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Mother has already served sentence Tiki Laverdiere. Senior Crown Prosecutor Chris Browne confirmed that Mavis Takakenew was in the court gallery for her son’s appearance. In May she was sentenced to 18 months in prison. After credit for time served in custody while waiting for trial she only had four months and eight days left to serve.

Laverdiere’s body was found in a rural area near North Battleford in June 2019. Laverdiere, from Edmonton, was reported missing to the Battlefords RCMP on May 12, 2019, after her family last heard from her on May 1, 2019, when she sent a text message from North Battleford saying she wanted to return home.

Laverdiere was in Saskatchewan for the funeral of Tristen Cook-Buckle, 20, on Thunderchild First Nation.

Cook-Buckle’s body was found burned in a vehicle near Vegreville, Alta. on April 5, 2019. The Edmonton Police are investigating Cook-Buckle’s murder.

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Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A 10th person has been arrested in connection with the murder of Tiki BrookLyn Laverdiere.

On Aug. 26, the Edmonton Police Service arrested a 36-year-old man wanted for his role in Tiki Laverdiere’s murder.

Samuel Takakenew was charged on Aug. 4 with accessory after the fact to murder, contrary to Section 23(1) and 240 of the Criminal Code, and the RCMP MCU-North issued a Canada-wide warrant.

Takakanew had been living in the city of Edmonton, Alta., since the time of Laverdiere’s murder.

Takakenew remains in police custody and was returned to North Battleford early this week where he appeared in North Battleford Provincial Court Sept. 1.

Samuel Takakenew is the son of Mavis Quinn Takakenew who was arrested in August 2019 for her role in the death of

Beginning in July 2019 RCMP started arresting people in Alberta and Saskatchewan for Laverdiere’s murder including Shayla Orthner, 27, of North Battleford, Danita Thomas, 32, of North Battleford, Brent Checkosis, 18, of North Battleford, Jesse Sangster, 23, Nicole Cook, 37, of Edmonton, Soaring Eagle Whitstone, 33, of Onion Lake Cree Nation, Nikita Sandra Cook, 32, of Edmonton, and Mavis Quinn Takakenew of North Battleford.

Charles St. Savard, of Edmonton, was arrested July 2020, and Samuel Takakenew was arrested August 2020.

Charles St. Savard had an appearance scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court on Aug. 28.

His lawyer told the court that his previous instructions by his client was to consent to Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench for trial but he has new instructions to elect to be tried by judge and jury at Battleford Continued on Page 2

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Three charged in Gatzke murder remain in jail

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

Three men charged with killing Ryan Gatzke in Battleford in 2019 remain in jail.

Isaac Melko, 22, Charles Michael Lewis

MacLean, 23, both of North Battleford, and Jacob Joseph Ballantyne, 25, of Edam, had appearances in North Battleford Provincial Court Aug. 27 via CCTV. The three – and one young offender – were arrested in May 2020 after an eight month investiga-

tion by Major Crimes Unit North.

According to North Battleford RCMP, a badly injured Gatzke, 27, was found in his home in the 100 block of 26 Street West in Battleford on Oct. 18, 2019. EMS took Gatzke to the hospital in North Bat-

telford where he was later declared deceased.

Melko, Ballantyne, and a young offender – whose name can’t be released in accordance with the Youth Criminal Justice Act – were charged with seconddegree murder, break and enter with intent to com-

mit an indictable offence, disguise with intent, carry a weapon for the purpose of committing an offence, possession of a firearm without a license, and unauthorized possession of a firearm in a vehicle.

Maclean was charged with manslaughter, unau-

thorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle, and break and enter with intent to commit an indictable offence.

The co-accused are now scheduled to appear in North Battleford Provincial Court via CCTV again on Oct. 14.

Man charged for string of robberies appears in court

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A Saskatoon man charged in connection to a string of robberies across central Saskatchewan that consisted of a joint investigation involving multiple police agencies had another court appearance Aug. 27.

Cody Kemick, 37, was arrested May 2 after Saskatoon RCMP Provincial General Investigation Section, along with officers from Saskatoon, Outlook, Rosetown and Humboldt detachments executed a search warrant at his home in Saskatoon.

Police seized stolen property valued at tens of thousands of dollars

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including tools, computers, electronic devices, ammunition, cheques, hair salon products, lottery tickets and clothing. The items are believed to have come from businesses, residences and vehicles in Unity, Lucky Lake,

Chantal Dubois was also arrested and charged with break and enter and seven counts of possession of stolen property.

Dubois was scheduled to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court on Sept.

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The case against Kemick is being moved from Saskatoon Provincial Court to Rosetown Circuit Court where he is scheduled to appear on Sept. 10 to elect how he wants to be tried.

Hafford man fails to appear on porn charges

By Lisa Joy

Local Journalism Initiative Reporter

A Hafford man charged with child pornography offences failed to appear in Saskatoon Provincial Court Aug. 25.

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Court of Queen’s bench with a preliminary hearing.

Crown Prosecutor Chris Browne objected to a preliminary hearing saying

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appear, the judge issued a bench warrant to hold for Kelly Beleznay, 55.

A bench warrant to hold doesn’t go into effect until the accused’s next scheduled court appearance.

So this means if Beleznay fails to show up for his next court appearance on Sept.

29, the bench warrant will become effective.

Beleznay was released on bail in June a few days after his arrest. He was arrested after the Saskatchewan RCMP Internet Child Exploitation Unit (ICE) and Blaine Lake RCMP searched his home

in Hafford on June 2. They found child pornography and seized a laptop and USB storage devices for further forensic analysis.

Police charged Beleznay with accessing and possessing child pornography.

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that he has a preliminary hearing scheduled next month on another co-accused and there are about 100 witnesses.

Judge Kevin Hill said a change in election forces an adjournment on the matter, adding that if a preliminary hearing was to go ahead for St. Savard the court would also have to find a judge without a conflict. The matter was adjourned to Sept. 18 In May 2020 Brent

Checkosis was sentenced in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to seven years in prison for accessory after the fact to the murder of Laverdiere.

Mavis Quinn Takakenew was also sentenced in May in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench to 18 months in prison on a charge of accessory to murder after the fact.

The court ordered a ban on publication on sentencing hearings for Checkosis

and Takakenew until the trials of all the co-accused are finished.

Orthner was committed to stand trial in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, improper interference with a human body charges.

Nicole Cook was committed to stand trial at Queen’s Bench court on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, improper interference with a human body and theft of motor vehicle.

Jesse Sangster pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder, kidnapping and, improper interference with a human body. A preliminary hearing was scheduled for June but was rescheduled to Sept. 28, Oct. 2, Oct. 5-9 and Oct. 13-16.

Danita Thomas elected to be tried in Court of Queen’s Bench on charges of first-degree murder, kidnapping, and improper interference with a human body. A three-week preliminary hearing is scheduled in North Battleford Provincial Court starting Nov. 30.

Nikita Cook elected a Queen’s Bench judge and jury trial. The trial is scheduled for Jan 11-March 5, 2021, in Battleford Court of Queen’s Bench.

Whitstone’s three-week preliminary hearing is set to start Nov. 2.

The Saskatchewan RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU)-North has been investigating the homicide of Tiki Laverdiere and have continued to follow up on all information and tips since July 2019. To date, 10 people have been charged and are before the courts or have been sentenced.

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RCMP ask public assistance locating driver in fatal collision north of Cochin Staff

the report of a serious single motor vehicle collision on Highway 4 north of Cochin.

Upon arrival, officers determined the driver of

RCMP are looking for the driver in a fatal MVA. On Aug. 29, at approximately 7:30 p.m., North Battleford RCMP received

the vehicle fled the scene wearing a red t-shirt, black pants and red shoes. It is unknown where the driver is at this time and efforts to locate the suspect

have been unsuccessful so far. North Battleford RCMP is looking to the public for assistance in locating the driver and/or providing additional infor-

mation of this incident to further the investigation.

The 21-year-old female passenger was transported to hospital in Battlefords, but passed away from in-

juries.

A Saskatchewan RCMP Reconstructionist as well as WPD ambulance from North Battledford attended the scene.

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New format for BBEX in pandemic year 2020

By John Cairns

“BBEX Goes to the Movies” and will take place at the Magic Lantern Capitol Annex theatre on Nov. 12.

The date is a month later than usual due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and indeed the event itself is different in format from previous years. The goal, according to the BBEX committee in a news release, is to make the awards night as “touchless” as possible for those attending.

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It is confirmed that the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards will indeed go ahead in 2020, but in a radically different format from before.

The BBEX committee has unveiled their plans for this year’s awards show, which is undergoing major changes to conform to public health protocols and restrictions.

The event is billed

In a news release, organizers say the MC and awards stage area will take place in the lobby of the cinema, and the presentation will be streamed to four cinemas in the Annex.

The event will conform with provincial re-open protocols with guests entering and exiting through the outdoor theatre doors.

As attendees leave, they will be presented with a gift boxed specialty dessert to enjoy at home.

Instead of a traditional

banquet on site, guests will have the choice of attending a dinner at a local member restaurant, or simply attending the movie and a dessert at the theatre.

Award categories are also different. According to their news release, the usual categories of Marketing, New Business, Export Achievement are not going ahead this year. Instead, the event is being billed as a “celebration of Battlefords resilience,” and the

awards will reflect that.

Awards will be presented in three new categories for 2020: -Applauding Battlefords Business Resilience; -Recognizing the way Battlefords businesses provided community support; -Celebrating businesses and individuals that became the Battlefords Everyday Heroes..

Also presented will be another new award, the Heather Guthrie Star Service Award. Plans to create

this new category had been announced at last year’s BBEX awards.

Nominations are now being accepted by going to www.battlefordschamber. com, clicking on the BBEX Goes to the Movies icon, and entering the forms.

You can return forms to b.chamber@sasktel.net, fax to 306-445-6633 or 306-446-0188, or mail nominations to P.O. Box 1000, North Battleford SK, S9A 3E6. The deadline for nominations is Sept. 25.

NB commercial tax subsidy prompted by COVID Staff

this subsidy is to help alleviate financial pressures the COVID-19 pandemic has put on local businesses.

The city will subsidize a line of credit loan for the 2020 Commercial Property taxes for commercially assessed properties. The

Citing the importance of local businesses to the community, the City of North Battleford is bringing in a commercial tax subsidy.

According to City Hall,

duration of the interest subsidy is for three months: from October to December, 2020. The interest rate subsidy is capped at four per cent.

To be eligible, 2020 Property Taxes must be paid by Sept. 30, 2020.

Properties in tax arrears as of Dec. 31, 2019, are not eligible.

According to the city, owners will be required to sign a subsidy agreement with the City of North Battleford. They must also provide proof that the own-

er of the property accessed at least one of the Federal COVID-19 business assistance programs, as well as written confirmation from a local financial institution that the line of credit exists.

Payment of the monthly interest subsidy is subject to

Discovery Co-op reports positive numbers in 2020 Annual Report

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Like other organizations, the pandemic situation meant that Discovery Co-op had to hold its 2020 Annual General Meeting by video conferencing on Aug. 18.

In their annual report, board president Bryan Clair acknowledged the challenging conditions for Discovery Co-op to operate.

“This past year has been challenging for the province, the country and the world due to economic and political conditions affecting many sectors. These factors have

certainly affected Discovery Co-op,” Clair stated.

“The current pandemic has added to the stress on the economy and to the members we serve. However, the strategies established by the board ensures Discovery is nimble and adaptable, capable of reacting to both the challenges and opportunities that may arise to ensure the financial well-being and longterm sustainability of your co-operative.

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Among the highlights of their financial results: Discovery Co-op had over $129 million in sales and $4.3 million net savings.

During 2019 there was $2,448,601 in equity paid back to members who had moved, reached age 70, reached their equity cap of $17,250, and estates.

During the year they welcomed 954 new members. $220,000 was donated to clubs and activities within their trading area in 2019.

In his statement in the annual report, General

Manager Mike Nord pointed to some of the Co-op’s capital projects. Last year saw the opening of the new food store in Battleford and upgrade of the carwash at Territorial Place Mall.

Capital projects in 2020 include an upgraded Territorial Gas Bar featuring 10 lanes of state-of-the-art fuel pumps and an expanded confectionary store and bathrooms.

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Here’s why things will never be the same at the grocery store

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From online grocery shopping to home delivery to cooking with fresh ingredients to higher prices to fewer choices in stores

By Sylvain Charlebois

Professor / Dalhousie University

More than five months into the pandemic, we can start to see how life will look on the other side. At the grocery store, some changes will disappear while others will stay with us for the foreseeable future.

Food is getting more expensive everywhere, including Canada. We expect prices to increase by four per cent.

Additional costs these days are too much to absorb for farmers, processors and distributors.

Financial results were impressive for the first few quarters, to be sure, but sunny days for food companies won’t last. Many companies are pivoting and trying to reach consumers who are looking for new options.

The food-service industry is barely at 60 per cent of what it was before COVID-19.

But things are starting to pick up and consumers are Continued on Page 5

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Thanks but no thanks

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Dear Editor While I will pass along thanks to Herb Cox for his service to our community, I would take issue with his categorization of the NDP election strategy being built on “lies.” The Sask. Party official stance, which Mr. Cox parrots out in his letter, side steps and glosses over many actual facts regarding cuts that have been made, while belittling the NDP’s honest questioning of Sask. Party policy. Remember the GTH scandal, the Regina overpass, the dollars wasted and the absolute disaster of the PPP projects, for instance the Saskatchewan Hospital, in a state of disrepair ever since day one. In this discussion, I certainly will point out that millions, yes, millions of dollars were wasted on “LEAN”. This disastrous fiasco has crippled our response to this pandemic, and anyone who thinks otherwise has not been in an under equipped, under staffed hospital lately. An ongoing waste of resources and person years that begs description.

Mr. Cox claims one actual increase, in the funding of SaskPolyTech. I wonder why that claim ignores the letter from PolyTech to CBC in late June, apprising them of the layoff of 37 staff, and the suspension of several programs, including addictions counselling. We have read in the past weeks of the record number of fatalities related to drug use, and this is one of the programs cut?

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The increase in funding may be a number, but it does little to explain why laying off 37 staff and suspension of core programs is not a cut. Mr. Cox notes that this increase in funding was voted against by the NDP. This is pretty rich, coming from a government that unanimously voted down a bill to address the appalling youth suicide rates in our province, particularly among marginalized communities.

Mr. Cox claims there have been no cuts to classrooms, perhaps he had mislaid the part of the budget from three years ago where post education funding, just one area, was cut by 30 million dollars? Some of this amount was grudgingly reallocated, laughingly called an increase by the Finance Minister. The whole COVID-19 portion of Saskatchewan’s return to school plan has been woefully mismanaged, with no leadership shown, no solid information of safety for teachers, substitute teachers and support staff. Moe et al seem to think that it’s okay to have hundreds of school kids thrown into close proximity, but they refuse to recall the legislature, where you can be sure there would have been a lot of difficult questions left unanswered.

Back to school plans have changed so many times it’s ludicrous, if Mr. Cox has actually talked to any teachers lately, I seriously doubt he would have got a pat on the back from any of them. Thank goodness many school

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divisions, with input from school boards and teachers, have stepped up and made some headway in getting information that counts out to worried parents, because the message from the people that should be providing direction and stability has changed practically daily. The Sask Party are now stating that they have a “solid” plan, less than a week before school is scheduled to resume.

I’m sure a few days are all that’s needed for parents to make a possibly critical decision on their child’s health Strangely enough, there are those of us who believe that people who actually live here should have good jobs. They have this persistent idea that the residents of Saskatchewan actually have the brains and skills needed to take any project to fruition. But of course that does not bring the big donors to our easily purchased government.

Their pandering to big business is abhorrent, and has no end in sight, just note the plans for Wascana Park. Money is talking, unfortunately it is our tax dollars that are in jeopardy.

So, in essence, this last request for honesty falls into the category of don’t do what I do, do what I say, the honesty plea has all the hallmarks of election year stumping, with not one look in the mirror for the Sask Party.

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Care to dance?

By Helen Row Toews With school starting soon, although differently than usual, it got me thinking about one of the curriculum requirements for kids; namely the dance component.

Often, depending on the age group participating, dance classes are met with varying degrees of either blissful anticipation, handclapping-joy, excitement, loathing, dread, or fear.

When I was faced with this grim prospect in the tenth grade, I fell solidly into the last three.

I knew only four people (my tiny ninth grade graduating class) in the whole school of at least 600 students, and not a soul in this gym class. However, we were told we had one day to pick a partner and choose a song. Then we were to choreograph some cool dance steps for the duration of our tune and

Groceries Continued from Page 4 finding new ways to get food by adopting fresh habits.

Prices for products like beef have gone up by as much as 20 per cent since January. Some factors have nothing to do with the pandemic, but COVID-19 unquestionably didn’t make things easier for financially insecure consumers.

Food security was a challenge in Canada even before COVID-19 and the pandemic has made matters worse. The ratio of Canadians who have experienced food insecurity at least once in the last 12 months went from one in eight to one in seven. That means almost 700,000 more Canadians have now

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perform it for the whole class.

Horrors!

I rode home on the bus that afternoon thinking desperately of escape.

Perhaps I could cite some newly found and highly significant religious convictions prohibiting the frivolous playing of long play records or repetitive movement.

Maybe I could claim the sudden overnight onset of clubfoot, or state that irreparable damage had

been done to an Achilles tendon after saving an old lady from being hit by a runaway train.

Or, what if I blacked out one side of my glasses with a marker and told the teacher I’d lost an eye after being gored by a bull as I saved my sibling from certain death.

A girl couldn’t be expected to dance if her religious convictions disallowed it, right? Or if she had a disfiguring foot impairment brought on by

experienced food insecurity.

That’s why organizations like Second Harvest and Food Banks Canada play such a critical role. No government programs, not even the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB), can help Canadians so quickly. And given that CERB will end in September, we desperately need food rescuing for those in need.

Perishables are more in fashion since we spend more time in the kitchen.

Staying at home will result in consumers processing their food more often. Nonperishables were highly popular at the start of the pandemic, but consumers got more acquainted with ingredients they can cook in recent months. With more people working from

home, or from anywhere but work really, we expect to see more consumers buying fresh more often.

This is bad news for the brand companies you find in the middle of the grocery store. Portfolios are likely to shrink and less choice will be offered to consumers in months to come. Carrying more than 39,000 food items in one store can be expensive, so ‘less is more’ will be grocers’ new motto. And who needs Twinkie-flavoured milk, really? (Yes, it exists.)

Another massive change is online food purchasing.

In just five months, we’ve seen many markets in Canada go from being severely under-served to being offered several options. Liquor stores, specialty stores and, of course, mainstream

sacrificial acts of kindness? Or, for sure if she’d temporarily lost the vision in one eye after selflessly saving her little brother, yes?

Apparently not.

With some irritation on the part of our teacher, Irene was chosen as my partner, and we were sent to a far corner of the stage to think. While Irene was lovely, she didn’t know what the heck to do either; nor were either of us up to date on popular songs.

This was a problem.

The fateful day arrived and all the other giggling girls performed intricate, coordinated and ultra-cool moves to their “rockin’ tunes.” The latest hits reverberated about the room and everyone swayed along, blissful smiles on each face.

The teacher was pleased, the other students were pleased, heck, even the janitor, peering at us as she swept a nearby floor, was pleased with these girls – and then, it was our turn.

Irene strode forward confidently, and handed the teacher an album she’d brought from home.

I didn’t even know what music she’d chosen, but thought I caught sight of several men on the cover holding accordions.

Naw, that had to be wrong.

As the record player clicked into position and the music began to play, Irene grabbed me firmly about the waist and we clasped clammy hands together as she hissed, “I’ll lead.”

And we were off. Music blared as the Avsenik Brothers Ensemble launched into one of their better known polka numbers, and we began a complicated series of maneuvers, made up on the spur of the moment. Redfaced, we marched clumsily about the room with knees banging together, elbows askew, and muffled apologies murmured, until the last few miserable notes were released from the ivory keys of the lead

accordionist, and it was finished.

To say there was a stunned silence at the conclusion of this event is understating things by quite a bit. Nonetheless, thanks to Irene, Slavko Avsenik, and his band of charismatic brothers, it was done and over and we breathed a sigh of relief as we, and the mighty men in embroidered shirts took our leave.

And so, in answer to the title of this piece – I think I’ll sit this one out, thanks.

Helen has lived on the family farm near Marshall much of her life.

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

grocers are delivering food within hours, sometimes even faster.

It’s now normal to let a stranger pick your food.

If you live in a city of over 200,000 inhabitants in Canada, it’s also very reasonable to expect your online order to be delivered within two hours, with little or no substitutions.

That’s the new benchmark.

Instacart, Voilà by Sobeys and Longo’s in Ontario are all looking at new standards and expectations.

Orders are being fulfilled with accuracy rates higher than 95 per cent.

In 2017, grocers got their wake-up call when Amazon acquired Whole Foods. But still these grocers barely committed

to online delivery. We saw the timid emergence of clicks and collects everywhere, which was nowhere near good enough for pandemic-stricken households.

Now, the online game is on. Of all food sales, online purchases were under two per cent before the pandemic. But by the end of this year, online food sales could reach almost four per cent. Canada is catching up – the United States is at seven per cent while the United Kingdom is at 10 per cent.

However, if you do order online, expect to pay more. On average, including delivery fees, consumers will pay seven to 10 per cent more for delivered

food compared to a regular visit to the grocery store.

That’s quite a difference and is perhaps problematic for those who are stuck at home, for one reason or another. The disabled, elderly and people in self-isolation are compelled to pay more.

That may seem unfair, but the socio-economics of home food delivery will evolve and likely become more competitive.

As for the glass barriers, arrows on the floor, masks and cart-cleaning staff, they will go away.

Maybe. Eventually.

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

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Farmers market marks Thursdays in Battleford Staff

From May through September, a farmers market is held in front of Battleford Furniture on Thursday mornings from 8 a.m. to noon. It’s a staple of Battleford life, years in tradition.

The News-Optimist visited recently to talk with some of this year’s vendors.

Enjoying her first year as a regular vendor is Loretta Neufeld, who offers a wide variety of home-baked products, such as buns, pumpkin loaves, zucchini bread, banana muffins and chocolate chip cookies – and that’s just a small sampling.

Neufeld said it’s their

first year at the farmers market in front of Battleford Furniture, and their first year at the North Battleford market on Saturdays, however they used to market in Manitoba when they lived there.

About their new locale, Neufeld said, “It’s great!

Every community has a little different feel and a little different flare.”

Over the summer she has been determining what the hot ticket item would be in Battleford.

“It’s cookies,” she says.

However, she has been doing lots of bread and loaves as well.

“I love baking and trying different things and new things.”

A farmers market is held Thursdays in front of Battleford Furniture. Photo by Candace Mack-Horton

She’s hoping to keep her regular customers over the colder months when the farmers market is finished.

“They can give me a text and I can bake for

them as well.”

Sheila Turuk has been a farmers market vendor for 11 years. She’s been at the Battleford Furniture location since the start.

She offers homegrown vegetables such as beets and carrots, as well as a variety of cucumbers – some for relish, some for pickles, some for eating.

She offers baking as well, plus flour they mill themselves, so it needs to be kept in the fridge or freezer, she points out.

“It makes such a difference in baking because it’s fresh,” says Turuk.

She points out it is not certified organic, but it’s close.

“It’s the same with the vegetables.”

Despite COVID-19, Turuk says business has been good.

“It’s better this year than it has been, because people are trying to eat healthier and also shop local, so we appreciate everything that they do.”

Offering his fourth crop, Dale Howrie sets up with locally-made honey. It comes from Lanz Point at south end of Murray Lake.

He says his honey improves each year.

“A little more knowledge and little better hive management, it gets better each year.”

The farmers market in Battleford has been good for business right from the first day they showed up.

“It’s good exposure for our honey business and people are supporting us.”

COVID-19 has affected them as well. They’ve sold out of their products more than once this year because people are buying multiples, not just one.

“I sold out twice in Battleford and my wife sold out twice in Meota. “[COID-19] affects everything. All the people at markets here are doing really well,” Howrie says.

Jim and Donna Bruynooghe are also vendors at the Battleford market. Jim says they don’t make it to every one, but most of them. They offer a variety of products including cakes, buns, jams, apples and potatoes. Jim says his daughter does the vegetables and he’s the baker.

He has noticed the affects of COVID-19, although it hasn’t had a big impact on business. He sees people wearing masks however, and, of course,

there is hand sanitizer at their stall.

Kelly Schmidt, a regular vendor in Battleford, also attends the farmers market in North Battleford. She says business was slower this year, but it has started to pick up now. Some people are still afraid to go out, plus the market in North Battleford changed locations.

Schmidt has been selling jams and jellies of interesting names for at least five years now. All her berry products are made with wild berries.

“If I can’t pick it, I won’t make it,” she says.

Some of her jellies cross from sweet to savoury and on toward hot and spicy. She has garlic jelly, dill jelly, hot pepper and more, including jellies named Cherry Fire and Forest Fire. These products are good with cheese and crackers, says Schmidt.

Dill is also good on fish, she adds, and the garlic is good for a dip for chicken fingers or dry ribs.

“It’s more of an appetizer specialty,” says Schmidt.

Battleford Furniture will continue to host the farmers market through the end of the season.

City election info page live Staff

Those looking for information about the upcoming municipal election in North Battleford can now go to their election page.

According to City Hall, www.cityofnb.ca/vote.html

is now live. The page contains information about the election for potential candidates and for voters. It includes information such as voting and COVID-19 safety, mail in ballots, information for candidates

including their 2020 candidate guide, a list of who is running which will include 150-word profiles, election job opportunities, and other items.

The municipal election is scheduled for Nov. 9.

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EQUITABLE SASKATCHEWAN A lack of paid sick days and the low wages earned by countless public-facing workers means that many can’t afford to stay home when they need to. Let this Labour Day be a reminder that no worker should be forced to choose between their health and their livelihood.

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Exercise program is back

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Nearly all the businesses in Borden are open now with COVID-19 rules in place. Forever in motion exercises are held in the Friendship Clubroom on Monday and Wednesday mornings at 11 a.m. with Bev Assman and Heather Penner leading the classes.

Audrey Baker was one of the leaders since in motion started but she has now moved to Primrose Chateau in Saskatoon and those taking the classes thank her for the years she led them. Congratulations to Audrey who turned 90 last week. She is missed in Borden as she was at coffee most mornings.

The Borden Farmers Market is still on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. .in the Borden seniors’ room with nine vendors selling baking, honey, vegetables, jams/jellies, Tupperware, jewelry and a young artist selling her paintings. The winners of the 50/50 draws each week have been Brooke Burletoff, Diane Tracksell, Beth Usselman, Rachel Sutherland, Duncan Sutherland, Donna Ridgewell, Jonathon Sargent, Ilene Youchezin and Glenn Sutherland.

Thanks to the Village of Borden who have erected two large signs advertising the market at the two entrances to Borden.

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Condolences are extended to Karen Kerr, whose husband Roy passed away Aug. 25 at the age of 73, after a brief battle with cancer. Roy’s graveside service was held at the Borden Cemetery on Aug. 29, presided over by Rev. Sheldon Carr. An outdoor reception was held at the acreage of Ed and Dianne Rawlyk, who live in the same yard as Karen and Roy. Karen and Roy had lived on the acreage at Borden since 2004, and Karen is president of the Borden Museum and Borden Farmers Market.

Riverbend Fellowship Church hold their services at 10:30 a.m. outdoors behind Living Books warehouse on Baltimore Street led by Pastor Ron Mills and will continue there as long as the weather permits. In inclement weather they will be held in the Borden Community Centre at 10:30 a.m.

St. John’s services start Sept. 6 with the Anglican service at 10:30 a.m. led by Rev. Sheldon Carr.

The United members meet at 1:30 p.m. led by Gayle Wensley. COVID-19 rules will be followed at St. John’s, with masks and

sanitizers available. Apecial sanitizers are used on the pews and they are marked to maintain social distancing.

Rev. Carr was in attendance at the Borden Care Home, meeting with residents in the outdoor patio and Bev Assman has started in motion exercises outdoors. The care home is closed to visitors except for immediate family, also meeting in the outdoor patio.

The teachers at Borden have been in the school for the last week or more and will be there this upcoming week, getting everything in place for when classes start on Sept. 8. Kindergarten, with up to 10 students, will start a week later and come in on Monday/Wednesday and alternate Fridays.

The first week will be a soft start with group No. 1 coming in on Sept. 8 and 10. and Group No. 2 will attend Sept. 9 and 11. Every student is to have their own plastic wipeable case for personal supplies, refillable water bottles and hand sanitizers. There will be paper cup dispensers at each water fountain until a water bottle fill station is installed. The school is supplying paper exercise books and report covers.

The students will remain in their home room and the teachers will go to each class. School hours are 8:50 a.m. to 12:22 p.m., then 1:05 to 3 p.m.

Fundraiser for seven year old injured in quad rollover Staff

A fundraiser has been launched for a seven year old from Battleford involved in a quad rollover.

Jaxon Guthrie was involved in that rollover Aug. 25 and flown by STARS Ambulance in critical condition to the Jim Pattison Childrens Hospital.

A GoFundMe site has been set up to help his family. According to that page, his mother Megan Guthrie, along with her parents, drove to Saskatoon and waited while Jaxon underwent five hours of brain surgery just after midnight.

“Jaxon is such a happy little guy that is so full of life! He is funny and has many talents. He loves all the sports, lake days, socializing with his friends at school, hockey & the B+G Club. He attends hockey camps every year & loves to be with his mama no matter what she is up to.

“Megan is one of the most caring, compassionate people I have known.

Her son is her entire world and everything she does is for him. She is a hardworking single mother, who will now have to stay with Jaxon in the hospital during his recovery in the coming months.”

The Battlefords North Stars issued a statement

“sending prayers” to Jaxon and his family. They stated on Facebook that Jaxon was in their hockey school that week, and encouraged

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Staff work to provide a safe school environment

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It wasn’t the summer anyone had hoped or planned for, but people have made the best of things, whether it included some lake time, a little travel time or a staycation enjoying their community and some area sightseeing.

Enjoy your long weekend folks. Slow down on those highways and arrive alive.

Following the long weekend, school zones will become busy again, so please be mindful of this when travelling down these

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streets. School will look so much different this year, however teachers, staff and division offices have worked tirelessly to create the safest place possible for students. Please be patient and kind to them all as they experience an unprecedented school year.

Welcome to new St. Peter’s principal, Kelvin Colliar, who has taken the

Braden Poleris stands with NSRBl co-commissionaire, Kelvin Colliar, who presented the NSRBL west division MVP award. Poleris also won the team MVP with his team the Unity Senior Cardinals. Photo submitted

helm at this school after the position was vacated by Tyson Volk, who accepted a position in the Light of Christ Catholic School Division office.

The Unity Golf Club is still open. Normally the course runs as long as the weather holds.

Congratulations Unity Cardinals senior men’s ball player, Braden Poleris, who captured both team MVP and West Division MVP during the revised NSRBL season.

Harvest is happening.

Be mindful of farm equipment on the roads as they are just doing their job.

After the Sask. Hockey return to play was released, Unity Minor Hockey is trying to decide how best to run their season. They know they can’t make an entire season of plans just yet, as many things can change, however, they are committed to having some kind of a hockey season for kids this year.

The good news about hockey is that the U18 Midget AA program that was moved to Kerrobert will still be coached by Stan Weber, Pat Sperle and Dwayne Scott, who have many years of experience amongst them. Once games have been given the go ahead, some of them will be played at the Unity arena.

The Unity 4-H Club is

having an informational meeting Sept. 6 The fundraiser to replace the map, sign and markers at the Pleasant View Cemetery was given a big boost by a fundraiser hosted and held at Hollyhock’s greenhouse, generating more than $4,000.

With the added $9,000 in donations already received, organizers say they are halfway to their goal.

Churches are up and running. Some are offering in-house and online services while others are just hosting in-house worship services. COVID-19 protocols are adhered to, but please refer to the church’s Facebook page or call their minister to see what specific details you may need to know before attending.

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

Nicole Headrick, Unity’s Parks and Recreation director, Tammy Lauinger, Hollyhock’s Greenhouse, and Butch Boskill, cemetery fundraising organizer, proudly stand with the presentation from the Hollyhock’s fundraiser which generated more than $4,000 for the sign fundraiser for signage at Pleasant View cemetery. Photo submitted

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The town workers have trimmed more trees and are helping tidy the village up. If everyone does their part, it stays neat. There are some hedges and even a dirty sidewalk that need attention, but most are well cared for. The best flowering season is over and many flowers are looking less than their best, and this wind is not helping in that department either.

A few more of the big old maple trees have been taken out also.

The new honey crop is coming in at Farmer

Brown’s Aviary at Prince.

If you turn off at the Prince sign and go west, you will arrive at the site in the old Prince three-roomed schoolhouse. A chance for local shopping.

The bridge results for Aug. 27 saw top marks go to Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Second were Dave Sharpe and Vern Iverson. They had three tables in play.

A drive around the vil-

A HUGE THANK YOU To the 2019-2020 School Year Supper Program Donors who helped us serve a total of 9231 meals from September 2019 to June 2020!

• André’s Meat Shoppe • B & D Meats • Battleford Pizza & Donairs • Blend Restaurant & Bar • Boston Pizza • Country Cuisine • Discovery Co-operative Ltd. • Innovation Credit Union

• Family Pizza • Freshii • KFC • 7-11 • Smitty’s • Sobeys • Taco Time • Tim Hortons

We’d also like to extend our sincerest appreciation to those participating in our 2020 – 2021 School Year Supper Program.

Because of your commitment, we are now able to offer our Supper Program 5 days per week!

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• Family Pizza • Freshii • 7-11 • Smitty’s • Sobeys • Taco Time • Tim Hortons

lage shows many places for sale. A few are open lots, some with trees and some with buildings, including the four in the five-plex.

Didn’t see a “sold” sign anywhere, so the market must have slowed down.

One trailer has been moved away from its site on Main Street, west of the post office. New structures are going up along 1st Street East and at the west end of 1st Street West. Two new houses are going up in Sparrow Place. One is framed, the second just started the base.

The sailing club has not been able to open this summer because of the pandemic, which means there are no kayaks or canoes for rent and no beef barbecue to end the summer.

A lady celebrating her 90th birthday with a ride in a Tiger Moth plane was Josie Reed, our summer neighbour from Chitek Lake. She lives in Saskatoon and always does something new every year.

She was shown on Saskatoon CTV recently.

Assante Wealth Management (Shandon Reichert) sponsored the Meota Golf Club Swinger’s Open Couples Night, Friday, Aug 28. Twentysix couples participated.

Results were: low score - alternate shot, 33, Lyndon Hoff and Lynette Whitecalf,; second - 38, Kelly and Becky Page; and third -40, Curt and Rhea Hepting, Shandon and Kelly Reichert.

Scoring Long putts were: hole No. 1- Bonnie Tait, No. 2- Josie Iverson, No. 3- Lyndon Hoff, No. 4- Betty Johnson, No. 5- Betty Johnson, No. 6- Derrick Shaefer, No. 7- Lenard Johnson, No. 8Huguette Johnson, No. 9Lyndon Hoff.

The season wind-up will be the Synergy Prints Scramble on Sat., Sept 19.

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Celebrating of providing the most comprehensive education in the Battlefords!

The staff at NBCHS are committed to offering a safe and supportive learning environment while still focusing on the extras that NBCHS is known for.

WE WILL BE REDUCING COHORTS AND TRANSITIONS BY: Grades 7 & 8 students remaining in their classroom for much of the day.

Grades 9 – 12 having classes organized in a block schedule (Morning Block: 9:00 – 11:40, and Afternoon Block: 12:40 – 3:10).

5 BENEFITS OF A BLOCK SCHEDULE:

1. Minimizes Interactions – By creating cohorts, we will minimize interaction and keep everyone safe!

2. Minimizes Clustering – The block schedule allows for staggered breaks, staggered start and end times; working to minimize clustering in hallways & common areas.

3. Increased Instruction – Increases time for instruction, cooperative learning, and activities that apply to student learning styles.

4. Strengthens Relationships –Teachers will have time to get to know your child, how they learn, and what is important to them.

5. Minimizes Stress – If students need to be away from the school due to illness or isolation restrictions, they will have less classes to worry about keeping up with.

Important information about school start up: September 8th: September 9th: September 10th: September 10th: September 11th: September 11th: September 14th:

Gr. 12 Attend from 9:00-11:40, Gr. 11 attend from 12:40-3:10 Gr. 10 Attend from 9:00-11:40, Gr. 9 attend from 12:40-3:10 Gr. 10 and 12 attend all day (9:00-3:10) Gr. 7/8 last name starting with A-M attend all day (9:00-3:10) Gr. 9 and Gr. 11 attend all day Gr. 7/8 last name starting with N-Z attend all day (9:00-3:10) ALL STUDENTS start to attend daily and follow their schedule

REGISTER ONLINE at register.lskysd.ca

and become a proud NBCHS Viking!

Go to nbchs.lskysd.ca to take a virtual tour of the school Follow us on Facebook @northbattlefordcomprehensivehighschool

North Battleford Comprehensive High School (Gr. 7-12) Contact us at 306-445-6101 or nbchs@lskysd.ca 1791 – 110th Street North Battleford, SK (proudly located in Treaty 6 Territory)

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Radio control flying event this weekend 20200901_News Optimist Ad_Highway.indd 1

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Large-scale model aircraft will be the focus of an event coming to North Battleford this weekend.

On Sept. 5 and 6 the North Battleford Radio

9/1/2020 2:54:02 PM

Control Flying Club is hosting its Turbine and large scale model airplane event.

It is sure to attract those interested in aviation and radio control flying.

According to event director Harold Sattler,

the event will feature “radio controlled model jet flying,” with the model airplanes propelled by turbines.

“They run actually turbines that sound like a jet,” said Sattler. He called them “pretty interesting

airplanes” and “kind of the top end of the modelling business type of thing.”

He noted one participant planned to bring a model Snowbird aircraft that “looks like a real Snowbird from a distance.”

Organizers say the

planes cost upwards of $10,000 or more with most weighing over 30 pounds.

The event is attracting pilots from all parts of Saskatchewan and also Alberta. It is an invitationonly event, with limited numbers on site so as

not to exceed COVID-19 gathering guidelines.

The location is just east of North Battleford off of Highway 40. The hope is for the wind to calm down by the weekend so that conditions will be good for flying.

sports North Stars can’t wait to drop the puck

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars continue to wait patiently on word about when the 2020-21 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League will begin.

At press time the latest word is that the league is looking at an Oct. 9 start date, but nothing has been made official as of yet. In the meantime the North

Stars continue to prepare for the season and have announced plans to hold a Fall Camp on Oct. 2-4.

The North Stars have also proceeded with their fall hockey school at the Civic Centre which ran Aug. 1721 and Aug. 24-28.

The North Stars have issued a statement to fans about the upcoming season on Facebook and it reads as follows: “Many are wondering

what is happening with our 2020-2021 Season as it relates to COVID19.

We have been assured by our league that we will be having a season. With this in mind, we are waiting on an approved start date from Health Authorities and have been told by our league president that both Sask Hockey and Hockey Canada are confident that a date will come. We cannot wait to drop the puck

on opening night although it will look very different.

We will be starting out at limited capacity to allow for social distancing and for the safety of all of our fans and pass holders. If you are a season pass holders, contact the office for your promo code. You will need this to select your seats. If you have already purchased your season seat for this coming season, please get in touch to

Resilience - Soft Skill No. 6 Words

By Rhea Good

The resilience of human beings refers to a person’s strength, toughness, adaptability and hardiness.

Resilience has become a buzzword in education, sport, and the youth world.

From a sport perspective, I put resilience in a triangle with mental toughness and positive self talk. These character traits that visible from my point of view as a cheerleading coach. I have

of

Cheer

observed new cheerleading athletes learn that falling is OK, all part of the learning curve.

Caitlyn Nelson of Cheer Factory/The Cheer Forge explains, “Mental toughness is the most important end result that I am aim-

ing for. As a coach I teach positive self talk. I teach athletes to use specific language to articulate what worked and what didn’t in every stunt. As they chat after each attempt, athletes learn resilience in the realization that the new skill will not succeed on the first try. The stunt group members problem solve as they try to achieve the skill.”

Interval training is another great strategy to in-

sert positive self talk into the practice time. Cool down time in between the intense phases is when athletes use their positive selftalk. Athletes are absorbing the language as they catch their breath.

Resilience must be taught all year during team practice time. Even when something goes terribly wrong in the beginning of a performance, the team knows to stay the course and continue to do their

discuss who is around you and where you could potentially move to if those around you are not in your household or inner circle.

If your season seat is grey on our ticketing site, it is either sold to you or held for you. Season Pass holders will have until September 25th to purchase your season seat, after this date, our site will open to the public. This allows us time to ensure our season pass

holders not only get the seats they want, but also allows us time to create a socially distanced seating plan, based on your selections. As always, season passes will be available for pick up approx. 1-2 weeks prior to our home opener (again, date to be determined.)

“Thank you all for your patience and we hope to see you all soon on opening night!”

best routine. A competition routine is two minutes and 30 seconds of intensity, also known as a full-out.

Doing full-outs of the entire 2:30 routine at practice is the way to teach that resilience – push through no matter what.

In the current COVID situation, we have seen the necessity for resilience.

Everyone has demonstrated resilience as we adapt to COVID. We have been faced with forced closures,

or significant restrictions, and we need to maintain a growth mindset. We all need to be able to remain “coachable” through difficult situations.

In fact, in rare cases when a technical difficulty interrupts the music during performance at a competition, cheer teams do not stop on the mat. The stadium starts to chant out the counts of the music and the team continues their routine. That’s resilience!

This photo shows a stunt group with resilience! Their toe touch basket toss did not look like this the first time, and they kept on practicing! Photo submitted

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STRENGTHENING BUSINESS

2020 Event Calendar Chamber on Tap

Phone: 306-445-6226 Find us on Facebook www.battlefordschamber.com P.O. Box 1000 North Battleford SK S9A 3E6

THURSDAY, September 3rd 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Chamber on Tap

BBEX Goes to the Movies 2020 has been an extraordinary year for many reasons, not the least of which is the pandemic and the changes to what we would consider normal. That includes the Battlefords Business Excellence Awards (BBEX). Events, celebrations, gatherings are all changing to fit this new reality. So, the BBEX Awards are going to the Movies!

Instead of a gala supper and celebration with guests, sponsors and nominees all in one room, we too have pivoted our work to allow for a celebration of business resilience, community support and everyday heroes by changing it up in 2020.

The evening will be made up of a couple of segments. Guests will have an opportunity to enjoy a fabulous meal out at a local member restaurant and then make their way to the Capitol Annex for a pre-booked seat in the theatre for the awards program on screen.

The program will be filmed live and streamed to each of the 4 theatre rooms, to allow guests to physically distance, but be part of a wonderful celebration of the good things that have happened in the Battlefords this year. If the guests choose to forgo the dinner portion of the event, they have the option of a theatre program and dessert only ticket, which will allow them to watch the main event at the theatre.

“We are so pleased to recognize and honour the businesses and individuals who have made the Battlefords the place to be in business in 2020,” says Chamber Chair of the Board (and BBEX committee member) Harris Sutherland.

We need the whole community to get behind the effort and tell us your stories! Tell us your stories of resilience, community support and those of everyday heroes who have made a difference to you, your family, or to the community as a whole. We’re ready to tell those stories and recognize the best of our business community and beyond.

BBEX Goes to the Movies will be held

on Thursday, November 12th, 2020.

Awards will be presented in categories that include: •

Applauding Battlefords Business Resilience

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Recognizing the way Battlefords businesses provided Community Support

•

Celebrating business and individuals that became the Battlefords Everyday Heroes

THURSDAY, October 1st 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Chamber on Tap THURSDAY, November 5th 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Chamber on Tap

And, we will be presenting the first Heather Guthrie Customer Service Star Award for excellence in individual customer service or customer experiences.

THURSDAY, December 3rd 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

To participate and get involved: Nominate someone in the community for a BBEX Award at www.battlefordschamber.com and look for the BBEX Goes to the Movies link.

Sponsors include:

To Mask or Not to Mask: That is the Question?

Chamber on Tap events are held at Porta Bella Restaurant and Bar, and will be limited to 30 guests, as per current health guidelines.

by: Linda Machniak, Chief Operating Officer, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce With more stores making requests of their customers to wear a mask upon entering the business, questions have been raised about businesses making such decisions.

BBEX Goes To The Movies

I think it is a very difficult choice for a business owner, who is not bound by a health order requiring masks in their place of business. To make the decision to do everything you can to keep staff, customers and guests safe is an easy one. But amidst the concern of having customers walk away from their business or pushing the boundaries by not complying with the request is a balancing act for sure, and often a difficult choice, one fraught with different challenges for the business owner/manager.

Health authorities have recommended the wearing of face covers or masks to not only protect yourself but those whom you come into contact with. They indicate that your risk can be reduced by 30% if indeed you wear a mask. Most people if they could reduce a risk to themselves by 30% with a fairly simple procedure and consideration, they would do it without thinking twice.

One challenge is the oddity of wearing a mask for many, the face touching, having the mask cover the entire nose and mouth. For a rookie mask wearers like myself, it can be an unusual experience and one that certainly takes getting used to, to understand the best method of putting the mask on, and caring for it while it is worn and then discarding it safely.

Thursday, November 12th, 2020 Capitol Annex Theatres Tickets Must Be Pre-ordered Dinner, Movie Program and Dessert $90 Movie Program and Dessert Only $50 Call the Chamber office today to book your tickets, or go to www.battlefordschamber.com to nominate your choice for recognition at the ceremony.

We cannot know why people choose to wear masks or why they choose not to wear a mask. It is a personal choice at this point with consideration given to their own individual and family circumstances. Do they have people around them that are in a higher risk group of complications? Is their own health compromised? Do they have elderly parents or handicapped children to consider. There is a litany of reasons or considerations.

We know that the Saskatchewan Medical Association president Dr. Barb Konstantynowicz has called for professionals within the SMA to increase their defence against the virus. “If you can please wear a mask where social distancing is not possible,” she says, adding “the cost of illness and the cost to our economy demand that we must all do what we can to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus.”

Anticipating a second wave or an increase in virus cases in the fall it will be more important than ever that we too consider making the choice to wear a mask in public.

It may be good leadership too, for those who have children heading back to school, who too are being asked to wear masks and follow protocols in the schools.

It is probably best for all of us to take time to research, listen to the professionals, get all the information you can, review your own situations and risk factors, talk to your doctor if need be, and then make the best decision for you and your family. In some jurisdictions the decision is being made for citizens. Applaud those who have made their individual decisions and please continue to support those businesses who are taking this risk. Stay safe and be healthy!

Chamber members, send your Member Milestones to b.chamber@sasktel.net or Call 306-445-6226

All current health guidelines and best practices will be followed from the Sask. Re-Open Plan.

NEW CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MEMBERS:

Local and Regional Members u Midwest Food Resources 10202 – 11th Avenue, North Battleford 306-446-2684 u Edwards School of Business 25 Campus Drive, Saskatoon 306-966-1454

MEMBER MILESTONES u

Congratulations to Bralin Technology Solutions. Brad and Team have been inducted to the 2020 MSP 501 list for the 3rd time. This award recognizes the best 501 Managed Service Providers in the world. Congratulations for ranking at #261. What an accomplishment!

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Congratulations to Gold Eagle Lodge for being recognized by TripAdvisor as the overall 2020 Travelers’ Choice Best of the Best award winner for the Battlefords.

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Former Wilkie resident to have book published

By Kathy Heilman

Tiare Fenrich, daughter of Marvin and DeeDee of Wilkie, had talked to me a year ago about the book she was writing and recently let me know she has completed it, with the launch to be made in North Battleford in 2021.

I have known her since her family became our neighbours when she, her sisters, Ruve and Lolomai, and brother, Marc, were little. They went to Norman Carter and McLurg High School, with Tiare being the family recorder.

She starting to write journals when she was nine and continued writing

more than 12 journals. She wrote silly, and sometimes sad stories, of her life with her siblings and family.

“Writing helped me through some dark and challenging times,” Tiare says. It was her goal to write a book.

First came her education, starting at the University in Edmonton, where she had hoped to study at the College of Occupational Therapy, specializing in mental health. That didn’t work out, so she headed to New Zealand, the homeland of her maternal grandparents, earned a degree and worked there a number of years.

Tiare says she missed

her family and friends and the open space, peace and beauty of Saskatchewan.

She returned to work at Saskatchewan Hospital as an occupational therapist.

Her thoughts returned to writing a book. She said the idea was sparked on Sept. 1, 2016, when she was visiting her parents in Nelson, B.C. It was a beautiful summer day when she went for a walk that provided inspiration. Tiare said she spied a weird mushroom-like flower, a ghost flower. Tiare laughs and says being a “bit of science nerd” she checked the flower out and learned there was a Cherokee legend about it.

Writing the book was a long haul, sometimes frustrating and she says she wondered if it would ever get finished.

Tiare has targeted her book to an audience of young adults who aren’t into reading and dislike boring books with long chapters.

The main character is a 10-year-old girl called Alex, who encounters a creature on a hot summer’s night while watching the stars. She calls the creature Lark.

The book is titlted Alex and Lank’s Ghost Flower Adventure. published by Pegasus.

Tiare Fenrich, daughter of Marvin and DeeDee of Wilkie, is having a book published, to be launched in 2021. Photo submitted

Kelvin Colliar takes the helm at St. Peter’s School Submitted When it was announced that St. Peter’s School principal, Tyson Volk, had accepted a job in the Light of Christ Catholic Schools office in North Battleford, Unity residents were eager to know who the next principal would be.

Kelvin Colliar will fill the position. Colliar served from 2007-17 as superintendent of instruction for LOCCS. Colliar’s name may also sound familiar for his role as serving as league commissioner for the NSRBL. Colliar was born and raised in North Battleford and attended Catholic schools as a student. He has served many roles in his career in education including teacher at Moosomin First Nation School, Spiritwood High School and at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford from 1995-2007. He served six years as vice-principal and six years as principal at Holy Family School in North Battleford. From

Kevin Colliar has come out of retirement to assume the role of principal at St. Peter’s School in Unity.

Photo submitted

Holy Family, he moved to the division office where he continued his career in education for 10 years.

Colliar retired in 2017.

What brought him back?

Colliar says, “My passion for student learning led me back to the school level leadership, as my most cherished career moments were as an administrator and educator in a Catholic

elementary school. The experience in an elementary school, working with the students and their families is so rewarding. It’s an opportunity to impact the future.”

Colliar was awarded the Saskatchewan Band Association Outstanding Administrator Award in 2014. This award is given to an administrator who

has made an outstanding contribution to music education in Saskatchewan.

He says he is passionate about the band and music programs in schools because he believes the arts offer opportunities for kids to express themselves and find their individual talents and successes. While it will be challenging to run a band program this year due to the pandemic, especially with wind instruments, he will be meeting with Mrs. Keller to make a plan.

Familiar with St. Peter’s as a result of his division role, Colliar says, “I know the staff, I have met many of the parents at different educational events at the school. I look forward to providing leadership in helping St. Peter’s navigate the COVID-19 reopening and mediate a safe backto-school plan for students, staff, families and the community.”

Although the back-toschool plans given by the government have changed often, Colliar maintains he

and his team at St. Peter’s, along with division staff, will find the safest possible return for everyone.

As of Aug. 15, the return to school has been bumped back to Sept. 8 allowing for a little breathing room for school divisions and schools to fine tune their plans.

Colliar adds, “St. Peters is blessed with a student body in the 150 range, and the school size to social distance and isolate.

The number of entrance/ exit doors will help them in following government and health authority guidelines.”

Becoming part of the community is his intention and Colliar adds he loves working in small towns, as he has done so before in his career. He says he looks forward to being a part of the St. Peter’s family both at the school and parish level.

Colliar says he believes it is important to engage students, and keep kids connected to the real

world. School is not just about academics, the social aspect is important, too, he says. In his view Schools need to facilitate and foster the love of learning for students and help them to explore their God-given talents. He says he believes the only way to do this is to support a school that is based upon positive relationships among students and between the staff and students. It is within these relationships that students are allowed to seek relevance in their studies and see how it relates to their future goals, he says.

Coilliar says he likes to find opportunities for students that can create a sense of excitement so they have something to look forward to each and every day of the school year.

Colliar and his wife are empty nesters, as their children and grandchildren live in Alberta. He says they are looking forward to his new role at St. Peter’s School and being part of the community of Unity.

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Left to cherish his memory are his loving wife of 17 years, Jeanette; son, Ryan (Sydney); daughter, Leah (Dode); grandchildren: Emmerson, Drea & Ryder; mother, Connie (Fred) Grant; brothers: Blair (Roxanne), Melvin (Vasana), Clinton and Rene; sisters: Cindy, Laura, Beckie (Scott),Twyla (Allan), Lisa; many nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews along with aunts, uncles cousins and friends.

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MACKINNON: It is with profound sadness and heartache that we announce the passing of our husband, father, grandfather and friend.

Neil James MacKinnon was born April 15, 1938 at Edam SK., and passed away July 13, 2020 in North Battleford, SK. Neil will forever be loved, remembered and cherished by, his wife of 49 years, Fay, his daughter Heather MacKinnon and her husband Jason Dean, his son Douglas and his wife Shelley MacKinnon; also three grandsons who were the apples of his eye: Jack and Henry Mackinnon and Seger Dean. Neil also leaves to mourn a host of extended family member near and far. Neil was predeceased by his parents John Craig (Jack) MacKinnon, and Eliza Currie MacKinnon, and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. A private family Celebration of Life was held at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church on Friday July 17th, 2020 with Rev. George Yando as officiant. Heather MacKinnon shared a celebration of memories. Pallbearers were David Cashmore, Garth Fisk, Gordan Fisk, Norman Lepage, Dwayne Oborowsky, Sever Rose. An Interment was followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens with family, friends and former colleagues. Memorials can be made to St. Andrews Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street, The BUH Foundation, Northwest Hockey Development Fund. Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium (306-446-4200).

Condolences can be sent to eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca CARD OF THANKS There are never enough words to express the continued love, support and appreciation during the unexpected loss of a loved family member. We would like to say Thank-You for the kind words, all the visits, the many text messages and Social Media Messages, phone calls, the expression of flowers, the thoughtful cards, the delicious meals, and to the generous donations bestowed in memory of Neil. Thank you to the 911 operator for your ability to present calmness in an emergency along with your guidance and knowledge; the EMT’s from WPD ambulance for their excellent response time in attending to Neil and providing the medical care he required. Thank you to the doctors, nurses, and other hospital medical and non-medical staff at the BUH Emergency and Intensive Care Unit, for the exceptional care provided to Neil and heartfelt support to us, his family. Special thank-you to Trevor Watts and the staff at Eternal Memories Funeral Service for their assistance, kindness and professionalism.

Sincerely, The Neil MacKinnon Families.

(Fay, Heather, Jason and Seger, Douglas, Shelley, Jack and Henry)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of ALAN FREDERICK LOWES, late of Cochin, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 1st day of October, 2020.

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The Heritage Property Act S.S. 1979-80, C.H-2.2 s. 11(2) (b)

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Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty (30) days from the date of service of this notice, the Council of the Town of Maidstone intends to pass a By law pursuant to the provisions of The Heritage Property Act, to designate as Municipal Heritage Property the following real property known as: Maidstone Hotel

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of ERIKA LUCJA FLATH, late of Hafford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of September, 2020.

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

NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of EILEEN FERN MCEACHERN, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of September, 2020.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS IN THE ESTATE of PAUL TIMOTHY BAMBER, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of September, 2020.

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

IN THE ESTATE of PIUS PETER PFEIFER, late of Edmonton, Alberta, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 24th day of September, 2020.

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

Legally Described as: Lots 18-22, Block 2, Plan B2772 108 Railway Avenue West, Maidstone, SK Any person wishing to object to the proposed designation must serve Council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three (3) days prior to consideration of the Bylaw which shall be on October 6, 2020.

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GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

Announces its 11th ANNUAL PUBLIC FARM SALE 960 Valley Road (3km west of the Berry Barn)

Friday Sept. 11th 9:00am - 5:00pm Saturday Sept. 12th 9:00am - 4:00pm TREES, SHRUBS & SHELTERBELTS For further information visit: www.lakeshore gardencentre.com

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Virtual Annual

Conseil scolaire fransaskois Région scolaire francophone des Battlefords no 8 (École Père Mercure)

Dans l’éventualité d’une élection, le scrutin par anticipation se déroulera de 15 h00 à 19 h00 le vendredi 23 octobre 2020 et le scrutin, le mercredi 28 octobre 2020 de 10 h00 à 20 h00.

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All members welcome!

AVIS DE MISE EN CANDIDATURE Élection générale*

Pour plus d’information ou pour obtenir un formulaire, veuillez communiquer avec Denise Dickson au (306) 445-2490 ou Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin, au siège social de Regina, au 1 877 273-6661 ou (306) 536-6240.

Please RSVP by email on or before September 11, 2020 to: battlefordspirit@sasktel.net

AGM packages will be shared via email prior to the meeting.

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Date limite de réception des candidatures le mercredi 23 septembre 2020, 16 h00

Everyone welcome

If you would like to join us please contact Jane at 306.446.7177 or jane.cmhanb@sasktel.net

by September 17th, 2020.

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Les candidatures seront reçues jusqu’au mercredi 23 septembre 2020, entre 9 h 00 et 16 h 00 et pendant les heures d’ouverture de l’école Père Mercure de North Battleford (1881, 99e rue) à compter du mardi 8 septembre 2020.

Monday, September 14, 2020 7:00 p.m.

CMHA Battlefords Branch invites you to attend their Annual General Meeting on September 24, 2020 starting at 7 pm and conducted via Zoom.

Monument Designer Rose City Memorials Ltd. is looking for a monument designer.

Experience in designing and computer knowledge would be an asset.

Willing to train.

Please send resume to rosecitymemorials@sasktel.net or drop off at Rose City Memorials Ltd. 102 Canola Cres. Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0. Call 306-398-4717 and ask for Robert. rosecitymemorials.com

Avis est donné par la présente pour recevoir les mises en candidature à (1) un poste de conseiller ou conseillère scolaire qui siègera au Conseil scolaire fransaskois (provincial) pour la région scolaire des Battlefords no 8 dont le mandat se terminera en septembre 2024 (4 ans).

GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICE OF INTENTION TO DESIGNATE MUNICIPAL HERITAGE PROPERTY

Fait à Regina, le 19 août 2020 Robert Therrien, directeur adjoint de scrutin

SINCE 2008

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Toute candidate et tout candidat doit : • Être âgé d’au moins 18 ans; • Posséder sa citoyenneté canadienne; • Résider en Saskatchewan depuis au moins six mois; • Recevoir l’appui par écrit (signature) de cinq parents d’élèves de la maternelle à la 12e année de l’école Père Mercure.

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Et répondre à un des trois critères suivants : • Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à l’école fransaskoise ; ou • Être un ayant droit qui a un ou des enfants inscrits à un programme d’enseignement de langue minoritaire ; ou • Être un adulte de langue minoritaire qui réside dans la région scolaire des Battlefords

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Liquor Permit Advertising Form

Returning Officer’s Declaration of Results Rural Municipality of Blaine Lake #434 Councillor Division No. Three (3)By-Election

Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997, Notice is hereby given that 102084892 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Montana’s BBQ & Bar at 604 Carlton Trail North Battleford SK, S9A 4A9.

Names of Candidates Number of Votes/Elected Roxanne Morrissette 6 ELECTED Courtney Swystun 58 Total number of ballots cast 64

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

I declare that this is an accurate statement of the votes cast for the office of Councillor, Division 3 for the Rural Municipality of Blaine Lake #434.

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

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

Dated this 27th day of August, 2020.

Jennifer Gutknecht Returning Officer AUCTIONS

Pursuant to Section 53, of the Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the RM of Parkdale No. 498 intends to grant a request made to this Municipality to restructure our boundaries by adding the following lands from the RM of Mervin No. 499 to the RM of Parkdale No. 498.

The land to be added to the RM of Parkdale is the Legal Subdivisions 13 and 14 of NW 2652-19-W3 at Turtle Lake.

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602Spiritwood109th Street Directions from 29 kms (18 miles) North# 24, Battleford.

North on Highway turn East on Grid # 793, goDress 13 kms (8 miles), Turn lawn right (south) warm, bring your chair Boechler -Schira 3.1 kms (1.93 miles) Check our Facebook page or Auctioneering Sales Land location:forSE 19-53-9-W3rd Website more details A Complete Dispersal Auction Sale of Large Antique and Collectable Auction Boechler-Schira does not charge a Sale Antiques, Collectables, Estate items For Connie Leask-Grant Buyers Fee on items sold Saturday 12am Sunday Sept 27, 2020 @ 10:00 Terms ofOctober payment: Battleford SaleDebit, starts 9:00 am Interact Cash@ or Cheque with ID Directions:602 10 kms South Street on Highway 4 from 109th Watch for details Battleford (Biggar Highway) Check usBattleford. out on Facebook North Turn left on Saskatoon Trail Dress warm, bring your lawn chair

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING Please note: will be following Check ourwe Facebook page or the ProvincialWebsite COVID 19 Guidelines at this sale. for more details Fred 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 orcharge 306-386-7110 We Boechler-Schira Ask Everyone todoes Practice Safe Social not a Box 552 Spiritwood, SK Prov. Lic. #332982 Distancing at All Times Looking forward to Buyers Fee on items sold www.boechlerschiraauctions.ca seeing all our Auction friends Terms of payment: Interact Cash orFacebook Cheque with Check our Debit, Website and forID sale details and pictures Watch for details www.boechlerschiraauction.com Check us out on Facebook

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A public meeting will be held on September 19th, 2020 commencing at 10:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Community Hall in Glaslyn, SK to discuss the proposal.

COVID-19 guidelines and rules will be adhered to and a list of protocols can be viewed at www.rmofparkdale498.com. As an alternative for individuals that cannot attend the meeting in person, a live video conference link will be available via the municipal website closer to the meeting date.

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Any persons who wish to object to the proposed restructuring may file a written objection, stating clearly the reason for their opposition, with the administrator of the RM of Parkdale at the address below: RM of Parkdale No. 498 PO Box 310 Glaslyn, SK S0M0Y0

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A written notice of objection must be received by the administrator by October 1, 2020.

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The complete proposal may be viewed at the Office of the RM of Parkdale office between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

Ashela McCullough Acting Administrator RM of Parkdale.

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

Wage negotiable.

Clean drivers abstract a must.

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

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Experienced full-time heavyduty mechanic

needed in Brandon MB.

Diagnostic and engine repair experience required.

Benefits and pension plans offered.

Wages based on experience.

Call Jason: 204-571-1531 Email Resume: jlabossiere@ luckystarservice.ca Online Application: www.luckystarservice.ca

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The Reasons for the proposal are: • Allow for Economic Development at the request of the applicant.

Dated at the Village of Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, this 1st day of September, 2020.

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

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Hi I’m Sweetie Pie!

Greetings, I’m Oxford! I’m a very laid back and calm cat I enjoy the simple things in life like rolling around on my back and getting all the pets that the humans can offer! I hope that you read about me and decide that I am the guy for you!

Hey guys it’s sweetie pie here, and yes I am like my name I am a super sweet, loving gentle girl.

I am a 3 year old shepherd mix who has the energy of a pup at times. If you want your heart melted please come down and take a look at me!

Call the Animal Shelter 306.446.2700 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Applications Invited for Rural Municipal Administrator The Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 with office located in Maidstone, Saskatchewan invites applications for a qualified administrator. Information about the R.M. of Eldon No. 471 may be obtained from the municipal website at www.rmeldon.ca and on certification for rural administrators at www. rmaa.ca.

The R.M. of Eldon No. 471 offers a competitive salary commensurate with certification, education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package providing extended health and dental benefits, life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, a matched pension plan and critical illness insurance is offered.

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a Cover Letter and Resume outlining qualifications, previous work experience, expected salary, and three work related references. Applications shall be mailed to: Garry Taylor, Reeve P.O. Box 482 MAIDSTONE SK SOM 1MO Applications shall be received no later than Friday, October 2nd, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. local time and all applications will be treated with confidence.

Applicants are thanked for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

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By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Town of Davidson, an active community of 1048 in Central, SK is seeking an ADMINISTRATOR Qualifications include: - Minimum Class “C” Certificate in Local Government Administration

(Standard Urban Certificate)

- Experience working in a municipal office - Familiar with Munisoft software.

The successful applicant must be willing to live in Davidson

Please forward a detailed resume including qualifications, experience and wage expectations by mail or email to: Town of Davidson Box 340 Davidson, SK., S0G 1A0 townofdavidson@ sasktel.net Applications will be accepted until 3:00 p.m Wed. Sept 30, 2020

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Autumn is upon us. On our farm, our busy work crew have been combining peas and swathing other crops. The crops look reasonably good, but things can change in a heartbeat.

Our farmer son, who experienced a terrible quad accident in June will hardly be able to enjoy the hustle and bustle of a fast-paced harvest, but 2021 will come quickly and by then he’ll be more active.

Condolences to the Esquirol and Blais families from Meota and Edam, on the death of Stephanie Esquirol . Our son Curtis and Stephanie were in the same grade at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford.

My son and Curtis Blais were good friends. Hubert Esquirol, has gone through a lot from when his daughter was killed with my nephew approximately 29 years ago by an impaired driver. Then his wife passed away 17 years later.

Hubert comes to our farm about four times a year to purchase bison from my husband, sister-in-law and myself. Stephanie died due

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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, September 8, 2020 to: R.M. of Eldon No. 471 P.O. Box 130, Maidstone SK SOM 1MO 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.

Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program Welcome applications for the position of

“EARLY INTERVENTIONIST” This position requires the individual to have completed a recognized Program in the field of Early Childhood or Special Education.

In addition, experience working with children, birth to six years who are developmentally delayed would be an asset.

This is a full time position with starting date to commence: September 21, 2020 A valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Mileage and meals will be compensated for.

Submit resume by: September 14, 2020 to: Personnel Committee Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program Box 1297, North Battleford, SK., S9A 3L8 Phone: 306-446-4545 • Fax: 306-446-0575 Email: colleen.s@becip.org

to a bear attack in northern Saskatchewan.

Former owner of Whitkow Hotel and now a resident of Ruth Whyte Manor, North Battleford has turned 92 years old. Belated birthday wishes to Ann Ewanchuk, who ran the hotel for four years after the passing of her husband Uhan. Together they ran this business for 32 years.

She was the oldest guest at the 50th wedding anniversary of their son Ramon and Elizabeth Ewanchuk of Redfield on Saturday, Aug. 15. The date matched that of their marriage at Whitkow Ukrainian Orthodox Church. All of the 30 some guests social-distanced as the weather co-operated for the outdoor celebration.

Elizabeth said the grandchildren were playing volleyball in the late hours of the night with outdoor lighting. Their three children reside in St. Walburg and the Battlefords and one married grandson lives in Brandon, Man. Another out-of-town guest was Zen Nykiforu, of Edmonton, a cousin.

The fall craft fair has been cancelled in Mayfair.

We would like the Christmas one to happen but with phase two of this virus that is supposed to surface shortly, who knows? I will keep everyone posted, as the large market is a crowd pleaser. It certainly brings flocks of people to our small hamlet.

Dora Brown at 306246-4848 still has some garden produce on offer from her huge garden.

Anyone looking for fresh vegetables can give Dora a shout and she will be glad to tell what she has left.

There is a public annual meeting for the organized

hamlet of Mayfair Wednesday, Sept. 9 at 4:30 p.m. at the community hall.

The RM of Meeting Lake will hold a council meeting Thursday, Sept. 10 at the Mayfair Community Hall. Taxpayers who want to attend to express concerns can call the administrator at 306-246-4228 to be added to the agenda.

The office hours are 9 am. to 4 p.m. Monday to thursday.

My family hasn’t experienced a get together during the summer for the past 24 years, as oldest son Curtis was always employed at remote Scott Lake even during his university breaks. Since COVID-19 shut down basically everything, his job was obsolete for 2020. Many American fishers were not to happy having to stay at home.

Many camps amongst other businesses took gigantic losses as there was no revenue. We got togehter at my cabin at Chitek Lake and on Saturday I rented a large pontoon boat for a day’s excitement on the water. Unfortunately the wind did not co-operate for the last couple hours and everyone was soaked before returning to shore.

We shared a turkey supper and my four kids, four grandchildren and husband thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.

We’ve had visits from an overly friendly fox that is difficult to shoo away.

My neighbour at the lake has a six-month-old puppy that looks like a fox. Sunday morning it got loose and ran into my cabin and it was a task to shoo him out. The fun was a family member thought I had let the fox inside for a joke. My kitten is not accustomed to dogs, so ran and hid for two hours.

My daughter’s beagle, the neighbour’s dog, wild fox and kitten tried to social distance. Chaotic confusion at its best. It was a fun

A 50th anniversary celebration from Ramon and Elizabeth Ewanchuk as held Aug. 15. In the photo are Dorothy Lehman (nee Adamus), Bonnie Millard (nee Spence), Elizabeth (nee Koliniak) and Roman Ewanchuk and Ron Buziak. They were some of the original bridal party in attendance. Ramon and Elizabeth were high school sweethearts at Mayfair School. Photo submitted

Remember the Friendly Giant who would invite us to “look up, way up” as an introduction to the show first aired more than 60 years ago? Surrounding my cabin at Chitek Lake are these tall trees that can crick one’s neck from looking up. The sun can barely peek through the three trunks. Photo by Elaine Woloshyn

weekend.

Sunday morning we discovered there was no cell service because of a SaskTel building fire at Spiritwood. The blackout affected a wide area. Service was restored Wednes-

day.

Gardeners have had a decent crop and sunflowers have reached eight feet with all the moisture we received. Be a sunflower. On the darkest days, stand tall and find the sunshine.

Elm tree pruning can begin again in September

Saskatchewan property owners can start pruning their elm trees again as of Sept. 1.

The annual ban on pruning elm trees is in place to reduce the risk of spreading Dutch elm disease (DED), a fungus that kills elm trees. The tiny elm bark beetles that carry DED are most active during the ban period, and fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects to

healthy trees.

Regular pruning is important to keep elms healthy and less vulnerable to diseases, including DED. Removing dead branches makes trees less attractive to elm bark beetles. The weather in early fall can be ideal for tree maintenance and it’s easier to see and remove dead or unhealthy branches with leaves still on the trees.

Whether you choose to prune your trees your-

self or hire someone, it’s important to do the job properly. If done incorrectly, pruning can damage your trees and spread DED and other diseases. Under provincial regulations, individuals pruning elm trees commercially must have completed a recognized training program or be under the supervision of someone who has completed the program.

It is illegal to transport, store or use elm firewood,

as the wood can carry the beetles that spread DED. Dispose of elm wood promptly using the method and location approved by your local municipality. To find out more about proper elm wood disposal in your area, check with your local municipal authority.

For more information, or if you suspect an elm tree may have DED, call the Ministry of Environment’s Inquiry Centre at 1-800-567-4224.

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Smart enough to not think I know everything Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, said yesterday that continuing to be a farmer shows he is not too smart. I asked him if the pressure of his harvest was getting to him. Ed admitted his optimism and eagerness for his farm have dried up like the creek in a summer drought.

We can spend years doing something that can alternate between being smart and satisfying and being dumb and disastrous. Many of us have questioned the intelligence of our actions at certain times. In pride, we have challenged the IQ of certain other individuals.

History describes certain people as the smartest in

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca the world for their time, such as Isaac Newton. In his time, Newton helped the world to understand the concept of gravitational force. He was able to see beyond the obvious of an apple falling off its branch to the ground below.

Ed and I tend to be

more comfortable in what would be obvious to most folks. If the apples are ripe and falling off the tree, don’t sit under the tree and let an apple fall on your head. Instead, stay on your feet and pick the apples before they fall off and get bruised.

I admit to not being

a deep thinker. I told Ed there is a list of the top 10 of the smartest people today. The top spot goes to Australian Terence Tao, a mathematician. Personally, it is wise for me to use a calculator. The second person on the list is Marilyn Van Savant, who has an IQ of 228. I like the saying that it is good to be smart but better to be wise.

It is more than knowing that junk food is full of calories, but being wise enough to know that if I buy junk food, I will eat it. It is extra smart to steer away from junk food in the store and come home without any.

In the Bible, Solomon was super-smart and wise

but not wise enough to keep steady in his faith in his later life. We know what’s right but decide to do what isn’t in our own best interest. For Solomon’s faith in God, it wasn’t in his best interest to take foreign wives who worshiped other gods.

No one should forget that human relationships can grow cold and end. Likewise, our love for God can get distracted, cold and misplaced on ourselves or others.

The Bible reminds us that, “Each of us will give an account of himself to God.” (Romans 14:12) We do much labelling of people reporting who is the smartest, the richest,

the strongest. God’s word reminds us that we must silence our boasting, and labelling, for all are sinners and held accountable before God. In His mercy, God has provided forgiveness for our disobedience and sin through faith in Christ.

Romans instructs Christians that because of God’s mercy, we are to continue to be transformed by the renewing of our minds in God’s word for as long as we live. We are to, “Hate what is evil. Honour others above ourselves. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

Unwilling to repay anyone evil for evil and much more. Romans 12:9-17

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

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

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

306-446-1695

PASTOR: Rev. Phinh Do

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

ANGLICAN PARISH Rev. Trevor Malyon

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

SUNDAY SERVICES CAN BE SEEN ONLINE AT

306-445-5901

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

Reverend George Yando Sunday Services 10:30 AM Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 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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