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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It is a symbol of North Battleford: the iconic water tower and its lights.

Now, it looks as if the lights that have illuminated the night sky for the past several decades could go dark.

At the city’s Planning Committee meeting Monday to discuss the 2022 budget, City Manager Randy Patrick explained the lights on the tower are near the end.

“They have absolutely reached the end of life,” said Patrick.

“This is the year that we turn them off — sometime this year, we suspect.

We can’t keep fixing them, the sun has destroyed the cables that are connecting them. The lights themselves have a 10-year life, and they’re over 10 years.”

The cost of replacing the bulbs is prohibitive. Patrick told council it had cost over $70,000 to buy the bulbs last time, and they expect it to cost $200,000 to buy the

lights this time.

As it stands, the project is unfunded in the 2022 budget.

“We do not have this project funded,” Patrick confirmed.

In order to replace those lights, said Patrick, there would need to be funding found for that project.

This would be the second time that the tower lights will have gone dark.

The lights had been put up

initially as a 75th anniversary project for the city in 1988.

Those proved to be so popular that they stayed up. After a winter windstorm in 2007, the tower went dark for a period of time before being illuminated again by new LED lights on Nov. 20, 2009, the result of a major community fundraising effort, led by Citizen of the Year Continued on Page 3

Western Development Museum plans to Light Up the Village Staff

The Western Development Museum North Battleford is bringing back Light Up the Village for another year, and has announced the presenting sponsor for this year.

Battleford Furniture has been named the presenting sponsor for this year’s holiday display of lights and decorations in the WDM Heritage Village.

“It is a pleasure and honour to support the WDM and Light Up the Village,” said

Chris Odishaw, proprietor of Battleford Furniture, in a news release.

“We all need a little ‘light’ in our lives right now during these crazy times! Grab some family, grab some friends, take your mom and dad, take your kids …

Enjoy a little light with the ones that you love.”

“The WDM North Battleford is grateful for the support from Battleford Furniture,” said Shirley Maze, Light Up the Village co-ordinator, in a statement. “This event has become

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Light Up the Village will take place from Dec. 1 to Jan. 7. It will run from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. nightly excluding statuatory holidays.

The price is $10 per car and $40 per bus/large group. A season pass is $30 each (valid for one family) while an evening pass is $10 each (valid for one evening).

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North Battleford Two missing persons looking at 7.48 per cent tax increase RCMP Weekly Report Submitted by Battlefords RCMP

Battlefords RCMP responded to 460 calls for service from Wednesday, Nov. 10 through Tuesday, Nov. 16.

• Four missing persons reported. Two investigations are still active.

- Autumn Dillon, 25, reported missing at 4 p.m. on Nov. 16. Last seen on the 1000 block of 107th Street in North Battleford. She was wearing a blue shirt, yellow pants, white socks and has a shaved head. She is approximately 5’6”, thin build with brown eyes. She is originally from the Lloydminster area.

- Josaiha Chickosis is still missing.

There have been some unconfirmed sightings in and around the North Battleford area. He is believed to be actively evading the police in efforts to locate him.

• 20 assault investigations.

- A 17-year-old youth was arrested and facing charges after a report of an assault at a residence on 114th Street in North Battleford shortly after 11 a.m. on Nov. 16. A 16-yearold victim sustained minor injuries but did not require medical treatment.

The accused has been charged with assault, forcible confinement and uttering threats, and has been since released from custody on conditions of no contact with the victim. The accused and victim are known to each other.

- Report of an incident of suspected child abuse on the Nov. 16 shortly before 3 p.m. at a residence in the city of North Battleford. A child was found to have suspicious minor injuries which an investigation showed were the result of an assault. A 26-year-old male was later arrested and has been charged with one count of assault. His first court appearance is set for Dec. 13.

- Police were called to a residence on the 1600 block of 102nd Street in North Battleford on the Nov. 10 at 4:30 p.m. for a report of an assault.

Upon arrival the victim, in her 20s, was found to have injuries to her face and head and reported being assaulted by a 19-year-old male known to her, and threatened with a knife. The accused had already fled the scene when police arrived but was located shortly after 5 p.m. at another residence in the city. The accused was taken into custody after struggling with police and was held in custody until his first appearance in Provincial Court on Friday Nov. 12. The suspect is facing numerous charges including assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, assaulting a police officer, resisting arrest, uttering threats, and assault with a weapon.

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• Four break and enter investigations.

• Vehicle thefts.

- 27-year-old male from Spiritwood arrested and charged with possession of stolen property after recovery of a stolen vehicle on the Saulteaux First Nation on Nov. 11 at 4:30 p.m.

- A 28-year-old man is charged with theft of a motor vehicle after the theft of a vehicle reported on Nov. 15 shortly after 9:30 p.m. on the Sweetgrass First Nation. Vehicle was recovered in Delmas in the early afternoon of Nov. 16. The accused was to make his first appearance in Provincial Court on Nov. 17.

- Grey 2013 Ford F150 with Saskatchewan plate 573 KTP reported stolen from a residence on the Red Pheasant First Nation on the early afternoon of Nov. 11.

- White 2011 GMC Sierra with Saskatchewan license 412MGE reported stolen some time between Nov. 6 and Nov. 11 from the 1000 block of 107th Street in North Battleford.

• 21 Mental Health Act investigations.

• 19 Traffic Collisions.

• Three individuals charged with impaired driving.

• 88 various traffic charges.

On Nov. 14 shortly after 8:30 p.m., police located a vehicle on the Highway 16 Bypass in North Battleford which was believed to have been involved in a previous complaint involving several traffic infractions. During the investigation police located and seized a number of weapons including a baton, handcuffs and a BB gun, which had been modified to look like a real firearm. A 20-year-old woman and a 46-year-old male were arrested and charged with a number of weapons offences. Both have since been released and are set to make their first appearances in North Battleford court on Dec. 20.

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Taxpayers in North Battleford could be looking at substantial tax increases in the 2022 budget.

The draft budget document has been released on the city’s website and administration is proposing an overall 7.48 percent increase on the operations side.

Administration is also proposing a three per cent increase in utilities, while the proposal is for waste management to see a four per cent increase.

No other increases are being proposed for areas such as underground pipes and asphalt replacement or the recreation capital levy.

In speaking to reporters prior to the release of the budget Friday, City Manager Randy Patrick cited a significant increase in RCMP staff costs as driving the costs upward.

Negotiations had been ongoing between the federal government and the RCMP and the city esti-

mated the impact to be $1 million.

That alone would be a 6.94 percent increase, but after considerable efforts made to reduce the cost within the contract, the cost increase for the 2022 budget is now estimated at $737,534, or equivalent to a 4.98 percent increase.

An additional 2.5 percent increase is also being proposed for required wage increases and also to take into account what is described as rapidly rising inflationary pressures projected for 2022.

As for the utilities increase of three percent, borrowing on the Sanitary Sewer Force Main project is the driving factor. Administration is also proposing a phased in approach with additional increases over the next three years.

The proposed budget now goes to council for budget deliberations by Zoom this week. The first was a Planning Committee meeting on the budget Monday night from 5:15 p.m. to around 9 p.m., and

a Special Planning Meeting was scheduled for Thursday starting at 5:15 p.m.

The hope is to get the majority of budget discussions wrapped up in those two sessions and then have the budget come to council for approval at their regular meeting Dec. 13.

If another deliberation session is needed, that can be scheduled.

The schedule for Monday’s budget session was as follows: general overview of budget, followed

by General Government Services, Police Services, Planning and Development (including UPAR), and Public Works. As it stands, the Thursday session is to include remaining items including presentations on third party grant requests.

It should be cautioned that right now the tax increases are only proposals from administration at this stage; council will make the final decision and could still make changes.

New lights would cost $200,000 Continued from Page 1 honourees Yvonne Nyholt and the now late Reine Lessard.

A question raised by council was whether there could be a similar community effort this time.

At Monday’s meeting Councillor Kent Lindgren asked if the city had reached out to any groups. Director of City Operations Stewart Schafer said they had not reached out yet regarding replacement of those lights.

There were funds set aside by the city for minor repairs, but “this has gone beyond minor repairs, this is major replacement.”

Beyond the issue of the lights is the question of the lifespan of the North Battleford water tower itself.

Patrick reported it is expected to be a major conversation piece about six or seven years in the future.

What the city is looking at is a potential $8-to$10 million dollar project where the water tower could potentially be replaced by a reservoir.

The indication from Patrick is that city is looking to set up reserves to potentially fund that major project.

The hope was expressed by Councillor Greg Lightfoot that the tower itself could still stand at that location afterwards.

Indeed, the indication was that tower could still be used for other purposes.

Schafer reported the tower is valuable as an antenna location and is currently used by the RCMP as well

as health and safety (ambulances, EMS) for communications.

“Even if the water tower is not used as a water storage device, it is still used very heavily as an antenna for collection and transmission of data,” said Schafer.

Patrick noted a number of water towers had been re-purposed and kept as landmarks beyond their lifespan.

Based on the conversations at budget deliberations Monday, there was little enthusiasm from anyone about the idea of removing the water tower structure at any point in the future.

“The water tower is an icon in the city of North Battleford,” said Schafer.

“It is a proud item of the city.”

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Caleb Village concerned about new shelter

Dear Editor Residents of Caleb Village met Nov. 9 with representatives of Lighthouse Saskatoon regarding a regional care facility located at 1571 - 104th St. in North Battleford.

Some of the information obtained during a question period is as follows: The representatives were unable to provide information about who owns this property. Also, there is a backlog of taxes owning. Who will be responsible to pay these taxes?

Funding to run this facility comes from government agencies such as social services, community living, family services and others. Staff is on duty 16 out of 24 hours with no staff from 11 p.m. until morning.

Capacity is nine clients, with four already living there. One has been referred from another city and another from another town other than the Battlefords.

Nothing seems to be in place regarding the area covered for residents, however they are concentrating on homeless people in the Battlefords.

Clients have choices of their lifestyle when not in the building, but drugs and alcohol are not allowed within the building. They may continue to use drugs or alcohol outside and go back to the facility. Guests or relatives visiting these clients could be socializing outside in the area near Caleb.

The above location is in the area of Caleb Village.

The residents of Caleb range in age from 70 to more than 90 years. Many use wheelchairs, walkers and canes and have hearing and vision problems. Residents can often be found on the walking trails throughout Centennial Park just steps away from the property. These special walking trails meander through wetland areas and are a place where residents can watch for birds, muskrats and other native Saskatchewan wildlife.

The residents of Caleb are vulnerable. The location of this proposed facility with residents with a different kind of vulnerability adds another factor to our safety and security.

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Freedom to worship celebrated Dear Editor Last Friday evening, the theme for “Cowboy Church” at Rabbit Lake was about Remembrance Day. We started by singing O Canada and ended with God Save the Queen.

Peg Haryung and Glen and Cathy Cherry sang some suitable songs and Kathy read In Flanders Fields. Pastor Rick Martin spoke about the three crosses on Calvary.

We were reminded of the wonderful freedoms we all enjoy, especially the freedom to worship. Jesus’s suffering and death on the cross offers us freedom from sin and promise of heaven when we die (John 3:16). What could possible more important than that?

The early pioneers here worshipped in homes and schools until churches could be built. Today, I can count 13 churches within a 13-mile radius of Rabbit Lake that are all closed.

Rick is an accomplished singer and musician. He has served us every second Friday of the month for three years. His sermons are always Bible-based and full of

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He is a busy man, being pastor at Hope Church in Prince Albert and also conducting services in Battleford, Spritwood and Brancepeth. It is a different kind of worship. If you read this, why not come and check it out?

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It “didnae right cop it” is the vernacular Glasgow slang for “not much was achieved”. 30,000 delegates and 400 + planes including our very own Airbus and what exactly could Zoom and telephone calls not have achieved? I can talk to my brother in the U.K. and solve all the world’s problems and then some in 2 hours for a $2.00 SaskTel phone call.

Glasgow, my university city, used to have pea soup smogs which paralyzed the roads, the railways and even the trams and choked the populace. One evening, as I walked to my lodgings, I came upon a body suffocated by the air we were breathing. The days of domestic coal fires which scarcely heated part of a room and only one side of you at a time, like the original toasters from Woolworths, are all gone, as is heavy industry on the Clyde.

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wrought costly compromise decision is that the world has to use less fossil fuel which of course will eventually be depleted. Such an effort!

Mr. Trudeau stayed only a couple of days and our Climbate minister couldn’t stay to the end as his plane was about to leave without him and we would have had to buy him a new ticket. Still, Mr. Trudeau spoke and strutted eloquently and preached another sermon on carbon tax, this time for the whole world. Such a visionary – we are so blessed.

Nevertheless, the delegates all had a jolly good time and unanimously and readily agreed to have another jamboree next year in Egypt so that they can tour the archaeological sites which clearly demonstrate the extreme effects of global warming.

I would have thought that they would have been more than satisfied in Glasgow by seeing the Armadillo, the now extinct giant hammer-head crane, the squinty bridge and other residual vestiges of the industrial revolution which brought so much benefit to mankind and largely began in Glasgow.

Those interested and all others should know how relieved the Scottish nation is that coal usage is not to be proscribed as the wearing of the kilt used to be.

On New Year’s Day, the first person to cross your threshold must have dark hair and bring a gift of coal thereby bringing good luck to your household and the requirement of a cup of good cheer for the visitor. So, in a way, the C.O.P. conference did cop it, at least for the Scots.

Art ‘full’ season at the galleries Submitted Allen Sapp Gallery and the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford are offering a full slate of exhibitions and other experiences over the winter.

A newly installed exhibition at The Chapel Gallery is Confluent Dreams.

It is a convergence of visual stories inspired by nature, dreams and transformation conveyed by artists Birgit Lessing, Holly Hildebrand, Oriol Dancer and Sherron Burns. It runs until Jan. 9.

The exhibit will be celebrated with a matinee reception Nov. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m. with the artists in attendance. Special activities and performances will include an interactive community dreamscape activity, Cranky Theatre production and musical performances by Raven She Hollers.

Youth ages nine and older who have taken part in “Introductory Sewing for Youth” are invited to participate in a Christmas house sewing project Dec. 2 and 3 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Cost of the program is $40. Participants will have the opportunity to create their own festive plush Christmas house while flexing their creative minds and building on their sewing skills.

Allen Sapp Gallery and Chief Poundmaker Museum have partnered together to assemble Contemporary Art from the River People, which features works by artists whose homelands are near Battle River and the North Saskatchewan River. Visit the lower level of the Allen Sapp Gallery Wednesday to Sunday

from noon until 4 p.m.

Also coming to the lower level of the gallery is the December art market.

Working in conjunction with the River People display, the gallery invites interested vendors to contact lgarven@cityofnb.ca. The market will be expanded to the main gallery Dec. 8 to 10.

A display of work by members of the River’s Edge Quilt Guild will be opening Jan. 26 at the Chapel Gallery.

Free events and other programming for all ages will be offered during Wintertainment 2022 Feb. 22 to 26.

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The world’s largest yule log

By Johannie Dufour and Sarah Beauregard Translated by Katya Teague What a whirlwind it was at the Snow Island cake factory that day! Since the crack of dawn, the region’s best pastry chefs had been hard at work trying to break the world record for the largest yule log. Their goal: to make a vanilla cake with chocolate frosting almost the size of a house. It seemed like an outrageously ambitious challenge, but the Snow Island bakers and their many assistants were confident that their talent and determination would help them succeed.

Sitting on bleachers set up for the occasion, several people watched the scene unfold with great interest.

“Look, Capella,” Orion said to his twin sister. “The container for mixing the frosting is as big as the public pool!”

“Yum! Chocolate is so tasty,” the gluttonous girl replied. “I would love to just swim in it!”

Walking around the factory floor was the top journalist from the Snow Island Gazette, who didn’t want to miss a minute of the momentous occasion. With his camera in hand and a gleam in his eye, Gregory Slifer intended to capture the action from every angle.

To get the perfect shot of the vat of chocolate frosting, he climbed into a basket on the end of a nearby forklift. An experienced worker used the machine to carefully raise him above the massive tank.

“What an incredible view,” Gregory said, leaning a little too far forward.

At that very moment, the strap around his neck meant to hold the camera snapped. Wide eyed, Gregory watched as his prized equipment plummeted to the chocolatey surface below and sunk into the frosting.

Orion and Capella rushed to the reporter’s side.

“Mr. Slifer, is your camera waterproof?” Orion asked.

“It is indeed! Waterproof and extremely durable,” Gregory replied. “I often use it outdoors when I cover blizzards and ice storms. I’ve always been able to count on it.”

“Well, we can fish it out for you, no problem,” Capella declared.

“And clean it off, too,” her brother added.

After getting permission from the factory’s health and safety director, Capella embarked on the tricky mission. After putting on her scuba gear (which her parents had quickly brought from home), the young girl was strapped to the end of the forklift with a sturdy harness. Unable to contain her excitement, Capella was then lowered into the vat of creamy chocolate.

festival drew 15 people to two sessions. Additional feedback was received via email and telephone calls.

Initial plans are to host a small interdisciplinary arts festival in April 2022 at the Don Ross Centre, which may also branch off to the town of Battleford. Discussion and planning will resume in January. Visual artists should plan to submit one to two pieces of art for an exhibition during the festival.

Some smaller arts festivals were also suggested.

Such events include garden art tours, studio tours and possibly art in the park.

There is a continued interest in establishing a Nuit Blanche event.

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A few minutes later, the eight-year-old girl emerged. Covered in frosting, she held up the camera for all to see. “Got it,” she cried out.

The grateful reporter rushed to her side to thank Capella and retrieve his equipment. Wiping the lens, he was relieved to discover that the camera still worked.

After carefully purifying the vat of frosting, the Snow Island culinary crew completed their challenge. The panel of judges were duly impressed. Once a picture was taken for the Book of World Records, the giant dessert was sliced up and shared among all the residents of the region — much to the delight of Capella and her brother.

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BUHF Lottery awards Unity winners $100,000

By Sherri Solomko Imagine waking up on a dreary weather Friday to what would appear to be an ordinary day with the weather not presenting any reason to smile only to have the entire mood of the day brightened immediately with one phone call.

Sandy Richards of Unity received a call around 11 a.m. Nov. 12 from the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Lottery announcing that she and her husband, Deryl, had won their grand prize of $100,000.

Richards said, “My first reaction, I simply couldn’t believe it. Then I started to cry, and my husband Deryl was wondering what was going on.”

Richards said they have been buying tickets on this lottery for 15 years or more. The couple have said they have supported this lottery for this length of time as many from Unity have needed services or medical attention or procedures at one time or another. Richards also maintains the importance of supporting health care.

Excited to share the news with her family, she called her daughter Tracey as they knew their oldest granddaughter was there also to receive the news.

Richards then texted her other granddaughter Kristen along with their son and granddaughter in Nova Scotia.

The Richards drove to North Battleford to collect their winnings that afternoon.

Upon arrival at the hospital foundation office, they were presented their cheque with photos taken.

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Shauna McGifford, fund development officer with the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. presents Sandy and Deryl Richards accepting their winnings from the $100,000 grand prize draw of the BUHF Lottery .

tleford, the winner of the 50/50 jackpot as part of the lottery, was also there to receive her winnings.

Before departing home, Richards said they used the opportunity to do a few errands in North Battleford, however, she chuckled that no splurging took place just yet.

On the way home, the couple discussed how they wanted to spend the money knowing they would tuck some away and are planning for some interior and yard renovations in the spring.

Plenty of congratulatory text messages and phone calls were received once more family, friends and neighbours learned of the win. Richards is not sure if the news has settled in yet, but she did think she was going to have a really good sleep Nov. 12, as it had been a wonderful day.

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Pearl Munro of North Battleford accepts her cheque as winner of $53,860 in th 50/50 draw of the BUHF Lottery from Shauna McGifford, fund development officer with the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Photos courtesy of BUHF

North Battleford man wins $100,000 Staff

Ray Whitcome carefully counted the words he scratched on his Crossword Tripler Zing ticket. He saw that he had 10 words, which meant he’d won $100,000!

“Honestly, I just felt relief,” he said.

The Saskatchewan Roughriders fan is hop-

ing his team makes it to the Grey Cup. If they do, he plans to cheer for the Riders in person thanks to his big win!

Even if the Riders don’t make it to the Grey Cup, Whitcome says this windfall will go a long way in helping pay off some debt.

Whitcome purchased his winning Crossword

Tripler Zing ticket at Northside Esso, located at 1892 100th St. in North Battleford.

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Busy times for Rivers’ Edge Quilters

By June Newsham Guild Member

A meeting of the Rivers’ Edge Quilters was held on Nov. 5 and attended by 20 members.

Pillow cases were made by 11 people and they produced 33 for Interval House here in the Battlefords.

In addition, wheelchair quilts that have a pouch in them for tucking in hands were also made.

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Our quilt marathon will be held Nov. 18-20.

On the 18th, members are to bring four batik strips measuring 2.5 inches by width of the fabric, while the 19th will feature au-

tumn colors. At the marathon, members will learn how to make the yellowbrick-road pattern.

At the Dec. 9 business meeting, members are encouraged to bring a completed UFO (unfinished object) for the “Show and Tell” part of the session, and on Dec. 16 we will learn how to make a quilt featuring a panel.

We are planning to have a quilt exhibition at the Chapel Gallery in

January and February and each member may display up to three items.

In addition to the monthly business meetings, which are held the first Friday of the month at 1 p.m., members are able to quilt Monday, Thursday and Friday in the craft room at the Don Ross. We would love to see you there. For more information, please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797.

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Crime Stoppers

RCMP looking for police imposter On Monday, Oct. 4, at 12:30 p.m. on Highway 303, approximately 10 km east of Lloydminster, a female motorist was pulled over by a male suspect who had a blue flashing light emanating from the cab of his vehicle.

The suspect asked the female to get out of her vehicle and produce identification. The female did not follow his direction, and instead drove away, calling 911. Other than the blue flashing light, there were no other indicators of law enforcement.

The male suspect was described as Caucasian, in his mid to late 30s wearing a white button up shirt. He was NOT dressed as a police officer, and was NOT driving a police vehicle.

The suspect vehicle was described as an older model black SUV with an all black grill.

A sketch of the suspect, and a stock photo of the suspected vehicle has been issued.

If you can identify this male, please click the ‘Contact Us’ button on the Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers Facebook page or call 1-800-222-8477 to leave an anonymous tip. If your tip leads to an arrest or charge, you may be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

Staff Reporter

Sentencing of Drayden Clinton was expected to occur Friday but has been delayed.

Clinton was to be sentenced on weapons offences, possession of stolen property, resisting arrest, and breaching conditions.

On Nov. 4 Clinton was

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break, enter and theft of a Macklin residence, possession of a stolen ring, and possession of heroin and cocaine.

Clinton is now scheduled to be sentenced in North Battleford Provincial Court Nov. 26. At that time charges of witness tampering will be dealt with.

RCMP looking for break and enter and assault suspect Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect of a break and enter and assault.

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Festival of Trees is back Nov. 24 to Dec. 8 Staff

Battlefords Union Hospital (BUH) Foundation has announced its dates for the running of the 2021 Festival of Trees.

The annual event runs from Wednesday, Nov. 24 to Wednesday, Dec. 8.

According to the foundation, the plan is for “beautifully decorated Christmas items “to be on display at Frontier Centre and at Territorial Place Mall. These, as well as “Christmas is Coming” silent auction packages, will be available for online bidding at buhfoundation. com.

“We are looking forward to hosting the 26th Festival of Trees in The Battlefords. We have a lot of great events planned for the two weeks and have received wonderful sponsorship and support from the community to help make it all possible,” says JoAnne Iverson, BUH Foundation Board of Directors Festival of Trees committee member. “We invite everyone to join us and be a part of this fun event, whether it’s by bidding on the decorated items and silent auction packages or joining in the events, there is something for everyone.”

The traditional “Family Day,” “Gala” and “Christmas High Tea” are described as “boxed events” — meaning, boxes can be ordered and picked up or delivered for people to enjoy amongst themselves.

On offer for the Christmas High Tea on Dec. 3 will be “delicious scones, handmade clotted cream, jams, finger sandwiches, petite fours and tea” which will be boxed for your enjoyment. It comes prepared for two people at $50 a box, and can be picked up at 3 p.m. and later at Blend Restaurant & Bar (1602 100th Street); delivery is also available.

People can pre-order and reserve Christmas High Tea boxes for delivery (in The Battlefords) or by pick-up on Friday, Dec 3. Call 306-446-6652 to order. Online ordering will also be available.

On Dec. 4 starting at 6:30 p.m. is the “Gala Getaway.” This will be a tropical vacation themed event as BUH Foundation partners with Cooking with Co-op for an interactive virtual event. In that event you will cook, eat and drink along with host Tracy Voigt.

A ticket for “Gala Getaway” & Cooking with Co-op - Festival of Trees Edition will provide you the cooking kit and everything you need for the meal, along with a tropical themed vacation package for two, and a chance to win a real life getaway ($1,000 travel voucher). Tickets are $220. The deadline to register is Monday, Nov. 29, 4:30 p.m. and the number to call is 306-446-6652.

Online ordering is available.

“We are grateful to all of our sponsors, donors and volunteers that are helping to bring Festival of Trees 2021 to The Battlefords,” says Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer.

“BUH Foundation receives such wonderful support from organizations, businesses and community members.

We can’t say enough how much we appreciate their commitment to making this event happen and to supporting enriched healthcare in the Battlefords.”

There are many schools and children’s groups participating in the “Wonders of Christmas” Trees by Children. The children are making Christmas decorations that will be delivered to a senior home within the Battlefords to decorate a

tree for the residents and provide a little bit of Festival of Trees to enjoy this Christmas season in their own homes.

New for 2021 is the McDonald’s Festival Breakfast Fundraiser on Saturday, Nov. 27. Stop by either McDonald’s locations in North Battleford for a breakfast sandwich

and more. One dollar from the sale of every Egg McMuffin, Bacon & Egg McMuffin and Sausage & Egg McMuffin sold between 7 a.m.and 11 a.m. will be donated to the Festival of Trees and enriched healthcare.

Also new for 2021 is also The Cup Cake & Bakery who will be baking a

Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer, with Greg Gryba, CPA CA, and Garth Swanson, CPA CA, Partners, Swanson Gryba & Company. Photos courtesy of BUHF

Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer, with SaskTel: Terry Gagne, Manager – Consumer Sales

Darren Erbach, Owner & Manager, Fisher’s Drug Store, with Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer.

Festival of Trees cupcake for Wednesday – Friday, Nov. 24–26. These cupcakes can be purchased individually, or order a dozen for your family and the office. A portion of the sales will be donated to Festival of Trees and enriched healthcare.

Festival of Trees proceeds go to The Women’s

Health & Birthing Centre to purchase a Biliblanket that allows newborns to be wrapped and held during treatment for jaundice.

Proceeds also go to the purchase new technology in a Bilirubin Jaundice Meter, which will eliminate the need for heel pricks in newborns as well as the wait for lab results.

Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer, with Larry Wrench, Director, North Battleford Claims Centre, SGI.

Duane Lafreniere, Dealer Principal/General Manager, Bridges Chev Buick GMC Ltd., with Shauna McGifford, BUHF Fund Development Officer.

Kevin Driedger, Owner & Manager, Fortress Windows & Doors Ltd, with Shauna McGifford, BUH Foundation Fund Development Officer.

Do You Need Help This Christmas?

Apply for an Empty Stocking Fund Hamper!

Where?

The Food Bank, 1171 101st St, North Battleford When?

November 22th until December 10th, 2021. Monday to Friday, 1pm -3pm What Information to Bring?

• Proof of Address: Actual house address/land location. (can be found on power bill) • Proof of Income: Paycheque Stub or Social Services Cheque total needs stub or Student Loan Statement or Employment Insurance Stub AND Child Tax Benefit Statement, Child support, Bank Statement.

• Proof of Expenses: Power, Energy, Water Bill. Rent Receipt, Childcare Receipt • Identification: Health Cards, Driver’s License.

If you are not receiving child tax for children in your care, proof that they reside with you will be required IF YOU ARE MISSING THE REQUIRED INFORMATION YOU WILL BE SENT AWAY. PLEASE WEAR A MASK. ONLY ONE PERSON PER HOUSEHOLD ALLOWED INTO BUILDING TO APPLY AS LIMITED SEATING IN WAIT AREA IN ORDER TO SOCIAL DISTANCE. IF YOU ARE SICK PLEASE STAY HOME.

Richard Pratchler, Maintenance Manager, North Battleford Energy Centre, Northland Power, with Shauna McGifford, BUHF.

Dr. James Lawrence, owner, River Valley Eye Care, with Shauna McGifford, BUHF, and Koreen Lawrence, Owner, River Valley Eye Care.

Trent Gatzke, General Manager, Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. with Shauna McGifford, BUHF.

Todd Heck, General Manager, Valley Ford Sales, with Shauna McGifford, BUHF.

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The Royal Canadian Legion #70 North Battleford Branch

THANK YOU would like to say

to all of the BUSINESSES and INDIVIDUALS who purchased WREATHS & POPPIES in our 2021 Poppy Campaign and to our community for their ongoing support.

With your annual assistance, we are able to provide necessary support to our Veterans and their families who may be in need.

All money stays in our Community.

THANK YOU to CJNB, Access Communications, Sure Shot Drone Services for broadcasting our 2021 Virtual Remembrance Day Ceremony.

Thanks, also to St Paul’s Anglican and Notre Dame Churches for tolling the Bells at the 11th hour, and everyone else who made this service possible.

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2021 Canada-Saskatchewan Drought Response Initiative Second Payment Application now Available Applications are now being accepted for the second payment to help producers deal with the impact of drought. This initiative provides immediate relief to livestock producers consisting of two payments totalling up to $200 per head for eligible female breeding cattle and bison, with adjustments made on animal unit equivalents for other livestock.

For more information, call toll-free at 1-844-723-1211 or directly email skdri@scic.ca.

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By Lorraine Voegeli “Colors are the smiles of nature.” — Leigh Hunt Members thoroughly enjoyed an afternoon at a paint pouring workshop with Rosemarie last week.

This is an abstract art technique where you pour fluid acrylic paint on a surface. We learned some new terms and techniques such as flip cup, puddle pour, swipe, clean pour and more. The colorful and unusual patterns amazed us, were fun to do, and intriguing to watch develop into interesting designs. It

was a great way to spend an afternoon!

Next week we are looking forward to another workshop where we will be making Christmas cards involving interesting materials and unusual designs.

It will be another opportunity to use our creativity and have fun with art.

We welcome new members to join us whether you are a beginner or experienced artist. Contact Battlefords Art Club (battlefordsartclub@gmail.com) or one of the galleries for further information.

Artwork by Kathy Smith

Rosemarie Stadnyk provided the instruction on how to create art by pouring paint. Photos submitted

Artwork by Dona Lucas

November COVID-19 vax dates available Staff

Artwork by Pam Beaver

Artwork by Jean Dunn

The Saskatchewan Health Authority has announced more dates to get your COVID-19 vaccination.

They are available throughout the month at the Finning Cat drivethru at 391 Hwy 16, each Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except Nov. 11, each Thursday from

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noon to 7 p.m., and each Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. except on Nov. 20. On Nov, 23 Moderna will be available between 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.

The vaccine is available every Wednesday from Nov. 3 to 24 at North Battleford Library between 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. those days.

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Borden and Radisson News

Firefighters host Remembrance Day Service

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden volunteer firefighters held a Remembrance Day parade around the village of Borden and east on 2nd Avenue past the cemetery starting at 10:20 a.m.

The fire trucks displayed pictures of poppies created

by Borden students. A brief service was held outside the firehall at 10:50 a.m., with about 50 people in attendance.

Pastor Ron Mills welcomed everyone then spoke of the poppy and how its significance originated, this year being the 100th anniversary of the poppy as a symbol of patriotism and faithfulness. He spoke of the soldiers who never gave up the trenches in the First and Second World Wars. Many of those fight-

ing came from Western Canada.

Mills quoted Lester Pearson, who in 1956, when the Suez Canal was attacked, said we need to seek peace rather than fight. Mills cited the 125,000 Canadians serving on peacekeeping missions and noted many firefighters and first responders have also sacrificed.

Mills also spoke of a John Diefenbaker speech on the heritage of freedom and advocating for peace in the world. Mills’ address closed with a prayer for all those who have lost their lives and for the peacekeepers now serving. He called on those present to not take for granted the need for peace and freedom.

Last Post was played, the flags were lowered to half mast, two minutes of silence were observed

Baljennie News

Small community made major contribution to world wars

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Remembrance Day was a busy day honouring the men and women who served in the armed forces. Celebrations were held across Canada. The red poppy celebrated 100 years as the symbol of Remembrance Day. In the First World War, Baljennie had more than 20 men and women join the services. In the Second World War nearly 30 joined up. They did well to serve our country. Some returned, but there were some lost in action and wounded.

Royal Canadian Legion branches in the Battlefords held ceremonies for the fallen.

Battleford streets had many banners depicting those who went

to war.

Our deepest sympathy goes out to families who have recently lost loved ones.

Willie Neal of River Heights Lodge passed away at the age of 101 years. Willie was born and raised in the Eagle Hills area and went to school there. From 1938-40 he played hockey for the Eagle Hills Shamrocks.

When Willie’s dad, Percy Neal, went to serve in the Second World War in 1942, Willie took over the farming. He married Doris Leite and had a family of one daughter and two sons.

He was a school trustee and chairman for the Eagle Hills Community Centre.

While he was still farming, he and Doris both drove school buses for a time.

They retired to live in the

then, as the Reveille was played, the church bells at St. John’s Church were rung 11 times.

A special Remembrance Day service was held at St. John’s Anglican Church Nov. 14 with Rev. Sheldon Carr presiding. Archie Wainwright read the honour roll. In Flanders Fields was read by D. Rawlyk and others read the scriptures. During story time, Carr told of the origin of the poppy as a symbol of remembrance 100 years ago. Music was provided by L. Hosegood.

The Borden Farmers Market is planning a Christmas Sale Saturday, Nov. 27, in the Borden Community Centre from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Vendors will offer baking, woodworking, sewing, Christmas décor and crafts, jams and jellies, Battlefords. Doris passed away in 2018. Willie spent his last years at River Heights Lodge in North Battleford. A celebration of life was held in his honour.

A celebration of life was held for Elmer Dove of Lizard Lake after the harvest was complete. Lillian and family had family and friends gather at the farm yard. Elmer passed away in early 2021 at the age of 70 years. Interment is in a small cemetery at Lizard Lake that borders his farm.

His family still operate the farm.

Mervin Stone of Mosquito First Nation also passed away recently.

David Ramashylo passed away Nov. 8 in North Battleford. David was 80 years old. He lived in Cando area before he moved to the Battlefords.

A funeral service was held at the United Church in Battleford Nov. 12.

Marlene Sachko passed away Oct. 20. Marlene Radchenko was born in Biggar and went to school at Cando and later taught at Cando School. She married

Turtleford Tops in CiB The Competitive Category was unavailable in 2021 as part of SPRA’s Communities in Bloom response to the COVID-19 pandemic, however several communities have been named for special recognition awards. In the Community Appearance Award category, an award has been presented to Turtleford for its Memorial Park. This photo won second place in the CiB Take a Shot contest.

Capturing Memorial Park in Turtleford, selected for its strong sense of place, identified with a beautiful rock sign set in a nice mixture of flowers and shrubs, an interesting walkway to a mural and a well shaded gazebo set in a nice mixture of coniferous and deciduous trees. The pedestrian sign mimics the people that move through the scene contemplating the space. Photo by Deanna KahlLundberg

After participating in a parade around the village, Borden firefighters hosted a Remembrance Day service at the fire hall. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

jewelry, sewing and more.

Admission is free, so plan to drop in and get your Christmas baking and shopping done locally.

The Borden Friendship

Club cancelled a Nov. 17 bingo and Nov. 24 potluck supper and program. They are still planning to hold a catered Christmas turkey supper for members Dec. 9

in the Borden Community Centre and will hold a ham and turkey bingo Dec. 15 unless COVID-19 regulations do not allow it to proceed.

Walter Sachko. She was a teacher by trade, but soon was a farmer’s wife with farm duties and a family.

She always had a beauti-

ful garden of vegetables and flowers. There will be small family gathering and burial at a later date.

Halloween weather was

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Meota News

Snow puts an end to an extended, mild autumn

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Now we have snow, but certainly have appreciated the long fall we enjoyed.

The Canada geese are not happy and will leave soon.

Gill Cadrin and his sons Tal and Evan chose to go to Memorial Hill for the 11th hour on Remembrance Day. Leo and Trudy Janssens were able to share with the Cadrin’s how significant Remembrance Day is for them. As Dutch immigrants, the Janssens will be forever grateful to the Canadians who liberated Holland. Seeing the Allied tanks roll through Holland is Leo’s earliest childhood memory.

A few played bridge at the Do Drop In Monday afternoon with top score going to Vern Iverson. In second was Eric Callbeck and Warren Iverson was third. Bridge was played in

Youngsters and their best pal get out to enjoy the first snowfall of the season. Photos by Trudy Janssens

the city on Tuesday afternoon, with two and a half tables in play. Earning top score were Margaret Dyck and Vern Iverson. In second were Gerry Craig and Cletus Scherman.

Linda Ard and three other members of the OES Chapter No. 4 drove to Saskatoon for a meeting Nov. 6. It was an interesting day well spent.

Norwegian whist was

Gill Cadrin and his sons Tal and Evan chose to visit Memorial Hill in Meota for the 11th hour on Remembrance Day.

played at the Do Drop In with high score going to Albert Huys, followed by Bev McCrimmon, Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck.

Visiting her mother, Lorna Pearson, from Taber,

Alta. was Beth Wynne, and from Shaunavon, her niece, Sharon Zarry. The few days went quickly and other people who visited were Beth’s aunt Linda Ard, uncle Brad Pearson and aunt

Kelly Kightley.

Those arriving in Yuma, Ariz. are finding they need their air conditioners working as the temperature is still at 83 F in the daytime or near 30 C.

Mayfair News

Hafford Vikings sew up third provincial title in a row

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

We are experiencing a large dumping of snow. A farmers’ delight. A white Christmas for sure in the making.

The Hafford Vikings senior boys’ six-man football team are crowned provincial champions for the third year in a row.

Congratulations to everyone involved to make it a reality. This group of dedi-

cated players deserved this win by a score of 54 to 31 against Carrot River this past Saturday. The weather was reasonable, bringing out a large enthusiastic fan base. The concession was kept busy selling hot food

before, during and after the game.

My family Christmas celebration was held this past weekend for various reasons. What if COVID gets really bad again, as last year, and government regulations are enforced?

My grandchildren are busy with hockey games, figure skating, gymnastics, swimming, dance lessons and soccer. Some have travel plans in December. My four adult kids and other relatives were available, so, voila, Christmas is now over and done with for another year. There were 26 people, three dogs and two cats coming and going in a 10-hour period.

Victor Kuffert, an in-

Loraine Youst and Linda Price present a donation to Rabbit Lake’s Rose Gill Lodge, accepted by Nicole McNabb (centre). Photo submitted

dependent seed sales representative with Pioneer Hybrid at his business place near Mullingar, had a successful field day this

past August. A group of farmers checked the various crops in different plots, then socialized with a great meal and drinks after.

Maidstone Museum Notes

Halloween celebrated with treat bags for kids

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE ‑ A meeting of members of the Maidstone Museum was held at the town office Oct. 25 with 10 in attendance.

The museum members hosted a treat night under the canopy of the seniors’ centre on Halloween Vol-

unteers decorated the canopy for the occasion.

Thanks to volunteers who helped with the setup and take down.

Handing out treats were Cathy Utri and Georgina Bhar, who had filled the bags the day before. Dorothy Schwartz counted the visitors, of which there were 361 including parents

and children.

Each child received two bags, one with treats and one with toys. A big thank you to the businesses and individuals who donated items and money to make this event fun and successful.

The museum’s next meeting will be Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

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STADNYK: Edward Nicholas Stadnyk was born August 24th, 1942 in Saskatoon. He died peacefully on October 13th, 2021 at St. Pauls Hospital Saskatoon.

Ed is survived by his loving wife Shari, son Jason (Rene Cote) Tanner, Tyler, Colton (Canmore, AB.), Son Mark (Pam Squire) Emma, Avery (Saskatoon, SK.), Daughter Sara (Aaron Lorenz) McKenzie, Kyler, Gabriella (Wilkie, SK.), Son David (Laurie Kingwell), Vancouver, BC., Sister Nadine Newman (Kelowna, BC.), Sister Sonia (Bruce Gordichuk) Penticton, BC., Sister in Law Gill Stadnyk (Edmonton, AB.), Wendy (Wes Ledding), Parkside, SK., Cathy (Terry Topping), Saskatoon, SK., Reni (Ed Ness), Kelowna, BC., and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by parents Helen and Nicholas Stadnyk, brother Morris, brother-in-law Don Newman. Ed grew up in Shellbrook where he completed his schooling. After school he worked as a surveyor for highways and at Esterhazy Potash Mines.

In 1966 he married Shari Aug from Parkside. In 1968 they moved to Saskatoon. Ed sold insurance for Predential then bought a semi and started trucking. Ed and Shari moved to Prince Albert in 1971 where he hauled logs for the pulp mill then opened a kitchenware store. In 1979 Ed started working for Old Dutch Foods as a salesman and they moved to North Battleford. In 1990 they moved to an acreage then into Wilkie in 1995. After 25 years with Old Dutch Foods he retired, although he always said he wasn’t retiring only retreading.

He went back to driving semi again. Ed loved to travel and see new things and places. He enjoyed visiting with people and shared a special connection with each person he met. He was never too busy to talk to people. He represented what is right in life, family, love, and faith. He got great joy out of the simple things in life – a sunset, a nap, long drives, hard work, hauling grain for farmers, warm wood stoves, and old westerns. He also had a special place in his heart for farming, horses, having coffee with friends, and helping others.

Ed had a love of music and the past 20 years he started singing in church, at nursing homes, and funerals. He was a man of God who was satisfied and felt the fullness of his blessings. Funeral service was held October 18th 2021 at Living Faith Chapel with Pastor Rick Martin as Officiant. __________________________________________________

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CANN: (Eliason) Terry Lynn was born in Camrose, Alberta on February 9th, 1953 to Myrtle and Peter Eliason. The family had farmed for a short period in Daysland, Alberta before moving to Outlook, Saskatchewan. Terry Lynn grew up, attended, and graduated from Outlook high school with honours as the valedictorian. It was in high school that Terry Lynn met the love of her life Dennis.

She had first laid eyes on Dennis when she was 14.

She had gone to the Exhibition in Saskatoon where she watched the main stage act the “Reactions” with Dennis the Myrol Brothers. She was instantly smitten with the cute keyboard player (Dennis) and knew she would need to meet him. Dennis R. Cann, Q.C. and Terry Lynn were married August 5th,1972. Terry Lynn’s passion has always been to care for others, so it’s no surprise that she became a Registered Nurse. She started her nursing career in the operating room at the Royal University Hospital. It was there she worked while Dennis finished his Law Degree at the U of S. After their time in Saskatoon they made North Battleford home.

It was here they made their house a home and were blessed with 2 beautiful and healthy girls, Melanie Lynn and Heidi Denise. These girls were the pride and joy of both Terry Lynn and Dennis. Once settled in North Battleford Terry Lynn started her career and became the head nurse on the maternity ward at Battlefords Union Hospital. She worked there for several decades and helped to deliver countless babies from within the Battlefords and area. For her many years of exceptional service the unit had nicknamed the maternity ward the “TLC (Terry Lynn Cann) Tender Loving Care” Unit. Her next position was a Project Manager for the North West health districts as she neared retirement. Terry Lynn and Dennis enjoyed 20 + winters of skiing within the mountains of Canada and the United States.

Their past times also included sea-doing, water skiing and of course gardening. Music has always been a part of Terry Lynn and Dennis’s life, she loved and supported Dennis in his musical endeavours. She thoroughly enjoyed spending hours watching Dennis do what he loved with his bands. She was also the technical manager for Dennis’s music business over the years.

Terry Lynn was elected for 2 term as city counsellor, City of North Battleford. Which she thoroughly enjoyed and made lifetime friends. She was also very involved in politics and various businesses of her own, such as Canndid Camera. Once Terry Lynn retired she was able to spend time with her daughters, three beautiful grandchildren, many friends and family. Terry Lynn and Dennis traveled extensively and particularly enjoyed their trips to Phoenix/Yuma with a great group of friends. Terry Lynn spent years with her kindred spirit Leo, her Arabian horse. Terry Lynn had a incredible bond with her mother (Myrtle) whom she enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time. Terry Lynn passed away peacefully with Dennis and 2 daughters by her side on November 6th, 2021 at Royal University Hospital. She is survived by her mother Myrtle, the love of her life Dennis, their daughters Melanie and Heidi Cann.

Grandchildren Lalia (Yuchin), Dreyton, and Oliver. Siblings: Jerry (Sherry), Dianne, Don (Sheena), sister-in-law Bonnie, many nieces/nephews, cousins and other family and friends.

Predeceased by her father Peter Eliason, Mother/Father-in-law June and Roy Cann, Brother-in-law Richard Barrett, Granddaughter Layla Cann and her horse Leo. A private memorial service will be held on Sunday November 14, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. You are welcome to watch the livestream video of the service at that time by visiting Terry Lynn’s tribute page at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com where you can also leave a condolence message. A video recording of the service will be posted afterward. Arrangements entrusted to Saskatoon Funeral Home 306-244-5577. __________________________________________________

WEREZAK: Stanley Morris Werezak, age 77, of North Battleford, SK. Went to be with his Lord and Savior on November 6th, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife, Fran, and their children: Michaelle (Joe) and their 2 children and 3 grandchildren; Mandy (Andrew) and their 2 children; Lynn (Kevin) and their 2 children and 1 grandchild; Michelle (Len) and their 4 children and 7 grandchildren; Kelly and his 4 children; Cory (Nancy) and their 3 children and 2 grandchildren; Shane (Gina). He is also survived by his siblings: Walter, Natalie, Merv (Zonnia), Orest (Kerry), and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, Steve and Nellie, sister Sylvia, first wife Violet and his best friends, Gary Lanski and Greg Miller. Please join us in celebrating his life on November 20th, 2021 at 2:00pm at North Battleford Foursquare Missions, 691 103rd St. North Battleford, SK. A private Interment ceremony for the family will be held at a later date. Donations can be sent to the Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital Foundation and the Battlefords Humane Society. __________________________________________________

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REMESHYLO: It is with great sadness the family of David John Remeshylo, beloved husband of Natalie Remeshylo announce his passing Monday, November 8, 2021 at the age of 80 years. A Memorial Service was held on Friday, November 12, 2021 from the Battleford United Church with Reverend Dexter van Dyke as officiant. Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Natalie; daughters: Rae Ann Remeshylo Barclay and her husband, Brian Barclay and their daughters: Brianna and Madalin and Debra Remeshylo and her husband, Tim Lindsay. David was predeceased by his parents: John and Anne Remeshylo and his sister, Mary Ann Guran (Remeshylo). The family would like to thank Reverend Dexter van Dyke and all those who sent flowers, donations, kind words and condolences. They would also like to express their appreciation to the Ambulatory Care Centre (ACC) and the Home Care employees at the Battleford’s Union Hospital.

Memorial donations in memory of David John Remeshylo may be made to BUH Foundation- designated to ACC and Homecare, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Vanessa Macnab of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium

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LAND LEASE RENTAL R.M. of CUT KNIFE No. 439 File #14 File #14 File #17 File #17 File #17 File #17

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154 acres cultivated 160 acres cultivated 144 acres cultivated 130 acres cultivated 118 acres cultivated 154 acres cultivated

TOTAL

860 Acres

Please send in your bid by November 29,2021 to the following: SWEETGRASS BAND TREATY LAND ENTITLEMENT TRUST P.O. Box 172, GALLIVAN, SK S0M 0X0 For further information contact: Garry Albert, cell no. 306-441-1648

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Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of January, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

LOT BLOCK

PLAN

TITLE #

ARREARS

ADVERTISING COSTS

TOTAL ARREARS

$833.82

$54.15

$887.97

$1070.86

$54.15

$1125.01

$3739.73

$54.15

$3793.88

6

4

B4055

150214890

7

4

B4055

150214902

16

5

B4055

144447611

10

12

B4055

128097164

11

12

B4055

128097052

12

12

B4055

128096949

13

12

B4055

143031158

14

12

B4055

143031114 Dated this 18th day of November, 2021 Denise Bernier, Administrator

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DEC. 30, 1938 - NOV. 17, 2012

— Alex, Linda, Glenn & Dad In Loving Memory of George Edward Petch January 16, 1945 - November 16, 2014 There is not a day or week that goes by that this man is not brought up in conversation.

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF CUT KNIFE NO. 439 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Rural Municipality of Douglas No. 436 Province of Saskatchewan

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 11th day of January, 2022. 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.

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of January, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

Description of Property Part of

BLK

Plan

Part of

Sec

Twp

Lot

Description of Property Part

Part of Lot

Lot(s)

Block

Plan

Section

Section

Twp.

Range

W. of Mer.

PT SW

4

44

22

PT NE

27

43

NW

16

SW

Total Arrears

Advertising Costs

Total Arrears and Costs

W3rd

284.80

5.00

$289.80

21

W3rd

3,222.75

5.00

$3,227.75

44

21

W3rd

1,199.42

5.00

$1,204.42

16

44

21

W3rd

1,065.59

5.00

$1,070.59

NE

19

44

21

W3rd

687.12

5.00

$692.12

SE

31

44

21

W3rd

849.60

5.00

$854.60

SW

31

44

21

W3rd

1,543.75

5.00

$1,548.75

Dated this 10th day of November, 2021 Don McCallum Treasurer

Section

Title No.

Range

Meridian

11

W3

20

43

A

101773335

NW

20

43

11

NW

22

44

12

A

102077580

NE

Total

Advertising

Arrears

Costs

Total

Arrears

& Costs

120543555

$805.61

$18.90

$824.51

120543533

$104.01

$18.90

$122.91

W3

118858753

1028.21

$18.90

$1,047.11

W3

137837278

$2,130.78

$18.90

$2,149.68

142931000

$512.74

$18.90

$531.64

21

45

154366409

$615.89

$18.90

$634.79

A

101544027

146517194

$23.72

$18.90

$42.62

21

1

AM2003

146517138

$104.21

$18.90

$123.11

6

2

AM2003

146517183

$1.00

$18.90

$19.90

22

1

AM2003

146517150

$104.21

$18.90

$123.11

23

1

AM2003

146517172

$104.21

$18.90

$123.11

SE

11

W3

Dated this 9 day of November, 2021 Darrin Beaudoin, Treasurer th

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA NO. 468

RM of Round Hill No. 467 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 18th day of January 2021, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

Part of Section

SW NE NW NW NE NW SW NW SW NW SE SW NE NW NE SE SW PT NW SW SE PT NE PT NW NE NW

Lot

Blk

Sec Twp 05 23 24 26 09 09 15 16 16 18 18 18 04 04 09 09 09 10 10 16 05 09 34 34 7 9

46 46 46 46 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 47 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 48 05 05

Total Arrears

Plan Range 13 14 14 14 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 15 15 AM1496 89B03540

Meridian W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3

1,063.22 1,347.54 1,211.77 1,343.69 2,509.42 2,418.01 2,196.18 1,144.08 2,057.40 2,387.32 2,888.55 3,683.27 3,498.68 3,739.12 2,833.21 2,873.59 3,518.18 1,141.19 579.68 1,522.61 1,237.84 1,168.03 2,691.28 2,767.96 2,624.62 833.26

Dated this 18th day of November, Christina Moore Administrator

Costs Total Advertising Arrears and Costs 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13 11.13

1074.35 1358.67 1222.90 1354.82 2520.55 2429.14 2207.31 1155.21 2068.53 2398.45 2899.68 3694.40 3509.81 3750.25 2844.34 2884.72 3529.31 1152.32 590.81 1533.74 1248.97 1179.16 2702.41 2779.09 2635.75 844.39

Public Notice of a Subdivision for Intended Discretionary Use & Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a proposed subdivision and bare land condominium for a discretionary use. The application includes the creation of 5 new parcels for the intended use of highway road widening road creation, and municipal and environmental reserve land within the SE¼ Section 18-47-17-W3M, Parcel S, Plan102142235. (Please visit the rmofmeota468.ca to view the maps associated with this application). The proposed subdivision is to accommodate a bare land condominium development of 190 RV titled lots, 194 marina titled slips, and 1 titled commercial lot, totalling 385 bare land condominium units. The proposed development is located within the LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed District.The condominium application has additionally required a zoning bylaw amendment.

INTENT: The proposed amendment is to accommodate the bare land condo development within the Municipality. The amendment introduces Bareland Condominiums within the general regulations to clarify that the regulations and development standards for buildings and sites in all zoning districts shall also apply to an approved bare land condominium plan. Additional that a single principal use is allowed per bare land condominium unit.

Zoning District LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed-Use District was amended to address dwelling groups within an approved condominium and their discretionary use criteria. Additionally, LR3 was amended to allow for Recreational Vehicle, Park Model trailer or RV as a principal use asa dwelling group within a bare land condominium with specific standards, for instance age of unit, prohibits the removal of axels/wheels for RV units, and that RV or park models shall not be for lease or rent.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands bythisamendmentare lands lying within the LR3 – Lakeshore Mixed Use District lay within the jurisdiction of the RM of Meota.

REASON: To amend the Zoning Bylaw to supplement the proposed condo development by providing development guidelines. Council wanted to address the lack of regulation for Bareland condominiums within the general regulations of the zoning bylaw. Additionally to introduce further regulation of bare land condominiums within the LR3 -Lakeshore Mixed-Use District.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM Office during regular business hours, excluding statutory holidays. Hard copies will be available to the public at a cost at the RM Office. Digital copies can be obtained by contacting the Municipal Planner (robin@northboundplanning. ca;(306) 873-2200). Email for a digital copy of the bylaw is preferred at this time due to the COVID-19 crisis.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, December 1st, 2021, at 1:30 PM in the RM office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment and subdivision.

In light of the COVID-19 crisis, please contact the RM office prior for protocol for in-person representation. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Monday, November 29, 2021, to Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M IX0 or by email to info468@sasktel.net or robin@northboundplanning.ca. For additional information pleasecontact the Municipal Planning Office at (306) 397-1000 or atrobin@northboundplanning.ca.

Robin Bloski, BA (Hons) Municipal Planner/Development Officer November 5, 2021

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MAYFIELD NO. 406 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under TheTax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before January 18, 2022, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

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Costs

Total Arrears and Costs

NE 24-41-11-3 EXT 0

119634194

237.28

318.00

555.28

NW 24-41-11-3 EXT 0

119634149

273.75

318.00

591.75

BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101791739 EXT 27

119014714

199.50

318.00

517.50

SW 15-42-13-3 EXT 0

148262665

867.67

318.00

1,185.67

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BLK/PAR A-PLAN 102175815 EXT 0

149865171

1,477.68

362.00

1,839.68

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BLK/PAR A-PLAN 102244058 EXT 0

151192009

116.20

362.00

478.20

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Notice is hereby given that 102078585 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Hafford Restaurant at Junction Hwy 40 & 340 Hafford SK, S0J 1A0.

Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible.

Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to : Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 REGINA SK S4P 3M3 Pursuant to Section 62 of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulation Act, 1997 the above advertisement shall be published once each week for two successive weeks, in a newspaper published in the municipality in which the proposed outlet is or is to be situated, or if no newspaper is published in the area, then in a newspaper published in Saskatchewan and circulating in the area

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Hiring Class 1A drivers to transport RV’s throughout N. America.

Health / dental insurance, excess miles, monthly bonus. Must be able to cross the border. For more information visit roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com Put your pickup truck to work! Hiring 1 ton owners to transport RV’s throughout N. America. Pick up in Indiana, delivering to Western Canada. Paid per loaded mile, insurance and authorities are through us. Discounted fuel cards and subsidized health insurance.

Driver must be at least age 21 and able to cross the border. For more information visit roadexservices.com or email recruiting@roadexservices.com JACKFISH LAKE WATERSHED ASSOCIATION Applications are being accepted for the contract position of Secretary/Treasurer to the Jackfish Lake Watershed Association Board.

Duties include meeting agendas, minutes, accounts payable, annual budget, banking, bookkeeping, correspondence etc.

Please include in your application: educational background, experience, computer equipment availability, and references.

More information is available from Betty 306-441-6149 or Kevin 306-441-7305.

Please respond by Nov. 18, 2021.

Resumes may be submitted to betty@sasktel.net or Jackfish Lake Watershed Association P.O.Box 1623 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3W2

PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Mervin No. 499 Public Notice Zoning Bylaw Amendment

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Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 94-4, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

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INTENT: The proposed amendment would standardize wording throughout the ZB regarding Real Property Surveyor’s Reports (RPSR) and clarify the instances and timing of provision of RPSR’s for a development applicant as it relates to determining the suitability of development with respect to hazard lands.

AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RM would be subject to the proposed amendment but would specifically apply to instances where potential hazard lands may be involved in site development.

REASON: RPSR requirements currently only apply to residential uses. The requirement for a RPSR will help the RM determine the suitability of all development and align municipal planning review and decision-making with provincial legislation and regulation.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost, by emailing the contact below, or on the RM’s website.

A copy of the proposed amendment is available for viewing here: www.rmofmervin.ca/planning-and-development/public-notification/, along with details for online meeting participation.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 1:30 PM in the RM office located at 211 Main St. in the Town of Turtleford to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendments. Due to the resurgence of COVID and new public health measures, please contact the RM office if you wish to make in person representation. Council is intending to have an online participation component to the public hearing for those wishing to make verbal representation. Interested parties are required to register for the online component and are encouraged to contact the RM office for details.

Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting. The deadline for receipt of comments, and requests for online representation must be received by the RM office or its Planner by December 10, 2021. For additional information, please contact the administrator at (306) 845-2045 or rm499@rmofmervin.com. Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0.

Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 12th day of November 2021 Prab Lashar Chief Administrative Officer RM of Mervin No. 499

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Hi I’m Ember!

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I am a super sweet guy who loves people, I LOVE people. Being near them makes me so and dont mind other animals either! I like to happy on it’s own, but pets and scratches are a cuddle up with the staff here at the shelter and plus! I really want a family to call my own, but it’s get all the affection I can. I am still young so been a little difficult finding one because I need I have a long life ahead of me and I’m just to be the only animal in the household. I’m not good with dogs or cats, or any small animals. hoping that I could spend it with you!

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The Louisiana Hayride Show is bringing the sounds of musical legends to the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Nov.

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They’ll be singing their big hits as well as their favourite Christmas songs,

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Are you passionate about helping students succeed, fostering independence and promoting positive learning experiences that encourage a desire for life long learning?

Reporting to the Manager, Student Services and Meadow Lake Campus, this position is responsible for coordinating and facilitating the Student Engagement Strategy and provides backup Student Service Associate supports to students. This position is responsible for fulfilling the obligations of grant funders who are financially supporting specific Indigenous engagement and student mental health and wellbeing activities.

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such as Blue Christmas, Let It Snow, Pretty Paper, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas and White Christmas.

In addition to enjoying favorite “characters” from the Louisiana Hayride Show and a few of the show’s most popular songs like Dang Me, If You’ve Got the Money, Tiger By the Tail and Pretty Woman, in this special Christmas edition the Louisiana Hayride cast will also sing as themselves.

Andrea Anderson will offer moving versions of Oh Holy Night and How Great Thou Art and Gil’s vocals on Hark the Herald Angels will leave listeners amazed.

There’s lots of fun in the show as well with Vic de Sousa bringing you his portrayal of Elvis and Derek Pulliam as Lefty Frizzell is always a crowd pleaser.

Woven throughout the songs will be tidbits of information, presented by host and creator of the show, Lori Risling.

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THE BATTLEFORDS CITIZENS ON PATROL

Emergency Duty Worker: applicants must possess a strong knowledge of human services related policies, practices and procedures. This position is responsible to provide after-hours emergency services to families including investigation of child abuse/neglect referrals; assess risk for child safety; determine involvement and safety plans for families in crisis; and transportation where required. This position will report to a Child and Family Programs Supervisor.

Casual employees must be available for call-in shifts during all hours of opening, including evenings and weekends.

Casual employees replace regular employees who are absent from work; therefore, the pay level for each casual shift may vary.

Receptionist: applicants will be friendly, polite and professional with excellent phone manners and oral communication skills. The position will provide general reception duties including answering telephone, meeting and greeting visitors, dealing with couriers and deliveries, and various administrative tasks. This position reports to the Operations/HR Manager.

Janitorial: applicants will be responsible for all basic cleaning and disinfecting in and around the office including sweeping and mopping tile floors including

dust mopping, vacuuming, picking up larger objects off the floor; spot cleaning glass and windows, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitizing tables and fixtures; cleaning restrooms toilets and urinals, and performs additional duties as needed.

SOCIAL WORKER: Keyanow periodically hires Family Service Worker/Child Protection workers with a Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Indigenous Social Work.

The position is responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family functioning; determining risk factors to the children’s safety; implementing intervention plans; providing support services to the family; working with the courts; managing the needs of children admitted into care; placement in foster and alternate resources, assessment and treatment planning to ensure that individual health, social psychological and education needs are met and preparation to return home.

Applicants must maintain a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle while on Keyanow property and on duty. Maintain confidentiality must sign an Oath of Confidentiality annually. Maintain a clear CPIC with Vulnerable Sector Check, a class 5 driver’s license and Driver’s abstract annually.

Please submit your application with professional references attention to: joyces@kcfcentre.com or drop off at 691-109th Street, North Battleford, Sask.

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Christ will come again to judge the living and the dead I was telling Ed that our friend here in Chilliwack is selling his condo.

Ed wanted to know if our friend could keep a spotless place for house showings to potential buyers. Remarkably, I told Ed, he tends to be ready at any time for people to look through his condo.

Our friend lives alone without pets, children or grandchildren to disturb his tidiness. His wife passed away recently. Fortunately, his wife was an impeccable housekeeper, so no overdue cleaning was needed before listing the unit. They were in their upgraded, updated condo home for only a brief time, so it was easy to stage for pictures and

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raymaher085@gmail.com open houses by the real estate company. Once it was staged, our friend has made a point of not being home except to sleep, so it’s easy for him to show his condo at any time.

Ed and I agree that getting a house or condo ready for selling may entail considerable effort for many

of us. It may mean not mean only overdue cleaning but touchup painting or shampooing carpets and decluttering. It may mean pets, family and others not co-operating with our efforts to be spotless and ready to show our home at any time. Thank goodness realtors make appointments

for home showings.

When something could happen at any time, there is a need for continual readiness. If you arrive without an appointment in our modern world, it is called a walk-in. Businesses may indicate there are no walk-ins, only by appointment. We might not always be able to do walk-ins, but Jesus warns us that he will do a crucial walk-in whether we are ready or not.

Jesus has promised he will return from heaven without warning.

It could happen any time.

The Bible tells us there will be one last day for this world. It is called the day of Jesus’s second coming.

No one knows the exact day

or hour when Christ will return to Earth, but Christ warns us to be ready for his sudden return. Our continual readiness is needed.

The Bible is plain about what will take place on the last day. There will be the visible return of Jesus.

“Look, he is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see him, even those who pierced him, and all the peoples of the Earth will mourn because of Him. So shall it be! Amen.”

(Revelation 1:7) When Jesus returns, there will be “A resurrection of both the righteous and the wicked.”

(Acts 24:15) Jesus will judge humanity from his throne as all nations will be gathered

before him. All will be separated either to eternal life or eternal punishment.

(Matthew 25:31-46) We are told in 2 Timothy 4:1 that Jesus will “judge the living and the dead at his appearing.” Romans 14:10 confirms, “We shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.”

There will be the wonderful gathering of God’s own in the air in the clouds to be with the Lord forever.

(1 Thessalonians 4:13-18) The Earth will be “Burned up!” (2 Peter 3:1013) Satan will be cast into hell. (Revelation 20:7-10) A new heaven and Earth with the new heavenly Jerusalem will appear. (Revelations 21:1-17)

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together.

Worship at the church of your choice.

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

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

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

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

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

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

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

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

Living Water Ministry

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Sunday Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

Sunday School - 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Dean Covert

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Rev. Dexter van Dyke

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

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

Sunday Afternoon Service 3:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

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

Various Weekly Programs Pastor Casey Sitter www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

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

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Services 10:30 am

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Unity News

We Scare Hunger nets huge donation for food bank

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

The days are getting darker earlier and stay that way later in the morning.

However, seeing the glass as half full, remember that in a matter of six weeks or so, the days will start getting longer again.

Many residents erected the yard signs that were available from the Legion poppy store to recognize Remembrance Day, while others decorated or hung Canadian flags. I was able to organize a group of volunteers to light up Memorial Park which included 76 candles leading up to the cenotaph representing 76 years since the end of the Second World War. There were also candles lit on the base of the cenotaph and they remained lit from dusk of Nov. 10 to dusk of Nov. 11. Some attended the outdoor service at this park while others joined in a memorial parade later that evening. Lest we forget.

Unity Composite High School students gathered more than 1,500 pounds of food as part of the Halloween We Scare Hunger canvas. With their vegetable

Luther Place was part of community efforts to decorate and set up displays recognizing veterans for Remembrance Day. Activities included a special poppy painting session. Photo courtesy of Luther Place

fundraiser, they were able to donate 190 vegetable bundles to the food bank.

The junior girls’ volleyball team captured gold at districts hosted at home.

The junior boys travelled to Wilkie and earned a silver. Unity will be hosting senior boys’ volleyball provincials the last weekend of this month.

UCHS is also cheering loud and proud for Warrior alumnus, Zenon Orobko, as his Prairie Football Conference team, Regina Thunder, was undefeated and earned a spot in the Prairie Football Conference championship final,

with hopes of earning a trip to the Canadian Bowl.

St. Peter’s students were set to resume in-person classes Nov. 17 after twoweeks of online learning due to rising cases of COVID-19 within the school.

West Central Wheat Kings U18 team, coached

by Unity’s Pat Sperle, are sitting at a .500 season as of Nov. 8. The next home game for the Wheat Kings will be Nov. 19 when they take on the Humboldt Broncos.

The Unity Miners are back in action and started Nov. 13 in a two-game weekend, with hopes that

fans will return to the arena to support the community’s senior hockey team.

Congratulations to Keith Wilson, Duane Clark, Michael Soloski and Fred Winterhalt who have concluded long careers in football officiating. The work of these gentlemen was greatly appreciated by both the local football teams as well as area football clubs.

KC Rescue is overflowing and has stopped intakes until cats can be adopted.

This nonprofit, volunteerrun organization is funded solely by donations and fundraising and all care of

KC Rescue is at maximum capacity due to an influx of cat rescue requests. Photo courtesy of KC Rescue Facebook page

UCHS student volunteers were able to collect more than 1,500 pounds in their Halloween food drive that benefits the local food bank. Photo courtesy of Samantha David

these cats is done by volunteers. Have a look at their Facebook page and see if there is anything you can help with volunteer efforts, donations or adoption.

Hockey fans are keep-

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