredient products to have warning labels.

At the core of the policy is the intent to help consumers make better, healthier choices at the grocery store, particularly when processed foods are involved. Requiring ground beef and pork to be labelled suggests that the spirit of the policy got lost despite the several meetings Health Canada had with stakeholders.

Health Canada is purposefully aiming at two very important food staples that Canadians have been consuming for centuries. It makes no sense. These products need to be exempt from new front-of-package labelling rules.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agrifood analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. © Troy Media

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Battleford lights beacon for platinum jubilee Staff

The Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch #9 lit one of the thousands of beacons lit in the United Kingdom and across the Commonwealth Friday as part of the official program celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II. The event took place at the Battleford Lions Park gazebo on the evening of June 2.

Battleford Legion #9 vice-president Tim Popp said, “We are proud to be part of this momentous celebration. It is only appropriate that this unique milestone in history is

marked with beacons and music. We are honoured to be part of this special event for Her Majesty, The Queen’s 70th year as our Monarch and Head of the Commonwealth on her Platinum Jubilee.”

Popp explained, “The long tradition of lighting beacons to mark a significant royal celebration enables local communities, like ours, to join together to pay tribute to Her Majesty as part of the official program of events.”

Beacons across the Commonwealth ranged in size from bonfires to smaller beacons such as the one Battleford Legion lit.

Pipers started the evening off playing the song Diu Regnare (Long to Reign). Left to right are Cst. Heather Healy, Jeremy Cockrill, MLA for the Battlefords, Linda Lyon-Walls, Mayor Ames Leslie (seated), Cst. David Probbo and Jim Ramsay.

Esther Delainey, president of Battleford Legion #9, lights the beacon.

This paper is proudly printed locally in Estevan.

Above, some of the spectators who came out to see the lighting of the beacon. At right, Tim Popp, vice-president of Battleford Legion #9, finishes off the evening by saying a few last words. | Photos by Averil Hall

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Discovery Co-op is celebrating the 90th anniversary of its founding in 2022.

Discovery’s recent annual general meeting was

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the kick-off to their 90thanniversary celebrations where General Manager Mike Nord announced record returns to the membership.

“While some departments struggled because of current conditions, others thrived, but they all worked together to help each other,” Nord said. “This is our strength and something no other business has. With this, 2021 was an outstanding success, and we will be returning approximately $3.4 million to our memberowners, a healthy patronage payment that is just one of the lifetime membership benefits of being a co-op member and owner.”

In celebration of its 90 years, Discovery Co-op will be hosting a series of events throughout the year to say thank you to members for their support over the last 90 years. This

summer, Discovery Co-op will be hosting a series of free drive-in movies in the communities they serve.

The first event, happening June 24 in the Discovery Co-op Mall parking lot in North Battleford, will be showing Spiderman: No Way Home.

Glaslyn will have a Drive-in Movie on July 31, in conjunction with their annual car show, and Radisson will enjoy a free movie on Aug. 6 after their annual fair.

“It’s an opportunity for us to say thank you and for our members to come out and enjoy a Saskatchewan summer evening with friends and family,” marketing manager Beth Walls said of the events.

“The last 90 years have given us plenty of reason to celebrate. What started as a small group of farmers in North Battleford working together has grown

into over 17,000 members across the Battlefords, Radisson, Glaslyn, Cut Knife, and area.”

Discovery Co-op operates many businesses in these communities including food stores, gas bars, pharmacies, agro centres, and liquor stores. Their newest expansion will see the building of a new strip mall on Carlton Trail in North Battleford that will house a new liquor store and four additional tenant locations.

“We continue to listen to our communities and our membership and grow where we see the need,” said Walls. “The new strip mall will provide additional modern retail space for both Discovery Co-op and several small businesses.”

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Show and Shine under the sun at Fred Light Museum Submitted by Battlefords Vintage Automobile Club A beautiful sunny Saturday greeted 52 entries in the Battleford sVintage Automobile Club Show and Shine on June 4 at the Fred Light Museum.

It was a great turnout for our first car show since COVID! Vehicles came from Buffalo Narrows, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Paynton, Cutknife, Biggar, Wilkie and the surrounding area.

A good crowd was on hand most of the day and commented on the calibre of vehicles that were being shown.

Winners were as follows: Pre 1955 Unrestored/ Mild Custom: Bernard Prince, Battleford, 1953 Dodge Mayfair Pre 1955 Restored: Ray Blais, Battleford, 1927 Chev AA truck Pre 1955 Restored/Custom: Rick Garrett, Meota, 1968 Pontia Firebird convertible 1955 to 1987 Unrestored/Mild Custom: Kevin McLeod, Biggar 1978 Lincoln Town Coupe 1955 to 1987 Restored: Daryl Nelson, Battleford, 1966 Mercury F100 pickup truck 1955 to 1987 Restomod/ Custom: Dennis Klassen, Glenbush, 1986 Chevrolet 2500 pickup truck Pre 1987 Original Unrestored: Marvin Bates, North Battleford, 1937 Chevrolet two-door sedan Special Interest Vehicles: Ernie How, North Battleford, 1928 Lorch Snow Plane Competitor’s Choice: Daryl Nelson, Battleford, 1966 Mercury F100 pickup truck People’s Choice: Jim

Bartrop, Battleford, 1971 Buick GSX A 50/50 draw was held to support future club projects with Ray Blais taking home half the funds.

BVAC would like to thank all those who came out to display their vehicles, and to the Bent Rodz club for a good showing.

We would also like to express our appreciation to all those who came out to view the vehicles, the Fred Light Museum for hosting us and many local businesses who sponsored trophies and supported the event.

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Vehicles from the Battlefords, Buffalo Narrows, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Paynton, Cutknife, Biggar, Wilkie and the surrounding area were seen at the Fred Light Museum Saturday.

This 1928-1930 Lorch Snow Plan had a Model ! Ford engine, was made of aircraft tubing and aircraft fabric. It was manufactured at Spy Hill and an estimated 600 of them were manufactured between 1928 and the 1949s.

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BGC celebrates national Club Day Submitted

On Friday, June 3, BGC Battlefords took part in the first ever BGC Club Day, a national awareness initiative that celebrates the positive impact of BGC Clubs in communities across Canada and the import work BGC Battlefords does for young people in The Battlefords.

For 120+ years, BGC Canada (formerly Boys

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and Girls Clubs of Canada) has been creating opportunities for millions of Canadian kids and teens. As Canada’s largest child and youth serving charitable organization, clubs open their doors to young people and their families at 775 locations nationwide.

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teers provide programs and services that help young people realize positive outcomes in self-expression, academics, healthy living, physical activity, job readiness, mental health, leadership, and more.

Operating on Treaty Territory, BGC Battlefords was established in 1976 to provide for the recreational, cultural, educational, nutritional, and social needs of all children ages five to 14 in the community.

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This event was followed by an after-school celebration barbecue at the club where members and their families enjoyed bouncy castles, face painting and more to commemorate #BGCClubDay.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The paint your wagon challenge has been met!

Last Tuesday afternoon club members gathered at the Eiling Kramer Campground in Battleford to exercise their artistic license and paint Bill’s wagon.

Its debut was Thursday at the Alex Dillabough Center where the Battleford Community Spirit Group and the Town of Battleford hosted a fun night.

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Weekly RCMP Report

Charges include several assaults on officers Submitted by Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 590 calls for service from Wednesday, June 1, through Tuesday, June 7.

17 missing persons reported Four active investigations.

27 assault investigations • A warrant has been issued for Jesse Katcheech, 29, for aggravated assault and two counts of failing to comply with a release order after the police and ambulance were called to a residence on the Saulteaux First Nation shortly after 6 p.m. on June 1. A woman in her early thirties was taken to hospital suffering significant facial and head injuries sustained in an altercation with the accused.

• 911 call of an assault at a residence on the Moosomin First Nation.

A woman in her 40s reported being assaulted at her residence by the suspect shortly before 2 p.m. on June 2. It was also

learned that a man in his forties had also previously been assaulted by the same suspect a short time prior.

A 37-year-old woman was later arrested and charged with two counts of assault, break and enter and uttering threats. The suspect is scheduled to make her first appearance in Provincial Court on July 7.

• Police were called to the 1300-block 100th Street in North Battleford at 9:50 a.m. about a suspicious male in the area.

A 25-year-old man from Prince Albert was located and found to be in violation of conditions based on charges out of Alberta.

He was placed under arrest and became violent with members on scene before being taken into custody.

He will be making his first appearance in Provincial Court on July 18 charged with assaulting a police officer and resisting arrest.

• A complainant attended to the RCMP Detachment shortly after midnight on June 7 to advise they

had someone in their vehicle who was intoxicated and refusing to get out of the vehicle when requested. Police requested the suspect to exit the vehicle who refused direction, became violent and assaulted the members on scene. A 27-year-old woman was arrested and has since been released from custody to appear in provincial court later this summer on two counts of assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, uttering threats and mischief to property.

• A call shortly before midnight on June 7 on the 1800 block of 99th Street in North Battleford reported a suspicious male going through people’s yards.

Accused was located a short time later and struck one of the members during his arrest and spat at a second member. A 24-yearold male was arrested and is facing charges which include two counts of assaulting a police officer.

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this summer.

14 break and enter investigations • A break and enter at Delorme Beach was reported on the afternoon of June 7. Several items were reported missing including a paddleboard, clothing, lanterns and a mirror.

• Break and enter to a business on Railway Avenue South in North Battleford on the evening of June 4 to early June 5. Several power tools were reported stolen.

• Break and enter to a business in the early hours of June 6 on the 1300-block 100th Street in North Battleford. Cash and other property were reported stolen.

• Report of a garage broken into on Gagne Avenue in North Battleford, reported on the afternoon of June 2.

• Report of a break and enter in progress to a residence on the 1100-block 106th Street in North Battleford at 9:30 a.m. on June 2. A 29-year-old woman and a 24-year-old woman

were arrested on scene.

Both have been released to appear in court on Aug. 22.

The 29-year-old woman is charged with break and enter, and failing to comply with a release order.

The 24-year-old woman is charged with break and enter, obstruction and failing to comply with a release order.

• Break and enter to a residence on the 2000 block of 95th Street shortly before 10:30 a.m. on June 4. Tools reported stolen.

• Break and enter to a garage on the 1500-block 92nd Street in North Battleford in the early morning hours of June 4. Garden tools and a tool box reported stolen.

• Break and enter to a residence on the 600-block

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• Break and enter to a garage on the 1500-block 94th Street in North Battleford reported on the afternoon of June 5. Believed to have occurred previous day. Bike and meat reported stolen.

Four vehicle thefts 15 Mental Health Act investigations Six traffic collisions Two individuals charged with impaired driving 71 various traffic charges Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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Indian Head Rockets among inductees to SBHOF Submitted by Saaskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame

The Indian Head Rockets of Indian Head, Sask., will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame on Aug. 20 in Battleford. Tickets are available at 306-4461983.

Jim Robison, the mayor and abusinessman in Indian Head in the 1950s, promoted his town at every opportunity and was particularly enthusiastic about baseball and curling.

In 1950 he went to Wichita, Kansas., where the National Baseball Congress was located and bought the Jacksonville Eagles, an all-black team on a naval base in Florida, part of the Negro American League.

They were soon to be known as the Rockets.

1950 was long after Jackie Robinson broke the colour bar in professional baseball, but major league teams were slow in taking on Black players. It is estimated that up to 500

Black players found their way up to Canada during the fifties, which for many meant higher pay and less prejudice on the part of the Canadian public.

Between the years 1947 and 1955, the small town of Indian Head held some of the largest baseball tourneys ever held in Canada.

For most of those years the town was the home of the semi professional Indian Head Rockets. The first tournament,1947, attracted a post-war crowd of 10,000 people and was held as part of the July 1st celebrations.

It drew 29 teams that included players Max, Doug, Scoop and Reg Bentley, Jim Shirley, Gordie Howe, Emile Francis, Nick and Don Metz and other wellknown players. Broadcasters Johnny Esaw and Lloyd Saunders were on hand to cover the play by play and post-game presentations.

In 1950, the Rockets played 80 games in tournaments, sports days and exhibition contests in Prince Albert, Moosomin and Lacombe, Alta.

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In 1951 Indian Head made it to the Western Canada Baseball League finals, losing to Sceptre in a game at Cairns Field in Saskatoon.

In 1954 semi-pro baseball would see its last season in Indian Head. The Rockets opened the new season against Moose Jaw Mallards, tying 4-4. Regina captured the July 1 tournament.

Ken McCabe said the seventh annual Rockets tournament was a story in itself. A heavy rain delayed the second day of the twoday event so tournament officials along with town officials worked to save the games. The town crews worked the ball diamonds and Jimmy Robison contacted baseball promoter Denny Evenson from Regina. Flood lights were brought to Indian Head and set up at the ball park.

Six thousand fans filled the bleachers and didn’t leave for home until near midnight. The Rockets downed Saskatoon Gems 6-0 to take the purse money of $1,200.

Rockets players included Winters Calvin, Tom Alston who then went to the St. Louis Cardinals and Elijah “Pumpsie” Green who went on to play with the Boston Red Sox. Pumpsie Green said Indian Head was a tremendous experience and that Indian Head was the most enjoy-

Indian Head Rockets Roster 1952, names not in any particular order. Shedrick Green, Pedro Osorio, Lester Witherspoon, Tom Alston, Bob Prescott, Horace Latham, Charlie Robinson, Henry Cameron, Hebert Barnhill, Jesse Blacknow, John Coleman, James Morrow, Peanut Davis, Toribio Leal, Chelt Brewer, Charles Harris, Lindsey Carswell, Jim Williams. | Photo submitted

able time of his life.

Nat Bates said, “My experience in Canada was the most pleasant refreshing time of my life.” Bates noted the most offensive part of his time in Indian Head was that some people referred to them as “darkies” but quickly added that the people meant no offence and eventually players and the people laughed about it.

The players lived above the Dominion Café on Main Street and were often invited to local homes for meals and visits.

Jim Robison was inducted into the Saskatch-

ewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Individual Category, as a builder in 1993.

The Indian Head baseball tournament was considered a prestigious event in sports and attracted many top teams from near and far.

During these Rockets heydays there was keen competition between two sportscasters in Regina, Lloyd Saunders of CKCK and Johnny Esaw of CKRM. They provided much coverage for the Indian Head baseball team and were often attendees at the town ballpark, participating in various presenta-

tions to players.

An important figure in Indian Head’s local sports scene for decades was Ken McCabe of the Indian Head Wolseley News, better known among his friends as “Scoop.” Eventually Ken organized Saskatchewan’s Rural Sports Hall of Fame which includes Rocket memorabilia. Ken died March 21, 2020.

Though relatively short lived, the Indian Head Rockets were a jewel in the crown of Saskatchewan baseball and more of a mention in the history of the game in our province of Saskatchewan.

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Wayne Pruden tournament returns to its roots Submitted Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation just wrapped up its 26th annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament, and by all accounts it achieved another successful year for the books!

From a virtual to a fall date event, this time honoured golf tournament has once again reclaimed its original date of the first Monday in June at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club. Community members and longtime supporters of the tournament eagerly awaited participation in a day of fellowship and fun.

A couple of highlights of the tournament included the “Spirit of Giving” award in honour of Wayne Pruden’s generosity, volunteerism and love for community. Many worthy individuals have been recognized over the years and this year’s recipient, Deb McNabb, was no exception.

In addition, for their fifth consecutive year, the best dressed team, “Too

For the fifth consecutive year, the best dressed team was “Too Much Muscle” for their spectacular Wayne look alike. | Photo submitted

Much Muscle” was awarded first place for their spectacular Wayne look alike.

Funds raised from this year’s golf tournament will purchase a new ECG (el e c t r o c a r d i og r a p hy) machine for use in the Lab Services at Battlefords Union Hospital.

Performing over 10,000 ECG’s a year this piece of medical equipment is vital in enhancing patient healthcare.

“We are extremely grateful for our volunteers and sponsors, including our Master Sponsor Innovation CU for supporting this tournament through its entire existence. They sustain the work we do, ensuring people in the Battlefords and area have access to the best care, as close to home as possible,” says Leanne Ducommun, executive director for BUH Foundation.

Hole in One At left, Steve Murphy from North Battleford shot a hole in one at the Rustic Nine Golf Course, on Saturday May 29 Murphy said his shot felt good when he teed off on hole number six, which is 83 yards. It’s an interesting hole at Rustic Nine as it’s a blind tee shot, as golfers can see the flag but not the cup when they tee off.

Co-owner of the Rustic Nine Golf Course, Elaine Liebaert, presented Steve with an engraved Hole in One Golf Bag Tag and a free round of golf.

Below, Steve Murphy was golfing with four of his friends when he shot the hold in one: MaryAnn Churko, Glen Wouters, Fraser Glen, and Barry Worth. | Photos by Victor Liebaert

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Wind calmed for scramble

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Twenty eight members of New Horizons played their weekly golf scramble on Tuesday Morning under clear skies and warm weather, with no wind for a change.

Placing first was the foursome of Wally Knox, John Chomyn, Sharon Boskill and Garry

Nelson.

Second place had to be determined by a countback, going back to the fourth hole. The team of Bernie Meisner, Etta Meisner, Brian Jordan and Bill Swiderski, with a 39, won out over the foursome of John Yarske, Pat Amussen, Don and Brenda Murray, who also had a 39.

The consolation was taken by Brian Miller, Dale Donald, Claud and Donna Huot. Al White had closest to the pin on number eight, while John Chomyn had the longest putt on number nine, winning the Discovery Co-op Car wash.

New Horizons will play again on Monday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m.

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Borden and District News

Friendship Club social event draws 98 guests

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held an evening of food, entertainment and fellowship June 2 when senior clubs from Langham, Maymont and Radisson were invited for a cold plate supper and program.

There were 98 in attendance from out of town and the local club.

Ed Neufeld welcomed everyone then Ron Mills gave the blessing. After the meal Ruben Rempel introduced Morley Thorpe from Spy Hill, a cowboy poet, who told a few jokes and a recited number of the humorous cowboy poems he has written about farming and ranch life. At the break, 20 flowering pansies set on the tables as centrepieces were handed out to guests whose names were drawn. Winning the two 50/50 cash prizes of $60 each were Wayne Walker of Langham and Russ Fountain of Radisson. Thanks was extended to Borden from each club on an excellent meal and great entertainment.

Winning the 50/50 at the June 3 Borden Farmers Market was Eleanor Walton of Borden.

Going to the national 55+ seniors games in Kamloops, B.C Aug. 23 to 26 are Gary Nickel and Barry

Borden Friendship Club and Museum members riding the people carrier in the Diefenbaker Daze parade June 4. | Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Cowboy poet Morley Thorpe entertaining at Borden June 2.

The Halloween Monster Bash float in the Borden Diefenbaker Daze parade.

Saunders, who will be playing on the Saskatchewan men’s 60+ hockey team. Good luck to all Saskatchewan 55+ athletes who will be competing in many events.

Borden Diefenbaker Daze got off to a great start on Saturday, June 4 with a trade show in the Community Centre with many vendors displaying and selling their products.

There was a silent auction

table and lunch offered. In the Lakeland Library there were activities and snacks for children.

The parade began at 11 a.m. with RCMP car and parade marshal leading, followed by floats and decorated vehicles. Most of the floats threw out candy to the kids and the firemen sprayed water on quite a few to cool them down.

Up at the grounds a slo-pitch tournament with

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nine teams entered was taking place and SaskTel Kids Zone was set up with bouncy castles and a playground. At 2 p.m. the Borden Museum held their grand opening with president Karen Kerr welcoming everyone, introducing the summer student Ethan Fisher, and explaining new displays set up in the buildings. While Bob Wardhaugh played the accordion for O Canada, Mayor Jamie Brandrick raised the Saskatchewan flag and Jamie thanked the museum volunteers who record the history of Borden for generations to see. Everyone was invited inside the museum for free ice cream sundaes.

Mayor Jamie Brandrick raising flag while Bob Wardhaugh plays O Canada during the Borden Museum opening ceremony June 4. Summer student Ethan Fisher stands by the school.

Back up at the grounds there was a steak supper prepared by the Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee.

The parks and recreation board raffle draw was made for $750 of Saskatchewan made liquor and winning this was Bob Krueger.

Second prize went to Emily Saunders and third to Tanner Pinsent, all of Borden.

Borden’s Putt Putt garage band played a variety of music for the rest of the

evening.

Sunday morning a great crowd showed up for a pancake breakfast put on by the Lil Sprouts Early Childhood Learning Centre, then for the rest of the day the ball tournament and Kids Zone continued, with the concession booth and beer gardens open both days.

Winning in ball on the A side were Park It over the Jaegermeisters and on the B side, Walk It Off defeated Walk Off Warriors.

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Dusty side roads and strong winds blowing in the newly seeded fields makes for some unpleasant days to be driving and working outdoors. Of course, rain is desperately needed, so I’m sure Mother Nature eventually will follow through. We certainly do not need to experience another drought this year especially with farming expenses gone sky high.

2019 was a big year for Shantaia Poulin originally from Spiritwood, then Saskatoon and at present Nashville, Tenn. as she was awarded the Saskatchewan Emerging Artist of the Continued on Page 15

Track and field day on Hafford’s sports grounds was a fun time for Maymont and Hafford school Grade 1 to 6 last Wednesday. The gusty winds were a hindrance for some of the events. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

The thousands of white snow geese that flocked to the prairies in early spring along with tons of noisy seagulls have finally fled the landscape for now. When late October arrives the snow geese will again be in abundance before flying south. | Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

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Village-wide garage sale next big event

By Lorna Pearson Corrrespondent

The “big event” coming up is the village garage sale all across town June 17 to 19.

The seniors at the Do Drop In will be open June 17 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and are offering hot dogs and hamburgers in the back yard. The garage sale items will be inside the hall. This is in aid of the Ukrainian Relief Fund.

Organizer of the villagewide garage sale, Hayley Petrow says, “This will hopefully take off because I’d like to plan it annually.

Anybody is welcome to participate, just in their own yard/garage, and I’m hoping to get a good turn out of shoppers! I postered and have been trying to spread the word. It also doesn’t hurt that Meota Hotel is having a burger and fries deal and drink specials that weekend either! I remember being a 10-year-old kid biking around with friends, seeing what I could buy with my allowance. And since there is so many kids in Meota now, I’m hoping they get the same thrill with this yearly garage sale event.”

Hayley Petrow adds, “The next event is Meota’s craft and trade show, July 3. We’ve had to cancel it for the past two years due to COVID so I’m excited we’ve finally brought it back! So far the hall is fully booked, and I’ve started to book outside tables, so I think it’ll be a really good turn out! There will be items from First Nations beading to birdhouses.

Lots of the artisans are from Meota and surrounding area, but some are coming as far as Manitoba.

This is the same weekend as the Canada Day events, so I think we’ll be getting a great turnout!”

The Meota UnitedAnglican Church will be holding services for the next three months at 11:30 a.m.

The Meota Lakeshore Lions will be holding their eighth annual pasta night July 16, so watch for posters and mark your calendar. Tickets are available from Lawrie Ward at 306441-8801.

Bridge in the city on May 31 had only two

tables so played individual scores. First was Donna Scherman and second was Linda Ard. Tied for third and fourth were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt. On June 2 there were three tables with high score by Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.

Second were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe.

Seniors enjoyed golf June 2 when 18 players took part on a beautiful Sunny morning. Most of them stayed after their games to partake in a potluck brunch. The five teams came in with close scores. The winning team consisted of Jack Day, Terrence Dasilva, Cora Christiansen and Eric Callbeck.

There are a couple miles of highway south of Meota that is treacherous to drive on at night as there are no lines painted. When my daughter came last week, she said it was a scary experience after dark.

Canasta was played with 18 folks showing up June 3 at the Do Drop In. The table of six had top scores, with highest being Gwen Lacerte, David Sayers and Karn Kelly.

Second were Marion Ottas, Arlene Walker and Nestor Fransoo. Third were Carol Huys and Gail Hilderman.

On Saturday, all but one of my children and I attended a service at the Idylwild Cemetery, north of Bapaume, when the ashes of the late Ken Parker were interred.

Following this time of socializing, we drove on up to the Parker farmstead where more visiting and looking at old pictures took place.

At 5 p.m. they served up a meal and desserts.

It was a perfect day done up in Ken’s memory and many a story was told about his life. We must express our appreciation to the Parker boys and their wives, Ken’s nephews, who did all the work organizing the event.

There were relatives from British Columbia and many from Manitoba and Saskatchewan in attendance.

It was a special day in every way, Thank you, Wyman and Tracy and Kelly and Ramona, for all your hard work.

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Baljennie News

Family gathers at Willowmoor Cemetery

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes out to the Laycock families on the passing of Miep Laycock (Oct. 12, 1944 – Dec. 20, 2021). She is survived by: daughter Wendy and Chris (Hannah and Nicholas); daughter Cindy and Jason )Jasmine, Jacob, Morgan, Evan); a niece in Holland Ilse Laennger; brother-in-law Marvin Laycock and Linda; and friend Rick Johnson.

She was predeceased by her husband Richard Laycock Sept. 6, 1998 at Clayton Lake, Ont., parents and family in Holland and Richard’s parents, Fred and Mary Laycock of rural Battleford.

Miep married Richard Laycock in Holland Nov. 14, 1968 while he was stationed overseas with the Canadian army. Upon

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Continued from Page 14 Year. Fast forward to 2022 and she has a chance to win $25,000. Until June 14, people can vote once a day to help her earn the prize. The link to vote is topcountry.Sirius my.ca/ artist/shantaia. Shantaia is the only independent artist competing against some artists with record label backing and is representing Saskatchewan.

The money, if won, will aid in new recording and performance opportunities. Shantaia goes by the name “Taia Dawn.” In some past concerts she was the opening act for Charlie Major, Emerson Drive and Kane Brown to name a few. Her newest released song called Broke to

returning to Canada they were stationed in many bases from east to west.

Miep enjoyed life with Richard, meeting army families across Canada who became lifelong friends. Their final posting in Ottawa where Richard passed away suddenly.

In November 1998 Miep moved to Calgary to be closer to family, later Retiring to Keremeos, B.C. with Rick Johnson.

Miep enjoyed winters in Yuma, Ariz. and Cabo Son Lucas, Mexico. Miep passed away after a brief illness in Mexico Dec. 20, 2021 with family by her side.

A family celebration was held June 4 with ashes interred at Willowmoor Cemetery, rural Battleford beside Richard. Everyone met for a family supper and celebration evening at the farm of Robert and

Sharon Laycock.

Seeding is wrapping up for area farmers, who now prepare for spraying as some crops are progressing well despite little rain.

Causing problems are flea beetles, cut worms and gophers.

Sympathy to the Potter and Kjargaard families of Richard on the passing of Alice Potter on May 22 at the age of 89. Alice has been at Lumsden and District Heritage Home in her later years. Celebration of life was held at Battleford United Church June 5. Interment, a private family gathering, will be held at the Maymont Cemetery.

Alice and her husband Ralph Potter were both active members of the North Battleford CB radio club.

Buckingham Place held a special four-day celebration of Queen

Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee. She is in the 70th year of her reign as our queen. Parades featuring colourfully uniformed marchers, horseback riders and the golden coronation stage coach pulled by white horses filled the days. There were flag bearers representing countries of the British Commonwealth.

A highlight was when Queen Elizabeth and some of her family appeared on the palace balcony.

The four days were well attended by individuals from all over the world. Queen Elizabeth is the longest reigning queen in the world. I can remember when we went to school, we sang “God Save the King” and put of the Union Jack flag. Now we all sing “God Save the Queen” and raise the maple leaf.

Brand New is in the top 40 in Billboard and Mediabase in Canada.

We are cheering you on, Shantaia, so please vote.

Belated birthday wishes to former Whitkow resident Stella Ewanchuk who celebrated her 90th birthday in April. She taught many years at Acton School and then was employed with Catholic schools in North Battleford. She does volunteer work in the Battlefords area.

Level one/two seniors’ residence, Rose Gill Lodge in Rabbit Lake, will be hosting a Strawberry Spring Tea in their large lounge and dining room Friday, June 17 from 2:30 to 4 p.m. This is a fundraiser, so please come join the residents and staff for an afternoon of music, chatter and friendship.

There are always new greenhouses popping up in the country. These offer hardy plants and usually have a large selection to choose from. If you are like me, I love the smell of the plants enticing me to purchase more than what I require. The old saying is “there’s always room for one more.”

My daughter’s dance instructor for 13 years passed away last week at the young age of 55.

Annette Ellis (nee Hagel) formerly from Saskatoon owned Annette’s School of Dance for many years.

She became well known, as she took her students to many dance competitions.

Daughter Cayla took over the studio once she completed university.

She is a top-notch artistic instructor following in her mom’s footsteps.

Condolences to husband Jim and family.

Leoville’s Dinner Diamond Ladies’ Night last Saturday brought out the younger and us older gals to a great night of food, fun and laughter.

Approximately 25 prizes were donated by local businesses. Two fellows, top notch pianists called 176 Keys Duelling Pianos, entertained 200 women who clapped, sang or danced to their music.

The theme was the 1980s so many requests for music was from that era.

My friend Faye and I didn’t win any prizes, but we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. The downfall was having a flat tire en route home at midnight 15 miles south of Spiritwood.

Certainly didn’t get much sleep that night.

2nd Annual Serafina Energy Ltd. Golf Tournament All money raised goes directly toward suppporting the Territorial Youth Services building project.

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Don Robertson named citizen of the year

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

People are still revelling in the excitement of Unity’s Western Days. The parade was a showcase of community organizations and businesses, and the 4-H achievement day was a terrific addition to the UWD weekend.

It was fun to see the town excited about all that was taking place in the community right from the start of Thursday with the digging beginning on the new indoor pool that will be part of downtown Unity and Friday’s grand opening of the new smoothie and the radio station car contest making its way to various businesses.

Congratulations to Don Robertson who was named Unity’s Citizen of the Year on Friday night of Western Days.

Unity residents were buzzing about encounters with both a moose and a bear in town on June 2. See the story on www.sasktoday.ca.

Last weekend the golf course held their men’s and ladies’ open event. The Oil persons tournament takes place this weekend followed by the two-person scramble June 12.

This weekend, you can support the youngest Unity Minor Ball members as the annual minor ball day takes place June 12. In addition, the 15U boys are hosting a weekend tourna-

ment.

The Junior Cardinals took their lumps in the opening few games this season, however, they are determined to play to their potential. Next games on tap are June 7 on the road playing St. Walburg then hosting the Mervin Flyers at home June 9. The Jr. Cards will be back on home diamond June 13, hosting Standard Hill Lakers.

Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre is now open for the season. Check out their Facebook page or the Town of Unity website for scheduling and programming offered. Aquasizes will take place on weekends for the month of June and then will move into a daily program offering.

At UCHS, track and field, 13 athletes advanced to SHSAA provincial track and field last weekend.

Ethan Stifter earned a gold medal in shot put and there were a number of top eight finishes. The annual awards night took place June 7 and Living Sky School Division student hall of fame will be inperson events this year, June 9.

Unity Public School track and field and yearend trips will fill up June.

UPS is going to try a fun activity for year-end celebrations that includes a water fun day.

St. Peter’s Grade 4 to 6 class travelled to Batoche June 7 for their year-end

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trip. Swimming is now part of physical education classes. Track and field will take place June 16.

The School Community Council is serving up a family barbecue June 19.

Kindergarten grad will

take place on June 23 and 24 and the Grade 6 graduation, awards and mass will occur on June 28, the last day of classes.

Unity farmers market is set to begin their weekly markets on the empty ho-

The ball diamonds are busy with games almost every night of the week in either baseball or softball, and the weekends kick off with Friday night slopitch along with minor ball tournaments. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

tel lot next to UMP off of Railway Avenue. The markets will take place each Wednesday until September.

The museum, the town of Unity and the Chamber of Commerce are seek-

ing volunteers for Canada Day activities being hosted at the museum. You can contact any one of these organizations to inquire about that opportunity and find out more about what the day will entail.

Unity Museum highlights two former Queen Elizabeth school banners as part of their recognition of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee taking place in 2022. | Unity and District Heritage Museum / Facebook photo

Unity Golf Course will host a couple of tournaments in June and the course has remained busy for the first part of the 2022 season. | Photo by Sherri Solomko

Protection still needed against West Nile virus Submitted It’s been 20 years since West Nile virus was first detected in Saskatchewan and while the risk has decreased in the last few years, all residents are

asked to continue to use best practices to protect themselves against mosquito bites.

“West Nile virus is now considered endemic in Saskatchewan,” Deputy Chief Medical Health Officer

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for Saskatchewan Dr. Julie Kryzanowski said. “While the number of Culex tarsalis mosquitoes detected in Saskatchewan has declined in recent years, taking precautions against mosquito bites is always a good idea.”

West Nile virus was confirmed in a dead magpie in Regina in the summer of 2002 with the first human case confirmed in the province the following year. Since 2007, the number of West Nile cases in Saskatchewan has substantially declined. In 2021, there was only one human neuroinvasive disease case and no one has died of West Nile virus in Saskatchewan since 2018.

This summer, the Min-

istry of Health will transition to a more targeted approach to mosquito surveillance.

Provincial mosquito monitoring will continue in three communities (Saskatoon, Regina and Estevan) and will be used in combination with environmental conditions to approximate the threat of West Nile virus provincially.

Weekly West Nile virus reports will continue to be posted publicly each week beginning in June on the Government of Saskatchewan website at https:// www.saskatchewan.ca/residents/health/diseases-andconditions/west-nile-virus.

No one has died of West Nile virus in Saskatchewan since 2018.

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OBITUARIES Piché: J. Arthur Piché passed away at Battleford Union Hospital with family by his side on Monday, May 30, 2022 at the age of 87 years.

A Funeral Mass was held Saturday, June 4, 2022 at St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Father Phinh Do as celebrant.

Private Family interment held at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Dad will always be loved and remembered by his children: Lisa (Steven) Cormons, Denise Piché, Michael (Roxanne) Piché and Claudette (Arnold) Balysky; grandchildren: Willow Cormons, Greg (Mindy) Cormons, Amanda Iverson, Theron Iverson, Jessica Piché, Sarah Piché and Blake Balysky; greatgrandchildren: Stephanie and Elizabeth Ranger, Johan Cormons, Damian and Paige Cormons, Everett Iverson and Matthew Youst; great-great-grandchild, Fernandes Ranger; his second wife, Elsie Maynard and her family of Saskatoon, SK; brothers: Albert Piché, Dennis Piché, Claude Piché; sister-inlaw, Elizabeth Piché; numerous nieces, nephews, relatives & friends. Art is predeceased by his first wife of 52 years, Isabelle; daughter, Gina Piché; parents: Robert and Sarah (née Arguin); siblings: Robertine (Raymond) Metz, Laurette (Jérémie) Bourgeois, Jean Piché, René (Minnie) Piché, Yvette (Dollard) Bissonnette, Yvonne (Dolly) Piché, Jeanne (Rosaire) Braconnier; sisters-in-law: Lucille Piché, Sandra Piché and Marion Piché. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Mr. Arthur Piché can be directed to Church Masses or the ALS of Saskatchewan 2430 8th Ave. Unit “C” Regina, SK S4R 5E3 Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium – Trevor Watts Funeral Director.

HUMENNY: Glorian Walter Humenny passed away peacefully at Battleford Union Hospital with family by his side on Sunday, May 29, 2022 at the age of 79 years.

Glorian grew up in the Watson area on the family farm along with his 7 siblings. Upon completing high school, he attended Teachers’ College and University to become a teacher. His teaching career took him to Kelvington, Marcelin, Foam Lake, Saskatoon, Moosomin reserve and Wadena. He retired from teaching in 1995 and spent his retirement years hunting, fishing, tinkering in his shop or perfecting his yard.

Glorian was a talented woodworker and could make anything.

He was a perfectionist and it was evident in everything he did. In 1979 he decided to take a break from teaching and joined his brothers Steve and Raymond in a family construction company in Meota. Glorian loved his home on Jackfish Lake and didn’t feel the need to be anywhere else. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 54 years, Mavis; son, Kelvin (Paula), lsabelle and Oliver; son, Sheldon (Michelle); sister, Angie (Ray); brothers: Paul (Marianne), David (Maxine), Raymond (Darlene), sisters-inlaw: Teedee and Jane. Glorian was predeceased by his parents: Paul and Annie; his sister, Rose; brothers: Steve and Garry; brother-in-law, Carol Johnson; and baby daughter, Shannon.

The family would like to thank the Palliative Care Unit and Battlefords Union Hospital for Glorian’s wonderful care in his last days. Memorial donations in Glorian’s memory can be made to the BUH Foundation – Palliative Care Unit – Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. A Celebration of Life for Glorian will be held at the Meota Community Complex in Meota, SK on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. with Father Barry Tkachuk as celebrant. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium - Vanessa Macnab Funeral Director.

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ELLIS: It is with profound sadness that we inform you of the passing of Annette Susan Ellis. Annette was a wife, mother, dance instructor and friend. She leaves behind her husband, Jim; son, Cary (Elise) and daughter, Cayla (Logan). A Memorial Service is being planned for August 2022. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2R3.

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TAYLOR: William J. Taylor, age 87, passed away May 21, 2022 in Saskatoon with his family by his side. Jack was a ball player in his early days. He was also an excellent curler, winning many major championships. He had a lifetime career with the Canadian National Railways.

He remarried in 1994 to his best friend and love of his life Julia.

His job moved him from North Battleford to Saskatoon for a brief time before he retired and they made Saskatoon their home. They had 28 years of companionship and travel. They loved their sports and travelled Canada following the Brier, taking in baseball and hockey games and of course, Rider games. Jack was a devoted father.

His children always came first. He ensured they participated in activities like BCYC ball, figure skating, Brownies and Sunday School. Summers were spent going on camping trips and for many years he would take the kids, by train, to spend time on Vancouver Island with his parents. Jack is survived by his wife Julia, Son Bill (Kathy) - Kelowna, daughters Jacquie (Keith) Rimbey and Cindy (Dave) Grande Prairie. Grandchildren – Dave, Zac, Colton, Cayley, Taylor, great grand children Temperance, Kinley, Kyler, Emmett, Brody; nephew Dean (Karen); and Julia’s family. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Bob. A small family gathering in memory of Jack will be held this summer. __________________________________________________ REMPEL: Born February 3, 1952, North Battleford, Sask.

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Lovingly Remembered Rita Martha Boyle

August 5, 1939 - May 26, 2022 Rita Martha Boyle (nee Risling), of Calgary, AB, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the age of 82 years. The family would like to extend their sincere appreciation to the doctors, nurses, and palliative care team who provided Rita with such exceptional, compassionate care on Unit 36 at the Foothills Medical Centre. Rita was born on August 5, 1939, in Scott, SK, to Martin and Eva Risling. Raised on the family farm in Revenue, SK, with her six older siblings and her three younger siblings, she was instilled with a strong German work ethic and practical, down-to-earth, problem-solving skills, in addition to a love of nature, wildlife, gardening, baking desserts, and sewing. After graduating from Unity High School in 1957, Rita moved to Edmonton, AB, to live with her sister, Helen. With a natural talent for figuring out math in her head, Rita was immediately hired

by The Toronto-Dominion Bank, where she trained as a cash teller for a day under this very handsome fellow, John Michael “Mickey” Boyle. It was love at first sight for both, and they married on September 24, 1958. Three bundles of joy joined them in 1961 (Lee), 1963 (Suzanne) and 1964 (Robert). Together, they spent many happy weekends and holidays camping and exploring nature’s beauty, as well as many happy hours playing board and card games, reading and building jigsaw puzzles. Family was everything to Rita, and it was her caring nature and innate ability to connect with, show respect for, and laugh with others that fostered a closeness that continues to this day amongst her children and her extended family. She funded the post-secondary education of her children and raised them to appreciate the value of a dollar and the merits of saving for the future, so that they could be financially independent and have the resources to pursue their dreams. Rita was one of the first female Bank Managers in Canada, and she was the only one to open a new Branch in Calgary consisting solely of women, leading her hard-working team by example to turn a profit in record time, before retiring in 1986. Every time the Bank transferred her family (from Edmonton to Mayerthorpe, Cardston, Lethbridge, and finally in 1973, to Calgary), Rita rolled up her sleeves to transform the house into a comfortable home and the yard into a huge garden paradise. Her gardens were always filled with nourishing vegetables, started from seed, scrumptious heirloom tomatoes passed down from her father, and a colourful array of perennial and annual flowers to delight passerby’s. Rita was a woman ahead of the times. She composted, collected rainwater in barrels, practiced companion planting, and filled her yard with adorable animals, birds, angels and child statues to add an enchanting magic.

She designed her flower beds and installed birdfeeders, birdhouses, birdbaths, a water fountain, and hanging pots of fuchsia to attract birds, including her favourite, hummingbirds, as well as butterflies, native bees, dragonflies and playful baby bunnies. This soon led to her love of photography, and Rita was so proud that her photographs were used by the Calgary Zoo in its ZooCare packages, Donor PowerPoint presentations, and tarped construction fencing. Reduce, re-use, and recycle were a way of life in her family. Long before reusable bags became popular, she took scraps of drapery material, made a pattern from a plastic grocery bag, and created cloth grocery bags that were even strong enough to hold watermelons. That was important, since she loved making various kinds of homemade German noodles, especially those traditionally eaten with watermelon. Rita will be sadly missed by her family. Rita is survived by her daughters, Lee and Suzanne and her son Robert (Kristie). She is also survived by her sisters Mary Reiter, Helen Elford and Evelyn Kuntz; brothers Edward (Helen) and Ralph (Dorothy); her late husband’s sister Mary Louise (Bill) Leverington and numerous nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by her husband Mickey, parents Eva and Martin Risling, sisters and brothers-in-law Madeline (Floyd) Baier and Elizabeth (Philip) Lang; brothers-inlaw Gabe Reiter, Finley Elford, Lyle Kuntz and Peter Lindeman; sister Emilie Risling, brother Donald Risling and nephew/godson Darren Kuntz.

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See you at the Theatre

Community Players announce 2022-23 season

By Donna Challis

BCP Executive Producer

After another successful season including four shows and only a few interruptions and changes because of COVID we are pleased to announce that the continuation of our 70th year of providing live theatre to the Battlefords includes two comedies, one light drama and a farce.

The season starts with Educating Rita by Willy Russell, which had been scheduled for this May and June but changes to the cast meant moving the show to the fall.

This show is being presented Oct. 18 through Oct. 29 – with two showonly and six dinner theatre performances.

Second up is the madcap Christmas show Farndale Avenue Housing Estate Townswomen’s Guild Dramatic Society’s Production of A Christmas

Carol by David McGillivrary and Walter Zerline Jr. This show runs from Nov. 29 through to Dec. 10 and it, too, offers two show-only and six dinner theatre performances.

In 2023 our season will continue with Strawberries in January by Evelyne de la Cheneliere, a light drama by this Canadian playwright. The show will run from March 14 to March 25 and offers the same two show-only and six dinner theatre performances.

The season ends with a farce called Clever Dick

by Charles Marowitz and runs from May 23 to June 3 and will bring a wild finish to our season with this tongue-in-cheek spoof.

In all cases, permission to perform must be obtained and we expect that there will be no need for any changes in the announced season.

Other activities for the club in the coming months

are an open audition casting call to be held June 9 from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and again on June 11 from 2 to 4 p.m. We encourage anyone interested in being part of shows in the upcoming season to attend one of this dates. We want to create a database of talent for the upcoming season and beyond and we encourage anyone interested in being part of shows to attend one of these dates.

The audition exercises will be conducted by veteran actor, director, playwright and teacher Roy J. Challis. This is open to everyone old and new and we hope to see a diverse showcase of talent at our building at 102-26th Street, Battleford.

Battlefords Community Players are planning a big fundraising garage sale on June 17 and 18 at the clubhouse and are accepting donations from anyone with something to

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Moosomin, Mosquito, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of a Family Service Worker (Social Worker) position. Salary will be commensurate with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, permanent position.

FAMILY SERVICE WORKER (SOCIAL WORKER) 1 FULL-TIME, PERMANENT POSITION • The Family Service Worker is directly responsible to the Supervisor and/ or Executive Director; • Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family support services; • Intake services; • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; • Services to families in need of support to prevent children coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and family files, etc; • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to ensure families are receiving services; • Child abuse investigations; • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel Manual as it exists from time to time.

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add to the sale. Give us a call if you have something to donate or if you would like to help – 446-3133 or 441-3630.

Many hands make light work and we are looking to have a fun time as well as raise some money for club operations and the purchase of new theatre lights.

Summer Theatre at the clubhouse will once again be held the week of Aug. 8 to 13, so stay tuned for

more information on casting, the names of the plays and times. This will again be a donation only event and will take part both outdoors and indoors depending on the weather. A little Shakespeare for all.

I cannot end the year without a major shout out to all our patrons, sponsors, members and volunteers who have worked so hard to keep the club going over a very tough period

couple of years. We have struggled like so many other groups and businesses with reduced or no audiences, with expenses at full and revenue at half and wondered if we would get through to the other end.

We look forward to opening our doors in the fall to an increase in patrons and a wonderful season of live theatre. See you at the theatre.

Samantha Becotte heads STF Staff SASKATOON – At the 89th annual meeting of council, Saskatchewan teachers elected Samantha Becotte to serve as the next president of the Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation.

Becotte is the seventh woman president in the federation’s history and will take on the role effective July 1, for a one-year term.

“I am thrilled and honoured by the trust my colleagues have placed in me,” said Becotte. “The experiences of our members are diverse, but we are all united in our resolve to provide high-quality education to all of Saskatchewan’s students. As we prepare to enter the next round of provincial collect-

ive bargaining, I am committed to revitalizing our collective strength and being a catalyst of change as our organization continues its evolution to meet members’ changing needs.”

Becotte has been an active member of the federation for more than 10 years.

She was first elected to the executive in 2015 and has served as vice-president since 2019. Previously, she also served as an STF councillor, on the Lloydminster Teachers’ Association Local Implementation and Negotiating Committee and on the STF Resolutions Committee.

A mathematician, Becotte says she is also passionate about women in leadership. She resides outside Lloydminster with her husband and two daugh-

ters.

Outgoing president Patrick Maze congratulates the incoming executive and notes the competitive election as a sign that the organization is well positioned to represent teachers and meet future challenges.

“Thank you to each and every candidate who ran for election this year.

Regardless of the results, I encourage you to harness your desire to serve and find opportunities to inspire and lead your colleagues,” said Maze. “It has been an honour to represent Saskatchewan teachers for the last seven years.

I will forever be proud and grateful for this incredible experience and opportunity to serve my profession.”

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TOWN OF RADISSON EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MAINTENANCE LABOURER Full-Time Temporary Position (possibility of becoming permanent) The Town Labourer shall be responsible for the general maintenance of the Town of Radisson’s Public Works Department including, but not limited to: roads, water and sewer infrastructure, trimming/cutting of trees and grass, sidewalk repairs, and municipal building upkeep. He/She shall follow the direction of the Municipal Council as delegated by the Administrator and under the immediate supervision of the Foreman.

• Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Social Work; • Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to work in the counselling and social services area with families and children; • Must demonstrate knowledge of The Child & Family Services Act; • Must have work experience assessing families and children; • Must have work experience counselling families and children; • Must demonstrate a clear understanding and knowledge of native family systems; • Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check and vulnerable sectors check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid Saskatchewan driver’s licence.

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SKILLS: • Positive attitude • Self-Motivated • Excellent communication skills • Able to follow directions • Ability to work independently DUTIES: • Maintain all Town equipment and buildings • Water and Sewer infrastructure maintenance • Maintain safe conditions of roads and sidewalks • All other duties that may be assigned by the Administrator

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It’s too hard to read and follow instructions Sometimes it is the little things in life that trip me up. For example, I admit to being spoiled by the tap on my debit card.

Tapping the machine with my card makes paying for purchases fast and hassle-free. However, after getting a new credit card, the tap was not working, and I needed to insert my card and follow directions. It was no big deal, but it sure seemed to reinforce how comfortable it is to simply tap.

Yet, it might be better if it wasn’t so easy for me to buy stuff.

I have a troubled relationship with my computer and those who expect me to use it like I know what I am doing. I

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raymaher085@gmail.com can find myself needing to stop and read and find out what I need to do to get past a problem. It is no fun to admit that I still have a lot to learn about using my computer. Likewise, I do not thoroughly understand how God’s love gets us through difficult situations that we cannot change.

Many are like me because we like the easy situations and are not eager to face challenges that force us beyond what is comfortable. However, life will not leave us without challenges and difficulties. Loved ones may help us when we struggle, but no one can live our life for us.

Life happens, and we are left to face what we cannot change. Jesus tried to prepare his disciples so they would be ready when he was no longer with them. His disciples tried to avoid thinking about going up to Jerusalem, where Jesus would die, and how their lives would continue without Jesus. For encouragement, Jesus promised they would have help in the Advocate or Holy Spirit when he was no longer with them.

Jesus prepared his disciples with these words, “When the Counselor (Advocate) comes, whom I will send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who comes from

the Father, he will testify on my behalf. You also are to testify because you have been with me from the beginning.” (John 15:26-27) Jesus wanted his disciples to understand that his leaving them meant He would be sending them help.

The Spirit of truth would come so they would not be alone and powerless as they testified of Jesus.

The disciples needed to witness about Jesus when he was gone because they had lived and worked alongside him. The Holy Spirit would affirm the truth of the disciples’ witness concerning Jesus.

Jesus did not want the disciples to stumble when their lives would become

filled with opposition and dangers for witnessing about Him. He wanted them to remember that the Holy Spirit would comfort and strengthen them in their difficult days, and the Holy Spirit would guide them into a further understanding of what Jesus had taught them. The Spirit would confirm to them all that Jesus had said and did.

The truth is that Jesus loved his disciples and all people enough to die for their sins. Life is about believing the truth of God and his love for all. God loves you and has biblical instructions for you to read. Ask the Holy Spirit to confirm this as truth to you.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4

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

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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

Third Avenue United Church

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Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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

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

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

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

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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

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

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Knights of Columbus Donate Back to Community – Knights of Columbus 2094 distributed money recently to a number of projects. The money was raised through charity appeal tickets and Saskatchewan Lotteries. Donations were made to: Battlefords District Care Centre, accepted by facility manager Shawn Duddridge from Thomas Schwab (first photo); River Heights Lodge; Villa Pascal building fund, accepted by Claude Desnoyer (second photo); Catholic Family Services (third photo); the local food bank; Battleford Search and Rescue accepted by Don Elliott (fourth photo); Notre Dame Church; and All Saints Church. | Photos submitted

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