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Staff Northwest municipal leaders and those from across the province gathered in Saskatoon this week for the annual Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention.

Passing of a resolution calling for an inquiry or round table into the issue of missing and murdered

indigenous women was adopted.

The resolution was sponsored by the City of North Battleford.

Also talked about at the convention was revenue sharing, with Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter telling delegates everything is on the table when it comes to provincial budget preparations.

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Missing and murdered Indigenous women

Call for inquiry resolution passes at SUMA

By John Cairns Staff Reporter A North Battleford-sponsored resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered aboriginal women has received the approval of members of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association.

The resolution attracted considerable media attention and vigorous debate on the floor of the convention before it was approved by delegates by a decisive margin.

The vote means SUMA has thrown its collective support behind the issue, and will lobby the federal government in support of an inquiry or round table.

North Battleford council passed a similar resolution late last year, as did other municipalities in Saskatchewan and elsewhere.

One of those who pushed for the resolution at SUMA was Councillor Ray Fox. In speaking to the Regional Optimist Fox noted the issue had municipal implications.

“From the community perspective, from the municipalities perspective, it’s our police officers that are being tied up in our investigations that are going on,” said Fox. He made the point that it is taxpayers who pay for those investigations. He pointed to the suffering that results from the issue, which he believes means more costs in health care and other areas.

“What are the costs when we don’t do anything?” asked Fox, who said, “we’re subsidizing the federal govern-

ment’s inability to do something about this problem.”

He said he wants to see the Harper government get on with finding solutions.

“All we need from them is some leadership. All we need to be able to do is … sit down and plan a way out of what is a problem in our communities.”

The wording called for the “Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association members (to) join with voices in their communities calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered indigenous women; and further be it resolved that the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association lobby the federal government, calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered Indigenous women.”

Mayor Ian Hamilton kept busy responding to interview requests on the topic.

“Our council thought this venue,” said Hamilton, referring to SUMA “was a great opportunity to extend awareness of this issue as it impacts our community, our province and our country.”

It is also an issue that impacts the city directly, as Hamilton noted North Battleford is the hub for eight nearby First Nations.

He saw the resolution as a “call for action” in addressing the “root causes in Aboriginal communities or communities close to aboriginal centres.”

The discussion of the North Battleford resolution was among the liveliest of the resolution session, with several speakers for and against the resolution.

Ray Fox speaks from the floor of the SUMA Convention in Saskatoon in support of a North Battleford-sponsored resolution calling for an inquiry or round table into missing and murdered Indigenous women. Photo by John Cairns Fox spoke in favour of the motion, saying “we got almost tired of talking about it and decided to do something about it.”

But there were concerns expressed by some delegates about the wording of the resolution.

One delegate said the resolution should include everyone, not just indigenous women. “Why is this motion aimed towards a certain group and not towards all of our murdered and missing people in our great province?”

There were also a couple of objections to the word “inquiry.”

One delegate, Betty Lou Palko from Hudson Bay, said, “I just have a problem with inquiries. They cost us thousands and thousands of taxpayer dollars and I have not seen many of them come

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feeling that any of us have as parents, grandparents, that this is unacceptable and more needs to be done, and action taken.”

Fox closed the debate by addressing the concerns about the wording, pointing out the resolution called for an “inquiry or round table.”

“It doesn’t necessarily have to be an inquiry, but we’ve got to do something,” said Fox. The vote took place with a show of cards from delegates in the room. Despite concerns about the wording, there were no amendments made and the original resolution carried by a wide margin.

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Others voiced similar objections to an “inquiry,” preferring to see the word “action” used instead.

But the resolution also received powerful support.

Councillor Charlie Clark from Saskatoon spoke in favour, saying Saskatoon had also passed a motion unanimously on the issue, based on the “discussion occurring in our community, and a real desire to figure out across the country, what is it that leads to this phenomenon of 1,100 women across the country who are missing or murdered.”

Clark also regarded the motion as a move towards action, and noted there was a consensus that it shouldn’t be an inquiry with “a report that sits on a shelf.”

Mayor Deb Higgins of Moose Jaw also voiced support. “We do need to join our voices with premiers from across Canada to express a

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Judge Bruce Bauer encouraged the 24-year-old to reconsider his announcement that he wanted to represent himself and, after an interview with legal counsel, Poundmaker consented to working with Legal Aid. The judge said a psychiatric assessment has not been ordered at this time but that it may occur in the future.

Due to a considerable amount of disclosure to be dealt with, the judge set the next court date for March 3.

Poundmaker is facing numerous changes for incidents dating back to Jan. 5 of this year. The charges include: one count pointing a fire arm; two counts of possessing a

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Hamilton says SUMA’s backing of a call for an inquiry or round table will send a strong message to the federal government.

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Telling only half the story Dear Editor

Once again Conservative apologists, by giving only half of the story (Liberals and NDP called for deficit-backed stimulus spending, Regional Optimist, Jan. 29), are giving Canadians a dangerous impression of Stephen Harper’s ability to handle the economy.

While it is true that both the Liberals and the NDP called for significant deficit spending on a stimulus package after the crash of 2008 it is not true that Prime Minister Harper can be held blameless for the ultimate size of the debt. Parliament worked out that it needed about $85 billion in extra spending just after Harper cut $60 billion in tax revenue.

He had also just hurriedly eliminated the $10 billion surplus left to him by the previous government.

Harper’s instinctive reaction to the economic crisis was, as Zinchuk correctly stated, austerity. Fortunately for the nation he was in a minority position at the time and the opposition was able to force in stimulus spending. As we can tell by looking at the various recovering economies in Europe, stimulus spending works much better than austerity. The “paradox of thrift” shows us you cannot save your way out of a recession. If nobody spends money, nobody makes money. It is a pity the Calgary school of economics Harper attended didn’t teach him that.

Stimulus spending is a must for a speedier recovery. It is fantastic if you can spend out of reserves, but even if you must go into debt the wealth generated is greater than the cost of borrowing. Spending something is definitely better than the cost to the economy of doing nothing.

Stephen Harper’s penchant for tax breaks for the very rich and the massively corporate exacerbates the problem.

One quarter to one third of Harper’s tax cuts go to the famous “one per cent” ostensibly to promote job creation.

The opposite has happened. Investment in people and machines has declined at about the same rate as the tax bill.

Tax breaks for the rich inevitably result in corporate hoarding, in piles of “dead money.” One should note that the most efficient use of stimulus spending in the United States has been shown to be the little old food stamp.

Thanks to the opposition we kept the economic engines running as best we could during difficult times. Thanks to Harper we had to mortgage the house to buy enough gas.

Glenn Tait Meota

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Smokers are discriminated against Dear Editor

I am a senior citizen who has smoked 55 years. I enjoy it and don’t intend to quit until I die or go broke at these ridiculous prices.

I watch in disgust as my retirement savings are being legally stolen by greedy politicians. Talk about scams. They say almost every major disease can be attributed to smoking, and what politician doesn’t love to hear lobbyists advise raising taxes? I think their statistics are fudged.

The Saskatchewan government raised taxes by $1 a package and I asked my MLA why. He told me it was to keep up with other provinces. When I told him of the difference between Saskatchewan and Alberta prices, the spin was changed to the money being given to cancer and lung associations. I’m guessing these taxes go into general revenue.

I purchased a pack in Saskatchewan for $16 plus 10 per cent tax (tax on taxes). A pack in Alberta is $10 taxes included. In speaking to an aboriginal Canadian I was told they are $8 on the reserve. Equality? I think not. It’s discrimination against a minority.

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Oil prices are down, so get ready for another sin tax grab, smokers. If governments cannot keep the books in the black then I suggest they make all taxpayers pay for their mismanagement and poor judgment not a minority group like tobacco users.

So I go to Alberta for my tobacco and I also find I can buy beer that is made in Saskatchewan cheaper there. Go figure.

Now it is third hand smoke. Even our clothes are dangerous. About all they have left to blame on smokers is global warming. Maybe we will have to wear a dangerous goods sign and pay a carbon tax until they finally herd us into the valley of lepers.

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Getting shortchanged on Coke and bacon News flash: Coca-Cola is shrinking its bottle sizes and mucking with its formulation in Canada. The result will be a watered-down, smaller drink, all in the interest of being supposedly responsible.

The Globe and Mail said, “The change is also in response to consumers’ thirst for fewer calories, the company says.”

For some reason, I highly doubt that. More like Coke’s thirst for more profits.

They are lowering the syrup concentration so that there will be about eight per cent fewer calories. You, too, can do this at home – simply add a few ice cubes.

It’s also known as watering down your drink. (Apparently our Coke has been sweeter than the rest of the world’s Coke, so that’s their excuse).

They’re shrinking the single units sizes, too.

Bottles and cans are shrinking.

Does anyone who has not consumed a triple rye whiskey with their Coke actually think their prices will come down, too? If so, pour me one, too.

Smaller units for the same money means they can reduce shipping costs, ship more units in the same truck, use less packaging material, less water and less syrup.

Judges get a raise Staff

The recommendations of the 2014 Provincial Court Commission regarding salary increases and benefits for Provincial Court judges took effect Jan. 31.

The Provincial Court Commission is established under The Provincial Court Act, 1998 to complete an independent review of judicial remuneration and benefits.

It is established every three years to make recommendations based on submissions

from interested parties and the public.

The 2014 Commission, chaired by Doug Hodson, Q. C., recommended salary increases equivalent to the Consumer Price Index plus two per cent each year for the next three fiscal years between April 1, 2015 and March 31, 2018. The Commission also recommended increasing the annual professional allowance from $3,650 to $4,000. Provincial Court judges are currently paid $260,819 annually.

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Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: There is a shortage of people interested in becoming school bus drivers. What would keep you from applying? ✓ I like to holiday in the winter. 9% ✓ Those buses look intimidating. 16% ✓ I’m sure I can make better money doing something else. 38% ✓ I know I can take my pre-schoolers on the bus with me, but that seems too stressful. 2% ✓ I don’t want that kind of responsibility. 35%

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By Brian Zinchuk Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers

Association 2012 Columnist of the Year We’ve seen this before.

Several years ago, those small, tasty flavours of ice cream used to come in a two-litre tub. Then it was 1.8. Then 1.6. I think I have even seen 1.5. In the meantime, prices have stayed the same.

Bacon purveyors have done this in the past year as well. It seems great columnists think alike, since the StarPhoenix’s Les McPherson waxed poetically about it on Jan. 27. Bacon packages are no longer a pound (454 grams) but 375 grams.

I have heard that bacon is either in high demand or a shortage. I don’t follow pork markets. But I do know that we’re getting hosed on hogs now.

Back to Coke: if CocaCola was really serious about reducing our waistlines and not our wallets, they would substantially, dramatically offer more diet drinks, not cut back on bottle and can sizes or water down current formulations.

As a diabetic going on 28 years, one of my largest frustrations in life is going to the corner store for something to drink.

I was at 7-Eleven the other day, desperate to buy something that wasn’t the same coffee, tea or water I had in my house. I wanted something that fizzed.

Well, out of the probably

120 different SKUs (stock keeping units – retailer speak for different products), I could drink maybe 11. And I am tired of those 11: Diet Pepsi, Diet Coke, Diet Dr. Pepper, Diet 7-Up and a few others. I want something, anything, different. I finally settled on one of the two low calorie Gatorades.

There are very few drinks they can’t make in a diet version if they really wanted to. But they don’t, likely because people like their sugar water, as Steve Jobs once famously called it as he poached former president of Pepsi-Cola to run Apple.

“Consumers are looking for less calories and [more] transparency and consistency around the globe,” Michael Samoszewski, vice-president of CocaCola’s sparkling business unit in Canada, told the Globe and Mail. “That’s the primary reason why we’re

doing this.”

Mr. Samoszewski said the company could find no reason it had developed a sweeter Coke in Canada than in the rest of the world.

Watering down Coke and shortchanging their customers does not provide less calories in a meaningful way. Offering zero or nextto-zero calorie drinks will.

It sure would be inter-

esting to see what Coke’s Canadian profits do in the coming year, with their watered down sugar water.

Perhaps we could buy the world a Coke, and keep it company to toast those results. Would you like some ice with that?

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

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Citizen of the Year • Junior Citizen of the Year

Donahue Buziak, Joachim honoured for 2014

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter Each year the Battleford’s chooses two of its citizens to honour for their contributions to the community.

Sponsored by the North Battleford Lions Club, the Battlefords and District Cooperative Association Ltd. and the News-Optimist, the Battlefords and District Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year Banquet held Friday honoured Tammy Donahue Buziak and Dylan Joachim.

MC Glen Gantefoer welcomed guests to the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts for the “annual tribute to those individuals who, through their leadership and example, make our part of Saskatchewan a better place to live.�

Donahue Buziak joins 51 other volunteers named as Citizens of the Year since 1968 and Joachim is the 23rd Junior Citizen of the Year, said Gantefoer. The Junior Citizen of the Year program began in 1992.

Special messages of congratulations were presented, with a letter from Battlefords Member of Parliament Jerry Ritz, who was unable to attend, as well as comments

from Battlefords MLA Herb Cox and North Battleford’s mayor, Ian Hamilton. A letter from Battleford mayor Derek Mahon, who was unable to attend, was also read.

The two Citizens of the Year were nominated for their wide-reaching affect on the community. Long-time resident Donahue Buziak was, for many years, the community’s coroner for sudden and unexpected deaths and was the driving force behind the many-faceted celebration of the City of North Battleford’s 100th anniversary. Joachim is relatively new to the community, but has made an impact through his altruism, volunteerism and leadership.

Donahue Buziak was described, not only by her nominator Leola Macdonald, but other speakers as well as someone whose smile is glowing, infectious and ever-present, regardless of the situation. “She’s just a wonderful girl. It was thrilling to hear she’d been chosen,� said Macdonald in her introduction of Donahue Buziak.

Macdonald is a volunteer with the City of North Battleford Historic Archives where Donahue Buziak works as the archivist.

Macdonald described a

Tammy Donahue Buziak and Dylan Joachim, the Battlefords and District Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year, were honoured at a banquet Friday evening at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford. Photo by Jayne Foster year-long celebration chaired

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had much to do with the chair’s ability to co-ordinate, as well as talents Donahue Buziak displays outside of her volunteer efforts and her work, including gardening and canning. “Tammy has so many talents,� said Macdonald. “She did snow ice carving for North Battleford’s Winter Carnival, she enjoys sewing, she’s built dog houses for their dogs and recently built a playhouse for Emma.�

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ziak’s granddaughter, her “pride and joy,� as Macdonald said, who often visits her grandmother and her husband Terry on their farm.

In her remarks, Donahue Buziak said her greatest pride is her family, introducing the members in the audience who were able to attend the banquet.

Emma was excited about her grandmother’s award, and confirmed for the Regional Optimist Donahue Buziak’s description of their special

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Donahue Buziak may not climb trees, but according to Macdonald, she has been known to chase bears off the farm by yelling and banging pots and pans together. And pity any mouse that happens to invade the archives.

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Citizen of the Year • Junior Citizen of the Year Continued from Page 6 The Junior Citizen of the Year was introduced by Mike Nord, general manager of the Battlefords and District Cooperative Association.

Dylan Joachim is a Grade 12 student at North Battleford Comprehensive High School having moved to North Battleford with his mother from Spiritwood in 2014. His selection highlights the positive impact he has had on the community in a short period of time.

Nominators praised Dylan for his maturity and his leadership ability. He has balanced strong academics — particularly in mathematics — with SRC, fundraising and volunteering activities in school and in the community.

He is also an accomplished athlete. He was a middle

linebacker on the NBCHS football Vikings this past season and has been an active snowboarder and a track and field athlete, competing nationally at track and field championships in Prince Edward Island.

In his remarks, the Junior Citizen of the Year said, “My life was pretty typical the first 10 years – school, play, sleep, repeat.”

Growing up in Grand Cache, Alta., he snowboarded and played hockey, but he also knew one didn’t get everything they wanted.

“We were definitely not as financially stable as some families were, but anything I did get I really appreciated,” he said.

His life changed in February of 2007.

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Family of Tammy Donahue Buziak attended the banquet Friday honouring the Citizen of the Year. Front and centre is granddaughter Emma. Behind her, left to right, are Tammy’s husband Terry Buziak, Tammy, sister Terry Ring, daughter Lisa, sister-in-law Penny Donahue, brother Kim Donahue and sister Diana Bolan.

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Citizen of the Year • Junior Citizen of the Year Continued from Page 8 “My brother and I were sitting in our house, our mother was out, and a social services lady came to our front door and told us to pack our bags,” he said. “It was confusing, because my mom was the hardest working lady I’d ever known. I guess they didn’t see that though.”

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Dylan was a student first at Harley Clark Elementary School then Spiritwood High School where he excelled academically, athletically and as a volunteer and leader.

He said, “Ever since I was 10, I’ve dedicated myself to bettering myself and others because I didn’t want people to go through the things I had gone through. I had the honour to experience everything I have and grow from that, and a lot of people haven’t.”

He told the audience, “People don’t really realize your life isn’t so much about you as it is about others. I wouldn’t be standing here today because I shower every day or brush my teeth twice a day, I’m out there in the community and I’m trying to help everyone as much as I can.”

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Mike Nord, general manager of the Battlefords and District Co-operative Association Ltd., sponsor of the Junior Citizen of the Year award, presents a plaque to Dylan Joachim.

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Revenue sharing issue a sore point at SUMA would be for 2015-16. And that’s what we’ve used in our budget forecasts.”

SUMA delegates unanimously passed a resolution Tuesday afternoon that urged the government to maintain the current revenue sharing deal. Hamilton expressed his hope it would be maintained as is.

“I’m hopeful it will still come though,” Hamilton said.

Revenue sharing was also an issue for delegates from Battleford.

Minister of Government Relations Jim Reiter pretty much reiterated at the SUMA convention Tuesday what Premier Brad Wall had to say about revenue sharing Monday — that “everything is on the table” when it came to the budget. Photo by John Cairns levels, in the wake of the loss of revenues due to the collapse in oil prices.

Hamilton says they were “very disappointed at hearing the premier muse about freezing that at last year’s levels.”

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we’re there.”

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“We’ve passed our budget, Saskatoon has passed their budget, I think Regina has.

If this is frozen to last year’s levels, that will impact all of our budgets. It’s serious to us, and it’s also serious to us that an agreement, an understanding has been breached at the last moment.”

He said letters came out in July of last year “advising us what the distribution

Low oil prices means loss of revenue: Premier Wall Staff

Anyone expecting more provincial money to flow into communities this year pretty much had that hope dashed by Premier Brad Wall Monday.

The Saskatchewan premier made clear the slump in oil prices would be felt in revenues to the province in his annual address before the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association convention in Saskatoon.

The hit to oil and other revenue changes “will result in a loss of revenue to the government of Saskatchewan between $6(00)-to-$800 million,” said Wall.

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But nothing concrete was said about any possible cut to the current revenue sharing to municipalities set at one per cent of the PST — a notion that had been floated before the convention.

The premier seemed supportive of the idea of keeping the deal currently in place.

Wall said he was “very mindful” that municipal budgets are set based on that

SUMA adopts several resolutions

By John Cairns Staff Reporter The North Battlefordbacked resolution calling for an inquiry or round table on missing and murdered indigenous women was not the only resolution to hit the SUMA convention floor Tuesday.

There were 12 other resolutions. All were carried, although the one from the Town of Kamsack for expanded golf cart use carried

by only five votes.

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formula. “We take that very seriously,” he added.

But no firm commitment was offered by the premier, either, to keep that formula.

“While everything is on the table, while the final decisions on the budget have not yet been made, president (Deb) Button and your mayors and councils and others, frankly, who are allies of this sector have made it very clear the importance of the deal that we have, and that consideration is foremost when we head into the very final stages of the budget.”

The premier told the audience at TCU Place the goal of the budget would be to “keep Saskatchewan strong.”

He pledged to keep taxes low, follow the principle of controlled spending, and also to invest in infrastructure.

“Our bias will be towards building,” said Wall.

Wall also pledged support for the use of P3s in dealing with the infrastructure deficit, and said those will be featured prominently through SaskBuilds in the budget and in the plan for the government going forward.

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Even though Premier Brad Wall was reassuring in saying any changes to the current municipal revenue sharing were a “last resort,” that wasn’t enough for municipal leaders at the SUMA convention in Saskatoon this week.

“I would feel a lot better if he outright reassured us this was off the table,” said North Battleford Mayor Ian Hamilton, in response to Wall’s address to the SUMA delegates Monday morning.

Hamilton was among those concerned the province might move away from its commitment to municipalities that municipal revenue sharing would be tied to one per cent of the PST. Premier Wall did acknowledge that SUMA president Deb Button and the mayors and councils had made known the importance of the deal in place, saying “we take that very seriously.”

Yet Wall, as well as Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter used the same language Tuesday in saying “everything is on the table” in crafting the budget.

Before the convention, Wall had floated the idea of freezing the municipal revenue sharing at last year’s

wait and see what happened with the provincial budget. A difference for Battleford was that, unlike some other communities, they had not started their own budget deliberation process yet.

Yarde acknowledged other levels of government were “tightening their belts” and indicated Battleford council will be mindful of that when preparing their budget.

“We are known to be frugal, we look well ahead,” said Yarde. “I don’t see the budget being a problem.”

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Mayor Derek Mahon was not at the convention, but Councillor Gordon Yarde was one of four councillors attending. He voiced support for SUMA’s position on the issue.

“SUMA is really trying to keep the government to the promises made in the past year,” said Yarde. “They are doing a good job on our behalf.”

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Technology creating data-driven school division

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter “We want people to use their technology at school just like they use them in real life.”

So says Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Jim Shevchuk, whose portfolio includes the use of technology in Living Sky School Division.

“We really are becoming data driven so it’s helping us out in the academics and assessment piece,” Shevchuk told members of the Living Sky School Division Board of Education last week. “I think we are really finding that we are able to split up the data into pieces we’ve never been able to do before and we are finding that very helpful, just looking at desegregating the data with our First Nations for example.”

In a report presented by Shevchuk, Learning Consultant Donna DesRoches and ICS Manager Jason Caswell, board members heard about how technology is supporting an effective student data system and also how it is supporting student learning.

School secretaries have provided excellent leadership in student data, said Shevchuk.

Through the SchooLogic system, parents can check students’ attendance by phone, he said.

He added, the effectiveness of North Battleford Comprehensive High School’s student data system was demonstrated recently when an incident that

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by Living Sky School Division that students in the area should be picked up instead of walking home or taking the bus.

“NBCHS was able to send out a message to everybody about how everything would work and the system was successful,” he said.

He added a series of training opportunities will be coming up to reinforce some of the things secretaries, teachers and administrators have been working on.

His catch line, he said, is, “There will be no teacher left behind when it comes to the student data system.”

More than just attendance information, SchooLogic also includes an interface between student and teacher information, including the posting of scores, assignments and progress.

“We are able to support the board’s goals with this system and the data will assist in pro-

gramming and … diagnosing some of the students’ needs,” he said. “Right now as they are wrapping up semester one we are able to see where students are with various credits so we can anticipate problems and remedy situations even before going into semester two.”

He added, “Whether there’s a hot spot in one of the schools or an attendance issue or just even the way we look at assessment or reports cards, the tenet of the system is that we are able to officially communicate with government or parents or our biggest users of the system – the students.”

How the devices of today’s technology are used to support student learning was also addressed in the report.

“We’ve been asking our students, our teachers and our team to re-examine the way they use these devices and perhaps the number of chances they can use devices in their classroom to expand the learning networks,” said

Shevchuk.

DesRoches said every year the division develops a number of professional development workshops and the technology team tries to be collaborative with other consultants so technology isn’t viewed as an “add on.”

One of the most interesting meetings, she said, was one that pulled together all of the teachers who had been working with the innovative classroom grants made available by the division.

“It was an astounding day in so many ways,” said DesRoches.

They shared the changes that were happening in terms of their instructional practice and in their students’ learning.

Teachers are no longer providing information to the same extent, she said.

“The students are doing their own exploration in terms of their learning,” she explained. “There really is a shift from the kids finding the an-

swers to verifying the answers, whether it’s relevant, correct, what they need and they find that the answer is real.”

The teachers reported that when the students have a chance to use some of the simulations available they get a quicker grasp by seeing things happen.

She also said they are seeing students taking more control of their learning and becoming more collaborative, teaching each other and teaching the teacher.

“It’s more experiential learning, not just reading but actually experiencing and making a greater connection to the information and content,” said DesRoches.

Teachers are also seeing more independence on the part of the students and greater discrimination about the information they are researching.

Moving forward, she said, they will be using the SAMR model of technology integration, a digital fluency rubric that will help move the use of technology from simple substitution of tasks that were already being done to accomplishing things that could never have been done if they didn’t have the technology.

It starts in kindergarten with students learning a word processing skill set so that when they are in Grade 3 they will be able to word process their writing assessment that is done in that grade.

Throughout the division, there are some schools and some classrooms that have a

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Across the division the norm is more like 2-1, however, Shevchuk, pointed out, this is a number to be proud of compared to other school divisions.

As far as the “bring your own device” model goes, they are still moving toward it, but there are issues at the “real level” that have to be resolved, such as “where do you store that device at school.”

Meanwhile, there are also some Lean successes, said Shevchuk, such as saving on the cost of servers by “virtualizing” them, streamlining telephones, printing and facility maintenance requests, as well as being able to get new devices to the students faster by having them shipped directly to the schools.

Regarding how quickly technology can become outdated, Shevchuk said industry standards suggest changing things out every three years, but he’s asked Caswell and his team to stretch things out to four plus years, so they are spending approximately $400,000 in hardware replacement.

Caswell said meeting with the schools at least once a year to find out their goals and requirements helps them come up with appropriate planning.

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North Stars split games in Nipawin, Flin Flon Sports Reporter The Battlefords North Stars (24-17-6-1) played back-to-back games Tuesday and Wednesday picking up a shootout win and a shutout loss.

Tuesday in Nipawin, Jake Erickson scored the shootout winner to give the North Stars a 3-2 win o v e r t h e Hawks (28-12-2-4).

The North Stars had plenty of power-play chances in the first, and finally capitalized when captain Michael Statchuk one-timed a puck past Joe O’Brien to give his team the lead at 16:35 of the opening frame.

Battlefords was on a full two-minute 5-on-3 power play after Stefan Wood was called for hooking and the Hawks head coach Doug Johnson was given an additional penalty for unsportsmanlike conduct.

The shots were 12-7 in favour of the North Stars in the opening frame.

The only goal of the second period was scored by the home team, as rookie Garrett Dunlop scored his 16th of the season from Wyatt Hinson and Reece Forman.

The game appeared to be destined for overtime until

the final minutes.

Erickson scored with just 2:19 remaining to give the North Stars a late 2-1 lead with Igor Leonenko and Matthew Havens getting the assists.

The Hawks didn’t quit, however.

Wi t h just 12 seconds remaining in the game, and after Spencer Tremblay had made numerous saves in the North Stars goal, Carter Coben jammed home his 20th goal of the season to tie the game.

Zack Bross and Kris Sprigs were credited with assists on the tying goal.

After a scoreless overtime that saw the Hawks lead in the shot department 4-3, the two teams headed to the shootout.

Tremblay stopped Carter Danczak, Sprigs, Brendan Arnold and Chase Thudium before Erickson slipped a back-hander past O’Brien to give the North Stars the 3-2 win.

Wednesday in Flin Flon was a different story.

The North Stars went 0-for-6 on the power play en route to a 4-0 shutout loss.

Simon Hoffley made 31 saves in goal for the Bombers (25-9-6-6).

It took just 2:07 for the Bombers to get on the board, when Chris Rauckman scored his league-leading 33rd goal

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Edam 3 Stars roll as NSRHL playoffs begin

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter The North Saskatchewan River Hockey League wrapped up its final week of the regular season.

The Edam 3 Stars (12-4-0) picked up a pair of wins last week, 6-4 over the Paradise Hill Hawks (4-12-0) Friday, and 9-1 over the Maidstone Jets (3-12-1) Sunday.

Brody Roach led the 3 Stars to victory Friday with a four-goal performance. He also added an assist.

Also on Friday the Meadow Lake Stampeders (124-1) squeaked by the St. Walburg Eagles (9-7-0) 2-1 thanks to goals from Jarret Aschenbrenner and Ashton McIntyre.

Saturday the Jets downed

the Eagles 5-2.

Troy Johnston had a goal and three assists in the win.

In Sunday’s lone game, the 3 Stars pounded the Jets with Mitch Wall and Martin Smith having huge performances.

Wall scored four times and set up three other goals, while Smith added two goals of his own to go along with four assists.

Wall finished the season leading the NSRHL in scoring with 44 points in just 14 games.

The playoffs now begin with the Jets and Hawks beginning a three-game series Friday.

The 3 Stars and Eagles also face off on Friday.

Game two between the Hawks and Jets is Sunday and, if necessary, game three will be Wednesday.

of the season on the power play.

The Bombers added a pair of goals in the second as Michael Knaub and Parker Evans-Campbell scored just 22 seconds apart midway through the frame.

The shots were 28-18 in favour of Flin Flon after two periods.

Penalty trouble cost the North Stars again in the third as, with Leonenko in the box for high-sticking, Austin Calladine scored to

make it 4-0.

Nick Fountain and Connor Vermeulen were given 10-minute misconducts for roughing less than three minutes apart in the late stages of the third, while Tyler Bell and Brett Kitt were given the

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Tremblay made 35 saves in the loss.

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Combines win, Beaver Blues lose to end season

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter The Meota Combines (143-0-1) can finish the regular season atop the SPHL standings.

A 7-1 win over the Radisson Wheat Kings (6-9-0-1) Monday gave them a tie for top spot with the Hafford Hawks (14-2-0-1) who have one game remaining.

Monday, Kyle Gregoire scored twice and Dayne Iverson, Tyson Knight and Taylor Tatchell each had a pair of assists in the Combines win.

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Miller each added a goal and an assist.

Quinton Gauthier picked up the win in goal.

Also Monday the Hawks beat the Glaslyn North Stars (6-8-0-2) 5-1.

Cody Ryan and Ryan Scheafer each had a pair of goals in the win.

Meanwhile the Battleford Beaver Blues (12-6-0-0) dropped a 3-2 game to the same Wheat Kings Wednesday.

Mike Nelson and Todd Heck scored for the Beaver Blues, but Dustin Bezugly’s goal with seven minutes

remaining in the game was the winner.

The other game Wednesday saw the Maymont Settlers (7-9-0-1) hammer the lowly Perdue Pirates (1-150-1) 12-0.

Three games Friday have Hafford travelling to Maymont, Glaslyn visiting Radisson and the Cut Knife Colts (11-5-0-0) hosting the Spiritwood Timberwolves (2-14-0-1).

Saturday Radisson hosts Cut Knife and the final regular season game goes Monday with Perdue welcoming Glaslyn.

Beaver Blues goalie Mitch Hawtin reaches for the puck during the first period Wednesday. The Beaver Blues finished the season with a 12-6-0-0 record. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

AAA Sharks shut out by Prince Albert A&W Bears

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter The Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks (7-17-1-1) took to the road Wednesday for a game against the Prince Albert A&W Bears (15-6-3-2) and came out on the wrong side of a 3-0 decision.

The Bears scored a goal in each period while the Sharks

fired 19 shots on Prince Albert goalie Jessica Vance.

Madison Casavant opened the scoring on the power play just 1:02 into the game.

Brooke Hobson and Tylor Lindsay grabbed the assists.

The shots favoured the Bears 10-7 after the first, a sign of things to come.

Lindsay extended the Bears lead with just over six minutes remaining in the pe-

riod from Marlee Clarkson.

Lindsay moved into a tie for fifth in league scoring with her two-point performance, giving her 22 for the season.

until late in the game when Ireland South scored to make it 3-0 Bears from Jessica Lutz and Jayda Sachs.

Tornato finished with 37 saves in the losing effort.

The Sharks now prepare for their final two games of the regular season in Swift Current against the Diamond Energy Wildcats (12-9-1-1) this weekend.

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The Battlefords AAA Midget Sharks will wrap up their regular season in Swift Current. This week they were up against the Prince Albert A&W Bears and came out on the short side of a 3-0 shutout. Photo by Brett Smith, Prince Albert Daily Herald

Sharks goaltender Shelby Tornato kept her team in the game, as the shots finished 19-5 in favour of Prince Albert in the second period.

The score stayed the same

The Meota Combines (133-0-1) suffered their second loss in three games Saturday when they dropped a 4-3 game in Hafford to the Hawks (13-2-0-1) Brett Miller, Taylor Tatchell and Bo Gervais all scored for the Combines in the losing effort.

Ryan Scheafer had two goals for the Hawks, leading them to victory.

Three games on Friday saw Hafford down the Maymont Settlers (6-9-0-1) 5-2 thanks to a hat trick from Cody Ryan.

The Spiritwood Timberwolves (2-13-0-1) picked up just their second win of

the season with a 6-5 overtime win over the Glaslyn North Stars (6-7-0-2) on the strength of a Shane Gopher hat trick.

The Radisson Wheat Kings (5-8-0-1) picked up an 8-7 overtime win over the lowly Perdue Pirates (1-140-1) thanks to two-goal, oneassist performances from both Dustin Bezugly and Dana Derbowka.

Jason Bothorel had three goals and an assist and Tyler Posch scored twice and set up three others in the loss.

The final game Friday saw the Battleford Beaver Blues (11-5-0-0) down the Shellbrook Silvertips (12-50-1) 5-3 thanks to multi-point performances from Brett Salzl, Jerome Boucher, Mitch Cooper, Mike Nelson and Keegan Sparrow.

Saturday’s games had the North Stars doubling up the Settlers 6-3 and the Silvertips top the Radisson Wheat Kings (5-8-0-1) 8-6.

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Perkins both had a goal and an assist for the North Stars, while Bryn Walker scored twice for Maymont, who had just nine skaters dressed.

In Radisson, Jason McComas had a hat trick, Josh Elliot scored once and set up three others and Dylan Smith recorded four assists for the Silvertips.

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The lone game Sunday had the Beaver Blues in Spiritwood picking up a 3-2 win thanks to goals from Scott Maunula, Mitch Phillips and Randy Hoffman.

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NW athletes prepare for Canada Winter Games

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter The 2015 Canada Winter Games are being held in Prince George, B.C. and the Northwest has plenty of talent heading west.

A plethora of local athletes and coaches will represent Saskatchewan in their respective sports, including Battlefords Midget AAA Sharks

captain Jetta Derenoski.

Derenoski is a native of Vawn, but played the past four seasons with the Sharks.

Devin McAllister is the lone North Battleford alpine skier to make Team Saskatchewan.

One-third of the biathlon team is made up of local talent as Matthew Hudec, Jason Reimer and coaches Douglas and Devon Sylvester look to ski and shoot their way to the

podium.

Sixteen-year-old Andrea Ornawka of Battleford competes in the freestlye skiing event.

Joseph Fauchon hopes to lead one of the hockey teams to a gold medal from behind the bench, as he along with six other coaches will combine to be the voices of reason.

Back on the slopes Brendan Grosjean and Teilard

Barons Wear the Big Hat The Battlefords Barons Atom AA Tier 1 Team travelled to Medicine Hat, Alta. Jan. 23-25 for a Atom AA Tier I Tournament. This Tournament consisted of 24 teams. The Battlefords Barons won all four games on their way to earning a berth in the A final. Scores were: Fernie Ghostriders (5-0); Mindapore Mavericks (12-1); and Medicine Hat Flyers (8-1). In Sunday afternoonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s final Battlefords Barons defeated the Medicine Hat Hurricanes 11-2 to win the tournament. Team members are: back row - Matthew Dament, Kris Higgs, Cory Wouters, assistant coach Trevor Scherman, Nate Monchuk, Coach Brendan Kramer, Eric Senger, Matthew Kellgren, assistant coach Aaron Monchuk, Landen Beaudoin; middle row - Jordan Grill, Brock Potratz, Zaden Doke-Poitras, Kobie Anderson, Jace Kramer, Levi Scherman, Jesse Borschneck; front row â&#x20AC;&#x201C; goalies Ty Shumanki and Kyle Barron. Missing is Keyra Buziak. Photo submitted

Volk will take to the hills as two of nine snowboarders representing Saskatchewan.

Thirteen-year-olds Mitch Harris of Landis and Seairra Stapleton of Maidstone are also competing in alpine skiing.

Sixteen-year-old Chloe Bargen of Medstead and 19 year old Kayla Hartley of Livelong will also compete in Biathlon.

Neil Tymoruski of North Battleford will help coach figure skaters at the games.

Joel Gryzbowski of Hafford is part of the male hockey team, the only local player on the team.

That hockey team features a number of 2014 WHL draft picks including Dawson Holt (first round Vancouver Giants), Jake Leschyshyn (first round Red Deer, traded to Regina), Hunter Arps (fifth round Brandon), Kyle Bosch (sixth round Kamloops), Logan Foster (seventh round Spokane), Erik Gardiner (second round Regina), Jake Hobson (third round Portland), Jake Kustra (second round Saskatoon), Landon Markovich (ninth round Calgary), Brayden Pachal (second round Victoria), Ty Prefontaine (fifth round Prince Albert), Carson Sass (third round Red Deer), Riley Sawchuk (sixth round Tri-City), Connor Tuffs (ninth round Saskatoon) and Carson Welke (seventh round Regina).

The games run from Feb. 13 until March 1.

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As the nal rock by Saskatchewan slowly came to a stop outside the house, the dream was ofcially over.

“After seeing that rock come to a stop my heart dropped,” Tenetuik said. “It was tough to see us come up short after how hard we fought to get there.”

Receiving a plaque and a silver medal wasn’t the prize they had in mind.

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Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra to feature Ross Ulmer at Dekker Centre concert Sunday, Feb. 22 Staff

The legendary trombonist Ross Ulmer, formerly of North Battleford, together with the Saskatoon Jazz Orchestra will appear at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Feb. 22 as part of the Friends Remembered Tour.

The Saskatoon Jazz Ensemble is augmented with several professional Canadian musicians from Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Winnipeg.

Some of the guest performers include Jon McCaslin on drums, Sheldon Corbett on tenor sax, Paul Reed on piano, Jim Brenan on tenor sax, Dean McNeil on trumpet, Ray Vasquez on trumpet and Brad Shigeta on trombone.

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The concert features music and arrangements from those teachers and players along with stories and experiences Ulmer will share about his time with them.

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Saturday, Feb. 21 will see a performance of Obie Award-winning The Vagina Monologues.

On Sunday, March 1, JW Jones Band will be performing. JW Jones is a Billboard Magazine Top 10 selling Canadian rock and blues guitarist, songwriter and bandleader.

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Ulmer says, “My preference is for melodic music that is beautiful when slow, and exciting as all heck when it’s fast – you won’t have to be a jazz ensemble lover to really enjoy the concert.”

Ulmer is well known in music circles and with the star-studded lineup of musicians performing in this show it could very well be a sell out, so get your tickets early.

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Gold Eagle Lodge earns title for fifth year Staff

Gold Eagle Lodge is among 25 organizations designated as Tourism Saskatchewan Employers of Choice for 2015.

The local hotel has earned the designation for five years in a row.

Employers earn the EOC designation for leadership and commitment to best practices in human resources.

According to Tourism Saskatchewan, interest in this program has grown steadily since the initiative was launched in 2010.

This recent cycle recorded a 67 per cent increase over the previous year.

Additionally, there was growth in the number of communities, from four Sask-

atchewan cities in 2014 to 12 cities and towns in 2015.

“Excellence in human resources in the tourism sector leads to memorable visitor experiences,” Jeremy Harrison, minister for Tourism Saskatchewan said. “This year’s Employers of Choice designation recipients help grow our strong tourism sector by attracting and retaining the best and brightest who deliver the exceptional, warm, friendly, guest experiences that our province is known for.”

“Tourism Saskatchewan is proud to stand alongside 25 Saskatchewan businesses that recognize the value of investing in staff and creating a safe, healthy and encouraging work environment,”

Mary Taylor-Ash, Tourism Saskatchewan CEO, said.

“The growth in the number of Employers of Choice is impressive, but equally inspiring is the fact that the program has expanded to a dozen Saskatchewan communities. This reflects leadership among our sector in communities large and small, urban and rural.”

The tourism Employer of Choice initiative, the first of its kind in Saskatchewan and now in its fifth year, is designed to help tourism businesses attract and retain staff. The program encourages employers to engage in best practices, increase staff training, improve human resources practices and become leaders in the tour-

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Organizations have up to seven months to complete a comprehensive questionnaire that covers seven functional areas of human resources (staffing; learning, training and development; compensation; employee and labour relations; professional practice; organizational effectiveness; and occupational health and safety), as well as a survey completed by at least 25 per cent of frontline and managerial staff. Applicants receive a detailed report outlining their organization’s strengths and potential.

Registrations are accepted from May 1 until Nov. 30 each year, with successful applicants announced the following spring.

An accidental day leads to exploration of history There is nothing I like better than a spur of the moment day. One day, looking at a grid map of our province became the catalyst for a most excellent afternoon.

My adult son commented that he had recently driven down the highway to my childhood farm. I immediately tried to pinpoint where I had once lived. I wistfully replied that we should go for a Sunday drive out there before the weather turned on us. He replied, “What about now?”

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childhood friend had lived.

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Hucksters and humbugs: healthy distrust of advertising

By William Wardill When I was a little boy I believed every word that issued from the mouths of Big People. I even believed everything said by the voices on the radio that urged the purchase of new and amazing products that would be of immeasurable benefit to all of mankind.

One insistent advertiser told me that, in order to become the owner of a hockey stick, I should add 35 cents to the price of a new colloidal dental liquid guaranteed to make my teeth shine like pearls. At that time my weekly allowance of 10 cents had not yet been reduced to a nickel. I agonized for a month in fear the hockey sticks would be gone before I could obtain one. On the day my parents gave me money for

the purchase of the amazing dental cleaner, I had 35 cents in my pocket and there was one hockey stick left. I was overjoyed. The amazing colloidal dental liquid turned my teeth black and was soon withdrawn from the market. I was too little to know about suing anybody for this catastrophe, but at least, I still had an unbroken hockey stick.

My faith in what Big People said was shaken.

The art of reading came to me early and easily.

I could read the honest advertisements in the local weekly paper. They were simple and truthful. The merchant announced that, at the time of advertising, he had certain goods at certain prices. He invited everybody who could to buy them. There were no colourful trimmings, no Tar-

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Advertising space cost money.

I soon became distrustfully aware of the blandishments advertisers published in popular magazines. The dishonesty and ignorance of the moguls of Madison Avenue became even more apparent after the arrival of television. I recall being incensed at hearing Handel’s

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patriarch or prophet. I was angry at the ignorance that turned one of the greatest works of a towering musical genius into mood music for unabashed hucksterism. I wrote a sizzling letter to the makers of the pen. The ad continued but its musical accompaniment changed.

For bringing this contretemps to their attention, the pen people rewarded me with a single ballpoint pen valued at 15 cents. (This seems to have established the pattern of meager returns that my writings have earned ever since.)

Later, a maker of jeans presented a television

advertisement in which blue jeans occupied by undulating rear ends of various shapes and sizes paraded by to the tune of Mendelsohn’s Ode to Joy. Mendelsohn, too, was one a man of prodigious musical creativity who belongs to all of us. The mindless moguls of Madison Avenue insulted him and everyone who loves his work. I wrote about this to the jeans sellers. Their music changed, but they never sent jeans.

The scurrilous rascals didn’t even write to ask my size.

Sometime I see myself as Don Quixote tilting at windmills.

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Layoffs lead to a downward spiral of misery The weather this week has been unusually warm.

It has cooled off in the last part of the week but before that it was making you think spring was just around the corner. Longer days, more sunlight, can spring be very far away?

It will be February by the time you get to read this. It is a short month with only 28 days and soon the race to spring is on.

The North Battleford paper has had a phone call from Wesley Laycock. He doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think my assertion of gaining a minute a day in the morning and one at night is accurate.

I got that figure on the tube from a weatherman in Calgary. I assumed it was right. Wesley Laycock said I am not. He said after Dec. 21, for the first 10 days the days donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t change. Then sometimes they go two or three minutes at a time. You cannot argue with him as he has the records to prove it. He says he has written it down every day for years.

I always thought the Earth turned and revolved around the sun in a set pattern. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t know, I just record the hoar frost just like my grandmother Ida Hult used to. All I know is I really enjoy the bright sun and longer days.

On the home front, the tandem truck has been declared finished. All the fluid levels have been checked and added to if need be. The motor starts and runs nicely.

Putting a combine motor in the truck turned out to be more work than we thought. Putting the motor in was not the problem, getting everything to work took extra time. The unexpected trouble with the hydraulic pump for the hoist was cured by robbing the pump off another old truck and putting that pump on.

The other farm truck, the F9000, has been towed up to the shop, it has been

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plugged in and a battery charger on overnight. It has been started and it runs, but will not make air.

I know it is just ice in the lines and come Monday I will have to show the South African where to put the gas line antifreeze to get it going. An unknown problem in South Africa, I am sure.

In the labour market, more and more layoffs.

We also hear about them quickly now because the media is right on them like a hungry dog on a juicy bone. Around here almost every day you hear of this person or that person being laid off.

It is disheartening. It doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t matter if it is a single parent or a family with a mortgage, there is no mercy shown or quarter given. Good people are losing their jobs with no fault of their own. The suits from above, give the orders and another family is without income.

I have said in another column in my 70 years on this Earth that I have seen this scenario before and more than once. The oil goes down, companies cut back. When the oil companies quit drilling new wells that affects a lot of people. The landmen are not working, the seismic crews are not working, surveyors are not working, the guys building leases have no work. The crews that set the tanks up and all the plumbing have no work. No need for gravel or the guys hauling it.

The oil companies start to close down any wells that produce more water

than oil or ones that need a service job. Flush-byes and service rigs have no work. Less wells running, means less pumpers have work. Soon the truckers get cut back or laid off. I have seen it all before and it is just a downward spiral of misery. Soon, because the oil companies will not be able to maintain production with less wells and less people, they will even make less money and they will be wanting more cutbacks. When are the suits going to realize fancy offices and fancy suits do not produce anything. To have wealth, you must produce something. To produce wealth it takes good working people, not more suits.

Not to be left out in this era of employment stupidity, Burger King from the United States has bought out Timmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s and they have announced that they are laying off 350 people mostly at headquarters and distribution sites. Why do that? Timmyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s is making good money. There is a lineup every day to get into the place. The people who built the business have done a good job.

No other restaurant chain has expanded with more stores. Now you reward these people with taking their jobs? This is nothing but mean spirited and short sighted and stupid.

I have seen enough of foreign companies taking over Canadian companies and then destroying the business.

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When the students went to cash the cheques, they bounced. Isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that a kick in the pants with a frozen boot? Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll bet the big suitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cheques never bounced.

Also on the job cut rampage is CIBC who announced they will be cutting 500 jobs this year. The bank made $3.2 billion in profit last year. Thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s $3.2 billion and they never grew a bushel of wheat, never pumped a gallon of oil, never produced anything, but shuffle some money around. $3.2 billion, no, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t think they are hurting. Not to be outdone Scotia Bank announced they would be cutting 1,500 jobs over this year, two-thirds in Canada. Are they suffering with a profit of $6.7 billion in 2013? Why add to the misery?

This column is so depressing it needs two jokes of the week.

From Marcella Pederson. A young couple got married and after coming home from the honeymoon the young bride phoned her mother in tears. All her husband would talk about was four letter words. The mother was astounded that her new son-in-law would treat her daughter like that. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Yesâ&#x20AC;? said the daughter â&#x20AC;&#x153;all he talks about are wash, iron, bake and dust.â&#x20AC;?

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Police watching for distracted drivers in February Staff

Sgt. Cliff Froehlich has witnessed the results of distracted driving far too many times throughout his 28-year career with the Moose Jaw Police Service.

“It’s so easy for a driver to be distracted by one thing or another – a cellphone, conversation, food, reading a map or GPS – you need to stay 100 per cent focused, 100 per cent of the time,” said Froehlich. “Distraction can result in something as little as a fender bender, or

as major as a fatality. All because a driver’s attention was somewhere else.”

Distracted driving continues to be one of the top contributing factors to collisions in Saskatchewan, according to SGI. In 2013, there were 5,745 collisions related to distracted driving. Thirtytwo people died because of drivers not paying attention, and nearly 2,000 more were injured.

This month, police across the province will be on the lookout for drivers using their cellphones to talk or

text while driving, and those driving without due care and attention. SGI reminds drivers that although it isn’t illegal to eat, change a radio station or put on lipgloss while driving, drivers can be charged if something is distracting them from driving safely.

Tougher driver distraction laws came into effect over the last few years: Experienced drivers are allowed to use hands-free devices while driving, but new drivers — those in the Graduated Driver’s Licens-

ing program — cannot. SGI recommends that, even when using hands-free devices, drivers safely pull over to the side of the road.

The fine for cellphone use or driving without due care and attention is $280 and results in four demerit points under SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

Depending where you sit on the safety rating scale, you may also have to pay a financial penalty or lose your insurance discount.

A vehicle will be seized for seven days on a second or

subsequent offence for cellphone use and seven days on a third or subsequent offence for driving without due care and attention.

Between June 27 and Dec. 31, 2014, 18 drivers had their vehicle seized for using an electronic communication

One driver charged

Two-semi collision on Hwy. 21 Staff

MAIDSTONE — A semi driver has been issued a ticket for failing to yield to an approaching vehicle after a two-semi collision Tuesday at the intersection of Highway 21 and Township Road 482.

The charge involves a voluntary penalty or court

appearance.

Lloydminster Rural/Maidstone RCMP Detachment responded to the collision, which involved two tractor trailers hauling full oil tanks, at about 9:45 a.m.

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Police say the driver of one semi sustained minor injuries, was removed to receive medical assistance and released a short time

after the crash.

Police report there was no spilling of the contents from the tanks. Fluid did spill from the engine of one damaged semi.

Road and weather conditions were clear, dry and were not a factor in this collision.

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Health Holdings making progress on Glaslyn clinic Staff

TURTLEFORD — Members of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings board were advised of holiday schedules for physicians and the nurse practitioner over the next few weeks at their regular meeting Jan. 19.

Dr. Langeni, Dr. Tshatsela, Dr. Mpomposhe and Dr. Odiegwu have returned from

their holidays.

Nurse Practitioner Robinson will also be away until Feb. 20.

Prairie North Health Region and the Village of Glaslyn are in the process of completing renovations and computer network hookups to the Glaslyn clinic. According to a press release, the staff have been doing a wonderful job providing service to residents in the interim until the

clinic is fully functional.

The NSRMHH board approved the 2015 budget.

They also appointed Cameron Odishaw La Cock as their auditor.

The next regular meeting of the board will be Monday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the RM of Mervin office in Turtleford. Anyone with questions can contact the representative from their area or the office at 306-845-4144.

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Businesses Invest in the Arts Partnerships among more than 40 community business sponsors and the Battlefords Community Players has stimulated business investment in the arts. The introduction of formal business sponsorships through partnership agreements has been a new venture for Battlefords Community Players over the last year and a half, inspired through a national program called artsVest. In the first year, BCP developed partnerships with 25 local businesses for a successful co-operative building project. Turning its attention toward finding sponsorship for theatre productions, BCP then formed partnerships with more than 15 new business partners and renewed partnerships with some of the past year’s businesses to sponsor the 2014-15 dinner theatre season. Battlefords and District Co-operatives Ltd. is the production sponsor for Drinking Alone, Battlefords Community Players’ upcoming comedy theatre production at the Western Development Museum. Co-op General Manager Mike Nord is shown with BCP Executive Producer Donna Challis, who wants to remind the public that dinner theatre tickets must be purchased by Feb. 6 by calling 306-446-3133. There will be a preview evening Tuesday, Feb.10 and dinner theatres on Feb. 2, 13 and 14. Photo submitted

UNITY — The board of directors of North West Terminal Ltd. has announced a $0.50 per share dividend to shareholders from 2014 operations.

According to a press release the company currently has 3,277,915 outstanding Class A and B shares combined. In addition to the $0.50 per share dividend to all Class A and B shareholders, Class A shareholders will also receive a $0.33 per share preferential dividend. Overall, a total of $1,653,807 will be returned back to shareholders.

NWT’s original shares were issued at a price of $3.33 per share in 1995. The company issued additional shares in 2000 at $3.67 per

share and in 2007 at $5.63 per share. Feb. 2, 2015 is set as the date of record for all holders of Class A and B shares.

Dividend cheques are expected to be mailed out around Feb. 15, the release states.

“We are very pleased to be paying a dividend to the shareholder again this year,” says NWT president, John Leier.

“This announcement marks the fifth year in a row that NWT has paid a dividend and reflects the board’s philosophy that we pay shareholders regular dividends.”

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NWT loaded its first train with CP Rail Jan. 30 following the completion of an expansion to the company’s

rail infrastructure at its Unity location.

As a result of the expansion, NWT has access to both CN’s and CP’s rail networks with a rail car siding capacity to allow for the shipment of unit trains of up to 150 cars of grain, according to a NWT press release.

Prior to the expansion, NWT was capable of shipping unit trains of grain of up to 104 cars with access to only CN’s rail network.

“The board of directors is very pleased to see this first shipment of grain on CP rail,” says Leier. “We believe that access to both of Canada’s major railroads is important in terms of remaining competitive in the future and offering local farmers the best access to offshore markets.”

Baby, it’s cold outside, but beware of travel scams Staff

The recent cold snap has people dreaming of sun and sand but the Consumer Protection Division of the Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority reminds consumers to be aware of scam artists claiming to sell discount travel packages.

Callers claiming to represent Luxury Getaway Group

have been offering travel packages to people in Saskatchewan. Luxury Getaway Group is not licenced as a direct seller.

Unsolicited sales calls are considered direct sales under The Direct Sellers Act. If a salesperson or company calls to sell something, they are required to have a licence.

According to the Consumer Protection Division,

red flags include: • Beware of unsolicited phone calls or mailers that offer travel packages that sound too good to be true.

• High pressure sales – If a caller pressures to “buy now or lose out on a limited time offer,” be wary.

Protect yourself: • Ask for the licence number and confirm it is valid on www.fcaa.gov.sk.ca/

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• Don’t give out a credit card number over the phone unless you initiate the call and know who you are calling.

• Check with the Better Business Bureau and research the company for free online at www.bbb.org/ saskatchewan/.

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Testing of an emergency public alerting program known as SaskAlert began Feb. 1 within the western third of the province.

“SaskAlert is a valuable tool which will enable participating municipalities, government agencies and other trained stakeholders to share vital information directly with residents when an emergency strikes,” Government Relations Minister Jim Reiter said in announcing the program.

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the SaskAlert program.”

Testing will occur in the western third of the province in communities as far north as Meadow Lake Provincial Park, extending south to the Montana border, west to the Alberta/Saskatchewan border and east to include the cities of Meadow Lake, North Battleford and Swift Current.

During the test phase, members of the public will see test alerts through The Weather Network’s website, smart phone app, Twitter feed and TV channel. These will be clearly marked as “test only” messages to ensure against false reporting. In the event of a real emergency during the testing period, the SaskAlert program will be used to issue actual live alerts.

Once the test phase is completed and an evaluation has occurred, a province-wide implementation of SaskAlert will begin.

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Musical theatre adjudicator a champion of the discipline of Canadian Music Festivals ad hoc committee for the inclusion of musical theatre as a discipline in the National Music Festival. As a result of her work on this committee, the first National Musical Theatre Competition was held in Kelowna in 2014.

She is currently serving as vice-president of FCMF and is a past-president of the Saskatchewan Music Festival Association.

In 2013 McFarlane-Burton attended a National Association of Teachers of Singing workshop in Spokane, on working with children’s voices, with a focus on developing children’s voices for musical theatre performance.

McFarlane-Burton has performed in several leading roles in community theatre productions – Laurie (Oklahoma!), Nellie (South Pacific), Fiona (Brigadoon) and Dolly (Hello Dolly). She has enjoyed performing in the supporting roles as well – Sister Berthe (Sound of Music), the strawberry seller (Oliver!), Mrs. McAfee (Bye Bye Birdie) and Fruma-Sarah (Fiddler on the Roof).

McFarlane-Burton has also performed in the chorus with the Saskatoon Opera Association productions.

Working behind the scenes as choral director and vocal coach for many productions has been rewarding.

McFarlane-Burton has also enjoyed experiences working with several children’s

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In the last couple of weeks I introduced this year’s piano adjudicator for the Kiwanis Battlefords Music Festival, Amy Watson and this year’s band adjudicator, Terry Heckman. Musical theatre enthusiasts will be happy to know that once again we have an adjudicator assigned specifically to this discipline. The weekend of March 21 and 22 is dedicated entirely to musical theatre performances.

Joy McFarlane-Burton of Saskatoon holds a Royal Conservatory of Music As-

estival Fanfare March 16-29, 2015 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival sociate Diploma in Singing Performance, and studied vocal pedagogy at the University of Saskatchewan with the late Dorothy Howard.

McFarlane-Burton is also

a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing and is a Registered Music Teacher.

McFarlane-Burton was the chair of the Federation

Spa Pampering Bruce Dalshaug of North Battleford is the February winner in the Western Development Museum’s Great Escape Vacation Raffle. Bruce has won a two-night stay at Temple Gardens Mineral Spa in Moose Jaw. The trip includes breakfast for two and a three-course dinner each day in the Harwood Dining Room. Dalshaug may choose this trip or a cash prize of $800. All funds from this raffle stay at the North Battleford branch to assist with repairs and restoration of the Heritage Village buildings. Photo submitted

Joy McFarlane-Burton theatre productions.

McFarlane-Burton has adjudicated musical theatre across Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia. She also presents musical theatre workshops. McFarlane-Burton enjoys teaching singing and exploring musical theatre repertoire with her students from across west central Saskatchewan.

The current tentative schedule, pending final programming, for the 2015 Battlefords Music Festival is: piano March 16 – 18; band March 19 – 20, strings March

20, musical theatre March 21 – 22, voice March 23 – 25 and speech arts March 26 –27. The gala has been changed to April 1 at 7 p.m. at the Dekker Centre. Admission will be $10 a seat for adults with free admission for performers, award recipients, award donors and youth 18 and under.

“I wore goofy hats to school and did musical theater. Most people thought I was a dork. But if you have a sense of humor about it, no one can bring you down.” — Zac Efron

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Prairie Women on Snowmobiles to stop in Meota

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent Word has come of the passing of Harold Steele, a former resident of Meota before moving to Lake Cowichan on Vancouver Island.

Harold was 84 years of age.

He had been past president of Meota and District Lions Club and also one of the original volunteers who built the golf course here at Meota.

Harold was a retiree from CNR where he worked as a car inspector in both North Battleford and Saskatoon.

There may be a memorial service for Harold later this year.

So itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;so long,â&#x20AC;? to another of the pioneers who helped build this community.

The Prairie Women on Snowmobiles, riding to support breast cancer research, will be stopping in Meota at the Community Complex Feb. 6, at 9:30 a.m. Come on down and meet these girls and enjoy a cup of coffee, Cancer survivors are encouraged to meet these girls as some of them are survivors, too. The riders gratefully accept donations.

The Jackfish Lake Fish Derby is being held Feb. 14, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Battlefords Provincial Park.

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It was good to see cattle grazing in cornfields in at least three places, and some in open fields, on my way

home from Leduc, Alta. To see sloughs formed in many fields and ditches, after the warm spell is something else. They were frozen when I came back Thursday.

The plays held annually in Spiritwood are on Feb. 12, 13 and 14. The production is A View From The Light Booth.

Thursday is just the play with Friday and Saturday being dinner theaters.

Mark your calendar now for the Mayfair plays Feb. 27, 28 and March 1. There will be a bus running from Maidstone to Mayfair March 1 that will pick up passengers at Davidson Manor in North Battleford between 11 and 11:30 a.m. Sunday, March 1. Tickets are $50. to be prepaid 10 days before. Contact Gwen Cave at 306-445-6598 for more information. The bonus with the Mayfair plays is that every cast member wears a microphone, so folks like me, with a hearing problem, get to hear each one. The play this year is a comedy, Jack Benny is Not 39 Any More.

The Meota Chorus is entertaining at Davidson Manor Feb. 11, at 2 p.m., another fun afternoon.

Sturling curling will be held in the Meota rink Saturday, Feb. 21, with entry price per team of $60. The bar and kitchen will be open all day. They had 12 teams at the last bonspiel so expect added interest in this one, as

eota News this style of curling catches on with folks who enjoy it.

For more information call Ed Cadrin at 306-441-7585 or Pat Mohr at 306-441-1323.

There is bound to be lots of action, fun and visiting, all day long.

For those who arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t curlers, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hope they sign up and attend the next shuffleboard tournament at the Do Drop In Feb. 21. Phone Yvette at 306-892-2167 or Linda at 306-892-2179. This has always been a fun day too, with the playing of ChitChat between games.

A couple of singers who will be taking part in Telemiracle on March 7 and 8, from the Northwest are Erin Aubichon from Ile-a-la-Crosse and Atlanta Wagmann from Goodsoil. They auditioned in Saskatoon last fall and found out recently that they made the list. Both girls admit to having butterflies, but expect all will go well.

Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget the library annual meeting Feb. 23 at 1:30 p.m. Please show your interest and appreciation for your library by attending.

The Lakeland Library Region program, Winter Reading Adventure, runs from Jan. 2 to Feb. 20. Read 3 books,

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Family Day is Feb. 16.

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The next noon luncheon at the Community Complex will be held Feb. 20. Organizers hope to see most of you there. This is always a great social gathering over a great meal and all for a good cause, to keep the hall in repair, updated and running.

Now the roof is on the new house by the fire hall, it is looking pretty nice. It is good to see a project progress like this one has.

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problem as they eat both the eggs and the caterpillars.

They destroy any wasp nests they find but not many people can be bothered to do this.

The Meota Lions Chorus entertained at Harwood Manor in North Battleford on Jan. 30, another afternoon of song and fun.

Canasta was played at the Do Drop In Jan. 31 with three tables in play. Top score was

by Yvonne MacPherson and Gwen Lacerte, second high Linda Ard and Lorna Pearson and third were Pat Chapman and John Soloninko. Visiting after cards was interesting, as everyone has a story to tell.

The community calendar listed Canasta every Friday evening, but it is every second Friday evening. The other Friday afternoon is set for Norwegian Whist, at various locations.

Duplicate bridge winners Jan. 27 were Julie and Glen Moore, followed by Joyce Antoine and Robert Iverson.

Dale Oborowsky has retired from Meota Agencies and Innovation Credit Union as of Jan, 15. Dale started in Meota Insurance Agencies on May 1, 1988 as owner/broker.

He joined the Innovation Credit Union and managed the insurance office since Jan. 4, 2010. We wish Dale success in his well-earned retirement and good health to enjoy it. Dale has also sold the four-plex building that was built by Roland Corbiel, as of Jan. 15, so he really is retired. The Dyck family have moved to North Battleford from the four-plex.

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Mark Feb. 17 on your calendar for the Shrove Tuesday pancake and sausage supper at the Do Drop In, from 5 to 7 p.m. This is sponsored by the United/Anglican Church and is always a fine time for visiting.

A farewell party was held at the home of Beulah Corbiel Jan. 20, honouring Rose Marie Nyholt. She and Garry will be moving to their condo in Saskatoon later this month.

Nine ladies gathered for an afternoon of card playing and visiting over lunch. This couple will be missed very much by all their friends, as they are very active in the community.

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OBITUARIES TERPSTRA, Margaret Lillian: With deep sadness we say goodbye to Margaret. Margaret Lillian Terpstra was born Sept 2, 1929 in Waseca, SK. She was the first of nine children born to Florence and Albert Forsyth. When young she helped her mom care for the younger children. Margaret was a quiet person who loved her flowers, knitting and embroidering beautiful pieces, baking and curling with the girls. She was happy when family or friends would stop in for coffee or even a meal. Margaret worked at the hospital and then as a switchboard operator until it closed in 1964. She met and married Tommy Terpstra Aug 5, 1954 and they worked side by side for over 60 years. Margaret was always willing to help if you needed a hand. Margaret passed away peacefully with family at her side Jan 12, 2015 at the Battleford Union Hospital. She leaves to morn her loving husband Tommy, son Wayne, grandson Thomas, brother Jim (Doris), sister Jean (Gerald) Crumly, brother Bill, Keith (Elaine), Ken (Subina), with numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and families. Margaret was predeceased by her parents Albert and Florence, infant sister Mabel, brother Robert, sister Anne and brother-in-law Rusty Griffith and nephew Robert Forsyth. The funeral arrangements were entrusted to McCaw Funeral Home. The funeral was held Jan 17, 2015 at the United Church in Edam with Rev Kun Kim officiating, eulogy by Doris Forsyth, music by organist Noreen Williamson and Edam Community Choir. Hymns selected were “In the Garden”, “Amazing Grace” and “Rock of Ages”. Active pallbearers were Margaret’s nephews Brian, Doug and Keith Jr Forsyth, friends Murray Hardcastle and Philip and Maurice McCaffery. Interment was at Edam Cemetary.

CARD OF THANKS The family wish to thank Dr Khurana and the staff of ICU for the care and compassion given to Tommy and the family. Rev Kun Kim for the beautiful service Noreen and the community choir. Friends with condolances, food and phone calls. The United church ladies for a lovely lunch and the help after. McCaw Funeral Home for their understanding and help at this difficult time. ____________________________________________________ EAST: It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Karen East. Karen passed away due to an accident. Karen survived by her children Deanna Stevenot, Martina and Jared Sapach, Jerid Stevenot, Joseph Stevenot and Katrina and Matthew Sheppard; mother Linda Carol East (Clapp); siblings David East, Evan and Audra East and her grandchildren Kalaen, Elizabeth and Nevaeh Dhil-Stevenot, Emily Sapach, Jelissa and Jazzalynn Stevenot, Arthur and Maddie Sheppard; also survived by and loved so many nieces and nephews. Karen was predeceased by her father Arthur East. Karen was the first born October 21, 1960 to Arthur and Carol East in Vancouver, BC. He grew up and attended school at Howard Powell on HWY 4 South between Biggar and Rosetown and then later transferred to Rosetown, SK to complete her grade 12. She then attended Business College in Saskatoon at Kelsey. Later on in Life Karen started her 22 year career with Elk Point Drilling where she was a secretary. Karen enjoyed taking trips with her kids and family. She truly cherished every minute she spent with friends and family. She also loved to brag about her 8 grandchildren because ever since she was a little girl that is all she wanted to be was a grandma. The day Karen was taken away from us was a day many will never forget because everyone that knew her lost a piece of their hearts and because of the sudden and tragic death. Karen was an amazing mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, friend, co-worker and an even more amazing grandmother to all 8 of her grandchildren. This woman had not one single bad cell in her body everything she did in her 54 years of life was done for someone else. She never hated anyone she just wanted to embrace everyone and share her love. Even though her heart had been broken many times it kept getting bigger and she just wanted to share love with everyone. Only those who had the blessing of being in her presence will know what a powerful, wonderful, caring and loving person this world has lost. The celebration of remembrance was held Monday, December 15, 2014 from The Untied Church, Biggar with Pastor Mark Kleiner. Readers were Jerry Kobelsky and Joyce Urlacher. Eulogist was Jerid Stevenot. Active Urn Bearers were Joseph Stevenot and Deanna Stevenot. Interment was held later that day. Grondin Funeral Services Biggar entrusted with the arrangements. ____________________________________________________

BUTLER: Inez Eileen Butler, August 18, 1913 – January 20, 2015. Inez Eileen Butler (Coutts) passed away peacefully at the Battlefords River Heights Lodge on January 20, 2015 at the age of 101. She is survived by her sister Helena, son Dennis (Joyce), adopted son Wayne Nelson, son-in-law Bill Johns, grandchildren Christy Johns, Craig (Nichole) Johns, Leanne Kessler (Vic), Darren Butler (Kelli), Barbara (Marshall) McSheffrey, Wayne and Lyle Rahm, great grandchildren Kate and Jake Kessler, Riley Johns Doyle, Myla Jade Butler, Dalton McSheffrey and numerous nieces, nephews and their families. Eileen was predeceased by Bob, her husband of 64 years, daughters Patricia and Carol, son Robert, sisters Greta (Mike) and Doris (Pete), and brother-in-law Jack. Eileen was a person of great energy whether involved in work or leisure activities, a person who drove trucks and combines, milked cows, taught school, and was an active partner in business and farming. She loved current affairs, music, church and teaching. She played the piano into her 90’s and would play cards at a moments notice. She began teaching out of Normal School and 20 years later returned to University to complete her education degree. Her love of teaching drew her daughter Patricia to her vocation and they taught in the same school in Battleford for a number of years. She enjoyed entertaining others through skits at the Battleford Senior Centre, singing with the Hillcrest Singers and later being entertained by them at the Lodge where she spent her last few years. Funeral Service was held at Battleford United Church, Battleford, SK on Wednesday January 28, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Flowers are graciously declined.

Donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to the Battleford United Church or to a Women’s Shelter of your choice. ____________________________________________________ NACHTEGAELE: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our mother Irene Nachtegaele on January 17, 2015, with her family by her side.

She will be deeply missed by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Linda and Blair Campbell of Saskatoon, SK; Lucille and Bob Gervais of Spruce Grove, AB and family: Jennifer (Trevor) Crawford: Jack and Aiden, Erin (Steve) Giroux; Connie and Mike Sapriken of Battleford, SK and family: Michael Silvester (Meegan MacKenzie): Michael’s daughter, Ava, Cole Sapriken; Don Nachtegaele of rural North Battleford, SK; Garry and Carol Nachtegaele of rural North Battleford and family: Nicole Nachtegaele, Michelle (Ray) Vincent and Mark Nachtegaele; her brother Firmin (Denise) Liebaert of North Battleford, SK; her sister-in-law Marie Liebaert of North Battleford, SK; her sister-in-law Charlesena Nachtegaele of Buck Lake, AB; her sister-in-law Renilda Kemp of Fort MacLeod, AB; her brother-in-law Richard (Albertine) Nachtegaele of Fort MacLeod, AB; cousin Judith Liebaert; nieces, nephew and their families. Irene was predeceased by her loving husband, Gus: her parents Victor and Alida Liebaert; her sister and brother-in-law Marie and Frank Ballachay; her brother and sister-in-law Valere and Eurbanie Liebaert; her brother and sisterin-law Jules and Claire Liebaert; her parents-in-law Cornelius and Suzanne Nachtegaele; her brother-in-law Vic Nachtegaele.

CARD OF THANKS The family of Irene Nachtegaele would like to extend a heartfelt thank-you to the staff of River Heights Lodge for their kind and compassionate caring of our mom during a very difficult time. We appreciate the dedicated and sincere service of Dr. Lipsett over the years. Our family would also like to extend a big thank-you to all friends and relatives who visited Mom and supported us during this time. Your hugs, kind words, flowers, donations to River Heights Lodge and to the Parkinson’s Society, and masses to be celebrated, will never be forgotten. A special thank-you to Father Nestor Gregoire, Lisa Hornung, Jaki Esquirol, Bob MacKay and the Notre Dame Choir for making our celebration so special. Thank you also, to the ladies of the CWL for a delicious lunch. The compassion, kindness and organization provided by the Battlefords Funeral Service made an extremely difficult time more manageable. Thank you Bob MacKay and staff. ____________________________________________________

LEASK, LEONARD WILLIAM: Len “Country” Leask passed away on January 28, 2015 after a good run of 22,586 days on this earth. For every one of those days he brought a smile to someones face. Some of Len’s favorite things were people watching, listening in on conversations, pranking people, watching tv, reading westerns, traveling, Walmart, auctions, attending Agribition, seeing his grandchildren, and smiling. He was a people person - always happy to visit and be visited - and with anyone - new people were really just new friends. He was a farmer and cowboy through and through. He was his mom’s favourite and revelled in this status with his brothers and sisters. He joins his dad and mom, George and Dorothy and his daughter Brenda. With the best memories, he leaves behind his wife, Dianne Mychan, his daughters, Bonnie Leask, Bev and Kaila Lafond and his sons, Bill Leask and Steven Mychan. Len made family a priority; there wasn’t a birthday missed, an anniversary forgotten or a call to let us know the latest gas prices and maybe a good ribbing. A traditional wake service for Len was held at Marcelin Community Hall and the funeral was held on Monday, February 2, 2015 at 11.00 am at the Marcelin Catholic Church. Len requested if donations are to be made, they can be made to the Rasmussen’s Encephalitis Foundation - www.rechildrens.org/donate. Len’s family would like to thank everybody in the cancer clinic that helped us in our journey to send Len home. He was a good and very respectful man and the staff members went above and beyond to make sure it was an easy and respectful journey. Arrangements in care of MARTENS WARMAN FUNERAL HOME (306-934-4888). ____________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of Bev Houk August 2, 1957 - February 5, 2006 Remember her with a smile today, she was not one for tears.

Reflect instead on memories, of all the happy years.

Recall to mind the way she spoke, and all the things she said, her strength, her stance, the way she walked, remember these instead.

The good advice she’d give us, how her eyes shone with laughter, so much of her will never die, but live on ever after.

As we loved you, so we miss you, in our memory you are near.

Loved, remembered, longed for always, bringing many a silent tear.

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Those we love don’t go away They walk beside us every day.

Unseen, unheard, but always near Still loved, still missed, ever dear.

We do not need a special day To bring you to our mind The days we do not think of you Are very hard to find.

Our hearts still ache with sadness And secret tears still flow.

What it meant to lose you No one will ever know.

When we are sad and lonely And everything goes wrong We seem to hear you whisper Cheer up and carry on.

Each time we see your picture You seem to smile and say Don’t cry I’m in heaven We’ll meet again some day.

Lovingly Remembered Zonie, Sharon, Henri, Tim, Judy, Cory, Janey, Andy, Amanda, Adam, Megan, Hayden

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306-446-4200 HOEY: Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the Life of Clifford Hoey will be held at 2 p.m. on Tuesday Feb. 10, 2015 from Third Avenue United Church with Rev. Frances Patterson Officiating. Memorial Donations in Cliff’s Memory are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation – Canadian Cancer Society or to the Battlefords Humane Society. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

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WANTED - All fur, coyotes, etc.

Shed Antlers & Old Traps. Phone Bryon (306) 278-7756 or Phil (306) 278-2299

LIVESTOCK

Nordal Limousin & Angus Bull Sale Offering 70 Limousin , Black Angus & Red Angus 2 Yr. Old Bulls. Feb. 19 Saskatoon Livestock Sales Saskatoon. view catalogue at www.nordallimousin.com Rob Garner Simpson Sk. 306 946 7946.

Today recalls the memory of a loved one gone to rest Those who think of him today are those who loved him best The flowers we lay upon his grave may wither and decay But the love for him who lies beneath will never fade away.

FOR SALE

ANNOUNCEMENTS

306-445-7570

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

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

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER Funeral Home 1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418

www.sallowsandmcdonald.com NOW OPEN! Reception Facility on Site!

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We accept new and existing Purple Shield policies.

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AUCTIONS

FARMS FOR SALE

SASK FARMS & RANCHES

(306) 445-9770 2006 Cobalt two door sport car. New struts, brakes, wheel bearings-total spent $1400-asking price $4000.

5th Wheel Tailgate for Chevrolet 2009-2012 truck. 937-7688.

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

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

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Full boxes as low as $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

LOON LAKE: 642 ac. - 391 cult. ac., assess. 46,225/qtr.

NORTH BATTLEFORD: 569 ac. - 455 cult ac., assess.

51,685/160 ac.

PIERCELAND: 1745 ac., 1422 ac. deeded + 322 leased ac. 205 cult. + 395 ac. tame grass, bal. nat. grass/bush pasture/bush, assess, 47,850/qtr. Inc. gas well revenue!

SHELL LAKE: 924 ac. - 348 cult ac., all fenced, asess. 44,510/ qtr.

SPIRITWOOD: 306 ac.

- 1677 sq. ft. home on mature yard, strong water supply, 189 cult. ac., assess.

63,300/qtr.

161 Registered Sales in 2014!

For all of your buying or selling needs contact Jeff Hegland (306) 441-6777

LANE REALTY Saskatchewan's Farm & Ranch Specialists™

WITH OVER 30 YEARS IN THE BUSINESS

PHONE:

(306) 569-3380 EMAIL:

lanerealtycorp@sasktel.net www.lanerealty.com

PETS

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Fletch is a bundle of energy that will keep you entertained for hours! He is a little bit of a clown and loves to play and run and jump but when he tires out he will be the first one to climb up in your lap and have a snuggle. Come and meet this happy boy and find it in your hearts to open your home for him!

Freddy and his siblings were found abandoned in a box beside a dumpster when they were brought to the shelter.

Freddy gets along great with his siblings and other cage mates. He loves to play, wrestle and just fool around with all of his friends. If you think this playful little feline is for you come down to meet him today!

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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REBUILT APPLIANCES Washers/Dryers Refrigerators & Freezers Ranges & Dishwashers 90 DAY GUARANTEE

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

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $99,900.00

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FUNERAL SERVICES

HOME OWNERS

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MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

FOR SALE - MISC

April 18, 1928 - Feb. 3, 2001

HOUSES FOR SALE

Black and Red Angus Bulls on moderate growing ration - Performance info available. Adrian and Kyra or Brian and Elaine Edwards: 306-3424407 or 441-0946. www.valleyhillsangus.com

In Loving Memory of

GILBERT ROSE

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

CARD OF THANKS

Thank Y ou

The Chmelnyk family would like to send a special thank you to all of the following wonderful people who helped us through this very difficult time of Victor’s sudden passing.

To all who sent flowers, cards, phone calls, and brought food.

To all of the church attendants, Father John Zunti, organist, Wendy Rosgen, soloist, Jaki Esquirol, and the special choir.

Also to the CWL for the wonderful lunch the ladies put together.

To Meagan at Sallows and McDonald funeral home for taking care of all of the details and for her guidance throughout.

Meagan was a huge support for us.

You are all very special to us. We will be forever grateful and it will never be forgotten. God bless you.

Sonia Chmelnyk and families ANNOUNCEMENTS

Professional

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

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

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HOUSES FOR RENT

Saskatchewan’s largerst multi-line RV Dealer

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is now selling Canadian Factory built homes starting at $100 sq/ft.

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

LAND FOR SALE

1&2 Bedroom Suites

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

LAND

TO RENT

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

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

• 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 Spacious 2 Bedroom Home with large yard for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included. References and damage required. Serious inquiries. Call 306441-6728

SERVICES FOR HIRE

The Disability Tax Credit

$15,000 Lump Sum Refund (on avg) Covers:

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

requires an operator to lease the Golf Clubhouse Restaurant from May - September 2015.

Call Rick (306) 382-4838 for more information TENDERS

LAND FOR SALE

BY TENDER LAND:

NW 05-50-15 W3 (RM of Medstead) 100 acres cultivated Fenced and cross-fenced (3-strand wire) Serviced by SaskPower and SaskTel - no gas

Owner:

Morris Mathison

To View:

Contact Laurel Neufeldt (306) 342-4765

Tenders:

1. Must be in a sealed envelope marked “Mathison Land” 2. Postmarked no later than March 6, 2015 or hand delivered by 4:00 pm March 13, 2015.

3. Addressed to: Hudec Law Office 2nd Floor, 1201 - 103rd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1K7 4. A certified cheque payable to Hudec Law Office for 5% of the amount of tender must be included (Non-refundable if bid accepted.)

5. Tenders will be opened 10:00 am March 16, 2015 6. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

7. Successful bidder will have until April 15, 2015 to provide the balance of funds.

ASSESSMENT ROLLS

1 Bedroom Furnished suite, with Satellite TV + Internet, etc. $425/month. 10 minutes to city. 306937-7187

$1,500 Yearly Tax Credit

Macro Properties

Martins Lake Regional Park

SUITES FOR RENT

Luxury living in the new senior’s Caleb Village. 2 bedroom suite with full kitchen, washer and dryer, and patio. Meal options and other programs and amenities available. Contact owner at 306-441-5850.

Hip/Knee Replacements Back conditions and Restrictions in walking and dressing

1-844-453-5372

COMING EVENTS

SEASONAL RESTAURANT LEASE

HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT

MASSIVE SHOW HOME Reduction Sale! 16 to 24 wide’s ready to deliver! 3 & 4 bedrooms - 2 baths. Turn key packages available. Call Dynamic Homes today 403-341-4422 or visit us online www.dynamicmodular.ca.

FARMLAND WANTED

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

PLEASE CALL

in North Battleford

Regional Optimist

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Town of Battleford Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Battleford for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the ofÀce of the assessor from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm on the following days: Monday to Friday, February 5 to March 9, 2015.

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 wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to Àle his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0, by the 9th day of March, 2015.

Dated this 5th day of February, 2015.

Sheryl Ballendine Assessor

34th Annual Ducks Unlimited Canada

Dinner&Auction Saturday March 7, 2015

Gold Ridge Centre, Gold Eagle Casino

Tickets: $35.00 each For tickets call

306-441-6725

or they can be purchased at Holm Raiche Oberg Chartered Accountants, Scotiabank or the Ducks Unlimited Office

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Please call our 24 hour helpline at 306-446-6166 for support or information.

Thursdays Grief Share Support Group for those dealing with the death of a loved one at the Living Faith Chapel at 7:30 p.m. New session start January 29. Pre-registration required. Phone Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658.

Call for Canadian Artist Submissions Attention All Canadian Artists, Galleries and Art Groups in the Battlefords and surrounding areas submissions open until to May 31, 2015. Winners presented at the Awards night in Salt Spring Island, BC on October 24, 2015. For more details and entry forms please visit www.saltspringartprize.ca or phone 250-931-1144.

April 17 - June 19, 2015 Glaslyn Rec Lotto Fundraiser, Glaslyn. Only 2500 tickets sold. Tickets on sale Norsask & Silverster RV, North Battleford, Pineridge Ford & Extreme Speed, Meadow Lake and community members or please email louisestuart@littleloon.ca for your tickets.

Tuesday, February 3 - March 10 Are you living with a chronic (ongoing) Pain? Would you like to learn better coping skills. Prairie North Health Region is offering a FREE workshop. Classes will be held every Tuesday from 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. at Suite 109 at the Co-op Plaza in Lloydminster. For more information and to register call 1-888-922-5867 or 306-446-8613.

Saturday, February 7 Music for the Soul Recital - Paul Hyunbai Ji (clarinet), Scott McKnight (cello) & Jaya Hoy (piano) playing trios and duos by Beethoven, De Falla & Saint-Saens from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Third Avenue United Church.

Saturday, February 7 Battlefords Wildlife Federation February Fish Fry Fundraising Frenzy at the BWF Clubhouse, Junction of Hwys 16 & 40. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m. Fish Fry Supper at 6:30 p.m. Tickets sold at Koopman’s Auto Body, Piper Equipment & Leisure Time Sports. Limited advance tickets ONLY. Fish & chip supper, dessert auction, comedian, gift basket raffle & wild game chili cook off.

Tuesday, February 10 A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal, etc. Phone 306-4458439 MARILYN’S MASSAGE Relaxation, stress release, let me pamper you, leave with a smile on your face, feeling 10 years younger.

Oils, lotions, candles. Regina 306502-0154.

Leave an

IMPRESSION IMPRESSION

Senior Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street. Time changed 1:30 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by John Archer. Coffee, bingo, followed by a hot supper. All seniors welcome.

Tuesday, February 10 Lion’s & Borden School Luncheon Theatre at the Borden Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Students will perform through the luncheon.

Tuesday, February 10 Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room - 7:00 p.m.

Call - 1 888 470 7997

COMING EVENTS

Saturday, February 14 Das Festmahl Deutsch - German Supper at St. George’s Parish Hall, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford. Advance tickets only, phone Gwen at 306-937-3870.

Saturday, February 14 Valentine’s Dinner Show at the Borden Community Centre 5:30 p.m. Show with Eileen Laferty. For tickets phone D. Sylvester at 306-997-2235. Proceeds for Borden Community Centre.

Wednesday, February 21

Feb. 7 Tim Hortons U14 Youth Bonspiel Feb. 11 & 12 Battle West District Playoffs Feb. 27, 28 & Mar. 1 Battle River Rocker Women’s Bonspiel Northland Power Curling Centre - Mar. 20-22 Men’s 92nd Annual Open Bonspiel CUPlex - North Battleford Mar. 25-29 Tim Hortons Mixed Provincial Championships 306•937•2431

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

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

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

Regional Optimist FARM SERVICES

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

FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @ www.westerncommodities.ca Johnston’ s Grain buys all grains and has some new crop offers. Ask about grain bags and Johnston’ s Daily Email. Call 800-324-7778 or 306-733-2006 Welwyn, SK.

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS/METAL BUILDINGS 60% OFF! 20x28, 30x40, 40x62, 45x90, 50x120, 60x150, 80x100 sell for balance owed! Call 1-800-457-2206 www.crownsteelbuildings.ca STEEL BUILDINGS... “REALLY BIG SALE!” All steel building models and sizes. Plus extra savings. Buy now and we will store until spring. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

DOMESTIC CARS Saskatchewan

PAWLUS

CAREER TRAINING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NEW YEAR, NEW CAREER! CanScribe Medical Transcription graduates are in high demand. Enrol today and be working from home in one year! info@canscribe.com. 1800-466-1535. www.canscribe.com.

The Leaders in Recruitment

Sales personnel/agent required for (your area) rapidly expanding water treatment company. $85,000.00 $150,000.00 annually, training provided, salary plus commission, company car or car allowance provided.

Sales experience essential and travel required. Please send resume to mike@thewaterclinic.com, or fax 306-242-1817. The Water Clinic 850 47th Street East Saskatoon, SK S7K 0X4

GENERAL EMPLOYMENT

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE & MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS” 2000 Pontiac Grand AM GT, good condition.

Phone 306-892-2524. $1,000. OBO.

When your company needs foreign workers

Beekeepers wanted for 2015 Season. 2 Positions available. Experience Necessary. Salary $11.35/hr.

Email Stuart at Stuhoney@yahoo.com or Fax (306) 937 2095.

Winter Work Do you need winter work done, such as brush clearing, drainage ditches, demolition, yard cleanup or snow removal?

We have a wide range of heavy equipment to take care of it. Also have trailers for hauling heavy or light equipment.

To hire us call 306-769-8777 or 306-260-4074; brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca Bryden Construction and Transport Co. Inc. www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

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

Apply in store with resumé to Marion or Brett, or by email nbstore858@gmail.com

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

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

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

Heavy Duty Mechanic required for prevetative maintenance, repair and service of heavy equipment fleet Journeyman’s License +10 yrs min exp with CAT, JD, and heavy trucks req’d. Both camp and shop locations. Service truck and accommodations provided.

Wage negotiable.

Send work references and resume to: Bryden Construction, Box 100, Arborfield, Sk. S0E 0A0; Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus benefits.

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

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

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TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

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Make the right connection today...

Saskatchewan@chisca.ca Call + 1 (416) 466-3333 CITRN Canada Head Office: 500 Danforth Ave., Suite 309, Toronto, ON Canada www.citrnjobterminal.com LICENSED RECRUITERS UNDER GOVT OF SASKATCHEWAN © 2014 CITRN - CHIS Immigration Technical Resources Network

Conacher Contracting Services Ltd two vacancies for General Farm Labourers. Duties will include working as part of a team during seeding, spraying and harvesting operations.

You will also be responsible for maintaining inventories, supervising part-time farm hands as well as performing general farm duties.

Specific Duties include: - Operating farm equipment (Air seeders, sprayers, swatters, combines) - Maintaining farm equipment - Cleaning farm equipment and - Perform general farm maintenance - Perform other farm duties, as directed Qualifications: The successful candidate(s) should have a minimum of 1-2 years related farming experience in addition to the essential skills below: Essential Skills and Abilities - Job task planning and organizing - Critical thinking - Problem solving - Working with others - Ability to coordinate numerous activities in an organized manner.

Wage Expectation $16-19 per hour, depending on experience.

Job Requirements - Experience with farm equipment - Class 1A driver’s license will be an asset Apply with resume to conser@sasktel.net or by mail to Box 84 Turtleford, Sask. S0M 2Y0 MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION is an in-demand career in Canada! Employers have work-at-home positions available. Get the online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1888-528-0809 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

New advertising sales position created in Southern Saskatchewan for a warm and outgoing personality. TC Media is offering a competitive compensation, benefit plan, and will supply a company car. Ideal candidate could have a combination of sales experience, positive attitude, and multi tasking abilities. Send your resume to ernie.wilson@tc.tc Now Hiring EXPERIENCED WELDERS in Swift Current. Competitive wages, benefits, wellness allowance, training, and career development opportunity in a great family community.

Apply: careers@S3mfg.com www.S3mfg.com 306-773-0646 One of Canada’s leading merchandising companies is looking for a part-time permanent merchandiser in North Battleford. The successful candidate must have home computer with internet and printer, smart phone, and reliable vehicle. Retail experience is an asset. This position would be great for someone looking to get back into the work force or looking to augment their income.

Please email resume to fuzisparkles@live.com.

Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person Required Applications are being accepted for a Patrol Operator and a Maintenance Person. Both are seasonal fulltime. Experience preferred but will train right applicant.

Mechanical skills preferred. Class 1A driver’ s license, air endorsement is an asset. Competitive benefits package. Forward resumes, references, driver’ s license PIC# and salary expected by March 2, 2015 to rm377@sasktel.net or mail to: RM of Glenside No. 377, Box 1084, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0

FORM 2 (Section 4)

Resort Village of Cochin PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 8th day of May, 2015, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

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Property Description

Title Number

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REGISTRATIONS

RENTALS & LEASES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battlefords

GYMNASTICS Club

Recreation Division

Join us indoors for our registration at Don Ross Community Centre (891-99th Street)

Applications are now being accepted for the above position, which may include hours at either the Allen Sapp Gallery or The Chapel Gallery. Casual Hours are required with shifts generally being 4 hours and will include weekend shifts. This position reports directly to the Manager/Curator of Galleries.

PART-TIME GALLERY ASSISTANT

Spring Session Registration March 21, 2015 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Spring Session begins March 30, 2015.

For more information call 306-445-2298 Email: battgymclub@hotmail.ca

BATTLEVALLEY ENTERPRISES INC

Find us on Facebook at Battlefords Gymnastic Club We also offer Birthday Party Rentals, contact us to book your family’s today!

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Have you ever wanted to try coaching gymnastics?

BGC is in need of mature and able coaches.

Professional training is available.

Are you 55 or older?

Have H a household h h ld income i off less l than th $44,500? $44 500?

If so, you qualify to take advantage of a new SHC affordable housing opportunity!

900 Block - 104th Avenue, North Battleford Easy accesss 2 bedroom unit with garage and basement Only

$821 a month

For further information call: Mel 306-445-1044 CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Battlefords Family Health Centre, located in downtown North Battleford is seeking applications for a Home Visiting Supervisor for the KidsFirst Home-Visiting program. This will be a permanent full-time position.

The KidsFirst program is a provincial initiative, jointly managed by representatives from Ministry of Social Services, Prairie North Health Region, Living Sky School Division #118, Light of Christ RCSSD #16, and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre.

Job Summary Under the direction and guidance from the KidsFirst Program Manager and the Battlefords Family Health Centre Site Manager, the Home Visiting Supervisor provides clinical supervision and mentorship to Kids First Home Visitors, using a strength-based approach and following program guidelines. This position collaborates with other organizations supporting KidsFirst families and is responsible for recruitment and on-going training of Home Visitors. Computerized record maintenance is required Additional information about the KidsFirst program can be found at www.education.gov.sk.ca/ KidsFirst Qualifications, Experience and Abilities - Degree in a human service field - Knowledge and experience in providing in-home services to families in vulnerable circumstances - Experience in staff motivation, support, training and supervision - Strong organizational and administrative skills - Knowledge and experience in team development and interagency and interdisciplinary approaches - Knowledge of childhood development, effective parenting and risk factors in early development - Comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of family life - Knowledge of community resources - Group facilitation skills - Proficiency in computer word processing and database software.

- Good interpersonal, communication, time management, and organizational skills - Ability to work independently; self-directed - Ability to maintain strict confidentiality in relation to work - Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community - Ability to travel and work some flexible hours - Valid driver’s license and operational vehicle Please submit resumé with cover letter, stating qualifications, experience and three professional references by February 12th , 2015 at 4:00 pm. (facsimile applications will be accepted) at the following address: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battlefords Family Health Centre Room 103, 1192 – 101st Street North Battleford, Sk. S9A 0Z6 Fax: (306) 445-8355 Email: BRT6HC@BRT6HC.ca For further information contact Carla, KidsFirst Home Visiting Supervisor (306) 937-6773.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Qualifications: • Experience with retail sales • Excellent Customer Service skills • Basic computer skills including knowledge of Word/Excel and Point of Sale System • Willing to learn new computer programs • Ability to deliver educational programming to children, youth and adults • Ability to be self directed, work independently and as a team player • Good written & oral communication skills • Willingness to learn museum practices • Other duties as assigned Wages: Per CUPE Agreement - $15.08/hr plus holiday pay Commencement: To be arranged Applicants must submit detailed resumé including references,

by Noon, February 20, 2015 to: Department of Human Resources, City of North Battleford, P.O. Box 460, S9A 2Y6 Fax: (306) 445-0411, email: sdegenstein@cityofnb.ca NOTE: The City of North Battleford wishes to thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

Must be available for various shifts.

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

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

Prairie North Health Region provides a coordinated network of health services to over 80,883 residents in Saskatchewan and 20,011 in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Prairie North Health Region has corporate ofÀces in North Battleford with satellite ofÀces in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake.

is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.

We are currently recruiting for the following positions. Please refer to the website at www.pnrha.ca for complete detail on qualiÀcations, salary and beneÀts for all positions.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently seeking applications for

Posting GO-00152991 – Permanent Full-time North Battleford, SK

Community Outreach Worker for the Tobacco Control Strategy Term Position: March 2015 – March 2017 In keeping with the philosophy and supporting the vision of Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre, the Community Outreach Worker will work closely with the Health Promotion Specialist to establish comprehensive tobacco control strategies and interventions aimed at improving lung health and reducing and preventing tobacco misuse, including reducing smoking rates.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Working with the community in planning, promoting and delivering programs and activities to increase community ownership and capacity to improve lung health.

• Planning and delivering tobacco education sessions in schools, prenatal sessions and community gatherings.

• Planning tobacco prevention/cessation programming to meet the needs of youth and prenatals.

QUALIFICATIONS: • Degree or diploma in a health related field, education or community development • Knowledge and understanding of traditional aboriginal values and beliefs • Understanding of the health and social issues in the area of tobacco misuse facing First Nations people • Knowledge of community development principles • Excellent program planning skills and excellent facilitation skills • Good communication skills, both written and verbal • Experience working in a collaborative team environment • Ability to work independently within a team environment • An excellent work ethic • Valid driver’s license • Knowledge of Plains Cree language is a definite asset • Due to the nature of the project, non-smoker preferred.

Submit updated resumé and cover letter,and 3 professional references by 4:00 p.m., February 12, 2015 to: Patricia L. Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax (306) 445-3612 e-mail: BRT6HC@BRT6HC.ca Excellent Pension and benefits package.

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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

Project Manager

Reporting to the Regional Construction Manager, the Project Manager is required to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the activities of projects. This position will take on project management within the Construction Management portfolio and other assigned tasks in order to ensure efÀcient operations of the region. The work will include project scheduling, budgeting, planning and overall day-to-day management of projects including tracking of milestones and monitoring progress. They will also supervise the activities of trades personnel including the activities of contractors and sub-contractors.

ConÀdential Secretary

Posting GO-00124984-6 – Permanent Casual North Battleford, SK Reporting to the Director of Workforce Planning and StafÀng, the ConÀdential Secretary is responsible for providing conÀdential day-to-day support services to the Workforce Planning and StafÀng Unit. The incumbent will provide casual relief coverage for sick time, vacation and to assist with special projects.

Assistant Facility Manager

Posting GO-00153251 – Permanent Part-time Jubilee Home, Lloydminster, SK The Assistant Facility Manager, Jubliee Home in conjunction with the Facility Manager, Jubilee Home is accountable for the day-to-day management of the long-term care facility by ensuring the effective, efÀcient and economical utilization of resources to meet the needs of the residents and staff while maintaining a high quality of care for the residents. The provision of high quality of care to residents/clients/families is achieved by effectively and efÀciently assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating programs and plans according to individual and family care needs, and in accordance with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the PNRHA. Applicants may forward their resumés for the above noted positions in conÀdence, complete with references, by 23:59 CST February 12, 2015, to the address below. Please note the posting number of the position you are applying for.

PNHR Human Resources, SHNB – Administration Wing P. O. Box 39, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8 Email: hrreception@pnrha.ca Fax: (306) 446-6810 For further information regarding employment opportunities within PNHR, please refer to the website at www.pnrha.ca PNHR appreciates all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HAFFORD CO-OP Full-Time Position • Job will be to perform all duties at Hafford Co-op pump attendant, clerk, cleaning, tire repair • Application form available at the Hafford Co-op applications and resumé must be returned to Co-op by Feb. 21, 2015 • Successful applicant may be asked to provide a criminal record check.

• Competitive wage and benefit package.

Please return to Hafford Co-op, Box 208, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0 Attention: Phil Herman

CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD GENERAL OFFICE - CITY HALL CLERK-STENO UTILITIES PERMANENT FULL-TIME The City of North Battleford is looking for a Utility Clerk under the general direction of the Of¿ce Manager.

Training will be provided.

Hours of work: Mon-Fri; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM View details of position at www.cityofnb.ca Wages per CUPE agreement - $19.05/hr Deadline for applications is February 20, 2015

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Submit to: Human Resources Department City of North Battleford, PO Box 460 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y6 Email: sdegenstein@cityofnb.ca

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

Now accepting applications for the following positions: Student Services Teacher • Bready Elementary School - North Battleford Closes at noon, Tuesday, February 17, 2015 Occupational Therapist • Central OfÀce - North Battleford Closes at noon, Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Caretaker • Hafford Central School Educational Assistant/Teacher Associate • Cando Community School Apply ASAP, applications accepted until suitable candidate is found Details and link to online applications can be found on our website: www.lskysd.ca

Little Loon Regional Park is now hiring for the 2015 season

Positions for hire will be as follows: Greens Keeper Golf Course Workers Campground Workers Concession Workers Office Assistant 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.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Send your resumé to: Little Loon Regional Park Authority Box 458, Glaslyn, SK S0M 0Y0 llrp@littleloon.ca Deadline for job applications is Monday, February 23, 2015

Family Health Worker Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is seeking applications for a Family Health Worker for POUNDMAKER FIRST NATION on a full-time permanent basis (35 hours/week).

Job Summary Under the direction of the BRT6 Home Visiting Field Supervisor and in partnership with the Healthy Family Program team, the HOME VISITOR will: • provide supportive home visiting services to expectant mothers and families within their community • assist families in accessing services needed • provide information regarding healthy lifestyle choices during pregnancy • Provide dental services as per program requirements Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Demonstrated maturity • Minimum requirement is a high school diploma or equivalent • Knowledge and awareness of cultural values and practices within the community • Awareness of and demonstrated ability to relate to families facing multiple challenges relating to parenting • Positive attitude • Good written and oral communication skills • Ability to work in a team environment • Valid driver’s licence required • Access to an insured vehicle during working hours is required Hours of Work • 8:30 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Friday Start Date: March 1, 2015 or as soon as possible.

Starting Salary: $17.28/hour Please submit a cover letter and resumé, stating qualifications, experience and three references by February 20, 2015 (facsimile applications will be accepted) to the following address: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 445-8355 For further information contact: Camille Favel (306) 937-6765 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Redberry Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following positions: 1. WORKING MANAGER: Preference given to someone with park experience and some mechanical knowledge; be able to work weekends. List expected salary for a 40 hours week. 8 hour days from May 1 to Sept. 30.

2. MAINTENANCE: 40 hour weeks: 8 hour days from May 1st to Sept. 30. Must have valid driver’s license; be able to work well with others; Be able to work weekends. Physically fit to lift 50 lbs. List expected salary.

3. CONCESSION LEASE OPERATOR: Must have a Provincial Food Safety Certificate. Open from May 15th to Sept.

8th with one day a week closed. Living quarters available.

Must be able to supply helper.

4. QUALIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Needed for one week starting July 21 or 28 or August 4th. Be qualified to teach all levels.

All 4 positions listed above must provide a “criminal record check” when hired.

Deadline for applications February 17th.

Send to our email redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by regular mail to Box 250, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0.

For more information call Eleanor at 306-549-4612.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Head Start Home Visitor Head Start Home Visitor to work on the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Early Head Start Program Position Summary: • The home visitor will provide practical support for families on-reserve • Provide home visiting services for families with children 0 - 3 years of age • Maintain client Àles, reports and statistics

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking

Registered Nurses Nursing opportunity in a supportive environment Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is recruiting a

Community Health Nurse This is a full-time, Permanent position.

QualiÀcations: • Early Childhood Education certiÀcate • Driver’s License • First Aid CertiÀcation • Energetic and enthusiastic; considerably outgoing • Must be willing to take direction, be open to new ideas, able to learn and grow with the program, the children and the parents • Knowledge of the First Nation language, culture and traditions preferred • CPIC (criminal records) check will be required

Qualifications:

Position Includes: • Competitive salary • Great opportunities for professional development

• Knowledge of Plains Cree Language is a definite asset.

Send resumé with three references to: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre 1192 - 101st, Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Any questions please call Kathleen Link at 306-937-6700.

Deadline for submissions: Feb. 28, 2015 We thank all applicants for their interest.

Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

• Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Sask. Registered Nurses Association.

• BScN or diploma in community health.

• Community health nursing experience in First Nations community an asset.

• Good understanding of population health principles and concepts.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

• Valid driver’s license.

Hours of Work: 8:30 to 4:30 Monday to Friday.

Vehicle provided.

Competitive salary and benefits For more information contact Adele Sperle at (306) 937-6700 Submit resumé, with cover letter, by February 16, 2015 to: Patricia Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Phone: (306) 937-6700 Fax: (306) 445-8355 Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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GROUP HOME MANAGER Battlefords Residential Services Inc. (BRSI) is a non-profit, community based organization providing residential, day program and support services for individuals with intellectual and physical disabilities through the operation of: 6 group homes providing service for 34 individuals; a Supported Living Program providing service for up to 18 individuals and a community based day program providing service for 9 individuals. BRSI is inviting applications for the position of Group Home Manager. This is a permanent, full time position with an excellent benefit package.

The successful applicant will have: • an acceptable combination of training and experience in working with persons who have intellectual and physical disabilities; • strong communication skills, organizational skills, interpersonal skills, managerial skills and personal care skills; • leadership skills with the ability to work in a team environment while providing direction and supervision; • CLSD Level 1 & 2; • OH&S Level 1, 2 and Supervisory; • CPR and 1st Aide Certificates; • Valid driver’s license; • Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search is required.

The hours of work are Monday to Friday – 7 am to 10 am and 1 pm to 6 pm with on call responsibilities on a rotational basis with other managers.

Starting Salary is $48,995.00/annum with consideration for education and experience.

Please submit resumés to: Battlefords Residential Services Inc. Box 751 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y9 Fax: 306-445-3554 Email: brsioffice@sasktel.net Drop Off: 1607 St. Laurent Drive, North Battleford

CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD PARKS, RECREATION, CULTURE

RECREATION FACILITIES MANAGER OUT OF SCOPE – PERMANENT FULL-TIME The Facilities Manager will provide close support and assistance to the Director of Leisure Services in all matters concerning the operations and maintenance of all City Facilities. The position is directly accountable and reports to the Director and works with the department management team as a whole to ensure quality facilities, programming & customer service. Qualifications include but are not limited to: experience & knowledge in Recreation Facility Management, preferably in Municipal Government. Must have highly developed leadership, management and supervisory, along with effective oral and written communication skills.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

CALL NOW • 306-445-7261

FOR THE BEST COVERAGE IN THE COMMUNITY

• DOOR-TO-DOOR • CARRIER SERVICE

View details at: www.cityofnb.ca

• TOTAL COVERAGE OR PERSONALIZED COVERAGE

Deadline for applications with references is: 4:30 PM, February 20, 2015. Please submit to: Human Resources Dept., City of North Battleford, Box 460, S9A 2Y6; fax: (306 )445-0411, email: sdegenstein@cityofnb.ca Note: The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Member Service Representative

Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople

Part Time Job-Share Position Available Maidstone Service Centre $20.86 - $26.08 / hour

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Working as Locomotive Operators and Groundspeople for inductrial switching sites near Saskatoon, the incumbents will ensure safe operation of the locomotive and train movement including operating switches, un/coupling rails cars, managing air hoses, applying hand brakes, and ensuring the rail yard is clean and safe from hazards.

Possession of railway rules certification and experience as a Locomotive Operator or Groundsperson is an asset. Incumbents must be able to gain a clear medical evaluation for safety critical positions.

Both full and part-time positions available.

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needed for all rural areas

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

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

For more information contact:

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

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Roads challenging for rural commuters

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

ayfair News Battleford and we still do work them at Gamex Bingo.

The next are scheduled for Feb. 10 and 17. We always need bingo workers! There is usually the same group of people donating their time to work these. Other community members would be greeted with open arms. If you are able to work a bingo, please call Alice Grigor at

306-246-4212 or Kolin Bulmer at 306-445-9721.

Coming up in Mayfair is live theatre at its best. Just ask Alan Laughlin, Rabbit Lake correspondent and he will agree. Thanks Alan for always mentioning our supper theatre but now it will be up to me to inform everyone. We have always had repeat guests coming from great distances to take in this yearly event.

This year’s performance is Jack Benny Isn’t 39 Anymore

by Marv Siegel, a marvellous comedy. We have a lot of fun at practices and it will be hard to keep a straight face

in some of the scenes.

The play is scheduled for Friday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 28 at 6 p.m.and Sunday, March 1 at 1 p.m. with a meal prepared by Mayfair Recreation Centre.

Old Mill Players has performed for the past 14 years with every play being family entertainment. If you want to come for a hearty laugh, tickets are available from Norma Sherman at 306-824-4616, Cheryl Bulmer at 306-4459721 and Sheila Bachledor at 306-824-4730, for $25 each. I’ve checked with other communities and our prices are the lowest.

We will hold the tickets at the door, providing a cheque or cash is paid in advance.

This event is held in the community hall.

There is always something happening at our Lakeland Library branch, a room in the hall. Librarian is Teresa Toews with library hours Tuesday 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., Wednesday 5 - 8 p.m. and Thursday 10 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Coffee is served every Tuesday at 2 p.m.

The last Tuesday of every month is a “community birthday party” at 2 p.m. with cake served.

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IMPRESSION

After being ill for almost five years and knowing the newspaper was looking for a correspondent for the Mayfair area, I’ve decided to give it a try. My name is Elaine Woloshyn and I have resided on a farm near Whitkow for the past 36 years.

Mayfair encompasses the Whitkow, Alticane, and Mullingar areas. A population of almost 30 people (and 10 dogs) as told by a great and hard-working volunteer, Alice Grigor, a retired school teacher. The hamlet of Mayfair is 45 miles northeast of North Battleford on Highways 378 and 324.

Driving on our highway can be challenging at times.

Also the grid and side roads are very treacherous due to the ice on them, thus causing accidents. Many people from our area commute every day to the Battlefords to and from work, regardless of the weather.

I will try to inform everyone on our local news and upcoming events. We are a small community struggling to keep things happening here. Maryann Mischuk is the post mistress at our post office, open Monday to Friday. Janelle Lavallee works at the RM of Meeting Lake office as the RM secretary (open Monday to Thursday).

Mayfair Central school was open including kindergarten to Grade 12 until it was forced to close its doors June 2004 with a graduating class of only six students. Obviously the Northern Lakes school board made a wise decision as the enrolment declined rapidly, thus having the students bussed to Hafford, Spiritwood, North Battleford and Maymont.

Yes, it is a long bus ride for some students but they adjust to it nicely.

The old wooden hiproofed style skating arena and curling rink collapsed on Feb. 27, 1985 due to heavy snow, thus weakening the arena’s roof. A few local people were suspicious the roof would collapse, so they started taking supplies out of the arena kitchen and barely made it out in time.

A committee of concerned residents knew the arena was a place of activity in the winter months, so planned a new facility. It was a state of the art facility for such a small community, to have a rink that had windows the width of the waiting room, four large dressing rooms, referee and janitor’s rooms and hot water floor heating. The children would take their skates off when their feet got cold and warmed them up on the heated cement floor. Ritchie Brothers of Big River were the successful bidders.

I remember working in the concession for hockey games, figure skating lessons and practices when we really didn’t have what would be

called a “concession booth.”

Some of us women had a makeshift kitchen, bringing frying pans, electric pots and tea kettles to at least prepare hamburgers and hotdogs.

The following year we volunteered our help in the new kitchen and concession.

In order to raise money for this large project, other than a government grant, many local functions occurred including a talent night, dances and selling raffle tickets on items big and small. No one will ever forget the raffle on a quarter of land, tickets selling at $100 each. Many bingos were worked in North

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Cruise a welcome surprise gift for 40th anniversary Continued from Page 34 We’ve also have yoga classes between 7 and 8 p.m.

Tuesday night at the hall with Louise Sylvester, an instructor from North Battleford.

Louise originally grew up on a farm south of Mayfair, with Toews being her maiden name.

There is a Wellness Clinic on the first Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. with a registered nurse in attendance.

Caretaker duties are being advertised for the local hall with approximately 100 hours of work per year. Position is to begin immediately and for more information about the job please contact Alice Grigor at 306-2464212.

We also have a unique building and the group called “Creative Corners” sponsoring different craft days. I will give more information in my next report about their happenings.

A surprise 40th wedding anniversary gift was given to David and Elaine Woloshyn (my husband and I) by our four children, Curtis from Mayfair and Saskatoon, Greg residing in Red Deer, Ryan farming near Mayfair and Amanda married to Kinly Sevick from Maymont. We had one and a half weeks to prepare for a Caribbean cruise leaving Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on the Celebrity Silhouette cruise ship. The ship was 15 decks high with a capacity of 2,800 and a crew of 1,200. Their gift included

the air flight to and from Fort Lauderdale to Saskatoon.

The morning we left, Nov. 30, the temperature with windchill was -35 C. The cruise ship stopped at four ports, Cozumel, Mexico (a small island), Grand Cayman Island, Jamaica, and Haiti.

In Cozumel, it rained, but we still managed to shop.

Touring a turtle farm at Cayman Island was educational, as we learned that some turtles could grow as big as 800 pounds. I snorkeled and swam with the many tropical fish and turtles. We also toured an eroded limestone formation that covered about three acres with forest surrounding it.

It is very expensive to live in Grand Cayman with a price tag of $10 to $12 US for a gallon of milk. Many movie stars have their beach homes there.

The people of Jamaica are friendly and outgoing.

I’d love to spend about two weeks touring their country.

In Jamaica we went on the Dunn’s River Falls excursion and wow, what an adventure.

It looks like it would be suited for only the younger generation, but older folks enjoyed the dangerous challenge. The rocks were slippery while water kept gushing forcefully at one’s body. Some tourists tried, but didn’t finish and we were among those who didn’t, happy but tired!

The last port was Haiti, where there was a devastating earthquake a few years

ago. Some of the cruise ship companies own approximately 200 acres of land, thus making tourists feel safe.

There were many open venues with local people selling their goods. Zip-lining down a mountain and over part of the Pacific Ocean was a real thrill.

We really enjoyed our cruise and would like to go on another. Interesting people from all over the world were on this cruise. It is a safe way to travel, and you don’t think about the sinking of the Titanic decades ago! Excellent nightly entertainment was a top priority, as well as dining in one of the 13 restaurants. Comedians from Los Angeles were excellent, also the many other things that were offered, such as cooking events, jewelry and health seminars, two swimming pools, hot tubs, sauna and exercise rooms.

I would highly recommend this to everyone. Hey, kids, what’s the surprise for our 50th wedding anniversary?

We did get a surprise when we realized one of our vehicles was stolen from our yard while vacationing. The truck was located on Waterhen First Nation and SGI JOIN THE CONVERSATION To comment on this story and others, go to www.newsoptimist.ca

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What’s wrong with people? If there was heavier punishment for criminals, maybe things would change.

Best wishes go out to Ann Van Nortwick who is experiencing a medical condition and is on oxygen. As we age,

different surprises make our bodies change, and a lot of times, not for the better. Ann is always a supportive member in the community.

Ice fishing is a great winter attraction for the young and old local residents. They usually fish at Sandy Lake, approximately 20 miles east of Mayfair or Meeting near

Rabbit Lake. At times, pickerel and northern pike hit the frying pan and what a treat.

If anyone in our area has news that they would like to share with others, please give me a call at 306-4459992 (leave a message on my answering machine if I don’t answer) or fax me the news to 306-446-2294.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent UNITY — Ask any kid what a T. Rex is and they will be sure to describe a giant creature that used to roam the Earth. Some may be familiar with this “character” from the Jurassic Park movies, or perhaps one of the Walking With Dinosaurs shows in Saskatoon.

The Royal Saskatchewan Museum brings their Scotty exhibit, the T. Rex found in southwestern Saskatchewan, to communities across the province. This year, that tour will include a layover at the Unity museum.

Of course, the entire recovered structure is too large to transport. The travelling exhibit features a T. Rex skull, over 1.33 metres in length.

T. Rex had approximately 50 teeth in its mouth. The teeth vary in shape and size but the largest teeth are up to 30 centimetres long. With serrated edges and a curved back design, the teeth were

A replica of Scotty’s skull will be on exhibit at the Unity and District Heritage Museum starting in May. Regional Optimist file photo designed for grabbing, stabbing and crushing prey.

The exhibit’s labels introduce visitors to both T. Rex and the environment that existed in Saskatchewan 65 million years ago.

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Scotty’s skull was not found

in one piece. The many bones that make up the skull had become separated and were scattered across the quarry. Each bone was cleaned, and then molded and cast to produce replicas. The missing bones were reconstructed based on

what palaeontologists know about T. Rex skulls.

Even though Scotty’s teeth were large, his brain was small, measuring only 17 centimetres. However, the T-Rex hunted by smell and the organs responsible for that sense of smell are over 20 centimetres long. Palaeontologists believe the T-Rex was a scavenger more than a hunter.

The RSM website states, “The quarry where Scotty was found is unusual. The conditions that favour the preservation of bone rarely favour the preservation of plant material.

However, this quarry yielded not only the bones of other animals but also a variety of plant remains. These plants indicate that Scotty lived in a broad river valley covered with a forest of broadleaf and coniferous trees. The presence of palms suggests that temperatures were warmer than present, and that freezing rarely occurred. However, 65 million years ago, Saskatchewan was situated much further north than today, so

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The museum folks are hoping this will be a drawing card to the museum.

It will be a great opportunity for school groups to tour the museum and see this exhibit, normally at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina.

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Musicians came together for a jam session at Ron’s Café in Blaine Lake to fuse their musical offerings into toe-tapping and danceable tunes. Photos by Blanche Crowder

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Ron’s Café was already humming with activity at 5 p.m. and the music rolled out at 7 p.m.

The jammers, inspired by one another, connected and amazingly One of the attractions at Ron’s Café is a wide array of collectibles, antiques and pulled together.

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Holmes, with his ongoing effort and wit, has been hosting jams and buffets (specialties are chicken and ribs) for 18 consecutive years.

Initiated in 1996, at Hafford’s Kozy Korner, Holmes sang bass and shared his passion, playing honky-tonk keyboard and accordion with fellow jammers.

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By Helena Pike Correspondent One month of 2015 has already quickly gone by! It makes me realize I need to make better use of each day.

The temperature Monday evening was about five degrees warmer than the previous evening. My thermometer registered -16 C and the evening before it registered -21 C. The wind that was blowing that night has calmed down as well.

The many people who have gone to such places as Arizona, Florida and California will be pleased to be basking in the sunshine.

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By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

January birthday celebrants at the Borden Friendship Centre Jan. 28 were Wendell Dyck, Elizabeth Derksen and Myron Belej.

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The Borden Friendship Club held their January potluck supper and birthday cake Jan. 25, with 36 out to enjoy the evening.

Blowing out the candles on the cakes/cupcakes brought

by Florence Neufeld and Audrey Duda were Elizabeth Derksen, Wendell Dyck and guest Myron Belej, the Village of Borden administrator.

Anne Palmer had a reading, “A Month After Christmas,” then entertaining for the evening was Terry Pugh, who with his great voice and multi-talented instrument playing, did a great job. He sang a number of tunes, playing guitar as accompaniment before switching to accordion and playing and singing Maple Sugar, Fiddlers Green, Soldiers Joy and Home on the Range. Terry then played harmonica and guitar for some more songs.

For an encore he did You Are My Sunshine.

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Borden United Church held their annual meeting Feb. 1, following the regular service and a potluck lunch.

Reports were heard from treasurer Lorraine Olinyk with the financial statements, chairperson Jean Hryniuk with her report and Helen Sutherland on the ministry and personnel committee.

Gayle Wensley gave the minister’s report.

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Upcoming events are the Shrove Tuesday pancake/ sausage supper, jointly with St. John Anglican members, Feb. 17 in the seniors’ room from 5 – 6:30 p.m., by donation. The church will do their annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon March 17, also in the seniors’ room.

A reminder that the Borden Lions and Borden High School students will put on a luncheon in the Borden Community Centre Feb. 10 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. While you are enjoying your lunch, you can listen to students from the school entertain.

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Move to larger quarters for sports store

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent Do you believe him or not? Groundhog Day – sure to bring the biggest cheer of happiness or make the happiest of faces turn sour by his predictions. As long as we can experience less winter or less winter elements, I’m happy.

Our family is full of birthdays in February – eight to be exact, three of them on the same day. That adds up for a lot of cake! So happy birthday this month to all of my family.

Only one year after opening their original sports store in Unity, Wildeman’s Sport Excellence owners Dean and Paula Wildeman have completed a move to their new location, the former Ultra Sports building on Main Street.

This store will employ five people in addition to the Wildemans, as well as housing more room for their Sears outlet, providing storage of seasonal equipment and other merchandise and offering a large selection of clothing. In addition the sports store will offer skate sharpening, bike repair and embroidery and screening services.

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Dean said their former location won’t be vacant for long and a confirmation on the new occupant will be announced soon.

This new expanded store could be one of the many things that were outlined in the “First Impressions” program undertaken in partnership with the town and the Unity Chamber of Commerce through the Sask. Economic Development Association.

Volunteers from two similar communities did unannounced exchange visits and reported on their findings.

The report by the visitors to Unity included such positives as how clean and tidy Unity is with plenty of green space; regional park ball diamonds; Pleasant View Cemetery; and residents’ access to health care and seniors’ housing for all levels of care.

St. Peter’s School is a musical place these days as both choir and band continue to practise regularly for the music festival April 20. There is always academic preparation coming up before the

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Staff and Teacher Appreciation Week is full of activity.

It will be western day Feb. 9, a Magical Munsch presentation and PJ spirit day Feb. 10 and saintswear day Feb. 11.

The staff will also take on the Grade 6 class in a volleyball match over the lunch hour.

Thursday’s spirit day is inside out/backwards day as well as the Lamontagne fundraiser kickoff. On the last day before the break, Feb. 13, everyone gets to be cool with a hat and sunglasses day.

As soon as students are back from the February break, Lenten preparations will begin – an important part of the faith journey.

Unity Public School is keeping staff and students occupied as they are busy with music festival preparations, curling and finishing up some activities and learning modules before the February break. More fun Telemiracle fundraising is taking place at the school. In fact, today, after lunch for only $1 you could enjoy ice cream. On the last day of school before the break for $1 students can enjoy popcorn and a movie in the gym. The Division II ski trip is coming up soon too.

With one less week in February due to the mid-term break, it will be a flurry of action at Unity Composite High School. Exams are officially over and semester two has begun. Junior high students

Wildeman’s Sports Store owners Dean and Paula Wildeman on the opening day of their new location. Photo by Sherri Solomko travel to Table Mountain Feb. 5. It will only be a couple of short weeks before February break for drama practices.

Curlers and basketball players are preparing for playdowns and conferences.

Unity Curling Club hosted the senior women’s qualifier this past weekend. Curling fans were also cheering on Team Glen Heitt, our curling club president, as he competed at the senior men’s northern competition but results were not available as of deadline for this column.

Next weekend, curling

fans will be cheering on Team Drew Heidt who will be competing at provincials in Melville. Of course the legions of new fans gained by Team Laycock will be cheering for this team as well.

The remaining events coming up at the curling club start off with the JayDee AgTech Men’s Open running Feb. 10 to 15 with entries being received now.

Many take advantage of sports participation; however, not all children are able to do so as a result of the economics in their household. The

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Maymont Central School News

Students participating on area hockey teams

By MCS Staff

February has arrived and apparently we will have at least six more weeks of winter. The students are glad we will be able to skate for a few more weeks and maybe get to use the crazy carpets again.

Peter Derbowka was at the school Friday, Monday and Tuesday morning teaching CPR and first aid to the Grade 11 and 12 students who are in the life transitions 30 class.

These are very useful skills to acquire.

Ashton Harris, Grade 7, and his hockey team played an exhibition game in the Maymont Arena Saturday.

They played against the Saskatoon Kodiaks and won the game 8-1.

Ype Elgersma, Grade 6, plays on the peewee provincial team. He is a goalie.

They will be playing an exhibition game Monday in the Maymont Arena.

Many of our younger students participated in the Radisson Oilers’ novice home tournament on the weekend.

There were four teams in the tournament and the players had fun.

Mrs. Jean Anne Jackson is our school’s literacy coach.

This is a new initiative from the school division this year.

She is currently helping to introduce Grades 1-7 to “Words Their Way.” This is a developmental spelling approach that involves students looking closely at words to discover rules and conventions to assist them in their reading and spelling.

Each student works at his or her own level in spelling, starting with a teacher-guided exploration of a particular spelling pattern or rule. Students have approximately 15 minutes of practice daily, working with their words individually or with a partner.

Students focus on the same rule or convention for a week at a time to help develop mastery of the concept.

Our service dog, Annie, is now four months old. She is starting to learn some of the service commands such as touch, heel and paw. The students really enjoy visiting her at recess and when she joins the elementary students for a morning walk.

Many of the elementary classes have been reading

the Willow nominated books.

The Willow Awards encourage reading by nominating a variety of Canadian titles.

Young readers can participate in the reading of the books and then they can vote for their favourite book.

February 10 will mark the 100th day of school this year.

The kindergarten and Grade 1 class plan to recognize this day by using one of the iPad apps to age their photo to see what they would look like if they were 100 years old. The Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 classes plan to dress and move like they are 100 years old.

The Grade 2 and 3 class plans to make 100-day bottles. They will fill a plastic bottle with 100 objects, then give clues to see if their classmates can solve what is in the bottle.

The Grade 4 and 5 class have to hide an object in a bag, then write 100 words to describe the object. Their classmates will guess the hidden object based on the description.

The Grades 6/7 art class were busy last week creating their own version of The Three Little Pigs. They had

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Grades 2 to 5, in their music class, are preparing two songs for the Hafford Music Festival in March.

In Science 10, the students are currently studying chemical reactions. The first unit includes exploring a variety of chemical reactions including the ways in which peo-

ple from various times and cultures have used chemical reactions. One of the activities was to read an excerpt from the book Buffalo Hunt

by Russell Freedman. Part of this reading included the burning of “buffalo chips.”

A question that arose from the discussion of the book was, “What does a buffalo chip/cow patty smell like

when it burns?” The class is split on the results. Some believe it will smell really bad and the other group believes there will be little smell or it will smell like burned grass or hay. They will be doing some inquiry to solve this question. The Grade 10 class is searching for well-dried cow patties and then the blaze will begin.

Sports wall nominations sought Continued from Page 41 The Unity Sports Wall of Fame is still looking for nominations for their next induction to be held May 9.

Nominations can be picked up at the town office or downloaded from the town website. As well, the Rivers West District of Sports, Recreation and Culture is looking for nominations for their annual awards so check with Nicole at the town office if you know someone who should be included.

Tickets are now on sale for the annual Celebrate Unity night hosted by the Unity Chamber of Commerce celebrating business, service and events in Unity.

It will include a meal, award presentations and a performance by Saskatchewan Express. Tickets will be on sale, only available at Unity Credit Union.

There are some great

names, groups and folks on the agenda for the program.

There seem to be an increased number of folks in our community dealing with some kind of illness. Keep these folks in your prayers and call them or their families up and see if there is any way you can lend a hand to make their lives just a little easier.

You don’t have to head out of town for a fabulous special meal with your sweetheart as all of Unity’s eateries are offering something special for Feb. 14. In addition the businesses offer a great selection of cards, chocolates and special occasion gifts or flowers.

Coffee row folks appeared to be more excited about a different football event than the Super Bowl. Yes, I am talking about the signing of Weston Dressler to a fouryear deal. They are certainly

talking about the weather and the interesting differences we have seen this winter as opposed to the intense winter of 2012, the frigid prolonged cold of 2013 and this year’s more spring-like qualities. Ramped up hockey and curling action is sure to be on the discussion table as well, as “rowers” pledge allegiance for their favourite players and teams, as well as making bold predictions for their seasons.

You know the saying “When you’re in the room, be in the room?” This is a demonstrated quality on coffee row as these folks tune into each other’s conversations rather than checking out cellphones on a continual basis, a good habit to try at home. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next week.

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Kids today are better little devils than we were Ed, my neighbour next door, has no time for talk of love and obedience from children. My neighbour says his parents expected him to try to get away with as much stuff as possible. He was proud of being a little devil even though he regretted his punishments on some occasions. Ed said he never expected his kids to be little angels and they never disappointed him.

“Knowing right from wrong makes no difference to kids or adults, the fun of life is getting away with what you are not suppose to do,” Ed told me yesterday.

My neighbour showed me a story about 11-

year-old Alexis Waller of central Arkansas. He was so impressed with her story because Ed sees her as being a better little devil than he could ever claim to be. Alexis decided a few weeks ago that she wanted to see a boy in Florida that she had been in touch with for two years. The girl stole $10,000 from her grandmother’ sock drawer and left home with the money in the middle of the night.

After hitching a ride with a stranger to a gas station, she called a taxi. She told the driver she wanted to go to Florida and paid him $1,000 cash to start driving her there.

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca parents awoke in the night found her missing, and called the police. The police, through her cell phone information, were able to call the taxi that had travelled to Atlanta, Ga. Her parents both angry and relieved drove to Atlanta to reclaim their daughter. Ed thought the

girl was as an impressive little devil. I cannot share his opinion.

What others do wrong will impress some other folks with their boldness and originality. My neighbour and I have a different sense of what is right and wrong; what is a sin and what is being strong-

willed. I’m not impressed with the girl’s adventure, but saddened that she would steal money from her grandmother.

I know how Ed loves money, and he would not be laughing if a grandchild of his stole money from him, even $10. Many people do have pride in the wrong or sin they have done or are doing. Could it be a large number of people are proud of getting drunk or being good at cheating and lying, gossiping, being selfrighteous? How many will do whatever they can get away with doing? Some will do whatever they want no matter who gets hurt by their actions. Most

do not care about what or who is doing wrong unless their lives are not touched by it.

Anyone considering the Ten Commandments of God knows that they can quickly show us how we fail to keep them perfectly in thought, word and deed.

They prove we are not perfect adults or children.

They point us to Jesus Christ the spotless Lamb of God who takes away the sins of the world. The gospel is the good news that God calls us from sin or wrong to His love and forgiveness and will for us. His will is that whatever we wish others would do to us we would also do to them.

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

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

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

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

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

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SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

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

Everyone Welcome

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

Hosanna Life Center

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

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

Rev: Nora Borgeson

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

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

(YHU\RQH :HOFRPH www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

Battlefords Grace Community Church Pastor: Bill Hall

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

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday Everyone Welcome Pastor Patrick Carty

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

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

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

Third Avenue United Church

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

306-445-5079

TERRITORIAL DRIVE ALLIANCE CHURCH Battleford United Church

306-446-1695 PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide M.S.P.

SUNDAY SERVICES

Church Phone 306-445-4181

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY: Sundays at 9:30 am Last Sunday of the month at 11:30 am Daily at 9:00 am Rev. Father Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731

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

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

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

306-445-5901 SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102nd St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day A Adventist Church Pastor Dave Miller Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, C North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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