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Council scales back proposed tax increases

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford city council has adopted its 2016 budget, but it is a muchmore scaled back increase than what was originally proposed.

The utility rate increase (base and consumption rates) remains at 4.6 per cent.

But instead of a four per cent property tax increase, council found some savings to bring that number down to a 2.5 per cent increase.

The savings were found from the operating budget. Removed were some salaries for city positions that won’t be filled until later in the year, the reduction of the summer string crews from four to two, and also by leasing some equipment instead of purchasing those items — a grader and a street sweeper — in 2020.

That saved about $205,000 from the budget and reduced the increase down to 2.5 per cent.

Also coming down is the proposed UPAR increase, the tax dedicated to underground pipes and roads. Administration had sought an increase of $1.93 per foot frontage for surface work, up from $3.

But council balked at that idea. The discussion at council that followed centred around how much lower the increase should be or even if there should be one at all.

Mayor Ian Hamilton proposed a $1 increase, something Councillor Ray Fox also supported.

Councillors Greg Lightfoot proposed a lower increase to 60 cents per foot frontage, which Councillor Don Buglas supported.

But Councillors Kelli Hawtin, Ryan Bater and Cathy Richardson did not support any UPAR surface increase.

Hawtin was vocal in expressing displeasure at the size of the tax increases proposed by administration, which for the

average resident would have amounted to $254.

“People are coming into some tough economic times,” said Hawtin, “and I’m concerned that that’s going to be taxing too much for our residents.”

Lightfoot shared many of Hawtin’s concerns in making his proposal for a 20 per cent UPAR increase, which amounted to 60 cents.

“It would still give us an overall $3 million or close to $3 million in funds put aside, dedicated directly to UPAR,” said Lightfoot.

While he also supported paring down the proposed UPAR increase, Hamilton made clear he remained committed to expanding UPAR. Not changed is the proposed UPAR on utilities for underground work, which comes to $53 for the average resident in the city with five-eighths inch metering.

Council put the various budget proposals to a vote. The resolution to adopt

the 2016 budget with a $1 UPAR increase mustered “yes” votes from Hamilton and Fox only, and was defeated.

A second resolution was then put to a vote to adopt the 2016 budget, this time with the 60-cent UPAR increase.

It passed by a 4-3 vote, with Lightfoot and Buglas joining Hamilton and Fox in favour. Richardson, Bater and Hawtin voted against.

What this ultimately means for the average household in North Battleford is an increase of $164 per year. The 60-cent UPAR increase would amount to a $30 increase on average.

The 2016 budget is now adopted with the amendments. The mill rate bylaws will now need to be prepared and passed and that will happen in the new year.

“They will come as we get more information, especially from the school divisions as to when they [the Ministry of Education set their rates,” said Hamilton to reporters.

Chamber reacts to City budget

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce is reacting positively to the changes made Monday to the 2016 budget in North Battleford.

Council adopted the budget at their meeting Monday, but pared a proposed property tax increase down from four per cent to 2.5 per cent, and also rolled back the pro-

posed UPAR surface tax increase down from $1.93 per foot frontage to a 60-cent increase.

A number of Battlefords Chamber of Commerce members were in attendance to watch the proceedings.

Before the meeting, Battlefords Chamber president Brendon Boothman penned a letter to the City.

His correspondence expressed the Chamber’s con-

cerns about the size of the tax increases, the continued high level of expenditures and continued growth of municipal employees. There was also unease expressed about some of the community grants funding and skepticism about savings from the City’s recent takeover of waste management operations, which had previously been contracted out.

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LSSD entrance needs an expensive makeover Board balks at initial $100,000 price tag

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The main entrance to the Living Sky School Division office in North Battleford looks like it could use a facelift, but, in fact, it needs more work than first glance would suggest.

The board of education has finally resigned itself to a heftier bill for the repairs than they would like.

The first figure that was floated for them to consider

some months ago was $100,000, a surprise amount that chair Ken Arsenault said was “obscene.” This month, the figure has been brought down to about $37,000, plus another $5,000 for a new sign.

Trustees decided they can do without a canopy (the old one had to be removed for safety reasons), in order to keep the cost down.

Tenders for a new entrance with canopy had re-

cently come in at $94,000, $96,000 and $125,000.

At the board’s most recent meeting, Facilities Manager Brian Bossaer says the job will need to be done by an outside contractor as the division’s own trades are too busy with other work.

Trustees have said they want the school board office to present a respectable main entrance, but they’d rather be putting the money into the classroom.

ment expressed by Chamber members at their Tuesday monthly directors meeting that their concerns hadn’t been discussed in more detail. Still, Boothman believes the Chamber’s presence at the meeting was felt and the concerns heard.

“I guess you could call it a bit of a win for us,” said Boothman, as “there were some reductions that had taken place.”

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Commentary: Health care should be modernized

By Bryan Thomas and Colleen Flood National Medicare Week has just passed, buoyed with optimism as a fresh-faced government takes the reins in Ottawa, elected partly on a promise of renewed federal leadership on health care. Yet these “sunny ways” are overcast by recent developments at the provincial level.

Saskatchewan has enacted a licensing regime for private MRI clinics, allowing those who can afford the fees to speed along their diagnosis and return to the public system for treatment. Quebec has passed legislation that will allow private clinics to extra-bill for “accessory fees” accompanying medically necessary care for things like bandages and anesthetics.

Once, these moves would have been roundly condemned as violating the Canada Health Act’s principles of universal-

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By Becky Doig Editor

I’ve been in a state of constant confusion trying to keep deadlines straight for the next two editions of the Regional Optimist. Don’t worry, I have people around me who keep me more or less sorted out, but I’ve certainly been waving my Humpty’s 55 card around with regularity.

It’s always a stretch to fill the op-ed page this time of year. People are mostly in a happy mood, anticipating time spent with friends and family over the Christmas season.

They aren’t in the mood to rant about anything much.

My family has been engaging in some traditional and new activities, all of which reflect our multicultural society and one even reflects our inability to embrace or reject the metric system.

Reflecting multiculturalism is the Swedes-making-perogies party. Well, most of us are only partly Swede, but it is the ethnicity we embrace to explain many of our endearing eccentricities. Of course we throw a Polish woman into the mix, and the whole enterprise would be a complete flop without our honoured Ukrainian friend, the dough-meister (throw in a little German just for fun).

Last weekend we tackled a batch of antipasto, so the Swedes and friends embraced Italian. It’s a recipe we’ve used before, but as I read it over prior to the chop-chop party I was bemused by the gamut of measurements used. This is a huge undertaking and making one and a half batches we canned 30 pints.

The recipe called for fresh vegetables measured in kilograms and various canned and bottled goods measured in millilitres, but when buying some of these items at a bulk food outlet the cans were labeled in fluid ounces. There were also liquid measurements in cups. Once in the jar the concoction was to be processed at 10 pounds in the pressure cooker.

During the chopping phase there was much conversion anxiety, as I do not have a head for math and kept second guessing my totals.

Canadians are truly messed up when it comes to measurement, but the stuff turned out truly tasty.

Enjoy your traditions and reflect on how they radiate our Canadianism.

ity and accessibility. These days, two-tier care and extra-billing are sold to the public as strategies for saving medicare.

Under Saskatchewan’s legislation, private MRI clinics are required to provide a two-for-one deal: for every MRI sold privately, a second MRI must be provided to a patient on the public wait list, at no charge to the patient or the public insurer. Quebec’s legislation is touted as reining in a practice of extra-billing that had already grown widespread.

Underlying both reforms is a quiet resignation to the idea that two-tier health care is inevitable.

This resignation is understandable, coming as it does on the heels of a decade-long void in federal leadership on health care. Throughout the Conservative government’s time in office, the Canada Health Act went substantially unenforced. Even in its reduced role as a cheque-writer, the federal government took steps that undermined national unity around health care, switching the Canada Health Transfer to a strict per capita formula.

To reverse this trend, Canadians cannot simply wage a rearguard battle for the enforcement of the 1984 Canada Health Act. Even if properly enforced, the act protects universal access only for medically necessary hospital and physician services.

We desperately need universal coverage for a full array of health care goods and services — pharmaceuticals, mental health services, home care and out-of-hospital diagnostics.

Canada is unique among OECD countries in the paucity of what it covers on a universal basis despite falling in the top quartile of countries in levels of per capita health spending. Far from being our saviour, the Canada Health Act in its current incarnation is partly to blame not because of its restrictions on queue-jumping and private payment but because it doesn’t protect important modern needs, like access

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There are limits on what a public health system can provide, of course, particularly as many provinces now spend nearly half of their budgets on health care. But fairness requires that these limits be drawn on reasoned basis, targeting public coverage at the most effective treatments.

Under our current system, surgical removal of a bunion falls under universal coverage, while self-administered but lifesaving insulin shots for diabetics do not. A modernized Canada Health Act would hold the provinces accountable for reasonable rationing decisions across the full spectrum of medically necessary care.

Instead of modernizing medicare, Saskatchewan and Quebec are looking to further privatize it. Experience to date suggests that allowing two-tier care will not alleviate wait times in the public system. Alberta has reversed course on its experiment with private-pay MRIs after the province’s wait times surged to some of the highest levels in the country.

The current wisdom is long wait times are better addressed by reducing unnecessary tests. A 2013 study of two hospitals (one in Alberta, one in Ontario) found that more than half of lower-back MRIs ordered were unnecessary.

Skirmishes over privatization have to be fought, but they should not distract us from the bigger challenge of creating a modern and publicly accountable health system - one that provides people the care they need, while avoiding unnecessary care.

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It is possible to be out-Star Warsed I think everyone who, as a kid, once imagined himself as Luke Skywalker or Han Solo thinks of himself as a really big fan. I know I’ve always thought so.

Indeed, for a while there, I thought I might be in the top three percentile of rabid fans.

Not even close.

I’ve never lined up for days, peeing and defecating God knows where, to wait in line for movie admission. My toy collection was quite modest as a kid, when they were given to me, and never really developed as an adultwhen I could buy my own. My house isn’t decorated in gaudy memorabilia, a fact I’m sure makes my wife glad. But I’ve still considered myself a BIG FAN. In this week leading up to the release of Star Wars The Force Awakens, I have come to humbly realize the Force is very weak in me.

It hasn’t really awakened as much as I’d like. I blame it on a low midichlorian count. (I would see a specialist about that, but I’m afraid he’d tell me there’s nothing he could do about it.)

I am missing the company Christmas party to take my son to it. My wife and daughter have now, barring some Jedi mind trick, begged off attending the premiere with me. I’m even buying an ad for my photography that will run in the local theatre before the movie starts.

But I have never, ever met someone who outStar Warsed me like Wade Baldwin.

I first met Wade several years ago, when I profiled him and two other mixed martial arts fighters who worked in the oilpatch. He’s an amazing guy.

His name came up when discussing the premiere of the new Star Wars movie with my publisher, with the suggestion that I should do a story on Wade’s tattoos.

Let’s just say the Force is strong with this one.

His entire back is covered, shoulder-to-shoulder, neck to waist, in a giant Star Wars tattoo. I’ve never seen anything of the kind before.

There’s the Death Star II under construction between his shoulder blades. Darth Vader is prominent at the base of his spine. The rest is covered in characters and ships.

But what’s 56 hours under a needle?

When I visited, I got to meet his one-week-old daughter, Rey. She came a week early. Her due date was a week before the movie premiere.

“Rey” also happens to be the name of the heroine in the upcoming movie.

I feel so insignificant in my fandom now. I could have named my kid Luke.

Han, might have been a bit harder to slip past my wife, and Leia, equally so.

Qui-gon would have been a lot harder, but possible. I

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wonder how many kids are named Obi-wan each year?

Now, custom-built light sabers and collectible toys may have been out of my reach financially. But naming my kid after a character, that wouldn’t have cost anything! Why didn’t I think of that?

(Okay, a divorce lawyer might have cost a nickle or too. But I’d at least get to see Luke and Leia on weekends and holidays, when we could watch movies

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No, I won’t be in costume Dec. 18. I won’t have any tattoos, or appropriately named children with me. I guess I’ll just have to enjoy the movie like a normal person.

As if that were ever the case.

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

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Council highlights

Community mailbox suspension official

By John Cairns Staff reporter

Here is a rundown of some of the items dealt with at North Battleford city council’s Dec. 14 meeting, the last one of 2015.

Council received correspondence from Canada Post regarding the suspension of the conversion to community mailboxes. The program is on hold and door-to-door delivery remains in place.

North Battleford had been one of the communities due

to begin conversion to community mailboxes in 2016.

There was some discussion during the announcements and inquiries portion of the meeting about plans to set up a tax review committee in the coming year.

Councillor Ryan Bater asked about that in light of a news release from the Chamber of Commerce supporting that initiative, which would review the model of taxation and assessment in the city.

Mayor Ian Hamilton confirmed he addressed the Bat-

tlefords Chamber of Commerce last month at their meeting on assessment and welcomed their participation in the coming year.

Director of Finance David Gillan provided the finance report for Jan. 1 to Dec. 8. In that report, Gillan indicated the projected surplus budgeted for 2015 will be met.

The City has received its renewal of its permit to operate a waterworks for the City’s water treatment plants and water distribution sys-

tem. The permit is for three years and expires Dec. 5, 2018.

Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski updated council on the successful public engagement meeting held Nov. 19 at the Don Ross gymnasium. It ran from 5 to 8 p.m.

Ryan Mackrell from city planning spoke about the CPTED Committee public meeting held Dec. 9 in St. Andre Church. About 15 people attended and the discussion centred around

improvements to the Peace Park, between 112th and 113th Streets off of 13th Avenue.

A playground inspection policy was presented at the meeting.

A number of bylaws were presented at Monday’s meeting and one of those passed was the amendment to the official community plan.

The amendments deal with source water protection, future land use and working collaboratively with the RM of North Battleford on land

use and future growth.

Also passed was a bylaw approving a rezoning from R3 - Medium Density Residential District to C1- Downtown Commercial District for 1401, 1411 and 1421 101st St. Council also passed a bylaw to close a lane running between 6th Avenue and 110th Street.

At the conclusion of the meeting Mayor Ian Hamilton wished citizens of the community a merry Christmas.

Council updated on prolific downtown offenders

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Community safety coordinator Herb Sutton gave his monthly monitoring report to council Monday and included an update about six individuals identified as prolific offenders in the downtown core.

In his report to council last month, Sutton cited statistics compiled from the downtown core area in recent years that identified six individuals as being respon-

sible for 21 per cent of the crime.

Sutton’s report provided some follow up since then.

His written report noted Cst. Kenny from the RCMP has made personal contact with all six of those individuals, and this seems to have helped.

There has been some other follow up. Sutton informed councillors there was a good meeting last Friday that included law enforcement and mental health and addictions officials.

Among the items discussed were those individuals and it turned out many of those around the table were familiar with them.

“Honestly, I don’t know their identities yet, but those folks all seem to know who these individuals were,” said Sutton.

He added, “these are very complex situations, there are no easy answers, and I think it stands to reason if there

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Something else Sutton talked about was discussion at that meeting about the criminal justice system and whether that was the right venue to deal with addictions issues.

He pointed to a 60 Minutes report that aired on the weekend in which Michael Botticelli, director of the national drug policy in the United States, was interviewed.

“We can’t arrest and incarcerate addiction out of people,” Botticelli said in that interview. “It’s ineffective, and it costs us billions upon billions of dollars to keep doing this.”

Sutton said the statement resonated with him.

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Sutton said there was a conversation about moving forward. There was talk about using the LEAN model and of doing an interagency LEAN value stream mapping to identify gaps.

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Above, members of the new Interact Club at North Battleford Comprehensive High School saw their club officially chartered at Monday night’s Battlefords Rotary Club meeting in North Battleford. At left, the Interact Club’s president Alicia Pillar received the club’s charter from Rotary club president Bryan Nylander and also received the club’s banner from Keri Payne (right). Pillar (above right) also had the honour of cutting the cake. Photos by John Cairns

Interact Club gets its charter

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Some enthusiastic and community-minded high school students from North Battleford Comprehensive High School now have an Interact Club.

Interact is a Rotarybacked organization that helps teenagers get together for meetings and engage in community service and charitable activities to better the community and the world.

The new NBCHS Interact Club formally received its charter from the Battlefords Rotary Club, which has been active in promoting efforts towards getting an Interact Club established in the community.

Club president Bryan Nylander explained that instead of Rotary trying to convince young people to form a club, they put

information about the concept out to young people and “let the youth decide when they were ready”.

A few interested students came forward expressing their interest. Nylander said two students from NBCHS, Andrea Ornawka and Alicia Piller, approached Rotary with the idea of transitioning an existing community sport club at NBCHS into an Interact Club.

A number of the members of the new Interact Club were on hand Monday at the Battlefords Rotary Club’s meeting at Northland Power Curling Centre to receive club pins.

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In speaking to the Rotary Club meeting, Piller said, “we only hope to set a strong foundation for years to come and effect as much positive change for the future as we can along the way.”

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The progress on construction of the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford on the Prairie North Health Region website can be viewed, thanks to a live webcam feed from the project site.

The image is available at www.pnrha.ca by clicking on the Saskatchewan Hospital Construction Project graphic on the right hand corner of the screen, then clicking on the word “Construction” in the Saskatchewan Hospital Project menu on the left. You can also go directly to the page at http:// www.pn rha.ca / bins/content_page.asp?cid=2420924587&lang=1. The webcam feed refreshes every 15 minutes.

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of the new SHNB, in collaboration with Access Prairies Partnership, the consortium designing and building the hospital,” said Derek Miller, PNHR project lead.

“We know that there is tremendous interest in the project locally and across Saskatchewan,” added Miller. “Seeing really is believing.”

Preliminary drawings, called renderings, are also posted on the PNHR website to give people an idea of how the new hospital will look – both inside and outside — on completion.

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The City of North Battleford is throwing its backing behind a bid to land the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games.

Monday, city council voted to pass a resolution to move forward with a bid application, which needs to be in by Jan. 11.

The vote by council was unanimous. Councillor Ryan Bater recused himself from the vote due to his executive director position with Destination Battlefords, which has taken the lead in putting together a bid package.

In speaking on the bid, Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski made the point that it was time for the city to showcase the facilities it has to offer.

“I just feel it’s time,” said Samborski.

Samborski also pointed to the 55-plus games coming next year and said there was an opportunity for “establishing a really core group of volunteers in this community” and attracting a number of other events over the next eight to 10 years.

“It is time that we started to showcase what we have to offer. Instead of just trying to tell everybody what we have, it’s an opportunity to get these folks here.”

The main discussion at the meeting had to do with making sure hosting the games would be financially viable. The resolution before council Monday called for the City’s support of a bid application, and also

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required the City to be responsible if the Games ran a deficit.

But it was also noted only one Sask. Winter Games had run a deficit since 1972 and that was in Moose Jaw in 2010. Those games ran a $93,000 deficit and Samborski cited some of the reasons for that, including the fact that fundraising was in full swing for the new arena there.

Several other games made small surpluses: Melfort in 2006, Lloydminster in 2008, Meadow Lake in 2012 and Prince Albert in 2014.

As well, it was expected that all municipal facilities would be provided free of charge for the games.

A typical games budget is $1.2 million, of which the Sask. Games Council provides a hosting grant of $420,000. Concessions and merchandise sales would be among the revenue items that would offset the costs.

In order to mount a bid, a full-time games co-ordinator would also need to be hired by the City in 2016 to take the load off Leisure Services.

Samborski expressed confidence the City has the facilities to host the Games and noted the potential to run many events out of the CUplex. He also noted the support of Living Sky School Division with their facilities in proximity to the Civic Centre.

“The facilities as they are now, my best opinion on that, would be that they’re ready to go,” said Sambor-

ski.

As for potential bid competition from other communities, Samborski noted it is believed Lloydminster is also submitting a bid and would also use Table Mountain if they were successful.

Table Mountain would also be part of North Battleford’s bid.

City Manager Jim Puffalt said that despite the loss of revenue from renting rates at City facilities, the Games would be a “huge boon to the community. We’d basically be full up for a couple of weeks.”

“It’s a great opportunity for the community, and certainly the business community, to have that number of people in the community,” said Puffalt.

He also expressed confidence about the City facilities at their disposal. “We would have the best submission,” said Puffalt.

In speaking to reporters following Monday’s meeting, Mayor Ian Hamilton called it a “very exciting opportunity for the city of North Battleford to showcase itself.”

He noted it would be a huge event with 5,000 spectators expected from outside the community and another 2,000 direct participants.

“It’s a big undertaking and it would be very exciting for us to do,” said Hamilton, who also noted that the city has hosted the games before. He said the track behind North Battleford Comprehensive High School is a legacy from the summer games the city hosted.

Panhandling bylaw passed

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North Battleford city council moved swiftly Monday to clamp down on panhandling activities in the community.

A new panhandling bylaw was introduced at Monday’s council meeting and passed in three readings.

Under the bylaw, simply asking for money in itself is not illegal. It is when the panhandling becomes aggressive and a nuisance to the public the bylaw provisions come into force.

According to the bylaw,

panhandling is prohibited when done in a coercive manner, or from an occupant of a motor vehicle that is parked or stopped at a traffic signal or when loading and unloading. Panhandling is also prohibited on public transit, and no one is allowed to panhandle while intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of illegal drugs or other substances.

The bylaw also requires clear access to doorways, automated teller machines, bus stops, bus shelters and other areas, and also prohibits behaviours such as causing a disturbance, par-

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A wide range of penalties is contemplated, with fines starting at $150 for first offences and going to $250 for second offences, $350 for third or subsequent offences, all the way up to $5,000.

In a memo to council from City Clerk Debbie Wohlberg, the intent was for Community Safety Officers or RCMP officers to be able to fine those in contravention of the bylaw and provide authority to move offenders along when causing an obstruction or problems.

City Manager Jim Puffalt explained the City considered the measures in the bylaw a last resort after all the other preventative measures have failed.

“Sometimes we have to take the steps we don’t want to do,” said Puffalt. “Certainly we prefer the proactive approach, but in the end we have to have the steps and the tools for our law enforcement to be able to work.”

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Mustangs snap BNS winning streak in Melfort

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The North Stars have had success against the secondplace Mustangs this year.

Holding a record of 2-0 while scoring nine in a 9-6 victory last time around, it may seem as though the Battlefords have their number in 2015.

At Northern Lights Palace, though, Melfort has been nearly unbeatable.

Coming into Wednesday, they had yet to lose in regulation at home in 15 games (14-0-1).

They got their 15th win Wednesday, killing off nine

of 10 power plays from the North Stars in a 4-1 effort.

The defensive special teams on the Battlefords bench did just as well, successfully killing off all eight of Melfort’s man advantages.

A pair of early fouron-four goals handed the Mustangs a commanding lead in the first period. Eric Sinclair started the scoring with a harmless shot from the point. A little bit of friendly fire led to Troy Gerein deflecting the puck just past the glove of Taryn Kotchorek to put the Melfort up by one at the 11:54 mark.

Just 30 seconds later, it was Tristan Frei busting to

the net all alone before depositing the puck past the pad of Kotchorek, giving the Mustangs a two-goal advantage.

This all came on the back of the North Stars’ inability to capitalize on a full twominute, five-on-three power play and three penalties taken by Melfort.

It would come back to haunt them, as Mark Zvonkovic scored from the point to make it 3-0. The tally was the defenceman’s first as a member of the Mustangs since being traded from the Melville Millionaires.

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machine, Igor Leonenko, cut the deficit to two with a quick release snapshot from the slot, beating goaltender Richard Palmer. The goal was his 26th of the season and his 12th in his last eight games, while having at least one tally in each of the last four contests.

No matter how you slice it, the forward from Belarus has been an absolute wrecking crew this month. Jordan Wiest set up the power play goal.

A clumsy line change led to Frei’s second goal of the game, a five-on-three shorthanded mark.

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on the mistake, picking up the puck on a breakaway before finding the back of the net for his 16th of the season, restoring the three-goal advantage.

In the final frame, the North Stars poured on the pressure, outshooting the Mustangs 9-3, but Palmer stood tall in his net, kicking away 29 shots on the night for the victory.

The loss is the Battlefords’ first in four games.

They have a chance to get back in the win column against Flin Flon Saturday.

The Bombers have been climbing the rankings as of late, now sitting in sixth

place, having won five games in a row.

Flin Flon has played extremely well against the North Stars this year, winning all three contests against them.

“Alex Smith, Brandon Switzer and Joel Kocur have been one of the most dynamic lines and we will have to be at our best to compete with them Saturday,” Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said.

This will be the first time the Bombers have travelled to the Civic Centre, a tough place to play in hostile territory.

Switzer, and Joel Kocur have been one of the most dynamic lines and we will have to be at our best to compete with this team on Saturday. An early lead will be welcoming, however, what’s more important is that we compete for 60 minutes.

DS: You are 2-1 against the Bruins this year. It will also be the first time that Estevan will be making the trip to the Civic Centre. Is winning on home ice critical in your opinion? Last time we talked about shutting down the Darcy DeRoose line, will you be looking for certain matchups against his line again? Are you wanting

a big night out of your power play unit seeing as Estevan has the worst PK unit in the league?

KH: DeRoose is certainly a player we will have to focus on. However, with Owen LaClare, Braden Oleskyn, Lynnden Pastachuk, Keegan Allison, and the Duret brothers in the mix, our defence will have to be committed and positionally aware. Our staff will ensure our players are put in a position to be successful, the match ups will be fun and challenging in this game. Our power play has come up big this season.

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Weekly Q&A with Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

DS: After the Humboldt game, assistant coach for the Broncos, Brayden Klimosko, highly praised you and the North Stars, saying how it’s almost unfair to match up against your speed and size. He also complimented Igor Leonenko and his ability to bury pucks, especially against mismatches. What is your initial reaction when you see the recognition the North Stars are getting from around the league?

KH: We are very proud that the work we have been putting in is earning respect. It wasn’t that long ago we were saying the same thing about the Humboldt Broncos. Brayden was a part of those special teams. We have a lot of work left this season, however, these young men deserve the pat on the back for the effort they have put in to date. Our staff is very proud of them.

DS: It seems almost every week Taryn Kotchorek has been getting better and better, registering two shutouts over the weekend. How mature has he become over the season? If the playoffs started today, he would have to be your go-to guy.

KH: Taryn has come a long ways since earning his spot on the team. He will continue to earn every opportunity and we have no doubt when those chances come, he will be prepared.

The playoffs are still a long ways away and we will continue to evaluate the performance of our goaltenders one practice and one game at a time.

DS: Going into Humboldt you said preparation was key, walking away with a 6-0 victory, it seemed like

your team had an answer for every aspect of the Broncos game.

KH: There was a lot to like in that game. I really thought the special teams factored into the success of that win. The team was focused and ready from the drop of the puck. It was a positive step in the right direction and we will build on all of the positives that came from that victory.

DS: How was the experience travelling to Pinehouse? Did the cold affect your players whatsoever?

What was it like playing in front of a ton of fans who were eagerly awaiting junior A hockey?

KH: It was a great experience, Dustin! The fans were extremely welcoming and the atmosphere was electric. We were honoured to play in a community with such pride. However cold it may have been, the excitement of that game kept everyone warm.

DS: The best offensive team in the league clashed with a top three defence in La Ronge. You had the feeling that something was going to give at some point.

What were you telling the team in between periods and on the bench in order to keep them sharp in a game where one bounce could change everything?

KH: Our leaders were terrific in this game, especially between periods.

They really stepped up between periods and calmed everyone down. Jake McMillen and his four years of experience was a huge part of the preparation between periods. Young players like Coby Downs contributed to the process as well. I also felt Jordan Wiest and Baxter Kanter led by example on the ice and matched ev-

Kevin Hasselberg erything physical that was thrown at us.

DS: The North Stars have had a strong showing against Melfort holding a record of 2-0 so far. For the first time you will be travelling to their barn. How important is it to walk into hostile territory and get a win, especially knowing that a win/loss against the Mustangs could be the difference between a one or two seed come playoffs?

KH: The Mustangs are a team that plays very well on their ice surface. Our players know this and all of our focus will be on earning two points in that rink. We can’t

wait for that challenge.

What’s most important is all of our players play their best and leave nothing behind.

DS: Flin Flon will be coming to the Civic Centre Saturday. The North Stars have yet to take a game against the Bombers this season, but they are walking into your house. Is it essential to set the tone early and score the first one instead of chasing the lead?

KH: Having a strong start to games has been one of our essential keys to success these past few weeks.

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DS: Although neither Sych, Delainey nor Young made the Team Canada West roster, how proud are you of them for representing the North Stars at a camp where not many get invited?

KH: We are extremely proud of these three. It was not an easy camp to compete in, every player was phenomenal. All three of them were deserving of the opportunity and all of them represented the SJHL and the North Stars with class!

DS: How will you and the team go about spending Christmas? How much time off are you giving them before getting back

to business? Do you want the team to take their mind off of hockey completely or is it a time to relax and think about the season?

KH: It’s all about family during this time. It’s very difficult for players as passionate about the game like ours to completely shut down. I know they will continue to work on ways to improve their game, that’s what dedicated athletes do. They will all depart on the 21st and will return on the 29th to prepare for our New Year’s Eve matchup with Kindersley. For me, I can’t wait to spend quality time with my entire family ... no hockey! ... ummmm ... OK, maybe a little, but don’t tell Leah I mentioned this.

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Meota Combines combine for 10

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Combines won their second game of the season after a high scoring tilt against the Maymont Settlers Saturday.

Jesse Burt scored a hat trick as Meota took a 10-6 victory.

In the opening frame it was Daxen Collins scoring to give the Combines a onegoal advantage. Michael Pylypow registered his first of two assists on the night along with Riley Albert.

Layken Heidt tied the game up just two minutes later before Pylypow restored the Combines lead.

Burt tallied his first of three to give Meota a twogoal advantage and from there, the Wheatkings had a

steep hill to climb.

Vince Sauvie and Jamie Smith collaborated on a Dakota Tootoosis goal.

Bo Gervais and Burt then gave the Combines a 5-2 lead.

Meota busted down the ice on a broken three-ontwo play, jamming away at the crease, sending the puck fluttering over the left shoulder of Spencer Laycock to give them their seventh tally of the contest.

Riley Albert posted two points (1 G, 1 A) while leading scorer Brett Miller had a three-point night (1 G, 2 A).

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The junior leagues across Canada are made up of the best talent from players around the country 21 years old and under, showcasing their abilities in order to play hockey at the next level.

The SJHL has been a part of this tradition since 1968, providing a platform for top athletes to be recruited, while giving them a shot at playing in the international Junior A challenge.

Here in the Battlefords, teams from around Saskatchewan are looking up at the North Stars, who not only sit atop their division, but also the SJHL. Their first-rate play has gained recognition from around the league, opening the door for three talented players to earn a selection to the Team Canada West tryout.

Rookie Layne Young and division one prospects Connor Sych and Reed Delainey were all given the chance to don the red sweater at camp.

“Coming into the year, I never even thought to be selected to try out for Team Canada West, it was an honour. The talent at the camp was very high, was fast paced and showed a lot of skill.” Young said. He is now third in the SJHL in assists and in the top 20 for scoring.

For Young, it was the preparation he put in during the off-season that has directly transferred to exceeding expectations.

“After my summer of training, I knew I was in good physical condition to make the step from AAA to the SJHL, but I never expected to be having the year I am having.”

For veteran Delainey, it was his second time at the camp.

“I felt like everyone there was very close in talent.

Of course there is a couple guys that stand out, but for the majority of it, everyone fit in.” Delainey said. “Everyone there could skate

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and everyone could make plays moving at a high pace, something that is going to be harder to do at the higher levels of hockey.”

The forward and assistant captain has committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology in the NCAA and says his speed and quickness have always been the reason behind his superb play.

“Something that I have always been able to do is skate and that has been a huge factor to my success at the junior level.” Delainey says.

One of the top two-way defencemen in the league, Sych, echoes their sentiments and talks about his own game.

“A lot of the players were smaller but faster and more skilled than I’ve ever seen.

You had to respect everyone on the ice, because everyone had the potential to score.”

Sych continued, “Having a good stick and good positioning is critical when defending players that are fast and skilled, so I think having a good stick is something I can definitely work to improve and is something that will help me for the rest of the season and hockey career.”

The 18-year-old takes his position on the ice extremely seriously. He leads all defenceman in the league in points, but it is what he does in his own zone that defines him as a player. He credits some of his tremendous

work to the connection with his defensive partner.

“My focus is always defence first and I pride myself in making simple plays to get the forwards the puck.

At this point in the season, we’ve been playing with a partner for long enough that you develop chemistry. I’m lucky enough to be partners with Kendall Fransoo, who I played with last year, too.” Sych said. “I can trust him to have my back and we both know where the other is without having to see them. Kendall and I are best friends on and off the ice and having such good chemistry helps our play.”

The six-foot-four, 185-pound defenceman has committed to St. Lawrence University, also a NCAA division one school. He continued to say that the reason for his offensive success was learning about goalie tendencies with North Stars goalie consultant Travis Harrington over the summer.

One of the reasons players attend the camp is to find new ways to advance themselves and use new lessons with their home team.

“The coaching staff at the camp was very professional,” Young said. “They taught me things that I will apply to my game for the remainder of my hockey career.”

Delainey shared his thoughts on the coaching staff.

“They all had a common goal, which was to win a gold medal. Something that the team hasn’t done since 2011.”

As did Sych, who also compliments his own coach for the way the North Stars have played this year.

“I’m sure all the coaches were just as honoured to be coaching Team Canada as the players were to have a chance to compete for a spot on Team Canada. I believe that in order to have a good team, coaching is very important, which is a very big reason why I think we have been having the season we are. Coach Hasselberg is extremely prepared and is a top-notch coach.”

Although the players from the North Stars weren’t able to make the team this year, the experience they have gained will help them in upcoming seasons and as they travel to higher levels of play. Coach Kevin Hasselberg is ecstatic with the way they ran with their opportunity.

“We are extremely proud of these three. It was not an easy camp to compete in.

Every player was phenomenal. All three of them were deserving of the opportunity and all of them represented the SJHL and the North Stars with class.”

Now, it’s time to turn their attention to a new goal.

When asked, all three of the North Stars said, “the RBC Cup.”

New Horizons finished the fall season, trophy presented

By Allie Raycraft

ew Horizons Curling

New Horizons finished the fall session with some

incredible results. Here they are: Ed Kjargaard edged out Dick Horrell; Ralph Hall took out Alan Rogers; Gordon Munn won over Alexander Scott; Doug Belyk over Don Kachmarski; Wally O'Hare

over Wayne Payne (skipped

by Brian Neabel); and Bob Krismer over Doreen Dudek. The trophy was presented to the Krismer team following coffee and dainties in the restaurant.

The Krismer team consisted

of Bob Krismer, Tom Foster, Pat Tillmans and Marya Devonshire (who was replaced by sub Kate McHarg due to Marya's broken wrist).

Here are the standings: Krismer nine wins, one tie; second, Gordon Munn, six

wins; third, Doug Belyk, five wins, two ties; fourth, Wally O'Hare, five wins, one tie; fifth, Alexander Scott, five wins; sixth, Ed Kjargaard four wins, three ties; seventh & eighth, Alan Rogers and Ralph Hall,

four wins; ninth to 12th, Horrell, Kachmarski, Dudek and Payne had three wins.

New teams will be drawn up before New Years and curling starts Jan. 5. Four curlers needed for a 12th team.

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Open house at the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame had their annual open house Tuesday.

Donations were made from the Elks club, gifts were given to those who have volunteered for an extended period of time, and best of all, there was baseball memorabilia to be looked at.

Across the walls there are old, beat-up gloves from the mid 1900’s, to 1992 Blue Jays World Series posters.

There are pictures of Satchel Paige, Roberto Clemente, Hank Aaron, and, of course, pictures of those from Saskatchewan who have made it to Major League Baseball.

There are these among thousands of things that every baseball lover would admire.

Dave Shury founded the Museum in 1983. Now it’s his wife, Jane, who takes over the duties. But how did it all begin?

Zonie Krawchuk and Mark Danczak of the NB Elks donate $500 to Jane Shury and the HOF. Photo by Dustin Saracini

“My husband worked on it for a number of years. It came to fruition when we registered as a non-profit organization Jan. 1983. We didn’t have a physical museum at that time. A lot of it was in our home. My husband was a lawyer by profession. He managed doing his work as well as baseball. His life was baseball, he loved it.

He loved history, he loved fact,” Jane said.

Many pieces of memorabilia were at the Shury household, and then at a local church just down the

road from where they set up now.

“We couldn’t do anything on the walls so we made portable walls, it was great. Then it came to a point where we had a building fund, then this building came up for sale. We didn’t have enough money, but we wanted it.” Jane said. “Senator Herbert Sparrow negotiated the deal and he paid the building. We paid him back in one year, every cent back.

This is our place and nobody else’s.”

No matter what angle

you turned in my conversation with Jane, the love for baseball was always at the centre of it.

“I learned to play baseball before I played softball and I was a good player.

We had a softball team, just us nurses, and we took the championship. I was a darn good second baseman.”

Not only can she play and manage a baseball museum, but she is a die-hard Blue Jays fan. She also takes pride in being one of two baseball museums in the west. Jane’s came first and then Manitoba built one.

They followed the blue print of induction ceremonies that the Saskatchewan baseball Hall of Fame puts on.

“In August of next year, it will be our 32nd annual induction. For that weekend, we bring in an average of 400 people from across Canada and the United States.”

The first members into the Hall were inducted in

Beaver Blues get their first win

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Battleford Beaver Blues found their first points of the season Friday against the Radisson Wheatkings.

It wasn’t pretty but the Blues got the job done in overtime, winning 2-1.

The two teams continuously tried to get under each others skin. Tensions boiled over as Battleford’s Mitch Phillip dropped the gloves with Radisson’s Luke Fa-

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Keegan Sparrow, who is having a tremendous season for the Beaver Blues, scored his second of the year.

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Todd Heck and Mike Nelson chipped in with the helpers.

On the other side of the ice it was Chris Anderson who scored the lone goal for the Wheatkings.

Nathan Puffalt got the start and his first W of 2015.

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Voting begins for new slate of C of C directors Staff The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce Nominations Committee has announced the slate of candidates to fill all open positions on the board of directors.

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

For the 2016-17 term, there are openings for seven member candidates to serve two-year terms and one position to fill a one-year term as a result of a resignation.

Three of the 10 nominees are incumbents currently serving on the board. (Incumbents are indicated by * beside their names) Members who have stepped forward to run for election include: Joan Barbondy, The Co-operators; Susan Challis, SaskTel; Sabir Chelhani, BMO Bank of Montreal; Jeff Graham*, Gold Eagle Lodge; Duane Lafreniere, Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC; Ed Lee*, M&M Meat Shops; Ramona Maraj, Macro Properties; Gerald Pohl, Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants LLP; Dana Rissling, Innovation Credit Union; and Warren Williams*, Bralin Technology Solutions Nominations closed Nov 19. The ballots have been produced and mailed to each 2015 member in good standing. Deadline to return completed ballots is Thursday, Dec.31.

Seated directors who have one year remaining on their current terms include: Rod Forman, Anderson Pump House; Brendon Boothman, (appointment) RBC Dominion Securities; Jay Bottomley, (appointment) Oil Can Charlie’s Ltd.; Leanne Ducommun, Discovery Co-

op; Terry Caldwell, Carpet Superstores/Empress Furniture & Décor; Mitchell Cooper, Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank; Kelly Atcheynum, Gold Eagle Casino; Ruebecca Fiddler, Loraas Environmental; Melanie Roberts, North West College; Trent Gatzke, Scott Campbell Dodge; Jordan Solomko, Ventures West Charters; and Bill Volk, individual member.

This total will bring the elected and appointed representatives on the board of directors to the required 20

2016 Election biographies

Joan Barbondy Joan Barbondy was born at Battlefords Union Hospital and raised on a farm outside the city. She grew up with her father owning a barbershop in North Battleford for over 40 years.

She moved to Alberta after graduation, and missing the Saskatchewan spirit,

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Susan has recently moved to the Battlefords area with her husband Dannyll, who originally hails from North Battleford. After living in Regina for 18 years, they knew once their kids were grown they wanted to come “home.” Susan has completed an associate diploma in recreation administration and a Bachelor of Arts degree majoring in psychology. She has worked at SaskTel for over 18 years in a variety of roles, most recently in the business office as a sales associate. She has been an active volunteer in many areas including coaching sports, theatre and fundraising and has worked with organizations such as Open Door Society, Kidney Foundation, SaskTel Aboriginal Employees Network and SaskTel Pioneers. She believes in being a part of the community.

Susan believes the Battlefords and area has tremendous potential for growth and is excited to become involved. She is eager to get out and enjoy all that the city and area has to offer.

In her free time you can find Susan camping, skiing,

positions, meeting all requirements for representation for members from the Town of Battleford.

Retiring this year from the board of directors are: Trevor Watts, Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium; Darla Conley, SaskTel; and Gwen Renwick, Innovation Credit Union.

Also, director resignations were accepted from Ryan Moe, G&C Asphalt and Meghan Kennedy, TD Canada Trust, both as a result of job relocations from the community. golfing, bowling, hiking, travelling and meeting new people.

Sabir Chelhani Originally from Morocco, I immigrated to Canada in 1997 and recently relocated to North Battleford from Calgary. I am an account manager with BMO Bank of Montreal at the North Battleford branch. My job is to help the small business owners and farmers with their finances.

I started my banking career right after my studies at the University of Quebec in Montreal. I have over 12 years of experience in the banking industry and branch network. The area of my expertise is working with small and medium enterprises, private banking, client relationship management and small business banking for professionals.

I am a soccer fan and cheer for FC Barcelona (Spain) and enjoy travelling, reading and biking. I love doing community service, and was involved and supported many of the United Way workplace campaigns since 2003.

Jeff Graham Jeff Graham is originally from Mississauga, Ont., and has spent the last 11 years residing in the Canadian Rockies.

His wife and daughter have resided with him in the beautiful Battlefords for the past two years. Jeff found his way back into the hospitality industry in the Battlefords, and is currently employed with Gold Eagle Lodge as the executive housekeeper.

Jeff has now completed a two-year term as a Cham-

ber of Commerce director.

It’s been his first experience on a Chamber board. Also a director on the board for the North Battleford Community Daycare, this experience taught Jeff to understand the co-operative relationships that help grow this community. It’s been a great learning curve for Jeff, as he wishes to continue to contribute within the Battlefords with a service industry point of view.

Jeff continues to support the communities he has previously lived in, and believes that “if it works, pass it on to those that are willing to try.”

Examples included coaching youth hockey goaltenders and supporting local charities outside of business obligations.

Duane Lafreniere I was born on a farm in Mayfair and moved to North Battleford after graduation in 1987. I started in the car business selling vehicles at Manning Mercury in 1992. I have been in the car business ever since with the exception of living in LaRonge for four and a half years where I was a business partner in the Home Hardware and Home Store.

In 2002, I moved back to North Battleford and have been with Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMC ever since, serving as both business manager and general sales manager. In November 2014, I became general manager of Bridges.

I am a director for the Battlefords United Way as well as being past president of both the North Battleford Golf & Country Club and the Kiwanis Club of North Battleford. I feel very strongly about our business community and making the Battlefords a destination to shop and giving our local people a sense of pride by keeping their business in the Battlefords.

My wife Tressa and I are proud of our community and have one daughter, Makenna, in University and three children, Dexter, Brenna and Calle, in school in North Battleford.

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women’s shelter) and York Region Children’s Aid Society. More recently, I was vice-president on the board of a non-profit organization focused on immigrant support.

I enjoy being a part of the Battlefords community as I can see the possibilities for growth in the area and would like to be a part of the process of cultivating and promoting that growth.

Ed Lee Ed Lee is the owner/ franchisee of M & M Meat Shops. Ed and Betty Ann opened their store in North Battleford in 1996. He moved here in 1971 from Lloydminster while with Canada Safeway.

Ed has been involved with the Chamber of Commerce as a director since 1998 and in 2001 won the BBEX Award for Community Involvement. He is a member of the North Battleford Lions Club, is a local director on the board of Access Communications Cooperative Ltd. and serves on the board of the Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre.

North Battleford is becoming a destination for people to move to settle and raise their families. When talking and welcoming these newcomers, they love the area and what it has to offer. North Battleford has also moved up to the top 35 business friendly cities as seen with the recent activity in new businesses and franchises opening up and more to come. The Chamber plays a key role in seeing this growth continuing with all partners working together.

Ramona Maraj I was born in Trinidad, West Indies but have lived in the Toronto area for the past 30 years. I have over 25 years of management experience in various industries and I am currently the property manager for Macro Properties in North Battleford. Macro Properties owns 16 residential rental properties in this area, providing both furnished and unfurnished apartments.

I moved to North Battleford in April 2015 to be within closer proximity to Rexburg, Idaho where my sons attend university. I enjoy being involved in the community and as such, have volunteered in numerous organizations. Some include Hospice Aurora, Yellow Brick House ( a

Gerald Pohl Gerry grew up around Weyburn. He completed his post-secondary studies through the CGA Program of Studies in 2009 and graduated that fall. He started working for Cogent Chartered Professional Accountants LLP (then Hillstead Melanson Accounting and Tax Services) in 1999 and moved to Meadow Lake in 2004 to take over their newly-acquired office there. He became a partner of the firm, then called Cogent Business Consulting, in 2010. He became the partner in charge of Meadow Lake and Battleford offices for Cogent on acquisition of the Battleford office in June 2014.

Gerry has been a strong supporter of the Chamber of Commerce, starting first with volunteering after high school in Weyburn and as volunteer director of the Meadow Lake and District Chamber of Commerce from 2005 through 2015, starting first as treasurer, progressing through vice-president and president. He also has spent time volunteering for various non-profits including the Meadow Lake Hospital Foundation and the 55 West Enterprise Region.

During his time with the Chamber in Meadow Lake, he has been a tireless cheerleader for businesses.

During his free time, Gerry is a news junkie and enjoys watching TV and movies and reading books.

He also attempts to golf and exercises occasionally.

Dana Rissling My name is Dana Rissling and I am thrilled to be a part of the upcoming Chamber of Commerce

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elections. The “beautiful” Battlefords have been my home for the past 32 years.

After completing business college, my career path has been in the financial sector, working previously with the Royal Bank and the past 19 years to present, I am a proud employee of Innovation Credit Union. My area of expertise is in the wealth area, where I am an investment advisor with Credential Securities.

I have been involved in the community by volunteering for many organizations such as the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Boys and Girls Club, Battlefords United Way, Heart and Stroke Foundation, Cancer Society and Paws Recreational Dog Park.

I believe the Battlefords is Saskatchewan’s best kept secret. To those who have the privilege of knowing us, we offer so much, and for those we have yet to meet, we have outstanding growth potential. I feel a unified front is important and the key to our future. If the businesses of the Battlefords work together as a team, we will continue to accomplish many great things.

“If you believe in yourself, you can make anything happen.”

Stuffing the Stockings Claudette Cadiddlehopper, Battlefords Publishing newsroom mascot, had a party hat full of cash to hand over to the Empty Stocking Fund this week.

The staff at Battlefords Publishing raised $175 through their annual soup and a bun fundraiser. The company matched that amount, bringing the total to $350. Accepting the donation is Empty Stocking Fund Executive Director Erin Katerynych. Photo by Becky Doig

Warren Williams Warren Williams is a senior account manager in charge of new business development for Bralin Technology solutions and has over 30 years experience in customer service and public relations.

Warren has served on the board for the most recent term in an executive capacity and wishes to bring his leadership to Chamber members going forward.

He is a past president of the Rotary Club of the Battlefords and has served as a director the Rotary Club of Saskatoon. He enjoys his membership with the North Battleford Golf and Country Club and has served as a volunteer for the Sexual Assault Centre.

Warren, his wife Cindy and son Dakota were all born in North Battleford and consider the Battlefords to be a wonderful place to live, work and raise a family.

They have a vested interest in contributing to this community.

The Battlefords continue to be a vibrant community that is strong, caring and poised for emergence as a premiere place in Saskatchewan’s growing economy.

Warren wants to contribute to make that happen by continuing as a Director with the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce.

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Build courage, try something uncomfortable Stepping out of one’s comfort zone and doing “just one thing” that doesn’t feel easy to do is a sure fire way to build courage.

Ever since I read an article on ways to build courage, I believe I have become a little bit addicted to pushing myself beyond what is comfortable and safe.

I used to break into a cold sweat before I dialed the phone. “Dialing out” was simply something I didn’t do unless I had a defined purpose for my call. Calling someone just to chat was far out of my comfort zone as the words “who would want to talk to me?” rang through my mind.

Initiating a visit or get together was simply too scary. “Who would want to get together with me?” I assumed everyone was busy leading their active and interesting lives and “Who would want to be interrupted by me?”

It took years for the tide to turn. There were many times when I would tell someone I had been thinking of them at a certain time. Then they proceeded to tell me it would have been so good to hear from me right then or they had been feeling the same way as I had been at the time. It happened often. I realized a person really should listen to those instincts and make that call.

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One day, a strong urge hit me again. The next morning I picked up the phone and started calling. I phoned my cousins who lived in the city and suggested we have a cousin get

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Books to add to your Christmas shopping list Northern Trader: The Last Days of the Fur Trade

By H.S.M. Kemp Published by University of Regina Press Review by Kris Brandhagen $27.95 9780889773165 Originally published in the 1950s, Northern Trader: The Last Days of the Fur Trade by H.S.M. Kemp, is a memoir that begins in 1908 with Harold Kemp in his teens making the trip to Lac La Ronge to ask for a job with the Hudson Bay Company.

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might be like to be a “company man,” he encountered frozen lakes that made canoe travel out of the question, necessitating a hard walking trip. Unaccustomed to moccasins and snowshoes, under advisement of his native guide, he rubbed bacon grease on his feet every night, and finally reverted back to his patent leather shoes in favour of their hard soles.

To travel the northern elements, with cracked feet, in search of a job seems surprising, but that’s how Kemp did it.

Northern Trader is written in an accessible style by a white Prince Albert man

originally from England.

Through his stories the reader learns he is no ordinary “company man” in that he prefers to share the load, adapt to the customs of northern culture, socialize with natives and speak the Cree language, about which he writes poetically.

The tone of the book is conversational, likely cultivated by exchanging stories verbally with those who came to the trading post or passed along the way. Each chapter is made up of many stories about individuals, and filled with travel accounts by canoe or dog team, which were easy or difficult based on the whimsy of the

weather.

An active and forward thinking man, he often made trips to bring supplies to the trappers and pick up their

furs as opposed to waiting at the post.

The voice of the book is earnest. Kemp tries to be fair by including stories that show not only the positive, but also negative, albeit usually humorous, aspects of character. I suspect he witnessed some level of domestic atrocity during his 16 years (off and on) in the north, but in keeping with the attitude of the 1950s, he does not expound upon the more sordid family-, schoolor religion-based details.

It is important to keep in mind the potentially idealized viewpoint of the writer, the time period in which the book was originally authored and Kemp’s particular generous outlook.

As always, any memoir

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the fog of human thought as we wait in queues, “cannot see the object of our mourning,” and listen to financial and real estate market forecasts.

Or perhaps it is none of these. McEwan keeps us entertained and guessing with disparate thoughts. “Of the animals seen today only the blanket of crows migrating past reads as symbolic,” he writes. And in the next two lines: “A rezoning is in progress. Everything is on sale except for the waterproof outerwear.”

This first poem registers contemporary social chaos like sound bites, includes domestic and writer habits

(“In bed for days at a time, turning dictionary pages”), and makes us think: “Routines test forgery as a method for coping with absence.”

The second poem, “Return Policy,” is written in couplets interspersed with retail instructions, ie: “Any purchase made by debit card \ will be refunded to the original debit card.”

I like this idea of found poetry, of taking the phrases we hear or read so often we don’t ordinarily give them another thought (unless we need to return an appliance).

It is akin to the modern art installation. It’s the bringing together of disparate elements to create something

new that warrants admiration.

Irony is a key element in this hand-sized, limited edition (only 75 copies) chapbook published by Saskatchewan’s Jackpine Press. “As far as the eye can see the eye overlooks,” McEwan writes.

“Proximity counterfeits acquaintance.” I particularly enjoyed this statement: “We knew the rules starting out, but forgot \ the implications.”

McEwan has much to say in this small book, and I expect we’ll be hearing more from him. Aside from Conditional, he’s also authored repeater (a finalist for the Gerald Lampert Award), and the chapbooks Input /

Output and This Book Is Depressing.

To learn more about this and Jackpine’s many other unique chapbooks, see www.jackpinepress.com.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from the Saskatchewan Publishers Group www.skbooks. com.

in the West … barely human beings here, just helpless animals in thrall to the unimaginable, implacable force that nature was showing itself to be.”

Yes, the three big players in effective fiction — character, plot and setting — each get full marks in this cinematic book, set in “tiny, unprosperous Bone Pile.”

But it’s Sophie’s rich interior life – the questioning of her Roman Catholic faith, her family and what it is to be a woman, the reckoning with

her unimagined challenges (including the shame of having her husband leave her, penniless and with a child), and the self-actualization she achieves in the story’s conclusion — that elevates this novel and should have it earning awards.

Butala’s capture of how an immigrant might feel upon arriving in a new land and culture, without language skills, seems both topical and, again, experienced. Sophie has the added challenge of coming from a privileged family. She was raised with a cook and housekeeper in the home, so has much to prove on the unforgiving prairie homestead, desperately breaking clumps of soil and carrying pails of water a mile so she might grow vegetables.

Later she divises how she’ll provide for herself and her son after her husband abandons them.

The distinct chapters, reeled out between past and present, offer clues to how forward-thinking Sophie came to make the choices she did, and the last paragraph is so fittingly wrought I cannot imagine it any other way. Wild Rose is a fully-realized and gloriously wild ride of a novel. It is a triumph, in every way.

This book is available at your local bookstore or online from www.skbooks. com.

By Andrew McEwan Published by Jackpine Press Review by Shelley A. Leedahl

$15, ISBN 978-1-927035-17-7

Vancouverite Andrew McEwan’s Conditional, a saddle-stitched chapbook, contains two alternately playful and serious poems, or meditations. The first, Spreading Sheets, takes inspiration from a quote about stratus clouds, derived from an 1803 text called Essay on the Modification of Clouds (by Luke Howard).

In the resulting text, which appears on symbolically transparent vellum pages in a free verse style and on gray cotton pages in prose poem blocks, the poet asks “what is this fog?”

Fog, here, is up for interpretation. The author alludes to Vancouver’s “visibility issues,” and “hovering mainland mists,” to “condensation from the bathroom mirror,” and perhaps also to

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After completing Sharon Butala’s epic new novel Wild Rose, I closed the book and thought, “This is why she’s on CanLit’s ‘A’ list.” If you’re in the mood for getting completely swept up in a female pioneer’s adventure, and this means fully empathizing with the young Québécois idealist, Sophie, as she sets out in 1884 for the West and the freedom it signifies, then buckle up.

Butala assuredly leads readers back in time to a landscape where “the sun [pours] itself over everything: horses, the hats of the men, the few women’s entangling skirts, the children’s round eager faces, the … already weathered falsefronted buildings, piles of all kinds of goods on the ground from walking plows to stained sacks … to the teams of horses, the train itself …”

Butala has a masterful way with landscape, making it, too, feel like a character you enjoy spending time with. Given her many years of living on the Prairies, plus the fine craft she’s already demonstrated with 16 highly-revered titles, including Governor General Award

nominated fiction and nonfiction, she comes by this gift honestly.

This is a writer who’s experienced “a yellow wildflower quivering under the weight of a bee” and looked out to see “only grass and more grass, hills and more low, softly sloping hills repeating themselves until they reached the far, lightfilled, wavering horizon.” I assume there were winters when she, like her realistic protagonist, felt people “were nothing out here

is but a version of the truth, and this is a beautiful version.

Kemp and his wife became so close with the people of Stanley, where Kemp manned the Revillon trading post, the French competition of HBC, that Kemp’s account of their visit after 10 years away brought tears to my eyes. I became so thoroughly engrossed in this book it nearly hurt to put it down when I reached the end. This book is that good.

Kemp’s version of the tough, challenging nature of northern life during that time is compassionate, and like the back cover states, romantic.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.skbooks.com.

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Dec. 9, residents, staff and board members came together for the annual Battlefords Residential Services Inc. client Christmas Party and long term service recognition.

The following BRSI staff and board members were recognized for their service to BRSI. Five years: staff, Millie Butler, Alfred Tinio, Michelle Olipas, Brian Bongosia, Rolando Pelayo and Nerita Lopez; board,

Jim Walls.

Ten years: staff, Lillian Pooyak; board, Shelly Leite.

Fifteen years: staff, Hnatasha Danyluk and Debbie Heit.

Thirty years: staff, Deborah Bartlet; board, Yvonne Nyholt.

Free CWD testing available Staff

As the 2015-16 hunting season winds down, the Ministry of Environment is reminding hunters that free chronic wasting disease testing is available for harvested deer, elk and moose.

The ministry is currently monitoring the distribution of CWD in Saskatchewan to determine how widespread the issue is and results of this testing will be made available in 2016, according to a press release. Hunters are encouraged to drop off deer and elk heads at ministry offices throughout the province. Moose heads can be dropped off at the Canadian Wildlife Health Co-operative at the University of Saskatchewan in Saskatoon.

CWD is a disease that affects the nervous system of deer, elk and moose, and can be fatal for those animals.

When healthy animals come in contact with the bodily fluids of an infected animal or a contaminated environment, they can become infected.

The ministry says there is currently no scientific evidence CWD has or can spread to humans, either through contact with infected animals or by eating the meat of infected animals. However, hunters are encouraged not to consume meat from animals that have tested positive for CWD. CWD was first detected in Saskatchewan in the fall of 2000 in a wild mule deer.

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Hunters should also take certain precautions when field dressing, transporting and processing animals.

Hunters can help slow the spread of CWD by not introducing the disease to new areas of the province through disposal of deer carcass waste. Avoid transporting a deer carcass from the area where it was taken, especially from areas where CWD has been detected. If the carcass is transported, dispose of carcass waste by double-bagging it and taking it to a landfill.

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First of all I must apologize for taking so long to get a little bit of the local happenings into our local newspaper.

In early spring, Bill and Joan Rayner made a big move from their farm at Baljennie to live in Bill’s dad’s condo in Battleford.

The Brad Heaver family have taken over Bill and Joan’s farm.

Richard and Patty Wintersgill and family have sold their farm at Baljennie and now have their move to Battleford. A new family with children on the school bus have made their new home on the farm.

In early April my husband and I decided it was time for us to leave the farm due to health problems we are both having. We spent a lot of time looking and trying to locate somewhere to move to that would suit our needs. The search was long, but we ended up at a new apartment complex in Battleford on Telegraph Road called Battleford West Place, but it would not be available until Nov. 1. So, we signed up and the paperwork was all done and then there was the long wait. We had a view of the same type of building finished and just opened in Biggar built by the same company from Winkler, Man. Unfortunately I was not able to do any of my gardening, so that just did not get done, only what little my husband could do on his own.

Then, I had a bad fall the end of July and had to be taken to the hospital by ambulance and was there for two weeks. Once I was well enough to come home, things were not convenient for me to live at the farm, so I was able to get moved into the Battlefords District Care Centre in Battleford for 12 weeks until Nov. 5. Then I moved into our new home in Battleford.

My family was able to come to pack the things we needed to get started Oct. 31 and the move in was on Nov. 1. A very big thank you goes out to all of those who helped us and to Guy and Brenda Steele of Battleford and our family who came to help us. Your help was most wonderful. Everyone catered and we had our first meal in the new apartment.

aljennie The last month has been a pretty busy time to get things in order and move things brought in from the farm as needed. It never seems to come to an end.

Our daughter Elaine Therault of Mississauga, Ont. spent a few days helping us to get organized with tables, shelves and cupboards to house all our needs and get everything in place.

I am afraid Baljennie is shy two more people. The area has not too many people left to keep it going.

Baljennie has been the best place to live all my life, and it will be missed dearly. I’m still reporting news items as I get them to the local newspaper, so please don’t feel like Baljennie has come to an end. We have to keep the area going. We will be back and forth often. Just keep me informed of the happenings and I’ll be most pleased and happy to do the reporting.

Fall work has now come to an end with the last of the bales to be hauled in. Field work is completed and the cattle are in home quarters for the winter. The weather has played the game well, not too many cold days and not too much snow about yet, but that can hit any day soon. We do need the moisture for the farm fields.

Whether you like it or not, Old Man Winter will soon be landing on your doorstep. And if there are air leaks in your house that aren’t properly sealed, you can rest assured that he’ll do more than just stand on your doorstep.

But, don’t fret. You can protect your home against his below zero temperatures and his blustering winds with weather stripping and caulking materials and a little elbow grease.

The ice is forming on sloughs, dugouts and rivers, but it is not strong enough to carry much weight. Just take care as the ice can break mighty fast with extra weight on it. It has not been that cold to make the ice thicker and safe.

White-tailed deer hunting season has taken place and there have been a lot of hunters about. The back roads all have been open to make the travelling much easier. Most years at this time the roads are blocked with snow. Mule deer and moose hunting season are also open. There is a lot wildlife in the area. A few elk have even been seen.

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Tree removal project keeps the power on

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Wow, only eight more shopping days before Christmas and the stores do have some extra specials on merchandise. How much cheaper can it get on Boxing Day? SaskPower has been working in the area these past two weeks removing trees that are under the power lines. Tall trees touch the lines, creating a power outage. Yes, Mayfair area still has overhead lines. Near Whitkow the line is underground.

Women are always attracted to different styles of handbags. If you want to view any, check with Teresa at Mayfair Library to see what Gail Adamus has crafted by crocheting plastic bags into something fashionable and colourful. She

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Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon featured a unique and different live theatrical performance Nov. 25 to Dec. 13. The title is very long, so I will call it a Christmas Carol with Scrooge and important others, originally written by Charles Dickens. Leanne Cherwinski, Faye Liebaert and I enjoyed this comic romp Dec. 12.

Mayfair Mennonite Church is putting on a Christmas program at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 23 in the hall. It is open to everyone, so come enjoy the entertainment and refreshments.

Eight cabins got broken into on my cul de sac at Chamakese Resort on Pelican Lake First Nation last week. Luckily, mine was untouched.

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In the process of checking my property, I did visit some locals to wish them a merry Christmas, which made my day a great one. There are so many wonderful people who are permanent residents living in scenic surroundings in the forested area.

Family of wee ones are enjoying the Christmas concerts put on by the younger children at schools.

There’s nothing like a good, old-fashioned, traditional

Christmas program that the students have diligently practiced and are proud to share their talent with others.

The teachers work hard to make sure everything is a success.

Get well wishes go out to Melvin Gonda of Hafford.

Many Mayfair people know him well.

The horn scoring last Saturday had many individuals bringing in their sets. Apparently some scored high.

The winners will be presented awards at the banquet and dance in January.

Lorna and Russell Buziak’s winter months are packed full of hockey, hockey and more hockey. With Jason’s four children and Jeremy’s two, there are tons of games slated to keep the older generation hopping from one rink to another.

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Holiday Train The CP Rail holiday train that trekked through the Northwest Dec. 7 made its way from Wilkie towards its next destination of Macklin during the annual CP Rail Christmas Holiday train tour. Although not quite dark, at 4:30 p.m. the train looked beautiful travelling towards the western sunset. This photo was taken by Carol Cooper, who lives right near the track two and a half miles east and one mile north of Senlac. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

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Maymont School students were surprise guests at the Maymont seniors’ Christmas dinner. Photo by Carol Deagnon

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Ruddell Christmas potluck supper will be held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 6 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

Maymont Library tea and bake sale was held Dec. 15.

I will announce the winners in next week’s paper.

The draw was made for the nativity scene and the gift basket Dec. 7. The winners were Ken Mudd from Waldheim, who won the nativity scene and Fern Millar

aymont News of Spiritwood, who won the goodie basket. Thanks to all those who sold the tickets and all those who purchased the tickets.

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We were entertained by kindergarten to Grade 6 students from Maymont School. The children made Christmas cards for us with special messages. I would like to thank Makenna, Grade 6, Rylon, Grade 4, Emmerson, Grade 2, Nate, Grade 2 and kindergarten student Deagon. Thanks to the ladies who brought the children for this special surprise.

The school community council asked Grades 2 to 5 to write a small Christmas message on a pre-constructed Christmas card. Jennifer Starycki made the cards.

These cards were then delivered to seniors in Maymont and Radisson. It was a nice way for the young students to share some Christmas magic with others.

The SCC judged the decorated classroom doors after their meeting Dec. 7.

The contest was designed to engage students and their teacher in working together as well as embrace the Christmas spirit. The SCC members were amazed at the thought and effort put into each door. The best overall award was given to the Grade 12 class. Their theme was, “Welcome to the Merry Side” and they had a Stars Wars character on their door. The most creative award was given to the kindergarten/Grade 1 class for their “Staching Through the Snow” door. It had a big moustache on it and each student’s picture with a black moustache against their face.

Each of the two winning classroom will receive a pizza party from the SCC at a later date. The doors will be on display the evening of the Christmas Concert.

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The annual Christmas concert was held the evening of Dec. 16. The gym was full and students had worked hard. Jeananne Jackson was the MC for the evening.

The program began with a welcome from Mrs. Jackson and the singing of O Canada. The program consisted of a play called All Stressed Out at Christmas.

Each grade performed in the middle of the scenes.

The play was about the last few days before Christmas. The elves and reindeer are fighting and not getting the work completed. Santa, the elves and reindeer are really stressed. Mrs. Claus decides to help by hiring some stress management consultants to solve the problem.

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to de-stress the characters at the North Pole. In the end, maybe their plan was too successful.

The SLC made their draw for the two baskets.

They had been selling tickets for about a month and the baskets were each worth about $200.

The evening concluded with a visit from Santa. He distributed candy bags to the children. Thanks to everyone who donated money for the candy and to Jackie Caldwell for all her work organizing the bags.

On the final day of school in 2015, classes enjoyed a very fun day. Movies were shown, games were played and special lunches were enjoyed. There were plenty of treats everywhere and many students and staff wore their pajamas or ugly Christmas sweater.

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Hoar frost predictions begin, look for rain June 9 At Waseca, on June 9, 2016, I have marked down a rain and wet period for three days. We have had nothing but hoar frost the last three days. This is a fearless prediction as the Big Guy had most of my predictions for 2015 wrong.

I’m not sure if it is the Big Guy or Da Devil, but most of my hoar frost markings were not accurate last year.

This year I will try to reform and only have accurate forecasts.

I need the sun, Big Guy. I don’t go south for the winter, so please bring back the sunlight. The days are short enough as the sun is setting before 4 p.m. Nine days before there starts to be longer days. Nice winter, so far.

On the home front, the bales are slowly moving out of my hills. At the current speed this will be a long process.

My son Ron is going around fixing corrals. I was thinking some of those corrals were built when I started farming, 45 to 50 years ago. They were built with treated posts and rough two by eights between the posts and one-inch-byeight rough lumber nailed vertically, acting as a wind fence. They are starting to come apart as some of the boards are rotting. To pay farm bills back then, when there was no market for grain, I had a feedlot and bought calves. I fed them until spring and sold them

for grasser calves. I liked running a feedlot. There’s great satisfaction in feeding calves, as you could see them growing and doing well. Unfortunately there was not a nickel in it. It was all right to use up your own grain, but as soon as you were buying calves and the feed for them the only person doing well was the banker. After about five years I stopped buying calves and grain sales improved.

Twenty years later, when son Ron got into farming, the corrals were still there, so we decided to feed calves again. We are slow learners.

We built some more corrals.

We bought 100 calves and the first year we made out OK. The second year we bought 200 calves and this time got a bunch of the large-eared variety. Those SOBs get off the truck and, with ears dropping, I am sure they thought, “Oh no, momma’s gone. We are going to die.” They go over to a corner of the corral and lie down and try to die.

A little black one gets off the truck and says, “Oh no, momma’s gone. I better get something to eat” and goes over to the feed bunk and fills up. We treated every one of those droopy-eared SOBs and lost half a dozen.

The survivors did well.

You know you are in a funk when whatever you do goes south. Got talked into putting them into a pre-sort sale. I have never been so

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as much for these calves, because as soon as they are on grass they lose 50 pounds of fat. I realized these guys running the yard were not cattlemen, as I think the cattle were sorted by whatever cattle fit under a stick at a certain height.

vative, my mother and dad were born conservative, so I am a conservative, too.”

The teacher didn’t like that answer, so she said to Johnny, “If your mother was mentally handicapped and your father was a moron, what would you be?” Quick as a whip little Johnny said, “Well, then I would be a Trudeau supporter.”

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Results were: Typical white-tailed deer: Big Buck, first - Perry Haanen, Grandora174 7/8; second - John Leschiski, Biggar 170 7/8.

Youth (16 and under), first - Hayden Ouellette, Biggar 156 0/8; second - Nicholas Lovenuk, Biggar 126 1/8.

Good Old Boys (55 and over), first - Larry Marchewka, Cando 136 4/8; second - Russell Beaudion, Maymont 133 3/8.

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The sale was terrible. When the smoke cleared, we had lost $937. I told son Ron that we could play recreational hockey all winter and we could not drink $937. So that’s what we did.

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OBITUARIES HAMEL: It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Emma Hamel, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan on Thursday, October 29th 2015. Emma, daughter of Alphonse Dupuis and Liatitia Morin was born September 29, 1921 on the farm in Jackfish, Saskatchewan. On December 30, 1947 she married Lucien Hamel and they raised eight children on their farm near Edam, Saskatchewan. In 1975 they sold the farm and moved to North Battleford, Saskatchewan. It was at this time that Emma applied for her ‘first’ jobs. Really, raising eight children was a full time job. She worked in a Dry Cleaner, in Housekeeping at Villa Pascal and Regional Care. She then worked for many years at Treen’s Interior Decorating as a seamstress.

Walking into Emma’s house, her creativity was visible. Her windows were covered in beautiful handmade drapes. Tablecloths, doilies and afghans adorned her living room furniture and tables. Emma also enjoyed many crafts which she shared with her children and grandchildren. Emma had a very active social life. If you couldn’t find her at home chances are she was either at bowling, bingo or card parties. She put all her heart into each activity. This was evident with her many bowling trophies. Emma was a woman with a strong faith who chose the path of service. She was very devoted to Parish Life at St. Andrés. Emma enjoyed preparing for the liturgies by taking care of the flowers, plants and other décor. Preparing the schedules for various ministries also kept her very busy. Emma will be remembered for her green thumb and love of gardening. This was obvious in her array of beautiful rainbows of flowers and vegetable gardens. She was never afraid of work and would harvest and preserve large amounts of fruits and vegetables. This was in addition to raising her eight children. We all enjoyed Emma’s hospitality, cooking and baking skills. If you left her place hungry she certainly wasn’t to blame. Everyone enjoyed her apple pies, tourtières, salads and stuffing along with many other delicious meals. Because of her adventurous spirit, traveling was another one of Emma’s favourite things. Her love of travelling took her on many tours through Canada and around the world. Some places which she visited outside Canada were Thailand, Medjugorje, and Las Vegas. Driving across Canada with her brother and sister, Emma enjoyed visiting Manitoba, Niagara Falls and other attractions all the way to the Maritime Provinces. She also had the opportunity to visit the Yukon and even pan for gold. Emma was able to roll with the punches. If one door closed, she was confident another would open. She was denied the opportunity of formal education, but her many accomplishments attest to her determination and spirit. Maman, nous savons que tu continues ta mission parmi nous et prie pour chacun de tes enfants et de tes amis. Merci. Tu es pour toujours dans nos coeurs. A funeral service was held on Monday, November 2nd, 2015 at St. Andre Apotre Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford.

Memorial donations can be made in Emma’s memory to the Palliative Care Unit c/o BUH Foundation, Box 1358 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3L8, or to the charity of your choice. The family has entrusted the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home.

ANGELL: Ms. Debbie Angell of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and formerly of North Battleford passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Debbie is lovingly remembered by her mother, Evelyn; her brothers and sisters, Roger (Karen) Angell, Barbara (John) Schmidt, Vickie Angell - Scheler, Diane (Dale) Woytiuk, Harry (Salena) Angell, and Tony (Shannon) Angell; her partner, Wil; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father, Norman and brother-in-law, Brent Scheler. A funeral service was held on Wednesday, November 25th at 10:00 a.m. A prayer service took place on Tuesday, November 24th at 7:00 p.m. with both services being held from Living Faith Chapel with Pastor Deb McNabb officiating. Interment followed in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford. Memorial donations in memory of Debbie may be directed to the King George Community Association, P.O. Box 28103 RPO Westgate, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7M 5V8. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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SUBERLAK: In Loving Memory of Anton “Tony” Suberlak, born January 26, 1947 at Hanover, Germany passed away November 25, 2015 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Marie; his loving children and their families: Tammy (Ralph) Winterholt – grandchildren: Jade (fiancé Lea), Kylee & Luc; Deanna (James) Poitras – grandsons: Logan & Jacob; Anton “Tony Jr.” (Ashley); Curtis (Nicole) – grandchildren: Ridley & Isla; one sister, Julie (Richard) Bartko; nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents, Peter & Mary Suberlak; and his brother, John Suberlak. Vigil of Prayer was held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at 7:30 p.m., from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church with Presider Fr. Cuong Luong. Liturgy Of The Word; Ecclesiastes 3 : 1-6 – Kylee Winterholt. Prayers Of The Faithful; Jacob Poitras – Luc Winterholt. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 at 10:30 a.m., from Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Cuong Luong. Cross Bearer was Tai Le. Candles was Jacob Poitras & Luc Winterholt. Shared Memories were given

by Dan Bartko. Liturgy Of The Word; 1st Reading – Ecclesiastes 3 : 1-6 – Kylee Winterholt; Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 23 (sung); 2nd Reading – Romans 6 : 3-9 – Logan Poitras; Gospel – John 14 : 1-6 – Fr. Cuong Luong. Prayers Of The Faithful; Jacob Poitras & Luc Winterholt. Liturgy Of The Eucharist; Gift Bearers – Richard & Julie Bartko. Music Ministry: Theo Masich & St. Joseph Parish Choir.

Honour Guard was 3rd Degree - Knights Of Columbus. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Tony’s life. Urn Bearers were Jade Winterholt and Isla & Ridley Suberlak. Memorial Donations are requested to Heart & Stroke Foundation, Canadian Cancer Society or to The Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc. (Palliative Care Unit). Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

LASCELLE: Gregory Lascelle of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on December 1, 2015 at the age of 23 years.

Greg is forever remembered by his mother, Sharon Lascelle (Stacey Schmidt); his father, Rick Slingerland (Melodie); sister, Desiree (Dylan) Haugan; brother, Tyler Lascelle; half-sister, Julia Lacey; step-sister, Tehya Schmidt; step-brothers, Jordan and Cody Schmidt; grandparents, George Lascelle, and Helen and Grant Dalwood; great grandma, Gabrielle Beloin; uncle, Neil (Michele) Lascelle and children, Dion Tederoff, Mitchell and Ash Lascelle; aunt, Karen (Peter) Nachtegaele and children, Jacob, Matthew and Lucas Nachtegaele; uncle, Darrel Lascelle and son, Mathias Borgeson; aunt, Donna Berscht; and numerous extended family. He was predeceased by his grandparents, Richard and Anne Slingerland and great grandpa, Daniel Beloin. A public visitation was held on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Community Baptist Church (1202 103 St, North Battleford). Funeral Service for Gregory was held on Tuesday, December 8, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at the Notre Dame de Lourdes Roman Catholic Church (1201 105 St, North Battleford) with Pastor Ron Braun officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

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OBITUARIES BODDY: Boddy, Kenneth William, Born: June 20,1943. Ken passed away Nov, 17, 2015 in Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon after suffering a stroke.

Memorial services were held in Loon Lake Legion Hall, with Legion Honours, on November 24, 2015 with Donna Hall of St. Walburg, Sk. officiating. Urn bearers were his nephew, Danny Davis accompanied by Danny`s daughters Indy & Willow. Interment of cremated remains will take place at a later date.

Gone Fishing I`ve finished life`s chores assigned to me, so put me on a boat headed out to sea.

Please send along my fishing pole, For I`ve been invited to the fishin` hole.

Where every day is a day to fish, To fill your heart with every wish.

Don`t worry, or feel sad for me, I`m fishin` with the Master of the sea.

We will miss each other for a while, But you will come and bring your smile.

That won`t be long you will see, Till we`re together you and me.

To all of those that think of me, Be happy as I go out to sea.

If others wonder why I`m missin`, Just tell `em I`ve gone fishin`.

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TYMCHAK: Johanna was born on September 29th, 1915, daughter of Jack and Lena Vreke, on their farm just outside of Edam. She and her twin sister were premature births, but sadly her twin, Elizabeth, lived only a few days. Johanna herself grew up in the Edam area, attending school in town up to Grade XI, and then taking her Grade XII by Correspondence.

She milked cows and did other farm chores, played basketball and was an excellent swimmer. Johanna took music lessons from Bernard De Strake, eventually achieving her ARTC. She took her first year of university at Regina College, after which she attended the Normal School in Saskatoon where she qualified for a teaching certificate. Later she completed her B.Ed. from the University of Saskatchewan. The majority of Johanna’s teaching career was at the Hardcastle School in Edam, but she also taught at Daysville, Lake Russell, Winnipeg, Edmonton and Saskatoon. She taught all grades but over time, and she became much beloved as the Grades 1 – 3 teacher in Edam. Johanna married the local physician, Dr. Zane Tymchak; they had four children, two boys and two girls. For many years Johanna gave music lessons in town, as well as teaching school. She retired after 37 years of teaching and remained in Edam for many years. At the age of 90 she took up residence in a condo in Battleford; after seven years she lived with her son Zane and his wife Barb in Saskatoon for a while before finally settling into Bethany Manor, where she passed away on Nov. 13th, 2015. Johanna’s long life was marked by her profound faith in God, her courage in adversity, her vigorous work ethic, and her caring attitude toward others. To the end she took a great delight in the simple things of life, enjoyed fellowship and a good laugh, and was grateful for her many blessings. Johanna leaves to mourn her passing: four children: Michael (Beryl) Tymchak, Sandra (Garry) Wouters, Dianne (Maurice) MacGregor and Zane (Barbara) Tymchak; eleven grandchildren: Rachel (Tom) McCullagh, Mark (Cara) Tymchak, Kim (Dan) Johnston, Tammy (Biskie) Gugushe, Sean (Angelique) Wouters, Tanya (Darren) Myles, Ryan (Laura) MacGregor, Johanna (Bibian) Rajakumar, Sarah (James) MacMillan, Zane (Jennifer) Tymchak and Stephen Tymchak; twenty-two great grandchildren: Aleah, Jordan, Nathaniel, Zachary, Lena, Kassia, Amanda, Davin, Lauren, Mateo, Tyson, Holden, Justin, Lesya, Sascha, Alexandra, Emily, Ethan, Matthew, Avery, Luke and Heidi. Johanna was predeceased by her parents: Jan and Lena Vreke and her husband, Zane. The Funeral Service for Johanna was conducted from Edam Community Recreation Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Reverend Kun Kim officiating. The eulogy was given

by Michael Tymchak and Zane Tymchak. The readings were given

by Kim Johnston, Tamara Gugushe, Rachael McCullagh and Tanya Myles. The hymns sung were “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” and “Great Is Thy Faithfulness” accompanied by organist Bev Meikle. Special music was performed by Johanna Rajakumar, Stephen Tymchak, Sarah McMillan, James McMillan and Zane Tymchak, Jr. The active pallbearers were Tom McCullagh, Mark Tymchak, Sean Wouters, Ryan MacGregor, Zane Tymchak, Jr. and Stephen Tymchak. Interment was held in the Edam Municipal Cemetery. Donations in memory of Johanna Tymchak may be made to Lady Minto Health Care Centre or Bethany Manor. McCaw Funeral Service Ltd., of Lloydminster, Alberta administered the funeral arrangements.

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SPARROW: Lois Irene born July 28, 1927 and passed away peacefully with family at her side on October 1, 2015. Lois is survived by her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Ken & Royane (Rachel,Myron - Kayla & Noah; Ryan & Danielle; Linnea & Roy); Joanne (Ian & Terra , Andrea & Kyle Scheler); Bryan & Brenda (Aubrie & Steven - Ezra & Amzin Acorn; Carson & Andrea; Keegan & Jessica); Lauren & Hector (Landon, Arianna & Vanessa Ramirez-Sparrow); Rob & Evelyn (Jared & Meg); Ron & Lynne (Michaela, Asha & Bailey); brother-in-law Graham Tuer; nieces and nephews and their families. Predeceased by her parents: William (Bill) and Edith Perkins; husband, Herbert O. Sparrow; sisters: Lenore Perkins & Verna Tuer. Lois (Mom) was born in North Battleford, the first of three daughters. She attended King Street elementary school and North Battleford Collegiate Institute. She came from a close knit extended family of Aunts, Uncles and many cousins.

She remained close to all of her cousins throughout their lifetimes, meeting yearly at different locations for a “cousin’s week” of playing cards and scrabble and just enjoying each others company, carrying on the tradition of their mothers. Following High School Lois enrolled in the St Paul’s Hospital school of Nursing in Vancouver, B.C. After graduating she returned to work at the hospital in North Battleford. A short time later Lois met a young man by the name of Herb Sparrow. Lois and Herb were married on January 31, 1951 and welcomed their first child Ken in November the same year followed

by Joanne, Bryan, Laurie ,Rob and Ron over the next nine years. In 1954 Lois and Herb put a deposit down on a new home but were convinced by a good friend to build a drive up Burger joint instead which became known as “The Ranch House”. They moved into a tiny suite in the basement with two small children. Lois looked after the kids and the customers while Herb continued to sell cars down the street at Morrison’s garage. The business boomed and so did the family. The car hops did double duty as babysitters while Lois attended to the business. After the fourth child, Laurie, was born they moved into a spacious home with a yard big enough for two junior sized baseball diamonds, two more children and all the neighbourhood kids. In 1958 they bought the cabin at Lakeview Beach which started her life long love and attachment to the lake.

In the early years, Lois could be seen heading to Meota in a station wagon packed full of food, bedding, kids, dogs and cats, with a giant KFC bucket on top. Every year as long as she was able, mom would move out to the lake in June and reluctantly move back to town in September. Despite the chaos of six children Mom managed to be active in Kinettes, bowling and curling leagues. Her one constant has been her Bridge Clubs which she attended faithfully for over forty years and continued, thanks to Marlene Tarnowsky and Hazel Palmer who arranged to bring the game to her at Harwood Manor. Mom’s passion was watching Figure Skating and Curling. There was an unspoken understanding that visits would be short and in front of the TV between October and April every year because there was no missing a bonspiel or skating competition.

She travelled with her sisters, cousins and friends to several World skating and curling championships. She loved to travel and, along with Lenore, accompanied her mother and aunt and uncle on road trips to the Maritimes, Mexico and Alaska. She made several trips to Australia and Mexico to visit Ron and Laurie and their families.

Mom was active in the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band Parents Association, accompanying the band to Calgary to play at the Stampede and march in the parade. She accompanied the North Battleford swim club, Boots and Saddles 4H Club and The Musical Ride around the province for competitions and attended countless music and dance Festivals and recitals, figure skating, hockey and ski trips. Lois was a founding board member of the Sexual Assault Centre in North Battleford. With the help of Ada Brydges, she organized a yearly scrabble tournament as a fund raiser for the Cancer Society. Mom supported Dad through two provincial elections and looked after the home front when he was on the road acting as campaign manager for other political hopefuls in provincial and federal elections and then for 37 years while he sat in the Senate.

Mom was a wonderful and gracious hostess and enjoyed entertaining friends and family on special occasions. She welcomed all of our friends and made them feel part of the family. Mom was never in a hurry for Grandchildren but was thrilled with the arrival of all 14 as well as the addition of step grandchildren and great grandchildren to the family. Christmas was special to her. She decorated, baked and filled stockings for everyone including the dogs which sometimes matched kids in numbers. Mom always opened her home and made room for extra friends, extended and adopted family members. She will be greatly missed. The Sparrow Family would like to thank the BUH Emergency Room staff and Dr. Khurana for their efficiency, professionalism and respect. Special thanks to the nursing staff on the Palliative care unit. There are no words to adequately express our gratitude for the kindness and compassion shown to our mother and ourselves during that difficult time.

You are angels on earth. We are grateful to the nursing staff, care aids and support staff at Harwood Manor for their patient and respectful care of Mom since 2012 with special thanks to Donna who always went the extra mile. Thanks to Bob MacKay and his staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness, understanding and patience. Thanks also to Rev. Frances Patterson, Rev. Fred Tinio, the members of the United Church choir and Glenn Goodman, for the music and comforting words. Thanks to the UCW women for organizing the lunch and Ann Shiplett for the beautiful carved watermelon fruit tray. Special thanks to Marlene Tarnowsky, Hazel Palmer and all the Bridge club ladies who made an impressive honour guard.

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TARNOWSKY: In Loving Memory of Peter Edward Tarnowsky born August 6, 1936 at Prince Albert, SK., passed away November 30, 2015 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his loving wife Marlene Anne Tarnowsky; his children and their family’s: Peter John (Jack) Tarnowsky (Sharon) - granddaughters Sarah, Jennifer, Amy; Gordon Louis Tarnowsky (Tracy) - granddaughter Brynn; Carol Anne Soenen (Daniel) - granddaughter Jessica grandsons Benjamin, Luke; Kathy Marlene Killoh (Jim) - grandson Monty - granddaughters Sydney, Rachel, Madeline. Predeceased by his father Michael (1988), mother Theodosia (1980) and brother John (2002). Vigil Of Prayer was held on Friday, December 4, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church with Presider Fr. Greg Elder. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Archbishop Murray Chatlain. Thank-you to all the friends that helped us at this difficult time and a special thankyou to Battlefords Funeral Service staff for their professional and caring support. Memorial Donations are requested to the Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas Archbishop’s Appeal, to help support the Priests and Sisters of the archdiocese in their ministries to the northern peoples of Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Go to www.dioceseofkeewatinlepas.ca for the donation form or mail to: Archdiocese of Keewatin-Le Pas, P.O. Box 270, The Pas, MB R9A 1K4.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of Douglas Graham Oct. 26, 1939 - Dec. 20, 1997

Deep in our hearts You are fondly remembered Though on earth you are no more But in our memory You are with us As you always were before

FOREVER LOVED -

Mary, Leanna, Derrick, Sheldon, spouses and grandchildren

In Loving Memory

Robert Lacoursiere June 27, 1935 - Dec. 20, 2013

Christmas in Heaven

I see the countless Christmas trees around the world below With tiny lights, like Heaven’s stars, reflecting on the snow The sight is so spectacular, please wipe away the tears For I am spending Christmas with Jesus Christ this year.

I know how much you miss me, I see the pain inside your heart, But I am not so far away, we really aren’t apart.

So be happy for me, my love, I am in Heavenly Peace up here, Know that your unwavering love I feel throughout the year.

I send my family each a special gift, from my heavenly home above, I send you each a memory of my undying love.

Please love and keep each other, as Our Father said to do, For I can’t count the blessings or love He has for each of you.

So have a Merry Christmas and wipe away your tears.

Remember, I am content and warm this Christmas time of year.

The Robert Lacoursiere family

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NOTICE OF ACTION TO: DANIEL JOSEPH FENRICH Once of the City of North Battleford, Saskatchewan

In Loving Memory of

ALEX POLISCHUK July 24, 1922 - Dec. 16, 2014

I thought of you with love today but that is not nothing new.

I thought about you yesterday and days before that too.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories and your picture in a frame.

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

Always loved & forever missed by his loving wife Helen

In Loving Memory of

Bernadette Tady Dec. 13, 1931 - Dec. 17, 1986

MOM

They say time heals all sorrow and helps us to forget, But Twenty Nine years Later, has only proven how much we Miss you yet. ~ The Tady Families!

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You are named as Defendant in this action. The Plaintiff alleges that you were the registered owner and operator of an automobile involved in a motor vehicle accident which occurred on the 10th day of November, 2012 at or near the intersection 66 Street NW and 137 Avenue NW, in the City of Edmonton, in the province of Alberta and the Plaintiff claims judgment. A copy of the Statement of Claim may be obtained from the Plaintiff’s Solicitors.

If you intend to appear in the action you should immediately file in the Office of the Clerk of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta, Law Courts, Edmonton, Alberta a Defence or a Demand of Notice or instruct your lawyers to do so within 20 days of this publication. If you fail to file a Defence or Demand of Notice, the Plaintiffs may proceed according to the Practice of the Courts to note you in Default and you will not be entitled to notice of any further proceedings and the relief sought by the Plaintiff may be given in your absence.

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

LAND FOR SALE

Bred heifers for sale. 9 simmental/angus heifers due March 1st, 1100 pounds. $2600.

Phone (306) 717-3297

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Rural Municipality of Paynton #470

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: 1 Councillor for Division No. 5 will be received by the undersigned at the municipal office during normal office hours until Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

RM #470 office hours are Monday to Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

TAKE NOTICE THAT, effective December 11, 2015, KEVAN MIGNEAULT of North Battleford, Saskatchewan has been placed on interim suspension by the Law Society of Saskatchewan and is not entitled to practice law until further notice.

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TENDERS

NOTICE OF HEARING OF COUNCIL PROCEDURES BYLAW RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MEOTA #468 NOTICE is hereby given that the Council Procedures Bylaw for the Rural Municipality of Meota #468 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the Municipality, Public Meeting to be held on January 13th, 2016 at 8:30 a.m.

Dated this 13th day of December, 2015.

Nicolle Griffith COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

Dated this 10th day of December, 2015.

Jade Johnson Returning Officer

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Friday, December 18

Royal Purple Christmas Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the North Battleford Royal Purple. Delicious home baking.

Friday, December 18

Application for Re: Liquor Permit

Borden Grad 2016 Pancake Breakfast in Borden Community Centre from 7:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997)

Borden United Church Blue Christmas service at 7:00 p.m. for those alone or suffering a loss.

Notice is hereby given that 101070009 Saskatchewan Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Special Use Limousine Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as All Out Limousine at 2-752 110th St., North Battleford, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Lot 62 Block 239 Plan No. 78B06784 2 - 752 110th St., City of North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competitionbased objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

Friday, December 18

Saturday, December 19

Club 70 - Gold Tones at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Everyone welcome.

Monday, December 21

Customer Appreciation at Mennonite Community Closet, 1252 - 100th Street.

Thursday, December 24

Community Christmas supper at The Lighthouse, 962 - 102nd Street in the evening.

Free and open for anyone to attend.

Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services at 6:30 p.m. in Borden United Church and 9:00 p.m. in Borden Anglican Church.

Wednesday, December 30

Borden Friendship Club Potluck Supper & Birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

Tuesday, January 12 - February 9

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on January 12, 19, 26, February 2 & 9, 2016 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie at 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

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

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Banjo is a happy kitty who has made some new friends at the shelter and has so much fun playing with them during the day, chasing mice and wrestling around.

Come and meet this great guy and help find his forever home!

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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We are looking for energetic and friendly people to join our team

Full or Part-Time Food Preparation & Customer Service Positions If you like to work in a fast paced business where customers are number one, please apply

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Systemsin North Administrator Battleford Job Definition: Some of the tasks required for this roles are as follows: - Managed Services support calls - Desktop/Server Imaging and Deployments - Network Cabling and Network Drops - Work on projects - Working with Clients to ensure they are able to perform their work - Light travel involved Evaluation Criteria: The successful candidate will have relevant education and experience: - 3 to 5 years’ experience - Vendor certifications in IT such as MCSE, VCP, etc.

- Experience deploying network and server systems - Advanced Knowledge of Windows and Apple To apply for this position please send resumé to info@anchorms.com with Systems Administrator referenced in the subject line.

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

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PUZZLE NO. 757

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Happen 26.BaldDaycare bird 53.Act like Coordinator 27.Half of twenty 9. Dates 54.Detective’s Under the specific guidance of the Battle River Treaty 6

Qualifications • Degree in Early Childhood Education, Family Studies, Social Work or equivalent.

• Minimum of 5 years experience in the early childhood field.

• Minimum of 3 years experience in program administration.

• Must have a good working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.

• Must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheet and have working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel.

• Capable of developing good working relationships with First Nations at the community, Band, Tribal Council and FSIN levels.

• Ability to travel within the district and region.

• Ability to speak Cree an asset.

• Confidentiality is essential.

• Must have a valid driver’s license.

• Must provide a criminal record check.

Submit updated resumé, including email address, cover letter, current criminal record check and 3 professional references by 4:00 PM December 31, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 BRT6HC Inc. wishes to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. fosters and promotes a safe work environment.

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Health Centre Board, the Daycare Program Coordinator will report directly to the Program Director of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. Head Start Program. This program requires a broad range of skills in early childhood education, organizational development, accounting, program administration and personnel management. The Daycare Coordinator works with the Daycare Board or Committee appointed by each Chief and Council to develop and maintain high quality daycare services for parents who require the service.

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Community supports efforts by students of JPII Functional Integrated Program

Teacher Rhea Good at the Functional Integrated Program booth at the recent craft sale at Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand. Students of the program prepared a variety of products for sale. Photos submitted

Submitted

the sale. They made 100 packets of spice mixes, Best Ever Veggie Dip and seasoned potato wedges.

Students sewed trivets by recycling fabric.

Seasoned potato wedges were prepared in the EMBM kitchen and sold hot to the crowds at the sale. Snickerdoodle cookies are a favourite from year to year. All the cookies were sold out by 2 p.m.

Teacher Rhea Good says the community has been wonderful in its support of the efforts of students in the Functional Integrated Program.

Students in the Functional Integrated Program of John Paul II Collegiate had a table at the craft sale at Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand Nov. 28.

The second annual craft sale ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the school gym.

The sale is a fundraising event hosted by the Light of Christ Catholic School Division Music Department.

Student choirs and bands entertained the crowds.

Students in the Functional Integrated Program worked hard all fall to prepare their products for

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65 enjoy Friendship Club turkey supper

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held their Christmas turkey supper Dec. 8, catered to by the Rempels and the Walls. Close to 65 were out to enjoy the delicious meal and listen to the entertainment featuring Nancy and Orton Ratzlaff of Saskatoon. Nancy, playing banjo, and Orton on guitar sang a number of old favourites like A Wooden Heart, O Susanna and Tennessee Flatbox interspersed with Christmas songs such as White Christmas, Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, Little Drummer Boy Silent Night and a comic song Senior Shuffle. Altogether they sang and played 20 pieces, ending with May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.

Tumba. The children’s door prizes donated by Lorraine went to Cash Amson, Chase orden Nelson, Kasidy Rempel, Radisson Ineke Schensney and Kash Tarasoff. The main raffle of a grocery hamper donated Radisson Royal Purple by the Royal Purple ladies, held their annual Christmas which included a turkey, Tea and Bake Sale Dec. 12 went to Fran Cook of Radisin the Radisson Hall. Santa son, and a ham donated by was on hand out on the street Lorraine went to Dallas handing out bags of candy Neher of Langham. Kirk courtesy of Radisson fire- Maxwell of Radisson won fighters. There were close to the oranges and chocolates 90 at the tea including chil- donated by Lorraine and the dren, enjoying strawberry chocolates donated by Kay shortcake with their bever- Shipowich went to Walter ages. There were five other Pauls of Maymont.

The Langham Prairie vendors selling products – Mary Werezak, Keeley Players presented a ChristBzdel, Loretta Flathg, Fern mas play – Bus Stop 23 — in Stevens and A. Favreau. Langham Hall Dec. 12 and Door prizes donated by Tina Borden Hall Dec. 13. The Hessell and Lorraine Olinyk play is a modern day musical went to Sherri Rempel, nativity set in a small town Myrtle Amson and Brenda in Saskatchewan 2,015 years

Nancy and Orton Ratzlaff entertaining at the Borden Friendship Club Christmas supper Dec. 8 .

since the first birth of Jesus.

Scene one takes place at Bus Stop 23, with the carol singers rendering three songs about Christmas and a solo How to Love by Alex King.

The expectant couple arrive at the bus stop to wait.

Scene two is a beauty parlor where the beauticians (aka shepherds) are working late and singing Please Believe Me and a solo Still, Still, Still by Ava Johnson. Scene three is a town council meeting where the councillors (aka wise men) are discussing important business and sing We are the Angels and a Christmas to Remember solo by Alex King. Scene four is heaven where the angels sing Angels Don’t You Leave Us Now and a solo by

Gillian Pearson, Mary Did You Know? Scene five is back to the bus stop, where the baby has been born and they decide to name him Jesus, with solos Mary’s Song

by Crystal Clemence and Little Jesus by Olivia Pearson and a piano solo, Stars at Midnight, by Chloey Redhead. All the cast sang Let Him In (to Your Heart) and everyone sang We Wish you a Merry Christmas.

Radisson St. Paul Lutheran Church held their 16th annual Carols, Candles and Cookies Dec. 13, with donations for the food bank or needy families being gratefully accepted. Lighting the candles before each reading was Grace Schensney.

Pastor Bornhuse read the

Bible passages and a congregational carol was sung before each special music performance. Special music included Emery Beaudoin of Maymont, who played Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the piano. Ed Neufeld on guitar, Archie Wainwright and Bob Wardhaugh on accordion, from Borden, played and sang Listen to the Children and Hear the Christmas Bells. Glenn and Joan Julseth of Borden, with Glenn on guitar and Joan on keyboard, sang Pretty Paper, Pretty Ribbon and No Room, No Room. Dave Summers with his wife Laurie playing guitar and Don Wenner on keyboard, sang Go Tell it on the Mountain and O Holy Night followed

by Borden Lions singing a medley with When Darkness is Falling, Snowfall Falls all Over the Trees and The Peace Carol. Cathy Flath (guitar), Russ (guitar) and Eileen Fountain and Irwin Hamp on guitar sang Shake Me I Rattle and Little Mountain Church House.

The First Lutheran Church from Langham sang Angels are Making Their Run. Following the last prayers and blessing, everyone sang Go Tell It On the Mountain before gathering in the lower hall for goodies and beverages.

Laurie Summers, Don Wenner and Dave Summers singing and doing actions to Go Tell It On the Mountain during Candles Carols and Cookies Dec. 13. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

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President Cheryl MacAskill welcomed everyone who attended. Mayor Connie McCulloch brought greetings from the town and Reeve Garry Taylor brought best wishes from the RM of Eldon.

Following was a program of several humorous skits, readings and poems by the senior members.

A singsong followed with Frances Peterson on the piano.

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Following the meeting, lunch was provided by Jean Hartman.

Cards were played Dec. 7 with high score going to Dorothy Kissick and low to Margaret MacEachern, who provided lunch.

A number of DropIn members attended the Golden Age supper Dec. 6. Some of the high school students, under direction of Judy Franks prepared and served a delicious hot chicken supper to the 82 guests who attended.

Following supper, a group of public school children led singing of a few popular Christmas songs.

A number of donated prizes were drawn for to end a most enjoyable evening.

Bingo was played Dec. 9 with Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart doing the calling. Lunch was provided by Jean Stewart.

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Above left, children take advantage of the craft table set up during the Meota Community Complex luncheon Dec. 12. Above right, the Duhaime team pulling a wagon was a popular attraction in Meota Dec. 12. Photos by Lorna Pearson

Santa pays a visit to Community Complex An outdoor attraction was the Duhaime team of horses and rubber-tired wagon that took people for rides around town. This was very popular and the wagon was full most trips. The weather was perfect for the day because it was nearly zero.

Santa came at 2 p.m. and gave every child a bag of candy and an orange, a custom that goes back to our own childhood.

The seniors’ Christmas supper was held Dec. 13 with a full house of guests.

The decorating crew had done a great job with a tree, tinsel, poinsettias and table centrepieces. It was a joyous occasion with more than enough food, featuring turkey and ham and all the trimmings. The variety of desserts again was tempting and tasty. Names were drawn for door prizes of the

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Dec.12 found many local folks and some from further away at the Meota Com-

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The first surprise was the fact that the hall committee had decided not to charge for this meal. It was a delicious combination of hotdogs, chili, buns and lots of dessert choices. There was hot chocolate for the children who spent their time at tables set out with crayons, paints and paper and craft making materials.

Their parents or grandparents supervised the children and all were well behaved and happy.

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flowers. Many went home with Christmas arrangements. Following supper folks joined in for some carol singing with Maureen at the keyboard. President Robert Iverson thanked everyone for the part they played in making the evening so enjoyable.

The seniors held their monthly meeting Dec. 11 with a few more turning out to help with plans for the Christmas supper set for Dec. 13. Door prizes at the supper will be poinsettias.

The bridge club bought a new ink cartridge for the printer in appreciation for use of the Do Drop In. The first shuffleboard rally will be Jan. 2. To put your name on the roster ahead of time phone Linda at 306-892-2179 or Lorna at 306-892-2033.

Appreciation was expressed by the vice-president to the Hobby Band for their tidiness in their use of the hall and storeroom.

Maureen gave the library report. The next meeting is Jan. 8.

The Norwegian whist group played cards at the lawn bowling building in North Battleford Dec. 11.

After seven games, the high score was 61 earned by Albert Huys followed by Linda Ard and Arlene Walker.

Tied for fourth were Mae Jonson and Ken Tucker.

There were four tables in play. This was followed by a potluck supper and time of socializing.

I don’t watch many shows on TV, but Dolly Parton’s production My Coat of

Many Colours caught my eye. I watched it a week or so ago and would recommend it to anyone. It is the story of her life and a real lesson for all of us.

There is not much time left for Christmas shopping, but an idea for those who have everything is the history book of the McMillan and Nolin districts containing interesting stories and pictures of families who have been, or are, living there. The number to call Barbara is 306-445-4233 or stop in at the Elk Point Drilling office.

A nephew to Linda and me, Walter Leslie, stopped in for coffee on his way home to Nova Scotia last Monday morning. Travelling from Watson Lake in the Yukon to Pictou, N.S. is a long, long drive.

The Resort Village of Metinota held their Christmas supper at the Do Drop In Dec. 11 with a nice turnout of 39 people. It was catered by the Meota Hotel staff, who do such a great job, and the food was delicious.

The room was tastefully decorated with wreath centrepieces on the tables. An informal meeting was held and Mayor Glen Wouters gave a report on the business of the village, detailing what has been done and future endeavours by council. Everyone pitched in and helped with the cleanup, visiting all the while. A lovely evening enjoyed by all.

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A drive around town to see the many lights that are up was exciting. I haven’t driven all the streets, but one north of Main Street is worth the drive. There are a dozen or more fish shacks out on the lake, too.

The duplicate bridge players met Dec. 8 with four tables in play. Top score went to Joyce Antoine and Catriona Winterhalt followed by Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck and then Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Another good night of card playing was enjoyed by all.

Contract bridge was played Monday, Dec. 14 at the Do Drop In with high score by Gerry Craig and second by Robert Iverson.

A new program has been started at the Community Complex for kids called Kids’ Night Out. This is getting the youngsters acquainted with one another and having fun. It runs from 6 to 10 p.m. Monday and Wednesday.

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Not all gifts can be wrapped under the tree

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

In seven days Christmas will arrive, so, as the song says, “It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go.”

Remember there are plenty of options in your local businesses for your Christmas shopping. Ample free parking, attentive customer service, no long lineups and being mindful of where you shop ultimately benefits you back. Local businesses invest much into your community by way of contributing to taxes and local employment and are likely the biggest contributors to local events and charities. In fact, the recent “Winter Wonderland” is a prime example of what your local businesses do for you, providing a fun, free event for everyone to enjoy. Many local businesses also choose to volunteer at other community events.

Shop smallmart, think local first.

While many of us are busy bustling about preparing for Christmas with our families and friends we forget there are people who just don’t have the social inclusion many of us take for granted at Christmas. We often think of programs like Secret Santa to ensure those in tough circumstances have a special Christmas, but we may tend to forget those

nity News lonely widows, bachelors, folks suffering with an illness or those with family far away. Find a way to include them in Christmas, whether it’s offering to take them for a Christmas light drive, dropping off a surprise package at their home, inviting them for a meal or taking a meal to them or even buying them a coffee while downtown. You’d be surprised what a huge smile any gesture, no matter how big or small, can bring out.

Remember, not all gifts received at Christmas need to be wrapped under a tree.

It was also wonderful this holiday season to see some “pay it forwards” and “random acts of kindness” making the rounds. Someone purchased all of the Christmas trees left Dec. 7 at the Lions tree lot to give away and asked only in turn that the recipients donate a minimum $20 to the Lions Club. Several recipients of prizes in community contests chose to give them to the Secret Santa program.

And yes, there was a surprise round of coffee or two purchased this month at a couple of coffee shops.

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these are the ones I know about.

There is still time to enter the “Grand In Your Hand” chamber of commerce contest. One lucky winner will receive 1,000 chamber bucks to be spent at a local participating business. The draw date is Dec. 23.

Dec. 21 at 7 p.m. volunteers are needed for Secret Santa assembly night at St. Peter’s Hall. Organizers have been busy collecting items from the multiple dropoff depots in town as well as accepting names for those who are in need of these packages.

It’s an early dismissal for all of the schools Dec. 18.

There is a school community council sponsored turkey dinner at St. Peter’s for the last day. UPS has some classroom social activities planned and UCHS will hold their afternoon movie and popcorn event as a fundraiser for Telemiracle.

Hey hockey fans, whether you are parents, grandparents or friends, please be respectful of the players, coaches and officials on the ice. We’ve all witnessed some craziness in our time at the rink, but “walk a mile in their shoes.” In minor hockey, those officials are often kids, not highly paid, highly trained major hockey

The agro location of Delta Co-op has set up a terrific Christmas light display to entertain passersby that include “action” lights on both auger and bin.

league officials and hey, we’re all human. They might make a mistake. Try to envision a minor hockey league without officials and see how well that would work.

Coaches are volunteers, too.

You may not agree with everything they do, but again, they’ve invested time away from their homes and families so the players on their team can have a season. Try and be respectful of them, too. Players need fan support not fan hecklers. Make sure you check out the town website, or the SWHL or Centre 4 Hockey League sites for the latest schedules

for upcoming games at our rink.

Have you registered as an individual, duo or team for the annual Boxing Day bonspiel at the Unity Curling Club? There is a 20-team limit and you can register by calling the club at 306-2282212. Also check out their Facebook page for the latest updates. Once January hits, the curling club will be a place of action full of weekend bonspiels, playdowns and other events for the second half of their season.

Consider donating to Unity and District Food Bank. PotashCorp is again

matching up to $1 million in cash donations made to food banks across Saskatchewan.

Coffee row folks are like many folks this time of year, thoroughly enjoying the sights and sounds of Christmas as well as the people.

Everyone is sharing the spirit of Christmas through hearty hellos and season’s greetings. Local sports, winter weather and all of the activity in town this December leaves no down time on their discussion tables. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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The best of times and the worst of times “Don’t expect it all to be good,” is one of my old neighbour’s expressions. My old neighbour in Saskatchewan applies this saying to every special occasion. I phoned last week to wish Ed and Ruby a very merry Christmas and Ed said that he didn’t expect Christmas to be all good. When I asked, “Why not?” I heard how anything could happen to undo the joy of the season, from burned turkey to a gift tie that can promote nightmares. Ed loves to swim against the current of good will in every season. He feels he is realistic about the special times of year as well as the ordinary times. “Don’t expect

too much good or too few aggravations anytime,” is how Ed explains life.

Many feel Christmas time can become like a huge jigsaw puzzle, with no picture to refer to concerning how it is to look if it is put together in a right manner. Is Christmas a time too busy to fit everything together or to fit it all in with no pieces left over? Is Christmas a compulsory thunderstorm that we go through together?

Have we gone from Christmas being the time when Christians attended church to celebrate Jesus’ birth, to the Holiday Season when everyone gives gifts, eats and drinks and gets ready for Boxing Day sales?

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca Does it seem Christmas now comes from a store, not from God? One woman wrapped her Christmas presents early with birthday wrapping paper. Realizing she had her Christmas presents wrapped in the paper saying Happy Birthday, she saved the day by add-

ing the word Jesus to the wrapping paper. Christmas is a way of saying, “happy birthday Jesus.”

The first Christmas, the Word of God became flesh and made His dwelling among us. In the baby Jesus all the fullness of the God lived and lives in bodily form. The words of

Isaiah proclaim of Jesus’ birth; “To us a child is born, to us a son is given and the government will be on His shoulders. He will be called Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.”

The baby Jesus born of Mary was a gift of peace for us. He accomplished our peace before God. Just as through the disobedience of Adam, people became sinners, so also in the obedience of Jesus, people became forgiven or righteous. Jesus did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life as a ransom for many.

When we believe in Jesus, he promises that he is the

way, and the truth and the life. Jesus offers to everyone the gift of forgiveness if they accept it. Christmas is the mystery that Jesus was born among us, because we are more sinful and flawed in ourselves than we could clearly realize. In spite of this, Jesus was among us to show us we are more loved and accepted by God than we could ever dare to hope.

Here is a way to keep Christmas daily. Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies and do unto others as you would have them do to you. Christmas can last all year long in this way.

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

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Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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