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$2 million in vehicle thefts

Staff According to RCMP, between Jan. 1, 2012 and Sept. 30, 2014 reported vehicle thefts in the Battlefords, Biggar, Unity, Cut Knife, Maidstone, Rosetown, Rosthern and Warman detachment areas have exceeded $2 million in value.

Many of the vehicles have been stolen from outbuildings in rural areas where police say theives often have access to keys stored in the same building.

Many have been recovered in the rural area south of the Battlefords, stripped of tires, suspension and drive train parts.

For more turn to Page 6.

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Joyful Noise PHOTO BY SHERRI SOLOMKO Unity businesses and organizations hosted Winter Wonderland Dec. 4. School children provided some of the musical entertainment during festivities at Delta Co-op.

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

cityofnb.ca 306-445-1700

Stay up to date on the latest city news!

The Snow Angel Program encourages healthy, willing residents to help others when clearing snow from sidewalks - especially elderly residents or anyone with health or mobility restrictions.

HOW IT WORKS: Lend a helping hand to a resident who needs it and then tell us about it, and if you receive help from someone, nominate them as a “Snow Angel.” Write or e-mail your Snow Angel story to us (include the name and address of the Snow Angel.)

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City of North Battleford P.O. Box 460 1291 - 101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y6

OR E-MAIL NOMINATIONS TO: jrisdon@cityofnb.ca

WIPPS makes paying water bills easy!

NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, Jan. 12, 2015 at 8 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

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

IS YOUR SIDEWALK SHOVELLED?

Sidewalks rendered impassable due to snow and ice put everyone in danger. Please shovel your sidewalks.

It’s your responsibility and the law.

Enjoy the benefit of an easy-to-handle, monthly payment plan for your city utility bills.

Effective January, 2015, extensions on utility bills will be discontinued. But the WIPPS, Water Installment Payment Plan Service, makes it easy to stay up-to-date by letting you automatically pay your utility bill on the 20th of each month. Or pay online or via telephone banking. It’s that easy!

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

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

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

NATIONSWEST FIELD HOUSE 306-445-1790 Visit our page in the Recreation section of cityofnb.ca

Visit the Allen Sapp Gallery Gift Shop for your Holiday Gift-giving!

LATE-NIGHT SHOPPING every Thursday night in December!

OPEN UNTIL 9 p.m.

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Leisure swim will begin at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13 due to a rental.

Bring in a NEW UNWRAPPED TOY or CASE OF FOOD And receive 50% off!*

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PLUS... Enter to win a HALF PRICE BIRTHDAY PARTY!

(Closed Christmas day.)

Allen Sapp Gallery Hours of operation: Wednesday to Sunday Noon – 4 p.m.

All donations go to Food Bank & Empty Stocking Fund

A How-To for Garbage and Recycling Carts!

FREE PUBLIC SKATING!

At the civic centre At the Don Ross arena Mondays from 7 – 8:15 p.m.

Thursdays from 10 - 11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays from 1:15 - 2:15 p.m. and 1:30 -2:30 p.m.

(Adult & preschool) (Adult & preschool)

Free Public Skating is possible thanks to the generosity of the following service clubs: Bonaventure Lions Club; North Battleford Lions Club; Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords; North Battleford Kinsmen Club; The Royal Canadian Legion Branch #70; North West Hockey Development; Rotary Club of the Battlefords; North Battleford Elks Club; St. Josephs Knights of Columbus #7336

Blue Cart Recyclables • Recyclables should be loose in cart.

• Place all recyclable bags in a plastic bag and tie shut.

• Shredded paper and other small pieces of paper should be inside a clear, tied, bag.

• Rinse items before placing them in the cart.

• Flatten cardboard and jugs to make more space.

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Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30 & Jan. 2 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Registration: $20/session Half-day camp Snack provided Ages 7 – 12 Drop off and pick up half-hour before and after camp

BATTLEFORDS CO-OP AQUATIC CENTRE 306-445-1745, 4-623 Carlton Trail, North Battleford

WAVE DAY CAMP Dec. 22, 23, 29, 30 & Jan. 2 1 – 5 p.m.

Registration: $20/session Half-day camp Snack provided Ages 7 – 12

Call 445-1745 or 445-1790 for more information or to register.

Optional: Bring a bag lunch for a supervised lunch hour if attending both a.m. and p.m. camps. Your child will eat at the field house and be escorted to the aquatic centre at the appropriate time.

1. Place your cart out by 7 a.m.

2. Ensure the lid is fully closed.

3. Place your cart as shown in these pictures.

4. Get the City of North Battleford garbage and recycling app for your Android or Apple device.

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New location for Food Bank

Rezoning required for move to K of C Hall

By John Cairns Staff Reporter The Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre has major plans to move their base of operations from downtown 101st Street to the Knights of Columbus Hall at 1202 - 105th Street.

The proposed move would transform the hall from a banquet hall to a warehouse and storage facility, but a rezoning of the property is required for that to happen. As for the current Food Bank location at 1171-101st Street, it is being put up for sale.

The news was made public Monday night as a result of an application made to North Battleford council by the Food Bank to rezone the

Knights of Columbus Hall property from R3 Residential to M1 Industrial.

In correspondence to city director of planning and development Tim LaFreniere, Food Bank executive director Bill Hall confirmed the Food Bank had put in an offer for the Knights of Columbus location, which has been on the market for the last several months.

Hall had cited several reasons for their proposed move: outgrowing their 101st Street location and the need for more storage and warehouse space for donated items; allowing them to offer their programs in a more professional manner; addressing parking issues; enhancing and increasing their programming; and also the closer

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proximity to the majority of their clients.

The rezoning proposal is significant because it is the first to happen under the new Zoning Bylaw and Official Community Plan that was adopted by the city this year.

A resolution authorizing the preparation to rezone the location passed at council unanimously, but this does not mean the rezoning is a done deal. It simply clears the way for an amending bylaw to be prepared and advertised in accordance with the Planning and Development Act, which would return to council for discussion and votes in a month.

The rezoning application did not come without considerable discussion on the implications of such a change on the surrounding neighbourhood. One of the main concerns from councillors was what would happen if the property was rezoned to M-1 and the Food Bank ever decided to move out.

LaFreniere admitted the property could be a ware-

Appointments made to several committees Staff

North Battleford city council has approved the appointment of the following individuals to committees at their meeting Monday, with the expiry dates noted for each.

Archives Committee (exp. Dec. 31, 2016): Valerie Fitzgerald, Terry Lumsdon, Leola Macdonald, Ken Sanders, Dawne Tokaryk, Bill Wells.

Battlefords Handi-bus System (exp. Dec. 31, 2015): Diane Gabruch, Debbie Logan.

Battlefords Tourism (exp.

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Oct. 31, 2016): Mayor Ian Hamilton.

Development Appeals Board (exp. Dec. 31, 2017): Al Keller, Rob Rongve.

Habitat for Humanity (exp.

Oct. 31, 2016): Councillor Cathy Richardson.

Lakeland Library Regional Board (exp. Dec. 31, 2016): Grace Lang, Betty Leslie and Richardson

Municipal Planning Committee (exp. Dec. 31, 2017): Roy Challis.

North Battleford Library (exp. Dec. 3,1 2015): Robert Dolan, Phyllis Downs, Cindy How, Grace Lang, Betty Leslie, Councillor Cathy Richardson and Darby Smith.

Yellowhead Highway Association (exp. Oct. 31, 2016): Ian Hamilton.

house use “for anybody that needs a warehouse” — which Councillor Greg Lightfoot speculated would mean it would potentially be available to plumbing, electrical, and other potential industrial users down the road.

“It would be a lot more traffic and a lot more industrial use, I guess, even if it’s just warehousing,” worried Lightfoot.

The rezoning also means the property can only be used for a warehouse and storage

and not for a banquet hall.

The banquet hall function of the facility would go away, LaFreniere confirmed.

It is likely these issues, plus feedback from the public on the application, will return to council for discussion in the new year when the bylaws are presented. Also coming back to council will be a proposed amendment to the Official Community Plan Land Use Map to accommodate the zoning revision.

This was not the only re-

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Battlefords Fit Body Boot Camp hosted a free Feed the Hungry-Lose the Fat workout at Bready School Nov. 15.

Bootcampers were asked to bring a food item for the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre’s Christmas hampers. It was well-attended and some sweat was definitely left behind. Above are just a few of the bootcampers who worked out that day. Owner Michele Rogers says Battlefords Fit Body Boot Camp will be opening Jan. 5 at 11204 - Railway Ave.

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A kindred spirit

By Becky Doig Editor Last week I went on a little rant about how much Facebook hates me and how mutual that emotion is.

At the end of my the deadline-is-upon us tirade I wrote, “So, to avoid having to read any more of this prattle next week, send us a letter, maybe write it out by hand just for old times sake. If you insist on posting your comments only on Facebook I’m not going to be able to see them.”

I was delighted the very next day to receive just that, a hand-written letter, hand delivered no less. And it was from a kindred spirit.

Thank you to Myrna Eichhom for taking me up on my challenge. Here’s what she had to say:

Dear Becky

I read your missive From This Corner and couldn’t help but respond, pen in hand.

I would like to continue the good news of Dec. 4 by sharing the joy of experience when I come “home” to visit my 92-year-old mother. I am welcomed here by kind relatives and kind residents living in my mom’s senior condo.

All of these people are long-time, caring citizens of North Battleford.

In the last while, I have been fortunate to spend a few days each month in my hometown. There have been a number of great community activities to participate in. I have especially enjoyed my morning walks around downtown, each time admiring the intriguing brick art on the liquor store walls.

I, too, appreciate the sidewalks that have been cleared by the city workers. I, too, have a flip up cellphone and share your hate of Facebook. Your kindred spirit!

Myrna Eichhom Calgary, Alta.

Letters welcome Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Regional Optimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or emailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

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An exemplary human being Dear Editor

In the late 1960s, a boy could be enriched by major league sports idols. In the winter, my attention turned towards the street in front of our house in Prince Albert where the lads would play road hockey. The guys didn’t call it shinny back then.

When we hit the street, we would become young aces making end-to-end rushes. In those days, the city graded the streets, so we would have high banks on the sides of the road, our boards.

For a brief time during the day, I would become Gordie Howe or Roger Crozier of the Detroit Red Wings. My brother would be Johnny Bower or Dave Keon of the Toronto Maple Leafs. Others would be Bobby Hull, Glenn Hall, Rod Gilbert or the young Bobby Orr. Conspicuous in their absence was any player from the Montreal Canadiens. Back in those days, for most kids, you were either a Toronto or Montreal fan and, in our neighbourhood, most of the kids were Leaf fans.

After the 1972 Summit Series between Canada and Russia, many of those same kids became Hab fans. Team Canada was comprised of players from the NHL of which

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there were seven members of the Canadiens. On the brink of disaster, Paul Henderson scored three successive game winning goals to eke out a series victory. From that day on, members of that team were granted the status of royalty. An integral part of the team were members of the Canadiens.

Sadly, Jean Beliveau was not a member of that Summit Series team as he retired after the 1971 season. It was only after he retired that we recognized him as a gentle giant.

From unanimous accounts, he was a caring, loving, gracious, generous and broad thinking man. He was not “in it” for the fame and fortune. To the day he died, he was shown the respect of being addressed as Mr. Beliveau.

Upon hearing of his passing, I found my eyes welling up with a tear or two. Hearing of all the charitable work that he undertook for sick kids gained my admiration for Mr. Beliveau. The qualities Mr. Beliveau possessed are those we all would like to have and to be remembered for. That is a tall task. Mr. Beliveau was an exemplary human being. He was a true idol. We will never see the likes of him again.

Garnet Elmer North Battleford

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Planned obsolescence permeates our world We’ve been in our current house for a little over six years. We were in our previous house for seven.

It’s at this point one finds all those little maintenance things start to creep up and bite you in the behind.

Sometimes, I feel that bite almost every day.

Oh, they’re not big things, but enough to drive you slowly mad, just like that Heath Ledger meme where he played the Joker in The Dark Knight. Everybody loses their minds.

Last weekend, the light went out in the laundry room. No big deal, right?

Except that it’s fluorescent, and I don’t stock those at home usually. And is this a case of a bulb dying, or the fancy schmancy motion detector light switch failing, you know, the one that doesn’t work worth a damn with fluorescent bulbs. And how do I know?

It turns out handing a MagLite to my wife is not a way to inspire her to do the laundry (which I usually do, anyway). A few days later, the mountain of clothes growing, I moved a dual floodlight work lamp into the laundry room, where, once one of its bulbs burned out, I discovered the dead fluorescent bulb.

Most recently the culprit has been bath towel bars, the ones hanging outside the shower or tub.

Within the span of a few days, possibly hours, two have started to work their way out of the wall.

“What’s this?” Spencer asked, holding up the bar, now lying on the floor.

“Don’t ask, and don’t touch,” I growled, not so much at him, but the house.

Do you hear me, house?

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By Brian Zinchuk Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers

Association 2012 Columnist of the Year I’m onto you!

I will now get up from my keyboard, tape measure in hand, and investigate.

Oh, what’s this? The basement bathroom towel bar is 24 inches long, centreto-centre for the support posts. The main bathroom upstairs? It’s 19. Both fill their space quite well. And both are DOOMED TO FAIL. Why? Perhaps it’s because wall studs are typically, regularly, perhaps by building code, spaced 16 inches apart. Remember studs? Those solid pieces of lumber that, if you use a proper screw, can sustain sizeable loads? The ones that hold up the roof? Yeah, the towel bar manufacturers know nothing of them.

A search on HomeDepot. ca shows plenty of 24-inch towel bars, some 18-inch, an occasional 20-inch.

There are even 26-inch, and at least one 30-inch. But NOT ONE is 16-inchs, or a multiple thereof. If they can make a 30-inch, why not a 32? How is it Stanley Tools can figure out how to make framing squares in 16-inch sizes, but Moen, maker of all things bathroom, can’t make a 16-inch towel bar?

Instead, they give you these tiny screws and plastic anchors. Oh! Anchors!

They should be able to defy gravity and hold up a wet,

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luxuriant Hudsons Bay bath sheet!

These aren’t the beefier metal, screw-in varieties.

No, these are the simple plastic plug with the tiny little screw that goes in it.

It looks almost as awful as the screw-in variety if left in the wall, but no longer in use, but not quite. It’s simply a lower level of hideous.

Which, by the way, both bathrooms are full of.

Previous owners over the years have installed various pictures, racks, towel bars, toothbrush holders, who knows? All that’s left is the archeological trail of drywall anchors.

Can you see the planned obsolescence? The towel bar makers KNOW that at some point, maybe five or 10 years down the road, those anchors they so generously provide will finally pull out of the drywall.

Instead of attempting to reinstall it in the same location, you’re probably going to replace the now-somewhat-out of date towel bar.

Oh, can’t replace just one,

towel bar makers! I will thwart you yet!

So say we all, all those who have to pick up our towels off the floor!

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

newsoptimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: [Editor’s Note: Results of last week’s poll are unavailable. During migration to a new website format the poll malfunctioned. We will be posting this poll again next week, so if you were among those who voted, please do so again.]

What is your reaction to news that the city is proposing to impose a capital initiative levy to pay for infrastructure in the city, in addition to a 4.5 per cent property tax increase? ✓ The work has to be done. I’m fine with the increases. ✓ I have no problem with this levy, but it’s these other increases I have an issue with. ✓ I’m not happy with this levy at all, this is a tax grab! ✓ Doesn’t affect me, I live in Battleford

This week’s News-Optimist online poll:

Last week, it was announced that the Community Safety Officer pilot program established in North Battleford will be expanded across the province. What is your reaction? ✓ It’s great to see North Battleford recognized for innovative ways to police the community. .✓ It’s good to see them take over some RCMP enforcement duties so RCMP can fight more serious crimes. ✓ Why the heck isn’t Battleford in on this, too? ✓ I’m worried these officers won’t be able to handle any serious situations that might suddenly happen. ✓ These guys are basically traffic cops, why isn’t the province getting us more “real” cops? ✓ I got a ticket from them so I’m not happy for that reason.

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More than $2 million in car thefts reported Staff

According to RCMP, between Jan. 1, 2012 and Sept.

30, 2014 reported vehicle thefts in the Battlefords, Biggar, Unity, Cut Knife, Maidstone, Rosetown, Rosthern and Warman detachment

areas have exceeded $2 million in value.

Police say the bulk of these thefts have been vehicles of significant value from rural properties, most often left unlocked with the keys in them. In some instances they may have been

stored in Quonset huts or other outbuildings, providing what police describe as a false sense of security for the owners.

The thieves are ranging over a wide area, entering yard sites during the night and stealing vehicles, trail-

ers and other equipment that is easily started or moved.

On occasion they are breaking into outbuildings to do so, but for many of these vehicles, the theft could not happen without the keys being present, especially with newer vehicles and chipped key technology.

On one recent occasion, a property owner discovered the thieves in the act and went out to confront them, nearly being run over by the vehicle being stolen, so police are strongly urging the public not to make any attempts to physically confront or stop would be thieves and risk harm to themselves.

Police strongly encourage property owners to take proactive steps to secure their property by locking up vehicles and equipment, removing the ignition keys from them and the buildings they may be stored in.

Police also recommend the installation of motion detect-

ing security lighting in yard sites and on outbuildings that store vehicles and equipment of value.

According to a press release from Sgt. Carl Dinsdale of Battleford Rural Detachment, there are also options available to install motiondetecting driveway and yard alarms that alert residents to someone entering the property. More information on these options should be available from various security and alarm companies.

Dinsdale also advises anyone discovering would be thieves on their property to call 911 immediately and try to gather as much detail as possible on the vehicle and suspect and direction of travel, should they depart before police response arrives.

Since Jan 1, 2012, the Battlefords Rural RCMP Detachment has had 385 complaints of stolen vehicles, trailers, ATVs and snowmobiles. In that same time frame, there

has been 291 recovered, although not all the recovered property was originally stolen from the Battlefords detachment area.

Many of the vehicles being stolen are being recovered in the rural area south of the Battlefords, stripped of tires, suspension and drive train parts. Police say they suspect the thieves are reselling these parts, some of which would have significant value, such as engines, transmissions and differentials.

Anyone with information about this or any other crime, is urged to contact the Battlefords RCMP Detachment at 1-306-446-1720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, text TIP206 plus your message to CRIMES (274637) or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com where you can also view information on other unsolved crimes.

Three-vehicle crash PHOTO BY BARB MITCHELL

Jack Frost

The December winner of the Battlefords Photo Club challenge was Barb Mitchell for her photo entitled “Jack Frost Comes to Visit.� The theme for this month’s competition is “crystallized.�

Seven people were involved in a threevehicle collision in front of the Territorial Mall Sunday at about 7:15 p.m. Sunday.

According to the North Battleford Fire

Department there were no injuries.

Firefighters responded to another minor crash Friday when two-vehicles collided at the intersection of 105th Street and 17th Avenue. Again there were no injuries.

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• Excellent opportunity for an investor or a developer Completely fenced Located adjacent to Territorial Drive in McMillian • Package consists of 90 parcels made up of 88 leased lots and 2 parcels of land Industrial Park Steel framed metal cladded building has 18,900 • Located 1.5 hour drive from Lloydminster, AB or North Battleford, SK sq ft • All kinds of opportunities for future Buyer will pay all GST. development Will consider leasing at $5.00 per sq ft triple net MLSŽ485249

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• Open concept kitchen • Developed walk-out basement • 5 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms • Triple insulated, heated garage.

• Great Home, large yard • 988 sq ft • Total size of lot 100x240 • Central Air Conditioning • Water Heater in 2013 • Priced to sell, don’t miss out Marlene Kotchorek MLS®514732

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Enjoy country living only minutes from the Husky Steam Plant. You will find this 3 BDRM , 2 Bth home with main floor laundry situated on 24.44 acres with mature trees and a hip roof barn.

R.M. of Meota

$229,900

Elaine Elder

MLS®487926

Don’t let the age fool you because this old house is new again. It has 1232 sq. ft. with 2 BDRMS, 2 Bths and has been completely renovated inside and out.

Just a short distance from the Husky Steam Plant.

• 1277 sq. ft. on 2 levels • Master bedroom w/ walk-in closet & ensuite • Single Attached Garage • 10 yrs home warranty • 2nd level 3 BR & a full bath

1171-101st Street

• Retail space, Office space either/either – move-in ready is 40 feet for frontage • 3840 sq. ft of facility in the heart of Downtown North Battleford • Double access doors in the front • Flooring recently done throughout • 2600 sq. ft. storage in the basement

• 5,126 sq ft.

• 3 retailing bays • 6 one bedroom apartments • New metal roof on the entire building

Dorothy Lehman MLS®514386

$429,900

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316 Orton Street

• 10 yrs home warranty • 4 bdrms & 3 baths • Fully developed basement • Double attached garage & concrete drive • Landscaped front yard

261-15th Street

2424 Buhler Ave., North Battleford

Dorothy Lehman MLS®513858

#66-3 Metinota Ave W, Jackfish Lake • 2450 sq. ft. on 2 level • 97.44 acres 22KM from Battleford • Amazing view • Oak cabinets & large island in kitchen • Wood fireplace in living room • 24x34 garage with workshop

• Beautifully renovated home in Cut Knife • 1076 sq. ft. with total of 4 bdrms & 2 baths • Double Detached Garage with 2 O/H doors • Deck on south side replaced 2014 • 75x120’ lot Marlene Kotchorek

Condominium Project Territorial Estates

$775,000

$124,900

209 Arthur Street, Cut Knife Sk

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$234,900

Elaine Elder

MLS®494285

$189,900

MLS®517168

1841 - 1845-100 St.

• 1.5 acre property on Thatcher Ave • Highway 16 exposure • It is a graveled compound w/ all four sides fenced 10028 Thatcher AVENUE

$310,000

Alan Somers

MLS®516974

• Excellent property for Trucking Company • 6 lots with 12,420 sq. ft. building • 7 bays from the front • 1 O/H door from end with loading dock • 2 separate fenced areas

190 Main Street – Meota

$650,000

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722-772-109 St.

• Located on the Beachfront • T h i s h o m e i s well maintained & upgrades over last few years 120 Chitek Drive, Chitek Lake • Yard is nicely landscaped • Kitchen has plenty counter space & storage

$335,000

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

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113 Main Street, Hafford

• 1,232 on 1 level • Double Attached Heated Garage • 3 Bedroom & 2 Bathroom • A place to enjoy 416 Poplar Place, Chitek Lake the weekends & Summer

$325,000

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Brian Maunula

$39,900

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Kayla Petersen

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• 24,500 sq. ft. of warehouse space • 4 leaseable bays • 3-7,000 sq. ft., 1 - 3,500 sq. ft.

• Potential revenue 10026 Marquis Ave. of approx. $150,000/yr.

• Dock doors at east & west side of building • Mezzanine area in each bay Brian Maunula

$925,000

• 988 sq. ft. home • 2 bedrooms and 1 bath • Large living room and kitchen • 2 car attached garage • 2 lots (100x120) Brian Maunula

Associate Broker

of the Battlefords

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250-102 St., Delmas

$104,900

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Broker/Owner

• Great starter home or rental property • 2 bedrooms & 1 bathroom • Kitchen,dining room & living room on main floor • Front porch w/ lots of natural light

(306) 446-8800 Each Office Independently Owned & Operated

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• Built in 1925, was originally bank • 9 ft. high ceilings • Wood burning heater in living room Lot 1-2 Main Street, Rabbit Lake • 2 bedrooms Lloyd Ledinski

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I am in need of one to six quarters of Land with about 70% bush and the balance cultivated, Old yard site with power & well would be a nice plus. As well some fencing. All quarters do not need to be ajoining. I have 2 customers one looking in the RM of Medstead No. 497 & other looking in the RM of Spiritwood No. 496.

Lloyd Ledinski

• Brand new home in Telegraph Heights • Custom built with all high end finishing • Very open floor plan • Abundance of maple kitchen cabinets & Island • Total of 5 Bedroom and 3 Baths

11 MACDONNELL COURT

$489,900

Brett Payne

MLS®513094

• 160 sq. ft home • 5 Bedroom & 4 Bathroom • Tripple Car Garage • Central Air Conditioning • Large dining/kitchen & well develop basement

$334,900

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• 24 units with 2 bedroom and 2 baths • 4 units with 1 bedroom and 1 bath • 5 floor plans to choose from over the 3 levels • Each unit will come with 6 appliances • Elevator, Enter phone access security system and indoor ground level parking • Prices range from $167,900. to $359,900. (including GST) JoAnne Iverson MLS®510364, MLS®5610373 MLS®510380

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12 month/20,000 kms Comprehensive Limited Warranty CarProof™ report with every vehicle

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First oil change no charge

1 year roadside assistance

120 point inspection

Preferred finance rates available

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PLUS EVERYONE IS GOING TO VEGAS!*

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS Includes airfare & ACCOMODATIONS FOR 2! * With every new or used vehicle purchased.

D L

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7,995

$

$

105 B/W

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Stk# 2421BP

13,888

$

$

140 B/W

2012 Hyundai Sonata LTD Stk# 2557AP

17,900

$

$

137 B/W

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD Nav AWD Stk# 2602AP

23,900

$

$

209 B/W

2012 Hyundai Veloster Stk# 2244BP

12,888

$

$

99 B/W

2011 Hyundai Elantra GL Stk# B2633AP

13,900

$

$

18,900

$

165 B/W

2013 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2564AP

23,994

$

$

12,900

$

$

14,900

$

182 B/W

$

109 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Stk# 2476BP

19,900

$

$

167 B/W

2012 Hyundai Veracruz LTD AWD Stk# 2583AP

27,495

$

$

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD Stk# 2444AP

13,688

$

189 B/W

2013 Hyundai Accent Auto Stk# 2574AT

122 B/W

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Stk# 2615BP $

2006 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2617AT

200 B/W

$

151 B/W

2013 Hyundai Sonata GL Stk# 2624AT

16,764

$

$

131 B/W

2012 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2563AP

21,986

$

$

167 B/W

2013 Hyundai Tucson LTD AWD Stk# 2306AP

27,495

$

$

208 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GL AWD Stk# 2592AP

13,888

$

$

17,888

$

22,900

$

14,995

$

$

34,900

$

139 B/W

2014 Nissan Titan 4x4 Stk# 2588AT

29,900

$

$

244 B/W

2014 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD Stk# 2607AT

46,525

$

259 B/W

$

2006 GMC X-Cab 1/2 Ton Stk# 2606BP

9,995

$

97 B/W

2013 Toyota Corolla Auto Stk# 2628AP

197 B/W

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport LTD Nav AWD Stk# 2620AP $

$

139 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Std Nav AWD Stk# 2506BP $

8,995

$

151 B/W

2012 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Stk# B2568AP $

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Stk# B2351BP

372 B/W

$

18,900

$

30,495

$

$

240 B/W

2014 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD Stk# 2631AT

47,801

$

$

12,729 $

382 B/W

12,900

$

136 B/W

$

20,298

19,900

$

$

$

210 B/W

$

2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 4x4 Stk# 2614AT

$

33,900

$

404 B/W

2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Lifted Load Stk# 2626AT

47,900

$

$

382 B/W

166 B/W

2013 Toyota Avalon Nav Load Stk# 2417AP

31,900 $

140 B/W

2013 Jeep Patriot AWD Stk# 2616AT

2010 Dodge Journey R/T Leather AWD Stk# 2431AP

202 B/W

2014 Buick Encore Leather Nav AWD Stk# B2515AP

2010 Volkswagon Jetta Diesel Stk# 2608AP

$

172 B/W

2009 Dodge Dakota SXT Crew Cab 4x4 V8 Stk# 2603AT $

2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Leather Stk# 2423CP

$

270 B/W

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan DVD Stk# 2618AT

13,990

$

$

152 B/W

2012 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 Stk# 2562AP

29,900

$

$

265 B/W

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Nav 4x4 Stk# 2645AP

42,900

$

$

339 B/W

UNDER $4,999

$ 1997 Toyota Corolla (Stk# 2446BP) 995 $ 2000 Toyota Sienna (Stk# 2432CP) 3,995 $ 2007 Toyota Yaris (Stk# 2522BP) 3,995 $ 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (Stk# 2487BP) 3,995 $ 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (Srk# 2227BP) 3,995 $ 2003 Buick LeSabre Custom (Stk# 2344AP) 4,995 $ 2005 Hyundai Elantra (Srk# 2384BP) 4,595 $ 2005 Cadillac DeVille (Stk# 2490AP) 4,995 $ 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (Stk# 2228BP) 4,995

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KEN JENSEN

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12 month/20,000 kms Comprehensive Limited Warranty CarProof™ report with every vehicle

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First oil change no charge

1 year roadside assistance

120 point inspection

Preferred finance rates available

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PLUS EVERYONE IS GOING TO VEGAS!*

3 DAYS 2 NIGHTS Includes airfare & ACCOMODATIONS FOR 2! * With every new or used vehicle purchased.

D L

SO 2008 Hyundai Accent Auto Stk# 2597AP

7,995

$

$

105 B/W

2009 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Stk# 2421BP

13,888

$

$

140 B/W

2012 Hyundai Sonata LTD Stk# 2557AP

17,900

$

$

137 B/W

2011 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD Nav AWD Stk# 2602AP

23,900

$

$

209 B/W

2012 Hyundai Veloster Stk# 2244BP

12,888

$

$

99 B/W

2011 Hyundai Elantra GL Stk# B2633AP

13,900

$

$

18,900

$

165 B/W

2013 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2564AP

23,994

$

$

12,900

$

$

14,900

$

182 B/W

$

109 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe LTD AWD Stk# 2476BP

19,900

$

$

167 B/W

2012 Hyundai Veracruz LTD AWD Stk# 2583AP

27,495

$

$

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe AWD Stk# 2444AP

13,688

$

189 B/W

2013 Hyundai Accent Auto Stk# 2574AT

122 B/W

2011 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Stk# 2615BP $

2006 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2617AT

200 B/W

$

151 B/W

2013 Hyundai Sonata GL Stk# 2624AT

16,764

$

$

131 B/W

2012 Hyundai Tucson AWD Stk# 2563AP

21,986

$

$

167 B/W

2013 Hyundai Tucson LTD AWD Stk# 2306AP

27,495

$

$

208 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe GL AWD Stk# 2592AP

13,888

$

$

17,888

$

22,900

$

14,995

$

$

34,900

$

139 B/W

2014 Nissan Titan 4x4 Stk# 2588AT

29,900

$

$

244 B/W

2014 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD Stk# 2607AT

46,525

$

259 B/W

$

2006 GMC X-Cab 1/2 Ton Stk# 2606BP

9,995

$

97 B/W

2013 Toyota Corolla Auto Stk# 2628AP

197 B/W

2013 Hyundai Santa Fe Sport LTD Nav AWD Stk# 2620AP $

$

139 B/W

2010 Hyundai Santa Fe Std Nav AWD Stk# 2506BP $

8,995

$

151 B/W

2012 Hyundai Sonata Turbo Stk# B2568AP $

2009 Chevrolet Malibu Stk# B2351BP

372 B/W

$

18,900

$

30,495

$

$

240 B/W

2014 Cadillac SRX Luxury AWD Stk# 2631AT

47,801

$

$

12,729 $

382 B/W

12,900

$

136 B/W

$

20,298

19,900

$

$

$

210 B/W

$

2008 GMC Sierra 2500HD Duramax 4x4 Stk# 2614AT

$

33,900

$

404 B/W

2014 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Lifted Load Stk# 2626AT

47,900

$

$

382 B/W

166 B/W

2013 Toyota Avalon Nav Load Stk# 2417AP

31,900 $

140 B/W

2013 Jeep Patriot AWD Stk# 2616AT

2010 Dodge Journey R/T Leather AWD Stk# 2431AP

202 B/W

2014 Buick Encore Leather Nav AWD Stk# B2515AP

2010 Volkswagon Jetta Diesel Stk# 2608AP

$

172 B/W

2009 Dodge Dakota SXT Crew Cab 4x4 V8 Stk# 2603AT $

2010 Chrysler 300 Touring Leather Stk# 2423CP

$

270 B/W

2010 Dodge Grand Caravan DVD Stk# 2618AT

13,990

$

$

152 B/W

2012 Ford F-150 Platinum 4x4 Stk# 2562AP

29,900

$

$

265 B/W

2013 GMC Sierra 1500 Denali Nav 4x4 Stk# 2645AP

42,900

$

$

339 B/W

UNDER $4,999

$ 1997 Toyota Corolla (Stk# 2446BP) 995 $ 2000 Toyota Sienna (Stk# 2432CP) 3,995 $ 2007 Toyota Yaris (Stk# 2522BP) 3,995 $ 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo (Stk# 2487BP) 3,995 $ 2005 Chevrolet Cavalier (Srk# 2227BP) 3,995 $ 2003 Buick LeSabre Custom (Stk# 2344AP) 4,995 $ 2005 Hyundai Elantra (Srk# 2384BP) 4,595 $ 2005 Cadillac DeVille (Stk# 2490AP) 4,995 $ 2007 Chevrolet Uplander (Stk# 2228BP) 4,995

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KEN JENSEN

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Firearms charges laid Staff

Sealing Up the Centennial

PHOTO BY JOHN CAIRNS

The final financial report and the presentation of the completed centennial scrapbook, celebrating the 2013 centennial year, was presented to Mayor Ian Hamilton at City Hall Monday by centennial chair Tammy Donahue Buziak. Her final report included this year’s activities, which included the sealing of the time capsule to be opened in 2113. According to the centennial committee’s final report to council, all $338,000 in the Centennial account has been spent and all bills paid, and the account was closed Oct. 15. In the photo are committee member Ken Sanders, Hamilton, Donahue Buziak and Sharon Mohagen.

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THUNDERCHILD FIRST NATION — A man has been arrested following a firearms complaint on Thunderchild First Nation According to RCMP, Monday at 8:52 p.m., members of Turtleford, Onion Lake and Maidstone RCMP detachments responded to the residence on the Thunderchild First Nation. A 911 call had been received reporting a 42year-old man had pointed a

firearm and threatened to kill the caller. Police attended the scene, arrested the man and the firearms have all been recovered. No injuries resulted, say police.

Quinto Elliot Wapass was remanded until his first appearance in provincial court in St. Walburg Wednesday and remains in custody. His next court appearance will be in Lloydminster Thursday.

The accused faces 11 charges including pointing a firearm, unauthorized posses-

sion of a firearm, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, careless use of a firearm, using a firearm in the commission of an offence, uttering threats, assault with a weapon, failure to comply with undertaking, obstruction and being intoxicated on IR (Indian Act).

The accused also had several outstanding arrest warrants that were executed and must address those in Meadow Lake.

Holidays disrupt trash schedule Staff

During the holiday season, there will be no garbage or recycling pickup on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year’s Day in North Battleford.

North Battleford residents who normally have their garbage or recycling picked up on Thursdays or Fridays are being asked to put out

their garbage or recycling on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 31.

For those in Battleford it is a similar situation. There is no pickup on Christmas Day or Boxing Day, and no pickup on Jan. 1.

As a result there have been changes to accommodate the statutory holidays.

The Tuesday Route from 15th to 19th Street East and

West, Regional Care Road, Battle Springs, West Park, will be done on Monday, Dec. 22.The Wednesday Route— 20th to 29th Street East and West, Battleford West, 1st Avenue West and 3rd Avenue Crescent, will be done Tuesday Dec. 23.

And the Thursday route: 30th Street West and North, will be done Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Jan. 2.

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18-year-old man charged with assault Staff

PHOTO BY JOHN CAIRNS

Ian Hamilton picks the name of the winning Snow Angel for this month. Merv Doroshenko wins a $50 Visa Gift Card courtesy of the City.

Snow Angels recognized

By John Cairns Staff Reporter The City of North Battleford Snow Angel program has kicked off and a number of nominations have been received.

As of Dec. 4 the nominations of those individuals who have done good deeds by helping clear the snow of their neighbours include the following: Leha and Kevin Hasselberg, Alvin Friemark, Sheldon Gattinger, Mike

Shumlich, Roger Piatt, Devon Sabraw, Grant Dalwood, Richard and Marlene Hiebert, Jason Fast and Merv Doroshenko.

All will receive Snow Angel certificates signed by Mayor Ian Hamilton and their names will appear on the City’s Facebook page and website.

As well, each of these nominations were entered into the monthly draw, with the winner selected at Monday night’s council meeting.

The winner for this month is Merv Doroshenko, whose name was drawn by Hamilton at the meeting. He wins a $50 Visa gift card courtesy of the City.

It was also noted that one non-resident, Ross Rackel of Cochin, was nominated as a Snow Angel as well this month.

People are encouraged to continue to nominate Snow Angels by mail or dropping nominations off at City Hall or by sending an email to jrisdon@cityofnb.ca.

Committee appointments

By John Cairns Staff Reporter Appointments have been announced for the new Leisure Services standing committee that will replace the Parks and Recreation Culture and Heritage Committee in the New Year.

Council has appointed four members-at-large and three high school representatives, with each high school to provide one representative as well as one designated proxy to substitute whenever

conflicts arise from student schedules and extracurricular activities.

The four at-large members approved Monday night are Amanda Maunula, Heather O’Neill, Katy Haydon and Tyrel Smith. Maunula and O’Neill both served on the previous Parks and Recreation Committee.

As well, the six names selected for youth representation are Rennee Tipewan and Tia Wahobin from Sakewew High School, Berklee Crockett and Jordan Reed from John Paul II Collegiate and

Kaitlin Friesen and Cole Simon from North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

Two others who have served on the Parks and Recreation Culture and Heritage committee will not be joining the new Leisure Services Committee. According to Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski, longtime committee member Joyce George has decided to retire, while Richard Hiebert will likely be more involved on the culture and heritage side of things.

Rail expansion complete Staff

UNITY — Construction is complete on an expansion to rail infrastructure at North West Terminal’s Unity location.

According to the NWT board of directors, the company now has access to both CN and CP rail networks. A press release states, the company now has the rail car capacity to allow for the shipment of unit trains of up to 150 cars of grain and 120 cars of crude THIS HOLIDAY SAVINGS EVENT . . .

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Prior to the expansion, NWT was capable of shipping unit trains of grain of up to 100 cars and crude oil of up to 40 cars at one time. While the company facilitates the loading of grain cars as part of its core business, it leases out the track for crude oil loading to Torq Transloading Inc. of Calgary, Alta. The total cost of the project was $4.46 million, financed using a combination of existing capital and new debt.

“The board of directors is very pleased to complete the expansion of the company’s rail infrastructure,” says NWT’s president John Leier.

“We continue to strive to be an industry leader in everything we do as a business.

We believe that the ability to ship larger trains and access to both of Canada’s class one railroads will continue to be a factor in driving both efficiency and profitability in the future.”

North Battleford RCMP responded to 30 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Dec. 8 and 6 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 9.

RCMP made two arrests relating to alcohol offences.

Other investigations included one false 911 call, three child welfare investigations, four disturbance calls, two minor collisions, three false alarms and one traffic investigation.

Police are seeking information into the following incidents: Monday • A 2004 red Ford Explorer with Saskatchewan licence 992 IPB stolen sometime over the previous night from the 1400 block of 94th Street.

• Report of a hit and run occurring shortly after 10 p.m. on the 1200 block of 110th Street in a back alley.

The suspect vehicle is believed to be a white Dodge Neon that hit a truck parked in the back alley and fled the scene.

• Police called to a residence on the 1400 block of 114th Street at 11:15 p.m. in response to a report of an assault. The suspect was already gone and is known to the alleged victim, who was not harmed in the incident.

Alcohol appears to have been a factor in the altercation, which remains under investigation. No charges have been laid at this time.

Tuesday • An 18-year-old man is facing charges of assault and uttering threats after a reported assault at a residence All Pants 3 for $100

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www.newsoptimist.ca on the 1700 block of 99th Street at 5:30 a.m. The victim and accused are known to each other. The accused has since been released on several conditions and is scheduled to make his first

appearance in court Dec. 18.

The victim did not sustain any reported injuries during the altercation.

Anyone with information about these or any other crime is urged to contact the Battlefords Detachment of the RCMP at 306-4461720 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com.

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Doug’s Wine Picks: In keeping with Christmas spirits I guess it doesn’t achieve much to lament the commercial / economic hi-jacking of this season upon us. The obscurity, humility and simplicity of a Middle Eastern mother, a child and a caring (if not bewildered) husband, seems a long way removed from wracking up more credit card debt on Made in China items guaranteed not to last, activity fatigue, over-eating at parties, sleep deprivation and desperate planning for the next warm weather escape destination. Merry Christmas!

May I boldly commend some actions for reality resuscitation in this sometimes-

stressful season?

• look up at the stars for at least four minutes – go where you can see them

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7:00 p.m. refreshments and snacks to follow

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If you have experienced the loss of a child please feel welcome to attend. This is a non-denominational service and is open to parents and support people. If you plan to attend, please bring a framed photograph of your child(ren) to display on the Memory Table.

This service is in participation with the 2014 Worldwide Candle Lighting in Memory of All Children of bereaved parents. Sunday, December 14th is the 2014 Worldwide Candle Lighting day. The Worldwide Candle Lighting is held every year on the second Sunday in December, at 7:00 p.m. in every time zone. As candles burn down in one time zone, they are lighted in the next, creating a 24 hour wave of light that encircles the world.

For more information: Please call Debbie Kovalsky or Erin Woytiuk at Catholic Family Services

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White Wine Picks for the Christmas Season: Relax Pinot Grigio 2013 – Italy ($14.99 – ID# 15743).

The Relax series of wine is all about fun wines summed up in the words on the top of the screw cap: Chill and Unwind. This refreshing Relax Pinot Grigio is an easy sipping wine that will appeal to a wide swath of wine drinkers and a wide selection of food.

Generation Seven White 2012 – VQA Canada ($15.99 – ID# 16040) - Winemaker: Paul Bosc Jr. Here we have five grape varieties all grown on the Chateau des Charmes winery estate, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario: Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewurztraminer. Viognier and Savignon. An easy going wine. Unoaked, fresh and fruity. I’ve had hardened red wine drinkers admit they really like this white wine.

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Torreon de Paredes Reserve Chardonnay 2009/10 - Chile ($16.26 – ID#6615).

Winemaker: Alvaro Paredes.

Description: All the Torreon de Paredes wines come from their own estate vineyards 100 km south of Santiago, Chile. One wine writer considers this Chardonnay better than Chardonnays at twice the price. Torreon de Paredes were among the first Chilean vineyards to become ISO 14001 certified for environmentally-friendly land use.

And the results are in the glass. Handpicked grapes from older vines and then 6-8 months in French oak barrels.

On the nose: notes of vanilla, fresh pineapple and lychee.

In the mouth: intense, juicy and soft notes of herb and spicy, toasted finish. Food pairing suggestions: barbecued pork; roasted poultry; lake & seafood and creamed vegetable dishes.

Red Wine Picks for the Christmas season: Quinta da Esperanca 2011– Portugal ($17.99 – ID# 12142). From the same winery as the TE Red, and the same young winemaker (Joana), Quinta da Esperanca, or, Estate of Hope, is made of three uniquely Portuguese grapes (Touriga Nacional, Touriga Franca, and the world’s blackest grape, Alicante Bouschet).

This wine wowed me some time ago because it was entirely unique in flavours, and incredibly complimentary with just about any food you decided to set down with it.

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• attend a Christmas Eve church service somewhere • join the “slow wine movement” – enjoy a glass of quality wine … slowly On the last point please see some recommendations here. There’s a more comprehensive list for gifting wines to wine appreciators who are novice, experienced, or collectors at FineWinesSask.com.

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ideas including appetizers, pork (try with a saskatoon or blueberry topping), beef ribs, fresh lake and seafood, mild and medium cheeses.

Melipal Malbec 2012 - A rg e n t i n a ($19.99; ID# 6952). Upon tasting this full, bright, ripe dark fruit amazingly balanced wine with aromas of plums, strawberries and coffee, by itself and then with a grilled steak, one person announced to me, “This is the very best red wine I have ever tasted!” I think this Malbec wine sets the standards for quality Argentinean Malbec wines.

Eikendal Classique 2012 – South Africa ($32.00 – ID#2058).

Winemaker: N i c o G r o b l e r.

Description: One classy red grape b l e n d from one vineyard: 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 18% Cabernet Franc. Nico’s meticulous attention to detail in the Eikendal vineyards means that each year’s production becomes a true work of liquid art that can be enjoyed now and over the next 15 years. Tightness, freshness, length, pure elegant fruit, with beautiful finesse. Perfect oak integration and not your typical wood chewing icon wine. A wine with soft nuances, whispering it’s secret in your ear.

Gifting this may earn you a raise in pay! Food pairing suggestions: Danish blue and Gorgonzola cheeses; beef; bison or venison; Carpaccio with beets; or a rich chocolate and berry tart.

Perbruno 2009/2011/2012 - Italy ($35.59 – ID# 7308).

From the biodynamic (“beyond organic”) vineyards of Paulo Giusti in Tuscany, comes this “Super-Tuscan.” Named in honour of his father, Bruno (Per –For- Bruno) it is 100% Syrah (Shiraz), matured in 300 litre French Oak barrels for 12 months.

The Perbruno has a rich tan-

nin structure with a finessed, silky-rich spice fruit finish.

Outstanding in every way.

Enjoy now or gift to a wine collector knowing that it can be set aside for another 8-10 years for ongoing maturing.

Liqueur for the Christmas Season: Cabot Trail Maple Cream Liqueur – Canada ($33.94 – ID#20803).

From Quebec, brand new in Saskatchewan and setting a new standard for clean tasting, cream liqueurs, this one will win friends and influence enemies! Made from pure premium Canadian maple syrup, using the freshest cream and a special mix of grain alcohol and rum, this liqueur has wonderful layers of flavour without being “syrupy.” This is dessert in a glass … or over a scoop of ice cream … or in your coffee … or … or …

Spirit for the Christmas Season:

C h a s e Vo d k a – U K ($55.32 – ID#9512). One sip and you know why Chase was chosen over 110 other vodkas from around the world to be judged “ T h e Wo r l d ’s Best Vodka” (San Francisco World Spirits competition 2010).

M a d e from org a n i c English potatoes near the Welsh border, distilled three times in 70 columns, this vodka is the definition of deliciously smooth – like buttery mashed potatoes perhaps. You don’t reach for the Coke with this Vodka … and its 100 per cent gluten-free.

All wines listed are available in Saskatchewan through your local government liquor store or rural liquor franchisee. If they don’t have it in stock, request it by ID# they’ll bring it in.

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One person dead in Highway 4 collision Staff

A 56-year-old woman from the Battlefords has died as a result of a two-vehicle collision on Highway 4 Wednesday near the Hamlin grain terminal.

A 24-year-old man was arrested at the scene for impaired driving causing death and was taken into police custody pending charges.

According to RCMP, on Dec. 10 at approximately 8:30 a.m. Battlefords RCMP and EMS were dispatched to a motor vehicle collision involving a three-quarter

ton pickup and a minivan on Highway 4, approximately six kilometres north of North Battleford.

The collision occurred as the northbound minivan slowed to make a right hand turn off of the highway, being struck from behind by the pickup, also travelling northbound, police say. The driver of the pickup suffered minor injuries and did not require hospitalization, being treated at the scene by EMS personnel.

The driver of the minivan died as a result of the collision. The only occupants of

both vehicles involved were the drivers.

Road conditions at the time of the accident were described as good and there were no visibility concerns noted.

A section of Highway 4 was closed by police for approximately six hours to allow for examination of the scene by a traffic analyst and reconstructionist and attendance by the coroner’s office.

The deceased will not be identified by name at this time at the request of the family.

Election act changes make it easer to vote Staff

Changes are now in effect that will make it easier for Saskatchewan people to vote in future provincial elections, according to a Government of Saskatchewan press release.

The Election Amendment Act, 2014 was proclaimed Monday “Everyone in Saskatchewan should have the same opportunity to cast a ballot,” Justice Minister and Attorney General Gordon Wyant said.

“The improvements that

go into effect today will increase voter access, especially for those people who face personal obstacles when it comes to participating in the electoral process.”

The amendments were developed in consultation with Elections Saskatchewan and the Official Opposition and were passed in the spring.

“Changes reflected in the act — including 11 recommendations put forward by my office — are the result of a genuinely collaborative process,” Saskatchewan’s Chief

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“We are pleased to have worked closely with both government and opposition members to further reduce barriers for all voters in the province.”

The amendments include new home-bound voting provisions that allow voters with a disability to have election officials come to their home to take their vote.

Saskatchewan is now the first jurisdiction in Canada to provide special residence recognition to voters serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Active members from this province will retain their residency while serving elsewhere. Members coming to the province to serve here will immediately be able to vote in provincial elections.

The new act will also establish a permanent voter registry and remove the requirement for door-to-door enumeration. It will also remove restrictions on who can vote at advance polls.

This will be the last Art Notes for the year as well. To Tuesday, 10 members all a Merry Christmas with of the Battlefords Art much health and happiness.

Club were present for a meeting. Discussions were held around our exhibitions and promotions.

The club received a listing of upcoming classes from the galleries.

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Missing members were Wendel Jellison and Shaun O’Brien. Tickets are on sale at various vendors in town as well as the progressive 50/50 jackpot tickets are also now on sale. Many other activities are planned for the day including some minor hockey games prior to the big event as well as a “scoro” held at intermission featuring a three-year lease on a new car, sponsored by UMP. There will also be draws at the game. Players will be signing autographs in the upper hall after the game.

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First career SJHL goals lead North Stars to victory

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter Logan Nachtegaele scored his first two career SJHL goals Wednesday to lead the Battlefords North Stars (169-5-0) to 3-2 victory over the league leading Kindersley Klippers (22-7-2-2).

Jake Erickson scored the game winner in the third period, and Spencer Tremblay made 27 saves for the North Stars.

Nachtegaele’s first of the night came seven minutes into the opening frame, when he received a centring pass from Baxter Kanter who was coming down the left wing, and shoveled the puck towards the net, beating Klippers goalie Nathan Hargrave’s five-hole.

The North Stars played a sound first period, not being on the receiving end of any penalties.

Nachtegaele’s second goal of the period was nothing short of spectacular.

After Ryne Keller sent a perfectly placed pass off the boards onto the stick of Nachtegaele, he sprinted down the

right wing before firing a shot under the glove of Hargrave with just 47 seconds remaining in the period.

The shots were deadlocked at 12 through 20 minutes, and the North Stars’ parade to the penalty box began in the second.

Nearly three and a half minutes in, Matthew Havens was sent to the box for hooking while battling for a loose puck. Braden Oleksyn made him pay when he wired a slap shot over the glove of Tremblay for his third of the season. Shaun MacPherson and Darcy DeRoose were given the assists.

The North Stars took two more penalties in the second, when Nick Fountain and Jackson Bond were given slashing and high-sticking penalties almost back-toback. Just 33 seconds after Fountain stepped out of the box, Bond replaced him, sending Kindersley back to the power play.

Despite the three powerplay opportunities, the North Stars had a 13-11 shot advantage during the frame.

Erickson restored the North Stars two-goal lead

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Hargrave the busier of the two, as the shots were 10-6 in favour of Battlefords.

Connor Sych was given a double minor for checking from behind and roughing when he hit Lanigan into the boards with only 1:20 left to play, and then a 10-minute

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riod, and this time Graham Lanigan scored from Marc Dubeau and Branden Scheidl off a scramble in front of the net.

Both goalies continued to come up with big saves over the course of the third to keep the game within one, with

game misconduct when he fought MacPherson.

The Klippers captain dropped the gloves as soon as Lanigan went down, despite the fact it took away what would have been a power play for Kindersley had he not jumped in to defend his teammate.

North Stars captain Ryne Keller did a fantastic job fore-checking against the two Klippers defenseman who were trying to control the puck in their own zone in front of the empty net, killing nearly 30 seconds off the clock.

Kindersley had one last chance with a faceoff in the North Stars’ zone with three seconds left in the game, and after winning the faceoff, threw the puck towards the net, but couldn’t get it on goal as the horn rang to signal a 3-2 North Stars win.

The win snapped a fourgame losing streak for the North Stars, who now play host to the Yorkton Terriers (10-15-1-2) Friday night.

The North Stars dropped a 3-2 game to the Terriers in Yorkton last Saturday.

Chloe Marshall made 49 saves in a losing effort as the Battlefords AAA Sharks (5-9-1-0) dropped a 3-2 decision against the Prince Alberta A&W Bears (8-3-3-2) Wednesday.

The 16-year-old’s record drops to 2-7, despite a sparkling .923 save percentage.

The Sharks led 1-0 after the first period on an unassisted goal by Keara Amson.

It was the first career goal for the 14-year-old Radisson native.

The Bears answered back in a big way in the second period, with three goals to give them a big 3-1 lead after two.

Hannah Loroll got the Bears on the scoreboard just 48 seconds into the second period when she scored her second of the year, assisted

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The Sharks got a power-play opportunity when Madison Casavant was sent to the box for roughing, but it was the Bears taking advantage, as Lindsay scored a shorthanded goal a minute into the penalty kill to make it 2-1. Morgan Willoughby and Jayda Sachs were given the assists.

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later, Casavant got back in her coach’s good books by scoring her eighth of the year, with help from Kaytlyn Chickowski and Lindsay.

The Sharks pulled themselves within one when Laura Harper scored her fourth of the season, matching her total from last year, in nearly half the amount of games. Fifteenyear-old rookie Cassidy Fehr was given the lone assist.

The Sharks were unable to find the back of the net again however, and left Prince Albert with a 3-2 loss.

Battleford now returns home for a 1 p.m. afternoon tilt against the Weyburn Southern Range Gold Wings (8-8-2-0) Sunday.

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By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter Jetta Derenoksi has received some recognition for her recent play.

In eight November games, Derenoski scored four goals and registered three assists, helping the Sharks to four victories.

In addition to the honour, she was also named to Team Saskatchewan for the 2015 Canada Winter Games in Prince George, BC, in February.

The Vawn native is playing in her third full season with the Sharks, and has registered 30 goals and 20 assists in 77 career games.

Derenoski said she couldn’t believe she made the provincial team.

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These were the words of introduction from MC Ken Holliday Sunday at a concert celebrating the 65th anniversary of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band.

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Daughter remembers original bandmaster

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Frances Wakelin, daughter of founding bandmaster “Robbie” Robinson, spoke at a celebration of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band’s 65th anniversary.

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter At Sunday’s concert celebrating the 65th anniversary of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band, the daughter of the founding bandmaster said her father had left” a wonderful legacy” and she hoped the band would enjoy many more anniversaries.

Frances Wakelin is “Robbie” Robinson’s

oldest daughter. Now living in Saskatoon, she attended the concert at the Dekker Centre to pay tribute to her father.

Robinson, who had studied musical theory at Regina College and served as a bandsman with the famed Regina Rifles Band, came to North Battleford from Regina in 1937 to work as a roadmaster’s clerk with CN Rail.

Wakelin said he came from a musical family of six. His niece, she said, even collected a special talent award in the 1954 Miss Canada pageant for playing a clarinet and a saxophone at once.

“I’ve never seen it, and it was a miracle,” she laughed.

When her father came to North Battleford, he started the youth Sea Cadet Band because there were no bands in the schools at that time, said Wakelin.

His health, however, began to fail.

“He invited his best friend Norm Lehman from Regina to carry on his vision, and Norm Lehman left a wonderful legacy,” she said.

Robinson had met Lehman when they both played in the Regina Rifles Band.

Both Wakelin and her sister, now Bernice Swan, were members of the youth band and Wakelin also played in her father’s sister’s

dance orchestra.

Robbie Robinson suffered a fatal stroke in 1952.

“I was seven and my sister was five when our father passed away. Our mother started Robbie’s Music Centre and she outlived my father by 50 years,” said Wakelin.

Both are buried in North Battleford, said Wakelin, as is her late husband Ron. “Our father left a wonderful legacy and we are very proud of both our parents,” she said.

At the Battlefords Provincial Park, a part of Jackfish Lake, Robinson Bay, has been named in her father’s honour, and the original band hall was named Robbie’s Memorial Band Hall after her father.

His picture still hangs in the current band building along with that of his friend Norm Lehman, said Wakelin.

She also noted there is still a family member in the band, introducing Miranda Maggrah, who plays the clarinet. Her grandfather was a Wakelin.

“It’s wonderful we’ve come to celebrate the 65th anniversary of this historical North Battleford City Kinsmen Band,” Wakelin concluded. “May there be many more anniversaries in the future.”

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NBCKB celebrates 65 years of music

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Intermediate Band performed at a concert last week with additional support from members of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Senior Band.

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Concert Band performing at the Dekker Centre Sunday.

The North Battleford City Kinsmen Beginner Band performed at a concert last week. These young men were in the percussion section.

Gene Aulinger directed the winter concert of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Intermediate and Beginner Bands at the NBCK Band Hall last week.

Jackie Kroczynski directing the North Battleford City Kinsmen Concert Band.

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Gene Aulinger, who directed the North Battleford City Kinsmen Beginner and Intermediate Bands in concert last week, and NBCKB president Donna Van Dijk.

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nization has done for this community,� said Van Dijk. “I’m sure there are a lot of you out there who could tell stories about the impact the band has had on you.�

The president also said, “I want to thank Jackie who took on the challenge of leading the band this fall after the retirement of Gene Aulinger,

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Continued from Page 17 The concert at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Sunday was entitled 65 Years of Music and Mayhem, performed by the North Battleford City Kinsmen Concert Band and directed by Jackie Kroczynski.

Over its 65 year history, NBCKB has accumulated numerous prizes and awards, particularly from its marching band days, and, in some cases, has seen up to three generations of musicians pass through its ranks. In two cases, there are original members of the band still playing, Wayne Jenner and Garnet Speer, who were asked by Holliday to stand for applause.

Although it began as a youth organization, it has now expanded to include adult musicians and the once separate entity of the Battlefords Concert Band has now merged with the NBCKB organization. Many of the concert band members were youth members of NBCKB, some from its marching days.

President Donna Van Dijk, who plays the flute in the concert band, thanked the audience for spending the afternoon with them, and for their dedication and support of the band. “This afternoon we’ve tried to highlight the past 65 years, but of course we haven’t even come close to expressing what this orga-

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Ken Holliday, past president of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band, was the master of ceremonies for a concert celebrating the band’s 65 year history.

and I think our performance today speaks highly of her talents and expertise.�

Aulinger still works with the beginner and intermediate components of NBCKB who were under his direction last week for their winter concert at the NBCK Band Hall.

He expressed thanks to the many teachers from the community who give their extra time to the band as well as all those who support the work of the band.

He also thanked Van Dijk for “all her hard work.�

A saxophone quartet made up of Gene Aulinger, Regan Woytowich, Brian Quinn and Amy Francais entertained at the winter concert of the North Battleford City Kinsmen Intermediate and Beginner Bands.

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No ballots needed for slate of board nominees stepped forward to serve are Kelly Atcheynum of the Gold Eagle Casino, Ruebecca Fiddler of Loraas Environmental Services Ltd., Trent Gatzke of Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd., Meghan Kennedy of TD Canada Trust and Bill Volk, individual member.

Non-incumbents are Terry Caldwell of Carpet Superstores, Mitchell Cooper of Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank, Leanne Ducommun of Battlefords and District Cooperative Ltd., Rod Forman of Anderson Pump House Ltd., Melanie Roberts of North West Regional College and Jordan Solomko of Ventures West Charters Ltd.

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The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce has recommended that, with a slate of 11 candidates for 11 positions on the board of directors, no ballot vote be taken this year.

Annually, approximately half of the 20 board positions are open and available for member nominations to be included in the election process.

For 2015-16 there are openings for 11 member candidates to serve. Five of the 11 are incumbents currently serving on the board.

Incumbents who have

Nominations closed Nov. 20. With enough candidates to fill the required seats, the board recommended no ballot be taken, says a letter to chamber members from president Ryan Moe and Executive Director Linda Machniak.

The letter also stated the Chamber of Commerce has committed to conduct a governance review in 2015-16.

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Kelly Atchenum is the general manager of the Gold Eagle Casino and a member of the Sweetgrass First Nation. He graduated from the Comprehensive High School in North Battleford and continued his education at Lakeland College for Business Administration. He has also completed an executive development program conducted in Reno, Nev. After 20 years of playing music, he decided to pursue a career in gaming. In April of 1997, he obtained employment with the casino as a cashier. Over the years he has been promoted up to the position of general manager.

“I take pride in our employees and how the Gold Eagle Casino is a positive business within the community,” he says.

His family is active in the rodeo circuit and has also branched out by raising top line quarter horses.

“I feel the Battlefords is a great place to raise a family, and feel honoured and committed to improving the Battlefords.”

located to Red Deer, Alta. in 1991 to further his career in the flooring industry. He established a specialty flooring installation business employing 18 full-time installers. In addition, he designed and manufactured a specialty RV product that is still distributed with great success today.

In 2010, he moved back to the Battlefords and opened Carpet Superstore in North Battleford. In 2013, he relocated and expanded Carpet Superstore into the former SuperCycle building, which has become the largest flooring showroom and warehouse store in Saskatchewan, employing 14 full time employees and was nominated and won the 2013 BBEX award for Best New Business Venture.

Early 2014 saw the development and launch of Empress Furniture and Décor, which wholesales and retails an exclusive, unique collection throughout Saskatchewan. Caldwell is excited for the future of the Battlefords and would love the opportunity to work with fellow business people through the Chamber of Commerce to further the continued growth and success of the Battlefords. After living through the explosion of Red Deer in the 1980s and ‘90s, Caldwell has a good understanding of how business needs to be flexible to adjust for growth.

He feels qualified to offer his experience in business creativity, being involved in research and development, manufacturing, retail, small and start up business as well as larger organizations.

His main goal is the establishment of the Battlefords as a place where its young adults want and are able to stay after high school and secondary education, and as a “hub and destination” far and near, the place to go to shop and do business.

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Mitchell Cooper

Mitchell Cooper is 26 years old and originally from Regina. He attended university in Edmonton, studying political science and economics and graduated from law school at the University of Saskatchewan in 2014.

He recently moved to the Battlefords to start his legal career with the law firm Demmans Baldwin Friedman and Frank.

Cooper has a background in both business and government sectors. He hopes to contribute to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce in areas of advocacy, government relations and business attitude. Cooper believes the Battlefords is Saskatch-

the Chamber, but for the Battlefords as a whole”.

Rod Forman

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Leanne Ducommun joined the Battlefords and District Co-op in February of 2012 as the marketing and communications manager. She is responsible for the Co-op’s marketing, communications and business development efforts. In addition to strategic business development, she directs media relations, branding and advertising, plus website and social media development. She also manages and oversees sponsorships, events, charitable contributions and more.

Prior to joining the Co-op, she was the sales manager with Battlefords Publishing which brought her over 12 years experience in the sales and marketing industry.

In her free time, Leanne enjoys spending time with her family, reading, traveling and meeting new people.

Rod Forman was raised in Saskatchewan, but has spent the past 33 years in Vancouver, B.C. He moved back to the Battlefords in May with his wife and five-year-old daughter and they are all very excited to be here.

With 20 years of experience in the high tech industry, moving to Anderson Pump House has been a steep learning curve for him, but he is enjoying the challenge of his position as assistant manager.

Forman is excited about this opportunity to work for the Chamber and contribute to the business community of the Battlefords. You can find him on LinkedIn at http:// www.linkenin.com/in/rodforman.

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Ruebecca Fiddler, branch manager of Loraas Environmental Services Ltd. (LES), came to the Battlefords in 2011 to assist with the opening of the North Batttleford branch. LES is a Saskatchewan owned and operated company with strong family values and a pride in community.

Fiddler is a director for the United Way and volunteers for various charities and nonprofits. She and LES both believe a strong economic foundation is key to positive growth in the community.

“I am looking forward to being a part of the positive growth and am eager to assist with the continuous improvement in not just our business community but our community as a whole.”

Fiddler has sat on the board on a one year term due to a resignation and would be happy to sit on the board for a whole elected term to continue to grow, develop and be of service to the community.

“I believe that the Battlefords are growing in such positive ways with new businesses, expansions, growth, developments and it will be an exciting time for not just

Trent Gatzke was born and raised approximately one hour north of North Battleford and grew up in a business environment as his parents owned and operated their own business in the small community. He moved to North Battleford in 1982 to start his own career in an industry that he is still in today. Gatzke has 25 years experience as an automotive technician. Five years of that he owned and operated his own automotive repair business. The last seven years have been spent at Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. as the fixed operations manager.

Gatzke is also currently involved in the Kidsport organization and has been active on the curling club boards as well as having volunteered and coached minor sports.

He and his wife Lindy have raised their family in North Battleford, and are proud to call this their home.

Gatzke feels his background in business and the community will be a valuable asset to the Chamber of Commerce aiding with the decisions facing the Battlefords business community. He is also a strong believer that it is important to promote and provide a positive environment for business to excel.

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Jordan Solomko is 27 years old, from the Battlefords and married with two children. In 2012, he and his wife Jen started their own company – Ventures West Charters Ltd. Ventures West Charters is a charter bus company that accommodates everyone from sports teams, to wedding parties and even casino tours.

“When I lived in Saskatoon with my wife, I worked for STC (Saskatchewan Transportation Company) driving bus and that’s when I realized I’d love to have my own company running charter buses. That’s what brought us back to the Battlefords. We are glad we made the move

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Bill Volk was born and raised on the family farm at Denzil. He is married with three grown children. He and his wife Carol have resided in the Battlefords since 1988 and have raised their family here. They have had many good years in the community, have found it a great place to live and raise a family, and have no desire to live anywhere else.

Volk has a wealth of knowledge and educational background in agriculture, receiving his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1975.

He has owned and operated many successful ventures, one being Norsask Farm Equipment. After selling Norsask in 2008, he enjoyed a couple of years relaxing, spending a bit more time with family and travelling. He found total relaxation just a bit too much, and now serves as a director on the board of Innovation Credit Union. He is also currently developing retail space in the former Norsask Farm Equipment property.

Volk is active in the Lions Club and has previously held the positions of president, secretary, director and membership chairperson with the organization. He has served on the Board of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for the past several years.

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and made this our home and started our business here,” says Solomko. “I’d like to be on the Chamber because I like to help out in our community and give back when I can. I feel like this a way to do that and more.”

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Meghan Kennedy relocated to the Battlefords in 2009. She is employed as the branch manager at TD Canada Trust. This role has allowed her to meet many local business people and to share their desire for success.

Kennedy focuses on providing superior customer service and coaching the great staff at her branch.

She is an avid runner and loves skiing and spending time with her puppies. She also enjoys numerous volunteer activities throughout her community. She also represents the RiversWest District for Sport, Recreation and Culture as a director on their board.

Over the past two years, Kennedy has enjoyed her time with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce and has been a strong voice within the organization. Through continued involvement with the Chamber, her goal is to promote the Battlefords and to continue fostering the development of a strong community.

great understanding of small towns and cities and the value of community.

“Most of my 27-year career was spent in management roles in health care and education,” says Roberts.

“The past 14 years I have been working for North West Regional College with my current role as the director of programs.”

She and her husband Glenn have 12-year-old twins – Gavin and Courtney.

They are involved in scouts, archery, synchronized swimming and baseball.

“My husband and I are big advocates for giving back and are teaching our children this through our actions and involving them in one of our favourite charities, Telemiracle.”

The Roberts family also enjoys the beauty of the Northwest and spends as much time as possible at their cabin at Turtle Lake.

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OBITUARIES RENE GEORGE (KENNY) GAGNE: It is with profound sadness that the family of Rene (Kenny) Gagne announce his passing on Tuesday, November 19, 2014 at River Heights Lodge, North Battleford, Sk with family at his side. Mass of Christian burial was held Tuesday, 11 a.m., November 25, from St. Vital’s Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, with Reverend Father Greg Elder officiating. Left to cherish Rene’s memory are his children Linda (Gary) Rose, Roger (Susan) Gagne and their children: Amanda (Trevor) Buchko and their sons Taggert and Tye; Adam (Ashley) Lesmeister and their children Rhett, Ali and Dane; Tamara Lesmeister and her children Tayler and Austin. Sister-in-law Kathy Gagne; numerous nieces and nephews. Rene was predeceased by his wife Olive; parents Arthur and Josephine Gagne; father and mother-in-law Charles and Ethel Isaacs; siblings: Louis, John, Michael, 2 babies, Alphonse (Victoria), Joseph (Lydia) Victoria (Albert) Chauvet, Marie (Ron) Rendle, Theresa (Steve) Kayfish, Louise (Joseph) Kayfish, Cecile (Irvin) Billar, Clara (Harold) Mitchell, Delvina (Max) Corpe. Sistersin-law: Yvonne Gagne and Winnifred Isaacs; Brothers-in-law: Maurice and Charles Isaacs. Rene George (Kenny) Gagne was born February 1, 1929 just east of the Village of Jackfish. In 1930 the Gagne family moved from Jackfish to the St. Michael’s area just north of the now Resort Village of Aquadeo, where Rene received his education at St. Michael’s School. In 1936 the family moved once again, to just north of Cochin, on a road allowance where the Battlefords’ Provincial Park is today. In 1946 the family moved to North Battleford. Rene grew up in a home where his father and siblings all played guitar, fiddle, banjo and piano. It was a time long before technology included television, telephone, and even electricity, so the sole entertainment was music, singing and dancing.

Rene played guitar, sang and yodelled. For quite a number of years, he played in a band with Hap Boyer. Rene loved music. He loved to play it, sing and dance to it. Rene’s first job was at the Gold Leaf Café in North Battleford as a dishwasher. It was while working at the Gold Leaf Café that he met a young waitress who worked at the Dominion Café. In 1947, Rene gave up his dishwashing career and began working at Sterling Distributors & Millworks where they made wooden doors and windows as a Sash & Door Man. It was three years later, on July 16, 1949, Rene married that young waitress, Olive Isaacs. They purchased a tiny house on Gagne Avenue.

On January 23, 1955, their daughter Linda was born and on March 7, 1963 they were blessed with their son, Roger. In 1966 Rene took a second job at Turner Warwick Printers in North Battleford as janitor. It was during this time that he was given the opportunity to run the Heidelburg Printing Press, so Rene quit his job at Sterling Distributors & Millworks after twenty one years. He was employed with Turner Warwick Printers as a printing press operator from 1968 to 1994 when he retired after 26 years. In July of 2006, Rene lost the love of his life….Olive passed away after a brief battle with cancer.

Rene was a humble and dedicated man who loved life, and he had the ability to make friends out of strangers simply by talking to anyone, about anything. He will be greatly missed. Memorial Donations may be made in Rene’s name directly to: Sask. Heart & Stroke Foundation, 279-3rd Ave N. Saskatoon, Sk. S7K 2H8 Canadian Cancer Society, 101-440 2nd Ave N. Saskatoon, Sk. S7K 2C3 River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, 2001-99th St. North Battleford, Sk. S9A 0S3 Card of Thanks: Rene’s family would like to thank Dr. Morton, and especially all the staff at River Heights Lodge for their compassionate care and friendship. A very special “Thank You” to Father Greg Elder for being there in our time of need and making the Funeral Mass so very personal; Jaki Esquirol and Aime Gagne for the music ministry; St. Vital’s CWL for preparing and serving lunch; Milbanke Flowers for creating an amazing arrangement; and Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium for their compassion and attention to details at this most difficult time. Thank you to all those who brought food, sent flowers, and for the telephone calls and visits, we thank you for your support. ____________________________________________________

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ARMSTRONG: Carl Armstrong passed away on Wednesday, November 26th, 2014 at River Heights Lodge at the age of 91.

Carl was born July 13, 1923 in the Wilson Lake District. He served time in the Army in the Second World War. He then spent the rest of his life farming until he moved to North Battleford in 2002. Surviving is his partner Edith Kanz; sister Dollie Stenerson & brothers Chester & Frank Armstrong as well as numerous nieces & nephews. Carl was predeceased by his parents Violet & Frank Armstrong; brothers Everitt, Lloyd, Orville & Earl; sisters Gladys McMillan & Tressie Young. A Funeral Service was held on Monday, December 1st, 2014 from Sonningdale Community Hall with Reverend Martyn Crabtree officiating. The eulogy was given by Marie Igini-Close & Carmen Yaskowich. Pallbearers were Keith Repin, Gerry Gillalt, Wayne Tornberg, Keith Armstrong, Collin Armstrong & Leslie Armstrong. Burial took place at Sonnigdale Cemetery. If friends so desire, donations in Carl’s memory may be made to River Heights Lodge or Sonningdale Hall Committee. The family would like to extend a very big Thank-You to River Heights Lodge Staff for the care Carl received over the last three years. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Megan Donlevy of Sallows and McDonald Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home, North Battleford. (306) 445-2418

HARASYM, Harry: Passed away peacefully in Shellbrook Hospital on December 3, 2014, at the age of 87. He was born April 7, 1927 to Nykola and Lulia (Stasyk) on the Homestead in the district of Glaslyn. He attended school in the same district to grade 6, until he “was big enough” to help on the farm. When he was old enough to leave home he went to work at “Port Arthur” Ontario for a logging company, then peeling railway ties in Manitoba. He married Rose-Marie Hall on November 14, 1958. They purchased the Harasym homestead, where he resided until May 2014. Together they had two sons Richard and Dennis. They were farmers true to their time with grain, pigs, chickens, milk cows, and a large garden. They managed the Glaslyn Hotel for a while, where the circle of friends grew even bigger.

He was a man with a very large, warm heart, always understanding, never quick to judge, and always willing to help a neighbor.

Never wanting to “bother anyone” and ask for help in return, he pushed through many jobs that should have taken two or more people to accomplish. He was quick witted and intelligent, always with a sparkle of laughter in his eyes. He left a lasting impression on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him. He told many stories, shared many happy times with family and friends. It is through these that those he left will remember him. We imagine he is making endless pyrogies, and cabbage rolls, cookies and pies, to share with every soul who passed before. He is Free from Pain. He was predeceased by: his parents, seven brothers and three sisters. His loving wife Rose (Hall) October 13, 2001. He leaves to cherish and share memories: Two sons; Rick (Deb), Dennis (Melody), many grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Numerous nieces, nephews, relatives, friends and neighbours. To honor his wish the family will have an intimate graveside service at a later date. Thank you to all who helped keep him comfortable in his final days. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences to the family may visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. The family have entrusted the funeral arrangements to Edward Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home Ltd. of Spiritwood, SK 306-883-3500. ____________________________________________________

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EDWARDS: Wilfred “Lorne” Edwards passed away peacefully in the early morning of December 4, 2014. Lorne was born September 6, 1940 at Turtleford, Sask. He is survived by his devoted wife Georgina, son Chris (Parichat) twin granddaughters Aleesha and Anata, daughter Shari Edwards, one brother Dave (Karen), two sisters Shirley (Bill) Elmhurst, Holly (Francois) LaRochelle, sister-in-law Lynne (Greg) Halliday and numerous nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents Wilfred and Elizabeth Edwards, brother Doug, mother and father-in-law Clark and Isabella Kingsbury and sister-in-law Dorothy Dunne. To read biography refer to castanet.net. In lieu of flowers donations to the Saskatchewan Cancer Society or the Southern Interior Cancer Society would be appreciated. A Celebration of his life will be held in the spring. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.firstmemorialfuneralkelowna.com. ____________________________________________________ ROTZIEN: George Warren Rotzien, age 77, beloved husband of Elizabeth Ann (Carnegie), died November 28, 2014 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan. George was born August 30, 1937 at Rose Valley, Saskatchewan, the only son of Warren Rotzien and Ellen (Norris). George married Elizabeth on July 23, 1960 at Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. He is survived by Elizabeth (North Battleford), daughters Jacqueline (Glen Gregoire) Saskatoon, Linda (Henry James) Saskatoon, and son Douglas (Terri Greenbank) Wainwright, Alberta. Grandchildren: Sean Gregoire (Miranda Wiebe), Ashley Gregoire (Matthew Quick), Adam James, Marcus James, Jonathon Rotzien, Alison Rotzien and his sister-in-law Jacqueline Carnegie. He was predeceased by his parents Warren and Ellen and one granddaughter Victoria. George attended Robbinsdale District School near Rose Valley and then the University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, earning a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Soil Science) and a Bachelor of Education (Biology, Chemistry). George taught for a year at Rose Valley and the remainder of his 30 year career at North Battleford Collegiate Institute and North Battleford Comprehensive High School. He farmed at the R.M. of Round Hill for over 20 years. George’s family was the most important part of his life. He and Liz travelled thousands of miles and spent countless hours at swimming pools, curling rinks and baseball diamonds supporting their children and grandchildren. George umpired baseball and refereed football but he was best known as an elite baseball pitcher. He enjoyed curling, cooking, golfing and being in the wilderness camping, hiking and canoeing with his family. In recent years George and Liz enjoyed travelling south to become “Winter Texans”. The celebration of George’s life occurred on Dec.4, 2014 at 3rd Avenue United Church at North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

The family would like to thank Rev. Frances Patterson, the 3rd Avenue United Church Sanctuary Choir, Bob MacKay and those involved in providing the luncheon. The family would also like to thank the Battlefords Funeral Service. Internment took place at North Battleford City Cemetery. ____________________________________________________

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Shane Draganuk & Kelly Wouters along with big sisters Ashley & Taylor & big brother Brady would like to welcome a new baby girl

Sydney Allison Draganuk Born November 14, 2014 Weighing 6 lbs, 11oz Grandparents: Garry & Helen Wouters and Elsie Draganuk

FUNERAL SERVICES

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

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

CREMATORIUM ON SITE Providing traditional burial and cremation services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Pre planning guides, assisting with Purple Shield plans email: eternalmemories@sasktel.net website: www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR SALE Top Floor east facing. 55+ Condo.

Large Master Bedroom, second bedroom/den, bath. Fridge, Stove, Washer, Dryer, Wall A/C. $130,000 negotiable. Immediate Possession Available. Call: 306-441-5957

903 5th Ave Humboldt 306 682 4242

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DOGS

HEALTH SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Nov. Nov No ov 16, 16, 1975 - Dec. 16 De 14, 2012

Lovingly Loving L i y rremembered eme m by

Grandma Prescesky, Aunt Sonja & John, Uncle ncl Ken, Jan & family, Aunt Linda, Donnie & Colby Aunt Elaine, Blake & Michael

In Loving Memory of

Sandra Lee Illingworth

November 16, 1975 December 14, 2012

Remembering you is easy We do it every day Missing you is the hardest part And it never goes away To hear your voice.

To see your smile To sit with you and talk for awhile Would be our greatest wish Today, tomorrow, our whole life through We shall always love and remember you

Sadly loved & missed daily by parents Jim & Debbie Prescesky, brother Donald (Ashley) Husband Darin & sons, Jace & Tyler Grandparents Jack & Viola Illingworth Laura Prescesky & Don Anweiler

Regional Optimist HOUSES FOR SALE

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

I Buy Ugly Houses Buying beat up revenue homes, stalled reno projects, foreclosure properties, estates or what have you? Cash offers quick closing. Must be within city of NB or town of Battleford. Call Derrick 306-230-6919

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

$821/month.

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Call Mel 306-445-1044

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950

Macro Properties Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 am - 12:00 ~ 12:30 - 4:30 pm 16 Buildings - Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Adult & Family Buildings Phone: 306-445-6710 battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street

One Bedroom apartment for rent comes with fridge and stove, references required. 445-4646

ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENT

Clients & Business Professionals

Please be advised that the firm of Holm Clements Kwong Raiche Oberg, Chartered Accountants will be operating as the following firms effective December 15, 2014;

Clements Kwong, Chartered Professional Accountants 1682 - 100th Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan Phone: 306-445-7448 Fax: 306-445-2472 AND

Holm Raiche Oberg, Chartered Professional Accountants, P.C. Ltd. 1321 - 101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan Phone: 306-445-6291 Fax: 306-445-3882

ANNOUNCEMENT

Relocation

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Bill Clements CPA, CA and

Gordon Kwong CPA, CA, CMA wish to announce the relocation of their accountancy practice effective December 15, 2014.

Clements Kwong 1682 - 100th Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 0W6

Telephone 306-445-7448 Facsimile 306-445-2472

Bill, Gordon and the staff look forward to seeing you at their new location.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY Chartered Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155 -PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CA Greg Gryba, CA

BAERT CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK Chartered Accountants 300 - 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, Sask.

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 —PARTNERS— Al L. Baert, CA Dale L. Cameron, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CA Jacques la Cock, 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

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

FARM SERVICES

ORDER NOW! Before February price increase!

BEST CANADIAN BUILT HOME

BY MODULINE! BEST PRICE! Personalized Service 1520 sq. ft. Temora $99,900 1216 sq. ft. Oasis/Villa $79,900 960 sq. ft. Tuscan $69,900

~ Call Stan ~ 306-496-7538 1-888-699-9280 www.affordablehomesales.ca Yorkton Weekend calls

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Home for rent, come with fridge and stove, $1,150/month.

Water included. Call 306-441-6728 Spacious 1 Bedroom Duplex for Rent in Battleford. F/S/DW/W/D. $800/mthly plus utilities. Damage deposit & references required.

Phone 490-RENT to Apply.

LAND WANTED FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

LAND

TO RENT

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

HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT 2 or 3 Bedroom Mobile Homes Starting at $600.00/month

Call (306) 445-8778 (306) 441-3418 3 Bedroom House for Rent at 101-24th Street in Battleford, SK. F/S - W/D. No Pets. Ref Required.

Call 306-446-2914 Clean 3 bedroom furnished/unfurnished trailer. In Battleford. Available Jan 1st For Rent. N/S References Damage Deposit Serious Inquiries.

Call: 306-937-2872

LAND/PASTURE FOR RENT Land for Rent Hafford area approximately 540 acres cultivated. Phone 306-5494708, 306-441-1538, 306-446-4302 evenings

SUITES FOR RENT 1 Bedroom Basement Suite for Rent includes heat/water, tenant pays own power. No smoking, no pets, no children. Looking for quiet working adult. Off street parking/newly renovated. Rent $750/monthly, damage required & references. Available October 1. Call 306-481-3288.

Large 2 Bedroom suite main floor of the house. All utilities and cable included. Coin operated laundry on site. No small children, smoking or pets. Quiet working adults. Available Dec 1. $1350/month plus damage deposit. Ref required. Call 306-4813288 Leave message.

Large Furnished for 1 or 2 people.

Private entrance, driveway. 1 1/2 baths, gas fireplace, satellite TV, internet, $850/month. Also bachelor suite $300/month, includes utilities.

937-7187

Call GNG for massive year end herbicide sales: • Guaranteed best prices • All farmers welcome (no memberships) • Delivered to the yard • No deposit on containers • GNG dealers in most areas (new dealers welcome) Products: • Smoke – loaded glyphosate • Clever – one pass cleaver control • Foax – green foxtail and wild oats • Diquash – desiccant • Inject-N – full line of inoculants • Diesel fuel – 30,000+ litre min • 20+ new actives being developed For all details please contact us at 306 477-4007 or info@gng.ag or visit our website at www.gng.ag

SERVICES FOR HIRE

FEED & SEED

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal, etc. Phone 306-4458439

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

RITE-WAY SERVICES HOME & COTTAGE RENOVATIONS All Insurance Claims Decks, Fencing and Painting

Call 306-446-2059 or 306-386-2312 FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

GRAIN / FERTILIZER BINS -Factory Direct Pricing -Smooth Wall –––––––––– AGI Envirotank Biggar, SK 1-800-746-6646 info@envirotank.com STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS...” REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

CARD OF THANKS

Notre Dame de Lourdes Church Fund Raising Committee

Would like to thank the following people for their support in the

“Visions of Sugarplums” Supper Auction on Nov. 15th, 2014 Pius, Ida and Gary Pfeifer of the Tropical Inn Doris Binette and Staff of the Tropical Inn To our Live Auction Donors: - Access Communications - Battleford Furniture - Battleford & District Co-op - Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs - Bee-J’s - Better Homes and Garden Real Estate The Battlefords - Edward Ledon Empress Furniture & Décor - Envirosafe Chemicals - G & C Asphalt - Home Hardware Building Centre North Battleford - North Battleford Golf & Country Club - Orville & Therese Bilous - Rustic Nine Golf Course - Sallows & McDonald - Table Mountain To the Donors of Artworks: - Brian Wappel - Christine Chown - Dean Bauche - Faye Cadrin - Glenn & Caron Hornick - Helen Menssa - Laurette St. Amant - Michael Brokop - Phyllis Cook - Rita Sadlowski - Tom Zerre - Yvette Richardson To our Silent Auction Donors & Monetary Donors: - A & M Auto Center - A & W - Allan Sapp Gallery - Anne Kzyzyk - Aryh Malabanan - Bannerman Photo - Barbara Sander - Battleford Funeral Service - Battleford Flooring Center - Battleford Massage Therapy - Becky Page - Bernier Millwork - Bill & Don’s Men Wear - Bill & Wendy Rosgen - Blue Rental - Boston Pizza Bridges Chev Buick GMC - CAA - Canadian Tire - Centennial Music - Chris & Lorne Pollard - Christine George (Epicure) - Country Cuisine - Craig & Co. - Crandleberries - Crew Projects Photography - Culligan Water Conditioning - Debbie MacGregor - Demmans Baldwin Friedman & Frank - Dianne Gervais - DJ Engraving - Doggie Do’s - Don Jerry Bulk Foods - DMD Studio Home & Garden - Doug’ s Paint Shoppe - Dragon Palace - Dream Maker Easy Homes - Erna Day - Estelle Legario - Eternal Memories Funeral Services - Fabricland - Family Pizza - Father Gerard Legaspi - First Rate Investments - Fishers Drug Store - Fortress Windows & Doors - Gilbert Baillargeon - Glenn & Helen KayÀsh - Gold Eagle Lodge - Guy’s Furniture - Hair Trends - Home Hardware Battleford - Howard Weitzel - Hyundai North Battleford - Innovation Credit Union (Battleford & North Battleford) - Investor’s Group - Irene Bohun - Irene Murphy - Janice Dela Cruz – Jockey Person to Person - Judy Kjargaard - Kihiw Restaurant - Koopman’s Autobody - Lakeland Vet Services Ltd. - Lavish Studio - Lots of Love - Main Diner - Mandy Lehman - Marge & Lionel Baillargeon - Marie Valliere - Marielle Cook - Marion Cramatte - McDonald’s Restaurant Ltd. - Michael Hudec Law OfÀce - Milbanke Flowers - Modern Janitorial Services - Moon’s Kitchen - N.B. Bowlarena - Navarro Masonry - Nester Brunwald - No Frills - Noelle Bidwell - Northland Rentals - Notre Dame CWL - NuFloors - Nutter’s Bulk and Natural Foods - Over the Edge - Pawlus Life Services Inc. - Peavy Mart - Peter Pielak -Pennydale Junction - Phase 4 - Phyllis Cook Pleasant Garden - Pul & Marija Takaric - Renae Pelayo – Rose Balfour - Rose Desmarais - Rose McDonald - Salon Platium - Sarah Blais - SaskTel - Security Co. of Excellence - Seven Eleven - Shoppers Drug Mart - Silvester Glass - Sobey’s - Simply Serene – Solar Gardens - Sound City - Super 8 Motel - Table Mountain - Therese Wiegers -Tim Horton’s (East end) - Tim Horton’s (North end) - Toshiba - U Wear Eye Wear - Ultra Print - Universal Church Supplies - Valley Ford - Westwood Turf - Yvonne Chaille - Yvonne Rogers - Zeke’s Jewellers

To our Entertainers: Brendan Legario & Jeff Arndt To our Auctioneer: Kramer Auctions To our Emcee: Chris Pollard Special thanks to Judy Lavoie, Jaki Esquirol, Lisa Stuart and all our anonymous donors.

Special thanks to all who attended, contributed, made purchases and to all our volunteers who helped make this event a huge success.

All money raised will be used in the on-going upkeep and repairs to our historic old Church and rectory.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Saskatchewan

Are you interested in using and navigating the revised federal

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY, Experienced Vac Truck Operator with Class 1/3, clean abstract. To work in Macklin, SK area. Excellent wage & benefits. Fax resume 306-753-2268

Temporary Foreign Worker Program?

Motor Licence Issuer

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Trust CITRN to help you.

Pyrenees akbash pups for sale.

Born 28th of August. To working parents. Bonded to sheeps, will make good yard dogs. Call: (306)845-2404

Make the right connection today...

Saskatchewan@chisca.ca Call + 1 (416) 466-3333

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

North Battleford 101026887 Saskatchewan Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive, 11402 Railway Ave. North Battleford and 92 Battleford Crossing requires 6 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus beneÀts.

Apply in store with resumé to Kim, Marion or Brett, or by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

Caltex Resources Ltd. is seeking a Contract or Employee Production Operator in the Kerrobert Area

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CITRN Canada Head Office: 500 Danforth Ave., Suite 309, Toronto, ON Canada LICENSED RECRUITERS UNDER GOVT OF SASKATCHEWAN © 2014 CITRN - CHIS Immigration Technical Resources Network

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

- General understanding of oil and gas production operations, - Day-toDay management & reporting of single/ multi-well oil batteries, water gathering, injection system and atmospheric treating facilities, - Mechanical aptitude, desire to learn, ability to work as part of a team are the prime qualifications, - Individual requires a valid drivers licence, industry safety training/tickets.

Also requires WCB and proof of insurance for contract positions.

Caltex is an equal opportunity employer.

Should you meet the qualifications and be interested in the position please forward your resume to careers@ caltexresources.com or via fax to 306-834-0025.

Looking for a great career? Riverbend Co-op in Outlook, SK is now hiring for a MEAT MANAGER. Experience required. Contact Dale or Shauna at (306) 867-8614 or by email - sforrister.rvrbnd@sasktel.net

Friday, December 12 Saturday, December 13 ADRA Santa Claus Day at the Meota Community Complex.

Saturday, December 13

Class 1 Drivers Required **$0.48/mile to start** **Paid Can/US border crossings** **Paid loading** **Paid unloading** **Benefits incl. vision, health, dental, disability** **Company matched pension** Contact Tyler P: 204.571.0187 ext. 5 F: 204.571.9363 E: theuchert@ renaissancetrans.ca

Please spay or neuter your pets!

Topline Social Dance Club - Hamps at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306445-7240. SOLD OUT - NO SEPARATE DANCE TICKETS.

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

Sunday, December 14 REGISTRATIONS

Concert Carmen Campagne, 14 h/2:00 p.m. at EMBM - 1651 - 96e rue/street. Pour plus d’information / for more information Centre francophone des Battleford call 306-445-6436.

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD

Sunday, December 14 Seniors Christmas Potluck Supper at the Do Drop In, Meota at 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, December 16 The Saskatchewan Baseball Museum will be hosting their annual Christmas “Open House” at the museum, 292-22nd Street, Battleford, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 18 Christmas Bake Sale at the Co-op Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of Canada. Sale of Christmas baking, cabbage rolls, perogies, etc.

Friday, December 19 Carols by Candlelight will be at the Good Shepherd Church in Turtleford at 7:30 with lunch to follow, by the AUCW.

Saturday, December 20 Club 70 Dance - Leon Ochs at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Phone Les & Donna at 306-845-3772 for more info. Everyone welcome.

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 306445-3223. 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.

Admission: $ 5.00/day or $10.00 for full event

Beginnerss

YOGA Classes starting Jan. 19, 2015 MONDAYS

from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

YOGA Classes

starting Jan. 21, 2015

WEDNESDAYS

from 5:30 - 6:30 pm

COST: $60.00 for 10 Classes Classes at the Alex Dillabough Center To register call Parks Office at (306) 937-6216 or email parks@battleford.ca LIMITED CLASS SIZE, REGISTER EARLY!

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Intermediate Inte

INSTRUCTOR: Verdeen Studney

Come out and cheer on all of o the Mens Teams including Aaron Shutra S playing with the Kevin Marsh team

NORTHLAND POWER CURLING CENTRE #2 - 623 CARLTON TRAIL, NORTH BA BATTLEFORD, SK More information will be made available on website at www.battlefordscurling.com or facebook at Twin Rivers Curling Club

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

DEKKER CENTRE

Contact: 306 445 7700

Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Board PO Box 46 Site 145 RR1 Brandon, Manitoba R7A 5Y1

Frozen came into us almost totally frozen to death. She was limp, freezing cold and barely moving. Now she is fully recovered and living life to the fullest. She loves to cuddle and loves to play with her cage mates. She is quite the character and is an absolute gem to look at. If you think frozen is the furr baby for you come on down today.

Jake was surrendered by his owner and he is the sweetest guy ever! He is quiet and calm and good with other dogs and cats.

He is 11 months old and house trained. Come and meet this awesome guy today!

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

Eleven (11) horses, various ages, male and female, adults and colts, various colours and markings, restrained in the R.M. of Glenside No. 377.

For more information, please call the R.M. office at 306-948-3681

“Where anything can happen.”

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

Notice of Stray Animals Restrained

for the performing arts

PETS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS

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The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Inc. provides a facility to present diverse events and encourage the arts as an essential component of our community.

The Board of Directors is looking for individuals in the business and arts community of North Battleford to serve on our Board or Board Committees.

If you are interested, please forward a short letter or resumé by December 19th, 2014 summarizing your qualifications to kculmer@sasktel.net. For more information contact Nominating Committee Chair Karen Ulmer at 306-445-2864.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PARKDALE No. 498 Public Notice – Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw Amendments

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 intends to adopt bylaws under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 03-06, known as the Basic Planning Statement, and Bylaw No. 04-06, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: The proposed Basic Planning Statement amendment will allow for greater flexibility for developers within subdivision applications by removing the maximum number of sites allowed per Plan of Proposed Subdivision, and removing the maximum number of sites permitted to be owned by the same developer at one time. The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment will require the submission of Real Property Surveyor’s Reports within medium- to high-density residential development areas, clarify what is considered to be non-conforming buildings, uses and sites, specify setback regulations for principal and accessory structures for residential lots, provide regulations for the development of decks for residential lots, and provide definitions for lakefront lots and permanent foundation.

AFFECTED LANDS: The affected lands of this zoning bylaw amendment are all lands lying within the Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 boundaries.

REASON: The reason for the Basic Planning Statement amendment is to: • Allow for greater flexibility for developers to subdivide land within the Rural Municipality by removing the maximum number of sites permitted within each Plan of Proposed Subdivision.

• Accommodate developers by removing the maximum number of inventory of lots allowed, which are owned by the same applicant, to provides greater flexibility for subdivision applications.

• The reason for the Zoning Bylaw amendment is to: • Enable the Municipality to review the location of future developments within medium- and high-density residential areas through the requirement of a Real Property Surveyors Report completed by a Saskatchewan Land Surveyor.

• Align the RM of Parkdale’s regulations regarding nonconforming uses, buildings, and sites with the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

• Clarify setback regulations for principal dwelling units, accessory buildings and structures, and decks within Residential Districts.

• Add definitions for the following words: lakefront lot, and permanent foundation.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw amendment at the RM of Parkdale No. 498 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on January 14th at 1:30 pm in the RM of Parkdale No. 498 office located in the Village of Glaslyn to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed Basic Planning Statement and Zoning Bylaw amendments. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the RM office prior to the hearing.

Issued at the Village of Glaslyn this 11th day of December, 2014.

Jennifer Ernst Acting Municipal Administrator

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES ROADEX SERVICES requires O/O 3/4 tons, 1 tons and 3 tons for our RV division and O/O Semis and drivers for our RV and general freight deck division. Paid by direct deposit, benefits and company fuel cards.

Border crossing required with valid passport and clean criminal record.

1-800-867-6233; www.roadexservices.com.

UNIVERSITY/ COLLEGE STUDENTS WANTED

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

for summer management positions with Student Works.

Full Business training provided.

Challenging learning experience, huge resumé booster!

Average earnings in the summer of 2014 was $20,500.

Information at www.studentworks.ca or email megans@studentworks.ca Deadline January 5, 2015

SpesMed Medical Center

Living Sky School Division No. 202

2591 - 99th St. N North Battleford

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary subdivision. The subdivision application is for a single-parcel country residential subdivision consisting of proposed Parcel B and Parcel C in the SE 1/4 Section 33-51-21-W3M as shown in “Schedule A” below.

This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agriculture District - Schedule A, section (B) (f) of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

Schedule A

Now accepting applications for the following position: Educational Assistant • Lakeview Colony School - Unity Above posting closes at noon, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.

Details and link to online applications can be found on our website: www.lskysd.ca

We are seeking a

Junior CA for a joint venture to acquire an accounting firm in North Battleford. This candidate will have up to 50% ownership of the acquired firm, and must be able to work in the office approximately 3 days per week to meet with clientèle and manage the day to day office tasks.

Please submit your resumé to

careers@tursagroup.com Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on January 13th, 2015 in the R.M. of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to January 9th, 2015, to the R.M. of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0.

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

L. Ryan Domotor Municipal Administrator December 4, 2014

Turtleford School Division Office is looking for full-time, permanent

SHIPPER RECEIVER For more information please visit our website: www.nwsd.ca

RN, Lab Tech or LPN Require part-time

to complete mobile insurance paramedicals and collection of specimens in North Battleford area.

Must have venipuncture experience.

Fax resumés to: 306-373-7113 or Email to: michele_unger@qus.ca

1-800-661-5001 Prairie North Health Region provides a coordinated network of health services to over 80,883 residents in Saskatchewan and 20,011 in Lloydminster, Alberta. Prairie North Health Region has corporate offices in North Battleford with satellite offices in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions:

Primary Health Care Business Manager North Battleford, SK Posting GO-00146638 - Permanent Full-time The PHC Business Manager is responsible for developing and implementing accurate and efficient invoicing processes for contracted physician services and to provide regular accountability reports to the PHC Director. The position will facilitate user optimization of the eMR (electronic medical record), including ongoing user training, account monitoring (management and security) and the development of a reporting structure for program improvement initiatives. This position has access to highly sensitive, confidential information relating to physician activity and contract payments.

The successful applicant must have a Degree in Business Administration or equivalent education and experience. Excellent management, leadership, organizational and strong conflict resolution skills, as well as verbal and written communication skills are required. Applicants should have knowledge and be proficient with computers and software, including MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and Outlook. Advanced skills in database development and implementation would be an asset.

A valid driver’s license is required.

Closing date for submission of applications is 23:59 CST December 11, 2014.

Caleb Village

Maintenance Person/ Transit Driver You can make a difference in the lives of our senior residents by ensuring residence maintenance services and providing transit services to residents. You are responsible for the development and implementation of a regular maintenance program for heat and cooling equipment, mechanical systems, electricity and plumbing, plus coordinating major repairs with approved vendors.

You will inventory and order maintenance supplies, maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, prepare vacant suites for new residents and respond promptly to all repair needs.

You will provide transit services to residents as needed.

The position is based on a Monday to Friday schedule, but can involve evening and weekend work.

Salary is $15.00/hour, with bene¿ts beginning after the probationary period.

Please email gm@calebgroup.ca, fax (306) 445-2089, or drop off your resumé at 1802-106th Street, North Battleford

by December 15, 2014.

Assistant Facility Manager Jubilee Home, Lloydminster SK Posting GO-00147285 - Permanent Part-time The Assistant Facility Manager, in conjunction with the Facility Manager, Jubilee Home is accountable for the day-to-day management of the long-term care facility by ensuring the effective, efficient and economical utilization of resources to meet the needs of the residents and staff while maintaining a high quality of care for the residents. The provision of high quality of care to residents/clients/families is achieved by effectively and efficiently assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating programs and plans according to individual and family care needs, and in accordance with the philosophy, objectives, and policies of the PNRHA. The successful applicant must have a Degree or Diploma in Nursing with experience in a long-term care setting; and be eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association or the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association of Saskatchewan. Preference will be given to those applicants with managerial experience. Excellent verbal communication skills as well as strong interpersonal skills are a must. The individual must be able to establish and maintain good working relations with all levels of staff and be able to independently establish priorities and meet deadlines. Excellent knowledge of various computer programs (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the Internet). A valid driver’s license is required.

Closing date for submission of applications is 23:59 CST January 15, 2015.

Remuneration for the above noted positions is in accordance with the Out-of-Scope Management Compensation Plan.

Applicants may forward their resumes for the above noted positions in confidence, complete with references, to the address below. Please note the posting number of the position you are applying for.

PNHR Human Resources, SHNB - Administration Wing P.O. Box 39 North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8 Email: hrreception@pnrha.ca Fax: (306) 446-6810 PNHR appreciates all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

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FACILITY STAFF LEISURE SERVICES Part-Time Positions (10) The City is looking to create a group of workers who are interested in assisting facility operations, before, during or after scheduled functions to ensure a clean, safe and appealing environment for patrons. There is no guarantee of hours. The City will endeavor to give as much shift notice as possible.

Directly reporting to the Facilities Manager, the employee in this position will carry out the general work duties and responsibilities as assigned. Wages: $14.05/hr (shift diff included), plus holiday pay.

Evening and weekend work is required.

View detailed posting at: www.cityofnb.ca Detailed resumé, including references to be submitted to: Human Resources Department Box 460 North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Y6 Fax: 306-445-0411 Email: sdegenstein@cityofnb.ca.

Deadline for applications is noon, December 17, 2014.

The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Bikers make cool donation

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter Since their ice maker broke down, third floor residents of the Battlefords District Care Centre did not have access to ice water on their own floor, so the Canadian Legion of Riders has stepped in and provided a brand new ice generator.

With $4,500 in funds raised locally, the local motorcycle enthusiasts were able to purchase the ice machine with enough left over to purchase three medical sheepskins for the comfort of residents, said CLR executive member Jack Tatchell Tuesday at the official presentation.

He added they appreciated Fisher’s Drug Store providing the sheepskins at a special price.

The Canadian Legion of Riders are “just local guys” who, over coffee after a motorcycle ride, decided to become an official entity that would allow them to benefit charities while they enjoy their passion for riding. They also wanted to provide a safe and social riding atmosphere for all riders, seasoned or new, no matter what they rode.

The “Original Nine” formally established as a group in 2006, with a focus on providing markers for North Battleford’s unmarked graves for war vets, and a close relationship with Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70.

The unmarked grave project has been concluded, but CLR is continuing its fundraising in order to put more back into the community.

There have been veterans cared for at BDCC in the past and no doubt there are vets still in residence there, said Tatchell, so it’s even more appropriate for CLR to help out.

CLR’s support of veterans dates back even before the group became official. Bernie Levasseur, Don Bush, Glenn Kulyk and Jim Giefer

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helped organize the first annual Ride for A Vet in 2002 with proceeds going to the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club in the first year and to the Legion’s unmarked graves project in the years following.

CLR’s “local guys” have set an example inspiring the Royal Canadian Legion to encourage branches across the country to establish their own Legion Riders groups.

You can find out more about CLR at www.canadianlegionofriders.ca, where there is also a members forum and a members swap and shop.

For more on the initiative the local riders have inspired, visit www.legion.ca/members/riders/.

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The Canadian Legion of Riders has presented the Battlefords District Care Centre with an appliance to provide ice water for Ward Three of the facility, plus three medical sheepskins. Left to right are CLR president George Coté, Lynette Van Der Merwe, BDCC assistant facility manager, Gord Hildebrand, CLR second vice-president, Sandy Grant,BDCC facility manager, Chris Miller, CLR member and webmaster, and Maureen Tatchell, BDCC nursing unit co-ordinator.

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Jesse Renwick, above, played Alice at the NBCHS drama production at the Dekker Centre on Dec. 5.

The Queen of Hearts, played by Khoniss Wuttunee (right) makes her stunning entrance.

Left, Aldane Shafer soloing on baritone saxophone with the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Jazz Band. Below, Kayleigh Hargreaves soloing on tenor saxophone. Bottom, the Red Queen (Bree Mieklejohn) commands Alice to run twice as fast.

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Citizen scientists watch the weather

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CoCoRaHS â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Canada (Saskatchewan) is hosting a series of information and training seminars in Saskatchewan from Dec. 16-20 to recruit and train â&#x20AC;&#x153;citizen scientistsâ&#x20AC;? from across the province.

CoCoRaHS (which stands for Community Collaborative Rain, Hail and Snow Network) is a non-profit, community-

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based network of volunteers of all ages and backgrounds working together to measure and map precipitation across Canada. According to a press release, by using low-cost measurement tools, stressing training and education, and using an interactive website, CoCoRaHS provides data for natural resource, education and research applications.

CoCoRaHS operates in every state in the United States and

in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island, Quebec, Saskatchewan and soon in the Northwest Territories.

Seminars are scheduled across the province to assist and support current volunteers and to encourage and provide additional information to those interested in joining this network of volunteer weather

watchers.

Those in the Northwest interested in the network are invited to attend a session Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 3:30 to 5 p.m. at the Saskatoon Public Library Cliff Wright Branch.

The network began in Manitoba in December 2011 following a massive flood experienced in Manitoba and parts of Saskatchewan.

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rently has over 500 volunteer citizen scientists.

According to the release, precipitation measurements are essential for public safety, agriculture, forestry, and flood monitoring. Data is used by meteorologists, hydrologists, emergency managers, city utilities, insurance adjusters, engineers, mosquito control, farmers, outdoor enthusiasts, teachers, students, and neighbors in the community.

The Holidays are all about spending time with family and friends and eating great food!

Beginning December 13th, when you shop at your Battlefords & District Co-op Food Store (Battlefords & Glaslyn locations) you will have a chance to win our 12 Days of Co-op Christmas Giving! Every day a winner will be drawn and they will win the prize selected for that day. The draw box is then emptied and a new winner is selected for the next day and that person wins day 2 and day 1 which continues until day 12!

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The week started out cold and has warmed up. A couple of sunny days, the rest overcast. The weather was liveable when not windy.

I like the sun and I don’t care for the wind but Big Guy doesn’t worry what I like, he just lets the weather happen. We have to live through it no matter what.

The alternative is not good.

It means you are dead.

I have marked a possible hoar frost rain for June 5 and 6. When Bev saw the hoar frost Dec. 6 she said, “Wow”. It was a good one.

That will be perfect for getting the weeds growing good so we can kill them with the spray. Fingers crossed and here is to hoping. There is that saying, “The best laid plans of mice and men, sometimes go awry and must be started over again.”

On the home front, I have all the machinery parked.

Nothing has broken down in the machinery department that I know of. Of course that is not everything here. The shop heater quit!

I think the vent froze off in that cold northeast wind we had. First time we ever had the vent freeze off. I have to get a long ladder and get to the peak in the house. So far I have resisted the urge to crawl up there and melt off the ice.

There was much consternation from Beverly about her dogs sleeping in an unheated shop. They have doggy beds and they have survived.

The two cats that go outside were not happy. There is a heated cat bed there and a doggy door to get in the shop. I guess this was not

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Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca up to their standards. They entertained themselves by wrestling with each other, leaving clumps of hair on the floor and looking longingly out the window every five minutes. They sleep around the house here and there and you always have to be mindful not to step on them.

Come spring they are out all night, coming in in the morning where they head straight to the cat food dish, not hungry, just checking it out and making sure the dish is still there. Then it’s straight into the kitty litter box to do their business.

Why can’t they leave it outside?

In other farm news there isn’t a cowboy anywhere who sold cattle this fall that doesn’t have a smile on his face. Most of them have hung on to that old cow’s tail through thick and thin. Now they are getting rewarded. The smile might fade a little bit when they price out a new baler or a new pickup truck in the $60,000 range.

In the commodity markets the prices seemed to have bottomed. Canola is flirting with $10. It has fallen back now to just over $9 and change. I shake my head at commodity traders as they put out the story that there is a surplus of soybeans in the world.

Therefore, to their thinking, canola has to come down.

What a load of oompapa.

They are even basing this prediction on the fact that the American farmer may switch and grow a lot of soybeans. The crop is not even in the ground yet and they have a big surplus penciled in. The only people who have soybeans to sell are the Americans and Brazil. They can predict production all they want but none are smart enough to predict usage. Soybean meal is big in American cattle rations. Canola will be a good option to grow next year.

In wheat, there seems to be a demand for grades one and two with high protein.

There must be some West Coast sales. The price neared $7 then fell back.

It would seem the futures market price is below the actual price at port for something the buyers want and are willing to pay for.

The Saskatchewan Wheat Growers, who were so adamant that the wheat board should go, have sent

out a newsletter bemoaning the fact grain companies are pocketing $130 a tonne over what they have paid the farmers. That is like double!

It sure didn’t take long for the grain companies to show their true colours.

For durum it is even worse. A friend of mine at Eastend said that an American outfit had bought an abandoned elevator down there and was trucking durum to the United States.

He told me it was so bad you could not hire a commercial trucker in his area.

The price of durum across the border was $14 to $15 dollars a bushel.

The futures price is just pie in the sky. What counts is if you physically have the real product. If you have land that grows wheat well, next year, plant some wheat.

Plant HRS or durum. Don’t plant the ethanol wheats.

You can’t get ahead by growing more bushels and selling it for less.

The commodity traders are promoting the big lie that there is a big surplus of wheat in the world. Where is it? What is it? It doesn’t count if it is some place that can’t be shipped out of or is of poorer quality.

We can grow high quality wheat. That’s where there is a strong market. It pays to check around as not all elevators are at the same price.

By the time you harvest the 2015 crop, Gerry Ritz will have the railroads moving all the wheat we grow. Plant some wheat.

What happened to the $100,000 per day fine to railways that didn’t perform? Do we have a double standard here in Canada, one law for the rest of us and another law for the “impotent” suits? What do ya think, anyways?

If your land is good barley ground, consider trying for malting barley. A good malting barley crop will net you more money per acre than a poor quality wheat crop. If you like growing barley, give it a shot. There is also a feed barley market but it is not so lucrative. It is just some place for sales and may help pay some of the bills. Check around as all elevators are not the same price. Barley is a good cropping option.

Oats are a nice crop to grow. The problem is they are a bulky crop and the market for the good prices are many miles away.

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Water line repair completed

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent Nicer weather has made progress on repairing a water line break on the west end of town a little easier to deal with, than when it’s -30 C. The water was shut off from Sunday morning until Monday noon, so the guys did very well. It is also much easier for everyone to get about when it’s nice outside. I hear there was quite a full house at both halls in town on Sunday.

The seniors’ meeting is at the Do Drop In on Friday morning, December 12, at 10:30. The next Lions meeting is Dec. 11 at the clubhouse at 7:30 p.m. Walking is going on at the complex every weekday morning with the Strides program on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The community luncheon for December will be held in conjunction with the ADRA Santa Claus Day at the Meota Community Complex Saturday, Dec. 13. This will run from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This will be the first lunch I’ve had to miss since I moved to Meota last year. One is never disappointed in the lunch.

The Do Drop In is hosting their potluck Christmas supper Sunday, Dec.14 at their center at 5:30 p.m. The ham and turkey will be provided.

In lieu of a gift exchange, an article for the food bank would be accepted.

The passing of Mike Ostapiw of Denholm was a shock. His memorial service will be held from the Denholm Recreation Center, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13.

Can anyone figure out how birds choose their territory ?

I talked to Doreen Baynes in Rabbit Lake and they have

both kinds of grosbeaks – the red pines and the yellow and black Evening Grosbeaks — so colourful compared to our sparrows and the nuthatches and chickadees.

If you have ever driven across the old historic bridge at St. Louis that crosses the South Saskatchewan River, you would remember it. It started out as a railroad bridge built for the Grand Forks Pacific Railway in 1912. In 1929 it was expanded with traffic wings on either side, and has been used by train and traffic for six decades.

Now it has been replaced by a high-speed traffic bridge that opened Oct. 24, and the old one was closed. This new one is about one and a half miles east of the old one. You have to take Highway 25 west to Highway 2 near St. Louis.

The new one cost $25 million and changes to Highway 2 cost $35 million.

The stories of folks who are still living today that have been appearing in the NewsOptimist are so interesting.

The story of Anna Prystupa brought back many memories as they were involved with so many people. One pair of girls from Spiritwood, Donna (Pearson) Lambert and Grace (Brisbourne) Diehl recalled living in the basement of her house while working at the hospital. She was the lady who hired them to work there, as she worked in administration. All happy memories.

Dec. 5, four tables of Canasta players had a pleasant evening, with top scores going to Robert Iverson and Beth Wynne (Taber, Alta.) and second high were Linda Ard and Jack Stewart.

I was happy to have three of my girls home for my birthday and sister Linda’s.

eota News Donna came from Leduc, Alta., Beth from Taber, Alta. and Sally from Carstairs, Alta. To dampen our spirits was news that their brother Gordon, in Smithers, B.C. underwent surgery and is not well. Because of modern electronic devices I received about 40 greetings from relatives, mostly, and which I would not have even heard from had they had to go out and buy cards and stamps, and take the trouble to send them. Some were from Sweden, England, New Zealand, Australia, United States and across Canada. It is the new way of doing things and I

love it!

Lawrie and Shirley Ward are kept even busier these days with their roles as Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus. They did their part at the Western Development Museum and will volunteer in Meota Saturday..

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Dec. 5 with top Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes the top scoring team. Second high was scored by Maureen Campbell and Joyce Luckey.

Contract bridge was played Dec. 8 with high score by Linda Ard and second was Jack Smith.

Linda Ard took four boxes of food into the food bank in North Battleford on Tuesday, The food was gathered up from her birthday parties.

Thanks to everyone who participated and donated nonperishable items.

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Brian Delainey accepts the WDM Prairie Christmas Family Day prize basket on behalf of his brother Alister Delainey. During the Dec. 6 event, Children were asked to complete a scavenger hunt at the museum to register their name in the basket draw.

Happy cowboys Continued from Page 36 Some people do not like the itch but for me it was less than the barley. Worth a consideration as an alternative.

I have left peas to the last because I determined years ago that life was too short to grow peas. Grow it if you must; I will not be joining you. If you like to go against the crowd, go ahead. There will be some good prices maybe but what if there is not? Depending on where you live, flax or lentils could be considered.

I was having dinner one day in Sunny’s restaurant in Maidstone. I started to visit with a man at the next table.

He told me he was in charge of maintenance on the rail line from North Battleford to Vegreville, Alta. He told me the trains were going to double on the line beside my place. He said there would be no pipeline any time soon. I was astounded as there are two trains now that pass at Waseca about 10:30 p.m. at night and I now see one mid-afternoon.

Sounds like the oil patch may slow down a little but is not going to stop.

Joke of the week by daughter-in-law Brenda: Two elderly women were out driving in a large car, neither one could hardly see over the dashboard. As they were cruising along, they came to an intersection. The stoplight was red, but they went on through. The woman in the passenger seat thought to herself, “I must be losing it. I could have sworn we just went through a red light!” After a few more minutes they came to another intersection. The light was red, and again they went right on through.

This time, the passenger was almost sure the light had been red, but was also concerned that she might be seeing things. She was getting nervous and decided to pay very close attention.

At the next intersection, sure enough, the light was definitely red and they went sailing right through it. She turned to the other woman and said, “Mildred! Did you know we just ran through three red lights in a row?

You could have killed us!”

Mildred turned to her and said, “Oh my gosh! Am I driving?”

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Richard UCW disbands after 52 years

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent MEOTA â&#x20AC;&#x201D; The Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Missionary Society of the United Church of Canada was dissolved the end of December 1961. Out of its ashes the United Church

Women organization was developed.

So it was that the Richard United Church Women â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Richard UCW â&#x20AC;&#x201D; was born Jan. 1, 1962.

Due to lack of members and after 52 years, they will be closing their books Dec.31, 2014.

aymont News In order to commemorate their efforts one of their members created this poem.

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votions, how our reputation rose!.

Battlefords Presbytery, singsongs, overseas bundles of clothes.

Friendship secretaries sent cards, just to keep in touch Bereaved, lonely, sick, congrats, each card meant so much.

Good Samaritan teaches, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Anyone in need, is a friendâ&#x20AC;?

It was a shame when no more cards did we send. â&#x20AC;&#x153;All good things must end,â&#x20AC;? they say. 1961 was the year We doled out our money, closed books, many shed a tear.

The Richard United Church Women was born in 1962.

All brand new, A bit scary.

How would we do?

In our area we were lucky, we had not one but two!

Some stayed with Richard, to Lilac went a few.

Aug. 9 Lilac UCW was born, a brand new name Mabey, Nedowin, Beierle , oh to see them again!

Gillatts, Welfords, Moffat, Reid and Pain.

We met together in snow, mud, sun and rain Ruddell Church was axed, Maymont Larger Parish came in 6â&#x20AC;&#x2122;6 Our goose was cooked, so we thought, left us in a fix!

No church, no can be, so we looked elsewhere â&#x20AC;&#x153;We donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need you!â&#x20AC;?

Maymont said, they didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t seem to care! â&#x20AC;&#x153;What now?â&#x20AC;? we asked,

so at Richard we joined their list With new people there evolved a twist.

To a meeting a new member came with what? A Lenten calendar!

OK. Letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Do It! For years it added many pennies to our jar.

Had us counting, cups, boots, windows, photos on the wall Doors books appliances and each phone call!

At Maymont we heard a talk on abused women, listened quiet as a mouse Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s where we heard and then decided to support Interval House.

Calendar year starts Jan.1, church year July 1.

What a conundrum! Some treasurers really cursed!

Life memberships, pin fines, Starview Camp All around the Battlefords we did tramp.

Boundary lines changed, was it a mistake?

Saskatoon was now the hu, had to support Christopher Lake.

Rallies, rallies, rallies, rallies galore!

Our last at Speers, Crooked Trees could hardly do more!

Our outreach has varied, More than a dozen, no Less Anniversaries, nursing home visits, Sask. Hospital, bingos, the stress!

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Keeping warm with activities in the lounge

By Thelma Kendall Correspondent Hi everyone! Welcome to winter, whether we like it or not. There were a few days that the sun shone on the snow that made it look like a lovely winter wonderland. Things could always be worse, folks, we could be living in Buffalo, N.Y. where snow banks are seven feet high. I for one am so thankful that I’m living in Saskatchewan.

Even it it’s cold outside, it’s nice and warm in Tower II. We had our birthday party Nov. 17 for October, November and December, Our celebrants in October were Elden Jones, William Labbe and Murray McCrimmon. In November there were Ruby Hrabia, Doug Fidler, Louise Haubold, Jenny Craig, and Larry Smith. In December,

Rose Marie Rolheiser, Alice Holmes, Maxine Finch, Barb Foot, and Margaret Benson.

Congratulations and best wishes to you all.

The same evening we played Kaiser Bingo, which is a lot of fun and enjoyed by all. A delicious dessert of cake, strawberries, and ice cream was served to end a very sociable time together.

Nov. 21, Bev and Murray McCrimmon organized a shuffleboard tournament.

Participating in the tournament were Bev McCrimmon, Murray McCrimmon, Anna Tucker, Ken Tucker, Mary Dearborn, Cecile Dupuis, Stella Rendle, Gerald Hilliard, Jenny Craig, Hilda Andres, Edith Lockhart, Betty Banson and Louise Haubold.

After an enjoyable afternoon of playing, Betty and Bev were first, Cecile and Jenny second and third were Gerald and Mary. Then there were

alley View II Anna and Murray, Stella and Ken, and Hilda and Edith.

Gifts of money were divided amongst everyone. Win or lose, a fun time was had by all. A delicious lunch was served at noon.

A fire safety meeting was held in the lounge in November. Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Steinborn provided valuable fire safety information. It’s such a good idea to attend these meetings as Kevin has so many things for us to watch for to keep our homes safe from fire.

Ann Ewanchuk thinks we should all stop complaining about the weather. When we turn on our TV and hear

about Buffalo, N.Y. on the news, it makes us know that we live in the best country. I agree with you, Ann. Ann had a lovely visit with her granddaughter Darcia and husband Todd, also her little great-great-granddaughter Ava who is as wirey as a little squirrel. Ann’s granddaughter Lesha surprised her and had supper with her while on home care duty in this building. Her son Orest and wife Chrissy drove them to Lloydminster for her great-granddaughter Callie’s fourth birthday party. Callie’s parents Nick and Carrie had just moved into a new house so it was quite exciting.

On Thanksgiving, Ann’s in-laws, Ray and Doris Jordan, drove them to Rory and Erinka’s for a lovely buffet meal. It was nice to see Roxann and Larissa at home.

Ann’s church members were very satisfied with their

good turnout at the harvest ball Nov, 8. It was here Ann won a Texas Mickey, but she said it wasn’t her brand.

There was a bake sale in our tower Nov. 29 and her church bake sale was Dec. 6, and Ann says her oven was busy. Hunting season is here.

Congratulations to Ann’s granddaughter Larissa who got her first buck. Ann has an early Christmas gift, which is a trip to Kamloops, B,C, to visit her brother Louie and wife Jane Spak. This was given by her son Orest and Chrissy. That makes a lovely Christmas present, Ann, and I’m sure you will enjoy your visit.

Edith Lockhart had a nice visit from her son who lives in Gibson, B.C. I’m sure you enjoyed spending time together, Edith.

We had our craft and bake sale Nov. 29. Several of our very crafty ladies here made

such a beautiful variety of Christmas decorations such as wreathes, snowmen and many more things that would make nice Christmas gifts.

There was also a delicious display of all kinds of baking that made your mouth water (mine, anyway). I think we all enjoy getting someone else’s baking. It’s a nice change from one’s own.

Get well wishes go out to a few of our tenants who have been in the hospital — Rosemarie Rolheiser (who slipped and broke her arm), Shirley Tebay and Louise Haubold.

They are home now so I hope they will all continue to get well. However, it’s very slippery outside so everyone be careful.

I won’t be writing another report until after Christmas so I hope everyone enjoys a happy, healthy Christmas with your family and friends.

See you in the New Year.

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Speaking Out

Grade 6 and 7 students from Connaught School recently completed the Toastmasters International Youth Leadership Program. This program is the only one offered in Saskatchewan at this time. The students completed an eight-week program that gave them the opportunity to better represent themselves in conversations, interviews and presentations. This program is designed to increase confidence in leadership and speaking. Teacher, Lindsay Anderson, arranged to hold this program at Connaught School. Battlefords Toastmasters, Kathy Johnson and Marilyn Richardson co-ordinated the program. The participants enjoyed the weekly program and showed a marked improvement in their speaking and communication skills.

The little miracles that happen every day at Battlefords Boys and Girls Club are celebrated in three new public service announcements.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Canada have launched a campaign, celebrating the impact of Boys and Girls Clubs on the lives of three accomplished alumni.

Great Futures Start Here features 30-second vignettes about former Club members: No. 1 NHL draft pick Taylor Hall, No. 1 NBA draft pick Anthony Bennett and awardwinning child psychiatrist Dr. Jean Clinton.

The PSAs — BGCC’s first in five years — illustrate how clubs create positive opportunities for young people to dream, grow and achieve their full potential, according to a press release.

Battlefords Boys and Girls

Club has been serving the community for more than 38 years. Children between the ages of six and 14 can come join programs to experience new opportunities, enjoy friendly non-competitive sports and learn life skills.

“We are proud to be part of this campaign and hope the message will spread so all children and youth of the Battlefords can see their potential and know there is a place to go where they are appreciated and respected,” the release states.

Creative talent waived their fees to enable the videos to be developed on a shoestring budget. DARE Toronto, director David Hicks and Sons and Daughters Productions gave generously of their time and talent, while 20 members of the Boys and Girls Club of East Scarborough appeared as extras early on a Sunday morning while the PSAs were

filmed at their club.

See the PSAs at http://y2u. be/JBC73vCcrhg.

The Battlefords Boys and Girls Club opened in November 1976. Programs operate out of four sites — North Battleford’s main club house, Battleford’s club house, Bready School and Ecole Monseigneur Blais Morand.

The club also helps with Connaught School’s after school program.

Expanding programs to these various sites allows the club to reach more children in more areas of our community.

As well as after school programs BBGC runs an evening program Monday to Friday during the school year.

For information on programs, membership fees or enrolment please contact BBGC office at 306-4450002 or visit www.battlefordsboysandgirlsclub.ca.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go!” This familiar tune is holding true to all the activity taking place in Unity this December. Folks are enjoying the gift of music, the parties and activities and the fabulous decorations inside and outside that are a part of Unity at Christmas time. Oh how fun the season of Christmas is. Everyone has a skip in their step, a smile on their face and a friendly greeting for everyone they meet. I love Christmas time in small-town Saskatchewan.

You still have some days to take advantage of the “ShopportUNITY in Unity” and get in on the chambersponsored “Grand in Your Hand” promotion. Shopping local benefits everyone in the community. Don’t be afraid to check out your local businesses first to see what they have to offer. Gas is a lot cheaper heading into our

businesses in town than heading to shop out of town.

Reasons that shopping in Unity is great: ample free parking. “Grand in Your Hand” offers opportunities to enter at participating businesses and have a chance to win $1,000 in chamber bucks to be spent in town.

Long line ups are rare and businesses care about their customers so they do their very busy to serve everyone in a timely manner. Local businesses offer many of the same products and services as bigger centres. Local businesses support and donate to the activities, fundraisers and events in our community.

Local businesses are operated by our friends and neighbours adding to the personal service we receive. You don’t have to fuel up your vehicle twice to go on a shopping excursion, or to return an item. Local businesses appreciate your patronage and they will tell you that regularly. It only takes five minutes to get to where you want to shop. We have businesses that offer

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Downtown is seeing some expansion, meaning our business community has confidence in our economy, choosing to expand, relocate and renovate in our business sector.

Tomorrow is the big night as Unity hosts a pre-tournament World Junior A hockey game featuring Team Canada East and the Russian national team.

The committee has been working feverishly on the planning and preparation for hosting this event. Volunteers are in place to make the event a spectacular one, raising funds for Unity Minor Hockey and the Miners hockey club as well as for a special project at the Unity hockey arena.

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Junior A world hockey comes to town Dec. 12 Continued from Page 41 If you havenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t already got your tickets for the game, you can buy them at the door for $15.

Remember the 50/50 pot is guaranteed at $2,000, with expectations much higher.

There is a chance to win a three-year lease on a brand new Chevy car courtesy of the Unity Motor Products sponsorship of the â&#x20AC;&#x153;scoroâ&#x20AC;? event. There will be an autograph session after the game in the upper hall. Plenty of excitement and something to offer for everyone.

You can follow all the action as the UCHS Journalism 20 class livestreams the event with plenty of interviews, game action, replays and Twitter feeds throughout the event. Follow them on Twitter @J20class or their blog at unityjragame.wordpress. com. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t miss your chance to be part of it.

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School is having a very busy December. In addition to a number of events the staff and students have already been involved in this season, both the school band and the school choir will take part in the community carol festival Dec. 14. The annual school Christmas concert will be held at 1:30 p.m. Dec. 17 in the church. For a little fun after all that work preparing for all the events, Grades 4 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 6 get to go skiing at Table Mountain and the Grade 3s will go skating.

The school will celebrate Christmas by having a turkey lunch prepared and served for staff and students by their

fabulous school community council Dec. 19, which will also be the last day of school before Christmas break.

St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School was also part of the Unity schoolsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; community councilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; fundraiser, Farming for the Future, which benefitted once again from a crop that had many donations from local businesses in seeding, caring for and harvesting the product. This continued support and dedication to this exceptional and unique project helps our local schools excel in educating our youth on how their food is produced as well as providing funding for the many needs within our schools.

And the official baby watch is in high gear as everyone is anxious for the arrival of Principal Volkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s twins, due any day. An exciting time for Mr. Volk as these are his first babies; as well as exciting for students who are making their guesses as to gender, weights, arrival dates and names.

Unity Public School has already experienced a very busy December. They are winding down their busy month with a fabulous family event. The school will host a family fun Christmas night Dec. 18, full of festive fun and activity to celebrate the upcoming Christmas season with the families of UPS students. Dec. 19 will be early dismissal as students head into the much anticipated school break.

Unity Composite High School is another busy

school. Congratulations to the SLC group who participated in the food bank drive at Halloween, â&#x20AC;&#x153;We Scare Hunger,â&#x20AC;? collecting a whopping 1,250.3 pounds of food. Whether students are in curling, basketball, drama, SADD, SLC, yearbook committee, the booth committee, intramural sports or spirit days, there is something for every student at UCHS to keep busy.

After three and a half months of practice and preparations, the drama club was ready to present their winter productions with performances Dec. 9 and 10.

The Journalism 20 class has been working feverishly on their production for the upcoming Team Canada vs Russia World Junior A hockey game in Unity coming up Dec. 12. The class has been busy preparing for pre-game, live game and post-game coverage of this event. Tune into their Twitter feed @J20class, which includes the link to their blog, for all the latest updates on this game and the events that accompany it.

The Unity Miners are in action Dec. 16 hosting Biggar, as well as playing on the weekend. They are hoping more fans can come out to their games.

The two teams in the Unity Peewee division are hosting a home tournament this weekend at the rink so check out these budding hockey starters. The arena will see no rest from such a big and busy hockey weekend.

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Multiple local musical talent acts presented their gifts of music at Winter Wonderland, which takes place the first Thursday of December. Delta Coop hosted a number of events including these musical performances while many other businesses hosted their own events that kept downtown Unity hopping on Dec. 4.

Check out the Facebook page for game schedules or the Town of Unity website.

If you donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to shop on Boxing Day, or sit on the couch watching movies while eating leftovers, then come on down to the Unity curling rink for the Boxing Day funspiel. The curling club is accepting entries now; call 306-228-2212.

The Unity Curling Club has a full lineup of bonspiels coming up so be sure to keep track of everything upcoming on their new Facebook page or you can call the club at 306-228-2212 for details.

Starting Jan. 2 with the senior menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cash spiel, there will be an event nearly every weekend in the new year.

The curling rink has been a popular venue for Christmas parties and socials. Both the ice and the lounge are available for rent. Kid curlers and the club are selling raffle tickets on the 60-inch TV now in the lounge; that will be drawn for at seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s close.

The annual Secret Santa campaign has kicked off in Unity with collection depots around town at Wildemanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

Sports Excellence, Delta Coop, Unity Family Foods and the Bargain Shop. Think of those less fortunate when doing your Christmas shopping and add a little something to these bins to help make someoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s holiday just a little brighter. Remember this program is accepting unwrapped NEW items of toys, teenage gifts, adult gifts or cash donations.

To submit names of those who could use a leg up this Christmas, contact Sharon Riou at 306-2284264 or Sandra Kelly at 306-228-4232.

Delivery date will be Dec. 22.

Volunteers will be needed to help assemble and wrap hampers at 7 p.m. at St. Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall. The committee appreciates your support wherever you can offer it.

If you love music, especially Christmas music, why not take in the Christmas singing recital of students of Chrystal Fawell who are performing at the Unity United Church, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m.

And donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the annual Christmas Carol Festival will take place at the high school gymnasium Dec. 14, starting at 2 p.m. Both events are sure

to heighten your Christmas spirit and envelope your soul in that peace and serenity that these gifts of music can offer.

Coffee row folks are enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas all over our community. There is no lack of activities to discuss and review. There is no lack of winter to rate. The big World Junior A Hockey talk is a familiar topic as well as the many teams based out of Unity continuing their busy schedules. Local curlers who are competing competitively in their respective divisions are giving curling enthusiasts some excitement.

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Most stayed inside during the cold snap

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MAIDSTONE — Due to heavy snowfall the apartment people have stayed indoors. Thanks to Gerald, our maintenance man for all of the shovelling and also the snowplows for digging us out.

We enjoyed Tuesday morning coffee at the Pine Island Suites playing bingo

Carol service held at Lutheran Church

By Helena Pike A very enjoyable carol service, sponsored by the Lutheran Church, was held in Waseca Hall Dec. 7. Besides carol singing, accompanied by the music of the Yellowhead Ramblers, we heard a song from the choir which included some bell ringing and a seasonal reading from the Bible. We also saw a video and enjoyed lunch following.

A big thank you to Lutheran Church members and the Yellowhead Ramblers for bringing this event to Waseca. It is such a busy time of year for all so that means

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to bad weather, attendance was down. The silent auction articles were beautiful as were the decorations. Their profits always go to a very good cause.

Some grandmothers and great grandmothers have been watching the little ones play hockey.

December is here and the weeks are full of many suppers and activities. Christmas isn’t that far away.

aseca News a very special thank you to those who were responsible for a carol service at this very special season of the year.

Welcome home to Walter Campbell who spent a few weeks in Edmonton receiving medical treatment. We hope your health continues to improve, Walter.

Our sympathies to Joyce Jeffrey and family on the death of Alex Jeffrey last week. A private family burial service was held at Waseca Cemetery Dec. 7 with Pat

Correspondent MAIDSTONE — Members of the Legion Ladies Auxiliary No. 142 met at Sonny’s for their annual Christmas supper and gift

exchange. Fifteen people sat down to a delicious turkey supper. Gift exchanging was enjoyed. Many of the gifts changed hands many times.

Everyone came home happy with what they got.

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our next meeting will be Jan. 6, 2015 at the home of Reni Johner at 7 p.m. Please remember this as we won’t be phoning to remind you.

Merry Christmas and the best of the New Year to you all.

Ribey assisting. The family met at Waseca Community Centre and had lunch there following the service.

Alex Jeffrey was born in 1926 to Douglas and Florence Jeffrey, the youngest of seven children. He grew up in the Lilydale district on the family farm and attended Lilydale School. After doing several other jobs, he bought farmland in the Waseca area and went into mixed farming.

He and Joyce were married in 1982 and continued to farm until recently when they moved to Maidstone. Until his illness, Alex enjoyed and worked hard on the farm. He had a great sense of humour and enjoyed his neighbours and friends.

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By Helena Pike Correspondent The scenery the last few days has been spectacular with the trees covered with white frost. Temperatures have also been warmer with today’s temperature being between - 5 and -10C. Light snow has fallen but not enough to affect traffic.

orest Bank A number of people from the district attended the induction service for Rev. Jessie Toi ,which was held in All Saints Church in Lashburn. Rev. Toi services

a number of churches in the area including St. Paul’s in Forest Bank.

A carol service will be held at St. Paul’s Church Dec. 14 and the Christmas service will be held there Dec. 21.

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Looking and sounding like Christmas in Rabbit Lake

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and sound like and feel like it as well!

Several people in the village took advantage of those couple of nice days and have hung up all sorts of Christmas lights. The Christmas chimes at the museum church have been sending out their melodies of Christmas joy and even Mother Nature got into the action with a couple of -30C nights.

Actually, on Grey Cup evening, our car recorded a temperature of -36C south of Rabbit Lake. I guess that is what makes up the people that we are!

The winner for the November treat of the month was Barb Knutson of Rose Gill Lodge. Barb won a Christmas stollen made by Naomi Unger.

Get well wishes go out to Albert Colbe and to Shirley Leigh.

The Ladies’ Aid of Hoffnungsfelder Mennonite Church held its annual mission sale at the church, Nov. 28. Auctioneers Doug Haryung and Al Martens kept the small crowd in stitches

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and everyone had fun. At the end of the evening the group of nine ladies in the Ladies’ Aid had raised over $1,600.

Buyers from North Battleford, Glenbush and Rabbit Lake enjoyed the fun.

Nov. 29 was a busy evening in Rabbit Lake. The Senior Sunrise Circle once again hosted the annual turkey shoot in the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. This year there was an added venture in the form of a chili and bun supper before the shoot, and then a bingo held at the Seniors’ Hall. In addition to the directors of the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle, we would like to thank Doug Lamb for being the shoot referee, Shelly Laughlin for being secretary, Jeanette Krelow for assisting Isabelle McLennan with coffee and muffins and Stan Moore for calling the bingo, and the members of the quilting club. Once again we lean on volunteers.

November 30 was Grey Cup Sunday but, without Saskatchewan Roughriders on the field, something was definitely missing. Way to go, Calgary!

The Rabbit Lake and District Board of Trade held an all-business Christmas

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The ice is in in the rec centre and skating will formally begin around Christmas.

Some kids have tried out the

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WILKIE — The Wilkie Curling Club appreciates the support of their 2014 trip of the month lottery. The following were the lucky recipients of our monthly draws: Prize winners were: January, Chad and Michelle Tuck – Las Vegas $1,800; Marilyn and Ken Rohs - $100; February Dave and Marilyn Dornstauder – Disneyland $3,000, Garry and Dolores Johnson - $100; March, Heidi Veit – Alaska Cruise $2,000, Justin Askilat - $100; April, Michellene Hoey – Fishing in Lac Des Iles $600, Sheila and Dan Roth - $100; May, Kevin and Charlene Schwebius – $500 golf voucher at Jackfish or North Battleford Country Club, Lloyd Fell $100; June, Ken and Lois Leinenweber – two-night shopping getaway $700;

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What’s coming up in Rabbit Lake? There is a community Christmas social and games evening at the community hall Dec. 10. The community Christmas lighting contest sponsored by the village council is in effect.

The winners are determined by people’s choice and ballots can be cast at the village office and the WhistleStop Coffee Shop. There is a prize for town and rural lighting displays.

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Students, parents, educators and industry will all be able to use the site to connect to career opportunities and information, with the ultimate goal of helping students and job seekers find meaningful employment and educational opportunities.

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Ask for what you want, but don’t expect to get it!

Ed, my neighbour next door, has decided that there is a big problem with Christmas today. According to my neighbour, when he was a kid you never knew what you would get as a Christmas gift. Yes, he did make a list of what he wanted for Christmas, but he knew that what he wanted didn’t mean he would get it. There was no sense of entitlement that he would get what he requested. His parents decided what gifts were too expensive, and what presents he should or shouldn’t have. In spite of these circumstances, Christmas never failed to bring great excitement and joy.

Christmas presents were

truly a surprise and a celebration of what you got, rather than, caring about what you wanted to get.

He claims that they didn’t often get what they asked to get as a gift. It saddened Ed that his grandchildren only know of getting the gifts they have requested.

I challenged Ed that probably kids today don’t always get the presents that they ask to receive.

I said parents likely still set a limit on what is too expensive for a gift, but Ed said that I was out of touch with today. I conceded I had heard that before about other things. I think Ed had a wonderful Christmas in his childhood, because his Christmas was a celebra-

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca tion of what he got rather than caring about the gifts he had asked to receive.

The Christmas season does spotlight who is grateful and who isn’t.

From a Christian perspective, we celebrate God’s gift to us, His Son. God’s Son, Jesus Christ, was born among us to accomplish the forgiveness of our

sins and our reconciliation with God. Thanks to Jesus, we do have forgiveness of our sins and reconciliation with God. It was a gift that cost Jesus everything, his life and death and resurrection for our benefit. Christian gratitude at Christmas is “happiness doubled by wonder,” in the words of G.K. Chesterton.

For many, Christmas is about giving and receiving gifts. Gifts given and received do not necessarily bring about happiness or joy. Frank A. Clark has wisely said, “If a fellow isn’t thankful for what he’s got, he isn’t likely to be thankful for what he gets.”

Being grateful does not come to people naturally or easily. Aldous Huxley points out, “Most human beings have an almost infinite capacity for taking things for granted.”

Researchers have proven an attitude of gratitude can achieve powerful physical change in a person’s body; by amplifying one’s energy, increasing intelligence and decreas-

ing depression and anxiety.

An attitude of gratitude reflects God’s word in the Bible that instructs us to give thanks in all circumstances. Can you always be thankful for everything that happens? Yes, bad, sad, ugly and awful stuff happens to everyone.

There are no shortcuts or easy answers to having an attitude of gratitude when life stinks.

Gratitude is always a choice beyond what life has handed us. When wrong is there, the secret is finding something right no matter how small. Consistent gratefulness grows if we recognize we are not entitled to anything or everything we want.

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.

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

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Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

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

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OFFICE 306-445-3836 Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

10801 Winder Cres. - 15th Ave. & 108th St., North Battleford FELLOWSHIP HOUR - 9:30 A.M. WORSHIP SERVICE 10:30 A.M. www.battlefordslutheran.sk.ca Pastor Sheldon Gattinger Everyone Welcome

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK Rector: The Rev. Peter Norman

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

Hosanna Life Center

Rev. Father Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Rev: Nora Borgeson

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

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

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Everyone Welcome Pastor Patrick Carty

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship 11:00 am Weekly Kidz Zone, Prayer Meeting, Jr Youth & Small Groups 1231 - 104th Street North Battleford “A Community of believers Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca seeking more of God’s presence”

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

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Third Avenue United Church

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TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Battleford United Church

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St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church 1401 - 98th Street North Battleford, SK

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Everyone Welcome

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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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.

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

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day A Adventist Church Pastor Dave Miller Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, C North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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The Battlefords,Thursday, December 11, 2014 - Page 46

Tea raises funds for gifts for care home residents

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

PHOTOS BY LORRAINE OLINYK

Jackie Meister at piano and the ladies from Radisson Lutheran Church singing carols at the Borden Care Home Tea Dec. 5.

The Borden Care Home Auxiliary held a successful afternoon tea Dec. 5. The Radisson Lutheran Church ladies sang a number of Christmas carols, accompanied by Jackie Meister on the piano.

The auxiliary served fruit bread, fruit and dainties along with beverages. The proceeds will to help buy Christmas gifts for all the residents, plant flowers in the spring and buy any other items needed by residents. Winner of the door prize was Marcelle Desrosier of Borden.

The Borden Farmers Mar-

orden Radisson ket held another successful Christmas sale Dec. 6 in the Borden Community Centre.

There were 15 vendors in the main hall selling crafts, baking, quilts, sewing, knitting, CNIB calendars, etc., and 10 people in the Seniors’ Club Room selling Tupperware, Regal, knitting, Steeped Tea, jewelry, Christmas crafts, calendars, etc. The Grade 12 class served lunch all day and also helped set up and take down tables.

A presentation from the Borden Farmers Market was made to Peter Thiessen for helping every week at the Friday sales. Borden volunteer firefighters were given a $250 donation and Grad 2015 was given a $50 donation.

Winning $10 each from the farmers’ market draws were Kendall Redhead and Jeanette Hauk of Borden, Ruth Serack of Asquith and Marie Billet and Chantelle Halpin of Saskatoon. Winning from the seniors’ room were: for Avon –Sandra Boyes, Regal – Jean Graham, Lia Sopia Jewelry – Cheryl Larner; and Dianne Rawlyk’s table – Kim Anderson.

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Entertaining at the Festival of Music Dec. 7 were Eileen Fountain, Glenn Julseth, Russ Fountain, Pam Pidwerbesky, Ed Neufeld and Gayle Wensley.

Archie’s Angels — back row, Don Dyck, John Buswell, Wendell Dyck, Gabriel Lajoie, Archie Wainwright, Stephen Derbawka; front row, Sandy Long, Anne Palmer, Marlene Derbawka, Bob Wardhaugh and Sean O’Conner — at the Festival of Music.

Borden Friendship Singers — Eileen Petrun, Brenda Roberts, Jean Hryniuk, Eileen Fountain, Helen Sutherland, Stephen and Marlene Derbawka, Ruben Rempel, Peter Thiessen and Ed Neufeld — at the Festival of Music in Borden.

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Sr. girls earn third place Continued from Page 46 The Borden senior girls’ basketball team played in Perdue Dec. 6, losing their first game then winning the next two to place third in the tournament.

The Borden Lions held their annual Festival of Music Dec. 7 in the Borden Community Centre, John Buswell was MC and the program started with community carol singing.

The Borden Friendship Singers, with Mary Thiessen at piano, sang Shake Me I Rattle, Come Little Children and Silent Night with the first verse in German, then Ukrainian and then all the group in English. Rose Mandziak sang three songs, as did Thiessen, with his wife Mary on piano.

George Spark read a Christmas story from 1910 about Whodum McFiggin’s presents, then Russ and Eileen Fountain, with Ed Neufeld on fiddle and Glenn Julseth on guitar, sang, concluding with

There’s a Little Mountain Church with Gayle Wensley and Pam Pidwerbesky joining in. Pam, Gayle and Joan Julseth, with Glenn on guitar, chose Winter Wonderland, White Christmas and Silent Night in harmony. Russ joined them for Jingle Bells.

Glenn and Joan Julseth, with Russ on guitar, sang some selections. Archie’s Angels, with Bob Wardhaugh and Sean O’Conner playing accordions, sang Christmas at the Ale Hound, All Through the Night and Have You Heard, then with the use of an overhead screen, led in singing 10 Christmas carols for community singing, closing with We Wish You a Merry Christmas and The Parting Glass – goodness and joy be with you all.

The Borden Lions sponsored a peace poster contest earlier this fall. There were nine entries from Borden School, from students aged 11-13 years. Winners were: first, Angellya Tracksell, $75;

second, Danika Pidwerbesky, $35; and third, Brooke Faith, $25. Angellya’s poster went on to District 5 SKN competition where it placed second, winning her $50. The theme was peace, love and fellowship and the first place winner from districts went on to the international level. The top place poster is displayed at the United Nations.

Upcoming is the Radisson Santa Claus Day Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. on Main St with Santa and the Radisson firefighters handing out candy bags.

The Royal Purple will have a tea, bake sale and raffle at 2 p.m. in Radisson Hall.

The Lutheran Church carols, candles and cookies program is Dec. 14 at 7 p.m. In Borden, Dec. 14, the Riverbend Fellowship Church is holding a Christmas supper at 6 p.m. in the community centre with a program to follow.

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The two-year photo speed enforcement pilot project recommended by the all-party Special Committee on Traffic Safety kicked off across the province this week.

Cameras are now operating at all high-speed photo speed enforcement locations in the province: Highway 12 at Martensville; Circle Drive in Saskatoon; Highway 1 east between the Pilot Butte turnoff and White City; Ring Road in Regina; Highway 1 and 9th Avenue in Moose Jaw Cameras are also operating at select school zones in Regina, Saskatoon and Moose Jaw later this week.

“The pilot was introduced to calm traffic in high-volume, high-risk locations where it is dangerous to enforce speeds manually,” said Andrew Cartmell, president and CEO of SGI. “School zones are included due to the vulnerability of children in those areas.”

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“This program is very transparent. We’re proactively telling drivers where the photo-speed-enforced zones are, and there is highly-visible signage letting drivers know when they’re in a zone,” said Cartmell. “Our goal is zero tickets and, more importantly, a decrease in speed-related collisions, fatalities and injuries.”

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®The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Cash price of $12,959/$24,859 available on all remaining new in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed Manual/Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD models. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Delivery and Destination charge includes freight, P.D.E. and a full tank of gas. †Finance offers available O.A.C. from Hyundai Financial Services based on a new 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual/2015 Sonata GL Auto with an annual finance rate of 0% for 96 months. Weekly payments are $33/$59. $0 down payment required. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Finance offers include Delivery and Destination of $1,595/$1,695. Finance offers exclude exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. Financing example: 2014 Accent 4 Door L 6-speed manual for $13,744 at 0% per annum equals $33 weekly for 96 months for a total obligation of $13,744. $0 down payment required. Cash price is $13,744. Cost of Borrowing is $0. Example price includes Delivery and Destination of $1,595. Example price excludes registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ΩPrice adjustments are calculated against the vehicle’s starting price. Price adjustments of up to $4,635/$3,835/$7,000 available on in stock 2015 Elantra L 6-speed manual/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.4L FWD/2015 Genesis Coupe 3.8L GT. Price adjustments applied before taxes. Offer cannot be combined or used in conjunction with any other available offers. Offer is non-transferable and cannot be assigned. No vehicle trade-in required. ʕPrices of models shown: 2015 Elantra Limited/2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD/2014 Accent 4 Door GLS Auto/2015 Sonata Sport 2.0T are $27,244/ $41,444/$20,394/$32,694. Delivery and Destination charges of $1,595/$1,795/$1,595/$1,695. Prices exclude registration, insurance, PPSA, fees, levies, license fees, applicable taxes and dealer admin. fees of up to $499. Fees may vary by dealer. ʈFuel consumption for new 2015 Elantra 2.0 Limited (HWY 6.7L/100KM; City 9.7L/100KM); 2015 Santa Fe Sport 2.0T Limited AWD (HWY 9.8L/100KM; City 12.9L/100KM); 2014 Accent 4-Door GLS Auto (HWY 5.3L/100KM; City 7.5L/100KM); 2015 Sonata 2.0T Ultimate (HWY 7.4L/100KM; City 10.4L/100KM); are based on Manufacturer Testing. Actual fuel efficiency may vary based on driving conditions and the addition of certain vehicle accessories. Fuel economy figures are used for comparison purposes only. ∆The Hyundai Accent/Elantra received the lowest number of problems per 100 vehicles among small/compact cars in the proprietary J.D. Power 2014 Initial Quality StudySM (IQS). Study based on responses from 86,118 new-vehicle owners, measuring 239 models and measures opinions after 90 days of ownership. Propriety study results are based on experiences and perceptions of owners surveyed in February-May 2014. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com. ʆGovernment 5-Star Safety Ratings are part of the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) New Car Assessment Program (www.SaferCar.gov). ‡†ʕΩOffers available for a limited time and subject to change or cancellation without notice. Dealer may sell for less. Inventory is limited, dealer order may be required. Visit www.hyundaicanada.com or see dealer for complete details. ††Hyundai’s Comprehensive Limited Warranty coverage covers most vehicle components against defects in workmanship under normal use and maintenance conditions.

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