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You can add North Battleford to the growing number of Saskatchewan cities that are imposing mask mandates in their facilities.

At their meeting Monday at Chapel Gallery, council voted in favour of mandating masks for patrons in city owned-andoperated facilities effective Sept. 20.

There are, however, a number of exemptions.

There are exemptions to the mask mandate for those under three years of age, those medically exempt and those individuals who cannot place or remove a mask without assistance.

It will also not cover those actively involved in aquatic activities, physical exercise or playing sports. Masks are also not required for private functions in city facilities where staff are not providing services (weddings or rentals for example), but it will be required for viewing sporting events. Masks can be removed while seated to

consume food or drink.

The resolution was amended to clarify that it would cover only cityowned and operated facilities that are fully within the authority of the city.

The mask mandate would cover facilities such as City Hall, galleries including Chapel Gallery and Allen Sapp Gallery and some leisure services facilities such as Access Communications Centre, the aquatic centre and the field house.

But it does not include city-owned facilities run by third-parties such as the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, the Northland Power Curling Centre or the North Battleford Golf and Country Club. For those, the mask mandate would be a recommendation only.

Director of Corporate Services Jennifer Niesink told council they would have to look at their agreements with those facilities before they implement something there, but recommended, as a first step, that it apply to city-run and owned facilities.

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Seen here on the green of the North Battleford Golf and Country Club are members of the Too Much Muscle team, who won the “Best Dressed” Award at the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament: Tracy Voigt, Lori Pruden, Carmen Koehl, Donnica Bernier, Jose Pruden and Jes Kohut. For more on the tournament plus results, see inside. Photo by John Cairns

Day for Truth and Reconciliation will be a stat for some workers

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battleford and North Battleford will see municipal workers observing a holiday on Sept. 30 in recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

It is a federal statutory holiday only, meaning only federally regulated workplaces are required to

close. But in recognition of the date, both the Town of Battleford and City of North Battleford will be observing a stat holiday and will close their facilities for the day, with most staff getting the day off.

At city council in North Battleford on Monday night, a resolution passed for the city to operate at “minimal required staffing” and for city facilities

to be closed on Sept. 30, to “provide city staff the opportunity to recognize and commemorate the legacy of residential schools.”

Also part of the resolution was a direction to administration for “an approach on how best to observe National Truth and Reconciliation Day in future years prior to Sept.

30, 2022.”

At Battleford coun-

cil Sept. 7, Mayor Ames Leslie confirmed that the Town of Battleford will recognize Sept. 30 as National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.

All town departments will be closed that day; Leslie said the only possible exception is the hockey rink which could see some prep work done before a scheduled Oct. 1 opening.

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Weekly RCMP Report

10 break and enter investigations Submitted by Battlefords RCMP Battlefords RCMP responded to 519 calls for service from Wednesday, Sept.

8, through Tuesday, Sept. 14, including: • 34 missing person reports.

• 25 assault investigations.

- Police called to a residence on the 200 block of 18th Avenue in Battleford at 12:50 a.m. on the Sept. 9 reporting a disturbance and possible assault in progress. Vital Gardypie, 33, was arrested on scene and is facing charges of assault x 2, resisting arrest, assaulting a police officer x 2 and breach of probation. No significant injuries were reported. The victims of the reported assault and the accused were known to each other. Gardypie made his first appearance in Provincial Court on morning of Sept. 9.

- Report of an assault at a residence on the Mosquito First Nation shortly after midnight on Sept. 15. A male victim was located with a non-life threatening knife injury to the torso and was taken to hospital for treatment. A 28-year-old male was arrested later the same morning without incident. He has since been released from custody and is scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court on Oct. 25 facing one count of assault with a weapon. The parties were known to each other.

- A 37-year-old male was arrested just before 11 a.m. on the Sept. 12 near Finlayson Island in Battleford after a report of a male following two women and touching himself. Darwin Andrew appeared in North Battleford court on Sept. 13 charged with committing and indecent act, possession of methamphetamine and breach of probation.

- Report of a male having discharged a firearm at a vehicle in the Cochin district on the early afternoon of Sept. 8. A suspect has since been identified and charges are currently pending against a 23-year-old male.

• 10 break and enter investigations - Break and enter to a business on Battleford Road in North Battleford reported shortly after 1 a.m. on Sept.

12. Damage to front door located and several items reported stolen. Remains under investigation.

- Break and enter reported to a fenced compound and storage unit on Railway Avenue in North Battleford some time in early morning hours of Sept. 12. Remains under investigation.

- Break and enter to a garage on the 1800 block of 91st Street in North Battleford on Sept. 14. Tools were reported stolen.

- Break and enter to a garage on the 1600 block of 106th Street in North Battleford on the Sept. 10. A mower and garden tools were reported stolen.

- Break and enter to a residence on the 1700 block of 101st Street in North Battleford reported on the afternoon of Sept. 14. A 16-year-old youth was located fleeing from scene and arrested. The youth has been remanded into

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Chief Tanya Stone of Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation speaks at the grand opening for the partnership between MGBHLM First Nation and CORCAN. She is surrounded by members of her council as well as the Board of Directors for MGBHLM Economic Development Corporation. Photo by John Cairns

Ribbon cut for RTM homes partnership

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A partnership between the Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation and CORCAN, which is a rehabilitation program of Correctional Service of Canada, has been struck to build readyto-move homes.

The grand opening of this partnership took place Monday, just off of Highway 4 south at 16th Avenue in Battleford, at their showhome.

According to their news release, CORCAN is a program offering employment training and employability skills to offenders in federal institutions. It uses on the job training to help offenders develop on the job training that prepares them for jobs in the trades, and also practise valuable employability skills including reliability, time management and working with others.

“We’re here to bring hope and help,” said Kelly Hardle, CEO of CORCAN, at the grand opening.

“We’re here to work together, for our program participants, for more community members, to teach skills so that more of these houses can be built

and they can be turned into homes.”

This is the latest initiative for MGBHLM Economic Development, which has been active in a number of economic projects as of late.

In a span of just two years MGBHLM Economic Development has expanded to seven companies and three non-profits under its umbrella. Among those non-profits is The Ridge Wellness Centre, located on land purchased

by MGBHLM from the Oblates, which opened in May 2021.

Chief Tanya Stone of MGBHLM First Nation touted the benefits of economic development for the First Nation.

“Two years ago, we didn’t have Economic Development and look where it’s come,” said Chief Stone.

Grant Beaudry, CEO of MGBHLM Economic Development Corporation, noted the growth of Economic Development on the reserve as well as the training and employment they have delivered to their membership.

“When we first started, there was just the two of us in Economic Development,” said Beaudry. “To-

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custody on charges of break and enter and resisting arrest.

• Seven vehicle theft investigations.

- Red 2013 Dodge Dart with Saskatchewan licence 724MIS reported stolen from Ross Crescent in North Battleford on the early morning of Sept. 10.

- Red 1998 Toyota Corolla with Saskatchewan licensc 219MIR reported stolen after left parked along Highway 16 near North Battleford some time in early September.

- Black 2012 Dodge Journey with Saskatchewan licence 383KLC reported stolen from fairgrounds in North Battleford on the morning of Sept. 11.

- Blue 2004 Ford F250 with Saskatchewan licence 621JRM reported stolen from Meota area on the evening of Sept. 7.

• 12 Mental Health Act investigations.

• 9 Traffic collisions.

• Four persons charges with impaired driving offences.

• 27 various traffic charges.

• A vehicle check on the 1700 block of 100th Street in North Battleford shortly after midnight on the Sept.

10 has resulted in numerous charges against two occupants. Blake Moccasin, 26, and Aaron Moccasin, 41, are facing several weapons charges including possession of a prohibited weapon and possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose as well as charges of possession of methamphetamine and possession of cocaine. Both were held in custody and made their first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court on Monday, Sept. 13.

• Report of people driving around with a firearm in a vehicle on the Saulteaux First Nation. Vehicle located at approximately 9 p.m. on Sept. 10 and found to have weapons inside. Four people were arrested and are facing numerous charges. A 24-year-old woman was released for a future court date on a charge of possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose. Three males were remanded into custody and appeared in North Battleford Provincial court on Sept. 13 facing numerous offences.

- Dawson Moccasin, 22, charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and failing to comply with a release order x 3.

- Shane Moccasin, 27, charged with possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and possession of a weapon while prohibited.

- Colton Swiftwolfe, 19, charged with possession of a weapon for dangerous purpose x 2, possession of a firearm while prohibited, resisting arrest and several other weapons related offences.

Anyone with information on any incident is urged to call the Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TiPS(8477).

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CORCAN is a program offering employment training and employability skills to offenders in federal institutions day we have 77 employees, 65 of which are First Nations membership.”

Beaudry said he had worked with Corrections Canada a year earlier and pitched to them the idea of working together to build homes.

More developments are in the works for Mosquito, including plans for an interpretative cultural centre on the Ridge to tell the story of their history.

“I see economic development as an opportunity to partner together with other businesses, other people, other Nations, with the City, the Town and the R.M.,” said Chris Odishaw, who is on the board of directors for MGBHLM. “There’s so much work that we’re going to do that’s in the plans.”

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Why Canadians are walking away from the meat counter

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Meat is a luxury in most countries and it’s becoming one in Canada

By Sylvain Charlebois

Professor / Dalhousie University

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The cost of living has understandably been one of the current federal election’s top issues. Most major parties have included proposed measures to help Canadians, especially those with less means.

However, recent data suggest consumers are taking matters into their own hands to save a few bucks.

Meat represents a big portion of anyone’s food bud‑ get, roughly 20 per cent on average. If saving money at the grocery store is a priority for someone, cutting meat is an easy target.

Recent retail sales data suggest that Canadian con‑ sumers are already hedging against food inflation at the grocery store. According to some sources, meat sales have dropped significantly this year, especially in the last 12 weeks. And barbecue season is normally the most lucrative period of the year for the meat trifecta of beef, chicken and pork.

Across the nation, beef sales in volume at grocery stores have dropped by more than six per cent since May. Even in Alberta, cattle country, beef sales have dropped by more than six per cent.

It’s even worse for chicken and pork. Sales in volume for chicken dropped by more than 12 per cent and pork by 17 per cent. In Ontario alone, pork sales dropped 20 per cent this summer.

Even if consumers were going out more this sum‑ mer compared to the spring, these meat consumption drops are quite significant – many Canadians are clearly spending less time at the meat counter.

Meanwhile, retail beef prices are up almost 10 per cent on average since January, according to Statistics Canada, and pork and chicken are also more expensive, despite sluggish sales.

That’s why the supply-and-demand theory many men‑ tion when prices go up rarely makes sense at the grocery store. It’s more complicated than that. For grocers, the art of fixing prices in food retail is a blend of protecting margins and setting prices based on what grocers believe the market can bear.

So despite lower retail sales, don’t expect prices to drop any time soon. Higher grain prices, lower inven‑ tories and supply chain disruptions are making meat an increasingly expensive choice.

Historically, beef and pork are highly price-elastic, while poultry is relatively inelastic. Consumers tend to react to higher beef and pork prices and tend to settle for chicken. Chicken is like the tide in meat counter economics. If chicken goes up in price, so will pork and beef because of their demand elasticity.

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Clarity of Thought

By R.H.Wood

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“It tasted like the smell of green paint,” said the complainant. “Be more explicit,” said the judge. This oft repeated anecdote from my father was really about clarity of thought and expression and purpose in life. Having survived wounding at the Somme in the First World War, he had no time for laziness, lack of principle, lies, no clarity of purpose and social deviations. Yes, he was a disciplinarian from whom much of today’s society could learn.

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Who amongst us is not wearied by the current electioneering directed to buying the votes of all and sundry with money that is to come

from where exactly? By next week it will all be over - or will it, as this country’s troubles are set to continue for this and following generations.

Meaningless promises, empty words and unattainable aspirations are an insult.

While we have our attention directed towards other and some relatively minor issues, I am astounded that the media have not seemingly noted and certainly not articulated that the withdrawal by the west from Afghanistan coincided with the 20th anniversary of 9/11. It is more than sobering to reflect that in this day of enlightenment that such problems remain and fester, despite man’s progress and omniscience.

Walking away from the meat counter Contnued from Page 4 And since grocers know it’s much harder to increase prices when offering discounts for an extended period, playing with prices at the meat counter isn’t common.

This summer, all three components of the meat trifecta were severally affected by how consumers reacted to higher meat prices. In most stores, even if deals offering some products at 25 to 50 per cent off can be found, the perception that a trip to the meat counter will cost you dearly is ingrained in many consumers’ minds.

Many have been spooked and that’s never good business, especially for meat.

In 2014, beef prices startled consumers with

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a 25 per cent hike in just one month. Many consumers boycotted the meat counter – for a while.

Sales came back while prices barely dropped.

But 2014 was a different protein market.

It was before the Beyond Meat craze. Most Canadians were heavily committed to animal proteins, mainly because they weren’t aware of other options.

Today, most Canadians remain committed to eating animal proteins, but they are game to venture beyond meat and settle for other more affordable protein sources.

The hard reality is that eating meat is a luxury

in most countries and it’s slowly becoming one in Canada. That’s a harsh lesson in meat economics for us all.

An average family of four can spend $2,600 to $3,000 on meat products in a year. So reducing a meat budget can make a difference.

Sales of meat alternatives have been about four per cent higher this summer compared to the spring. Canadians won’t give up meat anytime soon but other options are now within their grasp.

Canadians are reportedly more food literate than before the COVID-19 pandemic.

These are troubled times not helped, and possibly made worse, by the superficiality and short Most of us know more recipes and are willing to get more creative in the kitchen. And that may empower many to consider other protein ingredients.

If meat is pricing itself out of the market, so be it.

Canadians can handle it, at least more so than they used to.

Dr. Sylvain Charlebois is senior director of the agri-food analytics lab and a professor in food distribution and policy at Dalhousie University. © Troy Media

been barely mentioned, even in the debates, which were puerile and useless and should be abandoned.

So it is, that when we vote, deep thought should be given to concerns wider than our own personal wishes and worries and to the suitability, training, competence and wisdom of the person who seeks our support. I asked the man behind the plexiglass at the advance poll, if I should put a cross or a tick. There was no clarity in his response. For me a tick would mean approval and a cross would signify that the person selected is hopefully the best candidate.

Yes, we all must vote but clarity and careful thought behind our choice is paramount.

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‘Substantial’ disclosure in Swiftwolfe and Fox case

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A lawyer representing a woman charged with firstdegree murder has asked the court for an adjournment to go over “hundreds of hours of” disclosure.

Brian Pfefferle waived 24-year-old Cassandra Fox’s appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Sept. 10 and asked the court for an adjournment to Oct. 1 saying there was “substantial disclosure.” Disclosure consists of the Crown’s case against

the accused.

Fox, and Jonathan Swiftwolfe, are charged with first-degree murder in Bradley John Ham’s death.

Fox is at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for Women.

Defence Tim Nolan waived Swiftwolfe’s attendance and said an adjournment was needed to get some instructions from Swiftwolfe, adding that defence had just located him in the Saskatchewan Penitentiary.

Swiftwolfe was arrested for Ham’s murder at the

Saskatchewan Penitentiary on July 7 where he is currently serving four years on weapons charges, uttering threats, assault, evading/fleeing from police, and dangerous driving.

F i f t y- f o u r-ye a r- o l d Ham’s body was found near a grid road about 30 kilometres southeast of Glaslyn on Nov. 27, 2020. When Fox and Swiftwolfe were arrested they were both in custody from an incident stemming from December 2020 following a police pursuit that reached speeds of up to 190 km/hour. At

that time, Swiftwolfe was wanted on outstanding warrants. While searching for Swiftwolfe, police issued a public safety warning and described the word “Westside” tattooed on his face and neck.

The RCMP Crime Reduction Team, which specializes in gang activity, helped arrest Swiftwolfe east of Sweetgrass First Nation in December. He had a loaded firearm directly behind his seat within reach. Fox was with him at the time and she was wanted on 30 outstanding

Jonathan Swiftwolfe, left, and Cassandra Fox are charged with first-degree murder in the death of Bradley Ham. RCMP handout

warrants including assault with a weapon and failure to comply with a release

order. The charges against Swiftwolfe and Fox haven’t been proven in court.

Mirasty headed for sentencing hearing in manslaughter case John Cairns Staff Reporter

A decision on Keenan Mirasty’s manslaughter sentence did not come down Friday after all.

Instead, the case now is headed to a full sentencing

hearing in the new year.

A date of Feb. 10, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. has been set for the sentencing hearing by Judge Dan O’Hanlon. The hearing is set to run for the full day. That will be in courtroom 2 in North Battleford Provincial Court.

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The indication from Crown prosecutor Scott Bartlett was that they planned to call seven civilian witnesses and up to three police witnesses for the sentencing hearing.

Prior to that, a case management hearing is set for Dec. 3 at 9:30 a.m. in courtroom 2. It is expected counsel will have discussions beforehand to try to find a resolution.

The Dec. 3 court date will be on the record. Judge O’Hanlon indicated Friday that if a full sentencing hearing is not required, he will set a date for sentencing at that time.

This court appearance was handled by conference call, with Crown prosecutor Bartlett, defence counsel Tim Nolin (appearing for Michael Nolin), and the accused Mirasty on the phone line while Judge O’Hanlon appeared in person in court.

It is the latest turn in

what has turned into a protracted sentencing for Mirasty, who pled guilty last October to manslaughter in connection to the March 2020 death of Sequin Mooswa in North Battleford.

Sentencing of Mirasty was then delayed for months due to COVID-19 restrictions and delays in the provincial court system.

On Aug. 11 the sentencing of Mirasty finally went ahead in provincial court. Crown and defence

had submitted what was supposed to be an agreed statement of facts.

But a dispute erupted over certain facts presented by the Crown about what had transpired during the early morning hours of March 8, 2020 when Mooswa was assaulted by Mirasty.

The disagreement focused on whether a second assault of Mooswa by Mirasty took place in the bedroom area of their house, and whether this could be

Murder suspect re-arrested

By Lisa Joy

Staff Reporter

A woman charged with accessory after the fact in Damian Moosomin’s murder was rearrested for allegedly breaching her bail conditions.

Melissa Semaganis, 41, of Poundmaker First Nation, appeared in the

prisoner’s box in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday of last week.

Crown Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt told the court she was opposed to her release.

Semaganis was arrested in April and charged with accessory after the fact to murder. She was granted bail after a show cause

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ECIPs work with over 1250 families and serves 211 communities across the province in an average year.

There were many challenges that the pandemic COVID-19 created for the children and families that ECIP supports, with many educational and health services on hold for long periods of time. ECIP was able to adapt quickly and provide continuous services, as we know that even a few months would be a missed opportunity for developmental increases during a short period in a child’s life. Just as ECIP adapts the individualized programming for each child and family to suit their unique needs, we were able to adapt ECIP services and learn from our families what would work best for them during this unprecedented time.

For more information regarding the Early Childhood Intervention Program in the Battlefords, please call 306-446-4545

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Each year, Early Childhood Intervention Programs observe ECIP week to celebrate the progress of children and families, and to recognize the tremendous work of the staff, volunteers and board members. We celebrate ECIP Week in the Province September 12-18, 2021 and we ask you to join us as Minister of Education, Dustin Duncan proclaims this week of celebrations. Battlefords ECIP will host an outdoor play event at the Natural Play Space, located in Centennial Park, on Wednesday, Sept. 15th from 1:30–3:30 p.m. Come and see the new swings that have been recently added to the Park.

considered an aggravating factor that could impact the length of sentence.

Defence lawyer Michael Nolin had argued this point was not proven beyond a reasonable doubt. He also noted his client Mirasty denied that a further assault had ever taken place.

In his remarks Friday, Judge O’Hanlon said of the submissions that it “became obvious the facts were not agreed to” and that the case must be set for a sentencing hearing.

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hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench on June 14.

She was then arrested Sept. 9 and charged with failing to comply with release conditions not to consume or possess drugs or alcohol, being at large while on a release order, and possession of methamphetamine contrary to a release order.

Judge Kevin Hill remanded Semaganis into custody at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for women.

Semaganis’ co-accused Stormy Wapass-Semaganis, 23, from Edmonton, had a bail hearing in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench in June and the judge issued a ban on publishing the results of the hearing.

Wapass-Semaganis is charged with first-degree murder in Moosomin’s death. Denver Roy, 36, from Sweetgrass First Nation, is charged with second-degree murder. In May, the court ordered that a psychiatric assessment on Roy. Jannay Blackbird, 22, from Saulteaux First Nation, and Tye Partridge, 23, from Moosomin First Nation, are charged with firstdegree murder.

A young offender who can’t be identified in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act is charged with accessory after the fact to murder.

The charges against the accused haven’t been proven in court.

Moosomin’s body was found in the 1500 block of 105th Street in North Battleford on May 16, 2020.

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Every September, Canadians take part in the annual Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope. Normally the event for our area takes place in Saskatoon, but this year due to COVID-19 the walk took place virtually in local communities on Sunday, Sept. 12. Shianne Revet (the one with her feet off the ground) has taken part in the walk for 12 years after being diagnosed in 2008. She provided these photos of the walk that took place throughout the Battlefords on Sunday. Her husband and two of her children were among those taking part. Photo courtesy Shianne Revet

City issues mask mandate Continued from Page 1 Another amendment moved by Councillor Kent Lindgren called for the policy to be reviewed no later than Jan. 20, 2022.

Lindgren cited the importance of continuing to evaluate the policy and protocols put in place.

A further amendment called for the policy to be repealed if the provincial government were to bring in equal or greater protocols.

It is expected the city will release full details of these new mandates shortly to the public explaining the full range of measures and facilities impacted.

In making their decision, North Battleford joins a growing number of communities that have imposed mandates in the wake of growing case numbers of COVID-19 due to the Delta variant.

Cities that have imposed mask mandates at their city facilities include Saskatoon, Regina and Prince Albert. Regina has even gone so far as to include proof of vaccination requirements.

However, it was pointed out by Niesink that Regina delayed the implementation of that latter requirement until November.

At this point, North Battleford is not requiring proof of vaccinations to enter city facilities. The consensus among council was that it was too soon to consider those measures.

“I think we’re a little ahead of ourselves on that one,” said Councillor Greg Lightfoot, who suggested they wait for more guidance on that point.

However Councillor Thomas “Bill” Ironstand was one of those wanting to get moving on proof of vaccinations.

“Let’s start the ball roll-

ing on that … let’s not be waiting until the numbers come down provincially.”

Already, the city has reimposed mask mandates and distancing requirements for city staff, effective Sept. 7. These new measures will apply to the public as well.

Council members took turns criticizing the provincial government for not coming up with mask mandates of their own, and called out the province for a lack of leadership on the issue.

“We are not a health provider, we shouldn’t have to make these decisions,” said Councillor Kent Lindgren, who made it known he thought imposing a mask mandate was a provincial responsibility.

“Now the approach seems to be ‘you’re on your own’… Our hand is being forced,” said Lindgren.

“This should not be something the municipality should have to deal with,” said Councillor Lightfoot, echoing the sentiments around the table.

Councillor Kelli Hawtin went so far as to say she wouldn’t support the mask mandate resolution, because it was the province’s responsibility to bring those public health measures in.

“I think masking is a decision that’s not ours to make,” said Hawtin, who nevertheless supported mask mandates and vaccinations.

Others on council felt it necessary for the city to take action immediately.

“I think we should do our part, the part that we are allowed to do,” said Mayor David Gillan, referring to jurisdiction over city facilities. He supported approving the resolution.

Others were even more

vocal. “I believe as an administration we need to step up and keep our community safe,” said Councillor Ironstand, who spoke out early in the discussion in support of the measures.

He also said he believes council had wide support from the public for bringing a mask mandate in.

“I believe our community is behind us in this and I believe we need to be leaders and do this.”

Councillor Len Taylor cited provincial numbers and said there was “no doubt action has to be taken,” as COVID-19 continues to spread. He noted a new record number of cases reported Monday by the province: 449 across Saskatchewan.

Taylor pointed out that the Northwest region was the third-fastest growing in the number of cases, behind Saskatoon and a far north region. He also noted the stress on Battlefords Union Hospital.

“We had people moved out of the hospital here, by the way, to Unity, because there wasn’t room for the non-COVID people. They’ve been moved to Unity to make room for COVID people – unvaccinated COVID people in North Battleford, that have come out of the Northwest to this hospital.”

Ironstand noted he workd in front-line health care on a daily basis, and said staff are “burning out.”

“The head of the SHA is saying we need a masking protocol to come forward and the province and the provincial medical health officer [are] not listening to him,” said Ironstand.

“We’re not far away from going back to lock down and people don’t realize that.”

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Luxurious acreage overlooking the Lake! Possible business opportunity here! Call for discretionary uses list. This beautiful executive style home on 10 acres welcomes you, featuring 2 bedrooms, 3 baths, vaulted ceiling with windows galore allowing for perfect views, wrap around deck with glass railing (2,000 square feet), above ground swimming pool (built into the deck allowing for easy removal and deck replacement if desired). The gorgeous kitchen features expresso cabinetry, large island, laundry/pantry area just off the kitchen with extra cupboards and counter space. Living room features large wood burning fireplace, 2 sets of garden doors lead out to the deck and outdoor kitchen/entertaining area. The upper level is host to the master suite, featuring 1,000 square feet of openness. Two very large walk in closets and a gorgeous ensuite bath are strategically placed to allow easy access but privacy. Lower level of this amazing home features heated stained concrete floors, family room, full bath, bedroom, utility room and storage. Walk out to the covered patio with outdoor wood burning fireplace and ample room to entertain here as well. Need an extra bedroom? Easily add one in the lower level. Nestled in the trees is a fire pit area that could host a large crowd. The 3 car heated garage with in- floor heat and 11 foot ceiling is an absolute dream. Additional features: water supply trenched in from Aquadeo, all windows triple pane, bamboo flooring, heating & air conditioning is geo-thermal, sewer system is septic tank and pump out.

MARLENE KOTCHOREK MLS®SK846714 $789,900

Townhouse style condo located in the Town of Battleford. You will love the modern look and ease of living in this townhouse. Featuring an open concept main floor with kitchen, dining room and living room as well as a 2pc bath. Good size entry with plenty of closet space, direct access from the single attached garage. The second level features 3 bedrooms including the master with its own bathroom and walk in closet. Laundry is located on the second level as well. Condo fees are only $80. All appliances remain. Call for more info!

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If you are looking for a private, peaceful location that is less than 15 minutes west of the Battlefords off of highway #16 in the Hamlet of Highgate “This is the One”. The yard is well sheltered with a variety of mature trees, 1,700 sqft 4-bedroom home, 2.5 baths, main floor laundry. The home has had numerous upgrades including, windows, doors, flooring, HE furnace & AC, recently painted main and upper level, a covered deck off the dining area , back yard fencing and a newly developed water well. Attached is an insulated double car garage, the yard includes a 14 x 22 shop, a number of storage buildings, a large fenced garden area and a number of fruit trees.This property is being sold with an additional 4 lots that are not adjoining the 4 lots that the home is on. All surrounding government land is available by contacting the RM of Battle River.

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Take a look at this home quarter east of Leask, Sask. This parcel offers a 1715 square foot 3 bedroom home on a very scenic yard site. On the main level this home includes an updated wood/electric furnace, a new wood stove, a large kitchen and dining area, bright living room, and main floor laundry. The upper level has a bathroom and 3 good sized bedrooms. Outside you will find a property ready for horses with some new fences and a 65 foot diameter round pen. The seller states that there is about 52 acres cultivated and another 55 acres of grass and a large body of water. Seller states that the well produces plenty of good quality water. There is an attached double car garage and a 16 x 24 heated workshop. All appliances remain and school bus service is available. Call today for more info.

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WATERFRONT property situated on an impressive 8.26 acres on the shores of Birch lake, this is a RARE find and needs to be visited to appreciate its true character, uniqueness and stunning features. Home features 3BD, (the loft could be used as a fourth bedroom) and 2BA. Bathroom upstairs has been renovated with a gorgeous large soaker tub and top of the line bidet toilet. Many upgrades have been done over the years some including the decks, bathrooms, maple cabinets in the kitchen, some new flooring, doors, and trim. The views are spectacular from every room in the house, and you will quickly fall in love with the nature that surrounds you. Walk down to the water which is just steps away and enjoy a canoe or kayak to watch the many migratory birds that call Birch Lake home, as well as the many species of wildlife that will wander through. Enjoy the warm summer evenings on your deck, sitting around your firepit with friends, or relaxing and just watching the stars and northern lights from the comfort of your own yard. Home is heated with two wood stoves (one on the main floor and one in the basement), as well as electric heat for back up. Shared well, including an RO system giving you very good drinking water. Coverall shed protects the stairs to the walkout basement and is great storage, also has a Detached garage, with storage area. Quick possession is available, comes with all appliance, call today and you can enjoy it this summer!!

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Location, location, location. Here is a one of a kind acreage in North Battleford city limits. This 1.5 acre acreage is bordering the river on Poundmaker Trail. The current owners have lived on this property for over 40 years. The home has had some upgrades in recent years including kitchen cabinets in 2019 and laminate flooring. There is a total of 3 bedrooms with 2 on the main floor and 1 down. It features a good size sun room overlooking the private yard that has a heater so you are able to use it all year round. There is also a covered deck. This home is on natural gas heat. It has a septic tank for sewer and 5, 300 gallon holding tanks for water. The owners have had the property tested and a well could easily be installed. It has a single detached garage/work shop. There is central air conditioning. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer included.

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This Opportunity will be Located in North Battleford Build your Career with an Industry Leader J & J Refrigeration Division of Berg Chilling Systems Inc is a leader in the Refrigeration and AirConditioning industry. We are always looking for hardworking individuals to join our team and build a future with us.

Responsibilities: • Drive a forklift or truck to move materials to and from warehouse, on shipping dock and yard some local area deliveries will be required.

• Inventory control and job preparations • Willing to learn Zamboni blade sharpening.

• Safety is priority #1 at Berg Chilling Systems • Adhere to all plant and corporate safety rules, procedures, and guidelines.

• Reports all safety concerns or issues to immediate supervisor.

• Maintains a clean and safe work environment.

• Maintain a good attitude and be willing to learn.

• Every team member of Berg Chilling Systems is expected to treat all associates respectfully and professionally.

Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED. • Valid Drivers Licence, drivers abstract will be required.

• Any experience in trades is a plus, but not required.

• Computer skills necessary.

• Experience in forklift an asset.

• Position requires lifting, bending, twisting and carrying weights up to 50 lbs to 75 lbs • Ability to handle deadlines.

• Good attitude and interpersonal skills.

• Good communication skills.

• Other considerations: • J & J Refrigeration Division of Berg Chilling Systems offers a competitive wage and generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance.

CONTACT: Bonnie Millard bmillard@berg-group.com (306)445-7400 791-107th Street North Battleford, S9A 4A7

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Dekker Centre presents The Acoustic Sessions as first show back Staff The Dekker Centre will be presenting a night of musical entertainment for its first show back for the new season.

The Dekker Centre Presents: The Acoustic Sessions featuring: Munro and Patrick, Jack Semple and Chris Henderson will take place Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are $30 + GST, with students receiving a 15 per cent discount.

The show features Saskatchewan artists: • Jack Semple, Canadian blues singer and guitarist from Regina, Saskatchewan.; • Munro and Patrick (Heidi Munro and Scott Patrick) who were Group/ Duo of the Year nominees with the 2020 and 2021 Saskatchewan Country Music Association, with Scott winning Guitar Player Of the Year in 2020; and • Chris Henderson, a Canadian country musician who is a twotime SCMA Male Artist of the Year.

The evening is being promoted by the Dekker Centre as “a musical ride heavily influenced by blues, country, pop, jazz and roots, with artistically crafted original songs

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Agrirecovery Program Now Taking Applications This program provides financial relief to help offset the extraordinary costs livestock producers face related to the current drought, with a per head payment on female breeding livestock.

Further details and applications are available on the Saskatchewan Crop Insurance Corporation’s website, www.scic.ca.

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It was a special 25th anniversary edition of the Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament.

The annual fundraiser for the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation was back after being a virtual event in 2020. It was a great day for golf and there were a number of winners on the day: The Best Dressed Team award went to the team “Too Much Muscle,” which has been undefeated since being introduced in 2019. Team members are Tracy Voigt, Lori Pruden, Carmen Koehl, Donnica Bernier, Jose Pruden and Jes Kohut.

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The tournament champions were Dr. Matt Pruden’s team, also consisting of team members David Whyte, Mike McMaster, Mark Pattinson, Jordon Hauk and Riley Higgs.

The Spirit of Giving Award went to Bruce Goodfellow. The award recognizes an individual who represented Wayne Pruden’s conscientious benevolence and generosity and embodies and explemplifies his spirit and love of the community and desire to make it a better place.

Goodfellow was a friend of Wayne and golfed in the tournament every year. Dr. Matthew Pruden presented the award to Goodfellow at the banquet.

Dr. Matt Pruden presents the Spirit of Giving Award to Bruce Goodfellow. Photo courtesy of BUHF

Seen here is the winning tournament championship team of Dr. Matt Pruden.

Left to right: David Whyte, Mike McMaster, Dr. Matt Pruden, Mark Pattinson, Jordon Hauk and Riley Higgs. Photo courtesy of BUHF

“Thank you to everyone who supported the 25th Annual Wayne Pruden Memorial Golf Tournament,” said Shauna McGifford, Interim Executive Direc-

tor, Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. “We had another great day of golf with friends while raising funds for healthcare. We are grateful

for the sponsors, golfers and volunteers who make it all possible Thank you!

“It was wonderful to see everyone in person, people who have golfed for 25

years and some who were in their first Tournament.

Thank you for celebrating this milestone with us and we look forward to the next 25 years!”

North Stars split with La Ronge in preseason action

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars preseason continued this past weekend with two games versus the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

The first game of the home-and-home was at the Access Communications Centre where the North Stars took a 10-4 victory.

It was a young lineup in action on the night with most of the veteran star players sitting this one out.

A variety of North Stars contributed to the win, with eight different goal scorers on the night. The North Stars got goals in the first period from Easton Rask, Tanner Klimpke, Ethan Scriven (power play) and Wilson Steele to jump to an early 4-0 lead in the first period.

The Ice Wolves narrowed the score to 4-2 but the North Stars answered back with goals from Emmit Wurst, Aiden Arnold, Klimpke with his second, and Ryder Kenyon on the power play.

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Kenyon’s second of the night, as well as Dylan Esau’s first of the pre-season, rounded out the scoresheet for the North Stars.

The game was also quite chippy with a host of penalties. The Stars’ Zane Florence and Ice Wolves’ Adam Kennedy got into a big scrap in the first period that led to roughing, major fighting and game misconduct penalties. In the second, the North Stars’ Kevin-Thomas Walters and the Ice Wolves’ Nate Looft were sent off for their

scrap, while another fight erupted later in the period between Rask and the Ice Wolves’ Ryan Chambers.

Jero Rossi got the start for the North Stars and stopped 15 of 17 shots in 31:53 minutes of action.

Ulrik Roussel went the rest of the way to stop 20/22.

The two teams returned to action the following afternoon in La Ronge and this time it was the Ice Wolves who emerged with a 6-5 shootout victory. For this game North Stars’ veterans including Ryland

McNinch, Jake Southgate and Steven Kesslering were in the lineup, as was newly-acquired star Holden Doell. It was the North Stars’ first loss of the preseason after winning four in a row.

The next home game for the North Stars is this Friday, Sept. 17 against the Nipawin Hawks. It is their last home game of the preseason before the regular season starts on Sept. 24.

The North Stars finish the preseason on the road in Nipawin Saturday.

The North Stars’ Jero Rossi looks at the action behind him on Saturday night as the North Stars took on La Ronge in preseason action. Photo by John Cairns

Local grad earns $8,000 in scholarships and awards Staff Light of Christ Catholic Schools has announced that one of their Grade 12 grads, Caybre Stynsky, has earned $8,000 in awards and scholarships. Her awards include: Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation and Adrienne and Merv Welter Endowment Fund for: $1,000;

Knights of Columbus Conseil Langevin Scholarship of $250; Saskatchewan Catholic Women’s League Social Justice Award of $1,000 to be used toward a social justice project in her hometown; University of Regina Entrance Scholarship 95 per cent average for $3,000; The Corrine Baldwin

Memorial Scholarship donated by the Jeff Baldwin family - social justice work of $1,000; Perry Beckman Memorial Scholarship of $1,000; and The Battlefords Senior Action Now Community Social Justice Award of $750.

For the social justice project in her hometown, Caybre’s proposal for “Op-

eration Underpants” was accepted and will be underway in the Battlefords, in collaboration with the JPII Social Justice League, over the next year.

Light of Christ Schools adds that they are “very proud of Caybre’s accomplishments especially given her role as a student faith leader throughout her time at John Paul II Collegiate.”

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There’s More to Gardening Than You Might Think

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Raymond Rahm of Battleford came into the News-Optimist office Tuesday with an unusuallooking carrot from his garden.

He believes that as a young sprout it grew through a small item such as nut or washer. But there are more than carrots in his garden, at left, he also found a North West Mounted Police button he reckons is more than 100 years old. He wonders is someone might be interested in adding it to a collection. Photo by John Cairns

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Nature is Awesome

Vacant buildings on old farm sites in Saskatchewan are great places to find owls.

Owls are not active during the day as they hunt at dusk and during the night.

Photo and text by Jim McLane

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Mayfair News

COVID-19 resurgence causes event cancellation

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

MAYFAIR ‑ Harvest is approximately 50 per cent completed in our area. We are thankful for the nice summer-like weather that is making harvest a joy to be outdoors. The winds help to dry the swaths af‑ ter a rain, so here’s hoping everyone stays safe, so the rush to harvest completion will be successful.

Deepest sympathy to Barbara Sorensen and six daughters on the passing of husband and father Ken at the age of 77 years in Elrose. Farming all of his life, Ken grew up west of Mayfair until he and Barb moved to Rosetown three years ago. A man of many talents, he drove the local school bus for 17 years, painted and was a grain buyer.

The fall craft sale and farmers market has been cancelled by our local li‑ brary due to the COVID-19 variant that is spreading.

Some places are still ad‑

vertising similar events with wearing of masks and perhaps social distancing.

The lower level of Allen Sapp Gallery is displaying local artist Jean M. Dunn’s collection of wildlife paint‑ ings. My sister Joan and I viewed these gorgeous art works Sept. 19 at a recep‑ tion where we met this talented woman. She does big game hunting with her husband.

Billowing dark smoke rising in the sky could be seen for miles this past Sunday morning as a neighbour’s baler caught on fire in a field south of Whitkow. They hurried up with water trucks to douse the flames and thankfully no one was injured. Many passersby on highways 378 and 376 were curious as to what was happening.

Speaking of highways, our 378 (enroute to Rabbit Lake ) and 376 to Mayfair has proven easier trav‑ elling, as there are few potholes thanks to the reconstruction that did away with the pavement. Frost

Combines at rest while a hungry crew of nine take a break to have a hot meal in the field before moving on to another swathed crop ready to get harvested near Rabbit Lake.

Ryan Woloshyn taking a sample of grain from the combine hopper nearing dusk. Photos by Elaine Woloshyn

causes many problems and we should be experiencing less heaves and potholes.

This year voting in the federal election is taking on a twist besides going to the designated polling stations. One can now cast

into a postage paid enve‑ lope. I live 37 miles from the nearest designated station for me to vote in North Battleford, yet only 11 miles to my hamlet of Mayfair and my mailing address. I voted at an early

their ballot if they went online to request one to be mailed to them. This is helpful as the election is at an inconvenient time, es‑ pecially for the rural folks.

The government even has the voter pop their ballot

polling station because I needed to do business in town.

Remember, voting is a civic duty and a privilege so no complaining if your party does not get elected if you didn’t vote.

SaskTel aims to bridge digital divide through partnership program Submitted

Monday, SaskTel an‑ nounced the launch of its Rural Broadband Partner‑ ship Program, a new initia‑ tive that will see SaskTel partner with internet pro‑ viders to bring advanced broadband connectivity to underserved farms, acre‑ ages, Indigenous commu‑ nities and other hard to serve rural areas in Sask‑ atchewan.

With the province’s largest wireline and wire‑ less networks, SaskTel cur‑ rently delivers broadband speeds that meet or exceed the CRTC’s 50/10 bench‑ mark (50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload) to 85 per cent of the population of the province. Through

this partnership program, SaskTel will work with in‑ ternet providers to expand their coverage areas with the specific aim to bring 50/10 unlimited broadband service, or better, to more Saskatchewan households.

SaskTel has received strong interest in the Ru‑ ral Broadband Partnership Program from several lo‑ cal rural internet provid‑ ers, with H and K Rural Networks Inc, Living Sky Internet, and Wood River Controls currently signed on. Additionally, as the first provider to partner with SaskTel, Wood River Controls has already uti‑ lized the program to bring broadband service to the Last Mountain Lake area, the Muscowpetung First

Well another Rabbit Lake Outdoor Market is in the books for another season. Thanks to all the vendors who came out every weekend to promote & sell their products. The Jerk Bros. (Bill & Ken) BBQ’d their 1/3 lb. smoked burgers the last 3 weekends with support from JK Kitchen’s buns, The Prairie Momma’s relishes & mustards & Grandma’s Garden fresh tomatoes.

The proceeds of $430. was donated to the Rose Gill Lodge which was presented to manager Crystal Wright

by Bill Paterson & Ken Rogers. Thank you to Brenda, Ken, Pat, Janette & Jennifer for all your help. Last but not least thank you to everyone who came out & supported us every weekend.

Submitted by Bill Paterson

Nation and is also work‑ ing on a project near Lake Diefenbaker.

“Muscowpetung hasn’t had the best internet and when the pandemic first hit, we saw how unpre‑ pared we were which is why we made it a top pri‑ ority to get better internet service for our nation,” said Melissa Tavita, Chief of the Muscowpetung First Nation. “Thanks to the partnership between SaskTel and Wood River Controls, we’ve been able to get improved internet and are able to take our work home and have video conference calls while also having our children be able to do online learning in a smooth efficient way with‑ out lag or buffering. Look‑ ing ahead, it’s important that we continue to work on projects that improve the connectivity of our na‑ tion to bring us into 2021.”

The Saskatchewan As‑ sociation of Rural Munici‑ palities (SARM), which created a Broadband Ac‑ tion Committee with the

clear goal of improving broadband service for all underserved Saskatchewan residents, has also support‑ ed the development and launch of SaskTel’s part‑ nership program.

“SARM aims to achieve

parity for all Saskatchewan residents, regardless of your address, when it comes to the availability of this essential service that many rural areas are lack‑ ing,” said SARM President, Ray Orb. “COVID-19 iden‑

tified the importance of immediate investment into broadband and enhanced collaboration between in‑ ternet service providers.

We are hopeful that this new program will be suc‑ cessful in both regards.”

Sharing Lottery Luck

Terry Simon, formerly from Lashburn, won the lottery awhile ago. Because of his passion for history and “old things” and seeing a need, he has made a donation to Lashburn museum. The museum board says it is overwhelmed with the generous gift. The board has a few projects planned for the Snyder and Armstrong General Store beginning with restoring the SW corner of the Warehouse. Left to right are Enid Facca, Jeremy Peters, Kathy Berg, Terry Simon, Murray Coolidge and Leonard Lapierre. Photo submitted

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Borden / Radisson News

Ceremony honours firefighters, 20 years since 9/11

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The second Sunday in September is Firefighters’ National Memorial Day and the Borden Volunteer Firefighters, dressed in their dress uniforms, held a brief ceremony at the Borden Fire Hall Sept.

12. Flags at firehouses and federal buildings across Canada are flown at halfmast that day, to honour the sacrifices made by firefighters who have lost their lives in Canada and also to honour the 20th anniversary of 9/11 where 79 firefighters perished. From 1848 to 2017 more than 1,300 firefighters have lost their lives in Canada.

The Borden Farmers Market 50/50 draw Sept. 3, was won by Tom Hrenkiw of Borden and on Sept. 10, Jim Olinyk was the winner. The market continues in the Borden Friendship Room from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until Oct. 8, which

Borden volunteer firefighters hosted a firefighters’ memorial Sept. 12. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

Affinity Credit Union has made a donation to Borden Care Home through the Community District Funding. The money was used to purchase a new washer and dryer for the facility. In the photo are Heather Pidwerbesky (manager), Peter Thiessen (board member) and Lynette Schmidt (advisory team lead, Affinity Credit Union). Photo submitted

by Lorraine Olinyk

will also be appreciation day, when the drinks are free and there will be free snacks.

The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly meeting Sept. 8 with president Eileen Petrun presiding. Most of the memberships have been collected

service at the Borden Park Sept. 12 at 10:30 a.m. with a lunch following the service.

St. John’s Anglican Church has lay people conducting the services while Rev. Sheldon and Rosann Carr are away in Ontario visiting family.

for the ensuing year and, as of this week, the club has 74 members, with six or seven of those being life members who live in the city. Dec. 9 was booked for the Christmas supper in the Community Centre, and the Sept. 29 supper will be in the Club Room

and there will be entertainment to follow. The club had wished to hold suppers in the Community Centre, which is more conducive to COVID-19 safety measures, but it was already booked for Sept. 29.

Riverbend Fellowship Church held an outdoor

Brenda Tumbach led the Sept. 5 service, with Jean Brooke and Sandra Long leading Sept. 12. I will be in charge of the Sept. 19 service. The Bible study group, which meets on Friday mornings, is being led by Gayle Wensley while Rev. Carr is away.

Alberta hunters fined more than $14,000 for deer tagging violations Submitted by Sask. Environment

An Alberta couple recently pleaded guilty in St. Walburg provincial court to several hunting offences, including misrepresenting their place of residence, lying to a conservation officer and improperly harvesting and tagging game.

The pair was fined a total of $14,340, concluding a long and complex investigation that was set in motion by a decision to use a

cell phone while driving.

On Nov. 22, 2020, a conservation officer patrolling near Turtleford noticed a driver using his phone and stopped the vehicle, which contained two occupants.

During the stop, the officer found a harvested white- tailed doe with improperly applied seals.

Further investigation confirmed that both individuals had obtained multiple Saskatchewan resident hunting licences, despite

being Alberta residents since 2018. As well, the couple provided false information about where and when several deer had been harvested, and tried to enlist another person to commit an illegal act to cover up the deceptions.

Richard Bannister of Veteran, Alta., was fined $10,750 for: The non-resident purchase of a Saskatchewan resident hunting licence (four counts);

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE

Conseil Conseildedel’École l’ÉcolePère PèreMercure Mercure AvisAvis est est donné par par la présente pour recevoir les les mises en en candidature auxaux deux (2) (2) donné la présente pour recevoir mises candidature deux postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil de de l’École Père Mercure (North Battleford) dont le le postes à pourvoir au sein du Conseil l’École Père Mercure (North Battleford) dont mandat de deux Selon l’article 134.2(1) la Loi l’éducation, mandat est est de deux (2) (2) ans.ans.

Selon l’article 134.2(1) de de la Loi sursur l’éducation, un un (1) (1) de de postes devrait assumé un parent d’élèves l’École Père Mercure et un cesces postes devrait êtreêtre assumé parpar un parent d’élèves de de l’École Père Mercure et un (1) (1) poste représentant communautaire adulte langue minoritaire réside poste de de représentant communautaire parpar un un adulte de de langue minoritaire quiqui réside dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école . . dans la zone de fréquentation de l’école Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’à 16 h 00, le mercredi 6 octobre 2021 par

Lescourriel candidatures seront reçues jusqu’à 16 h 00, le mercredi 6 octobre 2021 par à election@cefsk.ca et/ou au siège social du Conseil des écoles fransaskoises courriel à election@cefsk.ca et/oupendant au siègeles social du d’ouverture Conseil desdu écoles fransaskoises (201-1440 9ème Avenue Nord), heures bureau à compter du ème Avenue Nord), pendant les heures d’ouverture du bureau à compter du (201-1440 lundi 209 septembre 2021. lundi 20 septembre 2021.

Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, veuillez communiquer le directeur

adjoint de scrutin, Robert Therrien, 536-6240 ou au 1 (877) 273-6661 ou avec Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenirau un(306) formulaire, veuillez communiquer le directeur Cathy au (306) 719 7482 Yvonne Muhabwampundu (306) 719 adjoint deColombet scrutin, Robert Therrien, au ou (306) 536-6240 ou au 1 (877)au 273-6661 ou7461. avec Cathy Colombet au (306) 719 7482 ou Yvonne Muhabwampundu au (306) 719 7461.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin se déroulera le mercredi 27 octobre 2021 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin se déroulera le mercredi 27 octobre 2021 de 10 h 00 à 20 h 00.

Fait à Regina, le 3 septembre 2021.

Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin

Fait à Regina, le 3 septembre 2021.

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pour un poste de représentant • Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans ; communautaire sein du conseil d’école • Posséder saau citoyenneté canadienne ;

• Recevoir écrit; (signature) de trois • Être âgé d’aul’appui moins par 18 ans à la 12e parents d’élèves de la prématernelle • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins année six mois ; de l’école fransaskoise ; • Être lel’appui parentpar d’une d’un élèvede detrois la • Recevoir écritou(signature) prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e l’École Père Mercure. année de l’école fransaskoise ; • Être le parent d’une ou d’un élève de la prématernelle à la 12e année inscrit.e à l’École Père Mercure.

mois ; moins 18 ans ; • Êtresixâgé d’au • Recevoir par écrit (signature) • Posséder sa l’appui citoyenneté canadienne ; de trois à la 12e parents de la prématernelle • Résider en d’élèves Saskatchewan depuis au moins année de l’école fransaskoise ; six mois ; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de trois l’École Père Mercure. parents d’élèves de la prématernelle à la 12e année de l’école fransaskoise ; • Résider dans la zone de fréquentation de l’École Père Mercure.

six mois ;

• Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins

Providing false information to a conservation officer; Unlawful hunting (three counts); Failing to possess a valid firearm licence; Illegal export of game; and Using a cell phone while driving.

Valerie Lavelle, also of Veteran, Alta., was fined $3,590 for:

The non-resident purchase of a Saskatchewan resident hunting licence (three counts); Providing false information to a conservation officer; and Allowing another person to use their seal.

The court also imposed a three-year hunting suspension for Bannister and Lavelle.

If you suspect wildlife, fisheries, forestry or environmental violations, please call Saskatchewan’s toll-free Turn In Poachers and Polluters line at 1-800667-7561, or text #5555 for SaskTel cellular subscribers. Violations can also be reported online at www. s a s k a t c h ewa n .c a / t ip p.

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Four speak at candidates forum in the Battlefords

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Four of the federal candidates in Battlefords-Lloydminster riding squared off last Wednesday in candidates forum organized by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

Conservative incumbent Rosemarie Falk, NDP Erik Hansen, Liberal Larry Ingram and Maverick Ken Rutherford were all in attendance. Candidates invited who were not in attendance were Terry Sieben of the People’s Party and Kerri Wall of the Green Party.

It was the third year in a row that the Battlefords Chamber had organized election forums, having also staged forums for the 2019 federal vote and the 2020 provincial and municipal elections. The fact there had been so many elections in the past few years was an early talking point at the forum.

Ingram noted this was

his fourth election in six years, and pointed out that in 2017 the previous MP Gerry Ritz had resigned.

“The Conservative candidate decided, well, it wasn’t costing taxpayers enough money already, so we’ll have a byelection.”

Ingram also defended the early election call, citing that it had been a minority Parliament.

“Minority governments for the most part last 18 months,” said Ingram.

“This one’s getting really close to two years.”

There were few surprises from candidates about their policy positions.

Falk touted support for the Conservatives’ Canada Recovery Plan as well as anti-corruption laws and bringing the budget to balance in 10 years.

“The Canada Recovery Plan is a plan for everyone. It does not pit sector against sector or region against region,” said Falk.

“I am confident the voters here in Battlefords-Lloyd-

Four candidates, left to right, Rosemarie Falk, Erik Hansen, Larry Ingram and Ken Rutherford, were at the Battlefords election forum Wednesday. Photo by John Cairns

minster will find policies in our plan that will help secure their personal economic future, well-being and security.”

Hansen expressed concern about the “three existential threats” to the world, citing atomic war, environmental catastrophe and “disinformation on the internet which … has done a lot to, I think, divide the people of Canada.”

Ingram voiced his support for Liberal policies on COVID-19.

“I believe without any doubt in my mind that the Liberal government did more in our country than any of the other governments would have done,”

said Ingram.

Rutherford voiced his support for policies that would benefit the West.

“The philosophy of the Maverick Party is simple.

If it’s good for the West, I stand up for it. If it’s bad for the West, I oppose it.”

The forum focused on familiar topics. It began with responses from the candidates to chamber priorities, and then proceeded to questions from the public as well as a couple of questions from the media.

Questions posed included ones on inflation and affordability, domestic violence, seniors, the Lighthouse,whether Bill C-10 (the bill regulating

the internet) should be revived and addressing the deficit.

The video of the entire forum can be found on the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page with all the candidate’s responses included.

Theforum will also be shownon Access Now TV in the Battlefords.

There were some interesting exchanges, particularly on the issue of the carbon tax. Rutherford was the most hard-line voice in opposing it.

“I don’t want the carbon tax. I want it to be gone. I think it hurts us,” he said, citing the increase to the cost of living – something

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he spoke at length about earlier in the forum.

Falk was critical of Justin Trudeau’s carbon tax. “I don’t think the carbon tax works for lowering emissions,” said Falk.

She voiced support for Erin O’Toole’s plan and also pointed to the Supreme Court ruling that the provinces had to do something. “What Erin O’Toole has committed to as prime minister is he will respect the provinces.”

Hansen broke rank by saying “I’ll be the odd man out here because I agree with the carbon tax and it works for me.”

“I reduced my use of fuel. Maybe I’m responsible, maybe I’m just – I don’t know. But I think we have to address the environment somehow.”

“Erik, I’ll stand with you on this one,” said Ingram, who voiced his support for the carbon tax as well.

A hot button point erupted later in the forum on the issue of where candidates stood on mandatory vaccinations, masks and vaccine passports and whether those measures are an infringement of people’s rights.”

Hansen responded “it may be your right, but I think responsibility trumps that right to refuse.”

Ingram said he believes “everyone has to get vaccinated, and on top of that, everybody gets a card that says you can come and go from which countries if you have been vaccinated or not.”

Rutherford spoke in favour of “freedom of choice … I don’t think it’s for me or for the government to tell you ‘no, you will do this.’”

He added the issue was dividing and said he was “exhausted” talking about it because it was so divisive.

“I just respect people and their opinions. We’re all different.”

Falk said she has always supported of the public health orders put in place by the province, but also said “I cannot support mandatory vaccination. I believe that is a decision between you and your doctor and you will make the best decisions for you.”

Falk also said her party did not support vaccine passports, adding that what leader O’Toole has said is “if you, as a Canadian, want to go to another country that requires a vaccine passport, you should be able to go to Health Canada and get what you need, if you’re vaccinated, to show proof in the other country.”

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Meota News

Local gardener shares his bounty with the food bank

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The days are cooling off and we just hope that the frost stays away for a while yet. The gardens have been better than expected considering how much hot weather we had throughout the summer season.

Charles Baillargeon made many trips to the food bank in town with produce from his garden, which is appreciated so much.

The farmers are winding down with their harvest and the one thing we noticed, driving around, is how little stubble is left to work into the ground. The crops were pretty short.

In the paper last week there were five people in the picture regarding the Saskatchewan elevators book and seven names below. Those in the picture were Warren Iverson, Trudy Janssens, Lyle Boulton, Mardelle and Jack Robson. Warren gives Jack the credit for starting the book, gives Trudy credit for finishing the book and it’s a fact that Warren was the driver of the bus. This project is a non-profit venture. After orders are filled they plan to gift books to some libraries around the province as well as to seniors’ centres. Even though it took a many hours to complete the project, they wanted to give the people of Saskatchewan a keepsake of our province’s rich heritage. This book is a dream come true for Warren and Jack.

Bridge was played at the Do Drop In Sept.6. Top score was by Warren Iverson and second was Linda Ard. The gathering in the city Tuesday afternoon was non-competitive, but a nice social time. On Sept. 9 at the Pioneer Hall, top score went to Albert Blais and Gerry Craig. Second were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.

There was a happy gathering of the Hobby Band Tuesday morning at the Do Drop In, with eight active musicians and their spouses and a few others attending as they got together to play for fun. The fellowship renewed over coffee and tea was sweet to witness after nearly two years of absence. Junice Headley joined the group as a spectator. They are looking for more folks to join them. They are nonprofessional and have every level of player, so anyone interested is asked to come over Tuesday morning at 10 a.m. to feel them out.

The onion harvest in the Taber area is winding down with the last of 1,000 acres of onions coming in and another new storage building being put up.

The dust behind the combines in the grain fields is thick. Some fields have been done and then worked up and the irrigation is on them again preparing them for next year. The newly picked corn that my daughter brought up was tasty and I froze some.

There must be some

blueberries in the far north as I saw them advertised for $50 a pail.

There have been two roofing crews in town this past week and there are more buildings needing new shingles in the area.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Friday evening, with three tables in play. The scores were close. In first place were Marion Ottas and Lillian Sorenco. Second were Dave Ottas and Bev McCrimmon while third were Janice Morton and Vivianne Lesko.

Lawn bowling in Saskatoon Saturday afternoon found four of the Battleford group taking part. These were Vern Iverson, Mel Walker, Diana Griffith and Arlene Walker. The event took place at the Nutana Lawn Bowling Centre.

The annual event is called The pretty flowers on Memorial Hill in Meota. Photo by Lorna Pearson Battleford Day. It was cool enough they needed their in the Heritage Inn shared. encouraging children to where he has fine meals jackets.

Each club is to take an item read more books and to three times a day and there Janice and Fred Walker for the silent auction and participate in activities on is always company around. from the Nolin district are we can send two voting their website. They have He would like to play more looking forward to their delegates. Vivianne Lesko lots of new magazines for cards. move to Edam Enriched offered to attend along children and adults arrivPresident Eric Callbeck Manor this fall. Life on the with Linda Ard. The sheet ing monthly. They also reported on summer acfarm just doesn’t get easier, of resolutions was on hand. have many books, as well tivities including the new as many of us know.

The subject of film as many community his- shed and deck at the back The first meeting of the watching was brought up, tory books, talking books, and grounds maintenance. year was held at the Do as Vivianne has two DVDs CDs and DVDs for all Shuffleboard will reopen, Drop In on Friday with a on hand. She will con- ages and large-print books. depending on provincial dozen members attending. tact Trudy Janssens, but There is a public computer health restrictions at the The financial report for now she has set a tenta- for patron use. They are time, Sept. 25 and Oct. 23. was given by treasurer tive date to watch these on open Tuesday and Sat- The next regular meeting is Carol Huys as well as the Sept. 19 in the afternoon, urday from 9:30 a.m. to slated for Oct. 8 at 10 a.m. annual auditor’s report. at the Do Drop In. More 12:30 p.m. and Wednesday Here again we ask folks Correspondence was information next week. and Thursday from 2 to 6 in Meota who have not atread with information tended any senior activities Maureen gave the li- p.m. regarding the annual SSAI brary report from Brenda A report from former to come out and see what convention to be held in Zurowski. The library ran resident Jack Stewart indi- we have to offer and to Saskatoon Oct. 13 and 14 two contests this summer cates he is happy in Edam, meet your neighbours.

Baljennie News - Former Bjelde Creek farmer passes away

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Dalphine (Del) Southgate (nee Ham), a pioneer of the Bjelde Creek area, passed away Aug. 26.

Del was living at Battleford West Place apartments before she moved to Battlefords District Care Centre, where she passed away.

Delphine was born in Saskatoon and moved to

England for her education.

She took on a school teaching job before returning to Canada to work before she met and married Clifford Southgate in 1953. They lived on a mixed farm in the Bjelde Creek area and raised a family of two daughters. They retired from the farm to live in Battleford.

Clifford passed away as well as a daughter. Del moved into Battlefords

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West Place when it was first built.

A celebration of life was held at the Garden Chapel in North Battleford. Interment will take place at a later date.

Sara Lynne Houk of North Battleford was one of the lucky August winners in the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation monthly draw.

I would like to offer thanks to Warren Iverson

of Meota, Mardelle and Jack Robson of Lanigan and to Trudy Janssens and the Saskatoon publishers for putting together a collection of Saskatchewan elevator photos into a large picture book of 191 pages, The Book of Saskatchewan Grain Elevators. I got my book and a wonderful book it is.

At one time there were more than 3,000 of these elevators built in most

small towns along railroad tracks. The first elevator was built in Fleming in 1895. They were landmarks of the prairies.

Today we are lucky to see even one left. Some have been moved to farms and restored while others burned or were torn down.

Western Development Museum in North Battleford still has one that came from Keatley.

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of elevator photos for a few years. When my husband I travelled we made a point to stop and take photos of them. Many are gone now.

They are really missed now the big terminals taking their place.

RM of Glenside weed inspector John Hammond is going to be retiring at the end of the year. Thanks, John, for all the help you have given us over the years on the job.

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Prepayment required OBITUARIES O’Laney Max: Passed away in his home with his family at his bedside September 3, 2021 at the age of 98. Born to Bill & Mary O’Laney on April 25, 1923 in the RM of Bifrost, Manitoba.

Married Barbara June Parkhill on April 19, 1947. They enjoyed 74 years together. Together they had 7 children: Clifford (Sue) O’Laney, Scott (Marilyn) O’Laney, Lois (Jim) Mann, Sherrill (Dwayne) Yoner, Bil O’Laney, Maureen O’Laney, Guy (Denise) O’Laney. Max was predeceased by his infant daughter, Maureen; parents: Bill and Mary; in-laws: Walter & Clara Parkhill; sister and brotherin-law: Lois & Burt; nephew, Curtis Shipman; brothers-in-law, Jim Parkhill, George Parkinson, Mike Hrabal. Max is survived by his wife, June and six children. He was a very proud grandfather to 22 grandchildren, 55 great-grandchildren and 9 great-greatgrandchildren. Sisters-in-law, Betty Parkinson, Margery Hrabal, Sharon (Clarence) Heinz and Roberta Parkhill; along with numerous nieces and nephews. No formal service will be held and Interment will take place in Estevan at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to Second Chance Wildlife Rehab Po Box 709 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Condolences for the family can be made at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

RESHETNYK: It is with profound sadness the family of Orest Victor Reshetnyk, resident of North Battleford, SK announce his passing Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at the Battlefords Union Hospital, age 87 years.

Orest Reshetnyk was born on the farm in the Whitkow District January 1, 1934. His schooling started at age 4 because the neighbors children were going so he should go to. Mrs. Kramm was his teacher who saw his potential and he advanced quickly. When he finished grade 12 in Saskatoon he was too young to go to Teacher College. Because there was a shortage of teachers, he was given a Substitute Teaching position at Howard School. After Teacher College he taught at Marlin Light and Kelfield. When we moved back to the Battlefords he taught in Battleford Public, B.H.C. and B.J.H.S. where he taught math and science classes. During these years he developed an interest in photography. He started a photo club for students who wanted not only how to take pictures but to develop & print them. There are many class pictures, wedding & anniversary pictures taken by him. In 1973 he became the movie projectionist at North Park Drive. This kept him very busy from April to October for many years till the wind blew the screen down. Orest had a very special gift – his ability to fix anything big or small – it was a challenge if it had wires, fuses, belts, etc…it could be fixed. Orest loved music though he couldn’t sing or play guitar he loved country music, which he recorded may hours so that we could enjoy our favorites in our “Golden Years”. We also liked to go dancing and also played Kaiser with friends & family. Our children Gerald & Pat could tell you many stories of Dad teaching them to ride bicycles and then motorcycles.

Orest & I enjoyed many motorcycle trips throughout Canada & parts of the States. It was the next best thing to flying for us. When his health started to fail we had to sell the bike in 2019. I look back with fond memories to all the trips in good weather and not so good!

Winter holidays were usually in Mexico. He wasn’t well but still wanted to go. April 28th he was diagnosed with Acute Leukemia, May 28th he went to the hospital where he spent four days. On the fourth day he said good bye. We will always miss him. He will be forever missed by his beloved wife Natalie, their two children: Gerald of Saskatoon, SK and Patricia (Don Jons) and grandson Sean, all of Calgary, AB. Orest was born January 1, 1934, the son of Walter and Bessie Reshetnyk of the Whitkow, SK district. In lieu of flowers, donations in Orest’s memory are requested to the Saskatoon Cancer Centre, 20 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 4H4 (please identify to Cancer Research) or to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Vichnaya Pamiat – Memory Eternal. Condolences can be sent to www.eternalmemoriesfuneral. ca Arrangements are entrusted to Robert MacKay of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200).

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FOR SALE - MISC Building for sale Main street Glaslyn the Old Elks Hall/Senior centre.

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WANTED Collector looking for $1,000 dollar bills, other paper currency, silver coins and pennies and metal finds. Call 306-2264646

OBITUARIES KELLETT: Patricia Jean Kellett passed away on July 25, 2021 at the age of 80 years.

Patricia Kellett was born in Loon Lake, SK on December 7, 1940.

She was the second oldest of five children. After high school, Patricia moved to Edmonton where she met and married her ex-husband, Russell Ward.

Pat survived a brain aneurysm while in her mid-twenties, then gave birth to their daughter, Leah, in 1969. They returned to Loon Lake in 1970, and her parents later adopted Leah.

Pat made some dear friends while living in St. Walburg, but she settled in North Battleford where she became a member of the Royal Purple, attended church regularly and worked at BTEC and Vida McDonald Centre. She is predeceased by: her parents, Orlo and Marjorie Kellett; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Donna & Lloyd Diamond and Merle & Norman Eikel. Patricia is survived by: her sister/birth daughter, Leah (Roseaire) Fillion; her nephews/birth grandsons, Jordan, Matthew and Dustin Fillion; her brother, Brian (Linda) Kellett; and several nieces and nephews and their families.

There was a Celebration of Life for Patricia in the North Battleford Baptist Church on August 14, 2021 with Conrad Hunchak officiating.

Leah Fillion read the eulogy. Inurnment took place in Tomlinson Cemetery. Marshall’s Funeral Home Ltd. of St. Walburg administered the funeral arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to the River Heights Lodge Recreation Dept., Battleford Trade & Education Centre or to a charity of your choice.

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank all of our family, friends and neighbors for their care and support during this time. Your kindness was very much appreciated, and will not be forgotten. Leah & Family __________________________________________________ Kleiv: It is with heavy hearts the family announce the passing with family by her side of Mrs. Mildred Kleiv at the age of 91 years. A Funeral Service was held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at the Zion Lutheran Church with Pastor Sheldon Gattinger officiating. Interment followed at the Garden of Christus Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. She is survived by her children: Joe Milnthorp, NB, SK, Millie (Gordon) Blixrud NB, SK, Keith (Paula) Milnthorp Hope, BC, Earl (Cindy) Milnthorp Bonnyville, AB, Tammy Greenwald (Cliff) NB, SK; grandchildren: Tyler (Serena), Randi-Jo (Kris), Brett (Pattie), Chad, Edgar, Scott, Chris, Ryan (Leanna), Ashley; greatgrandchildren: Kimberly, Nolan, Jack, Cody, Rayden, Jesse, Austin, Angel, Devon, Emma, Cash, Grai, Caleb & Wade; greatgreat-grandchildren: Clint & Selena. She is predeceased by her 1st husband, Joe Milnthorp; 2nd husband, Knut Kleiv; grandson, Clint; parents: Otto and Frances and great-great granddaughter,CJ. In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be directed to the BUH Foundation Po Box 1358 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or the Donor’s Choice. Condolences for the family can be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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April 20, 1934 - September 20, 1991 When the geese form a V in the azure sky.

And the leaves change colour and fall, We remember with smiles how one great guy Left treasured memories for us to recall.

When we ski the trails of fresh fallen snow Or take in the Ocean View We remember your spirit all the year And we smile when we Think of you.

Lovingly remembered by All The Family

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HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382 or 306-222-5540.

HOUSES FOR RENT Available for Rent, 1 bedroom basement suite, W/D/F/S and utilities included, references required. Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only with criminal record check.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of LILIAN KOVAR, late of North Battlefrd, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 15th day of October, 2021.

Battle River Law Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executors of the Estate.

FEED & SEED AGPRO SEEDS: BUYING HEATED, DAMAGED CANOLA. On farm pickup, prompt payment!

TOP PRICES PAID IN SASK. Phone: 306-873-3006 or Visit AGPRO website for bids: agproseeds.com ALBERTA FEED GRAIN: Buying Oats, Barley, Wheat, Canola, Peas, Screenings, Mixed Grain.

Dry, Wet, Heated, or Spring Thresh. Prompt Payment. In House Trucks, 1-888-483-8789.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES 1A TRUCK DRIVERS REQUIRED: Late model winch trucks and trailers; dump trucks and pups. Hauling heavy equipment, gravel, and camp shacks.

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of LEE STEWART BALZER, late of Turtleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of September, 2021.

Battle River Law Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Administrator of the Estate.

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WILL APPRENTICE FOR THE WELDING TRADE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATORS REQUIRED: motor scrapers, dozers, excavators, graders, rock trucks. Lots of work all season.

Camp job; R & B provided. Competitive wages. Valid drivers license req’d.

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

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Restaurant for Lease The Village of Canwood has an equipped restaurant available for immediate lease.

Canwood supports a large surrounding rural community, lake developments, and First Nations. The Village boasts many other services that draws potential patrons into the Village.

The successful applicant will be responsible to sign a lease agreement, pay for natural gas and power costs and, for the first six months, the applicable water/sewer utility rates. More details and application process can be found on the Villages website canwood.ca or by calling the office at 306-468-2016.

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BATTLEFORDS ADULT Co-ed Recreational Volleyball LEAGUE Meeting & Registration WED., SEPT. 22nd 7:00 pm

MEETINGS IN MEMORIAM

ERNEST WAWRYK April 1, 1926 September 4, 2021

Ernest passed away very peacefully at North Battleford Hospital. He will be greatly remembered by family and friends.

In Loving Memory of

Lyford Oscar Laird

10 years have gone by so soon, We miss you every day, Our Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great-Grandfather Lyford.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Town of Battleford

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Oct 3rd, 2021 @ 7:00PM In the Clubhouse.

Alex Dillabough Centre LEAGUE FEE: $425.00 due at registration.

24 TEAM LIMIT Preferences to returning teams from past season.

CONTACT: Gord Winfield 306-481-3927 or (w) 306-445-6272 AUCTIONS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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Upcoming Sale:

Oct 2nd @ 10:00 am - Consignment Sale Medstead Hall, Medstead, Sk. 1370 Agri King Case Tractor, 16ft Car Hauler Trailer, Farm items, Shop Tools, Yard and Garden, Household, Hunting Equipment, Collectables Both are Live Auctions Terms of payment; Interact Debit, cash, or cheque with ID Boechler-Schira Auctioneering does not charge buyers fee on items sold at our sales

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

TAX ENFORCEMENT

NOTICE The Tax Enforcement Act MARY PETRUCHA

FORM C [Section 2.3]

TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described as Lot 1 Blk/Par 10 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875404, Lot 2 Blk/Par 10 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875426 and Lot 3 Blk/Par 10 Plan No B2990 Ext 0, Title No. 118875448.

The municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 189835521, 189835622, 189835510 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a certificate of title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

For any questions about the tax enforcement process please contact Taxservice at 1-877-734-3113.

Dated this 20th day of August, 2021.

Brenda Appleton, Administrator Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406

NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the City of North Battleford intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 163417125 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 22 day of June, 2021.

THE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD Per:

Village of Meota Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal Elections) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Councillor – Number to be elected - One (1) will be received by the undersigned on the 6th day of October, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Meota Village Office at 502 – 2nd Ave East, Meota, SK. and during regular business hours on Thursday, September 16th to Tuesday, October 5th, 2021 at the Meota Village Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the Meota Village Office at 502 – 2nd Ave East Meota, SK. Dated this 16th day of September, 2021.

Sheryl Ballendine, Returning Officer

Margarita Pena, Administrator

KELVIN BOHUN AND JENNINE HOLLIDAY Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Lot 16 Blk/Par 5 Plan No. B3419 Extension 0 Title Number: 143851923

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA NO. 468

Public Notice of a Subdivision for Intended Discretionary Use & Zoning Bylaw Amendment

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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, that the RM of Meota No. 468 has received an application for a proposed subdivision for a discretionary use. The application includes the creation of one (1) parcel for the intended use of single-parcel residential within Parcel D, Plan 84B05879 in Pelican Point, represented by the proposed parcels outline by the bold dashed line on the accompanying plan. The proposed subdivision is currently split zoned as A1 – Agricultural Zoning District and LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District, due to the split zoning and density requirements the proposed Parcel G requires a Zoning Bylaw amendment to zone the parcel as LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District and to zone the remainder of Parcel D as A1 – Agricultural District.

INTENT: The proposed amendment is to accommodate the rezoning of a residential subdivision within the Municipality.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands by this amendment are lands lying within the proposed subdivision shown in the included map that lay within the jurisdiction of the RM of Meota.

REASON: To amend the Zoning Bylaw District Map to accommodate the proposed subdivision.

Rezone the proposed Parcel G from the split zoning of A1 – Agricultural District & LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District to be fully zoned as LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District. Rezone the remainder of Parcel D from the split zoning of LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District & A1Agricultural District to fully zoned as A1 – Agricultural District.

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

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, November 3rd, 2021, at 1:30 PM in the RM office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment and subdivision. In light of the COVID-19 public health crisis, please contact the RM office prior for protocol for in-person representation. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Monday, October 4, 2021, to Box 80, Meota, SK, S0M IX0 or by email to info468@sasktel.net or robin@northboundplanning.ca. For additional information please contact the Municipal Planning Office at (306) 873-2200 or at robin@northboundplanning.ca.

Robin Bloski, BA (Hons) Municipal Planner/Development Officer September 13, 2021

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Town of Hafford NOTICE OF INTENTION TO REPEAL DESIGNATION AS MUNICIPAL HERITAGE PROPERTY Section 17(2), The Heritage Property Act, R.S.S. 1978, c.H-2-2, as amended To: Town of Hafford Community Members Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the date of service of this notice, the Council of the Town of Hafford intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to repeal the Municipal Heritage Property Designation of the following property known as: The Hafford Ukrainian National Hall Legally described as: Lot 24 Block 2 Plan No. 101634128 Ext. 28 And located at: 102 First Avenue West Hafford Sk. The property was originally designated as Municipal Heritage Property by Bylaw 2012-3 read a third time and passed on the 8th day of May 2021.

The reasons for this proposed repeal are as follows: 1. Due to the age of the building and the cost to upgrade to bring it up to code and make the building safe and usable is too costly to our community.

This matter is slated for consideration at the October 12, 2021 Town Council Meeting. Any person wishing to object to the proposed repeal must serve council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts no later than October 8th 2021.

Issued by Jennifer Ernst CAO Town of Hafford 106 Main Street, Box 220 Hafford Sk. S0J 1A0 306-549-2331 town.administrator@Hafford.ca

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It’s ECIP Week

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Manager of Family Programs

Submitted

Job Summary: At Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords, we offer a wide range of counselling and support services to individuals, couples, families and groups. We are seeking motivated, confident, creative and client-service oriented people.

We support our staff with competitive wages, a strong benefits package, shared RRSP contributions and excellent vacation days. We promote a positive, supportive and diverse working environment in which every employee can build a rewarding career.

Reporting directly to Program Director, Manager of Family Programs is responsible for planning, and organizing all functions and personnel within the Family Programs with the assistance of three coordinators. Family Programs include Family Support, Family Preservation, Family Conferencing, Transitional Skills Training and other relevant groups and services.

DO MEANINGFUL WORK WE’RE HIRING SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS At First Student, our School Bus Drivers are an integral part of the communities they serve.

We are your friends, family, and neighbours!

We are proud to offer:

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We are an equal opportunity employer that values a diverse workforce.

Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector check is required.

The detailed job posting is available on our website under the Careers Tab: battlefordscfs. ca How to Apply: Submit your resume and cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications for this position with at least three professional references to cfs@battlefordscfs.ca or fax to (306) 445-0434.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

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Each year, Early Childhood Intervention Programs observe ECIP week to celebrate the progress of children and families, and to recognize the tremendous work of the staff, volunteers and board members. This year, ECIP Week in in Saskatchewan is being celebrated Sept.

12-18.

There are 14 Early Childhood Intervention Programs established across the province of Saskatchewan providing quality early intervention services to children 0-6 years of age with developmental delays and their families. For more than 40 years, they have been supporting families during the early formative years that shape a child’s learning and development before they enter school, which will have lasting impacts over their entire lifespan.

ECIPs work with over 1,250 families and serve 211 communities across the province in an average year.

There were many challenges that the pandemic

COVID-19 created for the children and families that ECIP supports, with many educational and health services on hold for long periods of time. ECIP was able to adapt quickly and provide continuous services, as even a few months would be a missed opportunity for developmental increases during a short period in a child’s life.

Just as ECIP adapts the individualized programming for each child and family to suit their unique needs, workers were able to adapt ECIP services and learn from families what would work best for them during this unprecedented time.

Battlefords ECIP was scheduled to host an outdoor play event at the Natural Play Space, located in Centennial Park, on Wednesday. It was a chance for people to come and see the new swings that have been recently added to the park.

For more information regarding the Early Childhood Intervention Program in the Battlefords, call 306-446-4545

Wage: Commensurate with education and experience Apply By: September 30, 2021

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

North West College

Full-Time, Term Education Technology Coordinator North Battleford Posting #52-BC-2122

Do you have a passion for educational technology and consider yourself a lifelong learner?

The Education Technology Coordinator works collaboratively to ensure the development and implementation of an Education Technology Strategy that promotes and supports the integration of technology in learning and teaching. The Coordinator will implement support services leading to the integration of technology in the learning process that meets the need of individual learners and College administration. This position is also responsible for the operational support of academic standards and quality enhancement across the College, such as monitoring and review.

This Full-Time position starts ASAP and runs until June 30, 2021 If this sounds like you, please visit: www.northwestcollege.ca for a complete position profile, and application Applications will be received until Noon on: September 21, 2021.

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If you are service minded, team driven, career focused and thrive in a digital world…

Visit the careers page of www.innovationcu.ca

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Lucky Man, Poundmaker, and Sweetgrass.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Permanent Full-Time Director of Finance and Operations North Battleford, Saskatchewan Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Finance and Operations provides executive leadership to the organization’s key business areas of finance, general operations, building security and maintenance, information technology services and human resource functions. Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre has a total of 90 employees with this portfolio representing approximately 20 employees.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the BRT6HC’s core leadership competencies of: • Commitment to Client and Patient Centered Care and Systems Transformation • Engaging, inspiring and leading self and others • Strategic Thinking and Innovation • Fostering Relationships and Building Coalitions • Achieving Results Please refer to the full job description for more details.

Qualifications Requirements: • A Bachelor’s Degree with CPA designation and 5 years’ related financial/accounting experience; a combination of education and experience may be considered • Must have a minimum of 3 years’ experience in progressive leadership roles and in supervising employees • Knowledge and experience in human resource management practices and policies • Sound knowledge of compliance regulations for organizations working within the not-for-profit sector and knowledge of government contract and funding model management • Strong analytical skills with an attention to detail with the ability to prioritize competing demands • Previous working experience with First Nations people and demonstrate an understanding of the health and social issues encountered by First Nation people and a willingness to learn about and be sensitive to First Nations cultures Submit updated resume, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 PM September 27, 2021 to:

Human Resources Department, BRT6HC Inc. Resumes to: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Fax: (306) 937-6767 P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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Keeping your distance can be frustrating Since the pandemic invaded our lives, we are cautioned to keep our distance from others. However, I told Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, that I miss freely shaking hands with people and offering them hugs when they are grieving at a gravesite.

I agree with Ed that not everyone wants a hug, but some situations call for one. My old neighbour says he doesn’t wish any hugs other than from his wife and young grandchildren. He explains that with hugs, people get too close, and he feels claustrophobic, and he wants to say, “Get away from me.”

Ed claims his great Aunt

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worry. However, hugs should always be offered to, not forced on, a person struggling with the death of a loved one.

Death is a part of life that we tend to ignore until we are forced to face it.

We may see death as what happens to other folks in any number of expected

and unexpected ways.

We talk about the way we want to live and the preferred way we want to die. However, death will come on its own terms to ourselves or our loved ones.

Death plays its own hand. It has no respect for person or age. God’s word confirms, “There is a time for everything … a time to be born and a time to die.” (Ecclesiastes 3:1, 2a) The Bible also states, “Man’s days are determined, (God) you have decreed the number of his months and have set limits he cannot exceed.”

(Job 14: 5) Like Jimi Hendrix, we may say, “Let me live my

life the way I want, ” and be very wrapped up in living life as we see fit, but that does not prevent our own death or the death of our friends or loved ones.

Life is far more fragile than we think. We may be so busy doing life our way it is easy to make little effort to treat others and God with the respect and honour they deserve.

Leo Buscaglia reminds us, “Death is a challenge.

It tells us not to waste time. It tells us to tell each other right now that we love each other.”

Now, before it is too late, it’s time to let go of any grudges or criticisms we hold towards others.

It is always the right time

for us to be responsible for loving others in the example of Jesus. He sacrificed himself for sinners, now is the time for our merciful and forgiving self-sacrifice for others.

Sadly, we may not want God to show us our life’s end and the limit to our days. Maybe we don’t want to know how fleeting our lives may become. We talk of having a bucket list of what we would like to do before we die. Usually, it isn’t about restoring broken relationships with others or with God. Who knows you love them and are glad they are in your life? Who do you still need to tell that you love them?

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Unity News

North West Terminal celebrates 25 years Sept. 22

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Some are saying their harvest is a wrap, while others are still chugging along. So far, Mother Nature, in spite of this drought-stricken season, has co-operated this harvest. Let’s continue to thank and support our farmer friends.

Sept. 18, take a short drive down the road either west or south and you can attend the Wilkie Show and Shine event or the Luseland MS Bike Tour. Both have a number of activities lined up.

Head to the North West Terminal Sept. 22 for activities in celebration of their 25th anniversary in Unity. The business has undergone several expansions, is one of the community’s biggest employers and continues to give back in numerous ways.

Schools will be participating in Orange Shirt Day with even greater purpose and commitment as Sept.

30 has now been declared National Truth and Reconciliation Day. Schools will be participating in a cross-country

meet at the Unity Golf Course Sept. 16. Next week, students will head to Wilkie to compete. Students are thankful for a return to extra-curricular activities after a year’s absence.

UCHS has upcoming Warrior football games including a Thursday night lights game against the Wilkie Broncs Sept. 16.

Check out Unity Minor Football page for upcoming games as well.

3-on-3 hockey begins at the rink next week. Please check with the town of Unity website, your local hockey organization or signs at the rink for pandemic precautions to ensure the health and safety of staff and rink users.

This community owes congratulations and thank you to 25-year coaches, Stan Weber and Dwayne Scott, for their longtime commitment to the Midget AA program.

As well, both gents have also put in numerous years on the Unity Minor Hockey executive and in the coaching ranks in that program. Longterm volunteers like these fellows are a rare

Dwayne Scott and Stan Weber, 25-year veteran coaches of the AA Midget hockey program, have handed over the reins. Photo courtesy of Tracey Cholin, Kerrobert

Eslam Eraky, fondly referred to as Jack of Jack’s Pizza and Frappe, presented a $1,000 donation to the Unity Golf Club. His business also sponsored Tuesday fun night of golf Aug. 31. Accepting is UGC president Glen Heitt. Photo submitted

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Winter Wonderland has been a tradition for more than a decade in Unity, however it needs help. Longtime organizers

aky, otherwise known as Jack from Jack’s Pizza and Frappe, to be put towards tee-off signage.

There is a new family business, a bakery, starting up in town. Congratulations, Jenn, for taking the leap into the downtown

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More water lies within the Earth’s continental crust than previously thought, according to new estimates published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters, which indicates the planet’s land mass groundwater is the largest store of water in any form, larger than ice sheets.

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The paper builds on earlier work published in 2018 that focused in particular on water held in crystalline rock, the type that makes up the Precambrian shield and accounts for about 72 per cent of the continental crust. Ferguson added sedimentary rock to the calculation, and also looked at how porosity in rock may change at various depths thus affecting water volumes. (Rocks hold water in holes or pores, much like a sponge.)

The finding that crustal groundwater is a larger reservoir than ice sheets “has important implications in terms of how we think water has been moving around the planet for quite a long time,” Ferguson said. It’s known that some of these waters at depths of several kilometres can be millions of years old or, in some cases, more that a billion or more years old “so it rewrites how we think about how water cycles on our planet.”

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These are some of the main findings of lead author Dr. Grant Ferguson (PhD), University of Saskatchewan (USask) professor of civil, geological and environmental engineering, and his coauthors, an international and interdisciplinary group of scientists studying the earth’s subsurface biosphere. The newly published estimates are critical to their work.

“We know that there’s life,” Ferguson explained.

“There’s been cell counts in these waters down to several kilometres. A lot of those estimates are based on how much water is available, how much pore space for these microbes to live in.”

The examination of deep groundwater reservoirs has implications for a wide array of challenges: the search for life on Mars, better understanding the origins of life on Earth — even underground nuclear waste storage, and extraction of lithium from these waters for such uses as electric batteries.

groundwater ever identified was discovered around Timmins, Ont., in 2013-2018 by a team led

by Dr. Barbara Sherwood Lollar (PhD) and Dr. Oliver Warr (PhD) at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Chris Ballentine (PhD) of Oxford, co-authors in this paper.

“What’s fascinating about these fluids (crustal groundwater) is how much we still don’t know,” Sherwood Lollar said.

It is believed that groundwater exists down to at least 10 kilometres below the Earth’s surface, the authors write. Global groundwater volumes in the upper two kilometres, the zone where potable water is found, were previously well estimated.

The paper concludes that a comparable volume, largely saline and non-potable, exists in the 2-10 kilometre zone. Although most of these deep groundwater systems are thought to be disconnected from the rest of the hydrologic cycle, they remain largely unexplored.

Sherwood Lollar wonders how much life is in the deep subsurface compared to Earth’s surface, and how and when it got there.

“Is it possible that life actually originated in these kinds of subsurface environments, and not in

Darwin’s warm pond on the surface? And then finally what does all of this tell us about, for instance, the search for life elsewhere in our universe?” she said.

On Mars the search for life is linked with the search for water which, if it still exists there in liquid form, is probably buried deep in the subsurface.

Knowing the volume of Earth’s crustal groundwater, as well as the porosity of the subsurface, is also important in the production of elements that may be used in alternative energy such as hydrogen and helium, noted coauthor Dr. Jennifer C. McIntosh (PhD), University Distinguished Scholar and professor of hydrology and atmospheric sciences at the University of Arizona.

Her research focus — how old the water is and where it has travelled in the subsurface — has implications in the search for safe places to store radioactive waste and carbon dioxide emissions.

There must be pore space, but also the groundwater must be isolated from the rest of the environment, not actively circulating and possibly re-emerging at the surface.

McIntosh is particularly interested in the interface between actively circulating shallow

groundwater and stagnant deep groundwater, which may help to reveal the bottom of the hydrologic cycle.

Not only is the extent of groundwater resources a critical issue around the world she explained, “knowing the depth that you can drill to fresh and brackish groundwater is really important.” A case example is her region, southwestern USA, where recently-announced cuts in the water supply from the Colorado River mean farmers now have to rely more on groundwater.

Notably, the paper also estimates less fresh water

in the ground than previous estimates suggest.

This work is supported by the USask Global Institute for Water Security, along with funding from NSERC Discovery grants (Ferguson, Sherwood Lollar, McDonnell), Global Water Futures (Ferguson, McIntosh), and CIFAR (Sherwood Lollar, McIntosh, Michalski, McDonnell).

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SaskTel completes multi-million dollar project connecting rural communities

By Jon Perez

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SaskTel launched its final 10 macro cell towers to complete its multimilliondollar project Wireless Saskatchewan initiative, a project done in co-operation with the Government of Saskatchewan.

The project will improve wireless service to the rural areas and previously underserved parts of the province.

The 10 new cell towers are built near the communities in Aberdeen (south), Shaunavon (southeast), and the eastern side composed of Candle Lake, Carrot River, East Fairwell, Kuroki, Makwa, Marean Lake, Mount Pleasant and Prince Albert.

Minister Responsible for SaskTel Don Morgan, SaskTel president and chief executive officer Doug Burnett, Legislative Assembly Speaker Randy Weekes and Legislative Secretary David Buckingham, and Borden Mayor Jamie Brandrick attended Friday morning’s media conference at one of the towers located about five kilometres south of Borden.

Burnett said they are committed in providing the best service to connect the people of Saskatchewan.

With Wireless Saskatchewan, we were able to make tangible and meaningful progress in addressing gaps in wireless coverage in underserved rural areas.”

“Looking to the fu-

ture, the new towers we’ve constructed as part of this program will help us bring 5G deeper into rural Saskatchewan, ensuring that rural residents and businesses will also benefit from the same technological advancements that many in urban areas take for granted.”

Burnett added the project is a huge accomplishment for them as they further improved their wireless coverage in Saskatchewan and boosted their tag of being the province’s leading information and communications technology provider.

“That’s how we’re firmly committed to being the best and connecting the people of Saskatchewan to the world. And through wireless Saskatchewan, we continue to fulfil our commitment to make real and meaningful progress in addressing the gaps in cellular coverage in underserved rural areas.”

Morgan said the whole project of building new cell towers cost $107 million.

“After years of planning and intensive work, we’re pleased to announce that the initiative is now complete, through wireless Saskatchewan has invested over $107 million to construct nearly 200 new cell towers across the province.”

“The tower you see behind us is the Borden macro tower, one of the many towers constructed as part of the wireless Saskatchewan program.

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355 feet, and it went into service last March [2021].”

Morgan added Wireless Saskatchewan was an ambitious project that began in 2017 where it aims to improve connectivity and provide high-speed internet services to the province’s rural areas.

“It has largely greatly improved cellular coverage in this area along Highway 16. Thanks to towers like this, thousands of rural families, business owners, professors have better access to vital wireless communication services than they ever have before.”

“Although our government is extremely pleased with the success of the program, we recognize how critical wireless and high-speed internet services have become in the modern world. I assure you that we will keep working with SaskTel to continue improving connectivity throughout the province.”

The Wireless Saskatchewan initiative helped fund the construction of small cell sites to improve wireless coverage and high-speed internet services in more than 100 rural communities in the province. SaskTel has also installed 89 macro cell towers, like the one located

near the village of Borden, and expanded high-speed fusion network by 34 towers and improved data capacity on 11 cell towers in resort areas.

Burnett said the new towers will also play a very instrumental role in the future.

“As each of these new structures will allow us to expand 5G deeper into rural Saskatchewan than would otherwise be possible, ensuring that residents and businesses in rural areas and communities will also benefit from the same technological advancements that many urban centres have taken for granted.”

“While improving rural broadband is, is a high priority for us so you may know that we’ve just announced $100 million program to take fibre to over 40 communities in Saskatchewan. In addition to that we’ll be taking 5G out to the entire province over the course. We hope to launch 5G in Regina and Saskatoon this year, and then over the course of the next three to five years to the rest of the province.”

Brandrick said the people in their village have nothing but positive comments on the project done

by SaskTel. “Everybody’s happy.

From the day that it was constructed, seeing it go up until it went live. Business owners are happy.”

“Prior to that, the business owners had to strategically place their cell phones on ledges near windows so they can receive calls and texts, now they can sit at their desks and receive the calls and texts so it’s nothing but positive, everybody is really happy.”

He said the project has been a long time coming.

“It started with a petition that was delivered in person to [Speaker] Weekes at the Legislative building in 2017 followed by meetings with Minister Morgan and then Legislative Secretary Hugh Nerlien, Honourable Weekes, and [now LA] Buckingham to find a location that would best be the best place to build a tower in Borden.”

“When the announcement was made [that] Borden was going to be receiving a cell phone tower, the citizens of Borden and I were really excited. This new tower is a vital part of the technology infrastructure in the area. There are no more drop calls in the downtown area of Borden and business owners can

stay connected with customers.”

Brandrick said the cell tower will have the people of Borden more connected by getting vital information out whether through phone calls, texts, or social media.

“The safety of Borden has been enhanced by the new cell phone towers by allowing firefighters who live close to downtown to receive their page calls, so that they can serve the citizens Borden and the area.

When they are in the valley by the North Saskatchewan River, there is better communication between the firefighters, and the dispatch in Prince Albert.”

“If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is how vital it is to be connected to the rest of the world. Bordenites, we’re able to work from home, and complete schooling during the pandemic. They were able to stay connected to friends and family while we were in lockdown. If we didn’t have the cell phone tower, some citizens will not be able to stay connected to friends and family. The next thing Borden looks forward to is fibre optics to help Borden connect even faster to the rest of the world.

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USask researchers warn of increased water demand

By Sarath Peiris

for the University of Saskatchewan

As farmers adopt high-tech irrigation systems to manage water use for economic, conservation, and environmental reasons, University of Saskatchewan researchers are suggesting that policymakers should enact measures to curb an “agricultural rebound phenomenon” that increases water demand over time.

“Typically, modern irrigation can decrease demand, but we found that after some years demand may paradoxically increase,” said Mohammad Ghoreishi, first author of a paper, Peering into agricultural rebound phenomenon using a global sensitivity analysis approach, published in Elsevier’s Journal of Hydrology.

“Due to modern irrigation, many farmers can switch to higher value crops and expand irrigation acreage to increase profits, which can increase agricultural water demand,” said Ghoreishi, a PhD candidate at the School of Environment and Sustainability (SENS) and a researcher at USask’s Global Institute for Water Security (GIWS).

The paper is based on a study of what’s happening in the Bow River Basin, where the Alberta government is managing the water resource and balancing the needs of groups, from

individuals to municipalities to commercial enterprises, through licensed water allocations.

The researchers created a complex sociohydrological agent-based model that integrates socio-economic and hydrological factors in agricultural systems to explain the agricultural rebound phenomenon, considering aspects, such as profit maximization and personal interactions between farmers that factor into their decision-making.

Ghoreishi said the global sensitivity analysis approach, which examines not only the impact of individual factors but also their joint effects on agricultural rebounding, provides better insights into the phenomenon, and the goal is to communicate and share the findings with government policymakers.

He added that with the Saskatchewan government ready to embark on a major agricultural irrigation development, the Alberta

experience provides useful lessons. In the Bow River Basin, many farmers who adopted modern irrigation systems and benefited from higher yields, reduced labour, and more precise application of fertilizer and chemicals, are using their surplus water allocations to expand operations and move to higher value crops.

Goreishi said if water conservation is a goal the lack of restriction on unplanned expansion can be concerning, and the government might need to consider buying back some water rights in such cases.

“Imagine that a severe

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Along with restricting unplanned irrigation expansion, the researchers recommend governments should tap into the social capital that accrues through farmer interactions, in order to mitigate

agricultural rebounding.

“Effective collective actions could be enhanced by community participation and raising awareness through formal channels to inform an individual farmer of the average water use in their community.

Collective actions can control the rebound phenomenon by enabling farmers to compare their water use with that of their neighbours, which may be an effective strategy in reducing water use,” the researchers’ state.

Oxford University researcher Razi Sheikholeslami, formerly at SENS and GIWS, collabo-

rated with Ghoreishi on the project. GIWS members Amin Elshorbagy, professor in USask’s College of Engineering, and Saman Razavi, SENS associate professor, are Ghoreishi’s supervisors and co-authors of the paper. Kenneth Belcher, professor in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources, collaborated with Ghoreishi on the project.

Ghoreishi’s research was funded by a PhD Excellence Scholarship from SENS, and the Integrated Modeling Program for Canada—a part of the Global Water Futures program—as well as NSERC.

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