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Giant games were featured at NationsWest Field House as one element of this week’s Winter-Tainment activities in the Battlefords. Featured were several large versions of familiar games such as checkers, Jenga, Kerplunk and others. Friday the Allen Sapp Gallery is inviting the public to take part in decorating the gallery with ice lantern crafts. There is also drop in curling at Northland Power Curling Centre. Events will wrap up Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. at the CUplex Rotary Plaza, featuring games, hot chocolate and hot dogs. For more information check out the City Bulletin on Page 2. More photos of Winter-Tainment events can be found at www.newsoptimist.ca. Photo

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Historic building to be sold

Canada Post seeks new permanent location

By Jayne Foster

has to realize Canada Post is the one making the decisions.

“We can only try to lobby them to move it to a location that’s good for everybody and, as to location, we would love to maintain it somewhere downtown, but there

Staff Reporter

A Canada Post spokesperson has said the corporation won’t be repairing the historic post office in Battleford and that it plans to sell the 1914 brick building at some point in the future.

Indications are also that residents of any new subdivisions in Battleford will be picking up their mail from superboxes and community mailboxes.

Tuesday morning, word came from spokesperson Mouktar Abdillahi that the building at 191 - 22nd St. no longer meets Canada Post’s requirements. He noted specifically, however, that Canada Post is not pulling out of Battleford.

“After assessing all our options, we’ve determined the best way to serve our customers is to relocate to a new, permanent location.

We now will begin the process of looking for a new suitable location in Battleford,” stated Abdillahi.

The Battleford post office was closed prior to the 2015 Thanksgiving weekend out of concern for the safety of employees and customers due to bats inside the building.

“Until a new location is found and is ready to serve our customers, Canada Post will continue to serve residents from our temporary location at 592 - 35th Street West,” stated Abdillahi.

The post office situation was, not surprisingly, on the agenda of Tuesday evening’s meeting of Battleford’s town council. Chief Administrative Office John Enns-Wind reported to council that his conversations with Canada Post have revealed the corporation believes the old post office is too large for its current needs.

“They want to locate in Battleford to a smaller facility and they are looking at locations downtown,” said Enns-Wind.

Recounting his conversations with Canada Post Tuesday, Enns-Wind said, “First thing, before nine, I had a visit by the supervisor of Canada Post in North

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Deputy Mayor David George and Chief Administrative Officer John Enns-Wind at Tuesday evening’s town council meeting in Battleford where Canada Post’s decision not to repair the historic post office was under discussion. Photo by Jayne Foster

Battleford.”

Enns-Wind said the supervisor hand delivered a letter that was sent out by email over the weekend confirming that Canada Post would not be returning to Battleford’s original post office and that it was going to be sold.

House of Kwon building.

Presently, the building itself is being renovated prior to re-opening as All Out Graphics and Design Ltd. “Currently there is construction there, with lots of trucks there, and once spring comes then it will muddy the situation even

We can only try to lobby them to move it to a location that’s good for everybody and, as to location, we would love to maintain it somewhere downtown ...

- David George “He was unable to provide any other information,” said the administrator, “but no sooner had he left than a representative of Canada Post from Ottawa phoned me and provided more information.”

Enns-Wind said Canada Post is sensitive to concerns about the situation, with Battleford’s MLA, MP and mayor all having been in communication with them on the need to have a permanent facility in the downtown area.

He said he shared concerns with the representative of the hazardous conditions and accessibility issues of the current location of Canada Post – a cluster of portable units behind the former

more,” he said.

The House of Kwon location is not suitable for longterm use, he said.

He told council, “We are going to keep continuing to dialogue. She is going to send more information regarding the size of the facility they need to move into.”

In another call, another spokesperson from Canada Post has asked for a map indicating Battleford’s plans for the future, added EnnsWind.

“Fundamentally, he and a colleague had driven up here to assess the situation,” he said. “They were shocked at how much Battleford has grown, so they want the maps to see where we are going and what we are doing.”

Enns-Wind added that call indicated that, for any new subdivisions, Canada Post may be looking at going to superboxes and community mailboxes, which has been their standard procedure for new subdivisions across the country.

“It seems to me I’ve been in contact with Canada Post on almost a weekly basis, sharing with them our concerns with the current location, how it isn’t suitable for a long term, and also the need for them to be downtown … to support our local businesses and the traffic they drive there.”

Councillor Gordon Yarde said there is a lot of dissatisfaction amongst residents and they are turning to the Town of Battleford.

“People look at us as being the ones responsible,” he said.

Deputy Mayor David George, chairing the meeting in the absence of Mahor Derek Mahon, said everyone

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Letter

The way things were under the NDP Dear Editor I am compelled to respond to a recent article, “Young NDP have key role in election” (Regional Optimist, Feb. 11).

It is encouraging to see young people taking an interest in politics, public policy and issues important to their community, but I am writing in response to remarks made by NDP candidate Rob Feist.

I found it amusing that he would try to suggest priorities of the Saskatchewan NDP include rural health care and doctor shortages. Feist is a member of the same NDP that closed 52 hospitals and more than 1,200 long-term care beds for seniors. The same NDP also drove doctors and nurses out of the province and let surgery wait times grow to be the longest in Canada.

I don’t think things are perfect in health care, but the province has 500 more doctors and 3,000 more nurses than it did under the NDP, wait times for surgeries are now among the shortest in the country and the Battlefords are getting a new hospital.

The NDP refuses to support increased trade for our farmers and agri-business by not supporting the world’s largest trading agreement, the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and they are against vital national energy projects like Energy East.

Now the NDP is against funding a new program that would help get up to 1,200 energy sector workers back to work.

In a province with a strong and diversified economy, it can be easy to lose sight of the way things used to be under the NDP. Gregg Sheppard North Battleford

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Editorial

No more procrastination, pipelines need to be built now

Now that Canada Post has officially announced it will not be moving its operations back into the historic 1914 building on 22nd Street in Battleford, the corporation needs to move quickly to sell the property.

It is well known properties such as this go to seed rapidly when left vacant. The longer the vacancy lasts the greater the task of bringing the building back up to inhabitable condition.

While finding a new permanent location is obviously a priority for Canada Post, they should also be looking into the cost of a few loads of gravel for the parking lot of their current temporary location beside 35th Street. As Town of Battleford councillors noted this week, with spring coming Canada Post patrons are going to be doing their business in a mud hole.

Dear Editor The Government of Canada needs to start supporting and promoting Canadian pipeline projects like Energy East and they must do it now.

While it is important to give these types of projects appropriate safety and environmental consideration, we can’t continue to play divisive political games with them. If our politicians keep doing this, our country will lose out on opportunities for increasing foreign investment, creating jobs and growing the Canadian economy.

We’re all familiar with procrastinating on tasks that might be difficult or annoying. Our federal politicians are no different. Why work on a potentially controversial pipeline project when you can just request an additional review of the project and put it off for another year? This is a classic case of procrastination, writ large in the context of our national government.

Just like getting your kids to do their homework when you know they’d rather be playing video games, we need to tell our federally elected representatives to sit down and do their work. No more distractions, negotiations or excuses about why it can’t be done, they just need to sit down and do it.

Quick sale of post office needed

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We don’t want Canada to become known as a country that procrastinates on projects because they might be a bit difficult. We need to work harder at becoming a place that the rest of the world envies because we just get hard things done.

We need to move beyond playing games with Energy East and pipelines in general. Let’s get them done.

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Why didn’t we just ask the guys who wrote it?

The death of United States Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia brought forward an interesting piece in the National Post, talking about a debate between Scalia and our own Supreme Court Justice Ian Binnie.

In the 2007 debate, Scalia railed against judgemade law and judges adding elements to the constitution that weren’t written by the framers of the document.

Binnie, since retired, but a member of a court that couldn’t seem to find a day when they don’t add things to the constitution, took the opposite side. The debate was on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

The thing that stood out to me is that the framers of the American constitution are two-centuries dead, having written it in the late 1700s. (All but one

of their amendments were passed by 1971, and the most recent, passed in 1992, was proposed 202 years before.) On the other hand, the Canadian hand, many of our framers are still around, including guys like Roy Romanow and Jean Chretien.

And during those first 10 years, when a huge amount of legalese was “written in” to our constitution, nearly all the framers were there.

Of course, it wouldn’t seem proper for the justices back then to give Pierre Trudeau a call and ask what he really meant by this section or that section. René Lévesque might have had a few choice words of advice to offer.

But then we would reach a logical impasse. If these framers, still alive in the 1980s, and a few still alive today, had meant to include certain things in the constitution, they would have added them in the consti-

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year tution when they had the chance. They didn’t. So if you ask them after the fact for clarification, and are told we didn’t include it for a reason, it begs the question of why you are asking in the first place.

Scalia felt that if you didn’t like your constitution, go ahead and amend it. The same could apply in Canada.

How many times have we successfully done that since the charter was enacted? The Meech Lake Accord was a disaster, eclipsed

only by the Charlottetown Accord. Henceforth and forevermore any Canadian politician with two brain cells (and, believe it or not, that includes most) has not wanted to touch the constitution with a 10-foot pole.

Yet there are all sorts of things that need to be addressed now, likely through constitutional reform.

The key one is the Canadian Senate. It needs to change, or go. The current situation is untenable. Prime Minister Stephen Harper and now Prime Minister

Renal dialysis service to expand at Battlefords Union Hospital Staff

Patients requiring renal dialysis will soon have greater access to the life-sustaining care at Battlefords Union Hospital, according to Prairie North Health Region.

The region reports the service has expanded to nine chairs from six. Dialysis removes waste from the blood when a person’s kidneys no longer function. Dialysis prevents a build-up of toxins that can be debilitating and ultimately fatal.

Beginning this summer, 12 more patients per week will be able to receive dialysis at the relocated and expanded BUH Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit, the region says. The service currently treats 24 patients per week, each requiring dialysis three times per week. The expansion will raise the number of patients served to 36 per week – a 50 per cent increase. The BUH Dialysis Unit is open six days per week Mondays through Saturdays.

“We are thrilled to be able to provide this vital service to greater numbers of patients,” said Pat McWatters, nurse manager of the Dialysis Unit.

“For patients, it means access to the care they need closer to home, rather than having to travel to Saskatoon or other locations for dialysis.”

McWatters explained the need for dialysis continues to grow in Prairie North, just as it does across Saskatchewan and across Canada. The wait list for dialysis service at the BUH unit has been at nine patients for many months.

“Expansion of the program at BUH will dramatically reduce, if not eliminate, the current wait list, depending on the number of times each week each

patient needs dialysis,” she stated.

The Ministry of Health has approved $600,000 in capital funding to accommodate the expanded program.

“Our government is committed to improving access to quality health services for the people of this province,” said Rural and Remote Health Minister Greg Ottenbreit.

“Expansion of renal dialysis services at Battlefords Union Hospital will ensure patients in Prairie North Health Region receive the best possible care, in a timely manner.”

The region reports planning for relocation of the BUH Renal Dialysis Satellite Unit to a larger space on the Third Floor Alcove of the hospital is underway.

The unit is currently located on Third Floor East.

Staff has been diligently planning for best use of the new space to accommodate the expanded program, according to Prairie North. A patient advisor is providing necessary input from the patient perspective. Construction is to begin in early April and be completed by July.

The dialysis unit at BUH has been in operation since

Justin Trudeau have been loath to appoint senators to fill vacancies. No one feels the senate is functional or appropriate these days. Premier Brad Wall, along with pretty much every NDPer in the country, wants to see it abolished. But no one can change it.

That’s because it is broadly felt letting the constitutional genie out of the bottle will open up scabbedover rifts that we don’t want bleeding again. This largely includes everything around Quebec. There is little tolerance in the West now for any more concessions to Quebec, and much resentment for their continued vacuuming of equalization dollars (which have mostly come from the West).

Instead of tackling one constitutional issue at a time, i.e. the Senate, the threat of unravelling what we do have has become too great.

What else has become too great is the power of the Supreme Court in

December 2003. It began with six dialysis machines operating three days per week and serving 12 patients. Over the years, the unit and service has been expanded and upgraded to its current level.

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contravening the wishes of Parliament. Almost the entire Conservative crime agenda over the past 10 years, passed by a duly elected Parliament, has been struck down by our Supreme Court. At what point do our Parliamentarians actually get to make laws these days that stick?

It’s clear we no longer have a sovereign Parliament, but rather a supremacy of the Supreme Court.

I wonder if the same will occur when the current Trudeau government comes up with a new system of voting that will replace first-past-the-post? Will it survive its own inevitable Supreme Court challenge, or will this court strike down Liberal laws, too?

Maybe changing the way we vote should be voted on, first, in a referendum on a constitutional amendment.

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

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SGEU slams private liquor store plans, calls it ‘closure’ Staff The Saskatchewan Government and General Employees Union went before Battleford council to slam the province’s plans to privatize the liquor store in Battleford.

The Battleford store, a leased space on 22nd Street, is one of 40 existing stores slated to be privatized through an RFP process.

Another 12 new private liquor stores are being created for a total of 52. The store in Battleford has one full-time and four part-time staff.

However, the delegation that was before Battleford town council Tuesday evening, which included Bob Stadnichuk of the SGEU as well as store manager Sharon Rentz and staff, made clear they were opposed to the province’s plans.

Stadnichuk characterized the changes as a closure, not a privatization.

“The provincial government has decided to close your community’s public

A delegation for SGEU members representing the Battleford liquor store were at town council Tuesday to make a pitch for retaining the store as a governmentowned operation. Photo by Jayne Foster

liquor store”, he stated in correspondence to Mayor Derek Mahon.

The presentation to council was designed, said Stadnichuk, to dispel the “rumours and misconceptions” about the government’s plans for the store’s future.

He pointed out that typically few responses came from rural Saskatchewan during the consultation process. He noted of the

40 liquor stores slated for “closure,” 37 were in smaller centres and rural Saskatchewan. The delegation made the pitch that the liquor store should stay in public hands.

He said the 40 stores had made “$40 million” and that profit goes back to the province. He noted the profits are used for schools, hospitals, roads, care homes and more.

Stadnichuk also said 200 jobs were being affected.

“Communities stand to lose income and jobs in their communities,” said Stadnichuk.

He also noted communities were suffering greatly from the oil crash and asked “why would they do this?”

At the end councillor David George, who chaired the meeting, pledged to “as far as I’m concerned, support this venture going forward and hopefully retain our liquor store.”

NB officials jubilant over landing Grand Slam curling

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

North Battleford officials are jubilant over the news that the city has landed the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event next January.

The Battlefords will host the tour’s Canadian Open event from Jan. 3 to 8. The event had been held in Yorkton the previous two years, but this will be the Saskatchewan stop on the tour this upcoming season. There are seven events in total across Canada running from October to April.

At the City’s Planning Committee meeting Tuesday, council members pointed out this is a prestigious event.

“It’s a nationally-televised event,” said Mayor Ian Hamilton.

The event is shown nationally on

Sportsnet to the entire country. He commended Twin Rivers Curling Club for their efforts to bring the event to the Battlefords.

“Boy, it’s exciting,” said Hamilton, who added “North Battleford is where it’s at.”

Councillor Ryan Bater was also excited. Bater is also executive director of Destination Battlefords, which has recently stepped up efforts to attract major events to the Battlefords.

He pointed out while Twin Rivers Curling Club is hosting the event, the actual venue would be the Civic Centre. Bater said the level of competition would be “the highest calibre of curling talent we’ve ever seen”.

“These are world class curlers,” said Bater.

“It’s the best curlers in the world, and they’re going to be here to play

in our Civic Centre. That’s really exciting.”

Hamilton also was still bubbling over the arrival of the selection committee for the Saskatchewan Winter Games in the community last week.

The selection committee toured a number of potential local venues for the 2018 Winter Games, including the CUplex, the Civic Centre, Table Mountain, Blue Mountain and other locations.

The mayor expressed absolute confidence Tuesday that North Battleford would be selected as the host of the games.

“I’m very much looking forward to Thursday’s announcement that will confirm that North Battleford is the chosen site for the 2018 Winter Games,” said Hamilton. “I’m convinced it’s going to happen and no one’s going to tell me otherwise.”

Casino celebrates 20th anniversary Staff The Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Gold Eagle Casino in North Battleford.

In a press release Zane Hansen, president and CEO of SIGA, says he is grateful for the support of the City of North Battleford and surrounding communities for the Gold Eagle Casino.

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“SIGA is pleased to be celebrating 20 years of success in North Battleford with the newly expanded Gold Eagle Casino. We are grateful to our patrons, employees and members of the community for their support. We remain committed to making a positive impact through job creation, helping drive the tourism industry and sharing our success through community investment.”

The Gold Eagle Casino will celebrate its anniversary throughout the month of

March. The casino’s General Manager Kelly Atcheynum says the casino is preparing numerous events and promotions for patrons.

“We are excited to celebrate this very special anniversary. We will kick the party off with a cake cutting ceremony on March 1, followed by daily food specials in our Kihiw restaurant, a wide variety of live entertainment in our Event Centre and hosting draws for cash and prizes all month long on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.”

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First Nations spelling bee champs to move on to national competition Staff Reporter

Believe and Achieve — that’s the theme for the first ever First Nations Provincial Spelling Bee to be hosted by Chief Poundmaker School this spring.

The FNPSB will be held at the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford Friday, April 8. Finalists will qualify for a national spelling bee, presented by Spelling Bee of Canada in Toronto, Ont. Sunday, May 15.

Organizer Pauline Favel, a student support worker, is excited that Spelling Bee of Canada has endorsed the FNPSB as a regional competition. Nine winners will be recognized locally and the first place winners from the bee’s three categories will advance to the national

spelling bee as Saskatchewan’s only representation.

“This is a first ever for native people,” says Favel.

“Not just for Saskatchewan but all the provinces. We are taking a team from First Nation schools, all the winners are going to be First Nation students, and we’re taking them to Toronto to compete with everybody else.”

Favel says the FNPSB is an exciting initiative that promotes literacy, study skills, public speaking skills and healthy competition.

The decision to participate empowers students to challenge themselves to be the best they can be.

It’s another way to approach literacy, says Favel.

“It’s not just spelling,” she explains. “There are so many benefits to learning new words, expanding your

vocabulary, the opportunity to public speak, the opportunity to travel. Some people probably haven’t even been to North Battleford, never mind the opportunity to go to Toronto.”

Favel says the initiative will showcase the talents of First Nation youth, their abilities and their strengths and the work First Nation schools are doing to improve literacy among their students.

“It’s a benefit for all,” she says.

Approximately 140 students have already registered, representing all the tribal councils of Saskatchewan plus independent First Nations, says Favel.

Students are coming from as far north as Dillon on Peter Pond Lake. Eighteen schools of the approximately

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“We are quite excited about it,” she says. “It’s been a labour of love.”

Favel has seen the positive results a spelling bee can have on student achievement and engagement. Working in the File Hills area several years ago, she was involved at the school level in bringing the participants together, giving them the word lists and helping them study.

“I saw the excitement,” she says.

When she came back to the Poundmaker First Nation area, she offered to coordinate a spelling bee at the school, inviting other tribal council schools. The following year another was held and it was moved to the Don Ross Centre in North Battleford.

This year, she and fellow organizers wanted to open it up to a provincial level, with the goal of going to nationals. With no provincial spelling bee in place since the demise of Canspell, they have found sanction with Spelling Bee of Canada, a not-for-profit grassroots organization established in the greater Toronto area in 1987.

It was decided the FNPSB bee would be open to First Nation students who attend federal schools, that is schools located on First Nations, funded through the federal government.

While there was interest from First Nation students who attend provinciallyfunded schools, as well as from non-First Nation students, they had to be turned down, at least for the first year.

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open that door this year because it’s our first ever and we couldn’t anticipate [response]. We’d be overwhelmed if we had another 100 or 200 kids who wanted to attend,” says Favel.

They could possibly expand in the future, perhaps to métis students or First Nation students from provincial schools in the Battlefords – or further.

The interest certainly is there, she says.

To get the word out to all the First Nation schools, Favel contacted all the province’s tribal councils in the fall and the Federation of Saskatchewan Indian Nations help with faxing and emailing all their members and independent First Nations.

To fit the criteria for sanction by Spelling Bee of Canada, there was also the task of writing letters to sponsors for cash and trophies.

“To be a regional spelling bee, we have to give out cash prizes and trophies and go with their words,” says Favel. “When I was co-ordinating the tribal council [bee], we gave out certificates and those are not costly.”

Nor did they offer a lunch, which they plan to do this year.

“The only cost we incurred last year when we moved it to North Battleford was rental for the facility for the day, but with Spelling Bee protocols and guidelines, our costs are almost triple this year.”

Happily, Favel says, the Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority has become the title sponsor. They will also be assisting with the expenses of the national level competition, she says.

A number of other sponsors are also on board, both corporate and private, she says.

Each participant has a registration fee of $35, which goes to Spelling Bee of Canada. That organization provides an e-manual with all the words (there are 400) at primary, junior and intermediate levels. A CD with the proper pronunciation of the words is also available to help students study. They also provide a manual for the spelling bee officials.

Organizers have gone out of their way, says Favel, to make sure all participants, schools, parents and caregivers are well informed on how the event will be run and she expects the audience to be respectful of the competition process.

“I’m sure it’s going to be run quite smoothly,” she says.

Looking to next year, she says, the contacts to continue are now in place.

“All I would have to do again next year is communicate again to them.”

But this year will always be the first.

“It’s a first ever,” says Favel. “Maybe they will make a movie about it!”

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First permit numbers for 2016

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Staff The first numbers have been reported for 2016 building permit activity in North Battleford, and they are down from a year ago.

Numbers for January 2016 are in and there were four permits issued for $235,000 by the City.

That is down from five for $606,500 for the same

month last year, 2015.

The bulk of the January total was from two commercial alterations for $176,000.

There was also one residential alteration for $25,000

and one sign permit for $34,000.

The numbers were presented to the monthly Planning Committee meeting held Tuesday.

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Five charged after Monday incident Staff ONION LAKE FIRST NATION — Five men are facing multiple charges after Onion Lake RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault at a residence on the Onion Lake Cree Nation Monday morning.

Three are in custody but warrants have been issued for Gene Tyler Takakenew, 36, Warren Littlewolfe, 25, who have not been located by police.

Takakenew, Littlewolfe, Calvin Carter, 46, Trevor Carter, 27, and Loewen Wolfe, 26, all of Onion Lake Cree Nation, are facing criminal code charges of aggravated assault, forcible confinement, uttering threats and committing an offence for the benefit of a criminal organization. Wolfe is also charged with assault with

a weapon.

Police say the Emergency Response Team, two Police Dog Service units and additional members from surrounding detachments responded, because it was determined firearms may have been at the residence.

Nine people were arrested during the investigation, seven men and two women.

The public is asked to contact Onion Lake RCMP if they have information about the location of Littlewolfe and Takakenew.

Calvin Carter, Trevor Carter and Wolfe appeared in Onion Lake Provincial Court Wednesday.

Onion Lake RCMP express their thanks to the public for their cooperation throughout the incident.

Local talent will be the focus of a new initiative of the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. To be held March 5 and 6, On Stage at the Dekker Centre will be a showcase for performing artists from the Battlefords and area. It will feature exceptional emerging talent, woven into a cohesive production centred on the theme “Home.” Auditions have been held and the cast has been selected. Dianne Gryba and JoAnne Kasper will serve as producers of the show. They met with a group of the performers last week to begin reportoire selection and to foster collaboration among the artists. Above, Dave Tupling, Cammie Vany and Sarah Whitbread share ideas at the piano. Watch next week for a detailed story on plans for On Stage at the Dekker Centre. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Staff Reporter Next Friday and Saturday you can expect to see many snowmobiles in the Battlefords and surrounding areas.

Snowmobile enthusiasts will converge on the area for the Provincial Snowmobile Festival Feb. 26-27.

The Battlefords Trail Breakers are the host snowmobile club for the annual event.

According to Dale Woytiuk of Battlefords Trail Breakers, the event is held each year and rotates among various locales in the province. The host club must bid two years in advance.

“It’s been 16 years since we last hosted it here in the Battlefords,” said Woytiuk.

Approximately 300-350 riders are expected, said Woytiuk, with additional local club members and volunteers involved.

Snowmobilers are expected from around the province and some groups are confirmed from Yorkton, Christopher Lake, Meadow Lake and elsewhere.

“With the snow conditions being slim to none in a lot of parts of the province, it’s a bit of a challenge this year to get registrations. But they’re starting to come in now, our phone is ringing, we are getting a lot of online registration,” said Woytiuk.

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The schedule includes registration and a meet and greet at Kramer’s Auction Friday, Feb. 26, starting at noon, and events include a vintage sled show and shine display, a cash bar and sandwiches. Trucks, trailers and snowmobiles can park at Kramer Auction while participants are staying at local hotels. Sleigh rides and hay rides will take place at Kramer Auction as well.

There is free shuttle service back and forth to all the area hotels and venues.

There are also two trails that are assigned and groomed which run to most of the hotels in the city, so riders can take their snowmobiles on those trails.

Saturday morning, Feb. 27, will include a pancake breakfast at Kramer’s Auction and final registration, and trail rides will go on during the day. All snowmobiles must be registered for the event.

There are predetermined trail rides of 50, 100, 150 and 200 kilometres scheduled as well as a vintage trail ride from 9 a.m. to noon.

While North Battleford is the hub of activity the trail rides will take the snowmobile enthusiasts kilometres away from the city and to the surrounding areas.

“The trail system runs from Denholm to the southeast corner all the way to Turtle Lake on the northwest corner,” said Woytiuk. The route will hit communities such as North Battleford, Meota, Edam, Glaslyn, Cochin and Blue Mountain resort.

“We want to try and funnel the traffic in a certain direction all the time so we don’t have a lot of traffic that’s going against each other. We would prefer to try

and direct it one way if we can.”

There will be maps made available, a local map plus trail maps, so they can “pick and choose how far a ride they want,” said Woytiuk.

A country and western themed banquet and dance is in store for the evening, with the live band Danny and the Dusters. It will include a dance, raffles, silent auction and Saskatchewan Snowmobile Association sled draw. The supper is roast beef and is catered by Second To None Catering.

The public will most definitely notice the number of snowmobiles on the trails,

and Woytiuk says drivers will need to be aware of the extra snowmobile traffic during that weekend.

“We kind of caution during that weekend, particularly Saturday, the trails will be heavy use all over so watch for any oncoming traffic.”

For more information go to www.sasksnow.com, where snowmobilers can register online.

For those adults registering after Feb. 1, the full weekend package is $95 while it is $45 for 14 and under. The cost for those who are interested in attending the banquet and dance only is $45.

22 Years and Beyond

Battleford town councillor Gordon Yarde displays a certificate presented to him by the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association recently for his long-time service to municipal government. The certificate is for an honorary membership in the organization recognizing 22 years of “commendable civic service voluntarily given.” Yarde brought the certificate to Tuesday evening’s meeting of Battleford town council where he received congratulations from fellow council members. Photo by Jayne Foster

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Larose review board hearing to return in May Staff The next hearing date of the Saskatchewan Review Board into Layne Larose has been scheduled for May 6.

The hearing date comes on the heels of a Jan. 15 hearing into Larose and its subsequent decision, obtained by the Regional Optimist this week. The hearing took place at Saskatchewan Hospital.

Larose, age 53, was found not criminally responsible due to mental illness in connection to the axe-killing deaths of David Kennedy and Hughie Sayers on May 28, 2002 in North Battleford.

Since then, he had been treated at Saskatchewan Hospital and, since 2011, released and able to live in the community, while remaining under the jurisdiction of the Review Board.

The Review Board has noted “consistent progress” on the part of Larose, who according to their decisions has co-operated in taking medication, has attended his scheduled appointments and has remained free of drugs or alcohol.

Still, there have been some issues along the way, including in 2013 when Larose was reprimanded by the Review Board for violating one of his conditions of release by going to a bar to gamble.

At its most recent hearings over the past year, the Review Board has considered the prospect of absolutely discharging Larose from its jurisdiction.

This is something the board would be required to do if it is “unable to find any evidence of a significant risk to the public,” according to the wording in its most recent decision.

But after their January 2015 hearing, the board retained its jurisdiction over Larose. A further Review Board hearing was held April 24, 2015, at which time new concerns were raised.

According to its reasons from that hearing released May 20, it was noted “although Layne has established a consistent pattern of progress, unfortunately Layne also has demonstrated a lack of judgment and a willingness to push the limits. Recently, he was at a house party when an argument broke out and he punched an individual.”

In response, it was recommended Larose once again take anger management lessons, something he had done before.

According to a letter submitted to the Jan. 15 hearing from Dr. David MacKinnon, psychologist

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with Battlefords Mental Health Centre, Larose “attended appointments regularly and was attentive and co-operative. He completed the worksheets assigned to him and was able to apply techniques to his situation.

Layne has developed a good basic understanding of anger management principles and techniques.”

As well, a psychological risk assessment report, dated Dec. 31, was done

by Ms. F.C. Sothmann. A psychiatric rehabilitation report dated Jan. 5 was filed

by Glenna Olenick, CMHN. These were also submitted for the Review Board’s Jan. 15 hearing.

According to Sothmann’s report, it was noted “Mr. Larose’s risk of violence is very much connected with his mental health stability. Information gathered for this assessment indicated that Mr. Larose

is not an imminent threat to himself or the public.

Recommendations are that he maintains his medication regimen and sobriety.

“He would benefit from reminders about the conditions of his release and be provided with various scenarios that can increase his risk of breaching (ie. unhealthy relationships, gambling, being around illicit substances). He has not engaged in any serious physical violence, but rather tends to make decisions, minor as they may be, with little forethought.”

It was also noted Larose currently has “few responsibilities and little time is spent in a productive manner consistent with the testing and previous reports, Mr. Larose continues to hold onto his antisocial attitudes that limit further progress in prosocial engagement, however, he does

not currently pose a risk to reoffend violently. Until his attitude changes, Mr. Larose will not likely become a productive member of society, and given his age, such changes are not likely.”

Rather than give a ruling on Larose at the Jan. 15 hearing, the board noted Larose should be given an opportunity to review the detailed risk assessment and instruct counsel as to his response.

As well, Larose’s previous psychiatrist had retired and the review board is requiring Larose to have both an assigned psychiatrist on an ongoing basis, as well as a current report from that psychiatrist.

That psychiatrist is to report back to the board on Larose’s current circumstances by April 30, in time for the May 6 Review Board hearing.

Parking area incidents have eased up, interior now targeted Tuesday, February 9, 2016 - PAGE 8

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Weekly Q&A with Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

DS: With 13 days off, how did you and the rest of the team enjoy the break?

The North Stars fundraiser at Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby is a big event, certainly another reminder as to why this team is so special to the Battlefords, and vice versa. In your eyes, why is it important to get the players involved within the community?

KH: The break was well earned. Our staff and players had a very busy schedule leading up to Christmas.

With some careful scheduling and some hard work days, our time was managed efficiently. The Jackfish Lake Fishing Derby is the North Stars major fundraiser, so we are a big part of it. Without this community, the team would not exist. So many amazing people have contributed to this team over the years, all of them have helped forge the identity of this program.

DS: The North Stars have now clinched the division.

They are also five points up on Melfort for first place in the SJHL. Coming into the season, seeing what this team offered in camp, did you believe they would have this kind of success? What were your expectations?

KH: Every year our expectations are to finish first and contend, never will this team prepare any differently. The challenge in junior hockey comes with the changeover in roster year

after year. If you work hard and prepare, any unexpected twists that happen can be overcome.

DS: With just seven games to play in the season this year, what are the goals and what is the message for the North Stars heading into the final stretch? We have talked about the mark of a great team several times, but one of them has to be finishing the season on a high note and not coasting into the playoffs, would you agree?

KH: Our goals have remained consistent from each key point of the season. The players are on task to earn the goals we have set as a team and we all remind each other of them every day we are together. I completely agree with you regarding how you play, regardless of the time of season, we want to play at our best, and we want to improve daily.

DS: As the season winds down and the playoff picture begins to shape out, is it hard not thinking about possible first-round opponents? Or are you already starting to get prepped for every possible outcome?

KH: We will prepare for every potential opponent we face. Our preparations this week have been focused on the Yorkton Terriers who are highly competitive and in control of the final playoff spot. Because of the race for that spot that they have been in, they are also playing some of their best hockey of the year. This Friday will be a big test for our team.

DS: With one game this

week, the North Stars have some time off, how will you and the team be making use of the days between games?

KH: During the week, our focus is centered on preparing for the Yorkton Terriers. Our players will practice every day and look after themselves away from the rink. Team building will be the primary focus for the leaders and remaining staff since I will be looking to get on the road to seek prospects for next year’s roster over the weekend.

DS: I know you and the team don't give much of your attention to the rank-

ings, but the North Stars are now ranked 10th in the entire country (Canadian Junior Hockey League). How does it feel to not only be the team to beat in the SJHL, but to get recognized as one of the best teams in Canada at the junior level?

KH: Our players have worked extremely hard to earn that position and it is something I hope they are very proud of. As a staff we are extremely proud of them.

However, I know I speak on behalf of all the players and staff, it is not why we are here and doing what we are doing.

of fish caught in recent years, but there were also a total of 26 prizes handed out, with the grand prize being a 2015 Prince Craft boat home.

Dean Shinkewski of Saskatoon walked away with the grand prize, hauling in a 6.9pound pike.

John Leite of Battleford won a 2015 Yamaha SR Viper snowmobile and a $800 store credit card.

Jordan Lenuik won the 2015 Outlanders 500XT quad and snow blade package.

Other prizes were also

handed out to the first fish registered, two mystery weights and the top junior fisherman with the most fish caught.

The Battlefords hockey team, along with dozens of volunteers and board members put in months of hard

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DS: With the number one ranked power play unit and fifth ranked penalty kill, you have to be pleased with the way the North Stars have handled their special teams thus far. Coming off the break, is it key to get them going again, especially against a strong power play team like the Terriers?

KH: The special teams is an area we prepare just like all other aspects of our game. To have earned those rankings at this point in the season did not come by fluke, our players and staff have worked very hard and earned respect on the special teams. We will continue to develop in those areas, they will definitely be contributing factors in the success of the playoffs.

DS: Even though the North Stars have swept Yorkton this year, outscoring them 14-3 in three games, what is the game plan heading into Friday’s game? As you said before, this is a good, young team that can be a potential force come playoff time. Will you be approaching this game any differently, knowing that this is a potential first-round matchup?

KH: The game plan is simple, outwork them. We want to win all races to loose pucks, and more importantly we want to establish our game. We will key in on strengths of the Terriers and do our best to neutralize them. Our players will be well prepared for them.

DS: The North Stars are 4-1-0-1 after being off for

five or more days. What do you attribute this success to?

What do you look for in your team in their first game back from a break?

KH: That’s an interesting stat, Dustin. I really had no idea. Our leadership has to be a big part of that. They work hard to keep things on track away from the rink, managing the daily routines and establishing good habits. It's critical we keep things simple and keep the puck protected. If we manage the game and play responsibly, our team will be fine.

DS: Ryan Rewerts, Taryn Kotchorek and Tyler Fuhr have all showed potential to be the guy you can turn to in a big game. I know you have said Rewerts is in the drivers’ seat, but is this final stretch of games important for each netminder to prove they can also be the number one goalie come playoff time?

KH: We are confident in all three of our goaltenders! I'm not sure where I mentioned that Ryan is in the driver's seat, however I will say he has continually played well in all of his starts since Christmas break and has earned and has always been prepared for every opportunity he has been given. I don't know if we can ask for anything more than that. The focus of our goalies has to be on practiing hard, and playing their best when they are called upon. Based on the last few games, all of them have done this for the team!

work to organize the event, and with hard work came success.

There were about 850 people who came out to the lake to do some fishing, and although the numbers were a bit down, they succeeded in creating awareness as one of the best derbies in Western Canada.

It was a great day for fishing, not just for the prize winners, but for everyone involved. The weather co-operated with the derby despite coming off some colder days and strong winds during the week leading up to the event.

It beat last year’s blizzard, too.

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Big fish, big prizes at Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby

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Two hundred and fortyeight fish were caught this past weekend at the North Stars Jackfish Lake Ice Fishing Derby. Not only is that one of the highest numbers

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Cashing in at the North Stars annual fundraiser Continued from Page 12 “The Battlefords North Stars would like to thank all those who came out to the event, as well as the many volunteers who made this event possible, not only for this year, but for the 20-year history.” Marketing Manager Trent Cey said in a press release.

Other prize winners included Mike Arnold of Meota, who won a $2,500 travel voucher for anywhere in the world from Marlin Travel with his 4.55-pound pike.

Larry Kopp of Battleford took home a set of tires donated by Fountain Tire with his 4.4-pound burbot.

Jeff Kessel of Unity won an Aqua View Camera from the Fishing Hole with his 3.65-pound pike.

Rob Campbell of North Battleford won a 32” Panasonic TV from Battleford Furniture with his

The scene at the Jackfish Pine Ice Fishing Derby. People from around the province and country made their way to catch some big fish and win some big prizes. More photos on your back page. Photos by John Cairns

3.55-pound pike.

A season membership donated by Jackfish Lake Golf and Conference Centre went to Allen Tayco of North Battleford. He won his prize with a 3.4-pound burbot.

Colin Bowers of Saskatoon won a portable fish finder from Leisure Time Sports with his 3.4 pounder.

North Stars season ticket and gift certificate donated by Battlefords Bait and Tackle was won by Vera Rommel of Whitecourt, Alta.

An ice fishing tent for first fish registered was won

by Richard Standingwater from Turtleford.

Aqua View Camera for most fish caught was won by Brittany Ahearn with eight fish.

Top junior fisherman was Dawson Banks from Leader with his 2.25-pound pike.

Around the league: SPHL playoff action

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It was a wild first couple of minutes, and a wild first period for that matter, at North Battleford Civic Centre Friday night between the Meota Combines and Radisson Wheatkings to begin their best of five SPHL playoff series.

The Combines did not waste any time getting on the scoreboard as Bo Gervais fired home the first goal with Daxen Collins and Levin Floen assisting at 1:04.

At the 1:30 mark it was Gervais again, from Michael Pylypow and Floen (his second assist) to make it 2-0. But 16 seconds later Radisson got one back as Nick Kalnicki scored from Connor Wainwright, mak-

ing it 2-1.

At 6:17 Meota restored the two-goal lead as Taylor Tatchell scored with Brett Miller and Riley Albert assisting.

With 1:53 left in the period, Collins found the open side of the net with Pylypow and Gervais assisting to make it 4-1. But shortly after, with 1:13 left, Radisson got back on the board with a goal by 11 Brian Clark from Dana Derbowka to cut it to 4-2. That would be all the scoring for the first period.

Shots were 17-7 in the period for Meota.

The second period was far quieter on the score sheet for both teams, with no scoring. Shots through two were 26-19 Meota.

The third period was all Combines. At the 8:14 mark, Collins found the net for his second of the game to make

lins stayed hot for the Combines with the tallies, while Dallas Wright had a solid night in net.

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Meota reacts to Bo Gervais’ first goal as the Combines dominate Radisson 7-3. Photo by John Cairns

it 5-2 Combines. Pylypow got the assist, his third of the night.

With 3:44 left, Aaron Cadrin scored from Miller and Albert to make it 6-2.

Then with 2:46 Pylypow got his first of the night unassisted to make it 7-2 Meota.

Radisson got one more late goal from Luke Favero to made it a 7-3 final score.

Gymnastics at Frontier Centre

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Last week Battlefords Gymnastics Club set up shop inside of Frontier Centre.

Gymnasts were somersaulting and the organizers were selling baked goods and candy in order to raise awareness for gymnastics and the club.

The Battlefords Gymnastics Club has numerous programs to get involved with.

They have drop-in times for kids from pre-school to have a good time with their parents. They also do birthday

Two gymnasts from Battlefords Gymnastics Club put on a show at Frontier Mall. Photo by Dustin Saracini

parties, summer camps, different types of fundraisers

to keep costs low and new coaching opportunities.

Final shots favored the Combines 39-31.

Meota won the second game of the series 3-1 in Radisson Sunday night.

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In other action in the SPHL playoffs this weekend, Edam took a 2-0 series lead over Maymont with a 2-1 win Friday. Mitch Wall and Brent Weber had the two Edam goals; Layken Heidt scored the lone goal for Maymont. The Three Stars now have a chance to clinch the series with a win in game three Wednesday in Edam.

In Shellbrook on Friday, the Silvertips beat the Beaver Blues 6-2 for a 2-0 lead

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The Battleford Beaver Blues are on the ropes with the series moving to Shellbrook.

Meanwhile Cut Knife drew even in their series with the top-seeded defending champion Hafford Hawks with a 7-4 home win Friday. Kenton Albert scored twice and had an assist to lead the Colts’scoring on the night.

With the series lead in the balance, game three took place Saturday night in Hafford, where the Hawks prevailed 9-3.

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Grand Slam of Curling coming to North Battleford Dustin Saracini

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In an announcement made Saturday, the city of North Battleford will host an event from the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling next year.

Saskatchewan has held the past two Canadian Open tournaments in Yorkton, but this year it will be inside the walls of the Civic Centre. Co-chair for GSOC, Russ Brown, says getting the ice ready for curling will take around 36 hours.

He also said the organizers from Sportsnet believe the Civic Centre was the easiest choice as it can seat more people and is big enough for TV crews.

“Many plans are already in place, many more to

The Civic Centre come,” an official statement from the Twin River Club’s Facebook page read. “Look

forward to the typical great volunteer support we get from the curlers and citizens

of North Battleford." Brown believes they will be looking at 100-120 volunteers for the

event, the selection process will be done in the near future.

The Pinty’s GSOC is an elite series of men’s and women’s curling events and are part of the World Curling Tour. The top 15 men's and women's teams from around the world will be partaking in the tournament.

"This will be the best curling field ever assembled in this part of the country," Brown explained.

He also said there will be more than 20 hours of national TV coverage at the Civic Centre.

Sportsnet has operated the GSOC since 2012, and has been instrumental in growing the sport. From 2013 to 2015, curling viewers have grown 12 per cent,

up to 5.9 million in the latter.

"Last year, 56,000 people saw Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling live," Brown said.

The Battlefords was one of seven communities bidding for a spot to host the GSOC. Brown said they are hoping to draw fans from around Saskatchewan, including Lloydminster, Saskatoon, Kindersley and Meadow Lake.

The Canadian Open will take place Jan. 3-8 in 2017, with the playoffs running during the weekend. All proceeds will be funded back into the Twin Rivers Curling Club.

The tournament is a triple-round knockout, a format they switched to in 2014.

Saskatchewan Rush fire 54 shots, fall to Colorado Dustin Saracini

Sports Reporter

After defeating Calgary to finish off their threegame homestand, the Saskatchewan Rush travelled to Colorado for their second game of the season against the Mammoth.

The Rush jumped out to an early 2-0 lead, but it was five unanswered marks in the third quarter that led them to a 9-7 loss.

Dillon Ward made a huge impact for Colorado, stopping 47 of 54 shots, snapping the two-game winning streak for Saskatchewan.

With the win, the Mammoth now move into first place in the West division.

Jarrett Davis got the Rush on the board with his second of the year before secondleading scorer Zack Greer took a pass from Robert Church to give Saskatchewan a 2-0 lead.

The Mammoth rattled off three tallies, but Mark

Matthews and Curtis Knight restored the lead as the first

half buzzer sounded.

Colorado came out of the half a different team, depositing five goals into the back of the net.

A pair of power play goals from Ben McIntosh and Robert Church cut the deficit to two, while Davis’ second of the game brought the Rush within striking distance.

Eli McLaughlin sealed the deal with eight minutes left, giving Colorado their

sixth win of the season.

Church had a huge game for the Rush, putting together a five-point game with a goal and four assists.

Aaron Bold stopped 25 of 34 shots from the Mammoth.

The Rush travel to Rochester Friday to take on the third place Knighthawks. It will be their first meeting.

Saskatchewan now sits in second place in the West division with a 3-2 record.

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Nineteen Table Mountain athletes, male and female worked hard to ski their way to the top of the podium.

The event was a team challenge where the teams were judged on overall performance, with the top racers in each age group tallied up to figure out which team won overall.

With racers aged five to 10, Table Mountain was able to claim top spot for a gold medal.

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by winning but with their positive attitudes and great sportsmanship. It is rewarding to see how hard these athletes have trained and to see them with a smile on as they cross the finish line.

Table Mountain Ski club has 95 athletes, 10 and under, in our Nancy Greene program this year.

The next Nancy Greene race takes place at Table Mountain March 5 and 6.

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from the American Songbook (think Andy Williams and Frank Sinatra) as well as pop and rock tunes from the 1960s, ‘70s and ‘80s. They say their show is perfect for crowds of 50 to 100 people and they also enjoy playing at house concerts.

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By Chris Hodge A good number of Battlefords Art Club members met Feb. 16 back in our old spot at the Don Ross Centre.

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By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Livelong author Lisa Guenther’s first novel has garnered more honours.

Friendly Fire, a novel of murder in rural Saskatchewan, has been shortlisted by a Sask Book Awards jury for a New Book Award.

Guenther, whose book was the second-place winner in the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild 2013 John V. Hicks Long Manuscript Awards, finds herself on a shortlist that celebrates excellence in books from a wide ranges of genres and diverse cultural heritages.

The categories include poetry, fiction, non-fiction, children’s literature, publishing in education and more.

“On Friday, I travelled to Saskatoon for the shortlist announcement,” said Guenther earlier this week.

“Author Brenda Baker hosted the event and announced the shortlists. It was a well-organized event, with a little ceremony to it, and I really appreciated the work done by Sask Book Awards staff, and the Saskatoon Public Library for hosting it.”

She also met other Saskatchewan authors there.

“Several of the shortlisted authors were there, along with their families and friends, and it was nice to start matching faces to names.”

Also nominated in Guenther’s category are Carol Daniels for Bearskin Diary, Tara Gereaux for Size of a Fist, Beth Gobeil for Breathing Room and Cassidy McFadzean for Hacker Packer.

The winners in 10 categories for writers and three categories for publishers will be revealed at the 23rd awards ceremony April 30.

Guenther is a writer and agricultural journalist based in northwest Saskatchewan.

She’s a staff writer with Grainews and Country Guide and has also contributed to the News-Optimist/ Regional Optimist. She is currently the president of the Canadian Farm Writers’ Federation.

Guenther has intimate knowledge of the setting of her book – it’s her home territory.

“I didn’t change any of the place names,” she has said, although all the characters are fictional.

The novel deals with a serious subject.

“It’s about violence against women. That’s something I’ve been concerned with since I was a teenager.”

In 2015, Guenther undertook a book reading and launch tour with Saskatoon singer-songwriter Carmen Loncar, who is originally from Turtleford, which included a reading and performance in North Battleford.

A draw there raised funds for the Battlefords Interval House.

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a chance to tour the locations in the novel along with the author herself. All the tour proceeds will go to local agencies that serve peo-

ple dealing with domestic violence.

The tours will take place on the afternoons of July 2 and 30. The cost of taking

part is a $100 donation to be divided between Lloydminster and North Battleford women’s shelters.

“For decades, both these interval homes have been helping families experiencing violence and abuse in northwestern Saskatchewan,” says Guether. “They provide not only emergency shelter to women fleeing abusive relationships, but also counselling, help finding legal counsel, help finding affordable housing and more.”

Participants in the Friendly Fire tour will drive, convoy-style, between tour stops.

“I’m planning to include Brightsand Lake Regional Park, Moosehead School, the site of the 2002 Turtle Lake Fire and Elmhurst Cemetery on the tour,” says Guenther. “At each stop, I’ll talk about my own connection to those places, share any local history, perhaps

Lisa Guenther at a book-signing in North Battleford.

do a reading and happily answer any questions that readers have.”

Afterwards, readers are invited to join the author for supper at Turtle Grove Restaurant on Turtle Lake.

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“It’s basically a literary tour of the Turtle Lake region,” Guenther says.

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Heed quickly those call to action moments As I was setting up a writing page on Facebook, I came upon a “Create Call to Action” button. I liked the sound of those words and immediately I knew these were words that were going to develop their own definition within my world.

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The first scheduled discipline this year for the Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival is vocal. Vocal classes are scheduled to run from April 16 – 18.

Diana Woolrich, this year’s vocal adjudicator, holds a bachelor of music degree in voice with great distinction from the University of Regina, where she also completed course work for a graduate degree in music theory and taught for some years as a sessional lecturer. Currently her time is divided between voice teaching, choral conducting, adjudicating and giving workshops.

Her singing students have regularly won awards in local and provincial festivals and examinations, and have on seven occasions been selected as provincial representatives for the National Youth Choir. Several have graduated from undergraduate and graduate university voice performance program and are finding success as professional singers.

From 1988 until 1995, she was director of the junior choir of St. Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Regina.

From 1996 until 2000, she was co-director of the annual Diocese of Qu’Appelle’s

estival Fanfare April 16-23, 2016 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival

If I cannot fly, let me sing.

- Stephen Sondheim

Bishop’s School for Choristers with her husband, Robin Swales. She served as children’s chorus master for Opera Saskatchewan’s 1993-94 production of La Bohème and for Opera Nuova of Edmonton’s Regina performance of their touring production of Hansel and Gretel in December 2000. In the fall of 1994, she became music director of the then newly-formed youth choir, JUVENTUS, which has won numerous trophies and awards in

music festivals and gained second place in both the National Music Festival and in the CBC Amateur Choirs Competition.

Woolrich is a member of the Association of Canadian Choral Communities, the National Association of Teachers of Singing, the Saskatchewan Choral Federation and the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association.

In 2001 she was the recipient of the Saskatchewan Choral Federation’s Pro Musica award. Woolrich has served as a member of the University of Regina Senate. Her a cappella choral composition for upper voices – Les Papillons – has been published by the Eboracum Choral Series in the UK. There is still time for Battlefords area children and youth, 18 years old or under, to submit art images to be considered for use in

Vocal adjudicator Diana Woolrich the 2016 Battlefords Kiwanis Music festival program.

The festival program cover contest deadline is March 1. Artwork should reflect musical themes and be presented on letter-sized paper in a vertical or portrait orientation. Pictures may be drawn in black ink, pencil, coloured pencil, marker, crayon or medium of choice but should have a white

background.

Artists must print their full name, phone number, school and grade on the back of their entry. Entries may be mailed to Box 1301, North Battleford, S9A 3L8, or submitted to Kelly Waters at North Battleford Comprehensive High School, Jan Michael Bourgeois at John Paul II Collegiate or Margaret

Sigouin at EMBM. Selected pieces of artwork not chosen for the cover may also be featured within the pages of the program. Also look for festival venues to feature and display other entries. Although all musical themed ideas are welcome, typically those reflecting the festival’s disciplines – solo or group singing/speaking, piano, acoustic strings, band/orchestra – are chosen for use in the program.

If interested in volunteering at the festival, anything you have to offer in way of your time or talent is welcome.

If your time is not available but you or your business would like to support the festival monetarily, consider sponsoring an award to be presented at the final gala event, sponsoring a session for a music discipline of your choice or being recognized as a patron or friend of the festival.

The current schedule, pending final programming, for the 2016 Battlefords Music Festival is: vocal, April 16 – 18; band, April 18 – 19; musical theatre, April 19; speech arts, April 20 – 21; strings, April 22; and piano, April 21 - 23.

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A fundraising event is coming next month to help refugees settling in the Battlefords area.

Living Skies Refuge is hosting a Funfair Fundraiser on March 12 at the NationsWEST Field House.

The event will run from 11am to 3pm. Organizers describe it as “for the young, and young at heart,” with games, raffles, prizes, food,

costumes, parades, and other fun for the entire family.

The proceeds from the event will go towards sponsoring and settling refugees in the Battlefords. For more information on the event, the number to call is 306-4468719.

Living Skies Refuge was set up last year with a mission to settle immigrant families in the Battlefords.

Funds are required to provide for the refugees and

their startup costs for the first full year they are here.

Their other fundraising efforts have included accepting donations and selling their 2016 calendar, with a fundraising target of $50,000.

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This represents a 40 per cent increase in overall physician numbers compared to 2007.

A report forecasts a need for approximately 350 additional physicians by 2022. The recent significant growth in the physician workforce will be factored in as future resource allocations are planned, based on factors such as population growth, progress of team-based care implementation, and health provider scope of practice, the government says.

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Creek City due to perform at The Gog Staff The Gog’s second house concert of the year will feature Creek City, a four-piece folk-roots group from Swift Current. One member is a

former resident of the Battlefords.

Although Creek City the band hasn’t played in the Battlefords before, drummer Michael Tetrault certainly has, and is looking forward

to the gig at The Gog. “I still have many friends and family there that I am anxious to see,” says Tetrault.

“I have played with many local musicians there when I lived there.”

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None of Creek City’s members are strangers to the Southwest Saskatchewan music scene. They are currently working on their first album and expect it to be released this summer.

It all started in 2010 when singer songwriters Penner and Cyca, who have both released Saskatchewan Country Music Awards-nominated solo albums, started collaborating at songwriting workshops then performing as an acoustic duo.

When Penner’s good friend Donovan Epp from Herbert started playing bass and providing harmony vocals for the duo, they became a trio with no name

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other t ha n M a r k, Dave and Donovan.

In 2010, Tetrault moved to Swift Current bringing with him 30 years of experience in the music industry as a drummer and a sound/recording engineer.

He has drummed and recorded with many bands playing country, rock and gospel throughout Western Canada. When the trio played an event at the Lyric Theatre, Tetrault was hired as the sound technician. After that evening, he became their drummer and this band was born.

Creek City says their music appeals to a broad audience. It is difficult to slot their music into any one category but they describe it as a blend of folk, blues and country/rock.

They will be performing at The Gog, 1391 - 105th St. in North Battleford Saturday, Feb. 27. The doors open at 7 p.m., with the show at 7:30 p.m. The $20 admission goes to the artists, and there is a donation jar for drinks and hostess Kelly Waters’ famous hors d’oeuvres.

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Terrariums – a landscape within It is a wonderful time of year to explore another gardening alternative – after all with winter still keeping us within its grip why not get growing? A terrarium is really just a self-contained landscape – complete with a variety of living plants and even a critter or two if you choose.

First and foremost it is important to select a container for the terrarium that is attractive to you. Be a bit adventurous here and choose something unique. It can be as small as a brandy snifter or as large as a huge aquarium. Spend a bit of time browsing to find any type of vessel that will hold both soil and water.

A terrarium is a beautiful, self-contained, self-sustaining environment – one which emulates a greenhouse on a smaller scale.

They operate on the same principle as the whole Earth runs on. The rain falls, then evaporates into the air, gathers in the clouds and then once again falls to the earth.

anbidge on Horticulture

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In 1827, an English doctor came up with the idea of safely growing his garden ferns in jars to protect them from the harsh realities of life in London at that time.

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The terrarium began as a rather happy accident of pollution. In 1827, a doctor in London who was a bit of a plant fancier found his fern garden was being choked by the heavy pollution in London during the indus-

trial age. At the same time he was studying caterpillar cocoons in glass jars. One day, he noticed a tiny fern growing quite happily in one of the jars. Needless to say, he made the connection between safely growing his garden ferns in jars thus protecting them from the harsh realities of life in London at that time.

The lure of terrariums quickly spread as they

proved to be a solution to keeping some of the more exotic tropical plants alive and well in the colder, less hospitable climate of England. Ideally, the best terrariums are filled with plants that need less light – or what we would typically call “shade plants.” Choosing the right plants is essential as in an enclosed environment it is necessary to ensure all plants have similar cultural needs. Other than that, your imagination is really the only limiting factor.

Begin by lining the bottom of the terrarium with a drainage layer that is needed to help keep the roots from rotting in a humid environment. Next, layer crushed charcoal lightly covered with a thin layer of pebbles or gravel. Following next is a layer of sphagnum moss whose purpose is to prevent the soil from sifting into the bottom drainage layer. The top is a layer of soil or media – ideally a potting soil mix laced with sand. To make your own media use two parts soil to one part coarse sand and one part compost.

This soil layer is typically where you create your landscape by creating hills, terraces and hollows.

If you are planning to include a critter or two, ensure you are also creating an environment that will be conducive to the survival of the critter of choice. Consult a knowledgeable pet person or veterinarian to ensure the environment will fit.

Next is the step where you add the plants. Place them in such a way that they will be attractive from all sides that are to be viewed.

Plant and ensure the soil is firmly placed around the roots. Keep an eye on the terrarium to ensure all needs are being met. Be careful not to over water. A well-planned terrarium will ensure years of “green” happiness. Good luck.

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OBITUARIES FROESE: Mary Froese, January 22, 1924 – February 4, 2016.

Mary passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Extendicare. A Memorial Service for Mary will be Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 1:30 pm at Saskatoon Funeral Home. She was predeceased by her husband Peter Froese, sisters Helen Giesbrecht, Agnes Grant and Doris Friesen and sons Harvey and Eric Froese. Mary is survived by sisters Margaret Wreggitt and Claire Darvill, daughter Valery Froese, grandchildren Terry (Tammy) Froese and Kim (Riley) Larson, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a charity of one’s choice. Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306-244-5577). _____________________________________________________ LEDUC: The family of Hilda Laurette Celia Leduc sadly announces her passing on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 at the age of 62 at the Battlefords District Care Centre, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. Hilda’s vivacious spirit will live on in her children Rachelle Zyznomirski, Trevor Kennedy and Jessica (Jean) Kennedy-Lessard; her grandchildren ShaeLynne and Jordan Zyznomirski, Shannice and Tanille Poitras-Kennedy, Adam Strong-Kennedy, Rosalina and Mason Lessard; mother Lillian Leduc; sisters Marietta and Brenda (Everett); brothers Albert and Larry; as well as countless friends and family. Hilda is predeceased by her father Albert Leduc and infant sister Sharon Gail. A memorial service was held on Friday, February 12th, 2016 at St. Vital’s Roman Catholic Church with Father Greg Elder presiding. Interment is to take place at a later date. Those wishing to make a donation in Hilda’s memory can do so to the Alzheimer’s Society of Saskatchewan, 301 2550 12th Avenue Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 3X1. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family has entrusted Martine de Bussac of Sallows and McDonald-Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home with the arrangements (306) 445-2418

JOHNSTONE: Tammy Marie Johnstone’s (nee Blain) earthly journey ended on Saturday, February 6th, 2016, suddenly at the age of 38, at Saskatchewan Hospital, North Battleford. Although Tammy faced many struggles in her life, she remained always cheerful and full of smiles. She was the funniest person without even trying. Tammy will be missed dearly by the family she adored: mother Marion Blain; step-father Terry Ryan; Brothers Bradley (Denise) – Logan and Brianna, and Greg (Candice)-Madison, Haley, Brittney, Veronica and Greyson; as well as numerous Aunts, Uncles, cousins and friends. Tammy was predeceased by her father Ronald Blain; grandparents Florence Blain, Arnold Gusswyler, Bill and Mary Gallon; cousins Dwayne, Miranda, Jocelyn and Sheldon; Uncles Arnold and George Blain; and Aunt Sylvia Blain. A memorial service was held in Tammy’s honour on Wednesday, February 10th 2016 at the chapel of Sallows – McDonald & Wilson– Zehner Funeral Home. In lieu of flower donations can be made to the Saskatchewan Hospital, Box 39, North Battleford, S9A 2X8, or to Epilepsy Canada 2255B Queen St E, Suite 336 Toronto, ON, M4E 1G3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.sallowsandmcdonald.com. The family placed their trust with Martine de Bussac of Sallows & McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

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SMITH: In Loving Memory of Donald Alexander Smith “Smitty” born April 6, 1943 at Dodsland,SK., passed away February 2, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish his memory: his loving wife of 33 years, Jeannie; children, grandchildren & greatgrandchildren: Debbie Smith (Wes Paisley), Regina, SK; DeAnna Chaney, Lubbock, Texas, USA - daughters: Karalynne & Kaden; Cory Riglin (Lesa), Nanaimo, BC & family: Jason (Brittney & Ava), Jordan, Justin, Jurnee (Chris), Chelsey, Courtney, Kaleb, Logan & Mika; Chad Riglin (Kim), North Battleford, SK & family: Ben, Jade & Chayse; his close friend, Curtis Albert; his canine companion, Beau; sister, Isabel (Calvin) Arnold; sister-in-law, Heather Phillips; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents, Alexander “Scotty” and Elizabeth Smith. Service Of Thanksgiving For The Life Of Donald Alexander (Smitty) Smith was held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 2:00 p.m., from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK., with Officiant Rev. Frances Patterson. Shared Memories were given by Jeannie Smith - accompanied by Chad. Music Ministry: Pianist - Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Piper - Jim Ramsay; Music Tribute - “Amazing Grace”; Recessional - “Isle Of Skye”; Hymn Selections: “Bringing In The Sheaves”, “Old Rugged Cross” & “Jesus, You Have Come To The Lakeshore.” Memorials are requested to Lung Association Of Saskatchewan, Commemorative Giving Program, 1231-8th St. East, Saskatoon, SK S7H 0S5. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

HORN: Alice Schrader (Horn), 1926 – 2016. Alice Margaret Schrader (Horn) passed away at the Battlefords Union Hospital, North Battleford, SK on Monday, February 1, 2016 at the age of 89 years. Alice was predeceased by her husbands, Orval and Ralph; her siblings, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She is survived by three daughters: Peggy (Bruce) Gilchrist of North Battleford, SK, Ruth Semple of Regina, SK and Shirley Kerr (Winston) of Halbrite, SK; two sons: Ronald of Kitchener, ON and Lyle of Kisbey, SK; four grandsons, Craig (Crystal) Semple, Chanda & Carissa; Nicholas (Thea) Semple; Todd (Carla) Kerr; Trevor (Teresa) Kerr, Taya & Tristen; two granddaughters, Kara (Perri) Gardiner, Madisyn & Ayva; Kaelee (Shaun) Forgrave, Parker & Piper; five sisters-inlaw, Roseina, Eva, Yvette, Betty (Albert), Mary (Frank) and about 425 nieces and nephews. A Funeral Service was held on Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at 1:30 p.m. at the Stoughton Apostolic Church, Stoughton, SK with Pastor Fred Hoehnle officiating. Interment followed at the Stoughton Town Cemetery and a luncheon took place at the Royal Canadian Legion in Stoughton. Those wishing to make donations in Alice’s memory may do so directly to Kenosee Lake Bible Camp, PO Box 217, Kenosee Lake, SK, S0C 2S0 or the Stoughton Apostolic Church, PO Box 122, Stoughton, SK, S0G 4T0. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Hall Funeral Services, Estevan. Messages of condolence may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.hallfuneralservices.ca ____________________________________________________

MCGREGOR: In Loving Memory of Clarence Roy McGregor born April 13, 1924 at Edam, SK., passed away February 1, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Clarence’s memory are his loving wife Pearl; eight of his children and fourteen grandchildren: Maurice (Dianne): Tanya (Darren), Ryan (Laura), Johanna (Bibian); Madeleine: Marcy (Mark), Melanie (Jim), Ashleigh (Adam); George (Debbie); Jocelyne (Ron Vick): Lisa (John), Tami; Anne (Gerald Latendresse): Ryan (Kelly), David (Kaeli), Nicolle (Dylan); Huguette (Dale Johnson): Donald (Martina), Blaire (Derek) and Karla; Richard and Ian; along with his twenty great-grandchildren. Also cherishing Clarence’s memory are his sister-in-law, Peggy McGregor and step-sons: Mervin (Anne): Tara Lee, Merv & Trevor; Jerry (Debbie): Janaya (Troy), Shallen (Dan) and seven great-grandchildren, as well as his numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Clarence was predeceased by his parents Thomas & Ellen McGregor; his siblings: Helen, James, George, Marguerite, Eileen, John, William, Thomas, Raymond & Duncan; and by his son Marcel. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 7:30 p.m. at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase. Scripture Reader was Karla Johnson. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Thursday, February 4, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. at Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Rev. Fr. Peter Paase. Cross Bearer was Alexi Sirounis. Eulogy was given by Lisa Vick & Blaire Chapman. Liturgy Of The Word: 1st Reading - Nicolle Latendresse; 2nd Reading - Tami Vick. Prayers Of The Faithful: Deborah MacGregor. Liturgy Of The Eucharist:Offertory Gifts: Ryan & David Latendresse. Music Ministry: Organist - Darcy de Montarnal; Combined Choirs: Edam, Jackfish & Vawn; Soloists: Huguette MacGregor - “Ave Maria” & Robert MacKay - “One Day At A Time.” Veteran Honors & Honour Guard: Royal Canadian Legion - Edam & North Battleford. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Clarence’s life. Active Pallbearers were Maurice MacGregor George MacGregor, Richard MacGregor, Ian MacGregor, Ron Vick, Dale Johnson and Gerald Latendresse.

Interment was at Christ The King Roman Catholic Cemetery, Edam, Saskatchewan. Memorials are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation Inc., Royal Canadian Legion Poppy Fund OR to a Charity of the Donor’s Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

ANDERSON: It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Craig Anderson on Tuesday, December 22nd, 2015, peacefully with his family at his side in North Battleford. Craig was born in Regina, August 4th, 1951 to loving parents Matt and Eleanor Anderson. At the age of 6 the family moved to Rosetown where he graduated and then began his career of 41 years with Sask-Tel in North Battleford.

Those that were fortunate to know Craig will forever remember him for his sharp intellect, wit, ethics and hard work.

Craig lived each day by gentleman’s principles, practicing the Golden Rule and treating each individual he encountered with humor, kindness and respect. At the time of his passing, Craig remained a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, loyal friend and most of all a gentleman to the very end. Craig is lovingly remembered by his wife of forty years, Bev, his daughter Erin (Shawn Veikle and Grandaughter Rylan), daughter Joelle (Mike Zimmel). Also his sister Carla Taylor (Dennis) and family, his Aunt Toni Fowler and family, his late uncle Garth Sandstrom’s family as well as brother in laws, Vern (Lenora) Cobb, Marty (Kim) Cobb, Brad Cobb and their families, his extended family, his Sask-Tel Family as well as many dear friends he met throughout his colorful life. Craig will be tremendously missed and is no doubt looking down from his Bucket truck in the sky. Craig was predeceased by his parents Matt and Eleanor Anderson, his Uncle Garth and Aunt Lois Sandstorm, his Uncle Bill Fowler and Bev’s parents Archie and Joyce Cobb. The Celebration of Craig’s Life was held at 2pm Tuesday, December 29th, 2015 at Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford. Later that evening a gathering of many family and friends was held which provided a great opportunity for telling stories and remembering fondly all the good times and laughter he gave us. These stories are greatly cherished by his family and it was exactly the way Craig would have wanted it to be. Memorial Donations in memory of Craig may be directed to The Sask-Tel Pioneers Association at 2501-98th St. North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3T1. Special thanks to the great staff at the Cancer Clinic and Ward at The Royal University Hospital and at the Battlefords Union Hospital. To Dr. Lipsett and his staff, Rev. Francis Patterson of Third Avenue United, as well as the Organist, Choir, and those who prepared the lunch, Robert McKay of Battlefords Funeral Service and to Piper and Drummer, Linda Lyon-Walls and Jim Walls. Heart felt appreciation for all the flowers, food, support and kind words during this difficult time. We are so fortunate to have had such wonderful people in our lives to help us during this loss. ____________________________________________________

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Regional Optimist OBITUARIES CONKIN: Marie Conkin (nee Brennan). Rumor has it that none of us escapes death. Apparently, Marie did not get this memo.

From her diagnosis of Stage IV cancer in 2012 until her exit from this world, Marie defied this universal law time and time again.

This – to show her optimistic outlook and determination to enjoy life with her many loved ones.

Per her strong wish, she passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loved ones in White Rock, BC on February 3, 2016. Marie will be sorely missed but never forgotten by her devoted husband of 55 years, Barrie; her children Anne Marie (Tom) Hawkins; Riley (Allison); and Clare, as well as her grandchildren Connor, Drew and Hannah; and family pets, Guinness and Casey.

Always an avid reader, when the bestseller about growing up in an Irish household, “Angela’s Ashes”, was recommended to her she replied, “I don’t have to read it. I lived it.” Born on July 2, 1935 to a talented seamstress (Doreen) and a WWI army vet (Harold) in Winnipeg, Manitoba, she survived a hardscrabble childhood along with her 4 siblings, Doreen (Leslie) Dewart; John; Teresa (Bob) Sparrow; and Joyce (Phil) Cels, whose strong bond buoyed one another to the present day. As a young girl, she enjoyed sports and the outdoors, particularly speed skating and cheerleading. Later she became the feisty and compassionate woman we would all know her by. These qualities served Marie well as she sped through with top honors in high school, at St. Boniface School of Nursing in Winnipeg where she graduated as a registered nurse in 1958 and received the medal for “executive ability.” She then moved on to her first jobs at Vital Statistics and as a public health nurse. Fascinated with how others thought and acted, Marie continued her nursing education to become a psychiatric nurse. This brought her to the Saskatchewan Hospital on the riverbank in the Battlefords. She met the love of her life, Barrie, on a blind date. According to her, he was the one in the group who was such a decent man and would dance with her. According to Barrie, she liked the cheeseburger and chocolate milkshake at the White Spot. Marie had a great sense of style, with her hands in a faux fur muff; she and Barrie were married at St. Ignatius on New Year’s Eve in 1960 in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Continuing under the influences of the Mad Men era and a Catholic upbringing, they had three children in a row in North Battleford, where they made their home and most of their friends until 2010. During those years Marie continued as a nurse at the local Union Hospital then in Home Health as a manager and lastly, in the role she was most proud of, as a palliative nurse in the North Battleford community. Her compassion for others was a core quality that helped many others depart this world with peace and dignity.

While keeping up the home and driving all her kids to their skiing, dance, drama and hockey activities, Marie also partnered with her husband in operating Conkin’s Department Store. The family would spend fun weekends together at Table Mountain skiing, and many summers at their Day’s Beach cottage reading, visiting with friends and sailing on Jackfish Lake. Marie had a life-long joy of learning and was enormously satisfied taking classes at the University of Saskatchewan toward her B.A. in her 50s. She would recount how nervous she was one time when her English professor asked to meet with her privately after class one day. He asked her what she was doing taking these classes. Not sure what he was driving at, she responded that circumstances in her youth had prevented her from attending university and that she thought she was capable of getting her degree. The professor rephrased his question asking why she was spending her time taking these classes and not working as a professional writer or journalist because she was a superb writer. It was true -- even Marie’s history papers read like gripping novels. Marie’s love of music and the arts also spurred her to serve as director of the annual Battlefords Music Festival for several years, which she helped to reorganize so that it would be in good hands for years to come. Having always enjoyed the beauty of BC and wanting to be closer to their children who now dotted the West coast, in 2010 Marie and Barrie moved to White Rock. They enjoyed walks along the Promenade and frequent visits where her children and grandchildren got to savor her great cooking and warm hospitality. The news of the cancer was devastating, but not a show stopper. It only renewed Marie’s enthusiasm to live life to the hilt.

Not even after nearly 50 rounds of chemo, 3 major surgeries and many medical appointments in Vancouver, did she stop fully appreciating each moment here on terra firma with her loved ones. No pity party for her. She met the prognosis with her characteristic grace and grit. Marie carried on, thoroughly enjoying visits to Seattle to attend lectures by Fareed Zakaria and Doris Kearns Goodwin; to Hawaii for one more jaunt to her favorite vacation spot with Barrie; and to Santa Barbara to watch her oldest grandchild graduate.

Her incisive wit and humour helped us all bear the advance of cancer. She often quipped, “except for the cancer, she was very healthy.” Having this time with Marie to share how much we loved her and remember all the happy things we did together may not have made her passing any easier, but it sure didn’t hurt. She knew love and was loved very much. Marie’s family would like to thank all the health care professionals for their excellent care, especially Dr. Christian Kollmannsberger and Dr. Peter Pavlovich of the BC Cancer Agency; Dr. Edward Chang. Dr. Charles Scudamore, Dr. Mildred Chang, Dr. Sonia Singh, Dr. Stanislav Romashin and the Fraser Health Authority, particularly White Rock Home Health, including Sue Peck and Dr. Arja Moreau. Marie valued personal growth above all. She will continue to serve as an incredibly strong role model to us all for how to love life and live it to the fullest. Not too bad for a tenacious girl from St. Boniface. Sweet Marie, may you be at peace and on your next great adventure! A celebration of Marie’s Life will be held in early spring in White Rock, BC. Condolences may be shared via Victory Memorial Park Funeral Centre, Surrey, BC. ____________________________________________________ IN OF NEED

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OBITUARIES THOMPSON: Barbara Thompson, March 23, 1931 – January 11, 2016. Barbara Thompson passed away in North Battleford Union Hospital after a long illness. Barbara was born in Regina, Saskatchewan to Jacob and Christine Nosal. She worked with her parents on the family farm then moved to Kindersley to work. There she met Robert Thompson. They married and moved to Alticane, Saskatchewan where they farmed for many years and raised four sons. They retired to North Battleford.

Barbara contributed to her community in many ways; as a 4-H leader, home care provider, and foster mother to many children. She enjoyed playing cards, visiting with family and friends, curling, square dancing, camping, travelling and gardening. Barbara was a loving wife, mother, grand-mother and foster mother and will be missed by many. She is lovingly remembered by her sons, Richard (Mervianna), Michael (Debbie), David (Donna), Carlos; grand-children, Ryan, Robert and Linda; great grandson Brody; sisters Kay and Theresa; brother Jacob; as well as numerous nieces, nephews and foster children. Barbara was predeceased by her husband, Robert; her parents, Jacob and Christine; and sister, Juliana. To honor her request, a private family interment took place on January 16, 2016 at the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford was entrusted with the arrangements. A memorial, to celebrate her life, will be held in the spring for family and friends. _____________________________________________________

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& SILENT AUCTION

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FOR SALE - MISC PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details.

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

WANTED TO BUY Old comic books, 1930, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s - 5 cents, 10 cents, 12 cents books. Will pay a reasonable price.

Please call any time, the more comics/more money. 306-845-7040

WANTED Coin Collector looking for old coins and currency. Paying 10X face value on silver. 306-226-4646

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

BIRTHDAYS

You are invited to a

Come & Go Tea in Honour of

Mary Pilot 90th Birthday

FUNERAL SERVICES

Saturday, February 20

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER

1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

CALEB VILLAGE

1802 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

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

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“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

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LIVESTOCK

TRAVEL

HOUSES FOR SALE

LAND FOR SALE

HOUSES FOR RENT

DOMESTIC CARS

Black and Red Angus Bulls on moderate growing ration. Performance info available. Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, Sk. 306-342-4407 or 306441-0946 www.valleyhillsangus.com

SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic adventure. Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut Aboard the comfortable ‘l 98-passenger Ocean Endeavour. CALL FOR DETAILS! 1 -800-363-7566 or visit: w w w. a d ve n t u re c a n a d a . c o m .

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HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT

FARMLAND WANTED

Available: spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included. References and damage required. Serious inquiries. Call 306441-6728.

PAWLUS

CHAROLAIS BULLS FOR SALE; Box J Ranch has yearling and 2yr old charolais bulls for sale. Most are polled, with good hair and hand fed to grow out well. Phone Craig Jones 306-386-2728 Cochin, SK.

HEALTH SERVICES

in North Battleford

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year ALL CASH. Protected Territories Locations Provided. Full Details CALL NOW! 1-866-668-6629 or visit our website WWW.TCVEND.COM

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

TAKE NOTICE THAT LORI LYNN GOLLAN, of North Battleford, Saskatchewan has been suspended by the Law Society of Saskatchewan and is not entitled to practice law for a period of 5 months effective February 1, 2016.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

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

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

HOME OWNERS

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00 Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

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

THOMAS J. SCHONHOFFER, Q.C. Executive Director Law Society of Saskatchewan

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Battlefords Medical Centre 1121 - 103rd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1K5

306-445-9459

Please call (306) 445-8778

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

would like to welcome

Dr. George Nyame Office Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

WALK-INS & NEW PATIENTS WELCOME

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

The Ukrainian Catholic Parish of All Saints

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS

would like to THANK all of the following donors and entertainers whose contributions made our annual Zabava fundraiser a great success:

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at

Individual Donors • Behler Calvin & Lana • Bilanski Paul & Ruth • Bohun Bud & Pat • Broshko Bernie & Rita • Ewanchuk Stella & Walter • Fullerton Shirley (Tupperware) • Kardynal Jeff & Dionne • Kardynal Paul & Evelyn • Kindrachuk John & Diana • Kobrynsky Lillian • Lamothe Joseph & Danielle • Luchka Mary • MacKinnon Don & Marusia • Mann Don • Mischuk Sally • Mullet Kay • Nahechewsky Fr. Ivan • Nykiforuk-Mazurek Leona • Polichuk Irene • Popowych Bernadette & Yurij • Prescesky Maria • Romanow Larry • Woytiuk Elmer

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

Phone (306) 407-0230

farm an d p as tu re lan d

FEED & SEED

av ailab le to re n t

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

RENTAL SERVICES 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.

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

Motor Licence Issuer

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

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

RENTALS & LEASES For rent: 1500 sq ft of Commercial space. Excellent location on 100th street in North Battleford. Completely remodeled & ready to go. Call 306-441-8784.

CAREER TRAINING HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand.

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

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

DUPLEXES FOR RENT March 1- 1322-107th str., 1404 square feet. 2 bedrooms, 2 full baths, 1/2 bath, six appliances, off street parking, fully fenced. $1250/month, plus utilities, 1 month damage deposit. 2 references. 306445-4568. No pets, maximum 4 people.

is currently seeking a

COOK

Duties: Prepare and cook Chinese meals & dishes.

Education: Grade 12.

1-2 years Chinese cooking experience. Speaking chinese is a bona fide employment requirement.

Permanent Position.

Wage: $16/hr.

Benefits Package offered plus dental insurance & extended medical insurance.

Location: 331-22nd Street Battleford Contact Ricky Cheung

HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 2 bedroom home for rent. Single car garage, deck, large yard, good neighbors. Must be employed. Call 306-446-1668.

CARD OF THANKS

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

rickyhk011@icloud.com

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca For Sale: Bales, 30 and 5x5 available. price.

Thank You

I want to thank all who attended the funeral service for my husband William (Bill) Lewchuk on January 30 and for all the food, flowers, cards & phone calls.

Thank you to Rev. Bohdan Demeczuk, Rev. Father Taras Udod, Cantor - Jim Shevchuk, church choir, altar server John Sendecki, the staff at the Battlefords Union Hospital and all those that helped clean the church after lunch, and to the Funeral Home and Bob McKay. If I missed someone excuse me, thanks to all who helped. God Bless You. — Thelma Lewchuk & family

100 - 5x5 Wheat Straw - 5x5 Pea Straw Bales, Hay Bales no delivery 306-445-5426 Call for

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley and Wheat. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

Peter’s Bros. Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $20.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

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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• APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION •

APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION

Thank you also to all of the cooks and volunteers!

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

The McCaffreys would like to THANK the management, staff and ski patrollers of Table Mountain for their time and commitment for putting on the fundraiser in our benefit.

We would like to thank the businesses and individuals for their generous donations, also to all of our family & friends who came out and contributed in making the event a success.

• APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION •

Entertainers • Jeff Arndt • Natalya, Marusia and Ivan Shevhuk • Svoboda Dancers (pre-beginners) • Zorya Dancers • Marko’s Music (Metrunec Mark)

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

SERVICES FOR HIRE

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION • APPRECIATION

Business Donors • Artrageous • Battleford Drug Mart • Battlefords Animal Hospital • Battlefords Funeral Services • Battlefords Massage Therapy • Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council • Bernie’s Grain Hauling Ltd. • Bill & Don’s Men’s Wear • CAA • Country Cuisine • Discovery Co-op • Family Pizza • Fisher’s Drug Store • Gold Eagle Lodge • H. Zamonsky Insurance Ltd. • Herbal Magic • Holm Raiche Oberg • Hudec Law Office • Kardynal & Associates Mgt. Inc. • Kelly’s Computer Works • Lone Star Hotel • M&M Meats • McDonalds • Milbankes - Flowers, Gifts & Home Decor • Minute Muffler • North Auto Parts • Northland Rentals Ltd. • Nutters • Rainbow Toyota • River Valley Eye Care • Scott Campbell Dodge • Sobeys North Battleford • Sound City • Splish Splash • SS. Peter & Paul Parish Albertown • Swanson & Gryba • Walmart • WDM Gift Shop • WPD Ambulance

Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

Saskatchewan

35th Annual Ducks Unlimited Canada

Dinner&Auction Saturday March 5, 2016

Gold Ridge Centre, Gold Eagle Casino

Tickets: $40.00 each For tickets call

306-441-6725

or they can be purchased at the Ducks Unlimited Office 202-1301-101st Street

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

Regional Optimist PETS

ADOPT A PET

These babies were found inside Canadian Tire in the garden center with their mom. They were having a great time but unfortunately kept setting off the alarms during the night so the manager called us to take them off his hands and out of his store. They are now ready for adoption and looking for their forever home where they can continue their adventures in a safe environment.

Come and meet these sweet kittens and take one home!!

Finnegan will melt your heart as soon as you meet him.

He is a happy, playful guy with a heart that is twice his size!! Come and meet this little clown and be prepared to fall in love!!

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

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HOUSES FOR RENT

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Wilkie Housing Authority

ATTENTION SENIORS Beautifully renovated and updated suites available immediately.

Contact Manager Michelle Pontes at mmpontes@icloud.com Leave a message at 306-843-4329 to book appointments REGISTRATIONS

Battlefords Minor Softball Association

Registration 2016 Season (Girls Fastball and Co-ed Learn to play programs)

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesdays, February 16 to March 22

Lenten Lunch Series - answering basic question about life and faith at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall, 1302 - 99th Street at 12:00 a.m.

Soup and sandwich available. Everyone welcome.

Wednesday, February 17

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Thursdays, February 18 - March 17

Battleford’s Indian & Métis Friendship Center invites you to our Round Dance Socials from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come out and learn to sing, dance & drum. For more information, contact BIMFC at 306-445-8216 or stop by 960-103rd Street, North Battleford.

Friday, February 19 - Friday, April 8

Grief Talk and Walk at the NationsWest Field House, North Battleford from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we would like you to join a walking support group. Being active and having the opportunity to share your experience, your grief and your feelings can be beneficial to you and others. For more information call Denise 306-441-3338 or Gwen 306-445-8932 - St. Joseph Calasanctius Pastoral Care Servants of Hope.

Registration Fees Early Reg. Discounted Fee After Feb. 25 If received by Feb. 25 Learn to Play (Co-ed) Tues/Thurs $60** $60 Level 1-2010-11 2-2008-09 U10 (06-07) (To be determined) $100 $75 U12 (04-05) (To be determined) $100 $75 Girls U14 (02-03) (To be determined) $125 $110 Girls U16 (00-01) Mon/Wed $150 $135 Girls U18 (98-99) Mon/Wed $150 $135 Girls

Parent volunteers are vital to maintain Minor Softball in the Battlefords. **$20 discount applied after coaches/guardians attend LTP clinic

Registration February 24 - 25

Saturday, February 20

We are accepting late registrations up to April 1, 2016 NOTICES / NOMINATIONS FORM C (Section 2.3)

Saturday February 20

Saturday, February 20

February Freeze Tradeshow & Craft Sale at the WDM from 11:00 a.m.

- 4:00 p.m. Free to attended, but please bring a food item for the local food bank. Enter to win one month of your heating bill, up to $150 value.

Sunday, February 21

Meota ADRA Snowmobile Rally. Registration starts at 11:00 a.m. at the Meota Community Hall. Guaranteed 50/50. Prizes for riders and ghost hands. Hot dog and coffee on the trail, chili on a bun at Meota Community Hall at completion of ride at 4:00 p.m.

Tuesday, February 23

Kaiser Tournament at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, February 24

Borden Senior’s Potluck supper & birthdays at 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, February 27

Topline Dance Club - Cherokee Rose at 1352-100th Street, Legion Hall downstairs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. Lunch served. Minimum age 19. Dress casual. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-4457240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Tuesdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health.

Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program. For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

Tuesday, March 15

Deadline for nominations for 2016 into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame is March 15. For information contact Jane at 306-446-1983 or saskbaseballmuseum@sasktel.net.

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

Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard for the gravel • Confirmation that the gravel will be made available as soon as possible in May, 2016 The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 15th day of March, 2016. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/ or all of the expressions of interest.

Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4 - 1462 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604 Fax: 306-445-3694

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL City of North Battleford

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the City of North Battleford for the year 2016 has been prepared and is open for inspection Monday to Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. during the following period: February 19 to March 21, 2016

A bylaw pursuant to Section 184(1) of the Cities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal on or before March 21, 2016 with: City of North Battleford 1291-101 Street Box 460, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6

Dated this 18th day of February, 2016 David Gillan — City Assessor, Finance Director

Battlefords Minor Softball Box 222, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1

Club 70 - Leon Ochs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at 1352-100th Street, North Battleford. Lunch served at 12:00 a.m.

Orolow Church Snowmobile Rally NE of Borden, 11:00 a.m. start.

Call Peter at 306-997-5703 for information.

The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the supplying of road gravel during the year 2016.

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. ~ Don Ross - Room 109

Saturday, February 20

8th Annual L’il Rascals Swapmeet from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at the Alex Dillabough Centre, 29th Street in Battleford.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST

NOTICE

(The Tax Enforcement Act) TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 intends to be registered as owner under the above Act of the land described at the foot of this document.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the Tax Lien registered against the existing title to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number 119208933 and you are required to TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the Municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant and you will thereafter be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect of, the land.

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the Municipality.

Dated this 27 day of July, 2015.

The Rural Municipality of Round Hill No. 467 Cindy Miller, Administrator Morris Kowerchuk Name of Assessed Owner LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF LANDS: Surface Parcel #128892437 NE Sec 32 Twp 46 Rge 13 W3, Extension 1 As described on Certificate of Title 97B01800.

Title Number: 118735397

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the hauling and placement of road gravel on designated municipal roadways during the year 2016.

Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard/mile for the hauling and placement of the gravel • A list of equipent and machinery (with proper pricing) guaranteed to be made available and used for the purpose of completing the work in a timely and workmanship manor • Proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage • Confirmation that the graveling of roads will commence as soon as possible in May, 2016 with a completion date of no later than June 1, 2016 with hauling to run continuously until completed Please note: • Contractor agrees that loads will not be paid until such time as they have been verified by a gravel checker contracted by the R.M. and verified by an R.M. employee. No hauling will take place unless checkers are available • Contractor agrees that all crushed gravel piles will be measured by a certified surveyor before any gravel is to be hauled from it • If there is a fuel surcharge or increase after a price has been accepted, the increase must be approved by council before the haul commences. Fuel increases must be proven and justified The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 p.m. on the 15th day of March, 2016. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/ or all of the expressions of interest.

Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4 - 1462 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604 Fax: 306-445-3694

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT

the Council of the Resort Village of Cochin, in accordance with The Municipalities Act Section 140.1 (11) (a) and (b), has received an Auditor’s Report resulting from a Petition for a Management Audit, and is available at the municipal office during regular posted business hours.

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL

Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 for the year 2016 has been prepared and is now open to inspection at the office of the assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday to Friday February 19th to March 21st, 2016.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who desires to object to the assessment of himself/ herself or of any other person must, within 30 days after the date of the publication of this notice lodge his/her appeal in writing with: The Assessor Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 Box 100 Maymont, SK S0M 1T0 Dated this 19th day of February 2016.

Laurie DuBois Assessor

ACCREDITATION ADVISOR (Full Time Edmonton based position)

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The successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of the structure, trends, and public policy within the human services sector and an understanding of quality frameworks. A related master’s degree is preferred; minimum of three (3) years experience in behavioural health or other human services; or equivalent combination of education and experience. French as second language a plus.

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Positions for hire will be as follows:

Golf Course Campground Concession Office All staff must be 16 years of age or older with a valid driver’s licence.

Excellent public relations is a must.

Experience in the field you are applying for is good but not essential.

Send your resumé to: Little Loon Regional Park Authority Box 458, Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 llrp@littleloon.ca Deadline for job applications is Friday, March 4, 2016

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The R.M. of Grass Lake No. 381 is accepting applications for a

SEASONAL GRADER OPERATOR FOR 2016

Please apply with resumé & references in confidence to:

Necessary qualifications include the ability to take direction, from the foreman, work independently and have a mechanical aptitude. Applicants with grader/heavy equipment experience will take precedence.

James Wallin, Parts Manager Highway 4 North, North Battleford, SK, S9A 3L8 Tel: 445-7799, Email: jwallin@rainbowtoyota.com

Applications can be mailed or faxed to the Municipal Office.

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BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

208 Main Street PO Box 370 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Phone: (306) 845-2105 Fax: (306) 845-3035

Competitive wages are being offered based on experience and a benefits package is available.

Applicants should state experience and wage expected.

Phone: 306-228-2988 or Fax: 306-228-4188 For more information, please contact: Brenda Kasas, Administrator R.M. of Grass Lake No. 381 Box 547, Luseland, SK S0L 2A0 The R.M. would like to thank all who apply, however only those individuals with interviews will be contacted.

CALL FOR NOMINATIONS for the Board of Directors for the Turtleford Credit Union Ltd. The Turtleford Credit Union is seeking eligible members who may be interested in running for vacant positions on our Board of Directors.

The responsibilities of a director include regular monthly meetings, policy development, review operations and future planning.

A nomination kit may be picked up at the credit union or for more information you may contact Mitch Rokochy, General Manager at (306) 845-2105 or one of the Nominating Committee Members: Randy McKee (780) 205-6968, Conor Johnson (306) 845-9220 or Barry Nordell (306) 845-7623.

Completed nomination kits must be submitted to the credit union before close of business (4 pm) on Friday, March 4, 2016.

Annual Meeting is March 21, 2016 in Mervin.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Brightsand Lake Regional Park

is accepting applications for the following positions: •

Working maintenance supervisor: Preference given to someone with some mechanical and carpentry skills; must be able to work weekends; must have supervisory skills. List expected salary for 40 hours a week from May 1 to Sept.30.

•

Maintenance: Must be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends; must be physically fit and enjoy the outdoors.

•

Office staff: Must enjoy working with the public; must have computer skills; must be able to work as part of a team.

•

Qualified Swim Instructor: Needed for two weeks beginning July 6. Be qualified to teach all levels of Red Cross Swim Program.

AND TENDER for Garbage Collection TENDER for toilet/shower/laundry cleaning These two tenders may be applied for separately or as one tender. Tender to include expected cost of services provided.

ALSO TENDER for Concession Operator to operate concession from May 15, 2016 until September 15, 2016. Applicant must have food handling certificate.

All positions must have a valid driver’s licence Deadline for applications February 29, 2016 Additional information is available by emailing cvschell@sasktel.net Email cvschell@sasktel.net or mail to Verna Schell R.R. #3 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2X4

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

• • • • • • • •

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

PHARMACY ASSISTANT/TECHNICIAN Busy dispensary with friendly outgoing staff require a FULL-TIME Technician/Assistant.

Certification not required but experience is essential.

Open Monday - Saturday Closed Sundays and Holidays

Apply with resumé to : Darren or Diane

FISHER’S DRUG STORE 1501 - 100th Street, North Battleford

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Parks & Recreation Department Summer Employment Opportunities Position available for a CONTRACT POSITION for Battlefords Flats Care and Maintenance. This is an 18 week position beginning May 1 to September 1, 2016. Contract involves labor only, Town of Battleford will supply all equipment. This position requires a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s license.

Please send a detailed resumé with your wage expectations included. A full job description may be obtained at the Rec Office (address below) Please submit to: Jordan Schechtel, Superintendant of Parks and Recreation, Town of Battleford, Box 1240, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0, (or drop off to south side, Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford); fax: (306) 937-3103; email: parks@battleford.ca.

Note: please supply a valid email address for correspondence.

Battlefords Trade & Education Centre Inc. is looking for a

Casual Direct Support Workers

This job comes with excellent hours: 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Monday to Friday. The person we are looking for will have an interest in helping special needs adults in being a part of the community and keeping their mind and bodies active.

Qualifications: • Rehabilitation Certificate, Home Care Training or equivalent training and/or experience; • Must have excellent organizational and communication skills; • Must enjoy working as part of a team; • Enjoy a challenge and have positive coping skills in emergency situations; • Willing to take additional training as available; • First Aid Certification is required and C.P.R. training would be an asset; • Creativity, patience, and a positive outlook are essential qualities; • Driver’s licence; • Current criminal check required.

Job Description: • To prepare and implement creative programs for individuals with special needs; • Prepare participant assessment reports and document changes in behaviour as needed; • Personal care as required; • Some heavy lifting will be required; • Guide, teach, counsel and encourage participants; • Other duties as assigned.

Submit resumés to:

Executive Director, Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc. 702 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1E3 Before 4:00 p.m. March 1, 2016 Only successful applicants will be contacted.

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Parks & Recreation Department Summer Employment Opportunities Positions are available in Tot Lot, Campground, Parks, Fred Light Museum and Works Department. Some positions require a valid Driver’s License.

Please send a detailed resumé with cover letter specifying your department of interest. If you are interested in more than one position, please indicate this on the cover letter as well.

Full job descriptions may be obtained at the Rec Office (address below). All positions starting on or about May 1. Salary: set by Town Council.

Please submit to: Jordan Schechtel, Superintendant of Parks and Recreation, Town of Battleford, Box 1240, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0, (or drop off to south side, Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford); fax: (306) 937-3103; email: parks@ battleford.ca. Note: please supply a valid email address for correspondence. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Valley

North Battleford

Currently seeking a

SERVICE ADVISOR

Valley Ford Sales Ltd. in North Battleford has an opening for an Enthusiastic, Self-Motivated Individual with above average interpersonal skills to join our Customer Service Team. Being able to work in a Team Environment and have computer knowledge with Window’s Based Programs will be a definite asset.

Valley Ford is a well-established and reputable Dealership that has a long history of being Locally Owned with a Strong Community Involvement within the Battlefords and surrounding area.

If you are the successful applicant, you will receive on the job training to familiarize yourself with all areas of our business. We will offer a competitive salary along with a benefit package. This position is Monday to Friday and will include 1 Saturday a month.

If you are looking for a Change in Environment or maybe a new career that can be very rewarding, please give Pat a call 306-446-3673 or email your resumé to patm@valleyfordsales.ca

Edwards Society Inc. MENTAL HEALTH WORKER II

Supported Living Program Description: The position is responsible to ensure that the clients in the program receive the assistance they require to live in the community and maintain their wellness, in accordance with the agency mandate and the program goals and objective.

Your role is that of a mentor, role model and advocate assisting individuals who live in their own homes

Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelor Degree in the appropriate discipline, or a Diploma in Mental Health or related field, or equivalent education and experience • Be confidential, dependable and highly motivated • Ability to assess behaviors, needs and wellness of mentally ill adults • Have good organizational skills and be able to maintain a positive attitude • Experience in program planning, implementation and evaluation • Objective verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work effectively with community resources and personnel • Responsible to work independently and manage own workload • Competent in problem solving and decision making skills • Demonstrate motivation for continued learning and professional development • Knowledge of psychosocial rehabilitation practices • Must be computer proficient • First aid and PART an asset To apply, please submit a package which includes a cover letter, resumé and references, along with copies of your driver’s license, driver’s abstract, criminal record check with vulnerable sector, and all certificates you have earned.

Apply in person, fax or email Monday to Friday between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Edwards Society Inc. 11301 Clark Drive North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3P4 Fax: 306-445-0334 Email: wendy.esi@sasktel.net

For more information contact: Wendy Childerhose, Executive Director at 306-446-2706

Deadline for applications is February 23, 2016 or until a suitable candidate is found.

We wish to thank all applicants and wish to advise that only those individuals who have been selected for an interview will be contacted

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Books for Baby program renewed for 2016 Submitted

Lakeland Library Region

Lakeland Library Region has renewed its Books for Baby program for 2016.

In partnership with Jackie Pitman, who runs the Welcome Wagon service in the Battlefords, Books for Baby provides the parents of newborns with a bag of goodies containing tips on reading to infants, library information and a copy of Little You, written by Richard Van Camp and illustrated

by Julie Flett. Little You just won the American Indian Library Association’s 2016 Picture Book Award.

This program was very popular when it was piloted in 2014, and Pitman and Lakeland director Eleanor Crumblehulme expect it will generate at least as much enthusiasm this time around.

The program was helped out by a generous discount on the books provided by Orca Book Publisher and has prompted a thank you tweet from author Richard Van Camp.

Lakeland provides centralized services to 32 libraries in west-central Saskatchewan, including the North Battleford Library.

One of the region’s priorities for the next few years is building more partnerships like this one to develop programs that target community needs and reach people who may not be regular library users.

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Book Pick

A banquet of work The New Wascana Anthology Edited by Medrie Purdham and Michael Trussler Published by University of Regina Press

Review by Shelley A. Leedahl

heck it out

For more information on this or any library program, contact Lakeland Headquarters at 306-445-6108 or info@lakeland.lib.sk.ca.

Or interact with Lakeland on social media, facebook. com/lakelandlibraryregion or @LakelandLR.

This Week’s Pick

Chris from Lakeland Headquarters recommends The Almost Nearly Perfect People by Michael

Booth.

“An amusing light-hearted look at the Nordic Miracle, a very entertaining and easy read for those who would like to learn more Denmark, Iceland, Norway, Finland and Sweden.”

Visit www.lakeland.lib. sk.ca for more information and remember to like us on Facebook: Lakeland Library Region or follow us on Twitter @Lakelandlr.

The beauty of an anthology – and particularly a multi-genre example, like The New Wascana Anthology, is that readers can sample from a veritable banquet of hand-picked work.

This book represents a “best of” combination of two earlier “Wascana” anthologies (poetry and short fiction), plus other important and entertaining work. Editors Merie Purdham and Michael Trussler’s intent was “to preserve the strengths of the earlier anthologies” and “add a variety of new selections to make a textbook that would be especially amenable to the 21st-century classroom.”

Within these 551 pages you’ll discover popular works from the canon (American, British, and Canadian) sitting shoulder-to-shoulder with pieces by contemporary Canadians, including many of Saskatchewan’s finest, including Lorna Crozier, Patrick Lane, Gerald Hill, Karen Solie and newcomer Cassidy McFadzean. You may find yourself remembering poetic lines from Shakespeare, Wordsworth or Dickinson, and then be pleased to shake the metaphorical hand of contemporary short story writers like Eden Robinson, Dianne Warren, Rohinton Mistry, Alexander MacLeod (his Miracle Mile is placed next to his father Alistair’s Macleod’s evocative east coast tale The Boat) and Richard Ford.

Many will be familiar with Frost’s line “Something there is that doesn’t love a

wall” or Christopher Marlowe’s “Come live with me, and be my love.” To read these again and recall the sentiment and lilt of the words was, for me, a touchstone, connecting me to the first time I read these poems in university classes. I’m all for nostalgia, but what excited much more was to be introduced to writers I’d known of but not yet read.

Alexander MacLeod delivers a compelling story about the stress suffered by professional runners. The narrator muses: “If I ever have a kid, I think I’ll let them participate in the grade-school track meets when they’re little, but that’s it.” He continues: “ … because it never gets better than that.” I adore the long, visceral paragraph this is pulled from, which ends: “Maybe the newspaper takes a picture, you and the red-haired girl, standing on the top step of a plywood podium, holding all your firstplace ribbons in the middle of a weedy field while all the dandelions are blowing their fuzzy heads off.” Yes! Sherman Alexie’s The Approximate Size of My Favourite Tumour was hilarious, sad, and relatable, and had me racing to my computer to find out more about this award-winning Seattle writer. This is the true beauty of anthologies, they introduce.

The critical prose section includes five entries, most with an ecological bent.

Trevor Herriot discusses Sprague’s pipits and chestnut-collared longspurs and Barbara Kingsolver beachcombs with a daughter while meditating on our misdirected hunger “to possess all things bright and beautiful.”

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2016

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4-H members ‘face the fear and do it anyway’

By Helena Long

Freelance Reporter

The fear of public speaking is widely considered to be, by far, the most common phobia suffered by adults.

With the 4-H motto being “learn to do by doing,” 24 youngsters ages six to 18 overcame that fear in the Senlac Hall on Feb. 7.

Standing in front of a sizeable audience of fellow 4-H members, parents, siblings, judges and guests, members of the Senlac 4-H Multiple and Unity Community 4-H clubs each spoke on a topic of his or her choice.

Speeches ranged in length from one to two minutes for the youngest members to five minutes or more for seniors.

The young CloverBuds spoke on things familiar to them such as hockey, living on the farm, a favourite pet or their families. Older members presented researched facts on topics as diverse as the history of the mustang horse, basketball and life hacks.

The top four speakers in each age group were:

CloverBuds, ages six to eight: first Reid Ducherer, second Chance Pipke, third Wyatt Clarke and fourth Haley Clarke; juniors, ages nine to 12, first Jesse Deck, second Kerrigan Bowey, third Taylor Ducherer and fourth Shayna Dekoning; intermediates, ages 13 to 15, first Katrina Gallan, second Christopher Wiens, third Sean Ellwood and fourth William Ganser; and seniors, ages 16 to 21, first Damien Bowey, second Kelsey Wiens, third Breanna Landry and fourth Lacey Gallinger.

The top two in each age category will compete at the regional 4-H level in Langham April 3.

4-H members pose for a photo at the Senlac Hall after taking part in a speech competition.

Members who participated in the speak-off Feb. 7 were, in random order: Chance Pipke, Blaine Iron, Wyatt Clarke, Alexis Scarlett, Haley Clarke, Reid Ducherer, Shayna DeKoning, Taylor Ducherer, Kerrigan Bowey, Jesse Deck, Roberta Iron, Sean Ellwood, Joshua Sikkema, Thea Worthington, Christopher Wiens, Katrina Gallan, William Ganser, Kelsey Wiens, Breanna Landry, Tanner Baier, Damien Bowey, Michaela Deck, Sharlee Zazalak and Lacey Gallinger. Photo submitted

Turtleford woman saving up for Vegas vacation Staff

TURTLEFORD — Tammy Delorme was almost done scratching some of her lottery tickets when she scratched a Set For Life ticket and won $15,000.

“I was scratching some tickets and wasn’t winning anything,” she said.

“This was the last one that I scratched.”

“I didn’t believe what I was seeing at first,” she

continued. “I called for my husband to come and check the ticket and make sure that I was seeing it right. He looked at it and said, ‘Yeah! You just won $15,000!’”

Delorme and her husband have started to think about what they want to do with the winnings, and have decided on one thing for sure.

“We’re going to put

most of the money away to go on a holiday,” she said.

“We’ve wanted to go to Las Vegas for a while, so we’ll put the money away and go when the dollar gets better.”

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New 4-H project explores outdoors

Pizza sales raise money

By Amanda Kaminski Club Reporter

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H club had another general meeting Feb. 1.

We said the pledge and project reports were read.

We talked about our pizza sales to raise money for the club.

Our communications

night is March 6 at Milleton Hall at 1 p.m.

Equine Expo is Feb.12, 13 and 14 in Saskatoon.

We are going to have a fun ice-pail curling event at Srokas Feb. 17.

There is a regional ski day at Table Mountain March 5.

We had an archery demo. We did a public

Notes speaking game.

Cloverbuds are to do their demonstration next meeting.

Valentine’s tea celebrates

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

A donation from FCC has helped the Eagle Hills 4-H Club develop a new Outdoor Adventure project. Photo submitted

in

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By Jessica French Club Reporter

Eagle Hills 4-H Club appreciates the support of FCC. This year their donation is being used to develop Outdoor Adventure, the club’s new project.

The project members have taken part in several ice fishing demonstrations, toured the University of Saskatchewan Conservatory, tried snowshoeing and have geocached.

They hope to go on a canoeing trip and several more fishing trips.

Happy belated Valentine’s Day to everyone.

Many Meota ladies were treated to a fine dinner at the local hotel Sunday evening.

The dining room was tastefully decorated and the meal and service were great.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on Feb. 12 with 14 players. Top score was

by Muriel Tebay and Gwen Lacerte, second were Jack Stewart and John Soloninko and third were Beth Wynne (Taber, Alta.) and Arlene Walker.

A Valentine tea was held at the seniors’ hall Feb. 13.

The center was beautifully decorated and the ladies offered a variety of dainties to accompany the drinks. Several plates were delivered to shut-ins. There were some homemade jams, jellies and relishes offered for sale also.

As of July 1, Sarcan will no longer accept milk cartons or jugs for recycling, so we must look for an alternative if one is offered by local authorities. They will still pay for aluminum/ cans, plastic, glass and beer bottles and juice boxes and will accept household paints and electronics.

Anyone interested in the fantastic story of Henry Beaudry’s life should find a copy of the News-Optimist

eota News dated Feb. 9. It is most interesting what all this 94-yearold veteran has lived to tell.

He continues to paint pictures that tell a story.

Daughter Joyce Rowland in New Zealand was fascinated with the fireworks in Adelaide recently, but in comparison to those that were set off in China in 2000 when Ken Parker was there, were small stuff. When Ken was teaching there the teachers were bussed to one of four spots in Beijing and fireworks went off for 90 minutes steadily at each spot. They were celebrating 50 years of communist government. Even the small boats cruising around the lake had firework displays going on. They are the inventors of fireworks, so must have the best. Ken has an extended vacation planned to return to China this spring.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Feb. 9 with top score by Mary Greenwald and David Sharpe, second by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and in third place were Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck.

Duplicate bridge was played in town Feb. 11 with

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top score by Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine. In second place were Dave Creegan and Bill Ruskin and in third place were Donna Scherman and Catriona Winterholt.

The February library report tells us that February is “love your library” month.

They are still working on inventory. Feb. 21-27 is “freedom to read” week and they have a list of banned books, which includes Tom Sawyer, Paper Town and others. A printer has been installed for the use of the librarian. A fully operational printer will be purchased with funds supplied by the Meota Lakeshore Lions Club. The Village has put lock boxes over the thermostats in the building. “Hoopla” is a new service the library is offering starting Jan. 28 – need more info on that one. The winter reading program is now on at the library – read three books and enter your name to win an ice cream maker.

The contest ends Feb. 29.

The annual meeting of the library board will be on Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. It is open to the public and are all welcome. There were 278 patrons in January and the library was open 62 hours.

The Meota ADRA Snowmobile Rally will take place Feb. 21. Registration starts at 11 a.m. at the Community Complex. This is the same day as the Mayfair play, so I hope someone will take some rally pictures for us.

Leoville Snowdrifters are holding their 25th annual rally Feb. 27. It looks like a busy and exciting day coming up there. It starts with a pancake breakfast 8:30 – 11 a.m. at the big hall.

The Turtleford Curling Club has an open bonspiel Feb. 26-28. Phone 306-8457030 for information.

Carol and Albert Huys from Travessa Beach have returned from a family visit with their son Kevin and Jenni and their two children in the Cayman Islands. It was great to spend time with the children and get to know them, but it is expensive to live there.

The pussy willows are coming out in southern Alberta and their snow is long gone. Our dump Monday morning was soon pushed about and melting as the day proceeded. It’s good to see the snow machines running around and folks out on the lake fishing.

The monthly luncheon at the Community Complex is Friday. See you there.

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Thanks to those who brave the bad weather

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

February is clipping along and folks are definitely noticing the pleasurable experience of that sun being out just a little longer each day. Spring fever is starting to set in even though this has been an incredibly wonderful winter.

The big wind storm of Feb. 6 and the little cold snap Feb. 14 weekend is about the harshest weather we’ve experienced so far this winter. Not a single soul has been heard uttering anything but wonderful comments. No matter how nice the weather has been, once that sun starts sticking around a little longer each day, I’m ready for spring.

Speaking of wild, windy weather, how about a shout out to those folks who have to travel in those conditions.

The prolonged power outage should have had everyone appreciating their local SaskPower employees because, even though we endured the outage, they were the ones who had to head out in that nasty weather to get us turned back on.

nity News There are quite a few jobs we easily take for granted until we need them and then we recognize their value. “We often take for granted the very things that most deserve our gratitude.”

— Cynthia Ozick.

We are winding up February birthday fun in our families with the last three, which all land on the same day. Happiest of birthday wishes to my mother-in-law Anne, my sister-in-law Cindy and my dad Doug as they all share Feb. 22. The cake escapade continues.

Kids are back to school next week and there will be a flurry of activity for all the schools being that it is only five weeks before Easter break is upon them Unity Public School is ready for Red Cross Pink Day activities Feb. 26. As well, division two students will finally get to enjoy their trip to Table Mountain for a ski day. Music festival

practices will take place regularly as choral speaking and musical numbers prepare for the annual music festival.

St. Peter’s School is also busy practising for the upcoming music festivals, including their choral speaking numbers as well as the choir and the band numbers. Just before the break students enjoyed both a ski trip and a windup basketball tournament.

Unity Composite High School junior girls’ basketball earned district bronze in North Battleford Feb. 6.

The junior boys’ basketball team earned district silver in Unity Feb. 6. All three UCHS senior curling teams advanced to regional competition coming up Feb. 26 and 27 and have high hopes of sending a team or two to provincial competition.

Junior curlers get to play on home ice for their district championships Feb. 23 and 24.

Staff and students will also jump right back into action following the break as basketball season for seniors will be wrapping up with district and conference

Friendship Club hosts Valentine’s tea as Telemiracle fundraiser

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held a Valentine’s tea for Telemiracle on Feb. 11, with 44 dropping in to enjoy strawberry shortcake. Collected at the door and going to Telemiracle will be $210.

The bake table proceeds went to the club.

Five prizes of chocolates were raffled off going to Helen Sutherland, Don Dyck, Brenda McCracken, Stella Hawryluk and Lorraine Olinyk. The 50/50 of $32.50 went to Ron Suderman. Winning door prizes brought by the members were Jean Sawchyn, Eileen Petrun, Ann Wardhaugh,

orden Radisson Fran Olsewski, Vera Dear, Martha Rempel, Brenda Tumbach, Stella Hawryluk, Stan Foster, Ron Suderman, Don Dyck, Ivan and Velora Friesen, Jeannine Fast and Peggy Wainwright.

At the Kaiser tournament Feb. 9, the winners were Jean Sawchyn and Julia Innes. Next Kaiser is Feb. 23 and bingo was held Feb. 17.

School is closed for the February break, but when they get back, the junior curlers will have a home

game in Radisson against Aberdeen Feb. 23 and go to Langham Feb. 26-27 for regional playdowns. Badminton will get started after the break and seniors’ playoffs will be April 27 and 30 while the juniors will play off May 3, 5 and 7.

Grades 5 – 12 will be going on a ski trip to Table Mountain March 2.

The Borden Anglican and United Churches co-hosted the Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper Feb. 9 in the Borden Seniors’ Room.

There were a good number out to enjoy the meal with whipped cream, strawberries and saskatoons to add to the pancakes along with the traditional syrups.

playdowns. Drama students will continue to fine-tune their spring and regional drama festival productions.

The Positive School Climate Committee is creating excitement for their “Day of Activation” in April.

UCHS held a one-day symposium for students on anxiety and strategies for dealing with it. See the complete story in the next edition of the paper.

UCHS alumni Tandra Fraser just completed her second expedition to Antarctica with her work in biological research. From this expedition, Tandra headed to England where she is moving for further studies.

Sadly, there is one less hockey team in post-season action as the Miners suffered an early exit at the sticks of the Biggar Nationals. However, you can still enjoy senior hockey as the Wilkie Outlaws, using our rink this winter, are on a hot steak and still playing in both league and provincial hockey quests.

The peewee provincial team is into round two while the bantam provincial team played last weekend in their second game of a two-game total point. They headed into the game with a sevenpoint lead, but final results were not known at press time.

Unity Curling Club was very proud of Coach Snell, who led three high school teams to regional berths.

Team Hayes, Team Sperle and Team Powell will be once again heading to the rink with hopes of a provincial berth.

Although the men’s bonspiel was down in numbers, likely due to running into the February break, 16 teams competed for the finals of this annual event.

Up next on the agenda will be the Oilmen’s Bonspiel the first weekend of March.

You can register your team by calling the rink at 306228-2212. The ladies’ spiel won’t be far behind.

The club will also be watching for UCC president Glen Heitt curling with Brad Heidt, as well as Team Lloyd Fell, competing at the

Northern Men’s Senior Provincial curling playdowns.

Excitement is high for ball registration March 1 because there is so much to look forward to on the diamonds this season including Unity Minor Ball Day, GPLS softball league PINK SOX weekend the end of May, tryouts for the Saskatchewan Summer Games team, squirt provincials and the U21 Western Canadian Ladies’ Fastpitch championship being hosted in Unity.

That doesn’t even touch on what the baseball side of UMB banner will be up to this season. Following registration March 1, there will be an annual meeting. .

The museum continues to host Sunday brunches as a fundraiser for the many facets of the museum grounds and they appreciate and count on community support for these events. Up next for them is the annual St. Patrick’s Day supper with only 80 tickets available. Volunteers and committee members work hard to keep this facility “the talk of the town” and they continue to count on and ask for

support of their community to keep this prized historic venue in tip-top shape. They are still in need of a curator and will always accept new faces for volunteer work or to sit on the committee itself. Won’t you consider this challenge?

Coffee row folks have been chatting about the local hockey and curling teams as well as their favourite sports teams on TV. There have also been plenty of Rider reviews with the multiple transactions that have taken place on a regular basis since Chris Jones appeared on the scene.

Theories about upcoming winter remains as well as spring seeding are a continual topic when we live in a farming community.

No matter what the topic is or which side of the topic table these folks sit on, you can be sure there are always some laughs and a promise to reconvene tomorrow to revive the camaraderie and conversation over a good cup of coffee. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

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Travellers return after 10 days in Mexico

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Calvin and Sarah Lafreniere, along with their three children and together with another young family from Hafford, have safely returned from a 10-day holiday in Guayabitos, Mexico.

This is a popular beach resort a two-hour drive from Puerto Vallarta. They report there were many attractions to see and fun activities to partake in.

My husband and I were at TCU Centre Tuesday evening amongst hundreds of others to see the entertainer Johnny Reid. He put on an excellent concert along with fiddle player Natalie McMaster. Aaron Goodvin and the JJ Shiplett Band were the opening acts before Reid took the stage. Shiplett was a popular name in North Battleford many years ago.

I remember my parents, Joe and Irene Gregoire, purchasing baby chicks from Shiplett Hatcheries when I

ayfair News was a child. JJ mentioned one of his brothers was born in North Battleford and he is still connected to this city.

There were 17 people in attendance at the Mayfair Housing Authority annual supper Feb. 12. The meal was prepared and served by a couple of ladies from the local CWL. Believe me, nobody went away hungry.

Board members are Sally Salisbury, Anne Van Nortwick, Alice Grigor, Heather Welsh and Ellyn Scotton.

Julian Goyan’s brother Myron and Linda from near Cold Lake, Alta. came for a visit to Julian and Shirley’s farm near Whitkow. Turtle Lake was a big attraction for ice fishing, which they thoroughly enjoyed.

Former Mullingar resident, 92-year-old Mary Fro-

ese, passed away Feb. 4. She was briefly battling pancreatic cancer and apparently was in no pain, according to her granddaughter Kim Larson. She was predeceased by her husband Peter and two sons Eric and Harvey.

Harvey was a well-known farmer in the Mayfair-Rabbit Lake area and built a thriving business called H & T Processing. Upon his

retirement, son Terry took over for a couple of years.

Today it is owned by Danny Wright and called Wright Choice Grain Cleaning in Rabbit Lake. Mary’s daughter Valerie is in an assisted living home in Saskatoon.

The Giesbrecht family at Mullingar are all related to this former pioneer. Can you imagine that at the ripe age of 65, Mary Froese obtained

a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Saskatchewan. She was a wonderful individual always wanting to help others, even assisting the elderly at her own age of 88.

I was fortunate to be able to attend the Saskatoon funeral and visit with others I have not seen in years.

A new addition was welcomed into Joe and Jen

Lange’s family recently.

Their new baby boy is a little brother to a sister and brother. Sandra and Dan Lange are the proud grandparents.

There seem to be many different viruses, especially in warmer countries, so if you are travelling for a vacation, try to do all of the necessary precautionary steps to stay free of any unwanted illnesses. Safe travels!

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Paynton’s Family Fun Day livens up the village

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Starting with a full hall of guests for the fire department pancake breakfast, the day got off to a delicious start.

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Two of St. Walburg’s finest firefighters showed their support by joining in for the opening of Paynton’s newly renovated hall. Kids of all ages enjoyed the fire truck

rides, saskatoon berry pancakes and donated sausages from Diamond 7 Meats before heading over to the gym for horse and buggy rides, lunch and kid’s activities.

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Residents of Paynton hope to hold many more events in the near future to help restore the vitality this little village once had.

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Not guilty, nor innocent, of everything Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, has a knack of stretching the truth into more than the bare truth.

Last week Ed said, “Everyone exaggerates the truth, at least, a little. The pure facts may need a little flavour added to them like food needs salt and pepper to season it into something tastier.”

I had told him I had been bowling and that my games scores were terrible.

“That is the kind of truth you don’t share as there is no stretching it into something interesting,” Ed said.

Then he asked, “I hope you weren’t one of those kids at school who told the truth when the teacher asked, ‘Who did it?’”

I assured Ed I learned to say that it wasn’t me even before I went to school.

It certainly is easy to plead not guilty by saying, “It wasn’t me.”

That does not mean we are always unaware of who did it. It wasn’t me may also say not this time, but I have done it other times.

It seems innocence should be as clear as seeing ourselves in a mirror. When we look at ourselves in the mirror, we know what we look like and can identify ourselves without any question.

We may tend to act like there is no doubt about our innocence as if we are pretty well sinless.

Could it be we consider others guilty or at blame

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca rather than ourselves? At home, at school, at work, at church or on a team, we may be sure someone else is the problem, the troublemaker and even the devil in our midst.

In the sixth chapter of John, Jesus takes the blame for the Judas in his handpicked 12 disciples.

Jesus said, “Did I not choose you, the Twelve?

And yet one of you is a devil.” He was referring to Judas, son of Simon Iscariot.

Jesus had allowed Judas Iscariot in his closest disciples knowing Judas would betray him.

Judas betrayed Jesus to

his captors with a kiss for 30 silver coins. That did not make the other 11 disciples innocent of betraying Jesus in other ways.

Peter betrayed Jesus when he was on trial. He denied being one of Jesus’ disciples three times in the courtyard of the high priest.

The other 10 disciples fled and deserted Jesus after he was arrested and was being led away by the soldiers.

None of the 12 was innocent, and not even one was guiltless of the sin of betraying Jesus.

None of us can stand sinless before God. Thankfully, with God, there is forgiveness for all sinners, through faith in Christ.

God is holy and hates

sin, but we have a sinful nature.

Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve and caused and still causes murder, adultery, theft, slander, jealousy, greed, drunkenness, hatred, factions and the like worldwide. Adam brought sin to all, but Jesus came to bring forgiveness from sin.

Jesus gives a God-given innocence or righteousness to all who will accept it.

God declares sinners righteous for the sake of Jesus.

That is, our sins have been charged to Jesus, the Saviour; and His righteousness has been credited to us.

Christ Jesus came to save sinners because we all need it.

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On the 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month: 9:30 a.m.

On the 2nd, 4th and 5th Sundays of each month: 12:30 p.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

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

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

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

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Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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

Battleford United Church

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Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Maymont Central School

Curling teams compete in conference playoffs

By MCS Staff The school’s senior mixed curling teams participated in the conference playoffs in Spiritwood on Feb. 9 and 10. The first team consisted of Sean and Meghan Brehon, Conner Garrett and Cassidy Serhienko. They lost both of their games so were eliminated from the playoffs. They played well and were excellent ambassadors for the school.

The other team included Tyson Wawryk, Carleee Hamilton, Jan Friesen and Brayden Harris, who was

substituting for an injured Connor Rothenburger. This team won a game and lost a game, but qualified to return the next day. They lost a really close game to Cut Knife in the final end and were eliminated from the competition. Thanks to Dennis Wawryk and Kari Gray for all the time they spent coaching the teams.

Feb. 10, students in the elementary did special activities to recognize the 100th day of school.

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Elementary students exchanged Valentine cards, cookies or candies Thursday for Valentine’s Day. The SLC sponsored a Red and Pink Day and cans of Crush pop (Crush-o-Grams) were delivered to many of the students.

Friday, the annual Winter Olympics were held at the school. SLC members do a lot of pre-planning for the day, but also arrive early at the school to prepare the events for the day.

These events include human curling, flags, floor hockey, broomball and the best friends’ game.

The students were divided into four teams — Manitoba, British Columbia, Yukon Territory and Newfoundland-Labrador.

Each team had high school captains, staff members and students from kindergarten to Grade 12.

The events began with opening ceremonies in the gym. Each team had to recite a chant they made that morning and then they went straight to their events.

The SCC provided a delicious lunch of taco salad in a bag for all staff and students.

They were delicious and a nice treat.

In the end, the team from Newfoundland-Labrador won the Olympics with the team from Manitoba finishing second.

Feb. 24, the students from Grades 4 to 12 will go on their annual ski trip to Table Mountain. All students must take a skiing or snowboarding lesson. For many students this will be their first experience at a ski hill.

The Grades 1 to 3 students will take a field trip to Saskatoon on the same day.

They will visit the Western Development Museum and the Can-Am Gymnastic Centre for some exercise.

Classes resume Monday, Feb. 22.

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