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Ride’em, ‘Cow’girl?

It was a mutton-busting time for kids at the Trailriders Amateur Rodeo at Leoville on the weekend. See a photo layout from the event starting on Page 37. Photo by Averil Hall

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CITY Box 460 • 1291 - 101st Street 6 North Battleford, SK • S9A 2Y

cityofnb.ca

STAY UP TO DATE on the latest CITY NEWS!

306-445-1700

ODD/EVEN WATERING ODD/EVEN Watering Schedule IS NOW IN EFFECT. Odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns and

Do you use the moto cross track?

flower beds or gardens on odd-numbered calendar days.

Even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days.

Please help the city manage its summer water production by following this simple schedule.

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, august 17 at 8 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

Leisure Services

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Find us on Facebook: City of North Battleford (Official) us on late st@citynb Follow on theTwitter:

Director of Leisure Services, Bill Samborski wants to hear from you.

He needs to establish a contact list to gauge interest and to consult with users.

He can be contacted at: 306-445-1743

Battlefords River Valley Outdoor Adventures Choose From 12-3pm or 5-8pm FREE Everyone Welcome! Recommended Ages 6+

Transportation Provided August 13th & 20th: August 6th & 20th: August 13th: Bannock Bake, Cultural Teachings Fly Fishing (equipment provided) & Traditional Crafts, Horse & & Geocache Tour Wagon Rides with a Geolog Tour

Lunch or Supper Provided

Pick up 11:30 a.m./Drop off 3:30 p.m. at NB Library, Fairview Park, Battleford Tot Lot Register today by calling 306-445-2000 or visit the River Valley Centre at 801 River Valley Drive, North Battleford Mon-Fri 9am-8pm & Sat-Sun 9am-5pm

The City of North Battleford accepts used automotive oil, oil filters and anti-freeze for FREE at the Waste Management Facility Located East of Territorial Drive on Wearing Road

Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre ★ NationsWEST Field House ★ Sport Fields ★ Allen Sapp Gallery ★ The Chapel Gallery ★ Civic Centre & Don Ross Arena ★ Don Ross Centre ★ Walking Trails 400 m Outdoor Track ★ Finlayson Island Trail Adventure

The Chapel Gallery is located at 891 - 99th St., North Battleford

......and tons and tons of programs, parks & activities!!

Check us out: www:cityofnb.ca • Book a facility: centralbooking@cityofnb.ca or (306) 445-1755

Recreation Programs

306-445-1755 Visit the Recreation section at cityofnb.ca

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Would you like to improve your balance, increase your energy, reduce stress, prevent disease, create inner peace and calm?

Thursday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $8.00 Don Ross Centre: upper mezzanine

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Forever in Motion

Exhibition Reception

Refreshments served, Donations are appreciated

BATTLEFORDS CO-OP AQUATIC CENTRE

Rates are changing Sept. 1st, 2015.

Purchase your memberships now.

Send Off To Summer 2015 Fri. Aug 21st Begins at 4pm On Rotary Plaza @

Older adults get physically active by taking part in these peer led groups.

Friday 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Cost: $2.00 NWFH

ating Roller & IcentSk al, bring

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Playground Program Monday - Friday 11:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Four locations: Connaught School, Centennial, Fairview and Kinsmen parks Children under 6 must be supervised by an adult.

Thursday, August 13 • 4-8 PM

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Centennial and Kinsmen Spray Parks are open Saturdays & Sundays 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. weather permitting. (Unsupervised) TOP things to know about the synthetic ice:

The Allen Sapp Gallery is located at #1 Railway Ave. E., North Battleford • 306-445-1760 • www.allensapp.com

Parade Decoration Come help us create giant moccasin vamps to decorate our parade float.

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Skates must be sharp.

It’s tougher to get going on than real ice, but once skaters get the hang of it, they generally have no problems.

The skates tend to dull quickly, so regular use will require more sharpening than normal.

It will feel harder to skate on than regular ice of course! After all, it’s plastic!

It’s an excellent way to exercise!!

Skaters who expect it to feel and respond like normal ice will be disappointed, it does take more effort - but it’s way cool!!

For maximum enjoyment, take a drink, take a break!

BATTLEFORDS CO-OP AQUATIC CENTRE You can still register this week in person or contact us at 306-445-1745, 4-623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford, E-mail: coopaquaticcentre@cityofnb.ca, cityofnb.ca

LAST SET OF SUMMER LESSONS

#1 Railway Ave., North Battleford More information: sapp2@accesscomm.ca Or (306) 445-1760

Aug. 10 - 21 10 a.m. -12 p.m.

Aug 17-21

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Outdoor, Field House and Pool Activities Bring your own lunch, snacks provided

Call 306-445-1790 for more info or to register!

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Hillcrest Centre for sale

The Town of Battleford is inviting proposals for purchase on the former Hillcrest Centre building. Photo by Jayne Foster

Staff The Town of Battleford has put the building formerly known as the Hillcrest Centre up for sale.

Located at 112 - 24th St. W., the seniors’ recreation centre closed at the end of March.

The Pensioners and Senior Citizens Branch No. 126 notified the Town earlier this year that it would be turning the building over to the town “due to the fact that the members are not able to take on any responsibilities as they are elderly.”

Hillcrest Centre dates back to the time of the late Mayor Alex Dillabough, well known as an advocate for Battleford’s seniors.

Battleford resident agitates for guardrail on 35th Street

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Staff A 35th Street resident in Battleford is concerned for the well being of his family and property after a pair of vehicle incidents over the past year.

“There were two accidents, almost three months apart to the date, in October and January,” he said.

“We’ve had several vehicles speeding up the hill on 35th.

After the second incident, my neighbour proposed to the Town of Battleford to have a guardrail of some kind installed or look at things like speed bumps.”

He says his pleas to the Town have gone unanswered.

“We’ve noticed more people driving crazy around here, and I guess we’re still waiting for action from the Town of Battleford,” he said. “We were told after the second incident they would look at the options, but so far no action has been taken so the concern still remains.”

These aren’t minor incidents, either.

“My neighbour ended up losing his boat and also his truck was damaged after a collision,” he said. “One of the vehicles came through his front yard and ended up wedged between two trees in my yard, narrowly missing my house. “

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Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: One 35th Street crash resulted in a boat being knocked off its trailer into a fence.

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Perhaps stating the obvious, he says speed is the main factor.

“We have police reports that show speeds in excess of 120 km/h coming up the hill,” he said. “This was in dry weather too, not in winter. Reports show there is also alcohol involved. It’s a community neighbourhood, there are children around and there’s a school bus that comes through to pick up children as well, so we have enormous concerns.”

He says a guardrail could prevent vehicles from jumping the curb and coming

bers from the Battlefords, Cut Knife, and Unity RCMP detachments at approximately 12:30 a.m. Monday,

near any property.

“As the curb comes up, there’s an area where if a guardrail was installed, vehicles would follow along the road,” he explained. “So they would hit the guardrail before they came into properties.”

He says the repeated indecision to put up any sort of barrier between the road and houses is disappointing.

“It’s been disheartening because we want something done and we were hoping that by spring something would be done about it,” he said. “Now we’re late into

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Local RCMP were instrumental in the arrest of a man who is facing first degree murder charges after a woman was killed in Maclean, roughly 400 kilometres south of the Battlefords.

John Robert Strang was spotted in his lime green Jeep Wrangler by an off duty officer late Sunday south of Battleford, travelling north on Highway 29 toward the Highway 40 junction. The off-duty member followed the vehicle until additional members arrived at the location. According to police a roadblock was set up at the intersection of Highways 29 and 40.

The 48-year-old Strang was located and arrested without incident by mem-

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The agreement that was signed with the Town at that time, circa 1976, stated that when the group was no longer able to operate the centre, the assets would be turned over to the Town.

The Town has advertised the building for sale on an “as is where is” basis, with a minimum reserved bid price of $150,000 plus GST. They will be accepting proposals for purchase and have reserved the right to reject or accept any bid.

Details on the request for proposal can be obtained from Town Hall by phoning 306-937-6200. The deadline for proposals to be submitted is 2 p.m.

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By Becky Doig Editor

We’ve been hearing federal election hype for far too long now and Sunday Prime Minister Stephen Harper made it official.

So, with the writ dropped, Canadians can look forward to 11 weeks of electioneering. I guess we’re down to 10 and a half, but there is still a long road ahead.

In the early running Conservative Gerry Ritz won’t have to work too hard in Battlefords-Lloydminster. He was uncontested for the party’s nomination and we are unable to confirm whether the New Democrats have a candidate in place.

The Liberals, who had an interesting candidate until a Facebook gaff wiped Ray Fox’s name off the ballot, have yet to replace him.

At least on the local level, it is a ho hum campaign so far. And it’s difficult not to be fatalistic about the outcome of the vote in the Northwest.

Ritz has held office since first being elected as a Reform Party MP in 1997. He was then re-elected as a member of the Canadian Alliance in 2000 and the Conservative Party in 2004 and has decisively won every election contest since.

In the 2008 election, Ritz was something of a ghost in his riding and on the national scene as he weathered the storm caused by intemperate remarks made during an outbreak of listeriosis that infected prepared meats. He still won the seat by a whopping margin.

Nationally, pollsters are putting Tom Mulcair and the New Democrats in a neck-and-neck race with the Tories.

It’s doubtful that trend will induce the type of shift in voter choices to knock Ritz out of Parliament.

But we all watched in wonder as the NDP toppled the Conservative dynasty in Alberta this year, so nothing is outside the realm of possibility.

The danger of such a long campaign, and an almost cut and dried outcome, will be the scourge of voter apathy. The Conservatives’ huge war chest, that some say is what has prompted to early call, may become more of a liability than an asset. A prolonged attack on the NDP’s Mulcair might result in a sympathy vote, with the ballots being marked in favour of the NDP. The Conservatives have been taking runs at Liberal leader Justin Trudeau’s credibility for weeks if not months. Maybe those attacks will also backfire. But first, Battlefords-Lloydminster needs some choices.

Readers to the east of the Battlefords are in a new riding — Carlton Trail - Eagle Creek. Readers will have to wait for John Cairns to return from vacation for any kind of in depth analysis of what’s going on in that area. My Internet research skills are just too paltry to sort it out for you.

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In the end, taxpayers will pay for lengthy election campaign Dear Editor Well, Canada’s longest election campaign since 1872 (there was a logical reason for longer campaigns then) is now officially underway. It will also be the most expensive election ever.

In his official announcement of why he was calling the election so soon, Stephen Harper said it would be paid for by the political parties. Of course, that is only true in a limited sense, as the taxpayer will be refunding 50 per cent of expenses to the political parties after the election and

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even more to individual donators at tax time, translating into tens of millions of tax dollars.

That was not the first time the Harper Conservatives have resorted to this kind of Orwellian double-speak, though. The so-called Fair Elections Act, passed by the Harper government to give the Conservatives several unfair advantages during elections comes to mind.

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Weather helping crops slide toward harvest The weather is much like other years as we slide into August. The old sun is putting heat on the crop and we are fast approaching harvest. That was not the case this morning as we woke up to showers and drizzle. The thought went through my mind “Is this going to be another monsoon August?”

By noon it had cleared up and we are off to summer again.

About this time of year I start to get nervous about killing frosts. I know killing frosts come three or four days either side of a new moon. On my calendar I have a new moon Aug. 14 and I have marked traces of rain for Aug. 18. I think that is too early for Jack Frost to visit us. I hope not, anyway.

Then Aug. 29 we have a full

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moon. I have a hoar frost rain marked for Aug. 28.

There is always a possibility for a frost there. I hope I am wrong. My hoar frost calendar has been totally wrong all year, so we will see. With this global warming the media always talks about, how about it, Big Guy, no frost until Christmas?

On the home front, I am still feeling a little astounded and overwhelmed by the people who came out to my birthday party. I think about 300 people were in the Waseca Hall. I also have received some very nice cards from people I knew in the past and I am overjoyed to hear from them. I know they are fine and still with us. Thank you to one and all for those who came and those who sent cards.

I have received a nice letter from Mike Raymer a professional painter from Blaine Lake. He explained to me what could be wrong with the airless paint sprayer I bought. A big thank you to you Mike for taking time to write a letter to help out an old dumb fat guy. I will check out what you told me.

Thank you.

In the shop, Jaco has discovered what was wrong with my 7.3L environmental polluter. It just quit, leaving me stranded in my hills. I was able to get son Ron on the cellphone and

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Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca he came down and towed me home. Jaco played CSI detective until he found a corroded electrical cord. A trip to Keranda and a new soldered on end and the truck runs again. Jaco is a handy guy to have and I am glad I got him out of South Africa. His resumé says he has worked on airplanes.

This is valuable knowledge when it comes to working on electrical problems in vehicles.

In the meantime I made a trip to Paradise Hill and made a deal on a different truck. My two farm trucks are getting up in mileage both are in the 380.000+ K range. I went to look at a 2004 F-150 and could not make a cash deal. I bought a 2012 F-150 at a dollar down and a dollar a week.

You know the routine. The truck is black. This truck has a V-6 and gets double the gas mileage of my two old trucks. The last time I had a black vehicle was back in 1965 when I had a

black Pontiac convertible. I quickly grew disillusioned with that car. If you put the top down in the country you were covered in dust. If you put the top down in town, you attracted attention and every cop would stop you and find something to write a ticket about. I hope this doesn’t happen here.

Last week Jaco and Ty changed out the old shop door. I think the new door really looks good. That is now done and I will declare the house renovations to be finished. I could get the back deck re-stained but I think not now. We now have two other projects. One is to mount a deer killer on the front of the new truck. Two is we have some work to do with the elevator. I have two augers that I want to mount to take grain out of the bins in the elevator. I have an air seeder tank I have mounted outside, above the grinder.

The plan is to use the meters from the air seeder

tank to meter the grain into the grinder. After it goes through the grinder it falls into the pellet mill. One of the augers I was going to use, upon close inspection, looks like the chickens were pecking at it. This looks like the end of the Mayrath.

I think this auger is 60 years old and it is rusted right out. I will have to get a new plan. This project has been a four- or five-year job, so I would like to see it working.

By the time you get to read this the media is speculating that Stephan Harper will call an election. Election date is Oct. 19. That would make an

11-week campaign. The media is in a tizzy because the other parties have no money to fight an election.

If they can’t get themselves organized to get money for an election, how are they going to run a country?

They knew when the election is going to be.

Have for two or three years.

Sucks to be them I’d say.

Joke of the week has been censored because reporter Jayne Foster and editor Becky Doig both gave it a resounding “eeeeew.” Perhaps if it had been shared with the male members of the newsroom they would have voted otherwise, but we don’t think so.

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Tories have forgotten how to get things done I was at the lake when the federal election was called.

“Meh,” was my response.

I didn’t even bother to turn on the TV for two days to look at the coverage.

That’s saying something, since for several years I was the political reporter for the Battlefords NewsOptimist and I met my wife and most of my life-long friends at Saskatchewan Youth Parliament. I have lived and breathed politics since a young age, and I could barely be bothered to notice a federal election is underway.

Saying something, indeed.

Obviously, this was the intention of the federal Conservatives. Launching an election on the August long

weekend is the epitome of crass. Call an election when people are relaxing, and maybe they won’t notice.

One of the first promises made by Stephen Harper is a renewed home improvement tax credit. It’ll cost about a billion and a half dollars a year, but will start in a few years, when we can afford it (probably just before the next election). Gee, that’s swell. I just finished reading a scathing report in Macleans that echoes columns I have written myself about the deterioration of the Royal Canadian Navy.

The retirement of the three ancient destroyers and two supply ships has diminished our navy to utter irrelevance.

What could we do with $1.5 billion? We could write

Murder suspect arrested south of Battleford Continued from Page 3 After he was arrested, Strang was taken to hospital in North Battleford for treatment of minor injuries that occurred prior to his contact with police. After treatment and an assessment by a physician he was released to the RCMP and remains in RCMP custody. The charge of first degree murder has been made by the Indian Head RCMP Detachment.

Strang was to appear before a Justice of the Peace in North Battleford Monday and is being held in custody until his next court appearance in provincial court in Regina.

Prior to the arrest, a request was made to the Saskatoon Police Service, requesting the assistance of their Air Support Unit. However, Strang was arrested prior to the arrival of the SPS Air Support Unit. RCMP Police Dog Services - Saskatoon,

Concorde Mall (beside Nutters)

conducted a search of the area where Strang was located after he was taken into custody. This is common practice with incidents like this, say RCMP. Strang is charged with killing 47-year-old Lisa Strang from the McLean area. She was located deceased in her residence shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, Aug 1. At the time of her death she was in a relationship with and living in the same residence as John Strang. She was director of finance for the Saskatchewan Party.

The investigation is ongoing with the assistance of RCMP Major Crime Unit South, RCMP Forensic Identification Section - Regina, RCMP General Investigation Sections - Regina and Swift Current, RCMP Montmartre Detachment, RCMP Canora Detachment and the Office of the Coroner.

rom

the top of

the pile

By Brian Zinchuk

Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers

Association 2012 Columnist of the Year a cheque, today, and take delivery tomorrow of two fully completed amphibious assault ships, essentially small helicopter aircraft carriers, from France.

That’s not hyperbole, either.

France decided not to sell the two Mistral-class amphibs to Russia after Russia’s tacit invasion of Ukraine. They could be in Halifax within the week, ready to have a maple leaf painted on the smokestack.

But that’s exactly what we’ve seen from the Harper Conservatives. They’ve promised the moon for the military, and delivered next to nothing. The end of the “decade of darkness” for the military was a lie. We

are now fully into our next decade of darkness.

Politicians have one basic job – do what you said you were going to do. So why is it that with so many things, the Conservatives have forgotten that simple tenet?

Take this election being called in summer, nearly three months before the actual election date. The whole purpose of the muchballyhooed fixed election date written in law was that it takes away politician’s ability to muck around with them to their own advantage. Yet we saw one election called long before the end of their mandate, and now this one had the

writ dropped ridiculously early. Its purpose, of course, is to starve out the other parties’ war chests. Since the Conservatives have by far the most money to play with, they can stretch it out and play the long game.

A long game of dirty pool, that’s what this is.

Or, perhaps it could be something else. There are clear indications the halving of oil prices has put Canada into a recession. Maybe the election was called early before those indications became a chorus. No ruling party wants to go into an election with a recession hanging over their heads.

The Conservatives have in many ways provided competent governance. But now, nine years on, some things they have done have rubbed the wrong way for too long. The consistent use of omnibus bills has made a mockery of parliamentary democracy. The horrible state of military procurement can no longer be ignored.

While preaching a

good game on pipelines, one should note Northern Gateway, TransMountain Express and Energy East have not yet begun construction. If they were serious about it, at least one of those would have dirt being scratched today.

I’m not even going to touch on the Senate, which is now full of Conservative senators behaving badly.

There is more to governing than handing out tax cuts. Sometimes you actually have to govern. That means let individual bills be considered on their merits.

That means making decisions and spending money, such as with military procurement. It means ending the trickery with elections.

Governments in this country aren’t elected in, but elected out. The Conservatives have accumulated enough baggage they might soon find themselves on the way out.

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

www.workbootjunction.ca

306-445-1380

Live@Lunch Moe McGunity was the featured entertainer during Downtown North Battleford’s Live@Lunch in Central Park Wednesday. The Lighthouse hosted the barbecue fundraiser. The next Live@Lunch will be Aug. 18. The event runs from 11:45 to 1:15 a.m. Photos by Craig Beauchemin

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R.M. OF $ 279,900 MEOTA C h e c k o u t pa radi se on 1.17 acres with approx. 475‘ of lakefront located on the south side of Martinsons Beach. The 1632 sq. ft. home has 3 BDRMS, 2 Bths and a walk out basement. Call today for your personal tour.

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34 UTIK LANE SUNSET VIEW, TURTLE LAKE

Open to Offers

$

199,999

• 60x100 ft. titled lot

Brian Maunula Broker/Owner

Al White

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• 2 BD, 1 BA • Spacious covered wrap around the deck • c/w appliances • 3 storage sheds • 3 minute walk to the public beach • Check it out this fantastic property overlooking the lake Wally Lorenz

1851-103 STREET

JoAnne Iverson Associate Broker

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• Very well maintained bungalow home • New shingles on house and garage in 2013 • Single detached garage • 4 BD, 1 BA • Many upgrades done • Close to Schools Marlene Kotchorek

286-15TH STREET

Elaine Elder

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MLS®533478 $

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• 10 year home warranty • 1,590 sq. ft. home • 3+1 BD, 3 BA • Double attached garage • Purchase and receive $10,000 Gift Cards Marlene Kotchorek

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• G l a s l y n A r e a A m a z i n g a l l s e a s o n f a m i l y home with over 3,000 sq. ft. of l i v i n g s p a c e , developed walk out basement.

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Located 3 miles E on No.3 highway, 1 mile SE & ¼ mile N on the shores of Little Loon Lake. 5 minutes walk to 9 hole Golf Course, near to regional park and other family activities.

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®538087 • Once in a life time opportunity 23.97 acres with a 1664 sq. ft. bungalow home right on the sandy shores of Little loon lake.

40x60 straight wall shop, endless opportunity. Also has own well and sewer system can show in short notice. Beautiful front verandah and deck for the family bar-b-que.

Lloyd Ledinski MLS®535453

1232-109TH STREET • Perfect starter home or revenue property • 2 BD, 1 BA • Main floor laundry • Many upgrades done • 10x10 storage shed

$

NORTH BATTLEFORD Call Al White for Details

370 RAILWAY AVENUE E

MLS®539876

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$

99,900

• 960 sq. ft. b u n g a l o w home • 2+1 BD, 2 BA • Single detached garage • Perfect for first time home buyer • Needs some TLC Alan Somers

$

799,900

MLS®523466

400 BEACH AVENUE, MEOTA

$

269,000

• A perfect location at Jackfish Lake, Meota. 955 sq. ft. home. Features of 4 BD, 2 BA. Fully developed basement and bright living room, dining room, kitchen & bathroom. Nicely landscaped w/ rock river bed, sauna and mature trees. Lovely large lot.

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®531484

1126-100 STREET

$

549,000

• Thriving restaurant opportunity • 2 5 y e a r s i n operation and has 50 seat dine • 2,800 sq. ft. size for the building • The purchase includes land, building, equipment and business name • Very consistent annual revenues Brian Maunula

MLS®537292

#C – 761-106 STREET

• $11.50 a sq. ft.

FOR LEASE • 1,790 sq. ft • Prime location on Railway Avenue in North Battleford • Available Immediately Brian Maunula

MLS®524316

423 PARKLAND - PARKLAND BEACH AVENUE, TURTLE LAKE

$

• Waterfront Cabin • 1,296 sq. ft.

• 3 BD, 3 BA • Well maintained property • c/w appliances • Gorgeous view of the lake Kayla Petersen

659,900

MLS®542268

200 WALANN WAY GOLDEN SANDS, TURTLE LAKE

$

699,600

• Year round water front • 1824 sq. ft. cabin/ suite • 864 sq. ft. 2 bedrooms suite • 100x122 foot lot • The cabin is a 940 sq. ft bungalow w/ 2+1 bdrms • 10x24 ft. open deck • Double detached garage Kayla Petersen MLS®539644

Al White

Associate Broker

MLS®541438

VACANT LOT AT MURRAY LAKE

• Quality Luxurious lakefront year round home on Jackfish Lake.

1 ½ storey 2,773 sq. ft. home.

• Features gorgeous kitchen w/ Alder wood kitchen cabinets, granite counter tops, island. 2nd level has 2 bedrooms and a large family room.40 ft. of dock. Double attached garage. 25 mins. from N.B. Dorothy Lehman

For Lease

• Established service centre for muffler, brakes, exhaust and auto repair • Five bays with hydraulic lifts • All of the mechanical necessary Al White

MLS®544559

346 SPARROW PLACE, MEOTA

of the Battlefords Locally owned, operated and brokered

CONDOMINIUM PROJECT TERRITORIAL ESTATES

2426 BUHLER AVE.

Alan Somers

11005 15TH AVENUE

92,500

$

129,900

• 73.9 x 145.7 lot size • Lake front • All services to property line • Potable deep water & Development ready Al White

MLS ®529138

401-2 AVENUE, RABBIT LAKE

$

114,900

• Quiet affordable place to retire • 3 BD, 2 BA • Double detached garage • Well maintained • 10 mins. Drive to meeting lake regional park • Perfect for outdoor activities Shawna Schira-Kroeker

LOT 9 SUB 5, MEETING LAKE

MLS®540706

Open to Offers

$

165,000

• 4 S E A S O N WATERFRONT HOME/CABIN • 3 BD, 1 BA • Wood stove + electric heat, hot tub, very well maintained • Perfect for outdoor activities • Gorgeous view of the lake • Quick possession available Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®538064

1702-105TH New Price STREET • Each side has total of 797 sq. ft.

• 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • Close to school • F/S/W/D included • Revenue property duplex

$

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®532449

2302 New Price MEADOW LARK LANE • 1,471 sq. ft.

• 3+1 BD, 3 BA • Many renos done • Spacious living room • Single attached garage • Basement develop

$

JoAnne Iverson

#14-1391 98 STREET

#205-1002 108 STREET

• 856 sq. ft.

• 2 BD, 1 BA • c/w appliances • 1heated parking stall • Close to the hospital Brett Payne

Your Weekend Sales Team!

(306) 446-8800

294,900

MLS®526126 $

• 1,500 sq. ft.

• 2 BD, 1 BA • Very good unit in a quiet west side location & • View of the river valley • Spacious unit on the 3rd floor Brett Payne

224,900

214,900

MLS®530377 $

132,900

MLS®542237

Marlene Kotchorek

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THE BATTLEFORDS AG SOCIETY

Territorial Days

Flooring Flooring “Love your Floors” Flooring “Love your Floors” Flooring “Love your Floors” NEW “Love your Floors” BATTLEFORDS

BATTLEFORDS

PAWLUS INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059

• HOME • AUTO • COMMERCIAL • FARM “Serving all your insurance needs”

Discovery Co-op North Battleford

306-446-7225

Hwy #16 Bypass ph. 306.445.2668 Sun-Thurs 5:30am-12:00am Fri/Sat 24 hours

IS IN TOWN

SAAS -Int E (open eractive E xhibi until t 1 -Food 0:00 p.m .) for Sask atche w an -Food the W for orld

August 10th at 7:00 p.m.

PARADE August 14th FIREWORKS Events Chuckwagons & Chariots Bowmanville Zoo Australia Down Under Little Rays Reptiles Safire - Fire Dancing Aboriginal Cultural Village Dan the Balloon Man

Grandstand Performances

(Hwy. 4 North) Next to Sobeys, North Battleford 446-4555

SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Phone: 306-445-0304 2062 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0X5

Wednesday: Saskatchewan Express Thursday: Big River - Johnny cash Tribute Friday: Demolition Derby

Fair Draws

Schedule of Events Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:00 pm 6:30 pm

Chariot Races 54” Provincial Chuckwagons

Grandstand Grandstand

2:30 pm

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

3:00 pm

Family Day! Free Gate Admission for 12 & under noon till 3 pm 1 less coupon per ride until 6 pm

4:00 pm

4:30 pm

10:00 am 12:00 pm ***NEW*** 1:00 pm ***NEW***

2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Light Horse - 4-H Day Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Aboriginal Teepee Village Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Draft Horse - Halter Classes Dan the Balloon Man Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Chariot Races Draft Horse - Showmanship Classes Dan the Balloon Man Draft Horse - Team Driving Competition Safire - Circus Arts Show Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Dan the Balloon Man 54” Provincial Chuck Wagons Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire - Fire Dance Show Saskatchewan Express

Big Ring Agrivilla Grounds

***NEW*** 1:00 pm ***NEW***

Light Horse - Jr. & Sr. Performance Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Draft Horse - Harness Classes Aboriginal Teepee Village Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Dan the Balloon Man

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Agriplex Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act Yard Act Roaming Little Barn Yard Act

7:00 pm 8:00 pm

10:00 am 12:00 pm

Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand Yard Act

2:00 pm

Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand

4:00 pm 4:30 pm

Big Ring Agrivilla Big Ring Grounds Agriplex

Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Dan the Balloon Man Chariot Races Draft Horse - Harness Classes Safire - Circus Show Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Dan the Balloon Man 54” Provincial Chuck Wagon Finals Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Big River - Johnny Cash Tribute Safire - Fire Dance Show

Yard Act Yard Act Roaming Little Barn Yard Act

Agriplex Grandstand Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand Yard Act

306-937-6770

GUY'S

1:00 pm ***NEW***

2:30 pm

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm DUSK

Light Horse - Jr &Sr. Gymkhanas Big Ring Draft Horse - Harness Classes Big Ring Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Agrivilla Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit Agriplex (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act Safire - Roaming Show Roaming/Grounds Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Barn Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Safire - Circus Arts Show Agriplex Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act DEMOLITION DERBY Grandstand Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act Safire - Fire Dance Show Agriplex FIREWORKS Grandstand

Schedule of events subject to change

Agriplex

North Battleford 306-445-3757

For all your Real Estate Needs

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES LTD.

Battlefords Animal Hospital

306-446-0545

Call 446-VETS (8387)

1822 - 100th Street North Battleford

7A 11204 Railway Ave. East, Concorde Mall

PETER OLLENBERGER

Located in Downtown Battleford - 161 - 22nd Street cell

office

306-481-4321 306-937-3424

p.ollen@sasktel.net

ARTrageous Custom Art Finishing & Gallery

17 Years Custom Picture Framing Experience

Suite 2 2062 - 100th St., North Battleford

306-445-1488

Yard Act Yard Act Grandstand Agriplex

See you at the parade!

Behind the Gold eaGle Casino north Battleford, sK

COMPUTER SERVICES LTD.

Sales • Service • Networking • POS

Friday, August 14, 2015

Grandstand Small Ring Agriplex Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act

THursday, August 13, 2015 9:00 am 12:00 pm

on the grounds y il da ld so be l il w s 50/50’ w Lion’s Club Cash Dra

2:00 pm

Good Sense

3102 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK • S9A 3L8

306-445-6272

1981 - 100th Street North Battleford 306-445-5050 Fax 306-445-8771

CI N G BOUNbliss RENTALS

Darrell & Jessica Woytowich 306.480.7314 (D) or 306.480.7313 (J) Email: bouncingblissrentals@gmail.com

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GrEat for • Birthdays • Reunions • Special Events CHoICE of • Indoor • Outdoor

Call for ratEs & avaIlabIlIty

306.480.7314 or 306.480.7313 11802 Railway Ave. East North Battleford

Herb Cox MLA The Battlefords Constituency

1991 - 100th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0X2

1541 - 100th Street

306-445-5555

306-445-5195

Fax: 306-445-5196 herbcox@sasktel.net

Congratulations to the Battlefords Ag Society on 128 years of Northwest Territorial Days from these participating Businesses

ADMISSION: Seniors (65+) $10 Adults (18+) $15 Students (13-17) $10 Children (6-12) $6 5 & under FREE

Phone (306)445-2024 for more information

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Flooring Flooring “Love your Floors” Flooring “Love your Floors” Flooring “Love your Floors” NEW “Love your Floors” BATTLEFORDS

BATTLEFORDS

PAWLUS INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059

• HOME • AUTO • COMMERCIAL • FARM “Serving all your insurance needs”

Discovery Co-op North Battleford

306-446-7225

Hwy #16 Bypass ph. 306.445.2668 Sun-Thurs 5:30am-12:00am Fri/Sat 24 hours

IS IN TOWN

SAAS -Int E (open eractive E xhibi until t 1 -Food 0:00 p.m .) for Sask atche w an -Food the W for orld

August 10th at 7:00 p.m.

PARADE August 14th FIREWORKS Events Chuckwagons & Chariots Bowmanville Zoo Australia Down Under Little Rays Reptiles Safire - Fire Dancing Aboriginal Cultural Village Dan the Balloon Man

Grandstand Performances

(Hwy. 4 North) Next to Sobeys, North Battleford 446-4555

SUPPLIES & SERVICES

Phone: 306-445-0304 2062 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0X5

Wednesday: Saskatchewan Express Thursday: Big River - Johnny cash Tribute Friday: Demolition Derby

Fair Draws

Schedule of Events Tuesday, August 11, 2015 4:00 pm 6:30 pm

Chariot Races 54” Provincial Chuckwagons

Grandstand Grandstand

2:30 pm

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

3:00 pm

Family Day! Free Gate Admission for 12 & under noon till 3 pm 1 less coupon per ride until 6 pm

4:00 pm

4:30 pm

10:00 am 12:00 pm ***NEW*** 1:00 pm ***NEW***

2:00 pm

2:30 pm 3:00 pm 4:00 pm

4:30 pm 5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm

Light Horse - 4-H Day Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Aboriginal Teepee Village Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Draft Horse - Halter Classes Dan the Balloon Man Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Chariot Races Draft Horse - Showmanship Classes Dan the Balloon Man Draft Horse - Team Driving Competition Safire - Circus Arts Show Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Dan the Balloon Man 54” Provincial Chuck Wagons Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire - Fire Dance Show Saskatchewan Express

Big Ring Agrivilla Grounds

***NEW*** 1:00 pm ***NEW***

Light Horse - Jr. & Sr. Performance Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Draft Horse - Harness Classes Aboriginal Teepee Village Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Dan the Balloon Man

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm

Agriplex Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act Yard Act Roaming Little Barn Yard Act

7:00 pm 8:00 pm

10:00 am 12:00 pm

Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand Yard Act

2:00 pm

Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand

4:00 pm 4:30 pm

Big Ring Agrivilla Big Ring Grounds Agriplex

Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Safire Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Dan the Balloon Man Chariot Races Draft Horse - Harness Classes Safire - Circus Show Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Dan the Balloon Man 54” Provincial Chuck Wagon Finals Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Camel Rides Big River - Johnny Cash Tribute Safire - Fire Dance Show

Yard Act Yard Act Roaming Little Barn Yard Act

Agriplex Grandstand Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act Yard Act Yard Act Agriplex Grandstand Yard Act

306-937-6770

GUY'S

1:00 pm ***NEW***

2:30 pm

5:00 pm 6:00 pm 7:00 pm 6:30 pm 8:00 pm DUSK

Light Horse - Jr &Sr. Gymkhanas Big Ring Draft Horse - Harness Classes Big Ring Commercial Exhibits (open until 10:00 pm) Agrivilla Midway Opens (West Coast Amusements) SAASE - Interactive Exhibit Agriplex (open until 10:00 pm) - Food for Saskatchewan - Food for The world Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act Safire - Roaming Show Roaming/Grounds Petting Farm (open until 8:00 pm) Little Barn Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Safire - Circus Arts Show Agriplex Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act DEMOLITION DERBY Grandstand Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo Yard Act Australia-Animals down under - display tent open daily 1 -10 pm Bowmanville Zoo Yard Act Camel Rides Yard Act Safire - Fire Dance Show Agriplex FIREWORKS Grandstand

Schedule of events subject to change

Agriplex

North Battleford 306-445-3757

For all your Real Estate Needs

FURNITURE & APPLIANCES LTD.

Battlefords Animal Hospital

306-446-0545

Call 446-VETS (8387)

1822 - 100th Street North Battleford

7A 11204 Railway Ave. East, Concorde Mall

PETER OLLENBERGER

Located in Downtown Battleford - 161 - 22nd Street cell

office

306-481-4321 306-937-3424

p.ollen@sasktel.net

ARTrageous Custom Art Finishing & Gallery

17 Years Custom Picture Framing Experience

Suite 2 2062 - 100th St., North Battleford

306-445-1488

Yard Act Yard Act Grandstand Agriplex

See you at the parade!

Behind the Gold eaGle Casino north Battleford, sK

COMPUTER SERVICES LTD.

Sales • Service • Networking • POS

Friday, August 14, 2015

Grandstand Small Ring Agriplex Small Ring Agriplex Yard Act

THursday, August 13, 2015 9:00 am 12:00 pm

on the grounds y il da ld so be l il w s 50/50’ w Lion’s Club Cash Dra

2:00 pm

Good Sense

3102 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK • S9A 3L8

306-445-6272

1981 - 100th Street North Battleford 306-445-5050 Fax 306-445-8771

CI N G BOUNbliss RENTALS

Darrell & Jessica Woytowich 306.480.7314 (D) or 306.480.7313 (J) Email: bouncingblissrentals@gmail.com

rEnt a bounCy HousE! 306-446-3333

BATTLEFORDS BATTLEFORDS

GrEat for • Birthdays • Reunions • Special Events CHoICE of • Indoor • Outdoor

Call for ratEs & avaIlabIlIty

306.480.7314 or 306.480.7313 11802 Railway Ave. East North Battleford

Herb Cox MLA The Battlefords Constituency

1991 - 100th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0X2

1541 - 100th Street

306-445-5555

306-445-5195

Fax: 306-445-5196 herbcox@sasktel.net

Congratulations to the Battlefords Ag Society on 128 years of Northwest Territorial Days from these participating Businesses

ADMISSION: Seniors (65+) $10 Adults (18+) $15 Students (13-17) $10 Children (6-12) $6 5 & under FREE

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Collector car stolen Staff

SHELLBROOK — A restored collector car has been stolen from a rural location near Shellbrook.

Shellbrook RCMP say

the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro was reported stolen Tuesday.

The recently restored Camaro is silver with charcoal racing stripes over the hood and trunk. The car also has a large air scoop on the hood,

t-tops and a spoiler on the trunk.

Anyone who spots a distinctive vehicle matching this description is urged to contact the RCMP or local police service.

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Pictured is a car similar to the 1985 Camero stolen from a rural area near Shellbrook. Photo submitted

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ple charges after Battlefords RCMP were alerted to the possibility of vehicles stolen from the Blaine Lake and Shellbrook detachment areas were headed towards the Battlefords.

Battlefords RCMP located one of the vehicles west bound on Highway 16 into the Battlefords in the early morning July 29.

Police say the driver veered off the highway and

into the back roads behind Saskatchewan Hospital where it was abandoned.

The occupants of the vehicle fled the scene, however, the vehicle was recovered. Shortly after three male youth were located in Battleford and arrested on outstanding warrants and possession of property obtained by crime The investigation is ongoing.

Buckle up before you ATV Submitted

Sask. All-Terrain Vehicle Association

Wearing a helmet while off-roading is a no-brainer.

If you crash your ATV and aren’t wearing a helmet, you could suffer a brain injury.

These injuries can result in life-long disabilities and affect physical functions such as speech, fine and gross motor control, as well as alter an individual’s personality, memory, and emotions.

Wearing a helmet is an effective way in reducing the risk of a brain injury in the event of a crash.

As part of the Saskatchewan All-Terrain Vehicle Association safety campaign Know Your Limits, General Manager John Meed is reminding everyone to gear up before ATVing.

In Saskatchewan a helmet and eye protection are required by law when riding an ATV on public land.

“When it comes to ATVing, we are not only asking people to think with their head, but think about their head,” says Meed.

“By refusing to wear a helmet while you off-road, you are gambling with your life in the event of an accident. With all of the information surrounding brain injuries these days, there is no excuse to not protect your head. ”

When selecting a helmet, Meed says there are a number of things to consider. Whatever helmet you select must be approved for use when riding an ATV in Canada, which is noted by a DOT or Snell certification.

ATVers must all consider the amount of eye and face protection provided by the helmet: • Open-face helmet: provides no additional protection to the face or eyes. If an open-face helmet is worn when riding an ATV, additional eye protection must be worn.

• Full-face helmet: provides additional protection to the face, eyes, mouth, and chin.

• Off-road or motocross helmet: provides the greatest amount of protection to the face, with increased protection for the mouth and chin.

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All helmets must be replaced after five years. The material that a helmet is made from degrades over time and although a helmet may look the same as when you bought it, it will not necessarily protect the head and brain in the event of a crash.

Helmets are meant to protect for only one impact and should be replaced in the event of a collision, or if any dents or cracks appear.

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Wilkie Outlaws Hockey Club celebrates 100 years

By Helena Long

Freelance Reporter

If you want to see a milewide smile on a man, invite him to an event where he can re-unite with his former hockey teammates.

The smiles and ear-to-ear grins were in full evidence in Wilkie all weekend long as the Outlaws Hockey Club celebrated their 100th anniversary July 31 and Aug. 1 and 2. Former players from over six decades of senior hockey came from as far away as Ottawa, Ont., and Vancouver Island in British Columbia.

After registering and socializing Friday evening and a day of golfing and visiting, guests attended a banquet Aug. 1. The banquet was followed by a program, for which Kevin Waugh, CTV news sportscaster, was MC. Coaches, executive and even fans were represented at the event, with fan Shane Hosken, a Calgary native who lived in Wilkie for a few years, sending greetings from Calgary, Alta., along with a large metal sign he made as a gift for the hockey club. The sign was presented to current president Gerry Cey. The large steel sign, cut with the Outlaws’ logo, their

name and reading “Est. 1914” will be permanently hung at the arena. Waugh noted, “Very few sport organizations in this province … have a hundred years of history.” He added, “May this steel plaque hang in these hallowed halls for another 100 years.”

Cey used to play for the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL. Waugh, who grew up in Humboldt and started his broadcast career on the microphone in the Humboldt arena, remembered Cey and announcing “Gerry Cey in the corner …”

After greetings from Wilkie Mayor David Ziegler, Cey and organizing committee chair Wally Lorenz, Waugh brought Linda Clifford and Helena Long to the stage.

Some 40 years ago, Clifford had written a thesis on the first 60 years of the Outlaws, which was later used for a history book entitled 70 Years of Outlaw Terror. Long helped the committee put together a new book to commemorate the 100th anniversary – a reprint of 70 Years and adding details from the Outlaws’ subsequent 30 years. 100 Years of Outlaw Terror can be ordered online at wilkiestories.com/outlaw-

players.

The highlight of the evening was the “hot seats.”

Waugh called for volunteers from various decades of hockey; players and executive came to the stage to talk about their hockey days and the team of their era. Memories were rekindled, anecdotes were shared and tribute paid to coaches, executive and other supporters of the team.

Art Reil, who played from 1953 to 1964, came to the stage solely to pay tribute to the late Dave Young.

Young had owned the Rex Café and was an avid supporter of the Outlaws. He also served on the executive.

“If it wasn’t for Dave, I would have starved to death.

He made me eat the biggest T-bone steaks in the world,” Reil said. Young was known for feeding the Outlaw players at his own expense, and feeding them well.

Mayor Ziegler was careful not to mention names for fear he would miss someone, but he “had to” make one exception – Jim “Percy” Williams. Still the team’s trainer, Williams started helping the team with their equip-

Current president of the Outlaws Hockey Club, Gerry Cey, who played with the team from 1973-78 and again from 1981-86, is presented with a steel sign for the rink created by and sent for the occasion by fan Shane Hosken of Calgary, who lived in Wilkie for a few years. Behind Cey is CTV sportscaster Kevin Waugh, MC. Photo by Helena Long

ment in 1968. He received a standing ovation from all the players, executives, coaches, fans, spouses and others in attendance.

Rudy Weber and Dale Donald talked about the 1950s, a low point for the Outlaws. The CPR Beavers played for Wilkie instead,

but Weber pointed out, “it was all the same players,” and it kept hockey alive in Wilkie.

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ster Twins are back in the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League finals.

For the sixth consecutive year the Twins will

aim to win the championship and extend their reign as NSRBL champs. This is also the third straight year in which the Twins will face

off against the Border City Blue Jays in the finals.

After squeaking out a 1-0 win in the opening game of the series, the Wilkie Brewers couldn’t contain the Blue Jays offense any longer, as they dropped the next two games 8-2 and 6-0.

The other semi-final series had the Twins cruising past the Meadow Lake Sox 8-1 and 7-5.

The start date for the finals was not posted at press time.

NSRBL final set as Lloydminster teams meet for third year in a row

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Celebrating a century of Outlaws hockey in Wilkie Continued from Page 11 Weber, who grew up in Revenue, said playing in Wilkie, in a closed-in rink, felt so luxurious.

“I thought I was in the NHL,” he quipped.

Donald told a story about the provincial final in 1958 in Gravelbourg, where it was the Outlaws back in action. It was a warm spring day. There was “probably about an inch and a half of water over the ice … When you carried the puck, it created a wave.”

Bruce Bradshaw, who played as an import in 198788 and ’88-89, was unable to attend the celebration but was able to send a message showing his appreciation.

“I had a lot of years playing at a high level of hockey but the two years in Wilkie with the Outlaws are a definite highlight. A provincial ‘A’ and a provincial ‘B’ championship those two years was incredible. The fans were awesome at home and on the road but you always play for your buddies in the dressing room and this team was one of those best ever for being a closeknit group of guys. Thanks for letting me be a part of it.”

Proving the contention by past and present coaches that the Outlaws choose their imports carefully with a focus on team, a number of former imports along with players who grew up in Wilkie attended the threeday anniversary event.

Long-time player Bruce Yockey paid tribute to the people in the community who kept the team alive through some tough years in the 1990s. Rob Griffiths agreed and also acknowledged the players who stuck with the team through

those years, saying “They maybe didn’t get the accolades but they still put in the same amount of time and effort.”

Without those players and the support of the community over that time period, the Outlaws wouldn’t have got to “where we could hang some more banners in this arena,” as they did in each of the past three years.

Yockey also emphasized the importance of team for the Outlaws. “We beat teams with six, seven or eight junior ‘A’ players because we are a team,” he said.

In his concluding remarks, Waugh urged everyone to keep supporting local hockey. “Big screens are keeping people at home.

It’s pretty easy to sit on the couch and watch hockey but unfortunately they’re not watching local hockey.

Hockey’s an expensive business right now.”

“I don’t care if it’s junior hockey, midget AAA or senior hockey, they need you. They need you in the stands, they need you supporting … I’m really worried these 50-inches are going to kill sports,” he said.

After Waugh and his “hot seat” guests had left the stage, former and current Outlaws, their wives, fans and supporters stayed in the arena long into the night, sharing stories about victories and defeats and catching up on each other’s lives.

The Wilkie Outlaws tradition will continue into it’s 101st year when the 2015-16 season gets underway in October as the Outlaws look to defend not only their Sask. West Hockey League title, but their Senior Provincial titles as well.

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Seventy decades of Wilkie Outlaws hockey players gather for a group photo underneath the many championship banners at the Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations in Wilkie Aug. 1. In the photo are players who played during the 1950s, current members of the senior men’s team and players from the decades in between. Photo

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Rudy Weber, left, and Dale Donald, right, are on the hot seat with emcee Kevin Waugh at the Wilkie Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations Aug. 1. Weber and Donald played with the Outlaws during the 1950s and 60s.

Photo by Helena Long

After one North Battleford native captured a gold medal at the Pan Am Games, another looks for the same at the Parapan Games.

Becky Richter, who was born in North Battleford but lives in Saskatoon, didn’t let a life-changing accident get her down.

A single vehicle rollover in 2003 left Richter paralyzed from the waist down.

Ten years later, she holds

several Canadian records across multiple sports, and uses her experiences to share with others who are beginning their rehab process.

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Richter began her athletics career after her accident by playing wheelchair rugby in 2005. Since then, she has transformed into one of Canada’s top paralympic athletes.

She holds Canadian records in the T51 100- 200-

400- and 800-metre events.

T51 athletes are classified as, “Wheelchair athlete who has mild weakness in shoulders, limited ability in straightening elbows and wrist function. No finger, trunk or leg function.”

In addition to her various records, Richter also picked up silver medals in discus and club throw at the 2013 IPC Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France.

The 2015 Parapan Am Games get underway Friday and run until Aug. 15.

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Long-time Outlaws trainer Jim “Percy” Williams and 100th anniversary committee chair/former player Wally Lorenz attend to business on registration night July 31 for the Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations. During the formal program Aug. 1, Williams received a standing ovation. Still an integral part of the Outlaws’ organization, Williams first served as equipment manager for the team in 1968. Photo by Helena Long

Current music man for the Outlaws, Phil Heilman, and 1960s player Doug Everitt check out an autographed stick on the memorabilia table set up for attendees of the Wilkie Outlaws’ 100th anniversary celebrations. Everitt is wearing his original 1960s’ Outlaws jacket. Photo by Helena Long

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Merv Freeman was born March 11, 1931, to Clarke and Bernice Freeman of Goodwater. Growing up on the farm north of Goodwater, there was always lots of work to do, but baseball was always on his mind.

Slim Bartelmy was coach and manager of the Goodwater team when Freeman was a teenager and part of the team. He faithfully attended practices and games. He was a great athlete with super reflexes and lots of power.

With the lack of good pitchers and trying to win tournaments, Freeman played many times. When his arm could not carry the pitching duties, he took on the duties of catching and first base.

As a catcher, Freeman knew the weaknesses of every batter in the league, making pitching much easier with his ability to call a smart game. He also knew

the umpires and did a great job keeping them on their toes. Freeman was also a very powerful left handed, clean up batter. A high fastball usually ended up out of the park.

Freeman was picked for the Souris Valley League All-Star team to play at the Indian Head tournament.

Although they did not win, they represented the Souris Valley League very well.

Playing with or against Freeman was always a pleasure as he was a great sportsman and gave a person credit where credit was due.

During his twenty years of playing baseball, from the late 1940s through the late 1960s, Freeman recorded a .300 batting average.

Following his years of playing baseball, Freeman coached the Goodwater team for several years with great success. He had a very good work ethic with young players and developed many young men into successful baseball players. He was instrumental in keeping the Souris Valley Baseball League going at a time when fastball was in competition.

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Merv Freeman was a student of the game, playing baseball for 20 years and continuing to coach after his playing days were over. He will be inducted, posthumously, into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Aug. 15. Photo submitted

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KC Royals have gone from darlings to villains I don’t think it’s a stretch to say in the 2014 World Series, the majority of baseball fans were cheering for the Kansas City Royals.

Complete underdogs who had the longest playoff drought in the Majors at the time (which now belongs to the Blue Jays) gave all baseball fans, aside from maybe those in the Bay Area or St. Louis, a reason to cheer against the San Francisco Giants who were looking for their third World Series title in five years.

This season, however, the majority of fans have changed their tune.

The Royals have been at the centre of a few benchclearing incidents this season, and some fans are getting sick of their act.

Over the weekend the Blue Jays played a fourgame series against the Royals, taking three of the four games. A huge boost to the Jays who had just made two blockbuster trades acquiring shortstop Troy Tulowitzki and pitcher David Price.

Jays third baseman Josh Donaldson had played exceptionally well over the first three games of the series, going six-for-13 with three doubles, a home run and seven RBI. In his first at-bat Sunday, on the first pitch, he got plunked by Royals starter Edinson Volquez. Intentional? Perhaps. Home plate umpire Jim Wolf issued a warning to both dugouts, which usually indicates the next time a batter is hit or an umpire feels a pitcher intentionally throws inside to a batter, they get ejected from the game.

In Donaldson’s second at-bat, the second pitch from Volquez came up near Donaldson’s head, missing by probably sixinches. Donaldson stumbled backwards and then towards the mound while staring down Volquez. Again, intentional? The only people

who know are Volquez and Royals catcher Salvador Perez.

Blue Jays manager John Gibbons came out of the dugout to ask Wolf about the previous warning, but to no avail as nobody was ejected from the game.

In the seventh inning, with a new pitcher in for the Royals, Tulowitzki was hit by a pitch in the chest and forearm. That one I truly believe wasn’t intentional, because there was already a man on base and it was the seventh pitch of the at-bat.

If you’re going to throw at someone, why run up the count before you do it?

Gibbons again sprung out of the dugout and got in Wolf’s face wondering how many pitches were going to be thrown inside before he was going to make good on his warning to both dugouts.

In the next at-bat, Donaldson again was on the receiving end of a pitch up near his head and responded by throwing his hands up in the air and storming away from home plate.

After returning to the plate, Donaldson and Wolf were face to face arguing so Gibbons ran out of the dugout to avoid his third baseman getting ejected from the game. It took about seven seconds of Gibbons yelling in Wolf’s face before he was thrown out of the game.

Two hit batters and two balls thrown high and inside by the Royals. I bet the boos raining down from the crowd could be heard all the way in Kansas.

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After Donaldson struck out, the cameras kept flashing back and forth between Donaldson and Volquez as the two were barking at each other.

Volquez mimed crying with his hands towards Donaldson, just seconds before Jose Bautista hit a ground-rule double, extending the Jays lead to 3-0. Aaron Sanchez was brought on to pitch the top of the eighth for the Jays, and after retiring the first two batters with ease, his third pitch to Royals shortstop Alcides Escobar ran inside and hit him on the knee.

There was a moment where everyone, including the Blue Jays broadcasters, held their breath and waited to see what Wolf was going to do. He took his mask off, took a few steps towards the mound and threw Sanchez out of the game.

I loved Buck Martinez’s call of the play; “No you can’t throw him out of the game for that! That’s awful!” Escobar could be seen laughing while Sanchez started yelling at Wolf as both dugouts, and bullpens, emptied out onto the field.

His own teammates and coaches, perhaps to keep him from getting punched by a Blue Jay, were holding Volquez back. Even Gibbons came out from the clubhouse to get back on the field, which resulted in him being suspended for Tuesday’s

game against the Minnesota Twins.

After the dust was settled, the Blue Jays ended up with a 5-2 victory. More controversy started after the game as players did their post-game interviews.

“He’s a little baby. He was crying like a baby,” Volquez said of Donaldson. Bautista remained level headed, until he saw Royals manager Ned Yost’s comments.

“I thought Jim Wolf did a tremendous job understanding the game,” Yost said.

“Was it intentional on their part to hit [Escobar]? Absolutely … I think Wolf did a great job of understanding what was intentional and what wasn’t.”

Bautista then took to Twitter to express his opinion. “Just heard Ned Yost’s comments about the game.

Lost a lot of respect for that man today,” he said.

Another Royals pitcher, Yordano Ventura, also took to twitter to make some comments and directed them directly at Bautista.

“I used to respect you, but you’re a nobody. You got lucky this time. But MLB doesn’t get cancelled after this season. Keep running your mouth,” was just part of what he tweeted, translated from Spanish.

Calling Bautista a “nobody” is laughable. I suppose 269 career home runs and finishing top-four in MVP voting twice makes you a nobody. It’s even more humorous since Ventura has one full season in the Majors, and was sent to the minors earlier this year.

Blue Jays television analyst Gregg Zaun had quite the rant about Ventura before the Jays game Monday, which I will cut down since putting the whole thing might take up an entire page.

“The only reason you’re

in the Show right now is because Jason Vargas blew out (his arm). Show some respect and stop writing cheques your skinny [behind] can’t cash. Especially from the safety of your team bus as you exit town with your tail between your legs. Go knock on the Jays clubhouse door and do it like a man if you feel that strongly. Sincerely yours, The Manalyist, section 134 at the Rogers Centre, in case you’re wondering where I’ll be,” he said on live television.

Ventura deleted the original tweets to Bautista and wrote an apology to him, which Bautista responded, “No problem. Good luck the rest of the season!”

Sanchez was also given a three game suspension by the MLB, which doesn’t make a ton of sense to me since no Royals players were suspended. After the game, Volquez also said this to media, “[Donaldson] was pimping everything.

Soembody hits you, you’ve got to take it because you’re pimping everything you do.”

Wait, did he not just admit to intentionally hitting him?

It’s unfortunate the two teams don’t play each other again this season. The atmosphere in Sunday’s game sure felt like a playoff game.

The only chance the two teams would face each other again is if they advanced to the ALCS. The Royals are in a good position to make the playoffs this year but the Jays have their work cut out for them.

By the way, how fun is it watching the Blue Jays now?

Not that it was a drag before, well, sometimes it was, but watching David Price bulldoze his way through the Minnesota Twins lineup Monday afternoon was

something to behold.

Escaping a bases-loaded, nobody-out jam in the fourth inning was masterful. That’s what an ace can do for a team, you feel confident no matter what happens, they can get themselves out of it.

Anytime there’s another Blue Jays pitcher on the mound with the bases loaded, I get nervous because it just seems like the other team is going to score.

After Price loaded the bases I was nervous, of course, but after a shallow pop up and the two strikeouts he got afterwards, I couldn’t help but shake my head.

The packed house at the Rogers Centre made things even better. Every strike Price threw was met with thunderous applause. After the game, Price said it was the best atmosphere he has ever pitched in. Let’s not forget he pitched in the World Series in 2008.

Hopefully Jays fans will continue to pack the building for every home game until the end of the season.

I’m holding onto that faint glimmer of hope that somehow, someway the Blue Jays will be able to re-sign Price after the season.

He has pretty much publicly stated that he wants to go to free agency since this year will be the first time in his career he is free to sign where he wishes. I’ll bet all 30 MLB teams will be pushing and shoving to get their offers in, especially the LA Dodgers and Chicago Cubs, who can throw money around freely unlike other teams, like Toronto.

But who knows, I believe Price has also said he would rather pitch somewhere he enjoys playing than just playing for whoever will pay him the most.

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the North Saskatchewan River Baseball League playoffs, but they still have a chance to play in front of

their home crowd.

The 2015 Senior A Provincials take place in North Battleford over the weekend and features eight teams.

Along with the Beavers, the tournament features the Arm River Indians, Yorkton Yankees and Border City Blue Jays in pool A and the Findlater Braves, Meadow Lake White Sox, Carlyle Cardinals and Cabri River Cats in pool B. The weekend starts with a coaches meeting at the Civic Centre at 1:30 p.m.

Friday, before games start at 3. The Beavers will play their first game Friday night at 8 against Yorkton.

Saturday features a full day of games, as eight games will be played beginning at 9 a.m. and ending at 4:30 p.m. The Beavers will play twice that day, 11:30 a.m. against Border City and 4:30 p.m. against Arm River.

Sunday’s games will begin with tiebreakers at 9 a.m. if necessary, before the semi-finals.

The top two teams in each pool will play in the semis, with the first-place team in each pool taking on the second-place team in the other.

The gold medal game will go 3 p.m. at Beaver Lions Stadium.

Senior A baseball provincials come to North Battleford

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The chair of the 2015 Draft Horse Show committee says heavy horse enthusiasts are eagerly looking forward to the 128th Annual Northwest Territorial Days fair.

Interest in the draft horse show has been increasing over recent years among spectators and participants.

This year, 60 Percherons, Clydesdales and Belgians are expected to be on site, similar to last year’s number and double previous years, says Erin Mitchell.

“The week will begin for many of our exhibitors on Monday, Aug. 10 at the 7 p.m. parade,” says the committee chair.

The committee, including Albert Duhaime, Emma Duhaime, Marcel Duhaime, H. Don Heidel, Kathy Heidel, Michelle Turner (new addition), Wilf Perlinger, Marie Perlinger, John Sack, Louise Sack, Calvin Sack, Tom Pain, Connie Button and Colin Mack, has been dedicated to making the 2015 show even better than 2014 says Mitchell.

“We are expecting the same exhibitors as 2014 to bring us 60 draft horses to show – Sanguine Clydesdales, Duhaime’s Clydesdales, Duhaime’s Belgians, T & C Clydesdales, Lindeq-

uist Percherons, Back Road Percherons, High Plains Clydesdales, Battle River Ranch, Amethyst Clydesdales, Darren Seaman, Mort Seaman, Bryan Scott and Fargo’s Clydesdales, as all who attended mentioned how much they had enjoyed themselves in 2014 and expressed their intent to return in 2015,” says Mitchell.

“It is interesting to note that when some of our committee and local exhibitors are not busy at Northwest Territorial Days, they have been in the news in 2015 in the horse industry,” she adds.

Duhaime’s Belgians of Paynton (Albert, Emma, Pauline and Nichole Duhaime) have been exhibiting a yearling Belgian filly this year that is successfully following in her big brother and sisters’ hoof prints as, among other awards in 2015, she was grand champion Belgian female at the 2015 Calgary Stampede.

“She will be at the fair,” says Mitchell, whose family operates Battle River Ranch Clydesdales.

Mitchell herself, operating as Amethyst Clydesdales of Marsden, is proud to have bred the 2015 grand champion Clydesdale stallion at the 2015 Calgary Stampede.

Mitchell was also awarded the 2015 Equine Welfare Leadership – Award of Distinction by the Sask-

atchewan Horse Federation and Farm and Food Care Saskatchewan. The award was presented in February. She was cited by the presenters as “a dedicated horse owner who has very high standards of care for her horse herd. She is an equine enthusiast fully committed to her horses and their health. Known for her ability to teach others on how to provide high quality care to animals, Erin provides oneon-one support to those who want to learn and donates her time to heavy horse organizations, including the Saskatchewan Clydesdale Association and the Alberta Clydesdale Association, as well as to local horse clubs and horse shows.”

This year’s Heavy Horse Show schedule includes: Monday, Aug. 10, 7 p.m.

Northwest Territorial Days Parade Wednesday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. Halter Classes. (Mitchells says, “This is a change in the time from previous years as we need more time for the judge to sort through the large numbers in the halter classes.)

Wednesday, Aug. 12, 4 p.m. Feed Team Race Thursday, Aug. 13 noon Harness Classes – Best Dressed Team, Team of Registered Mares, Lady Driver, Senior Driver, Junior Driver (2 classes) and Four Abreast.

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In his 80s, Mort Seaman, is expected to be showing at this year’s heavy horse show at Northwest Territorial Days. Regional Optimist file photos by Brett Smith Sanguine Clydesdales’ demonstration of an eight-horse hitch at last year’s heavy horse show.

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Yard acts for the three days include the Bowmanville Zoo and camel rides and Little Ray’s Reptile Zoo from Australia, both returning entertainments.

The circus arts performer Safire will roam the grounds as well as set up each day in the Agriplex at 4 p.m. The Alberta-based Safire is a world-renowned circus and fire entertainer and is one of the world’s most known hoop dancers.

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The year 2015 will see the 128th annual Northwest Territorial Days exhibition at the Battlefords Agricultural Society grounds in North Battleford.

As usual, the event is kicked off with a parade Monday and a sneak peak can be had at the fairgrounds on Tuesday, with the full-fledged fair starting Wednesday and running to the end of Friday.

On Sneak Peak Day, admission is $6 for everyone, but the Ag Society has made it clear that the midway will not be open Tuesday. The West Coast Amusements rides get underway at 1 p.m.

Wednesday. The midway will run 1 p.m. to midnight Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

Sneak Peak Day will feature chariot races at the grandstand at 4 p.m. and at 6:30 p.m., the 54” Provincial Chuckwagons event takes place, also at the grandstand.

Wednesday is Family Day. While the regular admission for children age six to 12 is $6, all children 12 and under will be allowed in free from noon until 3 p.m. and rides are one less coupon per ride until 6 p.m.

Regular admission prices are (subject to change): adults 18 and older, $15; seniors 64 and older, $10; students 13 to 17 years, $10; children six to 12, $6; and children five and under, free.

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New this year is the Aboriginal Village, which will be open daily from noon until 10 p.m.

Also new this year is an exhibit by the Saskatchewan Association of Agricultural Societies and Exhibitions.

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Northwest Territorial Days begins Tuesday Continued from Page 19 Throughout the three days the Big Ring and the Small Ring will host the ongoing 4-H Light Horse Show as well as the Draft Horse Show. There will be no sheep show this year, however.

There will be no horticultural show due to the disbanding of the Battlefords Horticultural Society this past year.

The grandstand will be a busy place with chariots and chuckwagons Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

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BATTLEFORDS AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY HISTORY • Formed in 1884 as the Battle River Agricultural Society.

• The 1885 fair was cancelled due to the Riel Rebellion.

• The first fair was held on Oct. 12, 1887.

• In 1937, Grey Owl officially opened the fair.

• In 1951, Prime Minister St. Laurent did the official opening.

• In 1956, The Battlefords Agricultural Society became the legal name of the organization.

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ACROSS 1. Judge’s concern 5. Signal assent 8. Has 12.Draft animals 13.Hot temper 14.Moderately cold Royals, 15.Decade hostunit ed their p r o v - 16.Short-term job incial 17.Pine ____ cham- 18.Alternate pionship 20.Got the best at home in Unityof July 1721.Largest weekend, in conjuncmammal tion with the Unity Bantam24.Close Boys’ A provincials. 26.Bald bird The Royals, holding 27.Half of twenty three consecutive provin-

28.Take it find on the ____ 55.Dogs and 31.Made holy cats 32.Clan 56.Fountain ____ 34.Turf ANSWER TO PUZZLE NO. 757 57.Young adult 35.Stags and bucks 38.Foot parts DOWN 1. Shy 39.Polite chap The bantam AA boys end, the 2017 Canada Sumand silver 2. in Woodsman’s 40.Winding 2014 and won their way all the way mer Games team, the wincurves h a vimplement e to the provincial final, but ter training team hosted by 41.Coin side 3. h i gCaribbean, h could not overcome a tough Softball Sask in both the U14 hopes e.g. Humboldt team, earning the and U16 divisions as well as 44.Hobo of med- Unity Bantam Cardinals sil- players who will once again 4. Registers 46.MGM’s a l l i n g ver. try out for the 222Fastpitch trademark again 5.this Close, Coaches once have a short sea- program that plays throughson to to develop their teams out the winter in both practi47.Glass partyear. 6. Adjust into provincial contenders ces and tournaments.

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Unity Minor Ball rocks the diamonds in 2015

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

UNITY — It has been another banner year for Unity ball teams. Compliments to all of those parties who work tirelessly all season to put it all together and commit the time as well as performing the duties necessary to keep Unity ball teams in the medal column while competing throughout and beyond the province.

Congratulations to those players who choose to work on their game throughout the season as well as working with their coaches and team to give their best effort for Unity teams during regular season and provincial play.

Repeat success stories on the diamonds in 2015 were the goal and right from the opening weekend of competition, it was apparent these goals were being achieved.

The first weekend of July, Unity earned dual titles in the squirt and peewee divisions of softball.

The peewee girls’ victory, at the B provincial level, was not a surprise as, out of 10 girls on the team, eight play-

ers had won a provincial title the previous year either in the squirt or peewee division.

The peewee girls who competed at the C provincial competition in Macklin also had a strong weekend that advanced them into playoff Sunday, however they were not able to overcome a strong hometown Macklin team in semifinals.

Another two softball teams headed to their respective provincial championships July 10 weekend.

The midget girls were in Estevan where they ran into tough competition early and were unable to advance to playoffs Sunday. The bantam girls competed at the B provincial level, won their way into championship Sunday and increased their level of play in each inning making them tough to beat. They captured provincial gold.

This win sent the team to the U16 Western Canadian fastball championships August long weekend in Regina.

Although not under the minor ball banner, the junior ladies’ U21 team, the UK

cial titles, knew there was a large target on their backs.

The opening game against the Earl Grey Heat was a prelude to Sunday’s final as both teams scrapped to win every inning, with the lead changing an incredible five times in the opening game.

As predicted, the Royals once again met the Heat in the final, but were unable to capture a fourth provincial title.

However, as the second place team in provincials, they advanced as Team Saskatchewan 2 to the Western Canadian U21 fastball championships in Surrey, B.C. The Royals won Western Canadian gold in 2012

hopes to advance to playoffs Sunday.

The last of the provincial championship events took place July 24 weekend with both the Peewee AA Cardinals and the Bantam AA Cardinals competing, both holding players from 2014 who had won titles.

The Peewee Cardinals headed to Weyburn where they won their way to playoffs Sunday and they gave their fans more excitement than any big league game, going 11 innings – a regular game is normally seven innings – in a semifinal. However, the end result put them out of the final as they lost 3-2.

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development all year long.

All players begin their work as a team as soon as the ice is out of the rink, until they can move onto the diamonds in the spring.

Ball season is not yet over as both the U16 bantam girls and the UK Royals U21 ladies headed to Westerns.

In addition there are Unity players trying out for the U12 squirt Fall Ball provincial championship coming up September long week-

year again there will be several girls trying out for this team whose season runs from the end of August until after Thanksgiving long weekend.

There was also one softball player who competed with an A team this year who qualified for the Canadian nationals U16 event as well as two baseball players who competed with an AA team out of Lloydminster as part of their ball season.

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Take ‘em apart like they were put together Are ya prunin’ or making a post?

What we are really short of in the Battlefords and area are ISA certified arborists pruning trees for homeowners. Other than the ISA certified arborists that currently work at the City of North Battleford or that formerly worked at the City of North Battleford, there are none that I’m aware of.

An arborist is defined as someone who is “a specialist in the care and maintenance of ornamental trees.”

The International Society of Arboriculture Certified Arborist credential is the world standard, the Canadian standard, the provincial standard and should be the minimum standard right here in the Battlefords for anyone to have that you hire to prune your trees.

You can verify whether or not someone is ISA certified by going to www. isa-arbor. com and hit the Verify a Credential hot button, or if you are looking to hire a certified arborist you can go to that same website and hit the Hire an Arborist hot button and it will find the certified arborist closest to your location.

So many self-professed tree pruners are either selftaught or might be just making it up as they go along and convincing the customer they know what they are doing. After all, they probably have a truck, a ladder and a chainsaw, so they should

know. There seems to be very few of them who have actually taken the time to read and learn proper pruning techniques, let alone get certified.

With all the information and even just pictures out there on the web, referring to, or depicting pruning correctly and what and

why you prune, how come there so many professionals doing it incorrectly, and so what, anyway, are the consequences of doing it incorrectly?

Here are some simple guidelines • “Take ‘em apart like they were put together” is a quote from Dr. Ed Gilman, one of my favourite

tree gurus. What it means is, whenever you make a pruning cut, it is at a bud or at a branch attachment and never midway between branches or branch and trunk. You must always leave the branch a direction to grow. No dead ends allowed.

• Make your cut at the branch collar. A collar cut ensures decay is minimized and the wound left by the cut will close more rapidly.

• Remove all the dead wood.

Remove any branches that don’t look healthy (diseased).

Remove broken or weak branches.

Remove branches that are rubbing together.

• The 25 per cent rule.

Research shows that removing more than 25 per cent of the live branches in any one growing season will result in major root death and decay and or negatively affect tree growth. This will, over time, affect the tree’s general health and, just as

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importantly, its stability and it will anybody’s guess as to when that tree will fall over.

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to deal with a few seasons down the road.

It is evident throughout the Battlefords and area that many privately owned trees have been the victims of Whackme- Hackme Tree Service, The Treeminator, Top and Flop Tree Guys, The Tree Feller, The Tree Amigos or some such company.

The problem with this is when tree pruning is done badly or incorrectly often enough in an area, it somehow becomes the norm and what people come to expect a tree to look like after pruning. “Do to my tree what you did to Jack’s tree across the street, he paid good money for that job so it must be right.” This is just wrong.

If you want some easy to read information with some excellent pictures of what a tree should look like before and after pruning go to the Trees are Good website www.treesaregood.com.

It isn’t rocket science, but it is science. There is a best practice for tree pruning just like there is for just about everything.

The science behind proper tree pruning minimizes damage to the tree, minimizes decay above and below ground, minimizes the risk of disease entering the tree, encourages rapid wound closure and general tree health. It leaves you with a tree and not a post

with stubs on it.

The science of tree bio-mechanics and natural tree architecture is a field of study that has helped arborists implement natural target pruning and preserve the tree’s ability to withstand damage from storms and maintain the landscape qualities we should all be looking for. Watch this column for information on this.

Tree removal is another matter. There are many good companies in the Battlefords that offer tree removal. You may just want to get a few references and be assured they have the appropriate insurance to cover off damages if something should go wrong with the removal.

Don’t forget April 1 is the start of the provincial elm pruning ban. No elm pruning is permitted, by provincial law, between April 1 and Aug. 31 each year. This is a prevention

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Itoh peonies

A perfect addition to the prairie garden

By Sara Williams Herbaceous peonies (Paeonia lactiflora) have come a long way since they were introduced to Europe in the middle 18th century with literally hundreds (if not now thousands) of registered cultivars. They have been a standard in the prairie garden for over a century because of their cold hardiness, drought tolerance, longevity and showiness. But they sometimes lack sturdiness (needing peony rings for support), have a short flowering period and do not have an extensive colour range.

Tree peonies (Paeonia suffruticosa), illegally introduced from China by Robert Fortune in 1846, have what their herbaceous cousins lack: sturdy stems, longer flowering period, high numbers of very large, oftentimes fragrant flowers in a wide colour range (including yellow). Unfortunately, they lack sufficient hardiness to withstand a prairie winter.

There is a third ornamental peony option, a hybrid of the herbaceous (Paeon section) and Asiatic tree (Moutan section) peonies dubbed the Itoh (or Intersectional) peony hybrid. Itoh hybrids have inherited the unique colours, larger flowers, high flower count and extended flowering period (from late spring to early summer) from their tree peony parentage. From their herbaceous parents, they have inherited the size, herbaceous characteristics and, most importantly, hardiness.

They bloom from late spring to early summer and within this period are classified as early, mid or late. Colours include white, pinks, reds, golden yellow,

arden Chat copper red and orange, often with contrasting flares at the base of the petals. Many are fragrant. Their attractive, finely cut foliage and strong stems (rarely. if ever, needing support) are also from their tree peony genes. They are extremely vigorous. The rounded bushes are about three-by-three feet.

Don’t expect instant gratification. Like other peonies it may take four years or longer to reach full size, but they should remain with you for decades. Once extremely rare they are becoming more common. And their rarity is sometimes reflected in their price, especially so with the newest introductions.

Proven Prairie-Hardy Cultivars Bartzella (Anderson, 1986) – large (six to eight inches diameter), semidouble to double, soft sulphur yellow flowers with red flares; floriferous; good substance; fragrant; strong 32 inch stems; fragrant; late mid-season.

Candy Cane (Smith, 2004) – semi-double to double, creamy yellow, lightly flushed pink with prominent bright red flares; some petals with deep lavender pink streaks; six inch diameter; 26 inch height; mild fragrance.

Cora Louise (Anderson, 1986) – palest lavender fading to pure white, single or double flowers with lavender flares; flat in form; strong stems; dark green foliage; mid-season; 24 inch in height; some fragrance.

Morning Lilac (Ander-

son, 1992) - single to semidouble, lavender-fuchsiapink with dark purple and white streaking; dark green foliage; 26-28 inch tall; midseason.

Sequestered Sunshine (Anderson, 1999) – single to semi-double, canary yellow flowers five to seven inch diameter with white carpals tipped with red stigmas and a ring of yellow stamens; fragrant; vigorous; dark green, dissected foliage; mid-season.

Singing in the Rain (Donald Smith, 2002) – semidouble, apricot, blooms appears light orange upon opening, fading to yellow, giving the plant a multi-coloured appearance; floriferous with many side-buds; lightly fragrant; mid-season.

Visions of Sugar Plums (Smith, 19??) – large, single flowers, soft pink blending to a deeper pink at the petal edge; each petal has huge plum-colored flares towards the center; midseason; height to 29 inch Yankee Doodle Dandy (Smith, 2000) – semi-double to occasionally double rose-form flowers; attractive deep pink with cream undertones that fade slightly as the flowers mature, but remain attractive to petal drop; 6 inch in diameter; pleasant fragrance; two to three buds per stem; good substance, floriferous; midseason; excellent foliage; 36 inch height.

Next installment: history, care and a few more proven varieties.

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Works for show and tell in progress over the summer ...

In July, members participated in a workshop to make a professional tote bag, designed by L. Martell. This two-day event was facilitated by Frances Wright of Maidstone. Photos submitted

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Every summer has its story and part of that story for the members of the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild included quilting in the Don Ross Craft Room, completing and starting new projects.

It is anticipated these “works in progress” will be displayed in all their glory during the “show and tell” part of the first business meeting of the new season starting Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. in the craft room.

In July, members were able to participate in a workshop to make a professional tote bag, designed by L. Martell. This two-day event was facilitated by Frances Wright of Maidstone who is also a member of the Quilting Squares. New skills were learned and friendships cemented during this time and, in fact, the experience was so successful many members are already

making a second bag.

The guild is particularly honoured to have one of its members present a solo exhibition at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford.

Heather Hochbaum, a fibre artist and also a member of the Battlefords Art Club, has her work on display until Sept. 6, with a reception Thursday, Aug. 13, from 4

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Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild hopes its summer “works in progress” will be displayed in all their glory during the “show and tell” part of the first business meeting of the new season starting Sept. 4 at 1 p.m. in the craft room of the Don Ross Centre.

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Diamonds have been busy and ball isn’t over

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Here we are a week into August, wondering where summer went. It won’t be long before school is back in session, harvest will be underway and we will be talking about the summer of 2015 in past tense. Enjoy the last month of summer, folks, as it goes far too quickly.

Whether it’s been baseball or softball, the diamonds have been one busy place this season. There have been multiple provincial titles earned by Unity ball teams making the next inductions for the Unity Sports Wall of Fame a busy one.

There are still teams and players competing and trying out at various levels that extend beyond the minor ball season, including the Fall Ball Zone 7 provincial weekend and tryout camps for University of Saskatchewan softball, 2017 Canada Games team and the 222 Fastpitch winter training team.

The bantam girls competed at U16 Western Canadian championships last weekend in Regina, but as of press time there were no results, although CBC Regina had some coverage on this team July 31. Fans were also able to follow them regularly on

nity News Facebook and Twitter pages.

The UK Royals U21 junior fastball team is currently competing in Surrey, B.C., also for a Western Canadian title.

This weekend, Unity Cardinals senior men’s team is competing in Macklin at A2 baseball provincial championships. With a number of teams competing there, this will make for some great baseball to watch.

Bring a friend out to the Unity long term care centre Aug 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a burger and pie sale. Come and enjoy some great food and entertainment with the proceeds going to the LTC recreation fund. Donation of pies is appreciated. Contact the long term care centre if you can help out.

It’s a milestone for another Unity business as Sunrise Wellness Spa celebrates their 35th anniversary Aug. 20 from noon to 3 p.m. The Special Olympics group is hosting a barbecue there as a fundraiser for their program.

There will be door prizes and a flash customer appreciation sale. Coffee and cake

will be served. Take a moment to celebrate with Geraldine and staff.

The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre will be encouraging swimmers to come out and enjoy the last few weeks of the inaugural season of the pool.

If you haven’t seen the T. Rex exhibit at our museum yet, what are you waiting for? “Scotty” won’t be here for much longer. The museum is open seven days a week from 2 to 5 p.m. Each Thursday the Adanac Hall plays host to the Unity farmers’ market where a dozen or more vendors bring their homegrown or homemade products.

Tournament season has begun at the Unity Golf Club, but there are still plenty of tee times to have for those who like to get out on the links. Don’t forget to sign up for the annual “Fun Day of Golf” event that is continuing to raise money for a new ground floor hall.

The annual Canadace Heitt Memorial Run will take place in early September, so watch for details. It is a well-run event by the Heitt family aimed at putting money back into the community through scholarships and expanding the paved paths throughout our community.

In spite of the dry growNightly Beer Garden with local entertainment

Family Night

On Thursday Aug 13, kids 12 & under are Free!

Pink Friday

This adorable little bird was destined to become cat food if he didn’t muster up the courage to fly back to the nest. He was given a helpful hand back to the reassuring wings of his mother to restart the flight-training program. Photo by Sherri Solomko

ing season, gardens look plentiful around town and folks are busy canning and

pickling their goods for the upcoming winter. It’s always fun to see folks proud

to share their abundance of fresh produce with friends and neighbours.

Enjoy my shorter version of our happenings in this column as, soon enough, after a summer hiatus where life tends to slow down for many, we will be once again kicking things into high gear when fall always brings an abundance of activities and events that I am happy to report on.

Coffee row folks are enjoying the lazy days of summer. Coffee talk continues to evolve around the mystery of this year’s Rider season that appeared so hopeful in training camp.

They are sharing their pride of their favourite ball players who have experienced so much success this season.

And they never leave the weather and growing season off the topic table.

So you keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time ...

Small communities funding announced Staff The governments of Canada and Saskatchewan are announcing funding for 26 projects in communities across the province under the New Building Canada Plan’s Small Communities Fund.

The Small Communities Fund is part of the $10 billion Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component of the New Building Canada Fund. It will provide $1 billion to municipalities with

fewer than 100,000 residents for public infrastructure projects.

“We are proud to invest in infrastructure improvements across Saskatchewan that will benefit communities across the entire province by improving much-needed local infrastructure,” said Saskatoon–Rosetown–Biggar MP Kelly Block.

Improving infrastructure is a major priority for the Government of Saskatchewan and we are pleased

to be equal partners with the Government of Canada and municipalities in providing funding that will improve municipal infrastructure in 26 communities across the province,” Minister of Justice and Minister Responsible for SaskBuilds Gordon Wyant said.

“The projects announced today will contribute to the growth of communities and improve quality of life, while supporting Saskatchewan’s Plan for Growth.”

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OBITUARIES SCHMIDT: A ‘Farewell Celebration Of Life Service’ for Wesley Vernon Schmidt, resident of the Battlefords District Care Centre, who passed away July 10, 2015 will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 at the Maymont Memorial Hall, Maymont, SK. This will be an informal gathering to which family and friends will be invited to share their memories. It is the families request that donations in Wesley’s memory be considered to Ward 4 and/or the Recreation Department at The Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, Sask. S0M 0E0 or to the Alzheimer Society Of Saskatchewan (for research purpose), 301-2550-12th. Ave., Regina, SK S4P 3X1. ____________________________________________________ GIASSON: John Giasson was born June 18, 1923 at Rosetown, SK., and passed away on July 20, 2015 in North Battleford, SK., surrounded by his wife Therese and family. He leaves behind his loving wife Therese Giasson of 67 years (North Battleford). His children: Jeanine Grosjean (Raymond) (Delmas), Grandchildren: Alain Grosjean (Shannon), Leo Grosjean (Amy), Marc Grosjean (Amanda); Antoine(Tony) Giasson (Myrle) (Calgary); Grandchildren: Daniel Giasson (Ann Marie); Kristopher Giasson; Rose Marie Desrosiers (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Paul Desrosiers (Shannon), Nicole Ram (Moe); Charles(Chuck) Giasson (Valerie) (Beaumont); Grandchildren: Micheal Giasson (Stephanie), Rachelle Posein (Darcy), Neil Hillier, Cameron Hillier; Henri Giasson (Jurine) (Edmonton); Grandchildren: Curtis Giasson, Darrell Giasson (Ivy) & 18 Great Grandchildren. Vigil of Prayer Service was held on Friday, July 24, 2015 from Paroisse De St. Andre` Apotre in North Battleford, SK., with Presider Deacon Ghislain Bellavance. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK., with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Shared memories by Andre Giasson. I actually don’t like the term eulogy myself....I much prefer “celebration of life”...which I believe better reflects Jean-Baptiste...a true gentleman...a simple man of deep faith, full of love and compassion, while possessing an undoubted and rock-solid integrity, as well as an innate and infectious “joi de vivre”, and surely not forgetting his wicked sense of humor and his so endearing and unforgettable laughter! Now his family wishes to share with everyone present the following loving thoughts and reflections of their husband and father. Jean-Baptiste moved to a homestead in Delmas from Rosetown with his parents in 1926.

He and his brothers and sister were raised on the family farm in Delmas. On August 18, 1948 he married Therese Dupuis from Cut Knife. Then in 1950 he took over the family farm. Jean-Baptiste and Therese raised their family of five on this farm. In the fall of 1970 Jean-Baptiste retired from farming and moved to North Battleford.

To keep busy he worked for the Separate School Board and the Villa Pascal until his retirement in 1988 at the age of 65. At this time he stated to his family that he was retiring to make room for the younger generation who needed certain opportunities and actual money in order to raise their families. A so very moving example of Jean-Baptiste’s profound compassion and deep concern for others.

After his retirement John kept busy spending time at Turtle Lake while spending more time with Therese, his family and friends. The highlight of his fishing career was when he went salmon fishing with his three boys in Ucluelet, BC at 88 years young. John was active in his community. He sat on the Board of the Manoir Marchildon for 28 + years. John was a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus and spent many hours volunteering for the Knights, helping raise money for many important local charities. He was always willing to be part of the Honor Guard at the funeral of his fellow Knights, High School Graduations and other church functions. I’d like to share a few so endearing stories about Jean-Baptiste during his last few weeks of his life: Watching his favorite soap opera “The Young and the Restless” right up to the end namely at 4:30 on the very Friday before his passing at 2:14 on the following Monday. His mind was sharp till the last day. He wanted some pear juice so when he was told by Tony that the hospital did not have any he was quick to respond to his son, “You can go to Wally’s.” Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks: The family of Jean-Baptiste(John) Giasson would like to thank the Battlefords Union Hospital Third South staff and Scott Parker. A special Thank-you to Father Cuong Luong, Father Gerald Michaud, Deacon Ghislain Bellavance also to soloist Karen Blais, organist Therese Michaud and Denis Giasson for serving. Thanks also to the ladies of Notre Dame CWL for a delicious lunch and the Knights of Columbus Honor Guard. Thank-you for all the food, visits, cards, flowers and memorial donations made in John’s name. Thank-you to Battlefords Funeral Service for their help and guidance through this difficult time. ____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM

LEASK: Service Of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life of Roger Dennis Leask, beloved husband of Connie Leask, resident of rural Battleford, SK will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 8, 2015 from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, SK with Fr. Greg Elder Celebrant. It is the families request that donations in Roger’s memory be made to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 ____________________________________________________ LUKOWICH: ISABELLE BASIHNE (nee Ryhorchuk): Loving mother of Patricia (Jim Lee) of Unity, SK and Bernard (Perryanne) of Victoria, B.C. passed away March 2, 2015 at Victoria, B.C. Mass Of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, August 10, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, SK with Fr. Cuong Luong Celebrant. Interment will follow at the City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. “Vichnaya Pamiat”. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200) ____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM

Kennedy, Lynn Marie August 1, 1962 August 4, 1985

ANNIVERSARIES

In L oving Memory of You are invited to an

Anniversary Party in honor of Ken and Judy Jamieson

Can you believe it’s our 50th We still do not agree on much... but have agreed to party!

The One Man Band is booked

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Thursday, August 20, 2015 7:00 p.m.

Table Mountain

There is a bridge of memories From here to heaven above That keeps you very close to us It’s called a bridge of love.

As time goes by without you And now it’s been 30 years, They hold a million memories And a thousand silent tears.

To us you were so special What more is there to say.

Except to wish with all our hearts That you were here today.

If roses grow in heaven, Lord Please pick a bunch for us And gently lay them in Lynne’s hands And tell her they’re from us.

Love from Rhonda, Bev and Karen

Thomas Kryzanowski

July 8, 1931 - August 4, 2013 You are a living legend in our hearts We were Blessed to have had you in our lives.

A gentle soul, laughter, smiles and huge hugs.

There was discipline given when needed.

Much wisdom was shared throughout the years.

You lived a life of many experiences and touched many hearts.

We miss you greatly and call on our memories to get us through the rough days.

You would not want us to be sad, so we remember your sense of humour and pranks allowing the laughter to chase away the tears.

WITH LOTS OF LOVE, Marie, Ted, Deb, Roy, Kim and their families

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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received a discretionary subdivision application. The application is for three (3) single-parcel country residential lots consisting of proposed Parcels A to C, in the NW ¼ Section RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499 35-52-19-W3M as shown in “Schedule A” below.

Public Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the the revertsTheto Schedule RM of Conservation Mervin No. 499 has receivedDistrict, a discretionary which subdivision application. application is for threeA, (3) single-parcel country residential lots consisting of proposed Parcels A to C, in the NW ¼ Section 35-52-19section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin W3M as shown in “Schedule A” below. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Conservation District, which reverts to Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

D I R E C T O R Y 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

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

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on September 8 , 2015 in Council will consider this application at the regular the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to to the RM of Mervin, No. 499, Box on 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions September 2 , 2015 scheduled Council meeting September 8th,or additional information call (306) 845-7333.

2015 in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to S. Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner on these proposals, please do so in writing comment July 27, 2015 prior to September 2nd, 2015 to the RM of Mervin, No. 499, Box 130,Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional information call (306) 845-7333.

S.Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner July 27, 2015

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

Problems with Mobility?

Chartered Professional Accountants

15081CB0

Western Commodities

Hip or Knee Replacement?

SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

AUCTIONS

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

Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

The Disability Tax Credit

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

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

Smoke Glyphosate

1&2 Bedroom Suites

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior/exterior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations,etc. Phone 306-445-8439

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Gibson was found roaming around North Battleford looking for either a friend or something to do. Needless to say he got lucky and found us. Gibson has a very unique prince like personality.

He reminds us of Simba from the lion king. Always curious and ready to try something new. Come on down today and give this sweet guy his forever home and family.

This little sweetie was found by the boat launch by the hospital.

She is a little bundle of energy but she is smart as a whip and eager to learn. She loves attention and loves to cuddle. Come and meet this sweet girl and be prepared to fall in love!!

Diquash Dessiccant • Quick even dry down

HOUSES FOR RENT

battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street

www.lanerealty.com

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

ADOPT A PET

The R.M of Buffalo farmland located at the northwest and southwest 35, 41, 20 W3RD. 266 cultivated and pasture acres. Cash lease in place ending December 2017. Submit written tenders with certified cheque for 5% of offers to Shirley Sander, Box 295, Davidson, SK. S0G 1A0. Tenders accepted till September 3, 2016.

Highest or any tender not neccessarily accepted. For further info (306) 567 - 7052 after 6PM.

WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

TRAVEL

PETS

FARM SERVICES

FARMS/ACREAGES FOR RENT

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

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

PARTNERS

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

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

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

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BOATS

CAREER TRAINING

DOMESTIC CARS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

2000 Four Winns Boat and trailer 17.5 ft sport with bucket seats, 190 horse power, volvo in board, canvas top and travel tarp. Less than 200 hours. $9,800.00]. Call: 306-8453347 or 306-584-0749.

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’ s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home.

Call today!

1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

PAWLUS

Looking for a journeyperson, 4 or 3rd year apprentice in AutoBody Technician. Please apply in person with resumes and references to Jason at North Town Autobody

R.M. OF COTE NO. 271

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!

Saskatchewan

Grader Operator

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. REGISTRATIONS

Cheer Legacy Athletics Come see if Cheer is right for you.

TEAM PLACEMENTS August 17 & 18

Nations West Field House For more information and to download

Registration Packages

go to our website: www.cheerlegacyathletics.com Programs will run until April 30, 2016

Cheer is welcoming back former Team Members and is looking forward to inviting new members.

Cheer is open to children ages 3 & up

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

SOCCER

INC.

2015/2016 INDOOR SEASON

Season runs from October to late March.

Registration Dates:

August 20 & 21 - 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

August 22 - 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Soccer Hut Born in 2012 ........................... U4 ..........................$90.00 Born in 2010 or 2011 ............. U06 .........................$90.00 Born in 2008 or 2009 ............. U08 .........................$90.00 Born in 2006 or 2007 ............. U10 .......................$130.00 Born in 2004 or 2005 ............. U12 .......................$130.00 Born in 2002 or 2003 ............. U14 .......................$130.00 Born in 2000 or 2001 ............. U16 .......................$130.00 Born in 1998 or 1999 ............. U18 .......................$130.00

REGISTRATION has to be accompanied by payment.

(No third party billing without prior approval) Online Registration will be available @ www.bysi.ca

Kickin’ With Kee’s FALL REGISTRATION Tuesday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 26 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

• Olympic Style Martial Arts • Self Defense • Build Self Confidence & Self Control •Strengthen Your Mind, Body & Spirit

Programs for all ages: • Little Dragon’s Program ages 5 - 7 • Children Beginners • Children Advanced • Adult Beginners • Adult Advanced

Canadian Certified Referee - Prov. Coach

3 time Canadian Gold Medalist 2 time PanAm Bronze Medalist World Certified 5th Dan Instructor 20 years teaching experience Master Donna Halewich 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford Lower Level Phone: 306-441-6728 www.kees.ca

Tradition Powers Innovation

is seeking applications for the position of

Duties to include operating a grader and other equipment along with maintenance of equipment and general duties as requested by Council.

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

Please send resume by August 5th to: Fax: 306-542-2428 Email: rm271@sasktel.net

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

2004 Crown Vic, very nice shape.

Command start, keyless entry.

200,000 kms. 306-445-8256

COMING EVENTS

2007 Ford Focus for Sale. Black 4dr, Sunroof, Tan Leather heated seats, PW, PL, PM, All options. 156000 kms. $4800.00 OBO. Call or Text 306-441-2662

HEARING CLINIC IN NORTH BATTLEFORD

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Building Manager and Maintenance Man Ye a r ro un d c a re e r S a la r y dep e n ds o n E x p e r ie n c e Submit resumés to Box 40, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X6 Is your Company looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers?

Our Canadian wide Aboriginal recruitment website www. firstnationsjobsonline .com is now affiliated with 130 newspapers.

By advertising on our website we can get your job posting and location to 950,000 circulated newspapers throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

DRIVERS WANTED

AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 W/Airbrake

• Guaranteed 40 hr. Work Week & Overtime • Paid Travel & Lodging • Meal Allowance • 4 Week Vacation • Excellent Benefits Package Must be able to have extended stays away from home. Up to 6 months. Must have a valid AZ, DZ, 5, 3 OR 1 with airbrake licence and have previous commercial driving experience.

FREE Hearing Tests & Demos will be held at: Library (Boardroom) Thursday August 13 10:30am-5pm

No reen Frier, BC-HIS

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Receive $1000.00 off a pair of Premium Hearing Aids Valid with Coupon only exp. August 31, 2015

Appointments Recommended

Apply at: www.sperryrail.com, careers and then choose the FastTRACK Application.

1 800 984-4079 www.personalhearing.com

R E Y U B E G HU HOUSES FOR SALE

First Nations Jobs nline

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 Chrys by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 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 by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL

1-888-470-7997

Property Taxes Paid Until January 1, 2018

Beautiful Executive Home

Absolutely Filled with Upgrades

2509 Killdeer Drive North Battleford

Tremedous value at $539,900

306-441-6433

Call Brian Lampitt to view this outstanding home MLS® 538974

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COMING EVENTS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Community Events Calendar

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Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Help Full & Part-Time $12.00 per hour

®

Must be available for various shifts.

Apply within: 1702 - 100th St. North Battleford, SK Ph: 306-445-4408 Fax: 306-445-1299 Email: BattlefordKFC@hotmail.com

requires a

TRAVEL CONSULTANT

Previous experience in the travel industry is preferred but will consider others with general office experience or those that have travelled extensively.

Maintenance Foreman

Applications by mail or email only to Marlin Travel 14A - 9800 Territorial Place North Battleford, SK S9A 3W6 barb.schmidt@marlintravel.ca

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

RESORT VILLAGE OF AQUADEO

Wednesday, August 5

Only those granted an interview will be contacted.

The position will involve the operation of maintenance equipment and general public work duties involving at times strenuous physical labor.

Saturday, August 8

The Joint Board of Education of the Battlefords First Nations High School invites applications for the following position at Sakewew High School.

Applicants shall have and demonstrate good work ethics, ability to work unsupervised and effective communication with the general public.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

ADM Lloydminster is hosting a Canola Producer Appreciation Day at the Western Developmet Museum from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Catered lunch, bounce houses, games and gifts.

Halcyonia School Heritage Picnic- potluck supper 5 p.m., games, vintage vehicles welcome and wear your vintage clothing from earlier era. Halcyonia is 4 miles north & 6 miles east of Borden.

Those Were the Days - 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Western Development Museum, Junction of Highways 16 & 40, North Battleford. 9:00 - 11:00 a.m. FREE flapjacks with admission. All day activities include handcraft trade show, garage sale hosted by the WDM Volunteer Assoc., Heritage Village demonstrations and interpretations, musical entertainment, dog show, wood sawing & splitting, plowing powered by people, pioneer competitions, miniature horses and fancy drill, threshing demonstrations and the Parade of Power showcasing horse, gas and steam powered equipment. Make sure to check out the low ‘n slow BBQ Competition with 16 teams plus the Discovery Co-op Chili Cook-off. If you love food and want a taste make sure to get in on the People’s Choice category while quantities last. For complete event info visit wdm.ca or call 306-445-8033.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

Radisson Fair - parade, slopitch, gymkhana, horse show, vintage tractor pull, supper both days, kids activities, entries to be in by 11:00 a.m. on August 7th in the curling rink.

Tuesday, August 11 - September 8

To commence August 26, 2015 For job description please refer to our website: www.sakewew.ca For further details contact Mr. Colin Sutherland, Principal at Sakewew High School at 306-441-5065.

Send applications, including references and criminal record check to: Battlefords First Nations High School Joint Board of Education Box 288 North Battleford, SK c/o Colin Sutherland, Principal Fax: 306-446-0502

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on August 11, 18, 25, September 1 & 8 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Saturday, August 15

Borden 4-H Light Horse Achievement Day - Alana Gunsch’s acreage 1/2 mile east of Borden. 10:00 a.m. judging classes and 1:00 p.m. riding classes.

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.

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Reporter Correspondents needed 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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

email: newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net or toll free 1-866-549-9979 NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

The optimum candidate will have experience operating and the abilities to service the village equipment. Possession of a Class 1 Water Treatment and Distribution certificate would be an asset, or be willing to take Water Treatment course.

Applicants must provide a current driver’s license abstract upon hiring.

This is a full-time position and wages will be determined by qualifications and experience.

SkillS required: • Job task planning and organizing • Critical thinking • Problem solving • Working with others • Operate various vehicles and equipment • Report any malfunctions • Supervisory skills Written applications including a cover letter and detailed resumé with work related references may be submitted to the Resort Village of Aquadeo or by contacting the Village Office. resort Village of Aquadeo Box 501, Cochin, Sk S0M 0l0 Phone: (306) 386-2942

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

Employment Opportunities

Available at Battleford Drug Mart positions are either full-time or part-time.

• Pharmacist • Pharmacist Technician • Sales Clerk No evenings, Sundays or holidays.

Please apply with resumé to:

Battleford Drug Mart 102-22nd Street West Battleford, SK

North West College

Part-Time Accounting Clerk - Family Leave Replacement Battlefords Campus Posting #54-BC-1516

Reporting to the Controller, the Part-Time Accounting Clerk is responsible for the accounting functions of the College. This is an 18 hour per week, term employment opportunity offering a flexible schedule for the successful candidate. The term runs from September 1, 2015 - June 3, 2016.

Compensation: $24.04 per hour to start, with excellent benefit package.

For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca.

Applications will be received until noon, Monday, August 10, 2015.

www.northwestcollege.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EAGLE HILLS DAYCARE

FULL-TIME COOK

On Red Pheasant First Nation is currently accepting applications for the following position:

required at

Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely,

efficient, sanitary and consistant manner to be used by meal completion. Performing of food preparation duties such as chopping ingredients, slicing meat, prepare pre-baked goods. Cook full course meals.

Clean kitchen work areas. Salary $16.00/hr.

Apply with resumé at rickyhk011@icloud.com

2 Full-Time Childcare Workers Interested candidates require the following qualifications:

• minimum Early Childhood Development certificate or Orientation to Daycare or willing to obtain the course • must have valid 1st Aid and CPR certificates • possess a clear RCMP CPIC (criminal record check) • valid safe food handling certificate or willing to receive the training • Valid driver’s license Application deadline is August 21st, 2015 at 4:00 p.m.

Full & Part-Time WAITRESSES and Full-Time COOK Required

Please drop off or fax your resumé with all required documentation to: Eagle Hills Daycare Red Pheasant, SK Call Naomi at 306-480-7718 for more information Fax: 306-937-7230

Apply in person with resumé 2401 99 St, North Battleford, SK S9A 0S7 No phone calls please!

Facility General Manager

Carillion is a global integrated services and construction company with over $7bn in revenues per year. In Canada we are one of the leading building, infrastructure and integrated services companies, with over 4,500 employees.

The Facility General Manager is responsible for the effective management, co-ordination, and financial control and performance of an operational service contract (Hard FM) located in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Key Responsibilities • Fosters and maintains an effective working relationship with the respective client, customers, suppliers, and partners.

• Upholds, safeguards and promotes the Carillion values, mission and vision while relating particularly to ethics, integrity, corporate and social responsibility.

• Responsible for the scope of support services as contracted, the applicable financial and service performance metrics.

• Demonstrates an advanced customer service culture throughout all services being delivered within their scope.

• Demonstrates a visible presence within the operations they oversee while providing the operational management team with support in improving business efficiency, achieving budgetary compliance and dealing with issues on a daily basis to ensure highly effective teamwork and workplace morale.

• Deploys and monitors all applicable Carillion policies, procedures including those of the client environment where required.

• Participates in the maintenance of existing client base while supporting work winning initiatives when required.

• Responsible for leading and delivery of the Call Center Services, Plant Operations and Maintenance services and Parking support services Operational Accountabilities For the delivery of some or all of the following support services • Utilities Management • Call Centre Services • Contingency Management • Pest Control • Plant Operations & Maintenance • Internal/ External Landscaping • Lifecycle Management Services • Security • Sustainability Services • Parking • Special Projects Services Financial Accountabilities • Establish and manage approved annual budgets, monthly P&L statements to meet account and divisional goals/objectives.

• Monitor daily and weekly variance analysis contracting actual performance against budget, realigning and developing action plans as necessary ensuring targets are achieved.

• Timely presentation of client and customer invoicing.

• Responsible for the procurement strategy delivery and ensures outputs are embedded at the contract level.

People Accountabilities • Overall leadership and direct line responsibility for site/facility management team members and front line operational staff (union and non-union).

• Compliance to all Occupational Health & Safety standards, policies and procedures • Manage and supervise staff in day-to-day operations and ensure proper coverage of personnel at all times.

• Oversee recruitment and training of staff Requirements • A minimum of 10 years of related work experience as a Contract/ Facility General Manager (Hard FM) • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)/College Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical preferred)/ P.Eng or equivalent experience and education, Mechanical Engineering degree is an asset • Previous experience as Hard FM operational team lead working in a large multi-disciplinary environment.

• Previous experience in leadership role in a multi-function business contract.

How to Apply As an employer of choice, we treat all of our employees consistently and fairly to help you achieve personal and professional ambitions. We invite you to join us by following the online application instructions via the Indeed link provided below: http://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Carillion-Canada/jobs/Facility-General-Manager-1b268d991cc5e235?q=facility+general+manager We thank all applicants for considering a career with us; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

At this time, we do not require assistance from recruitment agencies, thank you.

CALL NOW • 306-445-7261 FOR THE BEST COVERAGE IN THE COMMUNITY

• DOOR-TO-DOOR • CARRIER SERVICE • TOTAL COVERAGE OR PERSONALIZED COVERAGE

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Bicycles are a nuisance and an annoyance Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, had a few unkind words for me yesterday. I told him I have been able to bike frequently here in Chilliwack, B.C. First Avenue, our street, is a wide with a good stretch of bike lanes along it. Following it I can end up right out in the countryside. This time of year is perfect for biking because it is mainly hot, dry weather.

My old neighbour informed me that no time of year was good for biking. He says people riding bikes on streets and roads are just a traffic accident in the making. For real drivers in cars and trucks, cyclists are a nuisance and

shouldn’t be on the road.

Ed continued by saying that all bike riders do is annoy and disturb everyone but themselves. He claimed he hated bikers in big cities like Edmonton and Saskatoon with their bike lanes. There, cyclists act like they have as much right to be on the road as he has.

I protested bikers did have a right to be on the road. I also threw in that car and truck drivers do more than their fair share of annoying and disturbing others also, so Ed changed the subject.

When my old neighbour talks to me, he loves to hit me with his opinion, and then run away when I have

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca an opinion for him. Ed has a saying that everyone can have their opinion, but he has no reason to listen to any opinion that contradicts his own. He says there is no point in wasting time on foolishness. It is not reassuring to know many folks are exactly like Ed, wherever

you go.

In the Bible, many rejected what Jesus said as if it was foolishness. When Jesus taught on marriage and divorce, even his disciples said to him, “If this is the situation between a husband and wife, it is better not to marry.” His disciples also considered

little children as too young to be worthy of any attention from Jesus. The disciples did not realize little children can naturally believe and trust completely.

Often, adults would rather argue and demand when it came to dealing with Jesus. They had lost their childlike ability to believe and trust unconditionally.

Jesus wanted to bless the children and pray for each of them because children were capable of total acceptance and trust of him.

In the 19th chapter of Mathew, a rich young man demanded of Jesus, “What good thing he should do to get eternal life?” The young man assured Jesus that he had not murdered,

committed adultery nor given false testimony. This same young man honored his parents and loved his neighbor as himself. Jesus told the young man that he needed to sell his possessions and give them to the poor, and then follow Jesus. The young man was unwilling to give away his great wealth to follow Jesus. Many believed that obtaining eternal life was a matter of obeying the commandments of God. They forget that they must be obeyed perfectly to earn eternal life. Only God is perfect. Believing and trusting in Jesus, the Son of God is the only way for imperfect people to get eternal life.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m.

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

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

DIVINE LITURGY:

July 26 - 9:00 am Aug. 2, 9 & 30 - 12:00 pm Aug. 16 & 23 - 9:30 am

Contact until July 29: Fr. Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Rev: Nora Borgeson

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

Sunday School

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

Weekly programs to resume in the fall “A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

Meeting at 1122 - 101st Street Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

1301 - 102nd Street, Phone 306-445-8171 Rev. Frances Patterson

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Everyone Welcome

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

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

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.

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Come Join Us

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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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Vic Hult was pleased to have all his family and many friends from near and far attend his 70th birthday party on the evening of July 25.

By the sound of things the huge crowd enjoyed visiting as well. The evening began with picture taking as it is not often that all the family get together for such a happy occasion.

Among the many guests were Vic’s mother Agnes Lesyk and her friend Dirk Koomes from Victoria, B.C., relatives (Howsons) from Ontario, and several

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The Yellowhead Ramblers provided music at various times throughout the evening. People were so busy visiting that very little time was taken up by dancing.

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A delicious lunch was served towards the end of the evening. Vic thanked his family and all those who helped to organize and take part in the evening’s activities.

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Photos by Averil Hall Children’s events are an important part of the rodeo.

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Female Steer Riding, above (ouch!) and right, was one of the events at the Trailriders Amateur Rodeo.

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Thankful for lack of hail damage

By Helena Pike

and Val and have memories of their busy lives.

I mentioned in my last news report that Maureen Bexson was attending the lily show in Calgary. She always enters several classes of lily arranging. As usual she did well, being awarded one first, two seconds and three thirds in the various classes she entered. Congratulations Maureen.

This long weekend many people spent time at various lakes. Lois Pike was at Loon Lake where her family and her sister Jeanette and husband Dennis Pike’s family are enjoying a weekend together.

Rheanan (Pike) and her husband Brad Beasley spent the past weekend visiting with Rheanan’s father Terry Pike and grandmother Florence Pike.

Gully Gus says, “The ideal diet is expressed in four words, no more, thank you,”

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Local connection to northern highway tragedy

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Condolences to Amber Hazelwood on the loss of her brother who was tragically killed when trying to get his logging semi out of the deep mud in Northern Saskatchewan. He was only 29 years old. Amber was in the process of leaving Mayfair last weekend to be with her fiancé Shawn Ferron in Cold Lake, Alta. She lived in Mayfair approximately four years and will be thoroughly missed. Amber, a mother to three children, was the caretaker in the hall and did the water testing two times a day. Shawn’s mother Bev (Darrell) Pollard lives in rural Mayfair, so Amber will

ayfair News return for visits.

Rick and Valerie Taylor of Mullingar travelled last weekend to visit daughter Carmen and family in Calgary, Alta. Carmen has resided there for many years and sells real estate.

Keith and Faye Liebaert are sprucing up their yard as they will be hosting Faye’s close relatives for a weekend get together in a few weeks.

Many will travel from the Davidson area and Alberta and son Kevin (Lauren) will come from Brandon, Man.

Meeting new relatives is always an interesting experience. Congratulations to both of them on the celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary Aug. 2. Aug. 1, Faye and Keith were invited for a Nachtegaele gathering at Connie and Linda’s (nee Nachtegaele) cabin at Aquadeo Beach. These women are the recently deceased Gus and Irene Nachtegaele’s daughters.

Get well wishes go to Rick Adam of Mullingar and we are hoping the best for him.

I’ve been busy for three days visiting three cousins on my mother’s side (Nachtegaele) from Belgium.

I will tell you more about this in my next column.

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We have been fortunate in this area to have missed the hailstorms that severely damaged crops and gardens. The hail, like the rain this year, has been spotty.

We had a few light showers again Saturday, but have not had heavy rains as has been the case in some spots.

This week we learned of the death of a former Forest Bank resident, Percy Goodburn. Percy grew up in the Forest Bank District. He was the second child born to Dick and Ada Goodburn before their move to Canada from England in 1924. All four of their children attended Forest Bank School. Percy enjoyed taking part in all the activities in the district including playing hockey.

In 1948 the family moved to British Columbia. Percy continued his education.

After obtaining a Bachelor of Theology and later a Bachelor of Education, teaching English became his life’s work. Percy always had a soft sport for Forest Bank, which he considered a unique district. He made several visits back throughout the years. Percy and his wife Hazel spent most of their retirement years at Rocky Mountain House, Alta. Our sympathy to his wife and family. He will be sadly missed and happily remembered by all who knew him.

A short time ago I reported the death of Thelma (Wesson) Clancy, but did not report the death of her husband Val Clancy, who passed away June 21, just two days after the death of his wife.

Aug. 1, a memorial service was held at the Gefle farm

orest Bank in Eckville, Alta., the home of Val and Thelma’s daughter Valerie and her husband Mike Gefle. The service began at 2 p.m. and included remembrances by members of their family. Their daughter Marjorie spoke on their life and death. Hymns were sung, accompanied by a guitarist and one of their grandchildren on the violin. Several relatives from this area including Shirley and Don Young, Darren and Kim Young, David Wesson, Christina Pike and Maureen Bexson attended the services and the barbecue that followed. Our sympathy to all family members who especially will miss Thelma

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Speers centennial celebration enjoyed

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

July 18, Speers held Speers Centennial 2015.

They had many events including musical entertainment including Bert Carpentier, Mel and I. Thank you, Speers. We had a wonderful day as I’m sure many others did and a big salute to all the volunteers who organized the event. Where would we be without volunteers?

Maymont Seniors’ Centre is having a potluck supper with entertainment. This month the potluck will be a cold supper. The event will happen July 29 at 6 p.m. Everyone is welcome.

Our trade show will be held Sept. 19. Anyone wanting to display their wares can contact Judy Gallieat 306-389-4803 for more information.

Don’t forget the elections for a new councillor with advance polls closed Wednesday and election day is Aug, 12.

SaskAlert is Saskatchewan’s emergency public alerting program. Denise Bernier, Christine Combres and I attended a training session in North Battleford.

SaskAlert will be used to alert the public in real-time, of an emergency situation.

It will provide information that will enable residents and those travelling in the province to take actions to protect themselves.

It is part of a national public alerting initiative that is supported by the federal, provincial and territorial governments where emergency alerts are being distributed across Canada from one alerting system.

Denise, Christine and I will be able to issue alerts that are within our areas of responsibility. Once an alert has been issued it will be picked up by media distributors and distributed on various communication platforms including radio, TV, websites and apps. SaskAlert can provide critical information on emergency events as they are occurring so you will be able to take action to protect yourself, your family and property.

You will also be able to receive updates that pertain to the incident, direction as

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Alerts will be issued for any event that has the potential of harming people or damaging property. That includes weather-related events such as tornadoes, plow winds and blizzards.

Other events could include wildfires, spills of hazardous material, train derailments, boil water advisories, evacuations or local emergency declarations.

The test of concept phase of SaskAlert has been completed and effective April 15 the option to participate in the SaskAlert program is being offered to all jurisdictions throughout the province. The provincial goal is to have any jurisdiction wishing to participate in the SaskAlert program signed up and trained by early 2016.

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tre had a potluck supper with entertainment. Gerald Weibe from Radisson entertained. Gerald entertained us at one of our Legends Nights. Thanks, Gerald. We really enjoyed your performance. And of course the potluck supper was great.

Have you gotten a call and looked at the caller ID and seen it’s your own number calling? Technology makes it easy for scammers to fake caller ID information. Scammers can use this as a way to get around call blocking and to hide from law enforcement. They hope you’re curious enough for you to pick it up. Bottom line – don’t pick up or press buttons. It’s best just to ignore them.

Radisson Show and Shine July 26 was a great show of cars. Watch for it next year.

Rain is what we want but not like North Battleford got. Hope the cleanup went well for all our families and friends in North Battleford.

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Punch Drunk Cabaret at Dog Patch Music Fest Aug. 7 to 9 lineup also includes Lorrie Church, David James and Big River, a Johnny Cash tribute Staff An Alberta band with a rockabilly-outlaw country-steampunk swing style of sound will be among the featured performers at the Dog Patch Music Festival Aug. 8 in Whelan.

The band is Punch Drunk Cabaret. The Dog Patch festival will mark their first-ever appearance in Saskatchewan, who hail from Dustbowl, Alta.

Punch Drunk Cabaret has shared the stage with artists such

Punch Drunk Cabaret make their Saskatchewan debut at the Dog Patch Music Festival at Whelan Aug. 7 to 9. Photo submitted

as the Sheepdogs, Kim Mitchell, George Canyon and July Talk.

They have quickly developed a reputation for bringing a high energy, “rockabilly meets AC/DC” live show to the stage.

The group has released two albums, the first being Punch Drunk Cabaret in 2012 and then The Juke Joint Revival Hour in 2014. Both were recorded in Saskatoon by North Battleford native and Junowinning producer Ross Nykiforuk of Sheepdogs and Northern Pikes fame.

The Dog Patch Music Festival starts Aug. 7 and runs three days.

The price is $70 for the whole weekend.

Other scheduled acts include The Dead South, Lorrie Church, David James & Big River (Johnny Cash tribute), The Johnny McCuaig Band, Shane Chisholm, Big River Boys, Donna Kay, Mitch Belot and many more.

This is the second year for the multi-cultural arts and music festival in Whelen. The location is 20 kilometres west of Loon Lake.

New fire hall is being officially opened Monday

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Official opening of the new Meota Fire Hall will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, August 10. Bring your lawn chair and relax with a hot dog or hamburger, which are being served. The new town workshop will be taking shape soon as more material has arrived, to join the rafters. Work will also likely resume soon at the site of the condos, as the rain gathered in the base area is drying up.

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The “for sale” and “sold’ signs continue to be put up as property changes hands.

Josie Reed of Saskatoon was in Chitek Lake visiting her son Creigh of Saskatoon and his daughter Megan, who lives in England.

Creigh’s wife, Natalie, is over in Ukraine with her two sisters doing some genealogy research into her father’s background and seeing where he came from. One sister is fluent in the Ukrainian language, which will make it all so much easier.

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Duplicate bridge on July 28 was played at the Do Drop In. Top scores were by Vern Iverson and Beatrice Novlan, second high were Ray and Marnie Davie and third were Mary Greenwald and David Sharpe.

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pots everywhere in bloom and so lovely. It surely gives one a good happy feeling to see a community try so hard and be successful at brightening the whole place up. It tells one they mean “business.”

Descendants of the late Carl Knutson family, formerly of the Robinhood district, gathered at the summer home of Ellis Knutson in Chitek Lake, for three days, July 3, 4 and 5. Nearly all of Ellis’s Canadian family attended and relatives also came from Rochester, N.Y., Minneapolis, Minn., Fargo and Mayville, N.D. and Hutterdahl, Minn.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on the evening of July 31 with top scores

by Marion Ottas and Gwen Lacerte, second were David Ottas and Linda Ard and third were John Soloninko and Murray McCrimmon.

There was a nice turnout and it was lots of fun. Anyone is welcome to join us on these second Fridays. The next gathering is Aug. 14.

Come a few minutes before 7 p.m. so draws can be made for partners.

Doris and Boris Sidoruk from Spiritwood spent the weekend at the Meota Regional Park visiting relatives and friends in the area.

The home of Judy Slavinski and Don Sippola at Chitek Lake has been sold to a couple from Beaumont,

Alta. More new houses are going up there, too and swimming lessons have been held as usual.

Sherry L’Heureux from Cold Lake spent the weekend with her brother Barry and Irene Verhoeven at the house of their daughter Kelly and her family in Meota.

Visiting Linda Ard Sunday were two of the Gladwell children she lived with while attending high school in North Battleford back in the early 1950s, Bri-

an and his sister Marnie are both from Regina.

The next ladies, night out at the Meota Golf Course will be Aug. 12. Next men’s night will be on Aug. 18. My attempt to get a report on the seniors’ tournament failed, so another time I will try to be there.

Contract bridge played Monday ended with the top score by Robert Iverson and second high was Trudy Iverson. Another night of good games.

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Activity Programs – Spiritwood and District Health Complex: Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shop-

ping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or baking. Shifts: 9:00 a.m. to noon or 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Hafford Special Care Centre: Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week.

Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com.

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75th anniversary celebrated for Belbutte Community Hall

More than 200 gathered to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Belbutte Community Hall July 31.

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

BELBUTTE — The Belbutte Community Hall celebrated its 75th anniversary July 31, with well over 200 people attending, mostly former residents.

The hall was built in 1940, back in the days when wages were 25 cents an hour and cash was a rare commodity. With donations of all kinds – labour and materials — and work bees the community proved “they could do it.” It’s that same community today that’s keeping the hall going and in repair.

There are too many names to recall of all those who had a part in creating that building, but some go way back – Gatzke, Johnson, Kutz, Larson, North, Bellamy, McKay, Overgard and Berg. Most of these still have family in the district.

Then there was Jack Heyden, a carpenter who often worked “for fun” and was one of the main carpenters on the job. He built the kitchen cupboards, put in the wiring for the power that came in 1956 and so on.

The Belbutte Ladies’ Club have managed the hall since 1966, when a cold plate meal was $1.25 and a hot meal was $1.50.

The celebration July 31 was one whole day long –

starting out with breakfast, lunch and ending with 218 people for supper. Free ice cream and hot dogs were available all afternoon.

Activities included lawn games, beer gardens, wagon rides behind a decorated team of Percheron horses guided by Jim and Debbie Anderson, a petting zoo and pony rides offered by Willis Larson and Geraldine Croston. A miniature horse they raffled for the hall netted a much appreciated cheque for $900. Don Voss gave the children rides on his Opa Don Kinder Train all afternoon.

Musical entertainment for the day was provided by Dale and Laura Budd, Brian McGown and his sister Marilyn, Dick Scotton, Bernadette Busta, Lynnda Berg and Bill Dexter.

Supper, which was tops, was catered by Debbie Dzialo of Glenbush.

People who came the furthest would have been Terry Jones who rode his motorbike from Belleville, Ont. to Fort St. John, B.C., and stopped at Belbutte on his way home. The furthest motorhome would have come from Salmon Arm, B.C. with Gatzke relatives.

For more information and pictures, go to www. spiritwoodherald.com and see the issue of July 31.

Don Voss entertained the children at the celebration with rides on Opa Don’s Kinder Train. Photos by Lorna Pearson

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