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A fire services contract between the RM of North Battleford and the City of North Battleford ended on the last day of 2018, and the RM is moving on and establishing its own volunteer fire department.

According to RM of North Battleford Administrator Debbie Arsenault, the RM’s

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volunteer fire department has 21 volunteers.

Four are fully trained.

Arsenault said training has been ongoing and the department is in the process of obtaining the necessary equipment.

Come April 1, Arsenault said, the volunteer fire department should be able to handle structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle extrication (involving Jaws of Life), STARS and EMS assistance, fire inspections and chemical spills.

The new fire chief, Arsenault said, is Neil Good, who has worked with the Town of Battleford’s fire department.

Arsenault also said the RM was “hoping to enter into some mutual aid agreements with the neighbouring fire departments,” such as Meota, Battleford, and the City of North Battleford. Mutual aid agreements allow two parties to give assistance to one another during emergency situations.

The volunteer fire department came about as a result of the city and the RM being unable to agree on a new contract.

The two governments had a five-year contract, in which the RM paid the city

$155,000 per year for fire and rescue service.

The city’s asking price for 2019 increased.

One of the offers from the city consisted of about $220,000 each year for five years, and another consisted of $205,000.

According to Arsenault, a letter the city sent to the RM dated Feb. 12 outlined two offers: a seven-year contract in which the costs for the first year began at $170,000 and increased thereafter, and a one-year offer costing $250,000.

According to Arsenault, the RM’s council thought the prices were too high.

“We were kind of anticipating the fact that there was going to be an increase,” Arsenault said, although she said the asking prices came as “a shock.”

The city agreed to provide temporary service until the end of March.

According to North Battleford City Manager Randy Patrick, the logic behind the increases in offers was that $155,000 was about seven per cent of total fire services expenses, which was around $2 million, when the agreement began five years ago.

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City readies for invasion of the emerald ash borers

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

“Invasion of the Emerald Ash Beetles” sounds like a title for a bad drivein movie.

But for North Battleford’s urban forest the threat is all too real.

That threat comes from wood-boring beetles that could make their way to North Battleford from the east and destroy a good chunk of the city’s tree inventory in the near future. At City Hall Monday night, city council mem-

bers were presented with a comprehensive report on the situation from Director of Leisure Services Cheryl DeNeire.

The bug that concerns city officials the most is called the emerald ash borer. It is described as a “metallic, flat-headed, woodboring beetle.” It is green and less than the size of a penny, therefore not easily visible.

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The emerald ash borer is described as an “emerging risk” over the next five years, with a priority described as “high.” It was also noted in DeNeire’s report that “disease or infestation” is not insurable.

The bug continues to travel westward “and climate doesn’t seem to hinder it,” DeNeire said. The emerald ash borer is known to infest every type of ash tree except mountain ash.

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City readies for invasion of the emerald ash borers Continued from Page 1 Once it infests a tree, the tree will die within two or three years. DeNeire reported more than 18 million ash trees have been lost to the bug.

What’s more, there is no long-term treatment reported, although there are measures to slow the infestation.

The greatest concern cited in the report was the threat to the city’s tree inventory. About 6,900 trees, or 30 per cent of the city’s tree inventory, consists of ash trees. Only a few of those are mountain ash.

There are another 6,900 elm trees and 350 weeping birch trees in the city. The other 8,050 trees, or 38 per cent, are varied.

“Our trees are a significant city asset,” DeNeire added. Losing the ash trees could cost the city between $1 and $1.5 million, she said.

Administration will be preparing a comprehensive risk management plan for their inventory, which will come back to council later.

This would be developed with specialist and arborist input and would cover all areas, including diversification and dealing with disease infestation.

There are various options available for dealing the emerald ash beetle, DeNeire indicated.

One option is injecting the ash trees with what amounts to a vaccine, but that would need to happen constantly.

“If you don’t continually put a booster shot in, it will become infested,” DeNeire said.

In Winnipeg, they are doing a combination of injections and letting other trees go, and it is still going to cost them $100 million, said DeNeire.

The hope is that a better way will be discovered to stop the problem with the wood-boring beetle.

“Its not a given that

Director of Leisure Services Cheryl DeNeire outlined the city’s plans Monday to prepare a full risk management report to address the emerald ash borer issue. Photo by John Cairns

The emerald ash borer beetle has ravaged ash trees in North America, including in the city of Winnipeg.

The fear is it will make its way to North Battleford.

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something won’t be found,” said DeNeire. She pointed to Dutch elm disease which at one point ravaged the elm population. In the old days, if a town got Dutch elm disease, it would lose all its elm trees. Now, DeNeire pointed out, there are ways to isolate that disease and prevent the other trees from being infested.

The urban forest has been a frequent topic of discussion at council this

term, and the indication from council is they are supportive of the latest efforts by administration.

“This council is quite committed to our urban forest and wants to see whatever can be done to ensure that we preserve, protect and support the trees in our city,” said Councillor Len Taylor, who chaired Monday’s meeting. “Our commitment to our urban forest remains strong.”

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Continued from Page 1 Patrick said the city’s new price for fire and rescue service to the RM was about seven per cent of fire services expenses now, budgeted at $2,750,000 for 2019. For a number of reasons, the city fire and protective services budget has increased since 2014.

Arsenault said when the RM and the city originally entered an agreement five years ago, the cost of fire services to the RM wasn’t based on a formula or a percentage, but rather was a fixed number.

The approximate seven per cent of fire department costs, Arsenault said, “wasn’t a formula the city used before.”

Patrick said he wanted to avoid a situation where

North Battleford taxpayers subsidized the RM. Patrick also said the city won’t be doing a mutual aid agreement with the RM, calling such an agreement with the RM “kind of lopsided,” adding “there’s no real mutual aid there.”

When asked if the city has to make up the revenue by other means, Patrick said yes, adding “we’re working on it.”

“When you lose a contract you have to deal with it somewhere,” Patrick said.

Arsenault said the RM is hoping false alarms don’t become a problem, and estimated there had been less than five false alarms in the past five years.

The RM had a volunteer fire department in the past,

Arsenault said, adding that if fires occurred, residents helped out anyway, including those who “go out with tractors and discs” during grassfires.

A notice on the RM’s website says the RM is fundraising for their fire department. Initial capital costs are slated at $500,000.

According to the 2014 budget document, 13 jurisdictions had previously received a response for fire services from the city, although “effective Dec. 31, 2013, the RM of North Battleford will be the only one of 13 previous jurisdictions to experience a response from the City of North Battleford.”

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Hey, do you want to sponsor the Civic Centre?

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A proposed new policy on naming rights and sponsorship for city facilities was up for discussion Monday night at City Hall.

The idea, according

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to City Manager Randy Patrick, is to “have some appropriate ways we could deal with sponsorships” in the future.

It follows some previous discussion on the issue.

Council has been interested in the idea of selling

naming rights for existing city facilities (ie. the Civic Centre), as a way to generate additional revenue.

To address all these possibilities, a draft policy was presented to council, sitting as the planning committee, Monday.

It covers both “title and general sponsorship,” including areas that fall beyond the scope of the current policy. Title sponsorship would be defined as one where an external party may become the namesake of a future or ex-

isting municipally owned or controlled facility, playing field, recreation facility, park or program.

There was also discussion about including other facilities under the policy as well, such as water treatment plants or the waste

management facility, just in case anyone wanted to come forward and sponsor those.

Those will likely be addressed as well. Patrick said a couple more changes will be made to the policy before it comes back to council for final approval.

on “changing the world” was an information booth on single-use plastics (ie. plastic bags) and its effects on the community. The students were also selling reusable bags as an alternative.

Lindgren noted many municipalities are actually eliminating single-use plastics. He suggested it would be a good topic for a future planning committee meeting to “look at that feasibility of that and what it actually means to

the community, and really take leadership on this effort from Grade 6s.”

The issue of plastic bags had come up in the past year when recycler Loraas reported they weren’t accepting them anymore, because their main customer, China, was no longer accepting them.

Mayor Ryan Bater pointed out that instead of going in the blue bins, plastic bags were now going to the city’s landfill.

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scheduling a meeting.

Councillor Kelli Hawtin also added her support

for the idea, noting other cities across the country are implementing this type

of bylaw, “so we wouldn’t necessarily need to reinvent the wheel,” she said.

three male subjects wearing masks and dark clothing, armed with what appeared to be a firearm, a knife and an oversize can of bear spray, approached the driver and robbed the driver of the food and debit machine, says a release issued by RCMP Tuesday morning.

Battlefords RCMP and Battleford Police Dog Service immediately responded and conducted a search in the area of 110th to 114th Street and 9th to 13th Avenue.

This investigation is ongoing. The RCMP are seeking the public`s assistance in this investigation.

Auctioneer Lucas Closson auctions off the items in the room, including the shelving seen at the back, at the old Saskatchewan Hospital equipment and furnishings dispersal auction held on site March 16. Closson, and the crowd, went from room to room throughout the building to sell off everything from desks to fridges to exercise equipment to a rack of paperback novels and much more.

“But we were able to actually put it out fairly quickly,” Holm said, adding crews had to take covers off drags to make sure the fire was completely extinguished.

Grain terminals can avoid the possibility of fire by “making sure those transitional points are cleaned on a regular basis,” Holm said, although there’s potential for fire when moving parts on machinery are near chaff.

Initially reported as a grain dryer fire, Parrish and Heimbecker manager Chad Olson confirmed it wasn’t. The fire took place on a conveyor by the dryer, but “it had nothing to do

with the dryer,” Olson said.

Grain dryer fires have been in the news recently, including a fire producing large amounts of smoke at the North West Terminal near Unity in October.

Holm and Olson said damage costs are unclear, and Holm said it can take time to assess costs.

Olson confirmed no grain was lost, and said, “there was no grain being run at the time,” although he said grain was moved earlier.

Olson gave a “thumbs up for the North Battleford Fire Department” and said they were quick on scene and “worked hard to get things under control.”

Among the many items for sale at the Saskatchewan Hospital auction were a number of pianos. Watch for next week’s paper when we will feature a story

by Helena Long on the end of an era. Photos by Helena Long

Single-use plastics ban on City Hall agenda

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A ban on single-use plastics is likely to be on City Hall’s planning committee agenda in the near future.

Councillor Kent Lindgren raised the issue last week in response to a school project he learned about from two Grade 6 students from Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand.

The students’ project

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Monday, March 18, at 9:20 p.m., the Battlefords RCMP Detachment received a complaint of an armed robbery of a food delivery driver that occurred outside a residence on the 800 block of 110th Street in North Battleford.

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NB responds to P&H fire

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A recent fire at the Parrish and Heimbecker grain terminal took place in one of the grain drags, “probably due to an overheated bearing” and the presence of chaff, says the Lindsay Holm of the North Battleford Fire Department.

Grain drags move grain in and out of silos.

The fire, Holm said, “was right at the transition point from one silo to another silo.”

Holm said the fire was “was underneath one of the silos” and crews had accessibility problems.

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This community has a chance to invest in the future The News-Optimist has had an excellent relationship with local musician Cole Knutson for some years now. He is a young Jayne Foster, Editor man who has travelled to study and perform at some of the most prestigious places in the world.

We’ve done stories on how he’s played at Carnegie Hall, performed with honour bands national and international, studied at Franz-Schubert-Institut in Baden bei Wien in Austria, performed a recital on an organ Mozart played on, and played Beethoven’s piano in a house where Beethoven used to live – and he’s only 22.

It’s safe to say we have a prodigy on our hands. Now, that prodigy has an ask of the community. Before we talk about that, know that Knutson is determined to become one of the best collaborative pianists in the world.

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Dear Editor I am up early, reading my Twitter, wondering what this big beautiful world is up to... *gasp* I spit out my coffee and am transported back to 1884 where an amendment to the Indian Act called for a ban on spiritual practice among the Nations of Treaty 6 territory: “The tall green grass sways in a northernly breeze.

The blue and cloudless skies reach as far as the eye can see.

But there. Right there where the river splits in two.

An Indian agent stands with gun by his side. In full regalia. A military sort.

He runs his callous fingers across the bushy hair of his face.

‘Just following orders.’ He barks as he points to a yellowing paper.

Small voices from the nearby creek whisper, ‘They kill the eyes in the face of the skies.’” *wooosh* Back to 2019: Battlefords Housing Authority in conjuction with orders from the provincial government state: special permission is required to “smudge” in government housing.

A regressive and dangerous policy that violates both national and international mandates and laws, including Canada’s Charter of Rights and the findings of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

I implore Catholics, Protestants, Muslims, Jews, Buddhists, atheists, pagans and all the great-greatgranddaughters of the witches they tried to burn (and if I missed anyone, I’m sorry, I welcome you, too).

Talk to your priests and fellow parishioners. Speak up at church, at the bus stop, on coffee row.

Regressive religious persecution such as this must not be tolerated.

If the government is allowed to criminalize this form of worship, what’s stopping them from criminalizing the way you pray?

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- And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love. (1 Corinthians 13:13, NKJV) Brandie Carignan Treaty 6 North Battleford

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He is fervently loyal to North Battleford as his hometown, believes in its musical community and plans to immerse himself in that community as a performer, teacher and promoter in the future.

Also, before we talk about the ask, know that Knutson has been on hiatus from his studies in order to recuperate from a life-threatening injury sustained while studying in Austria. He’s been teaching and working Cole Knutson two other jobs to support himself while he’s home recovering from a double concussion, not to mention other injuries for which he is undergoing physiotherapy.

Also, know that Knutson is one of the most determined and enthusiastic young men you may ever meet.

He is dedicated to his family, his friends, his home, his mentors and his music. He is also proudly Métis (“I know,” he laughs, “the blond hair and blue eyes …”) and is passionate about Métis culture and introducing that culture to those he meets abroad.

Now, know that Knutson has been accepted into one of the world’s leading conservatories, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, founded in 1880. Alumni of the Guildhall School of Music and Drama are at the heart of the performing arts around the world, as you will see if you Google the school. Know also that the school believes enough in Knutson that it has held his place after he had suffered serious enough injuries to prevent him from attending in the fall of 2018

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as planned. Knutson’s family has been as supportive as possible, both financially and emotionally, throughout his endeavours, but their resources are not unlimited. He has been fortunate enough to have qualified for a variety of scholarships and grants over the years, but with cuts to funding to the arts, there are becoming fewer and farther between. At any rate, the Guildhall School is a conservatory, the exact sort of thing a performer needs, says Knutson, and not a university. As such it doesn’t qualify for most scholarships, grants and bursaries that are given to Canadian students to study overseas.

That brings us to his ask.

At this point, we will let Knutson introduce himself: Dear Citizens of the Battlefords, My name is Cole Knutson. I am a classical musician born and raised here in the Battlefords. I am a recent graduate from the University of Manitoba in Winnipeg, where I was awarded a Bachelor of Music Degree in Music Performance. Additionally, I am a graduate of the 2017, and 2018 Franz Schubert Institut Internationaler Meisterkurs für Liedinterpretation, in Baden bei Wien Austria. Awards include second place in the Kiwanis National Music Festival in Ottawa and first prize in the American Protégé Competition College and Professional Division, where among other prizes I was invited to New York City to perform a recital at Carnegie Hall.

In the winter of 2017, I auditioned at eight of the top music schools in the world with intent to study piano accompaniment at a postgraduate level. Having studied piano at the internationally acclaimed Franz Schubert Institut in Austria in the summer of 2017, I had the opportunity to study under many of the world’s leading pianists, singers and music instructors, one of whom was pianist Julius Drake, who is one of the most acclaimed living vocal accompanists in the world. After carrying out my studies in Austria, Mr. Drake encouraged me to Continued on Page 6

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The yellow vest moniker is now so tainted, no one wants anything to do with it When protests swept across oil country in December, there was immediately a symbol associated with them, the high visibility yellow vest.

The connection to the oil patch was immediately evident – everyone who works in the field has either a yellow high visibility vest in their truck or high visibility stripes on their coveralls.

Around the same time France was, and still is, in an uproar against its government. In France, it is now a requirement to keep a yellow vest in your vehicle, to be worn when changing a tire or as a sign of distress. They are mad at their government, so it was their sign of distress.

But France’s issues were not the Canadian oilfield’s, and the prevalence of violence at yellow vest protests in France was not something people wanted to replicate here.

Here, the yellow vest also became its own rallying point – a uniform of those upset with the federal Liberal government.

But right from the get go, there have been issues.

For most, if not all, wearing the yellow vests, key issues have been the federal government’s killing of the Northern Gateway and Energy East Pipelines, as well as their flubbing of the Trans Mountain Expansion.

Then there’s the carbon tax. For many in southeast Saskatchewan, the government’s planned phase out of coal-fired power generation is huge.

But even at the earliest protests, some people started carrying signs and talking about issues that just didn’t fit with all the

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energy concerns. They were concerned about migrants, and many were quick to point out – illegal migrants. They were carrying signs decrying the United Nations. Some people seemed to think the United Nations is going to take over Canada, as part of some sort of “one-world government.”

And it is on these migration issues, I knew right away, the yellow vest brand would be heading to the dustbin of history.

I pointed out to many of those involved that talking energy and migration isn’t like they’re talking apples and oranges, they’re talking apples and sausages. They’re not even the same food group. And any talk about migration was going to take away from the energy message, because no matter what you say, people are going to associate this talk with racism.

I first said that on Dec. 15. I wasn’t wrong.

And from what I saw on multiple Facebook pages associated with the yellow vest movement, I absolutely was not wrong.

I don’t know if the toxic content was 40 per cent, 10 per cent, one per cent or 0.1 per cent, but there was enough of it, and people cheering it on, to paint the yellow vest with a black brush. And, as I suspected

would happen, other media picked up on that and ran with it.

After a flurry of protests and convoys under the yellow vest banner in December, by January, people were being expressly asked to not wear yellow vests at rallies. This first occurred in Saskatchewan at the one in early January, where Premier Scott Moe joined a number of other speakers on the steps of the Legislature in a -30 C wind chill.

It happened again in Moosomin a month later, when Moe was joined by New Brunswick Premier Blaine Higgs and federal Conservative leader Andrew Scheer at a rally in Moosomin.

Other groups in Alberta also distanced themselves from the yellow vests.

Canada Action was involved in both of these prominent Saskatchewan rallies, and they cancelled their planned convoy to Ottawa because they didn’t want to be affiliated with the yellow vest.

The remaining convoy to Ottawa became the United We Roll! Convoy to Ottawa. While those who chose to wear yellow vests were not told to stay home, any talk about the United Nations and migration was definitely at the periphery.

Now I am catching wind of a third wave of protests – and there is one thing that has been emphasized – no yellow vests.

There’s no equivocation on this point.

This is not rebranding.

These people do not want to be associated at all with any of the negative connotations, specifically regarding immigration, that have been associated with the yellow vests. But, they want their voices heard.

Why? For exactly the reason I said in midDecember. They’re not even the same food group.

Energy and migration have nothing to do with each other. For those of us in the energy industry, we’re in the fight of our lives.

While the United States is setting production records each month and now setting export records, we’ve been so hamstrung by the federal Liberals, we worry if our jobs and businesses can survive.

Many haven’t.

We worry because the only client for our oil may not need us much longer.

Their production is rising so quickly they might decide they don’t want, or need, all our oil anymore.

And without Energy East, Northern Gateway and Trans Mountain, we have no way of selling our oil to anyone else. That’s what we’re worried about.

Our only client has now become our biggest competitor.

When you add the everincreasing carbon tax on everything, and the phaseout of coal, you know that this government not only

does not care about our industry, but is doing all it can to hurt it. And us.

That’s why there will be a third wave of protests, and a fourth, and a fifth.

But the yellow vest will

fade to the background, as the real issues come to the fore.

Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net

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An investment in this young man will pay off for the Battlefords on the world stage Mentors

Cole Knutson first began music lessons with local vocal instructor and choir director Lisa Hornung who, when Jaya Hoy moved to North Battleford, told him, “You have to go to Jaya.”

Hoy, originally from North Battleford, had a career as a collaborative and solo pianist throughout the United States and Europe and had studied with top teachers.

Although he was apprehensive, it was meant to be.

“Jaya is probably the biggest mentor I’ve had in my life – on a musical level, on a personal level and even on a spiritual level,” says Cole. “Without Jaya I can honestly say I wouldn’t be doing any of this. She has always been there encouraging me and supporting me.”

Continued from Page 4 audition at the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London, England, where, if I passed the audition, I would eventually take up studies with him as my primary instructor.

I was fortunate enough to have been accepted at every school I auditioned at, and ultimately accepted my offer to study with Mr. Drake at The Guildhall School of Music and Drama, starting in the fall of 2018. While I was away completing studies in Austria over the summer, I was involved in a hit and run where a car went through a stop sign and hit me while I was riding my bike. Suffering from a serious concussion and physical injuries to my body from the accident, I was forced to withdraw from my studies in England just weeks before I was set to fly off.

Despite this terrible accident, I saw this as an opportunity to get involved in the Battlefords.

Among all of my activities, I began teaching, volunteering over 20 hours per week as a church musician and working as a front of house representative at the Dekker Centre. I have made an intense effort to give back to the community with hopes to make a better and happier community in the Battlefords.

To my surprise and great fortune, the Guildhall School of Music and Drama recognized the nature of my accident and asked me to re-apply to the program since my recovery had been progressing well.

I ultimately accepted their offer to study in the twoyear Artist Masters Programme starting in the fall of 2019, where I will receive two master’s degrees upon completion, and now am in the process of finding the financial support to begin my studies. Compared to other students at the school, I received an exceptional scholarship. For most students to complete the program, it would cost a total of $124,000 CAD. The Guildhall School was

When he began saxophone lessons, his instructor was Gene Aulinger, who was the influence behind Cole’s willingness to audition for more and bigger ensembles on his musical journey.

“He encouraged a lot of the students to audition for ensembles and influenced me to audition for all of these groups. At one point in high school I was in 17 different ensembles at once,” he laughs.

Mentors such as Hornung, Hoy and Aulinger have inspired Knutson and he hopes one day to be as inspiring to others through his work as a pianist and, one day, a teacher here in the Battlefords. Already, he is enjoying the moments when his present students find their way to musical enlightenments.

Modestly, he says, “It’s not me, it’s the student.” –JF

kind enough to sponsor me so that over the duration of two years my education will cost approximately $71,000. CAD. Upon completion of the course, I aim to take up work at an opera company in Europe and work as a recitalist playing in some of the most prestigious concert halls around the globe.

Unfortunately, I do not have the proper finances to afford the program despite having an incredibly generous scholarship offered by the Guildhall School.

The combined tuition and costs of living in London are incredibly high, especially since the United Kingdom decided to leave the European Union. My parents are not in the position to help me financially and trying to find financial support through the government and other organizations in Canada is difficult – almost impossible.

I have decided to turn to businesses and members within our beloved community to try to find the financial support needed to fulfill this opportunity that does not come to many people in the world.

The program accepts only a handful of pianists from all over the world yearly, so for a Canadian musician, and especially a prairie boy from North Battleford, Saskatchewan to have this opportunity is truly a nearly impossible feat to have achieved.

I take great pride in my home, as a Canadian, Saskatchewanian and citizen of North Battleford. I have been fortunate to have been supported by our community and province to study and perform all over the world. However, all of this has been to get me to this very place in my life, the cusp of reaching the pivotal point in my career and it is merely a lack of funds that prevents me from accomplishing my goals.

As I have travelled the world, I have come to understand the value of growing up in a small community in the prairies. Many

of us come from a long tradition of ancestors who chose to move here and set up homestead in hopes to give their children, and their children’s children the opportunity to grow and thrive, sometimes at the cost of their own hopes and dreams. Out of this culture has come a unique place where once upon a time, as a farmer, from the moment you could walk, you were outside helping with simple tasks. Shortly thereafter, your days would begin early, you would work all day and at times well into the night and once your work was completed for the day you ventured over to your neighbour and gave them a hand. Even though times have changed, and many families are no longer farming, this tradition of helping your neighbour is something that has remained a part of our identity as Saskatchewanians.

We as a community operate as such and have an immense amount of strength when we come together to meet a common goal.

We live in a place where a stranger is courteous to help someone who may be in desperate need of help. $71,000 is an incredible amount of money when you look at it as one number.

But if 710 people, less than five per cent of our city’s population, donated $100 each, that would cover the costs of my training for two years at the best music school in all of the world.

So, I am hoping that you receive this letter and see that what I am asking for is not just money, but an opportunity to make a prairie boy’s dreams of studying at the world’s best music school, performing on the world’s most prestigious stages, and becoming one of the best piano accompanists in the world a possibility.

Thank you for your time, and I hope that we may connect and make this seemingly impossible goal a living reality.

With great thanks and best wishes, Cole Knutson

Cole Knutson, who has been accepted into one of the most prestigious music conservatories in the world, is hoping for the community’s support in raising $70,000 to get him there. He is asking for donations, and is planning to hold fundraising concerts as well, here in North Battleford, and in Edmonton, with help in arrangement by Hugh McPhail, lawyer, musician and brother to Jaya Hoy, one of Knutson’s mentors. In the last several weeks, he has already received numous donations. If you would like to help Knutson in his journey, he provides his contact information as follows: 306-317-9949 cole.j.knutson@gmail.com 8911 Bowers Drive, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3C1 News-Optimist file photo

The injury

Cole Knutson had come down the side of a mountain in Austria and was on his way to meet friends for a Sunday evening meal at a local restaurant in the small town where he was staying while studying. He had a bicycle to ride, provided by his landlords, but they had not provided a helmet.

He was close to his destination when a car suddenly darted out from a side street, crashing into him from the right side. He was flung to the ground and the car speeded away.

To say Knutson was dazed is an understatement. In fact, he would learn later he had suffered a double concussion. His brain, he explains, had bounced backward then forward within his skull, creating a concussion at the back and at the front. He had also injured his knees. But, of course, his first thought was his hands. They seemed to be uninjured, but his leg was bleeding.

Being concussed and not knowing it led to some bad decisions, says Knutson. He let some bystanders who had seen the collision help him to his feet, and at his insistance, to the restaurant. He was already seated when his friends showed up and they did not realize until it was time to go that Knutson couldn’t even stand up.

They were horrified when they realized his condition, but since small town hospitals are closed on Sundays, they let Knutson talk them into taking him

home. He said he would go to Vienna to the hospital the next day.

One of his friends, bigger and stronger than most men, helped him on his way, carrying him uphill for three of the five-kilometre hike home.

“The next day” became “the next day” and “the next” as Knutson was loathe to leave for Vienna at such an important time in his studies. At one point, he was about to play in a master class and, when he looked at the music, it made no sense to him. He doesn’t remember doing it, but he is told he played the piece from memory – in a different key, as it turns out. (Knutson says he has always had a knack for transposing.) He and the singer he accompanied received accolades for their performance, but he knew he would have to see a doctor, although he had no insurance, because he couldn’t afford it. A physician in Vienna confirmed the concussion, and with his studies concluded, he headed home.

For the first three days, he says he was a zombie. Then, he went to Third Avenue United Church, to practice on his favourite piano, he fell off the bench. That started him on a round of doctor appointments, treatments and physiotherapy, supported by his family.

While he has recovered enough to be able to play again, he still has balance and short-term memory loss issues. But he is thankful that his music is intact and it is still the passion of his life. –JF

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No argument about it: North Battleford a great provincial debate host

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There is no debate about it. North Battleford is a great place to hold a provincial debating championship.

That was the sentiment expressed by both organizers and participants at the annual E.C. Leslie Provincial Debate Championships held at the North Battleford Comprehensive High School on Saturday.

It is the culmination of the high school debating season, which sees students participate in several events throughout the year around Saskatchewan.

This is not the first time North Battleford hosted the provincial championships, which are organized by the Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association.

Organizers pointed to strong participation by people within the local community as a reason they keep coming back.

“They’re welcoming and we have a tremendous judging pool of volunteers in North Battleford,” said Wendy James, president of the Saskatchewan Elocution and Debate Association.

At other venues, they usually have to bring in a number of judges from out of town. “That isn’t true here and this is the only place that it isn’t true,” James said.

This year’s finals attracted 120 debaters and 90 judges from communities all over Saskatchewan. Debaters came from Grades 5 through 12 across the province. The host sent 10 participants.

There are four levels: beginner, which is Grades 5-6, intermediate, which is Grade 7-8, novice, which is for high school students in their first year of debate, and the open category, which is for high school students The competitions featured teams of two debaters each, each of whom took part in four debates.

The first two were debates on the topic of whether to abolish the notwithstanding clause of the constitution. Debaters could prepare in advance.

The afternoon session saw two “impromptu” debates. The debates were on human rights issues but the specific resolution wording was not revealed until half an hour before the debate.

That meant some frantic last-minute preparations by debaters during the noon hour.

For the participants, it is not enough to simply get up at the front of the room and speak. Hard work goes into getting ready for the debates.

“Students spend quite a bit of time preparing for

the topics, because they know they’re going to have to be able to think on their feet,” said James.

The judges are looking not only at how well they speak, but “how well do they build an argument and how well do they attack an opponent’s argument,” said James.

Speakers also are posed questions by their opponents during the debate.

While the event was designed to crown a provincial champion, the students involved gained valuable life skills regardless of whether they won or lost.

Participants such as the team of Mueez Rafiquie and Nathan Groat from Walter Murray Collegiate could point to valuable skills they gained from debating.

When first getting involved in debating, Rafiquie said, “I was really scared of talking in front of large groups of people.”

Debating helped him in several ways, he said.

“It gave me the confidence to be able to speak in front of as many people as I want to … I wouldn’t be flustered now if I were to speak in front of a crowd of a thousand people now.”

He added, “It gave me so much knowledge about everything that goes on around me that I can use in my everyday life. The information I have now is something I would not have had if I didn’t do debate.”

Groat said debate has been helpful in helping “develop self confidence” and “speaking in front of the public.” But it has also helped him formulate ideas and in providing confidence in speaking “that is going to help me not just in high school but throughout the rest of my life. And that is an incredibly important thing for me.”

As for North Battleford, Rafiquie said he was impressed by the local support for the event.

“Even in Saskatoon we run into problems with judging and having the right amount of judges and volunteers for things. So the fact that the people of North Battleford are willing to support the debate community so much is something we all appreciate.”

Groat agreed, adding he was happy to see debates rotate among the various regions of the province.

“I think it’s really awesome that we can spread the benefit of debate to all different corners of the province, and that’s awesome that we are able to meet in North Battleford for this year.”

Both Rafiquie and Groat ended up in the final debate round against Chan Min Roh and Josie

The best debaters in the province of Saskatchewan descended on North Battleford Comprehensive High School on Saturday for the E.C. Leslie Provincial Debate Championships. Above left, Dante Bacchetto arguing in favour of the proposition. Above right, Taegen Isaac (standing), Bacchetto’s debate partner. Seated are their opposition, Keegan Isaac and Zaiden Osicki. Photos by John Cairns

Harrison from Luther College, who won the final debate and the Schumiatcher Award.

They and other teams

will represent the province at the Senior National Debate Championships in Halifax, N.S. April 11 to 14.

As well, the Spirit of Debate award was presented to a student who demonstrated “character, leadership and integrity.” The

recipient from North Battleford is Ishita Mann for “her enthusiasm for debate and for being a positive role model to her peers.”

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The Battlefords North Stars have drawn first blood against the Flin Flon Bombers to open their best-of-seven SJHL quarter-final series.

They were up 3-0 with a chance to clinch the series heading into game four Wednesday in Flin Flon.

At press time, results were unavailable.

The North Stars took the first two games of their series with the Bombers at home, winning 3-0 in the first game and then 2-1 in overtime in game two.

They did it despite being outshot both nights

by Flin Flon, but veteran Joel Grzybowski shut the Bombers down in both games.

Through two games, Grzybowski faced 80 shots and stopped all but one of them.

Another hero was Kaden Boser, who scored goals in both North Stars victories including the winning goal in overtime in game two. He scored the first goal in game one and then got the overtime goal in game two for the win.

In all, game two was similar to game one – a grind.

“It was crazy, it was intense, it was everything that involves when you’re playing Flin Flon,” said Head Coach Brayden Klimosko.

The shots on goal situation was a concern, with the Bombers outshooting the North Stars 37-27 and then 43-35. But Klimosko noted many of the Flin Flon shots were not quality shots. He credited the North Stars with keeping the Bombers to the outside for the most part.

“It’s a good start. Obviously, we’re far from finished,” said Klimosko, Game three was a similar grind. It took overtime before Braydon Buziak put home a goal 43 seconds into the extra frame to lift the North Stars to a 3-2 win, and a 3-0 series lead.

Should they not finish off the Bombers on Wednesday, the North Stars would be back home for game five at the Civic Centre Friday.

North Stars 3 Bombers 0

Game one was dominated by the play of Grzybowski, who stopped all 37 shots fired at him on a night when the North Stars were outshot 37-27.

The North Stars got goals from Kaden Boser in the first, Elijah LoonStewardson in the second and then Quintin LoonStewardson in the third to secure the win.

There was one scary moment for Grzybowski in the second period as he lay on the ice for some time following a particularly spawling save. That forced the trainers to come out onto the ice to tend to Grzybowski, but it turned out he was OK. One incident marred the contest: the North Stars’ Austin Shumanski was tossed from the game for a major blow to the head penalty to a Bombers player, resulting in his suspension from game two.

North Stars 2 Flin Flon 1 (OT)

Game two was notable as the first game back for Matthias Urbanski, who had been out for weeks with an upper body injury.

Once more, it was another great playoff performance from Boser, who scored the power play overtime goal that lifted the North Stars to a 2-1 overtime win Saturday.

The goal came with the Bombers’ Calvon Boots in the box for four minutes for high sticking in overtime.

But the main story was another standout performance for Grzybowski, who stood on his head in a game where the North Stars were again outshot, 43-35.

Through seven periods of hockey at the Civic Centre, Grzybowski allowed only one goal. That came in the second period when Caleb Franklin broke

what was shaping up to be a five-period shutout streak for Grzybowski.

Franklin’s goal tied the game after Braydon Buziak had put the North Stars in front at 7:58 of the first period. The game stayed 1-1 until Boser ended it in overtime.

The game was a chippy affair with lots of penalties, and undisciplined play proved to be the Bombers’ undoing as Boots’ overtime penalty was his third one of the contest.

The game also ended in controversy. After the winning goal, a photo made the rounds calling out the Bombers for tossing a cooler of Gatorade facedown onto the Civic Centre ice surface, creating a mess for crews to clean up.

The Bombers’ fired back at the North Stars on their Twitter feed.

“What’s embarrassing is Battleford fans spitting and throwing tape, garbage and cups in our Gatorade jug while we’re playing.

Where’s the security?”

The North Stars responded that “our tunnel was clear and security stood behind FF’s back up goalie large part of the night – we can win with class on the ice! Let’s Go Stars!”

This transpired on a night when the league’s president was in the house.

Earlier, Bill Chow had presented the league’s Top Defenceman honours to Cody Spagrud, the North Stars captain, prior to faceoff.

Cody Spagrud (centre), the North Stars captain, has been named SJHL Top Defenceman and SJHL’s president, Bill Chow (right), was at the Civic Centre Saturday to present him with the honour. Spagrud is also the Global Ag Risk Division’s Top Defenceman and Player of the Year. Photos by John Cairns

North Stars 3 Flin Flon 2 (OT)

It was another rough, tough outing for the North Stars in game three in Flin Flon, and this time they needed to come from behind.

The Bombers took their first lead in the entire series late in the first period on a goal by Vincent Nardone.

But the North Stars tied it 1:26 into period two on Matthew Fletcher’s goal from Austin Becker.

Noah Form gave the North Stars the lead at 15:15 from both

Through the first two games of the series with the Bombers, North Stars’ Joel Grzybowski faced 80 total shots and stopped all but one of them.

Quintin and Elijah LoonStewardson. But seconds later Chrystopher Collin tied it up, and the game stayed tied right into overtime.

It was Braydon Buziak who scored 43 seconds

into the overtime from Macgregor Sinclair.

Buziak is no stranger to overtime winning goals, having also scored the winner in the game against the Kindersley Klippers that clinched first place

at the end of the regular season.

The North Stars outshot the Bombers 43-32 and once again it was Joel Grzybowski who got the win, stopping 30 of 32 shots.

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Team Silvernagle to compete in Players’ Championship

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The curling season for Robyn Silvernagle and her team is not done yet.

Team Silvernagle has received the invite to go to another prestigious event, the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling 2019 Player’s Championship.

A total of 12 men’s teams and 12 women’s teams were invited based on the year-todate rankings of the World Curling Tour.

Other teams include those of Canadian women’s champion Chelsea

Carey, Rachel Homan, Jennifer Jones, Silvana Tirinzoni and Anna Hasselborg, among others.

Based out of Twin Rivers Curling Club, Team Silvernagle made it on the strength of some strong results this season, including their recent third place finish at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in Sydney, Nova Scotia.

The Pinty’s event takes place at Ryerson’s Mattamy Athletic Centre (better known as Maple Leaf Gardens) in Toronto. The event runs April 9 to 14.

Last Friday, Team Silvernagle was at the Twin Rivers Curling Club spending time with about 18 youth curlers at the club. Afterward, they and about 15 of the curlers went on the ice. Robyn Silvernagle, Stefanie Lawton, Jessie Hunkin and Kara Thevenot were each assigned a number and the kids drew their number from a hat to see which team they were on. They then went out on the ice and after a quick lesson they played a few ends. It was a great evening for everyone involved. See more photos online at www.newsoptimist.ca. Photos submitted

JPII Senior Boys Going to Hoopla

After some big wins, John Paul II Collegiate senior boys’ basketball team is going to Hoopla. They beat teams from Melfort and Meadow Lake to get into the tournament. Referring to the last game, Coach Shalen Fox said the boys played well. “It was a physical game and they battled through,” Fox said.

“Experience made a big difference.” Upcoming games will see the boys play Notre Dame and teams from Moose Jaw and Weyburn, Fox said. “We’re right in the hunt so that’s exactly where we want to be.” Photo submitted

New Horizons curled their final game before the season ends and results are as follows: Horrell and Krismer played to a tie; Forester won over Wisner; O’Hare (skipped by Brian Shutra) won over Belyk; Munn over Scott; and Rogers over Payne.

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one tie.

Four teams had five wins: Wally O’Hare, Alexander Scott, Doug Belyk and Dick Wisner.

The trophy will be presented next week.

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This was the scene at the Battleford Arena after the overtime goal by Mike George to win the SPHL title for the Battleford Beaver Blues. Photos by John Cairns

Beaver Blues take the cup

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battleford Beaver Blues are the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League champions for 2018-19.

They did it with a 4-3 overtime win in game three of the series at the Battleford Arena.

Mike George’s goal with over six minutes remaining in the first overtime won it for the Blues, who swept the series in three straight games.

The goal touched off a wild celebration in front of a capacity crowd at Battleford Arena, who saw their hometown team skate

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is a look at the playoff hockey scores for games involving local area teams this weekend.

In senior action the Wilkie Outlaws got a 7-5 win over Macklin Mohawks at Wilkie on Friday to open the finals in the Sask West Hockey League.

Wilkie outshot the Mohawks by a massive 48-24 margin. Game two of the best-of-five league finals goes Wednesday night in Macklin.

The Outlaws were immediately back in action Saturday night in Saskatchewan Hockey Association provincial B action against

the Outlook Ice Hawks in the north final.

Wilkie took a 5-2 decision at home to win the series 2-0. They advance to the provincial finals against Carnduff Red Devils, who had won the South title in two straight versus Wynyard.

The provincial B finals are now set. The first game goes March 23 in Carnduff, with game two March 30 and game three, if necessary, March 31 in Wilkie.

Saturday night was a big one for Wilkie for another reason; they were named one of four finalists left in the running for Kraft Hockeyville.

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two games by identical 6-5 final scores. In the second game Wednesday in Edam, Tristan Deronoski got a hat trick while the Blues got two goals each from George, Blake Oborowsky and Brent Salzl.

The third game saw goals from Keegan Sparrow, Cody Danberg

and Blake Oborowsky for the Blues, while Keegan McBride, Ty Anderson and Mitch Wall scored for the Three Stars. It was Wall’s goal that gave the Three Stars a 3-2 lead late in the third period before

Oborowsky’s goal tied it up to send the game to overtime.

Danberg, who also got the assist on George’s winning goal in overtime, was named the playoffs’ Most Valuable Player.

playoff run with wins over North East this weekend in their league semifinal matchup.

They beat North East Wolfpack 4-1 at Nipawin Jubilee Arena on Friday night. The Barons then returned home Sunday at the Civic Centre and prevailed again 6-2. Game three of the series is on the road Friday.

Meanwhile, the midget A Barons fell in the late game at the Civic Centre to Warman Wildcats by a 2-1 score in provincial action.

Warman wins the north finals 10 goals to 6.

Finally, the Battleford Barons “2” team beat Meadow Lake by 21-5 in their two-game novice league final.

The winning Barons were on hand at the Battlefords North Stars game Friday night, where they showed off their championship cup to fans during the intermission. Photo by John Cairns

Wilkie in top four for Hockeyville contest Submitted

On live television Saturday evening, the 2019 Kraft Hockeyville finalists were unveiled, and Wilkie was named as one of the Top 4 communities Kraft Heinz Canada, in partnership with the National Hockey League and the National Hockey League Players’ Association, announced the Top 4 finalists for the Kraft Hockeyville 2019 program. This year’s shortlisted communities are: West: Wilkie, (Wilkie SaskNews_Optimist_Ad.ai 1 3/18/2019 can Community Center); Rich Valley, Alta. East: Saint-Poly-

carpe, Que.; Renous, N.B. With a century-old tradition of hockey engrained in their community, Wilkie has come together time and time again to support their hockey teams during competitions. The Wilkie Saskcan Community Centre sadly experienced a fire in the fall of 2015 and although the arena was back to full operation by 2016, the minor hockey dressing rooms and washrooms and viewing area need upgrades.

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The 2019 grand prize winner will have an opportunity to host an NHL game and receive $250,000. The remaining three finalists will each be awarded $25,000 for arena upgrades.

Additionally, all finalists will receive $10,000 in new hockey equipment for their minor hockey programs, courtesy of the NHLPA Goals & Dreams Fund.

A SportsNet cameraman shooting on the ice at Wilkie March 5, during or just before the singing of O Canada. This was at a Wilkie Outlaws - Unity Miners SWHL playoff game. Some of that footage can now be seen on the Kraft Hockeyville page: https://www. krafthockeyville.ca/#default. Photo by Helena Long

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Pius and Ida Pfeifer enter the Citizen of the Year banquet held at the Western Development Museum.

Both the 2018 Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year were honoured by the community Friday night.

The Junior Citizen Alyssa Woodrow and Citizen of the Year Pius Pfeifer were honoured at a dinner held at the Western Development Museum.

Woodrow is a Grade 12 student at John Paul II Collegiate. In her remarks about Woodrow, Deb McNabb pointed to Woodrow’s involvement in initiatives including Students Against Drunk

Drivers and the Mental Health Communication Café, with the Legion and the Wounded Warriors initiative and as a founder of the Better Together campaign.

The latter initiative came into being as a response to the youth suicides in the community that had impacted Woodrow and many others.

“Her name has a special meaning. The meaning of her name is ‘noble one,’” said McNabb.” I think that’s awesome. What does noble really mean? It means to be honest. It means to be worthy. It means to be generous and it means to be brave. It means to be awe

Alyssa Woodrow accepts the Junior Citizen of the Year honours from the event’s MC Nic Fransoo.

inspiring and amazing. So Miss Alyssa, my friend, ‘noble one,’ we are all so very proud of you.”

Pfiefer was honoured for his many contributions to the Battlefords community. Orville and Theresa Bilous introduced Pfeifer.

They paid credit to him for his devotion to his church and to the community.

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OBITUARIES STUBBINGTON, Seager July 7, 1950 January 10, 2019 The family of the late Seager Stubbington are heartbroken to inform you of his passing at his home on January 10, 2019. He is survived by his two precious grandchildren Jack and Josie Herle, his loving wife Sandra, daughter Lisa (Peter) Herle, son Gregory Allan; sisters Sharon (Don) Farnell, Irene (Mike) Ironstand, Marj (Steve) Hutchings, brother Harold (Lieze) Stubbington; brother-in-law, Les (Liz) Hurlburt, Lee (Donna) Hurlburt, sister-in-law Gloria (John) Phipps; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. The family wish to thank the RCMP, EMS and Eternal Memories staff for the rapid response and the enormous help and care they gave us. A special thank you to Rev. Don Skinner for the beautiful service, Faye Schick for the music and the ladies of the Glaslyn United Church for the wonderful lunch. Words cannot express our gratitude. A special thank you to the neighbours who came to help on a moments notice especially Louis Bonneville who came day after day to help. Thank you to everyone who sent food, gave us a call, sent cards or just dropped in to give a hug and words of encouragement which we desperately needed. The family of the late Seager Stubbington (We miss you so very much.) __________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES Service Announcement- A Graveside Service will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at North Battleford City Cemetery with Nora Borgeson officiating for the late Mrs. Isabel Jensen née Sinclair former resident of North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations in memory of Mrs. Jensen may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3.

FOLKERSEN: It is with sadness the family of Mrs. Pearl Folkersen, resident of North Battleford, SK announce her passing Thursday, March 14, 2019 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Service Of Thanksgiving will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2019 from Third Avenue United Church, 1301 – 102nd Street, North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations can be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3H8. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral Arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________________

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Throughout her life Amy called many places home.

She was born at Golden Prairie, Sask. to pioneer parents. As a young married woman and parent of six children she resided at Consul, Sask. for many years.

She then lived at various locations in Alberta and Saskatchewan, including Fort MacLeod, Biggar, Hafford and Radisson, before spending many years at Clinksgill Manor in Saskatoon. Her final days were spent at Valley View Tower I and River Heights Lodge in North Battleford. Amy is survived by six children: Lola (Harry) Knopf of Vernon, B.C.; Eric (Sabrina) Heglund of Ardrossan, Alta.: Dianne (Ron Spooner) Loucks, Campbell River, B.C.; Paul (Teresa) Heglund of Consul, Sask.; Rebecca (Bryan) Doig, Battleford, Sask.; and Patrick (Helen) Heglund of Vernon, B.C.; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; three great-greatgrandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Dora (Vaughn) and William Miller and her siblings: Richard (Dick) Miller; Bertha Annon; Edith Backman; Jacob (Jake) Miller; and Wesley (Bud) Miller; and special friend, Norman Bailey.

Card of Thanks Amy’s family expresses sincere thanks to the staff at River Heights Lodge for their excellent care and compassion; to Dr. Campbell, whose kindness and communication throughout her care and during Amy’s final hours was so comforting; to all who befriended her during her stay at the lodge; and to all our friends and co-workers for their support. She was an amazing woman and we will remember her always. __________________________________________________ RAY: Mrs. Marion Ray former resident of Prince District, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, March 6, 2019 at River Heights Lodge at the age of 91 years. Funeral Service was held Tuesday, March 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Meota Community Complex with Reverend Janice Trost officiating. A private family interment was held at the Meota Cemetery. Marion is survived by her daughters: Bonnie (Edwin) Tait, Sherry (Rusty) Stalwick & Wendy (Robin) RayGilroy; grandson, Jason (Amy) Ray; granddaughters, Carrie Tait, Ashley Tait (Chris Gallagher) & Lynette Adamson (Shane); grandson, Steiger Stalwick (fiancée Veronica Peterson); greatgrandsons, Jaxon, Spencer & Weston Ray, Brit Adamson; greatgranddaughter, Swayde Adamson; daughter-in-law, Rose Ray; brother-in-law, Norman “Curly” Walz; sisters-in-law, Dorothy and Margaret Ray; Robin’s children, Nicole (fiancée Craig McKay), Shane & Scott (Dolly) Gilroy (Lily & Ruby); Rose’s children, Natasja Treiberg (Dave Halbauer) & their daughters, Taylor & Brooke; Natalie Krill (fiancée Daniel Kannimae) & Nicholas Krill; along with numerous nieces and nephews. Marion was predeceased by her husband, Allister in 1989; her son, Allan Murray in 2016; father, Chester Hicks in 1971; mother, Naomi Arps in 1997; infant brother, James Buchanan Hicks in 1923; sister, Jeanne Lynette Walz in 1980; half-brother, Edwin Chester Hicks in 2004; half-sister, Christina “Dolly” Cain in 1988; along with numerous brothers and sisters-in-law. Memorial donations in memory of Marion may be directed to the Meota Cemetery Fund, the CNIB foundation or a Charity of the donor’s choice.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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JACOB WALL: June 10, 1938 March 9, 2019 Jacob Wall passed away peacefully early in the morning of March 9, 2019. He is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Marilyn (née Andres); his two sons, Brian (Wendy) and Brent (Julie); his daughter, Jackie (Tom); and his six grandchildren, Connor, Sean, Owen, Nadja, Ned and Jill. As well, Jake is survived by his brothers John, Abe and Bill, and his sisters, Martha, Leona, and Olga. Jake will be remembered first and foremost as a devoted husband, and as a solicitous father and grandfather. He was also a steadfast friend, and an avid curler and golfer, maintaining an honourary lifetime membership at the Saskatoon Golf and Country Club for more than forty years. He was born near Hague, Saskatchewan, and spent his formative years on the family farm. He left the farm and became an apprentice plumber and pipefitter before eventually opening his own plumbing business and contracting firm in Saskatoon, which became his life’s work. Jake and Marilyn moved to North Battleford in the summer of 2008 and have been very grateful for the many friends they have made since their arrival. Jake’s family would like to thank the staff of Battlefords Union Hospital for their dedication, care, and kindness during Jake’s final stay there. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Jake’s name to the BUH Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). The dark ending does not cancel out the brightness of the middle.

Your day of greatest joy cannot be dimmed. __________________________________________________ Nicholas Jack Androsoff June 14, 1983 – March 5, 2019 The family of Nicholas Jack Androsoff are heartbroken to announce his sudden passing due to severe complications of pancreatitis on March 5, 2019 at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Nick brought a smile to whomever he met, wherever he met them and had the best hug and firmest handshake to go with it. He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Nick touched many hearts in his 35 years and met people from around the world. He put all others before himself. Never selfish and finding the best in everyone he met. Family and friends were of the utmost importance and those he treasured most had a special place in his heart.

Nick was very proud of his chosen career as a Mechanical Engineering Technologist. Over the last 18 years of his career, he always gave his job 150%. He loved to design and it showed in his pride of projects accomplished, from the smallest piece involving hydraulics to the masterful pieces built for the mining and oil industry. Throughout his life, Nick had many interests. As a child he loved WWF, Lego and his animals. As he grew his interests included mechanics, fabrication, photography, music, movies, the Saskatchewan Rough Riders (cheering them on no matter what) and even cooking. Nick loved fast cars, sleds, motorbikes, boats and anything he could ride in the wide-open spaces. His passion was riding in the backcountry of the BC Mountains. Exploring new places never ridden before or as he put it, looking for the ultimate powder, earning him the nickname “Badline”. Nick leaves behind his loving family, parents Jack & Dorothy Androsoff, sister Bailey, brother-in-law Matt and his best little bro, nephew Pete Frank, his beloved Grampy, Grampy Frank, Ann Pool, his grandmother Elizabeth Androsoff, special aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family and friends. Nick is predeceased by his grandfather Alex Androsoff. Nick’s family wishes to extend gratitude to Dr. Lou, Dr. Durand and the hepatobiliary team at RUH, special nurses of 5021, Wally and Jennifer from Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, Darren Russell & Ultra Print, Dziallo Catering, everyone who reached out to us at this trying time and to all who touched our son’s life. Donations can be made to North Battleford Trail Breakers Club.

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VERBEKE: Ms. Gloria Verbeke resident of River Heights Lodge former resident of Saskatchewan Hospital passed away peacefully Monday, March 11, 2019 at the age of 69 years. As per Gloria’s request no formal service will be held and cremation will take place. A Private family service will be held at a later date in Saskatoon, SK followed by interment at the Woodlawn Cemetery in Saskatoon, SK. She is remembered by her siblings, brothers, Julien (Gwen) Verbeke & family Surrey BC, Raymond (Sharon) Verbeke & family Saskatoon, sister-in-law, Thelma Verbeke & family White Rock BC, sisters, Yvonne (Garry) Lloyd & family, Australia, Cindy (Veron) Verbeke Edmonton, AB. She was predeceased by her parents, Cesar and Marie Verbeke, and brother Arnie Verbeke. Gloria was born at the Union Hospital in LeRoy, SK on February 26, 1950. She attended Caseyville School, then LeRoy Elementary & High School, where she graduated in 1968 despite having Epilepsy. Her parents moved to Saskatoon to facilitate her continuing Business Education at Saskatoon Riverside Collegiate & Saskatoon Business College where she graduated. Gloria worked in Saskatoon and in Vancouver for a short time. She spent her remaining years in Edwards Group Home, Saskatchewan Hospital and River Heights Lodge in North Battleford due to mental health issues. Memorial donations in memory of Ms. Gloria Verbeke may be directed to the Saskatchewan Hospital Box 39 North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8 or the River Heights Lodge 2001 99th St North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3 and the Mental Health Foundation of Saskatchewan. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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Jim Hawtin June 13, 1941 - March 11, 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of James (Jim) Christopher Hawtin, 77, on March 11, 2019 in Warman, SK. Jim is lovingly remembered by his 2 children, Rob (Julie), and Kim (Cal); his sister Carolyn (Robert); his 8 grandchildren, Ryan (Jamey), Lindsey (Mike), Mitchell (Kelli), Tanner (Annette), Justin, Spencer, Taylor, Carter; his 7 great grandchildren, Madden, Ryland, Chadwick, Reynolds, Hadley, Huxley, and Vance; as well as his many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Jim was predeceased by his parents Jim and Alice, his sisters Connie and Pauline, and his nephew Chris. Jim grew up on the family farm near Alsask, SK where his love of nature and the outdoors blossomed. Following the family tradition, Jim farmed for a time, while also working as a fire fighter at CFS Alsask. Throughout his life Jim challenged himself with numerous career pursuits. He was a Journeyman welder trained at SIAST in Moose Jaw. He moved to North Battleford where he seized the opportunity to teach welding at the NBCHS. He received his teaching certificate from the U of S in 1983. His proudest moments were opportunities to teach and mentor young people. He rounded out his career at the Fire Commissioners Office where he conducted fire investigations and trained volunteer fire departments across the province. Jim’s greatest pleasure was time spent outdoors, where he pursued a life long passion for hunting, fishing, boating, and camping. He was also a talented craftsman who designed and built everything from furniture to knives. His workshop was the envy of every craftsman who entered. His desire to master and perfect his skills was apparent in everything he did. Jim settled into retirement at his home in Warman where he grew an amazing garden and began quilting, setting out to make a quilt for every member of his family. Important in Jim’s life were his many pets, particularly his hunting dogs Beau and Kelly, and his cat Joey who was his constant companion until his death. Jim was received into Free Masonry in 1973, advancing to Knight of the Order of the Temple in 1975. Jim loved music, taking up the guitar early in his life; he played at many functions and family gatherings. Jim will be missed by the many people who loved and admired him. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimers Society of Saskatchewan at Alzheimer.ca. A special thank you goes to the Diamond House staff for their compassionate care of Jim in his final days.

Thoughts and memories may be sent to martenswfh@sasktel.net. Arrangements are entrusted to Martens Warman Funeral Home. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held on March 31, 2019 at the Martens Warman Funeral Chapel 402 Central Street West, Warman at 12:00 pm, with lunch to follow at Diamond House Personal Care Home 700 Bellesteros Way, Warman, SK.

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Village of Edam Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Edam for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., on the following days: Tuesday to Friday, March 21st to April 23th, 2019.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $200.00 fee for each assessment being appealed, with: The Assessor, Village of Edam, Box 203, Edam, SK S0M 0V0, by the 8th day of May, 2018.

Dated this 20th day of March, 2019.

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HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 3 bedroom upper floor duplex 1200sq ft power energy water, alarm included $1350 per month 1 year lease, hardwood floors, 5 appliances. Fully enclosed 6 foot fenced shared L shaped yard and balcony. References required, no smoking. 306-441-3999.

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Village of Medstead Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Medstead for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday to Friday, March 26, 2019 to April 26, 2019.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Medstead, Box 148, Medstead, SK, S0M 1W0 by the 26th of April, 2019.

An appeal fee of $100 per property must accompany the notice.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF SPEERS Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Speers for the year 2019 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of trhe assessor, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the following days: Monday and Tuesday, March 18, 2019 to April 18, 2019.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Speers, Box 974, Speers, Sask., S0M 2V0, by the 18th day of March 2019.

Sharing Grief’s Journey From Mourning To Joy MONDAYS March 25 - May 13, 2019 1:30 - 3:00 pm

(For 8 weeks)

It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there are not many people who understand the deep hurt you feel.

That’s the reason for this seminar-support group, for people grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time.

A Ministry of The Battlefords Ministerial Association

For further information, please contact: Sue @ 306-445-6658 Denise @ 306-441-3338

Dated this 18th day of April 2019.

CLASSES & COURSES

YOGA CLASSES with JODI HOSEGOOD TUESDAYS for 10 WEEKS

Tuesdays for 10 weeks beginning April 2nd, 2019 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm in the Alex Dillabough Center $80.00 Register in person at Rec Office (south side of Dillabough Center).

You can also register by phone (306) 937-6216 or by email: parks@battleford.ca

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Driver Education Services Living Sky School Division No. 202 is seeking proposals for driver education training services for a three (3) year term starting with the 2019-2020 school year for approximately 300 students in the following communities: North Battleford, Leoville, Medstead, Spiritwood, Hafford, Maymont, and Cando A copy of the proposal specifications can be obtained by contacting Janel Etcheverry, Business Manager, or from“https://www.lskysd.ca/CentralOffice/publictenders-rfp/Pages/default.aspx” https://www.lskysd. ca/CentralOffice/public-tenders-rfp/Pages/default. aspx Please send proposals to: Janel Etcheverry, Business Manager Living Sky School Division No. 202 509 Pioneer Avenue North Battleford, SK. S9A 4A5 Phone: 306-937-7960 Email: janel.etcheverry@lskysd.ca” Closing Date for receipt of proposals is 2:00 p.m. Monday, April 1st, 2019.

THURSDAYS BEST

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Topline Dance Club - Leons Ochs Royal Canadian Legion Hall 1352 100th Street 8:00 pm to 12:00 am lunch served Leon Ochas as entertainment for the night. Members $10.00 Guests $12.00 minimum age 19, dress casual.

For more information please contact Sharon at (306)446-0446, Leela at 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Dean Nicholson Assessor

RESORT VILLAGE OF COCHIN

Saturday March 23

Public Notice –Zoning Bylaw Amendment Notification

Texas Hold’em Tournament at the The Royal Canadian Legion #142, Maidstone Legion Clubroom 102-108-1st Ave West. Tickets $50.00. 6:00 p.m. MST Registration, 7:00 p.m. MST Tournament. 40 entries. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom 306-893-4048. License #TH18-0024.

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Cochin intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 9/89 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT AND REASON: The Council of the Resort Village of Cochin is proposing to replace the entire Zoning District Map. The Zoning District Map forms part of Bylaw No. 9/89 (the Zoning Bylaw). The proposed new map is intended to be a concise consolidation of past rezonings approved by the Resort Village, and to ensure they are adopted as per legislated requirements. All previous Zoning District Map bylaw amendments would also be repealed as part of the proposed amendment.

Please note that new applications for rezoning are not being considered as part of this amendment; separate application for rezoning would be required for anything beyond the proposed consolidation and Zoning District Map replacement.

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the Resort Village of Cochin are affected by the amendment.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the Resort Village Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing cochinadmin@sasktel.net and asking for a copy. A digital copy of the proposed Zoning District Map is also available at the following web address: www.northboundplanning.ca/ public-notification/.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 P.M. on April 9, 2019, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received on or before April 5, 2019, by the undersigned at the Resort Village office by hardcopy or email before the hearing. The Resort Village office is located at 1006 Highway 4 North, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Cochin this March 13, 2019 Amber Loeppky Municipal Administrator

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Saturday March 23

Family Art Workshop with Holly Hildebrand at the North Battleford Library. Bring your whole family (ages 5+) for this special art workshop.

No experience necessary and all materials provided. Register beforehand by calling the library at 306-445-3206. 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Monday March 25

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Al-anon Family Groups

If someone’s drinking troubles, attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Tuesdays and Thursdays from at 1371 - 103rd Street (Living Faith Chapel Gym - use parking lot doors off 102nd). All ages – youth to senior, all skill levels.Annual membership fee $125.00 (or $5.00 dropin fee per night) plus a $5.00 fee for the Table Tennis Saskatchewan membership/insurance.

Adult Book Club North Battleford Library 7:00 pm. Join us for a discussion of Wild Geese by Martha Ostenso, Refreshments provided.

Copies available at the library.

Mondays March 25 - May 12

Sharing Grief’s Journey. Mondays March 25 - May 12, 2019. A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Mondays at 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Tuesday March 26

Teen Book Club North Battleford Library 4:00 pm Our Teen Book Club will be discussing The Black Witch by Laurie Forest, which was a suggestion for the club to read Snacks will be provided. Copies of the book are available at the library.

Wednesday March 27

Time for Tots North Battleford Library 10:45 am For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Thursday March 28

Marketspace Play Date North Battleford Library 4:00 pm Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more! All materials provided. Ages 5-12.

Friday March 29

Thursdays

Tales & More North Battleford Library 10:30 am Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Enginnering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 4-8.

Friday March 22

This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.

Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, we can not guarantee all submissions will appear.

Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets mornings @ 9:30 am at 1602 103rd Street in North . We welcome you to join us as we work towards recovery, and support one another.You will be warmly welcomed by all.

Tales & More at the North Battleford Library. Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science, Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 4-8.

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The Rivers West District for Sport Culture & Recreation Inc. is looking for four (4) dynamic, dependable, motivated individuals who love working with children. The successful applicants will be based out of the Rivers West District Deadline for application is April 12 , 2019. Only those applicants who are for an North Battleford office.

Employment is selected temporary fullinterview will be contacted. time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, beginning Send resume, cover letter and three references to: Cynthia JuneTymoruski, 10th,Community 2019Development and Coordinator ending on August 23rd, 2019.

Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation Inc. a valid driver’s license, have access P.O. Box 822 Applicants must possess #95 – 891 99 Street

North SK S9A 2Z3 to Battleford, a reliable vehicle, possess current CPR and First Aid

Website: www.riverswestdistrict.ca

Or fax to: (306) 446-7172 (or be willing to take the courses), provide certification Or email to: rwdscr.cynthiat@sasktel.net District Mobile Playground a criminal record check and be in Grade 12Staff or attending 2019 Summer Follow us on: post-secondary education. Play Leadership training will be

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The Rivers West District for Sport Culture & Recreation Inc. is looking for four (4) dynamic, dependable, motivated individuals who love working with children. The successful applicants will be based out of the Rivers West District - North Battleford office. Employment is temporary full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, beginning June 10th, 2019 and ending on August 23rd, 2019. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have access to a reliable vehicle, possess current CPR and First Aid certification (or be willing to take the courses), provide a criminal record check and be in Grade 12 or attending post-secondary education. Play Leadership training will be provided by the District.

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SALE BY TENDER The Village of Medstead, in the Province of Saskatchewan, offers for sale the following property: Lot 12 Block 5 Plan AM2577 A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and addressed to the Village of Medstead, Box 148, Medstead, SK S0M 1W0.

Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on April 8, 2019.

Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide full payment to complete the purchase. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.

Dated the 21st day of March 2019.

Coleen Kitching Administrator

AGRICULTURAL LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RM of Cut Knife No. 439

Having received instructions from the registered owner, the undersigned offers the following land situated in the RM of Cut Knife No. 439 for sale by Tender: NE 28-44-22 W3 NE 9-44-22 W3 NW 9-44-22 W3 The property includes the agricultural land, residence and out buildings.

Tenders will be accepted for individual quarter sections or combination thereof. Tenders should include name, address, phone number and email address.

Deadline application is &April 2019.

The Riversfor West District for Sport Culture Recreation 12th, Inc. is looking for four Only (4) dependable, motivated individuals who love working with children. The successful thosedynamic, applicants for Battleford an interview willis be applicants will be basedwho out of theare Riversselected West District - North office. Employment temporary full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, beginning June 10 , 2019 and contacted. ending on August 23 , 2019. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license, have access to a th

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reliable vehicle, possess current CPR and First Aid certification (or be willing to take the courses), provide a criminal record check and be in Grade 12 or attending post-secondary education. Play Leadership training will be provided by the District.

Send resume, cover letter and three references to: Cynthia Tymoruski, Community Deadline for application is April 12 , 2019. Only Development those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Coordinator Send resume, cover letter and three references to: Tymoruski, Community Development RiversCynthia West District for Sport,Coordinator Culture & Recreation Inc. Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation Inc. P.O. Box 822 #95 – 891 99th Street P.O. Box 822, #95 – 891 99 Street Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 S9A 2Z3 NorthNorth Battleford, SK Website: www.riverswestdistrict.ca Or fax to: (306) 446-7172 Website: www.riverswestdistrict.ca Or email to: rwdscr.cynthiat@sasktel.net Or fax to: (306) 446-7172 Follow us on: rwdscr.cynthiat@sasktel.net Or email to: th

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TAKE NOTICE that Her Majesty the Queen in right of Alberta as represented by Service Alberta, Collections (the “Applicant”) has brought an application against you in the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench. The application arises from Action No. 1003 15852, and relates to the Judgment obtained by the Applicant on January 28, 2009 (the “Judgment”).

The Applicant is seeking renewal of the Judgment pursuant to Rule 9.21(1) of the Alberta Rules of Court. The Application for Judgment Renewal is set for Thursday, March 27, 2019 at 10:00 AM at the Edmonton Court House, 1A Sir Winston Churchill Square, Edmonton, Alberta.

Because personal service upon you of the Application and Affidavit filed on January 23, 2019 (the “Pleadings”) is impractical because your whereabouts are unknown, the Court has ordered substitutional service upon you by publication of this Notice.

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Deliver all offers in a sealed envelope marked “LAND TENDER – 23984R” to the undersigned on or before 3:00 PM on the 5th day of April, 2019.

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Hey guys my name is Finnegan and I am here at the shelter because some really nice people found me out and about in the cold looking for a meal to eat and a place to get warm. I am a sweet talkative guy that loves attention. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

Hey guys my name is Zaylee and I am here at the shelter searching for my second chance at luff, a family to call my own and a place to call home.

I am a very sweet girl that loves peoples and attention. I love to play and I love to have my belly rubbed. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

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Jaeger Transport

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SHOP LABOURER Part-time, 20-30 hours per week.

Half days, afternoons to early evenings.

Wash & servicing trucks.

Apply in person with your resumé and current driver’s abstract to:

191 Industrial Avenue, Battleford 306-937-2661

VILLAGE OF MEOTA

is now hiring a Full-Time Seasonal Village Maintenance Assistant & One Summer Student

The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is accepting resumes for the position of Municipal Foreman. This is a salaried position with compensation to commensurate with knowledge,skills and experience. Benefits include health & dental insurance, disability insurance, critical illness insurance and a defined benefits pension plan. Please forward resumes, including three references and the salary expected,to the undersigned no later than 12:00 Noon on Friday, April 5, 2019 Administrator R.M. of Eldon No. 471 Box 130 Maidstone, SK S0M 1M0 Phone: (306)893-2391 Fax: (306)893-4644 email: rm471@sasktel.net We thank all candidates who apply and advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Wages are negotiable Please apply with resumé and reference by email or fax by April 1, 2019 Village of Meota Phone: (306)892-2277 | Fax: (306)892-2275 Email: vmeota@sasktel.net

Redberry Lake Regional Park IS HIRING

Light of Christ Catholic School Division invites applications for the position of: High School Principal at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford This is a permanent full-time position commencing July 1, 2019

MAINTENANCE: 40 hour week: 8 hours days from May 1st to September 30th.

Must have valid driver’s license; must have valid driver’s license; must have computer skills; must be able to work weekends and must work well with others. List expected salary.

This position requires a “Criminal Check” before being hired.

Please send resumés to: redberrylake@xplorenet.com or to Box 250, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0.

For details and to apply, please see our website at www.loccsd.ca

For more information, please call Bernedette Harach 639-317-4346.

Terry Blanchette Jan 25 1955 ~ March 11 2019 “the best portion of a good man’s life His little nameless unremembered acts of kindness and love” ~ William Wordsworth The unexpected death of a beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, occurred March 11, 2019. One of seven children, Terry was born in North Battleford on January 25, 1955 to Lionel & Marie Blanchette. Terry’s passion for sports began as a toddler. He was a natural athlete and excelled at hockey. Terry competed at the Junior level, and as a young man played hockey in Edmonton and Red Deer Alberta. However, he decided to return to his hometown to work in the family business. Terry was known for his charismatic personality and wonderful sense of humour. His giving nature led him to become a respected leader in various community organizations. He enjoyed travel, was a strong animal advocate, yet closest to his heart was his love for family and friends. Terry was deeply loved and his passing will leave a huge void in the hearts of many. He will be remembered always by his wife, Diane; parents, Marie and Lionel; siblings, Don, Gord (Therese), Gail (Doug York), Janet (Rob Hildebrand), Glen (Traci), Kevin (Sandy); in-laws, Darline (David) Gubbe, Deryk (Terry) Kendall, David (Betty) Kendall, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister-in-law, Barb Blanchette. A service to remember Terry took place on Saturday, March 16 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Alex Dillabough Center in Battleford, SK. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Battleford’s Humane Society, P.O. Box 645, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y7.

Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200). __________________________________________________

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Tar and feathering and other hotel stories As I do my research, I often come across stories of odd or violent incidents at small-town Saskatchewan hotels. Here is a sampling.

Beating at the Hague Hotel: On March 31, 1910, the Rosthern Enterprise reported that Herbert Henschel, a young Imperial Bank employee, was the victim of “a most dastardly assault” while asleep in bed at the hotel in Hague. Apparently, Mark Field, one of the proprietors of the hotel, had broken into Henschel’s room at 2 a.m. and beaten him over the head with a beer bottle. While protecting his face, Henschel was cut and bruised on his arms and shoulders, requiring medical attention. Mark Field left Hague immediately, but his brother Spencer Field was arrested and charged with being an accomplice in the assault.

According to the Rosthern newspaper, the story going around town was that Mark Field had been looking for another man, that the mystery man knew Field was after him, and had asked Henschel to share his hotel room that night. “When the bedroom door was opened, he is said to have rolled quickly under the bed and lay perfectly still

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joanchamp@shaw.ca allowing the other young man to take the beating intended for himself, and not making a move to assist him. Such cowardice is hardly conceivable but it is common talk that this really happened.”

Guard Dog at the Rosthern Hotel: James Roberge of Rosthern was ordered by the Saskatchewan Hotel License Commissioner on June 14, 1914, to chain up his night porter. “Evidently the night porter was something of a rough customer,” the Saskatoon Star-Phoenix reported, “for on one occasion he had nearly torn the clothes from the back of a man who tried to get into the office.” Roberge’s night porter was a bulldog.

“You see,” Roberge explained, “there is not much doing at nights around the hotel, and I just leave the dog in the office. If anyone comes, the dog barks and I

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get up and attend to them” Accidental Shooting at the Aneroid Hotel: On Dec. 17, 1914, the clerk at the Aneroid Hotel, Bertrand Gossett, was accidentally shot and killed by an off-duty Royal North West Mounted Police constable, E. S. Buck. Buck, who was in Aneroid on business and staying at the hotel, was about to go into the bar when Gossett asked him to remove his gun, intending to place it out of harm’s way behind the counter.

At the same moment that Buck removed his gun.

Gossett was called to the other end of the counter, and while Buck passed the gun across the counter, it accidently discharged.

Gossett was killed instantly by a gunshot wound to his head. On Feb. 18, 1915, the Regina Leader-Post reported that, after hearing five witnesses and Buck’s testimony, the jury’s ver-

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dict was that it was an accidental shooting.

Tar and Feathering at the Langenburg Hotel: On a warm Saturday evening in early August of 1937, Henry Jackson went swimming with a widow, Mrs. Mary Ann Berger, owner of the Langenburg Hotel. When they returned to the hotel, the Star-Phoenix reported that the two were accosted by four masked men who began smearing Jackson with tar. Jackson, “advanced in years,” fought back, ripping the mask off one of the men. Mrs. Berger, who was in her late 50s, went into the hotel and emerged

swinging a heavy club. The four men fled and were later charged with aggravated assault. The hotel had been built by Mary Ann’s husband Richard Berger, who died in 1916. Mary Ann, who had four children from her marriage to Richard, never remarried.

Off the Rails in Redvers: In 1936, when P.R. and Sadie Johnson bought the King’s Hotel in Redvers, the place was closed and boarded up. According to the Redvers local history book (1980), no sooner had the couple cleaned the place up and reopened the hotel for business, a disaster – or perhaps a wind-

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fall – occurred. On May 2, 1936, one mile west of town, a freight train on the CPR line jumped the rails.

Twenty-three cars left the track, killing 19-year-old Paul Delbrook of Manitoba, one of the many young “hobos” who rode the rails during the Depression years. Within hours, scores of railway men from the eastern and western divisional points (Souris, Manitoba and Arcola) arrived to clear the track. As a result, the King’s Hotel was full for several days, with many of the railway men sleeping on the floor. The Johnson’s hotel business was off to a good start.

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Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival begins March 31

By Kelly Waters

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The opening of the 2019 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival is right around the corner, beginning on Sunday, March 31, with sacred vocal repertoire entries in the sanctuary of Third Avenue United Church.

All festival sessions are open to the public. Do-

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nations towards festival expenses are gratefully accepted at the door of venues.

When coming out to support young musicians from our community, please keep good performance manners and etiquette in mind. While enjoying the extensive talent being nurtured in the Battlefords area, remember that performers have one opportunity to showcase their work. Ensure that you are not responsible for distractions such as ringing or vibrating cell phones, whispering amid a performance or entering or leaving the room during a performance. Any distraction during a performance or while the adjudicator is speaking must be avoided.

This includes texting and

Festival Fanfare Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival “Whatever you go into, you have to go in there to be the best. There’s no formulas. It’s all about passion and honesty and hard work. It might look glamorous, but it takes a lot of hard work. The blessing with the arts is that you can do it forever.

– Hugh Masekela (1939 - 2018), world renowned horn player

perfumed scents. Please respect the provincial rules regarding photography and videotaping: no photography or video recordings are allowed during perfor-

mances, adjudications or certificate presentations.

Finally, be sure to congratulate all performers for their accomplishments and successes.

If you are a teacher or participant, make sure you’re abiding by festival entry rules and regulations. It is important to not use any photocopied music, since that is illegal.

Any music being viewed by the adjudicator or used in the performance must be an original copy. The music handed in to the adjudicator must have the first bar of each line numbered. Music must be handed in to the session’s secretary prior to the start of each session. It is prohibited to practice in venue performance areas during the festival dates except in designated rehearsal or warm-up areas. The attire and behaviour of performers should reflect a manner respectful of the festival.

Unless your musical the-

atre characters demand otherwise, it is appropriate to avoid jeans and t-shirts; err on the side of modesty if uncertain. And please arrive on time so that sessions start promptly!

To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival or be furthering their education elsewhere, but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords district.

The festival committee salutes and thanks all organizations, businesses, service clubs, individuals and memory honourings for their incredible support of local music education through these generous awards.

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.

ANGLICAN PARISH

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:30 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 11:00 a.m.

1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

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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 - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Mission Partners)

Church Phone 306-445-4181

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

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

DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

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 Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School 1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171

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Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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Interim Pastor Matt Bombay Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

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

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Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada Phone: 306-445-4338

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Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4465

Various weekly programs “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

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These images from the past are examples of the kind of photos that can be seen at the Discovery Co-op Mall April 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. presented by Homestead Aerial Photos Ltd. of Calgary. Photos submitted

Aerial photo library on display April 2, 3 Staff Homestead Aerial Photos Ltd. of Calgary may have a piece of history for you.

Kim Bessette, who owns the company with his wife Eileen Deringer, says they have more than a mil-

Get ready for an artistic spring Staff Water colourist Graham Flatt, between sojourns to Mexico and Istanbul, will be returning to Saskatchewan and, in North Battleford April 12 and 13, he will teach a water colour painting workshop.

To be held at the Don Ross craft room, the workshop will feature basic techniques as well as design, composition, colour mixing and how paint shapes.

Organizers of the workshop say his sessions are great for all levels of painters. He teaches successful tips to make your painting time rewarding.

Flatt is in Saskatchewan in between his sojourns to Mexico and Istanbul.

Space is limited, so register before April 5 at 306445-1760 or email sapp2@ accesscomm.ca.

Cost of the workshop is $180 plus GST, plus materials. Friday, April 12, the session runs from 6 to 9 p.m. On Saturday, April 13, hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

lion photos of farms, and other sites such as hospitals, churchs, townsites and businesses covering Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba and Prince Edward Island and some areas of Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario dating back to 1953.

They are touring around the west, setting up at various venues to allow the public a chance to search for memories. They will

be in North Battleford at the Discovery Co-op Mall April 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. where they will feature photos from this area.

Bessette and Deringer started the company in the 1990s. They specialize in aerial photography across the west using an aerial drone allowing for steady, high quality aerial shots of almost any building, personal or commercial events and functions.

Their library, from which the public can purchase copies, and even have framing done, was purchased from Superior Air Photo of Kelowna, which had earlier acquired it from Continental Air Photo of Edmonton, now defunct.

Bessette says for many years they have held ex-

hibits at annual events and people have poured through the library, reminiscing and finding gems from the past.

He encourages the public to bring their land description or some photographs with them to help find specific photos. They can also be searched by referring to the landowner’s

name at the time the photo was taken.

Anyone interested in photos from other areas of the province can contact them in advance so they can bring them with them, says Bessette. Their number is 403-253-9282, or you can email them at homesteadaerial@gmail. com.

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By Lynn Strendin The Battlefords Art Club show is up at the Western Development Museum until March 26 Thank you to everyone who came out to our model sessions this winter. They were well attended.

Next regular meeting of the art club is Tuesday, April 9.

The Ennis Sisters performed at the Dekker Centre Saturday. With multiple accolades – a Juno Award, SOCAN Award, multiple East Coast Music Awards and Music Newfoundland and Labrador Awards — the Ennis Sisters are world-renowned performers who create an instant rapport with their audience. North Battleford audiences were so enthusiastic about Maureen, Teresa and Karen Ennis returning for a third time that the show was all but sold out. Photo by Aliya Cooke

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Reintegrating the Basics of Food as Medicine The topic of food as medicine is becoming increasingly important in our society as we are seeing the negative impact of inflammatory diseases on individual health and increas-

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We need to change our mentality of health by promoting selfcare behaviours that will empower people to take control of their health and decrease their risk of chronic disease. Integrating nutrition through an anti-inflammatory diet and a mindful approach to food choices is one key element to reducing systemic inflammation, along with exercise and stress reduction practices.

The anti-inflammatory diet (AI) is a lifestyle approach to nutrition, representative of food patterns in the olive-growing regions of Greece and Italy where good health and longevity were associated with significantly lower levels of heart disease, certain cancers, and other diet-related chronic disease (Willet, Sacks, Trichopoulou, Drescher, Ferro-Luzzi, Hesling, 1995, p.

1402s). People indigenous to these areas had traditional patterns of eating which consisted of foods that were

primarily plant based and the primary source of fat came from the consumption of olive oil. Dairy, eggs and red meats were limited. Fish and Poultry were consumed in moderation as was red wine.

The AI diet, depicted by a pyramid, was developed

by Dr. Andrew Weil and is a guideline to reducing inflammation.

The base level represents the largest intake of food while the top represents those foods that should be eaten occasionally.

Vegetable and Fruits • Consume a rainbow of colors in vegetables and fruits also provides numerous phytochemicals having anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory effects such as antibiotic, antiallergic, antidiarrheal and antiulcer (Khalsa, 2014) • Buying organic and local whenever possible limits the amount of pesticide a person consumes, which has its own inflammatory effects. A good reference provided by the Environmental Working Group is the Dirty

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Dozen List and Clean 15 which provides a list of the top 12 most contaminated and 15 least contaminated vegetables and fruits.

Whole and Cracked Grains, Pasta, Beans and Legumes • Eat whole and cracked grains and cook pasta to el dente; a firmer texture takes the body longer to break foods down into sugars thus avoiding spikes in blood sugar levels which cause rapid increases in insulin another inflammatory response.

• Avoid processed flours and sugars. Sugar comes in many forms but Fructose eaten in large quantities increases blood pressure, plays a role in kidney disease and consumption of High Fructose Corn Syrups (HFCS) causes damage to the liver (Lim, 2010). HFCS should be avoided whenever possible, however it is increasingly found in many processed foods such as breakfast cereals, fruit drinks, nutrition and Energy Bars, Agave Syrup, yogurt.

Many of these we associate

with better nutrition choices.

• Increasing fiber through consumption of berries, beans, oats, barley, flaxseed and legumes provides cardio protective mechanisms through lowering of triglycerides.

Fats • Consume healthy fats in the form of extra virgin olive oils, expeller-pressed canola oil, nuts, avocados and seeds. We need to remember that fats are essential to the diet; however, it is the amount and type of fat that influences inflammation.

Monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats are a better alternative to Saturated fats or Trans-fats found in hydrogenated and partially hydrogenated oils (Khalsa, 2014).

• Eggs yolks should be limited due to their high cholesterol content which contributes to plaque formation in arteries.

Fish and Seafood • Consume fish oil supplements or oily fish such as sardines, herring, black cod and wild salmon in Continued on page 21

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Five tips for healthy eyelashes Are your lashes short, thin and sparse with a tendency to fall out? To strengthen your eyelashes and make them beautiful, follow these five proven tips!

1. Refine your makeup removal technique. Make sure you thoroughly clean your eye area every night before going to bed — no exceptions! To do this properly, lightly apply a layer of makeup remover around your eyes with a

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3. Treat your lashes with oil. If your lashes are looking lacklustre, concoct a home remedy you can use for two or three weeks.

With the help of a perfectly clean mascara brush, coat your lashes in castor oil, argan oil, sweet almond oil, or olive oil. Some people even swear by petroleum

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4. Fill up on nutrients. To promote the growth of your lashes, focus on maintaining a diet rich in protein and vitamin B. Brewer’s yeast is also known for its positive effects on eyelash, hair and nail growth. Take it in capsule form (you’ll find this at your local drug store), or opt instead for a bottle of your favourite beer.

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Massage your eyelids with the tips of your fingers for

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Reintegrating the Basics of Food as Medicine Continued from page 20 cod and wild salmon in moderation.

Farmed fish are inflammatory due to the nature of the foods they are fed, which are often vegetable based such as corn and corn products. In addition, one needs to be aware of the environment that surrounds the farming activity such as chemical run-off from nearby fields and consideration of treatment with antibiotics (Rejuvenation Science).

Whole Soy foods • Consuming Edamame, Tofu and Tempeh, provide plant-based protein.

The compounds contained in soy contribute to lower incidences of coronary heart disease, atherosclerosis, type 2 diabetes and decreases risk of certain cancers (Xiao, 2008, p.

1244S).

• When purchasing soy products things to consider are the source; whether it is Genetically Modified Organism (GMO) and what the processing procedures are, as it has an impact on nutritional components affecting quality of the product.

Mushrooms • Cooked Asian mushrooms such as Shiitake,

Enoki and Maitake have potent anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-carcinogenic and anti-hypertensive effects (Guillamon, 2010).

Other Protein Sources • Natural cheeses, low fat dairy, omega 3 enriched eggs, poultry and lean meats consumption is minimal. Consider buying dairy or meat that is organic when possible. G r a s s fed cattle have a more desirable fatty acid profile, “higher in precursors for vitamin A and E and cancer fighting antioxidants …compared to grain fed contemporaries” (Daley, Doyle, Nader & Larson, 2010).

Lastly, the upper 3 to 4 layers of the AI pyramid represent those of the “Su-

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Cochin Community Players are presenting Unnecessary Farce by Paul Slade Smith.

As usual, you have to act fast to get tickets. Dates are April 5, 6 and 7 and April 11, 12, 13 and 14. Thursday, April 11, is sold out and the two Sunday brunch shows are filling up. You can purchase tickets by phoning 306-480-9333 or emailing cochincp@gmail. com About the play: In an economy motel room, an embezzling mayor is supposed to meet with his female accountant.

In the room next door, two undercover cops are supposed to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s watching the video, who’s taken the money, who’s hired a hit man and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes.

This will be the first event in the Cochin Community Hall since the renovation has been completed.

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donated $150,000 for the addition of new bathrooms, including an accessibility and family bathroom. A buffet room has been added as well as additional storage area.

The money was provided from ticket sales over the last 22 years, for which the Cochin Community Players are grateful to their patrons.

About cast and crew: Clint Barrett, the director, acted in this play seven

years ago in Kamsack.

Danielle Barrett reprises her role as Karen the accountant from that same play in Kamsack.

Samara Emsley, a local on air radio personality, is acting in her first play in the North Battleford area.

Bill Baker is on stage acting for the first time in 20 years and is appearing on stage for the first time in 22 years with his real-life wife Charlotte Lockwood Baker.

Jim Walls, a veteran actor/musician, has just finished a run with the North Battleford Community Players in the Tin Woman.

Greg Kwong is acting in his second play with the Cochin Community Players.

Fraser Glen is a veteran actor and director in the North Battleford area. He has done many plays for both CCP and Battlefords Community Players.

Movie screening spotlights engineering careers

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narrated by Jeff Bridges.

The event was cohosted by the Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of Saskatchewan and North Battleford schools Holy Family School and École Monseigneur Blaise Morand. It was presented as part of Engineering and Geoscience Week.

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“The purpose was to inspire some young people to consider engineering as a career path in the future,” said North Battleford City Engineer Bob Anthony,

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This was the first year “Dream Big” was screened by APEGS in North Battleford, said Anthony, but in past years it was screened by APEGS at the Imax in Regina as well.

His role was to give the students a real-life perspective on what it was like to pursue engineering as a career.

The Battleford Legion Branch No. 9 has been busy. Some of their activities include swearing in executives and members – Kelly Watt, secretary; Robert Tannahill, CD. Captain (retired), second vice president and sergeant of arms; Esther Delainey, oresident; Tim Popp, RCMP (retired), first vice -president; Arleen Engedahl, treasurer; Bruce White, SPR (retired), service officer.

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Gone fishin’ Photos by Averil Hall Staff Mosquito School students learned about ice fishing this past week, as land-based learning educa-

tor Stan Bird and helpers took 146 students out to Murray Lake.

“We want our students to enjoy that experience ice fishing so that when

It was hard to wait for a bite on the end of the rod – there was only one fish caught that day.

they get to become parents themselves that’s something they’ll want to do with their kids,” Bird said.

Other land-based learning activities students have

participated in include snaring rabbits and hunting moose.

Before the trips began a few years ago, Bird said only about five students

had gone ice fishing before.

It was a warm and beautiful day for the first, hopefully annual, fishing derby.

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Freelance photographer Averil Hall, covering the event, said, “This well organized event was a hit.”

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Borden Lions host district governor’s visit

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club Kaiser winners on March 12 were Bev Hrynuik and Alfred Gunsch while low hand went to Gary Kirilenko.

The next Kaiser is March 26 and also April 9 and 23.

The club held their business meeting March 13 and the club will be serving noon lunch to the firefighters on March 23 and 24. The potluck supper March 27 will have Tan Am Country entertaining.

The club is planning a day bus trip in late May or early June, and the clubs from other towns will be invited for supper and program on Monday, June 3. The last bingo of the season will be March 20. After the meeting on the 13th, MP Kelly Block, official opposition party and Shadow Minister of Transportation, was on hand to answer questions over coffee and goodies. Topics discussed were the pipelines, so many oil cars on the track, the 737 Max 8 plane crash, relations between China and Canada, the truck convoy to Ottawa, Bill 69 and the carbon tax.

On March 15, the Borden United Church held a successful St. Patrick’s Day luncheon, serving soup, stew, bread and goodies and Celtic Country played

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many Irish tunes over the lunch hour. Playing and singing were Bob Wardhaugh, Ed Neufeld, Perry Nicol, Sean O’Conner and Archie Wainwright. The Friendship Club room and tables were nicely decorated with a St. Pat’s theme, thanks to Brenda Tumbach. A cheque was given to the Borden Care Home for $240, which was half of the profit that had been designated by the church board.

On March 16, the Borden Lions had a visit from the District Governor for 5SKN, Thomas Shwab from the Historic Battlefords Lions Club. Supper for about 40 guests and members was beef stew, mashed potatoes, peas, salad, soda bread/buns and a great green dessert.

Rev. Sheldon Carr gave the blessing and, after the meal, toasts were given for Lions International by Bob Wardhaugh and to the Queen by Pat Nicol. An Irish doll – Katie O’Malley, knitted/crocheted by Ann – was raffled off and the lucky winner was Colleen O’Conner from Saskatoon.

Perry Nicol introduced

Lion DG Thomas Schwab, Lion members from Millenium Club and Downtown Lions, both from Saskatoon, Borden Mayor Jamie Brandrick and his wife Kandace, Rev. Carr and Roseann from Borden Anglican, Gayle Wensley from the United Church and past Lions member Helen Sutherland, now living in Saskatoon. Helen was presented with a bouquet of flowers while Perry cited all of her accomplishments with the Borden Lions. She was the first woman to join, looked after the Peace Poster contest for many years and she was active in many ways.

DG Schwab also presented her with his DG pin. Perry thanked Celtic Country for playing, especially Sean O’Conner and Colleen who came out from Saskatoon, thanked the ladies who prepared the supper, the bartenders and Ann for the donated doll. He then gave a brief history of DG Schwab, who came from a large family, was in the armed forces, belonged to Knights of Columbus and then Lions. He is also active in other community groups such as Legion, MS, Battlefords Western Development Museum, Battlefords Union Hospital, Cancer Society, etc.

DG Thomas spoke of the Saskatchewan Lions raising $100,000 for the Jim

Pattison Children’s Hospital which will be matched

by Lions International. He also spoke about the dog guides program, having visited the place in Ontario where they are trained.

He thanked all the Lions members who work so hard in their communities.

He had Chevron awards and letters of congratulations from Lions International for Melvin Wasylyshin for 35 years with Borden Lions and 20 years for Brenda and Tom Armstrong of Millenium Club.

On behalf of the Borden Lions, Perry presented DG Schwab with a cheque to be used where he felt the greatest need. Perry read a Happy St. Patrick’s verse then Celtic Country played numerous Irish songs for an hour and a half or more, including If You’re Irish, McNamara’s Band, Courting in the Kitchen, Irish Lullaby, Galway Bay, Black Velvet Band and many more, including some instrumentals.

Everyone could sing along with the words printed on the overhead screen.

Perry Nicol, Helen Sutherland and Pat Nicol at the Borden Lions supper March 16. A bouquet of flowers was presented to Helen.

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Spring time is flourishing and in our animal population that often means new babies, such as these cute little characters above that were enjoying the first day of many without bitter cold.

The calf at right, after a long February full of cold weather, enjoyed the first day in the sunshine and warmer temps exhibiting the same behaviour we all are feeling as spring appears to be our next season. Photos by Sherri Solomko

End is near for hockey

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

The end is near for this year’s hockey season. The Miners lost out in game four March 8 of semifinals to the Wilkie Outlaws, ending their season.

The Midget AA Lazers lost out their second round of playoffs by one goal to the North East team, also ending their season. The Bantam Lazers lost their league playoff quest to Macklin March 8 weekend while the Midget A team advanced to play Eston in the next round of league playoffs, after defeating Rosetown. Although the Midget A team did win game one 4-2 on March 13 to a very good hometown crowd as everyone is trying to get their hockey fix in before the season ends.

Game two of this series went March 15 in Eston and results were not yet known at press time.

Revolution Dance has entered their busy season that includes competitions as well as they are hosting a showcase at the end of March and hosting a Flat Out Dance challenge at April’s end Curling season has all bonspiel action complete except this weekends’ Doubles Funspiel and curling season will also be a wrap for this year.

Next weekend, Panther U16 players Jenna Wildeman and Hannah Feser are off to Oklahoma for High Performance Softball Sask team competition.

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Last weekend included the annual Ducks Unlimited banquet fundraiser as well as the annual St. Patrick’s tea and bake sale held at Unity United Church, in addition to the lively ladies bonspiel taking place at the Unity curling club.

Upcoming in the weeks ahead are: April 6, Delta Co-op Easter Egg Hunt at the community centre; April 12-14 JDS RV & POWER SPORT indoor RV/ATV show – free admission; April 13 Spring Trade Show; Music Festival April 8-14; Music Festival showcase and awards at UCHS senior gym April 14; Way of the Cross Walk April 19 (unsure where starting and stopping); UCHS ACTIVATE Day April 10; May 4, Unity Sports Wall of Fame inductions.

It is only seven weeks away until the 2019 Inductions for the Unity Sports Wall of Fame, upcoming May 4. Teams are now gathering numbers of attendees from their coaches and tickets will be on sale for everyone else in the near future. Contact Carey Baker at the town office at 306-228-2621 to secure yours.

UCHS is in the midst of plenty of action as senior basketball teams competed at regionals March 15 weekend, hoping to earn the coveted provincial spot for their divisions.

St. Peter’s School student led conferences finished up tonight. Enthusiasm is building for the Spring Fling dance upcoming in April and will include a ton of fun with family games, door prizes, raffle table, snacks and drinks and will present a fun, family event for students, staff and their families.

UPS is enjoying a hot lunch today March 21 and it is Elimination of Racism Day. On March 22, report cards are sent home. March 26 is Wacky Day Spirit Day. March 28, assembly is at 12:30 p.m. and student led conferences run 3:30 - 8:30 p.m. On April 2, the Grade 4-6 ski trip is scheduled, if the weather holds for Table Mountain to remain open.

The town has officially printed and announced their main street rehabilitation project upcoming this June with hopes to be completed by October of this year.

On coffee row, the hottest topics continue to be when is spring arriving and the upcoming growing season. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time...

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$Thousands won at Rabbit Lake snowmobile rally

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Which is it? In like a lion and out like a lamb or the other way around? I think most people would agree, however it goes, winter needs to be gone!

Rabbit Lake was roaring March 2 as the annual snowmobile rally, hosted by the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association, hit the trails.

The day began with a big breakfast provided by the Rabbit Lake Museum and the Rabbit Lake library.

A total of 223 riders participated. The weather was perfect and the trails were great. After a super roast beef supper, the day’s

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prizes were awarded. The top prize of $5,000 was won by Alex Beauchesne, the second prize of $2,500 went to Victor and Diane Kuffert of Spiritwood and the third prize of $1,250 was won by Ron Hagen of North Battleford. The checkpoint prizes valued at $500 each went to Peter Lepage Sr and Charlie Smith of Rabbit Lake.

The 50-50 winner, Jeremy Zinciki, went home $1,000 richer. The ticket seller

prizes of $500 each were won by Jarett Prescesky, Doug Lamb, Dave Rodh/ Shirley Price, Trevor Pauls and Papa Rene’s. All in all it was a great day and a total success.

On March 17, 32 Kaiser players gathered at Rose Gill Lodge for the St. Patrick’s Kaiser Tournament.

The high woman was Jean Massett, the high man Albert Combres. The winner of the 50-50 in the amount of $35.50 was Albert Combres. Clifford Smith was the low score winner. The lodge provided a great lunch and people had a great time.

The Rabbit Lake Library continues to hold its quilting evenings on

Monday nights. It will be holding beginner beading classes. Contact Lynn Morrison at the library for details. The winner of the February treat of the month was Terry Salahub.

Wednesday burger nights and bunnock have been enjoyed throughout the winter. Five teams of bunnock players squared off last Wednesday. As the season changes, the burger night is put to bed for another year.

This is the season of annual meetings. The library will be holding theirs March 20 and the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association will be having their meeting on April 7.

Annual memberships are available for the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle. Contact Don or Naomi Unger to get yours.

Get well wishes go to Bev Kowerchuk as she recovers.

Cowboy church continues on the first and third Fridays at the community hall.

It is obviously springtime. Ice fishing shacks need to be off the lake by March 31. Some are saying that there is a fair amount of water on the ice as water is running on to the lake from the east. Hopefully the runoff from the snow pack finds its way to where it needs to go with no flooding.

Medstead School grad bingo fundraiser

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Social gatherings are enjoyed at the lake

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The Spring Spiel held at the Meota Curling Rink March 9 and 10 had nine teams entered. The winners in the A final were the Wayne Scheibel rink of Meota. Next in the B event was Brandon Doom from Vawn and in the C event was Larry McDaid from Vawn. Appreciation goes out to Gil Cadrin for looking after the ice and to Brenda Klippenstein for looking after the kitchen and all others who helped in any way.

Duplicate bridge played March 12 in the city found high scores in this order: Catriona Winterholt and Jim Fraser, Donna Scherman and Ron Inkster and Bob and Betty Brown. On March 14, order of high scores were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt, Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, Linda Ard and Robert Iverson.

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variety of games and visiting, renewing old acquaintances and making new friends.

March 14 found the Meota seniors guests of the Edam club, an annual event we all enjoy. Here they set out a buffet chicken dinner, which was very good, and then the afternoon was spent playing games, again.

These times of social gatherings are very special to seniors.

The monthly hall lunch at Meota was a delicious Irish stew that was enjoyed by all in attendance. This type of meal is delicious any time of the year, and Shirley Gies and her staff did a fine job.

The Sons of Norway spent a social afternoon of cards and shared a bountiful lunch on March 15 at the Do Drop In in Meota.

They had four tables in play for Norwegian whist.

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turn out on April 6 to see and hear Louise Cadrin at our local library, between 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. She will do a reading and be signing her newest book.

The Sons of Norway had their annual supper meeting at the lawn bowling building March 14, with a good turnout of members. The supper was followed by the meeting, with officers being named and plans for future events arranged. Lots of visiting took place, also.

The Edam midgets are off to Macklin to play in the SHA Midget D Provincial finals.

I have spent the past week in Edam’s Enriched Manor, testing it out for the day when I have to move here because I can’t do the stairs where I now live in the Meota four-plex.

All has gone well and I’ve been pretty active joining whatever is going on here or there, and having a fine time meeting lots of new people and getting visits from my relations in the area. Nothing negative has come up, so I look forward to the day when I move.

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MAIDSTONE March 19 – Ruth Weinhandl had her family home on the weekend when they helped her daughter Colleen and Ralph celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary. Congratulations to you both.

Denise Newton was to Meadow Lake to watch her grandson play hockey.

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They won the northern division of Peewee Provincial A. Two more games to go before they are finished.

A number of the apartment people attended the memorial service for the

late Dorothy Kissick last Wednesday. Dorothy was a one-time resident at these apartments.

Our sympathy to the family of the late Arlee Lumgar. Her funeral service is on Wednesday in Waseca.

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The event took place at the Village Hall, starting at 7 p.m. Scores of community members were in attendance to try their luck and show support for the upcoming rite of passage of the senior students. The bingo itself was split into two sessions, each of five separate games allowing for dozens of winners.

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sell two mystery boxes.

Throughout the event a number of desserts were available for purchase, along with coffee, tea and juice. Children and adults alike had an opportunity to participate in this classically popular game, whose last number was called at 9 p.m. as the event ended.

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1642 - 100th Street North Battleford

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1602 - 100th St. | North Battleford | 306-937-0000