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Woman found guilty of manslaughter in death of Laverdiere

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To be sentenced June 24

By Lisa Joy

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Danita Thomas was found guilty Friday of manslaughter in the death of 25-year-old Tiki Laverdiere of Edmonton. She was originally charged with first-degree murder.

Judge Richard W. Elson of Saskatoon also found Thomas guilty of improperly interfering with human remains and theft of a vehicle. Judge Elson issued a stay of proceedings on the charge of hostage taking. He reserved sentencing until June 24.

Thomas’ trial started

Jan. 24 and finished Feb. 14. North Battleford Senior Crown Chris Browne and Prosecutor Charlotte Morden are trying the cases for all 10 charged in connection with Laverdiere’s death. Defence Erin Little of Saskatoon represented Thomas.

Five people have been sentenced so far. There is a ban on publication of all preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing hearings until the trials of all the co-accused are concluded. The charges against the remaining co-accused haven’t been proven in court.

Laverdiere was

reported missing to Battlefords RCMP on May 12, 2019. On June 10, 2019, RCMP announced that Laverdiere’s disappearance was the result of foul play and they would be investigating her disappearance as a homicide. On July 11, 2019, a police dog found Laverdiere’s remains in a rural area outside of North Battleford while RCMP were conducting a ground search.

Laverdiere was in Saskatchewan April 2019 for the funeral of 20-year-old Tristen Cook-Buckle on Thunderchild First Nation.

North Stars eliminated Staff On Oscar night, it was the Flin Flon Bombers who turned in a award winning performance to beat the Battlefords North Stars in the playoffs.

The Bombers beat the North Stars 6-2 at the Whitney Forum in Flin Flon, to eliminate the

North Stars in six games.

For the North Stars it marks a disappointing, and rare, first round playoff defeat. The last time they lost their first playoff series was 2013 when they were swept in the Survivor Series by the Melfort Mustangs.

As for the Bombers, the win on Sunday

avenged their loss to the North Stars in the 2019 playoffs and completed a remarkable comeback.

The North Stars now begin the offseason while the Bombers will wait for the end of the MelfortYorkton series to find out who their next opponent will be in the SJHL playoffs.

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Until June 30, 2022, SaskTel will automatically waive all: - Long-distance charges for SaskTel wireless (postpaid and prepaid), landline, and business calls made from Canada to Ukraine.

- International text messaging fees for text messages sent from Canada to Ukraine.

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Man charged with murder of Geddes gets bail

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A man charged with first-degree murder in the death of 64-year-old Ed-

ward Keith Geddes has been granted bail.

John Gregoire had a show cause hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench on March 24. There

is a ban on publication of the details of what was said during the show cause hearing.

Gregoire, 70, and Robert Welsey Pich, 58, were arrested after police raided a rural property outside of Baldwinton on Feb. 8. Gregoire is charged with firstdegree murder, kidnapping with a firearm, and

indecently interfering with human remains. Pich is charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping with a firearm, and careless use of a firearm.

Gregoire appears next in North Battleford Provincial Court on April 1, and Pich, who remains in custody, appears again on April 5.

RCMP say that when they went to Geddes’ home in Baldwinton for an arrest warrant in an unrelated incident in mid-April 2011, they found his dog dead in the entranceway and the dog’s death wasn’t from natural causes. Geddes was wanted for theft over $5,000 stemming from an offence in April

2011 in the community of Neilburg. The RCMP say they continue to search for Geddes’ remains.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Historical Case Unit and RCMP Major Crimes Unit renewed the investigation in 2021. Cut Knife RCMP and RCMP Forensic Identification Section assisted.

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helping prevent overdose deaths in Saskatchewan.

According to the province’s news release, Naloxone can temporarily reverse effects from an opioid overdose, and potentially provide time for first responders to arrive. Free training to friends and family is also available at pharmacies.

In North Battleford the kits can be found at these locations: Discovery Coop Pharmacy, at 9800 Territorial Place Mall.

Shoppers Drug Mart, at 403 Frontier Shopping Mall, 11412 Railway Ave. East.

Walmart, at 601 Carlton Trail.

In Unity, the kits can be found at the following location: Delta Co-op Pharmacy, 130 2nd Avenue West.

“The loss of any life to overdose is a tragedy,” Mental Health and Addictions Minister Everett Hindley said in a news release. “These are our

friends, our family members and our neighbours.

Our government remains committed to expanding access to overdose prevention services and harm reduction supplies including Take Home Naloxone kits.”

According to the province, over 29,000 Take Home Naloxone kits have been distributed since the program started in 2015, with over 6,800 used to temporarily reverse an overdose event.

Prelim wrapping up for man charged with wife’s murder Access expanded to free Naloxone kits

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A Meota man charged with first-degree murder in the death of his wife will be back in court April 5.

A preliminary hearing for 39-year-old Michael MacKay has been running on and off in February and March in North Battleford Provincial Court. The details of what is said during a preliminary hearing can’t be published. Preliminary hearings are held to determine if there is enough

evidence for the accused to stand trial. His matter was scheduled to be spoken to March 25 but was adjourned.

MacKay was arrested in Warman March 18, 2021.

Police had launched an investigation into 38-yearold Cindy MacKay’s death in February 2020 when health care professionals raised concerns to the RCMP when Cindy MacKay was in the hospital. She was taken to hospital Feb. 7, 2020, in medical distress and died five days later.

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The province has announced they are expanding access to free Take Home Naloxone kits to more pharmacy locations in the province.

Free Take Home Naloxone kits are now available at more than 76 communities across the province at 225 locations including 71 pharmacies, as well as at fixed and mobile harm reduction sites.

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Hybrid model city council meetings to move to Don Ross Centre April 11

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

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A date has been set for City Council meetings in North Battleford to move permanently to their new space in the Don Ross Centre.

At their latest council meeting held on the Zoom platform on Monday coun-

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cil approved a hybrid model for meetings beginning with the April 11 date.

It means that meetings will move to Don Ross Centre Room 107, which has been converted into a permanent council chamber. The hybrid model will allow the flexibility for some participants to attend the meeting live while others will participate virtually over the Zoom platform.

Council had previously used a hybrid model during the period of time when meetings were held temporarily at the Chapel Gallery during the pandemic. Over the past several months, the meetings have been held solely over Zoom.

The permanent move to

Don Ross Centre had long been planned, as the city had been seeking a more accessible council chamber than the existing space at City Hall.

The holdup had been in setting up the technological and multimedia requirements to hold meetings there. Most of the parts were not due to arrive until late April or early May, but council had asked if there was still a way for the city to be able to hold the meetings there with the more limited tech resources available.

At council Monday, City Manager Randy Patrick reported those issues have been worked out.

Patrick said they had

done a test run of a portion of the leadership team meeting to see how it worked. According to Patrick, there should be enough bandwidth to allow each council member to use computers to act as cameras.

Patrick said there may be issues with sound volume but the speakers in the room should be “fairly reasonable.”

Patrick said he will be the only staff member there live, with other members of administration attending remotely. Also, there is room for the public to attend.

Council unanimously approved the move to Don Ross Centre.

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City changes up its investment policy

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has made changes to its institutional investment policy.

Council passed an amended investment policy bylaw last week, with a view towards increasing their overall return on investments.

According to Brent Nadon, director of finance, most of the changes are of a housekeeping variety, but there is one larger change: to add a new moderateterm portfolio to the current short-term and longterm portfolios.

The plan is to establish a moderate-term portfolio

with a three-to-five-year time horizon, which Nadon said “would provide additional opportunities to increase investment returns. This strategy will also minimize the dollar value of our funds that are kept in the short-term pool where we tend to get the lowest return.”

Nadon also addressed ways in which the city could increase its returns in the short-term pool.

He said he had talked to their investment managers and where possible a more aggressive approach to the short-term pool will be taken. He said the city finance team will take a slightly more active management stance and spend

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more time comparing their short-term pool and cash management balances on a daily or weekly basis.

The biggest impact, he said, is having a mediumterm fund and being able to move funds from the short-term pool into it. The short-term pool currently carries about $5 million in funds.

The changes to the policy were made in conjunction with RBC Wealth Management, with Brendon Boothman and Jerrod Schafer both involved in reviewing the policy for housekeeping changes and adjustments. The changes were also discussed by council members at a planning committee meeting.

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Falk again endorses Lewis

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk is again throwing her support behind Leslyn Lewis in the Conservative leadership race.

Falk had backed Lewis during her first leadership run when she lost to Erin O’Toole. Since then Lewis was elected MP for Haldimand-Norfolk in the 2021 election.

In her endorsement statement on Facebook,

Falk pointed to Lewis’s principled approach and compassion.

“Her message of hope and unity is needed now more than ever as we pursue a bright, united future for Canada. Leslyn’s principled approach and ability to listen and lead with compassion and understanding is exactly the kind of leadership that can bring our party and nation together.

“As a mother of young children, as a western Canadian and as someone

who firmly believes in the dignity and value of every Canadian, I am excited for a future with Leslyn Lewis as prime minister.”

“I am so pleased to have MP Rosemarie Falk join my team,” said Lewis in a statement.

Lewis said, “A Member of Parliament who stands up for what she believes in, is passionate about her community, and treats every Canadian with dignity and respect. Thank you, Rosemarie.”

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Finance Minister Donna Harpauer fields questions at the post-budget luncheon. Photo courtesy Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a more memorable than usual post-budget luncheon for Finance Minister Donna Harpauer in the Battlefords Friday.

It was the first time the Battlefords and District Chamber of Commerce has hosted the event in three years.

The last one was in late March, 2019, when Harpauer presented a balanced budget.

The province’s finances went downhill a year later, as the spending taps were turned on to deal with the impacts of COVID-19 in 2020. The 2020 budget presentation itself was delayed to later in the year due to the crisis.

With COVID-19 restrictions imposed, Harpauer curtailed public events surrounding the 2020 and 2021 budgets, resulting in the cancellation of the traditional post-budget luncheons in the Battlefords.

This year, with the lifting of restrictions, the event was back on with Harpauer speaking before about 40 guests at Porta

Bella Restaurant.

“It was very refreshing to have an opportunity not only to have her in the Battlefords, but have a group of members there to engage with her and hear her message,” said Battlefords Chamber COO Linda Machniak.

Harpauer’s presentation focused on the government’s efforts to get back to balance by 202627. Machniak also noted the minister had come prepared with some facts and examples relevant to the Battlefords, such as twinning on Highway 4.

“She talked about how much additional monies in certain areas specific to the Battlefords (to) highlight some of those things,” Machniak said.

The minister also took questions, which Machniak said focused on health care, highway and other areas.

As for the chamber’s reaction to the budget, she noted the Saskatchewan Chamber has seen the potential for the province to balance the budget sooner than planned as positive news. There were also positives seen in the overall economic numbers.

“Our net debt to GDP is the second lowest in the country, our credit rating remains the second highest. Our job growth rate is the highest, I think, in Canada right now so there’s lots of really positive signs.”

Machniak noted that one item Harpauer spoke about was the boost of an additional $8 million to Creative Saskatchewan.

“To be able to get access to that money the groups have to hire Saskatchewan people.

That is a requirement to have a Saskatchewan connection to that to be able to access those funds so that’s positive,” said Machniak.

Machniak also was happy with the news that the soundstage in Regina is going to be named for one of her colleagues, John Hopkins, the longtime CEO of Regina and District Chamber of Commerce who died of cancer recently.

“I know for all of us who know and loved John, we are really proud to see that for all his efforts in Regina and across the province to make us better.”

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Ukrainians fleeing war face Canadian red tape

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

One way Canada can prevent another backlog is to immediately waive the Temporary Resident Visa requirement for Ukrainian citizens

By Nick Krawetz

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While the world has watched with horror the humanitarian catastrophe unfolding in Ukraine, the federal government launched last week the Canada-Ukraine Authorization for Emergency Travel (CUAET) – a special temporary residence pathway to welcome Ukrainians and their families to our country.

Although well-intentioned, the application process is deeply flawed, and it will prove to be a barrier to refuge, not the bridge it was designed to be. If Canada is to have a meaningful role in the temporary settlement picture for Ukrainians fleeing the ravages of war, we must up our game.

Applicants are expressing frustration over the amount of red tape and complicated application portal. Applicants are also asked to book an appointment to collect biometric data in a separate process from their initial application. And on the first day of this pathway being opened, there was already a multi-week wait for appointments, given the limited collection points in Ukraine’s neighbouring countries.

In normal times, the Canadian temporary visa application process can be extremely cumbersome as applicants are required to provide voluminous supporting documentation related to education, employment history, military service, residence and family status. Many of these requirements remain in the CUAET process, though most of those fleeing did so with only the clothes on their backs and bare essentials as Russian missiles rained down upon them.

The vast majority of the 3.5+ million Ukrainians who have fled to date are women, children and seniors. Our policies must recognize a high degree of trauma, and our processes must be adjusted for real-life circumstances.

And for the 6.5+ million internally displaced in Ukraine who are deciding what to do and where to go, bureaucratic and unforgiving processes only dissuade them from attempting to apply altogether. Tragically, it is less onerous for many to simply remain hiding in makeshift bomb shelters. The longer Ukrainians are required to wait, the more vulnerable they become.

Processing times and delays will only grow as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine continues.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has long been plagued by capacity issues and

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backlogs, which were further exacerbated by the pandemic. At the end of 2021, the total immigration backlog to Canada stood at 1.8 million applications – a problem acknowledged in the Liberal Party’s election platform last year. Thus, while IRCC claims they will be able to prioritize and expedite Ukrainian applications, the department’s track record tells a different story.

One way Canada can prevent another backlog is to immediately waive the Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) requirement for Ukrainian citizens. This would allow those seeking temporary refuge to come to our country in the fastest, safest and most efficient way, aligning with the federal government’s stated goal.

If Ukraine were added to the visa-exempt country list, Ukrainians would still be required to obtain an electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) – the same pathway used for other European nationals who come to Canada temporarily.

Our country’s approach stands in stark contrast to the European Union, which established a visa-free regime with Ukraine in 2017, and the Irish government, which announced on the first day of the invasion an immediate lifting of all visa requirements for Ukrainians. No legislation is required for Canada to follow suit – it only takes a ministerial signature and green light at the cabinet table.

Immigration Minister Sean Fraser has acknowledged

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this option was considered but rejected due to internal departmental IT demands. When the stakes are so high – life and death – our government should create the IT capacity.

What other horrors does the world need to witness in Ukraine before our government decides to do the right thing and create a system that is genuinely welcoming of Ukrainians seeking temporary shelter? Canada must provide an immediate lifeline to Ukrainians by waiving the temporary visa requirement.

Nick Krawetz is a long-time advocate for visa reform and volunteers within Manitoba’s Ukrainian community. © Troy Media Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Regional Optimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or emailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed.

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Last September I prophesied kingship for Mr. Singh. This has come to pass. He is chief puppeteer. He and Justin have, in addition, entered into unholy, unhallowed and unconsecrated wedlock preceded by a tempestuous getting-to-know-you threeyear period highlighted by episodic brazen premarital political houghmagandie, but lacking any Oscar slapping moments.

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There should be a public uprising eclipsing the trucker’s protest, even if it risks the re-invoking of the Emergencies Measures Act. Mr. Zelenskyy’s increasingly desperate cry is heard from a worsening wilderness and wasteland.

The West looks on shaking its head with limited involvement while the cruel cunning adversary shows and deserves no mercy. Zelenskyy must concede if you don’t like the word capitulate. The war is the result of avarice and megalomania with no regard for human sacrifice and termination of life.

Apparently, Mr. Biden deeply offended Mr. Putin by using harsh and ungentlemanly words – give me strength - am I hearing correctly? Perhaps his critics could tell us what he

should have said.

It has taken the Liberal government six years — repeat six years — to settle on the choice of a manufacturer to make us 88 sophisticated fighter jets to replace our 40-yearold outdated machines.

Actually, the contract discussions have yet to begin.

Please don’t threaten or attack us for 4 or 5 years or more as we aren’t really ready. Further, they will come in drabs and dribs and only if the current domestic vehicle computer chip shortage has been fixed.

So much has been happening in the last week, I am overwhelmed i.e., Ukraine, hockey, curling, soccer and the marriage of the two J’s. I really need to retreat to the smallest room to ruminate in quietude for a week at least.

Festival wraps up with gala April 5 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival

The 90th Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival comes to a celebratory close Tuesday, April 5 at the Dekker Centre with the festival gala. The gala features adjudicator-chosen highlights from all music disciplines (voice, piano, strings, speech arts, choirs and bands) and age categories (junior 12 and under, intermediate 16 and under, senior 17 and over).

Expect a wide range of performances from Bach to Fats Waller to German Lieder to musical theatre.

The numerous awards tallying over $7,000 will be announced and distributed thanks to generous sponsors. 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. If you are fortunate to receive an award, be sure to send a thank you to the sponsor of that award.

The festival committee salutes and thanks all organizations, businesses, service clubs, individuals and those donating in memory of loved ones for their support of local music education. The cost of hosting the festival is around $20,000 each year; it couldn’t be done without them.

Tickets to the gala are $10 with no charge to teachers, volunteers, participants and sponsors.

This gala celebration will also honour and celebrate the life of Junice Headley who recently passed. Junice was a supporter of the Battlefords area festival most of her

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90 years as a participant, accompanist, volunteer, sponsor and teacher. She never missed festival week. Her enthusiasm for supporting local youth in music will be missed by everyone connected to the festival.

As was stated in a News-Optimist interview from 2014, she would probably have been a schoolteacher if she hadn’t become a music teacher, but was glad she was able to pursue a career as a music teacher because she enjoyed working with students in a one-on-one relationship. Her farm home was the location of Headley’s studio, a room that saw hundreds of junior and adult students pass through in thousands of hours of lessons.

“I always felt I didn’t really want to give up teaching because there was still something I could show people how to do, and so I went just with the adults. They were charming.” She added, with a smile, “I didn’t work them as hard as the other students.”

Many of her students have gone on to become schoolteachers, music teachers, accompanists, organists and choir leaders.

Some have gone on to pursue careers in fields such as law, medicine and other professions requiring good study habits as students and discipline in achieving their goals.

Good luck to all local youth going on to participate in the provincial music festival held this year in Saskatoon June 2 5. Festival participants who were nominated or recommended by an adjudicator for provincial competition are granted this opportunity. For participants to qualify for recommendation to the provincial festival, where they compete with performers from all over the province from 47 districts, they must compete in specified classes to be recommended with a piece of a specified degree of difficulty. They must be in at least two classes at the festival, and receive a minimum mark from the adjudicator of 87.

Looking ahead to next season, do keep in mind that we are always looking for parents and community-minded music lovers to assist. The festival cannot function without the many volunteers working as door stewards and secretaries.

Setting up and tearing down is much less of a burden with many hands helping.

The dates for the 2023 festival are March 13 to 25.

Hats off to all the brilliant performers who displayed their skills and talent during this year’s festival. Please keep practising and contributing to our community with your gifts. We look forward to seeing and hearing you next year.

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The 2022 provincial

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In terms of what’s in the budget, Cockrill pointed to the “economic strength of the province, which allows the government to pay off some of their operating debt in the current fiscal year and also continue to make record investments in what he called the human services files in the province such as health “I’m really excited about the $3.5 million increase in physician recruitment and retention initiatives. We know that especially in rural Saskatchewan, attracting physicians and other health care professionals can be a challenge. Our government recognizes that, and that is why we are increasing funding to that end.”

Cockrill also pointed to $470 million towards mental health and addictions programs. He says he was pleased to see that, saying “we understand that coming out of the last two years, mental health is a major challenge in every one of our communities, and our families and our workplaces.”

The funding will mean more access to counselling and treatment and access

to beds around the province, he said.

Cockrill also likes the public safety commitments in the budget. He said it stems back to commitments made in the throne speech in the fall when the Sask. Party announced additional resources to crime reduction teams, warrant enforcement and suppression teams, the trafficking response team, as well as efforts in the justice system towards getting more aggressive with the proceeds of crime.

“What this budget does is confirm those budget commitments and I think we’re already seeing the positive effects of this. Just look at what the RCMP has been doing in recent weeks in the Battlefords in terms of enforcing search warrants, some of the arrests that have been made. So, it’s really positive to see, specifically for Northwest Saskatchewan, some of those investments starting to pay dividends in terms of making our communities a safer place to live.”

Creative boost One of the major announcements is the infusion of $8 million into Creative Saskatchewan, providing a major boost to the film, TV and creative sector.

“I think that’s a really exciting initiative that this government is taking on.

Obviously, we know that the film sector has changed over the last number of years. What this funding, the Creative Saskatchewan grants, are really targeted towards are more on the streaming side. So not necessarily targeting large-scale big movie productions, but targeting productions meant more for

streaming services.”

He pointed to an announcement by the Saskatchewan Motion Picture Industry Association that they were already getting calls about productions ready to go.

“The big point of emphasis, and I think why we decided to add this money to Creative Saskatchewan, is the fact that this is going to directly benefit the provincial economy, people in this province, because only Saskatchewan labour and services are eligible for support.”

Battlefords initiatives From a Battlefords perspective Cockrill pointed to two major projects. One is continued commitment to the John Paul II Collegiate major renovation project announced in last year’s budget.

“The project is going ahead, it went to tender a few weeks ago so we’re really excited to advance that project.”

The other project he pointed to is Villa Pascal renovation and expansion.

Cockrill also pointed to the investment highways in the province, with 1,100 kilometres of highways being improved across the province. For the Battlefords, Highway 4 repaving will happen north of Territorial Drive this summer. “There’s already been some planning work on that done, we’re going to see that stretch improved,” said Cockrill.

As well, surface work will be done on Highway 378 north of North Battleford. “We know that’s a bumpy road and we looking forward to investing in that highway.”

Overall, revenues are up in this year’s budget com-

pared to before. “We’re up $2.7 billion in terms of revenue from last year’s budget. Expenses increased as well obviously to a smaller degree, but as I said right off the top it’s a much-improved financial picture.

The improvement overall is $2.1 billion and that really helps us with our fiscal plan back to balance.”

While the province’s revenues are up, it is still running a deficit with a view to balance in 202627. Cockrill pointed to the need to provide important services to match the investment coming into the province.

The decision to expand the PST to entertainment events is one item that has caused considerable chatter, but Cockrill defends the move, “That decision to apply PST to entertainment and events is really about improving our provincial revenue stability ... it also matches what’s being done in other provinces and federally with the GST. And if we think about in the budget document it outlines about $21 million in PST revenue. If you look at what we’re doing on the surgical wait time initiative, which is a very key part of the budget, those numbers are about equal.

So those are kind of the challenging decisions when we put this budget together.

“We understand that there may be some people unhappy about the PST being applied to different entertainment events, but that allows us as a provincial government to invest in the government services that are so important to people right across the province.”

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Tire quiz Test your car knowledge with this short quiz about tires. Good luck!

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6. WHAT’S THE RECOMMENDED MINIMUM TIRE TREAD DEPTH? A. 2.4 mm B. 1.6 mm C. 4.8 mm

7. IN WHICH PROVINCES ARE WINTER TIRES MANDATORY? A. Ontario and Manitoba B. Quebec and Ontario C. Quebec and British Columbia

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7 things on your car you should check in spring

After a long, cold winter, you should inspect your vehicle and make sure it’s in good condition.

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1. TIRES Before installing your summer tires, assess the tread depth. If it’s less

than 4.8 millimetres, invest in a new set. Once your summer tires are installed, inflate them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Additionally, inspect your winter tires before storing them. If the wear is uneven, visit a mechanic for an alignment check.

2. FLUIDS Depending on when your car was last servi­ ced and the number of kilometres you drove over the winter, you may need to change the oil. Additionally, top up the coolant, brake fluid and windshield washer fluids.

3. FILTERS Determine if the engine or cabin air filter is clogged with dirt. If so, clean or replace them.

rust. If you notice any corrosion, repair it immediately.

7. CABIN AND TRUNK Clean the interior of your

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Additionally, it’s a good idea to schedule a full inspection with your mechanic to ensure your car didn’t suffer any damage over the winter.

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Essential tools for vehicle maintenance Do you know how to perform basic car maintenance tasks like removing a tire, replacing a light bulb and changing the oil? If so, here are a few tools you should have on hand:

CLEAN After vacuuming the seats and floor mats, remove calcium rings from the carpets and dust the dashboard and plastic mouldings. If you have leather seats, now is the time to oil them to keep them looking new.

• A ratcheting wrench to secure parts • A torque wrench to tighten fasteners • A pressure gauge to check your tire pressure • Pliers and wire cutters to replace or install electronic components • A spotlight to see under the hood and carriage

Moreover, you should freshen up and remove unpleasant odours from your floor mats using a steamer. If you want sparkling clean windows, wipe the inside in one direction and the outside in the other to ensure you didn’t miss any spots.

• A set of screwdrivers with multiple bits • A tool tray to keep everything organized • A set of jacks, ramps and stanchions to safely lift your vehicle Visit your local hardware or auto parts store to get all the tools you need.

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Saskatchewan Provincial Budget / 2022-23 Saskatchewan’s economy and finances are back on track.

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The ribbon has been cut for the band hall expansion on Saulteaux First Nation.

The hall was officially opened in ceremonies last Thursday morning on the First Nation with about 100 people attending.

According to Saulteaux, the expansion was made possible with the assistance of partners BATC and Saskatchewan Indian Training Assessment Group.

Among those in attendance were dignitaries including Chief Kenny Moccasin and the band council, Mayor David Gillan of North Battleford and Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford.

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Chief Moccasin posted on Facebook the day before the grand opening that

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the project was a few years in the making. “... Just over three years ago discussion started of really needing a bigger community hall and the need of more offices for

programs, there wasn’t enough space to even host a round dance or any huge community events. Working through the global pandemic also put some halts to the project but tomorrow

we finally have some end results. Not all the funding was in place but we said we’re going to build a hall anyways and make it happen. With partnerships, BATC Employment and

Training and our SITAG program and along with Saulteaux contribution of own source revenue we have a beautiful band hall estimated over $700,000 in material and labour.”

youngest son, Glen, was close friends with Tim when they went to school together in Battleford. The funeral is to be held at a later date.

It is calving season for the cattle producers and the little fellows can be seen scampering about in the feed yards.

Return of geese and crows are other signs that spring has arrived. And of

course, the warmer weather brings out the gophers.

Some farmers are having problems with deer, elk and moose damaging cattle feed right inside fenced feed yards. We are getting more moose about and they are coming onto the highways and roads.

They can do extensive damage to vehicles if they are hit.

Art Notes

Catching snow before it melts

By Linda Hauk

Battlefords Art Club

Spring has sprung, while maintenance crews were managing run-off from snow drifts with things looking pretty wet and dirty, Battlefords Art

Club members joined together at the sunny Don Ross Craft Room to capture snow scenes on paper and canvas.

It was better than enjoyable and some of the more experienced members shared their knowl-

Baljennie News ‘n’ Views

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes to the Doris Wilson families of Saskatoon and Spinney Hill on the recent passing of Doris (Owen). She attended Spinney Hill School for most of her schooling. She met George Wilson, a mail

delivery man for Canada Post in Saskatoon and they married in 1966.

Doris loved her vegetables and flowers, so she had a garden and a little greenhouse in their backyard. Her operation soon expanded and was in need of more room.

They purchased Hi-Way

edge, capturing shadow and light. It felt good to brainstorm ideas and feel the inspiration from fellow artists.

It was unanimously decided at the last quarterly meeting that members

would continue to follow COVID protocol. We maintain social distancing, wear masks, and use disinfectant sprays until COVID numbers go down so we can protect and support each other.

Greenhouse in Saskatoon in 1975. They branched out into selling bedding plants, shrubs, garden supplies and seeds.

They had a family of three children, two sons and a daughter. They were married for 53 years when George passed away in December of 2019. The greenhouse business kept on going and was later taken over by her family.

Funeral services will be held later in Saskatoon.

Sympathy to the Laycock families of the Battlefords and Eagle Hills area on the passing of Arvid Laycock at the age of 83. Arvid is formerly from Eagle Hills where he operated a farm. He also worked as a butcher of a big store in North Battleford.

They had a family of two sons, Tim and Tony. Our

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Borden and Radisson News

Circulation up at Borden library in 2021

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

BORDEN ‑ The Borden Library held their annual meeting March 15 in the li‑ brary. Library circulation, which includes computer use, was up for 2021 and over the last few months.

For a small village, the traffic is commendable.

On the library board are Carol Crabb, Lee Tracksell, Leanne Sargent, Carlye Saunders, Denise Kolosky, Brooke Burletoff and Mitzie Barkman. Li‑ brarian is Beth Usselman.

The TD Summer Club program for children, which runs for six weeks in July and August, is look‑ ing for a leader. The library hopes to hold an event to coincide with Diefenbaker Daze in 2022. The Library Lego Club for school-aged

children will start March 30 and continue April 6 and 27, May 4,18 and 25 in the Seniors’ Club Room from 3:15 -4:30 p.m.

The Borden and District Farmers Market held their annual meeting in the Se‑ niors’ Club Room March 26 with 14 in attendance.

President Karen Kerr led the meeting and gave her report for 2021, stating that 17 members had paid dues.

There were 188 table rent‑ als for the summer and 17 for the Christmas sale.

Money from the 50/50 draw and coffee donations more than covered the ex‑ penses.

On the board for 202223 will be Karen Kerr president, Eileen Petrun - vice-president, Lorraine Olinyk - secretary, Ruben Rempel - treasurer and Connie Kenakin - member

at large. The market will start May 6 in the Seniors’ Club Room of the Borden Community Centre, with hours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and run until Oct. 7. It was decided we would have farmers market vendors and other sellers who are not market members in the main hall for the Christ‑ mas sale, probably Nov. 26.

The fees stay the same as last year, but table rents will be collected in ad‑ vance.

A vote of thanks was extended to Connie Kinakin for her many years of being the treasurer.

At the Borden Friendship Club bingo on March 16 winning cash were Olivia Kolosky (2), Steel Warren, Stew Walton, Natalie Carson (2), Joyce Olzewski (2), Carolyn Ens and Dianne Rawlyk. There

will be one more bingo Wednesday, April 20 at 7 p.m.

My granddaughter, Rachel Sutherland, a fourthyear crop science student in the College of Agriculture at the U of S, is again planting a Common Share Agriculture garden at the farm of her parents, Glenn and Sheri, northeast of Borden. She plans to have 25 different fruits/vegetables ranging over more than 60 varieties and will provide at least $35 worth of homegrown produce over 10 weeks of summer.

For more information you can go to the website: sutherlandfruitflowers.com.

My grandsons also both work. Duncan Sutherland is a wind tower technician and works for Enercon out of Lethbridge, Alta. He just returned from a three-

week training course in Montreal. My grandson Nikolai Pidwerbesky of Christchurch, New Zea‑ land, works at one of the main libraries in a Christ‑ church suburb. If all goes well with the virus over the spring and summer, Bryan and Nikolai are hoping to come to Canada for a visit in August or September as we haven’t seen them for more than four years.

The Borden Lions Club is planning an open house on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in the Norman Smith room in the Borden Com‑

munity Centre. Members will give information on all the Lions Club mem‑ bers do in Borden and district. In order to keep functioning the club has to recruit some new members as some have lost and some have moved away.

Radisson Seniors’ Club held their first pancake/ sausage breakfast in their club room on Saturday, March 26 since before the pandemic. They had a fair‑ ly good turnout and hope more will come out to the next one on Saturday, April 30 from 9 to 11 a.m.

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It’s wonderful to see that spring has arrived.

Eventually the pussy wil‑ lows and crocuses will emerge and all of our friendly feathered friends will once again make the prairies their home.

Farmers are busy in their shops getting ma‑ chinery ready for the long hours of seeding. Not get‑ ting stuck in potholes and low lying areas will be a concern this year.

The road ban for mu‑ nicipalities is now in ef‑ fect. There is a large fine to pay for over weight loads,

so obeying the law is wise.

Word is out that on Easter Saturday the Thick‑ wood Hills Wildlife Fed‑ eration will again host the ever so popular fish fry.

People from great dis‑ tances come to this annual event. I will keep you post‑ ed in a couple of weeks as to the time and prices.

Probably by now most of the ice fishing shacks have been removed off the lakes in our region. Re‑ moval is to be March 31.

Too bad the winter wasn’t the greatest for outdoors people to be engaged in their activities. At least we have a lot of moisture for long time now.

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BUH FOUNDATION STAFF AND THEIR SPOUSES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO PURCHASE 50/50 ENHANCEMENT(S). FINAL DAY OF MONTHLY LOTTERY TICKETS AND 50/50 ENHANCEMENT SALES WILL BE FRIDAY, APRIL 22, 2022 AT 5:00 P.M. IF NOT SOLD OUT PRIOR. THE DRAW DATE FOR THE MONTHLY LOTTERY 50/50 ENHANCEMENT WILL BE ON FRIDAY, APRIL 29, 2022 AT 10:30 A.M. 50/50 ENHANCEMENT IS ONE FOR $10.00. THERE ARE A TOTAL OF 10,000 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS TO BE SOLD. ALL ADVERTISING WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN SASKATCHEWAN. A PROMINENT NOTICE WILL BE DISPLAYED INDICATING TO 50/50 ENHANCEMENT PURCHASERS THAT ONLY ONE NAME WILL BE RECORDED ON THE 50/50 ENHANCEMENT(S), AND THE PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THAT INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ON THE 50/50 ENHANCEMENT(S).

BUH FOUNDATION AND SLGA ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN INDIVIDUALS OR GROUPS WHO HAVE PURCHASED ENHANCEMENT(S) TOGETHER. A PROMINENT NOTICE WILL BE DISPLAYED INDICATING THAT THERE WILL NOT BE A REFUND FOR 50/50 ENHANCEMENT(S) PURCHASED. ANY DISCREPANCIES OCCURING WITH 50/50 ENHANCEMENT WINNING NUMBER AND VALUE, THE OFFICIAL RECORDS OF THE LOTTERY AUDITOR SHALLED BE DEEMED CORRECT AND FINAL. NSF CHEQUES AND DECLINED CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED FOR ANY PRIZES. Forms of payment: cash, cheque, money order, visa, mastercard, AMERICAN EXPRESS, or debit CARD. THROUGHOUT THE LOTTERY 50/50 ENHANCEMENT(S) ARE AVAILABLE AT: - BUH Foundation’s “Gratefully Yours” Gift & Food Shop, 1092 107th St., North Battleford, SK. - Battleford Furniture, 192 24th St. W., Battleford, SK. - Order by Phone: 306-446-6652, 306-446-6658 - Order by Fax: 306-446-6631 - Through online orders at www.buhfoundation.com

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DELFRARI: Aldo Joseppe DelFrari was born June 29, 1939 near Baldwinton, Saskatchewan and passed away at the Cut Knife Longterm Care Home on March 15, 2022. As a boy, Aldo settled with his parents Nellie and Leno on a farm just south of Cut Knife where he lived until retirement. He was just 13 years old when his father was killed in a tractor accident so Aldo took on responsibility at a young age to help support his mother and baby sister Emily.

Alongside farming, Aldo had a passion for the business world. He built the Country Roads Motor Inn with partners and later ran it on his own for many years. In semi-retirement, he ventured into catering, which combined his interest in business with his joy for meeting new people. Aldo loved to challenge his mind and was always coming up with new endeavors to try. He had a knack for designing construction projects in his head and tackled numerous building and renovation challenges, with his cabin at Atton’s Lake being a prime example. Aldo never shied away from hard work and was always there to lend a hand for family and friends. Giving back to the community was a core value for Aldo. He volunteered for almost every committee and project there was in Cut Knife. It was fitting that he spent the final year of his life in the Cut Knife Long-term Care Home that has his name at the entrance in recognition of those who worked to get the facility built. While he loved his small town in Saskatchewan, and especially his times stirring up trouble at coffee row, Aldo also enjoyed travelling the world, always fascinated by the way people lived in other countries. He spent several winters in Arizona forming new friendships at the retirement park. Aldo was deeply proud of his children Rhona and Dean. He was always happy to have them home for a visit with their families – Rhona’s husband Todd and step-kids Zach and Olivia and Dean’s wife Angie and kids Asher and Hudson. One of his favorite activities was debating pretty much anything with his sister Emily. She and her late husband Gerald and their kids Bevin and Leah and their families were all very dear to Aldo. He also cherished his many life-long friendships. A service for Aldo will be held on May 13 at 10:30 a.m. at the Cut Knife Catholic Church. Donations in his memory can be made to the Long-term Care Home or the handi-van fund (cheques made to the Town of Cut Knife, Box 130, Cut Knife, SK, S0M 0N0). Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Gerein Funeral Service.

IN MEMORIAM SPANIER: A Come and Go social to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Earl Spanier will be held at the Armoury Brewing Company 702-102nd St, North Battleford,Sk. on Saturday, April 9, 2022 beginning at 2 pm. Everyone who was a part of Earl’s life is welcome to attend.

STRAIN: Marjory Jean Strain (1921-2022) Marjory Strain died peacefully at the age of 100 on March 14 in Nanaimo BC, where she lived since 2010. Previously she had lived in North Battleford SK after the death of her husband, Ted Strain in 1993.

Though she no longer lived in Saskatchewan, it was forever in her heart. She was always interested in crop reports from the farm, and she remained an avid Rider fan to the end.

Marjory was born at the Scott SK hospital, eldest child of John and Annie (Leach) Scott, a local homesteading family. She attended East Prospect School with her siblings, Don and Dorothy. Her high school education was mostly by correspondence. Meanwhile, her Grain Club experiences made her very knowledgeable about grain varieties and weed identities. As a teen during the was, she trained as a dressmaker. She had a natural talent as a seamstress which she would later foster in her daughters. She was skilled in all forms of needlework, and she took great pleasure in sharing her creations with her children and their families in her signature selfless way. In the 1940’s she attended the Normal teaching program in Saskatoon and then taught in several schools, Phippen, Cottesloe and Prongua, between Wilkie and Battleford SK. About 1947, she began teaching at Whitewood Lake School, where she soon met Ted Strain, a local young farmer, at a school dance. Ted and Marjory married in 1949 and began mixed farming nearby. She is now survived by eight children: Jean (Len) Lazzarotto, Donna (Peter Feldman). Norma (Robert) Waddell, Murray (Joanne), Brian (Margaret), Keith (Kelly Grill), Dale, and Sheila (Neil) Whyte. She is also survived by twenty grandchildren and at present twenty-seven great grandchildren.

Marjory kept the farm accounts and handled pedigreed grain sales to regional farmers. With husband Ted Strain busy with farm organizations, such as Sask Wheat Pool and Saskatchewan Farmers’ Union, Marjory managed everyday life with the family and farm. Eventually Ted would become President of the National Farmers’ Union in 1980 for several years and later served on various farm advisory boards in Saskatchewan and Alberta. Occasionally, Marjory accompanied him on these trips and also kept and alert eye on farm and government politics. On the farm Marjory kept a large garden, raspberry, strawberry and potato “patches” which meant her canning shelves and cold storage were full, and her family well fed during cold Saskatchewan winters. Grandchildren remember her being a formidable opponent when they played her a game of Crib and, her favourite, Scrabble, and later Words with Friends. Ever the gracious lady, in her final years, when she was in the throes of dementia and unable to express herself fully with words, she would surprise everyone with a comment that expressed her warm wit and sense of humour. Her real delight was attending family functions, especially family weddings, and hearing about the next great grandchild on the way. Though she was largely isolated since 2020, we are grateful that the local families were able to have weekly visits with her during the COVID pandemic. The family hopes to gather safely in July for a graveside service in North Battleford and celebrate her long fruitful life. ___________________________________________________

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HEADLEY: It is with sadness the family announce the passing of Mrs. Junice Headley with family by her side on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 at the age of 90 years. A Funeral Service was held Monday, March 21, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Third Avenue United Church with Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating.

Interment followed at the City Cemetery. Junice is lovingly remembered by family: daughter, Laura - her son and family: Lawrence (Xenia), Tison, Trinity and Aleah; daughter, Linda - her daughter, Victoria ‘Vicki’; son, Barry; son, Timothy; sister, Audrey Dyck; numerous nieces, nephews and their families. She is predeceased by her husband, Robert ‘Bert’ Headley; great-grandson, Jamie Headley; parents: Menno Arthur (Art) and Julie Hoover; siblings: Fred Hoover, Archie Hoover, Edward Hoover, Connie Reeve; brothers-in-law, David Dyck, Walter Reeve. Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Junice Headley can be directed to M. Junice Headley Music Education Fund c/o Battlefords & District Community Foundation PO Box 1302 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Card of Thanks The family wishes to send their thanks to Dr. Trish Campbell, the staff of Home Care and the staff at the BUH Palliative Care ward, everyone involved in and who attended the service of remembrance and to all the friends and neighbors who so generously gifted food, baking, flowers, cards and gifts in memoriam to the M. Junice Music Education Fund. They also wish to extend a big thank you to Trevor, Bob and all the staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor of the municipality, until the time for lodging of appeals has expired, from 8:00a.m. to noon and 1:00p.m. to 4:00p.m. Monday to Friday, April 1st, 2022 to May 2, 2022 inclusive (except on Statutory holidays).

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To forward your appeal fee of $200.00 per appeal and for more information regarding your assessment, please contact the Assessor at: R.M. of Eldon No. 471 Box 130, 212 Main Street, Maidstone SK SOM 1MO (306) 893-2391 Dated this 31st day of March, 2022.

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PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Meota Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Meota intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 08-2015, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The intent of the bylaw is to clarify policy language, add and remove uses, regulate those uses, and modernize the zoning bylaw to be current with legislative requirements.

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the Village would be affected by the proposed amendments.

REASON: Council wishes to undertake this amendment to address inconsistencies and shortcomings with the current bylaw, and to provide general housekeeping to the bylaw.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village of Meota office TUES. – FRI. 9 AM – 4 PM excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost; free digital copy through email may be requested by contacting the Village office.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on April 7th, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the Village office located at 502 2nd Avenue E., Meota, SK, S0M 1X0, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed ZB amendment.

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PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Great Bend No. 405 Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Great Bend No. 405 intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 09-2014, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed bylaw would: provide definitions for cannabis facilities, building foundations, invasive species, secondary suites, and solar farms; replace outdated government agency titles with current titles; add the prevention and treatment of invasive species in considering development permit applications; provide for the potential involvement of Council in interpreting the ZB; indicate the potential use of electronic mail in communications; remove possible conflicting regulation as to the composition of the Development Appeals Board; add additional regulation for minor variances; clarify the title of the form for Notice of Decision; add regulation for the Moving of Buildings; clarify the process for use of accessory buildings as dwellings; add regulation for establishing internal roadways or service roads; add regulation for the development of signage for natural or heritage sites; add regulation for above ground fuel storage tanks; add additional regulation for home based businesses; add additional regulation for bed and breakfasts; add additional regulation for garden suites; add additional regulation for Kennels including a minimum setback between neighbouring residential buildings; add discretionary use standards for secondary suites; add discretionary uses of secondary suites, cannabis production processing and research facilities, and solar farms to the Agricultural Resource District (AR); establish a minimum site area for the establishment of garden suites in the Agricultural Resource District (AR); add regulation for containers as an accessory building use and for their configuration; add additional regulation for aggregate extraction, storage and processing; provide regulation for cannabis production, processing and research facilities; add regulation for solar farm development; clarify home based businesses and occupations as a discretionary use in Country Residential Acreage District (CR); add secondary suites as a discretionary use in Country Residential Acreage District (CR); establish a minimum site area for the establishment of garden suites in the Country Residential Acreage District (CR); add Cannabis Retail Stores as a Discretionary Use in Commercial/Industrial District (C/I) and establish regulation for the use.

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM would be affected by the proposed amendments, including those in the Agricultural Resource District (AR), Country Residential Acreage District (CR), and Commercial/Industrial District (C/I).

REASON: The RM wishes to: 1. Bring clarity to specific terms by adding definitions; 2. Prevent invasive species; 3. Update outdated terms in the ZB; 4. Align the ZB with the District Development Appeals Board Bylaw; 5. Clarify processes for moving buildings; 6. Provide additional housing opportunities with secondary and garden suites; 7. Bring clarity when considering commercial and industrial activity by adding regulations for cannabis facilities, solar farms, home based businesses and occupations, above ground fuel sites, aggregate sites, kennels, bed and breakfasts; 8. Increase communications options by including electronic mail; 9. Clarify the use of accessory buildings, and further prohibit containers, as dwellings; 10. Expand upon existing regulation for minor variances and internal site roadway and access development; 11. Allow the identification of natural or historical sites; PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Great Bend No. 405 office between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. during regular business hours excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on April 13, 2022 at 9:30 am in the RM office located 200 Shepard Street, Borden, SK, S0K 0N0 to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed ZB amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by Monday, April 11, 2022. For additional information, please contact (306) 997-2101 or rm405@sasktel.net.

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Village of Edam NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Edam for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, by appointment only from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following days: Tuesday to Friday, March 31st to May 3rd, 2022.

Please call the office at 306-397-2223 or email edamvill@sasktel.net to make an appointment.

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, to: Secretary of the Board of Revision, c/o Assessor at the Village of Edam, Box 203, Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Dated this 31 day of March, 2022. st

Pamela M Dallyn Assessor

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 Notice is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 for the year of 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Assessor, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., on the following days: Monday to Thursday, March 31, 2022 to May 2, 2022.

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

Any person wishing to discuss the Notice of Assessment or potential appeal may contact the Assessor at the R.M. of Meeting Lake, Box 26, Mayfair, Sask. S0M 1S0, Phone 306-246-4228.

A Notice of Appeal, accompanied by a $100.00 fee for each assessment being appealed must be filed with The Secretary of the Board of Revision, Saumya Vaidyanathan, Western Municipal Consulting Ltd., Box 149, Meota, Sask. S0M 1X0, by the 2nd day of May, 2022.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2022.

Janelle Lavallee Assessor

NOTICE OF PREPARATION N OF ASSESSMENT ROLL R.M. OF TURTLE RIVER NO. 469 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 for the year 2022 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofce of the assessor by appointment only, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, April 1 – May 2, 2022 excluding statutory holidays.

Please call the ofce at (306)397-2311 or email rm469@sasktel.net to make an appointment.

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 le his or her notice of appeal with the $30.00 fee to:

Taylor Baillargeon, Secretary of the Board of Revision for the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469, Box 128 Edam, SK S0M 0V0 by 4:00 p.m. May 2, 2022.

Dated this 31st day of March, 2022.

Rebecca Carr Assessor

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST VILLAGE OF SPEERS PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 14th day of July 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY Part of Lot

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Total Arrears and Costs

Range N721

130791449

$563.51

$564

$1,127.51

1

N721

130791067

$563.51

$564

$1,127.51

14

1

N721

130791090

$1,939.16

$564

$2,503.16

15

1

N721

130791102

$561.10

$564

$1,125.10

PT

19

1

N721

130791146

$2,702.22

$564

$3,266.22

PT

20

1

N721

149270272

$2,702.22

$564

$3,266.22

PT

20

1

N721

149270261

$914.85

$564

$1,478.85

21

1

N721

130791124

$914.85

$564

$1,478.85

22

1

N721

130791113

$582.05

$564

$1,146.05

23

1

N721

130791438

$582.05

$564

$1,146.05

8

2

N721

130790987

$1,764.57

$564

$3,474.62

11

2

N721

130790864 $13,024.87

$564

$13,855.87

12

2

N721

130790853

$2,574.48

$564

$3,138.48

13

2

N721

130790842

$6,634.70

$564

$7,198.70

14

2

N721

130790831

$6,634.70

$564

$7,198.70

15

2

N721

130790820

$6,634.70

$564

$7,198.70

16

2

N721

130791382

$6,634.70

$564

$7,198.70

3

3

N721

130793036

$1,042.15

$564

$1,606.15

4

3

N721

130787826

$1,042.15

$564

$1,606.15

7

3

N721

130790808

$269.88

$564

$833.88

8

3

N721

149270250

$269.88

$564

$833.88

13

3

N721

130789761

$1,293.27

$564

$1,857.27

5

4

N721

130789705

$1,033.45

$564

$1,597.45

6

4

N721

130789693

$1,033.45

$564

$1,597.45

7

4

N721

130789682

$4,971.71

$564

$5,535.71

8

4

N721

130789671

$2,581.39

$564

$3,145.39

9

4

N721

130791258

$1,700.66

$564

$2,264.66

10

4

N721

130791281

$1,049.79

$564

$1,613.79

11

4

N721

130789570

$1,049.79

$564

$1,613.79

12

4

N721

130789581

$563.51

$564

$1,127.51

17

4

N721

130791269

$5,702.59

$564

$6,266.59

20

4

N721

130789648

$1,778.26

$564

$2,342.26

3

5

U1483

130789558 $15,929.59

$564

$16,493.59

4

5

U1483

130791887 $15,929.59

$564

$16,493.59

5

5

U1483

130791876 $15,929.59

$564

$16,493.59

7

5

U1483

130791854

$580.29

$564

$1,144.29

8

5

U1483

130787736

$580.29

$564

$1,144.29

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Total Arrears

1

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Title No.

11

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

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Lot

9

5

U1483

130791191

$580.29

$564

$1,144.29

10

5

U1483

130791225

$1,089.09

$564

$1,653.09

11

5

U1483

130791764

$1,099.73

$564

$1,663.73

12

5

U1483

130791775

$1,099.73

$564

$1,663.73

16

5

U1483

130791236

$2,490.85

$564

$3,054.85

130791203

17

5

U1483

$2,490.85

$564

$3,054.85

PT

1

8

BY1166 130788805

$582.80

$564

$1,146.80

PT

1

8

BY1166 130788805

$845.88

$564

$1,409.88

2

8

BY1166 130791494 $11,615.87

$564

$12,179.87

E

A

AM4245 149270182

$1,380.38

$564

$1,944.38

A

AM4245 149435680

$395.31

$564

$959.31

G BY1166 130789996 nd Dated this 22 day of March, Madison Jackson Treasurer

$352.14

$564

$916.14

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

RENTALS & LEASES

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• Ladies Washroom (3 stalls) • Men’s Washroom (1 stall, 1 urinal) Mezzanine (Above Office) • 44’ x 18’ = 792 sq.ft. • Office 12’ x 18’ • Mechanical Room • Lounge Area Building is freshly painted, has 2 furnaces, air conditioner, 1 overhead heater, excellent lighting and plenty of yard space. $3,600/month plus utilities GST included in rent

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BUSINESS SERVICES

KEYANOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE INC. JOB OPPORTUNITY One (1) FAMILY FINDER ASSESSOR/ RECRUITER & HOME STUDY WORKER Full Time Position There are a growing number of children in care on & off-reserve who require foster home and/or families that will care for these children. This position requires individuals to have considerable knowledge of First Nations family systems and communities to conduct duties that are of direct benefit to the First Nations children in care on & off-reserve under the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Services and ISC. The Assessor/Recruiter & Home Study Worker is proposed to have a range of skills/experience in assessing and supporting families.

St. Joseph Calasanctius parish will be holding an online auction fundraiser beginning on May 1st 2022. We are accepting donations of items for the auction. Home made and hand crafted items are welcomed. Gift certificates or gift baskets would also be appreciated. Please phone the parish office at 306-446-1695 for information or to arrange for pickup.

Boechler-Schira Auctioneering Join the AUCTION ACTION TEAM Harlan and Fran Sabraw Saturday April 23/22 @ 10:00 am Debden, Sk. 2012 Chev Silverado 2500 Crew Cab Truck, NH Skid Steer, Heartland Sundance 5th Wheel Camper, 2 Can-Am Quads, Husqvarna Riding Mower, Shop and much more Terms of payment; Interact Debit, cash, or cheque with ID Boechler-Schira Auctioneering does not charge buyers fee on items sold at our sales

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING For all your sale inquiries or to book a sale Contact Kelly @ 306-386-7110 or Marlene @ 306-883-8610

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING Check out our Website and Facebook page for more details

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The R.M. of Meota No. 468 is accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Equipment/Maintenance Operator.

The anticipated start date is May 16, 2022 and continues to October 31, 2022 weather depending.

Applicants must possess the following qualifications: • Must hold a minimum valid Class 5 driver’s license. Class 1A or 3A license will be considered an asset. Driver’s abstract will be required.

• Road maintenance experience is an asset • Heavy Equipment Operator Certification will be an asset • Knowledge of equipment safety • Knowledge and ability to maintain and repair equipment • Knowledge of road maintenance and construction techniques • Ability to work as a team player as well as work alone • Strong work ethic and high level of personal integrity • Willing to perform various tasks as needed Interested applicants are invited to forward a cover letter and resume by Friday, April 22, 2022, including qualifications, experience and three references to: R.M. of Meota No. 468 Box 80 MEOTA, Saskatchewan S0M 1X0 Telephone: (306) 892-2061 Email: cao@rmmeota468.ca Salary will be based on experience and qualifications. We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Salary to commensurate with education and experience, as per Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. salary grid.

Closing date for applicants: until position is filled.

Please submit or fax resume with 3 professional references to: Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. HR/Office Manager Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. Phone: 306-445-4149 Fax: 306-445-5568 e-mail: joyces@kcfcentre.com We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Meota News

Spiritwood boys win third provincial curling title

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

A event winners in the Edam open bonspiel were Evan Schmidt, Greg Frey, Steve Ackerman and Glenn Schmidt.

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14 was Geraldine (Charlebois) Bowes, who will be remembered by her many friends back there.

Edam Open Bonspiel March 18 and 19, Edam Curling Club hosted an open bonspiel with 12 teams registered. Curling started Friday night and continued Saturday. The winners of the A event were the Greg Frey rink, consisting of all G-Mac’s Ag Team staff skip Evan Schmidt, third Greg Frey, second Steve Ackerman and lead Glenn Schmidt.

Second in the A event was the Richard Doom rink, and third in the A was the Stan Kryzak rink.

First in the B event was the Kirsten Bru team, including Dave and Jacquie Code and Brad Pearson.

Second in the B event was the Pat Mohr team. C Event winners were Darcy deMontarnal with second in that event going to Damon Schaefer.

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How good it will be when our streets are all cleared off. Right now there are some terrific ruts and water spots, as there are still huge piles of snow everywhere. Some streets were even blocked after the last storm, but that should be the last of it for this year.

The Spiritwood High School boys won the 2022 provincial curling gold in Swift Current. Those on the team were Bohdan Booth, Owen Beaulac, Jayden Dauvin and skip Deon Laventure. They won every game along the way to the gold. This is the third year in a row for Spiritwood boys to win.

Bridge was played in the Pioneer Hall Tuesday, March 22 with individual scores recorded. First was Donna Scherman.

Second was Gerry Craig and tied for third were

Margaret Dyck and Linda Ard. March 24 individual scoring saw Eric Callbeck on top. In second was Dave Creegan and tied for third were Catriona Winterholt and Fraser Glen.

March 25, in the Do Drop In, folks played canasta. There were 11 players, so one table of three played individually. Playing on his own, top score went to Dave Ottas, followed by Albert Huys and Linda Ard. Third were Eric Callbeck and Marion Ottas.

Former Meota resident for many years, Allie Raycraft, who has been a resident in Caleb Village, moved to Blaine Lake March 27, to live with her daughter, Sharon Hampton. We wish her a happy life there, but she will be missed by many local people.

A former Spiritwood resident who passed away at St. Paul, Alta. March

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B event winners in the Edam open bonspiel were the Kirsten Bru team, including Dave and Jacquie Code and Brad Pearson. | Photos submitted IN MEMORIAM

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Maidstone Museum News

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

Maidstone Museum members met at the town office March 21, with nine attending.

John Anderson chaired the meeting.

The museum summer hours will run June 3 to Sept. 5 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Friday to Sunday and by appointment (306-8932890). Tour guides are Eileen and John Anderson or Christine Carlson.

Members voted to hire a summer student with days and hours to be decided.

A town-wide garage sale will be held May 14 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The museum will have several tables with various items for sale such as pocket novels for 50 cents each.

Spring clean-up is beginning soon and those wishing to help can contact Kathy Utri at 306-8932799.

The next meeting will be at the museum April 18 at 7 p.m.

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Avoid the warnings signs to your peril Some folks like to live on the edge. They take risks. They ignore common warning signs like “slippery when wet” or “drive with caution.”

We ignore warning signs because we see them as judgment calls depending on what seems apparent.

If the floor doesn’t appear wet, one can easily ignore the “slippery when wet” sign. Yet, If you choose to walk on the floor with a sign, there may be a wet spot you didn’t see, and you could slip and fall. If you fall and are injured, you will live with your injury, because you ignored the warning.

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raymaher085@gmail.com those who heed the warnings given them. Ezekiel, the prophet, alerted the people of Israel that they must turn from their wicked ways, for those who refused to turn would die for their sin.

God made it clear that he wanted the best for his people. The Lord told Ezekiel, “Say to them, ‘As

surely as I live, declares the Sovereign Lord, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways!’” (Ezekiel 33:11) The Bible repeatedly reports how God’s people in both the Old and New Testaments needed

repeated warnings to turn from sin and evil. There is a blind spot with those belonging to God. They see sin in others but cannot spot it in themselves.

In heaven, sin is gone, but sin still infects all people until then. No one is so pure and perfect that they are sinless. “There is not a righteous man on Earth who does what is right and never sins.” (Eccl. 7:20) Too many Christians deny they have a sinful nature.

God’s people compare themselves to other people, and they can see those who seem far more sinful than themselves.

(Galatians 5:19 confirms) “The acts of the sinful nature are obvious sexual immorality, impurity and

debauchery; idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions and envy, drunkenness, orgies and the like.” It is not our job as Christians to see the sin in others but to see sin in ourselves and turn from it.

Paul writes in 1 Cor. 10:12 to believers in Christ, “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.” No one can escape every temptation and never sin except for Jesus.

Many Christians will admit they could sin but refuse to admit they do sin and need to turn from sin.

Admitting our sins and agreeing we need to turn

from our sins is going in the right direction. However, turning away from sin is impossible if we find no sins in our lives that need our confession.

In Luke chapter 13, Jesus had a blunt message of warning for his followers to repent or perish.

Jesus commented on Galileans cut down while making their sacrifices at the temple. It was thought by those with Jesus that the Galileans must have been worse sinners than other Galileans because of their brutal deaths. Jesus said that they were not worse sinners than any others. Jesus warned all those following Him that they also needed to repent or perish.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

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

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

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

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am Pre-registration required to register at

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada No Services till further notice Church & CE Wing: 306-893-2611 For booking the Wing: 306-893-4729

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Services 10:30 am

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Unity News

Hockey fever still rages in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Unity Composite High School basketball filled March as both senior boys’ and girls’ teams thrilled fans by winning conference and regional championships sending them to SHSAA provincial Hoopla.

The UCHS boys captured a silver medal while the girls earned a bronze.

Hockey fans have had a season to remember thanks to the winning ways of local teams. Left standing are the U15 Lazers and the West Central Wheat Kings. The U15 Lazers played their last game of the Highway 14 league championship March 29 in Macklin. The WCWK

continue to defy what was predicted for them as they swept yet another series capturing the Centre Four division championship, earning them a spot in the SAAHL provincial final.

You can be sure fans will keep the arena loud, fueling the team in this quest.

The town of Unity made the decision to extend the arena season to benefit those teams still in playoffs. Ice has not been in until April since the Unity Miners hosted the Allan Cup in 1996.

A remarkable hockey season like this one could not have been possible without the collaborative efforts of the town parks and recreation team, led by Nicole Headrick. We also

must give a big thanks to hockey executives, coaches and managers for looking after all the logistics enabling players and fans to experience the good stuff.

Thank you also to all players for providing plenty of excitement throughout the season.

With winter sports ending, registrations have begun for spring/summer activity. Check the Facebook pages for Unity Minor Ball and Unity Minor Soccer, as registration is now in progress for these activities.

March 29, the Unity Ministerial Association held a conflict resolution seminar entitled “Bridge Over Trouble Waters” aimed at helping people settle differences of opin-

ion in peaceful and meaningful ways.

Unity’s 96th music festival begins April 4 and runs

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all week, closing with the Showcase of Stars April 10 at the UCHS senior gym.

April 9, the Unity Kin Club is hosting Gord Bamford in concert. A sold-out crowd will be on hand April 30 is the Spring

The West Central Wheat Kings captured the Centre Four division championship putting them into the SAAHL provincial final. | Photo courtesy Tracey Cholin

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