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Tiki Brook-Lyn Shirley Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area outside of North Battleford on July 11, 2019. Her family members spoke after an Oct. 6, 2020, preliminary hearing for Jesse Sangster, one of 10 people charged in connection to her murder.

“We don’t want to be here but we want to show she mattered, she is so loved and even though it’s so far away from home we will do anything to be here to show that,” said Tiki’s older sister Charlee Laverdiere outside the North Battleford Provincial Court.

Tiki’s younger sister Rokaya Laverdiere expressed outrage that Nicole Cook, who is also charged with Tiki’s murder, betrayed Tiki.

“Tiki didn’t like to leave her comfort zone and she came here for Nicole, to support Nicole.”

Nicole Cook is the mother of Tristen CookBuckle whose funeral Tiki attended at Thunderchild First Nation in April 2019.

His death was ruled a ho-

micide and Edmonton Police are investigating.

The two Laverdiere sisters said they were disgusted that Nicole Cook, before she was arrested for murder, feigned concern for Tiki on Facebook and to reporters when Tiki was missing and before her body was found.

Cook told CBC in June 2019 that Tiki was a close family friend and asked whoever was responsible for her disappearance to come forward. Cook also said Tiki was one of Tristen’s best friends.

On May 21, 2019, Cook posted on Facebook: “Love you Tiki with all of me its strange not having you here ! Im still holding on to hope your coming through the door this is tragically (expletive) up ! I love you and i feel like i let you both down ! Tristen and you !”

Tiki was reported missing to Battlefords RCMP May 12, 2019. Her family last heard from her on May 1, 2019, when she was trying to find a ride home to Edmonton.

Charlee and Rokaya said Tiki told her family she needed to get home and get out of North Battleford because she knew something was wrong.

On April 30, 2019, Tiki posted to Facebook: “Anyone going to Edmonton from north battleford? Inbox me plz!”

Tiki’s mother, Carol Laverdiere, has attended the preliminary hearing, but not every day.

“It’s hard for her to sit there,” said Charlee.

The Saskatoon RCMP Major Crimes Unit and North Battleford prosecutions office warned the family it may be difficult to listen to the information of the case in court.

Still, they weren’t prepared for what they would hear about Tiki’s death.

“Not the details,” said Charlee. “It’s difficult.”

Eight members of Tiki’s family from Edmonton are staying in North Battleford for the three-week preliminary hearing.

“We’re trying to stay the entire time,” said Charlee.

Sangster, 23, of Edmonton, is charged with firstdegree murder. He is also charged with kidnapping, improperly interfering with a human body, and theft of a vehicle. Sangster, on Facebook, called CookBuckle his brother. CookBuckle’s obituary says that Sangster is his brother. The Continued on Page 7

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Left: Tiki Laverdiere (left) with her mother Carol Laverdiere, who is in North Battleford for the three-week first degree murder preliminary hearing. It has been difficult for Carol to sit in court and listen to what happened to her daughter.

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Above: Two sisters of Tiki Laverdiere came to North Battleford from Edmonton for the three-week preliminary hearing of one of the accused into Tiki’s murder. Charlee Laverdiere, (left) is Tiki’s older sister and Rokaya Laverdiere (right) is Tiki’s younger sister. Photo by Lisa Joy, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, News-Optimist

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Victor and Elaine Liebaert hold up the Around the World puzzle, the “world’s largest puzzle in a single image.” The project took them almost two years to put together and was delivered to Saskatchewan Hospital last Wednesday. Photos by John Cairns

World’s largest puzzle delivered to SHNB Staff

It was an exciting morning at Saskatchewan Hospital as the proprietors of

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This is the second time that Victor and Elaine

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Liebaert have delivered the “World’s Largest” puzzle to the hospital, with the latest version featuring the cities of the world.

They have submitted the following information about the puzzle to the News-Optimist: “Around the World” is the world’s largest puzzle in one single image. It is a tour of the world’s leading places and landmarks in 42,000 pieces. The puzzle including the frame measures six feet high by 25 1/2 feet long. It was manufactured in Spain by the EDUCA Company.

The author of the artwork is Adrian Chesterman, an English illustrator.

Victor and Elaine Liebaert began building

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It took a large group to move the world’s largest puzzle out of a truck at the Saskatchewan Hospital.

the puzzle on Nov. 14, 2018.

They worked off and on through two winters until the project was completed on Feb. 27, 2020. It took them countless hours, but they both agree it was very enjoyable to work on.

The Liebaerts had previously donated a 33,600 piece puzzle titled “Wild Life” to the new Sask Hospital in October of 2018.

Once the puzzle was

completed, Victor and Elaine built a frame and glued the puzzle onto it.

Nicole Hanna from All Out Graphics donated her time to laminate the puzzle at the Liebaert’s farm.

Elaine’s sister, Joanne Moss from Saskatoon, made the title for the puzzle and attached it to the frame.

Friends and family of the couple helped to load

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the giant puzzle into Chad Steacy’s bread trailer, to make the journey to its new home at the Saskatchewan Hospital.

Linda Shynkaruk, the director of the Saskatchewan Hospital, took delivery of the puzzle from Victor and Elaine on Sept. 30. It will be on display in the main indoor courtyard for everyone to see.

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Municipal candidates step forward

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

There is no shortage of candidates who will have their names on the ballot in the Nov. 9 municipal elections in North Battleford and Battleford.

As the News-Optimist went to press on Wednesday North Battleford was assured of a contested race for mayor with nominations set to close at 4 p.m. that day.

First term incumbent Ryan Bater faced a re-election fight against at least

three challengers: former North Battleford and outgoing Battleford finance director David Gillan, businessperson Lois Laing, and senior gallery assistant and archivist Misa Nikolic.

As of Wednesday morning with just hours left before the nomination deadline, 13 candidates had filed to run for council. In order of nomination they are Matthew Parker, incumbent Kent Lindgren, incumbent Kelli Hawtin, Warren Williams, Dennis Mercer, Clay Lazar, George Plews, incumbent Greg

Lightfoot, Thomas (Bill) Ironstand, incumbent Len Taylor, Ross MacAngus, Sheldon Rafuse and Valorie Higgs.

Over in Battleford, incumbent Mayor Ames Leslie was still awaiting a challenger as of press time in the mayor’s race, as he seemed poised to capture his second term by acclamation.

Nine candidates had stepped forward in the council race there as of Wednesday morning: incumbents Kevin Russell, Judy Pruden, Doug Laing, Gordon Yarde and Shelley Boutin-Gervais and challengers

Town of Battleford receives Safe Restart money

By John Cairns

money is towards the town’s re-start efforts in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Director of Finance David Gillan told council Monday it was an “unconditional grant” — in other words, it was flexible funding that is not tied to a particular project.

This will go to 2020’s books, Gillan said, but he urged caution when it came to actually spending the money.

“The pandemic is not over. We may even be entering into a second phase now,” said Gillan.

Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford has received official confirmation from the province of funds from the Safe Restart Canada Plan.

The Battleford allocation is $264,208.

That allocation had been announced in September, but the town received confirmation in a letter from the provincial ministry of Government Relations that the funds have been deposited in the town’s accounts. The

but to also use the Zoom platform. That way it can accommodate all staff and public who wish to participate or view the meeting, but who cannot or will not attend in person.

The whole setup was described as a “hybrid” model by City Manager Randy Patrick.

Council also plans to move the public portion of their regular council meetings from 6:15 to 6:30 p.m. on Mondays, to allow more time to finish the executive committee in-camera meetings that usually begin around 5:15 p.m. on Mondays.

The city will need to use approximately $35,000 to purchase the electronics required to hold the meetings by this method — this amount would come from the federal SafeStart funding provided to the city.

Patrick said they an-

Staff Reporter

North Battleford city council has voted to hold meetings at the Chapel Gallery beginning Nov. 23.

For several months the city has been conducting meetings virtually by using the Zoom platform, instead of meeting in the council chambers at City Hall.

They have been looking at ways to resume live meetings but the stumbling block has been the size of the council chamber under current public health restrictions.

The suggestion is to use Chapel Gallery, which uses a stage which can accommodate council and has enough room to also accommodate administration members and any members of the public who attend.

The intention is to hold live meetings there

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While it would go to 2020’s books, Gillan said the town may need to draw on these funds in 2021, because of “continued pressure on parks and rec revenues”, as well as additional pressures from costs facing the town as well as a reduced municipal operating grant next year. Gillan made the point that the town should not “feast this year and famine next year.”

He suggested to those at the council table to “keep in mind the horizon. This is not over yet.”

NB Council to resume live meetings at Chapel Gallery

By John Cairns

ticipate using this system for the next six months or perhaps longer as the pandemic lasts. But he stressed the importance of having the public be able to tune in the meetings.

The move was agreed to, but it was not unanimous. Councillor Kelli Hawtin expressed concern about hosting council meetings at Chapel Gallery if it were opened again to host art exhibitions in the future.

Hawtin particularly wanted a discussion about moving live meetings permanently to a new location so that it could be accessible to the public. Accessibility issues have long been a concern about meetings at City Hall. Council chambers can only be accessed by a flight of stairs to the second floor, making it almost impossible for those in wheelchairs to attend.

At City Hall on Monday morning, the flag was raised to proclaim United Way Month in the city of North Battleford. On hand for the flag raising was Mayor Ryan Bater as well as Sharon Mohagen and Jenna Russell from the Battlefords United Way. October is typically the major fundraising month for the United Way, and despite the challenges of COVID-19 their fundraising efforts are indeed a go to benefit a number of local agencies. Mohagen said Canadian Mental Health Association will be delivering the United Way brochures this month, and Oct. 21 is their annual Coffee on the Run. More information can be found at battlefordsunitedway.com. Photo by John Cairns

New CAO for Town

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford has found its new chief administrative officer.

Filling the role is Ash Alam, who comes to the Town from Buffalo Narrows where he had served as chief administrative officer.

According to a profile of Alam found at the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s

website, he grew up in New York City and has a BBA from Arizona State University and MBA from University of Nevada. He also completed a NACLAA level II (Advanced Certificate in Local Authority Administration) from the University of Alberta and an Executive Certification in Local Government from Dalhousie University.

Alam’s first day on the job is next Tuesday, Oct. 13. He fills the role

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There was still time for more names to join the race in both North Battleford and Battleford in time for the nomination deadline of 4 p.m. Wednesday; past elections have seen several last-minute candidate filings in time for the deadline.

Candidates then have until 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 8 to withdraw their names from the ballot. For complete news on who is running, head to our website www.newsoptimist.ca.

vacated by former CAO John Enns-Wind earlier this year.

Mayor Ames Leslie made the announcement of the hire at Monday’s council meeting; Leslie also took the opportunity to thank acting CAO David Gillan for his time with the town.

Gillan has already resigned as the town’s finance director, having officially thrown his hat into the ring for mayor of North Battleford.

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Caveat lector: how to be your own news champion

The commentaries offered on this editorial page are intended to provide thought-provoking material for our readers.

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

By Tim Shoults

T H E B AT T L E F O R D S

Know any Latin? Probably not – it is a dead language, after all.

But there’s one phrase you may have at least heard of: caveat emptor.

It means, literally, “let the buyer beware.” It’s become a staple of contract law; in short, it means that someone buying something needs to learn about the nature of what they’re buying – that it does what it should and that the seller is actually allowed to sell it.

But in 2020, perhaps we should switch it up for caveat lector – let the reader beware.

That’s because the digital and social media revolutions make it more possible than ever for us as readers to be fooled – with our own habits used against us.

It used to be a very expensive enterprise to reach a mass audience. It took a massive investment in capital and staff to buy presses, radio stations, or TV licences, to run them and to distribute news to the public.

As a result, the craft of journalism – which began with pamphleteers and partisans spreading “news” that served their interests – had to become more neutral and more objective in order to gain as large an audience as possible.

Yes, the concept of objective journalism, high-minded as it sounds, was an economic decision.

But it had a benefit to the reader: credibility became an asset. Messing with the truth came with a major price tag, which made it too big of a risk to take for most publishers.

But now, when every person has the world’s biggest printing press and worldwide distribution in their hand, there’s no cost – and next to no risk – to publishing whatever someone wishes, and making it look like a legitimate news source.

And it goes well beyond that; the algorithms that rule our digital world can trap you in an echo-chamber of your own reading choices, keeping information from you that might otherwise broaden your horizons, give you context, or change your mind.

That means we, the reading public, must become our own fact-checkers and our own guides through the media landscape – caveat lector.

The first, and most important lesson: know your sources. Look for the name above the headline on your Facebook feed. Do you recognize it? If you don’t, proceed with caution, and look for sources you trust to corroborate what you’ve read.

Thankfully, there are tools that can help you with that. In fact, you’re reading one right now.

Whether you’re reading these words on a printed page, a laptop screen or scrolling on a phone, you’re reading them from a community news source – a trusted news source.

What makes you know we can be trusted? Because we still have skin in the game. We are often the only people in the communities we serve who are paid to tell its stories, week in and week out. Our credibility is

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our strongest asset, and we seek to protect it by reporting the news to the best of our abilities, and by holding ourselves accountable to our readers through bodies like the National NewsMedia Council (www.mediacouncil. ca for more).

So as you navigate this new digital world, take us along as your guide.

We won’t pretend to be your champion for truth; rather, we’ll help you become your own champion.

Tim Shoults is Vice President, Content and Audience Development, Glacier Media Group.

Letter

Fair share

Dear Editor Good day.

I have taken note that a certain R.H. Wood of North Battleford appears to have an almost weekly political column in our fair paper.

Last week, R.H. Wood, makes yet another speech aimed at an ineffectual federal government, which is, dear editor, barely newsworthy.

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We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada. Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier du gouvernement du Canada.

Where I become confused is when he describes the proposed Saskatchewan NDP wealth tax as a way of trapping the middle class into some kind of inescapable economic situation?

This sounds quite dire if you are perhaps a member of the top percent of earners. It certainly does not ring true to the other ninety nine and a half percent of us!

It’s high time the top percent of earners pay their fair share in taxes to enjoy the benefit of a healthy province.

The top earners also benefit from collective taxes in the form of quality healthcare and a myriad of other essential services, either directly or by proxy.

H.R Wood is either a member of this elite class or he believes he will become one some day in the future.

As for me, a regular citizen with no delusions of future economic grandeur, a tax policy that requires us all to pay our fair share, including the wealthiest among us, sounds like a good start!

Brandie Carignan North Battleford.

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Missing in Action Helen Row Toews

Foxtail billowed around my feet as I closed the metal gate once Dad drove through.

He was checking the livestock, and though I should have been home writing, I’d gladly joined him. We crossed the field and came to a shuddering halt in some badger brush where the cattle surged around us, hoping he would lead them to greener pastures.

In fact, Dad was turning them into a new pasture, and we bumped over the browning prairie wool grass to open another gate at the south end. Around a bluff, two deer suddenly bounced across our path and disappeared into a stand of shivering yellow poplars, waking a great horned owl from his repose. As I watched him flap away, to find solitude elsewhere, I thought how lucky I was. Outings like this are good for the soul.

Too soon we pulled back into the yard at home, and I told Dad I’d see him later, for supper.

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I deliver a hot meal to him every night and my brother Bill does the same at lunchtime.

Last week I balanced a steaming chicken dinner on one hand as I stepped through Dad’s door, but he wasn’t there. That was strange. Concerned, I popped the meal into the fridge and went looking for him. He’d been out all day cleaning corrals, but it was almost 7 p.m., the tractor had been parked for the night, and he should’ve been in.

I hurried outside to search the barn, the corrals and the garage. Finally, hearing noises over at the machine shop, I

headed that way, rounded the caragana hedge and saw Bill on top of a baler.

“Where’s Dad?” I called. “I’ve looked everywhere.”

“I dunno,” Bill yelled back. “Did you try looking under the truck?”

I stared suspiciously at the man, wondering if he was joking, but he looked innocent enough.

“Are you nuts?” I then responded. “Why on earth would our 90-yearold father be lying under a truck? You’re honestly saying that if he’s not in the house at suppertime, I should go scrabble around on the ground peering under vehicles

for him?”

“No, you blockhead,” he rolled his eyes heavenward, seeking divine intervention to help him deal with the stupidity of his sister. “His manure truck broke down today and he’s been out fixing it. Go look.” He turned back to his work, clearly done with me.

In any case, that’s where Dad was all right.

Rolling about in the dirt under his old truck with a pile of wrenches close at hand.

Unfortunately, even after swapping out the battery for a new one, it

still wouldn’t start and Dave Hardy was called, our friend and local mechanic. It took only a short time for him to locate and fix the severed wire that had caused the problem.

Later that week, Dave recounted the incident to me privately and finished by saying something that pleased me greatly.

“You know what, Helen – your dad’s an inspiration. There’s not many men that could do all the things he does.”

It’s true and I’m very proud of Dad. Not many folks could, or would

want to put in a full day’s work at the age of 90.

Much less be found lying under a truck.

Helen has lived on the family farm near Marshall much of her life. She works as a writer, EA and bus driver for her local school. This, along with her love of the Canadian prairies, travel and all things humorous, is what she draws from to write these tales. To find more of Helen’s stories or to order Prairie Wool books please go to myprairiewool.com or Amazon.ca

If it’s thought provoking you want, here you go

By Dr. R.H. Wood North Battleford

The next presidential debate is to be a WWE sanctioned unmask your opponent lumberjack death match with no referee to interrupt the free-flow of the action. Profits from this syndicated event will

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Please give generously if you feel able.

Contributions to this paper’s editorial pages are only required to be thought provoking.

Last week’s were of the highest quality. The longest letter eloquently described the progressive fall in the standing of Canada in the eyes of the world. The second, which was highly humorous

and hugely informative, did not seem to contain anything about wool or sheep and omitted to mention the joy of selfear syringing.

Some years ago, wild boar escaped from captivity into the river valley and have since greatly multiplied.

The third letter from

Mr. Lament (?Lamont) bewails his not having guns suitable to deal with this pendemic. His tractor parts purveyor can only offer parts for cannons or heavy artillery as used in 21-gun salutes. He is referred to helpforhoods. org (thank you Prairie Wool) for instructions on recycling bicycles into

guns with appropriate bores for boars.

As for comments on the brilliantly entertaining, fact filled and thoroughly thought provoking fourth letter, be reminded that Winston Churchill predicted that history would be kind to him as he intended writing it himself.

Correction: Rezoning application for Academy of Learning location City council in North Battleford has directed administration to amend the zoning bylaw to rezone a property at 1492 - 105th Street.

This is the building known as the Academy of Learning, with the applicant looking to relocate a day spa, personal service shop to that location.

They sought to rezone the location from a R2 - Low Density Residential Zoning District, to C2- Neighbourhood Commercial to accommodate the new business.

The day spa business was located up to now on 100th Street in the C3 commercial zone, where it is a permitted use. The 105th Street location is surrounded by residential properties and the indication from administration is it will need to be spotzoned.

The next step is for the bylaw to be prepared to amend the Zoning bylaw,

and for the necessary advertising and public notice to be prepared.

Note: This story has been updated to indicate the Academy of Learning

North Battleford campus is active and operational.

The error originated with information presented in an open council meeting Sept. 14, 2020

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Dennis Cann: His extraordinary musical journey The following is continued from last week’s issue.

You may also find it in its entirety on our website at www.newsoptimist.ca.

We were fortunate to be able to compete in a national BudCountry Talent Contest sponsored by Budweiser and the Canadian Country Music Association. Each province had sing-offs in order to choose two contestants to compete in the finals in Toronto. I entered Ian in the Saskatchewan, which he won. We then attended Massey Hall in Toronto where he won second place in Canada. And from there, we launched our recording career. We had 10

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singles charted on country charts and we hit the top 14 and 15 spots on Canadian charts. In addition, we were the first band from Saskatchewan to have a video on CMT Nashville with the song Born Country. Unfortunately, we did not have enough money to release the single on USA

Radio (it cost $100 000 to release) but we did release it on Canadian radio and a full run of our video on CMT Nashville. A year and a half later, the song was recorded and released

by Alabama and went number one in the USA. Riding on the wings of success, our band performed across

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Western Canada and was a financial success. We won numerous SCMA awards over the years. I was fortunate enough to win Manager of the Year and Song Writer of the Year a number of times. Ian won Top Performer and Singer of the Year a number of times as well. Our band also won Top Band. We performed at major jamborees in Western Canada – four times on the main stage at the Big Valley Jamboree at Craven. We also launched a sideline business, “Best of the West.” Promotions did compilations for Canadian Country artists for radio and sale. At this time, I was on the National Advisory Council for CCMA for six years. I also made a number of business trips to Nashville. During my tenure on the National Council, I met some really great and talented people from across Canada. I made some life-long friends.

Song writing has been a life-long passion of mine. I have had 12 songs on Canadian radio and one song in a movie. I was fortunate to be selected by the Canadian songwriters Association to attend a workshop they sponsored. It was not for new songwriters but for experienced writers. “Songs are written, Hits are rewritten.” It was on how to break down an existing song and improve it. It was hosted by professional writers, writing critics, and teachers including Paul Dean of Loverboy, Ron Hynes (FLD), a man of a 1000 songs, and Ron Forbes, a folk singer known as “Bim.” The song I rewrote was “turn my face to the rain,” which was later in a Canadian movie, “Her mother’s ghost,” with a full run on CBC and in Europe.

It was an excellent work-

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shop. I have made contacts and friends in writing and publishing across Canada and Nashville. I still try to write songs every week.

In the late 90s, my children were growing up. I decided to help them get through their post-secondary education, so I took a break from the music business (except for song writing) for the next 10 years.

Melanie is now a pharmacist and Heidi a social worker.

Today, I have a home studio and I play in a band called Bad Influence, Steve Corman lead vocals and lead guitar, Dave Bull vocals and bass, and myself drums (that’s right, after decades of playing keyboards). I’m back where I started – full circle. I say with some pride that “I’m the oldest new drummer in the world.” I never thought years ago that after I retired from law I’d be back playing music – and loving it. I feel blessed to have known and played with talented

(fantastic really) musicians and forged lasting friendships. To conclude, besides the Myrol brothers, there were three outstanding musicians and friends who worked with me throughout, Gord Hildebrand, Pat Smith and Tim Heese who worked with me during most of the above. I could not have accomplished what I did in my musical journey without them.

(I, Richard, have the final comment.) Wow! I’ve written about dozens of Battlefords musicians – all of them talented and notable. But I have never edited the autobiography of a musician of Dennis’s stature. Could he add to his fully packed life? I don’t think so. In addition to his exemplary career as a lawyer and Crown prosecutor and the fact that he is a consummate musician, he is in possession of a genuine, outgoing personality.

I count myself fortunate to have got to know Dennis. I count him as a good friend.

Sask. top medic says reduce risk to those who matter most Submitted With a return to more indoor spaces, it’s necessary to examine your extended household and potentially reduce your number of regular contacts.

“As the risk of local transmission increases, now is the time to reset your household and reduce the risk to those who matter most to you,” Saskatchewan Chief Medical Health Officer Dr. Saqib Shahab said Monday. “We are all now part of other cohorts: in the workplace, at school, at extracurricular activities. Observing the necessary public health guidance in each of these settings and keeping our close contact list short is a vital step in reducing the risk of COVID-19 transmission.”

Shahab says your extended household is the people you can hug and touch, or those who can become part of your daily and weekly routines. This be should be 15 people or less. Ideally it is only

members of your direct household.

Assess your extended household. Does it include children in school settings, school staff, essential employees, or vulnerable populations like seniors or those with underlying health conditions?

Consider that all of your contacts are now their contacts, too.

In the event that you are required to provide your activities and contacts as part of a public health contact investigation, can you name all those individuals you have come into close contact with over the last two weeks? If you cannot, adjust your routines and close contacts.

Stay home from all activities and workplaces even if you are experiencing mild symptoms.

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NB man located and charged after weapons complaint the male could not be located.

Initial investigation led officers to identify the male as Brandon Holmes of North Battleford. Officers believed he may still be in the area and a news release advising RCMP were searching for him was issued.

A second release announcing Holmes had been taken into custody thanked the media and the public for their assistance.

Continued from Page 1 obit also said another accused, Samuel Takakenew, is Cook-Buckle’s uncle.

Mavis Takakenew, also charged for Tiki’s murder, is the mother of Samuel Takakenew, according to RCMP. And a family member told CBC that Mavis Takakenew is the mother of Nicole Cook.

Seven people were charged with first-degree murder, kidnapping, improperly interfering with a human body, and theft of a vehicle. They include Sangster, Soaring Eagle Whitstone, 33, of Onion Lake Cree Nation, Shayla Orthner, 27, of North Battleford, Danita Thomas, 32, of North Battleford, Nicole Cook,

37, of Edmonton, Nikita Sandra Cook, 32, of Edmonton, and Charles St. Savard, 33, of Edmonton.

Three people were charged with accessory to murder after the fact. They include Brent Checkosis, 18, of North Battleford, Mavis Quinn Takakenew, 55, of North Battleford, and Samuel Takakenew, 36, of Edmonton.

Two of the 10 charged have been sentenced for their part in Laverdiere’s murder. Brent Checkosis was sent to prison for seven years on charges of accessory after the fact to murder. Mavis Takakenew was given 18 months on the same charge. With credit for time served while waiting

for her trial, Takakenew has already been released from prison. There is a ban on publication on the sentencing hearings for Checkosis and Takakenew until the trials of all the coaccused are finished.

None of the charges against Sangster have been proven in court.

Crown Prosecutors Chris Browne and Charlotte Mordan had called 10 people to the stand by Tuesday. Defence Rebecca Crookshanks from Prince Albert is representing Sangster. The evidence presented at the hearing is protected under a publication ban.

The preliminary hearing is scheduled to continue until Oct. 16.

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Fire on 28th Street in Battleford causes no injuries Staff Fire crews were on the scene battling a significant structure fire at a house in Battleford Tuesday.

The fire happened at 222-28th Street in Battleford. According to the town’s public safety officer, Ross MacAngus, the fire broke out around 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Tuesday and it took until after 8 p.m. to get the fire under control.

According to MacAngus the fire started in the back end of the house and managed to get into the rafters. It “definitely created some problems for the guys,” he said, but the fire crews managed to put it out.

A large turnout of firefighting personnel, as well as the public safety officer, RCMP and EMS were all on the scene.

According to MacAngus, all occupants of the house were able to get out safely, including a cat that had been inside. The dollar amount of the damage to the building is not known at this time.

The fire started in the back end of the house and managed to get into the rafters. Photo by Averil Hall

See you at the Theatre.

Keeping live theatre live Six months ago Battlefords Community Players cancelled the remainder of their 2019-2020 season due to the Covid-19 pandemic and like so many other groups and businesses, we closed the doors.

We were devastated. We had no income but continued to have expenses to be covered. Overall, our financial situation made the future of the club look pretty bleak. We didn’t

quality for any of the programs announced by the Government. Even though we have monthly expenses to operate, we just didn’t fit because we don’t have staff, we are truly a nonprofit charitable organization, operated solely with volunteers.

However, in June, as things started to lift a little, we got our creative juices flowing and started thinking about what could be done. How could we make it work? How could

we do live theatre and keep everyone safe? We could have a limited number of people, the weather was good and we have a nice piece of grass at the back of the building. So, outdoor theatre was created with a production of “Hamlette.”

Our club has some very talented actors and musicians to provide us with some much needed entertainment. The grass was cut, the circles were drawn, the mosquito’s sprayed and the show began… We were

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So we moved forward to mount a new season for 2020-2021 with four different shows, including three comedies and one yet to be named. The first production kicks off in three weeks, with the very funny show “The Outsider” and it just happens to be about a politician, at a time when we have three elections going on, municipal, provincial and American. Tickets for our first three nights of dinner theatre have gone so fast we are adding one more show only (a Sunday matinee) and two more dinner theatres performances to ensure we can accommodate our patrons.

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not sure if anyone would attend. Well they did and they enjoyed the show.

Watch for summer theatre in the years to come.

Next was how to do a safe live theatre season. We now could have a maximum of 30 people including our volunteers in our building provided we social distanced, used sanitizers and face masks when social distancing wasn’t possible. We borrowed tables of various sizes so we could safely keep patrons in their bubble and we revamped our cancelled show for our patrons who had waited six months to see it. They came, they enjoyed and it was safe.

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nity Players board of directors and all our volunteers would like to thank our patrons for purchasing season packages, everyone who made donations and all those that continue to be there for us in so many ways.

Our goal is to provide safe enjoyable live theatre in our tiny little theatre.

Think about joining us as we begin our 68th year of KEEPING THEATRE LIVE in the Battlefords.

Information is available on our website www.bcpdrama.com by email at bcpdrama@sasktel.net or by calling 306-446-3133.

See you at the Theatre.

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Make quilts, not bread

By Barb Sealy It has been reported the COVID-19 bread-baking frenzy is being replaced by sewing. Sewing machines are selling like hot cakes and will provide solace during the COVID impacted cooler days to come.

While baking may produce an increased waistline and clothes that fit poorly, sewing does not.

Sewing leads to a sense of satisfaction as one indulges in creativity while producing items for the house, friends and family and the community at large.

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River’s Edge Quilt Guild are still pursing their favourite activity, sewing quilts. Fifteen members met for a business meeting at the Don Ross craft room Oct. 2 to discuss plans for further work sessions, exchange ideas and admire the work of others.

During the month of October, members will be given the opportunity to

engage in sessions to make mug rugs and holders as well as a basic fabric bag, an essential item for grocery shopping as we try to avoid plastics. The “show and tell” part of the meeting attests to the fact that the guild is not exclusively about the construction of quilts, as some of the articles displayed were of other projects.

The election of executive officers was delayed this year, but at this time the membership welcomes back Leslie as president, Bonnie as secretary and Pat as treasurer. Their work is both valuable and

appreciated.

New members, both beginners and experienced, are welcome to attend the monthly meetings which take place the first Friday of each month at 1 p.m. in the Don Ross craft room.

During November, there will be an opportunity to make charity quilts for deserving agencies here in the city, and dresses for children overseas at a quilt marathon. Together with individuals’ own Christmas projects, the possibilities are endless.

For information contact Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-386-3116.

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JPII makes Orange Shirt Day matter Submitted by Light of Christ Catholic Schools Sept. 30 has become known as “Orange Shirt Day” to honour survivors of Residential Schools and remember those who did not survive. Residential Schools is a part of Canadian history that requires acknowledgement as we move forward towards reconciliation with the common understanding that “Every Child Matters.”

John Paul II Collegiate teacher Dee-Jaye Stebanuk came up with the idea of creating a contest where students and staff could enter t-shirt designs to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. They were then voted on with Kayla Chorney-Geering and Libbey Pooyak’s design being selected to don John Paul II’s own orange shirts.

It was through this idea that shirts were ordered for every staff and student

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October at the Club

• NEW PROGRAM ALERT – Raise The Grade! This exciting new program offers support to youth 14-18 (grade 9-12) through homework support, access to computers (with high speed internet), Youth Engagement, mentoring and life after school. Register online or come to our office for more information.

This program starts October 6th and will run Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the school year.

• We’ve taken on the 2020/2021 School Year; however, it does not look like other years have!

Following all guidelines as prescribed by the Government of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Health Authority, the health and safety of our members and staff are of utmost importance!

• It saddens us not to be able to offer our satellite site Before & After School Programs. We continue to work with our local Schools, guided by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and Government of Saskatchewan on when we can resume this service. Please watch our website and Facebook page for further updates.

• Our Drop-in Program continues in October, membership forms are available on our website or at the office. Please note, this is no longer a “drop-in” program, members must be pre-registered.

• There are limited spaces, so make sure you register by calling the office between 8:30am and 3:30pm Monday to Friday. Space is limited to 15 children (5-9 years of age) and 15 youth (10-14 years of age).

• Innovation Credit Union Grub Club continues to take place weekly on Wednesdays (home cooked, delicious meal) and we are incredibly grateful for the continued support of Innovation Credit Union.

• Our Annual Thanksgiving Supper cannot be held in person this year so we’re doing it “take out” style!

Registration is on now and pick up of the meals will be October 7th and 8th.

• We will not be open for Innovation Credit Union Saturday Program on October 10th, as we will be closed to celebrate Thanksgiving with our families.

• We will also be closed Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving.

• October 21st is Early Dismissal and our After School Program at the Club will be open early, so registered members can head to our programming as soon as they’re done school!

• October 26th is a Non School Day and we will be offering programming at the CLUB from 8:00am to 6:00pm. You will need to register beforehand, and all snacks/meals are provided. Best news- it is FREE OF CHARGE for our members!

• Do you have extra recyclables that need to go to Sarcan but don’t want to stand in line? Consider donating your recyclables to Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords. We have registered for Drop and GO service. Just enter our phone number (3064450002) and follow the directions to get your tags. It is quick and easy and goes to a great cause!

• Although our Office Staff remain working at the Club, we are closed to the public so please continue to call or email us!

• As a reminder, our hours of operation are as follows: o Office: Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 3:30pm o Drop-in Program: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm – 8:30pm and Saturday, 1:00pm – 4:00pm • Continue to watch our Facebook page (Boys & Girls Clubs of The Battlefords) and website (www.bgcbattleford.ca) for more updates.

• And, as always, stay home if you’re sick, wash your hands often, practice physical distancing and smile!

to honour this day and John Paul II’s journey as a Following Their Voices school.

“This is an event that is able to continue what John Paul II believes in, in that every child matters and all of our students matter. At a time when connection is more difficult, this event and what Dee-Jaye created has provided us the opportunity to feel as one ... towards a common understanding, acknowledgment, and unlearning and relearning,” says Co-Principal Tracie Harty.

Libbey Pooyak and Kayla Chorney-Geering chose to do this contest together, as Kayla had the idea behind the hair being cut and Libbey is more artistic. Both girls feel that the representation of the hair being cut is powerful due to the fact that hair is very important to the First Nations culture. Having that part of a culture taken away from a child is heartbreaking and speaks to the actions taken to remove the culture from the child, according to Pooyak and Chorney-Geering.

Both girls have Restorative as one of their Top 5 Clifton Strengths, which is evident in their desire to identify a problem and work towards finding solutions, consensus, and understanding.

Pooyak says, “People

need to understand that it’s not something to get over.

It’s a cycle of grief and understanding of generational trauma due to Residential Schools. I am so glad that we are able to have Orange Shirt Day. It provides help and resources so we can work together.”

Chorney-Geering echos her statements, saying, “Orange Shirt Day is a day to recognize that the trauma experienced isn’t something to get over, but to recognize and move forward.”

Stebanuk’s Positivity Clifton Strength became evident when she saw the need for the John Paul II community to express their support and understanding of Orange Shirt Day and all that it emulates in a positive way. The moral imperative of Following Their Voices is acceptance and education of what has occurred in the past and working towards reconciliation together. She felt that raising awareness through

Orange Shirt Day and including students in the designing of the shirt would help in ensuring student voice is heard and recognized.

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need to come together as a community for Orange Shirt Day and am so happy with the way students and staff embraced the idea and wore their shirts in solidarity.”

At left: Libbey Pooyak and Kayla ChorneyGeering entered a contest where students and staff could design t-shirts to commemorate Orange Shirt Day. Below: JPII Collegiate in their Orange Shirt Day t-shirts.

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City approves humane society contract

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has approved a new contract with the Humane Society of the Battlefords.

City Manager Randy Patrick told council recently a meeting was held with the Humane Society.

The contract is for animal services and runs for potentially a four year period at a cost of $150,000 per year, plus typical building maintenance costs. Under the agreement they would remain in their current facility until their new building is ready.

Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink also noted there is an exit clause for when the new building is ready, at which point the Humane Society would like to reevaluate the contract.

When asked by Councillor Len Taylor on when a move could happen from the Humane Society’s current location, Patrick responded it would be a minimum of a year. The Humane Society has been looking to move to a location north of the city on Highway 4 North.

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4 ways to support breast cancer research According to the Canadian Cancer Society, one in eight women will develop breast cancer at some point in their life, and one in 33 will die from it. Additionally, an estimated 240 Canadian men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year, and

about 55 of them will die from it. Since October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, here are four ways you can get involved in the cause to eradicate this disease.

ticipate in a fundraising event such as a run or charity dinner. Alternatively, you can support a person or team taking part in a fundraiser by sponsoring them.

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One in eight women will receive a breast cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. In such cases, a personalized treatment plan is created by a team of health-care specialists that typically includes oncologists, nurses, psychologists, social workers and nutritionists.

Here’s a look at how each individualized plan is developed.

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BBEX announces finalists for awards Staff The committee for the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards along with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce have announced the finalists for their 27th BBEX Awards – BBEX Goes To The Movies.

This year there are seven awards categories as the awards this year celebrate “Battlefords Resilience.” The nominees are as follows: Business Resilience Award in Non Profit Section Sponsored

By RBC Royal Bank: - Battlefords Interval House - Battlefords North Stars Hockey Club Inc. Award in Business Section Sponsored

By BDC Business Development Bank of Canada: - Beaver Grill Express Asian Restaurant - Blend Restaurant and Bar - Discovery Co-operative Ltd. - HVR Construction

- Porta Bella Restaurant - Re/Max of the Battlefords Community Support: Award in Non Profit Section Sponsored

By Innovation Credit Union: - Battlefords Concern for Youth - Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre - Battlefords United Way Inc. Award in Business Section Sponsored By: Saskatchewan Workers’ Compensation Board - Blend Restaurant and Bar - Comfort Inn and Suites - Discovery Co-operative Ltd. - Innovation Credit Union - Jim Pattison Broadcast Group - Loraas Environmental Services Everyday Heroes Award Sponsored By Sask-Tel - Discovery Co-operative Ltd. - North West College - Village Centre Childcare Heather Guthrie Customer Service

Star Award Award - Individual (Employee) Service, Sponsored By Bank of Nova Scotia: - Kevin Dewing @ SLGA Liquor Store – North Battleford - Chad Gartner @ Innovation Credit Union - Dana Johnson @ North Battleford Golf & Country Club - Candace Mack-Horton @ Battlefords Publishing/Regional Optimist Award – Business Owner(s) – Entrepreneur Service, Sponsored By Blue Moose Media - Li-Lhey Tayer and Chyrs Barrinuevo @ Cafe 4 U - Krystle Ma @ Luna & Leigh - Shirley Maze @ Styles Plus - Beverly Pesony @ Stil Boutique & Beauty Inc. The awards are set for Thursday, Nov. 12 at Capitol Annex Theatres in North Battleford. Tickets are available through the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce

office at 306-445-6226. Individual tickets can be purchased for dinner, dessert and the movie for $90, or dessert and the movie: $50, both prices including GST. Dinner reservations will be at member restaurants including The Blend Restaurant and Bar, Porta Bella’s Restaurant, Montana’s and the Kihiw Restaurant.

“As co-chairs of the 2020 BBEX Awards, Dallan Oberg and I are looking forward to this event with a new twist,” said Dana Rissling, co-chair 2020, in a news release. “We are extremely proud of the work the chamber and the BBEX committee have dedicated to make this event happen. The committee is excited to present ‘BBEX Goes to the Movies’ with a new venue being the Annex Theatre as well as a new award format for the evening fitting for the 2020 year. We would like to congratulate all the nominees, the finalists and hope you can join us on Nov. 12 as we celebrate the Business Excellence of the Battlefords.”

NB seeking help from regional neighbours to make up for losses at rec facilities

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford is looking for some financial help from neighbouring communities to make up for a loss of revenue at their leisure services facilities due to COVID-19.

Council has approved a

resolution that the Mayor send out a letter to neighbouring regional communities, asking them to provide a portion of their COVID Safe Restart Funding to fund a one-time recreation subsidy.

This would help cover the city’s anticipated revenue losses and expenses incurred at their regional

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As part of that request, the city would offer that any money would only be used to support the regional facilities and the impact from COVID-19 reduced revenues and not flow into other general city expense items; that they would offer to engage the communities with a regional COVID Recreation Board; the city would provide participating communities with a monthly financial analysis of the reduced revenues and changed expenses of the facilities; and the city would make staff available to the COVID Recreation Board for questions regarding funding utilization and facility usage.

It was emphasized this request was a temporary measure, and not one for ongoing support.

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last Monday night follows on the heels of the Sept.

14 council meeting as well as the Sept. 21 Planning Committee meeting where the issue was discussed.

At the Sept. 14 meeting Mayor Ryan Bater put forward the idea that regional neighbours be invited to contribute to some kind of regional reserve fund.

Bater pointed to the heavy losses at the facilities due to COVID-19 restrictions. He said at the Sept.

14 meeting those “will impact the whole region and I think that everybody, and by everybody I mean all municipalities, ought to be concerned with the sustainability of regional facilities so that they remain available for everybody within our area.”

It was also noted at that meeting that the federal money the city was get-

ting from the Safe Restart Canada Plan wouldn’t be enough to cover the losses at those facilities.

At the Sept. 14 meeting, City Manager Randy Patrick reported the city was receiving $853,947 as its total allocation. But Patrick noted they would be losing $500,000 on the aquatic centre alone in the next 12 months. He added the city will lose about $30,000 in municipal revenue sharing in 2021, and will be down $300,000 in municipal revenue sharing the year after that.

“Between those two things, that’s all the money that was provided,” said Patrick.

Director of Leisure Services Cheryl DeNeire also noted at the Sept. 14 meeting there was a big drop in attendance in 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions. In

2019, 8,256 patrons went through the aquatic centre, according to DeNeire, but this year it is 2,331 or approximately 22 percent of their 2019 attendance.

That translates to only 22 percent of revenue overall.

In response to those numbers Mayor Bater made the suggestion to create the regional reserve. His argument was that while all municipalities were receiving federal restart money based on population, not every community has been hit by revenue losses the same way.

“I would argue that our city is being hit disproportionately because we happen to have regional facilities,” Bater said.

“The allocation to the city is unlikely to meet the needs that we’re going to have over the next couple of years.”

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The city states the new service tracking software will allow the request to be automatically assigned to the right department and for the City to track

requests from submission, assignment, work-in-progress to completion.

According to a city news release, residents can use the service request portal to report the following: - malfunctioning traffic lights - damaged sidewalk - potholes and road main-

tenance - litter in parks/sidewalks - low water pressure graffiti - issues with website www. cityofnb.ca - drainage/culvert issues - snow/ice removal/sanding - tree-trimming/removal - additional trash or recycling cart or additional pickups - billing information for taxes/utilities - grass cutting for public spaces - general inquiries.

Individuals can upload images with their requests to show the issue they are reporting on. A name, phone number and email address is required from all those submitting the service request.

It should be noted bylaw enforcement and fire and emergency requests cannot be made through this portal. Community Safety Officers can be contacted at 306-445-1775.

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New librarian offers up interesting poetry contest

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Did everyone enjoy the bright harvest moon Oct.1.

It could be seen every night that we didn’t have cloud cover. It was near the autumnal equinox, which usually happens Sept. 22.

Most years the equinox falls in September, but every third year or so, as this year, it lands on Oct. 1. The sky was pretty with clouds drifting so you could see stars here and there.

We welcome Brenda Zurowsky as new librarian to our library. She took

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The library hours are Tuesday and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday and Thursday from 2 to 6 p.m. The library’s first challenge for folks is a Book Spline Contest for four age groups running from Sept. 14 to Nov. 1.

Entries are to be submitted

online. This is a kind of poetry that you really don’t write from scratch but find it by arranging book titles to make a poem. This type can be serious, funny or just like a regular poem.

The best place to work on this project would be the library where there are lots of books to work with.

Bridge was played at the Pioneer Hall Sept.

29 with top score going to Donna Scherman and Vern Iverson. Second were Gerry Craig and Anna Marie Waldbillig. Oct. 1 top score was a tie between Catriona Winterhalt and

Donna Scherman and David Sharpe and Vern Iverson. Coming in third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. These folks were happy to have an excuse to be outdoors Thursday evening, to witness the bright full moon.

Visiting from Houston, B.C. are two of my nephews, Bill and Wayne Sullivan.

They are spending time with my brother Bob’s family and golfing on these nice fall days.

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Join us for a service of thanksgiving

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It is October. Most of the crops are harvested, and we thank the Lord for bountiful blessings. Why not show your gratitude and appreciation to God by worshiping with us this Thanksgiving Sunday.

Great is thy faithfulness.

Gather Gospel Music Hour was a great success again with 22 in attendance. Lots of good singing, fellowship and, later, pizza in the lower auditorium.

If you have not been attending, then you are missing out on an amazing

evening of music. The next GGMH will be Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. Why not mark your calendar? And come pre-

pared to sing.

Instead of having special meetings in November, we have decided to incorporate special topics into our Sunday morning worship services.

We have started something new at TBC. The men have always gathered early for coffee and to chat about everything men talk about, but starting Oct. 1, the ladies also gather early for coffee. Coffee is always ready by 10:30 a.m.

We have been experiencing amazing growth in almost every area at TBC. Not at a fast rate, but at a

rate that keeps us excited.

As we give it all to God, and all for His Glory, we expect to see even greater things as we wait on an all sovereign God. If you do not have a place of worship, or if you feel you are not being fed spiritually, we invite you to worship with this group of sinners, who are saved by God’s Grace, not perfect, just forgiven, every Sunday at 11 a.m.

Until next month remember: The will of God, will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.

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Thank You! For this Thanksgiving holiday, Splish Splash Auto RV & Pet Wash would like to say Thank you. We have been fortunate to remain open through this Pandemic thanks to the care and attention our community has taken.

To our loyal Customers and Fleet Account holders, thank you for your continued business in our carwash and our water refill stations. Thank you for supporting our Recycle Program when you drop off your cans and bottles. Thank you to the NBCHS Functionally Integrated Program for continuing to provide students for job experience.

Thank you for choosing Uhaul for your moving equipment and packing supplies.

To our Staff: Collin Hall, Alistair Fransoo, Ezra Cooke, Blake Lindquist, Madison Muzyka, Ryann and Kylie Cooke, thank you for keeping our bays clean, sanitizing touch points, working in Two Scoops Ice

Cream, and all the extra care you put into your work each and every day.

Thank you to Rhonda Anderson for her care and attention in our office. Thank you to Kylie Materi for her work with our social media and communicating our covid measures to keep our customers and staff safe.

Thank you to the many Trades and Businesses in the Battlefords that have answered our calls for help. You provide us with professional care and attention and keep us running on a day to day basis.

Thank you to the Chamber of Commerce for keeping us informed of the many changes affecting our businesses and community.

Splish Splash wishes everyone continued good health and a very Happy Thanksgiving!

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When cleaning up my flower pots and working over at the park I have noticed there are lots of ladybugs everywhere. Missing this fall seem to be the maple beetles that have been so plentiful most falls. This year I haven’t seen any. The mysteries of nature.

Pickleball starts up again Oct. 14 in the Meota Community Complex, from 2 to 4 p.m. Drop-in fee is $3. Bring a water bottle and hand sanitizer.

Racquets are provided.

With harvest winding down we are surely appreciating these nice warm days. The golf course remains busy, with folks getting in every game they can before freeze-up. Likewise we see motorbikes also getting out there before it gets too cold.

Congratulations go out to folks celebrating anniversaries and birthdays this month. Maybe we will get some pictures from some of these to share.

Keep happy and safe as we continue our quest to avoid the virus.

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It has been a weird year, but much to be thankful for

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

We are reminded that although 2020 has delivered more than everyone’s share of uncomfortable weirdness, there is much to be thankful for. We live in a free country. We will soon be exercising our

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and election tampering.

We have worked together to keep our community as healthy as possible in six months of the pandemic.

We have healthy running water, plentiful food and some nice weather to enjoy. Be thankful.

If you are travelling this weekend, remember to

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keep your groups small and travel safely to and from your destination. Happy Thanksgiving, everyone.

Community churches are offering in-house worship services with distancing and other pandemic protocols in place. Please check with the church of your choice before attending, so you are aware of what you may need or may need to do. Some churches are also still offering online services.

As of Sept. 21, in Unity, no nomination papers had been officially filed, however Sharon Del Frari announced on social media that she is a candidate for mayor. There is still time to let your name stand, or nominate a worthy candidate for upcoming municipal elections. Please contact your RM office or town of Unity office for details.

The food bank says that thanks to generous monetary donations in the spring they have been able to keep their shelves filled.

However, with schools not

permitted to operate their usual food bank drives, there will be an impact on inventory. Keep the local food bank in mind when

purchasing groceries.

Here’s hoping this finds you all safe, healthy and socially distanced. Until next week ...

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By Sherri Solomko

Former Unity Composite High School graduate, Alana Neil, was thrilled to learn an impressive whitetailed buck she mounted would be featured on the cover of North American’s Big Buck magazine.

The deer scored 192 2/8 gross inches (188.7/8 net).

Victor Lucas, who shot this animal, was contacted to be featured for the story and contacted Neil to be his taxidermist.

Neil graduated from UCHS in 2015 with the initial goal of becoming a physical education teacher. She attended two years at the University of Saskatchewan as well as competing as an athlete on the U of S Huskies track

and field team. When she started her third year of university, she realized she was attending only to be eligible for the track team.

This reinforced what some people said they already knew about her ‑‑ she was not meant to be a desk worker.

Neil’s grandfather, Harvey Neil, learned taxidermy by correspondence from the Northwest School of Taxidermy in Omaha, Neb. in 1953. Along with being a biology teacher and eventual principal, he had a side business in Harris, Neil’s Taxidermy.

Alana said she was always excited to visit her grandparents’ home to see the “alive but dead animals,” as she referred to them.

Every time they visited, her grandfather would take her around the house and garage so he could tell and re-tell stories of each individual animal that he had worked on. Neil dsyd she found it amazing that he could bring an animal to life after it was dead.

“He had so much pride in each piece he worked on and I always admired his knowledge of animals he could extend to another skill,” she says.

“Taxidermists are a combination of being an artist and a naturalist. He used them together to continue to learn and work for 66 years. I hate to say it, because he is my grandfather, but as I grew older I started to point out, in my head of course, a couple of flaws in his work.”

In the fall of 2018, Neil says she started looking into horticulture courses at various schools and for fun, decided to determine if there were any taxidermy opportunities. St. Charles, Iowa caught her eye. A program there offered a full package that included leaving there being confident in mounting any mammal or fish.

With encouragement from her father, she signed up. Ken Neil, drove her the 22 hours to Iowa and flew back while she began At left: The cover of Big Buck magazine will feature a white-tailed buck tagged by Victor Lucas and preserved

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Dekker Centre fall series announced

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts has announced its fall mini series performances happening over the next three months.

The series will be pre-

sented before reduced and socially-distanced audiences, with strict sanitization measures taking place.

Happening Oct. 24 is comedian Kelly Taylor, whose performing credits include a second place finish at the Just for Laughs Homegrown competition.

Nov. 14 is headlined by the Bromantics, A Tribute to the 50s. According to their promotional material they play Louis Prima to Ben E. King and everything in between. The performance features tribute tunes as well as originals.

Finally, Dec. 6 features

Taxidermist Alana Neil and some of her work. Photo submitted

her eight-week taxidermy course.

Neil has now developed her own business, “Bearly Legal Taxidermy,” and works out of Unity. In her two years of taxidermy she has worked with many species and is confident she could mount almost any fish or animal presented to her.

Her teacher told her that after she had done 100 deer heads, she could consider herself a professional.

Neil has a background in sewing and developed an eye for detail in art classes.

She says these skills combined with two decades of dance and sports practises give her the drive to keep striving for improvement

with each job she takes on.

She aims to make every detail on the animal as realistic as possible and give it the justice it deserves and recreate its life.

While a taxidermy documentary called “Stuffed” states that perfection is unobtainable, Neil says it is a good way to strive.

She says this documentary also taught her taxidermy is an art, which is why she has chosen it for a profession and why she loves the anticipation of a finished product. This involves countless hours of planning to ensure nothing goes wrong.

Neil said she is humbled that Lucas chose her for his mount that evolved into

this far-reaching opportunity.

She also credits others with her ability to work towards her goals.

“I could not be where I am today without the support of my dad.” says Neil.

She also quips she will need another deep freeze after this magazine issue comes out.

Neil will continue with her taxidermy business, primarily in the winter, and will continue her summers at Riverside Golf Course.

She is proud to say that at 22, the first buck she mounted for her business became the cover of this popular magazine, and she can’t wait to see what’s next.

A Very Prairie Christmas: with Jeffrey Straker.

Straker is an award winning singer-songwriterpianist. His performance will feature classic and contemporary Christmas songs and story telling.

All show times are 7:30 p.m. and the cost is $35 plus fees and GST. The Dekker Centre is asking

people to wear a mask in those areas of the venue when physical distancing cannot be maintained such as entry, exit, in the lobby, washroom, or at the Box Office; to provide contact information for anyone you purchase tickets for; to maintain physical distance of two metres from all other patrons, staff and volun-

teers and to not congregate in high traffic areas; and use your debit and/or credit card.

Box office hours are Tuesday and Thursday over the phone between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m., and on Wednesday over the phone and in person during the same times. Contactless payment is preferred.

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OBITUARIES Brian Arthur Liick April 17, 1958 - August 14, 2020 It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Brian Arthur Liick on August 14, 2020 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Brian was born on April 17, 1958 at Brandon, Manitoba and after a family move to the farm, began school at Belbutte. After a few years the family moved to Dundurn where he often took part in the pickup football game in the schoolyard and perfected his tackling technique by holding on the ball carrier’s leg until they got tired and fell down.

In 1969 the family moved to North Battleford where Brian completed his Grade 12 at St. Thomas College in 1976. While in high school Brian was active in Squadron 43 Air Cadets earning his license to fly gliders at Rivers Manitoba. He also worked as a grocery clerk at the local Co-op store. Following high school he joined the Department of Highways as a seasonal employee and spent much of his time in the north. Eventually he transferred to Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency. While with SAMA he worked at North Battleford, Regina, and Saskatoon before returning to North Battleford and taking early retirement in 2008 due to ill health. After retiring Brian moved closer to his parents, residing in Medstead until his death. During his working life he took up the game of darts where he spent many hours with friends at Legion Branch 70 and attended various tournaments around the province. After retirement he could often be found watching and cheering on the Leafs, the Riders, and the Blue Jays in addition to watching curling with his cats curled up beside him. Throughout his life Brian loved to spend time helping his Dad with the farm work. Along with Dad, they never needed much prompting to forgo the farm work for a fishing trip, especially when it rained. During the fall they also shared a love of hunting together often with Brian’s uncle Oswald and family friend Maurice Bru. Many fishing and hunting tales were told of the trophies they saw but just couldn’t get home. Family holidays usually had Brian and Art receiving cribbage lessons from Velma and Brent. Brian is survived by his mother Velma of Medstead, stepson Brandon Perrin of Regina, brother Brent of North Battleford, and sister Brenda (Kent) McLeod of Young, uncles Oswald of Abbotsford, BC, Luther (Margaret) of Creston, BC, and Harold (Sharon) of Swift Current, SK, Arlene (Bert) Weitzel of Regina, SK, uncle Gordon Minken, Theodore, SK also numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Brian was predeceased by his father Arthur (2013), paternal grandparents Robert and Margaret Liick of the Belbutte area, maternal grandparents Bill and Mary Ostapowich of the Sheho area, and his uncle Alvin Liick of Sifton, Manitoba, and aunts Violet Minken of Theodore, SK and Krista Liick of Abbotford. BC and Erna Peters of Williams Lake, BC. The family of Brian Liick would like to thank everyone who helped us through this sad period and especially, Fred and Mark at Beaulac’s Funeral Home for their arranging the service and Delores Beaulac for officiating. Special thanks to Veronica and Rene Fendelet for sharing their memories of times spent with Brian. Brian was interred at the Medstead Lutheran Cemetery in Medstead, Saskatchewan on August 21, 2020. The family requests that donations be made in Brian’s name in lieu of flowers to the Battlefords’ Humane Society. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Fred Pomrenk and Mark Muir Funeral Directors, Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Spiritwood, SK (306883-3500)

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OBITUARIES DREWLO: In loving memory of Harold Drewlo, born June 17, 1932 at Winnipeg, MB, passed away September 14, 2020 at Battlefords District Care Centre, Battleford, SK. Harold is survived by his son, Jim (Sharon) Drewlo; grandson, Clayton (Hali) Drewlo - Emmerson, Nikson & Cohen; granddaughter, Becky (Josh) Cormack - Isabella, Alexander & Nataliya; sister-in-law, Anna Storgard; numerous nieces, nephews & cousins. He is predeceased by his loving wife, Lorna Drewlo; parents: Samual & Julianna Drewlo; brothers: Roy (Evelyn) Drewlo, Bill (Phyllis) Drewlo, Rudy (Eva) Drewlo, Ben (Agathe) Drewlo, Ernie (Lillian) (Blanche) Drewlo, Edward Drewlo; sisters: Frieda (Adolph) Bucholz and Bertha (Art) Buechler. A graveside service for family and friends was held on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Eulogy read by Clayton and Becky. Harold was born June 17, 1932 in Winnipeg, Manitoba to Samual & Julianna Drewlo. He was the youngest of 9 children. They lived on the family farm outside of Moosehorn, MB where he also attended school. When he was 21 he moved to Regina where he started a four year apprenticeship course, getting his electrician certificate in 1957. He started working for Sun Electric in Regina and later went on to start his own business under the name of Harold’s Electric. He married Lorna Storgard on May 17, 1958, they had one son Jim. In 1965 they moved from Balgonie, SK to North Battleford where Harold started working as an electrician for the Sask Hospital, he retired from there in 1987. Electricity and mechanics were his true passions. There are many examples of small to large scale devices that were invented throughout his life. Parts from almost anything were salvaged and repurposed to create new things. He and his brother, Ernie, designed and built their own snowmobile in the 1950’s. Around the house, Grandpa had a variety of lighting systems and communication devices that generally seemed to make life more convenient for he and Grandma. There wasn’t an appliance or a power tool that he wouldn’t try to repair, and more often than not, he managed to make things work again. Mechanics came into play when he bought the Storgard family farm in 1972 and he enjoyed many years of tinkering on a variety of machinery. Becky and I enjoyed many summer days on the lawn mower with Grandpa cutting the grass for hours on end. This is a hobby that he passed down to his son who now does the same with his grandkids. Hunting, fishing and camping were all activities that Grandpa truly enjoyed. Moose hunting being one of his particular interests earlier in life. As the years went by, camping and fishing became more of a focus. Grandpa would organize summer camping trips to various parks throughout the Province – to get away from the City and enjoy nature, often with Becky and I in tow.

Grandpa was also a fan of watersports and I know that Becky and I will have lasting memories watching our Grandpa waterski at Turtle Lake. Grandpa also had an affinity for learning new things. Golfing, woodworking, and winemaking all emerged as new hobbies after he retired. He also embraced technology – what started as step counters for his morning walks and a pedometer for tracking distance on his bike rides, eventually led into digital photography, basic computer skills, surfing the internet and even using webcams to visit with the Cormack family in Edmonton and our family while we were living in Kelowna. His can do attitude and the motivation to learn were an inspiration to us all. Grandpa had a true love of music. He bought himself a keyboard and taught himself to play his many favourite hymns or golden oldies. Singing in the church choir of the Lutheran Church was something that gave him great satisfaction. Whether to choir practice or a Sunday service, he was excited to contribute and feel the comradery of a great group of individuals with a similar purpose. Kathy Watson was an inspiration, and it was frequently commented to me over the years on how fantastic of a Director she was. I believe Kathy was reflecting recently that although she knew grandpa’s dementia was settling in and causing him to increasingly struggle with simple conversation, he would still know the words to every hymn they sang.

A big thank you to Kathy Watson and Vivian Seib, for stopping by the house in later years to give Grandpa a ride to practices and services. With music comes dancing and Grandpa loved to dance. When I was a young girl the two of us spent many hours in his basement as he taught me how to waltz, two-step and polka. I can still recall how I felt at 6 years old when he took me out on an empty dance floor when I was flower girl in a beautiful dress and twirled me around. He and Grandma could often be found on the dance floor floating to the music. Grandpa had a zest for life and it could always be felt by his easy-going and happy personality.

Yes, dementia was an unfortunate addition to Grandpa’s life, but not before he was able to achieve many great things. The love of a wife and a son, and later a daughter-in-law, 2 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. A life enriched by strong faith, and many skills and interests. Dementia took so much away from Grandpa, from Grandma and the rest of us – but it never took his smile. And his smile to us was one that communicated he knew who we were and how happy he was to see us. Harold and Lorna were blessed to find each other all those years ago. They were connected at the core and were only a half without the other. It was so fortunate their final days were spent back together. And that their time apart in life and after Grandma passed, was brief. They are back to the music, the laughter and holding hands once again. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200).

Card of Thanks The family of Harold Drewlo would like to thank Pastor Sheldon Gattinger, the Lutheran church choir, Hilda Eberle and Bob MacKay for the lovely music. Thank you to everyone for cards, phone calls, flowers, food, text messages, donations and kind words.

A special thank you to the Battleford’s District Care Centre staff on Ward 4 for the excellent care given to Harold over the last two years, also to the Recreation Department for their creative skills in organizing activities for the residents. Thank you to Bob MacKay – Eternal Memories Funeral Service for their compassion and caring.

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OBITUARIES GEATES: In loving memory of Agnes Letkeman Geates, born December 18, 1919 at Hague, SK., passed away September 25, 2020 in North Battleford, SK. Leaves to mourn 3 daughters: Lorna Lavallee, Sheila Bachelder, Deborah Welsh; son-in-law, Glen Bachelder; daughter-inlaw, Annette Letkeman; 26 grandchildren; 61 greatgrandchildren; 76 great-greatgrandchildren.

Predeceased by daughter-in-law, Mildred Letkeman; sons-in-law: Bill Lavallee, George Welsh, Stanley Huard; parents: Peter and Martha Hamm; husbands: Abram Letkeman and Harold Geates; 13 brothers and sisters; sons: Samuel Letkeman and Harvey Letkeman; daughters: Cora Letkeman and Ruby Letkeman; grandson, Allan Lavallee; great-grandsons: Cliff Kosolofski and Lee Lavallee. Graveside Service was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in Mullingar, SK with Pastor Clifford Holm, Seventh Day Adventist Church, officiating. Music Ministry: Clifford Holm & Luke Welsh - Guitarists; Soloist - Clifford Holm - “The Old Rugged Cross Made The Difference”; Deborah Welsh and Family - “It Is Well With My Soul”; Hymns: The Old Rugged Cross and How Great Thou Art. Honorary Pallbearers were All those who shared in her life. Active Pallbearers were Vernon Huard, Dean Huard, Jess Welsh, Ward Bachelder, Otto Lavallee and Wayne Letkeman. Memorials are requested to Villa Pascal, 1301 - 113th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 3K1. Interment took place at Mullingar Cemetery, Mullingar, SK. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200).

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Wedding Anniversary Bill & Grace Bowman October 8, 2020 From the whole family

“The Broken Chain” We little knew that morning thirteen long years ago that God was going to call your name, In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories, your love is still our guide, And though we cannot see you, you are always at our side.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, But as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

~ ALWAYS LOVED ~ GERRY & FAMILY

Sadly, on September 22, 2020, at the age of 92, Henry Remy Oreel passed away at the Parkland Integrated Health Centre, Long Term Care Facility. Henry was born on April 30, 1928 on the family farm in the Spruce Home district to Julian and Mary Oreel. Henry worked at many jobs in his working years, from working as a lumberjack, ambulance and funeral home to an elevator agent. Henry met the love of his life, Shirley Joan Kennedy, and they were married August 14, 1953 in the Northside United Church. Henry and Shirley and after moving a few times, they finally retired to the Cookson District.

Henry’s passions were hunting, fishing, playing ball, curling, and hockey. Shirley passed away October 11, 2013, and soon after Henry moved to Shellbrook where he lived in Lilies Lodge and then later to the Parkland Integrated Health Centre – Long Term Care, Birch Boulevard, where he passed away due to complications of a broken hip. Henry was lovingly survived by his two sons, Keith (Sandra) Oreel and their children, Jami (Kaleb) Motz, Scott (Meaghan) Kristoffersen, Lisa (Jarid) Johnson, and Leah Oreel; Kevin (Beverly) Oreel and their children, Daniel (Rita) Oreel and their children – Jacy, Kylie, & Ava; T.J. (Alicia) Oreel and his son, Ryan; Kristen (Jodie) Gray and their children, Aurora, Erys, & Dakota; his brother, Allan Oreel; as well as numerous other relatives and many friends.

Henry was predeceased by his wife, Shirley; his parents, Julian & Mary Oreel; his sisters and brother, Julianna, Edna, Greta, and Marcel; and his brother-in-law, Doug Moore. It is the wish of the family to have a private service held for Henry on the Midnight Star Ranch. Henry will be laid to rest next to his wife Shirley, in the Alingly Cemetery. Pastor Dave Whalley will officiate the service. The family wishes to thank everyone for their support and kind words. Henry was from a time when men were mountains. He will be deeply missed by his family and everyone who knew him and shared in his life’s journey. In lieu of tributes, memorial donations may be made in memory of Henry to the Shellbrook & Districts Health Services Foundation, Long Term Care – House B – Birch Boulevard (Box 70 Shellbrook, SK S0J 2E0). Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home, Shellbrook, SK 306-747-2828.

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All land located approximately 1 mile West of the town of Wilkie in the RM of Buffalo #409 TERMS OF Tender: 1. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

2. Land may be tendered by parcel or quarter section.

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5. Tenders may be sent by email to dudli@sasktel.net OR to Dwayne Pernitsky, PO Box 531 Wilkie,SK S0K 4W0 6. Any additional information may be obtained by contacting Dwayne @ (306) 843-7314 CELL

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Notice is hereby given that SS Foods Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Black Pepper at 2001 100th St. North Battleford SK, S9A 0X4.

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Battlefords Minor Hockey Association will be hosting their Fall Annual General Meeting on Monday October 19th at 7:00 pm Fall Annual General Meeting is to approve the 2019-2020 audited Financials.

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(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that 1782369 Alberta Inc. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Battlefords Pizza and Donair at 1821 100th St North Battleford SK, S9A 0X1.

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

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address, and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds, and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious or competition based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may berejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

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If you would like something added to the Agenda please contact the Battlefords Minor Hockey Office by October 15th.

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 15th of December 2020, a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount as prescribed in the regulations, is included in the amount shown against each parcel (Section 4(3) Tax Enforcement Act).

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Evergreen Beach

9 8 9

9 5 5

102010206 81B08855 81B08855

710.40 930.12 908.71

11.35 11.35 11.35

721.75 941.47 920.06

Diamond Willow

6

2

80B09908

970.79

11.35

982.14

Livelong:

17 10 19

1 3 4

AF4248 BK4845 BT2641

1,236.21 1,404.53 284.72

11.35 1,247.56 11.35 1,415.88 11.35 296.07

1 13 20 21 22 23 1 2

6 3 1 1 1 1 2 2

AK4199 Y727 Y727 Y727 Y727 Y727 Y727 Y727

3,924.11 405.55 405.46 656.03 405.47 405.46 660.45 660.43

11.35 3,935.46 11.35 416.90 11.35 416.81 11.35 667.38 11.35 416.82 11.35 416.81 11.35 671.80 11.35 671.78

Part of Section PT LSD 1 & 8 LSD 2 LSD 7 SW SE PCL A 101540078 SE NW NE Turtle Lake: Evergreen Acres

Lot Sec. 21 21 21 17 18 SE PT 1 18 25 26

Total Advertising Grand Meridian Arrears Costs Total 3 199.60 11.35 210.95 3 208.03 11.35 219.38 3 192.15 11.35 203.50 3 332.56 11.35 343.91 3 396.16 11.35 407.51 W3 2,252.43 11.35 2,263.78 3 690.88 11.35 702.23 3 233.33 11.35 244.68 3 225.82 11.35 237.17

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST Village of Krydor 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 8th day of December 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

Blk. Twp. Plan Range

Title No.

Total Arrears

1 11 12 11 1 23 19 1 2 10 15 1 13 14 15

6 3 3 4 5 4 2 4 4 4 6 7 7 7 7

110854908 119606618 119604629 119604821 119604955 119604731 119604472 119604719 119604720 119604810 119605316 119605338 119605349 119605350 119605361

454.76 268.38 63.00 207.30 61.86 607.48 282.05 61.86 61.86 61.86 61.86 61.86 61.86 61.86 61.86

BF11781 R2049 R2049 R2049 AZ38 R2049 R2049 R2049 R2049 R2049 BF11781 BF11781 BF11781 BF11781 BF11781

Dated this 8th day of October, 2020

Costs Advertising

Total Arrears & Costs

13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20 13.20

467.96 281.58 76.20 220.50 75.06 620.68 295.25 75.06 75.06 75.06 75.06 75.06 75.06 75.06 75.06

Wendy Tanchak, Treasurer

Bright Sand Lake: Sandy Point

Spruce Lake:

Dated this 9th day of October, 2020, at Turtleford Saskatchewan L. Ryan Domotor, Chief Administrative Officer

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Accused of not being a Christian Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, thinks that too many Christians can be judgmental and unloving. I believe that sometimes we all do things with good motives, but end up hurting instead of helping others.

That happened to me yesterday. I went for a Sunday walk around our neighbourhood, which includes an area known as the Historical Downtown of Chilliwack called Five Corners. I think it is a charming part of our city, but some others see it as a place for the homeless and drug addicts to congregate. Sometimes you will find some of those folks in the seating area around the large clock tower there.

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eighbourly Advice

According to Ed

By Raymond Maher

www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca Mostly it is an empty area for a pleasant walk.

Yesterday one homeless man was resting there, and a young man was walking there, like myself.

Two men with Bibles came upon us with confrontation on their minds.

They concentrated on the young man and the homeless man, asking

them if they believed in God. I heard the homeless man say, “Sure, I do.” I continued walking along Wellington Street, feeling I had left the two interrogators behind me. They did not talk long with the two others, for they caught up to me as I waited for a traffic light a block away.

The one asked as I

waited for the light, “Are you a Christian?” To which I responded, “Yes, I am.” He responded accusingly, “Are you a truly born-again Christian? Do you believe every word of the Bible?”

I sighed and was not inclined to talk with the person. It seemed that he was determined I could not be a Christian except as he defined being a Christian. The fact that I said I was a Christian was not an acceptable answer to this gentleman. He demanded that I prove to him I was one.

At the heart of this situation is the truth that the words we use may not mean the same thing to others as they do to us. For

myself, I believe a Christian is a person who believes or has faith in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, the Saviour of sinners. After his death and resurrection, the apostles witnessed that Jesus Christ was the Son of God and Saviour of all sinners. Believers in Christ became known as Christians. It was the name given by Greek or Romans to the followers of Jesus. It was first used at Antioch.

The names by which the disciples were known among themselves were “the faithful,” “the elect,” “saints” and “believers.”

Who am I as a Christian? I am a sinner saved by grace through faith, a gift of God. God gave me faith in my infant bap-

tism and has encouraged me with His word and Holy Supper ever since.

I am a believer in Christ by faith, which is invisible to human eyes. “The kingdom of God is within you.” Luke 17:20-21. My faith “Is built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the chief cornerstone.” Eph. 2:20 Like Paul I resolve not to know anything except Jesus Christ and him crucified for sinners .I humbly believe in Christ. I seek to love and encourage other Christians and Non-Christians alike. (www.accordingtoed. com) or (raymondmaher. com)

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 Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

306-445-5901

St. Georges Anglican Church Battleford Facebook St Paul’s Anglican Church North Battleford Facebook Battle River Parish YouTube channel CJNB Radio 1050AM Sunday mornings 7:45-8:30am Contact: 306 445 4155 stpaulnb@sasktel.net

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m.

Worship Service

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY Sundays & Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138 Social Distancing Protocol in effect.

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

Third Avenue United Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dexter van Dyke

Pre-registration required to register at

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

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

Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

Services: First & Third Sunday 10:30 a.m.

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

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada

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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Former Baljennie area resident passes away at age 86

By Dorothy M. Mills

B

Correspondent

aljennie

Deepest sympathy goes out to the Bater families of North Battleford, formerly of Baljennie area, on the recent passing of Lorna Bater on Oct. 4. She was 86 years old. She had spent some time at Battlefords Union Hospital.

Lorna (Ross) Bater was born and raised by her parents David and Gwen Ross along with her sister Doreen Parker of Biggar and a brother Murray, who was

tragically killed in a car accident a few years ago.

Lorna attended Spinney Hill School. She later met Philip Bater and they were married May 4, 1957. Philip was working on road construction on old Highway 5 at Denholm, later to be Highway 16. They

moved to Alberta to work and then moved a house trailer back to the farm at Baljennie. They farmed with his dad, Headly Bater, for a few years. When Philip’s parents both passed away, Philip and Lorna moved into the farm home that used to be the old telegraph office up near the old Battleford Trail. In the 1980s they acquired a new house to replace it. The old house was relocated to become a workshop. They had a family of two sons,

Dwayne and Gregore, Philip passed away on July 9, 2018. Greg then took over the farming. Lorna remained on the farm until illness sent her to the hospital. Dwayne and his family all live in North Battleford. Lorna did get to meet her great-grandson before she passed away.

The North Battleford Western Development Museum outdoor village was closed to visitors Sept. 30.

The doors are still open for turning inside exhibits. Be-

cause of COVID-19, volunteers are still not being called in to assist. It was a strange summer season for museum staff and volunteers. Light up the Heritage Village will open Dec. 2 and run to Jan. 7. It is open daily from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Proceeds will go to repairing Heritage Village buildings.

There has been a spell of dry harvest weather.

Combines have been going steady. A few rain showers held up operations for

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a couple days, but harvest in the area has almost been completed. Yields were good in spite of a not-normal summer season. Frost put an end to crops not yet ripened.

The harvest moon has passed and cooler weather is coming.

Flocks of crows, geese and ducks are feeding in fields preparing for their long tirp south for the winter. Most garden produce has also been harvestad and in storage.

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2020 $100,000 CASH LOTTERY AND 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS RULES OF PLAY: ALL LOTTERY TICKET DRAWS WILL BE MADE RANDOMLY, OUT OF A DRAW DRUM, AT BATTLEFORDS UNION HOSPITAL (BUH), 1092 107TH ST., NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK.THERE IS NO AGE LIMIT TO PURCHASE LOTTERY TICKETS OR 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS. MAXIMUM OF 12,500 LOTTERY TICKETS AND 250,000 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS SOLD. TOTAL MAXIMUM PRIZE VALUE IS $1,302,600.00. 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS MUST BE SOLD IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE PURCHASE OF BUH FOUNDATION’S $100,000 LOTTERY TICKET(S). 50/50 ENHANCEMENTS ORDERS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER LOTTERY TICKET PURCHASE DATE. EVERY LOTTERY TICKET IS ELIGIBLE FOR EVERY DRAW WITH EXCEPTION OF THE PREVIOUS PURCHASER DRAW. YOU MUST HAVE PURCHASED A LOTTERY TICKET IN ONE OF THE LAST 3 PRIOR YEARS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO WIN THE PREVIOUS PURCHASER DRAW. IF ALL LOTTERY TICKETS ARE SOLD BEFORE THE “ʼREADY. SET. BABY!’ CELEBRATING ALL BABIES BORN AT BUH” DRAWS LOTTERY TICKET CUT-OFF DATE OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 AT 8:30 P.M., ALL REMAINING DRAWS INCLUDING THE 50/50 ENHANCEMENT DRAW WILL BE MADE ON THE “ʼREADY. SET. BABY!’ CELEBRATING ALL BABIES BORN AT BUH” DRAWS DATE OF FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 AT 10 A.M. IF ALL THE LOTTERY TICKETS ARE SOLD BEFORE THE “ʼYOU HAVE IT IN YOU TO GIVE’ BUH’S LAB NEEDS NEW EQUIPMENT” PREVIOUS PURCHASER DRAW AND THE “LAB RESULTS=FASTER DIAGNOSIS=EARLIER TREATMENT=ANOTHER LIFE SAVED” DRAWS LOTTERY TICKET CUT-OFF DATE OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. ALL THE REMAINING DRAWS INCLUDING THE 50/50 ENHANCEMENT DRAW WILL BE MADE ON THE “ʼYOU HAVE IT IN YOU TO GIVE’ BUH’S LAB NEEDS NEW EQUIPMENT” PREVIOUS PURCHASER DRAW AND THE “LAB RESULTS=FASTER DIAGNOSIS=EARLIER TREATMENT=ANOTHER LIFE SAVED” DRAWS DATE OF FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. FINAL DAY OF LOTTERY TICKET AND 50/50 ENHANCEMENT SALES WILL BE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2020 AT 6:00 P.M. THE FINAL DRAW DATE IS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 AT 10:00 A.M. A PROMINENT NOTICE WILL BE DISPLAYED INDICATING TO LOTTERY TICKET PURCHASERS THAT ONLY ONE NAME WILL BE RECORDED ON THE LOTTERY TICKET(S), AND THE PRIZE WILL BE AWARDED TO THAT INDIVIDUAL IDENTIFIED ON THE LOTTERY TICKET(S). BUH FOUNDATION AND SLGA ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DISPUTES WHICH MAY ARISE BETWEEN DIFFERENT INDIVIDUALS WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE LOTTERY TICKET(S). NSF CHEQUES AND DECLINED CREDIT CARDS WILL NOT BE ELIGIBLE FOR PRIZES. THERE WILL NOT BE A REFUND FOR TICKET(S) PURCHASED. ALL ADVERTISING AND TICKET PURCHASES WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN SASKATCHEWAN.