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Staff A special council meeting has been called for Thursday at noon in North Battleford City Hall council chambers.

The purpose is to discuss support for a grant application to the Provincial Territorial Infrastructure Component - Clear Water Waste Water Fund to fund primary sanitary sewer truck pipeline upgrade along an approximately seven kilometre

route through the city.

The city council also received a report Monday that the General Electric filtration system at F.E. Holliday water treatment plant is up and running and the pipeline from Battleford has been decommissioned for the winter. Turn to Page 3 for more on this story.

Council has also struck a new committee to assess commercial taxation in North Battleford. Turn to Page 10 for details.

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Director of Operations Stewart Schafer updated council Monday on December water activities, including the GE filtration system and the shutdown of the Battleford line for the winter. Photo by John Cairns

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The new filtration system is up and running, and the waterline from Battleford has been turned off, according to the report to City of North Battleford Planning Committee on Monday.

The report focused on highlights from the month of December. According to the report from Director of Operations Stewart Schafer, commissioning was completed for the long-awaited GE temporary intake and filtration system at Water Treatment Plant No. 2 (the F.E. Holliday plant) in December.

That included operating system integration, chemical optimization, trace analysis, GE operator training and GE filter backwash optimization, according to his report.

As well, decommissioning was completed of the temporary water line from Battleford, which runs along the old bridge to the F.E. Holliday plant.

The shutdown of the line for the winter took place “right before the really cold weather came in,” said Schafer.

Schafer’s written report also noted that all water treatment plants are operating within their permit guidelines, which were

recently revised to include operating parameters for F1, F2, F3 and F4 hydrocarbons.

The filtration system, the Battleford supply line and the revised permit guidelines are all a result of the Husky oil spill into the North Saskatchewan River that took place in July.

Four new wells were also constructed in response to the spill, which came into operation by early September. Schafer’s report noted that the connection of the four wells to the SCADA operating system were completed at Water Treatment Plant No. 1 in December.

Final numbers for 2016 show North Battleford up in overall permits, but down in permit values for the year.

The grand total for the year was 140 permits issued for $17,784,400, compared to 126 permits for $29,512,155 the previous year.

The largest amount of permit values came in the category of new commercial, with five permits issued for $4,126,500. There were also 25 permits issued for commercial alterations, for $3,555,999, but that was down from 27 permits issued in 2015 for $8,147,900.

Six new industrial per-

mits were also issued for the year at $2,740,500.

The final totals for 2016 was boosted by a strong month of December which saw eight permits issued for $917,000. Those included three industrial alteration permits for $345,000, two demolition/renovation permits for $302,000, one commercial alteration for $210,000 and one residen-

tial alteration for $60,000.

It should be noted that not all the permit numbers are in for the new hotel construction on Carlton Trail that began this past year.

City Manager Jim Puffalt said more permits were to be issued for that construction and those numbers will be reflected in 2017 totals.

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A natural treasure has been tarnished Dear Editor As it now stands, we need oil, gas and pipelines. But, as the Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill has clearly illustrated, it must be done right and if it isn’t, it’s a disaster.

The spill inflicted major environmental damage upon the North Saskatchewan River and surrounding area.

Much of it long lasting, some of it permanent. Don’t let anyone try to tell you the spill was not a major negative event. It was.

Tests show river bottom sediments badly polluted with hydrocarbons. It’s not fully known how the water column has been affected. Cleanup efforts caused damage that will take years to remediate. Access roads were pushed through the bush immediately adjacent to the river. Large quantities of oil soaked river grass had to be removed. Oil soaked riverbank soils had to be removed and/or disturbed.

Although haphazard and unprofessional, mortality counts show not a single species of bird, mammal, invertebrate or fish escaped negative impact. Beavers were especially hard hit. Oil stained White American pelicans could be seen on the river days after the spill. Bottom feeders such as mud suckers were badly impacted.

Like so much else, nobody knows how the spill affected the small and fragile freshwater sturgeon population. How many oil stained birds flew off to die, unrecorded? How many oil soaked mammals crawled into the bush to die? Minnows, tomorrow’s fish and today’s food base, perished and floated downstream unseen, uncounted. And what was the true effect on crustaceans?

Professionals are concerned fish and other aquatic life may have migrated from heavily polluted areas of the river leaving “dead zones.” And on and on it goes. It will be generations before the North Saskatchewan River completely recovers, if ever.

There is so much, nobody knows. In so many instances, it’s nothing more than a good guess. Nobody really knows what happened to the freshwater sturgeon and other aquatic life. What will the long-term effects be? What will the spring break up bring? People are worried. They don’t know what to do about hydrocarbon polluted bottom sediments. Will they move around creating new problems? The final high water event deposited river silt on top of the oil that remained on the riverbank. Will that complicate cleanup efforts in the spring? And on and on it goes.

There is still much to be cleaned up and/or remediated, some never will be. Husky Energy and the provincial government were ill prepared to handle the oil spill, they were overwhelmed, and still are in many instances. They looked for a precedent to assist in their efforts. They couldn’t find one The Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill also had very serious social implications for the people of Saskatchewan, especially those living along the river. Their quality of life was diminished. The confidence in their water supply significantly reduced.

Many were left with no water at all. Human recreational activity connected to the North Saskatchewan River will never be the same. Additional water testing will be required for decades to come.

However, there were a couple aspects of the oil spill Husky Energy and the provincial government nailed.

Those being the suppression of information to the public and the down playing of the event. They are inextricably linked. One example would be the fact the media was not allowed to file one story directly from the main cleanup site located between the oil’s point of entry into the river and the Highway 21 bridge north of Maidstone.

Not one. They denied access to the site. That is absolutely ridiculous. It is also an assault on our democracy.

The Brad Wall government will be releasing their report on spill in a couple months. To properly take into

consideration planning and operating negligence, extensive environmental and social damage and the need for “deterrence,” Husky Energy must be subject to significant monetary penalties Going forward there must be additional environmental protection provisions applied. Omitted in the original process, a full environmental impact assessment must be carried out on the west and east Husky Energy pipelines crossing the North Saskatchewan River north of Maidstone. Only then will proper due diligence be completed.

Anything less will be considered bad business. The fact of the matter is, if a full and proper EIA would have been carried out in the first place, Husky Energy and the provincial government would not have been so overwhelmed with the Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill.

Husky Energy and the Government of Saskatchewan must be made to fully accommodate the media in the future, insuring a well-informed public and a fully functioning and healthy democracy. Husky Energy and the government were absolutely negligent in making sure the public was properly informed in regards to the 2016 Husky Energy North Saskatchewan River oil spill.

Our journalists must be allowed to do their work in the future. They are the final defence of our democracy.

Morice Miller Unity

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You can’t take away my computer – I have homework!

Spencer, 9, came home and told me he needed the computer to do his homework. I was busy at the time, so I told him I would get to it later.

The reason our son could not simply turn on the computer was because it was missing something rather important, namely, the power cord.

Why would the power cord go missing, pray tell? It might have had to do with the fact a week previous, he spent the

weekend playing on his iPad or computer, then didn’t tell me until 7:30 a.m. on the following Monday he had homework in several subjects.

This, despite me asking several times if he had any homework.

I’m in a real quandary when it comes to the kids and electronics. Some people say they should have only a limited amount of screen time, and maybe they’re right.

But that’s pretty hard to

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year enforce in this day and age.

What I have found is the most effective disciplinary action is loss of electronics. For major offences, this can be weeks. Other times, it’s a matter of seizing the daughter’s electronics until the dishes are washed.

Then, amazingly enough, they get washed relatively quickly, if not effectively.

(We’re still working on that. More practice, I say!)

Our kids are spoiled, in that each has a handme-down iPhone, which does not actually have cellular access, and whose batteries require constant charging; an iPad mini purchased two years ago, and really old iPods hardly functional due to battery issues.

They also each have access to a computer, one of which is 2007 vintage, the other 2009.

I do not think a 12-year-old needs a cell plan, nor can I afford one for her. I already give SaskTel more money each month than we put away for the kids’ educations.

I was struck by Spencer’s Grade 4 homework assignment. It was sent to him on his school Gmail account. He had several items he had to do, including working with interactive animations showing how buffalo hides were tanned. (I squirmed when it mentioned using brains in the tanning process.)

In all practicality, he could not do this homework without access to a computer or tablet. When my parental controls time limit kicked in and, for some reason, Microsoft would not recognize I had

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allowed him more time, he stomped off, saying I was causing him to get a lower mark! He was, in part, correct.

It made me think back a decade and more ago, when, as an air cadet instructor, our office staff had to be very cognizant of the economic circumstances of the cadets. We had children from some of the highest to some of the lowest economic strata within the unit.

Back then sending out a simple squadron-wide email to all the parents might not fly, because not everyone had Internet at home, or even computers, never mind smart phones.

So I wonder now, has that changed? Can schools today expect every kid to have access to high speed Internet at home, a computer or tablet to do their homework on? Do even the poorest in our society now have high-speed connections?

It is, of course, useful for children to learn these things at a young age. Our kids were never taught to type, they just do so. (I noticed they could use some improvement, and got them doing a typing tutorial. Katrina breezed through 40 lessons in two days.)

I personally didn’t

get a computer until the last months of Grade 12, just before going off to engineering school where a computer was all but required. That computer cost $2,500 in 1993, an enormous sum whose financial impact on my parents I only now fully appreciate. It cost nearly as much as my tuition.

That computer could do little more than run a word processor, spreadsheet and a few crude games. It didn’t even have sound capabilities at first. The hand-me-down iPhones our kids use, on the other hand, could have easily replaced all the

computers NASA had to put a man on the moon.

Now that homework is coming home via email, how am I supposed to use electronics depravation as a disciplinary tool?

Nothing else works nearly as well. Spencer hardly cares about his toys, or Lego. All he wants is that screen.

It was once said, “a chicken in every pot.”

Now it’s a computer for every kid.

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News.

He can be reached at brian.zinchuk@sasktel. net.

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By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

The effort to prepare the Civic Centre for the Grand Slam of Curling was a major one that included removing the glass panels from the arena boards. Equipment from Estevan was obtained and much planning went into the effort to swiftly and safely remove the panels in time for the event . Photo submitted

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The Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling event in North Battleford proved to be a major effort, not only for organizers and volunteers but also for those setting up the arena.

The Civic Centre was transformed from a hockey arena into a curling venue for the tournament that took place Jan. 3 to 8.

That meant removing the glass along the boards that line the ice surface, and as City officials described before the city’s Planning Committee on Monday, that was a major undertaking.

Director of Operations Stewart Schafer reported the sheets of rink board glass, numbered at 250, were removed.

To remove the glass, a suction unit from Estevan was obtained. The City had similar equipment, but Schafer explained theirs was “too new,” meaning they kept the suction on and wouldn’t release the glass.

City officials did not want to run the risk of any of the glass shattering, so the Estevan unit was obtained.

City staff were heavily involved in the glass removal, with personnel from Operations, Public Works, the Parks Department and urban-forest all involved.

The work was described as being completed with “military precision,” as it was an organized effort to remove each pane of glass in a safe and timely manner.

One team led by Gord Whitton used a forklift which placed the suction machine onto the glass panels, turned on the suction, lifted up the panels and

then passed them on to a second crew.

The second crew then placed each sheet of glass on racks borrowed from Fortress Glass, released each one and tied them down for transport.

A frontend loader was used to pick up the A-frames loaded with glass panels, and they were transported to cold storage.

The actual removal of the glass was done “very fast,” said Schafer, at a rate of one minute and 20 seconds per panel.

Putting the glass back in after the event proved a little slower, but not much, at a rate of about two minutes per panel. Each glass panel was numbered so they could be placed back in their slots quickly once the event was over.

In all, it took seven hours to remove all the glass panels and about sevenand-a-half to put them all back in, reported Schafer.

Leisure Services Director Bill Samborski also noted Estevan needed the glass-removal equipment returned in time so that their own arena could have it for a Blue Rodeo concert that took place this past weekend. It was reported

by Puffalt that Samborski personally drove the equipment back to Estevan in a howling snowstorm so it would be returned in time.

In all, members of council praised the entire effort of the staff to prepare the Civic Centre for the curling event and then restore it back to normal for hockey.

Puffalt noted the effort was prepared well in advance over the course of eight months.

“It was a good opportunity for us to work together and also do something new and cool,” said Puffalt.

Councillors present at the last Battleford council meeting voted for a pre-budget approval that would allow the Town to move forward on infrastructure and facility projects.

Included in the list of future projects to tender is a new arena ice plant, 29th Street, First Avenue West and 2nd Avenue to 27th Street West paving upgrades and floating pipes, a water pump house and a supply pipe to the water

pump house.

The administrative report presented at council and prepared by CAO John Enns-Wind, states that reduced funding from the Build Canada Fund and a five per cent reduction in shared revenue from the provincial sales tax, among other factors, account for an expected 10 per cent drop in projected revenue for the town.

The report goes on to list a number of reasons why pre-approval is necessary now.

With the projected dip in revenue compounded

with a sluggish economy, projects brought to tender earlier would allow the town to take advantage of the market with the expected eventual result of significant savings.

According to the report, “tenders available in February and March receive better pricing resulting in savings for taxpayers or making taxpayer dollars go further.”

The cost of proposed items for pre-approval is $3.5 million, while the overall infrastructure deficit of the town is approximately $28 million.

Series of crimes investigated

by Maidstone RCMP Staff

The Maidstone RCMP are requesting information from the public in an effort to solve recent crimes.

Between Dec. 16 and Dec. 22 a large amount of steel rig tubing was stolen from an oil lease site near Maidstone. The pipe is 60.3 mm tubing cut into 30-foot lengths with internal coating and would have required heavy equipment to remove. Similar incidents have been reported in the Wainwright and Kitscoty areas in Alberta.

Between the evening of Jan. 1 and the early morning of Jan. 2, a garage in Marshall, was broken into and a red 1999 Honda Four-

trax was stolen. The ATV has custom racks and seat.

The culprits are believed to have rolled the vehicle out of the garage, down an alley and then loaded it onto a truck or trailer.

Jan. 3, the Legacy Fire Department reported a vehicle was on fire on a well site near Lone Rock. Police located a white Ford F350. The vehicle and plate, Saskatchewan 122 JTL, were both stolen. The vehicle had been reported stolen from Biggar.

Between Jan. 6 and 9, approximately 10 yield signs and eight range road signs on Township 482 in the RM of Eldon were deliberately damaged and run down by an unknown vehi-

cle. The vehicle is believed to be black.

Jan. 14, it was reported to the Maidstone RCMP that a vehicle in Lashburn had been damaged in an attempt to steal it. The vehicle’s ignition had been tampered with sometime overnight. The vehicle was located on the east side of the town.

Anyone with information about this or any other crime is urged to contact the Maidstone RCMP Detachment at 306-8934800, or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or Text: TIP206 and your message to CRIMES (274637), or online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Case management meeting in murder case Staff The case against the man accused in the shooting death of Colten Boushie on a farm south of the Battlefords was back in court again Tuesday, sort of.

It was a pre-trial case management meeting at North Battleford Provin-

cial Court House in the matters involving Gerald Stanley, accused of second-degree murder in the case.

Outside the courthouse, a number of famuily members and other had once again gathered in support of Colten Boushie, as has been the case at several other court dates involving

Stanley’s case.

The case management meeting is in advance of the preliminary hearing in the case, that was initially scheduled for this week in North Battleford, but was pushed back to April 3 after Stanley received additional charges in November of unsafe storage of a firearm.

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Operation Red Nose wrapped up its 2016 campaign Tuesday with the presentation of a $13,500 cheque to KidSport.

The cheque was presented to David Schell of KidSport by Bill Bowman of Operation Red Nose and the North Battleford Lions Club.

The funds were raised through the organization’s efforts to offer safe rides home to people in the Battlefords during the holiday season.

Schell expressed gratitude for the funding, which will go towards their efforts to help underprivileged youth take part in or-

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This was the eighth local campaign for Operation Red Nose in the Battlefords.

According to Bowman, the 2016 campaign provided 305 safe rides, with 33 volunteers working 715 volunteer hours, with seven Lions volunteers and six KidSport volunteers among them.

Across Saskatchewan, 1,166 people were provided safe rides home by volunteers in four cities. There was a 25 per cent increase in rides this year.

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Federal and provincial funding for clean water and public transit projects Staff

About $38.6 million in funding has been announced for a number of water and sewer infrastructure and transit projects throughout Saskatchewan.

A total of 28 projects are receiving the funding through the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund and the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, with the federal government providing up to 50 per cent of the funds, at over $19.3 million. The province is investing $8.9 million and municipalities $10.3 million.

The announcement was made last Thursday by Ralph Goodale, minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, and Donna Harpauer, minister of Government Relations and minister responsible for First Nations, Métis and Northern Affairs. The funding is part of the federal government’s Investing in Canada effort towards public infrastructure.

Among the Clean Water and Wastewater Fund projects being funded are wastewater lagoon upgrades in nine Saskatchewan communities including Mervin, Carlyle,

Debden, Halbrite, Ituna, Sedley, Stockholm, Strasbourg, Aberdeen and Esterhazy.

A force main project to McCarthy Boulevard Pump Station in Regina is one of the projects underway, with the feds contributing $7.5 million.

Wastewater and storm water collection rehabilitation and upgrades are receiving $2.5 million and $3.7 million, respectively, from the federal government.

The Saskatoon projects include the Caswell Hill water main and service connection replacements for $3,125,000, the Holiday Park water main and service connection replacements for $2,000,000, the water main and service connection replacements for road program for $2,700,000, the Buena Vista water main and service connection replacements for $2,375,000, service connection line replacements for $1,500,000, water main lining for $2,750,000, and sanitary lining for $1,350,000.

There are also water treatment plant upgrades included for communities including Alida, Avonlea, Buena Vista, Craik, Kelv-

ington, Kipling, Leader, Lipton, North Portal and Tantallon. Rosthern is also receiving $1,707,500 for a new sewer force main and lift station.

For transit projects under the Public Transit Infrastructure Fund, funding for Regina includes the Arcola Express bus route, the one paratransit bus addition spare ratio increase, transit customer service and safety, transit technology and software improvements, the addition of three new buses to the fleet, and transit fleet replacement (17 buses and nine paratransit buses), with the last item approved for funding in the amount of $5,473,003.

The Saskatoon projects include fleet renewal and upgrades in the amount of $12 million, as well as bus rapid transit indicative design and detailed functional plan for $3,675,000, bus rapid transit station and facility design and requirements, shelter improvements and network accessibility, intelligent transportation and data requirements, and the feasibility study of rail impacts on transit.

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“The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to join with our federal and municipal partners to announce funding for 28 water, wastewater, and public transit projects across the province,” said Harpauer.

“These investments allow for continued growth in Saskatchewan communities and will improve quality of life for years to come.”

Sask. population continues to grow Staff

Saskatchewan continued to experience steady population growth in the third quarter of 2016, according to Statistics Canada’s latest quarterly population estimate.

There were 1,155,393 people living in the province on Oct. 1, 4,761 more people than in the previous quarter, and up by 18,007 people over the past year.

“Our province continues to attract people to the many opportunities available here,” Economy Minister Jeremy Harrison said.

“Our resilient economy and its investment opportunities speak to the continued strength of our province.”

The Statistics Canada numbers reflect a de-

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“This latest round of water and wastewater projects will protect the environment and keep our communities healthy and livable and will create well-paying jobs for the middle class. Equally important, the people of Moose Jaw and Prince Albert will benefit from an efficient, comfortable and modern public transit sys-

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This number represents the highest growth in any 10year period in the province over the last 84 years, since between 1922 and 1932, the release states.

“The numbers show the strength of our province, which continues to thrive, despite challenges in the resource sector,” Harrison said.

“With more people calling Saskatchewan home now than ever before, it proves that Saskatchewan is a great place to live, work and to raise a family.”

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Big Wreck to play Gold Eagle Events Centre

Big Wreck has been entertaining alt rock fans for 20 years. Photo submitted

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Canadian content rock radio staples Big Wreck are kicking off their tour at the end of January in British Columbia before making their way to the Gold Eagle Casino for a show Feb. 10.

2017 marks 20 years since the alt rock outfit released their first album after meeting in Boston, Mass., while singer Ian Thornley and bandmates were attending Berklee College of Music. Since then, Big Wreck has released five studio albums, gone through lineup changes, won awards, disbanded, and gotten back together.

Their latest is Grace Street, taken from Thornley’s address in Toronto.

When speaking about his latest, Thornley fixes on the journey-like, uniqueness of each song.

“When we were running through the songs, each song on its own, with just the three of us bashing our way through it and putting it together and deciding on the arrangements, as we were doing that it was becoming apparent these songs are their own little journeys.

“Instead of an album where you have a bunch of rockers and then two slow ones, it’s really each song being its own journey,” says Thornley.

With each song like “different islands in the same ocean,” with their own influences and inspirations, Thornley says the destination of the songs’ journeys almost seems to write itself.

“I borrow from anything. You dig around with whatever you have at your disposal to help tell that story. The song tends to tell you what it wants to do and where it wants to be,” says Thornley.

“Maybe that’s because I’ve been doing this for so long.”

With 20 years of experience as a professional musician, Thornley has a wealth of musical knowledge he can return to dur-

ing the writing and recording process. Even still, he’s not opposed to other people’s ideas and suggestions.

During the recording of Grace Street’s Motionless Thornley recalls one of these collaborative instances.

“The whole song is barren and I was liking the fact it was barren and it just felt really intimate. [Then] for the chorus, we need something high, like what would I do? A keyboard, an organ, or a mandolin,” says Thornley.

“Well, then we thought, what about the wine glass thing? [Garth Richardson, co-producer] came back with a wine glass and a turkey baster, which is how you tune the glass. So we tuned a bunch of wine

glasses to a major scale and added that in and it just adds this really angelic sort of ethereal sound. That technique would not work in any other songs.”

And that’s not the only unconventional sound that made its way onto the album. Close listeners can also catch a recording of Thornley’s daughter’s heartbeat incorporated and even nails going down a chalkboard on a track.

As for recreating these sounds for their live shows, Thornley says they’ll be tailoring the songs for their performances.

“Who wants to go to the show and just watch the album? It should be its own living, breathing thing and it’s hard to do that when you’re playing to track.

“I don’t look at track as cheating, I just don’t think it’s us. It wouldn’t feel right.”

Still, folks at Big Wreck shows can still expect the music they love, just in a different setting, including the hits.

“We want to play as much new music as possible, but we don’t want to alienate people by doing so. I’ve been to shows and they don’t play any hits and it’s like what is this?” says Thornley.

“I want to hear the hits and I get that, as a fan.”

Big Wreck will be at Gold Eagle Casino Feb. 10 with openers Ascot Royals.

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Population Health Promotion Awareness Week begins Jan. 22 Staff People are being encouraged to take a look at the root causes of poor health and consider the numerous ways to improve health in the community and neighbourhoods.

Health regions around the province including Prairie North Health Region are holding the first Population Health Promotion Awareness Week Jan. 22-28.

According to a Prairie North news release, 75 per cent of the things that make people healthy are not part of the health care system.

Instead, health is influenced by social, economic and physical environments.

The goal is to have people think about those elements that impact health and well-being, and to consider the root causes and find ways to improve awareness, environments and policies. Prairie North has four PHP practitioners who, according to their news release, promote such initiatives as community safety projects, drug and alcohol abuse prevention,

active travel planning, medication safety, positive ticketing programs and other projects. The idea is to make it easier for people

“We promote thriving for all people of Saskatchewan while recognizing that factors outside the health care system affect health and well-being more than do factors within health care.”

- Anne Duriez to make healthier choices.

Anne Duriez, one of four Population Health Promotion practitioners in the health region based in Meadow Lake, said they “work in partnership with

communities to positively influence the personal, social, economic, environmental and cultural contexts that affect people’s health and well-being so that people from all stages of life (early years to older adulthood) have the best opportunities to live a healthy and productive life, regardless of income, education or ethnic background.

“We promote thriving for all people of Saskatchewan while recognizing that factors outside the health care system affect health and well-being more than do factors within health care.”

Collaboration on projects with community groups and organizations “allows PHP practitioners to work toward improving the conditions and environments that impact people’s ability to live healthier lives,” Duriez explained.

For more information contact the nearest PHP practitioner in Lloydminster at 306-820-6217, North Battleford at 306446-8630 or Meadow Lake at 306-236-1577.

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Committee to assess commercial taxation

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Some long-talked-about changes to the way commercial tax is collected will be front and centre at North Battleford City Hall in the coming months.

At their planning committee meeting Monday, city administration outlined plans to set up an Assessment and Taxation Review Committee.

It would be a policy review committee with the power to “research, formulate, review and recommend assessment and taxation changes,” according to a memo from City Manager Jim Puffalt to council.

It would review the modified cost approach that is currently used for measuring commercial assessment in North Battleford, and consider changes.

It would consider switching to the rental income approach, which is currently used in most Saskatchewan cities.

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce had been pushing for the City to consider changes to the income approach for more than a year, having previ-

ously approached officials about the switch.

Puffalt noted it is a complicated issue.

“There’s winners and losers in any type of assessment system,” said Puffalt.

He said it was important to see some sampling done and some discussion to get a better understanding.

Administration has proposed the committee be made up of representatives from the City of North Battleford, as well as the president and executive director of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, the chair and executive director of the North Battleford business improvement district, the chair of the Battlefords Realtors’ Association, members at large representing multifamily complex owners and the Condominium Association, and from the Saskatchewan Assessment Management Agency.

The main discussion Monday was whether any more representation should be added. There was also a suggestion about adding representation from Battlefords Tribal Council and Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs, but no final decision was made.

The Chamber had also requested adding one more Chamber member at large, but the opinion expressed

by Mayor Ryan Bater was that the Chamber was already going to be well served with its two representatives.

The next step will be to set up a first meeting of the committee for the first quarter of 2017.

Whether it will accomplish much in 2017, however, remains to be seen. City Director of Finance David Gillan cautioned that complicating matters for 2017 was the fact this was already a re-evaluation year.

As well, he noted the City is changing to a new assessment service provider this year, with SAMA taking over from Cameron Duncan, who is retiring.

Councillor Greg Lightfoot said he believed the committee would play a huge role in determining “where the concerns are,” and what needs to happen next to fix it, but a long process is expected.

“It’s not going to happen overnight. We’re going to be meeting numerous times to get ideas,” said Lightfoot.

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By Trina Markusson, illustrated by James Hearne Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $15.95 ISBN 9-781927756775 There’s much talk these days about mindfulness, and truth be told, this re-

viewer has signed up for a class on that very topic.

I’m also starting to hear that mindfulness, or “living in the moment,” is being taught in some schools, and I can only imagine how much this will benefit students who adopt the practice into their daily lives.

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Drawing from her youngest son’s experience, as well as her own, Markusson, has penned a sensitive story about Zachary, a boy old enough to play football but young enough to enjoy the company of a teddy bear, that demonstrates how hanging on to the past or worrying about the future prevents us from enjoying the present, and can even manifest in physical ailments.

Speaking of the “what ifs” (future thoughts) her son is experiencing— doing poorly on a spelling test, public speaking in class,

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Fortunately, the family keeps a shoebox with mindfulness tools (six simply illustrated cards that symbolize keys to practicing mindfulness) on hand to help Zachary focus. As the worrying boy goes through each of the cards, he practices the steps.

When he draws the Five Senses card, he feels his pillow, listens to the chirping birds and smells “the coffee Dad was making in the kitchen.” The Gratitude card reminds him to name three things he’s grateful for, including his brothers and “the blue sky day!”

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By Marjorie Cripps, illustrated by Val Lawton Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $12.95 ISBN 9-781927-75706 I can’t imagine a better title for first-time author Marjorie Cripps’ collection of stories for young readers than what she’s chosen, Sibling Shenanigans.

This fun and ably-written series of short tales features likeable siblings Amanda and Mitchell, who get along exceptionally well with each other, their parents and their beloved Grandma. The senior is a central character (and sometimes accomplice) in several of the 10 pieces. Saskatchewan-born Cripps is a retired school librarian whose love of quilting is evident in many of the stories.

Using different styles – some stories are written in first person, others in third person, some are realistic, others fantastic – and an upbeat tone, Cripps welcomes us into the active lives of young Amanda and Mitchell, beginning with the latter’s spectacular adventure in a “runaway stroller.”

Cripps shares anecdotes about sleepovers, birthdays, Christ-

mases, pet dogs, camping, and a family move from one side of Vancouver to the other.

I appreciated how easily the author’s pen swung between real life and fantasy, making both feel credible. In Barkley on Wheels, we learn that Grandma is living in a seniors’ complex, Summitcrest Lodge. “This new hip is not nearly as good as my old one,” she says. Barkley is her dog, but the Jack Russell terrier has gone to live with Amanda and Mitchell’s family. When the family takes him to the cottage, the dog zips around as happy dogs do, and a few days later the leash-free dog is struck by a car. There’s an interesting synchronicity between Grandma’s use of a walker and the dog’s new harness and two-wheeled cart that support its hindquarters. “‘If Barkley can keep rolling, so can I!’” Grandma says.

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Then it’s back to reality, with Gram taking the kids tenting. The thin foam mattress gives her bones a devil of a time, and it’s a three-store chore to find a better mattress in town. It rings true.

The final story concerns the imaginative children flying across Canada on Grandma’s magic quilt. They touch various squares on the quilt and voila, away they zoom.

They spy a humpback whale in the Pacific, and “… the quilt dropped low enough for them to salute the Mountie in front of the Parliament Buildings.”

At one point a lobster even attaches itself to the quilt.

The book is minimally illustrated with black and white drawings by veteran book illustrator Val Lawton from Calgary. Once a child has graduated from picture books, this would be a great early reader – with or without a parent or grandparent snuggled up to listen. The author can be proud of her first title. Hopefully there are more to come.

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The activities at Action Now Senior Centre during the holidays and early January were not well attended due to the extremely cold weather and flu and colds that were affecting many, causing them to stay indoors and recover. However with temperatures moderating this week, we expect normal attendance from now on.

Earlier in December, a Christmas dinner was held with 55 guests attending.

Always the favourite of the year and catered to by Second to None, everyone

enjoyed a delicious meal followed by an afternoon of Kaiser and socializing.

Also following the dinner, where 10 birthday celebrants for November and December were honoured, the annual donation of $5,500 was presented to Claudette McGuire from the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation on behalf of the club members and including funds they receive from Sask. Lotteries.

McGuire thanked everyone for their support over many years and assured them the money was appreciated and would be put to good use.

Get well wishes are extended to a couple of our

honorary members who have suffered pelvis and hip injuries as a result of falls.

Speedy recovery wishes are extended to Clara and Irene and we hope to see you back soon.

All activities will continue as usual throughout February with the birthday dinner being held Feb. 8.

All members, regular and honorary, who don’t come on a regular basis are still welcome to attend.

Dinners are usually potluck or $5 if you don’t bring food and begins at noon followed by cards.

Hope you all enjoy the good weather while it lasts and happy new year to all.

Action Now Seniors birthday celebrants for November and December are: back row – Ed Beloin, Marcel Lacoursiere, John Sendecki, Howard Weitzel, Tom Nuttall, Gordon Smith; seated – Marie Soiseth, Muriel Miller, Lynn McLean and Eileen Lacoursiere.

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Forward Jared Blaquiere and defenceman Zach Nedelec have a chance to write a spectacular ending to their junior hockey careers.

Not only could the Edam natives find themselves battling for a Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League title, but the 20 year olds can do so playing for the team that is closest to their hometown.

“The support that we’ve felt ever since we got to town has been huge,” Blaquiere said. “This is pretty much our hometown team, so to play for a highclass organization like the North Stars is pretty exciting.

“I never thought I would have a chance to play on a first-place team, especially one that’s going to have a bye in the first round of the playoffs. There’s so many people here that believe we can go all the way, and I want to help accomplish that.”

Blaquiere and Nedlece were acquired by the North Stars in a trade with the La Ronge Ice Wolves last Tuesday, in a move that saw prospects Austin Shumanski, Mackenzie Donovan and Shane Hounsell heading the other way, along with a first round pick in the 2017 SJHL bantam draft and a player development fee.

The move to North Battleford saw Blaquiere and Nedelec get reacquainted with a number of familiar faces that they’ve played with or against over the years.

“To be back playing with some of your buddies has been really cool,” Nedelec said. “We’ve had

Edam products Jared Blaquiere and Zach Nedelec joined the Battlefords North Stars last week after a trade wtih the La Ronge Ice Wolves. Photos by Lucas Punkari

some tough battles over the last few years, especially with the North Stars being at the top of the league, so it’s good to be on the same side.”

“There’s been some pretty good tussels in the last couple of seasons, especially with our captain

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By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

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Seven members of the Battlefords Kinsmen Orcas swim team picked up 22 medals this past weekend at the Regina Optimist Prairie Cup. In their first long-course swim meet, Jael Basaraba finished in second spot in

the 25-metre butterfly and breaststroke races, while Reece Gilbert has ninth place finishes in the 50m backstroke and breaststroke events.

Madison Higgs was the top point finisher for the team as she had five first place finishes and a second place result.

Brandon Nord won four gold medals and had a bronze medal, while Taylor Parker took home three gold, three silver and one bronze medal.

Lindsay Reimer made the top 10 in four events while Reece Sommerfield had a pair of top 10 finishes.

Although the results might not have shown it, the Battlefords Sharks proved that they could compete with one of the highest scoring teams in the Saskatchewan Female Midget AAA Hockey League last weekend.

The Sharks made their way to the provincial capital for a pair of games with the Regina Rebels, where they fell in a pair of 7-2 affairs.

Saturday’s contest at the Co-operators Centre saw the Sharks get off to a strong start, as Jordan Kulbida gave her team an early lead.

“That was probably our best period of the entire season,” Sharks head coach Gary Berggren said.

“That all came from having a strong work ethic and understanding what they needed to on their defensive zone coverage. We

got off to a tough start in the second period but the girls responded with a power play goal to take the lead back.”

After Jessie Herner scored a power play goal for the Sharks, the Rebels turned up the wick offensively as Kennedy Bobyck had three goals and her teammate Lauren Focht found the net twice.

“They have a couple of players on offence that are really hard to stop, and we didn’t work hard enough in the second and third period to try and slow them down,” Berggren said.

Bobyck continued her strong play Sunday afternoon as she and teammates Miranda Hatt and Brooklyn Stevely each had three point showings in a 7-2 victory.

“There are times in the course where you take a step forward or a step back, and that was definitely a step back,” Berggren said.

“We weren’t battling

and competing enough and it showed in the final score.

The shots were a lot closer, but that doesn’t necessarily show how the game was.”

Lezza Potratz and Kulbida both scored in the loss.

The Sharks, who now have a 5-13-1 record this season, will be back on the road Friday night as they will take on the Notre Dame Hounds.

The two teams will also play again in Wilcox Saturday afternoon.

The Sharks will return to the Battleford Arena on Jan. 29 to play the Melville Prairie Fire, which will come a day after a game between the two sides in Radisson.

“We’re really looking forward to that game,” Berggren said. “We’ve thrown around the idea of having a game or two in the smaller towns and we have Keara Amson, who is from Raddison, on the team so it was a good fit.”

Northern men’s provincial qualifier in North Battleford this weekend Staff

Nineteen curling rinks are coming to North Battleford to keep their hopes alive in their quest to win a provincial men’s title.

The Twin Rivers Curling Club will play host to the SaskTel Men’s Northern Qualifier starting Thursday, which will see four teams earn spots at the provincial playdowns in Tisdale from Feb. 1 to 5.

North Battleford curling fans will have a rink of their own to cheer on during the week.

Drew Heidt, who is joined on his team by third Jesse St. John, second Cole Tenetuik and lead Chadd McKenzie, will begin their journey through the tripleknockout format at 7 p.m.

Thursday against Murray Sunderland of Tisdale.

There will also be a number of other area skips

vying for a spot at the provincials.

They include Ryan Armstrong of Lashburn, Lloyd Fell of Unity and Spiritwood’s Garrett Reddekopp and Terry Thompson.

Also competing will be Darren Camm, Scott Bitz, Brayden Stewart, Brady Scharback and Tyler Travis of Saskatoon, Scott Comfort of Wadena, Lawrence Corrigal and

Harold Morin of Ile a la Crosse, Jordan Henry and Doug Phelps of Prince Albert, Terry Marteniuk of Yorkton, Lionel Holm of Watrous and Jonah Sweatman of La Ronge.

The event will get underway at 1 p.m. Thursday and will wrap up at 1 p.m.

Sunday.

This is one of two regional qualifiers for the men’s Tankard, with two other spots up for grabs

at the South Provincial Qualifier in Assiniboia this weekend.

Ten teams have already qualified for next month’s provincials, which will see Saskatoon’s Steve Laycock go for his fourth straight title.

Fellow Saskatoon skips Bruce Korte, Dale Craig, Jason Jacobson and Kody Hartung will also be in Tisdale to try to win a provincial title.

Also locked into the field are Randy Bryden and Shaun Meachem of Regina, Brad Heidt of Kerrobert, Ryan Deis of Fox Valley and Carl deConnick Smith of Rosetown.

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Ill advised penalties proved to be costly for the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League team as they dropped a 4-2 decision to the Saskatoon Blazers.

“We deserved every penalty that we got tonight,” Stars head coach Jean Fauchon said. “It was selfish play on over half of the penalties that we had.

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“That’s the type of thing that I’m talking about,” Fauchon said. “You can’t be taking a penalty like that, especially when we’re down 3-2.

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With the win, the Blazers are now in a tie with the Beardy’s Blackhawks for 10th place and are only a point behind the Legionnaires and Stars.

Luke Reid led the way on offence for the Stars as he scored 22 seconds into the game and also had an assist on Adam Beckman’s goal in the second period.

The Blazers offence was a two-pronged attack as Braden Krzak and Jaydon Dureau both had a pair of goals.

“I really like the way we responded to the physi-

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Battlefords North Stars defensive prospect Matthew Fletcher had two assists in the win.

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Sixty people attended the official release for He Perceives It on Saturday, a song inspired by the works and life of artist Allen Sapp.

It began at ARC Creative Studios downtown where the denim-clad — in honour of Sapp’s frequent duds — attendees gathered, visited and set up their devices to play He Perceives It. From there, the group walked to the

Allen Sapp Gallery where his paintings were viewed and enjoyed while the participants listened to He Perceives It for the first time.

Many people who attended the official release commented on how the song enhanced their experience of the gallery and Sapp’s artwork.

Following the electronically enhanced communal listening and viewing experience, Kjelti Katherine also performed the song live for the crowd.

Greystone Singers and U of S Jazz Ensemble playing at Dekker Centre Staff University of Saskatchewan’s official choir, the Greystone Singers, and the U of S Jazz Ensemble is hitting the road for a stop in North Battleford.

Twenty-three of the university’s best jazz musicians and the 44-member mixed voice choir will be at the Dekker Centre at 8 p.m. Friday.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

We could be halfway done winter or we could just be starting. The dreaded four-letter word in winter other than snow has definitely been cold. For those who love winter sports, they would like more fresh snow.

For those who dislike winter, the prolonged cold has not been their friend. But we are reminded the days are now getting longer and that is always a welcome sight, although the sudden blizzard that blew over the majority of Saskatchewan on Jan. 11 was a stark reminder that Mother Nature rules the roost.

Celebrate Unity is always a terrific event. If you know of a business that has gone above and beyond or someone who has contributed significant time and dedication to community activities, groups, events or organizations be sure to nominate them for recognition. Deadline for nominations is Feb. 6. Call or text Helena at 306228-8780. The event date is Monday, March 6. This event features supper, a brief awards ceremony and entertainment by the Dueling Pianos musical duo.

“Unite for a Miracle” fundraising campaign

Emma Baker, Tyson Moon and Landon Solomko are shown in action during the Little Shop of Horrors production at Unity Composite High School. After 17 weeks of rehearsals, fighting off the flu and colds, opening night for the musical was also met with another challenge when Mother Nature blew in a true Saskatchewan blizzard and some power interruptions.

nity News kicked off Jan. 9. It is spearheaded by Cherie and Jeremy Wagner. Their family received Telemiracle funding when their son Zayden, at six months of age, was diagnosed with distal renal tubular acidosis. This diagnosis resulted in several years

of trips to specialist appointments, treatments and hospitalization. The Wagners have been grateful for the financial assistance they received from Telemiracle during that difficult time period and they want to ensure they can give back.

Cherie’s brother, Darcy Wildeman, is the chairman for Telemiracle 41, so Cherie thought this was a perfect opportunity to showcase the community spirit of Unity by creating a town-wide

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An announcement at the Jan. 9 kickoff was the Valentine’s event called “Treat your Sweet” which features supper, silent auction and the entertainment by Brad Johner and the Johner boys Feb. 11.

Community spirit days are being held with this Friday being hat day and next Friday being red/pink day.

Community members can participate for $1.

The Wagners appreciate the number of individuals, groups, organizations and businesses who have

Darren Stifter and Ted Stabbler didn’t let a little cold weather stop their efforts as they cooked up a storm for the kick off to the “Unite for a Miracle” Telemiracle fundraising campaign.

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Those who attended are still talking about the musical theatre performance by the UCHS drama club. Little Shop of Horrors did not disappoint. All of the efforts by this group since September paid off in their performance dates, as audiences thoroughly enjoyed the music, dance, acting, set, costumes, props and all facets of this production.

A big bouquet to Unity Composite High School students Caprice Sherwood and Kennedy Mielke who are working diligently on their goal to raise $10,000 to help build a school in Kenya as part of the Free the Children campaign. As Caprice so eloquently states, “just because it isn’t happening here, doesn’t mean it isn’t happening somewhere else.”

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Entries for 2017 festival being accepted

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee

The deadline for entries is Saturday, Jan. 21, with the late entry deadline the

following Saturday, Jan. 28. Entry registration is, once again, conveniently online. Alternatively, inperson entries may be submitted at EMBM between 1 and 3 p.m. Saturday.

Fees for solos, duets, trios and small ensembles remain at $13 per entry.

We continue to encourage multiple entries by offering the family rate of a 50 per cent discount after 10

Unite for a Miracle Continued from Page 18 So far, Mielke and Sherwood have sold candles at Christmas and they collected 2,000 pounds worth of food at Halloween – which would have cost thousands for someone to purchase. They are now selling recipe books and Rafkis as well as hosting a coin drive, talent show and a walk to show how far women have to walk to gather fresh water for their homes.

Unity Public School are gearing up for their celebration of Literacy Day on Jan. 27. Based on the book The Most Magnificent Thing by Ashley Spires, the entire school is working on a project called Unity Public’s Most Magnificent Thing. Students will be designing magnificent things out of empty boxes and practicing the stages of critical thinking along the way UPS is participating in Telemiracle fundraising.

Feb. 3 is cupcake treat Friday and the students are still looking to complete their participant list for pie in the face. Students participate with a loonie donation towards these fun Fridays.

St. Peter’s School had a role in the USCH’s Little Shop of Horrors production, as Mrs. Keller’s band played opening theme music for both acts Jan. 11 and 12. The Knights of

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Grades 4, 5 and 6 students begin participating in curling the week of Jan. 30 as part of their physical education program.

They will finish up their week with a mini-bonspiel on Thursday, Feb. 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Grades 4 to 6 ski trip to Table Mountain has been rescheduled to Friday, Jan. 20.

As the rink hosted minor hockey week last week, it is timely to mention those players who are playing hockey at higher levels.

Luke Sperle, Garrin Scherr and Colby Ralston are all part of the West Central Bantam AA Wheat Kings.

Colby is leading the team in scoring and also been chosen for the Sask First Showcase bantam team that played over Christmas and will face off again in March.

Colbey Frocklage and Hunter Sperle are playing for the Pee Wee AA West Central Wheat Kings, with Colbey sitting fourth in

their league top scorers.

Alex Pernitsky who played most of his minor hockey in Unity is part of the Colarado College hockey team while Braden Lacoursiere is team captain in his final year with the SJHL, playing for the Flin Flon Bombers.

League curling will be off next week as the JayDee Ag Tech Men’s Bonpiel begins on Tuesday, Jan. 24 and runs right through until the weekend. Curling Day in Saskatchewan takes place Jan. 25. And Team Heidt is in the final stages of preparation for their quest to earn a Tankard title in early February in Tisdale.

There will be plenty of Unity fans at the Rush season home opener in Saskatoon this weekend.

It will be exciting not only to watch this latest sports phenomenon but Unity folks will get to watch hometown girl Shelby Martin perform as part of the Crush dance team.

Coffee row folk are certainly enjoying a hot coffee on these cold January days. It doesn’t matter what venue is hosting the coffee college experience, there is never a lack of talk about what’s great in our community or what’s coming up in town. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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Using statistics to plan for population changes

By S. Yvonne Prusak Municipal Planner

The province of Saskatchewan, many urban municipalities and First Nation communities have seen unprecedented growth over the past years, while some rural areas are experiencing population decline. There are some useful tools communities can use to understand how local population change and what it means for the community.

The first thing a community should evaluate is population trends, which involves looking at how Statistics Canada shows population change over the past few years. For example, annual population changes for Saskatchewan is 1.2 per cent. For many urban and rural municipalities in Northwest Saskatchewan it is two to three per cent and for many First Nations itis four to six percent. However, some rural municipalities have seen population numbers stagnate or in some cases decline as people move away

from rural areas into cities.

It is important to evaluate the population changes over a greater period of five years because there can be anomalies in statistical data, such as changes in data collection methods, cancellation of the census or alteration of the types of questions that may be asked by Statistics Canada.

Population trend analysis can include specific analysis of demographic ages living in the community. The average age of the population will influence where council and administration focus available funding and services for local residences. So, if the population is young, then council and administration need to consider more policies and funding around education, recreational spaces and affordable housing. If the average demographic are seniors, then policies could be tailored that accommodate the downsizing of retired farmers into urban areas, and eventually into assisted care facilities.

Once a community

knows their average population change rate, the statistics can then be expanded to estimate population projections into the future. One of the communities I’m working with has a population of approximately 3,400 people, and a population growth rate of three to four per cent per year. This means that by the year 2020, the community is projected to have a population of approximately 4,000 people, in 2024 about 4,600 people and by 2028 about 5,400 people. With this in mind, council and administra-

tion need to start planning for this population growth and the implications on the community’s infrastructure, such as roads, landfill or transfer sites, lagoons, water treatment facilities, schools, housing, administration staff to assist the growing population and so on. Alternatively, if the population is declining, then the policies adopted need to evaluate a sustainable way of reducing the services provided to residents.

Most communities aim to have a growing population, because this usu-

ally diversifies the local tax base, and encourages community sustainability into the future. The most impacted area for population increases is on housing, which are largely dependent on the average household size within a community. Many of the municipalities in Northwest Saskatchewan have an average household size of two to three people. According to the 2011 census, both the Canadian and Saskatchewan average household size is approximately two to three people.

Interestingly, the average household size within many First Nation communities is between six and eight people. The evaluation of housing projections becomes important because, with a population growth of four to six per cent, a community needs to evaluate how many new houses are required to accommodate a growing population, especially if there is a chronic overcrowding issue of six or more people per house. If a community is experiencing population

decline, and houses are being abandoned, the council should consider policies for the appropriate decommissioning of wells to ensure source water protection and the slow removal of derelict buildings that may create safety hazards.

Planning for a community’s future is important, and statistics are a valuable tool that can be used to evaluate change and plan accordingly. The free census information provided by Statistics Canada provides insight into a community’s history and potential future. Combine these statistics with a plan to accommodate change, and council and administration will be far better prepared to deal with any future challenges that may arise.

— S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP, is a municipal planner with municipalities and communities in Northwest Saskatchewan. She specializes in land use planning and development. She can be reached at 306845-6702.

Mayfair’s Lakeland Library branch is engaged in the program called Winter Games with the mascot Range the husky dog. The theme is “Running with Winter.” Participants get their name entered in the draw each time they complete an activity. Drop in at the library to get all of the details from Teresa.

The program runs to Feb. 28. One of the challenging activities is creating a “granny square” for a blanket that eventually will be raffled. Crocheted squares measuring four inches by four inches will be assembled into a blanket. Dora Brown is willing to teach anyone the art of crochet and a good day to learn would be on Wednesdays

during the craft day from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

A newly released CD, Alone by Scott Pettigrew, have grandparents Buck and Ellyn Scotton feeling excited and proud. Scott is Joanne and Dave Pettigrew’s 20-year-old son from Regina. He was voted as one of the top five new and budding Saskatchewan artists from a group of 100.

Scott is a busy guy, attending university, working part time in a clothing store and also focusing on singing and playing guitar. The Scotton family celebrated his big event when they all got together at Christmas at Dawn and Eric Lavallee’s in Lloydminster.

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Lake boy is hot off the press. Len Kuffert is a professor at the University of Manitoba and has recently written Canada Before Television: Radio, Taste, and the Struggle for Cultural Democracy. He was interviewed on a Saskatoon radio station Jan. 12 and that is what caught my attention. It is about the impact of radio in its earliest days. Len is the son of Leo and Darlene Kuffert and many would also remember his deceased grandma Ruth Helfrich also of Rabbit Lake.

Mark your calendar for the Thickwood Hills Wildlife Banquet and Dance this Saturday. Tickets for this big event will be sold at the door.

Library branch hosts challenging Winter Games

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Most people embark on new projects when a new year has started. Most are determined to keep their resolutions, but for some reason get sidetracked and resolve is thrown out the window. I am aiming for a good result with mine and, yes, it will be a struggle.

Joanna Roth (nee Kohut) will be taking bookings for Reiki, Thursday, Jan. 26 to be held at Mayfair Library. Sessions will be approximately 45 minutes during the evening.

Reiki is a Japanese method for relaxation and stress reduction that can promote healing.

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One 83-year-old man lived in Moose Jaw and the other was from Alberta.

This past Saturday Judy and Willy Kuffert lost their oldest son Derek from Calgary. The Kufferts farmed for many years in the Rabbit Lake district raising their three sons. They moved to Chitek Lake and have been North Battleford for the past three years.

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Seniors host a Telemiracle tea Tuesday, Feb. 14

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held their first business meeting for 2017 on Jan. 11. Messages were heard from SOS Villages, through which the club sponsors a village in Mozambique every year.

The club is holding their annual Telemiracle tea and bake sale Tuesday, Feb. 14 at 2 p.m., with 50/50 draw and door prizes. Proceeds from the tea are sent in to Telemiracle every year.

There will be Kaiser tournaments Jan. 17 and

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Bingo is always the third Wednesday of the month.

Close to 40 members are attending supper and program at Langham on Saturday, courtesy of the Langham 60 Plus Club.

The potluck supper and January birthdays will be held Jan. 25 when Walter Kyliuk and company will be entertaining.

The Borden Museum is holding a supper and silent auction March 11 and the club members offered to decorate and set up for the event. The museum is also holding a fundraiser lun-

orden Radisson cheon Feb. 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Borden seniors’ club room. Admission is by donation, Speers United Church annual meeting is Sunday, with a service at 4 p.m., followed by a supper and meeting, Battleford United Church plans theirs for Feb. 12 and Borden will hold theirs Feb. 19 after

the 1:30 p.m. service. The minister, Gayle Wensley, will be away at a continuing education seminar at Lumsden from Feb. 1 to 10 and the Langham United Church minister, Kathleen James-Cavan, is covering for her in case of emergency. At Borden there will be no service Feb. 5, but Speers is covered by a visiting minister.

Borden School students are preparing for their first semester exams. Grades 9 to12 will be writing Jan. 25 and 26. There is no school Jan. 27 for semester turn around. All schools

get their break Feb. 20 to 24, with students back in school Feb. 27.

The senior girls’ curling team is coached by Mackenzie Fisher, who also helps Terri Troupe-Logue coach the junior girls’ curling, with practices at Langham and Radisson curling rinks. A few senior girls are playing with the Maymont senior girls’ basketball team and they are attending a tournament in St. Walburg this weekend. The junior girls and boys have basketball practices and a few games planned but do not have enough players to

be in the league this year.

Action Bowl has started up again in the new year with the Winter League underway the week of Jan. 9. There is bowling on Monday afternoons, Tuesday morning and evening and Thursday evening, with possible school bowling on Tuesday afternoons.

Looking after the alley is BJ Berg who also works for the Village of Borden, with other helpers on Mondays. Anyone interested in bowling can contact BJ at 306-241-2499 or call the village office at 306-9972134

Wednesday, division consultant, Donna DesRoches, visited the Grade 4 and 5 classroom. She is helping to set up the new computer app called See Saw with the class. Students are able to talk about their learning and record it so their teacher and parents can see it. Donna will return to the class Wednesday afternoon to set up the app with the rest of the class.

Broomball equipment has arrived from the Saskatchewan Broomball Association. The school has use of the equipment for a few months, so students of all ages will learn to play broomball.

The senior girls’ basketball team will be playing their first game in Hafford on Thursday and will be attending a tournament in St. Walburg on Saturday.

Jean Anne Jackson is a volunteer member of the organization called Pawsitive Independence Autism Service Dogs of Saskatchewan. This is the group through which Jean Anne receives her service puppies that spend time

in the school. Thursday evening, the group sponsored a paint night in Saskatoon. Jean Anne, Jean Brehon, Twyla Stott and Cathy Gillatt attended the evening. They each came home with a painting of their own creation.

Allison, Kimberly and Tyson Wawryk attended a ski racing competition on Saturday. Kimberly earned the bronze medal in her age category.

Semester one exams begin next week. Semester 2 classes begin Monday, Jan. 30.

The curling teams have started practicing Monday evenings at the Radisson Curling Club. Special thanks to Dennis Wawryk for coaching the teams and Derek Murphy for making sure the curling rink is open and the ice is ready.

The school has four curling teams this year.

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OBITUARIES BREHON: Anna Isobel, (nee Maxwell) of Harwood Manor, North Battleford, SK., and formerly of Maymont, SK., passed away on January 1, 2017, at the age of 88 years.

Born in Ontario, her parents moved her to a farm in the Mount Hope School District when she was just nine months old where she resided until the age of 16. The family then moved to a farm in the Baljennie District. Anna was employed by families in the Prince Albert, Lloydminster and Maymont areas prior to her marriage to Colles Brehon of Maymont in 1950. The couple farmed just east of Maymont and raised a family of four children.

Anna was a member of the U.C.W. and was a 4-H leader for several years, teaching sewing, knitting and photography. Families in the Maymont area will remember her for the turkeys she raised that provided them with turkeys that they enjoyed at their holiday meals and for the Fall Supper at Maymont. Anna’s favorite leisure-time activities were playing cards and Scrabble with her family as well as other games with the younger generations.

She sewed, knitted, crocheted, hand-embroidered, crossstitched, and quilted. She also enjoyed reading and doing crossword puzzles. In 2014, Anna moved to Harwood Manor in North Battleford and was very happy with her new home. However, her happiness was short-lived as she suffered a major stroke at the end of that year, but after a lengthy recuperation in hospital, returned to Harwood where she continued to reside until her passing. Anna is survived by her children, Colleen (John) Aplin; Janet (Alan) Eckel; Doug (Jean) Brehon; and Carol (Wayne) Bulitz; eight grandchildren, Pamela (Brett), Amanda (Grant), Deanna (Matt), Devin, Sean, Meghan, Daniel (Kelly) and Brennan, and six great-grandchildren, Hannah, Katelyn, Zackary, Dylan, Reid, and Dean, as well as her brother, Bob Maxwell; brother-inlaw and spouse, George (Gladys) Brehon; and several nieces and nephews and their families. She was predeceased by two young sisters; her parents, George and Hazel Maxwell; her husband, Colles Brehon; her sisters-in-law, Elaine Maxwell and Lilah Brehon; her sister-in-law and spouse, Muriel (Earl) Pattison; her brother-in-law and spouse, Dick (Shirley) Brehon; and her nephew, Grant Maxwell. The funeral service for the late Anna Brehon was held on January 7, 2017, at Sharon United Church in Maymont, SK., with the Rev. Nora Borgeson officiating and Valerie Gray as the organist. Daughter, Colleen Aplin, read the Eulogy. Inurnment at the Maymont Community Cemetery followed the service. Funeral arrangements were handled by Battlefords Funeral Service. Memorial Donations may be made to Sharon United Church, the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or a charity of the donor’s choice.

CARD OF THANKS The Aplin, Eckel, Brehon and Bulitz families would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the staff at Harwood Manor and the Battlefords Union Hospital for care provided to our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; and Battlefords Funeral Service, Rev. Nora Borgeson, the Maymont Hall Committee, and all those who helped with the funeral and the accompanying activities which made this sad occasion more manageable for all of us. ___________________________________________________ BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

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MCEWEN: “Loving wife, supportive Mom, friendly, warm and interested in all things” describe Heather McEwen (nee Reid) who passed away peacefully at age 76 on December 29, 2016. Courted through her teen-age years by Doug McEwen, she married her husband of 55 years on August 5, 1961. Heather was predeceased by her parents, Bill and Beth Reid, her brother Bill, and her teenaged daughter, Allyson, who died in December of 1977. Direct family, son Brian McEwen with wife Melanie and granddaughter Zoë who reside in Beijing; daughter Cathi Cowie with husband, Stacey and grandchildren, Emma and Liam, along with husband, Doug, sister-in-law, Margaret, sister, Doreen including nieces, nephews, and cousins all continue to celebrate her life. At Heather’s request, no formal ceremony is planned although discussions are underway about possible family gatherings in Winnipeg, the Muskokas and/or Edmonton during the coming year. Heather chose to have Home Care and thus passed away at home under the care of Nurse Practitioner, Paula Bodnarek. The family thank Paula and all the other Edmonton Home Care personnel for their loving attention over the past several months. Those wishing to further remember Heather, are encouraged to donate memorial gifts to the Spina Bifida & Hydrocephalus Association of Northern Alberta (SBHANA) or another charity of their choice. ___________________________________________________ MITCHELL: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Bernice Mitchell (nee Ritchey) of Maidstone, SK on December 31, 2016 at the age of 92. Bernice was born June 23, 1924 in Arden, MB. When she was 3 years old, her family moved to a farm near Winter, SK. Bernice enjoyed a teaching career for 5 years. On July 5, 1950 she married Don Mitchell and together they worked hand in hand at their Riverbridge Ranch home south of Maidstone and realized much success in the Purebred Hereford business. Bernice was known for her kind and giving nature, her selflessness, and above all her love for her family and friends. She entertained many people in her home and took great interest in everyone who touched her life. Throughout her busy life, she loved to garden and knit taking great joy in giving away her garden produce and knitted projects. She will be missed by many, many people. Survived by her loving family: her son, David (Maxine) Mitchell and their children, Evan (Jackie) Mitchell, Andrew Mitchell (Mila), and Tara Mitchell (Bill); her daughter, Barb Mitchell and her children, Ryan (Anra) Clark and Lee Clark; her son, Donnie (Kerry Flegel) Mitchell and their children, Erika Flegel, Adam Flegel (Santana) and Quinn Flegel (Kassidy); her brother, Bill (Doreen) Ritchey; and her sister-in-laws, Jean Ritchey and Ruth Ritchey, and numerous very special nieces, nephews, cousins and countless friends.Predeceased by her husband, Donald C. Mitchell; Barb’s partner, Ernie Krawetz; brothers, Stan Ritchey and Herb Ritchey; sister, Grace Thurlow and brother-in-law, Bill Thurlow. The Memorial Service for Bernice was conducted at the Maidstone Legion Hall, Maidstone, SK on Friday, January 6, 2017 with Reverend Ean Kasper officiating. Eulogy delivered by Lee Clark, tributes read by Andrew Mitchell, organist Frances Wright, and delicious lunch provided by Anne Reid and her team. Funeral arrangements entrusted to McCaw Funeral Service Ltd. Donations may be made to Pine Island Suites, Box 899, Maidstone, SK, S0M 1M0.

Card of Thanks To everyone who has supported us through the loss of our dear Mom and Grandmother, we would like to express our deep appreciation. Your many acts of kindness and sympathy - food, flowers, donations to Pine Island Suites, cards, visits and kind words continue to be a great comfort to us in our time of sorrow.

Thank you to Rev. Ean Kasper, organist Francis Wright, and Anne Reid for the delicious lunch. To the angels at Pine Island Suites - Anne, the staff and volunteers, a huge thank you for making Mom’s time there so enjoyable. We are grateful to you all. ___________________________________________________

ADAMUS: In Loving Memory of Nellie Ruth Adamus, born April 24, 1923 at Sokal, SK., passed away January 2, 2017 in North Battleford, SK. Celebrating her life and cherishing her memory are her loving living children: Elaine Fleury Curtis (Tammy): Becky (Dave), Denita, Dean; (Gail Adamus) - Tammy (Dale), Brent (Theresa); Shirley Adamus; Elizabeth Buchinski (Ken): Darcie (Paul), Trista; Dorothy Lehman (Jim): Corby (Tonya), Jody (Raquel), Mandy; Nelda Adamus (Howard): Kaleigh, Lukas; Ted Adamus: (Carla): Chanda (Adam), Brayden; Sherry Wiederspan (Chris): Sydne, Davis; brothers: Ernie Wawyrk and Frank Wawyrk; numerous great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Nellie joins her husband Joe, son Edward, her parents: Ksenka and Mike and all her brothers and sisters: Mary, Nick, John, Rosie, Peter, Charlie (died 6-8 months), Annie, Charlie, Leon, Emil, Theodore & Lenea. Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, January 7, 2017 at 12:00 Noon from St. Joseph Calasanctius Roman Catholic Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Anthony Afangide MSP. Cross Bearer was Chanda Danchuk. Eulogy was given by Nelda Adamus. Gratitude was given by Shirley Adamus. Scripture Readers were: Trista Zerebecki, Becky Comaskey, Jody Lehman, Kaleigh Privett and Curtis Fleury. Music Ministry: Our Lady Of Fatima Choir. Honourary Pallbearers were Everyone who shared in Nellie’s life. Active Pallbearers were Elaine Fleury, Dorothy Lehman, Gail Adamus, Nelda Adamus, Shirley Adamus, Ted Adamus, Elizabeth Buchinski and Sherry Wiederspan.

Memorial Donations are requested to River Heights Lodge, 2001 00th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3 (please designate to the Recreation Department). Interment will be at Garden Of Christus - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. (at a later date) Card of Thanks The Family of Nellie Adamus would like to thank everyone for their love and support shown to us during the loss of their loved one: Ruth Whyte Manor, District Care and River Heights Lodge for taking such great care of Mom! The love and care provided by each and everyone of you was amazing. Biggest of thank you to Dr. Lipsett for all the years helping care for Mom, Dad and Edward. Bob MacKay and staff for an outstanding service. Father Anthony for the wonderful Mass. Clem Hood and Eugene Rice for the arrangement of the Mass and to the Choir for your beautiful music and the kitchen volunteers for preparing/serving the delicious lunch. Thank you to all the families who joined us at the services for Nellie’s Celebration of Life. Thank you to Nellie’s extended family, friends and the community all for all the love, thoughtfulness, flowers, cards and donations. Thank you to the most beautiful, kind caring loving person we know - Nellie!

Thank you for the beautiful family you created and the wonderful memories. Your legacy will live on and you will live in our hearts forever. Love Elaine, Shirley, Elizabeth, Dorothy, Nelda, Ted, Sherry, Gail, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren. ___________________________________________________

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GODBOUT: Mrs. Shirley Godbout of North Battleford and formerly of Edam passed away on Friday, December 9, 2016 at St. Paul’s Hospital in Saskatoon at the age of 77 years. Mass of Christian Burial took place on Saturday, December 17, 2016 @ 1:00 p.m. from Christ the King Roman Catholic Church in Edam, Saskatchewan with Reverend Father Peter Paase M.S.P. officiating. Interment followed in the Edam Catholic Cemetery.

Memorial donations in memory of Shirley may be directed to Masses or St. Paul’s Palliative Care Ward, 1702 20 St W, Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Lionel of 51 years; children: Larry, Shelly (Dave), Rick (Michelle) and Tammy (Bryan); grandchildren Ryan (Corily), Brandon (Carla), Jayden, Jacelyn, Hunter, Rain, Nicole, Vanessa, Mike, Chris and Jay; and great-grandchildren Zachary, Tristan and Aria; sister Ferne (George) Nielsen and numerous other relatives. She is predeceased by her first husband Lloyd Francis Weber, her parents Edward (Ted) and Violet Phillips, mother and father-in-law David and Sarah Weber; mother and father-inlaw Joseph and Marguerite Godbout; her brother Ray (Marlowe) Phillips and numerous other relatives. For those wishing to leave a condolence you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

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RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

Public Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel subdivision.

The application the creation RURAL  includes MUNICIPALITY  OF  MERVIN  No.  499  of three (3) OYEN SEED PLANT Full-time parcels for the intended use of single-parcel country Manager. Experience necessary; Public  Notice  of  Discretionary  Use  Subdivision  wage negotiable. For further inforresidential development within the SE 1⠄4 Section mation contact Dave Sullivan 403Public  notice  is  hereby  given  that  pursuant  to  section  55  of  the  Planning  and  Development  Act,  2007  that  the  27-52-19-W3M, represented by Lots 1-3, Block 664-3865 or email: scrockd@hotRM  of  Mervin  No.  499  has  received  an  application  for  a  discretionary  use  parcel  subdivision.   The  application  mail.com.

1,creation  as shown inparcels  “Schedule “Aâ€?.use  This is currently includes  the  of  three  (3)  for  the  intended  of  single-­â€?parcel  country  residential  development  within  the  SE  as Âź  Section  27-­â€?52-­â€?19-­â€?W3M,  represented  by  Lots  1-­â€?3,  Block  1,  as  shown  in  permitted a discretionary use in the Agricultural

 Schedule  A,  RM of Rocanville No. 151 currentDistrict Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4 section  (B)(f)  of  Bylaw  9-4-­�4  known  as  the  Zoning  Bylaw.  ly accepting applications for Fulltime Grader Operator/Truck Drivknown as the Zoning Bylaw.

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er. Valid Class 1A driver’s license Schedule A necessary. Experience running a motor grader and basic mechanical aptitude would be an asset.

Position offers an attractive compensation package that includes health, disability and pension plan.

Work to start April 1, 2017. Please submit a letter of application accompanied by a detailed resume to the following: RM of Rocanville No. 151, Box 298, Rocanville, SK, S0A 3L0.

Sales & Customer Service Representative - Seeking an outgoing, dynamic sales rep in Saskatoon with min. 3 yrs experience in sales (financial/retail), customer service  or event marketing. \~ The role focuses on promoting, educating Council will consider this application the regular Council  will  consider  this  application  at  the  regular  scheduled  Council  mat eeting  on  Tuesday,  January  24th,  and enrolling the public for the #1 2017  at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  oCouncil f  Mervin  office.   If  you  wish  to  on comment  on  this  proposal,  please  do  so  in  writing  scheduled meeting Tuesday, January travel rewards card in Canada. prior  to  Friday,  January  20th,  2017  to  the  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  SK  S0M  2Y0.   For  24th, 2017 at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office. If Must have fluent written and spokadditional  information,  please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-­� en English- language skills. Flex wish to comment  on this proposal, please do so 7333  or  at  you planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.  hrs avail (FT/PT). Compensation: in writing prior toPP  Friday, January 20th, 2017 to the S.  Y vonne  P rusak,  BASc,  MA,  MCIP,  R $14.00 - $18.00 per hour. InterestMunicipal  PRM lanner  of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M ed applicants can email CV to January  3,  2017  hr@sppmarketingservices.com 2Y0. For additional information, please visit www.

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S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, Public  Notice  RPP of  Discretionary  Use  Subdivision  Public Notice of Discretionary Municipal Planner January 3, 2017 Use Subdivision Schedule  A    Â

Public  notice  is  hereby  given  that  pursuant  to  section  55  of  the  Planning  and  Development  Act,  2007  that  the  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499  has  received  an  application  for  a  discretionary  use  parcel  subdivision.   The  application  includes  the  creation  of  one  (1)  parcel  for  the  intended  use  of  single-­â€?parcel  country  residential  development  within  the  SW  Ÿ  Section  34-­â€?52-­â€?20-­â€?W3M,  represented  by  Parcel  A,  as  shown Â

This  is  currently  permitted  as  a  discretionary  use  in  the  Agricultural  District   Schedule  A,  section  (B)(f)  of  Bylaw  94-­â€?4  known  as  the  Zoning  Bylaw. Â

Schedule A

Council  will  consider  this  application  at  the  regular  scheduled  Council  meeting  on  Tuesday,  January  24th,  2017  at  11:00  am  in  the  RM  of  Mervin  office.   If  you  wish  to  comment  on  this  proposal,  please  do  so  in  writing  prior  to  Friday,  January  20th,  2017  to  the  RM  of  Mervin  No.  499,  Box  130,  Turtleford,  SK  S0M  2Y0.   For  additional  information,  please  visit  www.rmofmervin.com  or  contact  the  Municipal  Planner  at  (306)  845-­â€?7333  or  at  planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.   S.  Yvonne  Prusak,  BASc,  MA,  MCIP,  RPP  Municipal  Planner  January  3,  2017 Â

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Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel subdivision. The application includes the creation of one (1) parcel for the intended use of single-parcel country residential development within the SW 1⠄4 Section 34-52-20-W3M, represented by Parcel A, as shown in “Schedule A�. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017 at 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office.

If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to Friday, January 20th, 2017 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0. For additional information, please visit www.rmofmervin.com or contact the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner January 3, 2017

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Class 1A TRUCK DRIVER

Foreman/Operator The R.M. of Meota No. 468

required to haul grain and fertilizer in Saskatchewan and Alberta.

Please apply to Box 401, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y4 with resumé and driver’s abstract.

Must have experience.

requires a full time municipal foreman/operator to oversee the Transportation Services and work closely with the Council and Administrator.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Lead an outside work force of 2-3 employees in the day-to-day operations of the municipality.

• Provide hands-on leadership by establishing clear expectations.

• Demonstrate high standards of work practices.

• Co-ordination of day to day operations of the municipality.

• Schedule workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency and quality of work.

• Lead by positive example and encourage improvement in shop operations and practices.

• Manage training needs, performance evaluations and guidance sessions • Time card management.

• Promote and participate in workplace safety and best practices.

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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

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Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

The candidate must possess: • A valid class 5 driver’s license, Class 1A would be an asset.

• Heavy Duty Operator Certificate • Provide Clean Drivers Abstract and Criminal Record Check • Minimum 5 years’ experience • Mechanical skills – heavy duty mechanic experience would be an asset.

• Knowledge of and ability to operate graders, scrapers, tractors and other light, medium and heavy equipment.

• Self-motivation and the ability to manage multiple projects over the construction season.

• Leadership, supervisory, organizational, communication and record keeping skills.

Applicants are invited to submit a cover letter and resumé including: • Past and present work experience.

• Education and skills.

• Years of experience in construction / municipal fields.

• Current drivers abstract.

• Three references.

• Salary expectations.

Please forward resumé, stating experience and qualifications, along with 3 references.

Submission by January 25th, 2017 at 4:00 pm

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MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR The Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 is a progressive and rapidly growing Municipality, presently seeking a self motivated and qualified individual to manage the Municipalities road network as Maintenance Supervisor.

The Maintenance Supervisor reports to the Municipal Foreman and is responsible for co-ordinating and supervising the work of employees in the general maintenance and upkeep of municipal roads.

Qualifications: • Minimum of a valid Class 5 drivers’ license is required • Knowledge of operation of tractors, mowers and other pieces of heavy equipment • Knowledge of equipment maintenance and storage procedures; • Knowledge of municipal road maintenance techniques; • Knowledge of workplace safety requirements and procedures; • Knowledge of equipment cleaning standards and procedures; • Ability to supervise maintenance staff in order to ensure a positive and healthy work environment; • Ability to operate mobile and heavy equipment in a safe and responsible manner; • Ability to maintain equipment and perform minor repairs on a regular basis as required; • Ability to safely operate power tools and equipment necessary to provide regular maintenance; • Ability to obtain Heavy Equipment Operator Certification; • Ability to obtain First Aid Certification.

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The successful applicant will possess excellent organizational and public relations skills and will be responsible for managing municipal services in the area of maintenance, including municipal buildings as well as maintaining roads and transportation systems in order to ensure safe roadways within the R.M. and Hamlets. A complete job description is available upon request.

This position is a seasonal full-time position and the Municipality offers a competitive wage that will commensurate with the candidate’s level of training and experience. The Municipality also offers a comprehensive benefits package including an employee pension plan. Candidates for the position are invited to submit their detailed resume including education, experience and references by February 3, 2017 to: The Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 c/o L. Ryan Domotor Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Phone: 306-845-2045 Fax: 306-845-2950 rm499@rmofmervin.com The Municipality would like to thank all who apply and advise that only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

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OFFICE ASSISTANT

The R.M. of Paynton No. 470 is currently recruiting for an organized and effective team member to join our Administration staff. This is a permanent part time postilion working 3 days a week. As an Office Assistant you will display an aptitude for customer service, utilize your computer skills, have basic accounting skills, software knowledge, excellent verbal and written communication, adapt to new procedures and situations and must be bondable. You must be able to work with minimal supervision as well as cooperatively with council, staff, ratepayers as well as any other members of the public doing municipal business.

This position comes with benefits and an employer matched pension plan. Wages will be negotiable depending on education, skills and experience.

Send resumés with two references and salary expected no later than February 2nd, 2017 at 4:00 p.m. CST. Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

R.M. of Paynton No. 470 Box 10 Paynton, Sask. S0M 2J0 Phone: 306-895-2020 Fax: 306-895-4800 Email: rm470@sasktel.net

Seasonal Grader Operator The R.M. of Meota No. 468

is currently accepting applications for the position of Seasonal Grader Operator with duties to commence April 1st, 2017.

The Municipal Shop is located outside the Village of Meota which is approximately 35 kms North of North Battleford on highway Number 26.

Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license, Criminal Record Check and drivers abstract will be required, experience running a Motor Grader, Operator Certificate and having a basic mechanical aptitude would be an asset.

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Former resident dies at age 99

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

I just received word Joe Rymal of Campbell River, B.C, formerly of the Eagle Hills district, has died at the age of 99 years. Lloyd and Arabella Rymal and family came from Tyner to settle in the Eagle Hills area in 1934. Joe was a teenager. They farmed in the area until 1958. Joe married Bernice Smith and had a family of one daughter, Janet. They moved to Vancouver, B.C and later to Campbell River.

In the late 1940s a road was built from Battleford to Baljennie that was part of the old trail along the North Saskatchewan River.

The road passed by the Rymal farm. The road had no gravel and when it rained it was almost impassable.

Many times the Rymals were called upon to pull someone stuck on the muddy road or out of the snow banks in the winter months.

A new road was built

aljennie through the Eagle Hills off Highway 4 well away from the river valleys and creeks. It featured a muchimproved gravel surface.

Robert Maxwell of Edmonton, Alta. returned to North Battleford and Maymont on Jan. 7 to attend the funeral of his sister, Anna Brehon. They spent some time visiting with Stanley and Dorothy Mills. Anna’s daughter, Colleen Aplin of Lloydminster, is working on a family tree for the Maxwell family. Their grandparents, George and Hazel Maxwell, came from Desboro, Ont in 1929 to make their home at Mount Hope and Baljennie and later Maymont.

Arctic air prevailed during the early days of 2017. The cold lasted long enough to give us a taste

Saturday, January 21

Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Royal Canadian Legion #142 in the Maidstone Legion Clubroom. Registration 6:00 p.m. Tournament 7:00 p.m. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom at 306893-4048.

For more information, please contact the R.M. office at 306-892-2061.

Email: Rm468@sasktel.net

Secretary • Cut Knife High School Teacher • Macklin School - Science Closing noon, Tuesday, January 24, 2017

Student Transportation Driver • Medstead area - driver to transport student to and from school daily using personal vehicle, call for more details Open until successful candidate is found - apply ASAP Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca.

All applications must be submitted online.

We are looking for Bus Drivers for our rural locations!

If you live near Cut Knife, Hafford, Spiritwood or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you.

Training opportunities are available.

Please call our office at 306-937-7972 for more information.

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Please forward resumé, stating experience and qualifications, along with 3 references. Submission by January 25th, 2017 at 4:00 pm

Now accepting applications for the following positions:

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A support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New sessions start January 19th. For information, contact Wendy 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658

Salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

The RM offers a comprehensive benefits package

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

power was going off and on for a short spell. A few areas were without power for a short time. Now we are experiencing a sudden change, with a mild Pacific air mass moving in to be about for a few days or more.

COMING EVENTS

The successful candidate must be able to work independently as well as take direction from Foreman.

Living Sky School Division No. 202

of winters past. The school buses were shut down for two days. A blizzard blew in one evening and made short work of the little snow we had and made highway travel difficult.

The wind also interfered with the power lines, as the

Saturday, January 21

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Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot!

Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369).

Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 14

LiveWell with Chronic Conditions Workshop at the North Battleford Library at 1:00 p.m. Self management workshop for individuals with chronic (ongoing) health conditions. We meet for 2 1/2 hours a week for 6 weeks. Very interactive program facilitated by trained leaders. Topics discussed; getting a good nights sleep, healthy eating, keeping active, problem solving, action plans, decision making and communication. Family members and caregivers are welcome. For more information phone 306-446-8613.

Tuesdays, January 17 - February 14

Green Screen Fun at the North Battleford Library - come and play with our new green screen and see yourself in ways you never imagined from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Saturday, January 21

Club 70 Dance - Cherokee Rose at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12 midnight.

Lunch served at 12 midnight. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, January 21

Snowmobile Rally in Borden at the Community Center starting at 10:00 a.m. last rider out at 2:00 p.m. Chili lunch will be provided, as well as ham supper. Sponsored by Radisson Senior Hockey.

Wednesday, January 25

Borden Senior’s Potluck Supper & Birthdays in the Club Room at 5:45 p.m.

Friday, January 27

Family Literacy Day at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. You will be creating your own story book and having a brief story time with a special guest. All ages.

Saturday, January 28

Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 a.m. at the Royal Canadian Legion Hall 1352-100th St., North Battleford.

Lunch served. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Sunday, January 29

Walk for Alzheimer’s at the NationsWest Field House from 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Monday, January 30

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patient and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Patients learn about coping with health programs, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress at the Primary Health Center from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. To find out more or to register, call Kellie at 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

The Adult Book Club will meet in the North Battleford Library boardroom at 7:00 p.m. Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen. Copies of the books will be available at least four weeks before each meeting.

Snacks will be provided.

Wednesdays, January 18 - March 29

Bad Art Night at the North Battleford Library at 7:00 p.m. A freestyle craft event for adults and teens. We’ll provide the ridiculous craft and art material, you make the bad art. Leave your good taste at home and let your creativity fun free. The ‘worst’ peace of art will win a hideously tacky trophy and bragging rights.

Time for Tots at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m. at the North Battleford Library. Come and enjoy 30 minutes of simple stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 18 months to 3 years and their parents or caregivers.

Thursdays, January 19 - March 30

LEGO Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.

Join our Kids Lego Club where you can create, build and use your imagination. Lego provided.

Fridays, January 20 - March 31

Tales and More at the North Battleford Library at 10:45 a.m.

Come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays for ages 3 to 5 years.

Tuesday, January 31

Borden Kaiser Tournament will be hosted in the Senior’s Room at the Community Center at 7:00 p.m.

Monday, February 6

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 5:00 p.m.

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Snowmobile rally season is coming up

Above, a special cake was a centrepiece of the occasion and reflected the pink theme. Far left, the Kim family: Eden Kim, Gloria Jang and Haena Kim. Left, Gloria Jang thanking hostess Brenda Zurowski at a baby shower in honour of Haena Kim Jan. 15.

Photos by Lorna Pearson

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

We have survived the first really cold spell of a Saskatchewan winter, and are happy that it is over.

The weekend brought much appreciated warmer air.

Gwen Lacerte spent her Christmas holiday with her son Philip and Yvonne and their families in the Rocky Mountain House, Alta. area and then went on to the Niton Junction, Alta. area to celebrate the new year with her daughter Gail and Keith Hallett. This couple boards nine horses and have four of their own, plus a couple of big dogs, so it’s a nice farm setting.

The winter rallies are coming up soon. The gas pump at the Chitek Lake store is broken down and has not been fixed, so sled riders will have to go to the Witchekan Lake First Nation or into Leoville for gas for their machines. The Chitek rally is set for Feb. 18 and Leoville is set for Feb. 25. The Chitek Bush Buddies have a new trail machine so their trails should be in good shape, as they usually are.

The women on snowmobiles are venturing out on their annual trip raising money for breast cancer research on Jan. 28 to Feb. 3.

Watch for information on this project.

Linda Ard spent her holiday with family of our late eldest sister Helen Sullivan in the Houston and Smithers area in northern British Columbia.

She stayed at the home of Grace and Brendan Hodge and daughter Mary in Houston. She drove to Saskatoon, flew to Calgary, Vancouver and then Prince George where they picked her up on their way home from a ringette tournament in Quesnel.

The funeral for Eugenie Swayze of Saskatoon, mother of Pearl Hawkins of Meota, was held the day of the blizzard, Jan. 11, so several folks from Meota were on the road that day. Driving conditions were terrible. Also out in the blizzard was the Scorgie family who were picking up their daughter

eota News at the airport, as she returned from Australia. The 17-year-old girl that died in the accident that day west of Shellbrook, was a niece of Judy Slavinski of Saskatoon, formerly of Chitek Lake. Judy and her daughters attended her funeral in Prince Albert.

Gladys Lehman is still in hospital. Bernice Beatch has transferred to River Heights Lodge from Harwood Manor.

We’re glad to learn of roadwork to be done in the village this summer. Birch Street by the golf course is to be rebuilt and resurfaced and First Street West and Second Avenue West are to receive sand sealing.

Five tables of canasta were played at the Do Drop In on Friday, Jan. 14. Top score was by Cora Christiansen and Gail Hilderman. Second high were Barbara Soloninko and Marion Ottas and third were Charles Walker and Lorna Pearson. All enjoyed the social period at the end of the evening over coffee and goodies.

My neighbours, Lefa Sproxton and Vernon Burghardt, are wintering in Osoyoos, B.C. and are finding the winter there colder than usual. They are staying between the two lakes so if the wind blows either direction, it blows cold off the lake. On Dec. 31 they accompanied a local group who were doing their annual bird count and were surprised to see bluebirds, cedar waxwings, goldfinches and even a robin. The tour guide was a young, female biologist who was knowledgeable and interesting to listen to. On a hike up the mountain they saw a coyote and a deer. Lefa is keeping active, as we know she likes to be.

The monthly meeting of the seniors was held Jan. 13 with president Eric Callbeck in the chair. A new snow shovel has been purchased as well as six new chairs and a couple tables are on order.

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Family reunited for first time in 25 years

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Coreen Newton of Red Deer, Alta. and her mom Denise Newton spent the Christmas and New Year holiday with Keshia and family at Glaslyn. They enjoyed the Christmas concert, piano recital and hockey while there.

Ruth Enright enjoyed the Christmas season. Visiting her before Christmas were her son and daughterin-law Tim and Bev Weenhandl and Dorothy Wagner.

She spent Christmas with her granddaughter where four generation attended.

Leon Lafabvre and Wendy of Cold Lake, Alta. took their aunt Jean Stewart and Anne Reeds out for

ine Island

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supper.

I didn’t get around to everyone and couldn’t reach them by phone, so will have to try next week.

I had a wonderful Christmas with my family. Duncan MacEachern of Marsden held Christmas and New Year at the Manitou Bible Camp at Marsden. The family was all there: Hazel of Saskatoon; and Tom, Jean, Christopher Allison and great-grandson Tommy, Murdine, Gabrielle, Aden and Jaylyn all of Prince George, B.C. Mable Scouler, Tillie Burt, Ryan

Scouler and Murna and Kim Scoular and friend and Keith and Claire Paton all came to visit. It was a great time with food galore. It was the first time my family had been all together for 25 years. We took pictures.

Jean Hartman enjoyed Christmas with Marie and Gerald Hartman and relatives. Between Christmas and New Years Day she went to Saskatoon with Dawn and Kieth and saw all their families from Saskatoon, Ontario, California and Lloydminster, Alta.

New Year’s Day was celebrated at Marie and Gerald Hartman’s with all their family home.

Hopefully 2017 will be as good or better than last year.

Monthly luncheon an opportunity to socialize Continued from Page 28 The library report for January was read, describing a new program of activities “Winter Games” running until Feb. 28. If your child is interested, call Debbie at the library for details.

The Christmas decorations were taken down and packed away and it was agreed that clear plastic containers would be better for storage than cardboard boxes.

The monthly luncheon at the Community Complex is going ahead with soup and sandwiches on the menu Jan. 20. Shuffleboard tournaments are set for Jan. 21 and Feb. 18.

Discussion followed regarding inviting Edam seniors earlier this year and the tentative date set was April 28.

A suggestion that we purchase a new shed also was discussed.

Shrove Tuesday is Feb.

28 so that will be the day of the United/Anglican Church pancake supper at the Do Drop In. The next regular meeting will be Feb. 10 at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck luncheon and birthday cake.

A baby shower hosted

by Brenda Zurowski and Irene Caslor was held in the Do Drop In on Jan. 15.

Guest of honour were Eden Kim, Gloria Jang and Haena Kim. The room was tastefully decorated by Sue Demchuk, with pink being the theme colour for balloons and ribbons and even pink lemonade. The tempting dessert table was full of food that people brought.

The beautiful cake was purchased from the co-op and Eden brought cinnamon buns.

Meota Girls Club members, Alex, Hannah and Victoria carried the gifts to the parents of Haena, and

these were passed around for all to admire.

The gift list and record of gift on the accompanying card was done by Vi Cardinal, assisted by Mavis Humenny and Pat Mack. Many pictures were taken by many folks. The Girls’ Club girls washed dishes afterward.

On each table were four word games that folks did in their spare time, which made for interesting memory tests. The baby slept through most of the afternoon but woke up for people to admire toward the end of the afternoon.

The use of the hall for this occasion was appreciated as well as the food that was brought and the delight of having about 40 people gather for such a nice social event was wonderful.

You could feel the love and fellowship as people visited one another and the young parents.

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Volunteer opportunities Submitted

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Entertainment – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136.

Volunteer performers (musicians, magicians, actors and others) share their talents with residents in longterm care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-alongs and other activities and assist with snacks and lunches.

P a r e n t -To t / F a m i l y Volunteering Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-8834432. Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.

Activity Programs – Hafford Special Care Centre 306-549-2108. Volunteers assist staff with activities and set up for such.

Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or

baking, etc. Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon or 12:45 to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday If you are interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the health region, please call

your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca. We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

By Lorraine Voegeli “Fine art is that which the hand, the head and the heart of man go together.”

— John Ruskin The warm weather perhaps provided a welcome respite for many Battlefords Art Club members to hone their skills. Our new members are providing inspiring ideas, which we all appreciate.

The Chapel Gallery members have been invited to display some work for the next few weeks so be sure to check it out. There are lovely pieces to be admired.

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Popular names change like the weather Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan recently received the exciting news that his tribe is increasing. Another grandchild is to be born in August, and already names are being discussed for a boy or a girl.

My old neighbour was distressed the parents are considering some of the most popular baby names from last year. The girls’ names that the parents are considering are Emma, Olivia and Ava. The boys’ names are Noah, Liam, and Mason.

“Popular names for babies change like the weather, so it is best to call babies after family members. Names like Edward, Wilfred or Richard for boys and Ruby, Bertha or

Mabel would reflect our family,” Ed informed me.

When I asked if he had shared those names with the parents, Ed said he did, but they had not seem eager for the familiar, family names. Ed warned them the baby could turn out like aunt Mabel or cousin Wilfred even if they called the baby Emma or Noah.

Ed contends you can come up with new names for babies, but family characteristics repeat in every generation.

I cautioned Ed not to get discouraged as many babies have for their second name a grandfather’s or grandmother’s name.

I also suggested Ed will love his grandchild no matter what name he or she has. Ed said it might

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca depend on how well he or she drives a tractor or combine.

There is no denying what is popular carries considerable authority.

Popularity means that which is in favour, fashion or vogue, which is accepted, esteemed, approved and acclaimed. Hockey is popular in Canada, so are cellphones, movies,

french fries and skateboarding. Not all things that are popular are good for us in the moment, or the best for us in the long run. Most of us live under the authority of me, myself and I. We are self-seeking and determined to be self-reliant in our pursuit of personal happiness. Do we understand the world does not revolve around

ourselves and our desires? Everything revolves around God, even if many deny him.

Many of us believe the Bible is the authoritative word of God for all time.

The people who heard Jesus preach were amazed at his teachings, because he taught with authority.

He acted in the authority of God when he healed people and forgave their sins.

Jesus said all authority in heaven and Earth had been given to him. Jesus’ authority on Earth was to call sinners to repentance and salvation through faith in his sacrificial suffering on the cross for our sins.

The ancient gods — Eros, Dionysus, Mammon, Mars and Prometheus —

are no longer worshiped in temples, but still kidnap many people. Eros, the god of sexual pleasure; Dionysus, the god of wine and self-indulgence; Mammon, the god of wealth; Mars, the god of race, land, and nation; Prometheus, the god of power and achievement are very often at the heart of our self-seeking pursuit of happiness.

Fortunately, many realize these gods are abusive and empty, so faith in the true God becomes possible. The true God created our lives, and, also as our Redeemer frees us from sin, and gives the promise of eternal life.

Best of all, the true God gives fulfillment and peace to our lives.

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A tireless champion for children Naomi Bronstein (1945–2010) Philanthropist Naomi Bronstein believed one simple thing: every child has the right to live. She spent her entire life campaigning for orphaned Naomi Bronstein. and impoverished children in many places File photo © CBC, author unknown. in the world and was instrumental in aiding numerous orphans improve their lives through facilitating adoptions, providing medical services and establishing orphanages.

She dedicated herself entirely to her cause and ultimately died in Guatemala trying to bring much-needed medical services to impoverished children. Though she was sometimes called the “Canadian Mother Teresa,” she was much more militant and brazen than her saintly counterpart. Bronstein often cut through political red tape and challenged immigration laws to ensure endangered children who needed urgent care didn’t die while slow-moving bureaucratic processes were carried out.

Born in Montreal, Canada, in 1945, Bronstein began her work with children by becoming a mother herself first. She married at 17 and had two of her own kids before she began adopting. Over her lifetime she was the biological mother to four, and the adopted mother to eight internationally born children. Not content to tend only to her own family, she refused to limit herself when so many other orphaned children needed homes.

In 1970, Naomi travelled to Vietnam and Cambodia, where she opened orphanages and helped facilitate the adoption of hundreds of children to homes in North America. In 1975, a pivotal moment occurred in Vietnam when she saw a plane full of orphans crash shortly after takeoff, killing 140 of the passengers. Although she immediately dove into the wreckage in an attempt to help evacuate the survivors, the tragedy’s losses were arresting. Shaken but determined, Naomi was more resolved then ever to protect the children of the world.

Bronstein helped found charitable organizations like Heal the Children that provide medical care and homes to young orphans. She also worked in Guatemala on various projects, including the one she was in the midst of when she passed away at 65 years of age. This project consisted of revamping old buses and transforming them into mobile medic facilities to help poor children get much-needed health-care services.

During her lifetime, Naomi Bronstein received a number of honours and awards in recognition of her work, including the Order of Canada (1983) and the Royal Bank Award (1997). Any financial donation she received always went back into her causes, and this bravely determined Canadian lived and died modestly, without ever losing sight of her convictions.

Where are we from?

THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S SWEDISH COMMUNITY More than 175 place names in Canada are of Swedish origin, including Stockholm, Saskatchewan; Upsala, Ontario; and Malmo, Alberta. But this is not surprising given the important role Swedes played in our country from the very beginning.

The earliest Swedish immigrants were farmers and loggers who helped settle the Canadian West during the mid-to-late nineteenth century. Many came via the United States by way of North Dakota and Minnesota, eventually relocating to Winnipeg. Saskatchewan, Alberta and eventually British Columbia were all settled

by Swedes. Northwestern Ontario, primarily in and around Kenora, also became home to a large community.

After 1920 up until 1930, the majority of immigrants came directly to Canada from Sweden. This group was largely made up of industrial workers.

Before 1940, Winnipeg was the epicentre of Swedish-Canadian life. The city was host to a nationwide Swedish cultural organization, and Manitoba was the province that the majority of Swedes in Canada called home.

The Swedish community in Winnipeg also produced the longest running and most influential Swedish language newspaper, the Canada-Tidningen, from 1892 to 1970. After the 1940s, many Swedes went to British Columbia in search of job opportunities—and warmer weather. Today, Canada’s westernmost province is home to the largest population of Swedish-Canadians.

According to the 2011 National Household Survey, 341,845 Canadians claim Swedish ancestry. This large, vibrant group has infused its industrious spirit into nearly every sector of our nation. Swedish-Canadians have made a positive impact in business, infrastructure, politics, the arts, music, science and much more.

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1:

What was the name of the all-women music festival organized by Sarah McLachlan that toured in the mid-tolate 90s?

Question 2:

At 43, Justin Trudeau was the second-youngest person to be sworn in as Prime Minister of Canada. Who was the youngest?

Question 3:

Canada’s tallest tree is a 56-metre-tall western red cedar that was discovered in 1988 in British Columbia’s Pacific Rim National Park. What is its nickname?

Question 4:

Although no flying broomsticks are involved, which university was the first in Canada to have a quidditch team?

ART, LITERATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

SPORTS AND LEISURE

ANSWERS

CANADA: NATURAL SOURCE OF PRIDE SINCE 1867

1: Lillith Fair 2: Joe Clark, who took office the day before his 40th birthday 3: Cheewhat Giant 4: McGill University, in 2008

Canadian treasures

WEEKS TO GO

infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

NUNAVUT BIRD: ROCK PTARMIGAN The rock ptarmigan is Nunavut’s emblematic bird. This type of grouse remains in the Arctic year-round and has highly adaptive characteristics that allow it to survive the harsh winters. One of its more impressive talents is that of being able to use snow as shelter from prey and bitter winds.

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