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By John Cairns

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Changes are in the works for the way votes will be counted in the next municipal election in North Battleford.

At their meeting Monday, city councillors authorized administration to arrange for the use of voting machines to conduct the counting for the 2020 municipal election in the city.

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termining results of the municipal election. Under this process, voters mark a ballot, and those are entered into a machine that electronically conducts the tabulation of each ballot entered.

“We can have results very, very quickly,” said Director of Legislative Services Debbie Wohlberg.

Up to now, voters have cast their votes using paper ballots, which are deposited in a ballot box and then counted manually by election workers after the polls close. The entire count can take several hours to complete, meaning additional time for election workers who have already spent 12 hours at the polling station.

According to a memo from Wohlberg, dated Nov. 25, the plan to bring in electronic voting will allow for fewer polling places to be established and will need fewer election workers for vote counting.

For voters, the new process does not involve voters “pressing buttons” or pulling levers like elections in United States do.

In speaking to the News-Optimist, Wohlberg explained what voters can

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expect. She said voters can still expect to bring voter ID, fill out a voter registration form and register to get ballots. Noticeably, voters will not receive individual paper ballots for mayor, councillor, school board or any referendum questions.

“What you’re going to get is one sheet ballot,” said Wohlberg, that looks almost like a “survey or a multiple choice exam where you have to [fill] in the circle beside whatever answer you want to pick. That’s what the ballot looks like, but it can have everything on it.”

The voter then marks their choices secretly behind the voter screen.

Instead of folding the ballot and dropping it in a ballot box, the sheet is placed in a folder and then taken to the supervisor of the voting machine, who then feeds the ballot into the machine to be counted.

Wohlberg explains that machine then reads where you marked those circles and tabulates all the results.

A number of cities in Saskatchewan use this Continued on Page 2

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts has put in its budget request for 2020, just ahead of budget deliberations.

Dekker Centre General Manager Kali Weber made her request at Monday’s council meeting. She requested the annual operating grant

to the Dekker Centre be maintained at $235,000.

She also requested a special occasion exemption from their lease agreement with the city. Right now their agreement includes a $2 ticketing remittance from the Dekker Centre to the city.

Weber requested the remittance be excluded from all Dekker Cen-

tre ticketed fundraising events.

The events are being held as part of a “strategic change,” as Weber called it, designed to turn around the financial fortunes of the Dekker Centre. The organization had reported a deficit when Weber presented to council in June, and she pledged an increased focus on Continued on Page 3

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A man RCMP arrested last week for two armed robberies in North Battleford remains in custody awaiting further court dates.

Upon his arrest, Reno Poitras, 25, of St. Albert, Alta., was remanded into custody and appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday morning before Judge Dan O’Hanlon. He appeared again Monday morning before Judge Murray Pelletier and his matters have been adjourned to Dec. 9. Poitras remains in custody to that time.

Poitras is facing numerous charges in relation to

these investigations including, armed robbery, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and resisting arrest.

The investigation is ongoing.

On Nov. 15, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a lone man armed with a weapon attended a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford, threatened the staff and demanded cash. The man then ran off with a small amount of cash and merchandise.

RCMP received several tips from the public but no arrest was made and no suspect identified.

On Nov. 20, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a lone man armed with a knife

attended a business on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford, threatened the staff and demanded cash. The male then ran off with a small amount of cash and merchandise.

Through the investigation, RCMP were able to determine that the same suspect was responsible for both robberies and the suspect was identified.

Late morning on Nov. 20, RCMP were checking locations for the suspect and located him inside an apartment. The man fled on foot and several Battlefords RCMP units including the Battleford Police Dog Unit were engaged in apprehending him.

Bail report ordered for Thunderchild murder suspect

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A bail verification report has been ordered for a man accused of seconddegree murder in an incident on Thunderchild First Nation.

Ivor Wapass made his latest appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday. His lawyer,

Jonathan Bodvarson of Legal Aid, made the request for the bail report, which will canvass for electronic monitoring.

Judge Murray Pelletier made the order to have the report prepared.

Wapass has been remanded to appear Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. by closed circuit TV. Bodvarson indicated he would determine

after the report is prepared whether to apply to Queen’s Bench court for a bail hearing.

It is Queen’s Bench court that has jurisdiction on whether Wapass will be released.

Wapass is charged in connection to the death of Roger Standingwater on Thunderchild First Nation Sept. 15.

Electronic voting coming to North Battleford Continued from Page 1 kind of electronic voting, which has been in place in municipal elections in other provinces for several years.

Most recently, electronic voting has been introduced to provincial elections New Brunswick and Ontario.

There is no electronic voting yet in federal elections, where paper ballots are counted by hand.

Wohlberg emphasizes what is happening in North Battleford is not to be confused with “internet voting” where people mark ballots online.

For this election, city voters will still need to come to the polling station, register and cast their vote.

“The only difference is you don’t get individual ballots where you fold them up and put them back in the ballot box,” Wohlberg said.

Because votes will be counted electronically, the belief at City Hall is that fewer election workers will be needed to count the votes on election day.

This is seen as important for the 2020 election, as a provincial election is set to take place on Oct. 26, just a couple of weeks before the municipal vote Nov. 9.

The city expects this could mean challenges in finding election workers for the municipal vote.

The next step for administration is to move ahead with making arrangements to rent the equipment and software needed for the 2020 election from the company supplying the machines.

Costs of renting the equipment as well as ballots and training for election workers are included in the 2020 budget.

As well, a bylaw that outlines the process to be followed will be brought in during the new year for approval.

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Dekker Centre seeks exemption for fundraisers Continued from Page 1 fundraising as one way to turn it around.

Monday, Weber pointed to three confirmed fundraising events on the calendar this season. One is a fundraising blitz where the Dekker Centre will go to the community seeking $100 donations from the local business community and from individuals.

Two others would be ticketed events for which the remittance exemption would apply. One event planned for Dec. 7 is “Saturday Morning Cartoons,” aimed at families. The Dec. 7 event is Christmas-

themed and would include a lineup of cartoons including A Charlie Brown Christmas, Frosty the Snowman and Garfield’s Christmas.

Tickets are $5 and include all-you-can-eat cereal, coffee and juice, and there are tentative plans for more “Saturday Morning Cartoons” events.

The other event scheduled is Battlefords Shines, billed as a showcase of local talent in the region.

Tickets for that show will be $75. Weber also indicated a fourth event will be on the schedule, but details are not confirmed.

Weber also indicated efforts to diversify the programming lineup at the Dekker Centre, including a directive of more shows for everyone, were having the desired effect.

She reported ticket sales were up year-toyear by 134 per cent from June to October 2019. Of the five shows presented so far, two were sold out: George Canyon and Bombargo. Weber also noted there has been a sharp increase in single-ticket buyers.

“The Dekker Centre’s goal is to be financially sustainable,” said Weber.

“We believe that by programming the lineup that appeals to all members of our community, by promoting that lineup with creative yet effective marketing, and by continuing to look to ways to engage our community, as we are a community operated facility, we will be able to provide high quality entertainment while maintaining a fiscally responsible budget.”

The next step for the Dekker Centre’s budget request will be consideration in the 2020 budget, with budget deliberations set to begin Dec. 2.

Kali Weber, Dekker Centre manager, speaks to North Battleford city council. Photo by John Cairns

Proposed expansion of C1 zone voted down

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Plans by a local accounting firm to have their potential new location at 1462 - 100th St. rezoned as C1- Downtown Commercial have crashed to defeat.

Council voted 5-2 to defeat, on first reading, a zoning bylaw amendment that would have rezoned 20 lots

from C3-Arterial Commercial District, to C1Downtown Commercial.

With that, the rezoning application from owners of a 100th Street strip mall came to a sudden halt.

“There will be no further readings and no further consideration of changes to that bylaw,” said Mayor Ryan Bater to reporters. “Council is maintaining the status

quo.”

It was a surprising turn of events after the previous council meeting Nov. 12, when council had indicated a willingness to at least consider the rezoning of that location.

The request came from owners of Parkview Square Ltd., who are also partners with accounting firm Holm Raiche Oberg.

The accounting firm had

been looking to move to the 100th Street property, but the property was located one block north of the boundary of the C1 downtown commercial zone. The property was also located outside of the boundaries of the downtown business improvement district.

A rezoning to C1 designation would have accommodated a major of-

fice building development of more than 3,600 square feet or larger at the proposed location.

When the request was initially brought forward, city administration had recommended turning it down, citing that it went against the city’s Official Community Plan to concentrate large office developments in the downtown core.

But council voted against that recommendation 4-3 at their Nov. 12 meeting. City officials then came back with a proposal to extend the C1-Downtown zoning to include the 100th Street property as well as the surrounding block.

That bylaw amendment ended up defeated on first reading before any debate was even entered Monday.

Vehicle-for-hire bylaw winding its way to completion

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The saga of the new vehicles-for-hire bylaw at North Battleford city hall can best be likened to a long cab ride winding through the city streets: it’s getting there.

First reading of the bylaw took place Monday night, but final passage will have to wait until the next meeting. Council tabled second reading, as councillors still sought out further information on aspects of the bylaw, particularly on the issue of rates and fees.

Administration officials have pledged to provide some answers and further tweaks by the next meeting.

The bylaw is pledging sweeping changes to regulation and licensing of taxis in the city. It has proposed ending the current taxi monopoly and ending

restrictions on licences, as well as opening up the market to “transportation network companies,” better known as ride-sharing.

It appears one of the most contentious points in the recent discussions has now been settled. A hot topic had been a proposal to remove the restrictions on numbers of tax licences granted by the city, something that drew concerns and opposition from councillor Len Taylor in previous discussions.

Those concerns have been addressed. The bylaw now includes a provision on the number of taxicabs, with wording that the number to be licenced “will be determined through the discretion of the city council. Level and quality of service will be considered in determining the issuance of additional taxi licences in the City of North Battleford.”

That wording was good

enough for Taylor to announce he would vote in favour of the new bylaw.

“This meets my concerns that there is still some discretionary use to the total number of tax licences,” said Taylor.

“I consider it to be a discussion process, and I’m glad I had a chance to read it more clearly before voting on it today … I will be supporting this tonight.”

There were still some concerns expressed from council about how this “discretion” would work.

Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink said the intention is to bring back a set of policies and procedures to council later on.

Another concern raised at the meeting was from councillor Kent Lindgren, who inquired about rates for transportation network vehicles as opposed to taxis. Lindgren believed the rates should be set higher

for those vehicles than for taxis. According to administration, the current bylaw wording called for rates to be the same for both.

“I would suggest they shouldn’t be,” said

Lindgren. It was noted the rate was set higher in some other municipalities.

Administration pledged to bring back some further information at the next council meeting on that as

City budget deliberation dates set

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

At a meeting of North Battleford city council Monday, Director of Finance Steve Brown announced the dates for the three budget deliberation sessions. They are Monday, Dec. 2, Wednesday, Dec. 11 and Monday, Dec. 16.

The deliberations will follow a similar format to previous years, with the operations and capital budgets both put under the microscope.

The Dec. 2 session will include presentation of the 2020 budget, presentations

from community groups seeking financial assistance and police and fire service budgets.

The Dec. 11 session will include general government, leisure services and public works. Feedback from concerned citizens or groups will be scheduled for this time as well.

Also included on this night will be a new feature: a portion of the meeting would be set aside for a public forum, where concerned citizens or groups will be given an opportunity to provide feedback on the budget. Those individuals or groups will need

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to register in advance to be put on the agenda, so the meeting can maintain an orderly flow.

The final session Dec. 16 will focus on planning and development. This deliberation session will take the place of a planning committee meeting that had been scheduled for that date.

It is then anticipated final council approval of the budget will occur at the first council meeting of 2020 in January.

The deliberations will probably run from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. They will be open to the public.

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Dear Editor On behalf of all the CN conductors who have been picketing outside the CN station in North Battleford the past week, I would like to thank the community for their support. I never expected the amount of coffee and food that was dropped off daily. We did get the odd finger from passing drivers, but the majority gave a thumbs up and honked in support. I would also like to thank the Travelodge for letting us park near their hotel and use the washroom in the lobby. As of Nov. 27 we [were] back to work and reflecting on the community support that made the week long picket line much easier.

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ONLINE www.newsoptimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Have you started Christmas shopping yet?

• Yes. I’m done!

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29% • Yes, but I usually don’t finish until Christmas Eve.

13% • No. I suspect I’ll do it all Christmas Eve.

9% • Yes, but we’re only doing presents for the littlest kids this year.

12% • No. No presents. Just money.

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll: Canada has been lukewarm in its response to both Hong Kong’s fight to retain autonomy and Beijing’s attempts to bring them into the fold. What’s going on?

• The Liberals care more about trade than they do people.

• We’re following the U.S. example of dollars over democracy.

• The Liberals have been warned by China not to consider sanctions over human rights abuses as “not in the interests of Canada.”

• We are being bullied. Are we too weak to stand up for ourselves and others.

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• What China does is none of our concern.

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Is it time to create carbon parks?

By Dan Kraus, Nature Conservancy of Canada

Parks and protected areas have been established across Canada to conserve many things we value. Banff National Park was originally established in 1885 to protect hot springs and breathtaking scenery for tourists. In 1893, Algonquin Provincial Park was set up to protect forested headwaters from settlement and land clearing. Over the last 134 years, more than 8,300 parks and protected areas have been established across Canada that protect rare species, examples of different habitats, spectacular scenery, recreational areas and places of cultural importance.

In a world where rapid climate change is impacting the stability of our planet’s health and threatening the wellbeing of future generations, we must consider if we need a new type of protected area.

Nature plays an important role in carbon storage and reducing carbon pollution. When we lose forests, wetlands and grasslands, we lose species and habitats.

But we also lose the carbon that these lands store in soil, roots and stems.

Carbon parks and reserves would support Canada’s internationally agreed upon Target 1 commitment to protect 17 per cent of land and inland waters by 2020. Target 1 also includes conserving areas that are of particular importance for ecological services, meaning places that conserve nature’s benefits to people. In a world that is quickly warming and shifting to a new abnormal, carbon storage is a service that we desperately need.

There are few other places on the planet that have as much carbon stored as Canada. It’s been estimated that our northlands hold an amount of carbon that is equivalent to one-fifth of all the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere today. The release of this carbon from Canada’s northern forests and peatlands would be like a carbon bomb going off. It would move the Earth into uncharted levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide that would acceler-

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ate and amplify the changes to our climate that we are already witnessing.

Much of our Canadian carbon is stored in peatlands, a type of wetland often referred to by its Cree name: muskeg. Peatlands cover only three per cent of the planet’s surface, but store more carbon than all of the world’s forests combined. Many of the peatlands in Europe and in tropical nations have been lost and degraded by clearing and drainage, releasing their carbon back into the atmosphere. Canada has more peatlands than any other nation, and most of these are still intact. Protecting these wetlands along with forests and grasslands that hold carbon can be Canada’s most important global contribution to climate change.

Carbon parks would protect some of the world’s last areas of true forest wilderness and important wildlife habitats. They would maintain water quality. Carbon parks in southern Canada could play a critical two-forone role in climate change. Wetlands, forests and grasslands store carbon, but also help to buffer nature and people from the increasing number of extreme weather events, such as floods and drought. The protection of these places also protects the quality of our drinking water and provides places for recreation.

We are a big country blessed with a rich endowment of nature, but it could slip away without our action.

Climate change brings a new urgency to expand our protected areas system with new parks and Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas, and by working with private landowners through organizations such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the Natural Heritage Conservation Program. By incorporating carbon storage and climate change adaptation into protected areas, we can accelerate the conservation of our lands and waters, and reduce climate uncertainty for our children.

(Dan Kraus is senior conservation biologist with the Nature Conservancy of Canada.)

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Quebec shouldn’t talk about freezing in the dark “Let them freeze in the dark” is an old saying that got a lot of play in late November, as famously anti-pipeline, anti-oil, proequalization Quebec said on Nov. 21 it was within days of running out of propane due to the Canadian National Railway strike.

A few days later, it was announced a train was expected by Nov. 25, which would tide the province over for a few more days.

On Nov. 24, Pembina announced it was essentially coming to the rescue, stating in a press release, “Pembina is preparing unit trains, comprising up to 105 cars, with propane sourced from Western Canada, by Canadian producers at Pembina’s Redwater, Alberta, facility. Pembina’s facility is the only one in Canada capable of amassing these quantities of propane and building such unit trains.”

So what’s this all about? I spent the morning of Nov. 25 doing a quick refresher. I write a lot about oil, but little about propane.

Propane is a natural gas liquid (NGL). It’s stripped out of raw natural gas that comes out of the well.

This is done through a process call fractionation.

In that sense, propane is a “natural gas” as well as other NGLs, but we generally think of methane when we refer to “natural gas,” so that’s how I’m going to refer to it here.

When raw natural gas flows out of a well, or is extracted as a byproduct of oil production (known as “associated gas production”), it goes to a gas plant where, depending on the complexity of the plant, the various NGLs are extracted. More complex plants extract more of the products, while less

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complex ones correspondingly leave some in the gas stream.

These days, “liquids rich” gas is all the rage.

That’s because the shale revolution has collapsed the North American price for dry natural gas (methane) to a shadow of what it was 12 years ago. It’s remained that way ever since, and likely will for decades. At some points, the methane sells for damned near nothing.

Recently there have even been instances in Alberta where gas producers have had to pay for clients to take their product, if you can believe it.

So the NGLs, including propane, is where it’s at, as a gas producer. Other NGLs include ethane (which, as ethylene, is a key component of plastics), butane (petrochemical feedstock), isobutane (refinery feedstock), pentane (gasoline) and pentanes plus (“natural gasoline”), according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. https://www.eia.gov/ todayinenergy/detail. php?id=5930.

Where do you use propane? Basically, wherever you need a flame and there is a lack of natural gas infrastructure. In other words, no pipelines.

This includes remote communities, farmers drying grain, your barbecue in the backyard or the

one you take to the lake.

A few years ago, my dad converted his house on the farm from fuel oil (essentially diesel) to propane heat, resulting in a tremendous cost savings.

But I’ve also learned that sometimes propane is used to supplement natural gas supplies, where either there’s insufficient pressure or insufficient energy from the natural gas by itself. In these cases, propane is used in a mixedfuel scenario.

There’s not a lot of pipe moving propane to Central Canada.

There once was a dedicated pipeline that carried propane from Alberta to central Canada, the Cochin Pipeline. Kinder Morgan owns it, but is in the process of selling it to Pembina. The Canada Energy Regulator (formerly National Energy Board) website notes, “The Cochin Pipeline commenced operations in 1979. Cochin originally moved products (solely propane in recent years) eastward from Fort Saskatchewan to Windsor, Ontario. In March 2014, the direction of flow on the segment of the Cochin Pipeline from Kankakee, Illinois, to Fort Saskatchewan was reversed to transport condensate westbound. The reversed pipeline started operations in July 2014.”

The eastern portion of that pipeline system now

Turns out Quebec needs Western Canadian petroleum products, like propane, after all. Photo by Brian Zinchuk

delivers ethane from Ohio to Windsor.

Enbridge’s Line 1 takes NLGs to Superior, Wisc., and then its Line 5 takes NGLs from there to Sarnia, Ont. These days, most propane, at least from Saskatchewan, is shipped by rail, with the rest by truck. A lot goes through the rail terminal at Northgate, on the U.S. border (conveniently on the BNSF Railway, not CN.) This whole supposed crisis in Quebec leaves some interesting questions.

How does a province run so dangerously low of a critical fuel supply like propane? Was it the increased consumption by farmers trying to dry grain there, as well as on the prairies? Or was there some sort of market failure? And if it was, how and when did the government of Quebec step in?

Why should governments have to ration supplies?

(Before you hurt your head on that last point, I was told that rationing happens frequently in some American states.)

Did some brainiac think propane should be a just-in-time logistics case, instead of having sufficient reserves on hand to

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As I pointed out in my column last week, Quebec does, indeed, have its own natural gas. But the province won’t allow fracking, and therefore it is stuck in the ground. Will this episode perhaps change some minds in that regard?

We’re not at war right now, and the temperatures haven’t dropped to -40 C. There should be no reason

a rail disruption should cause such potential turmoil in so few days.

Maybe it’s time for Quebec to start drilling, and fracking. Either that, or learn what life is really like without our “socially unacceptable” petroleum products.

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

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Lights of Joy brighten downtown Battleford

By Averil Hall

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Avery Donahue and her grandmother, Judy Pruden, were driving by the Battleford Lions Park in Battleford one day and an idea struck her that the trees in the park should have lights on them.

Avery went to a meeting of Battleford town council to ask for their permission, where she was commended for her initiative and the Lights of Joy project began.

Avery and her grandfather, Tim Pruden, then started the task to get sponsors at $2 a bulb, enough to light 16 trees.

They asked the town to sponsor one tree and provide power, which they enthusiastically did.

One of the trees boasts red bows. Battleford Central School raised $300 to sponsor a tree in memory of their schoolmate Braxton Heck.

Braxton’s favourite color was red, so red bows were placed on his special tree.

About 200 people came out to enjoy wagon rides, hot chocolate and cookies on the evening of Saturday, Nov. 23 to celebrate the lighting of the trees. This is the second community function put on with help from the Battleford Community Spirit Group. The first one was the street fair put on earlier this year.

The plan is to have the trees lit every year. Avery wanted to make sure she thanked everyone for coming out and all the sponsors who helped light up the trees as well as Discovery Co-op for the donation of cookies, Tim Hortons for their donation of hot chocolate, and Home Hardware for providing the lights at cost.

Shortly after 7 p.m., Avery called out to Fred Gardiner (long-time local electrician) to turn on the power, and at that time Avery’s dream became a reality.

Clockwise from top: Lights were turned on shortly after 7 p.m. with many people in the Lions Park to enjoy them.

Red bows in a tree in the very corner of the Lions Park are in memory of Braxton Heck of Battleford Central School.

Karen Richard brought her nieces Rowan and London Palmer to enjoy the lights, hot chocolate and cookies.

Avery Donahue had the idea of lighting up the trees in Lions Park in Battleford.

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Men Who Paint - Exhibition now in North Battleford Submitted Saskatchewan artists Cam Forrester, Greg Hargarten, Paul Trottier, Roger Trottier and Ken Van Rees are be presenting the Canadian showing of works featured at a German exhibition last summer.

53.9 ° North, is a collection of plein air paintings that the group completed during a 14-day stay in the Northern German state of Mecklenburg near the Baltic Sea and pieces from the same latitudes in Canada.

It will be on display at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford until Dec. 13.

The artists, collectively known as Men Who Paint, were invited to Schwaan,

Germany, by the Kunstmuseum (Art Museum) to explore and paint the area.

The expedition yielded over 100 paintings that were featured in a monthlong German exhibition last June.

The museum was interested in the connection between the area’s long history of plein air painting and Men Who Paint’s contemporary work in the genre (painting outdoors).

It was a perfect fit for the members of Men Who Paint who are familiar the artists’ colony tradition—the group met at the now defunct Kenderdine Campus at Emma Lake which had an international reputation for hosting artists that dated back to the

1950s.

“The Kenderdine experience was essentially an artists’ colony,” says Greg Hargarten. “We were surrounded by other artists, focused on painting 24/7 and from that base, we would paint the surrounding Lakeland area and Prince Albert National Park.”

The artists were interested in working in an old world province that lies at the same latitude as many places in Canada. In fact, coincidentally both Schwaan, Germany, and Waskesiu in Prince Albert National Park lie at 53.9 ° North.

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Empty Stocking Fund launches 2019 campaign

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The 2019 campaign is under way for the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund.

The annual campaign to provide Christmas hampers to the less fortunate began with the Beef on a Bun event at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford on Nov. 20 during the noon hour.

The motto of the campaign this year is Share the Joy, with a financial goal to raise $100,000. Last year, the Empty Stocking Fund helped more than 1,600 people in the Battlefords and toys were matched with 755 children.

Those needing a Christmas hamper should apply at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. any day between Nov. 25 and Dec. 6. Those applying need to bring proof of income, proof of expenses and identification.

For more information call 306-937-5505.

There are a number of key dates on the calendar for the campaign as follows: Nov. 22: The Toque Toss at the North Stars Game, with the toques going to the Share the Warmth campaign.

Nov. 23: Food Drive, North Stars game, for the Empty Stocking Fund

Nov. 25-Dec. 6: Empty Stocking Fund applications.

Nov. 30: Share the Warmth, Coats for Kids Clinic at the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Anyone wishing to donate clean gently used winter jackets can drop them off that day.

Dec. 2-21: Empty Stockings go out with donation boots set up at five locations around town.

Volunteers are needed.

Dec. 2-19: Loraas Business Food Drive.

Dec. 2-18: the EMS Elves Toy Drive.

Dec. 6-8: Walk Through Bethlehem.

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Dec. 10: Ministerial Carol Festival.

Dec. 14: Teddy Bear Toss night at the North Stars Game.

Dec. 16: Boxes are prepared for Christmas food hampers at Central School.

Dec. 17 and 18: EMBM students come to pack the hampers.

Dec 19 and 20: Santa’s toy workshop in full swing.

Dec. 22: ESF Christmas Hamper Distribution.

The food bank will be closed Dec. 23 and will reopen on Jan. 2, 2020.

The Empty Stocking Fund held its annual kickoff Beef on a Bun event at Third Avenue United Church to kick off its 2019 campaign. Photo by John Cairns

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Vanier wins provincial volleyball title at JPII

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Notice the saddle shoes! And the pom-poms!

Since pom-poms were documented as entering the cheerleading scene in 1965, it is estimated this photo is from the late 1960s. At that time, a cheerleading uniform included the multi-purpose saddle shoe and a knee-length skirt. Most high schools and colleges were branding themselves with the “Letter Sweater.” Look closely to pick out the letter M. Some of these traditional uniform elements remain. Photo submitted by Rhea Good, source unknown

Interesting history of cheerleading clinics

By Rhea Good

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Mr. Lawrence Herkimer of Dallas, Tex., is credited with much of the founof dational building of the sport of cheerleading in the United States, from the 1940 to ‘60s. He was himself a cheerleader at Southern Methodist University in his hometown of Dallas. In 1948, he was thinking beyond his role as an athlete, and he created the National Cheerleaders Association to serve as an organizational body to administer training and clinics for groups of cheerleaders wanting to improve their skills.

This is the 70th anniversary of cheerleading clinics in North America. The first clinic organized by the NCA was held in Huntsville, Tex. There were 52 female cheerleaders in attendance. This concept obviously caught on because, by the 1960s college, cheerleaders were hosting clinics across the United States.

The typical format was that more experienced college athletes would be coaching younger cheerleaders in high school.

During this time, there was no formal structure or accreditation for coaches. It was a co-operative learning process between more experienced and less experienced cheerleaders.

Meanwhile, the NFL was the first sport in the United States to officially feature cheerleading on the sidelines. The Baltimore Colts led the pack in the 1950s when they created a cheer squad dedicated to the Colts.

The Dallas Cowboys football organization was second to start a cheer squad. By 1981, there was an official count: 17 out of 26 NFL teams had their own cheerleaders.

It was a great two days of 4A boys’ provincial volleyball action at John Paul II Collegiate.

But the host Crusaders could have hoped for more of a storybook ending.

They fell to Moose Jaw Vanier Vikings in the finals for the provincial title in two straight. The final scores were 25-20 and 2511 on Saturday afternoon.

Ten teams were in action during the two days of volleyball on Friday and Saturday. Pool A teams included Vanier, Melfort, Lumsden, E.D. Feehan, and Marion Graham. Pool B featured John Paul II, Humboldt, Melville, Sturgis and Moose Jaw Central.

In playoff action, Vanier beat Melville and Hum-

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This is the action from Friday afternoon between Humboldt and John Paul II Collegiate at the 4A boys’ provincial volleyball tournament in North Battleford.

Photo by John Cairns

boldt on their way to the finals, while JPII beat E.D.

Feehan and Sturgis. In the third place game, Hum-

boldt beat Sturgis two sets to one.

Wilkie Hosts Provincial Volleyball Wilkie hosted the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association’s 2A Boys’ Provincial Championship Nov. 22 and 23. Teams participating and shown entering the gym at McLurg High School during the opening ceremonies included the Thunderchild Thunder, Paradise Hill Panthers and host McLurg Broncs. After two days of play and seven games, Thunderchild went undefeated — winning six of those games in straight sets of two — to be crowned provincial champions and be awarded the gold medals.

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SPHL action

Turtleford debuts with win over Beaver Blues

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The SPHL season entered its third weekend of play Friday with two contests.

One game saw the

Turtleford Tigers play their first game in the league against the Battleford Beaver Blues at home, and the Tigers won 5-3.

The Tigers got two goals from Mitch Perkins,

and also goals from Adam Gray and Craig Mckee.

Mike George scored two and Tyler Wasmuth scored one for Battleford in the loss.

The other game saw Perdue in on the road in

overtime over Spiritwood 5-4. Andrew Bailey had two goals and an assist for Perdue while both Scott Haggerty and Anthony Radke had two goals each in defeat for Spiritwood.

This Thursday night, Nov. 28, the Meota Combines open their SPHL campaign at home versus Perdue at the North Battleford Civic Centre.

Game time is 8 p.m.

The Beaver Blues host

the Glaslyn North Stars Friday Nov. 29, game time is 8:30 p.m. at Battleford Arena. On Saturday, Nov. 30, Turtleford hosts Maymont and Spiritwood hosts Radisson.

Big third periods lead to two North Stars wins

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars ended a long layoff with a couple of back-toback wins at the Civic Centre this weekend.

They beat the Estevan Bruins 6-3 and the Weyburn Red Wings 4-2 to sweep the two games.

Both games had one thing in common — ­ dominating third periods by the North Stars that broke both games wide open.

Both opposing teams had entered the weekend battling at the bottom of the SJHL standings, but nevertheless played hard versus the defending champion North Stars.

“Teams are going to play us tough no matter who it is,” said head coach Brayden Klimosko. “We’re going to see their best ... they gave us all they could handle and we were able to fight it off.”

North Stars 6 Estevan 3

(Friday)

The first game action in nine days for the Battlefords North Stars was too close for comfort for much of it.

But a four-goal third period, including a two-goal game for Brett Gammer, lifted the North Stars to a 6-3 win over the Estevan Bruins at the Civic Centre on Friday.

The game was on “Toque and Mitten Toss Night” at the Civic Centre, with toques and mittens being thrown onto the ice in support of the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund campaign.

But toques remained firmly on fans’ heads for a good portion of the first period as the Bruins scored the first two goals on Austin Schwab. The first was from Dayton Deics at 4:19 and the second from Tyler Savage at 12:52.

Steven Kesserling’s goal from Dace Prymak and Matthias Urbanski at

16:51 put the North Stars on the board, and prompted fans to unleash a torrent of toques and mittens onto the ice surface.

In period two, the North Stars tied it at 6:29 on Seth Summers’ goal from Brett Gammer. But Estevan retook the lead as Isaiah Thomas — no, not the basketball player — scored from Jayden Davis and Kolton Leslie at 14:36.

The third period belonged to the North Stars.

Matthew Fletcher’s goal from Summers and Ryland McNinch tied it at 12:03, and then Brett Gammer’s goal from Kesserling put the North Stars in front at 13:09.

An unassisted Gammer goal at 17:17 gave the North Stars much needed insurance, and an empty net goal by Elijah LoonStewardson from Austin Becker at 18:59 sealed up the game for the North Stars.

The North Stars outshot

Estevan 37-32 with Schwab stopping 34. The win gave the North Stars their 23rd victory of the season.

North Stars 4 Weyburn 2 (Saturday)

The North Stars went for win number 24 the following night, but once again it was the opposing team that got off to an early start.

Former Battlefords AAA Star Shayde Peterson, now in the SJHL with Weyburn, scored the first goal of the game for the Red Wings.

Matthias Urbanski tied it up with a power play goal in the second, with Austin Becker and Dace Prymak assisting. And then Seth Summers gave the North Stars the lead with just over five minutes remaining in the period, Becker and Fletcher assisting.

The game did not break open for the North Stars until the third period when a string of Weyburn penali-

Goal! Photo by John Cairns ties gave the North Stars an although Ben Hiltz added a extended power play op- late goal for Weyburn with portunity. The North Stars 31 seconds left for the 4-2 twice enjoyed two-man ad- final score. vantages and were back to Again, Austin Schwab a one-man advantage when was in net for the North Dylan McCabe scored Stars and he stopped 20 from Urbanski to give the of 22 shots. The North North Stars the two-goal Stars fired 37 shots on lead at 14:04.

Weyburn’s Joseph Young, “We needed that third himself a former Battlegoal, and McCabe scored a fords AAA Star now in the big one there for us,” said SJHL. Klimosko, who agreed it The North Stars now was a turning point of the head on the bus for an exgame. “(If) we don’t score tended road trip of five that one, who knows what games. happens.”

Their next action was Steven Kesslering’s Wednesday in Yorkton. goal at 14:33 ended any Results were unavailable at doubts about the outcome, press time.

Stars lose to Beardys as Blackhawks face uncertain future

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

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This looks like the final season in which the Battlefords AAA Stars will be facing the Beardys Blackhawks in competition.

The Saskatchewan

Hockey Association announced a realignment this month that will result in the departure of both the Blackhawks and the Notre Dame Argos from the AAA league at the end of the season.

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ever, have publicly voiced opposition to the move and could challenge the decision. Meanwhile the SHA has announced Estevan and Warman are being added for the 2020-21 season to take the place of the departing teams.

The Stars will remain in the league as well for the coming season. Also coming next season, Hockey Canada is dropping the term “midget” and will go with “U18” to describe the division.

For now, the Black-

hawks are still a going concern and they hosted the Stars at Willow Cree Memorial Sports Arena Thursday night, winning by a 5-2 final score.

Both Stars goals came in the second period. After Beardy’s Holden Doell opened the scoring with a shorthanded goal, Jake Southgate tied it up from Carson Dobson and Liam McInnis at the 6:16 mark.

Beardys took the lead on power play goals by Aaron Lorenz and Doell again before Dobson responded

with a shorthanded goal midway through the period, Matthew Henry and Andrew Urbaniak assisting.

Robert Pizzey’s power play goal make it 4-2 a short time later, and then a third period goal from Trever Sanderson completed the scoring.

Ethan Hein stopped 31 of 36 shots for the Stars, while Matthew Hennessey stopped 45 of 47.

The Stars’ next action is at home Nov. 30 and Dec. 1 versus the Notre Dame Argos.

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Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H -New year, new faces, new Ideas

By McKenna Mitchell and Keaten Osicki Club Reporters

The Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club is excited for another great 4-H year.

We have a number of new members and new families who are both new to our club and to the 4-H program. The returning members are ready to show the new members all the great opportunities that 4-H has to offer. There are currently 34 registered 4-H members with the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club.

Also, this year the 4-H members have some new ideas which involves the 4-H motto, “Learn to Do

by Doing” and the four Hs. The first general meeting was held Aug. 26. The members elected their member-based executive and one adult leader (general leader), discussed upcoming events and started to plan the 4-H year and what the members wanted to be involved in. The members are looking forward to the addition of new 4-H projects to our club.

These include Canine, Rodeo, Going Green, STEM and Flower Arrangement.

As a club, we are still delighted to be able to offer our Beef, Light Horse, Young Horse, Archery and Robotics Projects.

The members and leaders are excited to be able

to participate in a variety of projects that reflect our members’ interests. At this time, most of the projects have held at least one project meeting to discuss and participate in planned activities. The club is also focused on developing a different fundraising strategy as our major fundraiser is no longer available.

As with all great 4-H years, the club held a Start Up Party on Sept. 9. This is a wonderful way for members and families to get to know each other and discuss 4-H in an informal setting. We held a potluck supper followed by 4-H-themed activities and games in a school gym.

Everyone had fun.

Due to a number of new members and also a great refresher for our returning members, our North West 4-H Regional Specialist, Kalynne Martin, instructed our 4-H members on how to operate their meetings based on parliamentary procedures. According to 4-H principles, all 4-H general meetings must be conducted using parliamentary procedures. The members were instructed on how to create a proper agenda, how to make motions, when to discuss the motion and their roles in the meeting. They learned how parliamentary procedure would allow a meeting to be conducted in

an efficient manner and also this method allows the opportunity for every 4-H member to voice their opinion.

One of our senior 4-H members, McKenna Mitchell, will be travelling to Calgary on Dec. 1 to participate in the National Members Forum.

The National Members Forum provides the opportunity for 4-H members from Canada to gather and discuss important topics that can have an impact on both 4-H and their own lives and community. This year they will be exploring ideas around service, community development, personal wellbeing and leadership development by focusing on knowing oneself and knowing others.

Our last major event in October was our annual Halloween party. This is a great time for members to get dressed up in their costumes, which reflect each of their own personalities.

We held a potluck supper, competed in Halloween theme games, played activities in the gym and went through a creepy science lab. All the members enjoyed participating in great games and there were lots of laughs.

The members are preparing for our “Week of Caring” which has evolved into several events throughout the month of

A group picture from the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club Start Up Party.

The Club Halloween Party. Photos submitted

December. Keep an eye out for our members as they are in the community and embracing one of the 4 Hs. At each 4-H event, the members recite the 4-H pledge, which explains what each of the 4 Hs stand for. The H that we will be focused on is Health. Stay tuned for pictures and details from our Week of Caring.

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There’s nothing a day of quilting can’t cure

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By Cheryl Thompson “There’s nothing that a day of quilting can’t cure!”

This quote resonates well with our members, and that is why we keep our guild active.

The Rivers’ Edge

Quilters held their monthly meeting on Nov. 1 with 27 members present. A discussion was held about workshops and it was determined the scope of the guild would expand to include fibre arts. At the end of the meeting, “Show

and Tell” was held and once again many beautiful and creative sewing and fibre projects were shown.

The following are important dates for the guild: Nov. 13 - Felted scarf class; Nov. 14 - Quilt as you

go class; Nov. 21-23 - Quilt marathon: denim bags class; Nov. 21 - bring four 2 ½ inch strips in fall colours for “strip” poker; Nov. 22 - bring four 2 ½ inch strips in assorted colours for “strip” poker;

Dec. 6 - regular monthly REQ meeting; Dec. 12 - Felted broach class.

If you are interested in finding out more about our guild, contact Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-386-3116.

St. James CWL hosts 18th Pink Night in Wilkie

By Helen Urlacher St. James CWL held their 18th annual Pink Night for Breast Cancer Awareness, Oct. 16, at St. James Church in Wilkie.

In the past 18 years, St. James CWL has raised over $40,000 for breast cancer awareness and research. There was usually one guest speaker for the evening, telling about their battle, but this year, five ladies from the Battleford Union Hospital spoke on the foundation, mammogram program and the Community Cancer Agency at BUH.

Claudette Maguire, representing the BUH Foundation, spoke about the ways the foundation has been able to raise money to help with the purchase of equipment such as the new CT scanner, helping to increase the use and size of the mammogram department, getting specialists to come to BUH, and many other important items that are needed to ensure the best possible care for patients in Battleford and area. They also were able to increase the size and necessary items for the Community Cancer Agency at BUH, which is

the second busiest unit in the province, allowing patients who need chemo to have it there, making for less travelling time for cancer patients.

The technicians in charge of the mammogram and medical imagining unit talked about the process of getting a mammogram done, how the procedure works, explaining to patients what the next step is and how they are always on hand to make the procedure easier for the patients.

This “hands-on” expertise is important to those who may be diagnosed with breast cancer.

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Shannon Hamilton-Rush and Tamara Licko, medical imaging technicians; Stephanie Bentley and Heather Senger, Community Cancer Awareness Unit nurses; Claudette Maguire, Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation executive director, and; Pat Exley, St. James CWL, president. Photo by C. Frehlich

The nurses of the Community Cancer Agency unit explained how the chemo medicine is made in house and that it is completely safe. They also spoke about the fact that having this service closer to home made it so much easier not only for the patient but for the family, as those battling cancer do not need any extra stress in their lives.

With the amalgamation of the health districts into one province-wide unit means that BUH serves over 85,000 people as it is

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one of two regional hospitals in the area.The role of the foundation in fundraising is ongoing with lotteries, golf tournaments, radio-o-thons and other exciting and entertaining events. Maguire also stressed that every dollar raised for the fundraisers goes into BUH and the programs not only for people of the Battlefords but the 85,000 plus that they serve.

The evening continued with delicious food and drink, the awarding of the door prizes and silent auction winners and closed with a prayer for all those whose names were placed in the prayer box.

This year’s Pink Nite, with approximately 145 people attending, raised over $4,500 with 75 per cent going to the mammogram unit at BUH and 25 per cent to the Breast Health Centre in Saskatoon. The members of the St. James CWL work hard every year to put on Pink Nite and appreciate the continued support of the community and district.

Breast cancer can be beaten with everyone’s support.

This article was written in memory of my late Aunt Sylvia Duhaime who, although she lost her battle, would insist everyone continue to help to find a cure.

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December 1st, 2019

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With dates and locations, plus the deal that he brings, With discounts this good, you must pre-plan these things!

Also, look for an “elfie” online, every morning at 8, We’ll post a picture of Charlie and where he is on that date.

Find updates on Facebook, online and twitter too!, Search “Battlefords Chamber of Commerce” to see each daily clue.

As shoppers find deals, they’ll also discover, Hidden gems and local businesses, to shop and uncover.

Shop the Battlefords is the message ... 12 months of the year, Wishing you and yours a season full of shopping cheer!

T’was the month of December & all through the Town, residents were busy bustling around.

Checking their lists, from bottom to top, Searching for somewhere local to shop!

With this in mind, the Chamber sprang into action, Knowing Battlefords businesses bring satisfaction!

We called the North Pole, to Santa himself And asked if we could have help from an elf.

Our request? It was answered, we’re happy to say.

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Community event aimed at information for all

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held their first bingo of the season Nov. 20 with more than 20 out to enjoy the evening. Going home with some extra cash after winning games were Ruben Rempel (3), Martha Rempel, Stella Hawryluk (2), Jean Brooke, Jean Sawchyn and Deb Matte (2). The next bingo will be turkey and hams Dec. 18 in the clubroom starting at 7 p.m.

The Village of Borden, RM of Great Bend and SCC from Borden School were hosts to a community evening Nov. 22 in the Borden Community Centre to let newcomers know what Borden and area has to offer. More than 200 people packed into the centre for a potluck supper and evening of information.

Most of the businesses and organizations had display tables and spoke of what they had to offer. Many had door prize draws.

Displays were set up by: Affinity Credit Union Peggy Walker and Lynette Schmidt; Borden Dance Club – Lynette, who also spoke about minor ball for 4 - 18 years of age; Borden

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Co-op - Rob Schmidt; Village of Borden - Kendal Redhead; Borden Parks and Recreation - Kandice Walker; Borden Fire and Rescue - Ian Wainwright; Lions Club - Perry Nicol; Riverbend Chamber of Commerce - Daryl Amey; Block’s Agencies - Nancy Nehr; RM of Great Bend; Borden School/SRC - Levi Gough; Living Books - Janice Whitbread; Borden Farmers’ Market Lorraine Olinyk; Museum - Heather Penner; Threshermen’s Club Cyril Saunders; Anglican and United Church Rev. S. Carr; Riverbend Fellowship - Ron Mills; IHS Woodworking Nathan Gough; Borden Library - Melissa Braun; and chartered accountant Elizabeth Torrens.

Other speakers were Lorraine Olinyk for the Friendship Club, Brendan Parker for his taxidermy and wooden pens, principal Brody Morris for the school, Tom Redhead for

Regional Explore card, which were half price that night.

Borden has many events going on over the next few weeks, with the seniors’ potluck supper and birthday celebration Nov. 27.

Borden Lions Festival of Christmas Music is Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. in the Community Centre. Borden Friendship Club members share a Christmas turkey supper Dec. 4 at 6 p.m. with Back 40 entertaining. Borden Farmers Market Christmas sale in the Community Centre is Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Grad 2020 selling lunch. St. John’s service and potluck supper is at 4 p.m. Dec. 15, open to everyone. Food for local hampers along with mitts, socks, toques, scarves to be donated in the city will be collected.

Radisson held their craft day in the Radisson Communiplex waiting room on Nov. 23, with more than 15 vendors selling their products. The Playground Committee sold lunch. Next up in Radisson is the seniors’ club pancake breakfast from 9 -11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30 and then from 5 to 7 p.m. is the recreation board roast beef supper in the Communiplex.

Rev. Sheldon Carr and Darrell Wiebe manned the Anglican and United Church display at a community event Nov. 22. in Borden.

Stew Walton with his working steam engine at the Threshermen’s Club display.

Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Northern lights put on spectacular show

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

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The second oldest resident in Canada is Melfort’s Reita Fennell, who turned 112 Nov. 20. Her key to a long life is her faith. Congratulations, Reita.

There will be no shuffleboard until Jan. 18, there are just too many other things going on next month.

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How many people were fortunate enough to see and watch the great northern lights last week? I missed them, but hear they were spectacular. The night was clear and they just danced away.

A couple living in Telkwa, B.C. were the lucky winners of the B.C. Lotto Max, Oct. 29 and ended up with $20 million. Ken and Susan Salter, both retired, have no plans to leave town, but are planning to build their dream home on their property and then take a river cruise in Europe. We wish them well and hope this doesn’t ruin their lives, as we hear is what often happens.

Hayley Wickenheiser, famous hockey player from Shaunavon, has been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, after a long and successful career playing women’s hockey.

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port the club. Ron Clarke, who had won the first Dart Night back in March, successfully defended his title as the Meota Darts Champion after defeating Dylan Schaefer in the final. On the women’s side, Teresa Ducharme went undefeated and claimed her first darts’ championship with a win over Heidi Sulatisky in the final.

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Perhaps what matters most when all is said and done is not who puts us down but who picks us up.

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If your group or institution has been the recipient of a donation or gift, or if you have made a donation to your community, we’d be happy to let our readers know. Send a photo to our email address: newsoptimist.news@ sasktel.net. Please include names of those in the photo and the details of the donation or gift. See some of our Hometown Heroes on this page.

BATC CDC Gives Back

BATC Community Development Corporation is again a sponsor for the 24th annual Festival of Trees, with funds being directed to Family Day. The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Festival of Trees is taking place at the Western Development Museum Nov. 29 to Dec. 5, with Family Day taking place Sunday, Dec. 1. BATC CDC has supported BUH Foundation since their beginning in 2007 and is a valued contributor to enriched health care. They have supported recent capital campaigns including the purchase of ears, nose and throat equipment, a new mammography unit and the current campaign, “Ready. Set. Baby!” to purchase new equipment for the Women’s Health and Birthing Centre. Sponsorship of the Festival of Trees is just another way BATC CDC gives back to provide the best in patient care for the Battlefords and surrounding Provost Livestock Exchange communities, while also The Livestock Market Serving Western Saskatchewan supporting an exciting and Eastern Alberta Christmas event for Regular/ Presort All Breeds Calf Sale: everyone within the Every Friday @ 9:00 AM area. Family Day is a funWednesday, December 4th, 2019filled day of activities Bred Heifer & Stock Cow Sale @ Noon for families to enjoy, Barry & Brenda Clemens & Beaver Creek Ranch including pictures with 100 Simmental X Red Angus Heifers Santa, horse-drawn Lorne Holte wagon rides, crafts 50 Red & RBF & 10 Black Heifers with the North Stars and a Frozen Dance Darryl Dzurko Party.

Everyone is 34 Red Angus Simmental X Heifers. 10 Simmental X Cows invited to attend this Clifford Land & Cattle Christmas event with 40 Heifers Home Raised, Black, BBF & few Red proceeds going towards H Bar M Land & Cattle the purchase of a new 54 Home Raised Red, RBF & RWF Heifers & 31 Black ventilator for respiratory Heifers therapy at BUH. Pictured are Vivian Whitecalf, Bar 07 Ranch 20 Home Raised Heifers consisting of, 10 Red & RBF general manager of BATC as well as 10 Black & BBF Heifers Community Development Corporation, and Jordan Arbuthnott Farms Sherry Krelow, special 40 Red, RBF, Black & BBF Heifers events assistant, BUH DBS Farms Foundation.

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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced Fortress Windows & Doors’ contribution of $1,500 toward the 2019 Festival of Trees Gala Evening, “Our people … Our place,” to take place Saturday, Nov. 30. The Gala Evening brings together businesses, organizations and individuals to celebrate the season with a spirit of generosity. “Our people … Our place” will feature local entertainment and talent and will celebrate all that is outstanding within The Battlefords. This includes outstanding businesses, such as Fortress Windows & Doors. As a member of the Battlefords business community for almost 60 years, Fortress Windows & Doors is a strong believer in giving back and making a difference for others and for the last eight years has helped make the Gala Evenings happen. Tickets are $110 per person and are available at BUH Foundation office by calling 306-446-6652 or stopping by. Funds raised from 2019 Festival of Trees will support the purchase of a new ventilator for the respiratory therapy department. Pictured are Kevin Driedger, owner/manager of Fortress Windows & Doors, Sherry Krelow, special events assistant, BUH Foundation, and Jeremy Cockrill, assistant manager of Fortress Windows & Doors. Photo submitted

River Valley Eye Care Supports Festival of Trees

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has received sponsorship of $1,500 from River Valley Eye Care for the 2019 Festival of Trees. The Festival of Trees, in its 24th year of ushering in the Christmas season, will take place on Friday, Nov. 29 to Thursday, Dec. 5 at Western Development Museum. Proceeds will support the purchase of a new ventilator for respiratory therapy at BUH. “River Valley Eye Care is committed to the health of their patients and is a strong supporter of BUH Foundation and overall health care for the Battlefords and surrounding communities. Their dedication to provide the best is reflected in their support of BUH Foundation and a commitment to enriched patient care. River Valley Eye Care has shown this commitment for over 20 years in their support of Festival of Trees,” says BUHF. Their sponsorship will support the decorated items that make the Festival of Trees come to life. Attendees will be inspired by the beauty of the seasonally decorated items and may bid on them to enjoy throughout the Christmas holidays. In the photo, Claudette McGuire, executive director of BUHF; Dr. James Lawrence, O.D., and Koreen Lawrence of River Valley Eye Care.

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same man was observed trying to sell moose, elk and deer antlers on his Facebook account.

The ministry’s Special Investigations unit became involved and purchased five sets of moose antlers and four sets of whitetailed deer antlers from the man in late 2017. In addition, 10 sets of white-tailed deer antlers and two sets of elk antlers were purchased in October 2018 from the same individual.

The investigation came to an end in September 2019 when charges were laid against Richard Weeseekase, aged 36, for trafficking in wildlife.

Weeseekase received fines of $2,800 for the first charge and $3,500 for the second charge.

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A Sale of Wildlife Permit is required to sell most animal parts. However, big game antlers that have been separated from the skull can be sold without a permit, but only if the animal was taken with a valid hunting licence and the tag accompanies the antlers.

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OBITUARIES WUTTUNEE: Mary Felicia Wuttunee was born to Gilbert and Lillian Wuttunee on Red Pheasant First Nation on February 26, 1933. She grew up the eldest of 7 children.

Mary passed away on November 8, 2019 in Fairview, Alberta.

Mary served in the Canadian Air Force and was very proud of her heritage. She was an independent and fearless woman who taught Cree and travelled the country from coast to coast. Mary enjoyed spending time with her family and will be greatly missed by Son Blake Wuttunee and his family. We will be having a Celebration of Life for her in Edmonton in the spring before she is laid to rest with her parents at Red Pheasant. __________________________________________________ DUHAIME, Elzear Joseph “Shorty” 1924 – 2019 It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elzear Joseph “Shorty” Duhaime on November 8, 2019 at Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon where he had his family by his side.

Shorty was born at Jackfish Lake, SK on April 25, 1924 to Michel and Blanche Duhaime.

Shorty was the 10th of 12 children and grew up in the Jackfish and Cochin areas. At the age of 20, he enlisted in the Canadian Army and trained in Prince Albert, Maple Creek, Calgary, rural Nova Scotia, as well as in the U.K. to prepare for fighting in Europe in WW II. While in the U.K. he became a member of the Regina Rifles Regiment and fought in the front lines in Germany until the war ended. He spent another year in Western Europe liberating French citizens, acting as an interpreter and on guard duty. Upon return to civilian life, Shorty worked at a general store in Cochin before settling in North Battleford to start what would be a 40-year career as an electrician working for Larry’s Electric followed by the Department of Highways. In 1952, Shorty met his future wife. In Sept 1953, he married Dorothy Bergman. Shorty and Dorothy had 66 years together and raised two children, Annette and Alan. In addition to being an electrician, Shorty was an accomplished wood worker and was mechanically inclined with an ability to fix almost anything. He was an active member of the Royal Canadian Legion and the Knights of Columbus. He was also a long-term volunteer for the Canadian Cancer Society, Diabetes Canada and the Heart and Stroke Fund. He loved to go camping with his family, spending time at the lake and fishing was always the highlight. Shorty also loved to be behind of wheel and took many long road trips throughout Western Canada and the U.S.A. Shorty loved to be with people, especially his family and friends. Left to cherish his memory are his wife Dorothy, daughter Annette (Michael) Dechant of Grande Prairie, and son Alan of Calgary; his grandchildren: Jill (Brandon) McCalla of Edmonton, Katelin Dechant of Edmonton, and Matthew Dechant of Grande Prairie; his great grandchildren: Jaxon, Wyatt and Kassius McCalla; and Elijah and Madison Gage, all of Edmonton; his sister Lucille (Ed) Schweykowsky of Dallas, TX; and sisters-in-law Antoinette Duhaime of Indian Head, Sheila Duhaime of Kelowna, Mary Anderson of Qualicum, Lilian Bergman of Kerrobert and Helen Bergman of Taylor; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Michel and Blanche Duhaime; siblings and in-laws: Ernest & Kathleen, Joseph, Armand & Cecile, Maxim, Antonio OMI, Ozanna & John Macht, Aureila & Gerry Hebert, Regis & Irma, Laurent, and Henri; and his granddaughter Erin Dechant. Funeral prayers for Shorty were held on Thursday, November 14th at 7 PM and the Funeral Mass was held on Friday, November 15th at 10:30 AM. Both services were held at Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. Interment was in the Veterans Section at the North Battleford City Cemetery. The family would like to thank the staff at the Intensive Care Unit and the Surgical Ward at the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon for their compassionate care during his last days. In lieu of flowers and if so desired, memorial donations can be made to the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70, the Canadian Cancer Society or to memorial masses for Shorty. 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.

HALIFAX: (Mosher) Nellie Lorene November 30, 1919 – November 19, 2019 Nellie Halifax passed away in Calgary, on November 19, 2019 She was born in Halifax, NS and was the eldest of four children. In 1944 she moved to Saskatoon, then to North Battleford in 1952 and to Calgary in 2010. Nellie is predeceased by her husband William (Bill), sister Lillian and brothers John and Henry. She is survived by daughter Pat (Ken), son Bob (Kathy), five grandchildren Mechelle, Steven (Tracy), Dean, Craig (Kristen), Breigh (Todd) and ten great grandchildren Ashley (Mike), Lyle (Brianna), Tatyanna, Lucas, Keira, Conner, Mason, Kara, Kelsey, Ryen and numerous nieces and nephews. She was a medical records librarian at the Saskatchewan Government Hospital in North Battleford for 25 years. She was active at Third Avenue United Church and Eastern Star. She was a wonderful friend to many people and will be greatly missed. A memorial service will be held at Lakeview United Church in Calgary, November 30 at 11:30 am. Internment will be in North Battleford in the spring.

PAROHL: It is with great sadness the family of Mr. Ken Parohl announces his sudden passing on Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at the age of 76 years. A Celebration of Life service was held Friday, November 1, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Paynton Gymnasium in Paynton, SK. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Ken Parohl may be directed to the Heart and Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Ave #26, Saskatoon, SK S7K 1V9 or the charity of the donor’s choice. Ken was born in MacLeod, Alberta, on November 28, 1942. His father was an airplane mechanic in the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII and they continued to live at what is now Fort McLeod until 1945. After the war they would move to a farm at Lang, Saskatchewan and then later to Regina where they continued farming but this time on land of their own. Ken excelled at hockey and baseball and also began driving at the young age of seven. Driving would become a lifelong pastime.

When his Dad was diagnosed with emphysema his parents sold the farm and bought an apartment building and home in Calgary. Just out of high school, Ken started working and met Nadine Foster at Calgary Power. They married and raised four children together, Marla, Charline, Ken Jr. and Joni. Ken worked for IBM Computers in Calgary then Winnipeg but he looked forward to family trips to the Groseth farm at Paynton hoping he would own land one day. In 1974 he quit his job and the family moved to Paynton. Soon after, they purchased 160 acres of land that had been the original homestead of Nadine’s family. Ken worked away from home to make a living and then bought a backhoe. He practiced running the backhoe in the field until he figured it out and then started a business. One of his first jobs was digging his own basement for the dream home he and Nadine would build. This house would become the focal point of their lives and many happy memories for years. Ken loved to cook, to eat, and debate serious issues like politics and world affairs. In later years he spent hours researching his family history. He loved to drive and camp and travelled to many places in North America including trips to Lang, Regina, and Kansas researching his family story. History was important to Ken and he left these stories for his family. But he had a quiet disposition too. He often could be found sitting in the corner watching his family, reading a book or having a snooze. Ken will be forever loved and missed by family and friends. Ken is survived by his wife Nadine Parohl; children Marla Ramsay (Sandy), Charline Rhinehart (Owen), Kenneth Parohl, Jr. (Lynette) and Joni Wooff († Dean); grandchildren Leanne Totte (Dale), Jessie Huard (Josh), Abigail Ramsay, Jenna Benkendorf (Garrett), † Justin Rhinehart (Cortney), Travis Rhinehart (Megan), Braiden Parohl, Parker Parohl, Tyler Wooff and Kyle Wooff; great-grandchildren Tori Rhinehart, Lucy Rhinehart, Kaiden Benkendorf, Kaleb Benkendorf, Cooper Rhinehart, Zachary Rhinehart, Leni Evans and Van Evans; his brother Brian Parohl (Lynn); along with numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Ken is predeceased by his parents Herman & Mildred Parohl; and his sister Marlene Snyder. Ken will be forever loved and missed by family and friends For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Vanessa Macnab & Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Vetter: Douglas Conrad Vetter passed away at the Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre on Thursday, October 17, 2019 at the age of 57 years.

Doug will be lovingly remembered by: his mother, Angela Vetter; his siblings, Brad (Jeannette) and their children, Curtis (Stephanie) and children, Harman and Sophie; Darcy (Janelle) and their child, Felix; Mike, Clay; Sandra (Mark) and their children, Matthew, Nicolas, Anna and Josh: Michelle (Brad) and their children, Joel and Justin; Scott (Sandra) and their children, Madison and Abby. Doug was predeceased by: his wife, Mary Lynne Vetter; his father, Jack Vetter; his grandparents, Adam and Lena Vetter; and Fred and Rose Mary Brosinsky; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.

A private family Graveside Service was held for Doug at the North Battleford City Cemetery on October 24. He was laid to rest next to his wife, Mary Lynne. The family would like to thank the Lloydminster Continuing Care Centre and Dr. Snyman for the care Doug received. __________________________________________________ DEGENSTIEN: David Elliot March 12, 1950 – November 15, 2019 David was born in hospital at North Battleford, SK and raised on the farm south of Battleford in the Eagle Valley District. He passed away at his residence in Govan, SK. He was one of ten children born to Edith Irene (nee Pearce) and Joseph Todd Degenstien. David attended elementary and high school in Battleford, graduating in June, 1968 after the family had moved off the farm and settled in Battleford a year earlier. Right out of high school he was hired as a contract teacher with the Federal Department of Indian Affairs, and taught a class of 28 grades 3, 4 and 5 students in Cross Lake, Manitoba. As he noted later, it was a very good way to learn that he didn’t want to teach school for the rest of his working life! In 1969 he returned to Battleford and helped build the family’s new home on 27th Street West. He later moved to Vancouver where he worked part time, boarded with his aunt and uncle (Flossie and Brian Mortimer), and attended technical school to prepare for a career in broadcasting. He returned to Battleford to accept his first full-time broadcasting job as a news reader and evening disc jockey at CJNB-AM in North Battleford. From there, he moved on to an announcer position at CFMQ-FM in Regina, and then to CKCK Radio & TV where he read evening news on radio, and late night TV news on weekends. He spent his last fulltime year in broadcasting as News and Public Affairs Director at CFMC-FM in Saskatoon. David married Linda Mae Racicot in Battleford on June 14, 1975 and that summer they moved to Qu’Appelle, SK. David commuted to his new job as Information Officer (and later Ministerial Assistant) with the Department of Highways in Regina. Daughter Lori was born in May, 1976 and daughter Shari was born June, 1978, the year the family moved to a new home in northwest Regina. David began work in the private sector in 1982 in senior sales and marketing positions, and then returned to government service in 1991. Daughter Teri was born in March, 1986, and son Daniel was born in August, 1988. During his years in Regina, David was extensively involved in community activities, including as a founding member of the Regina Photo Club where he won numerous awards for his photography. For several years in the mid 1980’s David continued to work part time for CKCK Radio, reading news on evenings and weekends for several shifts per month. He also enjoyed doing yard work in their large perennial gardens, carpentry work in the house, and tinkering with cars and other mechanical projects (he rarely, if ever, had parts left over!). He earned qualification as a part time insurance and financial services advisor, developing and serving a client base over the more than 30 years he worked in that business. David took early retirement in the fall of 2003, at the age of 53, and in October, 2006 bought an acreage in the town of Govan, north of Regina. After selling their Regina home, David and Linda moved to their new home in Govan in February, 2007. Bored with semi-retirement, David began working part time as the assistant editor of Last Mountain Times weekly newspaper in June, 2007. In November, 2011, David and Linda bought the newspaper business, and along with family members, operated it successfully until his passing.

David will be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humour, as a hard worker, and as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. David is survived by his mother Irene, his loving wife Linda; their children Lori, Shari, Teri and Daniel; five grandchildren; his five brothers and four sisters; Linda’s five brothers and one sister; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his father Joe Degenstien, and Linda’s parents, Ed and Irene Racicot. __________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES Tinio: Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs. Shirley Tinio, beloved wife of Reverend Fred J. Tinio will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from Third Avenue United Church, 1301 – 102nd Street, North Battleford, SK. Interment will take place at the Cremation Section, City of North Battleford Cemetery. Donations in Shirley’s memory are requested to the Lung Association of Saskatchewan, 1231 8 St E, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Celebration of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service, 306-446-4200

COOK: It is with great sadness the family of Mr. Wayne Cook announce his passing on Sunday, November 10, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital at the age of 64 years. A Celebration of Life took place Saturday, November 16, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford, SK with family friend, Gus Thrasher, as officiant. Wayne will be lovingly remembered by his best friend, Roxanne Bernier; his son, Tyler Cook (Jennifer) - Rian and Beritt; Jordy Bernier (Donnica) - Nixon; sisters: Janet (Robert), Darlene (Monty); brothers: Clair, Garry (Norma) and Jim (Corlene).

Wayne had many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and a great-great nephew who will also mourn his loss. Wayne was predeceased by his parents: Raymond and Marge Cook of Wilkie, SK. Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Wayne Cook may be made to the Battlefords Union Hospital designate to palliative care PO Box 1358 North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

LIPSETT, William Geoffrey Coote (Geoff) M.D., B.Ch., B.A.O., M.R.C.G.P., D.R.C.O.G. It is with sadness that the family announces the passing of Dr. Geoff Lipsett at the Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon on Thursday, October 24, 2019.

A celebration of his life was held on October 30, 2019 at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, with Rev. Kathleen Horwood officiating. Geoff is lovingly remembered by his family, wife Evelyn, son Colin (Kirsten) and grandchildren: Elliott, Isla and Freya of Edmonton, Alberta, daughter Carolyn (Mike) of Edmonton, Alberta, sister-in-law Alison Lipsett of Bedford, England and numerous nieces, nephews, and their families. He was predeceased by his parents, William and Agnes Lipsett, sister Joan Seymour and brother Ralph Lipsett. Geoff was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland on April 23, 1943. He studied medicine at Queen’s University in Belfast, and met his future wife Evelyn there. They were married in December of 1969 and moved to Canada in 1974. They were blessed with two children, Colin (1979) and Carolyn (1984). Geoff was one to do what he thought was right, instead of what was popular. Straightforward with advice, he was well-respected for his approach with patients. A supportive husband and father, he loved cycling, cross-country skiiing, gardening and reading. As well, Geoff enjoyed travel, including to Hawaii and to his homeland, from where he derived his signature dry sense of humour. These activities fostered a love of learning, hard work and service.

Geoff was a complex man, strict while understanding and hardworking while appreciative of leisure. He enjoyed speaking of his earlier days, driving around Belfast, installing pacemakers in patients as they lay in their beds at home, and motorcycling around the country. Geoff practiced medicine in the Battlefords for 45 years and his actions and words evidenced his deep appreciation for the opportunity to serve his patients and the community.

Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200).

Card of Thanks The family would like to express their sincere appreciation for all the support during their time of loss. Thank you to Dr. Retief and the second floor nursing staff of the Battlefords’ Union Hospital, and to the medical staff at Royal University Hospital Saskatoon, fifth floor, OR, and ICU, for their kindness, care, and compassion. The family extends a special thank you to Reverend Kathleen Horwood for her friendship and service; the pallbearers; Bonnie Phillips, organist; Bob MacKay, soloist; Linda Ard, soloist; St. Andrew’s Sanctuary Choir; and the ladies of St. Andrew’s for preparing the delicious lunch. The family appreciates and extends thanks for the phone calls, emails, cards, flowers and food donations, and to Bob MacKay and the staff at the Battlefords’ Funeral Service for their guidance and professionalism.

MUZYKA: Mr. William ‘Bill’ Muzyka resident of Battleford, SK passed away Saturday, November 2, 2019 at the Royal University Hospital at the age of 85 years. A Funeral Service was held Friday, November 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at the Battleford’s United Church with Reverend Nora Borgeson officiating. A private family Interment will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations in memory of Mr. Bill Muzyka may be directed to RUH Foundationdesignated to the ICU Unit 103 Hospital Dr, Saskatoon SK S7N 0W8. Bill is survived by his wife Charlotte (Sprecker) and his 5 children, 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren: Beverley Laycock: Curtis (Sarah) Laycock – Shane and Jaycee Laycock Brett Laycock (Susan Mccargar) – Daniel Mccargar, Rowan and Arya Laycock. Mark (Linda) Muzyka: Michelle, Matthew, Myles and Samantha Muzyka. Glenda (Tom) Smith: Meghan (Richard) Nelson – Leala, Charlotte, Thomas, Violetta; Melissa Smith and Brenna Smith. Sharon (Robert) Laycock: Ashley (Randy) Bohun – Sadie and Bailey Bohun; Robyn Laycock (Darren Hammond) – Carys Laycock Hammond; Spencer Laycock (Nicole Wood); Courtney Laycock (Jarett Greer) – Carmen Laycock, Brinlyn and Annalee Laycock Greer. Bryan (Tara) Muzyka: Madison Muzyka and Torii Muzyka Bill is predeceased by his parents: Wasyl and Anna Muzyka; his sisters Polly Bett and Nettie Smook, his brother Harry and an infant brother; nieces and nephews Paulette Weran, Shirley Hunka, Richard Bahnuik and Billy Smook also numerous in-laws and their families. 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.

GOOD: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our grandfather, father, uncle and friend Doug on Wednesday morning, November 6, 2019 at the age of 89 years. Doug was predeceased by his wife Gladys of 53 years in 2016.

Doug leaves to mourn their four sons: Dean (Linda) and Dean’s children Travis and fiancé Kylie and daughter Kristen, Neil (Rhea) and their daughters Nicole (Cody) and Lesia (Katlin), Wayne (Sarah) and Jason. Doug is survived by two siblings Lucille and Homer. Doug was also predeceased by grandson Aaron and brother, Robert (Bob). Doug was born on January 8, 1930 at Leask, Saskatchewan. It was -50 on that day. He grew up on his parents’ farm in the Shell Lake area on the banks of a small lake called Moose Lake.

He did his schooling at the local school, but Doug preferred hands-on activities like woodwork and farming. He was working on his dad’s farm and learning the trade of carpentry when he met Gladys. At the time, Gladys was working as a nurse’s aide and the story goes that they met at a country dance. Doug and Gladys were married on April 5th, 1963. They raised four boys on the farm in Shell Lake and then the family moved to Battleford in 1978. He was a loving, kind, and hardworking man who devoted his life to raising the family, helping the United church community and continuing to work as a carpenter. Doug was enjoying his retirement years living at Caleb Village at the time of Gladys’ passing. Then, Doug moved in with Neil and Rhea for a time, but his dementia was progressing so it was time to move into River Heights Lodge. He will be greatly missed by family and friends alike. A Funeral of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Battleford United Church where Doug was an active member.

Interment followed in the Battleford Cemetery.

For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

Cards of Thanks Thank you to all the staff at River Heights Lodge. Special thanks to Pastor Jan Cooke and the small but mighty Christian ministry who provide a Hymn Sing at River Heights Lodge every Sunday morning. Memorial Donations can be made to the Battleford United Church, 52-4th Ave W, Po Box 418 Battleford, Sask. S0M 0E0

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HEAD: Norman Robert (October 8, 1949 - November 10, 2019) Robert passed away at University of Alberta Hospital in Edmonton from complications after a double lung transplant. Survived by wife Joan, sons Kevin (Leanne), Travis (Marina), Jason (Ashley Lavigne), grandchildren Rylan, Kaibree, Jenai, Gracie, Lincoln, Cassius, Nevaeh and sisterin-law Eleanor Tosczak.

Predeceased by parents Bernice and Art and brother Myron. Celebration of Life at 2 pm on Friday, November 29 at North Battleford Legion Hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Kinsmen Foundation, Lung Association of Saskatchewan, STARS, Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Diabetes Association. The family would like to thank the lung donor’s family, the Lung Transplant Team, the nurses, doctors and all those who cared for Robert on his journey. Please consider registering to become an organ donor.

Interment at a later date. __________________________________________________ VOEGELI: Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving for Ernest “Ernie” Emil Voegeli, resident of North Battleford, SK., beloved husband of Mrs. Elsie Voegeli, was held on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. from Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford, SK with Pastor Sheldon Gattinger officiating.

Memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (designate to the Palliative Care Unit), Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 Or to the Ruddell Community Centre. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements are entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200).

PALMER: It is with great sadness the family of Violet Hazel Palmer, resident of North Battleford, SK, announce her passing Tuesday, November 19, 2019 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. The Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2019 from Third Avenue United Church, 1301-102nd Street, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Dexter van Dyke officiating. Interment will take place at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, donations in Hazel’s memory are requested to Third Avenue United Church, the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 (please identify to cancer research) or to the charity of choice.

Condolences may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200)

EPP: Jacob Fredrick Epp, resident of Medstead, Saskatchewan, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2019 at the age of 78 with some family at his side at the Battlefords Union Hospital. A huge thank you to the hospital staff for their loving care.

Memorial service was held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead Saskatchewan.

Jacob was predeceased by his parents John C. and Helen Epp, and sister Helen Bueckert. Left to mourn are his siblings Bill & (Mary) Epp, (Bill Bueckert), Henry & (Betty) Epp, Liz & (Greg) Baerwald, Peter & (Dorothy) Epp, Ike & (Priscilla) Epp, Agnes & (Dick) Wiebe, and Anna Epp, and step siblings, numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers donations will be gratefully accepted for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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KEREKES: Mr. Mike Kerekes resident of Saskatchewan Hospital passed away Friday, November 8, 2019 at the age of 89 years.

A Memorial Service was held Thursday, November 21, 2019 at 1:30 p.m. at the Saskatchewan Hospital with Reverend Janice Trost officiating and members of the public are welcome to attend the Memorial Service for Mr. Mike Kerekes. 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.

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Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw Amendments Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Resort Village of Cochin (RV) intends to adopt three bylaws under The Planning and Development Act, 2007.

A bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 8-89 known as the Basic Planning Statement (BPS), and two bylaws to amend Bylaw No. 9-89 known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The BPS amendment would allow accommodate limited subdivision of existing residential development in areas east of Highway 4. A reference to the “UR – Urban Reserve District” would be updated for consistency with the ZB. A small portion of land containing an existing residence lying north of Lehman Creek and east of the highway would be redesignated from Commercial to Residential land use.

The first ZB amendment would narrow the instances in which a real property surveyor’s report (RPSR) would be required for new development to being only in instances where proposed residential or commercial development 18.6 sq. m. or larger, abuts other residential or commercial development. An RPSR is currently required for all new development requiring a permit. The definition of “shore land” would also be replaced to solely restrict development on potential hazard lands and better align the ZB with the RV’s BPS. Fees have been updated which include development permits, minor variance, signs, and amendments to the ZB and BPS. This also includes the cost for advertising or public notices and hearings, as well as the cost for Development Appeals Board. A small portion of land containing and existing residence lying north of Lehman Creek and east of the highway would be rezoned from C - Commercial to R1-Residential District. The second ZB amendment would outline a system to address offences and penalties related to contravention of the ZB. AFFECTED LAND: All lands within the RV would be affected by the RPSR requirement, the definition alteration, and the new offences and penalties provisions. Areas east of the highway would be affected by the change to accommodate subdivision for existing development. A portion of Parcel S, Plan 01B04081, identified as proposed Lot 1, Block 1, would be rezoned to R1-Residential District and is located adjacent to the Ste. Rosa De Lima Church.

REASON: An RPSR helps to confirm the proper locating of new buildings and structures in relation to property boundaries and other development. The RV Council has determined an RPSR is not always required to meet the objectives of all development reviews. The definition of “shore land” would be standardized with RV planning policy and would better identify areas not suitable for development.

Policy alteration is seen as desirable to facilitate subdivision for pre-existing circumstances. The RV wishes to adopt fees to help recover costs relating to the review and preparation of materials related to permitting and bylaw amendments.

The new provisions for offences and penalties are desired by Council to provide a fine system to encourage bylaw compliance. The redesignation and rezoning would allow for the subdivision of the existing residence located adjacent to Ste. Rosa De Lima Church.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaws and map at the RV Office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost or by emailing cochinadmin@sasktel.net and asking for a copy. The office can also be reached at (306) 386-2333. A digital copy of the map forming part of the bylaw and depicting the lands proposed for rezoning and redesignation is available for viewing at www.northboundplanning.ca/public-notification.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing at 6:00 PM on December 10, 2019, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaws.

Council will also consider written comments received on or before December 6, 2019, by the undersigned at the RV office by hard copy or email before the hearing.

The RV office is located at 1006 Highway 4 North, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0.

Issued by the Resort Village of Cochin this November 22, 2019.

Amber Loeppky - Administrator

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Notice of Advance Poll Village of Edam PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for qualified voters.

Voting will take place on Wednesday December 11th 2019 between the hours of 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm at: Lady Minto Health Care Centre Board Room 1513 First Avenue South.

Dated at Edam, this 26th day of November, 2019.

Pamela Dallyn Returning Officer

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PARKDALE NO. 498 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 January 27, 2020, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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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 No.

Total Arrears*

Costs

Total Arrears and Costs

SW 27-50-16-3 EXT 0

144044153

1,851.86

16.00

1,867.86

BLK/PAR A-PLAN 101919427 EXT 0

135165742

1,781.63

16.00

1,797.63

LSD 13-16-53-18-3 EXT 37

128132423

5,637.41

16.00

5,653.41

LSD 14-16-53-18-3 EXT 36

128132456

LOT 24-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN 101943345 EXT 0

148665448

1,576.11

16.00

1,592.11

LOT 29-BLK/PAR 1-PLAN 01B09539 EXT 0

137169805

4,622.38

16.00

4,638.38

LOT 9-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN 77B10731 EXT 0

146919011

1,794.47

16.00

1,810.47

LOT 26-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN 77B10731 EXT 0

119310207

2,664.68

16.00

2,680.68

LOT 35-BLK/PAR 2-PLAN 101947237 EXT 0

150873172

2,501.05

16.00

2,517.05

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

* On January 1, 2020 the 2019 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 20th day of November, 2019 Ashela McCullough, Acting Administrator

AUCTIONS 19114MM1

BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING 306-445-7261 LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

LEASE OF RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE LOCATED AT NORTH BATTLEFORD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB

OUT OF TOWN

KEYANOW CHILD AND FAMILY CENTRE Inc.

FINANCE CLERK Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. is seeking a professional, energetic, and self-directed individual with excellent interpersonal and communication skills to assist with the Financial Department.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will collaborate with a programs manager and the prevention staff to ensure that all financial aspects of the Prevention Team will be well-developed and accounted for.

Other responsibilities will include producing monthly accounting reports, making accurate monthly remittances to ISC ensuring the timely and accurate invoicing and vouchering, updating the internal database and administrative duties related to finance and bookkeeping. Other duties as assigned as necessary by the Finance Manager or designate.

Qualifications include two (2) year Diploma in Administration, Accounting or related discipline, a combination of education and extensive experience may be considered. Experience in accounting and bookkeeping systems. Must live a healthy lifestyle and have a valid driver’s license. A criminal record and Vulnerable Check is required along with an ACI Check.

Salary based on Keyanow’s salary grid.

Deadline for applicants is November 29, 2019.

Forward resume with 3 professional references to: Executive Director, Keyanow Child and Family Centre Inc. P.O Box 1426, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3M1 or drop off at 691 – 109th Street, North Battleford, email address: irenet@kcfcentre.com

RENTALS & LEASES

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $

876/month

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Call Linda

306-441-2533 900 Block on 104th Street TENDERS

Land for Sale By Tender RM of Loon Lake

The undersigned having received instructions from the registered owner offers the following property situated in the RM of Loon Lake No. 561 for sale by tender:

Blk A; Plan 101640091; Ext 13 (pt. SW 10-59-21 W3) 50 acres more or less. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted. Tenders will not be disclosed.

All tenders to be accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tender (refundable) Estate sale, all beneficiaries will be given opportunity to review bids send all offers in a sealed envelope marked "Loon Lake Land Tender” to the undersigned on or before 3:00 p.m. on the 30th day of December 2019.

Description of property: 50 acres located off Highway 699 in the RM of Loon Lake. This property has good access and water and power are on the property.

The 680 square foot house is believed to be beyond repair. SAMA reports 3 acres in yard site, 7 acres in cultivation or hay, and 40 acres of wetland, fifteen minutes from Loon Lake.

NORSASKLAW ATTN: ROBERT FEIST 1381A 101ST ST North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z9 Ph: 306 445 7772 Fax: 306 445 7722 Email: robert@norsasklaw.com

The Board of Directors for North Battleford Golf and Country Club (“NBGCC”)are inviting interested parties to submit an Expression of Interest for the lease of the NBGCC Clubhouse restaurant and lounge.

Proponents interested in leasing and operating the NBGCC Clubhouse restaurant and lounge, should give consideration to the following criteria in their submission: 1. Restaurant/lounge is1054 sq. ft. on the main restaurant floor, 360 sq. ft. kitchen with 324 sq. ft. back serving window area, and 912 sq. ft. dining room/lounge area.

2. NBGCC to provide fully outfitted kitchen and all small wares necessary to operate.

3. NBGCC to provide Food & Beverage Golf Cart Proponent will be responsible for: 1. Operating clubhouse restaurant and lounge (at all times during Golf Course hours and otherwise as proposed).

2. Operating Food & Beverage Golf Cart(during NBGCC events and otherwise as proposed).

3. Paying 68% for all NBGCC Clubhouse utilities during the Golf Season 4. 100% of restaurant/lounge phone costs 5. Obtaining and maintaining general liability insurance Please provide the following in your submission: 1. Proposed lease details, including: term, gross lease payment per square foot/ per month/ per annum; 2. Business plan including: marketing concept, description of business, vision of design/décor, sample of menu selections and pricing; 3. Related experience, location of other establishments, owned or operated, providing a similar service; 4. Letters of Reference verifying experience in food service in a fine dining facility.

The space may be viewed by contacting Dana Johnson, Director of Golf at 306-937-5656.

Please submit your expression of interest in writing to: NORTH BATTLEFORD GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB c/o Kitchen Committee P.O. Box 372 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 or Email: contact@northbattlefordgolf.com DEADLINE - Interested parties should respond in writing to the address below or via e-mail or fax as outlined below by: 4:00 P.M. - Friday, November 29, 2019 Information provided to a Proponent by NBGCC, or by a Proponent to NBGCC, or acquired by any party by way of further enquiries or through investigation, is strictly confidential. Such information shall not be used or disclosed in any way without the prior written authorization of NBGCC. This is only an inquiry as to interest in potential lease of the restaurant area. NBGCC will not necessarily invite those submitting an Expression of Interest to lease the above noted space.

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The Weather Network’s winter forecast: Brrrr!

CNW - Snow and cold have arrived early across much of Canada. Is this a preview of what is to come this winter? According to the Weather Network’s Winter Forecast, this fall has provided us with hints of what winter has in store.

“This fall has featured several rounds of historic winter-like weather from the Rockies to the St. Lawrence Valley,” said Chris Scott, chief meteorologist at The Weather Network.

“While cold weather hasn’t locked in yet, all indications point toward a harsh winter ahead for much of the country with periods of severe cold and significant winter storms.”

Much of Canada is in for a long, cold and snowy winter. Near normal or colder than normal temperatures are expected for most of the country, along with near normal to above normal snowfall. The only regions where temperatures are expected to tip to the mild side of normal are near the Atlantic and Pacific coastlines. Here’s a more detailed look at the conditions expected across the country this winter: British Columbia Near seasonal tem-

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peratures and snowfall are expected for the interior, but temperatures should be above normal near the coastline and across the north. Rainfall totals are expected to be slightly below normal for the south coast, but near normal snowfall is expected for the ski areas.

Prairies A long and frigid winter is expected, with the coldest weather across Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Alberta will see periods of mild weather, which could come close to offsetting the bouts of severe cold.

Near normal snowfall is expected across most of the region.

Ontario and Quebec A cold winter is expected, especially across northern Ontario. An active storm track will likely bring above normal snow totals to much of the region, along with a risk for ice at times, especially across the south. A delayed start to spring is also anticipated.

Atlantic Canada An inconsistent start to winter is expected, but this region will still see an abundance of winter weather with near to

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency providing child welfare and family services to five First Nations.

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

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

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

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

Application deadline is November 30, 2019 at 5:00pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumes by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews. Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

above normal snowfall totals. Southern and eastern coastal areas of Nova Scotia and Newfoundland will see periods of milder weather at times with a higher potential for rain and ice. A delayed start to spring is expected for the entire region.

Northern Canada A typical winter is expected across the region with near normal temperatures and snowfall.

However, periods of milder weather at times across western areas should tip this region to the mild side of normal.

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COMING EVENTS

Tuesday December 3, 2019

Come to the library for a fun night of trivia! Teams of 2-4 must register beforehand by calling the library at 306-445-3206. Prizes to be won!

Wednesday December 4, 2019

For ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.

Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays.

Thursday December 5, 2019

Visit our website

The first international conference on Food, Nutrition, Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) will be taking place in Cairo.The main aim of the conference is to shed light on all aspects of food, nutrition, sustainable agriculture and industry, through establishing knowledge exchange between academics, researchers, experts, and scholars.

FNSSA provides a great opportunity to share and enhance the latest research and innovations in the field of food, nutrition, security, and sustainable agriculture, which in return will enhance the discoveries and researchers of the nutraceutical experts, nutritionists, enlisted dieticians, agriculture researchers, food safety and hygiene experts, academic faculties, founders, CEOs, SEMs, business delegates, and even young scientists.

for more community events

Enjoy thematic storytimes inspired by STREAM (Science,Technology, Reading, Engineering, Art, Math) activities. Ages 4-8.

Alcoholics Anonymous

An Art Symphony Show & Sale At The Comfort Inn - Conference Room, 610 Carlton Trail. North Battleford, SK Call Jean for more information: 306-445-2928.

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Friday December 6, 2019 Friday December 6, 2019

Please call our 24 hour at 1-877-341-3322 for support or information.

Friday December 6, 2019

Al-anon Family Groups

A Walk Through Bethlehem. At Battlefords Seventh-day Adventist Church 1611-93rd Street. (6:00-9:00PM) “A Walk Through Bethlehem provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people of the Battlefords to step back in time and experience Jesus’ birthplace. (This tour involves stairs and is not handicap accessible.)

Mondays & Thursdays

A Walk Through Bethlehem. At Battlefords Seventh-day Adventist Church 1611-93rd Street. (2:00-6:00PM) “A Walk Through Bethlehem provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people of the Battlefords to step back in time and experience Jesus’ birthplace. (This tour involves stairs and is not handicap accessible.)

Thursdays

An Art Symphony Show & Sale 10:00AM - 8:00PM At The Comfort Inn - Conference Room, 610 Carlton Trail. North Battleford, SK Call Jean for more information: 306-445-2928.

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

North Battleford Table Tennis. September - May 28. Mondays & Thursdays from 7:00PM - 9:00PM 1371-103rd Street - use back parking lot doors off 102nd - behind the library. Youth, Adults & Seniors - All skill levels. Contact us for more information or drop in! tabletennisnb@gmail.com.

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.

Friday, November 29, 2019

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

Saturday December 7, 2019

Saturday December 7, 2019 Saturday December 7, 2019

The 34th Annual Big Buck Nite Competition will be held in the Sonningdale Hall from 6 pm to midnight. for more info call Lin Radchenko 306-237-4685.

Saturday December 7, 2019

Saturday November 30, 2019

Free English Conversation Circle *Meet New friends *Discuss our Community and Culture *Improve Pronunciation Come to one or more classes. Family Friendly! All are welcome and children can enjoy books and activities.

Sunday December 1, 2019

We’re starting a poetry club at the library! Come and share your poems with fellow writers. We will work together to create a safe space for all writers to feel welcome to share, with positive feedback.

Begins at 2pm. Ages 13+.

Free English Conversation Circle. *Meet New friends *Discuss our Community and Culture *Improve Pronunciation Come to one or more classes. Family Friendly! All are welcome and children can enjoy books and activities.

The first international conference on Food, Nutrition, Security and Sustainable Agriculture (FNSSA) will be taking place in Cairo.

The main aim of the conference is to shed light on all aspects of food, nutrition, sustainable agriculture and industry, through establishing knowledge exchange between academics, researchers, experts, and scholars. FNSSA provides a great opportunity to share and enhance the latest research and innovations in the field of food, nutrition, security, and sustainable agriculture, which in return will enhance the discoveries and researchers of the nutraceutical experts, nutritionists, enlisted dieticians, agriculture researchers, food safety and hygiene experts, academic faculties, founders, CEOs, SEMs, business delegates, and even young scientists.

Sunday December 1, 2019

Sing we now of Christmas! 3:00pm at the Third Ave Unity Church.

Christmas baking & Hot chocolate Fundraiser (during intermission & prior to the concert) Tickets: available at the door or Call Jaki 306-446-2519.

Saturday December 7, 2019

Saturday, December 7, 2019

Christmas Tea & Bake Sale from 2:00PM - 4:00PM at the Zion Lutheran Church - 10801 Winder Crescent Come and celebrate the season with a friend while enjoying a refreshment and a dessert. Our bake table features delicious homemade buns, pies, cakes, cookies and squares. Everyone welcome!

Sunday December 8, 2019

An Art Symphony Show & Sale 10:00AM - 4:00PM At The Comfort Inn - Conference Room, 610 Carlton Trail. North Battleford, SK Call Jean for more information: 306-445-2928.

Sunday December 8, 2019

A Walk Through Bethlehem. At Battlefords Seventh-day Adventist Church 1611-93rd Street. (12:00-4:00PM) “A Walk Through Bethlehem provides a rare and unique opportunity for the people of the Battlefords to step back in time and experience Jesus’ birthplace. (This tour involves stairs and is not handicap accessible.)

This section is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations.

To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223.

Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.

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

Deadline for submissions is Friday at 10:00 a.m.

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News ‘n’ Views from Baljennie

Enjoy the lights of the season at the WDM

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Take a drive through the village Christmas lights at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford. They opened their gates Nov. 21 and will be open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. until the first week in January.

The BUH Foundation Festival of Trees opens Nov. 25. It will end Dec. 5.

Our sympathy goes out to the Ken Pernala family of North Battleford on his

recent passing at the age of 74. Ken, grandparents Harry and Minnie Leech, were pioneer farmers in the Baljennie area. His grandfather, Harry Leech, served overseas in the First World War. On returning he continued to farm.

Due to health problems they retired to live in Glenora Park in North Battleford in 1945. Harry

passed away and was interred in the soldiers’ plot in the North Battleford cemetery. Their daughter, Betty Leech, married Victor Pernala and made their home in North Battleford.

Ken was their son. He married Marilyn and raised a family of three children.

Ken and his partner Terry did a lot of construction work, digging basements

and demolishing old buildings along with many other jobs. Funeral service was held at the Dillabough Centre in Battleford.

Sympathy goes out to Elsie Voegeli on the recent passing of her husband Ernie (Ernest) Voegeli of North Battleford, formerly of Ruddell.

Ernie farmed at Ruddell then to retired to North

Battleford. He was always busy in his workshop and making metal items. Ernie and Elsie were members of the Battlefords Treasure Hunter club and went on many hunting tours, searching for coins and other items of interest with metal detectors. Funeral service was held at the Zion Lutheran Church in North Battleford.

Many Christmas events coming up in Maidstone

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

Cribbage was played Nov. 18 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with high score going to Bev Stewart, low to Jean Hartman.

Lunch was served by Denise Newton.

A potluck birthday lunch was held Nov. 20

for those with November and December birthdays, with Joyce Weston at the birthday table. Missing were Sharon Rudd and Joyce Orange. Margaret MacEachern gave the blessing for the nine seniors in attendance.

Bingo followed with

Cheryl McAskill and Denise Newton doing the calling.

Lots of Christmas events are coming up.

A festival of tress in the atrium at the hospital is being held Nov. 27 to 30. Proceeds go to the hospital.

Several churches are

getting together for an ecumenical service Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Santa Claus night is scheduled uptown Dec. 6.

The Golden Age Supper for seniors 60 and older, sponsored by the high school students, is Sunday, Dec. 8, at the Legion Hall

at 5:30 p.m. Hope to see you there.

Hospital auxiliary tea and bake sale is Dec. 5 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the hospital atrium.

Thursday, Dec. 12, is the elementary school Christmas concert from Grades 1-3.

Christmas concert program features all ages

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

“You are behind in paying your monthly Canada Pension Plan deduction, but we can definitely assist you if you give me your credit card number. Once this is complete the CPP

office will not be bothering you any further and

you will not have to go to jail.” The conversation a friend recently had with a person who could barely speak English went on for a brief time, but the robot call soon ended when she refused to provide her credit card number. The “victim” told the caller

TAX ENFORCEMENT

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 28th day of January, 2020 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 Lot Sec

Bk. Twp.

1 2

Plan Range

Costs Advertising

Total Arrears & Costs

75.10

$29.04

$104.14

Total Arrears

Title No.

9

BK 1063

119605518

9

BK 1063

119605529

55.06

$29.04

$84.10

B

AX 8137

119604685

1,155.52

$29.04

$1184.56

1

1

R 2049

130228174

517.90

$29.04

$546.94

2

1

R 2049

130228185

30.45

$29.04

$59.49

Dated this 28th day of November, 2019

Wendy Tanchak, Treasurer

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Speers Province of Saskatchewan Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 30th day of January, 2020, 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

Lot

Block

Plan

Total Arrears

Title

Advertising Costs

Total Arrears & Costs

289.79

143900287

32.20

321.99

14

1

N-721

3-4

3

N-721

812.23

134479659

32.20

844.43

8

4

N-721

1,005.71

118206884

32.20

1,037.91

9

4

N-721

584.52

134479851

32.20

616.72

17

4

N-721

2,152.55

142791146

32.20

2,184.75

Dated this 26th day of November, 2019.

Dean Nicholson Clerk.

Dec. 1. The small amount of snow falling is a delight to hunters and young children, of course. People are praying for the winter not to be like 2018-19, with cold snaps that had a hard time disappearing. We are enjoying the end of autumn. Winter officially be-

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Krydor PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Part of Lot Part of Section

she was looking forward to a stint in jail where all her wants and needs would be catered to. That struck the scammer dumb. These scams are becoming way to common and are beyond annoying.

Hunting season is in full swing in our zone until

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BLAINE LAKE NO. 434 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN No�ce is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and �tle described in the following list are fully paid before January 28, 2020, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

DESCRIPTION OF Total Total Arrears Title No. Costs PROPERTY Arrears* and Costs SW 22-44-05-W3 136803977 891.21 4.96 896.17 PT SE 22-44-05-W3 136803988 292.71 4.96 297.67 SE 22-42-07-W3 4.96 1,347.20 135250916 1,342.24 4.96 1,033.59 PT SE 11-43-07-W3 136348229 1,028.63 N1/2 SE 12-43-07-W3 136348522 353.9 4.96 358.60 SW 12-43-07-W3 136348511 914.12 4.96 919.08 NE 09-44-06-W3 136347846 1,338.70 4.96 1,343.66 NW 09-44-06-W3 135347891 1,643.82 4.96 1,648.78 SE 09-44-06-W3 136347947 1,672.99 4.96 1,677.95 SW 09-44-06-W3 136347925 1,595.47 4.96 1,600.43 NW 04-45-05-W3 136348533 995.22 4.96 1,000.18 NE 08-45-05-73 136347970 1,858.62 4.96 1,863.58 NW 08-45-05-W3 136347969 1,919.78 4.96 1,924.74 NW 09-45-05-W3 136347981 1,512.26 4.96 1,517.22 SW 09-45-05-W3 136347992 1,432.62 4.96 1,437.58 PT SW 14-45-05-W3 136348140 493.65 4.96 498.61 NW 16-45-05-W3 136348050 1,866.48 4.96 1,871.44 SW 16-45-05-W3 136348072 1,355.81 4.96 1,360.77 NE 17-45-05-W3 136348016 1,996.61 4.96 2,001.57 SE 17-45-05-W3 136348027 1,959.61 4.96 1,964.57 SW 23-45-05-W3 136347868 936.90 4.96 941.86 NE 14-45-06-W3 138942647 2,190.74 4.96 2,195.70 PT SW 06-43-06-W3 130865766 24.69 4.96 29.65 NE 28-45-04-W3 146912935 1,017.21 4.96 1,022.17 NW 28.45-04-W3 146912957 941.03 4.96 945.99 SE 28-45-04-W3 146912902 899.41 4.96 904.37 SW 33-45-04-W3 146912979 895.96 4.96 900.92 NE 22-45-04-W3 151091636 380.64 4.96 385.60 NW 22-45-04-W3 151091647 729.37 4.96 734.33 SW 28-45-04-W3 14274049 986.95 4.96 991.91 SW 06-43-07-W3 137193391 973.88 4.96 978.84 NE 26-45-05-W3 130370587 754.22 4.96 759.18 NW 26-45-05-W3 130370611 344.27 4.96 349.23 NE 27-45-05-W3 130370633 524.90 4.96 529.86 NW 27-45-05-W3 130728461 1,242.65 4.96 1,247.61 NE 34-45-05-W3 130370655 1,185.98 4.96 1,190.94 SE 34-45-05-W3 130370677 1,099.84 4.96 1,104.80 SW 34-45-05-W3 130728630 1,247.80 4.96 1,252.76 NW 31-45-04-W3 114378666 364.71 4.96 369.67 Dated this 28th day of November, 2019 Jennifer Gutknecht, Administrator

gins Dec. 21.

Mayfair’s Christmas concert, to be held Dec. 1, will not disappoint. A wonderful program involving children as young as two and half years up to age 14 will make for a happy, appreciative audience. I think the audience may also appreciate a few of us “golden oldies” on stage bellowing out some Christmas songs. A potluck will follow the 3:30 p.m. program and then Santa will find his way to this small hamlet.

The turkey shoot Dec. 1 in Rabbit Lake Hall is becoming a big thing in Rabbit Lake. Dec. 6 there is a potluck supper and church service at 5 p.m., Rev. Rick Martin presiding, in the hall.

A Christmas meal will be held in Rabbit Lake Dec. 8 and should draw in a large crowd. The price is right, just $12 for adults and children under 12 years are free. The menu consists of sausage, ham, perogies, vegetables, salad, dessert and choice of a beverage.

Everyone is welcome.

These are social events rural folks do not have to travel far to enjoy.

Sandwith Hall will see some action Nov. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. for a tea party, which isn’t just for seniors and Cinderella. There is a $10 entry fee, which makes attendees eligible for door prizes, raffle tickets and more.

Grandparents, make sure to mark down all of your grandchildren’s events. December proves to be an exciting go, go, go month. In one more month we will be ringing in the new year.

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COMING EVENTS

If your group or institution has been the recipient of a donation or gift, or if you have made a donation to your community, we’d be happy to let our readers know. Send a photo to our email address: newsoptimist. news@sasktel.net. Please include names of those in the photo and the details of the donation or gift.

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Sundays

North Battleford Girl Guides at Holy Family School, 9201 - 19th Ave., North Battleford at 1:00 p.m. We meet once or twice a month from September to May, 2019.

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway from October to May 2019. For more information call 306445-5036.

4th Sunday of the Month

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is receiving support from SaskTel in the amount of $1,650 for sponsorship of the 2019 Festival of Trees - Roni Zakresky, Support Services associate – Operations, SaskTel; Shaun Sanford, Consumer Sales (SaskTel Store) manager, SaskTel; Claudette McGuire, executive director, BUH Foundation. The Festival of Trees is in its 24th year of ushering in the Christmas season for the Battlefords and will take place from Friday, Nov. 29 to Thursday, Dec. 5, at Western Development Museum. Proceeds will support the purchase of a new ventilator for respiratory therapy at BUH. SaskTel, who has been a supporter of the Festival of Trees since the beginning, will support Family Day on Sunday, Dec. 1. “Saskatchewan is our home and supporting the local communities we serve is an important part of what makes us SaskTel,” said Doug Burnett, SaskTel president and CEO. “We’re excited to join with all the other sponsors of BUH Foundation’s Festival of Trees in their efforts to purchase life-changing equipment that can make all the difference for those who need it.” For a full listing of Festival of Trees event details go to buhfoundation.com or call the foundation office at 306-446-6652. Photo submitted

Battleford Lions Support BUHF

Musical Jam Session at the Medstead Hall at 2:00 p.m. Musicians, singers, entertainers, & listeners. All ages are welcome. Bring along your instruments, and dancing shoes and have a great time! Please bring lunch, 50/50 tickets. Free admission. Sponsored by: Medstead Leisure Life Club.

4th Sunday of the Month

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

Mondays

The Rotary Club of the Battlefords meets at The Blend at 12:00 noon.

New members/guest welcome. For more information call 306-937-7128 or 306-441-6636.

2nd Monday of the Month

BUH Retirees meet at the North end A&W at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

Wednesdays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July and August.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

The Alzheimers Support Group is held at the CalebVillage every month except July and August. Phone 306-937-7232 for information.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Cancer Survivor Support Group at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. It is a self help group for people with Cancer and their family and friends. For further information call Pat Gotto at 306-445-5891. All are welcome.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

2nd Monday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480 for more information.

2nd Monday of the Month

Peer To Peer Support Group meets Wednesday evenings 7:00 p.m., Thursday mornings at The Mental Heal Association, 1602- 103 Street, North Battleford at 9:30 a.m. A very warm welcoming group.

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more info phone 306937-2987.

Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.

Mondays & Wednesdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays

ActiveWalking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

The Knitting/Needlework Group drop-in Tuesdays from 4:00 - 8:00 pm at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Libary.

Tuesdays

Regular Bridge Lessons starting at 10:30 a.m. playing Bridge to follow.

Call Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Tuesdays

Knit & Natter meet at Porta Bella Restaurant, 2491- 99th Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. No membership requirements. Bring your own project or join in a group project knitting for charity, yarn supplied.All skill levels and ages welcome. PhoneVistara at 306-317-9434 for more information.

Tuesdays

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Art Club meets at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. Call or text 306-441-6453 for more information.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation is pleased to receive a $1,000 donation from Historic Battleford Lions Club. The donation will support the capital campaign, “Ready. Set. Baby!” to purchase new equipment for the Women’s Health and Birthing Centre at BUH. Approximately 500 babies are born at BUH each year and funds raised will support the purchase of four replacement, specialized birthing beds. Funds will also purchase three replacement monitors, one with cable-less technology that can separately track mother’s and baby’s heart rates for enhanced diagnostics. The ewquipment provides more freedom of movement to mothers during labour and allows staff to focus on the patient, not the equipment. In the photo are Jack Milnthorp, Historic Battlefords Lions Club member; Marie Milnthorp, Historic Battlefords Lions Club president; Wally Markewich, Historic Battleford Lions Club member; Rhonda Gosling, Historic Battleford Lions Club treasurer; Marc Bonneau, Historic Battleford Lions Club member; Sherry Krelow, BUH Foundation special events assistant. Photo submitted

Wednesdays

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Thursdays

Thursdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS SK5243 meeting at 10:00 a.m. in the Radisson Town Office.

2nd Thursday of the Month

The Battlefords Photography Club meets at the Don Ross Room 108 Exterior entrance 4 at 7:00 pm. Meetings run from September to June. For more information please phone Heather at 306843-1807.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resources - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce. To order call or text us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow us on Facebook.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Battlefords Cowboy Church at Battleford Legion Hall, 22nd Street Battleford at 7:00 p.m. Open to all religions. Everyone welcome.

1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners and experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Leslie at 306-9377471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance.Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m. Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Irene Lascelle at 306-445-4625.

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

Tuesdays

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-937-3190 or 306-441-3147. New members welcome.

Tuesdays

Storytime & Craft on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at the Marcelin Wapiti Public Library, 100-1st Ave., Marcelin.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location.

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

Deadline for submissions is Friday at 10:00 a.m.

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more info phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968. Everyone welcome.

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1602 - 103rd St., North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

T.A.G. - What is TAG Toddler Activity Group? It’s a free drop in group where parents will learn fun ways to interact with their child through play, games, songs, finger plays and story time for ages 14 months - 3 years from 1:15 - 2:45 p.m. at the Don Ross Gym, 891 - 99th Street, North Battleford. For more information contact Sherry at 306-480-9426, text or call.

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Is offense taken? Or is offense given?

I told my old neighbour, Ed, that I came across a quote I like; “The world is a magical place full of people waiting to be offended by someone else.”

Ed agreed that there is plenty of offense taking today. The supply of people saying upsetting things tends to be more than balanced by those ready to take offense by what is said.

Most have heard that Don Cherry’s words got him fired. Did his words about immigrants not wearing poppies give offense, or did folks take offense? Some call his words a rant against immigrants, while others consider his words voicing his opinion in free speech. Whatever

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truth.

I must admit to putting my foot in my mouth by saying things that were my opinion only to find they were found to be offensive by others who heard them.

Sometimes we cannot see our wrong thinking or prejudices. Sometimes we don’t take time to consider how others might be upset by our words. It is easy to think others are just saying hurtful words on purpose, but that may not be the case. Perhaps we need to ask what they mean by their words.

Everyone seems to believe they have a right to be offended at the things that are said that they dislike or find one-sided or unfair or untrue. Everyone

eighbourly Advice

According to Ed

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca we say, may come back to bite us.

Facing up to what we said may or may not take the distaste away for those offended by our words.

Cherry, as a television hockey commentator, had a vast audience of many different people and had the right to comment on hockey players, teams,

coaches, etc. as a past hockey player and authority on the game. Being an authority in one area does not make one an authority in every area. Sometimes our opinions can be that, and no more than that, just the way we see things. Because we see something a certain way does not make it right or the full and only

also seems to believe that in free speech, they can say whatever they think, and no one should get offended at what they say.

It seems we can waste our lives giving and taking offense.

In Christian congregations, people demand to give and take offense. One of the ways that Satan weakens and destroys fellowship in congregations is by tempting members to take and give offense. Taking offense usually does not change the offensive words said but makes them become like poison to one’s soul who holds them as an offense. Think of words that offend you like a lit bomb ready to explode – don’t hang onto

them. Bombs should be thrown away, so should offensive words. Be careful of what you say because, in carelessness, your words can offend others. Giving or taking an offense is the devil’s trap.

Christians are called to speak the truth in love.

According to Proverbs 19, we are to exercise insight and patience and develop the ability to overlook an offense. Refusing to forgive an offense shouldn’t trap Christians. We claim the forgiveness of Christ for ourselves. We offend God with our sinfulness, but he doesn’t count our offense against us for Jesus’ sake. We also forgive an offense toward us for Jesus’ sake.

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

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH

306-445-5901

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

DIVINE LITURGY Sundays at 10:00 a.m.

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

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

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

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 Rev. Dexter van Dyke Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

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

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

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

DELMAS - Fr. Sebastian Kunnath SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

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Phone 306-937-7340

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

Clergy Person: Rev. Ean Kasper

10:30 a.m. Service

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

Sunday Services 10:30 am Various Weekly Programs www.livingfaithchapel.ca

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church Box 10, Delmas, SK

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

Pastor James Kwon

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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Wilkie health centre emergency hours to be reduced Due to an ongoing shortage of registered nurses to deliver emergency services at the Wilkie and District Health Centre, the emergency department will operate on reduced hours Mondays through Fridays, beginning Dec. 2, 2019 and continuing until further notice, said the Saskatchewan Health Authority in a release Monday. The hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Mondays

through Fridays.

Weekend emergency department services will be reduced to daytime hours only the weekends before and after Christmas (Dec. 21 and 22, and Dec. 28 and 29). Hours of operation will be 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Emergency department hours will return to day and nighttime hours the weekend of Jan. 4 and 5, 2020, however reduced weekend

emergency department service is anticipated Jan. 11 and 12, 2020. Further information on weekend emergency service hours will be available in early January.

All other services at the Wilkie and District Health Centre remain available as usual.

Emergency department services are available 24/7 in Unity and North Battleford. Emergency services

MAY also be available at Biggar and District Health Centre. Please call the Biggar facility first to verify emergency services availability, at 306-948-3323.

Recruitment for RN positions is a priority for Wilkie and District Health Centre. Updates will be provided to the community on the status of recruitment and the timing for returning the emergency department in Wilkie to its nor-

mal hours of operation.

Physician clinic appointments remain available during regular clinic hours at the Wilkie Medical Clinic, 203 - 2 Avenue West, phone 306-8432888.

“We appreciate residents’ understanding and we will continue to work to limit service disruptions as much as possible,” said the SHA. In the event of an

emergency, call 911.

EMS will be dispatched to respond. EMS will assess the patient, initiate treatments and transport to the most appropriate facility to provide further care for the patient’s illness/injury.

If residents have questions in regards to their health, medical advice can be provided by calling Saskatchewan HealthLine at 811 toll-free 24 hrs/day.

Unity Midget AA program moved to Kerrobert If you thought November was a busy month of events and activities then check out December’s calendar.

This weekend, you can take part in a Christmas Service of Remembrance hosted by Gerein’s Funeral Service Dec. 1 at St. Peter’s Church. This service offers those grieving a chance to find support, peace and positive messages.

Winter Wonderland kicks off Dec. 5. There are many activities, events, promotions, demonstrations and specials. Many of the activities are free for the participant. There is so much going on it is impossible to list here, so be sure to check your local paper, posters around town or the Winter Wonderland Facebook page for details.

Dec. 7, Unity Chamber of Commerce, NorthWest Terminal and Altex Energy are hosting Santa Day, along with sponsorship from community businesses. Offered are two free shows, one in the afternoon and one in the evening.

The Anglican Church will host two Christmas sales Nov. 30 and Dec. 7.

Dec. 12 to. 22, the former Glassford’s Funeral Home, will be transformed to create “Mistletoe Magic.” It will feature more than a dozen elaborately decorated trees in a festive Christmas environment.

Several design specialists from Unity have offered their talents to host this event, with a silver collection taken that will be donated to the Unity Museum.

Unity Public School is proud to show off a new mural and logo in the gym thanks to EA Judy Knowles and her talented daughter,

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Alix, who has a graphics business in Edmonton.

At UCHS, the girls’ volleyball team competed in Assiniboia at provincials with results of fourth place, being the only team to defeat the gold medallists.

The senior boys’ volleyball came out of regional competition in Dalmeny and are headed to provincials in Tisdale. Watch for results next issue. Drama is in full swing for winter productions that will be held Dec. 11 and 12.

Disappointing news came out of the SHA office Nov. 12, when it was announced Unity would no longer host a Midget AA team. A realignment is being done and this program will now be housed out of Kerrobert under the West Central Wheatkings program. You will want to catch as many of these Midget AA games as you

can this season.

The Unity arena will play host to some home games with the Miners and AA Lazers this December.

The AA Lazers play at home Nov. 30 versus Humboldt Broncos and Dec. 1 versus Saskatoon Riverkings. Their next home game is Dec. 10 versus Battlefords.

The Miners will play a home and home series Nov. 29 and 30 and then host Wilkie on Dec. 7, always a fun rivalry to watch.

The Miners have a great, young roster with many local boys on the team and they certainly appreciate the support of fans in the stands this season.

You can also catch some Unity boys with the West Central Rage Jr. B team and the West Central Wheatkings pee wee and bantam AA teams. Unity player Colby Ralston plays for the AAA Battleford Stars Just over six weeks until the Unity Skating Club will host “Battle of the Blades.”

The Unity Curling Club is hosting Viterra Provincial Women’s challenge Dec. 13 to 15. Men of Curl-

Hunters, the scoring afternoon is Dec. 8 at the Agroplex, opening at 2 p.m. The wildlife supper tickets will be sold to a limit of four tickets per person. Wildlife supper is Feb. 1.

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North Stars Game Days

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Rush Game Day

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Unity, Wilkie, Macklin Park & Ride

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Rosetown Biggar Park & Ride

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Kindersley Kerrobert Park & Ride

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Regional News-Optimist

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is proud to acknowledge the following recipients of this year’s

ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS $69,000 awarded!

Battlefords Campus Choose Excellence Scholarship $500

Sobeys Choose Excellence Scholarship $3000

NWC Adult Education Scholarship $500

Battlefords Adult Education Committee Scholarship $500

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Service, Inc. Scholarship $500

Gold Eagle Casino – SIGA Scholarship $500

NWC Board of Governors Scholarship $750

Recipient: Tanisha Armstrong Esthetician – Skin Care Program

Recipient: Patricia Gallant Psychiatric Nursing

Recipient: Patricia Gallant Psychiatric Nursing

Recipient: Ashley Hill Hairstylist Program

Recipient: Laura Koehn University of Regina – Pre-social Work

Recipient: Janelle Buffin Esthetician – Skin Care Program

Recipient: Jaden Pletz Office Administration

Gold Eagle Lodge Scholarship $1000

North Battleford Elks Lodge #369 Scholarship $1000

Rotary Club of the Battlefords Scholarship $1000

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group North Battleford/ Meadow Lake Division Scholarship $1500

Stan Wychopen Memorial BBEX Scholarship $2000

Ultra Print Scholarship $2000

Recipient: Jamee Obey University

Recipient: Sushan Smith Business Program

Recipient: Sushan Smith, Business

Recipient: Tanisha Armstrong, Esthetician kin Care Program

Recipient: Ashley Moccasin Office Administration Program

North West Career Development Partnership Try-a-Trade Scholarship $1000

Recipient: Whitney Allison Recipient: Patricia Gallant Continuing Care Assistant Program Psychiatric Nursing Program

NWC “Choose” Outstanding Scholarship - valued $500

NWC “Choose” Scholarship - valued $200 Samantha Adams - Psychiatric Nursing Rosannah Adams - Youth Care Worker Telsa Antoine - Continuing Care Assistant Jessica Applegarth - Continuing Care Assistant Greg Barron - Youth Care Worker Avari Blais - Psychiatric Nursing Jessica Blanchette - Office Administration Chloe Bulger - Business Shanita Checkosis - Early Childhood Education Chaz Chickeness - Hairstylist Cylee Chief - Early Childhood Education Jessica Curry - Continuing Care Assistant Marla Degenstien - Office Administration Megan Delorme - Psychiatric Nursing Lindsay Dillon - Office Administration Querida Dufraine - Continuing Care Assistant Jessica Dufresne - Esthetician - Skin Care Ashley Emel - Hairstylist Dennis Falcon - Youth Care Worker Lori Ferguson - Continuing Care Assistant Sheldon Fox - Business Addison Francis - Early Childhood Education Morgan Geering - Continuing Care Assistant

Jade Grant - Continuing Care Assistant Kyla Halter - Business Omosebi (Sebi) Harrison - Office Administration Ashley Hill - Hairstylist Brady Holhoyi - Business Meagen Houle - Psychiatric Nursing River Kennedy - Welding Corey Kerluke - Welding Madison Koch - Psychiatric Nursing Kassey Kohl - Psychiatric Nursing Elena Laprell - Welding Karrissa Lariviere - Hairstylist Mitchell Lascelle - Youth Care Worker Dustin Lightfoot - Welding Tamara Mackie - Psychiatric Nursing Shane McCabe - Business Shelbee Mitchell-Malinowski - Business Tyron Mitsuing - Youth Care Worker Ilse Moolman - Office Administration Jilissa Napachit - Youth Care Worker Destiny Nesseth - Business Natashia Nicotine - Continuing Care Assistant April Noon - Psychiatric Nursing

Jessica Oborowsky - Hairstylist Lynnella Odnokon-Bishoff - Office Administration Terrance Okemow - Business Laurel Opekokew - Continuing Care Assistant Larisa Paskiman - Continuing Care Assistant Brandon Patrick - Welding Steven Pritchard - Welding Andrea Randall - Psychiatric Nursing Destiny Robertson - Esthetician - Skin Care Nathan Sattler - Welding Kathryn Schmidt - Psychiatric Nursing Gurinder Kaur Sidhu - Psychiatric Nursing Megan Stievenard - Office Administration Jalyssa Stone - Welding Nikeda Stone - Business Shaniah Swiftwolfe - Early Childhood Education Eldon Thomas - Business Alicia Ulriksen - Psychiatric Nursing Serenity Weber Bjerkness - Continuing Care Assistant Larissa Weenie - Hairstylist Ryan Weenie - Welding Cheryl Weeseekase - Continuing Care Assistant Kim Wuttunee - Early Childhood Education

Whitney Allison - Continuing Care Assistant Naomi Barker - Early Childhood Education Janelle Buffin - Esthetician - Skin Care Karlee Foulston - Psychiatric Nursing Kaila Glessing - Youth Care Worker Ashley Moccasin - Office Administration Kaylee Paddy - Hairstylist Celicia Pete - Retail Meat Specialist Paige Schamber - Hairstylist Sushan Smith - Business Alexa Swiftwolfe - Psychiatric Nursing Kendra Wuttunee - Continuing Care Assistant

Meadow Lake Campus Meadow Lake Co-op Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Meadow Lake Kinsmen Club Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

Meadow Lake Lions Club Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

PineRidge Ford Choose Excellence Scholarship $2,000

NWC “Choose” Outstanding Scholarship valued $500 Jacob Ambroziak - Professional Cooking

Recipient: Tristin Tarasoff Electrician

Recipient: Brennan Fiddler Electrician

Recipient: Brooklyn Martin Practical Nursing

Recipient: Evan Degenstein Welding

Gavin Beatch - Electrician

Aaron Lowe Scholarship $500

Rotary Club of the Battlefords Scholarship $1000

The Jim Pattison Broadcast Group North Battleford/ Meadow Lake Division Scholarship $1,500

Redhead Equipment Outstanding Student Scholarship $2,000

Cynthia Dreaver - Office Administration

Courtney Cox - Practical Nursing

Lorna Mcdonald - HETTT Cathleen Oftedal - Office Administration Grace Rodrigue - Practical Nursing Taibat Salawu - Office Administration

Recipient: Cara Thompson Welding

Recipient: Tristin Tarasoff Electrician

Recipient: Cynthia Dreaver Office Administration

Recipient: Lorna Mcdonald Heavy Equipment & Truck & Transport Technician (HETTT)

Tessa Teer - Practical Nursing

NWC “Choose” Scholarship - valued $200 Mathieu Alexander - Electrician Mabel Angus - Continuing Care Assistant Joey Aubichon - Electrician Melonie Bear - Office Administration Nicholas Belanger - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Brayden Belle - HETTT Melinda Bourke - Forest to Fork Riva Bouvier - Continuing Care Assistant Austin Button - HETTT Steve Caisse - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Walter Cardinal - Electrician Kerry Corrigal - Continuing Care Assistant Melissa Corrigal - Continuing Care Assistant Janyke Crookedneck - Professional Cooking Kelsey Crookedneck - Hairstylist Kayla Derocher - Office Administration Alyssa Dufresne - Office Administration Daylene Eldridge - Office Administration Scott Fiddler - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Trenton Fiddler - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate

Trenton Fiddler - Professional Cooking Bailey Flanagan - Practical Nursing Charlee Gauthier - Continuing Care Assistant Tyler Illingworth - HETTT John Jamero - Electrician Nikki Janvier - HETTT Joanne Janvier - Professional Cooking Tiffany Kennedy - Continuing Care Assistant Jake Kytwayhat - Electrician James Kytwahat - Forest to Fork Holly Labrash - Hairstylist Justine Laguyo - Electrician Ryan Laliberte - Forest to Fork Rubyn Laliberte - HETTT Gavin Laliberte - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Kaytana Laliberte - Continuing Care Assistant Ethan Laliberte - HETTT Brandon Lariviere - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Dayton Leduc - HETTT Walter Lonesinger - Welding

Arlan Lumgair - Welding Merlin McCloud - Forest to Fork Edward Merasty - Professional Cooking Mackenzie Meyers - Office Administration Krista Montgomery - Professional Cooking Jordan Montgrand - HETTT Denny Montgrand - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Darla Morin - Continuing Care Assistant Meranda Morin - Hairstylist Tito Muskopewein - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Trent Nippi - Professional Cooking Dion Pahtayken - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Delara Pahtayken - Professional Cooking Eldon Pahtayken - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Jonah Pritchard - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Landon Reimer - Electrician Dalton Ross - HETTT Tysin Ross - Welding Diane Ross - Professional Cooking Savanna Russell - Welding

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Shayne Sandfly - Welding Tia Shortt - Practical Nursing Austin Shumanski - HETTT Reilly Sinclair - Office Administration Dana Stanley - Professional Cooking Felix Stick - Welding Tamara Stock-Dickson - Forest to Fork Brett Sundby - Welding Darby Sylvestre - HETTT Laura Thomas - Continuing Care Assistant Truman Thomas - HETTT Trisha Tupper - Practical Nursing Tylor Vandale - HETTT Hannah Vandenberg - Continuing Care Assistant Durral Wahobin - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Herman Wolfe - Plumbing and Pipefitting Applied Certificate Zachary Zubiak - Professional Cooking