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Every year, it seems, the MoneySense listing of “Canada’s Best Places to Live” shortchanges North Battleford.

But the city’s ranking for 2017 was particularly awful.

North Battleford didn’t place in the top 100 of communities in Canada;

they failed to crack the top 150, either. Or the top 200.

In fact, they didn’t even make the top 300.

North Battleford settled in at number 333 in the annual ranking – an abysmal showing out of 417 communities ranked.

Among communities listed in the Prairie provinces, North Battleford finished in 21st place out of 22, ahead only of Thomp-

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It was the worst showing ever for North Battleford in the rankings, which only surveyed a total of 219 communities last year.

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city’s economic numbers did not impress MoneySense: their median household income was $72,531 and average value of primary real estate was $235,671.

For mobility, the city got low marks: the percentage of population that walks to work is 2.8 percent; the amount that bikes is .6 percent, and the amount that takes public transit is .8 percent.

As usual, crime levels were another drag on the rankings.

And the weather is famously freezing cold, with only 162 days per year above zero and 96 days above 20 degrees Celsius.

All in all, it was a miserable showing for the city that recently celebrated an SJHL Canalta Cup title.

Last year in the survey, North Battleford placed 113th. A year earlier, they were 106th.

If you are looking for positives, keep in mind North Battleford’s ranking still put it ahead of places like Montreal (356), Shawinigan (410) and Colchester, Subdivision C, which finished dead last at 417.

The top-ranking city in Canada, according to MoneySense is Ottawa. As for Saskatchewan cities, Weyburn again placed the highest, but improved its national showing by finishing in fifth spot overall.

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Niki Ashton brought her leadership bid for the national New Democratic Party to North Battleford on Sunday.

The occasion was a barbecue event held on 96th Street at former NDP provincial candidate Rob Feist’s home, attended by party supporters.

The North Battleford event was one that had been in the works for the Ashton campaign for a while. Previously, she visited Weyburn, Swift Current, Moose Jaw, Regina, Saskatoon and Prince Albert early on in the campaign.

“Saskatchewan feels like a second home to me,” said Ashton, who has been MP for the northern Manitoba riding of ChurchillKeewatinook Aski since 2008.

Saskatchewan is a place where Ashton has done a lot of work, particularly

during the period when the NDP had no MPs from the province.

The North Battleford gathering included committed Ashton supporters, as well as others who were uncommitted but interested in what Ashton had to say. The candidate took part in an extensive question and answer session which included topics such as student loan debt, foreign ownership, the cost of living, and policies of the Wall government such as the STC closure.

It was in keeping with the style of campaign Ashton says she wants to run.

“Our campaign is very much a grassroots campaign,” Ashton said in an interview with the Regional Optimist, “so we’ve prioritized travelling across the country and spending time in not just the big cities or the capitals, but getting out into communities where we can meet with activists, where we can

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At the North Battleford event, Ashton outlined her policies, part of a platform she described as “very bold and progressive.”

Her proposals include ones to extend medicare by including pharmacare, dental care and mental health services, free tuition and tax reform.

Of her tax reform platform, Ashton said she believes the rich are “getting away legally and illegally without paying their fair share, and that needs to change.”

Ashton believes her campaign is gaining momentum. She pointed to a recent poll placing her second among NDP contenders in the leadership race, and to some positive reactions to her debate performances and her policies.

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“Our campaign has made it clear we stand for a bold, principled platform, and that is something that is really resonating with people on the ground.”

Her pitch to party members has been to move the party in a more progressive direction than in recent years.

“In the 2015 election we strayed from our principles,” said Ashton. “We’ve perhaps played it too safe, and we need to realize that there are major challenges that we face as a country – growing inequality, the threat of climate change – and what we need is bold progressive policies to take those challenges on.”

Ashton particularly pointed to Justin Trudeau as an example of how a progressive platform can be a winning one.

But Trudeau hasn’t followed through in office, she believes.

“Trudeau did well in the election with a progressive-sounding platform that he hasn’t lived up to,” said Ashton.

“Whether it’s on electoral reform or the environment, or public services, or his language around the

middle class. As he talks about the middle class, the middle class is disappearing in this country. And not only is inequality increasing, but he’s encouraging it through his large-scale privatization plan and bad trade deals.”

As for the Conservatives, Ashton is of the belief their new leader Andrew Scheer is “somebody who could take the Conservatives even further to the right,” pointing in particular to abortion and LGBTQ rights issues.

Ashton was not impressed by the “Trumpinspired ideas” in that contest, and said she is “quite happy that our race is far less divisive in terms of the politics we are talking about for our country.”

This is the second time that Ashton has run for the party leadership. The field of official candidates also includes federal MPs Charlie Angus and Guy Caron and Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh.

A week earlier, Peter Julian dropped out of the race, freeing up some potential votes for the other candidates. Ashton plans to keep on seeking support

to the end.

“It’s a very dynamic race,” said Ashton. “It’s one-member one-vote. Everybody will decide who the new leader is, and as I said, things are looking very good.”

The province of Saskatchewan is heavily in the plans for all four candidates this week, as they were all scheduled to appear at a televised all-candidates debate in Saskatoon at TCU Place on Tuesday night.

North Battleford was also in the itinerary plans of at least one more leadership contender this week.

Guy Caron’s campaign has scheduled an afternoon event with local New Democrats on Wednesday at 5 p.m. The location was the same 96th Street venue where Ashton’s event was held.

After that, the next important date in the contest is August 17, which is the closing date for members to join the party and be eligible to vote.

The leadership vote itself is being conducted by mail-in or online ballots, with ballot counting and multiple rounds of voting scheduled for October.

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By Robert Brown

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VICTORIA, B.C./Troy Media/ - As recently as June 2016, the federal and provincial finance ministers agreed to expand the Canada Pension Plan (CPP). It’s so recent, in government terms, that many of the details of benefit entitlements, costs and investment criteria still aren’t known.

But it’s been long enough for deep thinkers on matters of social security to delve into the macro proposals and issue some serious concerns.

Who really benefits?

Turns out, it’s not low- or middle-income workers.

The Canadian Retirement Income Security Benefit system is made up of a variety of moving parts: Old Age Security (OAS), the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), CPP, plus private savings in workplace pension plans, registered retirement savings plans and tax-free savings accounts.

This creates a complex maze of subplots. It’s difficult to tweak one part - like CPP - without having unforeseen consequences on other parts of the system. It’s like squeezing part of a balloon - for sure, some other part is going to pop out on you.

So it’s not surprising that two thoughtful commentators, Bob Baldwin and Richard Shillington, have issued a critical paper from the Institute for Research on Public Policy, pointing out some very serious negative consequences of an expanded CPP. Baldwin and Shillington state that poorer Canadians (other than those on OAS, which is exempt) with income persistently less than $25,000 will get no net benefit from the enhanced CPP tier 2 benefits for which they have paid (a relatively rare event for married couples).

Here’s why.

The Canadian Guaranteed Income Supplement is a welfare payment meant to help only those attempting to live on very low income. Once a recipient earns some

will fall as a percentage of average wages over time.

Models indicate that over the next 20 years, the value of OAS will fall faster than the new benefits CPP will create. There will be no net gain at all for both low- and middle-income workers.

Overall, Baldwin and Shillington ask: Who benefits from an expanded CPP? The government? Likely.

High-income workers? Yes. But not everyone else. And low-income workers may even see a reduction in overall benefits.

The Canadian Retirement Income Security Benefit system is complex and full of important contradictions.

You can’t just amend one part of the system without analyzing the impact on the total system. So far, the federal government seems not to have taken this into account.

Robert L. Brown is an expert adviser with EvidenceNetwork.ca and Fellow with the Canadian Institute of Actuaries. He was professor of Actuarial Science at the University of Waterloo for 39 years and a past-president of the Canadian Institute of Actuaries.

relatively modest income level, their GIS benefits are clawed back. This clawback is equivalent to a 50 per cent tax rate on earned income over the defined level and, because seven provinces have similar top-ups with similar clawbacks, the effective tax rate can be as much as 100 per cent (or even higher, if there are other subsidies for housing, transport, etc.).

In other words, there’s virtually no incentive for a low-income worker to save for retirement or to take paid employment, especially once one is retired and receiving the GIS. Now, throw in a mandatory expansion of CPP for all Canadian workers outside of Quebec. The new tier of benefits is meant to be “fully-funded,” which means workers must pay in full for any new benefits they receive.

So we have a system that mandates that workers even low-income workers - make full contributions to buy their new benefits.

Why is this a problem?

When persistently low-income workers retire, they’ll find that their GIS benefits (paid for out of general tax revenues) will be clawed back. Most will receive nothing more in total benefits even though they’ve been forced to pay in full for the expanded CPP. To be fair, this is mitigated to a great extent by changes planned for the Working Income Tax Benefit.

Overall, the picture is very different from that portrayed by our politicians. Canadians will pay for their new CPP benefits in full through workplace contributions. No government cost at all.

In fact, the portrait is even rosier for governments.

Because of higher benefits from the new CPP, tax revenues will rise $2.7 billion (once the system is mature) and OAS/GIS benefits will fall $2.1 billion because of the clawbacks.

Further, because OAS benefits rise with inflation but wages rise with the growth rate of the economy (usually higher), the replacement rate provided by the OAS

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• An apology would have been enough.

• He may have been tortured into pleading guilty, so he deserves it.

• Guantanamo Bay was a big mistake, leading to this fiasco.

• It doesn’t go far in paying his $134 million judgment to Sgt. Speer’s widow.

• It’s not about Khadr, it’s about Canada screwing up.

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Here’s a quarter, Mr. Khadr, tell someone who cares If you ask any Canadian soldier, sailor or airman how much compensation Omar Khadr should have received from the federal government, given that the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled his Charter rights were violated, I think you could sum up the dollar value he is due with that old country song: “Here’s a quarter, tell someone who cares.”

If the Canadian government must indeed pay some sort of compensation, a quarter just about sums it up. I would imagine most of the Canadian public, whose outcry has been loud and far-reaching, would agree.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year minister Stephen Harper made public statements about this, an exceedingly rare occasion for a former PM to come out of retirement to criticize a government move.

The National Post’s John Iverson figures Harper, if he was still PM, would have litigated this forever without ever

paying a cent to Khadr.

Better to pay the money to blood sucking lawyers than someone convicted of terrorism.

Well, sorta convicted.

That kangaroo court of a tribunal he went through made Soviet show trials look like justice.

Then there’s the sticky matter of his age. Since

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he was 15 at the time of his capture, he could legitimately be considered a child soldier.

Some things here that just don’t add up in most people’s common sense computations. How does the federal government shortchange vets of the Afghanistan mission, yet give Khadr the equivalent of a decent Lotto 6/49 payout? Did any of the families of our over 150 war dead in that mission get similar payouts? How about the wounded?

Did any of these thoughts cross the minds of the Supreme Court justices when they sided with Khadr? In their evaluation that he could sue for compensation, did any of them think what Canadian veterans, and their families, might think? Did the red-robed justices consider what this would do for the moral of our military?

I wonder how the discussions are going in the various officers and enlisted messes across the country these days, once a few stiff ones are imbibed.

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For certain, he was fighting against Canadian allies in a war that had invoked the NATO charter. Firing at American soldiers, in this case, was the same as firing at Canadians.

The world turned upside down on Sept. 11, 2001. It’s hard to believe that was nearly 16 years ago now. Things were bound to get messy, and they did. Parents dragging their kids into firefights in far flung corners of the world, NATO invading a south-Asian country, President George Bush declaring war on as nebulous a concept as terror… where does it end?

Is that what the Trudeau cabinet decided?

We have to put an end to this messy affair, and be damned with the optics?

It’s going to be damned hard for any Canadian serviceman to look Trudeau in the eye and not want to spit in his face. The sense of betrayal could not be

more profound.

Remember Obama was going to close down Guantanamo Bay, where Khadr was incarcerated?

How did that go? There is no easy answer. You couldn’t just line Gitmo’s prisoners against a wall and fire, as much as some people might have wanted to do just that.

So Khadr was eventually released, and is back in Canada. He can live his life.

But there’s no way he should have ever been given $10.5 million in compensation. His compensation is being able to breathe Canadian air again. That’s an awful lot more than a lot of other people got post 9/11.

So take your quarter, Mr. Khadr. And quietly disappear into obscurity.

The rest of Canada really never, ever wants to hear of your ilk again.

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

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Another great year for Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H By the Club Reporters

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club has had an extremely busy spring. The club was active in organizing and participating in Club, District, Regional and Provincial Public Speaking. All 4-H members are required to participate and deliver their own speech and there is a com-

petition at different levels of 4-H that the members have the chance to compete in. It was a great year for speeches and they are getting better every year.

We also took part in the District Curling Fun Day. Some of the 4-H members from Eagle Hills, Reigning Riders and Rockin “H” got together for a fun day of learning and playing. It

was a great day and thank you, Janice, for organizing it.

Another annual fun event that all members look forward to is the 4-H Ski Day. Each of the regions go to a designated ski hill – NW Region is Table Mountain – and spend the day skiing and having a great time. This year it was on March 4. The weather

was great and the members had such a fun time skiing and snowboarding, plus, they got to meet and spend the day with other clubs and members.

The other big event for the club was the annual general meeting held in Saskatoon. This year

Saskatchewan 4-H is turning 100, so at the AGM they celebrated it in grand fashion. There were meetings and learning sessions during the day, but at night Saskatchewan 4-H hosted a gala. It was a chance to look back at all the great things that Saskatchewan

4-H has done over 100 years as well as a chance to thank the many supporters who have given so much to 4-H. The current members got to mingle with past members and to learn about what their 4-H experience was.

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Above, District Curling Fun Day. Below, public speaking. Photos submitted

Leafy spurge is spreading

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sincere sympathy is extended to the Radchenko and Alm families of the Battlefords on the recent passing of Cecelia Radchenko of North Battleford formerly of the Bjelde Creek area. Her parents were John and Henrietta Alm who came to the Bjelde Creek area in 1915 to buy land and run a farm until they retired. She married Nick Radchenko and raised a family of six children. Cecelia was the oldest in the Alm family.

The funeral was held in the North Battleford Lutheran Church. Burial was at the Memorial Gardens off Highway 16. She was 91 years old.

Get well wishes go out to Leslie Laycock of a senior home in North Battleford. He is formerly from the Bjelde Creek area.

He has had some medical problems and is in a hospital in Saskatoon.

It’s the right growing season for the areas where leafy spurge is found. It is showing up in pastures, hay land, scrub bushes and along the field edges. It has been in this country for 70 or more years. It came from Europe when the settlers started to arrive. It is ever so hard to control due to the very stringy deep roots that spread underground. As well, it spreads seeds af-

aljennie ter the blooms have fallen.

It spreads more and more each year. Beetles are being imported into Canada and released in the areas.

They like to eat the bitter milky leafy spurge. They take a little while to get established. The only animal that will eat it are the sheep. It does not irritate their mouths. The milky stuff is the stuff you don’t want to get on your face, especially the eyes. It can spread while the land is being tilled and by haying equipment. The best way to control it is to spray with herbicides.

Many cattle men are already busy into the haying season, cutting and baling the hay land. The hay crops are not as good this season as in the past years due to the weather conditions that have taken place this early summer season. The main crops are all holding their own, but could use a good soaking rainfall. The whole area looks like a large patchwork quilt with the bright yellows, blues and many shades of green. Most crops are in head and flower. Canola seeds were brought to the prairies in 1967 to try out at seed plots. It caught on

fast and in 50 years it has advanced to be more and more popular. There is a good demand for the products made from canola oil world wide. There has been a little airplane flying out of North Battleford Airport to spray some of the different crops for insect problems. It’s a quick way to spray some of the fields.

Black leg in canola seems to be on the increase. Extra special care has to be taken to keep it under control and from spreading to the other fields.

Those Were The Days is only a month away. Museum staff and the volunteer workers are all busy getting everything in order. Some of the old antique tractors are being worked on to have them all ready and running for their daily parade. The museum staff have been kept very busy with their rentals for so many different organizations. They also held a good number of funerals as well. Watch for Those Were The Days Aug. 12 and 13 as they do welcome the people to come and take a step back in time to see so many functions taking place.

What an interesting sight to see on the weekend when at least 160 or more motorcycles went through Battleford from the North Battleford Legion hall on a poker rally and their country trip, then returned to North Battleford later.

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Battlefords 4-H Regional Show boasts beef show

By Erin Cooper Chairperson

This year, the 73rd annual Battlefords 4-H Regional Show was held on Saturday, June 10, at the Battlefords Exhibition Grounds. It was a funfilled day for all our 4-H competitors who came out and competed in their select projects. This year’s 4-H show boasted a Light Horse Show, 3D Archery Shoot, Multiple Show, Sheep Show and, for the first time in several years, a Beef Showcase.

The 4-H show is open to all registered Saskatchewan 4-H members ages six to 21. The members spend the year working with their club to help develop their skills that are needed in their project. At the end of the year, they then compete in the various disciplines.

We are fortunate to have wonderful judges who not only place the members in their classes but also offer positive feedback that they can use in future shows.

The Light Horse opened the day starting at 9 a.m. with 24 competitors in the four age groups. The weather held out for the majority of the show and the members only got wet near the end with two classes left. The overall Light Horse winners in the performance classes are Alaina Fesik (CB), Taylor L’Heureux (JR), Jaden Navarro (INT) and Keisha Senum (SR).

The winners for overall gymkhana classes are Alaina Fesik (CB), Taylor L’Heureux (JR), Brooke Turner (INT) and KeeleyShae Somers (SR).

The beef showcase was lucky enough to beat the weather by hosting their show inside the steel Quonset. The competitors were able to bathe their

animals and prepare them to show. There were nine animals and several clubs entered. Grand Champion Steer was awarded to Cole Reid and Grand Champion Heifer went to Cole Reid. The Senior Showmanship award was awarded to Jessica Attrux.

It was such a wonderful sight to see beef animals back at the show as there hasn’t been a show for a few years. Thank you to Paul Mitchell for all his dedication to bring beef back to 4-H in the Battlefords.

The 3-D Archery was held near the track and there were many different targets that the archers could choose from. The weather did add an extra element of difficulty to the shoot but the members did their best. The Multiple Show displayed many wonderful articles from the members’ year. This year Samantha Gabruch won People’s Choice Award and Jessica French won the Arleen Patterson Memorial Award, which is awarded to the top Record Book. We also had our sheep show following the beef showcase in the steel Quonset. Avery Conacher from Northern Spirit Club won Grand Champion and Reserve Grand Champion Female.

All the 4-H members demonstrated the 4-H motto which is “Learn to do by Doing.” We thank everyone for their hard work and dedication to the 4-H show: the committee chairpersons who did a wonderful job of putting on a very successful show; the supporters who came out and cheered on the 4-H members in adverse conditions; the Battlefords Agricultural Society who supports the show every year. We look forward to what next year will bring.

Jessica French with the Arleen Patterson Award. Photos submitted

Light Horse judge, Lee Walerius, giving last minute instructions.

Brooke Turner with Lisa Moore.

Another great year for Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Continued from Page 6 We also had two members from the club go on trips. Sara Florence got to go to Washington, D.C. for the U.S. National Conference.

She got to learn about how 4-H function in the United States, went sightseeing and made new friends. KeeleyShae Somers got to go to Ottawa for the Citizenship Conference. They discussed parliamentary procedures, watch a swearing in ceremony and got to sightsee as well. They both had a blast

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and would go again. We also have three other members that will travel during the summer. Samantha Gabruch and Cody Somers are going to Ottawa for 4-H World Summit. Jordan Mitchell is travelling to the UK for two weeks for a 4-H International Exchange. We wish them all safe travels.

During all these events, the members were also busy with general meetings, fundraising and their own projects. They had to finish off the regular 4-H year by

doing quizzes and record books that demonstrate their knowledge and record keeping skills.

Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club wrapped up their busy 4-H year on June 4 with their Achievement Day. It was hosted at L’Heureux’s Ranch and featured a Light Horse Show, Beef Showcase, Archery Shoot, Baking, Photography and Outdoor Living. It was a hot day and the kids had a blast doing the events and showing off all their hard work. The

members were presented with their completion certificates, ribbons and prizes.

The club also awarded the Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club Scholarship to Jordan Mitchell. Thank you to everyone who came out and cheered on the members.

We look forward to the summer when the club will be participating in 4-H Camp, 4-H Fun Zone at Ag in Motion, NB Street Festival, North Battleford Parade and NWT Days before starting again in the fall.

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‘Happy Birthday Mr. President’ dress attracts curious crowd to Luseland

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The wind whispered in the fields along Highway 31 as residents and people from across the prairie gathered to see Marilyn Monroe’s famous dress in Luseland on Monday.

If you were to listen closely, you might hear “Happy Birthday Mr. President…”

The rhinestone-studded dress is on tour in Saskatchewan in part to attract public interest, as well as mark the arrival of Pattison-owned Save-On Foods stores to the province. Billionaire Jim Pattison spent his early years in Luseland.

The dress’ first stop on the tour was in Luseland and it will continue to Saskatoon, Regina, Yorkton, and Winnipeg.

“Marilyn Monroe’s dress is a symbol of celebrating President Kennedy’s birthday, and we view it as a symbol of celebration,” said Darrell Jones, president of Save-On Foods’ parent company, Overwaitea Foods.

“We’re here to celebrate 150 years for Canada, we’re here to celebrate the opening of our store in Saskatoon, and we’re celebrating the fact that they’re building a pool here.”

Town councilor Candace Kraft said the dress’s first showing in Luseland as part of the tour was Pattison’s idea.

“He wanted Luseland to be the main spot for the first unveiling, which was very generous of him,” Kraft said.

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There was a barbecue, a donation table, silent auction items and a 50/50 draw. Neil Scholer won the

$2,500 50/50 prize. Photos from a local photographer were also sold, along with a painting of Marilyn Monroe in the dress. People who donated $100 or more received a free aerial photo of town.

Retired Sergeant Barry Schindel, from Saskatoon, appeared in photos with the dress and members of

the public. “[The Town] got a hold of the vet’s association to add a little Canadiana to the display and asked some of us retired members to participate,” Schindel said.

Schindel said that standing under the light was “a little warm.”

“But it’s fun. I enjoy the interaction with people.”

Jones thanked Ripley’s, saying they were “fantastic to loan us the dress for the tour.”

“When you think about it, the last time this dress was in the public was at Madison Square Garden in New York in 1962. The second time it’s seen by the public is in Luseland, Saskatchewan. Go figure.”

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Descending the Family Tree

Looking back to making Canada home to the L’Heureux family

By Therese A. Prentice I am writing this is lieu of Canada’s 150th Birthday. This is a story about my mother’s ancestors and how they came to Canada, and specifically, to the Battlefords area. I am Irish, English and Scottish on my father’s side and 100 per cent French on my mother’s side.

Simon L’Herault was born in 1626, in Perche, France, to Rene and Marguerite Guillemin. Simon had an adventurous soul.

When, as a young man, he heard of a recruiting operation led by Robert Giffard, then and there he made the decision to leave France and come to Canada. He ended up in Quebec. The year was 1652. Within a few years he met Suzanne Jacousseau and in 1655 they were married. They purchased land as a married couple and registered it under the name Simon Lereau. As there were few educated people during the 1600s the L’Herault name was misspelled and eventually ended up as L’Heureux. It stayed that way until the time of Simon’s death in 1670 and remains as such today.

In the next two centuries, Simon’s ancestors moved to various boroughs, townships and parish municipalities, all the while remaining in Quebec. Fast forward almost 200 years, to 1858.

This was the year my great-great-grandfather, Moise L’Heureux, was born in Chateau-Richer, a small town located on the north shore of the Saint Lawrence River, east of Quebec City.

Moise grew up to be very much like his ancestor, Simon, and yearned to travel, so at 19 he decided to go west in search of opportunity. However, he promised his girlfriend, Sophie Pichette, that he would return for her. Sophie’s lineage also traced back to France. True to his word, after earning enough money, Moise returned to Quebec, and in January of 1881 they were married. Shortly thereafter they headed west to Winnipeg and took up resi-

dence there for over three years. It was in Winnipeg that my great-grandmother, Alma, and her younger brother, Arthur, were born.

It wasn’t long before Moise decided to move again and in 1885 he packed up his young family and headed further west, arriving in Battleford smack dab in the middle of the Riel Rebellion. Moise was refused entry into Fort Battleford because he had a young family and was advised to travel to Moose Jaw. Instead he loaded his family back into the wagon and headed for the Rockies. Another child, Leonidas, was born upon their arrival in the mountains. When news reached Moise that the rebellion was over, he moved his family back to Battleford.

The year was 1886, the same year that their fourth child, Josephine, was born.

In Battleford Moise worked as a bartender in a hotel and later operated a stopping place, complete with a license to make and sell beer. In 1887 the family obtained a homestead in the Jackfish area and moved once more. They lived in a small log cabin there and that year their fifth child, Paul, was born.

At that time Jackfish Lake was considered a hunting and fishing paradise. Now that the Riel Rebellion was over many pioneers were coming to the district. Moise had made his home on the north side of the creek.

One side of the farm bordered the reservation. The L’Heureux’s always got along very well with the First Nations people. Each year Moise was happy to donate one sheep and one steer to them at the time of their yearly Rain Dance celebration.

The following years would bring four more children, George in 1891, Joe in 1892 and twins Marie Louise and Mathilda in 1893, bringing the grand total at the time to nine children. With a growing family and no school in the area, Moise moved his family again, to Delmas this time. There the children could be educated at the convent run by the Sisters of the

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In 1894, Moise and Sophie learned of a school being built in the Jackfish area. It was called St. Michael’s, named after Michael Cote, one of the pioneers that had come to the area. They began preparations to move back once again. It was also in the same year that their 10th child, Roseanna was born. In 1896, their 11th, Anoinette, arrived. Shortly following her birth in 1897, St. Michael’s school was closed due to a shortage of teachers. Moise decided they must move again, back to Delmas, so the children could receive their schooling.

of freighters, trappers and teachers. In 1900 a cheese factory and Hudson Bay store had been built one and a half miles northwest of the school. For the first few years there was no church. Occasionally a missionary from Battleford would venture out to the small community to say Mass or to baptize a baby, or officiate over a weddings and funerals.

Over the years and through the many moves, Moise had taken a variety of jobs, as was necessary.

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These moves were always very difficult, and thus, give evidence of the value Moise and Sophie placed on a proper education no matter the difficulties or cost.

In 1898 their 12th child, Emilie entered their world. Then, less than a year later, Wilfrid arrived on the scene. In 1901, Pierre, their 14th, was born. That same year Moise welcomed their 15th and last child, Antoine, who was born in Delmas, as well.

In 1905, the news that teachers were to be available once again in the Jackfish area reached the L’Heureux family. Of course Moise insisted they pack up their belongings and make a final move back to Jackfish. It had truly become home to them, thus ending Moise’ posting with the reserves.

Life had progressed considerably by the time of their return, especially in town. A hotel had been built a half mile north of the school. The guests consisted mostly

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key part in helping her father at that time. He would tie a rag onto the wheel of his Red River cart and she, sitting in the back of the cart, was to watch the rag and all the while count each revolution of the wheel. Moise had figured out how many turns of the wheel it took to make a half mile. At the half mile mark a wooden steak was driven into the ground.

Then he would turn the cart in another direction and have her count again, continuing to do this in all four directions and completely marking off a square. A half mile by a half mile made a quarter section. Back in those days one had to be creative; where there was a will, there was always a way! I think we wonder, at times, how we ever got along before cell phones and all of this other wonderful technology. However I tend to think that perhaps some of the “old ways” were actually better than some of the modern methods we use now!

As the children grew

An 8’ x 10’ wooden sign was made for a family reunion in 1987 with a family tree painted on it, and there is a branch for each of Moise and Sophie L’Heureux’s 15 children. The names of their children are there, as well. The sign is posted along the road to Aquadeo. Photo submitted

up, they married and started families of their own, many of them settling in the Jackfish area, close to family and to home.

Thirty years ago, on the July long weekend of 1987, my relatives at Jackfish Lake hosted a Centennial L’Heureux Reunion. A special family history book was printed and available at that time.

I attended the reunion and was very surprised to learn that there were 1,023 relatives present, including myself. It was said that if all of our descendants had been there, we would have been 2,000 family members total! The gathering received coverage on the national news several times that weekend. We were reported as the largest family reunion in Canada’s recorded history, at that time. An 8’ x 10’ wooden sign was made, with a family tree painted on it, and there is a branch for each of Moise and Sophie’s 15 children, and the names of their children are there, as well. The sign is posted along the road to Aquadeo beach and was worn and faded by the elements, and barely legible when I was there last. Recently I made a trip out to the lake and the sign had been freshly painted.

What a lovely surprise!

If you look closely, at the bottom branch on the left

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hand side of the tree, you will see my grandfather’s name, Louis, the second born of Alma’s eight children.

As it happens, life has brought me to the Battlefords, where I have resided off and on for over nine years now. I am only a short distance away from where my ancestors first settled, 120 years ago. A number of us reading this story today were born and raised right here. However, we must give much credit and many thanks to the multitude of brave pioneers, such as Simon and Suzanne, who originally came from France, traversing the many miles to make their home in Canada over 360 years ago, long before we had even become a country.

They were the hearty souls who contributed to making this great country of ours the multicultural and diverse nation that we have become and of which we are so very proud! As I end this story I have an overwhelming sense of gratitude - largely due to the fact that I live in such a wonderful and free country, with many privileges that millions of citizens in other nations will never experience or enjoy. Truly, I am so very happy to say I am a Canadian!

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Driving down the peaceful seven-kilometer stretch after the turnoff on Highway 3, visitors and residents alike are greeted by a beautifully treed passage. Green leaves flicker in summer and snow crests the grooves of the poplars in the winter months. The entrance leads to the quiet village of Medstead, home of just under 150 residents.

In cities throughout Canada, living costs have been rising and standards of living have been declining. This, along with several other factors, has driven and continues to lead many to seek out a quiet life in the country. This is something for which Medstead is ideal. However, a great community can never rest on its laurels. Communities must continue to upkeep infrastructure, aesthetics and overall attractiveness to continue to thrive.

With this in mind, residents voted into office Mayor Albert Schmirler who is now eight months into his first term. In that time, substantial action has been taken to administer positive change to the municipality. Schmirler was born and raised in the RM of Medstead, originally from a farm one and a half kilometers outside of the village. In 1979, upon marrying his wife, also from the RM, the two moved into Medstead itself. The mayor stated proudly as to the village itself, “This is my home. It is a nice little town.”

Schmirler has been in municipal politics for approximately 13 years and was previously the reeve of the RM of Medstead for a term and a half, roughly six years. As to what caused the decision to run for mayor, Schmirler stated, “The town needed changes.”

In terms of his primary focus being village improvement, the mayor indicated that infrastructure, dealing with old buildings and vacant lots were a large focal point. Cited as well were matters of general maintenance and street work. Action has certainly been taken towards these

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goals, with noticeable improvements to roads, the vacant lot on Second Street being filled in and made safer, and the park nearest the town office commencing refurbishment.

Naturally, in order to accomplish improvement such as the aforementioned, investment, both in time and money, is required. Schmirler is no stranger to hard work, with both himself and his wife having contributed significant volunteer hours to town maintenance over the years. The mayor did note that, effectively, this continues to be a volunteer position, getting paid a mere $75 per monthly meeting.

Being a farmer, and a man of community spirit, the town’s head of office leads by example when it comes to work ethic and commitment.

In keeping with the promises to improve the community, the village recently purchased a moderately used, high quality, John Deere tractor which residents see regularly working on the area. Ultimately, the goal is one everyone can get behind.

Schmirler wants to “make the town appealing.”

It is tax time now; and, as people receive their notices, focus can often shift from community welfare to a more personal and fiscal standpoint. Municipal taxes are gathered to reinfuse into the community.

They cover costs such as

streetlights, administration, maintenance and the annual payment to the lagoon of $30,000 per year. It is important that residents see positive action with these funds. These forward steps are well represented by a mayor who leads by example of hard work and diligence, with a focus on improvement and progress.

A desirable and aesthetically appealing village is inviting to future residents, increases home value, grows business, and ultimately benefits the entire community. The head of office notes that values go up when it is attractive and hopes to motivate residents towards community pride.

According to Schmirler, to meet this end, “changes were needed and changes have happened.”

The town would not be where it is now, with the opportunity to grow and change in accordance with the goals of the current mayor, were it not for elected predecessors, the hard work of Village Council, volunteers and an engaged community. As the grass grows in and gets mowed back down and vacant lots get processed and readied, it is a healthy time to take pause for gratitude. Thankfulness for all those who have worked to make this village strong and vivacious, and those who press forward and continue to do so, is critical to the community spirit for which Medstead prides itself.

The staff and residents of Hafford Special Care Centre and Primary Care Site are grateful to the Royal Canadian Legion Speers Branch 116 for their generous donation of $1,500 towards the purchase of resident dining room furniture. This money will be used to purchase one adjustable wheelchair table. Pictured left to right are Doreen Madwid, facility manager, and Legion members Margaret Fendelet, Phyllis Cunningham, Charlotte Juliusson, Roland Pelletier and Stewart Cunningham. Photo submitted

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Ten members of the Do Drop In seniors of Meota enjoyed a perfectly hot sunny afternoon on Jackfish Lake, July 5, under the guidance of Gerry Iverson and organized by Maureen Campbell.

Eight members travelled with Garry Moccasin in his pontoon boat and two travelled with Omer Baillargeon in his boat.

We travelled across the lake to a site east of Aquadeo where we witnessed an area that had been dug up to expose buffalo bones, from many years ago, at the bottom of what was once a buffalo jump. We were amazed and thrilled to be treated to this rare opportunity.

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Among the equipment purchased through the monthly lottery is a BiPAP machine for respiratory therapy. The therapists at BUH are grateful to have this new unit as the previous unit had reached its end of life and was no longer functioning. While alternatives were used, none were as effective as the proper unit to safely and efficiently look after patients and provide the best care possible.

A BiPAP machine is used in many critical medical conditions, including cardiac compromised patients, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and pneumonia. It provides two types of pressure for patients. The inspiratory pressure makes it easier to breathe while the expiratory pressure helps to provide oxygen. This results in maximizing the transport of oxygen into and carbon dioxide out of the lungs and blood. (Total cost $26,568.67) Additional donations provided OZil handpieces for cataract surgeries.

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buyers when they make an additional contribution to help purchase more equipment to impact patient care at BUH. Thank you to all of the donors who gave to purchase two new OZil handpieces for cataract surgeries at BUH,” says BUHF. Dr. O’Keeffe and his team are grateful for the additional equipment to ensure they can care for a full slate of patients in a day. This helps patients regain their sight sooner, without any unnecessary wait times.

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Jackfish Lake area is a busy place

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The lake was a busy place all weekend as folks coped with the hot weather with the benefit of the breeze off the water or enjoyed a dip at the swimming area or a ride in a boat or other watercraft sports. We are not used to this extreme temperature and it is hard to get used to. The crops are needing rain as are the forest fires in British Columbia and other places. It’s awful to see anything go up in flames, especially homes or stables, leaving people and animals destitute.

Contract bridge July 3 in Meota found top score

by Lucille Gregoire and second was Jette DaSilva.

Another fire along Highway 25 took the café in Mervin last week. This was a terrible blow to the couple who opened not that long ago, and they lost many precious belongings, including her music and guitar.

eota News Near Houston, B.C., two brothers were stopped on the Tahsa road and heard crashing noises in the forest nearby. Out came a cow moose followed by her baby as they charged across the road being chased by a grizzly bear. One of the men let out a loud bellow and lo and behold the bear turned and ran back into the bushes. Who knows what the next chapter in the story was but the men were pleased to know they saved the baby that day.

A phone scam called again last week, posing as a rep for the Stars Air Ambulance Lottery and telling me about the $45,000 I had won as well as a new Ford vehicle. When I assured him I didn’t believe a word he said, he hung up.

Our green world has taken on another bright

color as the many canola fields are coming into bloom, so the yellow is a nice contrast and most impressive.

A few interesting things about the Haida Gwaii Island, it is actually made up of 138 islands and it takes eight hours on the ferry to get there from Prince Rupert, across the Hectate Strait. Tourist excursions include salmon feasts, singing songs, story telling, visiting ghost villages and site seeing.

Duplicate bridge July 4 in Meota found top score going to Margaret Dyck and Maureen Campbell.

Second high were Lucille and Bernard Gregoire and third were Joeann and Rudy Wiens.

Serafina Energy is designing and building its second 6,000 bbl/d SAGD facility, near Meota, so there is still more action taking place.

The Ponoka and Calgary Stampedes have been taking place this month, and we have missed get-

The Craft and Trade Show held in Meota July 9 drew over 20 vendors and had a good turnout. The kitchen served chili and a bun at noon and cookies and coffee before and after lunch. The event in 2018 will be held July 8, so mark your calendar now. Photo by Lorna Pearson

ting to Sneak Peak as we have done several years, sponsored by Alberta Power where our son-in-law once worked. One quote I liked was “riding bareback is like riding a jackhammer!”

Smithers, B.C., has opened a flight on Central Mountain Air that flies ev-

Christmas in July at the Johnson farm

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

A special project for Canada’s 150 anniversary

was held at the farm of Christy and Lenard Johnson, west of Prince, when they celebrated “Christmas in July” on July 1. Decora-

tions were a mixture of Christmas and Canada Day, with Canada flags, a Christmas tree, T-shirts decorated by Ishbel and

Ernie with decals of both occasions etc.

The day started out with Christy hosting breakfast.

The traditional Christmas dinner was enjoyed, later, featuring a ground-baked turkey. Some members played golf in Meota while others played family games at the farm. When the “fun gifts” were exchanged, each recipient had to sing part of a Christmas Carol or some of O Canada. Paul and Pauline Sayers were on hand to take photos.

Everyone agreed it was a super Canada 150 Day, a special celebration that ended with fireworks and made for happy memories.

ery day but Sunday from Smithers to Prince George to Edmonton. It is using a 328 aircraft that seats 30 passengers, flying non-stop and starting July 9. What a blessing this will be to the people living in that area, they have always had to drive four hours to Prince George to get a flight out of the north and even then there was no flight to Edmonton, if they were headed eastward, except to fly to Vancouver and east from there.

As told by Eric and Gail: A trip to Newfoundland for Gail Hilderman and Eric Callbeck of Meota this past month was very rewarding. After spending 10 hours flying from Saskatoon to St. John, we spent two weeks taking in some unique historic and cultural events.

The Johnson Geological Centre tour had a range of interesting studies from the oldest visible rocks on earth at five billion years old, the sandstone oil bearing rocks off the east coast and an in-depth study of the demise of the Titanic.

Better Plan Standing left to right, Dave S., Tala Nickolet, Larry Clarke, Mike Arnold, Calvin Arnold, Cameron Arnold, Nicole Arnold, Lenard Arnold, Vesley Ho (a Chinese student), Christy Johnson, Brody Arnold and Lorette Johnson. Sitting in front are Ernie Gladue, Ishbel Arnold, Lisa Sawitsky, Rhiann Arnold, Asper Johnson, Taylor Johnson and the dog Joker. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

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The digs at the Colony of Avalon are an archeological excavation site dating back to the early 1600s and have uncovered some two million artifacts from many nations. It is still ongoing and helps us understand the development of the Ferryland area. Other sites visited were Signal Hill (lighthouse and sun placements), Cape Spears (the most easterly point of Canada), Bell Island, an iron mine – some 2.5 miles by six miles long; Fort Almherst; the Rooms; working light houses – showing their evolution; a war museum, art gallery and theatre; Bonavista Cove – a beautiful view of the coast and icebergs; Castle Hill and Fort Royal; and boat building of dories.

We attended three dinner theatres – all good comedy. We spent five days touring the Avalon area and enjoyed various bed and breakfasts – all with warm-hearted, hardworking people.

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SJHL: no word yet on new coach-GM

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

With the arrival of summer, the amount of major news coming out of the SJHL has slowed down considerably.

At press time, fans of

the Battlefords North Stars were still awaiting word about a new head coach and general manager to replace Nate Bedford, who departed in the offseason for the Portage College Voyageurs after leading his team to the Canalta Cup.

The expectation is a new head coach and GM will be announced in time for the Saskatchewan Hockey Association’s Hall of Fame dinner in North Battleford on July 22. There are also reports an assistant coach has been hired but the

name will not be made public until a head coach is announced.

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The La Ronge Ice Wolves announced this week they have signed goalie Jordan Frey. Frey played in the midget AAA ranks the last two seasons with the Saskatoon Contacts and recorded a .919 save percentage in 25 games last year.

This week the Flin Flon Bombers traded Rylee Zimmer and Troy Williams to the Melville Millionaires to complete futures in the Eric Sinclair trade.

Also, the Humboldt Broncos announced they have acquired Kaleb Dahl-

gren from the Notre Dame Hounds of the SJHL. The club also announced Chris Beaudry has been hired as their Interim Business Operations Manager.

The Estevan Bruins had no player moves to make but did announce Carter Duffin as their new assistant coach and director of marketing.

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The tournament will follow FIBA rules.

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No. 38, Joseph Tanchak of Hafford, steps forward to be acknowledged by the crowd in pre-game introductions of the Canadian and American players in the 21st six-man Can-Am Bowl, played in Kerrobert July 7. Photos by Helena Long

By Helena Long Graduating Hafford Viking football player Joseph Tanchak was fortunate, and talented, enough to be picked as a member of Team Canada for the 21st annual six-man Can-Am Bowl.

The Can-Am Bowl is an annual football game played between Grade 12 all-star players from the United States and Canada, and is hosted by a different high school in Saskatchewan each year. This year’s game was played in Kerrobert July 7.

Tanchak, who graduated from Hafford Central School last month, played with the Hafford Vikings from 2012 to 2016 and was named Most Dedi-

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Tanchak played on the defensive line for the Canadians in the Can-Am Bowl.

The Americans were off to a fast start in the game, leading 37-1 halfway through the second quarter before the Canadians scored their first touchdown. The half ended at 51-9 for the U.S. The Canadians were the first to put points on the scoreboard in the second half, getting the score to

51-25 before the Americans scored another touchdown. The third quarter ended at 59-33, while the final score was 67-41 for Team USA. The win was the 17th for the Americans; Team Canada has only won the Can-Am Bowl four times, in 2000, 2004, 2007 and 2009.

The Canadians, hailing from multiple small towns in Saskatchewan as well as from Edson, Rimbey and Brooks in Alberta, arrived in Kerrobert July 3 and spent the better part of a week together before playing in the bowl game.

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Playing in the Can-Am Bowl was a great way for Tanchak to finish off his high school football career.

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Local Taekwondo students make it to national level Submitted After getting gold in the 2016 provincials in Regina, Nolan Mutch and Caden Fullerton went to the 2017 Canadian Junior Nationals in Calgary.

On May 25, Nolan won his first fight by more than 20 points, 30-8, and again in his third, 34-14, taking him to the finals. He lost his second and fourth fight to Zach Hiebert (third best in the world) and took home a silver medal. Caden won bronze in poomse and had fought two hard battles after being bumped a weight class in the recreational division since he was the only color belt who entered in his weight class.

Previously in the year, North Battleford Taekwondo Academy participated in training in Regina, Winnipeg and Yorkton as well as competed in other tournaments such as Canada’s Senior and Junior Nationals, Kim’s Challenge and Saskatchewan’s provincials.

Rachel Zanyk fought at the Senior Nationals in Montreal on Feb. 5. Making Nationals was always a goal for her and it helped push her during training.

She executed a lot of the self-defense skills she had been working on and got a few points in on world class fighters such as Olympian Evelyn Gonda.

Students who fought in Regina include: Wen Han, Brady Zoller, Dominic Ball, Tristan Ball, Brandon Lisko, Layla Holstine, Torah Jurgens, Isys Atcheynum,

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Maidstone celebrates 150

Drop-in Centre news Dorothy Schwartz

By Dorothy Schwartz

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Cards were played Monday, June 12 with high score going to Denise Newton and low to Dorothy Schwartz. We had cookies for lunch.

The May, June and July birthday pot luck luncheon was held Wednesday, June 14 with 21 present. Seated at the birthday table were Phylis Watson, Irene Kerr, Dorothy Harmel, Bev Stewart, Ean Kasper, Denise Newton, Eleanor Hinde, Lois Myer, Donna Procruk and Shannon Smith. Missing were Norma Hougen, Doreen Hope and Ruth Enright.

Some seniors brought pictures of their fathers and there was a contest, “Guess Who’s Dad,” won by Denise Newton. Joyce Weston was in charge of purchasing some plastic containers for decorations. Sorting will be done on Sunday, June 18. Following a delicious potluck luncheon, bingo was played with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling.

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Maidstone celebrated Canada’s 150th Birthday on July 1 in great style.

The day started off with a pancake breakfast at the Legion Hall sponsored by the Maidstone Bowling Club members. It was well attended.

Next came a mile-long parade organized by Bill Foster. First prize went to the Maidstone Girl Guides fleet. Second prize went to Class of 81 reunion. Third prize went to Bible Blast entered by the Grace Community Church. Last but not least was a group of nine riders on horse back and two miniature horses.

The opening ceremonies were held at the sports grounds under the big tent.

Greetings were given by Mayor Brennon Beacott for the Town of Maidstone and Garry Taylor for the RM of Eldon. O Canada was sung by the Maidstone School Choir under direction of Ella Dutton. A special solo, Sir Macdonald, was sung by Jesse Rempel. The Canada birthday cake was cut by Constables Melanie and Ryan Reid.

Following this, children with decorated bicycles gathered in front of the museum and were judged

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Bingo was played June 21 with Joan Smith and Bev Stewart doing the calling. The Loonie pot was won by Dorothy Harmel. Lunch was birthday cake from the potluck luncheon, served with ice cream,

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Cribbage was Monday, June 26 with high score going to Bev Stewart and low to Denise Newton. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz.

Cribbage was played Monday, July 3 with high score going to Dorothy Schwartz and low to Bev Stewart.

July 5, card bingo was played with everyone winning some money. After lunch supplied

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by Dennis Meartz. First prize of $25 went to Zander Ryan, second prize of $15 went to Lily Latt and third prize of $10 went to Waylon Latt. A lot of decorated bikes added to the parade.

The slow tractor races were organized by Richard Meynberg. In the first race, under two miles per hour, first place winner was Al Schmitt, second place was Ralph Meynberg and third place was Frank Schmidt of Edgerton. The second race, over two miles per hour, was won by Bill McLaren, second was Terry Box of Unity and third place was Troy Bohn of Paynton. Honourable mention goes to Dan Lyle of Alix, Alta., who traveled the farthest to enter his Field Marshall tractor.

Rodney Marfleet coordinated the horseshoe tournament. A side winners were Sue Bleakney and Mike Telenga. B side winners were Bob Banks and Alvin Pegg.

Cathy Utri with her Girl Guides, Brownies and Sparks had lots of games for the children to try. Also face-painting, which was awesome.

The petting zoo was an added attraction manned by the North of the Gully 4H members. Animals included goats, rabbits, ducks, calves and a baby alpaca.

A big crowd watched the threshing demonstration

by owner Allen Hinde with his 1944 Red River Special machine. For power, Vince Gerlinsky brought his McCormick Deering 1928 tractor model 15-30. Allen had actual wheat sheaves in bundles he harvested last fall with two volunteers with three-tined forks to feed the machine. Sorry I didn’t get their names. Allen has been invited to give a threshing demonstration in front of the Lloydminster Museum Aug. 7.

The straw was saved on a large tarp to be used in the Joe Stakiw straw scramble and had goodies hidden in it for the children to find.

There were several other flat races for children in different age categories.

During the day Christine Carlson and Sandra Sutherland took visitors on guided tours of the buildings in the museum village.

The station platform was used as a stage for the performers for the afternoon entertainment organized by Bill McGillvary.

Star of the show was Agie (Jesse) Woolsey who traveled from Summerland, B.C. to entertain. She had not been home for 35 years and was welcomed by a lot of her former classmates and friends. Numerous other entertainers filled the afternoon with music.

At 4 p.m. bingo was played with Dorothy Harmel and Bev Stewart assist-

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The two-day, startingFriday slo-pitch ball tournament was headed by Lindsay Kalmacoff for the 18 teams that entered. A side was won by Puddles of Maidstone. B side went to Ramrods, Lloydminster.

C side was won by McGlovin, Maidstone. The home run derby was won by: men’s Fritz, Battleford; ladies, Erika Flagel. The tournament finished at 8:30 Saturday evening.

Food available on the grounds was provided by Maidstone Museum Members and Catholic Ladies Alter Society and snowcones were provided by the Maidstone District Chamber of Commerce.

The beverage garden was manned by the Old Timers Hockey team.

The finale to finish off the day was the fireworks display sponsored by the 1st of July committee members.

The museum members have been selling tickets on a replica of a roundup cook wagon made by 92-year-old Scotty Wiltermuth.

Proceeds will go to the museum. It was drawn for July 1 and won by Sherilyn Birtles of Maidstone.

The weather was perfect and a large crowd was in attendance. Thank you to all volunteers who made this successful day possible. See you next year!

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The Community of Ruddell held its 113th consecutive picnic July 1. A crowd of over 50 attended to take part in the day’s celebration. New games were added, free ice cream and lemonade were served. O Canada and Happy Birthday were sung followed by a pot luck supper. Everyone in attendance received a door prize. A great celebration, thanks to everyone for making it so.

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OBITUARIES LATUS: MARY KATHLEEN IRENE LATUS, NEE WILKIE It is with great sadness that the family of Kathleen Latus announces her passing on July 3rd, 2017 at the age of 80 years. Kathleen Latus was born on August 17th, 1936 at Spy Hill to Gordon and Harriet Wilkie. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her family: children Bruce (Donna), Rick (Blanche), Dave (Rose), Val, Karen (Mike), Dean (Cindy); 25 grandchildren; 26 greatgrandchildren and 2 greatgreat grandchildren. She is predeceased by her husband Leslie Latus; her parents Gordon and Harriet Wilkie; her sister Diann North and her brother Earl Wilkie. A memorial service was held at the Sallows & McDonald Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, July 7th, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Gayle Wensley officiating. Interment took place at Battleford Cemetery, with reception and fellowship following. Donations in honor of Kathleen may be made to River Heights Lodge, 2001 99th Street, North Battleford, S9A 0S3. Condolences for the family may be made left at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. The family has placed their trust with the staff of Sallows & McDonald-Wilson & Zehner Funeral Home, 1271 103rd Street, 306.445.2418

RADCHENKO: IN LOVING MEMORY OF CECILIA LORENSA RADCHENKO (nee ALM) Cecilia was born on October 10, 1926 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 1, 2017 in North Battleford.

Cecilia will always be remembered by her children: Loran (Carole), Garry (Pat), Bev Petrie (Doug), Berle (Rita), Brian (Pat) and Garth (Shelly); Brother Jack Alm; Sister Unita Bleiken (Carl); 28 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren and several step great-grandchildren. Cecilia was predeceased by her husband Nicholas, parents John and Henrietta Alm (nee Hanson) and sister Aina Radchenko (nee Alm). A Prayer Gathering was held on Thursday July 6, 2017 at 7pm at Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home Chapel, with Funeral Service held on Friday July 7th at 1:00 pm from the Zion Lutheran Church (10801 Winder Crescent, North Battleford, SK). Interment followed at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Memorial Donations may be made to the Arthritis Society (1815 Lorne Ave, Saskatoon, SK S7H 1Y5) or to the Canadian Diabetes Association (2301 Ave C North #104, Saskatoon, SK S7L 5Z5). Those wishing to leave condolences for the family may do so at www.SallowsandMcDonald.com. The family has placed their trust with Sallows and McDonald – Wilson and Zehner Funeral Home.

- 20 Years Have Passed SIKLENKA In memory of our mother,

Dorothy Siklenka

who passed away July 12, 1997.

This month brings back the sadness of the day we lost you.

It has been 20 years, but you are in our thoughts every day.

Our lives go on without you so we want to thank you for your wisdom, guidance and love.

We loved that twinkle in your eyes, your laughter, your butter tarts, your mush, a game of cribbage or Spite & Malice.

We have many new family members that know you through our words and see you through our eyes.

You would be so proud.

Birthday for

CARL SANKEY COME HAVE COFFEE WITH CARL 1:00-4:00 PM at the Medstead Hall SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2017 No gifts please

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FUNERAL SERVICES

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

Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

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

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

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AUCTIONS

AUCTIONS ESTATE AUCTION: July 15. West side of Middle Lake \endash watch for signs. Sprinter 5th wheel camper; truck box camper; 17 1/2 ft inboard motor boat; 14’ aluminum boat; Dodge \uc3\u1891/2 ton; F250 diesel truck; Backhoe; old JD tractor; triple axel trailer; Numerous power Tools including Milwaukee, Hilti, Ryobi, Makita & Bosch; Numerous Misc. items.

KIRSCH AUCTIONS 306-3674925 www.kirschauctions.ca PL#908445

OWN A PIECE OF HISTORY! Bid on Items From HISTORIC MOSAIC STADIUM

AUCTIONS

FOR SALE - MISC

Farm Equipment and Tool Auction Saturday July 15, 10am at the Kelliher Rec Centre, Case IH 8370 Hydro Swing, John Deere 535 Round Baler, John Deere 590 PT Swather, MF 1085 Tractor w Cab and Blade, Seed Treaters, MF 1560 Round Baler, Cattle Squeeze, 2010 Ford Platinum Half Ton, 2003 Pontiac Sunfire, 2007 Can-Am Outlander XT Quad, Husquavarna Riding Mower, Brand New tools, Woodworking Tools, Collectibles, Household and more w w w. d o u bl e R a u c t i o n s . n e t PL#334142

FOR SALE - MISC

Items Selling By Way Of 6 UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTIONS! Online Bidding: July 25th to July 28th Sales To Include: Signage; Locker Rooms; Merchandise Store Building; Offices; Stadium Benches; Equipment From Green & White Lounge; Turf; Club Seating; Scoreboards; Jumbo Tron; Light Towers; Field Goal Posts; Chain Link Fencing; Press Box Tower; Trees; Paving Stones; Entire East Side Stadium with Contents; Roll Up Garage Doors & Much More!

View at: www.McDougallBay.com 1-800-263-4193 Saskatoon (306) 652-4334 License Number 319916

UNRESERVED ONLINE AUCTION: ONLINE STOCK DISPERSAL FOR ORR CENTRE ONLINE BIDDING ENDS July 12 – 10AM Location – 4400 4th ave. Regina, SK Green Power System International Natural Gas Generator Sets; 2002 & 2003 40’ Sea Cans; Double Fan Cooling Units/ 5.5hp motors; JDF510 Zero Turn Lawn Mower; Drywall; Insulation; CPVC Pipes; Windows; Shower bases; Vanity’s; Bathroom Accessory Kits & Much More!

View at: www.McDougallBay.com 1-800-263-4193 Regina (306) 263-4193 License Number 319916

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Eleanor Isabelle

SMART

February 23, 1937 - July 16, 2013

Always on our mind Forever in our heart Loved Forever

Ralph Smart and family Becky, Rhonda, Kerry and Roxanne

In Memory of MICHAEL MISCHUK who passed away July 13, 2013 It broke our hearts to lose you, but you did not go alone, for part of us went with you the day God called you home.

You left us peaceful memories your love is still our guide, and though we cannot see you, you are always by our side.

Forever Loved Wife Sally, David (Maryann) & family Linda (David) & family

In Loving Memory of Myron Michael DEMYON Mar. 24, 1940 July 13, 2012 This day is remembered and quietly kept, No words are needed, we shall never forget.

For those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us everyday.

Unseen, unheard but always near, So loved, so missed and so very dear — Lovingly remembered by wife Elsie, daughters Melanie and Lorylle (Greg), grandson Stan

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For Sale 10 FT Pop Top Truck Camper 306-445-4093

FOR SALE

REBUILT APPLIANCES Washers/Dryers Refrigerators & Freezers Ranges & Dishwashers 90 DAY GUARANTEE Battlefords Refrigeration & Appliance 11152 - 8th Avenue North Battleford, SK

(306) 445-9770

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 550,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306-649.1405 for details.

Ranger boats - highest quality, strongest performing fiberglass fishing boats. Ranger aluminum and Ranger pontoons also available at Saskatchewan’s exclusive dealer! Pally’s Saskatoon (306) 244-4469.

Sun Dolphin 5 person pedal boat.

Comes with 2 life jackets, pillows for front&back seats, tarp and a canopy. Used 4 times. Phone 306446-2002.

CARD OF THANKS

Meota & District Lakeside Golf Club says “THANK YOU” Success comes with great sponsors and this years’ Farmers Tournament was a HUGE SUCCESS. A big thank you to the sponsors that have consistently supported us over the years and a warm welcome and thank you to our new sponsors this year.

We appreciate it!

Alpine Arysta Life Science BASF Bayer Betty Johnson Hail Insurance Boston Pizza Canadian Tire

Cargill Cavalier Agrow Crop Production Services Crush Environmental Services Ltd DEKALB Discovery Co-op Agro Services DWS Trucking Dupont Dynamic Welding Farm Credit Canada ILTA Innovation Credit Union Kramers Auction Mikes Auto Body Monsanto Bio Ag Moody’s Equipment Nachtegaele Agro Services Norsask Farm Equipment NuFarm Parkland Farm Equipment Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd Pattison Ag Richie Bro. Auctioneers Serafina Energy Syngenta Tingley Harvest Equipment

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre (BRT6HC)

Would like to say

Thank You

to everyone who participated in our National Aboriginal Day Pancake Breakfast.

Thank you to SaskPower, SaskTel and City of North Battleford and Town of Battleford (via SK Lotteries) for donations!

A special thank you to the following for their greetings: Mayor Ryan Bater; Chief Wayne Semaganis, Little Pine First Nation (on behalf of the Board of Directors of BRT6HC); José Pruden (on behalf of Executive Director and staff of BRT6HC); Elder James Tootoosis, Poundmaker First Nation for his blessings.

Thanks to our guest volunteers: Staff Sergeant Darcy Woolfitt (RCMP), Bernie Nolin (North Battleford Agencies) Glen Gantefoer (Discovery Co-op), Mayor Ryan Bater (North Battleford), Mayor Ames Leslie (Battleford), Herb Sutton (Community Safety Officer), Pat Bugler (TSEC), Neil Georget (Rainbow Toyota), Chief Lori Whitecalf (Sweetgrass First Nation), Ben Christensen (PNRHA Board), Albert Headrick (Fire Chief), Moe McGuinty (Dekker Centre), Jay Crockett (Innovation Credit Union) and Curtis Riou (Husky Energy) Many thanks to our community partners for their staff volunteers: Big Brothers Big Sisters, Boys and Girls Club, BTC Human Services Corp (I.C.F.S.), Concern for Youth, Discovery Co-op, Friendship Centre, Treaty Six Education Council, Kanaweymik and all individual community volunteers.

HORSES & TACK

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

Yellowhead Modular Home Sales

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960 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath $79,900 1216 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $89,900 1520 sqft 3 or 4 bedroom 2 bath $109,900 Single wide, Multi Sections, Lake House, Motel Units

ORDER BUYERS

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for all classes of feeder cattle, slaughter cows & bulls

We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation.

Weekend calls Personalized Service

J.I. (Jim) Campbell J.D. Campbell 306-446-3177 306-445-3302 Rob Conley 306-441-2262

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Dallas Campbell 306-441-9217

HWY #16 West of Yorkton (Sheho, SK.)

HEALTH SERVICES CANADA BENEFIT GROUP - Attention Saskatchewan residents: Do you or someone you know suffer from a disability? Get up to $40,000 from the Canadian Government. Toll-free 1-888-511-2250 or www.canadabenefit.ca/free-assessment

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of PETER JOSEPH KLIMA, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 21st day of July, 2017.

DEMMANS BALDWIN FRIEDMAN FRANK Barristers & Solicitors 201, 1291 - 102nd Street Box 905 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executrices

LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

ANNOUNCEMENTS

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306-342-7229

Professional

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

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155 -PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 PARTNERS

Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: newsoptimist.sales@sasktel.net

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APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

Great References Available a total of 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD across saskatchewan

HOUSES FOR RENT

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT Apartments for Rent Shared laundry Call after 7:00 pm 306-445-3644

FARMLAND WANTED

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

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BOARDWALK’S FALL 2017 SASKATOON STUDENT PACKAGE IS HERE! Move in now through Sept. 1st to receive up to 3 MONTHS FREE RENT and a $500 PREPAID GIFT CARD, or a $500 RENTAL CREDIT on your account. **Some conditions apply.**

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

Please call 306.700.3551 with Inquiries.

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Hi my name is Mojo and I was brought here to this really big place with other furr babies by some really nice people that want to help find me my forever home and family. I spend most of my day playing and chasing toys, I also luff to explore, I am so curious of this big world around me. I luff me my chin scratches and belly rubs, I sure do hope you know how to give belly rubs. If your looking for a new furr baby then you have come to the right place because I am looking for a new pet too. Come on down and meet me today.

Hey guys my name is DaVinci and I was found by a nice farmer when I showed up on his farm cold and hungry. He brought me here to this shelter so that I could have some help finding my forever home and family. So that’s what I’m doing, I’m searching and waiting. Also if your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family come on down and maybe consider one of us there are so many of us here that would love to come home with you.

PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

TENDERS

Disposal of Surplus Property Former liquor store building in Wilkie The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is accepting bids for its former liquor store property located at 206 Second Avenue W., in Wilkie, Saskatchewan.

For information about the bidding process, please visit www.sasktenders.ca (RFB 17-033). Interested parties must register with sasktenders.ca in order to access the details and to receive a bid package, amendments or additional information that may be posted.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm on August 3, 2017.

SLGA reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

House sharing situation for employed or student female. Furnished. Non-smoking and fragrance free. Utilities and WiFi included. $600/month.

306-445-1451

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

SUITES FOR RENT

New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $ 876/month.

Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Suite For Rent 1 Bedroom, Shared Bath, Air Conditioned $400 a month Call 306-499-0329

SERVICES FOR HIRE

Call Mel 306-490-7414 DUPLEXES FOR RENT Duplex for Rent - 10919 Scott Drive Side A, 1100 Sq.Ft, Recently renovated, 1 and a half bath, 3 bedroom, c/w fridge and stove.

Best suited for non smoking, working couple. No pets, must have references, $950 per month. Call 306-441-2758

HOUSES FOR RENT Available for Rent, 2 bedroom, W/D/F/S and dishwasher, utilities not included, references required.

Call or text 306-480-1347 Serious inquiries only. Available August 1st.

1&2 Bedroom Suites

A-1 Service, Will shingle, Will build fences and decks, Do Painting, Install Metal Fascia Soffit, Renovations etc. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690 Book Now For all your stucco needs - specialize in acrylic stucco, Older homes redone in acrylic finish, foam basements.

Phone 1+(306)-843-3332 1+(306)441-4099

Fences, Decks, Sheds, Home Reno’s, Painting, Roofing, Shingles.

306-480-8199 306-481-2836

Tree Removal, Lawn & Yard Grooming Landscape. Do homes and property maintenance. Call 306-480-8199 or 306-481-2836.

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number described in the following list are fully paid before the 6th day of September, 2017, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

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

K 4 4 4

AM738 Ext. 0 P3628 P3628 P3628

TOTAL ADVER- TOTAL TITLE TISING ARREARS NUMBER ARREARS COSTS & COSTS 119747795 46.65 149035721 11,708.78 149035798 149036317

Dated this 13th day of July, 2017

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

TAKE NOTICE THAT pursuant to an Order of a Law Society of Saskatchewan Hearing Committee, Kevan Migneault, of North Battleford, Saskatchewan is not entitled to practice law, until after December 31, 2017.

This Order extends a prior pre-hearing suspension that has been in effect since December 11, 2015.

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

AUCTIONS

CROWN HILL AUCTION

John Enns Collectibles & Antiques Saturday, July 22 - 10:00 a.m.

Selling large amount of collectibles and antiques including dining room table, 4 chairs & china cabinet; model cars & trucks from all eras, some in original packaging; mantle clocks; snow blower with 8 h.p. B&S motor; insulation; chipboard; socket sets; cordless drill; patio table; plus much more.

Complete listing & pictures at www.saskauctioneers.com or phone (306) 497-3539 for information

Crown Hill AuCtion

Contact Auctioneers - John Priestley, 306-497-3539 P.L. 917023 to book your auction sale.

Charlie & Dorothy Kivimaa Sunday, July 23, 2017 - 10:00 a.m.

Kivimaa Beach, SK Location: 18 miles north of Livelong, SK

2002 Honda Accord; 1996 Ford Escort; 1966 Dodge Polara; VIP 16’ boat with 80hp Mercury motor; 2009 Artic Cat Quad; John Deere garden cultivator; Large assortment of tools, antiques, furniture, building materials.

Consignment coming in daily.

To consign to this auction call Tom at 306-845-9339.

Follow us on FB@Wilkinson Auction Sales — for listings.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Consignment Auction August 20 at 10:00 am Wilkinson Auction Yard.

7 miles north of Livelong, SK

CONDUCTED BY:

Valerie Fendelet Administrator

PUBLIC NOTICE

NOTICE - ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT

Catholic Family Services Board Room #101 1272-101st Street Group Entrance EVERYONE WELCOME

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RM of Great Bend No. 405

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, July 26, 2017 5:00 p.m.

ONLINE

Western Commodities

UPCOMING AUCTION

Village of Richard PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN

3 4 5

TUESDAY’S BEST

SALES CONDUCTED BY

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

PART LOT BLK. PLAN OF LOT

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

Legion Hall

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

FEED & SEED

Leask, SK

Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

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

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

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

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

Lloydminster.

Wilkinson Auctioneering

Tom Wilkinson Cell: 306-845-9339 Chris Cell: 306-845-9870

Email: tcwilkinson@sasktel.net

Complete listing & pictures at www.auctionsales.ca Join us on Facebook. Sask. Lic. #911434

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Great Bend No. 405 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 09-2014, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed ZB amendment will provide greater clarification in the Agricultural Resource District for the allowance of garden (granny) suites and associated regulations and evaluation criteria.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Great Bend No. 405.

REASON: The reason for the ZB amendment is to provide the following: • Simplify general regulations of garden (granny) suite regulations.

• Within the AR - Agricultural Resource District list as discretionary uses the following item: garden (granny) suites and incorporate discretionary use evaluation criteria, and discretionary use regulations.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Great Bend No. 405 office between 11:00 a.m. - noon and 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. during regular business days excluding statutory holidays.

Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on July 20th, 2017 at 10:00 am in the RM office located 200 Shepard Street, Borden, SK S0K 0N0 to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed ZB amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned

by Friday, July 14th, 2017. For additional information, please contact (306) 997-2101 or rm405@sasktel.net Issued at the Village of Borden this 29th day of June, 2017.

Valerie Fendelet Administrator, RM of Great Bend No. 405

Saturday July 15th, 2017 Valmont & Margaret Arsenault

Community Hall, Medstead, SK @ 10:30 am Lawn/Garden, Household, Collectables, Shop and Tools

UPCOMING AUCTION

Saturday July 29th, 2017 Downsizing Auction Sale for Ralph’s Mechanical and Towing Cater, SK @ 9:00 am

Shop, Tools, Garage Inventory - New and Used Parts, Tractors, Back Hoe, Tow Truck, Boats Terms of Payment: Cash or cheque, no interact debit available.

Check out our Website and Facebook for more detailed descriptions.

Boechler-Schira Auctioneering does not charge Buyer Fees

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING Fred 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 or 306-386-7110 Box 552

Spiritwood, SK

Prov. Lic. #335992

www.boechlerschiraauctions.ca

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

FEED & SEED HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your workat-home career today!

Farmer Brown’s Honey Prince, SK

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

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

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe &

COOK WANTED

THE

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FULL-TIME SEASONAL APIARY WORKERS required for the 2017 and 2018 seasons.(May through October) 2018 requirements: Apiary Worker (2) - Min. 1 year of beekeeping experience. Apiary Technician. - 2 plus years’ commercial beekeeping experience. (immediate – 2017) These jobs are physically demanding, and sometimes repetitive. Applicants must be in good physical condition, willing to work as a team, and able to work around bees. Working longer days and weekends may be required.

No bee allergies. Preference for English speakers with driver’s license valid in Canada.

All wages are negotiable, based on experience. 40-60 hours a week, as required.On-site accommodations available.

Cameron Brown Farmer Brown’s Honey, Box 173, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1, 306-445-3332, Email: farmerbrownshoney@gmail.com

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for 10-20 man road construction camp (current location Humboldt area); some cleaning required.

Accommodations provided.

Must have valid driver’s license; safe food handling ticket; and experience in a similar environment.

Send resume and two work references to: Bryden Construction Fax: 306-769-8844 Email: brydenconstruct@ xplornet.ca www.brydenconstruction andtransport.ca

LIVESTOCK

BIRTHDAYS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Happy

R.M. OF REDBERRY NO. 435

Employment Opportunity

5 Birthday th

The R.M. of Redberry No. 435 requires the services of experienced full time seasonal

Motor Grader Operator

Parker from Grampa & Grama Bowman Uncle Ryan & Fred

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

306-445-7261 your CLASSIFIED line

Applications must be submitted by July 25, 2017 to: R.M. of Redberry No. 435 Box 160, Hafford Sk. S0J 1A0 or Fax: 306-549-2435 or email rm435@littleloon.ca For further information, please call (306)549-2333

Permanent Full-Time Finance Clerk Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our community website:

www.brt6hc.ca

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

Now accepting applications for the following position: Teacher • Spiritwood High School - Cree, Native Studies & Home Economics Closing noon, Monday, July 24, 2017 Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca.

All applications must be submitted online.

KANAWEYIMIK CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Located in Battleford, Saskatchewan, Kanaweyimik is an Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare independent, non-political Child and Family agency providing child welfare and familyServices servicesagency to five providing servicesMoosomin, to ve First Mosquito, Nations communities.

First Nations.

Red Pheasant, Sault-

eaux & Sweetgrass First Nations contract for services with THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR POSITION Kanaweyimik.

Full-Time

The following isis aoffering general adescription a Family Service Kanaweyimik full-time of therapist/counsellor position unique, position. exciting and newly established Worker within (Social aWorker) Salary will be commencounselling We provide multi-disciplinary, holistic, surate withprogram. experience, training aand education. This is a therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who full-time, term position. have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses both Western therapeutic and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

FAMILY WORKER Extensive training and SERVICE ongoing clinical supervision will be (SOCIAL WORKER) provided.

QUALIFICATIONS1 TERM POSITION August 31, 2018 • A Masters degree in a2017 related to eldMay or a Registered Psychologist in Saskatchewan Family Service Worker is directly to the •The Experience providing individual, group responsible and family therapy and/or Executive •Supervisor Knowledgeable and sensitiveDirector; to Aboriginal issues with an • understanding Manage a caseload in the area of child welfareabuse and of the dynamics of intergenerational family support • Computer skills services; services; •• Intake Excellent verbal, written and time management skills •• Services A clear criminal and child abuse records check to children-in-care; •• Community A valid driver’s licence development;

TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN: Notice is hereby given that, pursuant to The Stray Animals Act: The Rural Municipality of Round Hill has impounded:

Christina Moore, Administrator

Applications should state experience, license absract, criminal record check, salary expected & references.

is currently looking for a

NOTICE OF IMPOUNDED ANIMALS

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Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

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

Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to and family files, etc; First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this plans who to ensure areancestry. receiving services; position are offamilies aboriginal

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Please by email tony@tonymartens.ca • Will forward complydetailed with theresumés provisions of theto: Kanaweyimik Peror sonnel by mailManual to: 9621as - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please it exists from time to time. address to the attention of Tony Martens, M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW.

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The Canadian Taxpayerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Federation has reiterated support for the efforts of a First Nations activist seeking transparency from Onion Lake Cree Nation.

Charmaine Stick, a member of the First Nation, had joined with the organization in a successful court application to force Onion Lake Cree Nation to comply with the First Nations Financial Transparency Act, which requires online publication of salaries and expenses to the chief and council, as well as financial statements.

On June 15, Saskatchewan Court of Queenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Bench ordered the band to publish the information within 30 days. But Onion Lake has appealed, much to the disappointment of the CTF. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We were hoping Charmaine would get the answers she deserves from leaders at Onion Lake Cree Nation, but if theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re going

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Man dies from self-inflicted gunshot near Blaine Lake Staff A man is dead following an early-morning incident south of Blaine Lake.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. on July 5, Blaine Lake RCMP detachment members responded to a report of a distraught male with a firearm in a rural area south of the community.

According to the RCMP news release, the two members found a lone adult male in possession of a firearm. The man subsequently discharged the firearm, resulting in a selfinflicted gunshot wound.

The man was taken

to hospital in Saskatoon where he was pronounced dead.

The name of the individual is not being released. The RCMP members were not injured.

Saskatchewan RCMP has requested an independent external investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident, which will be conducted by the Saskatoon Police Service. The RCMP also requested the Ministry of Justice appoint an independent observer.

The incident is now under investigation by the Saskatoon Police.

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COMING EVENTS

Community loses members

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

orden Radisson

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If someone’s drinking troubles you attending Al-Anon Family Group provides understanding and support. Meetings Monday at 7:00 p.m. and Friday at 10:00 a.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church, corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

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Condolences are extended to the family of three residents of Borden.

Frank Silcox passed away July 4 at the age of 72. His service was held

July 7 in Warman with Pastor Ron Mills presiding.

John Buswell died suddenly on July 5 at the age of 68. His service will be in Borden on July 24, time and place to be announced later.

Jean Hryniuk passed

away suddenly on July 9 at the age of 84 after suffering illness for a number of months.

All of these individuals were active in the community of Borden and will be missed greatly.

16-43 waste management site tour an interest to local residents

By Lynda Erlandson A friend and I went on a tour of the 16-43 waste management site recently.

We are both retired teachers so we had the time and

interest in seeing what is being done in our community .

It was a beautiful day for a tour of the 16-43 waste site so, after cleaning out a basement, we had

an excuse to make a trip there. We were greeted by the site manager who had a few minutes to show us around.

We are proud of the work done by our commu-

nities to establish this local site for reclaiming waste, from compost to metals.

See the waste management website for hours and fee. http://www.1643wastemanagement.ca/

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

Monday - Saturday, July 10, 11, 14 & 15

Celebrating our 20th Anniversary - Summer School for the Solo Voice at Third Avenue United Church. Monday - Sing!...just ‘cuz - 7:00 p.m. Tuesday - Staff Recital - 7:00 p.m. Friday - Student Recital - 11:10 a.m. & 2:15 p.m. Friday - Musical Theatre Gala 7:00 p.m. Saturday - Ensemble Recital - 1:30 p.m.

Fridays, July 14, 21 & 28

Tales and More - come and enjoy 45 minutes of stories, rhymes and finger plays at the North Battleford Library. For ages 3 to 5 years. Fridays: 10:45-11:30 a.m.

Wednesdays - July 12 - August 16

Borden Library Kids summer program from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jill Lundquist co-ordinator.

Thursday, July 13 & 27

The site manager showed us around.

A tangle of discarded bikes was the first thing to catch our attention. We were relieved to hear that they will be sorted and sent to a group in Saskatoon who will get them into shape and find them good homes.

Makerspace Play Date - Think & play with STEM and STEAM activities; build robots, create video games, explore circuits and more at the North Battleford Library! Alternating Thursdays, 4-5 pm Ages 5-12.

Thursday, July 13 - August 24

Sharing Grief’s Journey - A support group for those struggling with the loss of a loved one. Thursday evenings at 7:30 p.m. for 8 weeks. For more information call Sue at 306-445-6658 or Denise at 306-441-3338.

Saturdays, July 15, 29 & August 12

Canadian Creativity - Celebrate Canada by learning about different cultures and art styles & then create your own artwork at the North Battleford Library. 1-2 pm - Ages 6-12.

Mondays, July 17 & 24

Make Believe Mondays - Drop by the North Battleford library story room to have some independent imaginative play! Dress up costumes will be provided. 2-3 pm.

Tuesday, July 18

Books and Beyond Club - A book club for kids! Read any book based on our monthly theme & then discuss them & do some book related crafts. July’s theme is Canadian Stories & August’s theme is Canadian Authors. 4-5 pm. Ages 8-12.

Thursday, July 20

Next we headed across a wash pit to the building that houses the baler. Grain bags are baled and sent out of country to be recycled. These need to be washed off before baling. The site was originally set up for pig barns and the concrete panels are used for a wash pit.

The baler. They bale recyclables which are transported to Loraas in Saskatoon for sorting and further transport.

Metal recyclables.

Paper/plastic bales.

LEGO Club - Join our Kids’ Lego Club at the North Battleford Library where you can create, build, and use your imagination.

Lego provided. 4-5 pm.

Saturday, July 22 & August 5

National Film Board Screenings - Enjoy uniquely Canadian short films celebrating our interesting history and culture. Escape the heat and cool off at the North Battleford Library movie theatre.

2 pm. All Ages.

Wednesday, July 26

Borden Friendship Club BBQ at Ed & Dianne Rawlyk’s acreage at 5:45 p.m. Meat, buns, dessert supplied.

Friday, July 28

Battlefords Pride Weekend 2017 - The Battlefords is having our first ever LGBTQA+ Pride! This will be an awesome weekend of fun activities and educational workshops that you won’t want to miss out on! A pride parade, Rainbow Dance, kick-off BBQ and other fun activities are planned! All activities will be family friendly and either free or low cost. For more info about Pride, check out www.battlefordsgsa.com. If you are a business/ organization and you would like to have a float in the Pride parade, or if you are interested in volunteering, please let us know!

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The baler building also houses the truck for delivery and pickup of bins.

Future rodent control.

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Crown Hill 4-H holds achievement day

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club held their Achievement Day on June 18 at the farmyard of Jim and Deanna Attrux and family at Speers. Record books had been judged

by Jenna Rudolph and the judge for the day was Carl Sauter of Moosomin.

General leaders are Richard and Sandra Yasieniuk assisted by Glenn Sutherland. Senior leaders are Richard and Glenn, intermediate leaders are Jim Attrux and Greg Remus and junior/Cloverbud leaders are Bev Reid and Caley Letkeman. The members are: Cloverbuds - Zayna Letkeman and Taylor Reid, Juniors - Keardyn Cairns, Boden Letkeman, Hunter Reid, McKinna Cairns and Cheyanne Roth; Intermediates are Courtney Yasieniuk, Cole Reid, Hannah Remus, Jamie Attrux, Cody Shumanski, Abigail Roth and Justin Yasieniuk; Seniors are Jessica Attrux, Layne Cairns, Rachel Sutherland, Kolten Yasieniuk, Morgan Attrux, Brittany Attrux, Tyler Yasieniuk, Ariana Muller and Anna Verbonac.

In Pre-Cloverbuds sheep class, receiving red ribbons were Zayne (for Everett) and Cabri Letkeman and in the Cloverbuds Zayne and Taylor showed spring calves and received red ribbons.

In record books, in Cloverbuds first was Taylor and second was Zayne. They tied for questionnaires and, in judging, Taylor was first and Zayne second.

In Junior record books, first went to Hunter, second was Boden and third was Cheyanne. In judging, first went to Boden, second to McKinna and third to Hunter, and in their tests first went to Hunter (100 per cent), second to Boden and third to McKinna.

In Intermediates in record books, first went to Cole, second to Courtney and third to Justin. In judging, first went to Justin, second to Cole and third was Courtney. In the tests, first went to Courtney, second was Cole and third was Justin.

In Seniors record books, first went to Ariana, second to Anna and third to Rachel. In judging, first went to Tyler, second was Ariana and third was Kolten. In questionnaires, first went to Rachel, second was Kolten and third was Tyler.

In the grooming classes in Juniors, first was Boden, second was Hunter and third was Cheyanne. In showmanship, first was Cheyanne, second was Hunter and third was Boden.

In Intermediate grooming, first was Cole, second was Jamie and third was Justin. In showmanship, first went to Jamie, second was Cole and third was Justin.

In Senior grooming, first was Rachel, second was Tyler and third was Kolten, while in showmanship first was Tyler, second was Morgan and third was Rachel. Top showman award went to Tyler and top grooming went to Cole.

There were three classes for yearling heifers and in class 1, first went to Cole and Tyler, with Cody second and Boden third. In class 2, first went to Hunter and Jamie, second went to Courtney and third went to Rachel. In class 3, first went to Justin and Kolten with second to Morgan and third to Hannah. Grand Champion heifer was Cole and reserve went to Jamie.

In two-year-old cow/ calf class 1, first went to Cole and Tyler, second to Boden and third to Jessica and, in class 2, first went to Hunter and Cody with second to Brittney and third to Jamie. The Champion two-year-old cow/calf was shown by Cole with Hunter showing reserve.

In three-year-old cow/ calf, first went to Cole, second to Kolten and third to Cody. Overall Grand Champion Female went to Cole with his three-yearold and reserve went to Kolten.

There were four steer classes with five entries in each. In class 1, first went to Cole and Morgan, second to Justin, third to Anna. Class 2 had first going to Kolten and Boden, second to Jamie and third to Cody. Class 3 had first to Jessica and Tyler, with second to Layne and third to Hannah and, in class 4, first went to Courtney and Hunter, second to Brittany and third to Keardyn.

Grand Champion steer went to Kolten with Cole getting the reserve champion ribbon.

As 4-H is celebrating 100 years this year, the members formed 100 and then they had their animals grouped to form 100 and photos were taken from a fork lift on a tractor.

At the awards every member got a certificate and a $25 gift certificate from Shellbrook Co-op and every member that was first in any category got prizes. The Grand Aggregate trophy went to Cole Reid.

The club had many items up for silent auction and Fatherâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day draws went to Jim Olinyk, Maurice Shumanski, Brad Cairns, Glenn Sutherland and Greg Remus. Richard thanked the judge, record book judge, the members, leaders, and parents for all their work that day and during the year.

The club is doing an exchange with Antigonish County 4-H Clubs in Nova Scotia and members from there arrive here June 29 to be billeted with 4-H families for 10 days, then the Crown Hill members depart for Nova Scotia in early August for a return visit.

As 4-H is celebrating 100 years this year, the members formed 100 and then they had their animals grouped to form 100 and photos were taken from a fork lift on a tractor. Photos submitted

Tyler Yasieniuk, Top Showman, with Judge Carl Sauter and Gen Leader Richard Yasieniuk. Photos submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

Zayne and Caybri with their lambs, which they are showing in Saskatoon.

Cole Reid with his Grand Champion Yearling Heifer with his dad and Judge Carl Sauter.

Cole Reid and his Grand Champion two-year-old cow/calf pair with Judge Carl Sauter. Holding the animal are Rachel and Taylor.

Kolten Yasieniuk with his Grand Champion Steer and Judge Carl Sauter.

Cole Reid with his Grand Champion and Overall Female Champion three-year-old cow/calf pair.

Kolten Yasieniuk with his Reserve Champion threeyear-old cow/calf pair. His sister Courtney is holding the calf. Also pictured is Judge Carl Sauter.

Jamie Attrux with her Reserve Grand Champion Heifer.

Hunter Reid with his Reserve Champion two-yearold heifer with Taylor and Glenn Sutherland and Judge Carl Sauter.

Crown Hill 4-H Cloverbuds Taylor and Zayne with their calves and Judge Carl Sauter.

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I don’t like the sound of that particular truth “The truth hurts when it needs to do so,” I told Ed. I was explaining that my x-rays showed mild osteoarthritis in both my knees. I wanted to hear that there was an easy fix but the doctor said that I should make sure that I keep active. Walking, exercising, working, and moving or keeping active, as the doctor instructed me, makes my knees pain.

The last thing I wanted to hear was to keep moving.

Ed told me, “to suck it up and not to let a little pain slow you down. The older you get your joints are going to ache and pain.

No one wants to hear you whine. Get over yourself.

Do you think the doctor

was wrong about what the ex-rays showed or what you need to do?”

All I could say to Ed was that sometimes doctors can be incorrect. The passage of time will prove if my doctor’s diagnosis is right or wrong.

Old Testament prophets, correctly and incorrectly spoke for God to the people.

It was not unusual for these prophets to predict the future. In one instance, two prophets revealed what God said would happen in the future.

One was Jeremiah, and the other was Hananiah.

Jeremiah predicted that the people of Israel would be under Babylon’s rule for a long time to come.

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca Hananiah said the opposite, that God would break the power of the king of Babylon within two years. The truth of the two men would be tested over time. There was a time limit on Hananiah’s prediction so that after two years it would be evident who was telling the truth.

You can imagine

people wanted to hear what Hananiah said, but were reluctant to accept what Jeremiah predicted.

The people needed to heed the truth from God, but since the truth coming from Jeremiah was harsh, they rejected it.

It has not changed in our time. We need the truth, but we do not neces-

sarily want to hear it. Our world is full of people telling us what they believe we want to hear.

It is not necessarily the whole truth.

We live in a time of half truths which are whole lies.

People, perhaps politicians, or some sales personal, use half truths to take care of the present, which gives us no truth, now and in the future to stand on.

What truth and person can be trusted for now and forever?

All truth is found in Jesus Christ.

He is the promise of the Old Testament Saviour to come from God. In the New Testament

Jesus shows how he is the Saviour of sinners from God forever. The truth is a double-edged sword. It comforts and draws blood.

Jesus came to bring us the double-edged sword of God’s love.

Jesus experienced two-sided love. He suffered violence for doing good, was persecuted for telling the truth, and made enemies by loving and healing people. To save sinners he had to shed his blood and life on the cross.

Jesus calls us to know that following him will cause us to battle the evil within us and around us. It may cut us off from others. His followers suffer as he did, the double-edged sword of love.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

Summer services on July 9 & 23 & Aug. 13 & 27.

Weekly services begin again on Sept. 3.

PASTOR: Fr. Anthony Afangide, M.S.P.

1401 - 98th St., North Battleford, 306-445-5901

306-446-1695

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 10:00 a.m.

Everyone Welcome

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

1231 - 104th Street North Battleford Phone 306-445-7777 www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY

June 4 - 10:30 a.m. at Hafford June 11 - 12:00 p.m. (followed by lunch & cemetery blessings) June 18 and 25 - 9:00 a.m.

Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Everyone Welcome

www.thirdavenueunitedchurchnb.ca Email: thirdaveunited@sasktel.net

“A Community of believers seeking more of God’s presence”

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

Sundays - 11:00 a.m.

OFFICE 306-445-3836

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

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

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church

Various weekly programs

ANGLICAN PARISH

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Rev. Father Greg Elder SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

SUNDAY SERVICES

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

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

nd

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

Corner 16th Ave. & 93rd Street, North Battleford

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Three charged re: property crimes in Wilkie area Staff On July 2, Wilkie RCMP received a complaint of a side-by-side ATV that had been stolen from a rural property near Unity. Earlier on that day, Battlefords, Cut Knife and Wilkie RCMP received several calls regarding suspicious persons attending rural properties asking for fuel, oil and water. At one of these rural properties, two suspects were seen driving the stolen ATV. Photographs were taken of the suspects and posted to social media.

At one point, the suspects were observed pulling a horse trailer in an older model pickup truck.

The horse trailer was later recovered by Battlefords RCMP and confirmed to be stolen from the Kitscoty, Alta., area. Later on that evening, Cut Knife RCMP Detachment arrested an adult male and an adult female in the RM of Hillsdale after they

were found in possession of a stolen vehicle. It was determined that the two people in custody were the same people that had been attending the rural properties.

As a result of these investigations and with the assistance of the public, Wilkie RCMP has laid charges against three individuals.

Robin Alexander Durant, 39, from Waskatenau, Alta, was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and failing to comply with a condition of his undertaking. Durant remains in custody and his next scheduled court appearance is July 13 in North Battleford.

Elaine Gayle Pidruchney, 50, from Vermillion, Alta, was also arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime

under $5,000 and failing to comply with a condition of her undertaking. Pidruchney will make her next court appearance on Monday, July 17 in Unity.

Brian Walter Barber, from Lloydminster, Sask., has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000 and one count of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000. An arrest warrant for Barber has been issued.

RCMP are asking that anyone that knows the whereabouts of Brian Barber to contact their local RCMP Detachment or police service.

Anyone with information about these or any other crimes in local areas are asked to please call the Unity RCMP at 306-2286300, the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480 or the Macklin RCMP at 306753-2171. If you prefer to remain anonymous please call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with your infor-

mation at 1-800-222-8477, or *8477 on the Sasktel Mobility Network. Crimes Stoppers will pay up to $2000.00 for information

which leads to the arrest of person(s) responsible for any serious crime. Crime Stoppers is anonymous and does not subscribe to call

display, nor are your calls traced or recorded. You can also submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

Municipal Health Holdings Update Board encourages all to have a primary provider

By Pat Guenther Administrator

North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting on Monday, June 19.

The NSRMHH board was provided information on the Health Region Transition Team’s progress regarding the transition to one Provincial Health Region. The Province has appointed a board of 10 members who will be involved in the transition and will legally begin governing operations when The Provincial Health Authority Act is proclaimed.

The board was informed that NP Annette Robinson

will return to work on Aug. 14. They were also updated on physician recruitment.

Dr. Langeni will be continuing her practice here until Aug. 18.

Prairie North Health Region has sponsored a physician in the SIPPA program (Saskatchewan International Physician Practice Assessment) and we anticipate he will complete the program and be able to start his practice by October.

The board would like to encourage residents to ensure they have a primary provider (family physician/ NP). Primary health care stresses the importance of having a primary provider for patient first continuity

of care. Seeing the same physician enhances the continuity of care for better health of our residents.

The board approved OH&S training for the clinic staff and administrator. They also approved Anti-Harassment and Code of Conduct policies.

The next regular meeting of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings Board will be held Monday, July 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the R.M. of Mervin Office, Turtleford.

If anyone has any questions, they are welcome to contact the representative from their area or the office at 306-845-4144.

ing heat wave experienced last week, we need to water responsibly.

Don’t forget if you love home grown and homemade goodness, then take time to check out the Unity Farmer’s Market each Friday from 1-5 at the Legion Hall in downtown Unity; you won’t be disappointed!

As well, be a wellwatched neighborhood which is a great deterrent for potential thieves. Take extra care in watching our neighbor’s yards and property while they are away knowing they will do the same for you this summer.

These efforts will pay off when potential waywards scope out the places that appear to be unoccupied during summer vacation.

Coffee row folks won’t be full in numbers until near the end of summer, however those that do gather appreciate the coffee camaraderie that ensues when they partake in our community culture called coffee row. These folks love to review what’s going on in their community and their province, as well as theorize on what’s happening with our weather. These groups keep our local coffee shops hopping in the morning and afternoons and as a huge part of our community culture they are a treasured past time that can be enjoyed by all generations. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

Until next time...

Unity Bantams host provincials this weekend

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It’s another big ball weekend in Unity as the Bantam Boys baseball are hosting provincials this weekend. Come on down to the diamonds – as the admission is FREE – and watch some exciting baseball action as the Unity Cardinals hope to head to playoffs in their quest to earn a provincial title.

They will always appreciate the fans in the stands, and there’s nothing like watching a ball game in the summer.

A public forum held on July 11 to discuss 2017 reassessment and the 2017 budget was sure to have frustrated citizens bring up multiple other topics that have been heating up social media. The never popular civic duties of mayor and council become evident when residents get upset about issues in their town. Hear them out, folks, and remember, they were elected.

If you are hearing the constant moans of “I’m bored” or you have grandchildren visiting that need some fun, head to the rink

nity News and sign the kids up for Summer Fun Centre, only $6 a day or $55 for the whole summer. Jessica, Kayla and Kali have a ton of fun lined up for the kids at SFC, taking place each day from 10 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.

The Unity Cardinals are now into playoff mode as well as in preparations for hosting Provincial Senior men’s baseball championship coming up in August in Unity.

Perseverance is the key with the swimming pool this year. The pool certainly has had its challenges this year. No one wants to see this during a hot summer however it goes without saying that pool staff and Parks and Rec Director Ryan continue to do everything in their power to resolve the issues as they arise.

Don’t be afraid of one garter snake on hole 8 on the golf course as there are far more other great things

The intricacy of the wings of this dragonfly are shown in a close up photo as he rests between flights, gobbling up the mosquito population while he can. Photo by Sherri Solomko

to experience at the Unity Golf Club than one slithery addition. Take in the driving range, the putting place, the club house or the nine-hole grass greens.

Men’s and ladies’ night golf continue through the summer.

Remember the watering

schedule in Unity as it’s in everyone’s best interests to adhere to it. And be prudent when watering to ensure there is not more water heading down the street than heading to the lawns and gardens about town.

It’s getting very dry out there and with the linger-

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