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By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A woman charged in connection to the murder of Tiki BrookLyn Laverdiere appeared

by CCTV in North Battleford Provincial Court Sept. 18 on other charges stemming from an incident earlier in 2019.

Nikita Sandra Cook, 33, was sentenced to 60 days concurrent on various charges from January to June of 2019. She has been in custody at Pine Grove Correctional Centre for women in Prince Albert since her arrest in August 2019 on murder charges. Cook used 40 of the days she has served there so far towards the 60-day jail sentence handed down Sept. 18 by Judge D.J. O’Hanlon.

Senior Crown Prosecutor Chris Browne and defence lawyer Leslie Sullivan entered a joint submission on those charges. Cook pleaded guilty to providing a false name to police, failing to report to a probation officer, being at large, and

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one count of failing to appear in court. The Crown withdrew two charges of failing to appear in court and one count of breaching a curfew.

The court heard that on Jan. 13, 2019 the Battlefords RCMP received a call from a local business about a woman seen driving a stolen vehicle.

Police quickly located the vehicle on 110th Street and saw a woman get out of the vehicle and run into a nearby house. When police when to the door, the woman, later identified as Nikita Cook from Onion Lake Cree Nation, gave the officer a false name.

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On June 10, 2019, Saskatchewan RCMP announced that Tiki BrookLyn Laverdiere’s disappearance was the result of foul play.

Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area near North Battleford in July 2019.

On Aug. 8, 2019, Battlefords RCMP charged Nikita Cook with firstdegree murder and kidnapping in connection to Laverdiere’s murder. A Canada-wide warrant was issued and Cook was arrested in Edmonton Aug. 15, 2019. She elected to be tried by Queen’s Bench judge and jury on the murder and kidnapping charges. The trial is scheduled for Jan 11 - March 5, 2021, in Battleford.

A total of 10 people were arrested in Saskatchewan and Alberta for Laverdiere’s murder.

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ECMP raid home, vehicle, hotel, arrest three

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

The Saskatchewan RCMP Crime Reduction Team (CRT) in North Battleford have raided a home, a vehicle and a hotel room, and arrested three people after a two-month investi-

gation.

Kyle Caron, 40, Dean Lafreniere, 48, and Amanda Wahobin, 31, are each facing charges of possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, possession of methamphetamine, possession of hydromorphone and weapons offences.

At the time of her arrest, Amanda Wahobin was wanted on warrants for property offences, possession of crystal meth and failure to appear in court.

In July the RCMP CRT launched an investigation targeting drug activity in North Battleford.

On Sept. 20, North Battleford’s CRT’s search resulted in the seizure of one ounce of cocaine, smaller amounts of methamphetamine and hydromorphone as well as several prohibited weapons.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Gang Task Force in North Battleford and North

Battleford RCMP assisted the CRT with the investigation.

The Saskatchewan RCMP CRT assists RCMP detachments across the province arrest prolific offenders, repeat offenders and gang members.

In addition, they address any specific public safety

issues that a Saskatchewan RCMP detachment area is experiencing.

Caron, Lafreniere and Wahobin have been released from custody and are scheduled to make their first appearance at the North Battleford Provincial Court on Nov. 9.

Man charged in robbery rash fails to appear Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A Saskatoon man charged in connection to a string of robberies across Central Saskatchewan failed to appear in court.

The court case against Cody Kemick, 37, was moved from Saskatoon Provincial Court to Rosetown Circuit Court but he failed to appear on Sept.

10. The judge adjourned the matter to Sept. 24 in Rosetown court and issued a bench warrant to hold.

This means if Kemick fails to appear on that day the arrest warrant would go into effect. At press time, no information was available on the appearance in Rosetown.

According to police, between Feb. 4 and April 26, 2020, RCMP received numerous reports of break, enter and thefts across cen-

tral Saskatchewan. The reports to police identified a White Ford F-150 at the thefts and an unidentified man. Police worked together and evidence they gathered throughout the investigation included surveillance videos of a sus-

pect that police later identified as Cody Kemick.

On May 2 police obtained a search warrant for Kemick’s home and discovered computer equipment that was allegedly stolen from Western Wireless in Unity on April 18,

2020. During the search police also located what they believe to be stolen tools, computers, electronic devices, ammunition, cheques, salon products, lottery tickets and clothes from businesses, residences and vehicles in Saska-

toon, Unity, Lucky Lake, Dinsmore, Rosetown, Kerrobert, Aberdeen, Humboldt, Milden, and Conquest.

Kemick was charged with three counts of break and enter, 10 counts of possession of stolen property,

theft and mischief.

Chantal Dubois, 40, was also arrested in the raid and charged with break and enter and seven counts of possession of stolen property. Dubois is to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Oct. 26.

Charges laid in murder of Little Pine man Staff Onion Lake RCMP, along with the North Battleford, Prince Albert and Saskatoon RCMP General Investigation Section (GIS) have been investigating the homicide of Braden Richard Bull for over eight months.

Officers have continued to follow up on all information and tips received from the public regarding this investigation and conducted several interviews.

As a result of this work, officers have arrested and charged 24-year-old Vega Bear, of Onion Lake, with second-degree murder.

The North Battleford and Saskatoon RCMP GIS arrested Bear in Edmonton on Sept. 21.

Bear was transported to Lloydminster to make his first appearance in Provincial Court on Sept.

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North Battleford RCMP Forensics Identification Section and the Saskatchewan RCMP Polygraph Unit also assisted with the investigation.

A Jan. 21 news release stated Onion Lake RCMP received a report of a deceased person off of Highway 797, in the Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Man pleads guilty to charge of manslaughter in brother-in-law’s death

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

An Onion Lake man pleaded guilty Sept. 21 in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to manslaughter in connection to the death of Tyson Blair

Crosschild.

Defence lawyer Carl Swenson out of Saskatoon told reporters after court that Dakota Dean Whitstone, 22, wanted to spare his family “the impact of coming to court and going through a gruelling trial.”

Whitstone was charged

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with second-degree murder in 2018. Monday he entered a plea of not guilty to those charges and entered a guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

“He wants to make sure everyone knows that he accepts responsibility and he misses his brother,” said Swenson outside the court, adding that Crosschild was Whitstone’s brother-in-law.

“It’s really hard for him. He just wants to bring some closure to the case and move on.”

Swenson said Whitstone and Crosschild “got into a fight and it went too far.”

North Battleford Crown Prosecutor Oryn Holm told the court that he accepted the guilty plea to the lesser charge of manslaughter.

A 10-day judge and jury trial was scheduled to run from Sept. 21 to Oct. 2 and as potential jurors showed up Monday morning they were told they were no longer needed.

Chief Justice M.D. Popescul told the court that he was informed Sunday evening that the trial wasn’t proceeding and a guilty plea would be entered.

According to RCMP, police were called to a home on Onion Lake Cree Nation Aug. 11, 2018 where they found Crosschild, 30, in medical distress. Police and medical personnel performed life-saving measures but Crosschild was later pronounced deceased at a hospital.

Police arrested Whitstone in August 2018.

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Old St. Vital Church getting needed rehab

By John Cairns

open to the public.

The rehab work will save the old church and at the same cost that the town would have incurred had the building been demolished — between $50,000 and $60,000. But the structure will not be open to the public.

Crozier said at the moment their efforts are “exploratory.” They had been collaborating with Ryan Shepherd, building inspector, on what to do with the foundation work and have revised their plans to meet building code standards.

What Crozier described in detail were plans to stabilize the existing structure and give it more support.

Their new approach is to

Staff Reporter

Battleford town council got a better idea Monday of what the rehabilitation effort will be at St. Vital Church.

Jesse Crozier of S L Contractors Ltd. went before council to provide a project update explaining what the process will be.

S L Contractors Ltd. had put forward the proposal to renovate the exterior and the structure of the old church, which council accepted at their last meeting in August.

S L Contractors Ltd. also did the work on the old post office on 22nd St. in Battleford to restore the building and have it re-

do a pier under each one of the uprights, and put a grey beam between the two.

That would create a foundation around the original building. They plan to do much the same with the back quadrant of the building. When they pour the concrete, it will be a two-stage pour, he said.

“When we’re done the whole thing is going to have decent support around it,” Crozier said.

Also, if council wanted to pursue future development of the church in the future this wouldn’t affect that.

Crozier indicated they intend to keep pushing ahead with work at the St. Vital site.

The plan is to “go as quickly as we can, weather

Jesse Crozier met town council Monday night to discuss plans for the rehab work at the St. Vital Church. Screenshot by John Cairns

permitting, and just keep pushing and get working,” said Crozier. He also noted

there has been tremendous interest from the public as well in the project.

“Everybody stops and asks questions, it’s awesome,” he said.

Mayor, most of council running again in Battleford

By John Cairns

Ames Leslie confirmed he was planning to run for a second term as mayor.

Leslie said he made the announcement to his friends and family on Sunday.

Most of the other councillors — Kevin Russell, Shelley Boutin-Gervais, Judy Pruden, Gordon Yarde and Doug Laing — all indicated at the meeting

Staff Reporter

With Tuesday, Sept.

22 being the first day for nominations to be filed in the municipal elections, the early indication is that most incumbents in Battleford want back in.

At a meeting of town council Monday, Mayor

that they plan to file papers and run in the upcoming election. But there was one notable exception.

Susan McLean Tady confirmed Monday she would not be running for re-election.

“It is time for me to retire,” McLean Tady said, who also wished the other councillors well as they

ran again. “Good luck to you all.”

In his remarks Leslie thanked McLean Tady for her time on council. “You have been a mentor to me in my time as councillor and also as mayor,” said Leslie, who added, “It’s going to be a little bit different” looking to the left and not seeing her there.

McLean Tady has served three terms on council.

The election nomination period in Battleford opens Sept. 22 and runs until 4 p.m. on Oct. 7 when nominations close. Candidates do have a 24 hour window after that to remove their names from the ballot. The municipal election is Nov. 9.

The nomination period is the same over in the city of North Battleford, where Ryan Bater has already announced plans to run for re-election as Mayor. The city has its own election page up at https://www. cityofnb.ca/vote.html with more details on who is officially running and how to vote.

Two running for mayor in North Battleford, so far John Cairns

election on Tuesday.

Candidates have until Oct. 7 to file their nomination papers and then have a window of 24 hours to withdraw from the ballot.

Should the nominations stand with no withdrawals, North Battleford is likely to have its first contested race for mayor since 2009, when Ian Hamilton defeated former councillor Brad Pattinson and three other candidates.

Hamilton’s

Staff Reporter

There will be a contested race for mayor in the city of North Battleford.

David Gillan has officially filed his papers to run for mayor as of Wednesday morning.

That means there are now two individuals officially in the race for mayor — incumbent Ryan Bater filed his papers seeking re-

margin of victory in that race was by just 15 votes.

At press time, there were two candidates for council seats. Matthew Parker has been officially nominated as the first candidate to run for council.

In a candidate profile, Parker described himself as an “advocate for real change in North Battleford.

Real change doesn’t start at the top of a city government, it starts in your

home. I want to make that easier for you.” He is born and raised in North Battleford and has been active in the community through work as a counsellor in the local schools and through coaching for the local swim club.

Incumbent councillor Kent Lindgren is seeking a second term on council.

In an announcement issued Tuesday evening, Lindgren said he has a firm belief in

local challenges and issues being dealt with through community created solutions; through his career and extensive local volunteerism, Lindgren strives to address critical underlying problems in the community such as health care, food security, gender equity, Indigenous relations through reconciliation, and supportive housing.

More candidates are expected to throw their hats

into the ring before the nomination deadline. The nomination period runs until Oct. 7 and election day is Nov. 9.

The News-Optimist is keeping track of all of the happenings in the municipal election. All candidates are encouraged to contact the News-Optimist to let us know they are running and we can be reached at newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net.

City to create PR/intergovernmental manager position

By John Cairns

to council last week. It was noted North Battleford had been working with communities around the region on regional issues and expects to do more of that.

Also cited was a need to engage with the provincial government in Regina.

It was noted the city’s ability to engage the gov-

Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford is looking to create a new public relations/intergovernmental manager position.

There are a number of reasons for the move cited

by City Manager Randy Patrick in his presentation

ernment is challenged by distance and a small population compared to larger cities like Saskatoon and Regina.

The city has also expressed a desire to combat negative news stories about the city in the media.

“We have issues with our reputation, public relations issues that are

challenging both our businesses and the city,” said Patrick.

“When provincial media pays attention to us it’s usually a negative story.

They’re not here when there’s good stories.”

The suggestion was they needed someone to help with some of these issues — “one who could

help us on regional and who could help us on public relations.”

The intention is to use funding from the Recreation Programming position and a portion of a Junior Civil Technologist position, and to eliminate those two positions to create the new intergovernmental relations-PR posi-

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Trust the food industry to keep delivering

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

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

Looks like we may be heading for a second COVID-19 wave. If that’s the case, we should keep calm and grocery shop in this new normal

By Sylvain Charlebois

Professor / Dalhousie University

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

Many months into the COVID-19 pandemic, we know more about this relentless virus and how it behaves and spreads. Using this limited but growing scientific knowledge, public health measures have kept us largely safe.

Back in March, given the unknowns we needed to manage, the only solution possible was a complete lockdown. It came into our lives violently, enticing many to panic buy, thinking they would not be allowed to leave their homes for weeks, possibly months.

As consumers, we behaved irrationally as we coped with many uncertainties.

Regrettably, over-buying food led to more food waste and added unnecessary pressure on the food supply chain.

The food industry was also compromised by a food service sector that was almost completely idle for weeks.

In addition, the livestock industry was hard hit by COVID-19. Twelve meat processing plants had to shut down, some for as long as a month, because so many employees contracted the virus. The Cargill plant in High River, Alta., became a case study when it experienced the largest outbreak at one address in the country.

The weird and wacky quest for toilet paper aside, empty shelves where food belonged gave many a profound, heart-thumping fear of food insecurity. It became real for many people, likely for the first time in their lives.

After all, North America hasn’t experienced the famine, major wars or chronic civil unrest seen elsewhere in the world over the last century. In the land of abundance and bounty, running out of food is something that happens elsewhere.

Though pictures of empty shelves led Canadians to believe our food system has its limits, it quickly became apparent that the shelves would continue to be stocked, however messy the process of getting it there might be.

Panic slowly disappeared, allowing collective discipline and peaceful amenability to take over. Measures were put in place to keep people safe and responsible and, a few weeks into the pandemic, rationing became an expectation. All measures were gracefully executed as consumers complied.

Technologies and just-in-time procurement allowed the food industry to absorb the unprecedented shock in March and April. In a stunning display, the food industry really delivered to ensure shelves were stocked. We witnessed a beautiful miracle of collaborative spirit.

The industry also learned how to serve consumers who are unable to get to grocery stores as quarantines

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and self-isolation measures forced many to order online.

Barely six months ago, it was almost impossible to get a grocery order delivered within eight days. Now, most markets offer great home delivery service and will deliver just about anything, including groceries, within two hours. This was almost inconceivable when this crazy year began.

As a result of the pandemic, online food sales will triple the 2019 volume.

The food industry and consumers also benefited from the decision to allow borders to remain permeable throughout the pandemic. Just a few decades ago, that would not have happened. But cooler heads prevailed and governments around the world quickly understood that closing the borders tot he movement of vital goods would only make matters worse. Canadians should feel comforted by the willingness to allow the borders to Continued on Page 5

Letter

You’ve got to be kidding Dear Editor I have several questions regarding our proposed new hire “Public Relations/ Intergovernmental Manager.” My first reaction was “You’ve got to be kidding,” however I got past that first shock so here are my questions and concerns. a) What section of the city budget will this person’s salary be coming out of? b) “Boost business and economic development” We have several on city payroll whose responsibility it was said to promote the city and its place in the sun.

Example: - Legislative Services - Director of Corporate Services and Planning c) “Work to improve cities image” If the city is having a problem with its public image, should the city administration look inward and ascertain who is not

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carrying their load. d) Adding another body to the executive class will achieve little to nothing if those who already in a position to carry a load are not carrying it. e) When I arrived at 11 a.m. January 2, 1962, the city’s population was approximately 10,000. Currently I understand it to be slightly less then 15,000. In the meantime, the city’s administration footprint both physically and staff has multiplied five-fold. It is no wonder why the City of North Battleford is one of the most expensive cities in Western Canada to do business.

May I suggest your proposal to hire a “Public Relations / Intergovernmental Manager” is an expensive drain we can scarcely afford.

Harry Zamonsky North Battleford Gordon Brewerton Senior Group Publisher

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Compliance is key!

By Helen Row Toews

And so, the first few days of school have passed without casualty or disaster (you’ll notice I didn’t say without complaint).

There are a plethora of rules to follow, in order to keep everyone safe, but school staff and kids have accepted them gladly since we’re all happy to be back.

However, returning to complaints, I have one — I dislike wearing a mask.

Nonetheless, I am compliant.

I mean, I’m all about doing the right thing, I just feel a bit like Darth Vader, noisily sucking air through a protective shield as he fought to turn Luke Skywalker into a disciple of the dark side.

Also, rumbling along the road in my school

bus filled with kids, I see passing motorists stare curiously as I hunch in my seat wearing thick sunglasses, a navy trench coat with collar raised, and a black mask pulled up to the eyeballs. I must look like the ring leader of a pintsized gang of bank robbers, fleeing the scene before the coppers appear.

Letter

Education cuts

Dear Editor In a recent News Optimist Letter to the Editor, Sask Party MLA, Herb Cox, claims that cuts to our classroom haven’t happened. He says the NDP are being dishonest and misleading the public when using the word “cuts” to describe expenditures of the provincial government, particularly when it comes to education funding.

Thankfully the News Optimist has been regularly reporting on Living Sky School Division Board meetings and providing information to the public. Herb Cox attended one such meeting in January 2020 where the Education Director, Brenda Vickers, showed the MLAs a graph indicating “education funding

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in 2019-20 was down almost 12.5 per cent in real dollars from 2012-13, when adjusted for inflation.” Board chair Ronna Pethick said, “We’ve cut and cut and cut to the point where we can’t cut anymore.” A key message from the school division to the MLAs was that there was no more room for further efficiencies.

The following are statements made by board members at previous LSSD meetings: April 2013 - the “2013-2014 funding drop of 3.5% from the year before means dipping into reserves” and “Until the reserves are gone they (the Sask Party government) are going to keep cutting us.” April 2014 - “a decrease in operating funding of $105,000 from last year”. April 2015

It could be worse though. I don’t have to “gown up” or apply rubber gloves and a disposable hat to complete my workday, as those who work in the medical field do.

Along this theme, I was recently told of a man who rushed his wife into hospital just before she gave birth in their car. It - “we are getting farther behind and not catching up,” April 2016 – “our school division received less money from the province in this spring’s budget”. In April 2017 a News Optimist headline read, “Big $6 million budget hole for Living Sky to address” and in April 2018 the headline was “Living Sky: $653,000 less funding than last year.”

Would Herb Cox say all these people are just being dishonest and misleading the public?

Also reported over the years, the LSSD has gone to great lengths to find efficiencies, postponing needed repairs and not replacing buses, increasing the student-to-teacher ratio, reducing the number of teachers and education assistants, reducing professional development, fewer class trips and making kids walk farther to school.

Herb Cox’s statement

was a first child, and he had frantically paced the floor at home, waiting for his beloved to give him “the word” to start their vehicle and get her into town. By the time she did, things had progressed so far that they almost didn’t make it.

After arriving at the hospital emergency entrance, in a flurry of dust and squealing tires, the labouring woman was whisked away. Her husband trotted behind, white as a sheet and wringing his hands in distress.

Greeting them in the delivery room were various medical staff members, all wearing the obligatory blue gowns, gloves, shoes, caps and masks as they sprang into action.

The wife was wheeled under the spotlights, but a nurse stopped the man, asking if he wished to stay for the birth.

“Yes,” he quavered, his eyes wide and scared.

“Then put these on, fast,” the nurse instructed him. She pressed an assortment of matching blue garments into his shaking hands before scurrying off.

He stared at the bundle for a moment, then turned and left the room. Moments later he was back, rushing to his wife’s side with murmured apologies for having taken so long.

Meanwhile, a lady from housekeeping parked her cleaning trolley outside the bathroom nearest the maternity ward to empty the garbage, and marched inside to prod a hastily scattered pile of clothing with the toe of her shoe.

That’s strange, she thought, stepping back out the door to scan the hallway for life. Someone had disrobed, right down to their socks, and then disappeared…

Back in delivery, the husband bent low over his heaving wife: his puffy paper hat nuzzling her face, his rubber gloved hands cradling her clenching fists, his wafer-thin, blue booties scrabbling for a toehold on the slippery floor, and his hospital gown falling forward, treating three nurses and the attending obstetrician to an unhindered view of his naked butt.

Now that’s compliance.

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that “’cuts’ to our classrooms haven’t happened.” contradicts not only the LSSD’s experience but the 2018-19 Public Accounts Volume 1 which states, “Education expenses was $3.38 billion in the current year, representing $88 million, or 2.5 percent

decrease from the prior year…” Graphs in the 2019-20 Public Accounts indicate education spending as a percentage of total spending has decreased year over year since 2016.

You can say it louder and more often if you like, Mr. Cox, but it doesn’t

change anything. Whether the NDP or the Living Sky School Division label it a cut, a decrease or a drop in funding -- the end result of underfunding education has a negative impact our children and their future.

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Keep calm and grocery shop Continued from Page 4 remain permeable.

While most Canadians will be food secure, despite higher prices, this isn’t true for all Canadians. Poverty rates have increased during the pandemic and Statistics Canada reports that an additional 700,000 people have experienced food insecurity since March.

Let’s hope the federal government has long-

term plans for financially vulnerable Canadians.

The pandemic has made life challenging and, quite understandably, Canadians are on edge and a little restless going into the fall.

But we don’t need to panic. Companies do learn and it’s highly unlikely an uncontrolled, mismanaged scenario will happen again.

The food sector has

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City celebrates MEEP funding at ribbon cutting

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Monday, the City of North Battleford formally highlighted Municipal Economic Enhancement Program funding received from the province.

A grand opening ribbon cutting took place at the site of the Carlton Trail Intersection and roadway improvement which has just been completed. It was one of two projects receiving a grand total in MEEP funding of $2,057,472.

The MEEP contribution for the Carlton Trail project was $1.45 million.

This week also marks start of construction of the 100th Street service road improvements, with MEEP contributing $607,472 to that project.

Both projects were shovel-ready projects that had been on the city’s books for a while. The 100th Street service road project had been on the books the last 13 years.

The Carlton Trail project had been in the works for a few years. It was deemed necessary to accommodate economic development along the road

in the Yellow Sky area, and also to increase safety along the roadway.

The work was done to address a failing intersection on Carlton Trail going into Walmart.

“The traffic study identified that that intersection needed to be right-in, rightout with a median in the middle,” said Mayor Ryan Bater.

A median was placed in the middle of Carlton Trail and a new main intersection was located to the east adjacent to Comfort Inn and Suites. It will be a lighted intersection, with traffic lights to be put up there.

The MEEP program was brought in by the province during the summer as a way to stimulate the economy following the shutdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The overall MEEP funding to communities across the province is $150,000,000 and is being provided on a per capita basis.

On hand for the ribbon cutting was Mayor Bater as well as Battlefords MLA Herb Cox. In his remarks Cox emphasized the government has made infra-

structure investment a top priority.

“Our government is focused on continuing with the critical support to build our Saskatchewan economy and sustain our high quality of services,” said Cox. In speaking to reporters Cox noted the importance of providing some stimulus. He noted with the COVID-19 pandemic going on it was a great time to get local people employed and help the economy get back going. Bater had noted it was local contractors who were employed on the projects.

“I think that’s very important that we do have local jobs,” said Cox. “I think that’s part of what this MEEP project is all about — it’s for the municipalities ... these funds are going to help the economies all across our province and that’s very important.”

The importance of the Carlton Trail project to local business was highlighted by Bater. The project was within proximity to the recently completed and long-awaited Montana’s restaurant, which launched with its “soft” opening on

The City of North Battleford formally highlighted Municipal Economic Enhancement Program funding received from the province at a ribbon cutting ceremony Monday with Battlefords MLA Herb Cox and North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater. Photo by John Cairns

the weekend. Bater noted the city would have had to turn that development down had the Carlton Trail project not gone ahead.

“After the (Comfort Inn) hotel was built, we knew we had to get it done before we could accommodate any future develop-

ment,” said Bater. “This is a very necessary project.”

This is not the only MEEP announcement Monday. The Town of Battleford planned their own MEEP ribbon cutting at the Battleford Arena to recognize their receipt of $636,573 in funding from

the program.

Another $270,066 is going to projects in the surrounding R.M.s,. A total of $104,203 of that is going to a new fire hall in the R.M. of North Battleford, while the rest is going to five projects in the R.M. of Battle River.

Battleford’s MEEP funding will be spread around

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was Battleford’s turn to acknowledge the province’s funding to the town of $636,573 as part of the Municipal Economic Enhancement Program Monday afternoon.

Mayor Ames Leslie and Battlefords MLA Herb Cox were at the official rib-

bon cutting in Battleford, where Battleford thanked the province for the funding, which is aimed at stimulating the economy by funding shovel-ready infrastructure projects.

The town’s allocation is going towards seven projects. The announcement was made at Battleford Arena, which is receiving $97,000 in upgrades under

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the program.

Leslie said the rink is “key to a safe and sound community.” The projects at the rink will convert 125 fluorescent lights into LED lighting. A heat exchange will also be installed to take the heat from the ice plant and convert it to useable heat for the ice surface and also keep the fans warm.

This will save thousands of dollars in the coming years and “reduce the draw on SaskPower and also the draw on gas from SaskEnergy,” said Leslie.

Other funds include $241,400 toward the 35th Street overlay; $76,500 to sidewalk development; $19,400 to an industrial drainage project; $76,000 to a multi-purpose pathway; $83,000 to a new playground; and $43,273 to water and wastewater lines at the campground. The projects will be done over the next several months.

This was one of a number of funding announcements that Cox was scheduled to appear at this week, as he wraps up what is expected to be his final week

Mayor Ames Leslie and Battlefords MLA Herb Cox at the ribbon cutting at Battleford Arena to recognize provincial MEEP funding for the town. Photo by John Cairns

as MLA for the Battlefords before the provincial election is called.

Earlier on Monday afternoon he appeared at the City of North Battleford’s MEEP funding ribboncutting. On Tuesday he

was scheduled to appear at a ribbon cutting for John Paul II’s renovation project.

“This is the exciting part of the job,” said Cox, but “it’s an important part of the job — we continue to support all of our com-

munities in the province ... it’s been a great journey for me, I’ve had a great nine years, I’ve enjoyed it.

I’m very pleased that the people of the Battlefords honoured me with this by electing me.”

Academy of Learning property may be rezoned

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

City council in North Battleford has directed administration to amend the zoning bylaw to rezone a property at 1492 - 105th Street.

This is the building

formerly known as the Academy of Learning, with the applicant looking to relocate a day spa, personal service shop to that location. They sought to rezone the location from a R2 Low Density Residential Zoning District, to

C2Neighbourhood Commercial to accommodate the new business.

The day spa business was located up to now on 100th Street in the C3 commercial zone, where it is a permitted use. The 105th Street location is surround-

ed by residential properties and the indication from administration is it will need to be spot-zoned.

The next step is for the bylaw to be prepared to amend the Zoning bylaw, and for the necessary advertising and public notice to be prepared.

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This is one of several school upgrade projects the government has green lighted, with Wyant citing over 50 renovated schools over the last number years.

Wyant said that there were several things that stood out about Light of Christ’s application.

“This was the number one priority for Light of Christ,” said Wyant, who noted that when they go through the school division requests for capital, they are prioritized by the province based on a number of factors. “This one was one of the ones that got to the top of the list as a result of the factors which we have applied at the Ministry of Education.”

At the announcement, it was that acknowledged these were challenging times for everyone due to the COVID-19 pandemic as schools across the province are two weeks into their reopening. The announcement itself, held outdoors on the south side of the school, saw socialdistancing protocols in place.

“This is an uncertain time for everyone, but we are seeing schools as comforting from administrators, teachers, administrative assistants, and custodians,” said Wyant.

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“This project has been at the top of our priority list for at least five years,” Welter said. “In addition to ensuring even greater safety and accessibility, this renovation will allow us to provide for cutting-edge learning opportunities that ensure students have skills for future success.”

Welter said they were most excited about the expansion in the practical and applied arts area, which she said would allow them to provide greater programming opportunities such as “electronics, robotics, commercial cooking in the new industrial kitchen and servery, more science, emerging technologies and fine arts programming.

There is even the potential for a new theatre space.”

The high school itself was built in 1912 and has seen major renovations and upgrades over the years, including in the mid-80s and again in 2004. The school’s importance to Catholic education in the region was cited, as Welter pointed out it is the only Catholic high school in the northwest area, apart from Lloydminster.

The intention, according to Wyant, is for the upgrade work to be completed in the fall of 2023. He pledged the government would “work with Light of Christ School Division and the community to ensure the upgrades are complet-

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The funding for the $11.5 million renovation had already been announced in the provincial budget this year, but it was still welcome news for Light of Christ Catholic Schools officials to hear the deputy premier and education minister, Gord Wyant, confirm the project was a go on Tuesday.

Planning has begun for the upgrades, which will include renovations and a new addition to the high school.

The announcement was made on the south side of the high school with several local officials in attendance, including Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, Mayor Ryan Bater, and Light of Christ division officials including vice-chair of the board, Adrienne Welter, and Director of Education Cory Rideout.

The chief financial officer of Light of Christ division, Jordan Kist, said their original application to the province was focused on some primary areas, at the forefront being the modernization of the school for 21st century needs.

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Safety was also cited as a priority.

The upgrade includes an addition to the servery and a modernized home economics and industrial arts space, upgrades to washrooms and to common area floors and other existing spaces including the gymnasium. They want to also add a modernized resource centre and theatre, and a revised entrance to the south side.

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Walking in Her Shoes

Dekker Centre Lights Up

Starting at Blend restaurant, the Battlefords and Area Sexual Assault Centre held the annual Walk a Mile in Her Shoes Thursday. Men wearing high heels walked down 100th Street to raise money for the centre and promote awareness of the issue of sexual assault. Strict COVID-19 protocols were in effect. A number of local notables were on hand including Mayor Ryan Bater and Councillor Kent Lindgren, RCMP members, Battlefords North Stars and their head coach, Brayden Klimosko. Photo by John Cairns

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts stood with live event workers across Canada on Tuesday night as part of Light Up Live. Venues and landmarks across Canada lit red to show support for live event workers across the country who are either out of work or need government support, said a Dekker Centre’s news release. “Light Up Live is a national, grassroots initiative to help bring awareness to an industry that is still dark.” It was noted that in the last year 152,000 jobs in arts, entertainment and recreation sector have been lost due to cancellation of events and a decrease in demand. “The Dekker Centre for Performing Arts stands in solidarity with our colleagues in other venues across Canada. Live events are a $100 billion industry and COVID-19 has had an unimaginable impact on this sector.” Photo by John Cairns

Lakeside Golf Club Fall Classic draws 21 teams

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

What a wet, wet Sunday we are having today.

There’s water everywhere.

So much for farming for a few days. The street out front is full of water, but it’s not coming over the sidewalk yet, so I think I’m safe again. I surely do appreciate the work the village did to improve the area. We are having a time of yellow leaves falling and soon the trees will be bare.

There was at least one garage sale in the village on Saturday, from the former home of Gladys Lehman. I hope that went well. It was a typical example of where your precious treasures that you save all your life end up being sold to the highest bidder.

Twenty-one teams entered the Meota Lakeside Golf Club Fall

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Classic, conducted this year in a social distancing style. The winning score of 66 was posted by Kelly, Becky, Nicholas and Dave Page. Two sets of four were runners-up with a score of 67 ‑‑ Betty and Lloyd Johnson and Pat and Corrine Delainey along with Christy Johnson, Calvin Arnold, Pat Becotte and Stan Gulutsan. The long putt winners, who received traditional homemade pies as prizes, were Leica Carriere, Shandon Reichert, Shelley Fransoo, Don Johnson, Phyllis Kesslar, Darrell Nyholt, Tyler Rose and Shirley Adamus.

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An afternoon of bridge playing took place in the Pioneer Hall Sept. 14 when two tables played individual movements. Each person played a set of boards with each person present.

The winner is determined by the number of points each person has. First was Vern Iverson and, second was Catriona Winterhalt. It is hoped that more players will come out and join in the fun.

Bridge was played again on Thursday evening with top score by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. Second were David Sharpe and Vernon Iverson and third were Margaret Dyck and Linda Ard. They are happy to be back doing some of the normal things they used to do.

The odd bear has been seen in the Meota

area recently also, but no close encounters like Eugene Lacey had last week. They are all hungry as they feed up getting ready to hibernate. In Fort McMurray a bear opened the lid on the beehive belonging to my grandson Greg, but didn’t destroy the hive. His friend sent a picture of the bear attacking the hive, then went ahead and extracted the honey right away, as Greg was here in Meota. $850 was donated this week to the Meota Regional Park. The funds will be used for children or family activities and all visitors who come to the park (a freshening up of the Mini Golf is in the works for next season!) This is from the profits of the sale of t shirts; hoodies; and tank tops with a logo designed

I Am So Happy to be MEota logo is designed by Brian Kachur. Submitted

by Brian Kachur, a frequent visitor to the park (he was the artist who painted the backboards on the basketball court in the park).

The logo depicts the shape of Jackfish Lake including the wheat fields and the grain elevator. The star indicates where the regional

park is located on the lake, and the wording I Am So Happy to be MEota comes from a play on “ME” in Meota and how Happy we are to be able to enjoy this park. There are plans in the works to include other items to be available for sale next summer.

Man pleads guilty to manslaughter in brother-in-law’s death Continued from Page 2 him for firearms-related offences. On two firearms charges out of Alberta, Whitstone was sentenced to 120 days on each charge.

He was then held in custody in Saskatchewan while he awaited trial on the second-degree murder charge.

Swenson said Whitstone’s breach

charges out of Alberta will be moved to Saskatchewan and dealt with the same day he is sentenced.

Whitstone was remanded in custody until his sentencing hearing on Nov. 13.

Chief Justice M.D. Popescul ordered a presentence report and asked that it take any Gladue factors into consideration. Ac������ � �

cording to Canada’s Criminal Code, it is the duty of judges to “address explicitly an aboriginal offender’s circumstances, and the systemic and background factors that contributed to those circumstances.”

The Gladue principles state that restorative justice may be more appropriate for Aboriginal offenders.

Restorative justice focuses on healing those affected by the criminal act, including the offender, which is more in line with traditional Aboriginal justice.

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Chitek Lake residents elect new mayor

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

The rain was unwelcome as farmers are putting in long hours to make hatvest come to an end. It is only Sept. 20, so even with cooler weather there is still lots of time for the big machines to chew down the crops. Yields have been good so far.

Mayfair recorded two and a half inches Sept. 20.

Recently there were two baby showers in Mayfair area, surprising Mandy Dyck and Ashley Zyznomirski. Mandy had her baby July 1 and Ashley is not due for another month.

The recent election in

Chitek Lake saw a new mayor installed by a landslide vote. Sandra (Dave) Svoboda, retired U of S professor, is no stranger to working on government projects. She defeated Dave Gardiner.

I have spent three days at my cabin, which will soon be winterized for another year. The tamarack trees turn yellow in the fall and I read an article that says, “Tamarack trees are an exquisite, underrated autumn pleasure.”

The Grade 12 students at Spiritwood High School graduated Sept 5 with many happy smiles on stage. The celebration was held at Nelson Clark Farm with the guests social distancing. Good luck in the future endeavours for these young adults.

Kaylyn, daughter of a former resident, Quenton Lehman moved to Athens, Greece. She will be completing a master’s degree in Easter Mediterranean studies. This country boasts many beaches, mountains, quaint villages and much history. Athens is still dominated by fifth century BC landmarks, including the Acropolis. This is a citadel on a hilltop with many

ancient buildings like the Parthenon temple.

Quenton and his wife reside in Victoria, B.C., while locally his sister Lorna (Russell) Buziak and brother Dale (Maxine) and Jim (Dorothy) live in close proximity.

Gus and Edna Lehman had a large family of 13 children. Edna had many box lunches to pack on school mornings and the children were heavily involved in sports.

Drivers, please be aware of school buses and observe all safety rules. We want to keep the youngsters safe, as most of them are excited about returning to school after being away for so long.

A view down gravel road No. 376, three miles south of the intersection with Highway 324. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

Hamlin Community Club gives to healthcare Submitted

Last month Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation received a phone call from Barbara of the Hamlin

Community Club. Their club was closing down, but had generously decided to donate all remaining funds to the Foundation in support of healthcare for their

community.

Barbara shared that after closing down the Hamlin Community Club (Nolin School) in May of 2019 and the property being

sold, the Club made a decision at their final meeting to donate all the funds the Club had accumulated to BUH Foundation. A total of $8,986.72 was donated

to the Foundation.

“What a fitting way to recognize years of memories and community by helping others. Thank you to the Hamlin Community

Club for supporting the Foundation and providing enriched patient care to your neighbours,” said Claudette McGuire, executive director of the BUHF.

Boys and Girls Club gets upgrade thanks to Spruce Up Your Story Staff Boys & Girls Clubs of the Battlefords is getting an upgrade thanks to a grant of $35,900 from Red River Mutual and their Spruce Up Your Story initiative.

The funding goes to

a new bathroom, flooring, furniture and painted walls. The space will be used by their Husky Energy Youth Program which promotes healthy homework habits, leadership skills, learning and exploration of opportunities in

kids ages 11-14.

“It’s not just about having a space – we had space, but it wasn’t conducive to running the high-quality programs we wanted at the club,” said Nicole Combres, Executive Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of

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The Battlefords, in a statement. “There are so many pressures youth face, and it’s important to have a safe space they can come to – a place where they can walk through the doors and know it’s theirs.”

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being restored by funding from Red River Mutual which has awarded over $150,000, with each renovation or beautification project submitted by a local community member.

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Quilters gather in Rabbit Lake for retreat

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

How come the day becomes dark before my work is done? There is no doubt that the days are getting shorter and it was almost magical to see the harvest lights dotting the fields between North Battleford and Rabbit Lake as harvesters worked into the late night! Let farmers know how much they are appreciated as food producers for a growing global population. Our hope is that harvest can progress quickly and safely.

When the seasons change, they change fast.

From above 30- degree temperatures in August to -5- degree nights in early September the countryside has changed remarkably.

Aug. 21 and 22 saw 19 ladies gather at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall for a closed to the public quilting retreat. Unlike other years local residents were not able to drop in to view the phenomenal artistry due to Covid 19 restrictions. Quilters came from Saskatoon, North Battleford, Meadow Lake, Spiritwood, Big River and Rabbit Lake. Hopefully next year the retreat can return to its former format.

After the retirement of Carol Rohl as Rabbit Lake postmistress, some time passed before her replacement could the secured.

Thanks to Brandy Swistun, Collette Cooper and Holly French for filling in as casuals until the new postmistress could begin work.

Welcome to the Rabbit Lake post office, Miranda Egeland. Miranda is from Medstead and commutes daily to Rabbit Lake.

Some years ago, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rabbit Lake was closed and the property taken over by a non profit group called the Rabbit Lake Lu-

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theran Church Society, Inc. The members of this board were Karen Kuffert, Cindy Miller, Jeanette Krelow, Al Richter (for a time) and the late Janette Klaassen. This summer the former church was sold as a private residence. The proceeds from the sale was distributed to various not for profit organizations within the community. The Rabbit Lake Community Hall, the Rabbit Lake and District Museum and the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle each received $800. The Rose Gill Lodge resident’s fund received $1,000 and Rose Gill Lodge received $5,256.74. The community thanks the Lutheran Church Society for their generous donations.

As autumn dawns, so do the activities in the community. Over the summer we have enjoyed an open air market featuring and array of vendors. Thanks to Joan Dzialo for her inspiration in getting the market established. Next year it will be bigger than ever. Although it was intended to operate until the end of September the cold weather determined that it close as of Sept. 12.

In addition to the market the Rabbit Lake Seniors opened their doors so that market goers could buy a coffee and take some time to visit neighbours. This coffee session is in addition to the Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning and afternoon coffee rows at the seniors. Beginning on Sept. 16 and continuing until spring the senior center will be open from 7 to 9 p.m. for people to socialize over various games and activities. So, if you like to

An example of the work being done at the Rabbit Lake Quilt Retreat.

Peter Pawlivsky pickling carrots at age 87. Photos by Alan Laughlin

play pool, or Kaiser or Canasta, Mexican train or any other choice drop in and have some fun.

Once again, Rabbit Lake will have entertainers providing music and JK Kitchen will be preparing supper as the “Blue Sky Boys” come to the community. Due to Covid restrictions, a limited number of tickets will be available for the supper and the musical evening on Sept. 26. Contact Jim Tomkins for complete details.

Cowboy church has resumed on the first and third Fridays of the month and are once again being

held at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall.

We all know that Peter Piper picked a peck of pickled peppers, but what did 87-year-old Peter Pawlivsky do? Peter Pawlivsky did not pick peppers but he did pickle carrots! If fact he packed 20 good sized jars with carrots and dill and garlic from his garden.

On Monday, Sept. 14, friends gathered at the seniors’ hall, not for the regular Monday morning coffee, but rather to gather to extend best wishes to Henry Konopelski, who, on Sept. 13, turned 95 years

The beginning of an “Alien Quilt” being made by Karen Kuffert.

old. Henry and Mary drive in to Rabbit Lake to enjoy coffee with friends each day that coffee is available winter and summer. I remember last year, on Henry’s 94 birthday, he

entered the seniors and said, “Good morning my young friends!” This year the community joins in saying to Henry, “Happy Birthday, our old friend and neighbour!”

North West College receives $4.5 million for skills training

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North West College is one of eight regional colleges in the province receiving government funding for skills training programs.

The college is receiving $4.5 million in annual

funding — part of the $24.2 million annual funding announced by the province Monday.

“North West College is very pleased with this funding announcement as it aligns directly with our continued and vigilant focus to provide current and relevant programming

to not only meet the needs of our respective communities, but also provide access to and support those students that are representative of Saskatchewan’s most vulnerable populations,” said North West College President and CEO Jay Notay in a statement.

According to the province’s news release, the funding goes towards delivery of various education and skills training programs including Adult Basic Education (ABE) both off and on-reserve, Essential Skills for the Workplace (ESWP), and the Skills

Training Allocation. The news release states that ABE and ESWP programs provide learners with basic employment skills and workplace experience while the Skills Training Allocation goes towards access to accredited training programs.

Other colleges receiving

funds are Carlton Trail College ($1.9 million), Cumberland College ($2.4 million), Great Plains College ($ 2.8 million), Lakeland College ($ 1.1 million), Northlands College ($ 6 million), Parkland College ($ 2.8 million) and Southeast College ($ 2.7 million).

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Rancher offers reward in random shooting of bucking horse

By Sherri Solomko Well-known rodeo personality and Senlac rancher, Ash Cooper, who manages the bucking horse herd of the Cooper Clan, was dealt a devastating blow when his father, Jim, discovered a brood mare had been shot in the opening days of September.

The Cooper Clan was founded by Jim Cooper and Cam Cooper, who passed away in an accident in 2011. Cam’s children and Ash became partners in the herd.

The Cooper Clan, who have a stellar reputation for their bucking horse breeding program, say this mare is irreplaceable.

The Cooper Clan’s bucking horses have been top sellers in Las Vegas for several years. This particular mare is rare because every single colt of hers became a great bucker; which is almost unheard of in the bucking horse industry.

Cooper says this horse, in their herd of 150, was the most valuable they had because of her offspring.

Sentimental value is another reason this loss hits the family so hard. It was purchased by Cam Cooper.

Ash says his brother bought

this mare as a fillie at an auction and it exceeded every expectation they had for her. Her offspring have bucked at the NFR, Calgary Stampede and many other top rodeos across North America.

There is no insurance on this animal as the cause of death was not due to predatory animals. Cooper says that horses aren’t usually by themselves and their colts are never far from their mothers, so he is doubtful it is case of mistaken identity.

Cooper says, “We live off the beaten path.

Even though our land is, and always has been, posted that no hunting is allowed due to the mares and colts that inhabit it, this still happened. It is always a concern at this time of year, wondering if something like this is going to happen. And, this incident wasn’t even in a hunting season.”

Cooper adds, “It’s unfortunate but it seems like small towns don’t always attract the best kind of people.”

Therefore, there is a need for a group effort in keeping an eye out for each other in that area, and is something the neighbours

Above, happy and healthy, the Coopers’ herd of bucking horses has been passed down through the generations. Sadly, below right, a special brood mare has been shot. A reward is being offered for information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible. Photos submitted

by Ash Cooper

have revisited with urgency.

With 150 horses, ranchers like the Coopers have to rely on common sense and respect from hunters, as well as “neighbourhood watch” when it comes to rural property crime.

With one of the better breeding programs in the world for bucking horses, often sought after from contractors looking to purchase bucking stock, Cooper says the value of this herd is hard to measure.

It is difficult to measure

the time, sweat, tears, hard work and sentimental value that go into building and maintaining a herd like this. The Cooper Clan’s herd has now been passed on through the generations from dad, Jim, to son Cam, and now Cam’s children and his brother, Ash and his children.

This is why the Cooper Clan are putting up a $1,000 reward for information leading to the apprehension of the person or persons responsible for this criminal act.

Chitek Lake man raises awareness of asbesto deaths

By Nick Pearce

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter, The StarPhoenix

A barely-used Harley Davidson sits in Wade

Dieno’s garage in Chitek Lake.

He bought it and some other property in Mexico as he retired after 35 years of work in northern min-

Wade Dieno links his work in northern mining with his November 2019 diagnosis of stage three mesothelioma. Photo provided by the Workers Compensation Board

ing, where he believes he breathed asbestos that led to the stage-three mesothelioma doctors diagnosed last November. They gave Dieno 12 to 14 months to live.

Now, the 70-year-old worries that the future he envisioned with his motorcycle, and a retirement partly spent in Mexico with his wife, is disappearing.

“Down the road somewhere I let my guard down and 20, 30 years later, I’m paying for it,” Dieno said.

Annette Goski, manager of prevention services for the Saskatchewan Workers Compensation Board (WCB), said asbestos is the leading workrelated cause of death. In 2019, about 45 per cent of the 36 workplace fatalities

in the province were asbestos-related. Six of the 22 workplace deaths recorded this year were were asbestos-related.

It’s a common material in buildings constructed before 1990, often found in vinyl flooring, popcorn ceilings and acoustic tiles.

As homeowners hire contractors for renovations this year, she’s urging them to test for asbestos or call an abatement company to remove and test for it. The WCB has an awareness campaign — “Asbestos kills. It’s best to test” — and resources, including an online course available on its website.

It’s personal for Dieno, who dropped out of high school in Grade 10 and began his career as a labourer

at a potash mine. When he heard Saskatchewan’s northern mining industry was hiring in 1982, he decided to move there.

“I was a lot of years away from my home. You give it all up for your future. And you find out that when you retire you don’t have a future,” he said.

“It’s the old sad story kind of thing.”

Dieno suspects he was exposed to asbestos at some point in his 35 years working in mining. He doesn’t know precisely when it happened, but he takes full responsibility for it, he said.

Dieno wasn’t aware of the exposure until a year and half ago, when doctors noticed a smear along his rib cage in a scan. Months

later, it grew.

As the cancer spread from his lung to his ribcage, Dieno felt the future he helped build for his family slip away. Between chemo and treatment, “I can’t even begin to tell you the hell I’ve been through this,” he said.

He hopes his experience is a lesson for younger tradespeople to take precautions in the workplace.

That includes using personal protective equipment, and asking questions if they’re unsure of anything.

“I can’t not try to get my little message out, and maybe somebody somewhere will pay attention and not end up like me.

Because it takes it all,” he said.

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of SAWARIN, Terry Allan November 6, 1964 - September 13, 2020 It is with great sadness and heartache we announce the passing of Terry Allan on September 13, 2020, at 3:02 AM at the River Heights Lodge with his loving father, Steve and sister, Brenda by his side. Terry let go of our hands and took the hand of the Lord. Terry will be remembered for his beautiful smile, kind heart, and pure love. He loved with no expectations and no judgement. He had the purest heart and was 100% loyal to all who knew and loved him. He will be remembered for his love of music. He loved to play guitar, keyboard, and drums. He was always the life of the party with his singing and dancing. His other biggest love in life was going in the big ole semi with his dad; when dad blew the air horn, Terry lit up like a Christmas tree. Terry was fortunate to have another couple who loved and cared for him, thank-you Betty and Boy Tac-an. I would also like to thank Dr. Patricia Campbell for her excellent care and compassion. Terry was predeceased by his mother, Olive; sister, Marilyn; grandparents, Rudy and Evelyn Roske, and Nick and Polly Sawarin.

Terry my precious boy, you will always be remembered. Your presence, love and kindness will forever be with us.

Rest now until we meet again.

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Love, - Dad, Brenda, Douglas, Raymond, Brandon, Dave, Betty and Boy Tac-an A Celebration of Life was held on September 17, 2020, at the Chapel of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home.

Officiating - Reverend Fred Tinio, Music by Brendan Legario (Pianist) & Jeff Arndt (Singing & Guitarist). A private family interment was held at the North Battleford City Cemetery.

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MCDONALD: In Loving Memory of Edna McDonald, born October 25, 1935 at Dalmeny, SK., passed away September 3, 2020 in Turtle Lake, SK. Survived by Elmer (Joan) Wall; sister, Lorna; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and their families.

Predeceased by her husband, Tommy; parents, Agnes & Fred Wall; sister, Katherine; brother, Fred; numerous other relatives. Graveside Service was held on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Dan Gies officiating, Turtle Lake Four Square Mission. Eulogy was given

by Violet Mann & Cheryl Dow. Musician was Judy Gies. Active Pallbearers were Cheryl Dow, Brett Dow, Sandy Hollinger, Tyson Hollinger, Montie Williams and Angie Moser. Interment took place at Garden of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Memorials are requested to Turtle Lake Bible Camp, Box 208, Livelong, SK S0M 1J0.

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On September 21, 2020 it will mark 20 years since you left this world. 20 years of memories that everyone wished you could be apart of. There is not a day that goes by that you are not thought of.

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NOTICE R.M. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437 Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007 Public Notice is hereby given that the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 intends to pass a bylaw to amend Bylaw 4-2016 known as the Official Community Plan Bylaw.

The Council of the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts to amend Bylaw No. 4-2016 as follows: 1. Section 3.5.2.2 Agricultural Subdivision Policy - Policy (b) is amended by adding the following new subsection: “(ix) A Legal Subdivision, as defined in Section 131(1)(b) of The Land Surveys Regulations, that was existing as of the adoption date of this bylaw, may be subdivided into two agricultural parcels, two residential parcels (See Section 3.6.2.3) or one parcel of each use. Note that Legal Subdivisions are typically 16.19 ha in size, more or less and may be further reduced in size by subsequent road widening’s and other subdivisions for public works purposes.”

The intent of the amendment is to allow for the remainder of a 40 acre parcel to be used for either agricultural and/or residential purposes.

The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the municipal office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Copies are available at no cost.

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NOTICE R.M. OF NORTH BATTLEFORD NO. 437 Pursuant to Section 207 of The Planning & Development Act, 2007 Public Notice is hereby given that the R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 intends to pass a bylaw to amend Bylaw 5-2016 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

The Council of the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437, in the Province of Saskatchewan, enacts to amend Bylaw No. 5-2016 as follows: 1. Part 2 INTERPRETATION is amended by adding the following new definition immediately following the definition for “Bed and Breakfast Home”: “Bin yard: a site used for the storage of grain, fertilizer, machinery and other equipment.”

2. Part 2 INTERPRETATION is amended by deleting the definition for “Agricultural Related Commercial and Industrial Uses; includes” in its entirety and replacing it with the following new definition: “Agricultural Support Services: includes, (a) grain and seed storage, cleaning and drying; (b) fertilizing mixing sales (subject to provincial regulations); (c) livestock and poultry breeding services; (d) abattoirs; (e) bin yards, and; (f) other agriculturally related services.”

3. Table 6-1: A – Agriculture District Development Standards is amended by adding the Use “Agricultural Support Services” with the following development standards: Table 6-1: A – Agriculture District Development Standards for the Rural Municipality of North Battleford No. 437 Development Standards

Use

Minimum Rear Yard (m) Minimum Side Yard (m) Minimum Front Yard (m) Minimum Site Width (m) Maximum Site Area (ha Minimum Site Area (ha) Subject to Sections Permitted or Discretionary

The Reading Place, Child and Youth Development by Reading, Inc. invites you to attend the Annual General Meeting on September 28, 2020 starting at 7 pm and conducted via Zoom.

Heavy Duty Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Operators and 1A Drivers required:

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

CARD OF THANKS

MEETINGS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

Doug Rue, for further information 306-716-2671 saskfarms@shaw.ca www.sellyourfarm land.com

With sincere gratitude Judy Jamieson and family.

For more information Please call 306-843-2234

Late model, clean CAT, JD equip: winch, dump, gravel trucks and trailers. Both camp and shop locations; R & B provided.

Saskatchewan born and raised, I know land, farming and farmland and can help you every step of the way.

The Family of Ken Jamieson would like to thank you for the visits, food, flowers, the many phone calls, texts, cards and many offers of help. They were all greatly appreciated. Thanks to 911 for the prompt response.

Thanks to Trevor Watts and Eternal Memories for their very professional service.

Special thanks to Allan Cave for hauling our cattle to Lloydminster, Jaden and Shaun Jamieson for arranging photos of the farm by helicopter. Also to Trevor Poole for the use of his equipment and Curtis Ward for volunteering his time.

RENTALS & LEASES

Bethany Assisted Living Homes (Wilkie) Inc.

FARMLAND WANTED I am currenlty PURCHASING single to large blocks of land.

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The intent of the amendment is to include bins yards.

The Bylaw may be inspected by any interested person at the municipal office, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Copies are available at no cost.

Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, October 14, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. at the municipal office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Dated at North Battleford this 10th day of September, 2020.

Debbie Arsenault Administrator

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LIGHT OF CHRIST ROMAN CATHOLIC SEPARATE SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 16 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Nominations for candidates for the office(s) of: Board Members: Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 16 Subdivisions Spiritwood – Number to be elected – 1 Unity – Number to be elected – 1 City of North Battleford – Number to be elected – 5 will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Office of Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division and during regular business hours commencing Friday, September 25 to Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Office of the Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division No. 16, 9301 – 19th Avenue, North Battleford, SK NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Light of Christ Roman Catholic Separate School Division Board Office 9301 – 19th Avenue, North Battleford Dated this 3rd day of September, 2020

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS FOR LIVING SKY SCHOOL DIVISION NO. 202

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that Nominations for candidates for the office(s) of: Board Members: Living Sky School Division No. 202 Subdivision #1 – Spiritwood Area – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision #2 – Hafford Area – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision #3 – Wilkie Area – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision #4 – Unity/Cut Knife Area – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision #5 – Macklin Area – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision #6 – Luseland/Kerrobert – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision – Town of Battleford – Number to be elected – 1 Subdivision – City of North Battleford – Number to be elected – 3 will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Office of Living Sky School Division and during regular business hours commencing Friday, September 25 to Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Office of Living Sky School Division No. 202, 509 Pioneer Ave., North Battleford, SK. NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Living Sky School Division Central Office 509 Pioneer Ave., North Battleford, SK or www.lskysd.ca Dated this 3rd day of September, 2020

Allie Raycraft Returning Officer

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

INTENT: The proposed amendment would rezone portions of the subject lands from LD3 – Lakeshore Development 3 District to LD1 - Lakeshore Development 1 District and LD2 - Lakeshore Development 2 District, with the balance of the source parcel remaining LD3. In addition, municipal and public facilities are being assigned their own definition, and general regulations would be amended to clarify how said uses would be regulated within zoning districts.

AFFECTED LAND: Portions of Parcel A, Plan 85B06234 within NW ¼ 14-5319-W3M, would be rezoned to LD1 and LD2. The subject land is located directly north of Powm Beach. A map showing the areas being rezoned is available to view at the following web address: www.rmofmervin.ca/planning-anddevelopment/public-notification/. All lands in the RM would be affected by the general regulation and new definition for municipal and public facilities.

REASON: The proposed rezoning of the subject lands would accommodate the proposed subdivision of a new 16-lot residential development consisting of both shore-front and back-lot parcels. Council elected to pursue the related proposed subdivision following several years of planning and study in lakeshore areas to determine the most suitable, sustainable, and organized approach to future lakeshore development. Following the aforementioned, and various opportunities for public engagement, the related proposed subdivision was determined by Council to meet and balance the RM’s long-term planning objectives and development inquiries, with the interests of existing landowners.

The RM is aiming to bring clarity to its zoning bylaw in its treatment of municipal and public facilities, which would distinguish them from “public utilities”.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at cost, by emailing the contact below, or viewing at www.rmofmervin.ca/planning-and-development/public-notification/.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on November 23, 2020, at 1:30pm to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendments. Council will consider written and emailed comments at the meeting. Due to limited space in Council chambers and COVID social distancing requirements, Council is intending to have an online participation component to the public hearing for those wishing to make verbal representation.

Interested parties are required to register for the online component and are encouraged to contact the RM office for details. The deadline for receipt of comments, and requests for online participation must be received by the RM office by November 18, 2020. For additional information, please contact (306) 397-1000 or yvonne@northboundplanning.ca. Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 16th day of September 2020 S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner RM of Mervin No. 499

Allie Raycraft Returning Officer

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PUBLIC NOTICE Village of Meota Public Notice – Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Meota intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, a bylaw to amend Bylaw No. 08-2015, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The ZB map amendment would rezone the subject land from the FUD – Future Urban Development District to the C2 – Highway Commercial Zoning District.

AFFECTED LAND: All of Parcel AA, Plan 84B07965 Ext. 0 (surface parcel 130988481), lying within NW ¼ 8-47-17-W3M, would be affected by the proposed amendment. The subject land is located at the far northwest corner of the Village and directly abuts Hwy 26.

REASON: Council has received a development application to accommodate a professional office within the subject land. Rezoning is required for compliance with the Village’s planning bylaws.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village of Meota office Mon. – Thurs.

8 AM – 4 PM excluding noon-hours and statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost; free digital copies through email by contacting the Village office, and a copy of the map showing the affected land is available at the following web address: www.northboundplanning.ca/public-notification PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on October 8, 2020, at 8:00 pm in the Village office located at 302 2nd Avenue, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0, to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed amendment. Council will also consider written or emailed comments received by the undersigned by October 5, 2020. For additional information, please contact (306) 892-2277 or vmeota@sasktel.net.

Issued at the Village of Meota this September 14, 2020.

Julie Malenfant - Administrator Village of Meota

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Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468 Public Notice: Annexation Pursuant to the Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to restructure the existing municipal boundary of the Organized Hamlet of Sleepy Hollow around the proposed Parcel F, by including the parcel within the Organized Hamlet boundaries, as shown in the map below.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected land is within theSE ¼ 19-47-16-W3M and shown as Parcel F within the bold dashed line of the above map.

REASON: The reasonfor the annexation isto accommodate lakeshore residential growth by adding the new residential subdivision into the boundaries of the Organized Hamlet of Sleepy Hollow. As this property is currently located outside the Hamlet boundary.

PUBLIC INSPECTIONS: Any person may inspect the annexation at the RM office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as well as between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. Monday to Friday, excluding any statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public by email ingrobin@northboundplanning.ca.

Written submissions regarding the proposed annexation will be accepted prior to the date specified below.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday,October7, 2020 at the RM Office,300 1st St. East, Meota, SK, S0M 1X0.Any person who is wanting to attend the public hearing please contact the RM Office prior to meeting date for current social distancing procedures.

Issued by the RM of Meota this 14th day of September 2020 Yvonne Prusak Development Officer/Community Planner RM of Meota No. 468

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Municipal Elections)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Mayor: Village of Speers Councilor: Village of Speers Number to be elected is two (2). will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the village office located #123 Main Street, Speers, Sask., and during regular business hours on September 21st to October 6th, 2020 at the same location.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the village office located #123 Main Street, Speers, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 21st day of September, 2020 Dean Nicholson, Returning Officer

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS (Section 66 of the Act) Form H

Notice of Call for Nominations

(Municipal or School Division Elections) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the office(s) of: Mayor: Village of Maymont Councillor: Village of Maymont Number to be elected: 4 will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Village of Maymont Office located at 112 Main Street and during regular business hours from Thursday September 17, 2020 to Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the Village of Maymont Office located at 112 Main Street.

Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained at the following location:

Denise Bernier

Reeve: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 - Division No. 1 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 – Division No. 3 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 - Division No. 5 (Reeve and Odd Numbered Divisions will be elected for a four-year term.)

And By-election for Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 – Division No. 4 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 – Division No. 6 (Division No.’s 4 & 6 will be for a two-year term beginning at the first meeting of council after Nov. 9th, 2020.) will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Municipal Office, and during regular business hours on September 17th to October 6th, 2020 at the Municipal Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Municipal Office Dated this 9th day of September, 2020.

Christin Egeland (Returning Officer)

Town of Battleford Number to be elected - 6 (six)

will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday October 7, 2020, from 9:00am to 4:00pm at the Town Hall, 92-23rd Street West, Battleford, Saskatchewan and during regular business hours Tuesday, September 22nd to Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at the Town Hall.

Nomination forms may be obtained at: Returning Officer, Town of Battleford 92-23rd Street West, Battleford, Saskatchewan or www.Battleford.ca

FORM H {Section 66 of the Act}

Notice of Call for Nominations RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF DOUGLAS NO. 436

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:: REEVE

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 5

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of:

COUNCILLOR:

Returning Officer

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Town of Battleford No. to be elected - 1 (one)

David Gillan, Returning Officer

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 1

FORM H [Section 66 of the Act]

MAYOR:

Dated this 17th day of September 2020.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office.

Sherry Huber, (Returning Officer)

(Town of Battleford) PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020.

Public Notice is hereby given that nomination of candidates for the offices of:

will be received by the undersigned at the Municipal Office during normal office hours until Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. The Municipal Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 12:30 to 4:00 p.m.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS

Maymont Village Office 112 Main Street

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BUFFALO NO. 409

Reeve Councillor for Division No. 1 Councillor for Division No. 3 Councillor for Division No. 5

FORM H (per Section 66 of the Act)

COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. 3 will be received by the undersigned on the 7 day of October, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office, #123 Main Street, Speers, Sask., and during regular business hours on September 21 to October 6, 2020 at the same.

Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained at the Following location # 123 Main Street, R.M. of Douglas No. 436 Municipal Office, Speers, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 17 day of September, 2020.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office[s] of: Reeve: Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 Division No. 1 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 Division No. 3 Councillor: Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 Division No. 5 will be received by the undersigned on the 07th day of October, 2020 from 9: am to 4:00 pm at the RM of Redberry Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan and during regular business hours on Monday, September 21, 2020 to Tuesday, October 06th, 2020 at the RM of Redberry Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location RM of Redberry Municipal Office in Hafford, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020.

Mark Misquitta Returning Officer

Darrin Beaudoin Returning Officer

LOCAL GOVERNMENT ELECTION FORM H [Section 66 of the Act] Notice of Call for Nominations RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PARKDALE NO. 498 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: REEVE; RM of Parkdale No. 498 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. ONE (1); RM of Parkdale No. 498 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. THREE (3); RM of Parkdale No. 498 COUNCILLOR FOR DIVISION NO. FIVE (5); RM of Parkdale No. 498 Will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020, from 9:00am – 4:00pm, at The RM of Parkdale Municipal Office located at 171 Railway Ave., Glaslyn Saskatchewan, and during regular business hours on September 17, 2020 to October 6, 2020 at The RM of Parkdale Municipal Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office of the RM of Parkdale.

Dated this 14th day of September, 2020 Ashela McCullough Returning Officer

Notice of Call for Nominations

Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 Public notice is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Reeve Councillors for Divisions No. 1 Councillors for Divisions No. 3 Councillors for Divisions No. 5 • Reeve and Odd # Divisions will be elected for a four year term AND By-election for: Councillors for Divisions No. 2 • Division No. 2 will be for a two-year term beginning at the first meeting of council after November 9th, 2020. will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during regular office hours until Wednesday, October 7th, 2020 at 4:00 p.m. local time.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020 Christina Moore Returning Officer TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Form H [Section 66 of the Local Government Election Act, 2015]

Notice of Call for Nominations Municipal Election

FORM H (Section 45 of the Act)

Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections)

Mayor: Village of Denholm Councillor: Village of Denholm Number to be elected - 2

MAYOR: Town of St. Walburg COUNCILLOR: Town of St. Walburg Number to be Elected: Six (6)

Will be received by the undersigned on the 7 day of October 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Town Office - #134 Main Street, St. Walburg and during regular business hours on September 14th to October 6th at the Town Office, #134 Main Street, St. Walburg.

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Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Town Office, #134 Main Street, St. Walburg.

Dated this 11th day of September 2020.

Shiloh Bronken Returning Officer

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Meota No. 468

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nomination of candidate for the office of: Reeve Councillor for Division no. 1 Councillor for Division no. 3 Councillor for Division no. 5 will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office located at 300 1st St. East, Meota, Saskatchewan, and also during regular business hours from September 17th until October 6th, 2020.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the Municipal Office, 300 1st St. East, Meota, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 17th day of September, 2020.

Wanda Boon

(Nomination Officer)

FORM H [Section 66 of the Act]

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location(s): Wendlin Oborowsky in Denholm or Calling Lila Yuhasz @ 306-446-0478 Dated this 21st day of September, 2020

Lila Yuhasz (Returning Officer or Nomination Officer)

Notice of Call for Nominations (Municipal or School Division Elections)

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of: Mayor: Town of Radisson Councillor: Town of Radisson Number to be elected - 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 7th day of October, 2020 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street and during regular business hours from Monday September 21, 2020 to Tuesday October 6, 2020 at the Town of Radisson Office located at 329 Main Street.

Nomination forms and Public Disclosure Statements may be obtained at the following location: Town of Radisson Office 329 Main Street Dated this 17th day of September 2020.

Chris Donaldson Returning Officer

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Village of Richard PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Mayor Councillor – Number to Be Elected: 2 will be received by the undersigned on the 7 day of October, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the municipal office, #123 Main Street, Speers, Sask., and during regular business hours on September 21 to October 6, 2020 at the same.

Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained at the Following location # 123 Main Street, R.M. of Douglas No. 436 Municipal Office, Speers, Saskatchewan.

Dated this 17 day of September, 2020.

Darrin Beaudoin Returning Officer.

CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD No. to be elected – 1 member

COUNCILLOR: CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD No. to be elected – 6 members will be received by the undersigned on Wednesday, October 7, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at City Hall and during regular business hours commencing Tuesday, September 22, 2020 to Tuesday, October 6, 2020.

NOMINATION FORMS MAY BE OBTAINED AT: Returning Office, City Hall 1291 101st Street, North Battleford City of North Battleford website www.cityofnb.ca/vote.html Dated this 22nd day of September, 2020 Debbie Wohlberg Returning Officer

AUCTIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office(s) of:

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of:

MAYOR:

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NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Village of Ruddell PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the offices of: Mayor Councillor – Number to Be Elected: 2 will be received by the undersigned on the 7 day of October, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ruddell Community Centre and at the Residence of Byron Olsen in Ruddell, Saskatchewan or 432 Main Street, Radisson, Saskatchewan during September 21 to October 6, 2020.

Nomination forms and public disclosure statements may be obtained at the following location Byron Olsen’s residence in Ruddell, Saskatchewan or at 432 Main Street, Radisson, Saskatchewan.

Boechler-Schira Auctioneering For a Live On-Site Auction Large Antique and Collectable Auction Sale For Connie Leask-Grant Sunday Sept 27, 2020 @ 10:00 am Battleford Directions: 10 kms South on Highway 4 from Battleford (Biggar Highway) Turn left on Saskatoon Trail Antiques, Collectables, Vintage Furniture, Glassware, Toys, SpuDogs Food Truck on site for lunch Please note: we will be following the Provincial COVID 19 Guidelines at this sale.

We Ask Everyone to Practice Safe Social Distancing at All Times Check our Website and Facebook for sale details and pictures www.boechlerschiraauction.com

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING Fred 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 or 306-386-7110 Box 552

Spiritwood, SK

Prov. Lic. #332982

www.boechlerschiraauctions.ca LAND FOR SALE

FARM LAND FOR SALE RM OF SPIRITWOOD NO. 496 The following land is offered for sale by tender: NW Sec 11 Twp 49 Rge 12 W3 Extensions 1 and 2 Surface Parcel #128944064 and #129118361 Approximately 155.28 acres of which approximately 102 acres are broken.

Contact: Diane Foster (306-446-0384) for further information.

Conditions 1. For sale by tender subject to the reservations, exceptions and encumbrances contained on the existing certificates of titles, but free and clear of any mortgage encumbrances.

2. Mineral titles not included.

3. All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Battle River Law in Trust.

Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted.

4. Balance of the purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to Battle River Law in Trust within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

4. Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

5. Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. 6. Property taxes will be paid to December 31, 2020.

7. Property sold as is. Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the title.

8. Sale is subject to a right of first refusal by the current renter. Current lease expires November 2020.

All offers to be placed in a sealed envelope marked "Do Not Open - Colbe Land" to be delivered on or before 12:00 pm, October 19, 2020 to: Box 905 201 - 1291 - 102nd Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 306-445-6177 Attention: Jeff Baldwin

Dated this 17 day of September, 2020.

Darrin Beaudoin Returning Officer

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Grain dumped at RM of Meota office over ticket Staff

A dispute over a traffic ticket boiled over at the Rural Municipality of Meota office last week.

A local farmer, Kyle Esquirol, dumped a load of grain in front of the RM of Meota office in protest of a traffic ticket handed out by one of the RM’s traffic

officers.

On top of the pile a traffic ticket was placed on top with the following words written on it: “If we are doing such a bad job out here ... you take it to the elevator.”

In a Facebook post that ended up widely circulated on social media, Esquirol stated “this is what

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Licensed Pest Control Officer Wanted The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 is accepting applications for a “Licensed Pest Control Officer”.

Interested individuals to submit resumes with 3 references and remuneration expected no later than 12:00 noon, October 13, 2020 to: R.M. of Eldon No 471 P.O. Box 130, Maidstone SK S0M 1M0 Fax: (306) 893-4644 Email: rm471@sasktel.net Information on licensure and duties available at www.spcoa.org the Sask Pest Control Officers Association website. Only those applicants being interviewed will be contacted.

happens when your RM decides it needs to ticket farmers on a hot sunny harvest day.”

Esquirol elaborated some more on Facebook about what had transpired — comments that ended up shared by the WEST Admin site.

Esquirol stated there had been two tickets for speeding — one to his dad on a semi for going 77 mph up a hill, and the other to his brother for speeding while going to test a sample of grain.

He further stated his main complaint was not so much about the tickets, but with the priorities of the RM. “The priorities of the RM of Meota are way out of line,” he stated. “How does a $186,000.00 dollars of tax payer money make the rural life safer to run a CSO? What is the purpose of a community safety officer that works during the day while our farms, acreages and cabins are robbed at night? All the people stopped and ticked during the day sure are real criminals.” “...How many arrests of real criminals has this CSO made? The answer is ZERO, he spends his time

cruising rural roads during the day picking easy targets for petty offences. He knows people will pull over and comply with very little risk to his personal safety.

He has no intention of stopping any real criminals.”

Esquirol ended his comments by stating “farmers aren’t slaves to the RM. I have had enough and did something about it.”

I have received a news release from the RM of Meota. The following can be added to my protest story: The RM of Meota provided some further details in a news release Monday afternoon. According to the R.M.’s local police board, at around 1 p.m. a community safety officer had stopped a pickup truck travelling on an RM road. The stop was conducted due to the truck traveling at a speed exceeding the legal limit; the driver of the truck was also using a cellular device.

During that stop, a verbal altercation occurred between the CSO officer and another person who arrived on scene in a second vehicle.

Then at around 2 p.m. that same day, they reported that an end dump

A Facebook post shows the dumped grain. trailer was used to offload approximately 200 bushels of wheat at the municipal office in Meota.

“Safety is a priority at all times of the year,” states the release from the RM of Meota. “The Local Police Board has empowered the CSO officer to use appropriate discretion in

the exercise of the duties and is confident that this traffic stop was handled in an appropriate and professional manner by the CSO officer. The Local Police Board has completed a review of the incident and has provided all information to the RCMP for further investigation.”

Several fall activities resume Career Opportunity Hafford Co-op is hiring a Team Member at our Agro Center in Hafford, Saskatchewan.

Job Description: • Be Dependable for all scheduled shifts • Provide good courteous service to Customers • Serve Fuel to Customers at the Cardlock and Instore • Order/Receive/Price and Display Merchandise as Directed • Clean/Stock and Maintain the Store and Yard • Install/Repair Automotive and Agricultural Tires • Build Hydraulic Hoses/Roller Chain etc…

• Safely Operate a Forklift

Quali�ications: • You have a High School Education • Able to Communicate effectively with Customers and Staff • Must be strongly service-oriented, motivated and capable of serving Customers in a courteous and ef�icient manner • Physical ability to handle the work to be assigned • Experience and knowledge in automotive/ agricultural care and maintenance an asset Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive bene�its package and an employer-contributed pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation.

Apply Instore by September 30th,2020, or contact us at haffordcoop@littleloon.ca for more information.

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

LOCALLY INVESTED • COMMUNITY-MINDED LIFETIME MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It seems so recent that we were lamenting the end of summer and now here we are looking at September’s end into October.

Unity’s Courtesy Car is back in action. Thanks to this organization and its volunteers for helping our seniors. Please contact them or see your local paper for the protocols in place.

Longtime Terry Fox Marathon of Hope participant, Keith Wilson, who also helped direct people to the virtual event Sept. 20 of this year, will participate in his 37th consecutive event. This fundraiser has gained new meaning for Wilson, who is a Stage 4 cancer survivor.

Even in spite of COVID-19 restrictions, Unity still has plenty of recreation and activity options this fall and winter.

Unity Minor Hockey, Unity Skating Club, Unity Multiple 4-H Club, Karate Club and Revolution Dance have had their registrations and will proceed with caution and protocols for their seasons. The curling rink is playing host to the

Now that’s what I call having all your ducks in a row. Photo by Sherri Solomko

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indoor pickleball club until the ice goes in.

The Unity Curling Club will reopen on schedule Oct. 26. They will be using provincial and CurlSask guidelines to create a safe environment and will update as plans unfold.

The proposed schedule for league curling offers afternoon league, evening leagues and learn-to-curl and junior programs.

The news of a horse shot near Senlac, reported

as suspected illegal hunting activity, brings to light the importance of hunting safety and respecting private property.

For only the third time in 108 years, the Unity Ag Society made the difficult decision to cancel the annual Unity Fall Fair and Trade Show. What began in 1910 and expanded in 1981 to include the trade show portion, was a much-anticipated event in Unity, but with pandemic precautions the committee felt they had no alternative.

Parkview Place has decided to raise funds for a wall-mounted thermometer that residents, staff and visitors can use to self-scan for fever.

For now, residents will continue to be able to visit indoors at family and friends’ homes during the winter months. Parkview hopes that by the end of October, the number of cases in our part of the province will have stabilized enough that they can confidently allow visitation to occur in-house.

Unity Credit Union’s drive-through ATM is nearly completed and soon open for business. This rivals what is offered in bigger centres and is a first for our community.

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

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Hearing that leads to understanding and action I tend to see things as either good news or bad news. Life is a lot simpler if I stop at good or bad labels and don’t let anything get more complicated than black and white thinking.

Despite my best efforts to keep life simple, it has a way of getting both complicated and messy before me. Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, has told me for years to keep it simple and be ready to claim the weather as the blame for anything that seems problematic.

Ed says that the weather can account for poor crops, bad road conditions, cancellations, migraines, aches, drought, flood, hail, wind damage and fires, both grass and

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca forest. The fact is that the most common cause of forest fires is humans.

Even though 55 per cent of wildfires are traced to humans and 45 per cent to lightning strikes, Ed says that it is the weather’s fault for fires. The forest was dry instead of wet and soaked with rain.

I am glad such reason-

ing works for Ed, but I still keep finding other reasons for what happens in life beyond blaming the weather.

Speaking of blaming, hearing and understanding are difficult for me.

My wife thinks I listen to her like I was in a coma when she speaks. I blame her for hearing only what

she wants to hear when I talk.

Some years ago, I did some research on what church members heard in my sermons. At random, people were given a form to complete about my sermon that they had listened to. Reluctantly people gave their feedback. It was apparent that a few folks had been in a coma during the sermon. It was also clear some only listened to what they wanted to hear in the message.

Interestingly, many heard different things from the same message.

This pandemic has been bad news for the regular holding of church services. Many services are now streamed or viewed

at home. Churches here have a limited number of people who can attend in person and keep a social distance from others. I feel it is good news in that the emphases with fewer people attending worship gives more focus on the word of God and less on the numbers in church and who is serving or singing in church before others. It is my opinion that often we make church services about us, rather than God’s word, His sacraments and each person’s encounter with God as they gather before Him as his sons and daughters.

The number gathered together at church does not guarantee those assembled will listen to and

understand God’s word as presented to them. Some people will finish your sentence for you. They are in church to have their preconceived notions confirmed and are ready to dismiss anything that challenges them, even if it is God’s word.

God is to be the focus of our worship. May God direct us of the vision of worship in heaven.

(Revelation chapters 4 and 5) “Holy, holy, holy is the Lord God Almighty, who was, and is, and is to come … Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and strength and honour and glory and praise!” Our focus is to worship Almighty God.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

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

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

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

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Battlefords Grace Community Church

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

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

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Everyone Welcome

Living Water Ministry

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

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

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

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

Battleford Legion Hall 7:00 p.m.

PASTOR - Rick Martin

Third Avenue United Church

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

Sunday Worship Services at 10:30 am

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Rev. Dexter van Dyke

Pre-registration required to register at

306-445-8171

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

Everyone Welcome

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

LIVING FAITH CHAPEL

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

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

Phone: 306-285-3823 Contact: Don Retzlaff

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

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

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

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Maidstone/Paynton United Church of Canada

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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