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Taxes, utilities going up

Staff The first of a series of City of North Battleford budget deliberation meetings was held Wednesday.

The documents presented by the City’s finance manager indicate ratepayers are likely going to face a four per cent increase in property taxes and a 4.6 per cent hike in base water and sewer rates.

Those increases have been recom-

mended, as well as a possible increase to the frontage levy for underground pipes and roads which was introduced at $3 per foot in the 2015 budget.

Wednesday’s discussions dealt with grant applications.

The 137-page budget document can be viewed at www.cityofnb.ca and more public sessions are scheduled for Monday and Wednesday next week.

For more turn to Page 4.

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Getting Into the Season Meota’s Merry Christmas Concert was enjoyed by a sold-out audience Sunday. The evening featured talented musical entertainers from throughout the area. Above Lloyd Deshaye and Linda Jones play Santa and Mrs. Santa in a play entitled I’ll Be Home for Christmas by Anne Baillargeon. For more about the concert turn to Page 44 and Page 45 and visit www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo submitted

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City of North Battleford budget

Tax and utility increases proposed for 2016

Members of council listen to presentations Wednesday, the first night of budget deliberations at City Hall in North Battleford. Speaking first was Moe McGuinty, general manager of the Dekker Centre. Photos by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The 2016 North Battleford budget has been released by administration and it once again looks like city taxpayers will be on the hook for more.

The proposed operating and capital budget, released Wednesday, calls for an increase in property tax revenue of four per cent. For utilities, a 4.6 per cent net increase in base water and sewer rates is being proposed.

The UPAR — underground pipes and roads — program, which was introduced in last year’s budget, could also expand. The levy is $3 per frontage foot dedicated to replacing aging infrastructure in the city.

Whether the program expands and if so, by how much, will be a major decision for council, indicates

Man charged in fatal hit and run Staff A 35-year-old man is facing charges after a fatal hit and run on Sweetgrass First Nation Wednesday, Nov. 25.

Battlefords RCMP were called to the scene shortly after 8:30 p.m. when a man was located suffering from significant injuries lying near a grid road. The man was air lifted by STARS ambulance to Saskatoon Royal University Hospital.

He died while in hospital Thursday evening, Nov. 26.

The accused was arrested shortly before 10 a.m.

Thursday.

Police say the victim was struck by a vehicle while walking along the roadway.

Police have also seized a vehicle alleged to have been operated by the accused at the time of the collision.

The man charged is scheduled to make his first appearance in North Battleford Provincial Court Monday, Dec. 21.

Mayor Ian Hamilton.

“That’s going to be a big decision item for us next week,” Hamilton told reporters.

He acknowledges, however, this repair work needs to be done.

“We do know we need to do more, at least on an annual basis, to keep chipping away at the need to replace … aging and brittle and critical infrastructure.”

The five-year capital plan being proposed by administration for 2016-20 is also likely to be the last one presented in this manner. In the budget document, City Manager Jim Puffalt stated they are working towards developing a 20- to 30-year capital plan “that will allow the City to schedule large projects and corresponding borrowing needs.”

For more details about what the budget contains, the entire 137-page docu-

ment is now up on the home page of the City’s website, at www.cityofnb.ca.

However, it should be emphasized the 2016 budget could still change as a result of deliberations scheduled for the coming couple of weeks at City Hall.

Wednesday marked the beginning of three scheduled nights of budget deliberations. Sessions are also set for Monday and Wednesday of next week beginning at 6 p.m., and a final budget is expected to be ready for approval at the Dec. 14 meeting of council.

The heaviest deliberation activity will happen next week, with City departments making their presentations at that time.

The main business before council at the Wednesday session, though, was devoted to external or third-party grant applications.

A total of 21 applications

totalling $1,517,403 were presented, which would represent an increase of 2.8 per cent from last year.

Organizations presenting requests Wednesday included North Battleford Transit System and Handibus, Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, Lakeland Library, Destination Battlefords, the Battlefords Humane Society, Battlefords Boys and Girls Club and Concern for Youth.

The first presenter was General Manager Moe McGuinty of the Dekker Centre, whose organization requested a grant of $220,000, the same as previous years.

Lakeland Library’s request was for $348,311, an increase of 4.5 per cent. But their rising expenses and concerns about a lack of financial support from other levels of government did not sit well with some on council, including Councillor Greg Lightfoot.

“It’s very hard for us to pass these on to the taxpayers,” said Lightfoot.

Destination Battlefords’ request was for $112,500, a 2.5 per cent increase.

That increase was anticipated, as Executive Director Ryan Bater had previously said the increase was needed to meet costs and address an operating deficit while continuing to enhance initiatives.

Bater recused himself

from the council table in order to make the presentation.

The total transit request, according to the budget document, comes to $332,089.

The amount for North Battleford Transit was $194,625, which is reduced from last year due to unused funds

carried over from 2015, but that number is contingent on a proposed expansion going ahead in 2016. The overall handi-bus request was for $137,464, a reduction of 5.2 per cent from last year, consisting of a $94,964 funding request plus a government grant of $42,500.

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Letter

Credit unions make significant contribution Dear Editor In response to recent letters to the editor, SaskCentral would like to contribute the Saskatchewan credit union perspective.

Credit unions make significant contributions to the Saskatchewan economy and to the communities they serve.

Credit union profits are used for a number of purposes aimed at improving the lives of credit union members and their local communities. This takes the form of a wider range of financial services, including online and mobile banking, reduced service fees and significant support for local and charitable organizations. In 2014 Saskatchewan credit unions: • Contributed more than $7.4 million to communities; • Had more than $15 billion dollars out on loan to Saskatchewan residents and businesses; • Employed almost 3,500 people; and • Provided more than 43,000 employee hours of volunteer time for community organizations.

The more successful credit unions are, the more the members and the communities of Saskatchewan benefit.

Credit unions, like any business, must evolve in order to continue to meet the needs of their members. That means investing in delivery channels that are expected by their members and allow them to compete with other financial institutions. Increasingly, members prefer to use mobile, Internet and telephone banking for their basic transaction needs. Like most Canadians, credit union members are attracted by much greater flexibility in today’s mobile and connected world. All financial institutions, including credit unions, have seen a steady decline in branch and ATM usage and a steady rise in online banking, debit and credit card payments. There has also been a dramatic increase in mobile banking and electronic fund transfers. These trends result in members using less cash and fewer cheques and thereby fewer in-branch transactions.

In order to remain profitable while making investments in future relevance, credit unions have a responsibility to their members to ensure they are making sound business decisions.

In Saskatchewan the top five credit unions combined are only 1/35 of the size of the average of the big five banks. A provincial tax increase would negatively affect 94 per cent of credit unions in Saskatchewan, at a time when credit unions are already absorbing an increase in federal tax.

The provincial tax deduction was designed to help credit unions accumulate capital and grow. The result has been stronger credit unions supporting small businesses and creating jobs.

Nationally, in 2015, credit unions were again acknowl-

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

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In recent provincial market research, 69 per cent of people who primarily bank at a credit union are likely to

Letter

Co-ops should be member driven Dear Editor While I realize all businesses have a need to be competitive in the marketplace, there is an aspect to the operation of co-operatives that they seem to be allowing to go by the wayside.

Recent announcements of the closing of small branches of Innovation Credit Union are disturbing. Smaller satellite communities are finding it difficult to remain viable as it is.

The co-operative movement set as one of its goals to bring services to the people at the lowest possible cost.

This should remain a major objective.

Decisions to remove services should be made locally, not by larger centralized head offices. Some of these branches may close anyway, but the decision should be made locally and not be foisted onto these area communi-

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ties by a centralized board or management.

All too often, the situation is not adequately outlined to the people of these communities and they become aware that a problem exists only once it is too late to respond.

I would certainly encourage co-operative organizations to be more sensitive to smaller communities and their needs. The success of the more centralized and larger cooperative enterprises may well be partially rooted in the public’s belief that co-operatives are offering services and products to people in locations where other private businesses cannot operate.

Cooperatives, as a whole, need to consider whether they really want to compete with the “big boys” everywhere and in every aspect.

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Feedback anonymity breeds hostility In the past, if you didn’t like a news story, you muttered to yourself as you put down the paper or flipped the channel. Only if you were extremely incensed and motivated would you write a letter to the editor (with no such option for TV or radio news). To be published, you had to sign your name and provide contact information proving you were a real human being. There was a real possibility the editor might call you up and confirm that, yes, you did indeed write the diatribe, before running it. There was accountability at many levels, but most importantly, because your name was at-

tached to anything you said.

These days, letters to the editor are soooo 20th century, but comments are 21st. Post an article online, and expect the comments to flow.

This week CBC decided to ditch the comments section on a certain subset of stories – anything applying to indigenous people (aboriginal is apparently no longer cool, according to what was probably the eighth renaming of the federal ministry responsible for our First Nations). It turns out almost any story talking about indigenous issues is apt to get way more than its fair share of racist

It’s like a tidal wave.

The biggest rom the top of problem is anonymity. People the pile will say all sorts

By Brian Zinchuk of nasty things Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers if no one calls Association 2012 Columnist of the Year them out on it.

But tie it to their comments, and trying to police the comments section name, and it’s a whole new ball game. for such statements is, um, That’s especially true difficult. CBC hopes to figure out a way to get those today, where a misguided Twitter post, less than 140 comments back up in the characters long, can get you New Year, presumably by fired or dropped as a politiautomating a way to censor all the bad things people say. cal candidate, even if that post was made years ago.

CBC’s comments section These days, you’re just as can get pretty wild. In no well to delete everything on time flat, you can see 1,925 your social media accounts comments on one story.

Commentary

No family farms, no rural Canada

By Derek Holtom The CBC, ostensibly Canada’s national broadcaster, recently posed the question “Does Canada need family farms?” on their radio show 180. The question was posed to discuss the fallout from the Alberta NDP government’s Bill 6. The government and their supporters say the law will bring much-needed occupational health and safety regulations to farms, while opponents decry the bill as an attack on rural Alberta and the family farm.

It’s another divisive hitjob from the CBC, which is pretty much their standard MO these days. Their question might as well have been “Do we need people living in rural Canada,” because without family farms, there is no rural Canada.

In setting up their discussion, the CBC quoted National Post writer Colby Cosh, who himself has roots deep in the heart of Saskatchewan.

“If you go outside the purely domestic context and look at world history, having fewer people working in agriculture has always and everywhere been considered a sign of social progress,” Cosh told the CBC. Cosh also recently acknowledged he’d suffer the wrath of many rural Canadians for some of his opinions on rural life in Canada.

And that wrath is richly deserved. To the CBC and national media living in Canada’s largest cities — where they twitter on about the merits of cultural appropriation, run feature length stories on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s hairdresser and devote barrels of ink discussing how much money to invest in bicycle lanes — family farming might seem quaint and antiquated to them in 2015. But that’s only because they either lack the proper perspective, or have completely lost it.

Full confession – I grew up in Saskatoon. Not a large city, but a city nonetheless. My journalism career took me out of the City of

Bridges and into rural hubs such as Dauphin, Man., Humboldt and Swan River, Man. It was in these communities where I received my doctorate in rural living, though no framed diploma adorns my wall.

Writing and editing countless stories and putting together more than dozen agriculture supplements, I learned first hand the importance, and indeed the necessity, of family farms.

Those family farms are the lifeblood of rural towns.

They form a symbiotic relationship with the other professionals in the community. Remove one ingredient, and all will suffer.

Without those family farms, who’s going to help the imperiled traveller in the dead of winter, run the curling rink, head up the

service club or organize the summer fair? Where will the next innovation in farming come from?

There’s more to rural life and family farms than carbon emissions or “social progress,” and there’s something most definitely to be said about tradition, and about passing knowledge of working the land to the next generation. That can be hard to see from the lofty urban towers of our country.

If you’re still in need of convincing that Canada needs more family farms, not less, consider this: Regina journalist and author Darrell Davis notes in his great hockey book “Fire on Ice” that Saskatchewan produces the most hockey players for the NHL, per capita. And a good chunk of those come from rural

areas, where pond hockey is still a thing.

The CBC posed the question “Does Canada still need family farms?” Of course they do. It’s a nonsensical question, though one urban elites enjoy discussing – with themselves, of course.

And if our national broadcaster if looking for their next topic, here’s one – “Does Canada still need the CBC?” — Derek Holtom is the former editor of the Swan Valley Star and Times

(especially Twitter) if you want to keep your job. The first thing some grievance collector will do to out you as a nasty person is seek out any piece of dirt that can be attributed to you, ever, including when you may or may not have been sober.

The solution to CBC’s problem, of course, is to make people accountable, using real names instead of fake ones. When accountability becomes real, most people will keep a civil tongue.

Comments sections are a double-edged sword.

They engage your audience, sometimes intensely. In media, that’s always desired (especially if you are selling advertising). But they can be a real headache, too — the aforementioned nastiness in the majority of comments.

It becomes non-productive dealing with this.

Personally, I like comments, and often engage

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in them. But I have always used my own name, just as I do with this weekly column.

It has its own comment section.

Facebook has tried to enforce a “real name” policy over the years. It can be used for comment sections, too, resulting in “your name is attached” accountability.

That may be the way CBC has to go.

As for the underlying issue of racism directed towards indigenous people, it goes to show there’s a host of issues and resentment on all sides.

Every so often I see a meme online saying something along the lines of “Thank God they didn’t have the Internet when I was young.” There’s a whole generation that might regret their online histories now.

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

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Cox heads to Paris for climate change summit

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords will have some high-profile representation at the climate change summit in Paris this week.

That representation will be from Battlefords MLA Herb Cox, Saskatchewan’s environment minister, who is due to be at the COP21 Climate Change Conference Dec. 4 to 10.

He will be Saskatchewan’s representative at the conference replacing Premier Brad Wall, who is returning home to Saskatchewan following his meetings there.

It promises to be a busy period for Cox. On the agenda is a meeting with Canada’s new federal environment minister, Catherine McKenna, their first meeting since the federal election, as well as with his counterparts from the other provinces.

In speaking with the Regional Optimist prior to leaving for Paris, Cox pledged to “continue telling Saskatchewan’s story.”

“We think it’s just important that we continue to have repre-

sentation, an elected representative over there,” said Cox. One item the environment minister wants to highlight is “building on what the premier’s already done.”

Cox indicated he wants to highlight some of the innovative ways Saskatchewan has dealt with the climate change issue.

“We’re a big part of the solution,” said Cox. “Our carbon capture storage project down at Boundary Dam 3, that’s the largest per capita investment of any jurisdiction.

“With something like 1,000 coal plants in the mill right now, carbon capture and cleaning up coal-burning power plants is globally important, not just important to Saskatchewan and Canada, but globally.”

Cox pledged to “carry that message in whatever meetings I’m going to be in.”

His schedule will involve some fully-booked days over the next week.

Overall, the minister is happy with how the Saskatchewan story is being received already.

Environment Minister Herb Cox “We’ve had great interest from other nations that may want to come and look at our technology here.”

Another item Cox is excited about is the recent announcement of SaskPower of a move to 50 per cent renewable energy by 2030.

“We already have some wind projects in the mill,” said Cox, who added “there’s nothing that isn’t on the table. We’re looking at solar, we’re looking at geothermal, we’re looking at wind. All of these things, we realize we have to do our part. Right now, emissions from coal-fired electricity is one of our biggest emitters so we have to clean that up.”

Cox says his upcoming meetings with the federal environment minister and his counterparts from the other provinces will “inform the direction that we take,” Cox said.

The minister also pledged to maintain the message Premier Wall delivered at the conference to be mindful of the economy.

“We have to maintain the balance, and I think we’ve done a great job of it in Saskatchewan,” said Cox. “We have to maintain that balance between the economy and the environment.

And I think the thing that we’re doing with innovation and the technology ... we’re allowing our economy to continue to be strong and we’re also working on cleaning up the greenhouse gases that

we’re emitting.

“Without the economy, we can’t continue to do the things that we need to do here in Saskatchewan.”

A number of reports about the conference have described Premier Wall’s stance as a “dissenting” or “outlier” voice on the issue compared to other leaders.

Cox doesn’t see it that way.

“I wouldn’t really say a dissenting voice. Premier Wall is over there and he’s representing the interests of the people of Saskatchewan,” said Cox. “The premier is over there basically telling the same message that I’ve said. That we have to have that balance between a strong economy here in Saskatchewan and environmental awareness. So I don’t feel that he’s, I (don’t) know what term you want to put on it, but an ‘outsider’ or ‘outlier.’ He’s having good conversations with the Prime Minister and with his fellow Premiers. But he is telling Saskatchewan’s story and we need to be aware of our economy.”

Movement to bring refugeees to B’fords takes shape

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Local efforts to sponsor refugee families to settle in the Battlefords continue to move along.

Organizers have set up a non-profit organization to recruit volunteers and raise money. A website www.liv-

ingskiesrefuge.com is now up, which includes more information about the endeavour.

A second public meeting was held Monday evening at the Don Ross Centre to recruit volunteers and encourage donations.

According to lead contact, Nicole Leinenweber,

the efforts are to settle refugee families in the Battlefords. “We’re just going to do one at a time, but that’s our long-term goal,” said Leinenweber.

Resettling them here, however, will require funds.

“We need to provide for them for the first full year they are here, and all their

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startup costs as well,” said Leinenweber.

To raise money, they will be selling 2016 calendars through their website for $20. Those will feature photos of local immigrants and refugees in the Battlefords, who volunteered to have their pictures taken. Local businesses have sponsored the production costs of the calendars.

More information is expected to be up soon on the website about that effort.

Also, donations are being accepted and tax receipts will be issued, with their fundraising target set at $50,000.

Any donations are welcomed, but those seeking a tax receipt for the 2015 year will need those donations in by the end of this year.

Refugees have been in the news for months, due to the crisis in Syria that has elicited many news stories about people flooding European borders to escape the conflict in the region.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has pledged to resettle 25,000 refugees in Canada and the issue has generated ongoing discussion.

Local efforts are entirely grassroots.

“We now have a huge volunteer base that is going to help us out,” said Leinenweber. “Our steering committee has meetings planned and we’ll continue with our education efforts.”

The process to select a family is in progress.

Leinenweber says that process will continue over the next couple of months as they evaluate potential candidates.

The main criteria will involve making sure the candidates screened are “suitable for our area, that they’re safe in their ability

to adapt as reasonable,” said Leinenweber.

One criteria will be making sure they are able to work once they arrive. She says they will probably focus on a smaller family at first, but no specific number is required.

Their next major fundraiser is set for March 12 at the Children’s Carnival at the Field House. More details about that will be released on their website. The organization also has a Facebook page.

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Lighthouse manager sees supported living as part of a five-year plan for North Battlefod

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The manager of The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords, the community’s permanent, year-round homeless shelter, sees a need in North Battleford that so far no one is interested in filling.

Establishing a supportedliving program is on Caitlin Glencross’s five-year plan.

A mandate of The Lighthouse, in addition to providing emergency shelter to approximately 30 people per night, is to help clients find housing, but in some cases it’s nearly impossible.

“We have people we will probably never find housing for because they are not stable,” said Glencross during an open house at the shelter Saturday. “They can’t live on their own. That’s a gap in this community.”

There is a way to fill that gap, however, she said.

“It’s called supported living. We have it in Saskatoon and that is in my five-year plan to get it in North Battleford,” said Glencross, who worked at The Lighthouse in Saskatoon before it opened a shelter here.

“Clients who don’t have skills to live on their own need support. Those are the ones that will benefit from something like supported

Caitlin Glencross living.”

Unfortunately, she told a small but interested group who toured the shelter and met for a question and answer session, there are no developers interested in that kind of a project.

“The City [of North Battleford] went to developers and nobody was interested in bringing that here.”

She said, “We have a 64unit in Saskatoon attached to The Lighthouse, staffed 24 hours.”

The supported-living project was made possible by the donation of a hotel building in 1997 by local businessman Pius Pfiefer, who also owns hotels in North Battleford.

Each unit is about the size of a hotel room, she said, each with sleeping accommodations and its own washroom. They do not have

In the women’s dormitory area of the Lighthouse, beds are made up in the hallway near a full bath for clients who, for reasons that may include mental health issues, are uncomfortable in a room with other people.

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fridges or stoves, she explained. Clients come down to the dining room where meals are prepared for them.

“We have a lot of clients that have mental health [issues], a lot of clients who are pension age, but independent … and they struggle with poverty, so they are not candidates to be in a place where they have to pay.”

It is also used for people in the first steps of acquiring the skills they need to eventually move out into the community.

Security is strict.

“We don’t allow guests,” Glencross added. “People have to be buzzed in by staff. We have a camera at the door and if we don’t know who you are, we don’t buzz you in.”

She told the group, “That’s what supported living looks like, and that’s what this community needs.”

Finding permanent housing for clients in the community is an important part of the The Lighthouse’s program, so much so that it has a full-time housing locater on staff.

“Since we opened in January, we have housed 36 people out of The Lighthouse,” said Glencross.

“That’s a pretty good number of people considering the housing there is in this town.”

Most of their clients need small places, even bachelor suites, so it can be difficult to find the right place for their clients’ needs. And most of them are too expensive for their clients, with Social Services allowing only about $350 for rent, “which is another issue we are advocating for.”

She also said there are several slumlords in North Battleford.

Clients have come back to them because the place they’ve moved to isn’t safe.

They’d rather be at the shelter because they are scared to go home.

“We have about four landlords that we will not house our clients with, and that’s for our clients’ safety.”

The Lighthouse staff visit the housing being considered and take pictures, so they can verify the suite is safe and is in good condition. They’ve come across some makeshift situations.

“We actually went to one house and we called the RCMP,” she said.

Off the dining room of the Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords is a small kitchen where staff and volunteers cook three meals a day for the homeless.

The landlord was collecting a cheque from Social Services for eight different people, telling Social Services there were eight separate units.

“They had a basement with eight curtains and beds and that’s what they called eight units.”

She said they are working with a member of the RCMP specifically on homes that need to be shut down because the landlords are not taking care of them.

When a landlord amongst the open house visitors said his concern was having his property “trashed,” Glen-

cross admitted they have some clients who are extremely difficult to house.

In a small community, the landlords come to know the names of those they don’t want to rent to, she said.

“There are some, obviously, we are not going to house,” she said.

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Dekker Centre to host a Quartette Christmas

Cindy Church

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Christmas continues at the Dekker Centre Friday evening when four of Canada’s finest singer-songwriters will present a mix of Christmas songs, old and new.

A Quartette Christmas is being presented by the members of a 22-yearlong collaboration called Quartette. Cindy Church,

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Gwen Swick

found on the two Christmas CDs they have recorded. In addition, they will perform some of the songs off their double CD album Rocks and Roses, which was put out to celebrate their 20th anniversary.

“It’s a wonderful show if I do say so myself,” laughed Church.

A leading figure in Canada’s roots music scene for two decades, Church performed in North Battleford

with Lunch at Allen’s in October of last year, along with fellow songwriting greats Murray McLachlan, Ian Thomas and Marc Jordan, but it will be Quartette’s first appearance in the city, she said.

Of Lunch at Allen’s experience at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts, Church said, “It was gorgeous. We loved it, we absolutely loved it. I remember the sound was really good and it was just so wonderful dealing with [manager Moe McGuinty] and everybody – a really 100 per cent positive experience.”

Looking forward to returning to the Dekker Centre, she laughed, “I remember at the time saying we should get Quartette here for a Christmas show. So, sure enough!”

Church said she also appreciates the importance of the community’s support of a venue like the Dekker Centre, especially the volunteers.

“These places cannot exist without the volunteers,” she said. “They are really imperative.”

Church said they are also looking forward to meeting with fans at the Dekker Centre.

Caitlin Hanford, Gwen Swick and Sylvia Tyson will be on stage with their “small but dangerous” orchestra, offering up rich harmonies, warm humour and love for music.

“It’s a Christmas show, and we all love this show,” Church told the Regional Optimist recently.

It will be a combination of traditional Christmas songs, plus some originals of their own, many of which can be

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Caitlin Hanford “We always come out after the show and sign CDs and say hello.”

Quartette was formed for a concert at Toronto’s famed Harbourfront Centre in the summer of 1993. It started with original member Colleen Peterson, who passed away in 1996.

“She was asked to do an event at Harbourfront,” said Church. “They wanted some kind of country representation, so they were in touch with Colleen to do a songwriter-in-the-round kind of thing.”

Peterson contacted Tyson and Hanford, whom she knew, and through Hanford they found Church.

“I was living in Alberta at the time, so we just all connected and I flew out to Toronto and stayed with Sylvia for a week.”

Putting their heads together prior to the show, they thought, “We all sing harmony. Why don’t we make this not just a songwriterin-the-round? Why don’t we learn each other’s material and sing each other’s songs and turn it into something more?”

So that’s what they did.

They also called in musicians they each loved to work with, so they had a band as well.

“We did this show at Harbourfront and it just seemed to take off,” said Church.

“The next thing we knew we were on Peter Gzowski’s Morningside, and the next thing you know we did an album, and its 22 years later.”

Collaborations such as the one that brought Quartette together are usually just one off things, said Church, but if they have chemistry, they can take on a life of their own.

“Quartette has certainly been that,” she said, “and when Colleen passed away, Gwen Swick, who we all knew and loved and respected – and Colleen did as well – she joined and we’ve been going ever since.”

In 1994, Quartette received the Canadian Country Music Association’s award for best vocal collaboration. In 1995 and 1996, it garnered Juno Award nominations for top country group. An hour-long showcase on Adrienne Clarkson Presents on CBC-TV introduced them to an even wider audience in 1995. That summer Quartette found themselves closing the Edmonton Folk Festival as a “quintette” with fellow Canadian sing-

er-songwriter Joni Mitchell.

The five traded verses and harmonies on Mitchell’s Circle Game.

While Quartette continues to tour extensively in Canada with a three-piece back-up band, and play select dates with symphony orchestras, each member has been able to maintain their individual solo careers and other collaborations.

“I love collaborating,” said Church. “You learn so many things and it’s much more fun, doing these various things.”

Within Quartette, Tyson takes care of financial and contractual matters, Church handles travel and booking itineraries, Swick oversees rehearsals and hiring musicians and Hanford acts as the product manager for their catalogue.

Tyson started performing professionally in 1959 as one-half of the internationally acclaimed folk duo, Ian and Sylvia. She wrote her first song, You Were On My Mind, in 1962. She is a member of the Canadian Music Hall of Fame and The Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame and has received Canada’s highest civilian honour, The Order of Canada. She is also a writer, working on her second novel.

Church, originally from Bible Hill, N.S., grew up with primarily country and traditional musical influence.

“I have lived in Toronto for the last 18 years, but I recently moved back to Nova Scotia,” said Church.

“I haven’t lived there for 35 years, so it was time for a change.”

She is based out of Halifax, but she notes, “that’s not far from Truro, where I grew up.”

Winnipeg-born Gwen Swick is an accomplished singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist who lives in Elora, Ont. She is also a member of the Marigolds, along with Suzie Vinnick and Quartette’s Hanford. As well, she writes and arranges vocal music for choirs.

Hanford hails from Bainbridge Island, Wash.

In 1978, she immigrated to Canada after graduating from McGill University and meeting her husband, Chris Whiteley, with whom she carved a path in the Canadian country music scene in the 1980s. Hanford has also had many songs published in Nashville.

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Resilient Stars win in a shootout

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Tuesday the AAA Battlefords Stars took on the second place Prince Albert Mintos. The last time these two faced off it was the Mintos dominating on home ice in a 7-2 game.

The Battlefords persevered on this occasion, never looking like a team outmatched, out-played or one that lost by a five-goal deficit in the previous matchup.

They certainly had their chances to get on the scoreboard first with three power play opportunities before the game was 10 minutes old.

Ethan Rheaume went off for boarding in the Stars offensive zone, but the Battlefords couldn’t capitalize, managing just two shots.

The second man advantage came from a Wyatt Arndt roughing after the whistle call. The Stars moved the puck more efficiently in the Mintos’ zone this time around, keeping the defence off balance and forcing themselves into the heart of the Prince Albert slot. It was capped off with a shot

just off the post, trying to go short side on Derek Hucul.

Although it wasn’t pretty, the third time was the charm. Donavon Beatty corralled a pass from rookie Brandon Griffiths at the half wall. The defenceman took a soft wrister through traffic that found the five-hole of Hucul, who had no chance of seeing the puck. 1-0 Stars. The notch was Beatty’s second of the young season.

The Mintos had a twoman advantage of their own, but the Battlefords provided a fantastic job of clogging the shooting lanes, laying their bodies out to block shots, ensuring themselves a one-goal lead heading into the middle frame.

Tanner Brewster was one of those players sacrificing his body, taking shots off the shin pads and one off the wrist. The forward had to head to the dressing room for repairs, but was able to return later in the game. It was a good thing he did.

In the second period, the Mintos scored on a carbon copy shot of the Beatty opening mark. An Arndt wrister from the point was

Jayden Nachtegaele breaks down the left wing to score the game winner in a shootout. Photo by Dustin Saracini

snapped home through the legs of the defence and under the blocker of Lance Alm to tie the game at one.

Sparks flew between Griffiths and Kyle Schneider after the Stars rookie laid him out at centre ice.

Schneider had a few things to say that didn’t sit well with Griffiths and the gloves were dropped. After the cages were dislodged

it was the Stars defenceman landing some big right handers to the head of the Mintos player. Taking him down to the ice.

The fight speaks to the energy in the Civic Centre that night and increased tensions between the two benches.

A rebound goal later gave Prince Albert two unanswered in the second

Beaver Blues make it close, lose second straight

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Beaver Blues have gotten off to a slow start to their Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League season, losing their second consecutive game, this time to the Edam Three Stars, 4-3.

Tristan Deronoski led off the scoring, depositing his first of two goals in the tilt, just over a minute in. Brody Roach had the helper.

At the 15 minute mark, The Beaver Blues tied it up at one a piece. Mike George buried the puck while Mitch Mignault and Todd Heck collaborated on the goal.

The Blues ended the opening frame with a one-

The Beaver Blues forward snaps one on net. Photo by Dustin Saracini

goal advantage after Jerome Boucher scored an unassisted goal, making it a 2-1 game.

Edam came out firing in the second with three unan-

swered tallies. First it was Roach who added to his point total with a goal from leading scorer Mitch Wall.

Then it was Roach assisting on a Brennon Weitzel mark.

He now has one goal and seven assists on the campaign, tying him for second in the SPHL, behind Wall.

Deronoski scored his second of the game just a minute after to give the Three Stars a 4-2 lead.

Keegan Sparrow helped the Beaver Blues crawl within one but that was as close as the Battlefords would get.

They are now just one of three teams that are held without a win in this young SPHL season. The Maymont Settlers and the and the Radisson Wheatkings are also looking for their first point.

They have a long break before taking on the Wheatkings Dec. 11.

stanza. Braden Isbister got his hands on the puck and an open cage after a sprawling Alm was recovering from a blocked shot in front of his crease. Riley Sawchuk had the initial blast that kicked off the pants of a Stars defenceman. 2-1 Mintos.

Prince Albert brought the pressure in the final frame. The Stars would bend, but they would not break.

Stopping an onslaught of Mintos attack and a power play opportunity, Alm had an outstanding final 20 minutes anchoring the defence. The netminder played a big part in keeping this one close and holding onto a perfect 4/4 penalty kill.

With 7.3 seconds left, the net empty and a 6 on 4 power play chance, the Stars tied the game. A centring pass off the stick of Jordan Mish from behind the net somehow found the tape of Brewster in the slot through the pile of Mintos bodies. Number 18 made no mistake with the opportunity, sliding it the five hole of Hucul, sending the game to overtime.

Five minutes of extra time solved nothing as the tilt went to the ever-anticipated shootout.

Alm capped off his 26save performance by stopping Sawchuk, Keegan Tiringer and Brandt Bertoia on the breakaway challenge.

He stood tall in net all night long, covered his angles well and was a huge factor in the eventual 3-2 win.

Jayden Nachtegaele played the role of hero, busting down the left wing before going forehand, backhand, forehand to the far side of the crease, beating the enclosing left pad of Hucul.

A resilient game from a team that never gave up and, in the end, the scoreboard told the best story of all.

The Stars are on the road for their next three games, travelling to Beardy’s to take on the (119-0-1) Blackhawks, then to Tisdale in a back-to-back series against the (11-7-0-2) Trojans.

The Battlefords are now 8-10-0-2 and looking to gain some momentum after their improbable victory at the Civic Centre.

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DS: Great week for the North Stars. A sweep is always nice. What I’m not sure of is how the CJHL rankings work. You sweep the week and the team gets downgraded in the rankings.

Is that something the coaching staff and the players pay any attention to?

KH: Not at all. The rankings are opinion based on statistics and analysis. In fact, it is still a mystery to me how they come up with the rankings, especially from five through 20. It becomes pretty clear who your top three to five teams are in the country. Beyond that is anyone’s guess, certainly something that doesn’t occupy a lot of our thoughts.

DS: Igor had an absolute beast of a week with 11 points in his last five games, recently being named SJHL player of the week. Has anything changed in his game over the years? Are you sur-

prised he hasn’t been picked up by anyone yet? I know he is in his last year of eligibility with the team, but how did you come across him?

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Kevin Hasselberg of the week with his recent outpouring of offence. How important is he to this team?

He is known to be a big defensive defenceman but he’s been getting it done on both ends.

KH: Kendall leads by example and has a strong support cast of leaders around him that play the game the right way. That sums up Kendall, he plays the game the right way. Kendall has adjusted his game this season to play with more composure and discipline - translated, more time on the ice, more time to contribute offensively. A lot of Kendall’s offence is getting pucks to the net and making a good first pass out of the defensive zone. He is extremely coachable and the hardest competitor on our team. He simply hates to lose. That’s what the players respect most about Kendall.

DS: Layne Young, Reed Delainey and Connor Sych have been selected to try out for team Canada West. As a

coach, how great is it to see your hard work, as well as the players’, pay off? Will they be playing on Friday before they leave?

KH: Full credit to goes to these players and the entire minor hockey systems that assisted their development.

The North Stars organization is extremely proud to be represented by these players at the national stage and we are confident they will do everything in their power to earn a spot on Team Canada West. At this point in time, our plan is to have all three in the line up on Friday.

DS: Billy Gorn was coming up with some timely saves in Humboldt. What was the strategy coming in against him and a team that has had a rebuilding year?

KH: We didn’t know a whole bunch about Gorn.

Our players simply played our game in front of him.

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By Dustin Saracini

SJHL player of the week, while Fransoo was named defenceman of the week.

The Battlefords went a perfect 3-0 from Nov. 25 to 30th, sweeping Melfort, Humboldt and Kindersley.

Leonenko played a big

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ways be changing in order to be successful against a goaltender like him?

KH: We will continue to seek ways to improve how we play. Certainly against Weyburn, we will have to be at our best. This is a team that defeated us in the Civic Centre twice this season in games we felt we played well enough to win. Our players will have to be sharp with the puck in all three zones.

DS: The power play unit has scored a goal in 10 straight games. Is this something you need to capitalize on going against Weyburn?

KH: Specialty teams are a huge part of every game.

They will factor in the end result. Our power play has scored “timely” goals when the team needed to score and to us, that impacts the game more than percentages on paper. I would take it to the bank that special teams will factor into the end result of this game.

DS: Notre Dame always seems to play the North Stars close. The Hounds have the second best power play in the league. How are you planning to stop that attack? Does it start with disciplined hockey?

KH: The best penalty kill is staying out of the box, so I agree with your second question. Notre Dame has some offensive weapons you have to be aware of and they move the puck extremely well. It will be important for us to apply smart pressure and keep their play to the perimeter. Entries have to be pressured and battles for loose pucks need to be won by our players.

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game, which is all you can ask as a coach. The Broncos have struggled to put the puck in the net this season, and from that players tend to try a little harder and the sticks get gripped a little tighter. One thing about Humboldt, they never quit working. With that quality in mind, the rebuild will move along as planned and it won’t be long before they are contending again.

DS: Going into Kindersley we talked about how they knocked the North Stars out of the playoffs and how they are your natural rival. Does a win against them taste that much better knowing your team’s past? Landon Gross is one of the hottest players in the SJHL right now, how did you go about shutting him down?

KH: Every win is a celebration we take complete advantage of. We earned that right in 60 minutes, so regardless of the opponent, we celebrate earned victories. A win against Kindersley and we celebrate a little bit more! Coach Johnson did a tremendous job of preparing the players to compete in that hockey game, which was from controlling the puck. When you outshoot your opponent 2 to 1, I like your chances of keeping “hot players” off the score sheet. A tip of the hat to Hargaves, he was spectacular in that game.

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recording 21 goals and 20 assists.

Kendall Fransoo did his part in both zones. Apart from playing top two minutes in each game, Fransoo registered three assists on Wednesday, following that performance up by scoring the game winner in Humboldt. Fransoo has had a solid year for point production as a stand-out defensive defenceman, collecting 10 points in 30 games played.

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Ex-Shark making a splash in Notre Dame intangible skill set and reminisces on the close-knit group.

“Playing with the Sharks built up my leadership and my ability to persevere.”

Derenoski says. “We were a team that no one could take for granted, a team that never gave up. We always had the opportunity to win.

We had the greatest team atmosphere anyone could ask for.”

The 17-year-old still has the team motto stuck in her head, and it is part of the reason for her constant grind on the ice. “Always make it count,” she says.

Now, Derenoski is enjoying progress in the Junior Women’s Hockey League playing for Notre Dame.

“I was quite nervous going into the JWHL. I was unsure of where I would fit in. Within the first couple of practices, Janice Rumpel, our head coach, had prepared me to take on the next level. It was a big step up.

The speed and level of play was very advanced. There are so many high skilled

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Coming from her hometown of Vawn, Jetta Derenoski grew up within the Battlefords minor hockey system and enjoyed an accomplished four-year career with the AAA Battlefords Sharks.

In her final two seasons she found the greatest success, donning the captain’s “C” on the teal and white jersey in 2014-15. Derenoski finished each campaign in the league’s top 20 for points.

In 2013-14 the centre attained 12 goals and 11 assists, just under a point per game.

Her final campaign with the Sharks ended with 11 goals and seven assists, while also tallying three game-winning goals, which was good for second best in the SFMAAAHL. “Captain Clutch,” may have been an appropriate nickname.

Despite her success, Derenoski remembers how the Sharks developed her

Jetta Derenoski players,” she explains.

It looks as though Derenoski, herself, is one of those talented players.

She is currently fourth in the league for points, tallying nine goals and 14 assists, and second on a team that sits on top of the Major Junior North division.

“Rumpel has advanced my level of play tremendously,” she says. “We are either on the ice, working out or in

the shooting range.”

She also credits her success to her line mates.

“Jaycee Gebhard is able to bury the puck in the back of the net at any given situation. My line mates have all set me up numerous times for great opportunities.”

For a team like Notre Dame, one that has the most points in the JWHL, expectations are high for the end of the season.

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helper for himself.

On the other end of the ice, Sentes scored his teamleading third goal and second of the game.

Brody Tatchell and team leader Tyson Knight also notched a goal, while Riley Albert and Jesse Burt contributed with helpers.

Next up for the Combines is a small break. They take

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The Combines found themselves on the losing end of a close 6-4 game Saturday against the Hawks.

Meota jumped on the scoreboard 30 seconds into the opening frame. Michael Pylplow fed Branden Sentes who busted down the right wing, snapping a wrist shot past Kristian Sawyshyn.

Hafford answered a few minutes later on a scramble play in front of Combines netminder Dallas Wright.

Andrew Galambos found the puck before depositing it into the back of the net, while Patrick Gauthier and Colin Pylpow collaborated on the tally.

Scott Linnell and Darren Delainey, both one and two in points for the SPHL, finished with two goals each for the Hawks. The forwards now have five for the season.

Taylor Afseth also contributed with a mark and a

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The campaign for the Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund in 2015 is in full swing as they seek donations from across the community.

A number of activities and initiatives have been planned for the month, including the following: The Bell Ringing campaign starts Dec. 1 and will continue to Dec. 21. The Empty Stocking Fund is again setting up at five locations: the North Battleford Liquor Store, Walmart, Discovery Co-op, Frontier Centre and Sobeys. The Christmas boots were set up Tuesday morning and volunteers for each location are welcome.

The North Battleford Comprehensive High School have set two nights for their annual food drive. Students will canvass the community Sunday, Dec. 6 and Monday, Dec. 7. Students are out for two hours each night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

WPD Ambulance is again hosting their annual “Cram an Ambulance” campaign. It runs Dec. 1 to 16. Barrels will be placed at businesses throughout the community for toy donations.

Also, Loraas is hosting a community food drive for any business, school, church or club interested in collecting food for the Food Bank.

The Battlefords Ministerial Association Carol Festival is again being held at the Third Avenue United Church on Tuesday, Dec. 8. Carol singing is at 7 p.m. and the program begins at 7:30 p.m.

As has been the case in past years, PotashCorp announced it is again matching Saskatchewan food banks up to $1 million for money raised this Christmas season.

Christmas hampers will be distributed Sunday, Dec. 20. Last year, the Empty Stocking Fund handed out 365 hampers and 628 children received toys.

Students gathering food bank donations Submitted NBCHS

Sunday, Dec. 6 and Monday, Dec. 7, don’t be surprised if North Battleford Comprehensive High School students are on your doorstep between 6:30 and 8:30 p.m. seeking donations of non-perishable food items for the school’s annual December food drive.

As part of an over 20-year tradition, students will venture into the community asking neighbours to help out neighbours.

The door-to-door campaign kicks off the inschool campaign running until Dec. 18. After the door-to-door donations are gathered, a display will be organized beside the office in the main entrance of the school. All classes are then challenged to further contribute items up until the Christmas break begins.

NBCHS students are passionate about projects that display a school culture of good citizenship. In addition to the food drive, there have been numerous other charitable activities.

SADD recently raised awareness of the dangers of distracted driving by contributing a tree to the Festival of Trees. The SRC

has been raising money for cancer research — more than $1,500 in September for the Terry Fox campaign — and currently is focusing on Movember and men’s cancer issues. Me to We collected donations for the food bank on Halloween, organized shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child and gathered winter gear for the local Lighthouse Shelter.

The December Food Drive is an opportunity for all facets of the school to come together as a student body in support of local families in need — students, staff, clubs, teams and anyone who wishes to participate.

With this year’s Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund’s community goal of 10,000 pounds, please keep on eye out for students this Sunday and Monday evenings. NBCHS students invite Battlefords area folks to support the December food bank goal by picking up a few items to have on hand for this purpose or by simply sharing non-perishable items already in your pantry when students come to your home. Although it’s always the season to help out neighbours, consider helping caring students make this season’s campaign a success.

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Kamala returns from Voices West adventure ... in concert at the Dekker Centre Sunday

Kamala in the mass choir at Voices West in Nelson, B.C.

Submitted Kamala Youth Choir has just returned from a musical adventure. Kamala joined with 280 singers from western Canada in Voices West held in Nelson, B.C. “Our vision was to bring together six community youth choirs,” organizer Scott Leithead says. “This is a group of choirs that run into each other regularly at festivals, and they’re six of

the best in the country.”

Voices West includes Corazon of Nelson, B.C., Coastal Sound Youth Choir of Vancouver, B.C., ihana of Red Deer, Alta., Kamala Youth Choir of North Battleford and Edmonton Youth Choir and Kokopelli from Edmonton, Alta.

All singers came together Friday evening to meet each other and to rehearse the mass choir songs.

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more rehearsals, culminating in a joint concert before an audience of 700.

Each choir was showcased in a set of their individual repertoire before joining together in a mass performance of two songs.

Sunday morning, choir members explored the uniquely beautiful city of Nelson followed by another mass rehearsal.

Choirs prepared for an upcoming concert at Po-

dium, a national conference for choral conductors, to be held in May 2016 in Edmonton.

Voices West is the brainchild of Leithead, Kokopelli conductor. He wanted to bring together like-minded choirs and conductors to celebrate the joy of choral singing. Leithead said the idea is to empower the youth.

“We’re empowering the next generation. It’s really exciting. This weekend is

very much for the members as well, for getting the kids excited about arts and music.”

When asked what they learned from participating in Voices West, Kamala singers mentioned they were inspired by the common joy of singing, the uniqueness of each choir, and the high caliber of performance. It was well worth the 14-hour bus trips.

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Kamala, along with the Junior and Preparatory choirs and the Gallery Singers are in the midst of preparing for their annual WinterSong Christmas concert to held at 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 13 at the Dekker Centre.

They are excited to welcome guest soloist Melanie Hemmerling. Come and share in this newest musical adventure.

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Strategies for parenting an anxious child My daughter hates having a loose tooth. Her anxiety increases every time she has one. She will not let my wife or I pull her tooth out. She truly hates the feeling. This is because the first time a tooth fell out it was a really uncomfortable experience for her.

So now when she has a loose tooth she begins to withdraw from activities and stops eating crunchy foods because she doesn’t want to risk the discomfort of her tooth falling out. We have found a solution as a family, while not the most frugal approach, we learned that she trusts the dentist and when her tooth is loose we take her to the dentist

and pay to get it pulled.

That way she can resume participating in her life.

While this is my daughter’s experience with anxiety, it is important to understand everyone has experienced fear and anxiety at some sort of level.

Fear is healthy. It is the body’s response to a threat.

It is when the fear response happens when it shouldn’t, or when the response to the fear is not proportional, that it becomes anxiety.

When anxiety hits, the brain goes into its survival mode and responds with fight, flight or freeze instincts. This means the ability to think, recall and process information is

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Farming comes to a halt — it’s hunting season If there was any doubt, last night was -20 C here.

A few nights before, we got about four or five inches of snow. Yep, winter is here. Where are those wool socks? By the way the geese are gone. The are southward bound for the winter.

On the home front, things have slowed down to almost a full stop. Son Ron has gone hunting with his brother Todd. Hunting season started Friday. I am not a hunter, as I always seemed to have corrals to fix or a pen of calves to look after. I appreciated those who hunt, as it always resulted in one less deer on the road when I went home at night.

I eventually built deer

killer bumpers on all my trucks. Anyone who tells you to slow down to avoid them is full of oompapa.

You are driving along, minding your own business and suddenly they are just right there. Build or buy a cow killer bumper, it is just a sensible form of protection. I used two-inch black wall pipe. It is fastened on the top of the bumper and underneath to the frame.

I’ve tallied three dead deer with my F-350, 7.3L environmental polluter and counting. Damage to me or my truck is zero. Well, that is not perfectly true. I had to replace a headlight once.

That is minor compared with the damage to my

By Lynn Strendin The Battlefords Art Club will be purchasing a variety of DVDs for the membership to view during meetings.

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I got used parts from the wreckers to fix my truck and built myself a substantial cow killer bumper. I got the truck back on the road.

Life carried on and the deer never bothered me again.

For my 70th this summer my wife Beverly and daughter Crystal put together all the things I have written for the last 60 or so years and had a book made. This was all done in secret. I was dumbfounded when they gave it to me. My Aunt Signe started saving letters I wrote to her when I was a kid and later when Bev and I got married she saved letters that I wrote. I had no idea she had done that. I am humbled and can no longer

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call her a hoarder. I think she appreciates that because she says she was never a hoarder, but is a collector.

These books cost $29 to make and I am selling them for $30. Just like farming, lots of expense and very little profit. I don’t plan to become rich or famous, so if you want a book just phone me at 1-780-8753611. I started out with 10 and they went right away, so I ordered 30. They went, so I ordered 50. I have only half a dozen left so I have ordered another 50 that are supposed to be here Dec. 8. If you want one give me a call.

In politics, I watched Alberta Premier Rachel Notley give a speech on the NDP’s climate leadership plan for the province. It was a ring ding dingy of a media love in. The room was full of business leaders, NDP supporters and slightly off to the left of the premier was a First Nations chief.

I don’t know if there was any political significance to him being off to the left, but there he was in full head gear. The presentation was excellent as when the premier began to speak the lights in the room dimmed and a soft spot light was on Premier Rachel Notley.

I waited, expecting to hear how Alberta was going to save the planet from carbon dioxide emissions.

I didn’t hear that. I heard about the biggest tax grab in the history of the province.

There will be a carbon tax that will bring $3 billion into the provincial budget.

A carbon tax of $20 per tonne in January 2017, increased to $30 per tonne in January 2018. Closing all coal-fired power plants by 2030. All I heard in passing were some plans for more wind and solar power. The price of fuel at the pumps will go up at least seven cents a litre. This will have a snowball effect as all towns and counties that run equipment will try to cover this cost. Their only option will be more property taxes.

That is what Rachel Nothing Notley is doing for climate control, nothing, absolutely nothing, zero, zippo. No mention of how she is going to control carbon emissions.

All she did was impose a huge tax grab. That is what the NDP do. We had them in Saskatchewan. They try to tax everything that moves. Every three months they would use the crown corporations to up the cost of power, gas and telephone.

Then along would come the unions asking for more money because their cost of living went up. Then their friends in the NDP, after a phantom negotiation, would always give it to them. The only ones who could not escape were the small business owners, the farmers, the average Joe non-union worker and people on fixed incomes. People left Saskatchewan by the hundreds. In Alberta, hopefully the NDP will have one term and be done.

The only good thing about this carbon tax is maybe it is a pre-emptive strike that may stop the

Federallies from imposing their own carbon tax. Premier Notley says the money will stay in Alberta. If they are serious about moving to an environmentally friendly power system, give some incentives for homeowners to install solar panels. Every homeowner has a roof. Every roof is a perfect place to put solar panels. Better yet, develop a solar panel made in Alberta. Then watch the economy go. Invent a storage battery system, too. We have sun, we have wind, just maybe not always when we need it.

On the federal scene the newly-elected Liberals have no problem with worries about the environment.

The prime minister’s plane, burning carbon-based fuel has been everywhere. He has been to London, Paris, Mali and Lord knows where else. I hope he has a bed on that plane because he hasn’t been on the ground long enough to sleep.

Joke of the week: A drunk comes in the bar and orders drink for everyone, including the bartender.

When it comes time to pay the drunk says he has no money. The bartender slaps him around and throws him out. The next night the same thing happens. The drunk comes in orders drinks for everyone including the bartender. When it comes time to pay the drunk says he has no money. The bartender is getting angry now and he slaps him around a little harder and throws him out.

The third night in comes the drunk again. He says, I’ll buy drinks for everyone, but not you Mr. Bartender. The bartender says, “Why not for me?” The drunk says, “You get violent when you drink.”

Wolf hunt project is being expanded Livestock predation addressed Staff Starting Dec. 15, the Ministry of Environment will offer wolf hunting opportunities in wildlife management zones 49 and 53 to help reduce wolf populations in these agricultural areas.

“We recognize livestock predation caused by wolves is still a significant challenge for producers in some areas and there is a need to extend the program for another year and expand it to an additional zone,” Environment Minister Herb Cox said.

“This program is another tool to help control the wolf population and address predation issues in these areas.”

According to the ministry, the objective of the hunt is to push the wolves back into the forest, into their natural habitat, and away from farms and ranches. This program will supplement the work of trappers, which is the primary method of controlling the wolf population across the province, a press release states.

The wolf hunt will run from Dec. 15 to March 31 and be restricted to WMZ

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There will be a total of 200 licences available at Ministry of Environment offices in Big River, Spiritwood, Nipawin, Hudson Bay and Greenwater Lake Provincial Park.

Each licence will entitle the holder to harvest two wolves.

Licences will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis and must be picked up in person. One licence will be available per person, but a second licence may be purchased if the first one is filled and there are still licences available.

Licences are restricted to Saskatchewan residents only.

As a condition of their permit, licence holders will be provided with a reporting sheet and required to report hunting results to the Ministry of Environment.

Hunters are reminded that wolves are considered a big game species and all regulations around weapon type, clothing requirements and baiting that pertain to big game apply for this hunt.

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OBITUARIES MICHAUD: ERNEST JOSEPH MICHAUD, November 13, 1930 September 21, 2015. It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest Michaud.

Ernest leaves to mourn, his sisters Loretta Haywood and Yvonne McMillan and his brother Philip Michaud. He is also remembered by his many nieces and nephews and grand nieces and nephews as well as many other family members and friends. He will be missed. At Ernest’s request we have decided not to hold a service, but we will remember him. ____________________________________________________ NICKEL: Henry Benjamin “Hank” Nickel. November 05, 1931 – November 21, 2015. Surrounded by family, Hank peacefully passed away at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon, SK on Saturday November 21, 2015 after a difficult struggle with respiratory illness.

Hank is lovingly remembered by his wife of 57 years, Tina (nee Unrau), his four children: daughters, Ingrid Nickel and husband, Don Anderson, of Winnipeg, MB, Krista Nickel and husband, Kent Scarborough and their children, Maeve and Hugh Scarborough, of Vancouver, BC, Maria Nickel and husband Kerry Swinney of Vancouver BC, and his son Erik Nickel and wife, Carrie Nickel and their son Jacob of Regina, SK. He leaves behind his siblings: his sisters, Kay Bartolotta (Bill) of Mississauga, ON and Margaret Atkinson, of Saskatoon, SK and his brothers, John Nickel of Rosthern, SK and Dr. Arnold Nickel (Lorene) of Saskatoon, SK. Hank was predeceased by his parents, Isaac and Katherina Nickel and his sister, Trudy Nickel. Hank was born at home on the family farm at Great Deer, SK on November 05, 1931. He attended primary school at Clear Spring School, a one-room school house in Great Deer. He graduated from high school at Rosthern Junior College and then attended the University of Saskatchewan, College of Agriculture in Saskatoon where he earned the degree of Bachelor of Science in Agriculture in 1954.

His graduating class at the College of Agriculture were the founders /instigators of the College’s annual event known as the “Ag Bag Drag”. Hank and Tina met at Rosthern Junior College. They married in Winnipeg on September 27, 1958 and settled briefly in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. They subsequently lived and raised their family in Biggar and North Battleford. Hank worked for the Assessment Branch of the Province of Saskatchewan for 10 years. In 1968, he became an Agricultural Representative with the Saskatchewan Department of Agriculture in Biggar and then North Battleford until his retirement in 1993. Hank was instrumental in establishing a Veterinary Clinic during his time in Biggar. Dad loved working with farmers and his colleagues and often commented on how fulfilling his work was. Hank gave back to the communities in which he lived and was an active member and volunteer in the United Church, Lions Club, and the Western Development Museum.

Hank pursued various hobbies and interests with enthusiasm. He was an accomplished and self-taught wood worker and metal machinist. He also loved downhill and cross country skiing, fishing and a good game of cribbage with whoever was willing to take him on.

He especially enjoyed golfing and curling with the New Horizons Club. Hank was a dedicated and loyal fan of the Saskatchewan Roughriders. In retirement, Hank and Tina travelled extensively.

They made memorable trips to many countries in Europe, to Hawaii, California, Vancouver and Victoria, British Columbia and cruises through the Panama Canal and in Alaska. Hank raised his children to be strong, independent thinkers and to appreciate the importance of education and family. Hank faced his health issues with courage and tenacity. The family would like to thank the ICU teams at St. Paul’s Hospital and Battlefords Union Hospital for their excellent care and compassion. A celebration of Hank’s life was held at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford, 1301 – 102 Street, North Battleford, SK on Thursday, November 26, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. We will love and remember you forever. ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

IN LOVING MEMORY OF

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt

DOREEN STARTUP

Bonnie Joan Thompson June 19, 1934 - Dec. 4, 2013

(Aug. 12, 1942 - Dec. 1, 1996)

In Loving Memory Christian Bouchard

Aug. 24, 1980 - Dec. 6, 2014

P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200 IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory

Mike Ostapiw

She is Gone You can shed tears that she is gone, or you can smile because she has lived.

Dec. 11, 1948 - Dec. 5, 2014

A silent thought, a secret tear, Keeps her memory ever dear, Time takes away the edge of grief, But memory turns back every leaf.

I can’t get my head wrapped around the fact that you have been gone for a year.

To think that when I said Goodnight would be the last we ever said.

— Ever remembered by Harry, Ken & Karen, Zachary & Larke

In Loving Memory

Mike Ostapiw

I miss your big bear hugs...

Your funny ways...

Your big warm smile...

Your gruff voice...

Your soft voice...

Our visits with our children and grandchildren...

Visits with our friends and family...

Our coffees at Timmys...

Our trips...

Our movie dates like the one the night before you left...

Our working together...

And so much more...

Dec. 11, 1948 - Dec. 5, 2014

You told me once ‘you’ll miss me when I’m gone”. How right you are...

One year has come and gone Just seems like yesterday No chance to say goodbye When He took you on your way

I see you in each of our children...

They have all been an awesome support team along with our family and friends in your absence...

FOREVER MISSED...

NEVER FORGOTTEN...

- Deb

You can close your eyes and pray she will come back, or you can open your eyes and see all that she has left.

Your heart can be empty because you can’t see her, or you can be full of the love that you shared.

You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday, or you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.

You can remember her and only that she is gone, or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.

You can cry and close your mind, be empty and turn your back.

Or you can do what Mom would have wanted, Smile, Open Your Eyes, Love and Go On

We thought of you today But that is nothing new.

We thought of you yesterday And will tomorrow too.

And make no outward show for what it meant to lose you.

Only those who love you know.

Remembering you is easy We do it every day.

It’s the heartache of losing you That will never go away.

Forever In Our Hearts

WE LOVE & MISS YOU

Cindy & Les Curtis, Nicole, Kayla, Braydon, Avery, Christa, Shane, Liam, John, Jamie, Tyson, Owen

The Addy Family

Grandma Clara, Aunty Debbie, Aunty Donna, Uncle Richard & families

FUNERAL SERVICES

Just once more to hold your hand And see your big old smile To have a massive bear hug Or sit and talk for a while You left behind many broken hearts Mikey - Daddy - Pops - Gido And we’re tripping over memories Every place in time we go But as we love you - so we miss you With your memory so clear Loved, remembered, forever and always Bringing many silent tears.

Love you Dad Forever and Always Steven, Russel, David, Heather and our families

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

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

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

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

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

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FUNERAL SERVICES

BIRTHDAYS

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER Funeral Home

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

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

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

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

Congrats, Mary Moffat,

FOR SALE - MISC

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

GREAT CANADIAN Dollar Store franchise opportunities are available in your area. Explore your future with a dollar store leader. Call today 1-877-388-0123 ext. 229; www.dollarstores.com.

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

Burial Plot, North Battleford Cemetary. 37-10-A West side of exhibition road gate, Regular price $900, For sale for $550. Call or email Denise at (604) 585-7045. a5972420@telus.net

IN MEMORIAM

Kenmore Heavy Duty Washer and Dryer Set $400.00. Excellent condition. Phone or text (306)441-6595.

Will sell separately.

Andrea Hutchison

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

December 01, would have been your 27th birthday.

Happy Birthday, hope that you have a great day and are surrounded by our loved ones.

It has been a very busy year, we are getting much done in the yard. We intend to change things around.

Last September, we were given a little female kitten. I named her Tiggie II and dad named her Munchie. She is a beautiful cat who is as adventures as Tiggie. She has not used up her lives as fast as Tiggie did though. You would have loved her, and I wish you could see her.

I hope the weather is nice so we can celebrate your birthday down here. We got our first staying snowfall here on November 23rd and 24th.

Tiggie loves to cuddle by my right ear and cheek so Sam figures he should sleep at my head some where.

Sam’s purr is so loud you could possibly hear him. While Tiggie’s purr is so soft, that only if you were cuddling her would you hear her.

We are all doing well, miss you, love you.

Mom, Dad, Sam & Tiggie II

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

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100 Yrs. on Nov. 22, 2015 Love, Your Family CARD OF THANKS

Battlefords Victim Services Battlefords Victim Services would like to thank

W. Brett Wilson and Family

WANTED TO BUY Wanted: furniture - bed couch, etc.

Call Joe 480-2518

PETS Great Pyrenees - Akbash cross puppies, born October 3rd, good for sheep or yard dogs, asking $200.00 Phone 306-845-2404 or email at rcmatthews@littleloon.ca

HEALTH SERVICES

Hip or Knee Replacement?

for their financial generosity in 2015. We were able to have our volunteers attend two events to recognize the support they provide to our program.

Problems Walking or Getting Dressed?

FOR SALE - MISC

$2,000 Yearly Tax Credit $20,000 Lump Sum Refund

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Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

IN MEMORIAM

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FARMS FOR SALE

SASK FARMS & RANCHES KERROBERT: 5.2 ac. - 1552 sq. ft. home on well treed/landscaped yard on Highway #51 LOON LAKE: 3478 ac. - 2513 ac. deeded + 964 ac. leased.

428 cult. ac., assess. 28,160/ qtr., fenced, 1700 sq ft home w/ walkout basement. Cattle opt. Call for details!.

SPIRITWOOD: 1305 ac. - 1149 D cult. ac., assess.

SOL55,975/qtr., 1120 sq ft home.

For all of your buying or selling needs contact Darren Sander (306) 441-6777

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WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

PHONE:

Dec. 26, 1929 - Dec. 3, 2013 You left us two years ago...

You left us your music and your songs...

Daily we can hear your lovely voice (ain’t CDs wonderful!)

“THANK YOU LOVE” John and “My Lucky Seven” (Rose’s term) IN MEMORY JOHN & FAMILIES

LAND FOR SALE

HOME OWNERS

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

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

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 43 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 8 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s

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

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

Please call (306) 445-8778

FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

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

WANTED: House to move, 1,000 Sq. Ft or larger, 2x6 construction, good electrical system. Bungalow preferred but not necessary. Call Gord @ 306-717-0924 or email goodman@sasktel.net.

RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

BIRTHDAYS

The Disability Tax Credit

115 Registered Sales so far in 2015!

In Loving Memory of Rose Isabell Johnson

HOUSES FOR SALE

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Y P A P Ha Y BIRTHD Dad ppy y 63 rd 19th birthday m

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May you have many more happy healthy years to come.

Much love, Bernice ANNOUNCEMENTS

Dr. Matthew Pruden is pleased to announce the opening of

1341-100th Street, North Battleford NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 306-446-2300 ANNOUNCEMENTS

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

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CARD OF THANKS

Thank You . . .

The family of Roger Ferron would like to thank family, friends and neighbors for their support during a difficult time, to BUH staff for their care, to Father Peter and Father Fredrick for their kind words of support. Knights of Columbus 4th degree for being honor guard. The choir and those who made lunch. Bob MacKay and staff for their help and compassion. To everyone who brought food, flowers made phone calls, extra beds, your thoughtfulness will always be remembered.

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT

1 bedroom apt. Compeletely furnished. Cable, pool table, everything included. No damage deposit. Rent $600.

480-2518

1&2 Bedroom Suites

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT 1 bedroom apartment for rent.

Available December 1. Located 1691-101st st. Fridge/stove included. Ref required. 306-445-4646

— Cecilia and all the Ferron family Battlefords Residential Services Inc. Box 751 North Battleford, Saskatchewan Battlefords Residential S9A 2Y9

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

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Intention to Designated Municipal Heritage Property

The Heritage Property Act S.S. 1979-80, C.H.2.2s. 11 (2)(b)

Services Inc. Notice is hereby given that not less than thirty days from the

date of service of this notice, the council of the: Box 751 BRSI acknowledges and gratefully thanks Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 North Battleford, Saskatchewan Intends to pass a bylaw pursuant to the provisions of The S9A 2Y9 W. Brett Wilson & Family

Rabbit Lake Hotel

Legally described as: Lot 10 Block 1 Plan AH 2031 Rabbit Lake, SK

W.BRETT WILSON & FAMILY

W. Brett Wilson & family

If you wish to obtain a copy of the financial statement before the meeting please contact the office at 306-937-5656 subject to availability

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

For their generous 2011 donation.

would like to extend a warm thank you to

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 7:00 pm at the Golf Course Clubhouse

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

and located at: #412 - 1st Ave. W. Rabbit Lake, SK The reasons for the proposed designated are as follows: 1. To Preserve Heritage “Promoting a happy and rewarding life for every member of our family, a quality 2. ToinRestore andhome Maintain Original Structure

PRAIRIE EMPLOYMENT created by superior staff usingPROGRAM compassion and innovation.”

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Heritage Property Act, to designate as Municipal Heritage Property the following real property known as:

for their generous 2015 donation.

BRSI acknowledges and thanks “Promoting a happy rewarding lifegratefully for every member of our family, in a quality home created by superior staff using compassion and innovation.”

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Any person wishing to object to the proposed designation must serve council with a written objection stating the reasons for the objection and all relevant facts not less than three days prior to consideration of the bylaw.

Dated this 3rd day of December, 2015.

Friday - Sunday, December 4, 5 & 6

A Walk Through Bethlehem at Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street. Friday 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, December 4

Borden Care Home Auxiliary Tea, program, door prize, silver collection from 2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

Borden Farmers Market Christmas Sale at the Borden Community Centre from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., lunch by Grad 2016. Cash prizes, free admission.

Saturday, December 5

Historic Battleford Lions Christmas Bazaar at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

The 30th Annual Big Buck Nite Competition at the Sonningdale Hall from 6:00 p.m. - midnight. Admission includes Chili and buns all evening.

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

for the generous 2015 donation

Looking for Real Skills, Real Work and Real Wages?

Prairie Employment Program 1202 - 101st Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z8 Phone: (306)445-6404

THANK YOU For your support during the Annual Parade

Looking for Real Skills, Real Work and Real Wages?

Prairie Employment Program 1202 - 101st Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z8 Phone: (306)445-6404

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF BATTLE RIVER #438 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN NOTICE is hereby given under the Tax Enforcement Act, that unless arrears of taxes & costs are paid, the administrator will at the expiration of a period of 60 days from the date of this advertiseent, proceed to register an interest based on a tax lien in the Land Titles Registry in accordance with section 10.

Property Description

(ALL West of the 3rd Meridian) TWP RGE Lot Block

Delmas, E2160 Delmas, E2160 Delmas, C3473 NE 11 SE 18 SE 26 Section 15 SW21 N 1/2 23 SE 24 SE 27 NE 05 SE 08 NW 16 N 1/2 17 W 1/2 19 S 1/2 & NW 12 SW 13 SE 24 Delmas, C3474 S 1/2 & NW Sec. 13 NE 14 NW 10 NE 28 Delmas C3474 S 1/2 32 N 1/2 Sec. 17 NW 22 E 1/2 Sec. 9 SE 16 NW 09 SW 22 SW 02 SE 03 E 1/2 Sec. 20 NE 30 NE 31 NE 23 Section 6 NE 12 NW 09 NE 18 NW 06 Delmas, C3473 NE 32 SE 05 S 1/2 Sec. 09 Delmas E2160

3 to 10 13-17 5 to 9 46 42 42 41 41 41 41 41 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 15-16 44 44 45 43 16-18 42 43 42 43 43 42 42 42 42 42 42 42 45 42 42 43 45 43 19-20 41 42 42 19,20,32, E2

3 3 5 19 15 16 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 4 18 18 18 18 2 16 16 17 16 16 15 17 16 16 15 15 17 18 15 16 16 19 16 5 15 15 15 2

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL ARREARS ARREARS TISING & COSTS COSTS $1,790.80 $177.06 $1,814.76 $1,747.24 $579.54 $462.20 $452.52 $113.69 $172.81 $584.90 $94.76 $891.44 $226.36 $140.51 $1,135.24 $606.39 $1,258.69 $692.16 $937.66 $631.29 $790.00 $158.77 $1,954.35 $10,227.03 $1,602.86 $704.32 $1,202.19 $289.94 $6,514.80 $26.49 $400.87 $551.24 $1,092.15 $896.81 $814.54 $962.07 $654.61 $2,938.83 $4,355.40 $2,581.33 $2,270.22 $148.82 $666.84 $355.08 $250.84 $685.79 $473.49 $3,839.86

Dated this 30th day of November, 2015.

$5.00 $1,795.80 $5.00 $182.06 $5.00 $1,819.76 $5.00 $1,752.24 $5.00 $584.54 $5.00 $467.20 $5.00 $457.52 $5.00 $118.69 $5.00 $177.81 $5.00 $589.90 $5.00 $99.76 $5.00 $896.44 $5.00 $231.36 $5.00 $145.51 $5.00 $1,140.24 $5.00 $611.39 $5.00 $1,263.69 $5.00 $697.16 $5.00 $942.66 $5.00 $636.29 $5.00 $795.00 $5.00 $163.77 $5.00 $1,959.35 $5.00 $10,232.03 $5.00 $1,607.86 $5.00 $709.32 $5.00 $1,207.19 $5.00 $294.94 $5.00 $6,519.80 $5.00 $31.49 $5.00 $405.87 $5.00 $556.24 $5.00 $1,097.15 $5.00 $901.81 $5.00 $819.54 $5.00 $967.07 $5.00 $659.61 $5.00 $2,943.83 $5.00 $4,360.40 $5.00 $2,586.33 $5.00 $2,275.22 $5.00 $153.82 $5.00 $671.84 $5.00 $360.08 $5.00 $255.84 $5.00 $690.79 $5.00 $478.49 $5.00 $3,844.86

Betty Johnson/ Administrator

Saturday, December 5

Christmas Trade Show and Craft Sale at the Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 on Main Street, Battleford from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Crafts, Scentsy, Tupperware, Watkins, jewellery, Avon and so much more.

Coffee, tea, burgers, soup, chili, hotdogs. Gift basket draw. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, December 6

Borden Lion’s Festival of Music at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 6

Silent Night, Holy Night Community Youth Choir with Robert MacKay, David Morton, Lei Canta and Meota Men’s Choir. Come enjoy a short evening of Christmas Music with us at 7:00 p.m. at the Third Avenue United Church Sanctuary. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling Jaki at 306-446-2519.

Sunday, December 6

Notre Dame Parish presents a Multicultural Christmas Festival with a Christmas bake sale, diverse cultural display along with international foods, raffles, silent auction items and entertainment with refreshment and dessert at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1202 - 105th Street from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday & Monday, December 6 & 7

NBCHS students will be canvassing the City of North Battleford for food donations from 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All donations of non-perishable food items will go to the Battlefords & District Food & Resource Centre.

Tuesday, December 8

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street starting at 2:00 p.m.

Bingo coffee and entertainment by the Meota Hobby Band. Hot Christmas supper at 4:00 p.m. All seniors welcome.

Thursday, December 10

Christmas Bake Sale - perogies, cabbage rolls, borscht & baking at Ukrainian Catholic Church basement, 902 - 108th Street, across from Connaught School from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 12

Christmas Tea & Bake Sale at the Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Come out and celebrate the season with a friend while enjoying a refreshment & dessert. Our tasty bake table features homemade bread, buns, pies, cakes & cookies and squares.

Everyone is welcome. Hosted by the Zion Women of Faith.

Saturday, December 12

Topline Social Dance Club - The Hamps Christmas at the Royal Canadian Legion - downstairs, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, December 12

Santa arrives on Radisson Main St. at 2:00 p.m., Royal Purple Tea, Bake sale, raffle in Radisson Hall from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13

Christmas Celebration Banquet & Music at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church 5:00 p.m. Dinner by Second 2 None Catering. Tickets for sale until December 6 at church office phone 306-445-5158.

Sunday, December 13

Radisson Lutheran Church Carols, Candles & Cookies at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, December 16

Borden Friendship Club Christmas Bingo in the Club Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, December 17

Borden School Concert in Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18

Borden Grad 2016 Pancake Breakfast in Borden Community Centre from 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Friday, December 18

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

Thursday, December 24

Christmas Eve Services at 6:30 p.m. in Borden United Church and 7:30 in Borden Anglican Church.

Wednesday, December 30

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

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HOUSES FOR RENT

SUITES FOR RENT

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

FEED & SEED

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

TIRED OF APARTMENT LIVING Come See What’s Happening at North Battleford Heritage Estates

Available 1 bedroom suite. F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking. Reference required. Call or text (306) 291-7643.

STEEL BUILDING SALE ...” REALLY BIG SALE - YEAR END CLEAR OUT!” 21X22 $5,190 25X24 $5,988 27X28 $7,498 30X32 $8,646 35X34 $11,844 42X54 $16,386. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439

Rent or Purchase a 3 Bedroom Home

Inquire about Special Incentives Call 306-445-8778 306-441-3416

INTERIOR PAINTING References available.

Call 306-481-2836

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

References and damage required.

Serious inquiries. Call 306-4416728.

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

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

Dodge...

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

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PETS

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Huge fall discounts.

1520 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price 119,900.00 1216 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - Fall clearance sale price $99,900.00 1088 sq ft, 3 bedroom/ 2 bathroom - fall clearance sale price $92,900.00

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

THE BATTLEFORDS CITIZENS ON PATROL

For more info call:

Yellowhead Modular Homes Sales

306-496-7538

Yorkton, SK www.affordablehomesales.ca

PHONE 446-1720 for more information

THE FISH TRUCK WILL BE AT THE CANADIAN TIRE PARKING LOT

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

Saturday, Dec. 5

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Sinatra is quite the cat. He seems to be constantly talking and always has a pretty interesting story to tell. Sinatra is a sweet cat who loves to be cuddled and pet. If you think this loveable talker is the right cat for you, come down and meet him today.

Legend is a sweet boy once he gets to know you but would probably do well with an experienced owner and in a home with no small kids. Legend was found on the highway and was very scared when he first came in. He has come a very long way in a very short period of time but he will need a home that can help him build his confidence and help him feel safe. Give this sweet guy a second chance!

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

RICHARD GIBBONS

LAW OFFICE

We wish to advise that although we will be renovating our offices, we will be

FULLY OPEN FOR BUSINESS IN THE PERIOD DECEMBER 17 TO 29TH, 2015.

There may be some construction dust but the lawyers and staff will ensure that our service levels remain unchanged. We urge all clients to telephone for appointments.

Fish from Northern Lakes Deboned & Filletted • White Fish • Pickerel • • Jack • Steelhead •

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

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446-6166

We will retain our 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM hours together with remaining open for the lunch period 12 noon to 1:00.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS City of North Battleford 1291 - 101st Street P.O. Box 460

North Battleford Saskatchewan Canada S9A 2Y6

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC CITY OF NORTHNOTICE BATTLEFORD

City of North Battleford 1291 - 101st Street P.O. Box 460

PH: (306) 445-1700 FAX: (306) 445-0411

North Battleford Saskatchewan Canada S9A 2Y6

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NORTHNOTICE BATTLEFORD PUBLIC

PH: (306) 445-1700 FAX: (306) 445-0411

Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that 2007 thatofthe City of North Battleford a bylaw to amend the1971 Zoning Bylaw No. the City North Battleford intends to passintends a bylawtotopass amend the Zoning Bylaw No. as hereinafter 1971 as hereinafter provided. provided.

Public notice given,Pursuant Pursuant to Section of the Planning and Development Public noticeisishereby hereby given, to Section 207 of207 the Planning and Development Act, 2007 thatAct, the that City of to pass a bylawto to pass amend Zoning No. 1971 as hereinafter 2007 theNorth CityBattleford of Northintends Battleford intends a the bylaw to Bylaw amend the Zoning Bylaw No. provided.

1971 as hereinafter provided.

It isIt is proposed amendthe theZoning Zoning District forms part of Bylaw1971, Number 1971, as proposed to to amend District Map,Map, whichwhich forms part of Bylaw Number as follows: follows:

is proposedtoto amend amend the District Map,Map, which which forms part of Bylaw 1971, as follows: It isItproposed theZoning Zoning District forms part Number of Bylaw Number 1971, as follows:

Intent INTENT Rezone from C4 – Regional Commercial Development Disctrict to C3 – Arterial Commercial District, Rezone from C4 - Regional Commercial Development District to C3 - Arterial Commercial Dis592-110th Street (Lot 1-Block 149-Plan 67B09212) and 11201-6th Avenue (Parcel K-Plan 68B07577 trict, Street (Lot 1 - Block 149 - Plan 67B09212) and 11201-6th Avenue (Parcel K-Plan Ext592-110th 1), as shown within the dashed line on Sketch “A” below.

68B07577 Ext 1), as shown within the dashed line on Sketch “A” below.

INTENT Rezone from – MediumDensity Density Residential Residential to Commercial all ofall Lots18 to 18 20 -to 2 Rezone from R3R3 - Medium toC1 C1– - Downtown Downtown Commercial of Lots Block , as within the the boldbold dashed line online Sketch “A” below. affected is - Block 3636-Plan - Plan B299 B299, asshown shown within dashed on Sketch “A”The below.

Theland affected st Street. at 1401, and1411 1421-101 landlocated is located at 1411 1401, and 1421-101st Street.

Sketch “A”

Sketch “A”

Reason REASON This area has been requested to be rezoned by the owner. It is felt that the rezoning of the This areawill hasmake been requested to be rezoned the owner.

It is felt that the rezoning of the property will property it more appealing to by possible development of this area.

If the proposed make it more appealing to possible development of this area. If the proposed location does get rezoned located does get rezoned C3, the character of the area will remain very similar and impacts C3, the character of the area will remain very similar and impacts will be minimal. will be minimal.

REASON ThisThis area hashas been requested an owner ownerofofone oneofofthethelots lots question.

It was area been requestedtotobe berezoned rezoned by by an in in question.

It was anticipatedthat thatthis this area area would been previously established as C1-Downtown Commercial in the anticipated wouldhave have been previously established as C1-Downton Commercial City’s newnew zoning bylaw--however an erroran was made by made the consultants, and was further by in the City’s zoning bylaw-however error was by the consultants, andmissed was further administration.

This rezoning more properly reflect the existing and allow for and further missed by administration.

This will rezoning will more properly reflect uses, the existing uses, allow in our Downtown core. for development further development in our Downtown core.

Bylaw Inspection BYLAW INSPECTION Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK SKMonday Monday through Friday, between the of hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. are Copies are available through Friday, between the hours 8:00of a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Copies available to persons to persons the the City Clerk. throughthrough the Office of Office the Cityof Clerk.

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14th day of December in the respecting Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 pm.

Council shall any person or Representations the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14thhear day of December, group persons or person acting on8:00 theirp.m. behalf, who wish toany make a representation.

Council in theofCouncil Chambers at City Hall at Council shall hear person or group of persons or willperson also consider comments received hearing, or Council delivered theconsider undersigned acting on written their behalf, who wish to makeata the representation. will to also written at comments received the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

City Hall before the at hearing.

Issued atatthe CityBattleford of North Battleford 23rd day of November, 2015.

Issued North this 23rd Day ofthis November 2015.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

Intent

Reason

Bylaw INSPECTION Inspection BYLAW Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK SK Monday Mondaythrough through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Copies are available to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available to persons persons through theofOffice the City Clerk. through the Office the Cityof Clerk.

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14th day of December in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 Council shall person or Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by thepm.

Council on the 14th hear day ofany December, group of Council persons or person acting theirp.m. behalf, who wish make a representation.

Council in the Chambers at City Hall on at 8:00 Council shall heartoany person or group of persons or acting on written their behalf, who wish to makeata the representation. will also consider written at willperson also consider comments received hearing, orCouncil delivered to the undersigned received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

Citycomments Hall before the hearing.

Issued at North Novemberthis 23rd23rd , 2015.day of November, 2015.

Issued at the CityBattleford of Norththis Battleford

Debbie DebbieWohlberg, Wohlberg, CityCity Clerk Clerk

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1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

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TENDERS

FARM LAND FOR SALE R.M. Of DOUGLAS NO.436

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CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

446-6166

SE 17-44-13 W3, Extensions 25 and 29 (approximately 147.16 acres) including house and outbuildings (“the property”).

TENDERS

Minerals not included.

Purchaser responsible for property taxes commencing January 1, 2016.

SALE BY TENDER

SEALED TENDERS marked “Do Not Open: Farmland-Florence” must be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank in trust for 10% of the purchase price, to be returned if the tender is not accepted and to be forfeited if the purchaser defaults.

Balance of tender price payable within 30 days of acceptance.

Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST in addition to the purchase price.

For viewing of property contact Pat at 1-306-481-4003.

Highest or any tender not neccessarily accepted.

Prospective bidders are assumed to have inspected the land, house and outbuildings. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.

Tenders to be received by the undersigned at or before 2:00 p.m., December 4, 2015 at which time tenders will close.

Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291 - 102nd Street P.O. Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Phone: 1-306-445-6177 Attention: Aaron Friedman

The Village of Medstead, in the Province of Saskatchewan, offers for sale the following commercial property: Lot 8 Block 4 Plan AM2577 A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and addressed to the Village of Medstead, Box 148, Medstead, SK S0M 1W0.

Tenders must be postmarked by 4:00 p.m. on January 8, 2016.

A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.

Dated the 3rd day of December, 2015.

Coleen Kitching Administrator

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 211 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of North Battleford intends to amend Bylaw 1970, known as the City’s Official Community Plan.

INTENT The proposed bylaw alteration will: • Add a new scope and purpose for the bylaw.

• Add a finding that speaks to North Battleford’s source water supply.

• Add communication and referral process policies for the urban-rural fringe.

REASON The reason for the alteration is: • To clarify legal application of the Official Community Plan and Future Land Use Concept.

• To clarify municipal ground water sources.

• To strengthen policies and support land use coordination in the urban fringe.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed alteration at City Hall, located at 1291101st St., between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at City Hall at a cost of $5.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on December 14th, 2015 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

Issued at the City of North Battleford this 23rd day of November, 2015.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

A & W Restaurant 2142 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0X6 or online at www.aw.ca

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Teacher • Norman Carter School - Wilkie Closing at noon, Tuesday, December 8, 2015 Bus Driver • Kerrobert KE5 - south & east Open until a successful candidate is found apply ASAP! Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FULL-TIME COOK required at

Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely,

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

Clean kitchen work areas. Salary $16.00/hr.

Apply with resumé at rickyhk011@icloud.com

Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351

CONTRACT CARETAKER SERVICES

CONTRACT MANAGER POSITION

The Rabbit Lake Housing Authority is accepting applications of the position of caretaker services.

A contract manager is required for the management of the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority.

for the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority

The caretaker shall: 1. Perform minor maintenance repairs to the units/ buildings.

2. Act as a contact person for maintenance concerns from the tenants.

3. Be responsible for routine grounds maintenance.

4. Be responsible to maintain inventories and equipment.

5. Be responsible for vacant unit inpections.

6. Provide regular activity reports to the Housing Authority Manager.

accepting applications for

Additional contract work may be available.

Employment to commence February 1, 2016 or as mutually agreed

Please submit your resumé and references with your application in confidence

by December 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to Marlene O. Martens, Chairperson Rabbit Lake Housing Authority Box 57 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0

FULL-TIME OPERATING FOREMAN

The candidate must have good communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated and have experience in operating heavy equipment, road maintenance and construction. Supervisory skills would be beneficial as well as being able to take direction. Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license.

Benefit package available with wages being negotiable.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resumé by: mail, email or fax, along with a current driver’s abstract.

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Janitorial Services

Closing Date:

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required Innovation Credit Union CUT KNIFE Start Date: Jan 1st 2016 · Work to be done after business hours · Must be able to obtain a criminal record check · References an asset

FLEXIBLE HOURS!

Drop off resumés at Cut Knife Advise Center

PART-TIME INSERTERS Bring your resumé to:

Or email: brent.schell@innovationcu.ca Contact: Brent Schell 306-441-1150

We need Reliable

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E E W KENDS

892 - 104th Street

North Battleford, SK Ask for Chuck or Melissa

for the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority

The manager shall: 1. Communicate respectfully with the tenants and assist them as required.

2. Be responsible for the overall operation under the direction of the Board of Directors.

3. Prepare reports, attend Board Meetings and carry out the policies and decisions of the Board.

4. Facilitate the leasing of units, collect rent, prepare annual budgets and manage the finances.

5. Oversee contract personnel and the maintenance of physical properties.

6. Maintain confidentiality.

This is a contract position.

Closing Date:

Please submit your resumé and references with your application in confidence

by December 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to Marlene O. Martens, Chairperson Rabbit Lake Housing Authority Box 57 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0

City Of North Battleford PLANTS OPERATOR - IN SCOPE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS Under the general direction of the Operations Foreman at the Water Plants, operators are required to carry out the general work routine at two water plants, 1 water tower, 2 reservoirs and 1 pumping station in accordance with Provincial/Federal regulations and license requirements.

Ten hour shifts including some Weekends & Evenings. The operators will have to perform some of their duties with some exposure to chemicals, noise and odors; heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work in inclement weather conditions as well as at heights and in confined spaces.

Preference will be given to those with a Level I to III Certification, however a combination of experience and/ or education will be considered. Mechanical ability & water treatment experience are assets.

View detailed posting at: www.cityofnb.ca

City of North Battleford CASUAL ARENA OPERATOR LEISURE SERVICES DEPARTMENT

Detailed resumé & documentation, including references to be submitted to Elizabeth Schneider, HR, Box 460, North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Y6, Fax: (306)445-0411, email:eschneider@cityofnb.ca Deadline for applications is 4:30 PM, December 4th, 2015.

LEISURE SERVICES

Directly reporting to the Facilities Manager, the employee in this position will carry out the general work routine duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Senior Gallery Assistant

View detailed posting at: www.cityofnb.ca

Applications are now being accepted for the above position, where primary hours of work are at the Allen Sapp Gallery, however, will include some hours at the Chapel Gallery. This position reports directly to the Manager/Curator of Galleries.

Duties include but are not limited to: install and maintain arena ice; supervision of patrons; snow clearing & maintenance responsibilities. Shift and weekend work is required.

Detailed resume, including references to be submitted to Human Resources Department, Box 460, North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Y6; Fax: (306) 445-0411; Email: eschneider@ cityofnb.ca. Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm, December 11, 2015.

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

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

ALLEN SAPP GALLERY Permanent Full-Time

Consideration will be given to those who have an interest/ knowledge in art/museum practices, have excellent written and oral customer service skills, willingness to learn and are able to work independently and assist the Manager/Curator in the administration of operations of both Galleries.

Please visit City website for full job description and qualifications required. www.cityofnb.ca Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm, Friday, December 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Dept., City of North Battleford, P.O. Box 460, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6, fax: 306-4450411 or email: eschneider@cityofnb.ca The City wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351 is accepting applications for an

Experienced Seasonal Municipal Employee employment to commence April 15, 2016 or as mutually agreed

Experience and/or exposure to heavy equipment such as construction or farm equipment is an asset. The candidate must have well developed interpersonal, motivational and team skills, be able to take direction and work independently.

Skills & Abilities • Valid Driver’s License • Class 1A (would be an asset) Type of Work Experience • Grading municipal roads • Roadside mowing • Culvert installations • Signage & repairs • Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair • Other duties as required Type of Equipment Operated • Volvo Grader • Cat Grader • Back Hoe • Bush Hog Mower • Case/Kubota Tractor Applicants are invited to submit a resumé including: • Past experience and present work experience • Certifications • Expected salary • Current driver’s abstract • Three references Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resumé by: mail, email or fax.

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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A is for effort

Embracing the power of forced optimization Trial by fire, that’s what most people call it. We learn by doing and often the only way to get caught up in the trap of having to do something is signing up before we are really ready.

It tends to test our resolve.

Recently, a mentor passed down this piece of advice. Sign up for things that then force us to complete them, as opposed to procrastinating time and time again. Coincidentally, a few days later, there was a website confirming an actual term for this piece of advice. They had called it, “forced optimization.”

It seems a little bit of stress is a good way to keep growing and committing ourselves to tasks that can-

not be backed out of, then forces us to optimize our time accordingly. The beneficial stress, which comes with forced optimization, can help keep us driven, because when we’ve invested ourselves, or our money, in a class, a club, work, projects, goals or anything else we’ve signed up for and said we would do, it becomes almost impossible to withdraw from the commitment. Plus, so often when we have to do something it means we will most likely be forced to learn along the way and this is a very good thing.

So how do we employ this tactic? We can do small things like putting up our hand to volunteer for

Application deadline Dec. 15

double

ision

By Kerry Volk

tasks before anyone else does, sign up for that class or club we keep putting off, put our name down for something we can’t get out of and take the small risk of trying to step out of our comfort zone as much as possible. These are all great tricks to get ourselves stuck in a situation that will

Annual grants aid rinks Staff Applications for the Community Rink Affordability Grant are being accepted until Dec. 15, according to a government press release.

The Community Rink Affordability Grant provides funding to Saskatchewan’s community-owned indoor skating and curling rinks.

Communities, schools, non-profits and First Nations are eligible to apply to the program. Successful applicants receive an annual grant of $2,500 per indoor

ice surface. The grant may be used to offset the cost of rink operations and minor capital upgrades. Over the past three years, the program has granted $4.8 million, the release states.

The Government of Saskatchewan says it is committing $1.7 million to the grant program for its fourth year in 2015.

“The Community Rink Affordability Grant has financial impact beyond the $2,500 payment per ice surface,” Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said.

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“Many of the communities across the province use the funding to offset operational costs and are able to provide free or reduced cost programming to the community’s citizens as a result.

Other rinks have used the funding toward energy-efficient investments which create utility savings into the future.

“The benefits of the Community Rink Affordability Grant to our province’s communities and citizens are far reaching, and the Government of Saskatchewan is proud of this initiative.”

Since 2011, the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association has administered and delivered the program. The SPRA is doing so again in 2015.

To register for the Community Rink Affordability Grant program, complete the online form found on the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association’s website at www.spra.sk.ca/ crag.

help us learn new skills, push ourselves in the right direction and grow as a person. A lot of the time a good life is compiled of all those little risks we tend to take. And don’t be afraid to look like a fool. We all do it, and this is what it means to not take ourselves too seriously, when we become comfortable in new situations.

So, why do most of us not employ these little life tactics on a constant basis?

Well, most times it feels a tad bit terrible to be failing forward, meaning we have to put in all that effort of being a rookie, long before

anything really good begins to happen. It’s too bad results take a ton of effort, but this is the way the world works, just as much as the changing of the seasons.

Winter is the perfect time to work towards being that person we’ve always wanted to become. Now that summer is gone and some of our external motivation leaves with it —those sunny, warm days — we’re left with just our own ability to motivate ourselves to get moving. It’s during these cold months when it’s so much easier to stay home in the warmth, only venturing out for things we need to do, instead of getting more involved in our community and doing good things for ourselves.

We can perhaps take some inspiration from the book, The Alchemist, by Paulo Coelho, that no matter how long it takes, we can eventually get to where we need. Where some of us travel directly from point A to point B, others are zig-

zagers. We tend to take the scenic route. So, how do we redirect ourselves, and our focus, towards getting back on track? One way might be to find a community club or activity that aligns with our goals and our dreams, and then take the small risk to sign up and commit ourselves to becoming the person we’ve always visualized being.

The best part is we don’t necessarily have to reap the sweet rewards of success in everything we do. Focusing on the process is a realistic way of producing positive results, from our efforts, and often this mentality can keep us from becoming discouraged when immediate results or rewards become fleeting.

They say life has its ups and downs, but perhaps it’s more of a zigzag pattern and all we need sometimes is a good community club, team or membership in something we enjoy to pull us back on the right path and refocus our efforts.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Reporter Correspondents needed for all rural areas • • • • • • • •

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

• • • • • • •

Mervin North of the Gully (Maidstone) Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

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Christmas Cheer The John Paul II mission team decorated The Lighthouse Serving The Battlefords Nov. 26, to make a cheerful and festive environment for those in North Battleford experiencing homelessness over the holidays. Photo submitted

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Prizes awarded for remembrance posters

By MCS Staff Elementary students have been taking advantage of the warm weather and snow to go sliding down the small hill on the playground during recess and noon hour breaks. A schedule has been made so each class gets a turn with the Crazy Carpets.

The SLC handed out small prizes for winning Remembrance Day posters.

Joanna Usselman, Grade 1, Ryder Currie, Grade 2, Mason Porter, Grade 4, Emily Stotz, Grade 4, Karista Stotz, Grade 5, and Allison Wawryk, Grade 5, all received a small prize for their beautiful posters.

The SLC sponsored a Camouflage Day last Thursday. Many of the staff and students participated.

The senior and junior girls’ volleyball teams held their windups on the weekend. On Friday evening, the senior girls gathered at Mrs. Walker’s home in Borden for a potluck supper, then went to Saskatoon to watch the University of Saskatchewan men’s and women’s teams play volleyball against the University of Winnipeg Wesman.

The junior girls had a similar windup. They went to a restaurant for supper, then went to watch volleyball. During the men’s match, Jenna Fouhy, Arin Amson and Kim Wawryk were asked to perform the duties of ball girls. They retrieved the balls, wiped them off and gave them to the servers.

After the game, they were able to get many of the players and coaches to sign their volleyballs and papers.

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atchewan Science Centre Outreach Program, “Go Science!” brought their workshops to the school. They presented the workshop, “Investigating the World Around You,” to the Grades 1, 2 and 3 classes. The Grade 4 and 5 classes had a twohour workshop on mechanical forces. The Grades 6, 7, 8 and 9 classes participated in the “Shocking! Understanding Electricity” portion of the day. Finally, the Grades 10, 11 and 12 classes took the exciting robot challenge in the “Robots! On the Road” workshop.

Each of the workshops was geared toward specific age groups and tied into curricular outcomes. Each workshop included a stage show with demonstrations and then some hands-on investigation.

Special thanks to Mrs. Jean Brehon for arranging this day for all the classes.

Christmas concert preparations are in full swing. The concert starts with a meeting among the elementary teachers. Each teacher is secretly hoping the others have a great idea for this year’s performance.

Once the idea has been chosen, each teacher must decide the sections their class will perform. This isn’t always as easy as it sounds.

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Next, the parts must be assigned. Usually several children want the same part, so a fair method must be used to solve this dilemma or the part will have to be split, so several students can receive the part of their choice. Finally, when all parts are selected, and routines are developed, rehearsals can begin.

Teachers and parents will begin gathering items, digging through old boxes or purchasing items for costumes. It is always surprising what can be found in old containers.

There are many other things to get ready before the performance Wednesday, Dec. 16. Ten muscular Santas have to be drawn and painted, signs have to be made and the backdrop for the stage needs to be drawn and painted.

The Grade 4 and 5 class used their computer skills to make the posters and Jackie Caldwell volunteered to collect donations for the candy bags.

Children get excited at this time of year. After all, Christmas is just around the corner. Sometimes they get tired of lineups and practices. The dress rehearsal is usually chaotic and somebody always gets sick.

Luckily, by the night of the performance, things are ready. This year’s concert is entitled, All Stressed Out at Christmas, which is very fitting as the next few weeks will be spent putting it all together.

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Ruddell had their potluck supper, craft sale and bake sale. The evening was cold and miserable, but still many came out to attend. Thanks to all those who helped with the event.

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First responders from the community were guests for a complimentary meal at the Battlefords Ministerial Association’s First Responders Appreciation steak night Saturday.

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A light show and everchanging music selection kept things moving along as personnel from WPD Ambulance, Battleford Fire Department, North Battleford Fire Department and North Battleford Community Safety Officers and their families enjoyed their complimentary meals.

It was the second First Responders Appreciation event to be hosted by the Battlefords Ministerial Association at St. Vital Parish Hall. Organizers called on the business community as well as individuals to contribute funds or door prizes with more than 30 entries on the special thanks list. Vol-

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The community’s first responders were honoured at a high energy, efficiently presented Rider-themed event Saturday, hosted by the Battlefords Ministerial Association.

Over the course of two hours, more than 175 complimentary steaks were served and consumed, along with hot dogs for the youngsters attending with the families. A rapid fire prize presentation made sure few went home without a Riderthemed gift, and for those whose numbers weren’t called, there were “game day” cans of pop as a conso-

unteers cooked and baked and the John Paul II Mission Team helped with the presentation of door prizes as well as serving and refilling drinks among the tables.

The evening began with host Keith Klippenstein laying out the order of events for everyone and calling on Fr. Greg Elder for a blessing.

“We thank all of you, all of you, for the sacrifice you make for us every day,” said Fr. Greg. “We are keenly aware of it and we pray for your safety each day.”

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It was the eve of the Grey Cup, so game predictions were in order. A panel was assembled representing the four first responders groups to announce their picks, with Neufeld inviting them to do their best Matt Dunigan impressions.

Called up to announce their respective departments’ Grey Cup predictions were Braeden Ferch of WPD Ambulance (21-17 Redblacks), Doug Lachapelle of the RCMP (35-17 Eskimos), Neil Good of the Battleford Fire Department (49-15 Eskimos), Brett Gore-Hickman of the North Battleford Fire Department (31-21 Eskimos) and Paul Herman of the North Battleford Safety Of-

ficers (35-10 Redblacks).

Klippenstein said the winning group was to get fresh Christmas baking delivered to their office. The winning group last year was the RCMP. (This year’s winner turned out to be the North Battleford Fire Department, last year’s runner up.)

There was also a chance for each individual at the supper to hand in their own prediction to receive a prize of a $100 gift certificate.

Representatives of the City of North Battleford and the Town of Battleford were also on hand to offer their thanks to the community’s first responders.

Ryan Bater, deputy mayor of the City of North Battl-

eford, underlined the importance of a community’s first responders.

“When people talk about what they want and need in their community, the list can get pretty long – swimming pools, theatres, green grass in the parks, streets without potholes, it can go on and on,” he said. “If people were to prioritize that list, the one thing we would all agree on, everybody in this community, the number one thing on everybody’s list would be the same, and that is that we want to feel safe.”

He said the community wants to know that, in an emergency, somebody will be there to help them.

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Called up to announce their respective departments’ Grey Cup predictions were, left to right, Paul Herman of the North Battleford Safety Officers (35-10 Redblacks), Neil Good of the Battleford Fire Department (49-15 Eskimos), Brett Gore-Hickman of the North Battleford Fire Department (31-21 Eskimos), Doug Lachapelle of the RCMP (3517 Eskimos) and Braeden Ferch of WPD Ambulance (21-17 Redblacks). The panel presenters were Perry Neufeld and Pat Carty. Photos by Jayne Foster

First Responders Continued from Page 33 “That somebody is you,” he said. “We know that you are the ones who, when you leave home to go to work, you say goodbye to your families and you have no idea what’s going to happen that day. An emergency of tragedy could happen at any time and we know you have to prepare yourself mentally, physically and emotionally for anything that could happen.”

He continued, “You are the people who answer the most noble of callings on our planet, because you are the people who help other people and you help those people, often times in their most dire hour of need.”

Bater said the magnitude

of the first responder’s role is so great he was actually at a loss to describe it.

“I’m just going to keep it very simple, on behalf of the citizens of North Battleford, thank you, thank you for everything you do, no matter what role, you play, thank you.”

Mayor Derek Mahon of Battleford acknowledged everyone who attended and all the people involved in putting on the event, especially the sponsors and the Battlefords Ministerial Association, and thanked the first responders.

“I’d like to acknowledge all the fire departments, the police department, the ambulance people that are here and just thank you, as Ryan had mentioned, for all you

do for our community. You keep us all safe, and you’ll always be there when we are in some need.”

Mahon added a special thanks to the individuals from the two fire departments in the community who went north to La Ronge this summer to fight forest fires there.

“We would like to thank them for that, for all the time and effort they put into it,” he said.

In organizing the event, the ministerial association said, “The challenges facing the Battlefords and area first responders on a daily basis are becoming more and more complex. The situations our police, peace officers, fire and ambulance personnel are thrust into, be

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He said Ken served for 35 years with the RCMP, in the Battlefords and elsewhere across the province.

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Huckabay said, “We recognize the sacrifice that each of you make in your jobs, that in the task you do there is a sacrifice that you make for us as a community, a sacrifice that you do with family and I felt tonight, as Terry and Ken were sharing that, there is a sacrifice that takes place.”

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it challenging criminal activity, family violence, fire and motor vehicle accidents, tragedies and accidents of all kinds require quick, decision making and immediate response. Besides the usual victims, the first responders can also face personal mental anguish or encounter physical risk and harm, some with long term implications.”

Tyrone Bird, who provided the light show and music, addressed the issue of how their jobs affect first responders. The pastor of the two-year-old Moosomin Native Fellowship said, “This is a huge honour for me to be a First Nation man who lives in Moosomin reserve to say thank you for all you do. I understand that many of you may carry trauma from your jobs, so if that’s cool, I’d like to pray for you guys.”

A moment of silence was observed for a local paramedic who took his own life this past March. He was engaged to Cst. Jill Jones, formerly of the Battlefords detachment of the RCMP, said Klippenstein.

“I was in touch with Jill this week. She has since moved out to Vancouver Island and is resettling in a new detachment there and getting to know people, and that’s her home area,” he said. “She wanted to convey appreciation for all the support that was given her from this community, so on behalf of Jill, I want to thank all of you who supported her through the loss of Jack.”

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Parents share story of their time of need Jayne Foster

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At Saturday’s appreciation event for first responders, a couple shared their inspirational message as survivors of a traumatic, fatal event at the cottage on Jackfish Lake.

“My husband was my first responder and my hero,” said Terry Dakin, who was struck by lightning in 2008. Their son Blaine was also struck. He did not survive.

“I believe in my heart that my wife is a miracle from God,” said Ken. The Dakins were invited guests at the Battlefords Ministerial Association First Responders Appreciation event held at St. Vital Parish in Battleford. They were introduced by Pastor Al Huckabay of Living Faith Chapel.

Ken began the story.

“I spent 35 years in the Mounted Police and we retired here in North Battleford and have been here for almost 24 years,” he said.

“In my service, I probably attended about 150 to 200 deaths either by murders, suicides and mostly traffic accidents. However, on the 14th of June, 2008, at 5:40 our family became victims when our son and my wife were struck by lightning.”

It was an emotional presentation.

“The day was a blur, but it was as clear as a bell, it moved at a thousands of miles an hour and two miles an hour for me, because part of me said, ‘Respond!’ which I did, and the other part was a grieving parent because I knew instantly my son was gone, but my heart would not let me acknowledge that,” he said.

“My daughter was there as well and she came and said, ‘Dad, go to Mom.’” He saw them both ly-

Terry and Ken Dakin, introduced by Pastor Al Huckabay, told their story at the First Responders Appreciation event organized by the Battlefords Ministerial Association.

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We learn to live with it and handle our grief one day at a time.

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ing on the ground within six feet of each.

“Their eyeballs were fractured and no response from either one,” he said.

“I got on the ground on my knees beside my wife and prayed to the Lord.”

His training as a first responder also kicked in.

There was movement in her leg so he began CPR. “It seemed like forever as I checked her pulse, did CPR, and nothing was responding,” said Ken. “While that was happening, the response from the police and the ambulance service was in motion. It seemed like forever, but they were there in 22 minutes, and it’s about 25 miles from town to our cottage.”

There had also been a fatal accident at the corner of

the road that comes across from the south side of the lake and Highway 4, he added, so they had to go around and through Meota.

Meanwhile, the Dakins’ neighbours had come to their aid.

“It wasn’t long before our neighbours were there – Peter and Carmen Hogger were super, Glen and Eva Wouters, and Eva is no longer with us, but God bless her … Eva was a nurse and attended to Terry.”

The police and ambulance arrived and Ken said they went to the hospital, where they still were at 1:30 a.m. Many people came in to give them support, he said.

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are victim, you’re in shock, and very appreciative of the people that attend.”

Terry was in intensive care for five days.

“I wasn’t sure what was going happen there,” said Ken. She spent a further seven days in the hospital after leaving intensive care.

“It’s been seven plus years and there’s not a day that goes by that I don’t think of our son and appreciate the people that responded,” he said. “And by the Grace of God we get by.”

No one was at the Saturday event had been at that scene back then, but Ken said, “I tip my hat to them because they gave us as much support as they pos-

sibly could.”

He said, “I just thank every one of you here that do the job that I did once. I appreciate it. Keep up the good work.”

Terry spoke as well, although she began by saying it was not going to be easy for her, so she had written down what she wanted to say.

“June 14, 2008 was a day that changed my life forever,” she said. “My son and I were struck by lightning.

He died instantly and I was saved by my husband and his prayers.”

Not only did her husband save her, she said, but God spared her.

Terry said, “I don’t have any memory of the events that happened except for my husband bringing me back after two different attempts of CPR. The last I remember is my son Blaine telling me to watch for nails so the chainsaw wouldn’t hit them.

We were cutting up the old deck.”

The next thing she remembers is Ken slapping her face to bring me back.

“I do remember asking what happened. He told me that Blaine and I had been hit by lightning and our son was gone. That was the end for me. I must have passed out because I have no memory of anything else until I was woken up on a gurney in the hospital with my family and my husband telling me to say goodbye to our son.”

She said she thanks God and her husband for saving her, and thanked their

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daughter Melanie and friends and neighbours for being there for them and helping out in their time of crisis.

“They were all our first responders until the ambulance and the police got to our cabin 22 minutes later to take over,” she said. “I want to show my appreciate for my husband and thank him for his training. He took over like a professional, secondly a husband and a dad.”

Terry added, “I want to show my appreciation for everyone involved, police, EMTs for doing their jobs.

Without the help of these hard-working people what would we do?”

She also extended appreciation to the doctors and nurses who looked after her while she was in the hospital.

“I will never get over the death of our son Blaine,” she said. “He will always be a wonderful memory to us.

I plan on seeing him again.

They say time heals, but it’s always there, no matter what. We learn to live with it and handle our grief one day at a time.”

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Thank you to Chair Kristin Walz, SaskTel Pioneers, Aquadeo Kihiw Restaurant, Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor, Community Recreation Association, John Baker for his starring role, Bid Paddle Sponsor Bid Paddle Sponsor LB Distillers, Valley Ford Rentals, Territorial Dental Clinic Territorial Dental Clinic Moe McGuinty, our elves and numerous hard working volunteers and Chef Kevin Tetz Executive Chef Services, Jay Crockett for emceeing and guiding us through yet another day of Cochin Community Players, eXtreme eXperience Live Auction Contributors eXtreme eXperience Live Auction Contributors Breakfast & Pictures with Santa.

Mandy Lehman, Auctions Ltd. LIVE AUCTIONKramer SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Kramer Auctions Ltd.

Craig and Co. TanFX Craig and Co. TanFX Grant Hall Hotel, 306 SalonBattleford & Spa, Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) Battleford Furniture Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) Furniture of Moose Jaw, MEMORIAL TREE Brio Boutique Shared Secrets The TunnelsShared Brio Boutique Secrets Casino Moose Logan’s Day Spa Judy Lavoie Logan’sJaw, Day SpaJudy Lavoie Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home Optical Erinka’s Trolley Creations Historic Ride, JackfishErinka’s Lodge Creations Golf Northwest & Conference Centre, Northwest Optical CHRISTMAS MIRACLE SLEIGH Lux Salon Tiger Lily Ranch Salon Tiger Lily Ranch Elk RidgeLux Resort Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium Lifetime Fitness Lifetime Fitness A sincere thankAthletic you to everyone who purchased the Live Auction packages...you Senator Package Northern Club Senator Hotel Package Northern Athletic ClubHotel NATIVITY SCENE Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) philanthropists are healthcare and Sunrise we are grateful!

Sunrise Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) Battlefords Funeral Service Meota Golf Course Simply Serene Simply Serene A special thank you to our “court”: King Lloyd Deshay the First, Her Majesty Meota Golf Course Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios Porta Bella Restaurant Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios “ I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU GOT ME THIS” Porta Bella Restaurant Queen Mary Lou Restaurant O’Bertos, LadyVenice in Waiting Ruebecca Fiddler andClub Town Crier NB Golf and Country Venice House NB Golf and Country Club House Restaurant RAFFLE AND GIFT ITEM DONORS O’Gradys Restaurant Work RickMark’s Kostiuk for Wearhouse emceeing and generally shepherding us through the evening.O’Gradys Restaurant Mark’s Work Wearhouse JayDee AgTech, Country Cuisine, Jack Day, Pam Plummer, Judy Lavoie, Gold Eagle Lodge for their Gold Eagle Lodge Bill Don’slike Men’s Wear & Shoes Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes We & would to thank the Battleford Highland Dancing Association Discovery Co-op Pharmacy, Karen Curniski and Lois Bradley Pure Essence Pure Essence

performance during the evening as well. We are grateful to our MOVING SPONSOR eXtraordinary Silent Auction Contributors “serving wenches” Jessica Sparrow and Alexis Christensen, Leslie MacFarlane eXtraordinary Silent Auction Contributors City Courier & Moving Salon Platinum Rosemarie Stadnyk Salon and Battlefords Community Players for thePlatinum loan of costumes, Lisa Cormons Rosemarie Stadnyk SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS Colette Forrister - SILPADA -Sunset Gourmet Food Products -Sunset Gourmet Food Products Colette Forrister - SILPADA “king’s seamstress extraordinaire”, Discovery Co-opGeorge for the loan of their silver Carol Funk - Steeped Tea Christine Carol Funk - Steeped Tea - Epicure Selections Christine George - EpicureWe Selections extend our sincere gratitude and heart felt thanks to everyone who knight and Schell andand family in memory of Debbie Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Tombiguards Uniforms andthrone Scrubs and Kim Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Tombi Uniforms Scrubs volunteered their time to set up and take down this event, who showed up Shoppers Mart the “medieval Cindy Suskishe - Peller Shoppers Drug Mart Cindy Suski - Peller Estates Schell whoDrug created art pieces” when wasEstates a TA at early and who stayed late... this event and the benefits to health care Rikki’s/Bootlegger Joanne Krajewski - Decanter WineJoanne & Spirits Krajewski - Decanter Wine & Spirits Battleford School.

We would Rikki’s/Bootlegger also like toAvenue recognize the Chairs for this this communty just simply could not happen without your help...

Colleen GabruchCentral - Fifth Avenue Collection Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor Colleen Gabruch - Fifth Collection Milbanke Flowers & Homein Décor evening Tracy McGuire Voigt and Theresa Bosch for all theirCraig talent& and Claudette Co. hard work.

THANK YOU!!!

Claudette McGuire Craig & Co. Meding - Scentsy We would like to thank “Harp in the Hills (LanaKaley Quinn and Byron Olsen) for Kaley Meding - Scentsy SCHOOL TREES FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL their accomplished musical entertainment throughout the evening. eXceptional Raffle Prizes eXceptional Raffle Prizes Battleford Central School Battlefords’ North Stars Hockey Club • Hair Donna Svenkeson Trach Mary Kay Earthenwear •Audrey Hair Trends Svenkeson • Audrey Trach - Mary Kay RobinEarthenwear Petersen and hisTrends staff •from Blend did a• awesome job•- Donna creating amazing Sakewew Child Care Centre North Battleford Walmart Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger food and serving it to our guests...thank you.

McKitrick Community School Jack Day Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Holy Family School Dave & Darlene Gubbe To our gallant Sir Trent Gatzke and entertainers Jenna Campbell & Brett Rumpf eXtreme Contributors eXtreme Contributors St. Mary School Battleford Furniture appreciation your cooperation in our fundraising efforts!

Studio 72 andwe Extreme Lashes • Nutters Bulk & and Natural Foods • Shoppers DrugBulk Mart Bunty’s Foods Fudge • Shoppers Drug Mart • Bunty’s Fudge Studio 72 Extreme Lashes • Nutters &• Natural Bready Elementary School Cecile Albers • O Liv Photography - Meagan DJ Services - Colin Emberley CecileToews Albers••Core O LivSound Photography - Meagan Toews • Core Sound DJ Services - Colin Emberley We are so appreciative of all the volunteers time land support for this evening... thank you very much!

CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Ultra Print Services Ltd WPD Ambulance Care Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc Frontier Centre CJNB/Q98/93.3 The Rock Schaan Healthcare Products Inc SaskTel North Battleford Hyundai

GOLDEN BELL

“Minute To Win It” Diamond Sponsor

Battlefords News-Optimist Zeke’s Jewellers

POINSETTIA eXquisite Entrances

Cherry FrazerInsurance & Jennifer Bonin ‘no frills’ Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes eXceptional Anderson Pump House Ltd Endings Sobeys Swanson Gryba & Company, Professional Chartered Accountants Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMCSponsor Ltd Poinsettia of Battlefords Realtors LakelandCouncil Veterinary Services Sheldon & Shauna Gardiner

Mistletoe Sponsor

Topfer International MISTLETOE Western Grain & Processing Division

Migneault Law Office Holm Raiche Oberg, CharteredIcicle Professional Accountants Sponsor JJ Lamon Inc, Petro Canada Bulk Sales H & R Block

Evening Sponsor ICICLE

Auctions Ltd. Dwight’sKramer Trenching Norwest Engine Rebuilders Bid Paddle Inc Sponsor 2 for 1 Family PizzaDental Clinic Territorial The Ranch House, KFC Battlefords’ North Hockey Club eXtreme eXperience Live Stars Auction Contributors Kal Tire True Service Craig and Co. TanFX Minute Muffler Battleford Furniture Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) BMO Bank of MontrealBrio Boutique Shared Secrets Logan’s Day Spa Pawlus Insurance Services Judy Ltd Lavoie Northwest Erinka’s Creations CBI Physical Rehabilitation Centre Optical Tiger Lily Ranch Lux Salon Battlefords Animal Hospital Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Lifetime Fitness North Battleford Medical Clinic Senator Hotel Package Northern Athletic Club Kelley Bahrey/David Dutton Manulife Securities Sunrise Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) Country Cuisine Meota Golf Course Simply Serene D Braun Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios Porta Bella Restaurant Dr. J Breker, Dr. NB Golf and Country Club Venice House Restaurant Inspiration Boutique/Lindgren & Illingworth

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes DESIGNERS WHO DESIGNED Pure Essence

O’Gradys Restaurant Gold Eagle Lodge

AND DONATED DECORATED ITEMS

Elaine Elder, Jack Day eXtraordinary Auction Contributors Dana Rissling, Credential Silent Securities Investment Advisor, Wealth Consultant Salon Platinum Rosemarie Stadnyk Roman & Diane Waines, Lorraine Voegeli Colette Forrister - SILPADA -Sunset Gourmet Food Products Carol Volk & Lois Gabruch, Grace Dussault, Voros Carol Funk - Steeped Tea Christine George -Mike Epicure Selections

Tombi Uniforms and Scrubs Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Shoppers Drug Mart Cindy Suski - Peller Estates Rikki’s/Bootlegger Joanne Krajewski Joanne Denton, Janelle Cox, - Decanter Wine & Spirits Colleen Gabruch - Fifth Avenue Collection Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Youth Council, Claudette McGuire Craig & Co. Donna Fuhr, Kirsten (Denton) Guggenmos, Leah Milton, Kaley Meding - Scentsy

DESIGNERS

Koreen Lawrence, Vicki Ray, Linda Sheppard, eXceptional Raffle Prizes Trina Bahrey, Janice Lawrence, Cheryl Stewart-Rahm, Earthenwear • Hair Trends • DonnaBallance, Svenkeson Ev • Audrey Trach Melanie - Mary Kay Dorothy Manegre & Connie Gardiner, Bohun, Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger Debbie Dolney, Melanie Fehr, Paula Scherr, Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Tracy Lepp & Krisy Wandler, eXtreme Contributors Sharon Schmidt, Claudette McGuire

Studio 72 and Extreme Lashes • Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods • Shoppers Drug Mart • Bunty’s Fudge Cecile Albers • O Liv Photography - Meagan Toews • Core Sound DJ Services - Colin Emberley

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THANK YOU to all our sponsors, volunteers, participants & supporters

Diamond Sponsor

Silver Sponsors SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER

FISHER’S DRUG STORE Bronze Sponsor

Major Sponsor

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River Valley Eye Care Optometrists

Funeral Home

DIAMOND SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSORS

MAJOR SPONSOR

An Evening With the Tudors

DIAMOND SPONSOR

DIAMOND SPONSOR

DECORATED ITEM SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR

River Valley Eye Care - Dr. James M Lawrence, SILVER SPONSOR Dr. Philip Laforge

SILVER SPONSOR

SILVER SPONSOR SaskEnergy

DIAMOND SPONSOR

MAJOR SPONSOR

SIGA/Gold Eagle Casino

BATC Community Development Corporation

BRONZE SPONSOR

GOLDEN BELL SPONSOR

Fortress Windows & Doors Ltd.

SaskTel

BRONZE SPONSOR

CHRISTMAS ANGEL SPONSORS

Fisher’s Drug Store

Cameron Odishaw La Cock, Chartered Professional Accountants Council“Minute of The Battlefords Realtors To Win It” Diamond Sponsor “Minute To Win It” Diamond Sponsor Zeke’s Jewellers Zeke’s Jewellers

20 FT TREE-EVENING SILVER SPONSOR:

Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home

POINSETTIA SPONSOR:

M.R. Website Development Studio

Thank you to Diane Gryba and JoAnne Casper and the special group of young performers for their a cappella performance for the lighting of the tree.

We are also grateful to Melissa and Renee Hemmerling for their outstanding talented musical entertainment accompanied by Diane Gryba on piano.

Thank you to our capable and talented emcee for the evening, Jay Crockett Cookies and hot chocolate courtesy of Tim Hortons Eggnog courtesy of Brad McLeod Milk A special thank you to Timothy Yeaman, Justin Rafuse, Chris Gerstenhofer, Willy Whitely, and Carson Sparrow, City of North Battleford’s Forestry & Horticultural Department for setting up the 20 foot outdoor tree.

We are very grateful for your assistance and appreciate the time and effort you gave in helping us accomplish our goal to “Light up the Night.

Thank you to all the volunteers who assisted us with the evening as well.

On behalf of the Board of Directors and Staff of BUH Foundation, thank you to the following Festival of Trees Organizing Committee members.

The gift of your time and effort is truly appreciated!

Festival of Trees Chair: Roger Anderson Decorator Chairs:

Koreen Lawrence & Janelle Cox with décor assistance from Melanie Fehr

“An Evening with the Tudors” Chairs:

Theresa Bosch & Tracy Voigt

“Breakfast & Pictures with Santa” Chair:

Kristin Walz

Admissions Chair:

Bernie McRann

A special thank you to all our generous sponsors, the many volunteers, talented designers, Chairs of the Committees and the staff of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts for all their kind help and assistance and especially to all the guests who attended the events - you have made the 2015 Festival of Trees a great success and we are truly grateful.

ACCOMMODATION SPONSOR eXquisite Entrances eXquisite Entrances “... and to all a & good night.”

Frazer Jennifer Bonin ‘no frills’& Jennifer Bonin ‘no frills’ Frazer Gold Eagle Lodge

eXceptional Endings

Sobeys EVENING “BIG BID” SPONSOR

POINSETTIA SPONSOR

Canadian Tire - North Battleford

MISTLETOE SPONSOR

North Battleford Home Hardware Building Centre

eXceptional Endings

ICICLE SPONSOR

Sobeys

Kramer Auctions Ltd. Sponsor Poinsettia Poinsettia Sponsor Council of Battlefords Realtors Council of Battlefords Realtors OFFICIAL

BID PADDLE SPONSOR

Territorial Dental Clinic Sponsor Mistletoe Mistletoe Sponsor Topfer International Topfer International VIP CENTERPIECE SPONSOR Western Grain & Processing Division Western Grain & Processing Division Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor

Icicle Sponsor

Icicle Sponsor

JJ LamonIT’S Inc,TIME” Petro Canada Bulk Sales “TIMEPIECE BEFORE SPONSOR JJ Lamon Inc, Petro Canada Bulk Sales

Jewellery Connection

Evening Sponsor

Evening Sponsor

CIBC, North Battleford Krazzee Kones

PICTURES WITH SANTA PHOTOGRAPHER Bannerman’s Photo Studio

PANCAKE BREAKFAST SPONSOR Discovery Co-op

PANCAKE BREAKFAST DONORS

Krazzee Kones, Nutter’s Bulk & Natural Foods, Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd., Van Houtte Coffee

Thank you to Chair Kristin Walz, SaskTel Pioneers, Aquadeo Kihiw Restaurant, Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor, Community Recreation Association, John Baker for his starring role, Bid Paddle Sponsor Bid Paddle Sponsor LB Distillers, Valley Ford Rentals, Territorial Dental Clinic Territorial Dental Clinic Moe McGuinty, our elves and numerous hard working volunteers and Chef Kevin Tetz Executive Chef Services, Jay Crockett for emceeing and guiding us through yet another day of Cochin Community Players, eXtreme eXperience Live Auction Contributors eXtreme eXperience Live Auction Contributors Breakfast & Pictures with Santa.

Mandy Lehman, Auctions Ltd. LIVE AUCTIONKramer SPONSORS

DIAMOND SPONSOR

Kramer Auctions Ltd.

Craig and Co. TanFX Craig and Co. TanFX Grant Hall Hotel, 306 SalonBattleford & Spa, Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) Battleford Furniture Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) Furniture of Moose Jaw, MEMORIAL TREE Brio Boutique Shared Secrets The TunnelsShared Brio Boutique Secrets Casino Moose Logan’s Day Spa Judy Lavoie Logan’sJaw, Day SpaJudy Lavoie Sallows & McDonald - Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home Optical Erinka’s Trolley Creations Historic Ride, JackfishErinka’s Lodge Creations Golf Northwest & Conference Centre, Northwest Optical CHRISTMAS MIRACLE SLEIGH Lux Salon Tiger Lily Ranch Salon Tiger Lily Ranch Elk RidgeLux Resort Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium Lifetime Fitness Lifetime Fitness A sincere thankAthletic you to everyone who purchased the Live Auction packages...you Senator Package Northern Club Senator Hotel Package Northern Athletic ClubHotel NATIVITY SCENE Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) philanthropists are healthcare and Sunrise we are grateful!

Sunrise Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) Battlefords Funeral Service Meota Golf Course Simply Serene Simply Serene A special thank you to our “court”: King Lloyd Deshay the First, Her Majesty Meota Golf Course Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios Porta Bella Restaurant Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios “ I CAN’T BELIEVE YOU GOT ME THIS” Porta Bella Restaurant Queen Mary Lou Restaurant O’Bertos, LadyVenice in Waiting Ruebecca Fiddler andClub Town Crier NB Golf and Country Venice House NB Golf and Country Club House Restaurant RAFFLE AND GIFT ITEM DONORS O’Gradys Restaurant Work RickMark’s Kostiuk for Wearhouse emceeing and generally shepherding us through the evening.O’Gradys Restaurant Mark’s Work Wearhouse JayDee AgTech, Country Cuisine, Jack Day, Pam Plummer, Judy Lavoie, Gold Eagle Lodge for their Gold Eagle Lodge Bill Don’slike Men’s Wear & Shoes Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes We & would to thank the Battleford Highland Dancing Association Discovery Co-op Pharmacy, Karen Curniski and Lois Bradley Pure Essence Pure Essence

performance during the evening as well. We are grateful to our MOVING SPONSOR eXtraordinary Silent Auction Contributors “serving wenches” Jessica Sparrow and Alexis Christensen, Leslie MacFarlane eXtraordinary Silent Auction Contributors City Courier & Moving Salon Platinum Rosemarie Stadnyk Salon and Battlefords Community Players for thePlatinum loan of costumes, Lisa Cormons Rosemarie Stadnyk SANTA’S LITTLE HELPERS Colette Forrister - SILPADA -Sunset Gourmet Food Products -Sunset Gourmet Food Products Colette Forrister - SILPADA “king’s seamstress extraordinaire”, Discovery Co-opGeorge for the loan of their silver Carol Funk - Steeped Tea Christine Carol Funk - Steeped Tea - Epicure Selections Christine George - EpicureWe Selections extend our sincere gratitude and heart felt thanks to everyone who knight and Schell andand family in memory of Debbie Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Tombiguards Uniforms andthrone Scrubs and Kim Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Tombi Uniforms Scrubs volunteered their time to set up and take down this event, who showed up Shoppers Mart the “medieval Cindy Suskishe - Peller Shoppers Drug Mart Cindy Suski - Peller Estates Schell whoDrug created art pieces” when wasEstates a TA at early and who stayed late... this event and the benefits to health care Rikki’s/Bootlegger Joanne Krajewski - Decanter WineJoanne & Spirits Krajewski - Decanter Wine & Spirits Battleford School.

We would Rikki’s/Bootlegger also like toAvenue recognize the Chairs for this this communty just simply could not happen without your help...

Colleen GabruchCentral - Fifth Avenue Collection Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor Colleen Gabruch - Fifth Collection Milbanke Flowers & Homein Décor evening Tracy McGuire Voigt and Theresa Bosch for all theirCraig talent& and Claudette Co. hard work.

THANK YOU!!!

Claudette McGuire Craig & Co. Meding - Scentsy We would like to thank “Harp in the Hills (LanaKaley Quinn and Byron Olsen) for Kaley Meding - Scentsy SCHOOL TREES FRIENDS OF THE FESTIVAL their accomplished musical entertainment throughout the evening. eXceptional Raffle Prizes eXceptional Raffle Prizes Battleford Central School Battlefords’ North Stars Hockey Club • Hair Donna Svenkeson Trach Mary Kay Earthenwear •Audrey Hair Trends Svenkeson • Audrey Trach - Mary Kay RobinEarthenwear Petersen and hisTrends staff •from Blend did a• awesome job•- Donna creating amazing Sakewew Child Care Centre North Battleford Walmart Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger food and serving it to our guests...thank you.

McKitrick Community School Jack Day Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Holy Family School Dave & Darlene Gubbe To our gallant Sir Trent Gatzke and entertainers Jenna Campbell & Brett Rumpf eXtreme Contributors eXtreme Contributors St. Mary School Battleford Furniture appreciation your cooperation in our fundraising efforts!

Studio 72 andwe Extreme Lashes • Nutters Bulk & and Natural Foods • Shoppers DrugBulk Mart Bunty’s Foods Fudge • Shoppers Drug Mart • Bunty’s Fudge Studio 72 Extreme Lashes • Nutters &• Natural Bready Elementary School Cecile Albers • O Liv Photography - Meagan DJ Services - Colin Emberley CecileToews Albers••Core O LivSound Photography - Meagan Toews • Core Sound DJ Services - Colin Emberley We are so appreciative of all the volunteers time land support for this evening... thank you very much!

CHRISTMAS ANGEL

Ultra Print Services Ltd WPD Ambulance Care Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc Frontier Centre CJNB/Q98/93.3 The Rock Schaan Healthcare Products Inc SaskTel North Battleford Hyundai

GOLDEN BELL

“Minute To Win It” Diamond Sponsor

Battlefords News-Optimist Zeke’s Jewellers

POINSETTIA eXquisite Entrances

Cherry FrazerInsurance & Jennifer Bonin ‘no frills’ Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes eXceptional Anderson Pump House Ltd Endings Sobeys Swanson Gryba & Company, Professional Chartered Accountants Bridges Chevrolet Buick GMCSponsor Ltd Poinsettia of Battlefords Realtors LakelandCouncil Veterinary Services Sheldon & Shauna Gardiner

Mistletoe Sponsor

Topfer International MISTLETOE Western Grain & Processing Division

Migneault Law Office Holm Raiche Oberg, CharteredIcicle Professional Accountants Sponsor JJ Lamon Inc, Petro Canada Bulk Sales H & R Block

Evening Sponsor ICICLE

Auctions Ltd. Dwight’sKramer Trenching Norwest Engine Rebuilders Bid Paddle Inc Sponsor 2 for 1 Family PizzaDental Clinic Territorial The Ranch House, KFC Battlefords’ North Hockey Club eXtreme eXperience Live Stars Auction Contributors Kal Tire True Service Craig and Co. TanFX Minute Muffler Battleford Furniture Arbonne (Stacey Nelson) BMO Bank of MontrealBrio Boutique Shared Secrets Logan’s Day Spa Pawlus Insurance Services Judy Ltd Lavoie Northwest Erinka’s Creations CBI Physical Rehabilitation Centre Optical Tiger Lily Ranch Lux Salon Battlefords Animal Hospital Tru Photo (Nichole Lafreniere) Lifetime Fitness North Battleford Medical Clinic Senator Hotel Package Northern Athletic Club Kelley Bahrey/David Dutton Manulife Securities Sunrise Wellness Spa Amway (Carla Gerein) Country Cuisine Meota Golf Course Simply Serene D Braun Miami Tanning and Lavish Studios Porta Bella Restaurant Dr. J Breker, Dr. NB Golf and Country Club Venice House Restaurant Inspiration Boutique/Lindgren & Illingworth

Mark’s Work Wearhouse Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear & Shoes DESIGNERS WHO DESIGNED Pure Essence

O’Gradys Restaurant Gold Eagle Lodge

AND DONATED DECORATED ITEMS

Elaine Elder, Jack Day eXtraordinary Auction Contributors Dana Rissling, Credential Silent Securities Investment Advisor, Wealth Consultant Salon Platinum Rosemarie Stadnyk Roman & Diane Waines, Lorraine Voegeli Colette Forrister - SILPADA -Sunset Gourmet Food Products Carol Volk & Lois Gabruch, Grace Dussault, Voros Carol Funk - Steeped Tea Christine George -Mike Epicure Selections

Tombi Uniforms and Scrubs Cineplex/Galaxy Theatres Shoppers Drug Mart Cindy Suski - Peller Estates Rikki’s/Bootlegger Joanne Krajewski Joanne Denton, Janelle Cox, - Decanter Wine & Spirits Colleen Gabruch - Fifth Avenue Collection Milbanke Flowers & Home Décor Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Youth Council, Claudette McGuire Craig & Co. Donna Fuhr, Kirsten (Denton) Guggenmos, Leah Milton, Kaley Meding - Scentsy

DESIGNERS

Koreen Lawrence, Vicki Ray, Linda Sheppard, eXceptional Raffle Prizes Trina Bahrey, Janice Lawrence, Cheryl Stewart-Rahm, Earthenwear • Hair Trends • DonnaBallance, Svenkeson Ev • Audrey Trach Melanie - Mary Kay Dorothy Manegre & Connie Gardiner, Bohun, Kitchen Zone • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Rikki’s/Bootlegger Debbie Dolney, Melanie Fehr, Paula Scherr, Pennydale Restaurant • Logans Day Spa • Christine George - Epicure Selections Tracy Lepp & Krisy Wandler, eXtreme Contributors Sharon Schmidt, Claudette McGuire

Studio 72 and Extreme Lashes • Nutters Bulk & Natural Foods • Shoppers Drug Mart • Bunty’s Fudge Cecile Albers • O Liv Photography - Meagan Toews • Core Sound DJ Services - Colin Emberley

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Newcomer embracing the quiet country life

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Get well wishes to Barbara Thompson, who is presently in Battlefords Union Hospital. Her oldest son Richard from New Mexico flew here to be with his mother again as he did a few months ago. Barb’s other two sons live nearby, so can easily come for a visit.

Toots Magowan was a patient in a Saskatoon hospital, and stayed at her daugh-

ter Christine’s place to get stronger before returning to North Battleford. Toots, Nellie Adamus and Casey Chudy are all in their early 90s and are former Mayfair residents still enjoying life to its fullest. When visiting them one always gets to hear interesting stories of the past, with much laughter included.

At Mayfair’s Craft Sale this past Sunday I met an interesting younger fellow who moved south of Mayfair

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I have an interesting afternoon of entertainment lined up, so please join in for some fun. Mark your calendar for Dec. 6. Dinner with turkey and all the trimmings is at 1 p.m. and the program at 2:30 p.m.

The club that was newly organized this past spring had a table booked with baking and was a success at the craft sale. I am the president of Mayfair’s Save a Third World Child along with hard working executive Margaret Adam, Faye Liebaert, Adgerine McNutt and Ruby Rafuse. We received many

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positive comments from passersby at the sale. A few did not purchase any baking but donated money to the club because they truly believe in what we are doing.

A big thank you to everyone.

There were many interesting crafts with new ideas in the creation of their funky, fashionable, eyecatching items. The balmy weather brought many older folks from further distances as they like the Sunday afternoon drives in the country. Mayfair usually draws a large crowd. Many thanks to the hard-working volunteers.

A small graveside gathering of approximately 60 people attended the burial of former resident Jean Chapman who passed away at age 89. Dale Rogers from Mayfair officiated the brief service. A lovely lunch was prepared and served by local CWL members in the hall for this occasion.

Doesn’t it look like Steven Konopelski is having a blast on the cooking competition on TV? It appears to be stressful at times when one of the products does not meet judges’ expectations.

Most of us cannot wait to see the next show and are wishing that a week could go by faster. We know it was filmed way back in the summer and amongst the contestants they do know the champion who won $50,000 cash. It is always more exciting to watch when you know the person participating in the shows.

When travelling a far distance in order to attend a wedding, people generally make a holiday out of it. Fran and Gerald Ewanchuk of Whitkow, Raymond Ewanchuk, friend Yan-Yan and their two young children and Stella and Walter Ewanchuk attended Audrey Mushtaler’s youngest daughter Melanie’s wedding near Phoenix, Ariz.

The older generation, Stella and Walter, are grandparents to Melanie. Other members of their family are Marty (Michelle) of Calgary, Alta. and Donna of Abbotsford, B.C. Granddaughters Candice Ewanchuk from Saskatoon and Christy Mushtaler from Lloydminster also were in attendance. Melanie married Tyson McLean of Lloydminster. She is a school teacher at Holy Rosary High School, a school she had previously been a student at a decade or so ago.

Among some of the sights they toured were the beautiful area of Sedona, a large ranch and a church perched high on a mountain encompassing breathtaking scenery. The actual wedding was in an outdoor farm setting. Different family members from the Ewanchuk and McLean families own winter getaways in the Phoenix area.

Leanne Cherwinski enjoyed her week-long visit at daughter Carla (Kelly) Soucy’s in Calgary. In between Christmas shopping and watching the three

grandchildren with hockey, dancing and other activities, she obviously never had a dull moment.

Sally Salisbury’s house was busy with her extra company from La Ronge this past weekend. It was nice to see her daughter Mary, who is a nurse in La Ronge, at the craft sale Sunday.

There is a Christmas supper from 5 to 6:30 p.m. and entertainment to follow Saturday, Dec. 5 at Rabbit Lake Hall. Adult price for the supper is only $10.

Son Greg popped in for one day to say hi and is now leaving for Mexico.

In the month of November he has toured some places in Hawaii and just recently returned from a Caribbean cruise out of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Hunters are reporting a shortage of deer in the area this fall. How come when I am travelling on these local roads there seems to be plenty of these creatures darting in front of the vehicle? I guess they are waiting for the big one to come out of hiding. Our secondary highway is very busy with the extra traffic because of hunting season. Trailers, trucks and quads seem to be heading north the past two weeks, but you do not see snow machines on the flat deck trailers or in the back of a half-ton. Snow is a hunter’s delight, so I guess this year with very little to no snow there are a lot of unhappy hunters. Hunting season is not over yet!

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Canadiens alumni carve up ice in Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

The planning process began in July as soon as Unity learned they could have the opportunity to host the Montreal Canadiens alumni hockey tour. A committee led by veteran hockey organizers went to work to set up the game and to offer fans a full hockey experience.

The excitement was evident right from arrival of the Canadiens bus to town.

The Canadiens faithful came out in force, as did the odd “opposition” team supporter.

The venue offered a Habs souvenir booth as well as the opportunity to see favourite Canadiens players up close.

There was a meet and greet session for those who purchased the VIP add-on.

An army of volunteers from Unity Minor Hockey, Delta Co-op, Unity Credit Union as well as the food bank and UCRC manned multiple stations and prepared and served a meal for all of the players following the game.

Garan Rewerts from Cut Knife and Ken Parker from Unity bid on the “Thrill of a Lifetime” opportunity that had them suit up in Canadiens gear, including their very own custom jersey made for each to keep following the game. Canadiens equipment manager positions were also up for bid and these went to Jim “Percy” Williams and Shane Kirby. Chris Ward was the

lucky bidder for the position of Canadiens dressing room security.

The night was full of memorable moments including opening ceremonies where Second World War veteran Si Campbell was given the honor of dropping the opening puck.

After Campbell’s introduction was read the crowd immediately rose to their feet for a long and resounding standing ovation. As well, every single player on the ice skated forward to shake his hand.

The Canadiens roster ranged from the seasoned veterans ranging in age from 59 to the very newest retiree, and youngest on their roster, Francis Bouillon age 40, who retired in September of 2015.

Although down after the first period, the Lazers alumni team ensured they were giving their best effort on the ice. Plenty of finesse passing, smooth skating skills mixed in with some entertainment factors were all part of the Canadiens game plan. The scoring started early for the Canadiens in the first period but it became more of a match once the game played out ending with a final score of 8-4 for the Canadiens.

Unity Composite High School’s vice-principal Ken Parker was one of the successful bidders on the “Thrill of a Lifetime” opportunity wherein he received his own numbered and named emblazoned per-

sonal jersey as well as being outfitted identically to all of the players present.

“This is the best day ever,” he said.

His family remarked on how excited he was to be fulfilling a life-long dream of meeting his idol, Guy Lafleur, not ever imagining he would be coached by Lafleur while skating alongside other Canadiens players he looked up to in his younger years. UCHS students were excited to see Parker make his debut in Canadiens colours knowing how big a Habs fan he was.

Garan Rewerts from Cut Knife was the other “Thrill of a Lifetime” successful bidder and while his reaction was a little more subdued it was clearly evident in his smile that he, too, was knocking something off his bucket list.

The Unity Lazers alumni players, who also paid for the privilege to play against these former NHLers and Stanley Cup winners, all had the same enthusiasm using the phrases “phenomenal experience, thrill of a lifetime, and great fun.”

Both intermissions allowed dressing room visits by those fans that had won or paid for that privilege.

All participants in these exclusive dressing room visits were impressed with the approachability and easy-going nature of players as they seemed to enjoy meeting their fans as much as those fans enjoyed meeting them.

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Secret Santa campaign runs throughout December

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It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas, everywhere you go. Are you singing along now?

Happy birthday to our favourite Ventures West bus driver Larry on Dec. 6.

Last weekend’s Canadiens game added enough excitement to hockey season to last for some time. See full story elsewhere in this paper.

There is a never-ending slate of activities this December in Unity and I’ll try to keep you posted each week on what’s coming.

This Saturday, Dec. 5, is the annual Santa Day free movies at the 2nd Avenue Theatre, featuring the Minions movie. Kids can come and enjoy the free movie sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce and Altex. Afterward, they can visit Santa, have their picture taken with him and get a treat bag just for attending.

The Secret Santa campaign has kicked off with collection containers around town. The campaign will run all of December with the assembly and delivery Dec. 21 at 7 p.m.

The annual Christmas Service of Remembrance is Sunday, Dec. 6. UCHS offers winter drama produc-

News tions Dec. 8 and 9. The carol festival will be held Dec. 13.

The Chamber will once again host the “Bundle of Bucks” promotion. As well, Delta Co-op is already been taking entries for their “12 Days of Christmas” promotion. The Unity Curling club hosts a Boxing Day speil.

Unity Public School staff and students have no time to waste now that December is here. The Christmas concert will be held with two performances Tuesday, Dec. 8 and Wednesday, Dec. 9, both at 10:30 a.m.

UCHS continues to clip right along in their school year. Last week I had reported that all volleyball had concluded while in fact the senior boys’ volleyball travelled to La Loche Nov. 27 weekend to compete at provincials. Basketball is now the sport in season at UCHS. Dress rehearsal for drama kids is this weekend.

After months of preparation and practices the drama team is ready to present their productions to the public. Three plays will be on tap for the public performances next Tuesday and

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Wednesday. Students will be taking part in their school dance, Friday, Dec. 4. Dec. 18, students will enjoy an early dismissal before their Christmas break, returning to classes Jan. 4.

You know what makes a hockey game great? Fans in the stands. Whether you like watching the littlest hockey stars or the fast-paced action of bantam and midget divisions, there is always a game going on at the rink.

There are also a number of recreation hockey teams taking up any “spare” ice time, while the Unity Skating Club rounds out the intensely busy arena schedule.

Did you know the Unity Miners roster includes 16 Unity Minor Hockey alumni, along with five veter-

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

Coffee row folks say they don’t even have enough time at their daily “meetings” to cover all the action happening in Unity and that’s a good problem, so I’m told.

Of course, following the big Montreal Canadiens hockey alumni game in Unity, there was plenty to review. Much discussion also revolves around what forecast to believe for this winter – the pig spleen guy, the Farmer’s Almanac, the Weather Channel or “Farmer Joe,” who has an uncanny understanding of reading the change in the winds, the actions of wildlife or recounting past winter weather cycles to make his predictions. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

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Saturday, Dec. 5, is the annual scoring night hosted by the Unity Wildlife Federation. Doors open to the public at 5 p.m. with a $5 admission at the door that includes lunch and refreshments. The annual wildlife supper is slated for Feb. 6 and tickets will be available in early January. For more information on this night contact Bob Schwab at 306228-2419.

Even though it’s winter, that does not mean our hard working museum directors are out of work. In fact, it’s the “polar opposite.” Each Sunday from now to April they are serving up their famous pancake brunches. The money from these brunches helps pay for utilities and repairs to the hall.

It’s no secret that the Unity and District Food Bank is an important charitable operation. Events like UCHS hosted at Thanksgiving as well as the recent Canadiens

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Following the game, those fans who purchased VIP tickets headed upstairs to the lounge to enjoy a beverage with fellow fans as well as a meet and greet session with the players. Long lineups to buy Canadiens merchandise and to have keepsakes signed developed.

Canadiens players were enjoying this part of their visit to Unity as much as their game, especially when seeing items like a seat from the former Montreal Forum, a game stick from the Stanley Cup winning team that included Ricer, Green, Nilan and Penny as well as jerseys from teams other than the Canadiens they had played for at one time.

Laurence Blanchette, whose nickname is “Frenchie,” was teased many times about how he would introduce himself to the Canadiens. Blanchette was another one of those perennial “beamers” following the game as he had the privilege of coaching the Canadiens alongside Guy Lafleur.

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just been an awesome experience,” Blanchette said. “I never felt left out and the Canadiens included me as part of their group wholeheartedly. I felt like royalty really, all game. But, just so you know, Guy made all the play calls.”

While Chris Nilan, a former NHL tough guy, may have struck fear in his opponents’ hearts with his pregame and game-time chirps, he definitely recognized the game was about the fans and did his part as leader of the alumni team to ensure everyone in attendance had a great experience.

The organizing committee members were pleased with the attendance of around 450 in the stands.

The Montreal players seemed to appreciate the high regard the host committee held for this event, ensuring they were welcomed enthusiastically as well as ensuring they felt like the special guests they were.

Habs players noted the row of kids outside their dressing room was an added bonus.

They, too, appeared to be just as humbled by honoured guest Si Campbell at opening puck drop as Campbell was honoured to perform this duty.

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Volleyball season over

‘Tis the season for craft sales and recitals

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

In last week’s photo regarding the Borden perogie supper and Great Plains concert, one person was wrongly identified. On the Borden Community Centre Committee is Velora Friesen (not Neufeld). Sorry for any inconvenience caused.

Borden senior boys’ volleyball team did well at provincials, winning two and losing two in Pool B, then losing out to Goodsoil in the quarter-finals.

Radisson Playground Committee held their Christmas craft sale in Radisson Hall Nov. 28 with the hall filled with tables of a variety of items. Lunch was sold downstairs. The 50/50 draw of $30 was won

by Keely Bzdel of Radisson.

Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper and birthday celebration in their club room Nov. 25 with 48 present.

Blowing out the candles on the decorated cupcakes brought by Helen Sutherland and Sandra Long were Bev Assman, Peggy Wainwright and Delmar Hamm.

Ed Neufeld introduced the entertainment – Ruben Rempel and his daughters Jae Lynn Rempel and Janeen Penner along with Curt Penner playing banjo or guitar. They sang a variety of gospel tunes with Janeen singing two solos – This Little Light of Mine and I Need You Every Hour.

Jae Lynn sang Lonesome over You and You Light up My Life. The trio closed with Christmas songs Beautiful Star of Bethlehem, Ring Those Bells and Go Tell It on the Mountain and sang Amazing Grace a ca-

orden Radisson pella. This upcoming week, 46 members of the club are travelling to Saskatoon Dec. 3 and 4 to attend Mayfair United Church dinner theatre, with the tickets paid by the club.

The club has their catered Christmas supper and program Tuesday, Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. and business meeting Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 3 p.m.

The Borden Dance Club held their Christmas Recital program Nov. 28 in the Borden Community Centre, with silent auction items displayed in the seniors’ room. The doors opened at 6 p.m., starting with some fantastic desserts to enjoy while browsing the auction items.

The club has 54 dancers this year from Borden, Langham, Hafford, Maymont and Radisson and instructors are Miss Shelby and her sister Miss Cierra, who instruct on Mondays and Fridays.

The funds from the program, silent auction and 50/50 go to purchase equipment and pay the instructors. They also donated $2,000 to the Community Centre Preservation Committee to buy the new tables. They received a $500 donation from Affinity Credit Union. Their other fundraiser is Mom’s Pantry.

Lynette Schmidt was MC. The jazz group danced to Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree, Ballet 2 danced to A Whole New World and Jazz 3 to You Spin Me Right Round. The

tiny tots, with nine in the class, showed their talents to I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas. The beginner ballet class chose White Christmas for their number and the Jazz 2 group danced to Love Foolosophy. Tap 3 dancers used Little L for their music. Hip Hop 1, an all boys group, danced to Jingle Bells Remix. Tap 1 chose Santa Claus is Coming to Town and the musical theatre group danced to Zero to Hero.

After the intermission to eat dessert or do some bidding, the beginner tap started with dancing to Frosty the Snowman, Ballet 3 to Young and Beautiful and Hip Hop 2 strutted their stuff to In The House. Ballet 1 chose Let it Snow. Lyrical dance by older students was to Fix You. Tap 2 chose Black or White and beginner jazz, with some of the younger students, danced to Jingle Bells. Hip Hop 3 closed the show showing their skills to the music Workout.

The tunes that were not Christmas are the pieces they will be using for competition in the new year.

The 50/50 of $248.50 was won by Jennifer Shumanski of Hafford. The winners of the silent auction were announced and Lynette thanked all involved in the evening’s production.

Many of the dancers then got to enjoy their dessert and punch.

Condolences are extended to all of the Sutherlands and Leanne and Jonathon Sargent and boys living in the Borden area on the passing of Stuart Sutherland in Moose Jaw Nov. 26. His funeral service was Nov. 30 in Moose Jaw.

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Santa Claus Day Saturday

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The first snow to hit this area was last week and two vehicles hit the ditch south of the 13-mile corner. One landed on its wheels while the other was upside down.

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Daughters Sheila Orchison and Melody Nedelec gathered friends of their mother Dorothy Ray to celebrate her birthday Friday evening last week. A social time of visiting and looking at her cards followed by delicious cake and ice cream followed, along with singing Happy Birthday. Friends are always happy to see one another and give Dorothy their blessing for many more years.

Trucks were hauling fill dirt to the front of the condos Saturday and the back filling was being done around the basement of the house across from the hall.

It’s a race against the frost to get some of these jobs done.

The seniors’ November meeting was held Nov. 27 with vice-president Eric Callbeck in the chair. President Robert Iverson has had surgery, so took the day off.

Santa Claus Day is Saturday, Dec. 5 so the children should be out for that. Folks wanting to help can bring cookies.

Plans for door prizes at the seniors’ Christmas party

were discussed and food bank items will be accepted.

The Meota Lions Club made a donation of $1,000 to the club at a time when the hot water heater had to be replaced. This is appreciated.

Ninety-six people turned out for the flu clinic.

The carpet has been cleaned.

For the potluck supper, Linda will cook the turkey and Maureen will cook the ham. The rest of the meal Sunday, Dec. 13 will be potluck. All seniors are welcome.

The next wellness clinic will be Thursday, Dec. 17.

The wood from the tree behind the hall has all been removed.

The next meeting will be Friday, Dec. 11 at 10:30 a.m.

Duplicate bridge was played Nov. 24 with top score by Joyce Antoine and Glen Fraser. Second high were Terrance and Jette Dasilva and in third place were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire. These bridge nights are always a lot of fun.

The channel on TV that plays the game shows played an oldieThe $25,000 Pyramid from 1987. That’s 28 years ago. Must be as old as the Archie Bunker shows, but not quite as boring.

Watch the postmarks on your Christmas cards. It is interesting to see how long

they take to come. From Australia a card took eight days. One from British Columbia took five days.

Gail and Eric Callbeck from Meota and Carol and Albert Huys from Trevessa Beach made a trip to Branson, Mo. recently and enjoyed every facet of the trip. A lot of the shows had Christmas themes, but not all of them. They also mentioned the two-anda-half-mile long “Trail of Lights” they drove through.

They said it definitely had a Christmas theme and was outstandingly beautiful.

Luckily they missed the bad storms that passed through Texas and areas where they had been. Now there are bad storms there again. It seems we are pretty fortunate where we live in this regard.

St. Walburg Knights of Columbus reminded everyone Dec. 1 was Lights on for Christ Day all over North America. St Walburg is already claiming the title “ Nativity Scene Capital of Saskatchewan” and suggest more people get involved to give the entire Northwest that title.

Contact bridge played Nov. 29 found top score by Lynn Smith and second high

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Watch for the posters for details of Santa Claus Day on Saturday.

Charles Baillargeon tries to convince Oscar the Grouch to be merry for the Christmas season during Meota’s Christmas concert held Sunday. Photo by Lorna Pearson

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Get into the Christmas spirit and send your letters to Santa!

Letters will be featured in our Christmas edition on December 24th, 2015.

Don’t forget to include your name and age on your letters.

All letters must be received by December 14th to be printed.

MAIDSTONE — Cards were played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Nov. 9. High score went to Jean Hartman and low to Bev Stewart. Jean hosted and provided lunch.

Bingo was played Nov. 11 with a good turnout on a cold, windy day. Callers were Jean Smith and Margaret MacEachern. The loonie pot was won by Cheryl MacAskill. Lunch was provided

by Susan Kerr and Viola Mitchell.

Cribbage was played Nov. 26 with high score going to

rop in Centre Margaret MacEachern and low to Jean Hartman. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz.

Communities in Bloom has been very busy filling all the planters around town with Christmas decorations.

It looks so much better than empty containers. The peacock is especially pretty when lit up. I also notice the town has replaced the old

Christmas decorations on the light standards with new ones. Next we will watch for the lit Christmas tree in front of the arena.

Thank you to the three volunteers who helped me at the bingo at Pine Island Lodge last Friday. They were Noele Coulthand, Irene Kerr and Marilyn Stewart.

Ten of the residents turned out to play. Prizes were supplied by the Drop-In Centre.

Bingo was played on Nov. 23 with volunteer callers being Margaret MacEachern and Denise Newton. Lunch was provided by Molly and Lawrence Den Ouden.

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Concert fills the village with Christmas cheer

Above left, Bob Zurowski entertaining children. Above right, children performed a nativity scene while Zaide Masich played the cello. Photos submitted

Submitted by Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Meota’s Merry Christmas Concert heralded in Christmas cheer, tradition and joy this year. A sold out audience appreciated its many varied talents.

There was singing of Christmas tunes by many local talents including Dave Tupling performing I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day along with our very own Beach Ave Boys. Lisa Hornung, accompanied by John Chipak, sang O Bright Star of Bethlehem. Meota Men’s Choir along with Battlefords Blend harmony chorus and

eota News Our Lady of Fatima choir all provided entertainment with good melody and tuneful harmony.

Zaide Masich played the cello to a wonderful arrangement of O Come O Come Emmanuel. Jo Carter accompanied her on the piano. In the background was a group of small children performing the nativity, which included one lost

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Erin Foreman playing while Cayla Ellis performs a dance in freestyle.

little lamb who captured the hearts of the audience.

Oscar the Grouch popped out of his garbage can and chatted with Charles Baillargeon, who tried to convince Oscar to be merry at Christmas time.

Erin Foreman brought her students to perform a brilliant Christmas medley along with O Holy Night.

People are amazed at the talent of this group. They are a true joy to watch and perhaps envy. Erin also performed a stunning rendition of What Child is This. Cayla Ellis provided drama by dancing to this song with elegance and absolute grace.

The audience was extremely impressed with this art form.

Linda Jones played Mrs. Claus and Lloyd Deshaye performed as Santa. Everyone has their marital issues and Santa and Mrs. Claus are no exception. Anne Baillargeon wrote, I’ll be Home for Christmas, a play that shows Mrs. Claus wanting a change of lifestyle. It appears putting the elves in boarding school, cashing in their RRSPs, TFSAs and selling their northern property to Husky Oil is an option. Santa recommends staying the course while spending the off-season in Meota.

Jo and Stephen provided a gorgeous rendition of God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen.

Jo’s talent at the piano is complimented by Stephen’s ability to make his saxophone sound magical. It is a gift to this community to

Fr. Nnanga from Nigeria cantoring a song in his native language, Yoruba.

have our neighbours and friends share their musical skills.

Fr. Peter Nnanga currently serves the Spiritwood area as priest. He is from Nigeria and is about to spend his second winter in Saskatchewan. Fr. Peter could not attend the dress rehearsal, but

was emphatic by saying that we Canadians are always so organized. “Be spontaneous,” was his remark and, “trust in God.” No one was disappointed with his charismatic nature and humour.

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Forced into waiting for Christmas to arrive “This waiting for Santa is getting on my nerves,” five-year-old Jessica complained last week.

She is the granddaughter of Ed my old neighbour from Saskatchewan. Ed is excited himself because his family from Edmonton will be in Melville this Christmas and he is impatient to see his grandchildren.

I understand folks who get impatient as sometimes waiting has me squirming. When I must wait for the right day and time, I can feel like a penny waiting for change. I believe Bob Hope captured the stress of what it means to wait for something when he

said, “I grew up with six brothers. That’s how I learned to dance – while waiting for the bathroom.”

One of the difficulties of waiting is the sweating it out marking the time and hanging around with good behaviour.

We may not want to see things through to the finish. We may quit before the waiting is over.

I shared with Ed that I had to wait for Nov. 24 this year for a small surgery. I needed a small spot of skin cancer removed from my nose. It wasn’t a problem waiting for the surgery until about two days before the date.

The plastic surgeon warned me a needle in the

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca lower part of the nose was very painful. Boy, he was more than right on that account. Pain is easy to handle when it is someone else getting the needle. I felt like leaving when he started to stab a needle in my nose.

Waiting means we are not in control. When the

doctor is operating, he is in charge and you are feeling like the victim. When you are excited and ready for Christmas, it will not arrive until Dec. 24, Christmas, Eve or Christmas Day, Dec. 25. You may be ready, but there is no hurrying Christmas along.

The first Christmas is a story of God being in control and making good on his long-made promises of giving the gift of the Saviour or the Messiah to the world. When God was ready, an angel appeared to the Virgin Mary, who was pledged to marry to Joseph. She was told to expect the Holy Spirit to come upon her and that the power of the Most High would overshadow her. So the holy one to be born of her would be called the Son of God. Mary had to wait for the baby conceived in her to grow to full term. While pregnant she travelled with Joseph for a census at Bethlehem. There it

was time for her baby’s birth. Mary gave birth to her firstborn a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed Him in a manger, because there was no room at the inn. They named him Jesus, as the angel told Joseph to do, for Jesus would save his people from their sins.

Mary and Joseph waited for and welcomed the baby conceived from the Holy Spirit. They recognized the baby Jesus as God’s special gift for all. Many did not see Jesus as a gift from God that they needed to claim. That is the nature of a gift. We can ignore any gift if it seems neither wanted nor needed.

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

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

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

DIVINE LITURGY:

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

November 15 - 9:30 a.m. November 22 - 12:30 p.m.

November 29 - 9:30 a.m. December 6 - 9:30 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School

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

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

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

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

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

Come Join Us

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Rev. Father Greg Elder

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

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Everyone Welcome

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

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Senior Royals serve up provincial gold

By Brenda Pollard Correspondent

Congratulations to our H. Hardcastle Senior Royals boys team on their victory in Kincaid and Gravelbourg on the weekend. They played off in the SHSAA 2A regionals in Edam on the weekend of Nov. 20 and 21 and advanced to provincial playoffs this weekend. The boys went through the tournament undefeated resulting in the capture of the gold medal. This brings their set (for the Grade 12 boys) to completion.

Last year they won the silver in their home gym and the year before they brought home the bronze. I kept track of them online the whole weekend and the final set in the championship match was intense. It was close the whole way and kept me on the edge of my seat.

I have spent a lot of time with these young men over their school career whether it is as their bus driver or an educational assistant in the school. I have watched them mature into the fine young men they have become and

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they are excellent ambassadors for our community.

Congratulations on a job well done!

Nov. 27, Judy Carignan and Huguette MacGregor were at the school to present the awards to the Legion Branch No. 106 Remembrance Day contest winners.

This year the top placings went to: Grade 1, 2, 3 — colour poster, Bram Jullion, Kobi Weber; Grade 4, 5, 6 — colour poster – Mia Weber, Zoey Pollard; black and white poster – Mia Weber, Zoey Pollard; essay – Lacy Pelchat, Randi Carr, Poem – Bailey Bec, Keira Lascelle; Grade 7, 8, 9 — colour poster, Brooke Bonsan, Kylee Bec; black and white poster, Danika Holloway, Nadian Holloway; essay, Clayton Wolfe, Jaxon Harty; poem, Bailey Cole, Kylee

Below right, the first and second place winners of the Legion Remembrance Day contests were recognized Nov. 27. Back row — Natasha Nedelec, Danika Holloway, Brooke Bonsan, Jessica Curry, Bailey Cole, Clayton Wolfe, Macey Levasseur, Jaxon Harty, Kylee Bec, Judy Carignan, Huguette MacGregor; front row — Nadian Holloway, Keira Lascelle, Bailey Bec, Bram Jullion, Kobi Weber, Mia Weber, Randi Carr, Zoey Pollard and Lacy Pelchat. Missing are Blake Blais and Zach Gordon. Photo by Brenda Pollard

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Bec; Grade 10, 11, 12 — colour poster, Macey Levasseur, Jessica Curry; black and white poster, Blake Blais, Natasha Nedelec; essay, Zachary Gordon, Macey Levasseur; poem, Macey Levasseur, Zachary Gordon.

Congratulations to all the winners and good luck to those who move on to the next level of competition.

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The News-Optimist, North Battleford Lions Club and Battlefords and District Co-op are seeking nominations from Northwestern Saskatchewan for the 2015 Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year Awards

NOMINATION FORM 2015

2015 Citizen of the Year & Junior Citizen of the Year I nominate ____________________________________________________ of ___________________________________________________________ I believe my nominee deserves this award because: (Write out reason and attach to nomination form.)

NOTE: This is not a ballot and it is not necessary to send in more than one nomination for each nominee. The decision is not based on the number of nominations a person receives.

Mail this nomination form to: Citizen of the Year Judges P.O. Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6.

All nominations must be received by December 4, 2015 The Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards are presented to Battlefords & District citizens for distinguished service to their community. To nominate a Citizen or Junior Citizen of the Year, prepare a presentation using the following guide: 1. State the nominee’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

2. State the nominator’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

3. Provide family information including the names of the nominee’s spouse, children, brothers, sisters and parents.

4. Supply a recent close-up photo of the nominee (if available).

5. Please include in your nomination letter: a. Brief history of nominee with education and family along with personal accomplishments through work. b. A list of nominee’s interests outside of work, volunteer organizations or contributions to their community. If the nominee has received any awards please include these. c. Attach a precise cover letter stating why the nominee should be chosen for this prestigious award and include letters of support which offer insight into the candidate’s involvements. These are helpful to the selection committee.

6. Junior nominees must be 18 years or younger.

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The H.H.S. Senior Royals won gold in the SHSAA 2A provincial volleyball championships Nov. 27 and 28 in Kincaid and Gravelbourg. Back row — coach Mike Lee, Kieran McConnell, Travis Burgess, Mason Detillieux, Zach Gordon, Jon Seipp, Coach Lorne Long; middle row — Chloe Forest (guide), Bailey Morin, Dawson Malenfant, Tyson Long, Blake Blais; front — Mason Blais. Photo submitted by Brenda Pollard

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