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A North Battleford landmark that has been under wraps for a while was presented to an interested public Friday afternoon of last week.

The Western Development Museum’s Locomotive 1158 has been restored and refurbished after a two-year campaign to raise $200,000.

The money, WDM Chief Engineer and Restoration Manager Tim Pomeroy told the News-Optimist, went toward a number of things to restore the locomotive to 1913 condition, including remediating hazardous materials, replacing parts, refurbishing parts, sourcing parts and the lettering.

The locomotive is one of two in existence, Pomeroy said, and North Battleford’s 1158 is in better condition.

Friday’s presentation featured a group photo of various people involved with the project, and included words from Conservative MP Rosemarie Falk, Saskatchewan Party MLA Herb Cox and North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater.

Falk said the locomotive is a symbol of “our

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rich cultural heritage here in Western Canada,” and understanding the area’s history “gives Canadians an understanding of how our values and viewpoints were shaped.”

Cox likewise praised the locomotive’s historical significance.

“For someone who has been dragged into the 21st century kicking and screaming, I’m very pleased that there’s not one single computer chip

in this whole thing,” Cox said. Pomeroy agreed.

Bater reminded the audience the locomotive was one of the first things drivers see from the highway.when pulling into the city.

“North Battleford, as a municipality, specifically owes its existence to the railway,” Bater said.

Pomeroy said the locomotive, “a real treasure,” weighs about 75 tonnes, and was set up to

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Pomeroy said the locomotive could run, but would likely take at least another million dollars to do so, and making the locomotive run isn’t economically feasibly.

The engine was capable of about 60 miles per hour, Pomeroy said, but in the era, 30 miles per hour “would be plenty on that little fella.”

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Documentary on Lyme disease screens at the North Battleford Library

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The Saskatchewan Lyme Disease, Vector Borne and Zoonotic Illness Association screened Under Our Skin, a documentary exploring the issue of chronic Lyme disease, at the North Battleford Public Library Wednesday last week.

Janet Sittler is treasurer of the organization, and the News-Optimist recently interviewed her for a story on the subject. She said the

documentary “explains the controversy behind Lyme, what the problems are, and why people aren’t able to get help.”

Diane Cawood, vicepresident of the organization, said the documentary explains how chronic Lyme disease has “been treated economically and politically as opposed to medically and scientifically.”

The documentary has a sequel, which is set seven years after the first film.

Sittler called the sequel “a film of hope, in my eyes.”

“People get better and people find their way through the system,” Sittler said.

The mainstream medical community is skeptical of the existence of chronic Lyme disease. Some researchers who raise doubts say they need more evidence. Lyme disease is tricky because its symptoms could be indicative of other illnesses.

City issues layoff letters, leaves positions vacant

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

City council members have been provided an update on the status of staff reductions of North Battleford city employees, a process that is still going on.

Director of Human Resources Trish McConnell reported last week the city had issued nine layoff letters as of

April 23. Of those, five individuals have taken the layoff, three have bumped into vacancies and a community safety officer has resigned.

Three out-of-scope management positions have become vacant, she added.

Administration is continuing to look at cost savings in other areas. It is a work in progress with

the fire department at this point in time, McConnell said.

In response, Mayor Ryan Bater said council “appreciates the update and the professional manner this was dealt with.”

At the last council meeting in April, the indication was the city was looking to reduce almost $1.4 million in staffing costs, or roughly 10.5 per cent.

Provincial funds for airports, but not North Battleford’s

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Airport upgrades funding has been announced from the Community Airport Partnership program, but, surprisingly, North Battleford did not make the list of recipients this year.

Instead, nine other communities received the $700,000 in matching grants available from the provincial program. The largest amounts went to Moosomin for $275,000 towards phase one of new runway construction and to Yorkton for $257,760 towards phase one of runway

rehabilitation. Estevan also received $86,750 towards runway drainage improvements.

Other airport recipients include Birch Hills, Humboldt, Kindersley, Kipling, Maple Creek and Swift Current. No mention was made of North Battleford in the news release that went out Friday from the province.

North Battleford council had previously authorized an application for $275,000 in matching funding towards what would have been the final phase of runway rehabilita-

tion work at Cameron McIntosh Airport.

The plan was for that to proceed this year, but it was contingent on the provincial funding coming through. North Battleford had received CAP funding for previous phases of the project, with an overall cost estimated over $2 million.

There was no immediate comment from North Battleford officials Monday on what the next steps will be for the runway rehabilitation project, as they planned to further review the situation.

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State of the City/Town Address 2019

Retail growth, infrastructure challenges

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Mayors from Battleford and North Battleford could point to retail growth and some similar infrastructure challenges in their communities when they spoke at the annual State of the City/State of the Town address at the Western Development Museum.

For Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford and Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford, this was their third State of the City/ Town address since being elected in 2016. The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce organized the noon-hour luncheon last Thursday.

Here is a look at the highlights from what the two mayors focused on in their addresses this year.

Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford: Bater began his speech by describing growth in the city.

He had just returned from meetings in Estevan, and as he returned he noticed the “beautiful things” and growth the community had seen.

“The first thing I saw was the 1158, the train that’s being unveiled tomorrow,” said Bater, noting the WDM’s restoration project. He talked about the two new hotels and the downtown development.

“I just thought, we’re really fortunate. I think we should all remember how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful place, a place that has been growing, with one of the highest qualities of life in Saskatchewan.”

He spoke about downtown being “the highest priority” of the municipal government since 2013. Bater noted downtown was “better looking, it’s more inviting, it’s pedestrian friendly.”

He mentioned the grand openings of the Capitol Annex as well as Giant Tiger downtown.

Bater added the new cinema is “reducing leakage” of dollars to Saskatoon. “Because that’s here now, those dollars

Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford and Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford spoke last Thursday at noon at the annual State of the City and Town address at the Western Development Museum. Photos by John Cairns

are being spent in our community,” said Bater.

He also pointed to the anticipation for the Giant Tiger grand opening.

“I got there at seven in the morning and there was already 30 people in line,” said Bater. “By the time they opened the doors at eight, there was like 100 people.”

He spoke of the investment the city has made downtown and noted the city has not had to wait until all the infrastructure was done to see a return on it.

“We are seeing a return as it’s happening, which is really encouraging.”

Bater also talked about a new 63-stall parking lot going up beside the theatre and said UPAR work will happen on a single block of 100th Street this summer. The mayor also spoke of the extension of the downtown incentives beyond this year.

He also mentioned the $13.6 million upgrade to the sewer trunk main, with one-third dollars for the project coming from the federal government and the province. “To get 33 cent dollars for a major project like that is not an opportunity that comes along very often and not one we are going to pass up.”

As expected, Bater addressed the recent financial challenges of the city.

Bater mentioned they were in a “reset year in general” at City Hall, pointing to a new city manager, director of leisure

services, director of human resources and director of finance, among others. He also noted the city’s efforts to get on a solid financial footing.

“Ever since the provincial budget of 2017 there have been questions around city finances,” said Bater. He spoke of the city’s efforts to address a $2 million hole, and to reduce dependence on land sales for operating revenue.

“When we sell land, we want that money to go into a dedicated fund to buy new land.”

Bater acknowledged the staff reductions at City Hall, with the reduction of $1.3 million in salaries.

“Obviously a difficult time for everybody involved, but a necessary action to take when a civic government is faced with those enormous financial pressures.”

Bater spoke on other items, including remarks at the end of his address towards regional co-operation with surrounding municipalities and First Nations. He said he hoped there would be news to share soon about a “systemic framework” in place.

Bater’s address also included glowing remarks about the CUplex. CurlSask’s high performance centre at the curling centre was highlighted, and statistics show the aquatic centre drew 988 unique students a week for swimming lessons.

“The people of North Battleford have to be very

proud of the recreation facilities that we are offering the region,” said Bater.

These comments drew a reaction from Rob Rongve, the former CUplex fundraising cochair, during the question and answer session.

Rongve called Bater’s remarks “very encouraging,” adding, “I know prior to the development you voted pretty well against every resolution getting it going, so I appreciate the turnaround and change of mind that now you see the value in the investment in the community.”

“Thanks for the question, Rob, it’s always a pleasure,” responded Bater, who pointed out he was first elected to council in 2012, which was after the CUplex had started construction.

“To suggest I voted against it in any way is just wrong,” said Bater.

Rongve had also expressed concern about the optics of council voting itself a pay raise while at the same time laying off city employees.

That prompted a response from Bater on the entire change to the remuneration policy and the rationale. He explained the increase was to make up for the elimination of a one-third tax exemption for elected officials.

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Bater also noted the new formula was adopted in January, while the factors that led to the staff reduction happened in February and March.

“Suggesting that one had an impact on the other just isn’t logical,” Bater said.

Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford: Mayor Bater’s counterpart from south of the North Saskatchewan River could also point to new retail development in his town.

“It’s a great day today,” said Leslie. “Today we reopened what was Super A with our partners, the Coop.”

Leslie was referring to Discovery Co-op’s new grocery store in the former Super A Foods location on 22nd Street. He welcomed the Co-op’s investment at that location after the grocery store location stood empty for months.

“It is widely known that we miss it,” said Leslie, who added “it is a big and important part of downtown.”

Leslie also spoke of the other development in Battleford. He described $70 million in investment over the last five years, $57 million of what was last year alone.

He explained the town’s partnership with Thunderchild First Nation, who have been working to develop an urban reserve on 90 acres. The Westleaf cannabis production facility is two months away from being operational,

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“We are definitely excited to see that first step in highway development along Highway 16.”

The Battleford mayor also spoke about a possible truck stop along Highway 16, which Leslie called a potential benefit to “both our communities.”

The town is also in talks with Poundmaker First Nation on supplying water for their “Poundmaker 2” residential area located nearby.

“If we can supply them with water, we can start to expand more housing out there for those who are working and wanting to live in the Battlefords,” said Leslie.

A challenge facing the town is historic buildings that are “crumbling and falling apart,” Leslie said. It means some hard decisions, and administration and council have been preparing a study to understand where they need to go next and what to do.

There have been efforts by the town and the board of Fred Light Museum to expand it into a tourism hotspot, with the addition of displays and some outside buildings. Leslie highlighted tourism, and attractions such as the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and the new Land Surveyors of Saskatchewan Museum.

“Tourism is going to be the way of the future that we can continue to grow and continue to incentivize businesses to want to be part of our community,” said Leslie.

Leslie also said there would be an investment of money in infrastructure and in downtown. He pledged “modest investment” to improve the appearance, safety and awareness of the downtown core.

In other plans, 2nd Avenue from to 29th to 35th Street will be “ripped up,” said Leslie.

“We will be replacing water pipes, curbs, gutters, as well as repaving,” he said. “I think it’s been a bone of contention for this council for about six years and we’re finally seeing it being done.”

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Pipeline shortage cost Canada’s energy sector $20.6 billion in 2018 That means less investment, less job creation and ultimately less prosperity for Canadians

By Elmira Aliakbari and Ashley Stedman

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With pipeline shortages driving down the price of Canadian oil, the losses for the energy sector – and for Canada’s economy – are staggering.

According to a new study, insufficient pipeline capacity cost Canada’s energy sector $20.6 billion – or one per cent of the country’s economy – in foregone revenues last year.

Despite increased oil production in recent years, Canada has been unable to build any new major pipelines. High-profile projects including the Northern Gateway and Energy East projects have been cancelled.

And the Trans Mountain expansion, Line 3 replacement and Keystone XL pipeline remain mired in delay.

Take the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project, for example. After years of regulatory delays and political interference, the project’s future remains uncertain.

The proposal to expand the existing Trans Mountain pipeline between Edmonton and Burnaby, B.C., was first approved in 2016. However, the Federal Court of Appeal rescinded that decision last year, ruling that neither the environmental review nor the Indigenous consultation were properly completed.

And despite a revised National Energy Board ruling that deemed the project in the public interest, the B.C. government continues to oppose the project and is pursuing legal means to block the expansion.

Such delays and political opposition raises serious concerns about whether the pipeline will ever be built.

So what are the consequences of all these delays?

How is insufficient pipeline capacity affecting our economy?

We have an overdependence on the U.S. market, increased reliance on more costly modes of energy transportation, and rising oil inventories in Western Canada.

Producers are shipping their crude by rail, a highercost mode of transportation (and less safe – pipelines are 2.5 times less likely to experience an oil spill than rail transport). Higher rail rates are absorbed by Canadian oil producers, leading to lower profits for Canadian crude and a wider price differential between Western Canada Select and U.S. crude West Texas Intermediate.

It hasn’t always been this way. Between 2009 and 2012, the price differential was roughly 13 per cent of the U.S. crude price. And that difference was seen by producers as one of the costs of doing business in Canada.

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But recently, this price difference has skyrocketed.

In November 2018, the price differential reached almost 70 per cent of the U.S. crude price, meaning Canadian heavy oil was sold at only 30 per cent of the value of U.S. oil.

In addition to the negative impacts on oil producers, these high price differentials result in lower-thanexpected royalties (the government’s cut of every barrel produced) and lower corporate income tax revenue for energy-producing provinces and the federal government.

This is revenue that could have been used for vital services such as health care and education and/or reduced taxes.

In response to the drastic price discount, in late-2018 the previous Alberta gov­ernment introduced a temporary production limit on oil producers in an attempt to address excess supply and insufficient export capac­ity.

Since this limit was implemented, the price differential has narrowed. But clearly, building new export pipe­lines remains the only long-term solution to ensure Canada’s valuable exports receive prices closer to world market prices.

The real issue is that Canadian heavy oil producers lost a staggering $20.6 billion in forgone revenues last year compared to what other producers of similar products received.

That’s roughly one per cent of our economy lost

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because we can’t deliver our product to international markets to secure better prices. This loss of revenue means less investment, less job creation and ultimately less prosperity for Canadians.

Unless Canadians are willing to continue to incur large losses and less investment, the federal government and several key provincial governments must co-operate to get pipelines built.

Elmira Aliakbari is associate director of natural resource studies and Ashley Stedman is a senior policy analyst at the Fraser Institute. www.troymedia.com

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Through the tall grass, the lioness stalks her zebra The Star Wars Facebook page posted a photo on May 19 noting that on that day, 20 years earlier, The Phantom Menace came out. And I couldn’t see it until my honeymoon.

The reason was something or other about making it to my wedding on the 22nd.

Therefore, I dragged my bride, Michelle, to the Silvercity Theatre at the West Edmonton Mall to see it, because that’s what all wives want for their honeymoon.

And amazingly, 20 years later, she still loves me enough to make waffles on a Sunday.

Oh, and we bought my first Nikon camera while on the honeymoon, too.

What a fateful decision that was. We could have a.) paid off our wedding debt and not gone on a honeymoon, or b.) gone on a honeymoon, where we ended up buying a camera.

That camera, and the ones that followed, ended up paying for a good chunk of everything else down the road. Good choice.

I first met my future wife the May long weekend of 1993. She seems to recall meeting me at the Saskatchewan Youth Parliament session at Christmas five months

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earlier, but I have no recollection of that, so it doesn’t count.

I was not the happiest person, having just been dumped by my first girlfriend, ever, on May 5. Yet this beautiful blue-eyed girl with long, naturally curly hair seemed to warm up to me at the youth parliament mini session in Melville. Not much really happened, but there was a spark. However, having just come off a longdistance relationship (back when phone calls cost 10 cents a minute), this Yorkton boy wasn’t eager to start dating someone from Esterhazy.

Later that year, I was off to engineering at the University of Saskatchewan. Michelle ended up in Regina, attending the Wascana campus of SIAST. There, she worked her ass off to get her diploma in nursing.

We kept in touch

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through the five sessions of youth parliament spread throughout each year, but nothing really happened.

However, I eventually determined she was stalking me, as she would call me once a week to check up on me and talk, like a lioness circling a zebra.

Fast forward to May, 1997. I had just recently flunked out of university, for good. I was not in a good state. But Michelle had completed her diploma. She didn’t want to date during school, and she didn’t. But school was over now, and by my determination, she sought me out, showing up at a youth parliament session after she got her registration. The lioness crept closer to the unsuspecting zebra.

There, the spark lit four years earlier became a flame. We started dating May 5, which turned into one of the most wonderful and horrible days in my life. I came home to Saskatoon, realizing I had a girlfriend. Maybe THE girlfriend. And I found out that very same day my grandfather had a stroke and was in hospital a few blocks away. He died later that year as a result.

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thing that day – my future wife.

Perhaps for the first few weeks, the usual questions of where this was going could have crept into my head. But she took a job in North Battleford, in part to be somewhat closer to me. And I soon took a job in Rosetown, in part to be somewhat closer to her. And soon thereafter, I don’t think there was any question that this wasn’t going to last.

At our wedding, in May two years later, my mother said I didn’t know it, but I had fallen in love with Michelle from the moment I saw her. Mom was probably right. While Mom didn’t say this, I think the reverse was also true.

We lived in a fourth floor walkup apartment at first. I was pipelining, working six days on and one day off. But yet I would drive the six hours from Moosomin to North Battleford to be home with her, even if it was just for one day.

We bought our first house in April 2001. That spring we both signed up for the military reserves to be cadet instructors. Some husbands and wives do yoga together. We signed on the dotted line, and spent the next six years in uniform together.

My pipelining days ended in 2003, which was fortuitous, because soon after we found out that our first born, Katrina, was on the way in 2004. Spencer would arrive in 2007, completing our family.

Over all this time,

we’ve been together, through a lot of thick and thin. That included tough finances, a heart attack for me in 2012, and sundry other thing that bring truth to “for richer, for poorer; in sickness and in health.”

We can still make each

other smile, although sometimes I wonder, is her smile that of the lioness that bagged her zebra?

Likely so.

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

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Continued from Page 1 Tim Pomeroy, chief engineer and restoration manager, smiles with Western Development Museum Manager Joyce Smith. Smith said the project would not have been possible without the support of volunteers and Battlefords residents.

The big shiny darling of the prairies. Photos by Josh Greschner

Politicians, MP Rosemarie Falk, MLA Herb Cox and North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater reminded everyone of the locomotive’s historical significance. The locomotive also leaves an impression on city guests and longtime residents.

Community mission club helps build school in Kenya Submitted The Battlefords Community Mission Club recently took part in a service trip to Kenya, Africa. The team consisted of five local high school students, Emily and Jonah Simon, Jayden Nelson, Rowan Tkatchuk and Lucas Prates, two teachers, Jean Fauchon of John Paul II Collegiate and Andrea Penner of Notre Dame Elementary School, as well as community member

Barrett Penner.

The club spent the last two years fundraising for their service trip to Kenya through the Me to We organization.

“It is very humbling to see that the students we bring take such pride in these service trips. These students dedicate hours upon hours fundraising their way to go help others in need,” explains mission club advisor Barrett Penner.

The club members also

spend a large portion of their time volunteering within their community.

“I think that working locally is very important for moving forward. As a community, we all need to do our part in helping others, as well as our community as a whole,” states mission member Jayden Nelson.

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The Battlefords Community Mission Club recently took part in a service trip to Kenya. Photo submitted

privileged children, donating to the Cancer Society, Jim Pattinson’s Children Hospital and other organizations.

Members spent many hours travelling and finally landed in Nairobi, Kenya. The team was sent out six hours to a rural area of Kenya in the Masai Mara region, where they worked closely with the small community of Nderiat. The foundation of a local school had been completed prior to the mission club arriving, so the team worked hard to complete all the walls. The school Nderiat currently uses has a dirt floor, with poor ventilation and lacks durability for weather.

Often, with rainy weather the current classrooms will flood, not allowing students to focus on their education. The team also

had the opportunity to spend two afternoons playing and visiting with the local students and their families. “The time we spent with them reminded me why we had chosen to go out to work there in the first place. We had all become part of something much greater than ourselves,” said mission club member Lucas Prates.

Mission team members also had the chance to explore other Me to We initiatives in the Masai Mara such as a hospital, high school and college. The hospital provides children a place for vaccinations and women with a safe place to deliver babies. Members were shocked at the differences held between these institutions and the ones within Canada.

This was the fifth mission trip the club has been

a part of, others being to Costa Rica, Peru, Nicaragua and Ecuador.

“It really brings you back to the reality of how cushy many lives are in Canada, and how little others have around the world.

The gratitude these communities show towards us, for something as small as helping to build a school.

It brings me hope that our own community can show this same kind of support towards one another in order to thrive and conquer our own problems and issues.”

The Battlefords Community Mission Club looks forward to continuing their service work locally and abroad – individually, as members and as a team.

The club hopes they can inspire others to get out in the community and give back.

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Pinder sentenced to 13 years for robbery and firing at police

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Tristan Pinder received a sentence of 13 years, less remand credit of 20 months, in connection to charges from April 2018 in Regina and in the northwest Saskatchewan region.

In Battleford Queen’s Bench Court last Thursday, for the charge of robbery from Regina, Justice Gerald Allbright imposed a term of seven years consecutive to the other counts.

The robbery charge was in connection to the stealing of a taxi van in Regina in which the cab driver was stabbed.

For the charge of intent to prevent arrest by discharging a firearm at an RCMP constable, the sentence was seven years consecutive, for flight from police it was two years consecutive, and for stealing gasoline from Lashburn it was 30 days concurrent.

These other charges were in connection to a series of incidents along Highway 16 in northwest Saskatchewan, which ended with a shooting standoff with police near Delmas on April 14, 2018.

The total penitentiary time added up to 16 years, but Allbright determined the “totality principle” applied to reduce the amount of time Pinder would serve. Allbright expressed concern that an overly long offence would be “crushing” to Pinder, and to his willingness to deal with rehabilitation.

After applying the totality principle, the global sentence came to 156 months, less remand time credited at 597 days or 20 months, meaning Pinder’s sentence runs 136 months starting that day.

Allbright also made a weapons prohibition order of 18 years, and an order banning Pinder from obtaining prohibited weapons for life, also a forfeiture order, a DNA order and a driving ban of two years.

Pinder was calm inside the courtroom as Allbright imposed sentence. This had been the second of two days

set aside for the sentencing, with Pinder’s counsel Ian Mokuruk making defence submissions Thursday.

Counsel had varied when it came to their submissions to the judge on the range of sentence to Pinder.

For robbery, the Crown had called for six to eight years, the defence two to four years. On the discharge of firearms charge the Crown sought nine years consecutive while the defence sought six years.

On the flight charge, the Crown sought two years, the defence one year.

In the end, Allbright came up with a sentence somewhere in the middle.

Afterwards, the Crown indicated they were satisfied that the case had been resolved.

“I’m very pleased that we were able to come very speedily to what I think is a very fair and just outcome for a very serious set of facts,” said Crown prosecutor Charlotte Morden.

The other charges, including the charge of attempted murder in connection to the Regina stabbing incident, were withdrawn. In speaking to reporters, Crown prosecutor Alexandra Findlay said that the robbery guilty plea “also properly captures the entire circumstances of the Regina aspect of this offence.”

In imposing sentence, Allbright noted the court had to be aware of the circumstances of the offence, and consider the personal circumstances of the offender. He called the indictments “incredibly serious criminal offences.”

With respect to the facts of the case, which transpired over a number of days, Justice Allbright described what transpired in the northwest as a “Bonnie and Clyde escapade.” Pinder was the driver of the stolen taxi vehicle and Verena Petruka, the co-accused in the case, was the passenger.

Allbright noted the shots fired by Pinder at the RCMP constable, which hit

his windshield, could have been “lethal, if not fatal.”

The judge also noted Pinder and Petruka “made that good decision to surrender,” and give statements to police.

Allbright referred to the victim impact statement of the cab driver Muhammad Umar, who described what transpired as the “worst day of my life.” Allbright also described the trauma of the RCMP constable who was shot at, with the window of his police vehicle being struck by gunfire.

These were extremely serious matters, said Allbright, but “that is only one part of the equation.”

There were several mitigating factors, a significant one being the “early entry of the guilty pleas,” said Allbright. That took away the need for the Crown to call those witnesses.

Allbright also noted the rehabilitation prospects of the accused. In the case of Pinder, the Queen’s Bench judge said there was an excellent possibility of rehabilitation and “redemption.”

He said Pinder was “candid” in co-operating with the pre-sentence report, which pointed to a long history of drug use, in particular crystal meth.

He began smoking weed and was using crystal meth a few times a week, and “that was a harbinger or what brought him in to court today,” said Allbright.

Allbright noted the impact of crystal meth was one he had seen in court before.

“Crystal meth has been the unseen scourge in the courtroom but nonetheless present,” he said.

Allbright said he hoped Pinder would focus his time in prison on “becoming a better you.” As he wrapped up, the judge gave a final warning to Pinder: that the worst thing Pinder could do in prison was maintain gang affiliations.

“Being involved in a gang would achieve no purpose whatever, it can only hurt you,” Allbright told Pinder.

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The Light of Christ Catholic School Division held their annual staff celebration Friday at the Light of Christ Learning Centre in North Battleford. Seen here is the presentation of a Lumen Christi award to Keith Koberinski by Stephanie Merkowski and Glen Gantefoer.

Honoured were those educators retiring from the Light of Christ School Division: Pat Loweryson (third from left), Becky Anderson, Frances Weber and Carlo Hansen. Flanking them were Director of Education Cory Rideout, board member Adrienne Welter and chair Glen Gantefoer.

Lumen Christi awards to Koberinski, Weber

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Light of Christ school division held their staff awards Friday night, where they paid tribute to staff as well as to this year’s two Lumen Christi award winners.

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A Lumen Christi award was presented to Frances Weber, principal at Rivier Elementary School, by Glen Gantefoer and Brandy Pyle.

Christi awards went to Keith Koberinski in the “friend” category.

Koberinski was recognized for his 19-year tenure on the Light of Christ board of education, including as vice-chair and as chair. Koberinski has been active with his other efforts towards Catholic education

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He’s also been involved in marriage preparation courses for more than 20 years, and has been involved in Meals on Wheels and volunteering in the soup kitchen. Koberinski was also involved in the Theodore court case on the funding of non-Catholics attending Catholic schools.

The award was particularly special for Koberinski as it coincided with his birthday.

“He uses the teaching of his faith in his everyday life and embodies the values of the church,” said Stephanie Merkowsky, member of the Light of Christ board.

“Keith truly believes that he can make an impact on the world. He uses the teaching of our faith in his everyday life and embodies the values and mission of the church. His musical talent, sense of humour and writing are all ways in which he shares his faith.”

The Lumen Christi award in the staff category went to Frances Weber, who has taught at Rivier Elementary School in Spiritwood for 30 years, rising to become school principal.

She was described as “dedicated to her staff, students and school,” said board member Brandy Pyle. “She is always available to assist her staff with questions or concerns.”

As principal she was described as “compassionate, loving and trustworthy,” and “did her job with the utmost grace and humility.”

Weber was also honoured as one of the retirees from the school division: the others were Becky Anderson who taught at Rivier, Carlo Hansen who was principal at John Paul II Collegiate, and Pat Loweryson who taught at Holy Family and Notre Dame schools.

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Some area First Nations youth have discovered a positive new passion: soccer.

Recently the NewsOptimist received a tip about the involvement of Wade Favel, a local player from Poundmaker Cree Nation, in a soccer tournament in Saskatoon.

The tournament was the Saskatoon World Cup held May 16-20 at the SaskTel Sports Centre.

The competition featured soccer players from around the province, playing on teams representing the countries of their heritage.

Wade was one of a few First Nations participants from the area playing for the under-13 “First Nations” team. The team actually goes by the name Beardy’s Native Sons, but played under the “First Nations” name at this tournament.

Wade has been involved in soccer on the Poundmaker soccer team and has won provincials twice with them. He also plays in the Battlefords Youth Soccer under-13

Wade Favel, a young soccer player from Poundmaker First Nation, recently competed at the Saskatoon World Cup tournament. His parents are proud of his soccer involvement and see it as a positive influence in his life. Photos submitted

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Favel, who attends North Battleford Comprehensive High School, was selected for the Beardy’s Native Sons roster along with others from Poundmaker and Sweetgrass First Nations.

Another student from NBCHS, Max Grubbe, also competed.

The team did not do as well as hoped at the Saskatoon World Cup, losing to Argentina 120, Portugal 8-0 and Spain 12-2. But it was a

chance to play high-level competition, and both Wade’s parents say they saw much larger benefits to the whole experience.

Wade’s father, Gregory Tootoosis, and his mother, Arlene Tootoosis, were also athletic in their younger days. Gregory was an up and coming hockey player before being injured in an automobile accident.

They said Poundmaker has a long history of soccer participation and interest, and has produced top athletes.

Arlene wanted Wade to participate in sports because she knew it “would keep him out of trouble.”

As a social worker she knew about the risks to First Nations youth from drugs and alcohol.

His father Gregory had another motivation. He wanted his son to get away from playing video games, which he saw as a bad influence on Wade as well as other young people.

“I’m trying to get other teenagers involved in sport instead of this gaming

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thing – buying Fortnite, buying these crazy games they play constantly,” he said.

Now, when Wade plays video games, they’re soccer games.

“He gets all his trick shots, his fancy moves from those games,” said Gregory. “He’s pretty serious about soccer.”

Both parents say they are proud of Wade and want others to know about how beneficial involvement in soccer has been for all of them. They credit coaches

such as Preston Baptiste at Poundmaker as well as Kelly Villeneuve with Battlefords Youth Soccer for supporting Wade in his soccer development.

Arlene sent this note: “My intent for Wade is to show him he can reach his goals through the game of soccer.

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OBITUARIES William (Bill) Reader Service of Thanksgiving for the life of William (Bill) Reader beloved husband of Jean Reader resident of Saskatoon and formerly of Hudson Bay, Regina and Cochin will be held at 11:00am on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 from St. Paul’s Anglican Church - 1302 99th Street, North Battleford, SK with Reverend Trevor Malyon officiating. Donations in Bills Memory are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Kidney Foundation.

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HEMMERLING: Arnold Martin Hemmerling was born November 8, 1934, at home (Sec. 36, Tp. 38, Rge. 18, W3rd), to Pearl and Martin Hemmerling, and passed into the presence of his Lord on May 2, 2019. He was the oldest of 5 children, Jennette, Ruby, Iver and Dwight. The family lived on a small farm, working the land before our technological era, engraining in Arnold a sense of discipline and hard work, which he did his best to instill in all of us!

He accepted Christ as a young boy under the ministry of Budd and Evelyn Chartier. This changed the trajectory and focus of his life sending him to Life Bible College in Vancouver BC, where he met his love, Norma, in 1956. They started dating just after Christmas that year and they were married on June 22, 1957. In the first ten years of their marriage, they spent time in both SK and BC, before settling permanently on their farm 20 miles south of Battleford in 1968. They had four children: Trudy, Sandra, Duncan and Lori and feeling they had more to give made James, Milton, Roxanne, Norville, and Preston their own. Over the time of Arnold’s life, he wore many hats including mill worker, mechanic, school bus driver, pastor and farmer. There were some things Arnold Hemmerling definitely was. First and foremost, he was a man of God. If his life could make a statement it would be this: God loves you. He wants to have a relationship with you, and through knowing and believing in Jesus you can have eternal life. Arnold and Norma lived their lives serving God in whatever ways they could, ministering in places such as Maymont, North Battleford, Wilkie, Sonningdale, Red Pheasant, Mosquito and Little Pine. They cultivated a life full of Godly friendships throughout their many years. It is a legacy from which the family have all been blessed. Arnold loved his family. It was a deep love, sometimes one for which he held on too tightly. But it is from that deep love that our family is bound. It makes us a Hemmerling and if you mess with one of us you will mess with us all. He had a big heart and a great sense of humor and loved to tell jokes and tease. How many of us have rolled our eyes at one of them or said, “Thanks, Grandpa (Dad),” in a sarcastic tone after. It amused him greatly though and so it amused us.

We will miss the twinkle in his eye and the grin upon his face as he found himself hilarious! He loved to tell stories, and listen to and sing silly obscure songs, as well as hymns. He taught many of us how ride a horse, drive a tractor and shoot a gun. He was also stubborn, quick tempered, and opinionated; however, as we see these traits in ourselves, I think we can all agree it is what gives us part of our strength and keeps us going when others might quit. The greatest lesson he taught us was not anything temporal but the importance of eternal things! He lived his convictions until the very end still preaching the Word of God at age 84, with his beloved Sonningdale Pentecostal Church family. Arnold was one of a kind; his handshake, his hug, his voice all gave us a sense he was unbreakable, a pillar that would be there forever. He is deeply loved, and will be dearly missed by his children Trudy (Gordon) Unger, Sandra Baptiste, James Oxebin (Joyce), Duncan (Debbie) Hemmerling, Milton Oxebin, Lori (Lloyd) Bargen, Roxanne (Chris) Oxebin-Warner, Norville Oxebin (Nicole), Preston Oxebin; Sister - Jennette Beckman (John); Brothers - Iver (Darleene) Hemmerling, Dwight (Ida) Hemmerling; 36 beloved grandchildren and 24 precious great-grandchildren. We will try to carry on his legacy, faithful to the call, till we meet again. Arnold is now reunited with his wife of 56 years, Norma. He was predeceased by Norma, his parents Martin and Pearl Hemmerling, sister Ruby Beckman, and by 3 grandchildren, Micheal Oxebin, Joshua and Colson Bargen. __________________________________________________

WOODROW: Mrs. Glenda Woodrow, resident of North Battleford, SK passed away peacefully with family by her side Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 67 years. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, May 27, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from the Notre Dame Roman Catholic Church with Reverend Father Cuong Luong as celebrant. Private family interment will take place at the North Battleford City Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Mrs. Glenda Woodrow may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre St, Regina, SK S4P 2R3 or the Royal Canadian Legion Br# 70 Directed to the General or Building Fund 1352 100th St, North Battleford SK S9A 0V8. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

LEWCHUK: Mr. Paul Lewchuk of the Cochin District, SK passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2019 at the age of 87 years at the Battleford’s Union Hospital. Vigil of Prayer was held on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial took place Saturday, May 11, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Reverend Father Greg Elder as celebrant with both services were held from St. Rose de Lima Roman Catholic Parish in Cochin, SK. Interment followed at Christ the King Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edam, SK. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family: son Terry Lewchuk, daughter Joanne (Brian) Ramsay; special niece/daughter Sylvia (Maurice) Duhaime; grandchildren Cindy (Morris) Ramsay, Dylan (Celene), Brandon, Austin, Steven (Kendra) Ramsay, Ben (Kaitlyn) Stevie (Kailin), Chelsie, Vicki and great-grand daughter Kenley Holmes; brother in-law Lionel Pollard; sisters Tanya Lewchuk, Anne (Ray) Jackson, sisters-in-law Helen Lewchuk and Jeanne Pollard; godchildren Sharon Gansauge, Theresa Strokes and Phillip Lewchuk; numerous nieces and nephews. Paul was predeceased by his wife Beatrice (2004); parents Keryl & Efrasia (1995), inlaws Leo (1999) and Yvonne (1985) Pollard, brother Nick (2001) numerous sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law. Memorial donations in memory of Paul may be directed to the Battleford’s Humane Society 751 114 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 2M7. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Battleford’s Funeral Service.

GRAHAM, Grace (Bomok) nee Kalyn November 23rd 1940 – May 15th 2019 We the family regret to announce, the passing of our beloved Mom and Baba at the age of 78. With family by her side, she peacefully surrendered to the Lord after her courageous struggle with Cancer. Grace is lovingly remembered by her six children: daughter Janet Lommer; son Terry (Suzette) Bomok and his children Amaris (Len) Reiman, their children Charlie, Morgan, Addison & Nicholas, sons Ryan, Austin (Katherine) and daughter Billie; daughter Zora (Albert) Renaud their children, Kyle and girls Tayah, Kadie & Layney, sons Brody (Maria) and Catlin (Marlee); daughter Lisa (Brian) Reiley and their children Janelle (Riley) and children Janayah, Tanner & Ryah, Scott (Taylor) and their daughter Braelynn, and son Taylor; son Mark Bomok; daughter Tanya (Marklin) Hemm and their son Christopher. Grace is also survived by her brother Ron Kalyn. She was predeceased by her parents Bill & Mary Kalyn, Sister Hazel Kotelko, Husband William Bomok & late husband Floyd Graham.

Grace grew up on a farm near Hafford, SK, where she met and married William Bomok. Together they had 6 children and farmed in the Speers district, SK. Later they sold their farm and moved to Saskatoon where they became the proprietors of B & G Care Home. All who resided in the care home became their family. After 20 years, following William’s passing the doors of B & G Care Home closed. We were so blessed to have had a mother and Baba like her - With such a loving heart and caring hands, her exceptional gifts were endless. Her talents led her to begin her baking business “Graces Goodies”. Singing in the kitchen with her angelic voice, she would spend hours and days baking incredible dishes - everything from those famous perogies and cabbage rolls to cinnamon buns, chiffon cakes, pies, bread, buns and more - all making them to perfection and selling both privately and at various farmers markets across the province. A few years later she would meet and marry Floyd Graham. They resided in Saskatoon and she finally was able to thoroughly enjoy her retirement years with Floyd and family fishing at Delaronde Lake. Though their time together was years too short their precious memories will last forever. God quietly came and took you away Baba and you will remain forever in our hearts until we meet again. Grace will be dearly missed by all who were blessed to have known her. A Memorial Service will be held at Park Funeral Home (311 Third Avenue North) on Sunday June 2nd 2019 at 2:30 p.m. Our family would like to thank Home Care Saskatoon for their attentiveness to Mom and for being just a phone call away when we needed them. Their compassion was very evident and much appreciated. As well as the staff at St. Paul’s Palliative Care Unit who compassionately cared for Mom during her time there. We would also like to thank Greg Lalach of Park Funeral Home again now for our third time for his caring and kindness. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are to be sent to St. Paul’s Palliative Care 1702 – 20th St. West, Saskatoon SK. To share memories and condolences, visit www.parkfuneral.ca “Obituaries-Guestbook”. Arrangements entrusted to Greg Lalach, Park Funeral Home, 306.244.2103. __________________________________________________

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LUMGAIR: Sandra “Arlee” Lumgair passed away at the Meadow Lake Hospital, Meadow Lake, Saskatchewan, March 14, 2019 at the age of 70 years. Arlee is lovingly remembered by: her daughters, Kellee (Jim) Lacombe, Shawna Lumgair and Tracey (Dustin) Calvert; her son, Arthur Lumgair (Jenell Krykowski); her grandchildren, Mikayla Myette, Tom Lumgair, Nathan Lacombe, Luke Lacombe, Jessica (Riley) Pinceman, Arlan Lumgair, Tyra Krykowski-Lumgair, Hunter Krykowski-Lumgair, Lane Calvert and Katie Calvert; her greatgrandchildren, Macy, Jax and Harrison; her sisters, Gwen Laughlin and Dorothy Kivimaa; her brother, Jim (Delores) Doolittle; and numerous nieces and nephews. Arlee was predeceased by: her husband, Norman; her grandson, Jagger; her parents, Russell and Winnifred Doolittle; her sisters, Lorna McKechnie, Hazel Mackie, Gail Morgan and Noreen Clarke; her brothers, Edward Doolittle and David Doolittle. The Memorial Service for Arlee was conducted from the Waseca Memorial Hall , Waseca, Saskatchewan on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Alan Laughlin as leader of service. The eulogy was given by Jim Doolittle. The reading was presented by Jaco Coetzee. Special memories were presented by Georgina Pilling and Bev Hult. The hymns sung were, “Amazing Grace” and “Old Rugged Cross”, accompanied by pianist, Frances Wright. The urnbearers were Kellee Lacombe, Shawna Lumgair, Arthur Lumgair, and Tracey Calvert. The honorary pallbearers were all of Sandra’s grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The interment was held at the Waseca Cemetery, Waseca, Saskatchewan. Donations in memory of Arlee may be made to the Maidstone Group Home Society or the Canadian Cancer Society. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

Card of Thanks We would like to extend a huge thank you to everyone who has helped us during the past year and a half. To the communities and the people who make them great - your love and support will never be forgotten. For the visits, texts and phone calls that brightened many days for us. For the cards and donations in Mom’s memory, the baking and flowers - thank you. To McCaws, Alan Laughlin, Francis Wright, Jaco Coetzee, Bev Hult and Georgina Pilling for making a Mom’s Celebration of Life perfect. Thank you to the Waseca Hall Board for the lunch. Last but not least to everyone who came to share memories, laughs and tears - thank you. Tracey, Dustin, Lane and Katie. Arthur, Jenell, Tyra and Hunter. Shawna, Arlan, Jessica, Riley and Harrison.

Kellee, Jim, Mikayla, Tom, Nathan, Luke, Macy and Jax. __________________________________________________

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Survived by his loving wife; Viola Emilia (Eldridge) of 65 years, his children; Monica (Mervin) Warner, Martin (Marty), William (Bill) Bonick, his grandchildren; Tracy (Sterling) Kinney, Jason (Tanya) Warner, his great grandchildren; Alexa, Bryce, Riley, Logan Warner, Makenzie, Aiden Kinney, his sister Annie and extended families. Mike worked at Ferguson Construction Ltd. for 16 years in Saskatchewan, then moved to BC in 1965. He worked at Rendall Tractor for awhile, then established his own company called Bonick Heavy Duty Service & Welding Ltd. He worked and met a lot of good friends along the way. He retired in 2001. Predeased by his parents William and Mary (Prychuk) Bonyk, sisters; Pearl, Elizabeth and Helen, brothers; Paul, Steve, nephew David Bonick, great granddaughter Taylor Warner. A special thank you to all the staff on the Nass Wing at Terrace View for their genuine care and compassion given to Mike and his family. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten. A memorial will be held at a later date and time to be announced. __________________________________________________ WEINMEYER: Mr. Herb Weinmeyer resident of Battleford, SK passed away peacefully Monday, April 29, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 75 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday, May 4, 2019 from the St. Vital Roman Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. with Father Sebastian Kunnath as celebrant. Interment was held at the Columbaria in Town of Battleford Cemetery. Herb is lovingly remembered by his wife of 47 years, Vivian Daughter, Marla (Gerard) Schulkowsky; Granddaughters, Jaylyn and Kayla Schulkowsky Stepfather, Nick German; Siblings, George (Hilde) Weinmeyer, Lucien (Dorothy) Weinmeyer, Loretta Seifert, Caroline Raymond, Gloria Setters, and Lorraine German Sisters-in-law, Theresa Weinmeyer, Shirley Filipowich, and Iris (Morris) Smolinski Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends Predeceased by: His parents, Joseph Weinmeyer and Regina German His father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mike and Mary Strelic His brother, Garry Weinmeyer His brothers-inlaw, Arthur Raymond and Edward Filipowich Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Herb Weinmeyer may be directed to BUH Foundation Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or the Canadian Cancer Society 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2R3. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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A Taste of Culture 2019 at the Western Development Museum Multicultural event which features international food, marketplace items and entertainment from different cultures from 11:00 a.m.

- 9:00 p.m.

Sunday June 2

Battleford Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides. Battleford residents have the opportunity to help Canadians with medical and physical disabilities obtain Dog Guides at no cost by participating in the Pet Valu Walk for Dog Guides this spring. 10:30 am at the Lions Building, Battleford.

Sunday June 2

Join us for our IG Wealth Management Walk for Alzheimer’s! A fun outdoor walk for all ages. Funds raised support programs and services in your community that improve the quality of life for people living with dementia and their families, and support other activities like education and public awareness. Pre-register online at www.walkforalzheimerssk. ca. Register 1:00 pm, 1:30 walk. Meet at Lawrence Elementary School.

Sunday June 2

Thursdays

Battlefords Family Fun Day 1611-93rd St., North Battleford Seventh Day Adventist Church 11:00 a.m - 3:00 pm. Free event. Dunk tank, carnival games, snow cones, slide, popcorn, bouncy castle, face painting and much more. For more information call 306-445-9096 or email pastorjkwon@gmail.com.

Friday May 24

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale 1302-99th Street, North Battleford (upper hall). Thursday 12:00-6:00 p.m., Friday 12:00-6:00 p.m., Saturday June 8 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.“New items will be added”.

Something for everyone - don’t miss it! Indoor yard sale.

Peer to Peer Support Group for Mental Health meets Thursday 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.

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Teen Book Club. Our teen book club will be reading Six of Crows

by Leigh Bardugo for May. We will meet at 4:00 p.m. at the North Battleford Library.

4th Annual Spring Fling at the Battleford Legion Hall, 262-22nd Street, Battleford. 4:30 p.m. Happy Hour. 5:30 - 7:00 p.m. Supper.

Advance tickets only $15.00. Deadline to purchase May 22nd 4:00 p.m. Call 306-446-1983. Door prize, raffle, 50/50.Table tennis competition - free. Sponsored by the Saskatchewan Baseball Museum, Battleford.

Saturday May 25

Topline Social Dance Club will be hosting a dance at The Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street in North Battleford on May 25, 2019 at 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m., lunch served. Harry Startup as entertainment for the night. Members $10.00. Guests $12.00, minimum age of 19, dress casual. For more information please contact Sharon at 306-445-7240 or Jean at 306-445-8815.

Saturday May 25

Make and Take Home Wood Sign Fundraiser at the Don Ross Centre - 891 - 99th Street, Room #107 at 1:00 p.m. Check out Concern For Youth Facebook Page and look under events.

Register by May 17 at 5:00 p.m. by emailing executivedirector@ concernforyouth.ca or call 306-445-1020.

Sunday May 26

Turtleford Baptist Church Gospel Music Night. Last Sunday of every month at 6:00 p.m. Come and participate...Sing, Play, Humm.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday-Saturday June 6-8

Friday-Sunday June 7-9

Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree. ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK Free concerts & camping. Keepers of the Faith, Daae Family, Fraser Valley Quartet, Potter’s Clay Quartet, Kenny Mac Band,Touch of Grace with Grant Hoffman, Ben Johnson Family,The Budds, Neilburg Church Youth.

Friday 7pm, Sat & Sun 10:15 am. Concession, Free banana splits Friday night. Saturday Turkey Supper. www.manitoulakegospeljamboree.com.

Saturday June 8

Family Justice Services offers a Parenting After Separation And Divorce Program. These public information sessions are intended to help people who are considering or may be in the separation/divorce process. Sessions will be offered in North Battleford 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only - no child care is provided.

Sunday June 9

Classical Music Recital St. Joseph Calasancius Church 1942-98th Street, North Battleford 7:00 p.m. Classical music recital featuring local musicians Jenny Jung, violin; Zaide Masich, cello; Cole Knutson, piano; featuring works by Schubert, Mozart & Haydn. Admission by donation. Email: cole.j.knutson@gmail.com for more information.

Sunday May 26

Walk for Lupus. Come walk with Alayna to raise funds for lupus awareness, support services and research. Saskatoon Walk for Lupus will be held at the River Landing Aphitheatre. Registration at 12:30 p.m. walk to being at 1:00 p.m.To receive your pledge sheet, sponsor a walker or for more information please contact Irene Driedger by email at idriedger@sasktel.net or by cell at 306-227-9562. Regina walk to be held Saturday June 8, 2019.

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BRIGHTSAND LAKE REGIONAL PARK

Public Notice: Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Adoption

Public Notice is hereby given that the Regional Park Authority (RPA) for the Brightsand Lake Regional Park (BSLRP) intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Regional Parks Act, 2013, and The Regional Parks Regulations, 2015; section 35 The Planning and Development Act (PDA), 2007, to adopt a new Official Community Plan (OCP); and adopt a new Zoning Bylaw under section 46 of PDA, 2007.

INTENT: The OCP provides a vision for future development of BSLRP and includes local land-use policies to assist decision makers in achieving this vision. It establishes balanced growth and associated servicing considerations within the region. The OCP will be adopted by the RPA, and all future land use decisions shall be consistent with the OCP. The second proposed bylaw known as the Zoning Bylaw will establish the regulations for future growth and development within Park boundaries.

Included are specific zoning designations to which specific permitted and discretionary uses are assigned, and which regulate development. Both bylaws are living documents and may be amended as required from time to time.

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The reasons for the adoption of the Zoning Bylaw are to control the use of land for providing for the amenity of the area within the Village’s jurisdiction and for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality.

The Zoning Bylaw includes the following zoning districts that provide standards for development within specific areas within BSLRP: 1.

LD1 – Lakeshore Development 1 District: The intent

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of this district is to provide and regulate sites for lowdensity residential development (i.e., single detached dwellings, cabins, etc.) and additional uses that are compatible.

REC – Recreational District: The intent of this district is to provide for RPA-operated land that is held for natural, recreational uses, campgrounds, and potential future subdivision and development through the process of rezoning land to another district.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Northbound Planning Ltd. office between the hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday, excluding any statutory holidays. The office is located at 100 1st Ave East, Vawn SK, S0M 2Z0. Copies will be available to the public at cost, or by emailing the Northbound Planning office at yvonne@ northboundplanning.ca. Digital copies of the proposed Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map are available for viewing at www.northboundplanning.ca/public-notification.

PUBLIC HEARING: The RPA will hold a Public Hearing June 15, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. in the BSLRP shop located within the Park to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws. The RPA will also consider written comments received by the undersigned on behalf of the RPA through the Northbound Planning Ltd. office by June 10, 2019. Mailed comments will be received c/o Northbound Planning, Box 56, Mervin, SK S0M 1Y0. For additional information, please contact Yvonne Prusak at (306) 397-1000 or yvonne@northboundplanning.ca. Alternatively, please contact Victor Hamm at (306) 845-7110 or brightsand@ sasktel.net.

Issued by the Brightsand Lake Regional Park Authority this 14th day of May 2019.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Community Planner – Northbound Planning Ltd.

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AFFECTED LAND: The affected land is legally described as all lands located within the jurisdiction of the BSLRP. Specific Land Use Designation and Zoning Districts will be assigned to all lands within BSLRP and will be mapped.

REASON: The reasons for the adoption of the Official Community Plan are to: 1. Ensure that BSLRP remains a safe and sustainable community in the future, and a valuable regional resource.

2. Provide a range of permanent and temporary dwelling options for BSLRP residents and visitors consistent with existing development.

3. Provide for developments which support the recreational nature of BSLRP for its residents and visitors.

4. Promote regional collaboration the preservation of environmentally, culturally sensitive areas, local water resources, and development opportunities for collaborative and complementary infrastructure and land uses. The retention of local amenities ensures the high quality of life and promotes recreational and tourism opportunities.

5. Encourage and facilitate economic diversification to provide services supportive of recreation and tourism for BSLRP users.

6. Identify specific areas within BSLRP for particular landuse development ensuring appropriate compatibility between different forms of development.

These designations are regulated through the Park Zoning Bylaw that reflect a particular character and communityinspired values, which preserve and enhance local identity.

7. Guide the RPA’s planning decisions for consistency with the provincial land use planning framework.

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PUBLIC NOTICE

RM of Meota No. 468 Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 (RM) intends to adopt two (2) bylaws under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA), to amend Bylaw No. 02-2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The intent of the first proposed amendment is to clarify when a Real Property Surveyor’s Report is required, to introduce provisions for the administration and regulation of retaining walls, and correct a numbering error. The intent of the second proposed amendment is to provide administration and regulatory provisions regarding the placement of recreational vehicles on certain sites, and to clarify discretionary use evaluation criteria in lakeshore districts.

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA No. 468

Public Notice of Discretionary Use Development Application Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to Zoning Bylaw regulations of the Zoning Bylaw No. 02-2011 that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a discretionary use development permit. The application includes the creation of a private campground consisting of five (5) camp sites within the NW ¼ Section 18-47-16-W3M, located outside, but adjacent to the organized Hamlet of Day’s Beach as shown in “Schedule A”. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District – Section 5(5.2)(4)(h) of the Zoning Bylaw.

SCHEDULE A

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM are affected by the proposed general provisions in the amendments.

Regulation of retaining walls and recreational vehicles directly affects lands within the A1 – Agricultural District, and the LR1 and LR2 Lakeshore Residential Districts.

REASON: The RM wishes to provide better guidance and regulation as to the placement of retaining walls and recreational vehicles in an effort to accommodate and legitimize demanded forms of development, to minimize potential land use conflict, and to help ensure people and property are not negatively affected by certain forms of new development.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaws at the RM office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. daily, excluding statutory holidays. Draft copies of the proposed bylaw are available from the RM office (hard copy at cost). The RM office is located at 300 1st Street East, Meota, SK S0M 1X0.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on June 5, 2019, at 3 PM in the RM office 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 May 31, 2019.

For additional information, please contact (306) 397-1000 or (306) 892-2061 or yvonne@northboundplanning.ca.

Issued at the Village of Meota this 9th day of May 2019.

S.Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP Development Officer RM of Meota No. 468

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on June 5th, 2019 at 3:00 pm in the RM of Meota office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to Monday, June 3rd, 2019 to the RM of Meota No. 468, Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0.

For additional information please contact the office at (306) 397-1000 or at yvonne@northboundplanning.ca Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner/Development Officer May 8, 2019

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Weyburn to be inducted Continued from Page 9 battery from Toronto that helped them to capture the Soo Line League Championship.

That moment laid the foundation for many years of top caliber and exciting baseball in Weyburn.

It is believed that in 1935, when the Kansas City Monarchs of the Negro League barnstormed Saskatchewan, the team

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stopped in Weyburn on their way north.

The Weyburn Beavers played in the Southern Saskatchewan League from 1937 to 1964. In 1948, Joe Warren of Warren Drugs donated a large score board for Harvey Field, named after Pop Harvey – now named Tom Laing Park – and with many volunteer hours of work, it was made into a first class

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

Tax Enforcement List VILLAGE OF GLASLYN 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 July 22, 2019, 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.

Title Number

Total Arrears

LOT 3-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN 61B02479 EXT 0 LOT 4-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN 61B02479 EXT 0

150701699 150701688

2,284.48

31.24

2,315.72

LOT 21-BLK/PAR 5-PLAN 80B01365 EXT 0

142129403

1,467.14

31.24

1,498.38

BLK/PAR B-PLAN 81B16090 EXT 0

149586047

2,439.84

31.24

2,471.08

LOT 14-BLK/PAR 4-PLAN AH4170 EXT 0

145295826

1,501.29

31.24

1,532.53

LOT 11-BLK/PAR 6-PLAN 65B01232 EXT 0

127480899

1,075.70

31.24

1,106.94

LOT 4-BLK/PAR 8-PLAN BH8944 EXT 0

144224681

1,608.77

31.24

1,640.01

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Costs

Total Arrears and Costs

*Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

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facility. Les Wilder hit the first home run out of the new park. Other notable Beaver players of the 19451954 era included Keith Covert, Ralph Hogg, Dave Huff and Jim Burge along with Gayle Shupe and his brothers Blaine, Doug and Jack.

Baseball diamonds and parks continue to be popular places in Weyburn and are used by both recreational and semi-pro sports teams, all of which are supported by local associations and volunteers. Tom Laing Park is the current home of the WCBL’s Weyburn Beavers.

With local and corporate community support, baseball remains a strong force in the community of Weyburn, and is proud of its strong minor league system and its facilities, with eyes on expansion in the future.

Weyburn is an excellent example of how a community has and continues to contribute to the rich history baseball history of Saskatchewan.

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Colonsay Hotel – ‘Leading case’ in insurance law The Colonsay Hotel was at the centre of a major insurance case that went all the way to the Supreme Court of Canada in the early 1920s. The court’s decision, handed down on June 15, 1923, greatly limited insurance companies’ liability on old buildings. It also became known as the “leading case” in Canadian insurance valuation cases.

Built in 1910, the 22room hotel at Colonsay was sold two years later to John Daley for $20,000. In 1912, even though Colonsay, located 65 kilometres east of Saskatoon on Highway 16, had a population of only 150 people, optimism ran high. At that time, the bars were open, and the sale of liquor was lucrative for the hotel business.

With the advent of Prohibition in 1915, the value of the Colonsay Hotel, as with all Saskatchewan hotels, plummeted dramatically.

In 1917, Daley was forced to turn the hotel was over to – ironically – the Saskatchewan Brewing Company, to which he owed $3,300.

In February 1920, Peter and Rosalina Pura, in partnership with John Lashkewicz, formed the Colonsay Hotel Company and bought the village’s hotel from the brewing company for $3,950. The Puras decided to operate a movie theatre in the hotel and had a $400 addition built. They took out insurance policies on the building and contents totalling $14,500 with three companies: the Canadian National Fire Insurance Company, the Union Insurance Society of Canton, Limited, and the British Crown Assurance

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By Joan Champ

joanchamp@shaw.ca Corporation, Limited.

Lashkewicz sold the Puras his half interest in the hotel property on Sept.

20, 1920. Three weeks later, on Oct. 2, 1920, the hotel was destroyed by fire.

What resulted, according to newspaper reports, was a lengthy court battle between the hotel owners and the insurance companies.

The Puras had insured the hotel at a value that they believed to be the replacement value of the building – $14,500. After the fire, however, the three insurance companies offered to indemnify the Colonsay Hotel Co. for only $5,100. The owners appealed and were awarded $13,500 by the Court of King’s Bench in Saskatoon.

The insurance companies turned to the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal, claiming that the original verdict should have been based on the actual value of the hotel at the time of the fire rather than on the cost of replacing the structure. The Court of Appeal maintained the original judge’s verdict and dismissed the appeal with costs.

The insurance companies then took the case to the Supreme Court of Canada. On June 15, 1923, the five judges decided with the insurance

companies, stating that the appeal should be allowed.

They referred to the Saskatchewan Insurance Act, chapter 84, R.S.S. 1920, section 82 which stated that insurance companies were not liable for loss “beyond the actual value destroyed by fire.” The Supreme Court ordered a new trial and the insurance companies were eventually awarded $8,000.

According to Marvin G. Baer in his article on insurance law published in the Ottawa Law Review (Winter 1976), “Canadian

The first Colonsay Hotel around the time it was built in 1910. Source: prairietowns. com

National Fire Insurance Co. v. Colonsay Hotel Co.” became “the leading case” in Canada for determining actual cash value in property insurance. The unique factor in the Colonsay hotel case, Baer asserts, was the fact that

the building’s depreciation in value came about not by physical deterioration, but by “obsolescence caused by external factors.” The value of a large hotel in a small town following Prohibition “is an obvious example of the kind of

obsolescence which should be considered” when assessing its actual cash value.

After the ashes settled, a new, smaller hotel was built in Colonsay which still stands today.

The Colonsay Hotel in 2006. Photo by Joan Champ

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Words have the power to discredit us falsely Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, likes to label folks. He says everyone is into name-calling.

He claims it was one of the useful things that he learned in school. One kid at high school was as tall as a giraffe and was called Stretch. My old neighbour said if I had been there, I would have been called Minnow. When I asked Ed what his nickname was at school, he confessed it was yappy. He felt that he did not talk a lot; he was not annoying like a noisy dog.

When we call someone a name, it can go both ways. It can be accepted or rejected. Sometimes we go beyond what is okay to

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truth. A very tall person is just that not as tall as a giraffe. An adult giraffe can grow to be 14 to 19 feet tall. As people, none of us is stretching up to that height. We tend to exaggerate as if the truth is not enough for us. People will be both very tall and very short. Most people fit in between the two extremes of tallest and shortest. The truth is that we are not too tall or too short, we are just what we are.

When we do not like someone, we may stretch the truth about them. We may go beyond the fact to what is hurtful. The opponents of Jesus did not believe Jesus was the Mes-

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca what is untrue. I am old, so you can call me old, but don’t call me senile.

Some folks dismiss all old people as being senile. Not every person who goes to church is a hypocrite. Not every high school student is using drugs. We need to be careful what we say

about others because our words have the power to hurt or discredit others falsely.

Around election time, it’s hard to know who is telling the truth. Political parties get away with it because we do not put a high value on the plain

siah and dismissed him as deluded when he claimed to be one with God. They instead thought that he was one with the devil. To his face, they challenged Jesus asking: “Aren’t we right in saying you are a Samaritan and demonpossessed?”

They knew he was not a Samaritan, but a Jewish rabbi from Nazareth. They were calling him a despised person, a Samaritan, to dishonor him. Samaritans and Jews had a long history of holding each other in disdain.

His enemies dismissed what Jesus said or did as seeking glory for himself.

Jesus said that they did not

honor him because they did not know his Father.

Jesus put the focus on who they claimed to be their God. Their God was the God of Abraham.

Jesus said to them, “My Father, whom you claim as your God, is the one who glorifies me.” He told them that they didn’t know God but that he did and that He, had existed before Abraham was born. His enemies picked up stones to stone Jesus, but He slipped away from them.

They would eventually kill Him, but that did not change the truth that He was and is God’s Son. Believe it or not. (John Chapter 8)

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

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PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

Everyone Welcome

1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

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

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

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.

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Education, health prove heated issues in Saskatchewan legislature’s final week

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The budget has to be submitted by June 30th and will eventually be approved by the ministry.

And, Mr. Speaker, I would encourage people in that division not to make any assumptions about what the end result might be or might not be. They have had an increase and, Mr. Speaker, we have confidence that they’re going to make some very good decisions.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Lakeview.

Ms. Beck: — Mr. Speaker, I just had a flashback to the time when that former minister promised that it wasn’t their fault that school boards were cutting pre-K [pre-kindergarten] programs for kids that are deaf and hard of hearing, and he vowed that that would not happen. But guess what? It did happen because of underfunding by this government, and no one is confused by those lines.

Mr. Speaker, we received a letter from one of the people who is affected by these cuts in Saskatoon Public, cuts made necessary because of chronic

ment’s underfunding is behind these cuts in Saskatoon Public?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice.

Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Mr. Speaker, the premise of the member opposite’s question is that there was a cut to Saskatoon Public Schools. In fact there is no cut. Funding to Saskatoon Public went up over three and a half million dollars.

Mr. Speaker, the members opposite are fully aware that we look to the divisions to try and decide how to apportion and allocate the resources that are given. We see them as the experts; we see them as the ones that are closest to the situation. Mr. Speaker, Saskatoon Public school

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But, Mr. Speaker, having said that, one of the things that I’ve heard is they’re planning . . . [Interjections] The Speaker: — Order, please. I recognize the minister.

Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Planning to reduce superintendents’ budget by some $320,000. Nothing against superintendents, but here are the things that they want to add to it: four secondary teachers, 11 elementary teachers, seventeen and a half educational assistants in addition to the twenty-one and a half that were added during the academic year.

Four resource teachers, two special ed teachers, one staff nurse for John Dolan School, and a rotational library technician.

Mr. Speaker, if the members want to call that cuts, they can call it cuts. But it looks to me like the Saskatoon Public school division is doing what it’s supposed to do: putting the resources in the classroom, Mr. Speaker. And the members opposite should say thank you to the Saskatoon Public school division and quit the fearmongering that’s going on in here.

The Speaker: — I recognize the member for Regina Lakeview.

Ms. Beck: — Mr. Speaker, this is not fearmongering. This is reporting the facts…

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underfunding by this government, and I quote: I have some serious concerns about the elimination of the secretary 1 positions in elementary schools.

[She went on:] The people know the value of a stable, fully functional front office. The people who know this are the principals as they juggle their multi-faceted job, the staff who are trying to unjam the photocopier in the last minutes of their prep period, the new kindergarten families who are full of questions and worries as they leave their precious little ones for the first time.

[Mr. Speaker, she goes on to say ] I adore my job.

It has been the best job of my life.

Mr. Speaker, these cuts are real and they’re going to have real impact on students, staff, and parents.

Will the minister finally accept responsibility for that?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Justice.

Hon. Mr. Morgan: — Mr. Speaker, it’s disappointing that the members opposite have chosen to engage in some fearmongering rather than letting the school division work through what they do best.

Mr. Speaker, I too have seen some of the media reports that have come out of Saskatoon Public. They’re disappointed that in fact it’s now being debated on the floor of the legislature, that we’re in here doing budget debates that should be happening in a boardroom of Saskatoon Public

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Mowat said the CEO had “talked about a recent presentation given by the Minister of Health on the Dumelie report,” a report she described as highlighting “concerns about the state of the organization and the turnover in leadership. It also apparently recommended a transformation at eHealth.”

Ms. Mowat: — Mr. Speaker, this organization has been plagued with internal issues for years and there has been a significant overhaul in the CEO, the board, and the executive.

We know the transition to taking over IT for the SHA [Saskatchewan Health Authority] has been slow, and there are many recommendations from the auditor that have been outstanding for over a decade. There’s a lot of work to be done, Mr. Speaker, and folks in the organization are anxious about what these changes mean.

If this report is the new north star of the organization as the CEO suggests, why did the minister not mention anything about it, about this new mandate, when we sat in committee for hours? Will the minister shine a light on what he’s up to and agree to table the Dumelie report today?

The Speaker: — I recognize the Minister of Health.

Hon. Mr. Reiter: — Mr. Speaker, I’ve never referred to it as the new north star, Mr. Speaker. The point of it is, it’s to use for internal use between eHealth and the SHA to deal with matters on who does what in IT, Mr. Speaker.

You know, Mr. Speaker, the member opposite stood up, I think it was last week, and smeared, did a driveby smear of the new CEO of eHealth, Mr. Speaker.

The Leader of the Opposition keeps chirping from his seat, Mr. Speaker, talked about doing politics differently, Mr. Speaker. But what have we seen? We’ve seen conspiracy theories.

We’ve seen character assassinations, Mr. Speaker, and drive-by smears of civil servants. Mr. Speaker, is he doing politics differently? He is, Mr. Speaker.

He’s made it worse.

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The final week of the legislature was explosive, with education among the topics dominating the debate.

News stories circulated early in the week about cutbacks in the Saskatoon public school division. The NDP’s education critic Carla Beck ended up in a heated exchange with minister of justice Don Morgan on the issue on Tuesday, which was recorded in Hansard.

Ms. Beck: — Mr. Speaker, yesterday we learned that the Saskatoon Public school division is planning to eliminate dozens of positions for teachers, librarians, and other staff whose support is vital to our classrooms. Home economics and industrial arts are on the chopping block, and it’s because of years of underfunding by this government. English as an additional language teachers will see drastic cuts, leaving newcomer students without the support they need to develop literacy and reach their full potential.

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Campers, boats and golf carts arriving at the lake

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

How wonderful to welcome the new green countryside and know that summer has arrived with more birds and activities everywhere. The farmers are getting those fields looking so good and the dust is only flying on the roads, but it is getting dry.

We wish them another good crop yield this year.

Many campers came into the village Friday afternoon and Saturday as well as boats and golf carts. The summer yard sales have started up and the bake sale at the United/ Anglican Church was another success. The attendance was down at the hall monthly noon meal, but those not there don’t know what a good tasty meal they missed and disappointing after all the work that goes into these meals on behalf of the Community Hall.

Norwegian whist was played at the Action Now building on May 14, with a couple tables and a couple

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new players, and it was all in fun. Maybe folks are getting into their gardens but you still need a social break with friends.

Elsie Gabruck drove to Turtleford to her daughter Linda’s, May 10, from where they travelled to Edmonton to enjoy Stars on Ice because her granddaughter sends them tickets every year. It was held in Rogers’ Place and starred the top Canadian figure skaters. You never get tired of watching these professionals and so much nicer than on TV. The beach concession opened May 16 but I haven’t received the dates and times they will be open so cannot pass on that information for you. Hope they have a good year, too.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Pioneer Hall May 14 with top scores

going to Bea Prutti and Vern Iverson, second were Jetta and Terence Dasilva, and third were Catriona Winterholt and Gerry Craig. There was a good turnout of 20 players this night. On May 16 in the city again top score went to Anne Crozier and Cletus Scherman, then Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen and then Vern Iverson and David Sharpe.

May 17 found four tables in play at the Do Drop In for Canasta. Top score here went to Vern Iverson and Terry Neale, second to Paulette Neale and Nestor Fransoo, and third to Dave Ottas and Arlene Walker.

Lots of visiting over lunch after and nice socializing.

The Barry Nordell family, headed by son Piper, this year held their annual barbecue last weekend and raised over $3,000 for the kidney Foundation. The Turtleford Co-op’s generous donation of food and the support from the surrounding community made it an overwhelming success.

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started up in northern Alberta near Slave Lake and one other community so now we could use one of those dumps, but maybe in the wet form, to slow them down.

The traffic pattern at the 13-mile corner had changed dramatically with

trucks coming and going there continually from the east where the new oil development is taking place. Just be aware of one more corner to watch out for. The cops were working the highway north of the city Sunday afternoon and likely spoiled the weekend

for several folks in a hurry.

We’ll take a minute this week to wish folks in the hospital a speedy recovery, and folks in the nursing homes a time of peace. Do stop to visit when you have a few moments to spare.

The days there are pretty long.

Maidstone Museum News

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE – Last week there was a write up about the Goodsoil Museum. Some of the museum buildings were inadvertently omitted in the paper.

The spring meeting of the North West Museum Association was held Saturday, May 4 at Goodsoil. We were welcomed by museum chairperson Alex Schamber.

He introduced long time mayor, Jack Purves. The Town of Goodsoil has a population of about 300 residents. Nearby is a huge lake named Lac des Isle on which are several lakeside development, summer and all year round homes of another 1,000 residents. The rural municipality area has another 500 residents.

Available is an 18-hole golf course rated by Trip Advisor as number one in Saskatchewan in 2019.

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tives in attendance were from Maidstone, Wilkie, Bresaylor, Lashburn, Loon Lake, Glasln, Rabbit Lake, St. Walburg, Meadow Lake and Goodsoil. Missing were Spiritwood, Neilburg, Cut Knife and Frenchman Butte. A bountiful lunch and beverages were available to all on arrival.

The meeting was conducted by chairperson Laura Heilman of Wilkie.

The visitors toured the Goodsoil Museum. The main building is the former stone school, built in 1945, which has five rooms plus a basement. Separate is the Doll House which houses 2,300 dolls from all over the world.

The Flat Valley school was moved in in 2001. It had also been used as a Lutheran church. It is now divided in half. One half is a school classroom and the other half houses Lutheran church artifacts.

A school teacherage was moved in and houses

trapping artifacts.

Following the destruction of the Golden Ridge Catholic Church in a hurricane, the unharmed steeple was recovered and a new base was built to support it at the museum.

The Goodsoil Museum is a very well kept and interesting museum.

Everyone enjoyed a Chinese noon meal supplied by a local restaurant.

We were entertained by Dianne Sonntag on keyboard and Barry Milne on the spoons with a songalong of songs from yesterday.

Marilyn March conducted a hilarious skit about a robber and an old maid.

The regular meeting followed with a lengthy presentation by Michelle Brownridge from MAS in Regina. The financial report was given by Gwen Zweifel and various concerns were discussed. Next meeting in the fall will be held at Wilkie Oct. 5.

Recycling Electronics In Battleford Just Got Even Easier In Saskatchewan, we’re used to charting our own path and doing what’s right without waiting to be told. We also have an ingrained understanding about what it means to be stewards of the land.

Saskatchewan was the first province, and the first jurisdiction in North American, to launch a regulated, industry-led electronics recycling program beginning in 2007.

To find out what and where to recycle, visit:

recycleMYelectronics.ca/SK or visit our newest drop-off location at Loraas Environmental – Battleford Transfer Station,

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One year ago, the Electronic Products Recycling Association Saskatchewan (EPRA SK) and its network of Recycle My Electronics drop-off locations began accepting more types of electronics. This resulted in more end-of-life electronics being diverted from landfill, recycled, and put back into the manufacturing supply chain. In the past 12 years, Saskatchewan residents have recycled more than 31,000 metric tonnes of electronics.

This year, Recycle My Electronics Saskatchewan is opening more dropoff locations throughout the province, providing greater access for residents in rural communities.

“Our mandate, at EPRA, has always been to make recycling end-of-life electronics easy and accessible for residents of Saskatchewan,” said Gayleen Creelman, Program Director, EPRA SK. “We’re doing just that by opening more drop-off locations throughout the province for consumers to safely and securely recycle their devices.”

“As Mayor of Battleford, I saw the opportunity to easily incorporate this

service into the new transfer station and am very excited for it to be an Authorized ‘Recycle My Electronics’ Drop-off Location.

It removes one more obstacle for residents that we serve to safely and securely recycle their end-of-life electronics,” said Ames Leslie, Mayor.

EPRA SK has set up a vast network of over 90 collection locations consisting of municipalities, regional waste authorities, businesses, and SARCAN Recycling Depots throughout the province and is committed to recycling end-of-life electronics in a responsible manner. That means always considering both worker and environmental safety at every stage and in every process.

EPRA, in Saskatchewan and throughout Canada, only work with recyclers who are verified under the national Electronics Recycling Standard (ERS), which was designed by the electronics industry to ensure that end-of-life electronics are managed in a safe and environmentally sound manner. In addition, ERS-approved processors must meet over 150 protocols to ensure the safety of their employees and the environment.

Residents of Saskatchewan are now able to recycle more types of electronics at more drop-off locations throughout the province than ever before, including the newest location at the Loraas Transfer Station in Battleford. Finding your nearest drop-off location is as easy as visiting recycleMYelectronics.ca/SK and entering your postal code.

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The Borden United Church board had their final meeting in the United Church addition on May 15 to make some decisions about the future of the church. Because of structural damage in the basement walls, water frozen and furnace malfunctions, services have been held in St. John’s Anglican Church since March. There will be one final farewell service in the United Church on June 9 at 1:30 p.m. with coffee, snacks and fellowship to follow and everyone is invited to this service.

After June 15, the power and water will be shut off and the church, addition and three lots will be up for sale. Many of the items in the church, such as plaques, wall hangings, kitchen supplies, etc. will be taken over to the Anglican Church and services will continue to be held there four Sundays a month until the end of 2019. In June there will be no church on the 2nd or 30th, but on the

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16th and 23rd there will be at the Anglican Church, with Speers United Church joining the Borden members for a potluck lunch at 12:30 p.m. and service at 1:30 p.m. on the 23rd. Holidays are taken for July and August and services will commence again on Sept. 8. In 2020 the plan is to go to only two services a month from January to June 30 unless attendance picks up significantly.

The Borden Lions held a successful garage sale on May 18 at the Quonset of Jim and Lorraine Olinyk’s west of Borden. All of the items had been donated from the Newbold estate or from those who had moved from Borden, plus Lion members’ donations.

The club made a profit of nearly $900 from the sale, so thanks to all those who donated and who came for the bargains. There were so many donated items that the Lions had everyone make an offer on their purchases.

Upcoming at Borden over the next two weeks is Borden Seniors bus trip to Hague, Wanuskewin

and Ukrainian Museum on May 25 at 8:30 a.m., Borden Seniors Potluck supper and program on May 29, Diefenbaker Daze is June 1 and 2, with the Lions Pancake Breakfast on the 1st from 8 to 11 a.m. in the Community Centre, museum opening at 2 p.m., slo-pitch tourney and Kids Zone all day with the Lions new wagon train rides, steak supper from 5 to 7 p.m. at the grounds, DJ from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Disc golf, concession and beer garden both days, and on Sunday there is slo-pitch, Kids Zone and Lions wagon train rides.

June 3 the Borden seniors have invited Langham, Radisson and Maymont seniors for supper and program at 6 p.m. in the Borden Community Centre and Borden Grad is June 7 with exercises at 8 p.m. for the five graduates in the Community Centre, and is open to everyone.

Condolences are extended to the family of Dorothy Buswell who passed away May 17 at the age of 94 and her service will be held June 8 at 11 a.m. in the Borden Anglican Church. At 2 p.m. June 8 a memorial service will be held in the Borden Community Centre for Wynona Taylor who passed away recently. Both services will be conducted

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The Borden Lions held a successful garage sale May 18. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

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Saturday, May 11, Joyful Melody Trio, a gospel group from Barhead, Alta., gave an outstanding performance at the Speers Rec Center to an audience of about 60 people, bringing an inspirational message of faith and hope. Sunday morning the trio took part in the Speers United Church service with their message and songs, followed by a potluck lunch and fellowship. Photo submittted

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Delta Co-op held their official grand opening May 15 on a rainy Wednesday, but that didn’t dampen the enthusiasm for many people who came out to enjoy a the ribbon cutting, grand opening specials, a charity barbecue and special miniature pony wagon rides for the kids. Photos by Sherri Solomko

Host of activities planned to wind up May in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Well, there was some celebration on May 15 when some much needed, long anticipated, threetenths inches of rain arrived. It wasn’t the soaker everyone was hoping for however for now, it will help.

You will want to stay tuned to posters around town, social media, the local paper and this column for all the great things upcoming in Unity in the days and weeks ahead.

May 23 - Opening Day of Unity Farmer’s Market at Adanac Hall May 25 - Community Garage Sale May 25 - U14 mini tournament at the diamonds May 26 - Member’s Golf Tournament May 26 - Unity Minor Ball day all day event at the diamonds May 28 - UCHS Grad Ecumenical Grad service at St. Peter’s, 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

May 31 - UPS Track and Field meet May 31 to June 2 - Unity Western Days June 1 and 2nd - Baseball tournament at the diamonds With the Unity Western Days activity next weekend, know that there will be a full weekend offered of activity that will include a meal on Friday and the announcement of the 2019 Unity Citizen of the Year, followed by a dance with Stereo Playground. The parade takes place Saturday starting at the rink at 1 p.m. Rodeo action begins Saturday at 5 p.m. with the next round at 2 p.m. Sunday. This year’s rodeo will include local participants Ryder Zunti, Kaybree Zunti and Twila Zunti. Sunday of rodeo weekend, the Baptist Church will host a pancake breakfast at the Agroplex from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. followed by the Christian Cowboy Association entertainment. The Unity Airport is hosting lunch on Sunday, June 2 with the opportunity to watch other flying enthusiasts land and show off their planes. Rodeo queen winner will be

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announced on Sunday’s performance.

The Richardson Pioneer Outdoor Rec Plex saw some improvements with the unsightly old pool fence removed, opening up the space greatly, as well as four new basketball hoops installed. Tenders are now open for Phase 2 of this ongoing development.

Community barbecues are part of the weekly happenings in Unity. So far, volunteers raised just over $1,500 for the Mental Wellness program in Unity that holds seminars and workshops and offers other helpful tools. The Unity Hospital Auxiliary was the lucky beneficiary of the barbecue held in conjunction with the Delta Co-op Home Centre grand opening and raised close to $1,000.

UCHS has thoroughly enjoyed the tradition of the “provincial banner run” that they have got to enjoy with a number of sports and activities this year, and have high hopes for track and field offering yet another one of these send offs. Welcome back to the UCHS robotics team who earned a trip to the Canada Wide Science fair in Fredericton New Brunswick.

Grade 9s will experience “take your kids to work day” on May 29. June’s list of “to do’s” include: UCHS awards night June 6, Living Sky School Division Awards night June 19 and exams begin June 20 with grad cap and gown service at 10 a.m. on June 28.

UPS track and field will take place on May 31, with June 4 alternate day if weather does not permit.

Field trips begin on June 7 and continue much of June.

June 18, the UPS Kindergartens will enjoy a year end celebration with June 24 the Grade 6 year end celebration.

At St. Peter’s, May 23 is the date set for division track and field for Grades

4 to 6. May 24 is a Grade 6 soccer tournament in Cut knife. Students will be part of World Catholic Education Day for mass, lunch and activities with Father Greg at the Holy Rosary Shrine at Reward.

Pickleball continues to grow. Come on out to the Unity curling rink Wednesdays and Thursdays. Equipment is provided. For now, the schedule will continue until the last week in June, and then plans are being put together for a wind up fun tournament. Hopes are that players will continue in the Outdoor Rec Venue when they are able and plans are being scoped out about using one of the school gyms for the winter.

This weekend is the community wide garage sale on May 25, with the full map printed in the May 17 issue of the PressHerald. As well, you can pick one up at the town office. Parkview Place is still seeking donations for this event to help with their activities fundraising. As well, if you are extra shop enthusiastic you can head to Wilkie as they also hold their town wide garage sale the same day.

Unity minor ball was grateful for the donation of $3,272.92 which represented the remainder of the profits seen from the 2016 Western Canadian U21 Fastpitch event held in Unity (remember the other $10,000 was presented for the Walking Path and Outdoor Rec Venue improvement). You can watch plenty of ball games This weekend, U14 is hosting a mini tournament and the midgets are hosting a game on May 25. Every team in every division of both baseball and softball will play a game on minor ball day May 26. The booth will be open and there is plenty of room for fans in the stands. You can also support Unity Minor Ball by purchasing one of their sports trip tickets, available from any player.

Senior Cardinals have home games upcoming this month on May 26, two games vs Meadow Lake as well as taking on the Unity

Midget Cards. They have five games on the road in June with only two at home games.

The Unity Midget Cards have three games on the road in May but will square off against the Senior Cards as part of minor ball day, May 26 with a 6 p.m. start.

Tonight, May 23, the Unity Soccer club is hosting a fundraising barbecue at AG Foods on from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.

I understand spots are filling up quickly, so note that registration forms are now available through the Town of Unity website or by emailing unityball-

hockey@gmail.com for the second annual “Unity Roadster Classic” 3 on 3 ball hockey tournament with funds earmarked once again for the Richardson Pioneer Outdoor Rec Venue development. Cost is $100 per team, guaranteed three games. Age categories are five to adult.

The Unity Farmer’s Market will start again May 23 at the Adanac Hall and it will run every other week featuring a lunch catered by Jan Taylor. Contact Carmen Bowker at 306-210-7733 for details or to book a table.

Saturday, June 1, Western Days Parade, the pa-

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rade lines up at 12:30 and starts at 1 from the Unity Community Centre. Also, Unity Western Days is looking for rodeo queen contestants as well as volunteers. Contact Brian or Bryce Woytiuk at UMP if you are interested.

Coffee row folks continue to be full of enthusiasm for all that is on tap for upcoming events in Unity.

Local sports activity also keeps the topic table full of lively conversation. 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.

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Caylee Dorval of Glaslyn received $4,000 toward her agriculturerelated post-secondary studies as the grandprize winner of the 2019 Agriculture Student Scholarship.

Caylee’s winning video submission discusses her role in the family ranch and her pride in the beef they raise.

“This scholarship is an excellent opportunity for young people to voice their agricultural ideas,” Dorval said. “It was an interesting scholarship to apply for since you can be creative while showing your passion for agriculture. I am very thankful for this scholarship as it will help me to further my education in Animal Science.”

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In February, Dorval was the only student from Saskatchewan to be named as a finalist in the 10th Annual RBC Black History Month Student Essay Competition.

Dorval wrote an essay entitled “John Ware’s importance in Canadian a g r i c u l t u r e . ” J o h n Ware was born into slavery in the 19th century on a plantation in South Carolina. After the Civil War he left for Texas where he worked as a rancher.

With great work ethic and perseverance, Ware worked his way up to Canada driving cattle from Texas to Montana and then into what is now the Canadian prairies.

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