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Staff Canada Post’s plan to convert mail delivery in North Battleford from door-todoor to community lock boxes is on hold.

That announcement was made by Canada Post Monday.

The program is on pause according to the corporation.

City council greeted the news with approval at their council meeting Mon-

day evening. Councillor Ryan Bater said council was never in support of the lock box program, and the move viewed as a positive one.

The fact the program is “on pause” is some cause for concern, Bater said, and raises further questions about Canada Post’s plans for mail delivery in the community.

For more about Canada Post in the news turn to Page 3 and Page 4.

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Community mailbox program suspended Canada Post backs off on stopping home delivery in NB, for now We had a lot of questions about it, and now there’s even more questions — how long on pause, and what does this mean?”

- Councillor Ryan Bater

Community mailboxes, such as these found in Fairview Heights, were slated to be the norm in North Battleford, but Canada Post announced Monday the program is on hold. Photo by Becky Doig

Staff It looks as if door-todoor mail delivery is going to continue in North Battleford, unchanged, for the foreseeable future.

In a statement issued Monday, Canada Post says it is temporarily suspend-

ing future deployment of the program to convert door-todoor mail delivery to community mailboxes.

“We will work collaboratively with the Government of Canada to determine the best path forward given the ongoing challenges faced by the Canadian postal system,”

the news release stated.

According to Canada Post, efforts are now underway to put the program on hold “in an orderly fashion.”

All conversions for November and December 2015 are on hold and those announced for 2016 are on hold as well.

are also up one per cent.

According to Sutherland, the persons offences would include such things as assaults and threats against people. Property offences would include mischief and vandalism, while criminal codes would include frauds, obstruction, breach of conditions and breach of undertakings.

This upward trend is not confined to North Battleford.

“This increase in statistics is common across the province right now for most police departments,” said Sutherland. He had attended the Sask. Association of Chiefs of Police meeting in Yorkton, and noted everyone was starting to see this increase in numbers.

Insp. Sutherland also spoke some more about the strategic vision for the RCMP detachment and goals for the detachment in the future, including their intentions to move towards use of analytical/statistical data in policing.

As an example of what he was talking about,

Sutherland cited the review done recently of the downtown area for Community Services Co-ordinator Herb Sutton and the Community Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design committee working in the city.

An analyst did a review of the area.

“We can now say by looking at the data that alcohol is the biggest component of the crime in North Battleford,” said Sutherland.

“Three alcohol-based businesses in the area that was examined are responsible for 35 per cent of the crimes in the analysis.”

As well, 52 per cent of the crimes were offences under the Liquor Act or disturbing the peace.

The top five addresses reviewed in the analytical review were responsible for 43 per cent of the crimes, and the top three for 35 per cent.

These crimes would include mischief, assaults and liquor offences, and “all of these contribute to the Crime Severity Index which

That includes North Battleford, which had been due to be part of the transition to community mailboxes.

Members of council acknowledged the situation at Monday night’s meeting in North Battleford.

“That program is now put on pause,” said Councillor Ryan Bater, who has been a vocal opponent of the switchover.

“I just wanted to acknowledge that, because it was something we have been talking about. We had a lot of questions about it, and now there’s even more questions — how long on pause, and what does this mean?”

There had been initial discussions between Canada Post and city officials about the proposed transition, with Canada Post finishing up a review of potential locations for community mailboxes for North Battleford just last week. A door-to-door information campaign had also been planned for early November.

The transition had come up as a topic of discussion at council’s last meeting earlier this month.

While Canada Post did not give an official reason for their reversal, it is obvious the announcement is in response to the change in government.

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Crime creeping up in several categories

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords RCMP detachment is continuing to see crime creep up in several categories in the city of North Battleford.

Insp. John Sutherland provided the statistical report for September to city council Monday, and the year-to-date numbers showed increases in most categories.

The categories that were stable or decreasing included business break and enters (even), residential break and enters (down two per cent), provincial traffic offences (down 33 per cent) and impaired operation of a motor vehicle (down nine per cent).

The other categories saw increases for the year. Person offences are up 19 per cent. Property offences are up 16 per cent. Criminal code offences are up eight per cent. Drug offences are up three per cent. Liquor act offences are up three per cent and motor vehicle collisions are up 30 per cent.

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As a result of an ongoing investigation Fox, 54, was arrested Monday, Oct. 26 and charged with two counts of assault, possession of a knife for a dangerous purpose and uttering threats to damage property.

He will appear in Onion Lake Provincial Court Wednesday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m.

Trudeau’s Liberal party had pledged to reverse cutbacks to Canada Post during the recent campaign.

According to Canada Post’s news release, customers across Canada impacted by the decision to suspend the transition will receive a letter within the next few weeks advising them of the status of their mail delivery service.

But in neighbourhoods where the 10-month internal and community conversion process is complete, customers will collect mail and parcels at their community mailbox. This includes customers set to begin receiving their mail and parcels in their boxes in October.

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Editorial

Canada Post doesn’t deliver

By Becky Doig Editor

Canada Post has been in the local news lately. This week it was announced the community lock box program slated to be implemented in North Battleford to replace door-todoor delivery is on hold.

City Councillor Ryan Bater welcomed that announcement at city council Monday, but says there are still many questions. The program is on pause, but Bater would like to know how long on pause.

We wish the councillor good luck in getting answers to his questions.

Concern over the fate of the historic post office building in Battleford, the oldest serving post office in the province, has been swirling ever since its “temporary” closure last month because of a bat infestation.

A reliable source piqued our interest with some information Wednesday, but we have been unable to confirm what was relayed to the newsroom.

Here’s a characteristic reply from Mouktar Abdillahi, spokesperson for Canada Post: “As I mentioned, our focus at this time is ensuring we can serve the people of Battleford. I will let you know when more information is available.”

He’s talking about the current situation of operating the Battleford post office out of Hillcrest Centre with a plan to move operations to the House of Kwon site Nov. 2. What can be seen at the House of Kwon is a group of construction-like trailers. It’s not exactly what could be called convenient accommodations and certainly not a long-term solution. Surely Canada Post has more concrete plans, just nothing they are willing to talk about.

So, stay tuned. Local MP Gerry Ritz might have time now that he’s warming an opposition bench to lean on Canada Post to tell us what is going to happen to the Battleford post office. Why not shoot him off a letter, if you can find a place to mail it.

Letter

Share war medals Nov. 11 Dear Editor The Remembrance Day service will again be held in the Hafford Communiplex Wednesday, Nov. 11, starting at 10:45 am. For the last two years, we have had tables available for war memorabilia to be displayed.

As chair of the Speers/Hafford Remembrance Day Committee, I invite you to participate in our service. Do you have medals or other effects that are dusty and no one is able to look at? Or do you have a treasured item proudly displayed?

Whatever your situation, would you consider allowing others to share the history and the specific story of your family member or ancestor?

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Letter

Parents need to present a united front on busing frustrations Dear Editor I was pleased to see the Regional Optimist article “Bus procedures reviewed” Oct. 24 where Living Sky School Division has announced a meeting to review some of its busing procedures.

I am apparently one of several parents who have been dealing with Living Sky School Division, Colin Westgard and the board of education on busing issues that have still not been resolved.

According to the article, a few exceptions to the rule have been made recently; specifically regarding the .75-kilometre rule. This specific rule has been the problem in my situation and I understand many others’. Unfortunately, I have been denied an opportunity to present my concerns to the school board in person.

According to a recent email between Mr. Westgard and myself, he advised me there will be no parents or parent delegate allowed at these upcoming meetings in November.

I would like to applaud Glenn Wouters who states in your article “ … chief concern is safety.” He doesn’t like to see very young children walking to school in the dark or on crowded roads as this is a real concern for many parents.

I know for years children have walked to and from school and I was one of those children. Walking was a healthy and fun beginning and end to my school day, but unfortunately, times have changed. There are fewer children on the streets, more traffic on the roads and fewer adults and parents at home watching for the safety of youngsters going to and from school.

I do know that in other communities they have begun

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fee-for-service busing to help with some of these exact problems. LSSD does not offer fee-for-service busing currently, but I believe a fee-for-service bus is something they need to seriously consider.

I have talked with several parents with varying busing issues who are frustrated with the current system. I am hoping by writing this letter that I can help to organize those families who are exasperated with their own busing situations and we can present a united front to the school board and transportation department with all of our concerns. We all need to work together to come up with solutions.

Parents, please contact me and we can organize and come to the school board together to help make changes. I can be reached via email at colleen.blais@sasktel.net.

Colleen Blais Battleford

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It’s not easy to get into farming Every so often, I ask my wife, “What would you think if I had ended up a farmer? Would you have lived on a farm with me, worked as a nurse in Preeceville’s hospital?”

Her answer roughly equates to, “You would have married someone else.”

We then laugh, and I shut my mouth. Something along those lines, at least.

For me, that time has passed, but 20 years ago it was a very real choice.

My dad really wanted me to farm and my grandparents did, too. But I went off to university, failed and have found different paths through life.

These days I’m fairly far removed from my dirteating-while harrowing past. I’ve often told people I interview that I’m one of the last generation of farm boys, i.e. those who have left the farm for other work. There aren’t many farms, and thus farm boys, left these days.

Unlike in the 1990s farming now can be profitable. That means those who are on the farm may actually chose to stay on it, as opposed to

colony was well-capitalized, made offers most did not refuse and the deal was done.

That can be hard to take if you had your eye on that the top of land next to yours, being muscled out of contention.

But what happens when

By Brian Zinchuk the buyer is not a Hutterite Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers colony, but one of the largest financial entities in the Association 2012 Columnist of the Year country, like a pension fund?

How do you compete against order.” leave in droves, just like my that, especially if some of He talks about how generation and countless that money could even be incoming legislation limiting your own pension? generations before that. who can own farmland in Still, I don’t imagine it’s If, 20 years ago, I had this province as something all that easy to start up a chosen to take up farming, rather quaint in trying to farming operation and get could we have competed preserve the farm way of life with the neighbours? Surely established these days. With instead of letting laissez faire our operation would have the price of land, combines, rule. tractors, sprayers and fuel, been stronger, with a young One of the key points in I can’t imagine how much person’s energy and enthuthe proposed Saskatchewan capital you’d need to start. siasm added to the mix. legislation is limiting the You’re not going to get Perhaps instead of selling, ability of pension funds to very far starting with just we would have bought land. come in and sweep up land. one quarter and a JD 4020 I would have bought a neighpulling a 14-foot cultivaPretty much every farmer bouring farmyard or built tor. (Does anyone even use has, at one point or another, my own house on our land. cultivators anymore?) looked across the fence line Maybe the $2 wheat would Thus it was with interand wondered if they would have made me broke and I est I read the National be able to buy that land next would have ended up buildPost’s Colby Cosh’s column door. When land does sell, ing pipelines anyway? of Oct. 23 headlined, a call to a neighbour of the At least I had the oppor“Saskatchewan farmers are last several decades, asking if tunity. I simply chose to do holding themselves hostage they are interested, can seal something else. to preserve an antique social a deal in a heartbeat. Maybe Young people today need a few neighbours might be to at least have a chance to interested and maybe there’s get into farming. It’s hard a bit of a bidding war. But at enough already. Competing least you might have a chance against the Canada Pension at that choice piece of land Fund shouldn’t be one of the next to yours. challenges.

I’m sure there’s been some — Brian Zinchuk is resentment over the years editor of Pipeline News. He when the occasional Huttercan be reached at brian. ite colony splits and buys a zinchuk@sasktel.net. large block of land for a new colony. When I worked with Oct. 17, four of us went for a nice drive with plans for the Rosetown Eagle in 1997 supper at the Turtle Grove Restaurant near Turtle Lake. this happened. The Hutterite What a surprise when we went to pay for our excellent meal only to find that it was all paid for. A random act of kindness? Our thanks to a “person unknown.”

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Share medals on Nov. 11 Continued from Page 4 The tables are set up before the program, with time set aside before and after the service for viewing. We ask that someone be available to stay at the table and speak with guests and to answer any questions they may have.

Last year we had uniforms from various wars, as well as medals, and even a sword from the coronation of King George IV. Why bother? We are not celebrating war, we are commemorating all who fought, and especially those who died for our freedom.

Remembrance Day is not a holiday, it is a time for sombre reflection on those who went before us, and those currently serving, to uphold the Freedom that we so easily take for granted.

Those interested in doing so, at least for one day per year, can call me at 306281-4816.

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Regional economic opportunity study completed

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A regional economic opportunity study is now complete.

The study, prepared by Derek Murray and Associates, was presented to council Monday. The idea is to develop an opportunities plan for the region, along with other communities and First Nations in the area.

The report came to a few conclusions, one of which was the recommendation to

set up a Battlefords Economic Advisory Council to coordinate the delivery of the opportunities plan outlined in the report.

The membership structure of the council would include the City of North Battleford, Town of Battleford, regional representatives, First Nations, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, Destination Battlefords and North West College.

City Manager Jim Puffalt had been one of those pushing for the opportunity study

and he was enthusiastic about the results, which he said contained a lot of good news.

“We’re fifth in growth over the last six years,” said Puffalt. “We’re the third largest functional economic area in the province, which is Regina, Saskatoon, then North Battleford. That creates economic opportunities by itself.”

The area has the secondhighest employment growth for a Saskatchewan city over this last time period, and had higher than average industry

employment growth over the last six years, Puffalt noted.

“The Battlefords area has made a remarkable turnaround,” said Puffalt.

He also cited the recent Canadian Federation of Small Business study showing North Battleford has increased from the 45th top entrepreneurial City in the country to 25th under 100,000 population.

Puffalt says he believes

Two dead in chopper crash on river island Staff Two men are dead after a helicopter crashed on an island in the North Saskatchewan River north of Paynton Thursday, Oct. 22.

RCMP say the crash was reported at around 2 p.m.

Dead are the 55-year-old pilot from Campbell River,

B.C. and his 30-year-old passenger from Prince Albert. Both were declared dead at the scene.

Police say initial investigation has determined the helicopter was being used to access and repair power poles.

The Transportation

Safety Board will investigate events leading up to the crash. The RCMP have notified Occupational Health and Safety.

Members from Battlefords, Maidstone and Turtleford detachments and STARS responded to the crash.

North Battleford and the area surrounding North Battleford and the Battlefords have performed incredibly well in areas of economic growth and job creation and business attraction.”

The report is to be sent to communities in the surrounding area and a meeting will be convened in November or December to map out what the next steps will look like, the mayor confirmed.

Fundraising begins for installation honouring murdered and missing indigenous women Staff

The Transportation Safety Board is investigating a crash on an island in the North Saskatchewan River that killed two men last Thursday. Photo submitted

there is “a tremendous opportunity” to build on the growth over the last while, and to celebrate the good news.

Overall, Mayor Ian Hamilton was pleased with the report.

“They did an awful lot of background work,” said Hamilton, “mining the statistical information out there, pulling it together.

“Over the last six years,

An art installation honouring the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women of Canada and the United States is due to be exhibited at North Battleford’s Chapel Gallery from Jan. 15 to Feb. 7. In preparation, there have been a number of community conversations and events and fundraising has begun.

North Battleford Walking With Our Sisters is looking for donations of art for its Online Facebook Art Auction to help raise funds to bring the exhibition to North Battleford.

Anyone interested in donating a piece of art, or creating one, is invited to contact the Allen Sapp Gallery

by Oct. 31.

They are also requesting donations for a silent auction to be held during the Steak Night at Blend Nov. 5 starting at 7 p.m. This includes food hamper items, which will be auctioned off.

The public is invited to join in this first fundraiser

for the group to bring Walking With Our Sisters to North Battleford. Tickets are $25. To purchase tickets call 306-445-1760. All proceeds will go to Walking with Our Sisters North Battleford.

Walking With Our Sisters is a massive commemorative art installation made up of more than 1,763 pairs of moccasin vamps (tops) plus 108 pairs of children’s vamps.

The large collaborative art piece is being made available to the public through selected galleries and locations and has been on tour since 2013 with bookings into 2019.

The work exists as a floor installation made up of beaded vamps arranged in a winding path formation on fabric and includes cedar boughs. Viewers remove their shoes to walk on a path of cloth alongside the vamps.

To create the installation, a general call was put out to all “caring souls” who wanted to contribute a pair

of moccasin tops. Women, men and children, both native and non-native, gathered in living rooms, universities, community halls and penitentiaries across North America to bead, sew, quill, weave, paint, embroider and create mixed media pairs of moccasin tops. They did so out of the love, care and concern they have for missing or murdered women and their families, some of them their own.

Each pair of vamps represents one missing or murdered indigenous woman.

The unfinished moccasins represent the unfinished lives of the women whose lives were cut short. The children’s vamps are dedicated to children who never returned home from residential schools. Together the installation represents all these women, paying respect to their lives.

In addition to the moccasin tops, 60 songs were submitted for the audio portion of the exhibit. Those songs are heard while audiences experience the exhibit.

Concern for Youth presents teen centre study

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Members of Concern for Youth were before city council in North Battleford Monday to present a feasibility study for a potential new teen centre in the city.

The completion of the study was something long awaited by the City and Concern for Youth Executive Director Nicole Fidelak presented the findings Monday.

The board had talked informally about a teen centre and then the decision was made to do a feasibility study to identify specific needs, supports, potential issues and to help guide the agency in developing something.

It was a slow process, ac-

knowledged Kent Lindgren, board chair of the Concern for Youth, but he made clear they wanted something sustainable.

They were “really particular about making sure that we were able to follow through,” said Lindgren.

A survey was created.

Input from other agencies was sought to see what such a centre should have and what the expectations were.

For those other community members and agencies, according to Fidelak, the top priorities for a teen centre would be life skills training, structured programming, recreation and sports and cultural programming.

Youth were consulted as well, and they expressed a

desire for accessing structured recreational sports or skills training, such as cooking classes or learning about finances.

The board and staff determined such a centre would need couches, pool tables and a TV, as well as computers and other items.

The next steps, according to the delegation, are to look for funding opportunities, as well as to identify potential locations and available properties.

While there were supportive comments at council, the discussions were general in tone at Monday’s meeting, as the feasibility study report mainly served as an update to council on Concern for Youth’s plans.

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So much Halloween… so little time!

Staff It’s Halloween in the Battlefords – with no shortage of things to do.

The Western Development Museum has a couple of evening events for the brave. Fright Nights take place Thursday and Friday, with a theme of fairy tales gone wrong. Admission is $10 per person. A Creepy Cocktail Bar opens at 6:30 p.m. and theatre hours are 7 to 10 p.m. It is sponsored

by BATC. No one under 13 years of age will be admitted. For more information call 306-445-8033.

Halloween and skating – a natural pairing! The Halloween Haunted Skate with the North Stars is Thursday from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m at the Civic Centre. All fans can come skate in their costumes with the North Stars and enjoy some treats and free public skating at this annual event.

Friday will see a free movie event at the NationsWEST Field House, sponsored by Saskatchewan Lotteries and Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program. The featured film is Hotel Transylvania and there will be free

popcorn and juice. Bring a blanket to watch the movie on. The event runs from 4 to 8 p.m. For more information call 306-445-1790.

Saturday at 1 p.m., the Battlefords Quarterhorse Club and Battlefords Humane Society team up in Battleford for the Halloween Hooves and Paws Parade. Look for a story elsewhere in this issue for more information.

Starting Saturday afternoon at 4 and running until 8 p.m., NationsWEST Field House will be the site of a free Halloween Howl event sponsored by Innovation Credit Union. It includes treat bags (while supplies last), Halloween-themed carnival games, crafts, bouncy houses and trick or treating around the Credit Union CUplex. For more information please call 306445-1790.

Saturday evening, a Halloween Party featuring DJ Jaydee begins at 8 p.m. at the Gold Ridge Centre.

Billed as the Battlefords’ largest costume contest, this year there will be $5,000 in total prize money for the following categories: best single costume, best group costume and best couple

Roundup encourages disposal of unused medications Staff Prairie North Health Region is encouraging residents to take part in a region-wide medication roundup from November 1-30.

In a news release from the health region, people are being encouraged to gather up unused or expired prescription medications or oral over-the-counter medications, and take the items to their local pharmacy for free, safe disposal.

Disposal of needles, syringes, blood glucose test strips, lancets, or other sharps may also be available at local pharmacies. Check with the pharmacist for the store’s policy on disposal of these items.

The Prairie North’s Medication Roundup coincides with National Addictions Awareness Week and focuses on the potential link between prescription drugs and addictions.

The medication roundup is an initiative of PNHR’s Population Health Promotion Unit, in collaboration with Mental Health and Addiction Services in Prairie North and pharmacies in communities across the region. In addition to the November medication roundup blitz, free medication disposal services are available through pharmacies yearround.

According to the health region, ensuring medications are disposed of prop-

erly is a safety issue. Chemical components could end up in the soil or water supply if they are flushed down the sink or toilet, or even if thrown in the garbage.

As well, when medications accumulate in the home there is an increased risk of misuse or abuse by others.

“Opioids are the most commonly abused substance among youth in Canada,” says Tyler Aiken, an addictions counselor with Mental Health and Addiction Services in Meadow Lake.

Young people are most likely to have their first experience with prescription drugs recreationally. Sixtyseven per cent of youth indicate they obtained those prescription medications at home.”

According to Prairie North, the best way to ensure medications are not accidentally ingested or do not fall into the hands of people who could abuse them, is to take your medications as prescribed. Safely disposing of unused medication reduces the likelihood that misuse or poisoning can happen.

Those affected by misuse of prescription or over-thecounter medications are being encouraged to contact the PNHR Mental Health and Addiction Services for support at these numbers: Lloydminster 306-8206250, Meadow Lake 306236-1580 and North Battleford 306-446-6500.

costume. Please note that contestants must be Players Club members to participate. There is free admission (19 and older only). Doors open at 8 p.m. and the show starts at 9 p.m.

Saturday night will also see the Canadian Legion of Riders once again putting on their Halloween bash in the Sloan Auditorium at the North Battleford Legion, featuring the local kings of classic rock, the Barons of Buckingham. See a story elsewhere in this issue for more information.

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SHNB subject at Prairie North regional review Establishing a new facility a three-year collaborative process

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Prairie North Health Region held a quarter regional review in North Battleford last week where managers gathered to discuss quality improvement challenges and opportunities.

On the agenda were presentations highlighting work that has improved the patient and care provider experience.

Among the presentations was an update on the project to build a new facility for Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. Presented

by Linda Shynkaruk, director, and patient representative Wade, the audience heard how patients have been involved in the process of planning the new facility and how rapid response improvement workshops (RPIWs) have been used to further the provincially mandated lean initiative.

“One of the things we will be doing for the next three years in terms of lean processes is RPIWs,” said Shynkaruk. “We want to make sure our processes going into the new building are sound, that we are not carrying old habits into the new facility.”

The SHNB director told fellow Prairie North managers present, “We’ve been planning a facility that will have a therapeutic homelike environment, individual rooms, one bathroom shared between two patients in-

stead of one bathroom being shared by 10 or 12 patients like they do now,” said Shynkaruk. “We want lots of natural light and good temperature control. These are the priorities for our patients.”

Those priorities have been identified by the patients themselves, she said.

They were learned through several meetings with the patients, through surveys and by having them participate in three productionpreparation-process (3P) design marathons held in 2013 and 2014.

In April of 2014, the announcement was made that the new hospital facility would include a correctional component and would be built as a P3 project – public-private partnership.

It was to become a 284bed mental health facility with 188 non-secure beds and 96 secure beds. The idea of having “criminals” using the same facility as SHNB patients was alarming to Shynkaruk and her team at first.

“We talked about it, and eventually we embraced that idea and we realized we ourselves were stigmatizing those individuals who were sitting in the jails who have mental health issues, who could use our help, who could access our services and use our services,” said Shynkaruk.

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current facility.”

An effort was made to operated under health.

Shynkaruk says her team include the staff and the paThe questions, she said, began working with Sask- tients that were involved in was “Do we want a mental builds and the ministries the 3P process, so the work health facility with the flaof health, justice and social that had been done in those vour of corrections or do we services shortly after the an- sessions could play a part in want a correctional facility nouncement to put forward the new facility design. with the flavour of mental requirements they wanted From each user group, health.” included in the project feedback is provided on Definitely the former, she agreement.

APP’s design – “what’s go- indicated.

When three proponents ing to work in their design “We did tour some facilifor the project ties last sumput forward mer down in their designs, Toronto,” said the team also Shyn ka r u k.

We need to advocate for met with “We went to those individuals (inmates) … them. a new facility as well as our own patients in the “We met in Brockville four times and they are current facility. with each of [operating] a - Linda Shynkaruk those three service much proponents like what and gave them we are planfeedback on ning on doing how well they were meeting and what’s not and they in this hospital. When we the standards outlined in the go away and try to change brought up the idea of us bePA,” said Shynkaruk. things up and come back to ing under health versus jusWhen the final evalu- us.” tice they said that was absoation was done in July of She added, “It’s really lutely right thing to do.

2015 and Access Prairies back and forth.”

They told her, “We corPartnership was announced Shynkaruk said, “We rectionalized our nursing as the successful proponent, also started program de- staff and our clinical staff, more meetings were on the velopment in August. So so you need to de-correcagenda. currently we are evaluating tionalize your correction “We began meeting with and developing patient pro- staff.”

“So I think we are on the them in August and we es- grams, especially focusing tablished a number of user on the secure side of the right track on being able to groups,” she said. “Those hospital because it’s new to establish a therapeutic enviuser groups were inclusive us. This work is based on ronment right off the top,” of front line staff and pa- patient needs and while we said Shynkaruk.

“On Sept 21, we had our tients.” are doing this work we are Each user group repre- also working on our staffing official groundbreaking cersents a specific area, and plan. Our hope is this facili- emony,” she continued. “It each is looked at very close- ty will be the first of its kind was a very exciting, emoly, Shynkaruk explained. of in Canada, if not North tional, cold day, but there were seven ministers there, Those areas included phar- America.” macy, dietary, housekeepShynkaruk says her team and apparently that has ing, nursing units and more. put forward the idea that the never happened before. So facility be a one-operator this is a huge deal for us, for model. Instead of Prairie the Battlefords, and for the North contracting its servic- province. We’re very proud es to the corrections minis- to be a part of it.”

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She added, “The hole has been dug, they’ve already started pouring cement. I did ask in our conference, ‘How can you guys start pouring cement when we don’t even have a final plan?’”

She was told, “We do it all the time. We pour what we know is not going to change and we can finish the rest later on as we go.”

Shynkaruk said the planning will continue for the next three years as the new facility is built.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s exciting work and, as I said, we are all proud to be a part of it. And we’ll be starting the next century of caring.”

Patient representative Wade also spoke at the regional review.

“I’m honoured to speak to you today,” said the young man who was diagnosed with bipolar disorder when he was 17.

“Before coming to Saskatchewan Hospital I didn’t think there was much hope.

I’ve gained self-confidence.

I feel confident there is hope for people with mental health issues,” he said.

He said a new facility will benefit the patients, but he also had praise for the staff.

“Nurses are very important to the process. Without them the process would be almost nonexistent. They help the patient transition from being unhealthy to being healthy and ready for discharge,” he said.

In thanking the Shynkaruk and other presenters, Vicky Smart, vice-president of primary health services, said they had seen beautiful examples of working together with patients and families.

“We’ve always said if you have the patients and family involved in the process the conversation changes,” said Smart.

Other presentations at the regional review included: improving access to pediatric services through Prairie North and North West School Division; and improving efficiency and quality – Battlefords Mental Health Centre Health Records.

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Stars topped by Hounds in midget AAA

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All weekend long, it was the Battlefords taking on the Notre Dame Hounds in the SJHL, female midget AAA and male midget AAA hockey levels.

With respect to the latter, the Battlefords AAA Stars hoped for a better result at the Civic Centre than the junior North Stars had against the Hounds the previous evening, when they lost in a shootout.

The Stars wasted no time getting on the board. Jayden Nachtegaele scored at the 34-second mark to give the Stars the lead. Tyson Meyers got the assist.

Jared Power tied it, however, at the 4:20 mark, before the Stars took the lead again at the 12:41 mark on a goal

by Kent Hanson from Owen Lamb and Mason Mullaney.

But Loeden Schauffler’s power play marker tied it with 2:12 remaining in the first period. Shots were 1515 though one.

There was no scoring in the second as the Hounds out shot the Stars in that period 10-9.

The Hounds took the lead on Power’s second of the game in the third, but the Stars tied it up midway through on a goal by Jordan Mish with Donavon Beatty assisting.

That made it 3-3. As it

turned out, that would be it for the scoring in the third period as the game moved to overtime. Shots through three periods favoured the Stars 37-34.

The overtime lasted only two minutes and eight seconds before Cole Kirkup moved past two Stars defenders and put the puck in the net past Jake Taylor on the Hounds’ second shot on goal in the period.

Final score, 4-3 Hounds.

That completed a sweep of the weekend for all three Hounds teams versus the Battlefords.

Next action for the Stars is on the road Sunday in Prince Albert versus the Mintos.

This goal by Jayden Nachtegaele early on in the first period put the AAA Stars up 1-0.

Unfortunately Notre Dame came back to win in overtime 4-3. Photo by John Cairns

SPHL’s 10 teams prepare for the coming season Perdue Pirates out, Edam Three Stars in

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

While there is a lot of hockey action going on in the Battlefords right now, it’s still a few weeks before the season starts up for teams in the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League.

The popular league is heading into season number six, and teams have begun preparations for the new season.

Last week, the Battleford Beaver Blues held open tryouts. The tryouts were last Thursday and Friday nights

and were open to anyone looking for a roster spot.

League rosters are due

by Nov. 1, according to the league’s website.

This upcoming season will see a total of 10 teams in the league, the same number as last year but with a couple of changes.

One change for the upcoming season of the SPHL is the departure of the Perdue Pirates, who have taken a leave of absence from the league after losing their home arena during the offseason.

The Perdue arena burned

to the ground in a massive blaze May 23, leaving the Pirates with nowhere to play.

The leave is for one year.

The other change is the addition of the Edam Three Stars. The long-established hockey club joins the SPHL from the ruins of the nowdefunct North Saskatchewan River Hockey League.

The NSRHL collapsed this past offseason after seeing a number of teams leave the league over the past few seasons, leaving the league with too few teams to carry on.

A year earlier, the de-

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Meanwhile, the other two NSRHL, franchises the St. Walburg Eagles and Meadow Lake Stampeders, have announced they are taking the year off.

The other teams in the SPHL are all returning to action, including the Meota Combines (playing out of North Battleford Civic Centre), the defending champion Hafford Hawks, Cut Knife Colts, Radisson Wheatkings, Maymont Settlers, Glaslyn North Stars, Shellbrook Silvertips and Spiritwood Timberwolves.

The SPHL resumes play

Nov. 14 in Spiritwood as the Timberwolves take on the Edam Three Stars. The first home game for the Meota Combines is Nov. 20 against Edam at the Civic Centre.

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City looking at Sask Winter Games bid

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Shark Attack The Battlefords AAA Sharks hosted Notre Dame for two games last weekend at the Battleford Arena. This weekend they are on the road to Melville where they will play Saturday and Sunday. The Sharks’ next home action will be Nov. 14 and 15 when they host Swift Current. Photo by john Cairns

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The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League has renewed its partnership with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help find the cause and cure of Type 1 Diabetes.

November has been designated as Diabetes Month.

During November each SJHL player will be wearing a JDRF sticker on their helmet.

“This is a great partnership to help youth of all ages as World Diabetes Day is also held in the month of November,” said Bill Chow, SJHL president.

“Many Saskatchewan residents are unaware of how far-reaching Type 1 Diabetes really is,” said Tyler Bozak, honorary ambassador for JDRF and player with the Toronto Maple Leafs.

“Not only does diabetes directly impact over 93,000 Saskatchewan residents (one in 14), it has a profound impact on their families and how they go about their daily lives. We are dedicated to finding a cure for this disease, and we certainly appreciate the tremendous support of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League to help us reach our goal.”

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severe form of diabetes, is a non-preventable autoimmune disease. It can occur at any age, but is most commonly diagnosed from infancy to the late 30s. Unlike type 2 diabetes, it cannot be prevented by diet, exercise or medication and living with the disease demands constant blood testing and regulating. A child living with type 1 diabetes requires approximately 1,463 needles a year and 2,190 finger pokes a year to test their blood sugar. It imposes a very structured lifestyle on a family to adequately monitor the disease and avoid devastating complications.

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The City of North Battleford is considering making a bid for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

That news was relayed to council Monday at a regular council meeting by Bill Samborski, director of Leisure Services.

But the talk is only preliminary at the moment.

Samborski acknowledged a bid would be a huge under-

taking.

He indicated that in order to engage community support, some “key individuals” will be needed.

At this point, “we have not committed to it, we’re not even 100 per cent sure if we’re going to put in a bid, but it starts with a meeting.”

A meeting is planned with the games co-ordinator in about three weeks, and he has asked for some key people “who may be willing to get further involved should

we decide to put a bid in.”

He urged anyone interested in taking on that role to contact the City and let them know.

This is not the first time in recent years that North Battleford has considered going after a provincial games of some sort.

The City had previously considered making a bid for the 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games. But that effort ended without a formal bid being submitted.

JPII competing in high school soccer playdowns Staff The John Paul II Crusaders boys soccer team will be in action again this weekend as they head to Regina for the provincial playoffs.

The 2A boys playoffs

are hosted by Regina High School Athletics Association and will take place this weekend Oct. 30-31.

Other teams involved are Yorkton Sacred Heart, Moose Jaw Central, Regina Luther, Regina Sheldon-

Quarter-final football on this weekend JPII and Hafford in action

Hafford will host Assiniboia.

Winners will advance to the semifinals with the finals set for Saturday, Nov. 14.

Williams, Regina Christian, Martensville and Notre Dame (Wilcox).

Two Cando teams will compete in 1A soccer provincials. The boys’ team will be in Lake Lenore where other teams in contention include teams from Chief Little Pine/Chief Poundmaker and Makwa as well as Middle Lake, Meadow Lake, Osler VCA, Lake Lenore and Stobart from Duck Lake.

Cando’s girls’ team will be Waldheim. Other teams attending will be Osler VCA, Middle Lake, Waldheim, Martensville, Lake Lenore, Humboldt and Lloydminster Holy Rosary.

Staff The 3A nine-man football playoffs go to the quarter-final stage this Sunday.

That’s the day when Esterhazy will play host to North Battleford John Paul II Crusaders in playoff action.

The Crusaders are coming off a big home playoff win over Meadow Lake last week. Game time in Esterhazy is scheduled for 1 p.m.

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The Nov. 7 fundraiser for Wounded Warriors Weekend will also feature live musical entertainment

by Elvis tribute artist Jeff Bodner and Appaloosa, a band from British Columbia. Country music artist and veteran Blake Emmons will also make a special guest appearance. Emmons is the founder and director of Wounded Warriors Weekend.

Emmons knows that, to survive in the field, soldiers have to be “hard.” He says, “We need to know that every man has their head in the game and will not hesitate during combat to do what is necessary to survive, to do what is necessary to keep our friends alive. A split second hesitation often means the difference between life and death. The slightest hint of doubt that a fellow soldier can react in this matter is perceived by those active in combat operations as weak-

ness. There is no room for doubt or hesitation when in combat.”

He believes this need to be strong then precludes veterans from asking for help if they are suffering from PTSD. “We would rather die than show weakness.”

Emmons lost a friend who battled PTSD on his own for seven years. If he could speak with his friend again, he would tell him, “I would rather have him ask for help than die. That his life was worth more than the pride of being hard.”

That is what drives Emmons, and others like Marlene Oleshko who works tirelessly to organize the North Battleford fundraiser, to help other wounded warriors. “We can’t all know what it truly is to be in their shoes but we can all help by making a donation or attending the event Nov. 7.”

There will be a cash bar available and lunch is provided. The show starts at 7 p.m. Advance tickets are available by calling 306445-7781 or 306-441-9602.

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Art Club Offers Art

The Battlefords Art Club Autumn Show and Sale was held concurrently with the Marigold Market Friday, Oct. 23. Members offered a variety of artwork for sale. The art club show was held at the Don Ross Centre downstairs in the craft room while the Marigold Market was located in the Chapel Gallery. The Battlefords Art Club has a long history of supporting visual arts in the community. It promotes exhibits of local work with the aim of encouraging its members in developing their potential for creating satisfying artwork in any medium. The club also encourages visits by artists from elsewhere and promotes a variety of workshops. The club meets regularly Tuesdays at the Don Ross Centre and new members are always welcome. Photos submitted

By Mary Mattila Sixteen Battlefords Art Club artists gathered at the Don Ross Centre to paint and discuss art. Many members were excited about the club’s show and sale held in conjunction with the Marigold Market last weekend.

They are now starting to plan a sale in the spring or summer.

Rosemarie Stadnyk is having a show of her work at the Chapel Gallery this month. She will be having an opening reception at a later date. The reception for the members’ Window Salon show will be Nov. 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Upcoming gallery workshops include Michéle Mackasey on portraiture with chalk pastels Nov. 6 and 7. Paul Constable will be doing a workshop on Designing with Power Nov. 8 and Dean Bauche will do a workshop on painting technique and composition Nov. 27 and 28. For more information or to register phone Shawn at 306-445-1760.

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The City of North Battleford was provided Monday with a look at an amended Permit to Operate a Sewage Works from the Water Security Agency.

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Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca their chicks to adult birds.

All the time they have been shot at, fought off coyotes and many other predators.

They have been doing this for thousands of years. You have to admire them.

On the home front, not much happening. Jose has finished putting on anhydrous. He is attempting to drain a couple of sloughs on the top of Sec 15. Son Ron is off to an Oiler game.

He must be done pumping leases. Son-in-law Roland is done baling just in time to start the cattle show circuit. He plans to take his Speckled Park cattle to Lloydminster, Edmonton and then to Regina. The bales are going to be moved next week. We have the Gerry on the case. In my hills it is like an ant hill in motion. There are two guys baling, another guy cutting and Bobby fencing. My cross-country lookout trail

Escaped youth rounded up Battlefords RCMP responded to a report at 8:41 a.m. Oct. 22 of two in-cus-

Man arrested for stabbing incident Staff A 29-year-old man has been arrested after a report of a man dropped off at the hospital suffering from a stab wound.

The 20-year-old victim was treated in hospital for injuries to his chest and hands.

The incident is alleged to have occurred in a vehicle near the area of 108th Street and 11th Avenue. Police received the call at 4:19 a.m.

Thursday, Oct. 22.

The victim is expected to recover.

Austin Paskemin, 29, is facing a charge of aggravated assault, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose and three counts of failing to comply with a probation order. He made his first in-custody appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Friday Oct. 23 at 9:30 a.m. and remains in custody.

Also on Thursday, at 1:48 a.m., a 42-year-old woman was arrested and is facing charges of impaired driving and driving while over .08 after the vehicle she was operating narrowly missed striking a marked police vehicle on 12th Avenue.

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There is a climate change meeting in Paris. Justin Trudeau has invited Tom Mulcair to go along and anyone else who would be interested. Saskatchewan has a lot of oil interests so Brad Wall said he would be interested in going. He is going try to make sure Trudeau doesn’t sell the farm. As my Uncle Harold used to say “Oooh boy!”

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As the campaign wore on, the Conservatives’ one horse “He’s not ready” campaign wore a little thin.

Trudeau became better at speaking and he was saying a lot of the right things at the end. Mulcair had nothing new or different to offer and in the end slipped quietly into third place. His promise to be responsible and balance the budget was ignored. His response to the niqab controversy hurt him in Quebec where a lot of his support was. I liked Harper’s stand.

We will see what the Justin Trudeau government will bring us. He seems to be going to try to keep his campaign promises.

That will be different, as Liberal practice in the past was to promise anything to get elected and once back

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be bad. They wait for the perfect weather conditions and just before the weather changes to bad weather they are gone. There must be a jet stream or something, as when they go they are hundreds of miles south the next day. Pretty smart, aren’t they?

If you were on main street Maidstone at noon any day last week the geese filled the sky, honking for all to hear. They have been out feeding and at that time of day they are going back to the lakes and sloughs until evening when they go out again. They will be here for at least two more weeks. The old geese know there is a plan and Mother Nature will look after them.

These are no ordinary run of the mill barnyard animals.

These are survivors. They have migrated 3,000 miles to their nesting grounds in the north. They have raised

is busy with guys driving through looking things over.

Greg and Mike’s cows are on the barley stubble. There is lots of lying around and chewing the cud. They look sleek, fat and content. Lots of calves and they have lots of energy. In all, it’s very nice to see and I find it a pleasant drive.

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In politics and baseball the “blue” teams lost. I was not impressed as anyone who reads my column would know. I was watching the ball game and kept switching back and forth to the election results. I am diabetic and not supposed to have a drink. As the evening progressed I poured myself a stiff rye. Then I poured myself another stiff rye. It didn’t help. The Blue Jays lost. (Editor’s note: the Jays actually won Monday night’s game, but lost the series later in the week in Kansas City.) Then the Conservatives lost. BAD, BAD, BAD! Trudeau won!

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A week of beautiful fall weather! A little frost on the pumpkins every morning and then it warms up with nice sunshine for the afternoons. A person could not expect better for the end of October. Now having said this I have probably put the jinx on all of us and by the time you read this we will have rain or snow. Hope not.

There is a big storm coming across Mexico and Texas. I am hoping that it will veer off to the east and leave us alone. By the time you read this column we will be either really wet or we may have missed it. I always want to get moisture when I can but there are some areas around here where the soil is full. Those who won the “showers lottery” this summer really don’t need any more water. Reality is they have no say, only the Big Guy calls the shots, so wet or dry if it comes, it comes and the only thing you can do is make sure your rubber boots don’t leak.

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Claire Lynch in the atrium area of the Dekker Centre Sunday, meeting fans and signing autographs. Photos by Jayne Foster

Two of Claire Lynch’s newest fans are Morris Phillips and Camille Brunet, who attended Sunday’s performance by the Claire Lynch Band at the Dekker Centre.

Bluegrass musician likes Saskatchewanians

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The final stop on a prairie tour by award-winning American Bluegrass pioneer Claire Lynch was the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford.

Sunday evening, Lynch and

her band had the audience calling for more before they departed for their next gig in Iowa.

Lynch had never been to Saskatchewan before this tour, but with her gentle southern accent, she did an admirable job on the pronunciation, winning the au-

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She also – jokingly but correctly – referred to her audience as Saskatchewanians, to the applause of a nearly full house.

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Lynch said she loves Saskatchewan, telling the Regional Optimist it actually reminds her of home. (She was born in New York but lives in Nashville.)

The friendliness of the people is wonderful, she said, adding the chain hotels in Canada are much nicer than their counterparts in the United States.

Her mother, she said, was from Syracuse, N.Y., and was familiar with things Canadian, which she described to her daughter as “superior.”

Lynch may have won over hundreds of Saskatchewanians with her hearty approval of Saskatchewan, but she and her band also garnered a great many new fans by way of their performance, musically flawless and entertaining.

In addition to Lynch’s vocals, described as angelic by the likes of Emmylou Harris, band members Bryan McDowell (fiddle-mandolin), Jarrod Walker (mandolin-guitar) and Mark Schatz (bass-banjo) impressed the audience with their musicianship.

The music was bluegrassoriented. Lynch proudly announced they were the first bluegrassers to play the Dekker Centre. But, in addition to well-known classics such as Wabash Cannonball, Lynch sang many of her own tunes, including Dear Sister, which won song of the year at the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association awards. The haunting lament was written by Lynch and Louisa Branscomb, based on real letters of Civil War correspondence dis-

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covered and chronicled by Frank Chappell in his book Dear Sister: Civil War Letters to a Sister in Alabama.

Most written records from the American Civil War are written by officers, Lynch noted, but the letters on which her song was based were written by a private.

On the upside, the audience was treated to some hambone and clogging by Schatz, known to be one of America’s best hambone percussionists.

Hambone involves slapping various body parts, including the chest, arms and thighs – effectively drumming without a drum.

The Claire Lynch Band came to the Dekker Centre with hefty credentials behind it.

Lynch has had two Grammy nominations, three International Bluegrass Music Association Female Vocalist Awards and a United States Artists Walker Fellowship.

Recently, she received two trophies at the 2014 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards: Song of the Year, Dear Sister, a co-write with Louisa Branscomb; and Recorded Event of the Year, Wild Montana Skies, a collaboration with Rob Ickes and Special Consensus on their Compass Records Country Boy tribute to John Denver.

Emmylou Harris describes Lynch as having the “voice of an angel.”

Dolly Parton, whom Lynch has lent harmonies on several records, believes her solo material truly stands out. Parton says, “She has one of the sweetest, purest and best lead voices in the music business today. I’m so happy to see her shine on her own.”

Named by DigitalJournal. com as one of the “10 best angelic voices of our time” alongside icons like Judy Collins, Sarah McLachlin and Alison Krauss, Lynch is a legend in her own right.

The Battlefords was fortunate indeed to host a performance by this extraordinary talent.

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By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Grace Fellowship Ministries, with John and Donna Ridgewell of Radisson in charge, held a craft show and sale in Radisson Seniors’ Centre, with proceeds from coffee, snacks and Christmas gifts going to the Hearts 4 Children home in the Ukraine. Donna had her jewelry for sale while others having items for sale were Louise Cochran with her artwork, Chris Tyreman with his paintings and cement sculptures and Phyliss Domashovitz with baking and home decor wall art.

A memorial luncheon was held in the Borden Community Centre Oct. 25, to celebrate the life of Joe Desrosiers, who passed away suddenly Oct. 15 at the age of 82. Daughter MarieAnne Williams read a poem, Memories of Dad, and son John read a poem, A Fallen Limb. Gar Williams gave the eulogy and read memories that Marie-Anne and John had written of their dad. Granddaughter Dianne Petersen sang Dancing in the Sky. Some spoke of their memories of Joe. Lunch was served by the Borden United Church.

The Borden volunteer firefighters held a steak night and silent auction in the Borden Community Centre Oct. 24. Connor Wainwright read a poem, A Fireman’s Life, and Peter Thiessen gave the blessing.

After a delicious supper with great desserts, a

orden Radisson number of door prizes were drawn for and local winners were Lorraine and Gabrie Lajoie, Kandice Walker, Leanne Balon, Julie Gust, J.L. Richardson, Sandy Long, Jean Hryniuk, Cyril Saunders, Graham Derbowka, Tom Hrenkiw, Mel Brooke, Bill Pascoe and Lorraine Olinyk.

After dinner speakers were Kelly Block, MP, who spoke on volunteerism and wished them all the best in their fundraising and Randy Weekes, MLA, who talked of the growth in the province bringing new life to communities. He mentioned the 10 new recruits Borden has acquired since 2013 and thanked everyone who came and donated for the fundraiser.

Mayor Tom Redhead said it was energizing to see so many out. The firefighters are a pillar of strength in a community and he also thanked them for their service to Borden and area. RM 405 councillor Greg Orchard spoke of getting civic addresses for every farm and acreage in the RM to help in emergencies and stated the RM gives full support to the firefighters.

Fire Chief Terry Tkaczyk spoke of the practices twice a month and rookies training to land STARS. Firefighters have to take continu-

Borden Firefighters at steak night Oct. 24. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

ous training and they cover from the Borden bridge to North Battleford. Borden is the only town in that stretch with a rescue unit and Jaws of Life, so firefighters from Radisson and Maymont are training to use Borden’s equipment.

In 2015 they have had 59 calls, 32 for first responders, six STARS landings, 14 collisions and five fires.

It costs $1,900 to outfit one firefighter, $25,000 for six breathing apparatuses.

The water truck is older than some of the firefighters. In 2015 they have averaged one call every four days.

There will be a training session here the third weekend in November, with one day on site at Comb-Trac and one day at Langham. Peter Thiessen, who has been a first responder for 19 years, is retiring at the end of October and he was recognized for his efforts.

Deputy fire chiefs are Ian Wainwright and Scott

Sutherland.

Borden needs to retain their firefighters and recruit more as many are getting older. They need younger members to come on board.

There is a $3,000 tax credit.

Borden needs firefighters with roots here, as some of these younger ones will not always be here. A standing ovation was given to the firefighters and staff members.

There was a wine and specialty liquor raffle and winning were Lindsay Westad, Dan Gunsch, Connor Wainwright, Ron Bezugly, Cody Bradshaw, Lisa Morris and Kandice Brandrick.

More than 40 silent auction

items were then closed and the winning bids were announced.

Upcoming at Borden are flu shot clinics Oct. 29 from noon to 1:30 p.m. in the hall, the seniors’ tea and bake sale at 1 p.m. also Oct. 29, senior girls’ volleyball tournament at Borden School all day Oct. 31, Fall Fling by Riverbend Fellowship Church Nov. 1 in the hall at 7 p.m., dessert and music by Prairie Light, by donation of cash or toiletries for The Bridge on 20th in Saskatoon.

Kids will go out after 3 p.m. on Halloween and there is a Halloween family dance Oct. 31 in the hall starting at

8 p.m. with local band JAM, costume prizes and lunch, with proceeds going to Borden School.

The Borden Seniors’ Club will have Kaiser tournaments Nov. 10 and 24, bingo Nov. 12, a crokinole tournament Nov. 17, all at 7 p.m., and their potluck supper and birthday celebration Nov. 25 at 5:45 p.m.

Remembrance Day services are Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m. at Borden School, the Lions service Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. in the hall, with lunch to follow, and the Royal Purple service in Radisson Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m., with lunch to follow.

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The new janitor for Mayfair Hall is Tyrel Gallant, a close friend of the Toews family. The hall appears to be in good condition thanks to Tyrel and Michelle. To book this facility, call recreation board treasurer Alice Grivor at 306-246-4212.

Oct. 23 was a successful fundraiser for the local library. The perogie and sausage supper and all the extras was deliciously prepared by a group of dedicated ladies. Gail Adamus still belongs to this and even travelled from Battleford to help make the perogies.

The 50/50 Cow Patty Bingo put a smile on the face of Paul Cherwinski, as he won $580.

Yoga classes are running smoothly at the hall every Thursday evening. The classes started the beginning of October but drop-ins for a nominal fee are never turned away. Louise Sylvester from North Battleford is the instructor.

Many local people attended the funeral of 46-year-old farmer and rancher Gordon Rogers, who was buried at Tiefengrund Rosenort Mennonite Church Cemetery near Laird. Ranching was his passion and at age 16 he purchased the first cows of his Charolais herd. He overcame many challenges. In 1998, Gordon was dragged when his leg got stuck in the stirrup of the saddle while on his horse, resulting in a serious head injury. He was also mauled by a longhorn bull as well as other incidents over his brief life.

Numerous family members took in the funeral service and of interest to me were Dale Rogers’ (Gordon’s un-

cle) two sons, William and Walter. These boys, known as Willy and Wally, attended Mayfair School in their earlier years.

William read the eulogy and the homily was read by Pastor Walter Rogers from the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Roberta, Gerald, Rosette and two-year-old Greg have lost their loving father. The children reside in Battleford with their mother, Rose Heinrich Rogers. Gordon’s mom, Edna Rogers, still farms and is anxiously awaiting the arrival of another grandchild from her daughter Delores (Kent) Mishleau of the United States. They have seven children who were also in attendance at their beloved uncle’s funeral.

Faye Liebaert and I attended a live theatre play called Noises Off by Michael Frayn at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford this past Thursday. Wow, what a high energy performance. At times I was laughing so hard I had tears in my eyes. When actor Rick Kostiuk, playing the role of a real estate agent, kept tripping over boxes and fell down a full flight of stairs, he had the audience rolling in laughter. The other eight cast members were also in tune with their roles, creating unexpected surprises throughout this three-act thriller!

Shoebox gifts are very popular in many schools as a way to educate studentsabout sharing with the less fortunate children in Third World countries. National collection week is the third week in November. To find a drop-off location, check online at www.samaritanspurse.ca or call 1-800-3031269. Enclosing a note and

ayfair News a picture of yourself or family puts a smile on the receiver’s face. If you include name and address, in some instances a child does write back to thank you for the gift.

There appear to be too many roaming cattle invading neighbouring fields, yards, ditches and roads.

When on a busy road or highway, this can be very dangerous and the owner should know they are responsible if an tragic accident occurs. Cattle prices are still high, so you would think these cattle owners would not want their cattle at risk.

Two weeks ago there was a dead female moose on the side of the highway five miles south of Rabbit Lake.

Remember, “Slow down, moose on the loose!” With the forest fires this past year, many more animals are moving south.

Sally Salisbury visited her siblings in La Ronge and Bells Point Indian Reserve this week. One highlight is the 50th wedding anniversary celebration of Jacob and Alice Ratt. Jacob is Sally’s brother. This past summer, during the northern forest

fires, Sally and husband David had her niece’s family including two dogs stay with them for two weeks. The good news is none of Sally’s northern family lost their homes, but some suffered with breathing problems due to the heavy smoke. They have now overcome this problem and are relatively healthy.

Chris (Tiffany) Cherwinski is now employed with AgriTeam from Hafford, thus enabling him to spend more time at home with their three sons. They moved from North Battleford to a large acreage south of Mayfair in January 2015.

Chris previously worked with Trican in Lloydminster for many years.

Calling all prospective bingo workers for Nov. 10 and Dec. 4. We need workers for bingos at Gamex. All you have to give up is approximately four hours of your time. Perhaps arrange your coming to town to shop and pay bills on these two days or even schedule an appointment. Please call Alice at 306-246-4212 or Kolin at 306-445-9721.

Halloween is fast approaching with kids getting excited to dress in their costumes and go trick or treating door to door. Keep your outdoor entrance well lit with your pets either inside the house or garage. Motorists, please slow down as the children get excited and run

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We hear a lot about keeping the environment clean and safe. Farmers are the original environmentalists and we all know their animals, land and businesses depend on it. Of course, everyone in all walks of life can recycle, clean up rivers and roads and plant trees.

I’ve read farming is a perfect example of common sense, science and practical experience. Preserving water quality, reducing odours and restoring habitat are some environmental stewardship practices. Did we even think of recycling our garbage 20 years ago? Canada’s farmers lead the world with their many programs in trying to keep the environment safe and healthy for the next generation.

The average Canadian uses 343 litres of water every day in their homes and gardens. You use, as studies reveal, eight litres of water to wash hands with running tap water. This is something important to think about.

Perhaps we waste too much water.

The All Saints Catholic Church in Mayfair has mass at 5 p.m. for October and November. Starting in December and January it will be scheduled for 11 a.m.

The Mennonite Church services are now being held at the home of Martin and

Teresa Toews, three miles south of Mayfair, the first Sunday of every month. The small Mennonite Church doesn’t have a functional furnace anymore and with a small congregation, they all fit nicely at the Toews home.

Larry Krause, an award winning western roots singer and songwriter, will be putting on a Cowboy Campfire Concert in Rabbit Lake Nov. 6, starting at 8 p.m. in the hall. The advance tickets are $15 and are available at Rabbit Lake Hotel 306824-2002; Wright Choice Seed Cleaning 306-4812807; and the cafe at 306824-7177. Rush tickets will be sold at the door costing $17.50.

Has everybody gotten out their winter apparel? The frost keeps getting thicker every morning, reminding us old man winter is around the corner. The days are still reasonably warm, but the deciduous trees are now stark naked. When the heavy hoar frost arrives they automatically become a target for photographing as the sun glistens on the branches. All this is thanks to the wonders of nature! The days have become shorter and the angles of the sun are lesser.

I hope that often colourless, sunless November gives us a bit more sunshine than last year. Every little ray seems to put people in a better mood.

SPIRITWOOD STOCKYARDS (1984) LTD. Office (306) 883-2168

Regular Sales every Wednesday - 9:00 a.m.

Show pens are not the same as pre-sort.

They’re a sort of your individual herd, with a factored pencil shrink.

Cattle are not mixed with any other producers.

Show penning where good cattle come to be showcased and sold!

— VERSUS —

Pre-sorting where the quality of your cattle is last in the group!

THAT IS THE REASON SPIRITWOOD STOCKYARDS SHOW PENS YOUR CATTLE! THAT IS THE #1 REASON TO MARKET YOUR CATTLE AT SPIRITWOOD STOCKYARDS! We Show Pen every week for our customer’s convenience!

No extra commissions or sorting charges!

Book your herd dispersal cow sales!

Show pen cattle must be in the yard by 3:00 pm Tuesday and all other cattle must be here by 9:00 pm Tuesdays.

Please make a manifest for feeder cattle and a separate manifest for cows and mature bulls.

Contact: Brian Jacobson 306-883-7375

www.spiritwoodstockyards.ca

— Photo by Louise Lundberg

Provost Livestock Exchange The Livestock Market Serving Eastern Alberta and Western Saskatchewan

UPCOMING FALL SALES:

Monday Calf Presort Sales November 2, 2015 @ 8:30 AM November 9, 2015 @ 9 AM Black & Red Angus and Limousin feature Sale November 16, 2015 @ 9 AM November 23, 2015 @ 9 AM Friday Regular & Presort Sales @ 9 AM November 20, 2015 December 11, 2015 October 30, 2015 November 27, 2015 December 18, 2015 November 6, 2015 December 4, 2015 November 13, 2015 Wednesday, November 11, 2015 Bred Sale @ Noon Doug & Lorrinda Wells 120 Bred Heifers Bred Angus June 22.

Norman Krekowski - Complete Dispersal of 40 Cows Bred Black Angus July 1.

Jim Wilson - 50 mostly Black Heifers bred Red Angus June 28.

* Please call in advance to book in for upcoming sales *

For more information and pictures please view the website at www.plecattle.com

Provost Livestock Exchange • 780-753-2369

Jerry Hewson • 306-753-7788 Dean Lawes • 780-753-0803 Darcy Lakevold • 780-753-8669 Casey Lawes • 780-753-1466 Wayne Black • 403-575-0200

Greenhouse closed for maintenance Staff The City of North Battleford greenhouse is closed for maintenance.

According to the City, replacing the aging roof and gables will allow the greenhouse to operate more efficiently and extend the life of the building.

During this maintenance the greenhouse will be closed to tours, hosting visitors and plant rentals. The replacement of the roof is expected to be completed by Nov. 6, weather permitting.

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Live, Love, Laugh

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Live, Love, Laugh was the theme of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Ladies’ Night at the Gold Ridge Centre Friday. Women of all ages gathered to enjoy an evening of food, fellowship and fun.

See more photos on Page 26.

The dinner was tasty and well presented.

One table of attendees featured employees from Scott Campbell Dodge. Photos by Averil Hall

Scott Maunula selling 50/50 tickets.

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Tiaras were common.

Live, Love, Laugh was the theme of the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation’s Ladies’ Night at the Gold Ridge Centre Friday. Entertainment included comics from Yuk Yuk’s, above. MC for the evening was Amanda Maunula, below. Below right, one of the silent auction items.

Above, the cooks and other workers were working hard to make sure everyone was enjoying themselves. Below, one male volunteer was singled out by the comedian. He was a good sport.

Western Development Museum

GREAT ESCAPES VACATION RAFFLE You can be part of history in the making with a chance to win 13 vacations.

EARLY BIRD DRAW: December 1, 2015 Purchase tickets before November 30, 2015 to be eligible to win a $1,000 cash prize.

wdm.ca/nb/greatescapes.htm l 306-445-8033

License # RR15-0313

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Sing, dance and play at the Dekker Centre Staff Tuesday, Nov. 10 at the Dekker Centre in North Battleford, kids and parents alike are welcome to come along for a musical adventure with two of British Columbia’s most entertaining children’s performers.

Recently named Canada’s Favourite Kids’ Entertainer in a nationwide poll

by CBC Music, Bobs and LoLo are touring across Western Canada with special guest Rockin’ Robin and The Magical Tree.

Bobs and LoLo are three-time JUNO nominated singer-songwriters and stars of the upbeat, musical preschool series Sing, Dance and Play with Bobs and LoLo. This dynamic duo is dedicated to connecting children to nature with music, movement and make believe. Their energetic live performances are guaranteed to have kids on their feet and the entire family will be singing their favourite songs.

Bob is Robyn Hardy.

With a background in teaching and linguistics, Hardy is an enthusiastic and caring individual with a passion for conservation education.

On stage she loves to sing, dance, clap, snap and tap!

Lorraine Pond is LoLo. As an environmental educator and kinesiology major, Pond is an energetic performer with a flare for creating connections between young audiences and the natural world. On stage she loves to sing, dance, wiggle, slide and glide!

Creating the dynamic duo Bobs and LoLo has allowed them to combine their diverse academic backgrounds with a love of teaching and the creative arts.

Bobs and LoLo have created six award-winning albums, a musical DVD and a new children’s book called Run Salmon Run. They have received critical acclaim from Parents’ Choice Foundation, Western Canadian Music Alliance, the Society of Composers, Authors and

Music Publishers of Canada and the JUNO Awards.

Touring in support of their new album Dirty Feet, Bobs and LoLo’s new song Hoot and Hop was acclaimed as a Great Canadian Kids’ Song for Back-ToSchool by CBC Parents.

Rockin’ Robin and the Magical Tree have had a busy summer supporting the debut CD Let’s Go and have just released their second fully animated video.

Rockin’ Robin and The Magical Tree is a highly entertaining musical production starring Robin Redcoat, who leads a cast of hilarious singing birds in a live production set in front of a magical old tree.

The audience sings, laughs and dances along to both original songs and kidfriendly classics with each song telling an important story related to healthy, happy lifestyles and positive life lessons.

Dorothy the Dodo Bird, Marty McCaw, Bazza the Surfer Quail and the Black-

Bobs and LoLo are dedicated to connecting kids to the natural world with music, movement and make-believe. Sharing musical stories that engage, inspire and educate, they teach kids to care about themselves, their neighbours and the planet.

They will be at the Dekker Centre Tuesday, Nov. 10. Photo submitted

bird Brothers will get your kids moving and let their imaginations run wild as they sing along to many memorable melodies and hit songs.

Created for children from ages two to seven, Rockin’ Robin and The Magical Tree is designed to engage kids and their families in a oneof-a-kind fun and partici-

patory musical experience.

The show delivers positive messages about helping take care of the world by starting in your own back yard.

Battlefords Jazz Society looking for new members Staff

The Battlefords Jazz Society is looking for new board members with some key members moving on to other things.

“The Battlefords Jazz Society has been bringing excellent music of all genres to the Battlefords for the past few decades,” says board member Laird Brittin. “Some notables guests include Deep Dark Woods, Robin Nolan Trio, Absofunkinlutely, Michael Kaeshammer, King Street Station Jazz Band, Road to Django and many, many more.”

Brittin says, “We have had some recent resignations of board members, and others, including myself, who would like to

move on to other things and hand over the reins of running this great organization.

So, we thought it was time to send out a letter to our supporters and attendees regarding the future of the Jazz Society.”

It’s time to start a new season for the society, so the search for new volunteer board members is on. Duties include planning music events at least four times a year, booking groups, promotion, renting halls, selling tickets, arranging sound, setting up and running the bar and clean up, says Brittin.

“Oh, and, of course, you get to host what is still the best party in town.” he says.

“Sound fun? It is. But, of course, it is also hard work.

FREE

The Battlefords Jazz Society brings groups such as the Heavyweights Brass Band to the Battlefords. Photo by Jayne Foster

Interested parties can contact the society via Facebook.

The Jazz Society is also

supportive of other musical events in the community.

Brittin is urging music enthusiasts to check out the

Halloween party taking place in the Sloan Auditorium of the North Battleford Legion Saturday evening.

“Once again the Canadian Legion of Riders is putting on their Halloween bash in the Sloan at the NB Legion. And once again featuring the great local kings of classic rock, the Barons of Buckingham. And this year it lands right on Halloween night. So, fill all the kids with chocolate, turn out the lights and come on out for some fun with your friends,” says Brittin.

Tickets are only $15 and there is a prize for best costume. The event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from the Legion and members of the Legion executive or by contacting Chris Miller at clrsecretary@canadianlegionofriders.ca or 306-386-2131.

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for Veterans and Military Personnel on Thursday, November 12, 2015 at Splish Splash Auto RV & Pet Wash 7am - 5pm • Rain or Shine Splish Splash Auto RV & Pet Wash, along with over 2,800 other car wash locations across the nations will provide FREE car washes to veterans and current military service personnel, under the Grace for Vets FREE Wash Program.

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Thursday, November 12th, 2015 2:00 - 4:00 pm COFFEE & DONUTS ALL DAY!

DO-ALL HOLDINGS LTD. 306-445-2705

Hosted by Al White, RE/MAX® of the Battlefords & Representatives of Do-All Holdings Ltd.

Call Al White Day or Night 306-446-8800

PHONE ANYTIME TO ARRANGE A SHOWING

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IN MEMORIAM

FUNERAL SERVICES

CARD OF THANKS

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Thanks

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

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Joseph Petrin 1953-2010

Your memory is my keepsake With which I’ll never part God has you in His keeping I have you in my heart

to everyone who came or helped at my 100th Birthday Come and Go Tea. Sincerely,

LARGE: In Loving Memory of Myrtle Large born June 25, 1928 at Jansen District, SK., passed away October 9, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory: loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Charlotte and Dale Beaudoin of Maymont, SK and family: grandson, Jeff Beaudoin (Chris Donaldson) - great-grandchildren: Kraten, Landen, Canyon, Paisha, Marieka, Parker, Jared, MacKenna & Cace; granddaughter, Michelle Beaudoin (Andy) - great-granddaughter Savannah; Rodney and Sandra Large of Maymont, SK and family: grandson, Darryl Large - greatgrandchildren: Jordan, Hunter & Aubree; grandson, Lyle Large (Tiana Verstraeten) - great-granddaughters Brooklyn & Rowan; grandson, Marcus Large (Melissa Metz) - great-grandson Lincoln; one sister, Lilly Seifert; nieces nephews and their families. Predeceased by her husband, Charles David Large; parents: John & Sophia Schroeder; brothers: Manuel, Eric, John & Reinhold; sisters: Natalia, Olga, Mary, Emma & Helen. Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Myrtle Large was held on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 2:00p.m. from Sharon United Church in Maymont, SK. with Officiant Mr. Leo Monseler. Scripture Reader was Tiana Verstraeten. Eulogy was given by Darryl Large. Music Ministry: Organist - Terry Skopyk; Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art”,“One More Step”& “In the Garden.” Honorary Pallbearers were “All those who shared Mom’s life.” Urn Bearers were the Grandchildren Jeff, Michelle, Darryl, Lyle, and Marcus. Myrtle better known as Myrt to those closest to her was a kind and gentle person. Myrt was a busy person helping out on the farm. She enjoyed everything outdoors most of all, picking berries, watching the cows and gardening. When Myrt was indoors, some of her favorite things were quilting, crocheting, doing jigsaw puzzles or playing scrabble. Myrt also enjoyed spending time with her family, she was known as Oma to her great grandchildren. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren will remember Grandma’s house with fondness. Grandma had the best snacks and all sorts of games in the house. Myrt moved to Esther’s Place in 2010. Up until that time she was independent never wanting to bother anyone. She kept busy working on jigsaw puzzles, going to the lodge, playing games or going to occupational therapy. Myrt also enjoyed listening to the radio in her room. Myrt was a person who never asked for anything, always content and not one to complain or grumble. Everyone who knew Myrt will remember her gentle spirit and kindness. She has touched each of us in her own special way, and given us all our own special memories to cherish and we will lovingly remember her always. Memorials are requested to Canadian Diabetes Association, 104-2301 Ave. C. North, Saskatoon, SK. or Heart and Stroke Foundation, 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, SK. S7K 1V9. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

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Wonderful memories of my ninetieth birthday party.

It was just perfect, even the bright sunshine.

Many thanks to my family and friends for the good wishes, visits, gifts, flowers and cards.

Love Simone Michaud

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Classied advertising 1-888-470-7997 FUNERAL SERVICES

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One Rock-Ola-serial # 34510, mode #488. From Rock-Ola Mfg. Corp.

Chicago, ILL., USA. App.60-70 records - dropdown. Reason for selling: family has moved on. For more information, call 306-398-2504

Home childcare provider. 110th Street, North Battleford, SK. 30-44 hours/week. Flexible hours, nights, weekends, holidays. $12.50/hour.

Call 306-445-0481 or email pekasmb@yahoo.com.

Must have Grade 12, caregiver/babysitting course, criminal records check. Assume full responsibility if parents are not home.

Prepare nutritious meals/school lunches.

Maintain safe, healthy environment. Bring kids to/from appointments. Accommodation free of charge on a live-in basis.

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 for details.

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

HEALTH SERVICES

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Hip or Knee Replacement?

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year.

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For Expert Help: 1-844-453-5372

BUSINESS SERVICES MARILYN’S MASSAGE Relaxation, stress release, let me pamper you, leave with a smile on your face, feeling 10 years younger.

Oils, lotions, candles. Regina 306502-0154.

IN MEMORIAM

Moise L’Heureux June 25, 1928 - October 28, 2012

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER Funeral Home

“It’s been two years since our creator called you home...

But a day does not go by where we don’t miss your light, laugh and love.”

— Love your family

1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418 www.sallowsandmcdonald.com “Our Services are Expressive, NOT Expensive”

We are your community leader in Unique MEMORIAL, FUNERAL and CREMATION services.

Full Service Facility Equipt. with on-site lunch room, chapel, Celebrant and Insurance Representative for all your pre-planning needs.

Thank you for your donations in memory of

“Reinventing Tradition Where Heritage Meets Innovation” 2015 BBEX Customer Service Award Recipient

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK 306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

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Al Gotto.................................................North Battleford Walter Nelson .......................................North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ............................................... Battleford Joseph (Joe) Gabruch ..........................North Battleford Ruth Reschke McKay ...........................North Battleford Dr. Madhav Sas ....................................North Battleford Fay Mary Smith ....................................North Battleford William (Bill) Hirschfeld .................................. Battleford John MacFarlane ..................................North Battleford Tim Charabin ........................................North Battleford Howard Bulmer .....................................North Battleford James (Jim) Beattie ..............................North Battleford Antoinette L’Heureux ............................North Battleford Kathleen Hill Arthur Solheim

Given with love to enrich patient care

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If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can help.

CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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FINANCIAL SERVICES

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

RENTAL SERVICES

SERVICES FOR HIRE

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

16’x7’ cargo trailer for RENT. IDEAL for small moves or local pickups, Drop off & pickup service. 1 Day, 3 Day + 3hr rates. Please inquire to (306) 441-1812

Rob’s Small Engine Repair 306-445-2736

Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks...

Dodge...

GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

Personalized Service

HOUSES FOR RENT

-multi section, single section, motel style, and duplex family units

For more info call:

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Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

FARMS FOR SALE 8 QUARTERS OF FARMLAND FOR SALE IN SPEERS AREA. Approximately 900 cultivated acres. Taking offers until October 30th 2015. For information call Hugh at 1 (306) 246-4809.

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS

HOUSES FOR SALE

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we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

We have many samples we can show you to help you pick what is exactly right for you!

Please call (306) 445-8778

to find out how we can help you get into one of these beautiful new homes.

A MEMORIAL

GIFT One heart... remembering another... helps other hearts beat on.

Provincial Office 279 - 3rd Ave. North Saskatoon, SK S7K 2H8 Phone: 244-2124 Call Toll Free: 1-800-565-9000

Huge fall discounts.

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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 215 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 8 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

ANNIVERSARIES

PUBLIC NOTICE

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE

WILL BE CLOSED for training on Nov. 9th Sorry for any inconvenience

Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

Chartered Professional Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

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CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Professional Accountants 300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4 Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245

PARTNERS

Dale L. Cameron, CPA, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques La Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

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Macro Properties 16 Buildings - Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Adult & Family Buildings Furnished & Unfurnished Tel: 306-445-6710

battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street 1 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Battleford, quiet working adults, no pets, no children, no smoking, reference required. Phone 445-2943 Rosthern Housing Authority has one bedroom Seniors Units available to rent for eligible tenants. Contact Ron @ Rosthern Agencies 306-232-5525 for more information and an application.

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: battlefords.publishing@sasktel.net

ENGAGEMENTS

Congratulations

&

Amber Kotzer

Wedding to take place January 30, 2016

• Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950

TIRED OF APARTMENT LIVING Come See What’s Happening at North Battleford Heritage Estates Rent or Purchase a 3 Bedroom Home

Inquire about Special Incentives Call 306-445-8778 306-441-3416 Available immediately. Clean 3 bedroom trailer, Battleford. Utilities and yard renter’s responsibility. Damage deposit, references. Non-smoking.

306-937-2872.

Available immediately. Clean small 2 bedroom house. Cutknife. Damage deposit, references, Non-smoking, Utilities and yard renter’s responsibility. 306-937-2872.

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Cera came in with her 3 other siblings. She is a little shy at first but once she gets to know you she warms right up and becomes a purring machine. We should have called her tractor. If you think this fur baby is the baby for you come on down today and meet her.

Genesis came in with her 2 sisters as stray puppies found in the ditch. She was adopted and has now been brought back to us as she doesn’t like to stay on the farm. Genesis is a very sweet, gentle girl but will need to be in a fenced in yard or will need some training if placed out in the country.

Come and meet this sweet girl today!

Please spay or neuter your pets!

Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

CARD OF THANKS

Memories are the legacy of love...

Thank you for honouring the legacy of our mother, grandmother and great grandma, Lois Sparrow.

Your heartfelt messages, cards, flowers, food and memories shared with us were greatly appreciated.

Bryan and Brenda Aubrie, Steven, Ezra, and Amzin Acorn Carson and Andrea Keegan and Jessica

Available Immediatly! Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included.

References and damage required.

Serious inquiries. Call 306-4416728.

Newly Renovated 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent in Unity SK. Call Richard for more information (306) 210-7000.

SUITES FOR RENT

CALL 306-445-7261

Dallon Mann

1&2 Bedroom Suites

Rob’s Snow Clearing. Walks and driveways. Book early. Phone 306 445 - 2736, 441 - 5677

2 Bedroom Suites in Premier adult complex references, no children, no pets, security $800.00.

Rent $800.00. Available Dec 1st. Call to view (306) 481-2836

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior/exterior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations,etc. Phone 306-445-8439 EAVESTROUGH CLEANING, HAULS TO GARBAGE DUMP. Will cut trees, trim hedges and do leaf blowing. Free Estimates. Call 441-7530

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Thank You

The Edwards Society would like to send a heartfelt thank you to

Napa Auto Parts for their recent donations

100 Years

Thank you to the many dear friends and family who came to celebrate Mom’s 100th birthday in Edam on October 3rd. Mom’s only desire was to return to Edam and to the people who have meant so much to her.

As a family, we are grateful for all the effort and work that was put into the preparation of her birthday.

We were overwhelmed with emotion and gratitude that so many people from Edam and beyond attended her 100th birthday.

Our sincerest thank you to each and everyone. God bless you all.

You can take the girl out of Edam but you can’t ever take Edam out of the girl.

Johanna Tymchak, Beryl and Michael, Sandra and Garry, Dianne and Maurice, Barb and Zane, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren

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FEED & SEED

FEED & SEED

DOMESTIC CARS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Buying/Selling FEED GRAINS heated / damaged CANOLA/FLAX Top price paid FOB FARM

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

- GREEN CANOLA - SPRING THRASHED - DAMAGED CANOLA FEED OATS WANTED!!

- BARLEY, OATS, WHT - LIGHT OR TOUGH - SPRING THRASHED HEATED FLAX WANTED!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252

PAWLUS

RV Delivery- 3/4 to 1 ton diesel pick up needed immediately to deliver recreational vehicles throughout Canada. Call 800-565-6147 for details.

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

CAREER TRAINING TENDERS

Form 6

SALE BY TENDER 1. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 offers for sale the following property Property Description: Within Hamlet of Vawn Lot 6, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 7, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 8, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 9, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 10, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 11, Block 1, Plan G3983 2. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender RM 469” addressed to the Suzanne Odishaw, Auditor Cameron Odishaw La Cock 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3V4 3. Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 27, 2015 4. A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

5. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

6. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

Dated the 21st day of October, 2015.

Rita Rogers, RMA Administrator Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

ARCHIES

Fish & Sausage TRUCK will be at

Canadian Tire parking lot

SATURDAY, Oct. 31st 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

SPECIALS

10 lbs Northern Pike 10 lbs Pickerel

PUBLIC NOTICE HUSKY ENERGY LIMITED NOTICE OF INSTALLATION OF MICROWAVE - RADIO COMMUNICATION STRUCTURES In accordance with Industry Canada CPC-2-0-03 requirements, Husky Energy Limited (Husky) hereby provides notification of the planned construction of four Microwave Radio Communication structures.

The purpose of the communications network is to provide remote monitoring, operation and control to the oil and gas fields in the Edam / Vawn SK areas. The system will provide coverage for special communication that is not possible using existing communication towers in the area.

The proposed antenna structures and locations are: • LSD 02-30-049-20W3 – 250 ft. (76.2 m) guyed tower • LSD 07-24-048-21W3 – 50 ft. to 70 ft. max. (15.2 to 21.3 m) self-support antenna pole • LSD 06-08-048-19W3 – 50 ft. to 70 ft. max. (15.2 to 21.3 m) self-support antenna pole • LSD 16-01-048-19W3 – 50 ft. to 70 ft. max. (15.2 to 21.3 m) self-support antenna pole Husky can attest that the radio installations will be installed and operated on an ongoing basis so as to comply with Health Canada’s Safety Code 6, as may be amended from time to time, for the protection of the general public, including any combined effects of nearby installations within the local radio environment.

The proposed sites are on private property and not easily accessible to the general public.

Husky can attest that the radio antenna systems described in this notification are excluded from environmental assessment under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The 250 foot, guyed tower at LSD 02-30-049-20W3 is anticipated to be approximately 33 inches wide at the base and 33 inches wide at the top. There will be a 16 x 114 inch omnidirectional antenna mounted at the top of the tower. There will also be four 72 inch microwave dish antennas mounted on the tower (two dishes at 240’, one dish at 225’ and one dish at 210’). The tower will have guy wires spaced 120 degrees apart. Each guy wire will extend approximately 200 feet (61 m) out from the tower.

15105MM4

The tapered antenna poles are to be installed at Husky Processing facilities Edam West 07-24-04821W3, Edam East 06-08-048-19W3 and Vawn 16-01-048-19W3. The poles will be approximately 36inches wide at the base and each will have one 48 inch microwave dish mounted near the top of the pole.

All antenna structures will be authorized by Nav Canada and Transport Canada in order to be no danger to aeronautical traffic, and will not require any aeronautical obstruction markings (painting and/or lighting).

Husky can attest that the installation will respect good engineering practices including structural adequacy.

Husky has been advised on land-use requirements by the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469, and has agreed to follow Industry Canada’s Default Public Consultation Process.

General information relating to antenna systems in Canada is available on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications website at: http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/h_sf01702.html Additional information can be obtained from: True North Automation c/o Husky Energy Ltd. Attention: Tim Veilleux 7180 – 11th Street S.E. Calgary, Alberta T2H 2S9 Phone: (403) 984-5965 Fax: (403) 259-2243 RM of Turtle River No. 469 Attention: Rita Rogers Administrator Box 128 Edam SK, S0M 0V0 Phone: (306) 397-2311 Fax: (306) 397-2346 Industry Canada Regina Office Rm 600 1945 Hamilton Street Regina SK, S4P 2C7 Phone: 1-877-510-7875 Fax: (306) 780-6506 The closing date for submission of written public comments is November 30th, 2015 (deemed to be not less than 30 days of this notice

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Rural Municipality of Meeting Lake No. 466

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Part of Lot Lot Blk Part of Sec Sec Twp SE

27 48 5

2

Plan Rge

Meridian

11

W3

67B02352

W3

Title Number

TOTAL ARREARS

120860029

1,535.30

129566032

COSTS ADVERTISING

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 30th day of November, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Part of Lot Lot Blk Part of Sec Sec Tw

34.32 1,569.62

897.60

Dated this 29th day of October, 2015

TOTAL ARREARS & COSTS

Village of Rabbit Lake

34.32

931.92

4

11

TOTAL COSTS TOTAL Subdivision or Hamlet ARREARS ADVER- ARREARS

Plan Rge

TISING & COSTS

Meridian

99B07454

$1735.26

Dated this 27th day of October, 2015

Janelle Lavallee Treasurer

Cindy Miller Administrator

COMING EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Saturday, October 31

Battlefords Quarter Horse Club and the Humane Society presents “Hooves ‘N Paws Halloween Parade at 1:00 p.m. in Battleford. Prizes! Come walk your dog or ride your horse. Barbeque to follow at the Fort. Proceeds to Shelter-Os Building Fund Humane Society - 306-446-2700.

Saturday, October 31

Halloween Candy Toss - Get a head start on Trick or Treating with us!

Bring the little ones down for pictures with our Creep-tacular Crew and candy raining from the sky (candy will be tossed from the roof) in the parking lot of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, 1271 - 103rd Street, North Battleford at 2:30 p.m. Indoor space available if weather does not cooperate.

Saturday, October 31

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Hallowe’en Family Dance at the Borden Community Centre, door & costume prizes, lunch - 8:00 p.m. Proceeds to Borden School.

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Fall Fling by the Riverbend Fellowship Church at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m. Dessert & music by Prairie Light. Donations of cash or toiletries to Bridge on 20th.

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

Sunday, November 1

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 2, 3, & 4

The Battlefords & District Chapter of the STS is hosting the NORTHLAND POWER SUPERANNUATED TEACHERS PROVINCIAL CURLING BONSPIEL at the Northland Power Curling Center. Curling begins Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, curling begins at 9:00 a.m. with a supper banquet and entertainment to follow. Extra banquet tickets available until Oct. 24th. Curling Finals are Wednesday morning. Come out and enjoy the curling, bid on the silent auction items, and buy a few raffle tickets on a variety of auction and raffle items from our sponsors. For further information, contact Carol at 306-937-3892 or Bob at 306-445-8267.

Friday, November 6

Fundraiser for Hosanna Life Centre - pre-selling tickets for Steak Dinner for $25.00 each at the Blend Restaurant, 1602 - 100th Street, North Battleford at 6:30 p.m. For tickets phone 306-481-5073.

Friday, November 6

Notre Dame School welcomes all veterans to join us for a Veteran’s Tea at Notre Dame School Library from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please RSVP at 306445-0283 by Tuesday, November 3.

Saturday, November 7

Sturling Curling at the Livelong Hall. Phone Red Pearce at 306-845-3216 for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8

Mistletoe Craft & Gift Sale at the Exhibition Park Agrivilla Building.

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fabulous door prizes. Concession available. Phone 306-445-2024.

Tuesday, November 10

Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m., cash prizes.

Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day Services at 10:45 a.m. Borden Lions host in Borden Community Centre and Radisson Royal Purple host at Radisson Hall.

Lunch served at both services

Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Livelong Hall at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 11

Fall Supper at 4:30 p.m. at the Livelong Hall.

Thursday, November 12

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, November 15

Craft and Trade Show at the Livelong Hall. Phone Lucy Cole at 306-8452666, please book your table in advance.

Tuesday, November 17 - December 15

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on November 17, 24, December 1, 8 & 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306-4466424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday's News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

Every Sunday

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306892-2073.

Wednesdays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June).

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

Wednesdays

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

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

2nd Monday of the Month

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

2nd Monday of the Month

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Tuesdays

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

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987 Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

Tuesdays

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

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

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

Thursdays

Thursdays Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

1st Friday of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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

2nd Friday of the Month

1st Tuesdays of the Month

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Wednesdays

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

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Once A Month on Saturdays

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

This section, which will appear weekly in Tuesday’s News-Optimist and Thursday’s Regional Optimist, is provided free-of-charge to non-profit organizations. To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear. Deadline for submissions is 12:00 noon Friday prior for Tuesday’s & Thursday’s publication.

Regional Optimist CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Heavy equipment GRADER & PUSH CAT operators for late model CAT equip.

Camp job (southern Sask).

Competitive wages plus R & B. Valid drivers license req’d.

You’re at home here.

Employment Opportunity!

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

Watrous Co-op is now accepting applications for Meat Manager.

Please send resume to: watrouscoop.gm@ sasktel.net

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

First Steps: Student Child Care Centre

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, November 9 4:00 p.m.

Harbor Room - NBCHS

or call Andrew at (306) 946-5510

The following SARCAN depots will be closed on Monday, November 9th for employee training;

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST TOWN OF HAFFORD PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 31st day of December, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

NOTE: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

LOT

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL TITLE TISING ARREARS ARREARS NUMBER COSTS & COSTS

PLAN

BLK.

12 01 N2670 Ext. 0 A 16N BX238 19 03 N2670 10 01 N2670 Ext. 0 15 15 101633958 Ext. 6 11 C BM6153 PT 17-18 12 63B06261 08-09

12

BX2922

12 01 12 01 25 14 21

23 18 16S 22 23 09 03

BX5553 Ext. 0 BU2283 BX2922 BX5553 BX5553 63B06261 N2670

26,26

03

101634140

139614846 142020571 134181839 133983210 142476576 142476587 134557555 134557577 135663891 119515361 142830244 134684141 119514135 131896536 143614920 143615022 128764457 128764480

595.63 1,207.79 424.60 1,333.12 1,500.00 509.49 394.42

7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62

603.25 1,215.41 432.22 1,340.74 1,507.62 517.11 402.04

2,005.26

7.62

2,012.88

1,323.50 311.87 404.34 1,241.33 1,033.37 1,136.72 1,471.09

7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62 7.62

1,331.12 319.49 411.96 1,248.96 1,040.99 1,144.34 1,478.71

351.13

7.62

358.75

Dated this 29th day of October, 2015.

John Sawyshyn Administrator

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act, 1989, unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 29th day of December, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

TOTAL COSTS TOTAL Title Number ARREARS ADVER- ARREARS TISING & COSTS

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Assess. Part No of Lot Part of Sec 2660.00 714.00 3116.00 2152.00 1979.00 1979.00 1979.00 889.00 1972.00 2098.00 931.00 2780.00 2780.00 2203.00 2182.00 2182.00 2182.00 2182.00 620.00 610.10 2706.00 2964.00 2125.00 2159.00

Lot

Blk.

plan

Sec Twp. Rge. /Meridian

07 PT NE 25 PT NE 25 PT SE 02 02 03 04 PT NW 19 01 24 LSD 03 05 LSD 06 05 LSD 06 05 25 17 18 19 28 SW 02 PT LSD1 01 07 18 PT SE 25 06

11 50 50 52 01 01 01 50 01 01 51 51 51 02 02 02 02 02 50 50 07 07 50 02

81B13323 17 17 18 AF578 AF578 AF578 18 64B07424 AG3891 16 16 16 AF4578 AF4578 AF4578 AF4578 AF4578 17 17 92B01966 02B08085 17 77B10731

119695360 142987090 142987090 140964622 120438064 120438086 120438109 140610394 139326666 137011171 140718977 140719046 140719068 120438930 145916804 145916826 145916837 146058149 145084338 137947719 141299635 111367964 134091187 131877681

965.46 1,820.66 1,578.35 2,385.43 119.36

5.72 971.18 5.72 1,826.38 5.72 1,584.07 5.72 2,391.15 17.16 136.52

272.24 2,771.27 109.81 48.74 45.21

5.72 277.96 5.72 2,776.99 5.72 115.53 5.72 54.46 11.44 56.65

113.42 188.63

847.76 19.30 443.05 837.65 540.79 1,498.28

Dated at Glaslyn, Saskatchewan, this 29th day of October, 2015 Jennifer Ernst Treasurer

5.72 22.88

119.14 211.51

5.72 853.48 5.72 25.02 5.72 448.77 5.72 843.37 5.72 546.51 5.72 1,504.00

North Battleford Biggar Meadow Lake Blaine Lake Spiritwood Turtleford Unity Wilkie All depots will reopen for regular business on November 10th.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause our customers.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

City Of North Battleford IT COORDINATOR - PERMANENT FULL-TIME The City of North Battleford is seeking a permanent fulltime IT Coordinator. This position reports to the Financial Manager and requires the successful applicant to oversee the IT function of the City together with a contracted consultant.

The position requires the individual to oversee the help desk to troubleshoot and resolve PC related software, hardware and configuration problems as well as problems with printers, telephone systems, photocopiers, smartphones, tablets, etc. In addition to the above this roll requires staff training in the use of standard business and administrative software and acquisition of knowledge of all hardware and software technologies currently deployed across the City.

The successful applicant will be team oriented, having at least 5 years’ experience in a similar role. Also must be able to effectively communicate at all levels and have strong analytical, organizational and multi-tasking skills.

Candidates should have a degree or diploma in a technical field or equivalent work experience deemed acceptable by the City.

To view more details please go to: www.cityofnb.ca.

Applications will be accepted until noon, Friday, October 30, 2015.

Please submit a cover letter with detailed resumé, including references to: Human Resources Department City of North Battleford P.O. Box 460 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6 Fax: (306) 445-0411 eschneider@cityofnb.ca The City wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

JOB OPPORTUNITY FAMILY ENHANCEMENT SERVICES MANAGER B.T.C. Human Services Corp. requires a Family Enhancement Services Manager who will provide services to the B.T.C. Member bands by facilitating an increase in community resources. Goals are to be attained through education and awareness programming. He/she determines which services will best be able to meet the criteria set by the financial budget.

Supervise and direct Family Enhancement staff, BTC Human Services Corp. Committees and volunteers. To compile data and present information on the team’s progress. Must have the ability to relate to First Nations children, youth, families and have an understanding of the various issues within the communities of Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours.

Qualifications: BISW and 4 years working in human resources with First Nations Families. Candidate must live a healthy lifestyle and accepting of First Nations Culture.

Qualified applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp. at P.O. Box 1426, North Battleford, SK S9A 3M1 or email: btchsc@sasktel.net or fax 306-445-5568.

Deadline for applications is October 31, 2015.

We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency Located child in Battleford, Saskatchewan, is an providing welfare and family services Kanaweyimik to five First Nations. independent, non-political Child and Family Services agency Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass providing services to for veservices First Nations communities.

First Nations contract with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of aPOSITION Family Service THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR Worker (Social Worker) position.

Salary will be commensurate Full-Time with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor permanent position. position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. SERVICE We provide a multi-disciplinary, FAMILY WORKER holistic, therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who (SOCIAL WORKER) have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses POSITION both Western therapeutic1 and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

• The Family Service is clinical directly supervision responsible will to the Extensive training andWorker ongoing be Supervisor and/or Executive Director; provided.

• Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family QUALIFICATIONS support services; • Intake services; A Masters degree in a related eld or a Registered Psychologist • in Saskatchewan • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; Experience providing individual, group and family therapy • • Services Knowledgeable and in sensitive Aboriginal issues children with an • to families need of tosupport to prevent understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational abuse coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and Computer skills • • family files, etc; Excellent verbal, written and time management skills • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to A clear criminal and child abuse records check • • ensure families are receiving services; A valid driver’s licence • Child abuse investigations; An immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel salary and benefts.

Manual as it exists from time to time.

Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to

QUALIFICATIONS First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this Social Work; position who are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca work in the counselling and social services area with families orand children; by mail to: 9621 - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. address to the attentionknowledge of Tony Martens, • Must demonstrate of The Child & Family ServicesforAct; Deadline accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • Must have work experience assessing families and children; local time.

• Must have work experience counselling families and Contact person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful children; candidates who make theunderstanding short list will be contacted.

• Must demonstrate a clear and knowledge of Recruitment process to continue until a successful native family systems; candidate is selected.

• Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is November 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews.

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Shuffleboard players invited to Do Drop In

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Flu shots were given at the Do Drop In on Oct. 21 with 96 people taking the shot. Maureen Campbell sat with Shirley Swanton, who is the main organizer of this event, as well as the wellness clinic.

Canasta was played Oct. 23 with top score going to Charles Walker and Millie Kleiv. Second high were Pat Chapman and Lorna Pearson and third were Bev McCrimmon and John Soloninko.

The table of six players did not complete the five games but they had a lot of fun anyway and lunch is always a nice ending to the evening.

The helicopter that crashed on an island in the North Saskatchewan River Oct. 22 north of Paynton was at work accessing and repairing power poles. The two men who died were from Campbell River, B.C. and Prince Albert. First responders and rescue teams attended the scene.

In the seniors’ magazine fall issue there is an article on fraud and scams. Your best defence is to simply hang up the phone. It’s not rude, it’s smart. You can do your part in stopping phone fraud. Just hang up.

I recall a neighbour back in the 1950s saying, “If the price of soda crackers ever

gets over $1, I’ll quit buying them.” No doubt she quit long ago, because now that same box is between $5 and $6. In 1925 a loaf of bread was nine cents, a gallon of milk 56 cents, a dozen eggs 44 cents, a gallon of gas 22 cents and a stamp two cents.

How times have changed.

We would like to get Shuffleboard Mondays running again on Monday afternoons. This is great fun and also good exercise, so anyone interested just show up Monday at 1:30 p.m. or phone me at 306-892-2033 and I’ll be sure the center is open. When there are shuffleboard gatherings here or at Tower II in town at least we will have had some practice and more fun.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Oct. 20 with top marks by Vern Iverson and Maureen Campbell. Second high were Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine and third were Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes. It was another evening of social enjoyment.

At a small center west of Yorkton and north of Melville a fall supper was most successful. They fed 545 people and didn’t run out of food. In fact there were two pans of cabbage rolls left over. Willowbrook is not even a village, there are only a dozen buildings. Their old hall was finished so the com-

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eota News munity took over the unused schoolhouse and renovated it and now have a good sized facility with modern kitchen and bathrooms. The community is determined to keep Willowbrook on the map and their support is never ending.

Herman and Ruth French of North Battleford visited the Evergreen Center in Leoville and took part in the Sunday service there Oct. 18. They visited old friends.

A potluck farewell party was held in the Belbutte Hall

Oct. 24 honouring a pioneer couple who have spent all their lives in the area. Albert and Sylvia (Overgard) Gatzke owned and operated the garage in Belbutte, opening in 1960. They began selling fertilizer in 1975. Their three sons and their spouses all attended so by the time the evening arrived it was a secret party no longer. A good community crowd enjoyed a delicious meal and social evening together.

This couple will be missed as they have been an active part of the community.

They have now moved into the newest condo building in Killdeer Park, in North Battleford and we wish them many happy years there. It is

the same building that Herman and Ruth French, formerly from Chitek Lake, reside in. Living in a condo in Warman are Grace and Mel Butt, formerly from Chitek Lake, who have now left to spend the winter in Mexico.

A funeral service for the late Fern Bellamy was held in Spiritwood’s Civic Center Oct. 26. He passed away Oct. 21. His late wife Blanche passed away in December of last year. Attending the service were his brother Lyle and Aline of Spiritwood and his brother Everett from Kimberly, B.C. Contract bridge was played at the seniors’ center in Meota Monday evening with top scores going to

Vern Iverson and second to Eric Callbeck.

Walking along the lakeside roads you get a good look at the white snow geese as they congregate out on the water through the day. They look like a big white island.

The Canada geese seem to prefer spending their day in the shelter of the bays. Come feeding time the sky is filled with both kinds, but more whites than darks.

Another basement has been dug across the road from the community center, so another house is going up there. The action continues at the condo site as the floor joists are all in place now.

Laying the floors will come next.

Cowboys team up with animal shelter for Saturday parade Staff The Battlefords Quarter Horse Club is partnering with the Battlefords Humane Society for its annual parade this year. Called Hooves ‘n Paws Halloween Parade, the event will be raising funds for the Shelter Us Building Fund.

Participants are encouraged to ride their horses or

walk their dogs.

Registration is a minimum of a $10 donation. Dog walkers must be at least 16 years old and all riders under 18 years old must wear a helmet.

Registration begins at noon at Fort Battleford and the parade gets underway at 1 p.m.

The route will run from Fort Battleford, down Cen-

tral Avenue to 22nd Street, west on 22nd Street to the Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum where it will do a U-turn, back up 22nd Street to Central Avenue, returning to the original form up area at the Fort.

Form up will be in the field across from the Fort, unless it is raining, in which case the form up will take place along the roadway.

A barbecue will be held after the parade in the field.

Food will be available to the public, not just parade participants.

There will be prizes for the participants, including most pledges collected, best costume for horses, best costume for horseback rider, best costume for dog and best costume for dog walker.

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City of North Battleford Leisure Services wants to see residents out enjoying

the city’s spaces and facilities.

From now until the end of November, residents are invited to send their group photos and selfies.

The city is looking for: • one picture (minimum) of you at the Galleries or outdoor installed art; • two pictures (minimum) of you at any two sports facilities (arenas, CUplex or outdoor sports facilities or at a class you registered for).

• three pictures (minimum) at three different parks or green spaces.

Entries need to have at least six pictures to qualify.

The first, second and third place winners all receive a 10-punch pass to the Credit Union CUplex.

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sions will be accepted.

Email photos to dmacdonald@cityofnb.ca . Entries must include the name and address of the photographer and specify the location of each photograph.

Photos submitted without this information will not be accepted.

Everyone is eligible to enter. Entries must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Nov. 30, 2015.

Photographs will be juried by Leisure Services personnel — the department director, CUplex manager, galleries manager, facilities manager — and select others.

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Busy Library Week at Meota library branch

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

It was a busy afternoon at the library in Meota Oct. 24 when patrons and visitors gathered for cookies and coffee and to visit with librarian Debbie Pearce and some of her support group.

The local children have had pleasant times at the library this week as Debbie had games organized for them to play — scavenger hunt, count the leaves and guessing

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games. The girls from the Girls’ Club visited Tuesday evening to partake of these games and enjoyed themselves.

The library was decorated with Halloween decor, very nicely done.

Winners of the guessing games and contests for the public were drawn for Saturday, with these winners: adult draw, “number of pages in a book,” Maureen Campbell with the exact number right on; juvenile draw, Cecilia Weiler; “guess the number of candies,” Kindra Wisner; “counting the ghosts,”

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Guessing “the number of paOHS Standard First trons that visited the library this week” was Arlene Walker, who was Aid/CPR/AED and only out by four. There were 59.

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In the photo to the far left, Meota Girls’ Club members Mattie Gardiner, Avya Gardiner, Ava Gansuage and Alex Northcott at Meota Library Tuesday. At left, a chocolate chip cookie dry ingredients in a jar, prepared by the Meota Girls’ Club, was given to librarian Debbie Pearce as a gift in appreciation of Library Week activity preparations.

Fresh financial thinker Laurel Fauth (Brightwell) Taking part in Library Week activities at Meota Library were Maureen Campbell, Juliette Tebay, Vera Trytten, librarian Debbie Pearce, in back Shirley Swanton, Dorothy Roberts, Gwen Lacerte and Arlene Walker. Photos by Lorna Pearson

Re/Max raises funds to enrich pediatric care Staff Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation recently received a cheque for $1,000 from Re/Max of the Battlefords, bringing the total over the last 17 years of contributions by the real estate group to $17,000.

“This year’s cheque for $1,000 represents every property purchased or sold through our office from April 1 to June 30, 2014 (for which) our sales associates pledged a donation toward Children’s Miracle Network. They also send $510 to Children’s Hospital Founda-

tion of Saskatchewan,” says Brian Manuela, owner of Re/Max of the Battlefords.

For the last 23 years, states a release issued by the BUHF, Re/Max has partnered with the Children’s Miracle Network and, as a part of this, Re/Max of the Battlefords has made a commitment to BUHF to assist in enriching patient care for pediatric patients at BUH. “We are so grateful to Re/Max and their agents who not only volunteer their time by selling tickets for our $100,000 Lottery but also attend foundation events,” says Claudette Mc-

Guire, BUHF executive director.

Past purchases that Re/ Max of the Battlefords has supported for pediatric care include a vital signs monitor to measure blood pressure and heart rate, a syringe pump to accurately distribute required fluid, a transilluminator to assist in infant intravenous and sleep chairs to make family members more comfortable during their stay.

To donate to pediatrics at BUH or for more information on BUHF and the work they do, contact BUHF at 306-446-6652.

Introducing our new Wealth Services team member.

Innovation Credit Union is proud to introduce and welcome Laurel Fauth to our Wealth Services Team.

Laurel is our Credential Securities Inc. Advisor, working from our North Battleford Advice Centre.

Laurel comes to Innovation Credit Union to join our Credential Securities Team from BMO Financial Group. She brings with her a wealth of knowledge which includes her CFP designation, along with experience in investing, insurance and financial planning.

Laurel looks forward to providing full financial services and advice to new and previous clients alike.

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Former area farm family member passes away

By Dorothy Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes out to the Maxwell family of Ed-

monton, Alta. and the Brehon family of Maymont on the recent passing of Elaine Maxwell, wife of Robert Maxwell. Stanley Mills and

Walter Mills of Battleford attended the funeral, held at the Park Memorial Chapel in Edmonton Oct. 17. Robert’s sister Anna Brehon of

aljennie Maymont, now residing in a North Battleford nursing home, was not able to attend.

The Maxwell family once lived in the Baljennie area on the farm where Stanley and I now farm. Elaine was 76 years old. She will be sadly missed by all her family and many friends.

Our fall weather is slowly coming to an end. The leaves have all fallen, most of the birds are gone and crops are pretty well all gathered in. Now comes the last of the fall work in the fields and getting the bales hauled in before the snow flies.

We are seeing a lot of single digit temperatures and the days are so much shorter.

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Also a big thank you to all those who have helped me out with their news items.

Our community has grown smaller and there is not as much to report on.

Please continue to send me any local news. I will be happy to report it all. It is so important to try to keep our small community of Baljennie in the paper. So many are gone and forgotten.

Halloween is coming on fast and all the costumes are on sale. Lots of kinds of Halloween decorations are going. There seems to be more and more each year.

Our night out in the country is very quiet with no one about. The old days of trick

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or treating have faded out.

Most of the children are driven into town to go out for all the goodies they can get and to show off their new costumes. It’s not the same as in our childhood days.

Our costumes were pretty well all made up of clothes we had on hand.

There seems to be far too much candy and sweets handed out, as the children don’t need it all. It has to be carefully checked over as some strange things can be in it.

When we were younger and going to our old country school, the teacher put on a Halloween party for all and that took care of all our sweets. Our Halloween was black witches with black cats riding the broom with black bats about and a big full moon. Carved pumpkins made into jacko-lanterns were lit up with a candle and don’t forget the white ghosts and goblins about, not all of these scary things they have now.

The weather can play some funny tricks on Halloween night. Some years it is nice and mild, while others can be more like winter weather with some snow about.

Everyone has to bundle up to keep warm, and then you don’t see their costumes.

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Saturday afternoon, the Western Development Museum in North Battleford hosted their 20th annual Great Pumpkin Masquerade.

Kids were able to dress up and take part in a number of “ghoulish” games, which included a family dance and costume parade, a “Comp in Action” haunted house tour, crafts, a pumpkin gallery and a trick or treat concession. See more photos on Page 38.

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Sean Brehon was sporting a pink beard for a few days. He was keeping his promise to dye his chin whiskers if the SLC fundraiser raised more than $1,500. Photo submitted

Soccer teams finish season at regionals

By MCS Staff The final week of October has arrived and students are getting ready for trickor-treating Saturday. The end of October also signals the completion of several of the fall extra-curricular sports.

The soccer teams finished their seasons with trips to regionals. The girls played in Osler. On Friday, they won their first game 3-1 over Aberdeen. They returned Saturday to play against the home team, Osler. The girls tried hard, but Osler won the game. This eliminated the girls, so they did not advance to provincials.

The boys travelled to North Battleford to play against Cando. Cando is a very strong team. The boys played well, but Cando won the game and so the boys were eliminated, too.

All season the teams played with integrity and sportsmanship. They practiced at 7 a.m., often during foggy conditions.

Thanks to Ryan Nickell for all the time he devoted to the teams and to Mrs. Brehon and Ryan Rowe for helping the boys at regionals.

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The junior girls’ volleyball team attended their last tournament, before playoffs, in Hafford Saturday. It was a five-team round robin tournament.

The girls finished third in the round-robin and played Hafford in the first semifinal. Both teams battled hard, and in the end, Maymont won the three-set match.

They played Spiritwood in the final match, but ran out of steam. They brought back the second place plaque.

This weekend the junior volleyball teams will participate in the pre-district playoffs. The girls will be in a seven-team playoff in Spiritwood and the boys will be in an eight-team playoff in Leoville. The top four teams from each playoff advance to districts Nov. 5.

Jaden Bailey represented the school at the cross-country running provincials in Saskatoon. He finished 70th out of 85 participants in the five-kilometre run.

Sean Brehon dyed his beard pink because he said he would if the SLC fundraiser raised more than $1,500. He kept it for a few days, then shaved off the beard completely. Thanks to Sean for being a great sport.

If they had raised more than $2,000, Mr. Nickell volunteered to wear a dress!

Fancy Dress Day was Friday, sponsored by the SLC. Many students wore dresses, good shirts and pants. Some of the boys even wore ties.

Thanks to the school community council for providing a hot dog to every student and staff member Friday. This was in recognition of the final day of Education Week.

The SLC members will be creating a haunted house for Thursday and Friday.

Students and staff are invited to wear orange and black or a costume Friday.

A dance for the elementary students will be held the last hour of Friday school time.

The school’s annual Remembrance Day service will be held Nov. 10, beginning at10:45 a.m. in the school’s gymnasium. The Grade 12 class will be selling chili after the service. Everyone is welcome to attend.

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One building torn down, another moved

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Is the scariest part of upcoming Halloween this weekend the weather? The dismal season of the Riders equalling no playoff season for the team? Recent election results? Our Blue Jays coming so far and missing by one run the chance to advance to a game seven and possible World Series championship?

Folks, please start wearing a poppy! Our veterans and servicemen need to see our show of support, especially at this time of year.

Unity saw a lot of changes in scenery the week of Oct. 23. The former J & E Convenience Store, officially addressed at First Avenue and Second Street East but always fondly referred to as “the Red on Railway” was torn down Oct. 20.

The old CN station house, once home to the family of the station master and then turned into a popular eatery, last known as Jelasco’s, was moved to Mossleigh, Alta. It is reported it will be restored to its original state as a CN station and be included in a train museum complex.

In addition to these big changes, the walls of a residential multiplex being built are now up on Main Street.

Another beautiful fall day, Oct. 24, set the tone for several events that included a junior girls’ volleyball tournament and preparations for the evening’s Unity

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Another bonus our community is very lucky to have is a gentleman by the name of Carey Baker, the director of economic development for the Town of Unity. Baker doesn’t work nine to five in his office. He becomes involved in a number of fundraisers, initiatives and development possibilities. Nearly every time I have attended an event in town his name comes up: “We are thankful for Carey Baker because...” or “Carey Baker is one of our committee members” or “We were fortunate to have Carey Baker help with his knowledge/skill in organizing” or “Carey Baker was one of our volunteers.”

I know there are dozens of regulars who volunteer or commit to community events and projects around town and I have always tried to recognize these folks as much as I can. However, this week, after hearing of Carey’s “superpowers” once again, I needed to extend a shout out to this town treasure. He is the guy who prefers the background or “prep cook” role, but never under-

KC Rescue held a grand opening and fundraising event held Oct. 24 at their new location in Unity. One of their rescue cats ready to be adopted sat high on his perch checking out the influx of visitors checking out the new place. He gave a “look” when an attempt was made to coax a smile out of him for the camera. Photos by Sherri Solomko

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amongst other classroom activities. As well, the school is preparing for their school Remembrance Day service Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m.

Students had a successful division soccer tournament in Cut Knife Oct. 16 as well as a terrific showing at the junior girls’ volleyball tournament Oct. 23 at Unity Composite High School.

St. Peter’s School Saints were also part of the UCHS junior volleyball tournaments with the girls playing Oct. 23 and the boys Oct. 28.

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Students also get to participate in some fun Oct. 30 to celebrate All Hallows Eve. St. Peter’s will also hold a school Remembrance Day service .

UCHS is humming right along in their school year.

Volleyball for junior teams is winding down as district competitions are underway.

Senior divisions are edging closer to their conference and district playdowns as well with still a few tournaments to get under their belts before these events. Immediately following volleyball season will be the basketball season with junior divisions looking as though they could be housing multiple teams for UCHS. SLC and SADD students will canvass the community for the “We Scare Hunger” campaign to benefit the local food bank. As well, those students who bought passports for the community Zombie Fest will be taking the Zombie Walk to the theatre to enjoy the special Halloween movie for those participants who fill their passports throughout the day Oct. 31.

Before I get to our sports news, let me give a shout-out to these players succeeding in programs outside of Unity. Nolan Acton and Trace Sperle are playing hockey

for the Junior B Medicine Hat Cubs. Brandt Bertoia is playing with the Prince Albert AAA Midget Mintos.

Rhett Feser is playing for Prairie Baseball Academy Dawgs out of Lethbridge, Alta. Justin Gerein is playing for the West Central Rage Junior B hockey team. Jaden Hofmann is playing for the Badlands Baseball Academy Badgers. Braden Lacoursiere is playing for the Flin Flon Bombers of the SJHL. Alex Pernitsky is playing for the Loydminster AJHL Bobcats. Brayden Schultz and Joel Timmermans are playing for the Battleford AA Bantam Barons. And Justin Wood is playing golf for the University of Montevallo in Alabama.

The Montreal Canadiens alumni team will arrive for the big game Nov. 27. Tickets are now on sale at Cinema Satellite, Wildeman’s Sports Excellence and the town office. As well multiple people are now selling tickets for the progressive 50/50 jackpot, with a guaranteed payout.

You can also still bid on the team positions that remain including the “thrill of a lifetime,” equipment manager and special dressing room visit. As well, the silent auction items are displayed at Unity Credit Union and you can enter your bid.

Contact Carey Baker at 306-228-2621 for more details.

This weekend, come on down to the Unity Curling Club and watch Oct. 30 to Nov. 1 when the UCC is hosting the Unity Compass Minerals Tournament of Champions cash spiel.

Or you can come on any league night — Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday — and watch a game from the large spacious lounge with far end TVs for those closest to the button calls, and then join your favourite team or curler in the lounge for a beverage after the game.

For details on these or other events upcoming at the Unity Curling club, contact the club by phone at 306228-2212 or log on to our Facebook page for the latest updates.

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From the Boardroom to the Classroom Members of the board of education for the Light of Christ Catholic Schools Division were in the classroom last week, Education Week, with their youngest students. They were reading from the children’s book I Love My Catholic School, an introduction to pre-kindergarten and kindergarten in a Catholic school setting. I Love My Catholic School is based Catholic education’s foundational triad of home, school and parish and focuses on themes common to the Catholic mission – love, inclusive education, stewardship and social justice. LOCCS board member Gerald Beres reads to students at St. Peter’s School in Unity. Photo submitted

Students at conferences

By Helena Pike Correspondent

Every week it seems I write about the weather in one of my columns. Each day it is great to wake up and there’s no snow and the day is mostly sunny although cooler. No matter how many beautiful fall days we have, there always seems to be things to do especially when it involves the outdoors. I notice the robins and geese are still here. The robins have been feasting on the mountain ash berries.

Josie Wesiner and Ashley McFadyen returned from a student conference held in Halifax, N.S. They were accompanied by teacher Judy

aseca News Franks. The recreation board will be receiving a report on their trip.

Presently Josie is attending another student conference. Students from all over Canada attend the conferences, which makes an interesting event for those who attend.

The organizations around the village are keeping busy.

The recreation board met Oct 21, their regular meeting date, to discuss the upcoming projects and the hall board

discussed the final arrangements for the fall supper that will be held Nov. 1.

Jayden Snell and Gabe Blyth were Waseca players who helped the Maidstone flag football team win the tournament that wound up in Neilburg Thursday. Congratulations!

Anyone interested in helping to get the Waseca skating rink going is welcome to attend an organizational meeting to be held at the rink Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. The rink provides recreation for all ages during the winter months. Since it is natural ice, the weather has to be cold before flooding and the ice melts early in spring. So, the skating season can be brief.

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Zombie Fest Saturday Continued from Page 40 It’s here. Zombie Fest Oct. 31 will bring some additional Halloween excitement to downtown Unity Saturday as passport holders look to fill their passports. The only stipulation is they need a costume. Then 2nd Avenue Cinema will host all holders of filled passports for three different movie showings; as well as the high school will partake in the zombie walk from the school to the theatre to get in on the fun.

The annual Ladies’ Night Out shopping and gathering event is Nov. 7 with a number of home-based businesses participating.

Also coming up in November is the community Remembrance Day services and, with the recent passing of long-time community volunteer and well-known and loved veteran, Cec Hayward, make an effort to come and show your appreciation.

The Raise the Woof KC Rescue fundraiser is Nov. 14. As KC Rescue operates solely on volunteer work and donations,

they can use your support at any event that they host and this is a great night out for your staff, a group of friends or just folks who want to go out and share a drink and some laughs.

The Unity Community Resource Centre’s ladies’ night out at the movies, complete with wine and cheese, will be held Nov. 19.

Coffee row folks: certainly the disappointment of the Blue Jays’ exit from World Series contention was a hot topic following their “oh so close” game six loss. Conversation also edges on the sadness that surrounds this year’s Rider season knowing we still have two more meaningless games to endure. But the event calendar is very full from now until December including multiple hockey games, resurgence of curling season and community events taking place. There is no lack of upcoming activities to review or anticipate as you can see by the lists in this column. So we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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Home remedy better than the flu shot Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, had trouble hearing me when he called yesterday. This last week was a sick week for me. I had a sore throat last Sunday night and instead of it leaving, it settled in and got worse day by day with extreme laryngitis that left me whispering through my teeth.

When Ed called he had such trouble hearing me I had to put my wife on the phone to translate into a voice Ed could hear.

Our talk didn’t get too far through my interpreter. It changed when Ruby, Ed’s wife, found out Ed was talking to my wife. Ed got displaced on the phone

as Ruby needed to tell my wife something. The women had their conversation so Ed and I lost the phone altogether.

I did talk to Ed long enough to know he was sure that I was sick because I got a flu shot. I tried to tell him I haven’t had my flu shot yet, but with no success.

Ed, everyone knows, keeps a bottle of whisky and it prevents and cures everything known to afflict humanity.

Ed does not trust the flu shot given into a person’s arm. “You cannot tell what they are giving you – with whisky you know what you are getting as it has been around for

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Ed was sure that if I had taken a shot of whisky at the first sign of a sore throat, I would have cured myself right away. Ed is like a closed book on some subjects and whisky, as a no-fail health cure, is one of them.

Ed has no faith in the

flu shots but total trust in whisky. That was the experience of Jesus. Some folks had no faith in him at all. They were the other religious leaders such as the scribes and pharisees, and there were the folks in his hometown of Nazareth.

At his hometown, Jesus

taught in the synagogue and the people were amazed in a disbelieving way.

They asked, “Where did this man get this wisdom and these miraculous powers? Isn’t this the carpenter’s son? Isn’t his mother’s name Mary, and aren’t his brothers James, Joseph, Simon and Judas?

Aren’t all his sisters with us? Where then did this man get all these things?”

Not only did the people of his hometown take offence at him, but Jesus was also unable to do many miracles there. The people lacked faith in him.

In other places, Jesus was able to do wonderful things, like raise the dead,

heal the sick, restore sight to the blind, enable the lame to walk and allow the deaf to hear. Jesus pointed out that, “Only in his hometown and in his own house is a prophet without honour.”

It is a sad reality that those we know best, like family, friends, neighbours, people we work with and even people we go to church with, may be among the last to get our honour.

Jesus could not heal folks in his hometown because people there had no faith in him. Perhaps, God could work wonders for us if we had more faith in those in our lives closest to us.

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.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P.

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

Summer services will be held only on August 9, 16, 23, 30 Everyone Welcome

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

DIVINE LITURGY:

On the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month: 9:30 am On the 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of each month: 12:00 pm Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

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SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Third Avenue United Church Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School

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Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

SUNDAY SERVICES St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

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Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church - DELMAS

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Memorial Hall – celebrating 70 years

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

NWMA fall meeting draws 33 attendees

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

NEILBURG — The Northwest Museum Association fall meeting was held at Neilburg Seniors’ Centre Oct. 17 hosted by the Manito Pioneers Museum members.

Attendees were greeted at the door and given name tags by Dorothy Davis, Dianne Wakefield and Marjorie Nattress. Coffee and muffins were available for those who travelled long distances.

Museums represented were Bresaylor, Goodsoil, Lashburn, Maidstone, Meadow Lake, Rabbit Lake, Unity, Wilkie and Neilburg.

Three guests and one entertainer made a total of 33 attending.

Networker Gwen Zweifel opened the meeting.

President Rod Davis of the Manito Pioneer Museum welcomed all present and Mayor Brent Wiens brought

greetings from the Town of Neilburg.

Several reports were given, including one from Kathy Burg of Lashburn Museum regarding a Museums Association of Saskatchewan convention she attended this summer at Government House in Regina.

Bill McGilvery, on behalf of the awards committee, presented Joe Nuspl and his late wife Shirley with a token of appreciation for their years of dedication to the NWMA. A delicious luncheon, prepared by the local members, followed.

The centre had been beautifully decorated for Thanksgiving and harvest.

There were artistic table centres and gifts for each person, provided by local businesses, that were either sunglasses or umbrellas.

Following lunch there was entertainment by local guitar player and vocalist

Glenn Hegel. The toe-tapping music and old songs brought back many memories.

Members were divided into small groups for guided tours of the local museum, which consists of a main building, church, blacksmithing display, RV facility and newly-erected machine shed housing a wooden threshing machine and antique fire trucks.

Lunch and coffee were served following the tours.

Several other business matters were taken care of. Tentative date for the NWMA spring meeting is April 30 at Spiritwood.

There is a Halloween party Saturday at the Maidstone Drop In Centre for children up to 12 years of age accompanied by a parent. Games and treats will be on the agenda. Come and enjoy and keep the young people off the street. The party runs from 2 to 7 p.m. with several door prizes to be won.

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aymont News ordered. Iron rods were procured from elevator annexes, as well as cement and nails for the foundation.

August 1947: Lumber from the North Battleford airport was purchased. Many volunteers worked hard, day after day, tearing down an H-hut and moving the lumber to Maymont. Funds were raised from concerts, entertainment, donations from organizations, sale of shares and raffles. Some was borrowed from private individuals.

Sept. 29, 1947: A foundation for the hall was started.

June 1948: Work on the hall began with Corny Buhr as carpenter and with volunteer labour. Several committees were working for the hall in different ways. By November meetings could be held. A motion picture machine was bought. By the end of 1948 the hall was nearly completed for a cost of $8,760.

1954: Money borrowed to pay for the furnace was paid back and the hall was clear of debt.

1963: A new hardwood floor was laid with the help of volunteers.

1971: A low pitch roof was built over the flat portion of the hall roof, with lumber from the old curling rink, and covered with asphalt shingles. The ceiling of the auditorium was tiled.

1973: The stage was redecorated with panel board and the main walls of the auditorium were repainted.

1978: The entire exterior was painted for the first time since it was built.

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Sarah Beaudoin, Maymont’s eldest citizen, and hall board member Neil Milman cut the cakes celebrating the 70th anniversary of Maymont Memorial Hall. Photo submitted by Carol Deagnon

Well what a Saturday night the Village of Maymont had Oct. 17, celebrating 70 years of the Maymont Memorial Hall.

I had told you previously that you would enjoy two hours of great entertainment and yes, it was. Talent from the Sloan family and friends did bring some of the crowd to their feet, especially when Shelley Bloom sang I’ll Leave the Porch Light On to honour the soldiers. The song was written by Darrel Delaronde, who lived in Maymont at one time, and Darrel and Saskia sing this song when they do a concert. Musicians’ and singers’ ages range was from 10 to 77 years old. Thanks, everyone, for coming out and special thanks to the Maymont Hall committee for having this event.

Here’s some facts over the years as to what has happened at the Maymont Hall.

April 23, 1945: A rehabilitation committee composed of 22 citizens called a meeting to decide on a suitable project for a war memorial. A memorial hall was decided upon, to be known as “The Maymont Community Memorial Hall Co-operative Association Limited.”

Shares were to be sold at $5 per share.

November 1945: A bee was held and gravel from the Fielding pit was hauled.

January 1946: Gilbert and Webster of Saskatoon were employed as architects. A building 40 by 76 feet with a full size basement was to be built.

March 1946: Ladies’ work committee was organized to help with finances.

June 1946: More gravel was hauled. Lumber was

1995: The use of the Memorial Hall began to wane after the new school and community complex was built. Now it had to struggle to make ends meet.

2008 – 2015: Interest was rejuvenated, metal roofing was put on part of the roof to stop it from leaking. A new paint job on the outside of the hall was started, and the sides and front finished. New front doors were put on and painted, new steps built, windows that could be opened were purchased and other small things done. A cloak room as well as the ticket room were taken out and two new handicap accessible bathrooms were built upstairs. New toilets and carpet were put in downstairs.

Pictures of the early days in Maymont were hung on the walls. New tables and chairs were purchased, the stage was given a facelift and new drapes for the windows were hung. Extensive work was done in the basement. A new furnace was installed. The front of the hall was repaired and painted and a new sign put up. This was all done by holding musical events such as The Legends, jam sessions, trade fairs, dances and working bingos as well as other fundraisers.

The Maymont Memorial Hall has stood for 70 years in remembrance of the soldiers from our community who fought, with some giving their lives in the First and Second World Wars. We are proud of it and want to see it carry on for many more years.

Thanks to Judy and Gary Gallie and Bonnie Milman who helped us man our post for the elections in Maymont.

What an experience if you haven’t done it before. Mel and I sure appreciated everyone who came out to vote.

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MAIDSTONE — Cribbage was played Oct. 5 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with high score going to Dorothy Kissick and low to Dorothy Schwartz. Jean Stewart, assisted by Margaret MacEachern, provided lunch.

Bingo was played Oct. 7 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was won by Elaine Kerr and lunch was provided by Lil McMillan and Molly Den Ouden. There was a good turnout on a sunny fall day.

A number of seniors have been enjoying the hospital auxiliary pie bingos held at the Legion hall Wednesdays at 7 p.m.

Bingo was played Oct. 14

rop in Centre with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Cheryl MacAskill and Denise Newton provided lunch.

I, as a correspondent, and a friend were treated to noon luncheon at Pennydale Junction in Battleford Oct. 8. Correspondents from this area in attendance were Helena Pike, Vic Hult and myself. Helena and I were presented with long-stem live roses for being correspondents for more than 20 years. Thank you for this special recognition and a time to visit with new and old correspondents. The meal is always delicious at

this restaurant.

The August, September and October birthday luncheon was held at the centre Oct. 21 with 22 seniors in attendance. Following lunch a brief meeting was held regarding the centre’s Christmas supper Saturday, Dec. 15 at 5 p.m. Members and non members wishing to purchase tickets are asked to call early as we have a limited seating of 80 people.

Contact Dorothy Schwartz at 306-893-2663 for tickets.

Bingo followed the short meeting and luncheon. Callers were Margaret MacEachern and Jean Hartman.

Our centre was used for the four days of advanced polls and election day Oct. 19. The wheelchair accessibility makes it ideal for these events and there is lots of off-the-street parking.

Volunteer service opportunities Submitted

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Prince Albert Parkland Health Region The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Influenza Clinic Volunteers — Personable, friendly and organized volunteers are needed from October to December of 2015 to greet clients and assist with the flow of visitors at public health and PAPHR staff influenza clinics. Flu clinics

are held at several Prince Albert and rural sites. Volunteer shifts are 8:30 a.m. to noon or 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Days are flexible, Monday through Friday according to availability.

Volunteer “Friends” Hafford Special Care Home (306-549-2108) — Volunteers are matched with a patient or resident and become their personal friend. Volunteers might write letters, play cards, read, perform small favours, take their friend shopping, for coffee in or out of the hospital and recognize birthdays, Christ-

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mas and other special occasions. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.

Activity Programs Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville (306-984-2136) — Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting BS baking. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon or 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday.

Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com.

Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR long-term care facility closest to them.