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2013 death still unsolved

Staff The Cut Knife RCMP is requesting assistance from the public regarding a fatal motor vehicle collision with a pedestrian that occurred June 29, 2013 on the Poundmaker Cree Nation reserve.

Andrew Kasokeo, a 24-year-old man from the Poundmaker Cree Nation, was struck by a vehicle and discovered deceased by the Cut Knife

RCMP on the south access road in the community.

The investigation of this incident has continued from the onset and if members of the public have information they are asked to contact Cut Knife RCMP at 306-398-3500 or Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-2228477 (TIPS). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and callers remain anonymous.

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THANK YOU

AGRI-MEX 31ST ANNUAL

HOME FARM TRADE SHOW

Thanks to everyone who attended our Agrimex Trade Show.

It was again a huge success. Many thanks to Innovation, P & H Grain and Eagle Hill Foods, our breakfast sponsors.

The door prize winners were $1,000 cash Scott Northcott, Saskatoon and $500 Chris Miller, Cochin.

SEE YOU NEXT YEAR

Contact Battlefords Ag Society 306.445.2024 Visit www.agsociety.com

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The John Paul II Crusaders Cheerleading Team travelled to Vancouver for the Sea to Sky international cheerleading Competition this past April 7 to 11, taking first place in the senior co-ed level 4.2 division. See more photos on Page 16. Photo by GTFX

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STAY UP TO DATE on the latest CITY NEWS!

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, April 25, at 8:00 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

STEPPING UP OUR GAME

Volunteers Needed!

Help us “Put on the Games”

9am – Coffee and Cookies @ City Hall Sponsored by Tim Hortons Noon – BBQ @ Fire Hall (902 104th St) Sponsored by No Frills 4pm - Finish - return supplies to City Hall

We are looking for volunteers for the 2016 Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association (SSFA) 55+ Games (July 5-7) and for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games (February 18-24, 2018).We are also seeking individuals for Chairs and Co Chairs of the following committees for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games

CLEAN UP DAY 2016 Thursday, April 21

City Staff will be picking up litter in the ditches along Territorial Drive, Highway #4 and Highway #16.

How YOU can help As a Group:

Athlete Services • Cultural Events • Food Services Information Technology • Friends of the Games • Logistics Administration & Finance • Marketing & Promotion Volunteers • Sports • Ceremonies & Protocol • Venues

Meet at City Hall at 9am for Supplies and Routes

As a Business:

Encourage staff to clean around your property and along roadways. If you require garbage bags, contact the BID office (306-481-6243).

Challenge your neighbours to do the same!

Household Hazardous Waste Day, April 30 9 am to 4 pm

As a School:

Encourage students and staff to clean up the school yard. If you require garbage bags, contact the BID office (306-481-6243)

More information and Volunteer registration forms are available at www. cityofnb.ca, City Hall, NationsWest Fieldhouse and The Battlefords COOP Aquatic Centre.

On your own:

Clean in your neighbourhood, paying special attention to curbsides and storm drains.

Bring your adhesives, aerosols, cleaners, corrosives, fuels, mercury, oxidizers, poisons and solvents to the Public Works Shop (11112 - 6th Avenue). For a complete list of accepted items and information on where to dispose off other products, please visit: www.cityofnb.ca

* Call City Hall central reception at (306)445-1700 to arrange pick-up of full garabage bags.

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2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games (February 18-24, 2018).

Games (July 5-7) Se Check us out: www:cityofnb.ca • Book a facility: centralbooking@cityofnb.ca or (306) 445-1755 We are also seeking individuals for Chairs and Co-Chairs of the following committees for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games:

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Athlete Services Cultural Events Food Services Information Technology

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Volunteers Sports Ceremonies & Protocol Venues

More information and Volunteer Registration Forms are available at www.cityofnb.ca and City Hall.

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Courts will be CLOSED Tuesday - Friday April 12 - 15 Turf will be CLOSED Tuesday - Sunday afternoon April 12 - 17 NATIONSWEST FIELD HOUSE

WORKSHOPS

Decorating on a Budget Monday April 18th, 6 - 9 pm

YOUTH CLASSES

Red Cross Babysitting Class April 30th & May 1st Kids in the Kitchen May 4 - 25, 4:30 - 6:00 pm To register or for more information call (306) 445-1755 or (306) 445-1790

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**Bring a bag lunch for supervised lunch hour ** *GAMES* *SPORTS* *SWIMMING* *CRAFTS* ***Registration Required- Snacks provided Theme Day Camp at Field House & Aquatic Centre *Drop off & Pick up 1/2 hr before & after camp “While Teachers Are Away, Kids Will PLAY!”

RIVER RUN

5:15PM - 6:00 PM

6:30AM - 7:15AM (Beginning April 27) 10:10AM - 10:50AM

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Injured business owner accommodated

Discretionary use approved by council

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A tragic situation involving the owner of Guy’s Furniture has led to North Battleford city council approving a discretionary land use application from Guy’s Furniture for the strip mall building at 1802 - 100th St. The application is to establish a “dwelling unit accessory” to the permitted use at that location.

The idea is to create an accessory suite in the location where Don Jerry Bulk Foods is currently located, next to Guy’s Furniture.

The application was made to accommodate Guy’s Furniture owner Larry Houle, who was left paralyzed after an accident playing recreational hockey in February. Guy’s Furniture sought the ability to have the owner live close to the store.

To accommodate the development the lease for Don Jerry Bulk Foods was not being renewed at the location. They now must relocate to a new location to stay in business.

In a second resolution, council directed administration to assist in finding an alternative commercial site for Don Jerry Bulk Foods.

Planner Devin MacAulay said the owner of Don Jerry Bulk Foods was contacted and, while he was of mixed emotions, he was “also aware of the circumstances, a difficult situation for all.”

The land is zoned C3- Arterial Commercial District, but an accessory unit is permitted as a discretionary use. It was noted other residential suites are located across the street so it would not be out of character for the area. No objections were filed to the proposed development.

With this approval, a building and development permit will be required.

The 31st annual AgriMex farm, trade and home show took place this past weekend at the exhibition grounds. It continues to be the largest show of its kind in the area, drawing more than 3,000 visitors from throughout the region.

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The City of North Battlefords operations department will have to deal with a roadway failure on 15th Avenue in the city.

A report was presented to council Monday on the situation from City Engineer Bob Anthony, in response to inquiries from council members about it.

According to his report, a deflection in the roadway surface was discovered of approximately 0.2 to 0.3 metres on 15th Avenue, approximately 15 meters east of 95th Street. The location is close to John Paul II Collegiate.

The deflection prevents the flow of surface drainage along the curbs, resulting in ponding on both sides of the

road.

“It looks like it’s soft and wet underneath, what we typically call a frost-heave,” said Anthony at council Monday.

It is not entirely clear what happened with the road, but according to Anthony’s report it was likely the surface had become badly deteriorated with potholes and broken or missing pieces of asphalt.

Moisture would have soaked into the deeper layers of the roadway, into the subgrade materials, according to his report. At that point the structural integrity of the roadway is lost and the wet material is subject to expansion and contraction during freeze-thaw cycles.

The other possibility is that the moisture in the road subgrade came from natural

groundwater, but that isn’t considered as likely.

The belief is that the road had been repaired previously by overlaying the area with new asphalt. However, the problems with the road have to do with structural failures underneath the surface. There is no record of the road being dug up, Anthony indicated.

The recommendation from administration was for that area to be repaired using a deep patch to excavate and remove the saturated subgrade material, replacing it with the appropriate granular layers and new asphalt.

The cost is estimated at $12,000, calculated based on $60 per square meter over an area of approximately 200 square meters.

The repair will be scheduled as budgets and priori-

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ties permit. There is money in the budget for this work, Anthony indicated, and it was the intention of administration to get the work done at that location.

“This one’s pretty bad.

It’s a pretty high traffic area, next to the school. The buses are there, it’s causing a pretty big puddle there beside one residence. So this is something we’re going to get fixed this summer,” Anthony said.

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Fort staff commended by historical society Dear Editor At a meeting March 16, members of the Battlefords North West Historical Society supported a motion introduced by Richard W. Hiebert to authorize the writing of letters of commendation and support for the institutions and agencies that preserve and promote history in our communities. It was agreed Larry Romanow, president of the society, and Hiebert, member and writer in history, should put their names to these letters and forward them to the editor of the Regional Optimist.

This letter is to commend past staff and current staff of Fort Battleford national historic park for the wonderful work that has been done, and is being done, in preserving, promoting and enhancing the late 19th century history of the Battlefords and area.

The North West Mounted Police Force was created by John A. Macdonald, prime minister of Canada, in 1873.

Three hundred members of the force were trained and organized immediately. They marched west in 1874 with the “impossible task” of bringing law and order to a half million square miles of plains and forest.

Fort Battleford was the fifth of the great bastions of law and order to be constructed by the mounted police. It was built by Sub-inspector James Walker in 1876. Under the command of James Walker, members of the force built various log buildings out of cottonwood. The quarters of the commanding officer and his family were built by the

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Department of Public Works in 1877-78. In 1879, Walker was convinced trouble was brewing and asked permission to fortify the fort with a palisade. He was refused but went ahead anyway. A stockade 10-feet high was completed the following year.

By 1885, the fort was in a dilapidated condition and was inadequate for the needs of the police force. The fort staffed 13 officers when it was first built. By the end of the 1885 conflict, the force numbered 199.

In 1886, the famous Superintendent Sam Steele (later Major General Sam Steele) recommended the post be expanded. With the exception of the commanding officer’s residence, an entirely new fort was constructed – quarters for non-commissioned officers and men, mess hall and kitchen, hospital, guard room, stables and sick horse bay.

Superintendent John Cotton had planned the building and expansion and was adamant the new construction was temporary and all of the frame buildings should be replaced with brick. It never happened. The force gradually withdrew and the post was finally abandoned in 1919. The Fort became prey to souvenir hunters and vandals. Outraged citizens put an end to this by establishing, with provincial assistance, a Memorial to the North West Mounted Police that included saving five of the buildings. Then, 75 years from its establishment, Fort Battleford became a National Historic Park on July 1, 1951.

In the spring of 2008, Tourism, Culture and Sport minister Christine Tell proclaimed that the 125th commemoration in 2010 of the 1885 North West Resistance would be an excellent opportunity to tell the story of the Prairie Métis

and First Nation peoples’ struggles with the government forces and how it shaped Canada today.

So there we have it. Management and staff have faithfully preserved the buildings and resources dating back to the difficult time of the 1885 conflict. But more than that, they have recreated and retold the story of the North West Mounted Police, the Plains Cree and the Métis. Now you can walk into a building and watch an audio-video documentary of the Plains Cree replete with original photographs. And there are many wonderful displays depicting the way of life in the Northwest from more than a century past. Personable young summer students (both genders) will escort you through the buildings, explain everything and answer your questions. When you walk into the commanding officer’s residence, it’s like being transported back 130 years to when James Walker and his family occupied the house. A walking tour through the rest of the buildings brings a sense of history. It’s truly remarkable.

To conclude, the Battlefords North West Historical Society is profoundly appreciative of the management and staff of Fort Battleford and gives a heartfelt thank you and commendation for its exceptional and important work.

(Sources: Fort Battleford National Park, Honourable Arthur Laing; Wikipedia) Larry Romanow President Richard W. Hiebert Principle writer Battlefords North West Historical Society

Dear Editor These are sad days for the people of Saskatchewan. The people of this province have again elected Brad Wall to be in charge of the province for another four years. What a sad situation.

He took over a government that gave him a $2 billion slush fund. Where has it gone? It has been spent and now all he does is cut, cut, cut. How much more is he going to cut — medicare, infrastructure, and a vast number of other programs — just to balance the budget? Who does that sound like?

This Harper wannabe is driving the province into the ditch. Look what happened to Harper. He is now in hiding and won’t even talk to the press. What a coward.

Now, because of the farmers in this province, we have to put up with this guy for another four years. Have the farmers forgotten the CCF (crazy Canadian farmers) was started to help the farmers. Have they forgotten what the NDP has done for them?

The family farm had essentially disappeared and we have large corporate farms that have the same greedy thinking of the Sask. Party. Shame on you. I will guarantee that this will come back to haunt you. I hope you can live with your decision.

Doug Cuming North Battleford

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NDP leaders booted out On April 11, Saskatchewan’s NDP leader Cam Broten stepped down as head of the party. This came a day after federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair was unceremoniously punted as leader of their party.

These events come a few days before Manitoba NDP Premier Greg Selinger is about to get the heave-ho, first as premier, then as party leader, in the wake of their upcoming provincial election.

As the National Post noted, it’s a tough time to be an NDP leader in this country.

Even Alberta Premier Rachel Notley, who is currently the most successful leader they have, got sandbagged by the federal party by their choice to take the next two years discussing the Leap Manifesto at the grassroots level. Thankfully, she has said, “These ideas will never form any part of our policy,” and added, “They are naive, they are ill-informed and they are tone-deaf.”

When it comes to Broten, he didn’t seem to get very far, at all. If he couldn’t make any progress against an administration seeking its third term, he never will.

He may have been going against the most popular premier in the country, if not the most popular politician, but surely somewhere in the Saskatchewan Party record he could have found some things to more vigorously oppose. They don’t call it the “Official Opposition” for nothing.

In many ways, Broten was an empty shirt. He was there, but not. He just didn’t gain any traction. And if you can’t win your own seat as leader, you shouldn’t be premier.

I keep tabs with some NDP types, and some of the support behind this Leap Manifesto is just nuts. The manifesto is nuts. They want Canada to get away from using fossil fuels entirely by 2050 and have all electrical generation come from renewable resources in 20 years.

It’s lovely that Tesla just announced its “affordable” electric vehicle, starting around US $35,000. But I would like to see how a Tesla 3 stands up to a Canadian winter, with the heater cranked up to ward off -42 C temperatures. Show me the electric-powered semi that can pull a tanker full of milk, or a 45-ton excavator on a trailer that includes both a jeep and a booster.

Where do I buy a batterypowered tractor to pull my 90-foot air drill? When will Boeing start building 300-passenger airliners running on batteries?

(Maybe if Bombardier announces an electric airliner, they can get more money out of Ottawa.)

And what will charge all these batteries? Not coal. Alberta’s shutting down their coal plants.

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Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers

Association 2012 Columnist of the Year Not nuclear. Most NDPers would drop dead before approving a nuclear plant.

So what? Wind and solar?

What happens when the wind doesn’t blow and the sun doesn’t shine? How do you use solar in the north in the winter, when the sun doesn’t rise at all?

The NDP has shifed from social issues to, it seems, almost exclusively environmental issues. When their environmental issues become so out to lunch, they will be unelectable.

Some might say they were always unelectable, but Notley’s triumph in Alberta proves that is not the case.

If they can win there, they can win anywhere.

Perhaps that’s why

Mulcair was shown the door. He had been in the lead during the early parts of the election campaign.

If Notley could win, why couldn’t he hold onto that lead and win himself?

Surely that idea must have crossed the minds of many party faithful.

In finding new leaders, the NDP will also have to find itself. Is it going to be the Green Party in all but name? Or will it worry about the workers, the hundreds of thousands of whom are now unemployed in the oilpatch?

The people would like to know.

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News. He can be reached at brian. zinchuk@sasktel.net.

News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Hockey fights – both on the ice and in the stands – have been in the news lately. What is your view of hockey fights?

• These recent incidents are a disgrace and fighting in hockey should be banned completely.

31% • More suspensions and stiffer fines would control fighting, but don’t completely get rid of it.

13% • Enough is probably being done right now to control fighting.

6% • There aren’t enough fights! Hockey needs to return to what it was in the rock-emsock-em 70s era!

12% • Never mind fights on the ice! It’s when fans start fighting that it becomes concerning.

39%

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Health Canada’s new medical marijuana manual will list more “adverse effects” than before. What do you think?

• Are they worse than the adverse effects of all the medications advertised on TV? • This new information may affect the prime minister’s plans to legalize recreational marijuana.

• Many doctors are already reluctant to prescribe medical marijuana. This will make it even harder to get.

• This gives ammunition to those who oppose the use of medical marijuana.

• This could hurt the legal case for medical users to grow their own pot.

• It shouldn’t be an issue in the first place.

Marijuana is an illegal drug.

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Council notes

David Laird Campground fees set to increase

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here are some highlights from the April 11 meeting of North Battleford city council: Campground fee increases are coming to David Laird Campground. Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski outlined the changes which will happen over the next three years.

The recommendation was to phase in an increase in all categories of seven per cent

for the 2016 season, seven per cent for 2017 and eight per cent for the 2018 season.

The changes would keep rates competitive with the market, allow for expense increases and provide sufficient notice to all campers.

The increase does not apply to those who’ve already reserved. The proposed rate increase was approved unanimously.

A bylaw change was before council Monday that would impact M1 Light Industrial District Develop-

ment standards, with the minimum site area changed from 1,100 square meters to 550 square metres for the following principal uses: construction trades, convenience stores, parking lots, restaurants without associated lounges, restaurants with associated lounges, storage garages, veterinary clinics, warehouses and welding and machine shops.

The amendment also changes the designation from “permitted use” to “discretionary use” for con-

struction trades and welding and machine shops.

First reading carried unanimously. The proposed changes will now be advertised and the bylaw amendment will come back to council at a later date for a public hearing and for second and third reading and possible passage.

Thursday, April 21 has been set as the date for Clean Up Day 2016. Lisa Kissick, executive director of Down-

Wally’s Food Basket on the corner of 107th Street and 11th Avenue in North Battleford has fallen victim to an armed robbery.

The incident was reported

Monday at 8:15 pm. According to police, the suspect, brandishing a knife, fled the confectionary on foot with an undisclosed amount of money. There were no injuries to any employees.

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Police say the suspect is described as male, 5’6” 5’12” tall and was wearing camouflage pants, a black coat and a dark blue mask over his face.

The investigation is ongoing and Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the individual responsible.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Battlefords RCMP at 306446-1720 or if you have information and you wish to remain anonymous in your reporting, contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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and members Jeff Hutton, Loretta Sernowski, Don Van Beseleare, Brian Lynch, Reg Skinner and Christina Krismer.

As well Ruth Kachmarski is appointed as secretary to the 2016 board of revision.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick announced the appointment by the province of Robert Gillan as a Special Constable/Com mun ity Safety Officer for the City of North Battleford.

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town North Battleford, made a presentation to council outlining the extensive cleanup activities happening in the city that day between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m.

There have been a number of appointments to the board of revision. The firm of Krismer and Associates has been contracted to do the assessment appeals and the board members for 2016 are: chairman Clint Krismer, vice-chair Gord Krismer

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North Battleford has met the “Mayor’s Poetry City Challenge” issued by Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi earlier this year. Nenshi had issued the annual challenge to his fellow mayors to find local poets willing to read at council. At the start of Monday’s council meeting, councilors heard prose and poetry readings from three young individuals from the area. The first was from Christopher Sanford Beck, one of 10 Imagine a Canada contest winners sponsored by the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation, for his winning entry that described taking his family to a cultural festival on a First Nation reserve in Treaty Six territory, some 20 years into the future.

That was followed by poetry readings from Mickayla Carlson and Donovan Schiele of North Battleford Comprehensive High School. Carlson’s poem was titled Mistatim, the Cree word for horse, while Schiele’s poem was called Snowboarding.

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By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

“We are making history today,” president of the Saskatchewan Region and organizer Pauline Favel spoke into the mike Friday at the Don Ross Centre.

The event marked the first ever First Nations provincial spelling bee and drew approximately 140 students from 20 different Saskatchewan First Nation schools.

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“It’s really exciting to be here and watch people arrive, knowing that they are coming from all across the province to participate,” mayor of North Battleford Ian Hamilton said before the bee kicked off.

Herb Cox also had a special message to send to the participants.

“Enjoy this experience.

This is something you’ll remember for a long, long time.”

Throughout the day, the bright minds of Chief Poundmaker School were on full display. Students ran through words such as “international” and “revise.”

The toughest word of the morning, however, must have been “draughts,” which many in the crowd learned for the first time is a British version of the game “checkers.”

The provincial spelling bee had three categories of competition — primary for ages six to eight, junior for nine to 11 year olds and intermediate for 12 to 14.

The students who finished first in each category will travel to Toronto for the Spelling Bee of Canada national event.

In the primary division, it was William Kaysaywaysemat II punching his ticket to Toronto after spelling the words “brew” and “resolve,” narrowly edging out Isaiah McMana-Ross in the finals.

“I’m the mathematician,” William’s father said following the championship round.

“His mother and him practiced for hours, she’s good with English.”

Makayla Cannepotato was able to win the junior division with the words

One spelling bee contestant receives whispers of encouragement.

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“monetary” and “economics.” The Grade 5 student is from Chief Taylor School.

Brittney Bagler and Cheyenne Gunn were the first and second runners-up, respectively.

Alexander Johanson sauntered around the stage in confidence before winning the intermediate division title. He was able to spell the words “millipede” and “calibrate” to book himself a trip to Toronto. Cieara Meesto and Taneja Wolfe came in second and third place.

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A man and his dog

Epic trek raises mental health awareness

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Bret Mavriik and his dog Nymeria are in the middle of doing something incredible — walking from Toronto, Ont. to Whistler, B.C. Seven million steps, that’s how long it will take for the two to make it to Whistler as they set out from the CN Tower on Sept.

28.

The walk is for a good cause. Mavriik and his beautiful husky are trekking across Canada for children’s mental health awareness.

“I’ve always been an ad-

vocate for kids,” Mavriik says.

The walker carries mementos with him from families who have lost their children to mental illness, and plans to disperse them over the course of his walk in the most beautiful places he can find, the mountains of British Columbia.

“It’s been a long winter.

I’ve been beaten up, sleeping on the ground, freezing cold.

“My body is being destroyed because of it, but at the same time, I wouldn’t change anything.”

Mavriik went on to say

that he has met great people during his adventure, and points to Saskatchewan as being one of the nicest provinces he has been to, filled with great people.

“It reminds me of how it was when I was growing up.

People are more than happy to talk to you and happy to help you out.”

Mavriik made a pit stop in North Battleford before he begins on his way to Whistler. He is hoping to reach his goal in the next couple months.

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Bret Mavriik and his dog Nymeria are walking from Toronto, Ont. to Whistler, B.C. in a bid to raise awareness of childhood mental health. Photo submitted

Finalists announced Thursday

International Street Performer Festival up for award

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Organizers of the International Street Performer Festival in North Battleford were anxiously awaiting the announcement this week on whether the festival had won a major provincial award.

The festival had been named a finalist in the Community Event of the Year

category of the Tourism Saskatchewan Awards for 2015. The award ceremony is set for Regina Thursday.

Win or lose, organizers are proud of the Street Festival and its accomplishments during 2015.

“2015 was a fantastic year for the NB International Street Performers Festival well over 6,500 people in attendance throughout the

weekend,” said Lisa Kissick, board chair of the NB Street Festival Inc., in a news release.

Kissick noted the 2015 event was held amid some major adversity, with organizers having to scramble to move the event up the road on 101st Street due to the massive blaze that levelled the Bargain Shop immediately before the festival got

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“We endured a large fire and some major weather issues during the festival last year, but it was still a huge success for our community more than doubling its attendance from 2014. And now we are amongst three finalists for the event of the year for the province. This is a huge accomplishment for our community and couldn’t

The third annual NB International Street Performers Festival will take place July 29, 30 and 31 in downtown North Battleford.

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PNHR honours the ‘true colours’ of volunteers

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“Show Off Your ‘True Colours!” was the theme of Prairie North Health Region’s Volunteer Appreciation Evening held Thursday last week at the Knights of Columbus Hall in North Battleford. Approximately 300 volunteers were honoured for their contribution to the health and well-being of their community.

For the first time, the volunteers of the various auxiliaries that serve the Battlefords and Maidstone area health facilities were also honoured at the event.

Darlene Kingwell, manager of volunteer and spiritual services, said, “Auxiliaries are the original volunteer workforce, before we knew volunteerism was cool.”

It’s been 20 years since the beginning of the events honouring health care volunteers, said Kingwell. She said, “We’re not only here to help others, but we’re here to help each other, to be the motivators and ask other people to join the ranks. You can advertise all you want, but if somebody says, ‘you know what, this is worthwhile, this is meaningful,’ simply asking an individual will make all the difference.”

Bonnie O’Grady, Prairie North Health Region board chair, said, “As a board and staff, we recognize the importance of our volunteer workforce. We have a dedicated staff and departments in order to support your work through program development, orientation and appreciation programs such as tonight.”

She said, while most volunteers don’t give their time to receive accolades, it is important to gather together in the spirit of what volunteers contribute and give credit because “it’s about the magic of that connection with the community.”

Derek Mahon, mayor of Battleford, and Ian Hamilton, mayor of North Battleford also expressed their thanks to the Prairie North volunteers, followed by MLA Herb Cox who brought greetings on behalf of Premier Brad Wall and the Government of Saskatchewan.

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“Whether you can free up two hours, 20 hours or 200 hours, what you do is so important to the lives of the people that you help.”

Gloria King, VP of integrated health services, thanked the volunteers, saying they help Prairie North accomplish its vision, mission and values.

“Your presence is soothing. There’s no doubt there’s evidence it contributes to the healing process of individuals, and your giving of yourself for the benefit of others who are having a struggle, that is truly appreciated by us.”

Monique Pretty, director of continuing care, said while she’s been with Prairie North only about four months it’s apparent to her the voluntary services and auxiliaries of the region are robust.

“When I visit the long term sites in the area, there is a common theme that is consistent and that is how valuable each and every one of you are to our residents in our facilities. Time and time and again I hear that many of our programs wouldn’t be possible without all of you.”

River Heights Lodge assistant facility manager, Peggy Grift, spoke in gratitude of the RHL auxiliary and volunteers.

“The time you share with residents at RHL greatly improves their quality of life.

The recreation programming is enhanced with your efforts and talents,” said Grift.

Thanking the volunteers of Villa Pascal, facility manager Theresa Michaud, said, “In 1990, there wasn’t a lot of money in health care, so the ladies’ auxiliary was formed.”

She said from 1990 to April of 2016 they worked 304 bingos.

“That’s a lot of bingo,” said Michaud.

They have raised a total of $270,609.72 over the years.

“It is amazing,” she said, listing purchases and facility improvements the auxiliary helped fund.

Linda Shynkaruk, direc-

Melanie Hemmerling and Sarah Whitbread entertained at the Prairie North Health Region volunteer appreciation event. Hemmerling has always had music in her life. She grew up singing and took formal piano lessons beginning in kindergarten. She earned her Grade 8 Royal Conservatory of Music certificate in piano and in voice and went to the University of Lethbridge to continue musical education. Hemmerling now holds a Bachelor of Music degree and lives in Battleford where she sings with the Gallery Singers and performs wherever she can in the community. For Whitbread, music and family have always played a huge role in the life. When her grandmother first found out Sarah and her sister had an interest in music lessons, she sent her own piano over for them to learn on.

Clayton Wolfe, Grade 7 Edam student, had the audience clapping and singing along with the old standard Beer Barrel Polka. Photos by Jayne Foster

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Peggy Grift, assistant facility manager for River Heights Lodge, Theresa Michaud, facility manager for Villa Pascal, Director of Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford Linda Shynkaruk and Sandy Grant, facility manager for Battlefords District Care Centre, each presented a testimonial to the auxiliaries that volunteer at their facilities.

Various auxiliaries had raffle booths set up at the Prairie North Health Region volunteer appreciation event.

Continued from Page 10 AMGITS strongly supports community contact, she said, by raising funds to pay for community activities and outings, even paying for bus tickets for patients who otherwise can’t afford to go home for Christmas and gifts for every patient.

“From the bottom of my heart I’d like to thank all of our AMGITS volunteers,” said Shynkaruk, pointing out Kingwell was one of the original members.

Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - PAGE 8 Sandy Grant, facility manager of Battlefords District Care Centre, thanked the volunteers who give of Derek Miller, VP of finance, and Vikki Smart, VP of primary health their time and talents to im- services, enjoyed expressing “their true colours” at the Prairie North Volunteers enjoyed crayons and colouring pages at their tables.

Photos by Jayne Foster prove the quality of life for Health Region volunteer recognition event.

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tance of safe digging and power and gas being the careful planning before go- most dangerous. ing out on a dig. The video Overhead power lines presented this year focused can electrocute, while broon proper excavation prac- ken gas lines can trigger matices and procedures. jor explosions.

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Alliance noted the imporBut it is also important to tance of good digging prac- avoid damage to telephone tices. and cable lines. They may “It’s very important that not be as much of a safety everyone knows that there’s hazard, says Aveyard, but lots of stuff in the ground are costly to repair. nowadays,” said Aveyard.

Aveyard advises every“There’s fiber, copper, one to keep safety in mind, power, energy and who and notes the message is a knows what else is there good one even when digging from the private owners.”

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“Call before you dig” and “look up and live” were the two main messages delivered at the annual Contractor Safety Breakfast held at the Events Centre at Gold Eagle Casino.

The event invited area contractors, construction workers and supervisors, first responders and business owners to a meal and presentations hosted by the Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance. It is an annual event in April, right before construction season ramps up across the province.

North Battleford is one of 28 locations across the province for the event and it was free of charge to all those in attendance.

Those in attendance were made aware of the impor-

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A hearty breakfast and a common-sense safety message were served up at the annual Contractor Safety Breakfast hosted by Saskatchewan Common Ground Alliance at the Gold Eagle Casino Event Centre. Photo by John Cairns

ARC offering workshop on social media for artists Staff ARC Creative Studios in North Battleford is planning to host a half-day workshop on social media for artists Saturday, April 23, beginning at 10 a.m.

Organizers encourage artists to pre-register with CARFAC as a minimum number must be registered for the program to go ahead.

With instructor Michelle Brownridge, Regina artist, participants will explore the constantly evolving world of social media and how they

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can use it as a tool for marketing, building connections and engaging with customers, galleries, arts organizations and the public.

The workshop is designed for artists who are ready to start using social media but aren’t sure where to begin, and for those who have established a social media presence but aren’t sure how to most effectively use various social media channels.

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The event is a fundraiser for the Battlefords Interval House and the Battlefords and District Assault Centre “Please lock arms with us to raise funds for the Interval House and Battlefords Sexual Assault Center,” say organizers. “Let’s demonstrate our commitment as a community to standing up against this crime that affects so many.”

The show, a new selection of monologues, has been assembled by the group that has been presenting the Vagina Monologues in the Battlefords since 2011, in support of those who have been impacted by sexual and domestic violence.

Organizers describe the 90-minute show as “forthright and dramatically funny.”

The evening will include a meal, the show, a silent auction and dance, accompanied by a cash bar. All of the proceeds stay local, organizers emphasize.

Attendees can purchase raffle tickets that night to win VIP seating complete with full table service, chilled champagne and prizes.

The performance date is Saturday, April 23. Tickets are $45 each or $350 for a table of eight and can be purchased at Freedom Skate and Snow or Second Debut in North Battleford.

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Jordin Wilkinson making the Battlefords proud

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Battlefords’ own Jordin Wilkinson has been making a name for herself in Squamish B.C., playing basketball for the Quest University Kermodes.

Last month, Wilkinson was named rookie of the year and was instrumental in the Kermodes success this season. The point guard was thrown into the fire after the starting guard, Tessa Needham, injured herself just three games into the campaign. Since then, Wilkinson ran away with the starting job and has not looked in the rearview mirror. She was a consistent force on both ends of the court.

Wilkinson is averaging close to 14 points a game this

Jordin Wilkinson drives to the net during regular season action. Photos by Vancouver Sports

year, good for leading scorer on one of the best teams in the province. She has proved herself to be reliable as well, suiting up for all 21 games

while logging 34 minutes a game.

During the quarter-final of the PacWest championships, Wilkinson had the hot

hand going into halftime, outshooting the entire Langara Falcons squad with 13 points. She was later named player of the game in a 6838 victory. She finished the game with 20 points and six rebounds.

After taking a loss in the semifinals, Wilkinson led the Kermodes to a bronze medal in a 60-55 win over the Douglas Royals. Staying on the court the entire game, the rookie of the year shot five for 17 from the floor and five for 12 for the three-point line, dropping 18 points.

When all was said and done, Wilkinson ranked seventh on the PACWEST leaderboard for scoring, while sitting in ninth in assists. Not bad for a first-year player just getting settled.

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Rush eyeing first place in division

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The Saskatchewan Rush extended their winning streak to six games in front of a sold-out crowd at the SaskTel Centre Saturday night. The 11-9 win over the Calgary Roughnecks also guaranteed a home playoff game.

After Dane Dobbie got on the board with an unassisted goal for Calgary, Saskatchewan punched right back with three unanswered marks. Two power play goals from Robert Church and Riley Loewen and an even strength tally from Mark

Matthews got the 14,941 fans out of their seats.

The power play unit had a tremendous outing, scoring on five of seven attempts, while also finding the back of the net short handed for the 14th time this season.

Matthews and Church later deposited their second goals of the game in the second quarter, while Ben McIntosh found the back of the net for the 25th time. Matthews ended his night with a hat trick and three assists, scoring again in the fourth quarter to seal the game.

At halftime, the Rush were up 9-5. The Roughnecks wouldn’t go away,

scoring three unanswered marks of their own in the third while shutting down Saskatchewan. Dobbie beat Aaron Bold for the second time while Curtis Dickson scored a pair. Dickson now

most potent the city of Toronto has ever seen.

You have your classic All-Star catcher hitting in the eighth spot.

You have Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tu-

lowitzki hitting in a row. All possess the power to hit over 30 home runs in a campaign.

The Blue Jays now have a true ace for a full season for the first time since 2009, when Roy Halladay left for Philadelphia. Since the de-

has 50 goals to his name on the campaign.

It was 9-8 going into the final frame, but the Rush held on thanks in part to netminder Bold, who stopped 36 shots.

They went on to play the New England Black Wolves in hostile territory, narrowly being edged in a 14-13 game.

Saskatchewan jumped out to a quick 6-1 lead in the first quarter. Church continued his tremendous offensive campaign with a pair of goals, finishing the night with a hat trick and eight points.

The Black Wolves slowly chipped away at the lead, trailing 8-4 by halftime.

New England broke out in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Rush 6-2 and walking away with the victory.

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for the Black Wolves, tallying three goals and nine points, ultimately finishing off Saskatchewan while scoring the game winner.

Kevin Crowley scored the game-tying goal and had a seven-point game.

On the other side it was Matthews finishing with four goals and nine points.

The forward now has 32 goals and 55 assists in 14 games played this season.

The Rush (10-4) continue their successful season Friday in Colorado against the Mammoth (10-4). The game is going to be a big one, as it may decide who comes out on top in the West.

Live in the moment, Toronto Blue Jays fans

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Baseball is back, and so are the Toronto Blue Jays.

The lineup that took to the field on Opening Day in Tampa Bay is arguably the

By Dustin Saracini newsoptimist.sports@sasktel.net parture, Toronto has had five different Opening Day starters and 14 since the last time the Blue Jays took home the pennant. The search for a franchise pitcher has now ended. Marcus Stroman is everything Canada’s team has needed. He has fire, the makeup of a Game One World Series starter and a chip on his shoulder that will never fade. The back end of the bullpen is also arguably the finest Toronto

has seen in more than a decade. Before Casey Janssen closed out the ninth inning, it was Kevin Gregg for a year, then Jason Frasor and B.J. Ryan, but nobody really latched onto the closing role.

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It’s like Toronto has shifted back to the glory days. The city is alive when it comes to baseball. As you scan up and down the roster, it becomes clear that this is a special team, not only because of the power, but because Canadians play a big role in the success.

With Dalton Pompey in the minors, Toronto has three MLB-ready players from north of the border.

Fans should appreciate every second of the upcoming campaign, as these days have an expiration date.

I know it’s early to be talking about the end of the year and expiring contracts, but there has been little to no progression on this front.

Both Encarnacion and Bautista are ready to walk if their demands are not met, and it’s increasingly possible this is the last time we see a lineup of this caliber in between the white lines. Not only is it probable Toronto misses out on the 440 home runs combined between the duo, but Storen and Cecil may walk, as can Michael Saunders.

This article can come off as pessimistic as the campaign begins, but it is a realistic thought that the window for a World Series is closing with each passing game. The 2017 roster will look much different than it does right now.

Let these ideas and thoughts slide for the moment, though. There’s no need to worry about next season, it’s time to enjoy the ride.

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Things were not all they seemed Friday evening at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford. It was the annual Celebrate the Arts event, the only fundraiser held at the Dekker Centre in support of Dekker Centre programming in any given year and this year’s theme was the art of illusion. Jester Noah Cooke, above, moved around the crowd, entertaining and surprising. Below, fundraising committee co-chairs Rob Rongve (left) and Mark Richardson (right) meet with feature performer comic illusionist Wes Barker. See more photos on Page 18.

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Friday evening at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford featured a variety of entertainment, including, clockwise from top left, Andre Van Der Merwe, Mark Richardson and Kathy Richardson jumpstarting the karaoke piano, Jackie and Tom Kroczynski, Erin Foreman on violin, “Swami” Moe McGuinty offering a comic look into the future and Danny and the Dusters getting everybody up on the dance floor. Photos by Jayne Foster

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Local students earn awards at dance festival Staff

scholarship, 14 and over.

As a solo dancer Nicholas Turuk of Dance Connection earned a scholarship for promising contestant in classical ballet demi-pointe, 16 years; highest mark in modern/contemporary, 1516; and was awarded the Valerie Armet Memorial Scholarship given to a solo performer who has competed in two or more solos, who exudes a strong heart, passion and dedication for performing.

Dance Connection’s Hayley Scherman earned highest solo mark in demicharacter/character ballet, 9 years; highest solo mark in jazz, 9 years; highest solo mark in tap, 9 years; highest solo mark in hip hop, 9-10 years; and an adjudicator’s choice Lanigan Dance Dynamics Summer Dance Intensive half scholarship for the dancer who has shown outstanding ability in ballet, jazz and tap.

Dance Connection’s Chloe Semeniuk earned a scholarship for promising contestant in classical ballet demi-pointe, 8-9 years; highest solo mark in tap, 8

The Battlefords Dance Festival took place at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Wednesday, March 30 to Saturday, April 2.

Among the schools taking part were dancers from Annette’s School of Dance and Dance Connection in North Battleford, Wilkie School of Dance, Rhythm Works Dance Studio of Shellbrook, La Danse, Saskatchewan Express, Saskatoon School of Dance and Studio One RP Dance of Saskatoon as well as Performing Arts Warehouse of Prince Albert.

In addition to earning the top mark in lyrical, 15 and over, in a duo with fellow Dance Connection student Nicholas Turuk, Presli O’Donnell (who performed at Telemiracle this spring) also earned highest solo mark in tap, 14 years; highest mark in modern/ contemporary, 14 years; the highest mark in open, any age; and an adjudicator’s choice Triple Threat Dance Convention tuition

years; highest solo mark in lyrical, 9 and under; and a Canadian Dance Teachers Association Saskatchewan branch junior category scholarship for a promising dancer who has not won another major award.

Ava Zoller of Dance Connection earned the highest solo mark in jazz, 6-7 years; a scholarship for promising contestant in hip hop, 8 and under; and the adjudicator’s choice Dance Connection Mini Sass Dancer Award, given to a dancer 8 years and under who shows that extra dance sass.

Macey Odishaw of Dance Connection received a scholarship for a promising contestant in demi-character/character ballet, 10 years.

Yllah Dedal of Dance Connection earned the highest solo mark in classical ballet demi-pointe, 8-9 years.

Yllah Dedal and Arvin Rabino of Dance Connection earned the highest duo mark in jazz, 9 and under.

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a scholarship for promising contestant in jazz, 8 years.

Electra Zoller of Dance Connection earned a scholarship for promising contestant in jazz, 10 years.

Dance Connection jazz duos of Rory Combres and Paige Michaud and of Kylee Aimoe and Carlie Hornsby earned promising duo scholarships for 9 and under and 13 and over, respectively.

Derian Nachtegaele of Dance Connection earned the highest solo mark in tap, 13 years.

Ava Bahrey of Dance Connection earned a scholarship for promising contestant in tap, 11 years.

Allie Degenstein of Dance Connection earned a scholarship for promising contestant in tap, 15 years.

Sarah Hadley of Dance Connection earned the highest solo mark in lyrical, 16 years.

Janaya Nachtegaele earned a scholarship for promising contestant in lyrical, 11 years.

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Dance Connection ballet groups Threadbo Suite, Classique and Pas Marche earned highest marks in demi-character/character, 11 and under, highest mark in classical ballet demi-pointe, 11 and under and promising large/line group in classical demi-pointe, 12 and over, respectively.

Dance Connection jazz groups Wanna Be With You and Ooh La La earned highest marks in jazz, 8 and under and 9-11, respectively.

Dance Connection tap groups Crazy in Love, These Boots, Say Hey, Itty Bitty Pretty One and Bad earned the following scholarships, respectively: small group with the highest mark in tap, 11 and under; small group with the highest mark in tap, 12 and over; promising small group in tap, 11 and under; promising large/line group in tap, 12 and over.

Dance Connection lyrical group Rise Up earned the highest mark for a large/line group, 11 and under.

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Emily Hango of Wilkie School of Dance earned a scholarship for promising contestant in jazz, 9 years.

Emma Kowalchuk of Wilkie School of Dance earned the highest mark in jazz, 11 years.

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Keith Bartlett: A consummate musician In this series of articles, Dr. Richard Hiebert tells the stories of the Battlefords’ great dance bands from the 1940s to the present.

I met Keith Bartlett for lunch March 28 at the Kihiw Restaurant in the Gold Eagle Casino. I was able to conduct an extensive interview at this time – great story. We discussed Keith’s extraordinary career as a musician from the time he was a small child on the farm near Harris to the present, and we discussed aspects of his life as well. I think I got a good sense of Keith the musician as well as Keith the man.

And, of course, one cannot be separated from the other.

In addition to the interview, in order to write Keith’s story, I also used a couple of passages from an article in Prairie North magazine (winter 2010) titled Ain’t Gonna Fall Back (article and photos by Lionel Hughes). And, in order to show Keith’s range of styles and remarkable diversity as a musician, I included two links that will allow the reader to access Keith’s recordings and music videos (both studio and live) online.

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At the outset, Keith remarked that, “Parents often don’t understand the ‘gift’ that some children have – the gift of music. Parents need to support their children.” Fortunately, Keith’s parents recognized early that young Keith had a gift – a talent – for music. This is to say that Keith’s parents got it. They knew something was going on with their son and the music.

Keith grew up on a farm on the banks of Eagle Creek near the tiny hamlet of Feudal, north of Harris towards Perdue.

Keith’s father, a farmer, although not formally trained, was a gifted musician. He was blessed with a wonderful voice and could sing harmony. His hands, however, were too large to play piano. Keith’s father sang in a rural United Church choir. He didn’t read notes, but he sang all of the harmony parts.

Keith’s father noted when Keith was three that his son was fascinated and absorbed with music and he did everything he could to foster this interest. He taught Keith and his brother Glen how to sing harmony. When they were out on the tractor, they would align their voices with the sounds of the engine, the transmission and differential, all of which had a different pitch. As Keith put it, “Dad would stop everything for music.” Keith’s dad gave him a slide whistle when he was three, and later a harmonica.

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ter in his pyjamas and listen to CBC Radio for hours – variety music, big band, jazz and music from other countries. Keith explained to his mother that music has rules but with jazz, “… they threw the rules up in the air and played with them as they fell.”

Keith’s father took him to places where there was good music – to the neighbours’ who played music socially.

Keith learned about music from these experiences.

During Keith’s and his brother Glen’s childhood years (ages six to nine), the boys performed in the Associated Canadian Travellers amateur hours that were broadcast live. The ACT travelled around the country putting on shows in both larger and smaller communities. The shows were well organized and orchestrated. Piano accompaniment was standard practice.

Little Keith and Glen sang lead and harmony and were quite a hit. Keith remembered singing Bless This House and Bendemere’s Stream (an Irish song). In fact the Bartlett boys were so good they made it to the provincial semifinals and provincial finals in Saskatoon. When Keith got older, he played guitar for an ACT Amateur Hour in Rosetown.

Singing and making music made Keith and Glen happy.

When he was 13 years old, a neighbour lent Keith a guitar – a catalogue guitar with the Lone Ranger and a palm tree on the front of the body. The strings were a half-inch off the neck making it difficult to press them down. Keith practiced, and learned, on this borrowed, cheap guitar hour after hour, until his fingers bled.

When Keith was 14, his father bought him a guitar – an SS Stewart arched front, hollow body electric. Ernie Thomas, an electrician from Harris (described as a genius by Keith), made the young musician an amplifier from a used television set complete with a jack to plug in the guitar and volume control. Keith’s father built a cabinet with a speaker for the amplifier.

Ernie also installed a jack in the Bartlett’s television set so that Keith could plug in his guitar and play along with television shows like Tommy Hunter and Chet Atkins specials.

When Keith was in Grade 9, he got to know a retired couple in their 80s who had played in a band. Keith’s dad would drop him off at the couples’ place on a Friday evening and come and

get him on Sunday. Keith and the old folks would play music all weekend. Keith told me, “They taught me so much; I absorbed it all like a sponge.”

At 15, Keith began playing with local family dance bands. It was all old-time music – polkas, fox trots and the like, and 1930s and ‘40s Benny Goodman type swing music. Everyone played by ear. Wages were low – $5.

Keith would bribe his brother – offer him 25 cents to milk the cows. The reason was that Keith thought that milking cows would stiffen his hands making it difficult for him to play. Keith’s dad didn’t see it that way.

Keith’s father bought him a car when he was 16 – a 1953 Pontiac, two-door hard top with buckets and leather seats and lots of chrome.

Never mind that the car had rolled down a hill and hit a pole. Keith was ecstatic.

Now he had wheels and could get around. Owning a car meant that he could stay after school and play music with his friends. Keith also played guitar in school musical performances.

Keith and his friends soon formed a rock and roll band, the Tempests. They played for teen dances in the small communities in the area and became quite famous and in high demand locally. They were enterprising too, renting halls for $20 and putting on their own dances.

Keith graduated from high school in Rosetown in 1963. He attended university full time from 1963 to 1968 and graduated with a degree in English and a professional teaching certificate. Keith freely admits that university wasn’t his thing. It was a cover. A “polite social cover” as he put it. Keith was offered a job at Bedford Road Collegiate in 1968 teaching high school English but quit before he started because it would interfere with his music. What Keith was really interested in was music.

During his university years, he was totally involved with music. He and his rock band, the Pawns, played campus gigs and toured the province playing for dances in community halls and arenas to large crowds. The group’s first recording was made in the basement of the credit union – a lunch room with lots of reverb.

It was great musically, but hard on university life. The group played for the Jubilee Gala (Gala Night Under the Stars) in 1965, hosted by Lorne Greene and backed by the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra. They also did a

weekly television show for CFQC (Teens on TV). With another band, Eagle Creek, he played the first Winnipeg Folk Festival and connected with the likes of Ian and Sylvia, Murray McLauchlan and Bruce Cockburn.

He also collaborated on musical scores for CBC such as co-writing for the nightly television show 90 MINUTES LIVE with Peter Gzowski. And he produced music with Sylvia Tyson on her radio show, Touch the Earth.

After graduating from university, Keith left the band and headed for Toronto. Keith was a musician before everything else but the ‘70s was more about reflection and finding himself than about money and success. He didn’t stay in Toronto long, but returned to Saskatchewan and the farm near Harris – back to his roots. He formed a new band, Eagle Creek. Keith moved to Saskatoon from Montreal in the early ‘80s.

He started a family and in addition to playing night clubs and bars, he drove cab, taught English as a second language, counselled and taught music.

Keith worked as a social worker for the Department of Social Services from 1983 to 1988. He was engaged as an adult educator and counsellor and was based in the Sturdy Stone building

Keith Bartlett, age 21, on a weekly TV show set.

in Saskatoon. During this time, Keith continued to be heavily involved in the music scene in Saskatoon and played in a band in the city’s night clubs. He also taught music.

In 1990, Keith was asked by the International Baha’i Community to go to Liberia in Africa. He was commissioned to record and produce a music festival (and

guest play) in a country that was racked by a 10-year civil war. It was a dangerous assignment. The purpose of this exercise was to bring unity to historically warring tribes, of which there were 14 in Morovia and Liberia.

While he was in Africa, Keith determined that he should move to North Battleford.

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Keith Bartlett riding behind the driver of the 1965 Lincoln carrying the Pawns with Louise Gadzala, honoured in the Saskatoon Exhibition Parade.

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Keith Bartlett: A consummate musician Continued from Page 22 After returning from Africa, Keith prepared to leave Saskatoon. He relocated to North Battleford in August of 1990. At first, he lived in Saskatoon during the week and spent weekends in North Battleford until he made a complete move.

Keith also lived for periods of time in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. Keith noted that he was always a Saskatchewanian at heart, always had a Saskatchewan driver’s licence and health card, and always returned.

His reason for coming to our fair city was to nurture the

Performing at the Toronto Convention Centre in 2009. Photo by Dayan North

Baha’i faith community, and the Battlefords community as a whole, to engender unity and the oneness of mankind.

Although he continued in his role on behalf of the Baha’i community, he also found employment as a teacher-counsellor with the Vantage Vocational Centre.

Keith worked as an adult educator, helping socially disadvantaged people ready themselves for employment.

These were not easy times for Keith. He was a single dad with a family of three daughters and a son to raise and educate.

As Keith pointed out, “I’ve been a musician all my life.” And, he was a musi-

cian first and foremost. So it wasn’t long before Keith connected with a few likeminded souls and formed a band – Keith Bartlett and the Ice Cream Headaches. The other members of the band were Don Tatchell on drums, Jack Tatchell on trumpet and Bob Hildebrand on bass guitar. The band had a distinct edge because Keith could play jazz. The Ice Cream Headaches played at the Gold Eagle nightclub as well as banquets, wedding receptions, city functions and concerts.

People noticed Keith’s musicianship – his remarkable talent and versatility.

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sionally get together to sing and play music. They’ve even performed together.

Keith has toned down a bit. He doesn’t play in a band anymore. But he is in demand as a musician to play for banquets, functions, occasions, anniversaries and so forth. A short time ago, I was privileged to hear Keith play background piano at an open house at the Chapel Gallery. And, he provided the music (guitar and vocals) for a teachers’ wind-up supper at the Northland Power Curling Centre. It was excellent in both cases. He also teaches two days a week in his studio at the Don Ross Centre.

For three years on Friday nights, you could relax and listen to some good music at Club 101, Keith’s coffee house, which was located just downstairs from his studio. It’s likely that Keith would have picked up his Gretsch hollow body electric guitar, which was designed by the legendary Chet Atkins, and which he has played since he was 21. But when the City of North Battleford suddenly raised the lease rates in the Don Ross Centre by five times, Keith decided that it was time to close the coffee house and move out his audio and video production equipment, and to concentrate on what was most important to him.

Now that he has the time, Keith has embarked on an ambitious project – composing and arranging music that has been flitting around in his head for decades, and

documenting the musical journey and narrative of his life. All of it will be digitized and include photographs, videos, audio recordings, journal notes, experiences in Ecuador, Africa and the Canadian North, CBC projects, education, multimedia initiatives, blogs and history. Keith has a studio set up in his home in Cut Knife.

His life’s work will be wellreceived. You can access Keith’s audio recordings at https://www.reverbnation. com/keithbartlett and his studio and live performances at https://www.youtube. com/user/keithbartlett.

During the interview, it was clear Keith was deeply philosophical and committed to a moral template that guides and gives meaning to his life. He related to me that, “God wishes to be known for His beauty. A human being is a seeker of beauty. If you ascend the ladder, you can see more clearly – worship of beauty, healing, spiritual transformation. It’s not vanity. There is a two-fold moral purpose: first, your own transformation and growth, and second, the transformation of society.”

There is beauty in music.

Most people have music in them. A very few don’t. It’s a gift, but one that must be nurtured. Keith is an extraordinary musician who plays many different instruments, and sings. But he is more than that. Keith sees the order and beauty in music. He feels it. He expresses it. And he shares it.

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Keith teaches guitar, fiddle, piano, five-string banjo, instrumental accompaniment, drum circles (hand drums, djembe, bongos, tabla), harmony singing and even arranging for song writers.

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During most of the ‘90s, Keith was a full-time musician and music teacher.

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A year in review

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Canadian Legion of Riders

The Canadian Legion of Riders’ year started with a fish fry at the Legion in February with a sellout crowd enjoying the efforts of members’ cooking, renewing memberships, purchasing merchandise and trying their luck at 50/50 draws.

The next few months members were busy sharing the Johnny Pag bike that was donated back to the group

by Brenda Manners a week after she won it. The bike was repainted white with military silhouettes and the Canadian flag and the rear fender shows the tombstone of the last unmarked grave. The theme was well received wherever the bike was showed. It was hauled to Moose Jaw for a swap meet, to Lloydminster for a weekend in a mall and to Cyclemania in Saskatoon. Locally it could be seen at Agri-Mex, a Lions garage sale and the Battlefords Vintage Auto Club’s show and shine.

More than 20 bikes turned out for Kate Maceachern’s The Long Way Home May 11, escorting Kate to the Legion. The bikes paraded her the last two blocks of her walk and then formed an honour guard in front of the Legion. Kate received donations from the Legion of Riders and local businesses.

She was raising funds for PTSD awareness. CLR donated $500 to the Wounded Warriors Weekend.

Throughout the riding months the website showed different events members

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participated in. These included the Christian Motorcycle Association Ride in May, the Knights of Columbus Ride for Life in June, Ride for a Vet in July, a run to the hills event in July and The MS ride in Lloydminster in August.

The Ride for a Vet in July was again a huge success with a record number of 236 riders enjoying the ride and showing up to support the event. There were items donated by more than 30 businesses as prizes for the riders, who also enjoyed a great supper and show and shine awards.

These included the annual Tom Kryzanowski Memorial Award thawt was won by Kevin Jones for outstanding dedication or service to the Ride for a Vet. Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70 provided a pancake breakfast and rally registration. The night saw a great dance put on with entertainment by Barons of Buckingham and One Bad Son rocking the event out in the open air under the tent.

One Bad Son had the crowd going and didn’t want to stop for the draw. They kept playing until just after 1 a.m.

The draw followed for the motorcycle and mini electric pocket bike.

Sept. 12, the Alberta Vintage Flat Track Association provided a racing exhibition, hosted in partnership with the Battlefords Agricultural Society. Nineteen riders came out for the Saturday exhibition that had multiple heats in different classes.

During the first intermission

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almost all spectators visited pits to talk with the riders and see their bikes. The day ended with trophy presentations. The riders commented on the great day they had racing on the track and saying they want to come back again next year an.

As the riding season wound down a Halloween dance was hosted at the Legion’s Sloan Auditorium.

Local band Beer League opened the dance with the Barons of Buckingham playing the night.

The year ended with 2016 sale of tickets for another Johnny Pag bike at the Discovery Co-op Mall in the week before Christmas with both first and second place bikes on display.

As well as having tickets available at Northern Auto bike raffle tickets are available from any of the executive or other members.

Donations made: $500 Wounded Warriors; $8,250 – Legion Branch No. 70 towards kitchen renovations; $2,500 - Legion Branch No. 9 for a new branch sign; $2,225 - Legion Branch No. 9 for the unmarked graves in their cemetery; $638to Prince Albert Legion to repair their sign; $1,000 Wounded Warriors Weekend event held in North Battleford; $2,000 - war vets PTSD canine project.; $1,000 each - army cadets and air cadets; $200 worth of toys - Lloydminster Toy Run; $ 1,792.00 - Meota Lions Club; and $500 - Battlefords Roller Derby League.

Total donations in 2015 were $20,605.

The Canadian Legion of Riders were among those with displays set up at last weekend’s Agri-Mex at the exhibition grounds. Members are again selling raffle tickets with first prize a Johnny Pag motorcycle. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Festival begins Sunday

By Kelly Waters

estival Fanfare

Battlefords Music Festival Committee

The 2016 Battlefords area music festival opens this Sunday afternoon April 17 with vocal entries in Logie Hall at Third Avenue United Church. Musical theatre fans can immerse themselves in a variety of performances Tuesday evening April 19 ranging from traditional well-known selections to current contemporary being showcased by a variety of age groups performing as

April16-23, 2016 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival

soloists, duos and groups.

Speech Arts performances are on Wednesday, April 20 with the three days of band performances beginning Tuesday, April 19.

Keep in mind the gala date of Wednesday, April 27. The festival gala features adjudicator-chosen festival highlights from all the music

disciplines and categories. It is being held at the Dekker Center at 7 p.m. Admission will be $10 a seat with free admission for performers, award recipients, session sponsors and award donors.

Tickets are purchased at the door on the night of the gala.

The $7 festival programs are available at Sobeys and at the festival venues. All sessions are open to the public. Donations towards festival expenses are gratefully accepted at the door of venues.

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OBITUARIES PAJUNEN: Glen Oscar Pajunen, 72 of Livelong, Saskatchewan passed away on March 24, 2016 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Glen is lovingly remembered by his wife Carol of 52 years, his children Kevin; Kim and Laurice, 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Glen was predeceased by his daughter Leona and grandson Mitchell. Glen was born on December 2, 1943 on the homestead of his late parents Allan and Hilda Pajunen. He was the youngest of 4 children and was predeceased by his sisters Senia, Selma and brother Ted. Glen and Carol farmed near Dinsmore for 25 years, he then spent time trucking and working as a mechanic for several years and in 1998 they bought the South Bay Convenience Store at Turtle Lake.

In 2000 they moved to their lake property on Moonlight Bay. For the past 18 years the store has been an integral part of their lives. Glen looked forward to coffee row each morning as everyone discussed the happenings in the community. Glen has a passion for woodworking and when he was not at the store, he could be found in his shop designing and manufacturing one of a kind pieces that can be found in many homes of friends and family. In Lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a Foundation of your choice. A Memorial Tea will be held on Saturday, May 21 @ 2:00 p.m. in the Livelong Hall, Livelong, Saskatchewan. Funeral Service for the late Glen Pajunen has been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

WOODWORTH: Mrs. Ruth Woodworth of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 10th, 2016 at the Battlefords District Care Centre at the age of 95 years. As per Ruth’s request, a private family graveside service will be held at a later date from the Paynton Cemetery, Paynton Saskatchewan. Left to cherish her memory are her loving family; sons Don (Donna) and daughter Tara (Layne) and their children Drea, Lyndie and Tylar; son Kent and his children Kaleb and Kolby; David (Pat) and their son Kelly (Lisa) and their children Tylar and Sydney; and daughter Tracey; daughter-in-law Zoria and her children Zane and Jason. She was predeceased by her husband Hugh, son Bruce, brothers Fred, Ken and Harold, sister Anne and her parents. Memorial donations in memory of Ruth Woodworth may be directed to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Ward 4 – PO Box 69, Battleford Saskatchewan S9A 2X6. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

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______________________________________________________ SAYERS: It is with great sadness that the family of Mary Ann Frieda Sayers announces her passing after a brief struggle with cancer, on Monday, April 4, 2016, at the age of 70 years.

Mary Ann will be lovingly remembered by Brian, her husband of 50 years, and her children, Lynette (Troy) and Dwayne (Jayne). She will be greatly missed by her grandchildren, Briar, Anabel and Lily. Mary Ann was predeceased by her parents, Eberhart and Martha Kowalski. Other family members and close friends (too many to name) will also remember her fondly. Mary Ann enjoyed many activities, but by far her favourite thing was to spend time with family and friends, especially her granddaughters. She was happiest when surrounded by the people she cared about. There will be a viewing for Mary Ann at Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium on Tuesday, April 5th from 1-3 pm. A Celebration of Life gathering will be held later in the summer, date to be announced. Condolences, thoughts and memories can be shared on the Eternal Memories website at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be sent in her name to the Palliative Care Unit c/o the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, n 1092 107 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 1Z1. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

WAWRYK: In Loving Memory of Hattie Louise Wawryk born May 9, 1931 at Richard, Saskatchewan passed away March 27, 2016 in Battleford, Saskatchewan. Survived by her loving husband, Charles Wawryk; sister, Ruth Pelechaty of Vilna, AB; sister-in-law, Gloria Baker of Richard, SK; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Walter and Sarah Baker; sister, Hilda Webber; brother, Charles Baker. Hattie was born on the family homestead north of Richard. She was the third daughter born. Hattie attended Bromley School and later graduated from Richard School. In February 1965, she married local farmer Charlie Wawryk. Hattie was very involved with her community and church. She was a member of the United Church Women, Richard Woman’s Institute, Richard Curling Club, and Richard Recreation Board to name a few. She could always be counted on to volunteer her time. She had a great love of flowers and had beautiful gardens. Funeral Service was held on Thursday, March 31, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from the Richard Community Hall, Richard, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Nora Borgeson. Shared Memories were given by Karen Baker. Music Ministry: Pianist - Valerie Gray; Soloist - Robert MacKay - “Amazing Grace”; Hymn Selections: “How Great Thou Art”, “Bringing In The Sheaves” & “Hallelujah Give Thanks.”

Honourary Pallbearers were Family and Friends. Urn Bearer was Ed Pelechaty. Interment was at the Richard Cemetery, Richard, SK. Memorial Donations are requested to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or The Terry Fox Foundation, 303 - 46167 Yale Road, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2P2.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks The family of Hattie Wawryk would like to thank the staff of the Battlefords District Care Centre for the compassionate care given to Hattie over the last two months. Thank-you to Bob MacKay for the beautiful solo, Valerie Gray for the music, Rev. Nora Borgeson for the outstanding, personal Funeral Service, and to Norma and Eileen Combres for serving the lunch. ____________________________________________________

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WHALE: William Brock Whale July 22, 1925 – April 7, 2016 Brock Whale passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016 at Royal University Hospital. He is survived by his wife Bertha Klassen, son Brock (Cindy) and grandchildren Trenton (Steffi) and Kristin. Brock was predeceased by his first wife Kathleen in 1989. A Memorial service will be announced at a later date in the early summer. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). ____________________________________________________ GABRUCH: Norene “Noni” Ellen Gabruch, a life-time resident of the Battlefords, passed away Wednesday April 6, 2016 at her home in north battleford. She was 85. Noni was born on November 21,1930 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to her parents, Samuel and May Nichol.

She graduated from high school in 1948, and began working as a telephone operator. In 1952, she married Mike Gabruch and they raised a family of four children in Battleford. Noni loved to travel and spend time with family and friends, enjoyed swimming, curling and bowling, and had a wonderful sense of humour with an infectious laugh. Left to cherish Noni’s memory are her loving children and grandchildren: Hugh (Heather) Gabruch of Regina and daughter Meghan of Montreal; Janet (David) George and children: Michael and son Jagr; Britt and daughter Georgia; all of Battleford; Larry Gabruch of Battleford; Greg (Nancy) Gabruch and children: Connor and Grace of Saskatoon; sisters-in-law, Lois Gabruch of North Battleford, and Therese Gabruch of Prince Albert.

Noni is preceded in death by her husband, Mike; her sisters and their spouses, Thelma (Carroll) Yeo, Tannis (Brad) Yeo, and Kathleen (Bill) Yeo; and her brothers and their spouses, Drever (Irene) Nichol and Glenn Nichol. A memorial service celebrating Noni’s life will take place on Thursday, April 14th at 11:00 a.m. at the Battleford United Church. All are welcome to attend. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Heart & Stroke Foundation, the Battleford United Church, or the Battlefords Union Hospital. ____________________________________________________ (WINTONYK) MCGREGOR: In Loving Memory of Pearl (Wintonyk) McGregor born April 21, 1921 On the homestead at Tallman, SK passed away March 16, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Always loved and remembered by her family: Son, Mervin: Ann, Tara, Merv, Trevor; Son, Jerry: Debbie, Janaya, Troy, Shallen, Dan & Verna; GreatGrandchildren: Alex, Dorian, Brandin, Brodie, Zachery, Curren, Jayce, Jade & Grace.

She also leaves many, nephews, nieces, grand and greatgrandchildren and all the Children and families of Clarence McGregor. Pearl was predeceased by her parents Wasyl & Docia Michayluk, son, Jimmie, brothers George, John & Dick; sisters: Ann, Mary, Jennie; husbands: Alex Wintonyk & Clarence McGregor; many sisters and brothers-in-law from both families. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’, Battlefords Funeral Service with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase.

Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase. Cross Bearer was Alex Wintonyk. Eulogy was given

by Orest Eveneshen. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st. Reading - Janaya Wintonyk-Pilot; Responsorial Psalm - “Psalm 23” - Debbie Horbach; 2nd. Reading - Troy Pilot. Prayers Of The Faithful: Shallen Blenkinsop. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Offertory Gifts - Tara Lee Wintonyk & Linda Horbach. Music Ministry: Lisa Hornung & Jaki Esquirol; Robert MacKay - “The Old Rugged Cross”. Honourary Pallbearers were Those whose lives she touched. Active Pallbearers were Trevor Wintonyk, Mervin J. Wintonyk, Dorian Wintonyk, Russell Horbach, Dave Eveneshen and Michael Worotniak. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8. Rite Of Committal was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

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Jean Pollard’s 80th Birthday

April 30th 2:00 - 4:00 pm Cake cutting at 3:00 pm Edam Legion, Edam Sask.

Your Presence is your gift 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

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!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

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

If you want to stop, we can help.

CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

446-6166

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: newsoptimist.sales@sasktel.net

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MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

HOME OWNERS

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

SUITES FOR RENT

1 Bedroom Suite

in Senior Duplex for rent.

Available immediately.

Jean Epe 306-549-2213 Hafford Housing Authority 1 Bedroom, Kitchen, dining, laundry etc. Semi private entrance $425.00 month 306-937-7187 Available April 1/2016

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

SERVICES FOR HIRE Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306441-5677.

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439 MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530

-multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units

Suite for rent $700, everything included, No kids, No pets, quiet adult in Riverview.

306-480-8300 Available May 1st.

HOUSES FOR RENT

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS

House/Room for Rent. Option to buy. In North Battleford Downtown Area 647-539-9154, 403-835-0026.

Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

1&2 Bedroom Suites

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at

• 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

www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

2015 SRI Modular Showhome Clearance. Great savings on new orders until May 1, 2016. Call us for pricing at 1-855-348-0808 or visit www.westerncanadianmodular.com.

LAND FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR SALE

FARMLAND WANTED

HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

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WANTED TO RENT

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

in North Battleford

(306) 445-8778 (306) 441-3418

Looking to rent/buy adjoining quarters of good crops/grain land near North Battleford. Call Ray at 780632-1569

North Batleford warehouse for rent.

1500 sq ft, 14x14 overhead door.

Rent $750. Please call 306-2605128

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!” 20X20 $5,444 25X26$6,275 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

FEED & SEED

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

Quinoa

(keen-wa)!

Last call for 2016 Production Contracts!

Oat, Bean, Hay or Fallow Land Required.

Competitive returns and NO marketing required!

www.quinoa.com 306.933.9525 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

FORAGE SEED FOR SALE: Organic & conventional: Sweet Clover, Alfalfa, Red Clover, Smooth Brome, Meadow Brome, Crested Wheatgrass, Timothy, etc. Free Delivery! Birch Rose Acres Ltd. 306863-2900.

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

If you want to stop, we can help.

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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

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe & motor LiCenCe needs”

RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS For Sale 10 foot Poptop Truck Camper Sunkamer 12X20 foot Canvas Cover with Metal Frame

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Counter Attendants full-time for evenings/over nights/ early mornings & weekends. $11.30 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

EXPERIENCED

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 2 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

ELDERLY

CAREGIVER

NEEDED to start work IMMEDIATELY

Monday - Friday 5 HOURS DAILY $18.00/HR EMAIL:

kessler.p57@gmail.com Live In Caretaker: Saskatoon Retirement Residence looking for Live In Caretaker with janitorial and handyman skills. Health & Dental Plan, Matching RSP, 11 meals/week. Call 306-653-3995 elaine.redekop@thepalisades.ca MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

The Saskatoon Tribal Council is hiring! CFS Protection Worker for Kinistin/YQ/Other locations. Go to www.sktc.sk.ca for more information.

Hire employees for your business.

THis includes COOKS supervisors, managers, labours, Trades & professionals.

leave an IMPRESSION

Hire employees witH Canadian experienCe ready to move to any loCation in saskatCHewan.

Call Michael at 306.651.5335

Phone 306-445-4093

CAREER TRAINING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand.

Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

HARDISTY HOME HARDWARE Store Manager needed. See details at albertacareers.net. Send resume to: resumes@hardistyhomehardware.ca or fax to 780-888-2100.

call-1�888�470�7997 COMING EVENTS

Battlefords Right to Life

Table Mountain Ski & Board Club

Spring Banquet

would like to thank the following sponsors that helped us out with our Nancy Greene division for the 2015-2016 season.

The family of the late Margaret McDonald would like to thank all of our friends and family, near and far for their support and expressions of sympathy. To the entire Staff of Home Care for your kindness and always going the extra mile for us. To everyone who helped us in every way at Battlefords Union Hospital and to Dr. LaCock and Dr. Hesselson. Our deepest felt gratitude to the Hall Family, Maureen Bain, Diane Gabruch, Aunties Merle and Rose. The staff and residents of Caleb Village have been such a support to us and our thanks also to Fishers Drug Store for all they do. To Kristeen, Ken, everyone at Sallows and McDonald as well as everyone at Milbankes Flowers, you made us feel at home.

David, Ross, Margaret, Peter, Maggi, Molly, Stephen, Rachel, Sarah, Vida and Nora

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

CARD OF THANKS

GOLD SPONSORS • Sask Lotteries • Kramer Auction • Norsask Farm Equipment • Ace Lumber Meadow Lake • Cargill Grain • Northwest Parts & Service • Finning Canada • B&D Meats SILVER SPONSORS • Discovery Co-op • Sobeys • Bee-J’s Office Plus • Battleford Furniture • McDonalds • SaskTel • Tim Hortons

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Motor Licence Issuer

446-6166

Thank you

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT

FEED & SEED

- Move Existing Buildings, Barn Straightening, RTMs, Cabins, Lift Houses, Leveling Structures, Winch Truck Service, Scrap Metal Cleanup, Stump Removal, Yard Cleanup.

Phone (306) 407-0230

One bedroom lower level suite in adult complex. New reno’s available.

Security deposit $650.00. Rent $650.00 call to view 481-2836.

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

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Stephanie Gray Co-Founder of the Canadian Centre for Bio-Ethical Reform Author of two books presenting the pro life position Stephanie has debated abortion advocates such as physicians who do abortions International speaker, educator and pro-life debater

Sunday, May 1, 2016 6:00 pm St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish Hall 1942-98th Street North Battleford, SK Love Unleashes Life: Abortion and the Art of Communicating Truth For tickets, please contact: Bernie at 306.445.5397 Maureen at 306.937.7683

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COMING EVENTS

Your Health - Your Shop Saskatoon’s Most Established Specialty

Fitting Shop Since 1991

Only at Pink Tree • Mastectomy - all major brands FITTING CLINICS 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MELFORT Tues. April 19/16 Cancer Society 202 Main Street

HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 10:00-3:00 306-665-6544 1-800-929-6544 www.pinktree.ca

• Support/Compression - all major brands, stockings, bracing, sleeves, gauntlets, swell spots, pumps

NORTH BATTLEFORD Wed. April 20/16 Tropical Inn PRINCE ALBERT Thurs. April 21/16 Red Cross Building

• Wigs - hairpieces & hats

• Bra Fitting - every woman, every size (30AA-52K)

COMING EVENTS

PETS

VILLA PASCAL

ADOPT A PET

Spring Tea

Raffles & Bake Sale

Sunday, April 17, 2016 2:00 - 4:00 pm

1st PRIZE - SK Roughriders Quilt donated by Suzanne Gagne DONATIONS OF CRAFTS AND BAKING WILL BE 2nd PRIZE - $250.00 cash GREATLY APPRECIATED! 3rd PRIZE - Spring basket donated by Judy Lavoie Door Prizes! Hope to see you all there.

Tickets are $2. Each or 3 for $5.00

TENDERS FOR GRAVEL HAULING

• 6 Certified Fitters The service and selection that you not only desire but deserve.

WE GUARANTEE IT!

Roast Beef Supper AND Comedy Night Featuring Comedians Lars Callieou and Ryan Short

Saturday, May 7th

Battlefords Wildlife Federation Building Cocktails: 5:00 pm Supper: 6:00 pm Comedians: 8:00 pm

Tickets $30 ea.

ADULTS ONLY PLEASE!

Community Events Calendar

For tickets contact Tammy at 306.441.7947 or Tina at 306.540.4664

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

“Help these kids get their feet off the ground!”

Proceeds to Sunshine Vaulters

Tuesdays

Thursday, April 14

Hafford and District Recreation Board Annual General Meeting at 7:30 p.m. at Hafford and District Communiplex. Everyone welcome.

Friday, April 15

English Style Fish & Chips at the Royal Canadian Legion #70, 1352-100th Street between 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. 225 Advance tickets only. Call 306-445-2173.

Saturday, April 16

Maymont Artwork and Handicraft Display from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. at the Maymont Memorial Hall. Anyone wanting to display their work, please contact Judy Sherman at 306-389-2013 or Carol Deagnon at 306-389-2440.

Potluck supper at 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Donations will be accepted at the door with all proceeds going to the Maymont Library.

will be held on

Thursday, April 21, 2016 at 7:00 p.m.

CALLING ALL SUPPLIERS AND BUILDING TRADES….

Sunday, April 17

Sunday, April 17

Cashback Concert at the Borden Community Centre at 2:00 p.m.

No charge but donations are gratefully accepted for Borden Firefighters and Borden Care Home Emergency Generator Fund.

Tuesdays, April 19 - May 17

Heart to Heart workshop sessions developed by the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Held at the Primary Health Centre (Frontier Mall) conference room 1 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. Call Kellie Heidel 306-446-6424 or Sonya Zabaleta/Wendy Chrunik at 306-446-6422 to register.

Thursday, April 21

Tamarack Family Show at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall, Rabbit Lake.

Tickets available at Rabbit Lake Hotel, 306-824-2002, Rabbit Lake Cafe 306824-7177 and Spiritwood Barber Shop 306-883-2400 or at the door. Coffee & dessert at intermission.

Saturday, April 23

Topline Dance Club - Gold Tones from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at the Legion Hall downstairs, 1352 - 100th Street. Lunch served, minimum age 19, dress casual.

Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Sunday, April 24

All You Can Eat Sunday Brunch at the Knights of Columbus 1202-105th Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Sausage, ham, eggs, pancakes, hasbrowns, fruit cocktail, toast, apple & orange juice, coffee.

Wednesday, April 27

Borden Senior’s Potluck supper & birthdays, 5:45 p.m. in the Club Room.

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.

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Annual Ratepayers Meeting

Saturday, April 16

Cowboy Poetry by internationally renowned poetrist Phyllis Rathwell from Medicine Hat, AB at the Mayfair Hall 1:00 p.m. Hot dinner included. Additional entertainment - music provided by Norman Woytowich, Darlene Hupaelo and Larry Miller. For tickets call Faye 306-246-4386, Margaret 306-824-4921 or Elaine 306-445-9992. Proceeds to Mayfair Save A 3rd World Child.

AUCTIONS

R.M. of Redberry No. 435

Hafford National Hall

Club 70 - Leon Ochs at 1352-100th St., North Battleford from 8:00 p.m.

- 12:00 a.m. Everyone welcome. Lunch at 12:00 a.m.

Gravel quantity 15 to 20 thousand cu. yds. in a two week time frame - weather permitting.

Tenders to be received by April 15, 2016 Public tender opening April 19 at 2:00 p.m.

R.M of Redberry No. 435 Box 160 Hafford, Sask. S0J 1A0 Lowest tender not necessarily accepted.

For further information please call 306-549-2333

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Saturday, April 16

Battlefords Kiwanis Bicycle Auction (bicycles from the RCMP compound) at the North Battleford Legion Parking Lot, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford at 11:00 a.m. All proceeds for community activities. Auction service donated

by Ivan White Auction Service.

TENDERS

R.M. of Redberry No. 435

every woman

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery.

Visit us at Co-op Mall Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. or purchase tickets at the The Shelter 306-937-MEOW or Lakeland Vet 306-445-3757. Draws will be held until the final draw date of February 14, 2017. Weekly/monthly lottery subscriptions available. Tickets must be purchased weekly for chance to win.

Jackpot over $1,100. Proceeds to Shelter-us Building fund.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

306.445.8465

All proceeds go to the Residents Recreation Fund

• Swim Suits - all year for

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

Myself and my four kittens were abandoned and left at the shelter. They found us early in the morning and we greeted them at the door. My kittens were scared at first but I knew they would take care of us. My kittens are now ready to move along to their furrrever home and families which I guess means it’s my turn as well. I love to be held and loves and won’t hesitate or think twice to snuggles if the option is there. If you want to offer me my second chance at love and furrrever home, come on down to the shelter today.

Lexi is a super sweet girl who is looking for her second chance with a furrrever home and family. Lexi loves to play outside and loves to go for walks. She loves all people especially kids. If you think Lexi would be the perfect match for you then come on down and meet her today.

Contact Dorothy

Draws will be made at 3:30 p.m.

• Sunsmart - clothing & hats

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The North Battleford Housing Authority is updating its vendors list.

If you or your firm is a building trade, or a supplier of building or business products or services, we would like to hear from you.

We manage over 600 housing units for families and seniors in the Battlefords and Cando. We are always looking for opportunities to work with good people who take pride in providing top quality goods and services. Contractors will be required to supply references. We invite you to contact us to be added to our vendor’s list.

We may be contacted at: North Battleford Housing Authority #102, 1191 – 98 Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V8 (306) 445-4393 Phone (306) 445-1277 Fax northba@housingauthoritysk.com

UPCOMING 2016 SALES

May 7th - Ron & Sheila Mason - North of Holbein Camper, 450 Rhino ATV, Tractor, Shop, Household, Guns, Collectables, Antiques

June 11th - Burt & Janice Friesen - Belbutte

Tractors, Grain Trucks, Farm Machinery, Shop, Misc.

June 18th - Estate of George Clouthier - Blaine Lake Camper, 450 Rhino ATV, Tractor, Shop, Household, Guns, Collectables, Antiques

August 13th - Lyle & Sharon Russell - Richard Farm Sale, Shop, Household, Collectables

Check out our website and like us on Facebook for a complete listing.

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

Spiritwood, SK

Prov. Lic. #332982

www.boechlerschiraauction.com

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

IN MEMORIAM

Red Pheasant Cree Nation

is currently seeking

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

• • • • • • • •

All District First Nations Cando Cochin Cut Knife Glaslyn Hafford Lashburn Livelong

• Mervin • North of the Gully • • • • •

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net or toll free 1-866-549-9979

GRANT & PROPOSAL WRITERS

One (1) Family Finder Assessor/Recruiter FULL-TIME POSITION

There are a growing number of children in care in off-reserve who require families. This program requires individuals with considerable knowledge of First Nations family systems and communities to conduct duties that are of direct benefit to the First Nations children in care off- reserve under the responsibility of the Ministry of Social Services. The position identified will be located across the province working under the governance of the designed for individuals of aboriginal ancestry. The Assessor proposed will have a range of skills/experience in assessing and supporting families.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor of Social Work Degree (or equivalent i.e.

B.I.S.W.) (a certificate of Social Work may also be considered); • Should have experience in working with and supporting families; • Should have knowledge on child development and the impact of abuse and neglect, disability and other special needs, and attachment issues as it relates to matters in child welfare services; • Should have the ability to understand family dynamics (i.e strengths, deficits, ancestral clan trends, acceptance/support from the community, etc.) conduct genogram/family clan research, and possess good interviewing skills; • Criminal record Check (approved), Valid Driver’s License and Driver’s Abstract (approved); • Demonstrated knowledge and awareness of cultural diversity amongst aboriginal communities.

Salary to commensurate with education and experience, as per B.T.C. Human Services Corp. salary grid.

Closing date for applicants: Wednesday April 27, 2016 Please submit or fax resume with 3 professional references to: B.T.C. Human Services Corp.

Executive Director Box 1426 North Battleford, Sk. Phone: 306-445-4149 Fax: 306-445-5568 e-mail: btchsc@sasktel.net We sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

SHAWN ZUBIAK th , 1974 - Apr il 9 th, 2 013 ust 30 g u A Until we meet again...

For more information contact

If love could have saved you, you would still be with us!

The day God took you home, I’ve cried a million times.

What I would give to hear your voice again.

Ryan Bugler at 306.480.2880

Living Sky School Division No. 202

Thank you for Zachary and Cheyanne.

Prepared b I know you are watching from HR ADWO Heaven, so I don’t have to tell you Service what awesome grandchildren you have blessed Leo and I with.

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now accepting applications for the following position: Transportation Manager • Division wide Closing at noon, Tuesday, 26, 2016 ADApril PROOF

& ESTIMATE

Docket Details and link to online applications canMedia be found on our website1604-032 at www.lskysd.ca North Battleford

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Western Development Museum – North Battleford

JOB OPPORTUNITY

In Loving Memory of

is now accepting applications for the following position

Summer Student

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Western Development Museum - North Battleford is accepting applications for students to assist with our busy tourist season. The successful candidates will play a significant role in Museum operations and gain valuable experience while interacting with and assessing the needs of Museum visitors. This job presents an opportunity for the students to experience working with volunteers and staff, and coordinating and managing activities and tasks in a professional museum setting.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Become familiar with all aspects of museums, specifically the WDM North Battleford • Update and present existing programs, activities and demonstrations • Assist in the planning and development of new programs, activities and demonstrations for all ages • Generate effective and creative ways to enhance public visitation • Assist with Museum’s summer programming • Regular exhibit maintenance and cleaning • Regular artifact maintenance and cleaning • Visitor orientation and admission • General office and other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to work well with staff and volunteers, independently as well as in a team situation • Strong computer skills • High energy and enthusiasm for interacting with the public • Previous museum experience welcome • Interest in and knowledge of Saskatchewan heritage • Excellent written, oral and interpersonal skills • Be responsible and possess a high level of integrity CONDITIONS: • Approximately 14 – 16 weeks full – time term position.

Starting May 2016 • Shifts include weekday, weekend and occasional evening work • Salary $12.00 / hour. Employee Benefits Plan as per WDM Employee’s Handbook Application deadline: April 26, 2016 Apply to: Student Selection Committee Western Development Museum - North Battleford P.O. Box 183, Junction Highway 16 & 40 North Battleford, SK. S9A 2Y1

By E-mail: jsmith@wdm.ca Written or email applications only, please.

Only applications selected for an interview will be contacted.

The WDM will conduct a screening process that is fair and equitable.

I will carry you with me, till I see you again Always on my mind and forever in my heart.

I not only lost a son, I lost a best friend.

Love and miss you, Mom! Section God looked around his garden, CAREERS And saw an empty space.

Then he looked down here on earth, And saw your loving face.

He put his arms around you, And lifted you to rest.

His garden must be beautiful, Because he only picks the best.

A million times we’ll miss you, A million times we’ll cry.

If love could have saved you, You never would have died.

Insertion Date Ad Size In life we loved you dearly.

April 14, 2016 2 col x 8.9576 In death we love you still.

In our hearts you hold a special place, No one could ever ll.

It broke our hearts to lose you, But you did not go alone, For part of us went with you, TOTAL The day God took you home.

Forever missed by your family

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

JOIN A WINNING TEAM

REWARDING CAREERS START HERE Strike Group is a Canadian company with 14 locations in BC, Alberta and Saskatchewan.

Strike Group has been named one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies since 2007, and in 2013 was awarded Contractor of the Year by Alberta Venture.

At Strike we demonstrate leadership, drive, creativity and initiative and reward people for their commitment, energy, enthusiasm and results. We treat others as we wish to be treated and, most importantly, ensure that every employee goes home safe.

We have the following opportunity available:

Area Office Administrator - Battleford, SK The Administrator is the first point-of-contact within the Strike office, and presents a positive and professional image of Strike to all clients, suppliers, associates, callers and office visitors.

Administrators maintain an appropriate level of confidentiality in all interactions. An Area Office Administrator provides administrative support in a Strike field office, and is approachable, organized, and customer service oriented.

Responsibilities include: • General Administration/Communication/Reception: represent Strike in person, on the phone, and through electronic communications; communicate current information with clients and staff; maintain a professional and organized administrative office.

• Payroll: track and confirm worker hours and record accurate data for payroll processing.

• Accounts Receivable/Payable: prepare, distribute, and track invoices for billing, and confirm, make necessary corrections, and file incoming invoices for payment.

• Purchasing: enter and file purchase orders and track against incoming invoices.

• Reporting: enter, post, and run reports such as transactions, project data, and requested audits.

Qualifications: • Office administration or accounting diploma or bachelor’s degree (i.e. administration, accounting, commerce) is preferred.

• A minimum of two - three years administrative experience in the oilfield construction and services industry.

Strike encourages and supports professional development through education and mentorship. We offer comprehensive benefits, competitive wages, and opportunities for career growth. We support the communities where we live and the Strike team that makes those communities thrive.

Interested applicants may apply online at: www.strikegroup.ca www.strikegroup.ca

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Easter visiting keeps residents on the move

By Thelma Kendall Correspondent

Huskies of the Week

Joceyln Seguin (servery), Cole Newsted, Drayson McGilvery (sound technician), Autumn Maves (drama), Ashley McFadyen (senior badminton), Mickenzie Sondergaard (junior badminton).

Photos submitted

Student of the Week

Camryn Boyer, Grade 8: favourite subject - art; favourite food - pizza; like to do in my spare time - Netflix.

Luncheon draws 24 guests

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Bingo was played April 6 at the Maidstone Drop In Centre with 19 people in attendance. Margaret MacEachern called the second half.

Lunch was provided by Cheryl MacAskill.

The monthly meeting was held on April 9 with Shannon Smith chairing.

The seniors sent a cheque for $127.20 to Telemiracle.

A stew and biscuit luncheon was attended by 24 seniors.

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The annual meeting was held with election of president Shannon Smith, vice-president Bev Stewart, secretary Jean Hartman, treasurer Denise Newton,

directors Jean Stewart, Dorothy Harmel, Shannon Rodh, Vera Hintz, Margaret MacEachern and Dorothy Schwartz.

A new proposal was to be tried with teams being responsible for various duties at the centre one month at a time.

The SSFA is holding their annual meeting at the centre April 29.

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Hi there, again! It is April now. So nice to have the sunshine and milder weather. As the saying goes, “April showers bring May flowers!” Do hope that will all come true.

Many of our residents spent Easter with their family and friends.

On Easter Sunday, Mary Dearborn hosted her son Garry and his wife Elaine Dearborn from Maidstone, along with their son Sean, wife Kelsey and boys Drew and Owen from Pleasant Hill, Calif. Then March 30, they all came again, along with Mary’s son Blair and wife Anna Dearborn from Richard. It sounds like you had a wonderful visit with all your family, Mary, and especially the ones from California.

Shirley Tebay enjoyed a delicious Easter supper at the home of her son Gary and Roberta. Several family members were present, including a grandson Brodie and Jayme, as well as two great-granddaughters, Sadie and Hanna from Lashburn.

Sounds like you had a lovely Easter, Shirley.

Ada Pasutto spent three weeks in Lloydminster visiting with her daughter Marina and Jay Mauws and families. On Easter Saturday at Marina’s, a lovely dinner of turkey, ham, desserts, salads and dainties was served.

But a special treat was the Italian Easter bread that granddaughter Vicky Boss baked. The taste was super.

This was similar to the bread that Ada’s mom made many years ago. She also said that she’s very proud of keeping up the tradition of the Italian Easter bread. That Easter

bread sounds very delicious, Ada. Ida Baker enjoyed a delicious supper on Easter Sunday with her daughter and family. She said it was very nice to be together with the family. I agree, Ida. Louise Haubold has had a busy, enjoyable and exciting time. She actually had four happy occasions with family and friends.

Thursday, Deanna Haubold, daughter-in-law came to take her on a journey through the back roads to Glenbush. They were wet and muddy but they enjoyed the scenery.

She was happy to spend two days with some of the family — April Haubold and Adam, Tyler, Rose and Amanda and two younger grandsons along with two pet dogs. They all had a great time and enjoyed the best of Easter food.

Saturday, Tyler and family drove her back to Tower II where she looked after the bingo. On Easter Sunday, she was off with Blake (oldest grandson) and Judy Lybecks to the Glenbush area. There they had more food and laughter with all the family. Louise says her greatgreat-grandson Cash was the highlight of the day. Louise’s daughter Sharon Acker was kind enough to take her up there. They came back on the highway through Glaslyn where the roads were better, so enjoyed the trip home.

Louise thought Easter had come to an end, but, no, her daughter Lynn Kahl and Alan thought she should go

to Medstead to see the annual curling bonspiel. They had 15 teams from all over the area participating. Louise’s granddaughter Coralee and three school friends joined in and also son Barry got roped into the spiel, too.

Louise said she wished she could have got out there and curled up a storm.

She so enjoyed getting together with her many loving friends. It brought back memories of cooking food in the curling kitchen. I was involved in all of that too, Louise, when my husband and I curled in Swanson. Brings back many happy times.

Anyway Louise, is back in Tower II being busy with all her activities, mainly bingo.

She wishes all Tower II tenants a very happy, healthy summer.

Unfortunately I had the flu during Easter so had to cancel all plans. Thankfully I am feeling much better.

There has been a lot of colds and flu going around so get well wishes go out to you all and hope you are recuperating now.

We did have some entertainment and meals in March. These were mostly organized by Ida Baker.

March 4, we enjoyed the Loewens entertaining.

March 11 saw some tasty Chinese food catered to us.

March 18 was the old timers who played real toe tapping tunes for us. We all felt like dancing but, hate to say it, guess maybe we are too old to cut a rug anymore.

Welcome to all new residents. They do come and go but we are always glad to see new people and sorry to see those who have to move out.

Have a wonderful April.

We’ll all hope for nice spring-like weather. See you next month.

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Continued from Page 24 When coming out to support young musicians from our community, please keep good performance manners and etiquette in mind. Any distraction during a performance or while the adjudicator is speaking must be avoided. There is to be no photography or video recordings during performances, adjudications or certificate presentations.

If you are a teacher or participant make sure you’re abiding by festival entry rules and regulations. It is important to not use any photocopied music since that is illegal. Music must be handed in to the session’s secretary prior to the start of each session.

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By Evelyn Campbell Tuesday Battlefords Art Club members watched a DVD of Coloured Pencil Techniques of Easy Landscape Painting by Kristy Kutch. She described the advantages of watercolour pencils over ordinary coloured pencils that have wax in them and different types of paper and tools, including brushes you can use when using these pencils. We only had time to watch a part of this video and will watch more next Tuesday.

Those who had paintings to enter in the current show, Shiny Like a New Diamond, entered April 12 by noon. Be sure to check out this show starting April 16.

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Richard to celebrate centennial in August

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

A 100-year celebration is scheduled for the hamlet of Richard Saturday, Aug. 6.

Events for the day include a parade, old-fashioned games, a petting zoo, musical entertainment, supper, dance and other activities.

The committee is looking for residents who have previously lived in the area. Call Christine Combres at 306246-4979 or mail Box 30, Richard, S0M 2P0 for more information or call Pat Rafuse at 306-246-4644.

Get well wishes to Al Kosolofski, who has been hospitalized in Saskatoon and is on the mend. Daughter Leah has been there to help her dad during this trying time.

Adgerine McNutt, along with her younger sister Sharon Drewlo of Turtleford, flew to Abbotsford, B.C. to attend the funeral of their first cousin, Betty Tardif (nee Welsh) who passed away at the age of 85 years and resided in Penticton for many years. They visited with many relatives, many they do not get to see often.

Mayfair Hall will be decorated in a western theme April 17 when Phyllis Rathwell from near Medicine Hat, Alta. will be delighting the audience with the cowboy (or girl) poetry she composes. Accordion player, former Whitkow farmer Norman Woytowich, along with singer and guitar player Darlene Hupaelo, will keep everyone toe tapping to their music. Tickets are only $25, which includes a hot meal at 1 p.m. This is a fundraiser for Mayfair’s Save a Third World Child organization.

Phyllis will be pleasing Paynton residents April 15 at the village and RM ratepayers’ meeting.

Maryann and David Mischuk’s grandson Lenzen is at home with his parents Desiree and Mike of Saskatoon. He is the preemie born seven weeks early I mentioned a month ago. Everything is going well. In fact, they brought the baby to church in Mayfair this past Sunday.

Photography, crafts, paintings and drawings will be the attraction at Speers

ayfair News Recreation Centre April 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. There is no entry fee. This is sponsored

by Speers District Recreation Board and admission is by silver collection. To book a table call Ruth Foster

A vandalized group postal site between Mayfair and Whitkow. Photos by Elaine Woloshyn

at 306-246-4672 or Colleen Wicks at 306-246-2165 by April 25.

A spring supper is to be held at Rabbit Lake Hall on April 16 from 5 to 7 p.m. If you are craving perogies, sausage and ham, this is the place to eat.

Mitchell Koltelko is back into the swing of things after a surgery this past winter. Stella Shein is still recuperating after her recent surgery. Get well wishes to everyone with health problems.

Spiritwood hosted the annual Grand Ole Opry this past weekend with loads of talent on Friday and Saturday evenings. Years ago it was the brainstorm of Rhonda Siebert, a local Spiritwood resident, but in the past few years she got remarried and is now living on a farm near Baldwinton.

Rhonda is married to Allan Ash and has her own hairdressing business in Cut Knife. Patty Heisler is now the main organizer of the Opry. Of course there

is a large committee of volunteers who work endless hours to make sure it will be a success.

Approximately 130 people attended the farewell gathering in Mayfair Hall for pioneer residents Earl and Anne Van Nortwick.

Earl also celebrated his 90th birthday on this past weekend. Retired Mennonite minister Rev. Don Unger from Rabbit Lake presided at the church service at 11 a.m. and a delicious lunch was served. People from Medstead, Glenbush, Rabbit Lake, Saskatoon and North Battleford attended.

In his speech, Earl said he moved into Mayfair area at age eight and seeded his first crop at age 14. They have raised Aberdeen Angus cattle for many years.

The Van Nortwicks raised three children on the farm — Ronald, Norman (Jackie) and Charlene (Lionel) Ferron. Their door is always open for visitors at Caleb Manor in North Battleford.

Turks and Caicos Island is where Curtis Goyan and Keri Gray holidayed recently. Curtis has a friend who owns a resort on this island. There is much controversy about whether this island will one day be part of Canada.

Shirley and Julian Goyan flew from Saskatoon to Winnipeg to visit Julian’s sister Ivania Pelletier and her family. His other sister, Elsie Nychyk (husband Gordon deceased), also lives in Manitoba.

Vandals extensively damaged the Rural Route No. 1 delivery box sites last Thursday. It was reported to the police. Approximately 15 boxes will not be receiving mail for a few mail days, according to Maryann Mischuk, the postal clerk in Mayfair. Canada Post has to order new group boxes and deliver them to the site.

Maryann has offered her services to deliver some customers’ mail on her way home after work. Thank you, Maryann, for your exceptional service, as we do appreciate your hard work.

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The ratepayers’ annual supper for the RM of Round Hill is at Sandwith Hall April 19 at 6 p.m. Supper tickets can be purchased at the door for $15. Guest speaker is Terry Kerbrat from Regina, who will enlighten everyone on the Saskatchewan Safety Council. Silent auction and tickets for STARS Ambulance fundraiser will be sold.

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Earl and Anne Van Nortwick were special guests at a recent farewell function in Mayfair. A birthday cake was also shared celebrating Earl’s 90th April 9.

Members of Earl and Anne Van Nortwick’s family in attendance at a farewell function in Mayfair were Charlene Ferron, Anne and Earl Van Nortwick and Ron Van Nortwick.

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Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has declared Theresa Ann Pirot the Previous Purchaser winner of $1,000 in the 201617 monthly lottery, drawn April 8.

Pirot is from Cochin and was pleased to receive this good news on a Friday morning. While many ticket buyers purchase their tickets as a donation to their local hospital, it is always exciting when BUH Foundation can call a buyer, declare them a winner and make their day a little brighter.

Pirot, along with all the other ticket buyers, are helping to purchase a new automatic pill packager for BUH’s pharmacy department. Every day pharmacists and technicians prepare and dispense medicine to more than 200 patients in the acute care and com-

munity programs within the Battlefords. It is vital to replace this outdated, yet essential piece of equipment, to ensure the pharmacists can continue their safe and efficient dispensing of medicine.

While BUH Foundation is still raising funds to meet their commitment, the unit has arrived in the pharmacy department and the pharmacists and technicians are excited and looking forward to the difference it will make in their department and for their patients.

The monthly lottery’s next winner will be declared on Friday, April 22, following the early bird deadline Friday, April 15 at 5 p.m.

Tickets are $110 each and available at the BUH Foundation office or BUH Foundation’s Gratefully Yours Gift and Food Shop, both located within BUH. Orders may also be placed over the phone by calling 306-4466652.

Members of the BUH pharmacy department with the new automatic pill packager during installation. Proceeds from the BUH Foundation monthly lottery will be supporting this purchase. Photo submitted

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Top scores acknowledged at bowling windup

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Borden Action Bowl held their wind-up banquet April 9 in the Borden Community Centre with 50 on hand to enjoy a roast beef supper catered to by the Borden United Church.

There were many long tables full of donated items for the silent auction and the door prize of a fall session of league bowling was won by Kris Derbowka. Each of the team members got a certificate stating their team name and their team average for the season.

The team with the highest averages were Turkey Hunters (156), followed by Quick Release at 150 average and Bowling Stones at 147. Other team averages were Russian Thistles at 123, Rolling Pins at 112, Orchids at 136, Sweet Peas at 99 and Heintz 57 at 120.

Many of the teams this past year did not have full teams as bowler number have declined.

Those bowling 200 or better were Ian and Mandy Tracksell, Florence Neufeld,

orden Radisson Lorraine Olinyk, Ivan Youchezin, John Desrosier, Steve Trischuk, Ron Suderman, Clayton Clark, Chris Hamel, Kris and Dana Derbowka, Kurtis Schultz, BJ Berg and Marc.

Manager Inga Elliot thanked everyone for all the donations, the church for the supper and her helpers through the winter session. Three workers — BJ Berg, Kayla Knorr and Inga — were auctioned off as a fundraiser with all proceeds from the evening going to upgrade the aging alleys.

The Borden and District Farmers’ Market held their annual meeting March 29 at the home of Eileen Petrun with 11 members present.

On the board is president Lorraine Olinyk, vice-president Eileen Petrun, replacing Helen Sutherland who retired, secretary Karen Kerr, treasurer Connie Kenakin and member at large

Rita Shukin.

The market times will remain Fridays at 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the fees remain the same. The market will open for the season May 6 in the Borden Fire Hall. There will be beverages and the donations go to the market and the local firefighters. The United Church members will be providing burgers and hot dogs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. only. Two new members will be joining the market bringing a greater variety of baking to the market.

The Borden Lions Club meet the first Tuesday of every month and at the April 5 meeting elections were held.

President is Perry Nicol, replacing John Buswell who stepped down after serving six years. Vice-president is Sharon Assman, secretary is Bob Wardhaugh and treasurer is Sandra Long. Lion Tamer is Wendell Dyck and Tail Twister is shared by Anne Palmer and Audrey Baker.

Since September of 2015 the Borden Lions have donated more than $5,000 to different projects — locally to the school, hall, ministe-

rial fund, care home, house fire loss, speak-offs and a scholarship. They have supported CNIB calendars, diabetes tag day, poppy sales for the Legion, dog guide program and Lions Wilderness Experience. At the meeting they approved donations to Lion’s Youth Exchange, 5SKN Sight and Service and Lions Club International.

The two girls who had speeches at the local level

also received more prize money from the regional and district level as there were no other entries. Shauna Langer of Langham received another $165 for second and Rachel Sutherland, of Borden, who was first, received an additional $300.

She may make a video of her speech and send it to the MD5 Convention in Regina the end of May. The $500 scholarship for post-secondary education

will be awarded at the Borden seniors’ supper April 27.

Borden Lions always welcome catering events, as those are their main sources of income to be able to donate to many local projects.

They have a long list of requests. Their next event will be a Mother’s Day Brunch in the Borden Community Centre May 8, when much of the proceeds go to the Canadian Diabetes Association.

Turkey Hunters’ average was 156. Members are Inga Elliot, Ian and Mandy Tracksell, Carol Crabb and Bev Assman.

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Music festival wraps up with showcase

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

The sounds of music fill this air this week in Unity as the annual music festival takes place at a number of venues around town wrapped up on Sunday with the showcase of stars at the UCHS senior gym. Supporters are always welcome and the entertainment value is immeasurable.

There was much excitement in downtown Unity April 12. Watch next week for all the details.

Don’t forget on Saturday the rink will be a “hopping” place as the Delta Co-op kid’s spring fling egg hunt is held on the hockey rink side starting at 11 a.m. sharp. The spring show will begin at 9 a.m on the curling rink side that includes 38 vendors as well as a concession booth.

While winter rink season is officially over there will still be some action at this venue as the curling club will be working on some painting and rug changes during the off-season. Ball practices are continual on the hockey rink side until the diamonds dry up.

Revolution Dance School is showing their talent at dance competitions around the province. After placing well at Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. the weekend of April 1, dancers continue to “show their stuff” during this year’s dance season. Congratulations to the senior jazz group who won three top awards at Fort Saskatchewan. Devyn McLean earned a diamond award at the competition for a mark of 94 and over. A mother-daughter duo of Caitlin and Kristine Moon also earned a diamond award.

Teachers Lynsey Strus and Amy Briggs also received choreography awards.

nity News Unity Public School performed April 13 at the music festival, as well as this was their International Day of Pink. April 22 they will be reminding kids about the Earth Day “Lights Out Canada” event. Congratulations to these students whose entries in the Legion’s literary and poster contests earned awards: District 3 Zone 2 Primary Poster (Black and White), third — Desiree Allen; District 3 Zone 2 Junior Essay, second —Pearson Bast; District 3 Junior Poster (Black and White), second — Camryn Favel; and Zone 2 Junior Poem, third — Kerrigan Bowey St. Peter’s School has the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation taking place Saturday, April 23 at 7 p.m. in St. Peter’s Parish. The music festival performances have taken place with many grades, the choir and the school band participating. The final festival performance will take place on Sunday, April 17 at 2 p.m. at UCHS. At UCHS, the drama students spent Tuesday and Wednesday of this week performing their production of Greek Mythology Olympiaganza for the public, as they fine tuned all aspects of acting, set, lights, sound and technical aspects for the drama festival they are heading to in Rosetown this weekend. UCHStrack students are practising indoors while waiting for the great outdoors to dry up. It won’t be long before the first meets are upon them. Badminton is the only other school sport

left for Warrior sports programs and athletes are avidly practising, playing in league and tournaments and preparing for upcoming district playdowns.

After church, or after a leisurely Sunday morning at home why not head to the museum and support their weekly Sunday brunch. This is the main fundraiser for the museum.

Residents were happy to see the STC bus depot find a new home at Image Glass and Mirror when Frenchies closed down for good. This continues bus delivery and passenger service for those who use them There is a celebratory phenomenon taking place around town. Unity Credit Union, as part of their 75th anniversary, has chosen to perform random acts of kindness and there have been a number of recipients of these surprises. It appears the UCU staff members are having as much fun surprising others as the recipients are being surprised by their gesture. This is another demonstration of this business choosing to give back to the community they serve.

Coffee row – there isn’t a set time to arrive, there is no formal invitation, only a tradition and routine each day by those who enjoy sharing the company of others in their community over a cup of coffee. And what always amazes me is no matter what side of the topic table these folks are on, you can always hear a laugh, you are guaranteed to see a smile and everyone leaves agreeing to reconvene the next day, regardless of whose side of the topic they were on. .So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

Revolution Dance senior jazz class captured three of the top awards at a competition of Fort Saskatchewan, Alta. Group members are: back row - Lauren Gartner, Sarah Del Frari, Haile Wangler, Madison Wildeman and Amy Briggs; miaddle row - Caprice Sherwood, Kali Sperle, Caitlin Moon, Eva Ward; front row - Courtney Smith, Hanna Nodwell, Mackenzie Lorenz, Chelsea Ganter, Melany Sander and Madison Gilbert.

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Quilt and fire pit raffle prize promoted at trade fair

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Recreation board members and Community Centre members from Waseca attended Maidstone Trade Fair on the weekend, mainly to display a quilt made by Arlee Lumgair and a fire pit that will be raffled at the spring fish fry.

Visiting with Renee and Maurice Donovan recently were their daughter, Lindsay, her husband Ian and their son Jack from Saskatoon.

Get well wishes to Vic Hult and Troy Donovan who are presently hospitalized.

Vic is in Saskatoon and Troy

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Welcome back to Karen and Carl Patman who recently returned from British Columbia to their home in the former Waseca School building.

April 24 is the date for the annual community meeting where all the Waseca organizations meet to make reports on their activities and elect new committees.

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The annual Waseca Walkathon will be held May 1. Registration will take place at the Community Centre at 9:30 a.m. and the walk will begin at 10 a.m.

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By Carol Deagnon 2012 John Deere 4730 100 Ft

2014 MacDon M155 30 Ft

1998 Peterbilt 379 & 2013 Doepker 45 Ft Tridem

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475 hp, Eaton Fuller 18 spd, A/R susp, 12000 lb frt, 40000 lb rears, alum wheels, Cancade 20 ft box, hoist, roll tarp, rear ctrls, 605,529 km showing.

1997 Western Star T/A Grain, s/n 2WSPCDPE3VK945963, Cummins M11, 10 spd, A/R, 18 ft steel box, 11R22.5.

Ford F-600 S/A Grain, s/n F61ECX42655, 361, 4x2, 15 ft steel box, hoist, spring susp, 194 in. WB, 10.00x20.

1992 Ford F150 XLT Extended Cab Pickup, s/n 1FTEX15N6NKA35942, A/T, 351, 139 in. WB, 293,041 km showing.

2013 Doepker 42 Ft Tridem Grain Trailer, s/n 2DEGBSZ35D1029245, open ended, steel sides & alum slopes box, A/R susp, roll tarp, Hendrix susp, triple hopper.

2006 Manac 53 Ft 10353A02 Tri/A HiCombines Boy Trailer, s/n 2M513161461108778, 2009 New Holland CR9070, (2) Enduraplas 2800 gal liquid fertilizer s/n Y8G112068, 76C 16 ft hdr, s/n tanks.

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Raven Phoenix receiver, IntelliView Plus II tracks, 11,911 hrs showing. display, EZ-Steer, 620/70R42 F, 600/65R28 R, duals, 941 sep hrs showing, triple check. 2006 INGERSOLL-RAND VR-1056C 10000 Lb 4x4x4 Telescopic Forklift, 2005 New Holland CR970, s/n 191425, Cummins 4 cyl, Q/C, forks, s/n HAJ10288, 76C 16 ft P/U, s/n 56 ft reach, cab, 14.00x24, 4 sec boom, PMN002829, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, frt outriggers, crab steer, 14.00-24, 17,579 lateral tilt, rock trap, auger ext, grain tank hrs showing. exts, fine cut chopper, IntelliView display, Leon 550 5.5 CY Hydraulic Pull yield & moisture, 900/60R32 F, 600/65R28 Scraper, s/n 833409.

R, 1522 sep hrs showing, triple check.

1992 New Holland TR96, s/n 553765, Seeding, Tillage & New Holland 971 hdr, s/n 555827, Rake-Up Breaking P/U, s/n 14-M92041, VSR, rock trap, grain 1999 Bourgault 8810 52 Ft Air tank exts, MAV fine cut chopper, 30.5L-32 Seeder, s/n 36273CU-06, 8 in.

F, 14.9-24 R, 2515 sep hrs showing. spacing, sgl shoot, liquid fert kit, 4250 tow-behind tank, s/n 7950, dbl compartSwather ment on tank.

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2012 Bourgault 7200 72 Ft Heavy 2005 Peterbilt 378 T/A Grain, s/n Harrows, s/n 40982HH-34, 5/8 in.

1XPFDB0X85D879270, Caterpillar C15, x 22 in. straight tines.

2008 New Holland T9020 4WD, s/n Z7F204113, powershift LH rev, diff lock, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, ag hitch, FM-750 display, rear wheel weights, rear weights, 520/85R40, duals, 5656 hrs showing.

2012 Kubota M9960D Dual Speed MFWD, s/n 51519, 100 hp, LA1353 ldr, s/n E0057, Q/C, standard LH rev, joystick, 2 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, 3 pt hitch, 12.4-24 F, 18.4-30 R, 149 hrs showing.

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Saturday the library art work and hand craft display will be held at the Maymont Memorial Hall from 4 to 8 p.m. The library is also hosting a potluck supper at the hall that day starting at 5 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Donations will be accepted.

After the elections, Maymont Seniors’ Center will be closed due to renovations.

This isn’t Maymont News but it’s information for anyone reading this.

April is National Donate Life Month. Register to be an organ, eye and tissue donor and make life possible (DonateLife.net.).

Founded in 2009, the Canadian Transplant Society is dedicated to furthering the goals of transplant

aymont News medicine across Canada.

Did you know more than 1,600 Canadians are added to the organ wait list yearly?

Ninety per cent of Canadians support organ and tissue donations, but less than 25 per cent have made plans to donate. One donor can benefit more than 75 people and save up to eight lives.

Our son Shawn celebrated a 10-year anniversary April 10. As many of you know he had a double lung transplant and heart surgery. How fitting it would happen in April.

Did you know the survival rate after a lung transplant? Around 78 per cent of lung transplant recipients survive the first year following transplantation, accounting to the National Heart and Lung Association.

How lucky we are that Shawn has made it through 10 years. He has his ups and downs, but having the will to survive has brought him this far.

And as some of you will know Telemiricle helped Shawn on his journey, so any of you who have pledged and haven’t sent in your donation, please do so.

Travel club members return safely from Italy

By MCS Staff The travel club returned safely from Italy on the evening of March 29. They were greeted by a group of excited parents. They reported that they had a great trip and had only one rainy day when they were in Capri. They had seen Vatican City, the Swiss Alps, the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the ruins in Pompeii, the Roman Coliseum and taken a gondola ride down a canal in Venice.

The group experienced new food, met new people and experienced new cul-

tures. The trip provided many opportunities and they saw many world famous landmarks.

Carlee Hamilton, Grade 12, spent a week in Ottawa with the Encounters Canada program. It is an entire week of learning while Carlee stayed at the Terry Fox Center.

Mr. Nickell and eight students have attended two out

of three training sessions for e-journalism. Students from Maymont, Cando, Kerrobert and Hafford are receiving the training and will be attending a conference May 1, 2 and 3 where they will put these skills into practice.

The Student Leadership Council is sponsoring two spirit days in April. Thursday, April 21, students and staff are invited to wear blue clothing in recognition of Autism Awareness Month. The other day will be Hawaiian Day that will be held April 28. The SLC will also be selling sundaes on this day.

Alta. was to see his mom Jean Stewart and attend the bull sale at Paynton.

It’s nice to see Ruth Enright home after spending Easter holiday break with her daughter and family at Lac La Biche.

Our sympathy to the family of May Ford. May passed away Friday morning after a stay in Pine Island Lodge. May was, at one time, a resident at the Pine Island Apartments.

A number of ladies enjoyed coffee and bingo at the

Pine Island Suites.

Bev Stewart had a busy day working as poll clerk at the Legion Hall for election day.

Rita Morrison has had a battle with a heavy chest cold. Hope it improves and you are able to be around again.

Jenny Yastrubecki is in hospital. We all wish you well and hope you are home soon.

Today we had snow and rain. The moisture doesn’t hurt.

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Pine Island Apartment news

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Denise Newton had daughter Kesia and boys here for the weekend. Saturday they had hockey in Lloydminster.

Saturday evening Corvan, Kesia and Shae went to Saskatoon to see the Rush lacrosse. Shae and Grandma went to church on Sunday while Kesia and Corvan went to Lloydminster for hockey practice.

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Meota Chorus entertains at Harwood Manor

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

There seemed to be a lot of activity throughout the winter, but events are continuing into spring, and then the summer rush takes over.

A dozen members of the Meota Chorus entertained at Harwood Manor on April 6, to an appreciative audience, with their voices and antics.

Many old time tunes and hymns were sung, as well as solos by Sharlene Rederburg and Linda Ard, some harmonizing songs and action songs. A farewell gift was presented to Rose Delainey, who is moving to Edmonton to be near her family. She has been with the chorus for many years and will be missed. We wish her health and happiness in her new surroundings.

The Meota Library appreciates and give thanks to the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club for their purchase of the new printer/copier/ fax machine for the library.

ADRA supplied material for and assembled shelves in the library storage room. This is also gratefully accepted and appreciated. The workers are organized for the bingo April 22. Every Thursday is visiting day at the library from 1 to 5 p.m. Ernestine is the substitute worker in the winter time. In March 2016 there were 407 patrons and the library was open 66 hours.

The store hours at Meota General Store are 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, Friday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Summer hours will be longer.

The Meota Community Complex is taking names for memorial blocks in the hall.

If you have a loved one who

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should be remembered, or if you would like your own name on a block, contact the village office at 306-8922277. This is a nice gesture for those who helped build this community or are still doing their part.

The next meeting of ADRA (recreation board) is April 19 at 7 p.m. in their room in the Community Complex.

Our monthly noon luncheon is back on schedule for April 15, so we’ll see you there. Pearl is also available for any kind of sewing job you might have. She does like to keep busy!

Shuffleboard in Meota is set for April 16, starting at 10 a.m. Names must be phoned or signed in before noon Friday so the roster can be made up and people contacted as to the time they play Saturday. There will be a potluck lunch at noon as we take a break and visit.

Two of my daughters, Beth Wynne from Taber, Alta. and Sal Bouvier from

Carstairs, Alta., spent a week with me, crocheting and taking part in whatever I was doing. Beth says they have been seeding for some time down there where her hubby works for Gouw Onions. The fields of onions are planted already and some other crops as well.

The country is green and her hyacinth is in bloom.

The next wellness clinic is set for April 21 at the Do Drop In from 8:40 to 10:40 a.m. For an appointment call 306-446-6445.

The next Lions meeting is set for April 14 at 7:30 p.m. in their club house in the big hall.

April 24 is the date for the annual parish-wide service for the United Anglican Church. It will be held in Mervin this year at 10:30 a.m. A potluck lunch will be enjoyed at noon along with fellowship among folks.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on April 8 with five tables in play. A couple of our snowbirds are back,

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Catriona Winterholt and Mary Greenwald An interestand Joe Pirot. Third were Vern Iverson and ing item in the Jeannine Beloin. monthly newsletter is To start off the summer season at Mervin a question from the liClubhouse there is a “Night of Fun” April brary asking, what year was 30. There will be a roast beef dinner with it that the ice came up from local entertainment and a bar. It sounds like the lake to 2nd Avenue? (The fun. store faces 2nd Avenue). It is also The second annual spring trade show in the same year fish were found on the Glaslyn is slated for April 16 from 10 a.m. to streets in Meota. I hear that some folks 4 p.m. in the community hall. remember it happening, but no pictures have April 17 at 1 p.m. in Mayfair there is an turned up, though there are some out there afternoon of cowboy poetry”with interna- somewhere. They are asking for the public’s tionally renowned poet Phyllis Rathwell as help on this one. It has also been said, on well as Norman Woytowich, Darlene Hu- the other end of the pendulum, at one time paelo and Larry Miller. Tickets are $25 and a person could walk across Jackfish Lake. include dinner. Call 306-445-9992.

We have seen it very low and it was not that Contract bridge played at the Do Drop In many years ago when you walked a quarter on April 11 found top score by Joyce Antoine mile out to the water from shore.

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Meota Chorus entertained recently at Harwood Manor.

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Lock the doors and get a guard dog Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was critical of the endless amount of crime that takes place everywhere. I was telling him thieves struck our condo building three times, stealing the front door security cameras.

Thankfully, we were able to determine how the thieves were so successfully robbing us. We put an end to it, for now, but crime never sleeps.

Ed was sure we could have stopped it sooner if we had obtained a guard dog for our front lobby.

Do locks only keep out honest people? Professional thieves knew how to drill through an entry lock

to our building in seconds.

Now we have a lock that cannot be drilled out by robbers. I agree with Ed that guard dogs are a very effective deterrent, but robbers have also poisoned and killed guard dogs in their determination to steal.

The best defence against robbery is for all of us to act as honest people.

There are those who willingly steal and cheat, but I can add to the number of honourable people in this world. I have never met anyone who wanted their money or possessions stolen.

I can set my attitude and actions on being honest

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca and unwilling to steal or cheat others. There is a basic safety in our willingness to treat others as we would want them to treat us. Locked doors are a necessary added security from those who deprive others of their possessions, even though they do not want to be robbed.

After the arrest and crucifixion of Jesus, his disciples and other followers were frightened for their safety. On the first day of the week after Jesus’ death, they met behind locked doors. But Jesus came among them to show them he was alive from the dead. He showed them his

hands and side and said to them, “Peace be with you.”

Twice Jesus said, “Peace be with you,” because in spite of their fear and confusion he invited them to have peace of mind and heart in his presence with them.

There is peace that Jesus offers as a gift that the world cannot give. It is a promise that says, “remember I’m not dead but alive and here for you so your hearts do not need to be troubled and afraid.”

Trouble in our lives robs us of our peace of mind and heart. We can feel like orphans, on our own with no one to love, protect or help us. Problems have a

way of locking us in situations that ruin what we have had. Some troubles can also leave us with little hope for the present or the future. When Jesus was crucified and buried in a tomb, it seemed to his disciples that not only was his life and ministry over, but everything he was, taught and did was destroyed.

We do things to give ourselves peace of mind and heart. We put the best locks possible on our doors. We may even have guard dogs to discourage determined thieves, but security is greater than our best efforts. Christ alone gives enduring peace of mind and heart.

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.

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Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

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Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

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

EASTER SERVICES: March 24 - 5:00 pm - Liturgy & washing of feet at HAFFORD March 25 - 9:00 am - Annunciation Liturgy & Shroud Service & 7:00 pm - Jerusalem Matins March 27 - 10:30 am - Resurrection Martins, Easter Liturgy & blessings of baskets April 1 - 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy (Thomas Sunday) Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

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Everyone Welcome

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

“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Third Avenue United Church

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

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

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

Hosanna Life Center

Come Join Us

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073 DON ROSS CENTER ROOM #109 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Easter visiting in B.C.

By Helena Pike Correspondent

We have been experiencing some very changeable weather. Saturday’s rain reminds us that April showers bring forth May flowers!

Along with the rain and into last night, very strong winds greeted us. Sunday the day dawned with a temperature of -14 C, but it warmed up throughout the day and actually was a pleasant day to be outside.

Keith and Eileen Evans spent a week over Easter visiting with their family in British Columbia. They

orest Bank all gathered at the home of Karen and Brian Sjoberg and family in Vernon for Easter. John and Calynda Evans and family also came from Calgary to be there.

While in Vernon, Eileen spent some time with a former Forest Bank resident, Sylvia (Kirkland) Furnald, who is presently in a rest home. She found Sylvia as cheerful as ever despite her

health problems.

Murray and Lynn Blyth returned recently from their winter home in Yuma, Ariz. As well as time spent golfing, they do quite a lot of sight seeing. The golf courses here should be dry soon.

Wayne and Jane Pike of Meadow Lake visited with Wayne’s mother, Florence Pike, April 10. They did some touring, visiting relatives and friends. They were on their way home April 11.

Gully Gus says, “Income tax is like a girdle. If you put the wrong figure into it, you might get pinched.”

Regional Optimist

Picturesque

—­Photo by Louise Lundberg

Regional Optimist

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4-H members who participated in District No. 29 4-H public speaking competition hosted at Hafford Central School by Crown Hill 4-H Club March 17.

Medal winners at the District No. 29 4-H public speaking competition. Photos submitted

4-H members compete at district competition

By Cole Reid

Club Reporter

Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club hosted the District No. 29 4-H public speaking competition at Hafford Central School March 17.

There were many talented and brave speakers talking on a wide variety of topics. Some made you laugh, some made you think and some taught you something.

The first-place winners from each age group moved on to the North West regional competition April 3 in Langham. The judges for the evening were Tanya Bill, Peter Kingsmill, Kendra Elliott and Lorraine Serienko.

All speakers received a certificate, with the top three receiving medals and first

place took home $100.00.

The Cloverbud winner was Taylor Reid from Crown Hill Club, second was Zane Letkeman of Crown Hill and third was Mathieu

Gauthier from Trailblazers Light Horse.

In the junior, first was Courtney Yasieniuk Crown Hill, second Hunter Reid Crown Hill and third Mad-

By Dorothy M. Mills

land. She was home for a two-week break.

The real sure sign of spring is here to stay when the North Saskatchewan River winter ice starts to break up and also the Battle River. With moans and groans it will soon all break up and pass on down the channel and melt as it goes.

There should not be any jam up areas this year due to the mild winter. The ice is not

dison Markwark from the Trailblazers Light Horse club.

In intermediate, first was earned by Justin Yasieniuk of Crown Hill, second was

Rachel Sutherland of Crown Hill and third was Nicole Pruim from Sask. Valley Dairy Club.

Topping the senior group was Brittany Attrux of

Crown Hill. Second was Taylor Markwart from the Trailblazers Light Horse Club and in third was Ariana Mulder Crown Hill Beef Club.

the fuel and oil. There is always lots of planning to do.

It’s a full time job.

We all well know when spring is here as it’s the time for all farm auction sales.

Every year, many farms are sold due to all sorts of problems and it is the same all over the prairie provinces.

Some farms are sold to new owners or family members.

Volunteer appreciation night was held April 6 at the North Battleford Western Development Museum.

There was a good turnout of volunteers, families and helpers and they all sat down to a meal served by the museum ladies. Thirteen volunteers who have passed away were memorialized.

Museum pins were given out for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 and 35 years of volunteer service.

The Western Development Museum is sporting a new logo on all their items and signs.

My husband Stanley continues to volunteer in the workshop, along with other volunteers who turn out. A replacement metal lathe has been added to the workshop.

They are still restoring some

of the antique tractors, steam engines and stationary engines. Some parts needed are no longer available, so now they need to be made.

A recent workshop day was held. Sad to say they had a very poor turnout. It’s too bad they couldn’t get more volunteers to show up and join in. They are badly needed.

Come out and join the Western Development Museum Association for a small fee. Anyone would certainly be welcome to join in. There will be all sorts of interesting happenings at the museum throughout the summer and fall months. Don’t miss them.

Agrimex, the Battlefords’ Agricultural Society’s annual farm, trade and home show, was held last weekend at the North Battleford Exhibition Park. It was the place to go to see many local and out of town business dealers’ displays set out for their new season of sales.

It does bring in many interested farm and city people to buy something new or to browse through the many booths.

Easter brings visitors, even from England Correspondent

Easter visitors at the house of Phil and Lorna Bater was the whole family from the Battlefords and locally. Also visiting were Chantel, Amanda and a friend, Matt, Doreen Parker of Radisson and Darla (nee Valliere) Price of England.

Darla is a school teacher and is teaching school in Eng-

MCCAFFREY FARMS BRIAN & HEATHER MCCAFFREY

Edam, Saskatchewan (Vawn area)

AVAILABLE

Directions: From the south side of Edam take Hwy #26 southeast 6.4km (4miles), then west .8km (.5mi) on grid OR from Vawn take Hwy #26 northwest 4km (2.5 miles) then west .8km (.5mi) on grid.

Seller Contacts: Brian McCaffrey, 306-397-2812 • Auction Coordinator: Kim Kramer, 306-445-5000

April 23 rd, 2016 - 10:00 am

Tractors: 1998 Case 9370 4WD, 12 spd SyncroShift, (60 gpm hyd), GoodYear 20.8-42 duals, Outback S3 GPS, 2169 hrs showing; Case 2590 2wd tractor, 7552 hrs showing; International 4366 4WD & Leon 12’ 4-way dozer blade; Combines & Accessories: 2010 John Deere 9870 STS Bullet Rotor s/p & JD 615 p/u header, Contour Master, ProDrive trans, Powercast tailboard, GoodYear 520/85R42 frt duals, 730 thr/1050 eng hrs showing; 2008 New Holland 94C 40’ draper header; Swathers: 2011 Massey Ferguson Hesston 9220 s/p swather & Agco 5200 30’ header, 355 hrs showing; Spraying: 2001 John Deere 4710 s/p sprayer 90’ booms, JD AutoTrac ready, 2200 hrs showing; set of 4 sprayer tires, Michelin 650/85R38 tires & JD; Seeding & Tillage: 2010 Seed Master 50’ seeding tool, 2 liquid kits- 1 in-row Phos; 1 side band Nitrogen Sulfur, +/- 10,000 acres use; Bourgault 3195 tow behind air cart; Bourgault LFC2000 liquid tank; John Deere 16’ tandem disc; G3 seed treater, Johnson 7” auger; Grain Bins & Aeration Equipment: Westeel Rosco 25,000 gal liquid fertilizer; selection of hopper bins; Grain Augers: Wheatheart SA71-10 auger; Wheatheart BH8-51 sp auger, 30 hp, elec. st., mover, lift, elec. clutch; Navigational Equipment; John Deere GreenStar 2600 display; John Deere StarFire iTC receiver; Haying & Livestock: Selection of livestock related items; Heavy Trucks: 1999 Freightliner tandem highway tractor, 500 Detroit, 18 spd Eaton Fuller, 882,347 km showing; 1979 Ford 9000 tandem grain truck, Detroit 8V71 diesel, Eaton Fuller 13 spd, 20’ steel box; Light Trucks: 1996 Ford 350 XL 2WD service truck, 460 V8 gas, 5 spd; Trailers: 1999 Doepker Super B grain trailers; 1996 Trail King TK70LCS-482 t/a step deck flatdeck trailer; 2009 H&H 25+5 30’ gooseneck flatdeck trailer; 1987 Univision 48’ low boy equipment trailer; RV’s: 2005 Forest River Maverick 1000 Palamino 10’ truck camper, slide-out; Tanks & Pumps: Other Misc Equip.

Important Notice: This is only a guide and in no way a guarantee of size, description or year.

Please inspect all equipment to your own satisfaction. Complete terms and conditions are available at bidder registration.

1-800-529-9958 SK Provincial Licence #914618 – AB Provincial Licence #206959

aljennie all that thick.

We have had a few very windy days and I’m sure there is not a single Russian thistle plant left to blow.

They are breaking the speed limit going down the local street and the highway close by into the trees and fences.

At least now some days are breaking the double digits and the nights don’t go too far below zero. The snow has at last all melted and the ice on the sloughs and dugouts is starting to melt. We hope it is all gone for this time of year.

The farmers are counting down the days before it’s time to be on the land and get the spring field work started. They are busy checking and repairing machinery wherever work is needed to be done. They are also getting seed grains cleaned and the special seeds bought, plus fertilizers and chemicals. Then there is

Take a Chance on Habitat Richard and Jim Newhouse, the new owners of Crandleberry’s, have found a unique way of raising money for Habitat for Humanity. Patrons can drop a loonie into the water jug and if it lands on the pedestal a prize of a sandwich or lunch combo is won. If the pedestal is hit with a toonie the prize is a panini, wrap or specialty sandwich. They also have HandsUp forms available for customers to purchase at the till. This contribution to Habitat for Humanity Battlefords Branch is appreciated as the organization continues to raise funds for the duplex currently being constructed in the 1200 block of 106th Street. Submitted by Nadine Parohl, Habitat for Humanity