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A five-screen movie theatre will be opening in downtown North Battleford, it was announced Tuesday.

Bob Evans, director of development for Magic Lantern Theatres, was on the site for an announcement by the City of North Battleford, saying it could be open “within the year, probably within 10 months.”

At a cost of upwards of $5 million,

the 690-seat theatre will be located on the so-called King Street Station property, adjacent to the liquor store, an area City Hall has been trying to develop for decades. Magic Lantern, with corporate headquarters in Edmonton and a reputation for familyfriendly facilities, has purchased the land from the City.

Evans listed the attributes of the planned theatre.

“You will have a five-screen, stadium-seating, state-of-the-art multi-

plex theatre. We’ll bring you all the first run movies, we’ll be able to hold over more movies for you, it’ll have state-of-the-art sound, high back chairs, recliners and, of course, good old-fashioned pop and popcorn.”

It will also feature digital projection and digital sound.

“Everything that Saskatoon, Edmonton, Calgary [have], you’ll have it right here in North Battleford,” said Evans.

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It was announced Tuesday that a five-screen theatre is to be built in downtown North Battleford. Left to right are City Councillors Cathy Richardson and Don Buglas, City Manager Jim Puffalt, Mayor Ian Hamilton, Bob Evans of Magic Lantern Theatres, Director of Economic Development Jennifer Niesink, Councillor Greg Lightfoot and Destination Battlefords Executive Director Ryan Bater. Photo by Jayne Foster

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New five-screen theatre could be open in 10 months Continued from Page 1 Magic Lantern Theatres currently operates nine cinema locations with 36 screens across Canada, including two cinemas under the Rainbow Cinemas banner.

Evans expects North Battleford’s multiplex could employ 30 or 40 part-time people and up to seven full-time, “depending on how we run the facility, which we haven’t determined yet.”

He described the theatre as “perfect for this community,” explaining the City of North Battleford came to Magic Lantern with the concept.

“They came to us very convincingly. They had all the demographics that we needed,” said Evans. “We just needed a reason to come, and the location is the reason, a perfect location.”

“The City has been working with Magic Lantern Theatres for quite some time now,” said Jennifer Niesink, director of economic development with the City of North Battleford. “And we are very excited to bring this new attraction to North Battleford – it will add great value to the city and the downtown and might attract even more businesses.”

The executive director of Downtown North Battleford, the city’s business improvement district, Lisa Kissick said, “This is going to be a game-changer for downtown, so we are really excited to work with Magic Lantern and look forward to having a new entertainment space downtown.”

Mayor Ian Hamilton was exuberant in his excitement.

“I hope you share my joy and elation today,” he said to the group of people who had gathered at the giant “sold” sign for the announcement.

“This is great news for the residents of North Battleford and area,” said the mayor. “We welcome the Magic Lantern Theatres’ investment and appreciate their corporate confidence in the local economic environment that council and city administration have envisioned and worked so

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hard to achieve.”

He also had thanks for the City staff who helped make the purchase a reality.

“Congratulations to Jennifer Niesink’s team and our thanks for the support of City Manager Jim Puffalt to bring this development to fruition.”

Hamilton also said Evans has had conversations with the owner of the Capitol Theatre, also located in downtown North Battlerford.

“It’s something that we strongly encourage, because we recognize the competitive nature of this,” said the mayor.

As for the fact that the public, until recently, has been using the property now purchased by Magic Lantern as parking space, Hamilton isn’t worried.

Pointing to the paved parking lot north of the liquor store, he said, “We have 47 parking spots right here, paved. Across the way,” he added, pointing to the parking area in front of the RCMP detachment building, “that’s public parking.”

He said the lot beside the Travelodge is being developed for the RCMP, “to make sure they have good support.”

“There are well over 100 right here,” he said, adding there are about 250 spots

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within about a block that people actually recognize.

While the Lantern Theatre property stretches most of the way along Railway Avenue (100th Street), the plot bordered by 11th Avenue and 101st Street, currently used for parking, may also be developed.

“We hope that’s going to be sold,” said Mayor Hamilton. “We’re pretty confident it’s going to be sold now.”

Hamilton says this is going to be a big year for North Battleford, with more development on the horizon.

“We want to make sure that people understand and are aware that we did sell the corner parcel of land in the southeast quadrant, kitty corner from Payless Shoes. It’s just been recently graded. We don’t know exactly what the development will be, but Terracap [which owns Frontier Centre] purchased it so we are pretty confident that’s something that will happen there pretty quickly.”

He’s happy with the corporate confidence being shown in North Battleford recently.

“When you see Dairy Queen re-investing and you see Kal Tire constructing a new site, and a hotel going in the ground in August, this is very encouraging. This is going to be one of our best years,” he said.

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Once in a while, I have to eat a little crow. Well maybe more often than that phrase implies. I actually have a special plate for that purpose within handy reach of my desk at all times.

This week I’m chewing crow in the wake of a Tuesday’s announcement the City of North Battleford has sold its downtown King Street Station property to Magic Lantern Theatres. Bob Evans, director of development for the cinema corporation, says they will have a fivescreen movie theatre up and running on the site within 10 months.

Wow! Way to go City of NB, although the owners and operators of the existing Capitol Theatre are likely smarting at the news that City officials actively marketed the property to the theatre group. But then, the City has never kept quiet their desire to have such a facility anchor their long-standing King Street Station development strategy.

The reason I’m choking down crow is because not too long ago I joined in the hue and cry that went up when the City closed down a huge chunk of parking areas in the downtown core for “maintenance.” At the time, City Manager Jim Puffalt also admitted the measure was being used to study parking patterns in the event those properties were no long available to be used for parking.

I, along with others, scoffed at the notion that day would ever arrive. I believe I used the phrase “in the unlikely event” in regards to sale of any of the properties.

Obviously Puffalt and company knew something I didn’t. So, hats off to all involved. It’s exciting to see such a project add to the efforts to rejuvenate what was, as recently as 20 years ago, a bustling place with department stores and other services.

This is a major step towards bringing that vibrancy back.

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Dear Editor In Diary of a Nobody by George and Weedon Grossmith (never out of print) the character Mr. Pooter wrote to the local newspaper to inform the editor that the names of Mr. and Mrs. Pooter had been left out of the list of guests of the mayor’s ball. The editor put that in the next week, but spelled the name as Porter. Mr Pooter wrote again, putting his name in capital letters. The next time it came out as PEWTER. Being foolishly funny I added a p.s. to my last letter (wherein there had been rewriting): “It’s a good thing I didn’t write gol darn it.” note the small case letters.

When the letter hit the paper it became God darn it.

I’d been Pootered again! I’ve been Pootered before. I shall no doubt be Pootered again. However, since so many

editors now do not care about errors, theirs or anyone else’s, it’s a case of “who cares?” They don’t.

So I have no plan to shoot this editor’s press all to pieces.

Several visitors have been here to see the tree and plant disease for themselves, some arriving when a tree dead or dying from it has been consigned to the flames.

Now the potato tops in the vegetable garden are curling into distorted shapes.

And the Cooley spruce gall is on the go from here to the forests in the north. I don’t know what the latest spray is, if any, and if there is a safe spray. The symptoms are new growth, needles, have a lump formed around them resembling a cute little cone or gall. It’s caused by an insect.

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Dear Editor The word, “suspect,” can be used as either a verb or a noun. As a verb, it refers to the act of thinking that someone may have done something, usually something wrong. When used as a noun, it refers to the one suspected of having done something wrong. It may seem as though I’m doing some needless nitpicking when I point out that the media often use it in a way that could blur the line about a very important legal principle — namely, the principle of being presumed innocent until proven guilty.

The key part of “to suspect” is that one only thinks someone may have done the deed.

Today’s example involves the top story on the TV news — the shooting of 12 police officers in Dallas, Texas. One sub-title read, “Subject killed by …” That

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Maybe such terms as “perpetrator” don’t come as easily to the tongue or pen as “suspect,” but I think the media need to clean up their English.

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Lessons learned from six inches of rain Sunday, July 10, we got more than six inches of rain at our house.

Oh, sure, some people might say Estevan got up to five inches of rain.

But in less than an hour, our entire yard, which is perfectly flat, had nire than six inches from the rear fence to the front sidewalk. I measured, and have pictures to prove it.

With a perfectly flat yard, we have correspondingly poor drainage. This has been annoying, but not a true problem until this day. There was more than six inches of water on the outside of our garage door, all trying to get in. This led to a furious battle with me stuffing nearly every towel in the house into the edges of the garage door.

We fought a good battle, but with half a foot of water surrounding the entire house, soon water was seeping into every corner of the basement.

Using several shop vacs, a rug shampooes and a dyke built of 12-packs of pop cans in garbage bags

and an immersion pump, plus the help of several neighbours, we fought the water back. A few hours later, and we were largely in the clear, except for saturated rugs throughout the basement.

This leads to the lessons learned from a sixinch rain event: 1. When we bought our house in Estevan, there were only four houses on the market in our price range due to the oil boom.

Thus, drainage never even crossed our minds. Oops.

Don’t forget drainage.

2. From my experience, every house will end up with water in the basement at some point. In 2011, the mammoth flood year that wiped out a large portion of Minot, N.D. we got two inches of rain every Monday for eight weeks. Our basement stayed dry, but almost every other house on our block got water in the basement. This time, houses that got wet then were dry and we got water.

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3. Never have carpet in the basement. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love rug. A thick underlay is warm and soft under the feet, until it is saturated and will not dry. This means that, eventually, every rug is going to get inundated and it will need to be torn out some day.

So enjoy it while it lasts, or never install carpet in the first place.

4. When dry, carpet underlay is as light as a feather. When saturated, it is the most effective sponge mankind has created. You may develop a hernia carrying it out.

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6. Ensure you have a large wet/dry shop vac.

Don’t lose the foam filter.

7. Rubbermaid tubs (or similar models) can be your salvation. While in university, I met a girl whose family kept everything in their basement in Rubbermaid tubs, just in case the basement got wet.

We started buying these tubs about 11 years ago, to the point where there is hardly a cardboard box in the house. Nothing in a tub was damaged, but cardboard boxes, not so much. Never store any-

thing irreplaceable on the floor in the basement.

8. Apparently only one insurance policy in Canada covers “overland flooding,” and odds are, you don’t have it. We sure don’t. So you’re going to be paying for expenses out of pocket and praying you get some money out of the Provincial Disaster Assistance Program down the road.

9. Be a good neighbour, always and all ways. As soon as the rain let up a bit, everyone on our street was out, helping each other. Those who were still dry were offering vacuums, fittings, pumps — really, anything!

Several came to our place, vacuuming, moving tubs or squeegeeing water out of the garage.

10. Our next door neighbour was four hours away, visiting family. I checked out their house and their basement was

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This 1,040 sq. ft. home is located in a quiet neighbourhood close to schools, shopping centers and a church. There are 3 good sized bedrooms upstairs and an open concept feel between the kitchen, dining room and living room. Some windows replaced in 2008.

There is tons of parking on the extra long double driveway and room to park any campers or toys on the gravel pad in the back.

A concrete pad has already been poured for the possibility of a garage to be built on, city approval would still need to be in place.

Water softener remains although current owner has never used it.

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Very good west side bungalow featuring 3 bedrooms up, 4 piece bath (Bathfitters), open living and dining rooms and very nice maple kitchen c/w a breakfast bar. Upstairs boasts fresh paint and newer laminate flooring in most areas. New light fixtures and baseboards complete this update. A little older basement development, includes family room, games area, office and updated 3/4 bath. Vinyl clad windows, near new shingles, new water heater, EE furnace plus double detached garage. City park across to alley. Call Brian on MLS®571008 at 306-441-6433.

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flooding, quickly, as the water was over their basement window wells.

Another neighbour yelled from across the street, asking what she could do. I told her to call the absent folks and tell them to get their butts home, now.

While we fought our battle, the people across the street gained access to that home, brought in pumps and got ahead of the water before it exceeded a foot.

As soon as our pump was free, we took it over there.

By the time they got home, neighbours and friends had saved their wedding photos and pumped out their basement.

We were very fortunate.

We didn’t have nearly the damage some people did. Most importantly, we know how important good neighbours are.

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

Income Property!

This unique 2 suite property has a one bedroom suite on the front of the house and a 3 bedroom suite on the back. Live in one and rent out the other to put towards your mortgage! The front suite features an open living room and kitchen concept with one bedroom and a full bath. The suite on the back side boasts 3 bedrooms, kitchen with an eat-in dining room, a large living room and a full bath. Go out the back door to a deck with a sunken hot tub. Laundry room is a shared room in the basement. EE efficient furnace, single detached garage and plenty of parking on the extra long driveway. Call Tracy Voigt for your personal showing today at 306-441-1981! MLS®578409.

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News-Optimist.ca Last week’s News-Optimist online poll: Like Australia, New Zealand and Nepal, should we have a third gender box to tick on our ID, such as M, F and X? • Yes, it’s about time.

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One-way bus tickets to B.C.

Review of Social Services procedures completed Staff A number of recommendations have been made in a report on the two individuals given one-way bus tickets from North Battleford to British Columbia in March.

The case made headlines across the country when two individuals, Charles Neil-Curly and Jeremy Roy, requested and were granted one-way tickets on a bus from North Battleford to British Columbia early in March.

Their arrival in Vancouver was a major media story there and immediate questions were raised about whether the correct procedures were followed

by Social Services. It was also an issue during the provincial election campaign in Saskatchewan.

Social Services Minister Donna Harpauer ordered the review.

The report released on Thursday indicated the correct Social Services policy was followed with respect to both individuals.

The benefits had been issued through the Saskatchewan Assistance Program. According to the report, “the decision to close Client A’s TEA (transitional employment allowance) file and issue transient aid transportation

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benefits through SAP to relocate back to B.C. was within policy. As required, supervisory approval was provided.”

As for the second individual, the “policy used to provide Client B with transportation benefits for moving out of province is found in SAP Policy 10.6.5 or 10.6.6 in SAID Policy.

This is the correct policy, given his circumstances, for an out-of-province move. As required, supervisory approval was provided. While the travel benefits were issued using the correct policy, the relative strength of a plan is a qualitative judgment by the worker.”

According to the report, the decision to issue benefits for a bus ticket was compliant with ministry policy, that communication occurred “effectively and efficiently” between the TEA program call centre and the service centre, and that the policy used was the correct policy.

But the report noted that, while travel benefits were issued using the correct policy, “SAP policy identifies the need to make contact with the destination

province for existing clients. Transient Aid policy does not note this same requirement. Contact was made with the Development and Social Innovation local office in Vancouver by the Income Assistance Supervisor, advising of the pending arrival of the two individuals in B.C. This contact was, however, shortly after departure, rather than in advance.”

There were also a number of potential areas of improvement identified.

It was noted the planning could have been stronger and more extensive, and the contact with the destination province could have been made earlier and involved more information for the clients regarding options upon arrival.

Talking with each client individually instead of at the same time might have helped as well to ensure communication was tailored to the individual and

options and planning were considered from an individual perspective.

Ten systemic recommendations came out of the report. They include such things as drafting an outof-province move procedure to accompany policy, review and clarification of the travel benefits policy to include more specific decision-making criteria for the approval of “Transient Aid” and “Outside of Province” benefits, detailed and thorough case planning, providing additional training to all supervisors and front-line workers on application of out-of-province move and transient aid and add an out-of-province or transient aid scenario/exercise to the existing core training package for income assistance workers, among others.

It was also noted Alberta and Manitoba have provisions similar to Saskatchewan’s.

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Aid to Fort McMurray

Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron No. 43 of the Battlefords chose to donate some of the funds they raised during fundraising activities to the Canadian Red Cross to aid those impacted by the Fort McMurray fire. The cadets presented the cheque to Rose Benson, a member of the local Red Cross. Attending were Cpt. Joyce Ptolemy, commanding officer, Sgt. Nickolas Peterson, WOI Hanna Adamcryck, Sgt. Jett Yeung, F/Cpl. Cheney Legacy, Cpl. Sarah Ann Payou, Cpl. Krysta Klein, Lt. Sherry Legacy, administration officer, and Cpl. Lewis Eckerman. Editor’s Note: the squadron was incorrectly identified when this photo was published last week. Photo submitted

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$425,000

1451-93rd Street

Kayla Petersen

MLS®573095

• 1,106 sq. ft. bi-level home • Fully finished upper level w/ an open concept living area • Total of 3 BDRMS, 2 baths • Lower level is partially developed

This 990 sq. ft. bungalow perfect family home features 2+2 BDRMS, 2 baths. Kitchen is bright and cheery with adjacent dining room, 4 pc bath next to the main floor laundry. Yard is fenced. Single detached garage. Come with appliances.

931-111 Street

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2622-100th Street

MLS®577616

$259,900

Brett Payne

MLS®567734

2521 Cardinal Cres.

$134,900

Elaine Elder

39 Summerfield Beach

MLS®578225

$399,900

MLS®578167

25 Westpark Cres.

Al White

• 1172 sq. ft.

• 3 BDR, bi-level condo • Open concept main floor • Storage unit, plug-in parking • Condo fees only $75.00/month

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$204,900

Kayla Petersen

$799,000

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161-21 Street, Battleford

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• 900 sq. ft. character home • 2+1 BDRMS, 1 Bath • Spacious private yard, garden area • Single detached garage & storage shed • Close to School, grocery store, arena, bank and more • c/w appliances

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Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®577727

$284,900

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

MLS®567487

305 Broad Street, Cut Knife

$74,900

107-McMurphy Road, Medstead

Marlene Kotchorek

Shawna Schira-Kroeker

57 Elks, Atton’s Lake

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Elaine Elder

MLS®567928

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MLS®574900

MLS®571216

MLS®563552

Glaslyn, Acreage

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$89,000

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Wally Lorenz/Marlene Kotchorek MLS®545952

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Lloyd Ledinski/Wally Lorenz MLS®578148

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Lloyd Ledinski/Wally Lorenz MLS®575631

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MLS®578321

New Listing

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Lake Front 100x104 lot at Sutton Beach on the south end of Jackfish Lake, with potable water municipal sewer, natural gas, power next to the lot, and well on the property.

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MLS®568413

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1-3/4 storey home built in 2009. 1780 sq. ft. on 4.37 acres located 6 miles south of Glaslyn, then 6 miles east. home is open floor plan, kitchen/dining/living room, tile/ hardwood flooring, wood stove in the living room, laundry, one bedroom on main, large bedroom with ensuite on upper level. The yard has 8x12 garden shed. This home located 6 miles from Little Loon Regional Park & golf course and in a very quiet serene setting.

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Kayla Petersen

Marlene Kotchorek

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• 1,272 sq. ft. family home • Total of 3 BDRMS, 2 Bath • Nat gas, screened sunroom, main floor laundry • Some renovations done • Double detached garage • Close to many lakes and perfect for outdoor activities

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MLS®578487

1 ½ story character home in the Town of Cut Knife. Original wood trim, radiators, hardwood floor and accents. Living room, dining room, kitchen, 3 pc bath with shower and 2 pc bath with jet tub on main. Second floor has 2 huge bedrooms. Double detached garage on 125x115 ft. lot. You have to see this one.

• Waterfront property on Martins Lake • 1440 sq. ft. on 2 levels • 3 BD, 1 Bath • Gorgeous lake view

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1391 - 100th Street North Battleford, SK

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Dorothy Lehman MLS®560423

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Well insulated home and double attached garage. Fully developed basement. Check this out!

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JoAnne Iverson

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Quality built home with crawl space. 2,773 sq. ft. features 3 BDRMS, 3 baths. Gorgeous alder wood kitchen cabinet, dining room to screened in deck, vaulted ceilings, living room facing the lake. 2nd level spacious 994 sq. ft.room w/ 2 BDRMS. Double attached garage, beautiful landscaped w/ trees, grass and stone walkway.

Spectacular Lakefront View

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Above, with his mother beside him, Luca Bourdages reads a poem in memory of his father Cst. Marc Bourdages at the memorial service. Above centre, Diana Laliberte, sister of Robin Cameron, speaks at the memorial ceremony on July 6. Above right, S/Sgt. Barry Thomas was a corporal in Shellbrook when he was called in to respond to the unfolding tragedy in Spiritwood on July 7, 2006. Photos by John Cairns

Spiritwood remembers slain RCMP officers

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Ten years later, the emotional wounds are still there for the Northwest community.

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The Cameron and Bourdages Memorial Society Inc., a registered charity, has been raising funds for a permanent memorial park in their name. The park will include statues of Cameron and Bourdages when it is finished. It is currently under construction.

Two major events were held in Spiritwood during the week to mark the 10year anniversary. The first was a fundraising fun run held at SAD SAAC park in the north end of the town.

That event in memory of Cameron and Bourdages took place Tuesday morning, July 5 and raised nearly $3,495 for the memorial park.

The second and more solemn event was a feast and memorial service held at the same location July 6, with neighbouring First Nations from Witchekan Lake, Pelican Lake, Big River and Agency Council Tribal Chiefs involved.

The event included a pipe ceremony, and also a traditional feast during the noon hour in which the RCMP officers served food to those gathered.

The afternoon saw a lengthy memorial service that included songs, drums, dances and the traditional grand entry. It included many personal recollections of Cameron and Bourdages from the various speakers.

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political dignitaries including MLA Scott Moe and MP Georgina Jolibois, several local and provincial First Nation leaders including Chief Bobby Cameron of the FSIN and several representatives from the RCMP. Rememberance of the 10-year anniversary was a difficult and emotional day for family members, but they said there was a sense of moving forward this time compared to previous gatherings.

“The first couple of times we came over here, there was a lot of talk about what exactly had happened, with the whole tragedy of it all and stuff,” said Leroy Laliberte to reporters.

Laliberte was Robin Cameron’s brother-in-law.

“This time, it’s more positive. We’re happy that they’re developing something where we get to really talk and hang out,” he said, referring to the memorial park.

“We’re still around that grieving, forgiving, letting go, we’re moving forward now so I’m really happy with that.”

As for how his own family has moved forward from the tragedy, Laliberte remembered his father-inlaw, the late Howard Cameron (Robin’s dad), saying “we needed to forgive and move forward. He said that will eventually come. Today, seeing this, it feels like we followed suit with that whole process.”

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Luca, son of Marc Bourdages, and Melinda Joseph, on behalf of Shayne Cameron, daughter of Robin Cameron, received star blankets and were comforted by dignitaries at the ceremony.

While the memorial service was a somber occasion, there was also music and dance and traditional First Nations culture in abundance. Above and below are photos from the grand entry to the memorial service. Photos by John Cairns

Continued from Page 8 It has also been a process for members of the RCMP. Not only did they have to deal with the shock of losing two colleagues, but several had to deal with the tragic events directly.

S/Sgt. Barry Thomas was a corporal stationed in Shellbrook who was off duty, but was called in to respond to the situation that night. He and a group of other RCMP officers located the slain officers and had to deal with the situation directly in trying to get medical help to them.

“It was devastating,” Thomas said to reporters.

“To see someone wearing the same uniform I am in the distress that they were in, it hits home. The whole wave of emotions comes over you.”

Thomas admits it has been a process over the 10 years to come to terms with what had happened.

“Everybody deals with it differently,” said Thomas.

“I’ll look at their picture and I’ll be honest, it brings a tear to my eye sometimes.

Just because you flashback, you know, but it’s how you deal with it. You say a little prayer, and move on.”

He noted there are other tough and tragic facets of his job that “you don’t want to remember every day, either. Again, it’s part of life and it’s part of what we do day to day.” But Thomas also said “there’s more good days than bad days.”

Natasha Szpakowski

was at the memorial to remember her late husband Marc Bourdages, but she was also there as a member of the RCMP who had also been posted to Spiritwood. For their family the emotional wounds are still deep.

“It brings a lot of memories back of the day I got the knock on the door, and talking about what happened to Marc and Robin,” said Szpakowski to reporters.

“But a lot of it has to do with our son, representing Marc and keeping his spirit alive,” she said, referring to their son Luca who was with her at the memorial ceremony.

Luca was a baby when Marc was killed. The toughest part was Marc “has missed so many milestones of Luca,” Szpakowski said.

“He … would have very much appreciated to see the fine young man he’s grown into.”

The most emotional portion of the memorial ceremony in Spiritwood came when Luca read a poem about his dad.

“If roses grow in Heaven Lord, please pick a bunch for me. Place them in my father’s arms and tell him they’re from me.

Tell him that I love him and miss him, and when he turns to smile, place a kiss upon his cheek and hold him for awhile. Because remembering him is easy, I do it every day, but there’s an ache within my heart that will never go away.”

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Above, GrainsConnect president Warren Stow addresses those on hand for the sod-turning ceremony marking the start of construction for the new inland terminal in Maymont. It is one of four terminals GrainsConnect is building in western Canada. MPs Kelly Block and Gerry Ritz were there for the announcement. Above right, outside, dignitaries including MLA Randy Weekes, MP Kelly Block, Mayfield RM reeve Craig Hamilton and Maymont mayor Carol Deagnon helped turn the sod to mark the start of construction. Photos by John Cairns

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The facility is designed

by Todd and Sargent Inc., and will hold 3,500 metric tons of grain. According to GrainsConnect president Warren Stow, it will have the ability to load 130 rail cars in less than 10 hours.

“We will have the most efficient supply chain to the West Coast, ultimately bringing more competition to the region’s grower base,” said Stow to those in attendance for the sod turning.

The finished terminal will be a high efficiency terminal when completed.

The construction takes place over 18 months and will create 40-50 construction jobs at any given time, which will increase to 200 at the peak when the concrete core is put in.

Once completed and operational, there will be 10-12 full-time employees on site. As well, it is being touted as potentially sustaining several other fulltime jobs in the area.

In speaking to the Regional Optimist, Stow said GrainCorp has been trading in western Canada for the last four years and they also have a presence with Canada Malting in western Canada as well.

“We wanted to create an opportunity to trade more

feel, with a more efficient model, we can compete as well or better than current elevators.”

Political officials on hand for the announcement welcomed the creation of new jobs and the new investment in the region’s economy.

“This region of Saskatchewan consistently produces a variety of highquality grains, oil seeds and pulse seeds,” said Block.

“It’s exciting to see GrainsConnect recognize this fact, by building a new grain handling facility right here.”

The new inland terminal, she said, will be a new opportunity for farmers in the region.

“The free market, and competition are foundational to Canada’s grain and pulse industries, and this facility will provide farmers another option as they market their products,” said Block.

In his remarks Gerry Ritz congratulated GrainsConnect for the project.

He said the joint venture “addresses the vitality that we have here in Western Canada, the growth of the grain commodities that we’re going to see here and, of course, international markets.”

grain out of Canada and supply our customer base in Asia with western Canadian grain,” said Stow.

As well, Zen-noh was brought along as they were interested in entering the Canadian market to meet their demand.

“Between the two partners, it seemed like a good opportunity to do something in a more significant way in western Canada.”

The Maymont area was chosen, said Stow, because it’s a “great grain producing area in western Canada, and we’ve got great mainline rail support with the CN prairie north line here and limited competition in the immediate area.”

A second terminal is to be announced for Saskatchewan within the next 60-90 days, Stow indicated, and two others are slated for Alberta. As indicated last December in a news release, the cost of all four projects is estimated at $120 million.

Stow says he believes the construction will be good news for local growers in the area.

“We want to be another option for growers in the region. We want to be competitive with the current grain companies that are already here, and we

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Aboriginal court worker cuts hit B’fords

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The aboriginal court worker program was hard hit by a funding cut in this year’s provincial budget, and now it’s being felt with job cuts in the Battlefords.

It’s been confirmed that the contingent of aboriginal court workers with Battlefords Tribal Council is being reduced to one staff member.

Moreover, the other staff member who is staying on is going to have only a half-time position.

She will be working the aboriginal court worker program as well as Domestic Violence Treatment Option court.

As for the other position, BTC aboriginal court worker Georgina Blackbird confirmed her job is being eliminated as of the end of August.

She isn’t happy about the personal impact, but her main concern is the impact on clients.

Aboriginal court workers are heavily involved in dealing with those accused in the criminal justice system.

They assist aboriginal clients with the process and will appear in court on behalf of clients who are unable to attend, usually due to transportation or other issues. The aboriginal court worker will appear in court and also talk to the prosecutor to find out what the charges are and what the Crown’s position is.

“We’re the in-between person which is very valuable for the person stand-

ing up in court when we assist them,” Blackbird said.

A key part of the job is helping clients understand the justice system.

Blackbird explained a number of them will want to “plead out” at the first opportunity, which runs the risk the clients will end up serving time in jail simply because they don’t

We’re the inbetween person which is very valuable for the person standing up in court when we assist them,” - Georgina Blackbird understand what they are pleading guilty or not guilty to.

“A lot of them don’t understand what they are getting charged with,” said Blackbird.

Their role is in mentoring those clients so they know what to expect, and to explain what their charges are.

There was no shortage of clients for Blackbird.

Now, one person will be taking on the entire client load for the area and that concerns her.

“She’s going to go and be working, working and working which could burn her out,” Blackbird said.

Blackbird wants to see

the decision reversed.

“They need to re-look at that and put it back in, because it is needed not only here in North Battleford but where ever the court points were that (the funding) got pulled,” said Blackbird.

“Instead of building a new jail, they should put that money back and pay a court worker to keep doing our job.”

The cutback is being felt across the province, and others whose jobs had been impacted had been speaking out in the media in recent days as well.

The provincial budget had cut funding for the aboriginal court worker program by almost $600,000, from $1.9 million down to $1.3 million, in the 2016 budget.

Overall, funding for a variety of justice and corrections programs, which also includes aboriginal police consulting groups, the special investigations unit grant and alternative measures programming, is being reduced by more than $1.8 million to $4 million.

The provincial government defended the cuts in the legislature during debate in the legislature June 21. Of the $1.3 million budgeted for the aboriginal court worker program, Attorney General Gordon Wyant said “we are confident that level of funding is going to be sufficient to ensure a responsible level of service, to ensure that that court worker program continues.”

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It started July 5 and will run until Aug. 24.

According to Jocelyne Paulhus, co-ordinator for the program, it is a free drop-in program for ages six to 12, during the weekdays from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

It is run from four locations — Kinsmen Park, Fairview Park, Connaught Park and Centennial Park.

Kinsmen and Centennial parks also have splash parks. Each has two leaders on staff in charge of creating programming to

engage the kids.

Children must be registered so there are emergency contacts, but they do not have to be accompanied by an adult to attend.

Every week, the program hosts a special event.

Last week “we went to the library for a learning camp presentation. And next week Catholic Family Services is coming to do some safety presentations,” said Paulhus.

There are also plans to hold a water relay day and “Playground Olympics” to celebrate the Rio Olympics. That will happen Aug. 4 at Centennial play-

ground.

They also will be going to the library again for the annual Kookie Karnival on July 28. They also plan to go to the concert in the park on Aug. 12.

Every year the playgrounds enter a float in the annual parade, so “the kids work on the decorations all throughout the summer,” Paulhus said.

There are also various dress up days planned.

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Three members of the Battlefords Kinsmen Orcas Swim Club made their way to Regina over the weekend for the 2016 Man/Sask Championships.

Leading the way for the team was Brandon Nord as he finished in fifth place in the men’s 14-15 50-metre breaststroke with a time of 33.96 seconds. That was the fastest swim in that event by a male swimmer 14 years of age or younger from Saskatchewan this season and also earned Nord his first-ever national age group qualifying time.

Nord finished in sixth place in the 100m breaststroke and 50m butterfly

races and came home in seventh place in the 200m breaststroke on his way to setting seven personal best times over the course of the meet.

Taylor Parker had six personal best times last weekend. His best result came in the men’s 14-15 800m freestyle where he came home in fifth place.

He also had a seventh place result in the 1,500m freestyle race.

Both Nord and Parker now own every club record in their age division, which is an impressive feat since it has been around since the 1960s.

Madison Higgs rounded out the Orcas trio in Regina and set personal

best times in all seven races she competed in. She made it to the B finals in the women’s 12 and under 50m freestyle and butterfly events and also broke two long-standing club records in the 50m butterfly and the 800m freestyle.

While the club season doesn’t begin again until early September, the Orcas are always looking for new swimmers of all ages to join them.

For more information on the club, visit www. battlefordorcasswimclub. canic.ws.

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The Texas 4000 charity bicycle tour will be coming through The Battlefords once again Monday.

A group of 22 students are on the Ozarks Route, which is a 70-day journey that started June 3 from the University of Texas at Austin to their final destination in Anchorage, Alaska.

A total of 67 undergraduate and graduate students are on three different routes during the course of the journey, which will see them raise funds for cancer research.

Their stop in North Battleford, which will be on the 44th day of their ride, will also see them share their story about their trip to date and their own personal stories of friends and family who have battled cancer.

“To me, the Texas 4000 ride is more about the process than the payoff,” Fred-

Tally Foos, a senior at the University of Texas and Ozarks Route assistant ride director, said in a release.

“What we do is not easy. Sometimes we fall and sometimes that failure is out of our control. Our success is in perseverance, knowing as a team that we are not alone and that our thoughts and actions can be a pillar of support for others.”

So far, a total of $485,000 has been raised by the 67 riders for cancer research, treatment and prevention. Since the ride began in 2003, more than $7 million has been raised for organizations such as the MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Livestrong Foundation and the University of Texas-Austin’s Department of Biomedical Engineering.

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Hometown Bandits win provincial title

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It was a busy weekend of U12 girls’ softball at the Battleford Flats on the weekend.

The Battleford Bandits hosted five other teams in provincial U12 B action.

The other competitors were the Saskatoon Hustlers, Moose Jaw Ice, Humboldt Thunder, Watrous Royals and Melfort Spirit.

Round-robin play took place Friday and Saturday with the Bandits winning all four of their games to post a 4-0 record. Moose Jaw was 3-1, Humboldt 2-2 and Melfort 2-2 to qualify for the playdowns Sunday.

In the championship round Moose Jaw beat Humboldt 17-16 while the Bandits also moved on to the final game, beating Melfort 10-3.

In the championship game, the Bandits scored

three runs to snap a 1-1 tie over the Ice, giving Battleford a 4-1 lead through two innings.

But the larger issue was the weather, with an impending storm threatening to wash out both the Battleford Flats and the game.

When a massive bolt of lightning created a huge thunderclap, play was immediately halted with the score reading 4-1 for the Bandits with play suspended in the third inning. Players and spectators raced to their cars in order to avoid the huge downpour that followed.

After the storm passed, and after intense efforts by the grounds crew, play resumed shortly before 4:30 p.m. and the Bandits picked up where they left off.

The final score was 7-1, with the Bandits capturing the girls’ U12 B provincial title in front of their home

fans. It completed an excellent season for the Bandits who went undefeated in all their tournaments.

2016 U12 B provincial girls’ softball champion Battleford Bandits: back row - Janelle Cooper, Shawn Piller, Kayli Cooper, Kalyna Bahler, Brooklyn Jenner, Maryn Kachmarski, Regan Lavallee; middle row - Tayla Hanna, Mya Lavallee, Greir Slabaida, Charlotte Adamcryck, Charlie Piller, Keyra Buziak; front row Reise Piller and Alivia Bru. Photo submitted

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Triathletes go the distance in Saskatoon events Staff Local triathlete David Odishaw has provided an update on some of the activities of Battlefords-area triathletes so far this summer.

Odishaw, Greg Gubbe, Michael Higgs, Joelle (Alescia) Kramer-Higgs and Ryan Wandler have been competing in one or more triathlons held in Saskatoon during June.

One was The Bike Doctor Moe’s long course triathlon June 19.

It consists of a 500-metre pool swim at Riversdale Pool, then a 15-kilometre bike along Spadina Cresecent, followed by a five km run along the river valley trail ending up at River Landing.

The race got a late start due to rain and stormy conditions in the morning, but the sun did finally show up. Of a field of 58 competitors, Odishaw was 10th overall with a time of 1:00:41 and Gubbe 16th at 1:03:54, finishing after a minor crash on the bike course.

The next major event was the Subaru 5i50 Ironman series June 26.

It is a standard or Olympic distance race, starting with a 1,500m open water or lake swim in Pike Lake, followed by a 40km bike

from Pike Lake to River Landing in Saskatoon and concluding with a 10km run along the riverbank.

Several professional triathletes were in attendance this year and Odishaw reports the field included Sara Gross, James Cook (this year’s winner), Doug Wickware, Robert Bigsby and Christina Charles for a total of 169 participating athletes.

It was a windy day, which made for some challenging swim and biking conditions, but for Battlefords and area athletes it was a good day.

Higgs was 30th overall and fourth of 15 in his age category (45-49) with a time of 2:38:50; Odishaw was 43rd overall and won his age category (50-54) with a time of 2:46:29; Gubbe was 50th overall and eighth of 15 in his age category (45-49) with a time of 2:50:25; Wandler was 56th and fifth of 14 in his age category (35-39) with a time of 2:52:07.

The previous day Kramer-Higgs participated in her first triathlon at the Living Sky Spring Triathlon in Saskatoon, which consists of a 750m open water swim in Pike Lake, a 20km bike course and then a five-km run around Pike Lake. She finished 80th

out of 111 with a time of 1:44:42.

All three local triathletes plan to compete in the Frank Dunn Triathlon in Waskesiu on Aug. 12. Odishaw, Gubbe and Higgs are also planning to compete in the LostSouls UltraMarathon in Lethbridge, Alta. Sept.

9 and 10. Last year Gubbe finished the 50km race in a time of 8:45:00 and he will be attempting the 100km race this year. This is the first time for Odishaw and Higgs, who will be doing the 50km version.

Beavers season finale rained out

By Lucas Punkari Staff Reporter

Tuesday was supposed to be the Saskatchewan Premier Midget AA Baseball League regular season finale for the North Battleford Beavers.

Instead, Mother Nature had other ideas.

Due to inclement conditions earlier in the week, the Beavers game at home against the Macklin Lakers was cancelled and will not be made up.

“It’s pretty unfortunate,” Beavers coach Mark Hudec said. “We’ve been trying to get this game in

with Macklin for awhile now and it just seems like the weather doesn’t want to co-operate with us.

“Even though it was nice out on Tuesday night, the field at Beaver Lions Stadium wasn’t in the best shape and the City didn’t want to mess any of that up.”

The Beavers, who finished the SPBL regular season with a league best 17-2-3 mark, will look to continue their solid play this weekend as the league hosts their playoffs in Humboldt.

“We’re hoping the weather’s good there,”

Hudec said. “They’ve been hit hard by rain over the last few days, so hopefully that hasn’t messed things around too much.”

The playoffs will be used as a tune-up for the provincial Midget AA Tier I championships, which the Beavers will host from July 22-24.

“That’s what we’ve been working towards all season,” Hudec said. “We want to be ready for that event and we’ve been getting better and better as the year has gone on.

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55+ Games wrap up

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association 55+ Games have officially wrapped up in North Battleford.

The Games concluded at Northland Power Curling Centre with the announcement of medal totals for the various regions.

The top three districts in terms of overall medals were as follows: Southwest District finished with 30 gold, 15 silver and seven bronze for 52 medals; Rivers West (the host district) finished with 15 gold, 20 silver, 19 bronze for 54 medals; And the most medals were earned by Saskatoon, with 61 gold, 16 silver and 17 bronze for 94 medals.

Other unofficial totals are as follows: Southeast Connection - two gold, seven silver, three bronze; Regina - 14 gold, 12 silver, six bronze; Parkland Valley - one gold, one bronze; Prairie Central - 13 gold, nine silver, four bronze; Lakeland District 11 gold, five silver, two bronze.

Games committee chair Ryan Bater was pleased with how well the Battlefords had done in hosting the Games.

In speaking to reporters, Bater said he believes the Battlefords made a positive impression on the participants.

“This was, in every aspect, a first-class event,” said Bater.

“When I was at track and field, a woman came up to me and said this community treated her so well during her time here, she is

no longer going to stop for gas and continue on.

“She’s from now on going to stop and hang out in the Battlefords for a while as she had such a pleasant experience.

“And that makes it all worthwhile and that’s really what it’s for, for us was to project the community in a positive way, in the best way that we could, and it was such a giant success.”

Ryan Bater announced the final medal standings at the closing ceremony Thursday.

The 55+ Games are over for another year, with chair Ryan Bater reporting positive feedback from the competitors. Photos by John Cairns

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North Stars schedule Staff The SJHL has released its 2016-17 schedule and it’s now known where the Battlefords North Stars will start their season.

It begins as usual, against Kindersley Klippers in a traditional home-and-home set beginning Friday, Sept. 16 at the Civic Centre.

In addition the North Stars face the Finning Division’s Humboldt Broncos and Notre Dame Hounds six times during the regular season.

The Hounds are the opposition for one of two neutral-site games: in Shellbrook for Hockey Day in Saskatchewan Jan. 21.

The other is against the La Ronge Ice Wolves in Pinehouse on Dec. 7. Both are considered “road” games for the North Stars.

The other matchups include six games against the league champ Melfort Mustangs, one of which is the SJHL Showcase in Warman; six against La Ronge and four each versus Estevan, Yorkton, Nipawin, Flin Flon, Weyburn, and Melville. One

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The total number of games will be 58, the same as last season, with 28 home and 28 away games, including a home and away game at the SJHL Showcase.

Of note will be an extended Christmas break this season, partly due to the Civic Centre being host to the Pinty’s Grand Slam of Curling Event in January.

The Christmas break begins for the North Stars Dec. 18 and their return to the ice is Jan. 6.

The 12 SJHL teams had met in June to draw up the schedule for the season.

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During the course of the three-day event the team brought home a total of 54 medals to finish second in the overall standings behind Saskatoon. That total included 15 gold, 20 silver and 19 bronze medals.

Leading the way for the group was James McLane of North Battleford who won six medals in the men’s 65+ category. He took part in the 100-metre and 200m dashes along with the javelin event and won a gold and silver medal in each discipline.

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Why do we need the arts in our community? It certainly serves a purpose to add beauty into our environment, one we all enjoy. But how does it provide a sense of belonging and help me feel a part of my community? When we are audience to the arts, we naturally engage in conversation, share thoughts and associations triggered by sight, sound and touch. Often people will reminisce wistfully about their childhood, a time when they felt creative and spontaneous, free to imagine.

Why do we stop playing and exploring as we grow up? Art makes us think and feel. It brings up memories and emotions, activating parts of the brain relating to the senses, intuition and leading to a tacit understanding of archetypes and tropes shared from cultural influences. We recognize threads of common experience and we feel part of the world, connected to others. Art can soothe and provoke, poke and invite. It does not discriminate by age, race, class or ability. It is not passive.

ARC Creative Studios was conceived through community consultations, research into cities and creative spaces and a plan developed by a collective with a shared desire to establish a working studio with a community focus. Thirteen artists opened the doors two years ago and have hosted many guest exhibitions, CARFAC workshops, open studios, open micas, Culture Days, a student exhibition, classes and exploration-based invitations.

The studio is an active space where artists create, collaborate and enhance cultural activity in the downtown.

“Altered Shapes” is their most recent exhibition and will be on view through the summer. It is a collection of new work by the members of ARC and includes painting, sculpture, and mixed media.

ARC Creative Studios would not be possible without artist volunteers with a passion for art and heart for community, and the financial support received from Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs. This is an example of true Saskatchewan spirit of volunteerism and grassroots determination.

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Police will be looking for drivers speeding and exhibiting other aggressive driving behaviours in work zones, such as stunting, racing, ignoring construction signage or illegally passing other vehicles.

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In 2014, there were 203 collisions in Saskatchewan work zones. One person was killed and 48 others were injured.

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North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held a regular meeting June 20.

Prairie North Health Region has hired Kathy Hunker for a temporary one-year nurse practitioner position. She will be providing services to Turtleford and St. Walburg clinics.

Dr. Mpomposhe will be on holidays from July 26 to Aug. 1 and Celeste Toews from July 4 to 15. The summer

season will be a busy time for the physicians and nurse practitioners with the increase to the area’s seasonal population. Please ensure you book routine appointments, such as prescription refills, two weeks in advance of needing the appointment.

Dr. Tshatshela will be on holidays from Sept. 21 to Oct. 17.

Dr. Odiegwu will also be away on leave from Aug. 26 to the end of January 2017.

NSRMHH and Prairie North Health Region are in the process of accessing

locum services for the clinics while these physicians are away.

The board also regretfully accepted the resignations of Lorrie Bannerman and Tierra Peterson.

The next regular meeting of the North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings board will be held Monday, July 18 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 306-8454144.

Sandwith community remembers Roland Marsh Submitted by Fred Grant Nearly 60 people came to Sandwith Community Hall on June l8 to share memories and to pay tribute to the man who, no doubt, was a central figure in the community until he moved to North Battleford more than 45 years ago.

The fact people came back from the many distant communities where they now live says a lot about the high esteem they had for Roland Marsh. Others wished to, but were unable to come.

Marsh was born at his parents’ home one and one half miles west of Sandwith, on the SW 17, twp 48, range 14, W3rd, on Dec. 6, 1916. He passed away May 27, 2016 in Lanigan at age 99.

He attended Hyde Park School and achieved Grade 9 in 1932, a grade higher than was considered necessary at that time. For the next few hard time years of the 1930s, he and his brothers worked and expanded their father’s farm, changing it to tractor power. They got logs from the forest 25 miles north, set up a sawmill and started building a new house for their parents.

When the Second World War started in 1939,

his brothers, James and Clifford, were accepted to serve their country but the government left Roland to keep the farm going. Roland had a long-time guilt feeling that he hadn’t done his part for his country.

In 1945, his brothers were back from war duties, got married and went back into farming.

That year, after harvest, Roland bought Mason’s General Store in Sandwith from its owner, Harold Mason, who had moved into Sandwith soon after the railway came through.

But Marsh’s General Store was quite a lot of things besides groceries. It included the Sandwith post office and the Sandwith telephone, the only phone for the district. It was a hardware store handling nails, bolts, barbed wire and baler twine.

Also included was the North Star oil business, which included a hand pump gasoline supply and a kerosene, or coal oil, pump in front of the store.

The kerosene pump was important to fill customers’ jugs with fuel for the wick oil lamps that were in every home. As someone reminded the others, each pump had a glass cylinder that was marked in gallons so that one could see how

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much flowed by gravity into a customer’s fuel tank.

There was also a fuel shed that had barrels of gasoline and oil for farm tractors and a barrel of high-test gasoline for the Coleman mantle lamps then popular for their brighter light. As farming progressed, a fuel delivery truck was added to the business.

Also included was the task of shipping livestock through the rail-side stockyards about 300 yards away from the store. Pigs had to be tattooed with a number so the carcass could be identified for grade and payment and cattle had to be ear tagged. Obviously Roland had to have at least one employee to help him deal with all this.

For a year or so Roland batched, living in the house which was part of the store property, but his sister, Margarete Olson, and her husband Luther were soon living about one-half mile west of Sandwith. Margarete saw how Roland neglected himself and convinced him to live with them.

So the Olson family of Eileen, Bradley, Betty and Debbie grew up to love and

know their Uncle Roland for the kind and cheerful person that he was. He treated them as well as if they had been his own.

When Eileen and Betty had a double wedding, Roland marched one of them up the aisle.

But what brought the community together to remember Roland was the host of memories about the great community person that he was. Roland was always there if anyone needed him. He opened the store any time someone asked. One fellow is reported to have made a practice of getting Roland to open his store on Sundays so that he could get his groceries for the week.

At any hour that someone needed to make a phone call, Roland would go and open the store so the call could be made. If someone needed a ride to hospital or wherever, Roland was always first to offer.

One speaker referred to the fact Roland didn’t smoke, drink or use rough language, but was always cheerful and ready to talk or deal with anyone, regardless of that person’s habits. He never talked badly about anyone though some may have treated him a bit shabbily.

Roland was not only a people person but a devoted community person. He joined every community organization and did his part to promote its success.

He joined the Sandwith Community Hall organization, the Sandwith Orange Lodge, the Glenbush Agricultural Society, the Sandwith Snowplow Club and he was secretary treasurer for the Sandwith Curling Club from its start in 1952 until he left the community in 1969. He was also a strong supporter of the

local 4-H and Homecraft clubs.

Although Roland had never served as a municipal councillor, he accepted the nomination and became reeve of the Rural Municipality of Round Hill. Before moving to North Battleford ended it, he had served in that role for over 12 years during which many miles of roads were constructed.

When Roland sold his store business and farmland in 1969 one would think that should have had a sweet retirement fund.

But Roland had a problem. He couldn’t say “No.” Many people needed credit and some took too much. It is believed he mortgaged farmland to pay the oil company for fuel he had delivered to customers. ln North Battleford, Roland sold real estate for Mattila Agencies and Howard Mattila regretted not being able to get to Sandwith to talk about Roland, but said that he found him very knowledgeable and personable as he sold for him for 12 years.

During his time in North Battleford, Roland also operated a feed store.

He later farmed near Denholm with Peter Klippenstein, who was asked to give a brief account about this and then close the program before lunch.

But Roland’s life changed at age 65 when he married Arloa Thompson and the couple enjoyed a great life of travel, much of it in a motor home that took them into the United States for many winters.

They settled in Lanigan and enjoyed bridge tournaments and the social life of that town. They had 34 years together. And Roland was still always ready to help anyone he could. Even

in his 80s, he went truck driving for a local farmer needing a hand.

Roland Marsh has been described as dependable, honest, consistent, hardworking, optimistic, courteous, friendly, trusting, trustworthy, respectful, happy, conscientious and humble.

Roland passed away in Lanigan on May 27, 2016, at age 99, and his passing ended a life of service that can stand up as an example for all those who knew him in the Sandwith community, in North Battleford and in Lanigan. Thank you, Roland.

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Maidstone celebrates Canada Day in style Submitted by Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — The Maidstone Museum Canada Day celebration this year was a momentous occasion for the small town of Maidstone. The day was filled with activities, and there was guaranteed fun for all ages.

The Town is thankful for the Government of Canada providing a grant to assist in putting on a wonderful event. Many thanks also go to the public who donated funds at the gate that are used to offset costs.

The Town of Maidstone and RM of Eldon have also graciously assisted with expenses, along with other community groups con-

tributing any way they can.

It is because of this that we are able to enjoy such a magnificent day, year after year.

The day started out with a free pancake breakfast, sponsored by the Maidstone Bowling Club members, held at the Legion from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Many people enjoyed the breakfast to get their long weekend started. The breakfast also marked the end of a fundraiser for the bowling club, as they drew the ticket for the much anticipated $1,000 cash draw.

The winner was Kathy Utri.

The annual parade, organized by parade marshall Bill Foster, kicked off at 10 a.m. The weather was a little rainy, but that didn’t stop the participants from showing off their nicely

decorated entries. Participants included antique tractors and cars, the Maidstone Fire Department, a decorated semi and many beautiful floats. The kids were also invited to partake in the parade by decorating their bikes. Judging this year’s float contest was Christine Carlson from the Maidstone Museum.

First prize was awarded to the Maidstone Quilting Squares, who had created a giant paper mache antique sewing machine. Judging this year’s bike decorating contest was Cst. Ryan Scott. There were 10 entries this year, and the winners were Zander Ryan, first, Colt Stoughton, second, and Lily Lott, third.

The Maidstone Museum donated the cash prizes for the contest.

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Saturday morning the Canadian Legion of Riders hosted Ride for a Vet, their 14th annual charity poker run, held this year in memory of Derek Dyck. The day began with a breakfast, followed by the start of the ride.

The motorcycles fired up at the North Battleford Legion and took off down 100th Street to begin the poker run. The day was set to end with Rockin’ the Rink in Meota featuring the Barons of Buckingham. Photos by John Cairns

took place on the station platform at the museum.

Mayor Connie McCulloch and Reeve Garry Taylor gave greetings and led the singing of O Canada.

The antique slow tractor races, organized by Richard Meynburg, took place with two divisions, one for over 1.5 miles per hour, and one for under 1.5 miles per hour. There were nine tractors entered, with the oldest being a 1918 Minneapolis. For the under 1.5 miles per hour division, the winners were: Allan Smiet from Edgerton, Alta. with his 2020 John Deere, first; Jim Stark of Edgerton with his 630 John Deere, second; and William Crocker of Vermilion, Alta. with his 620 John Deere, third.

In the second race, for over 1.5 miles per hour, the winners were: Bill McLaren of Maidstone with his 70 John Deere, first; Keith Crocker of Vermilion with his 620 John Deere, second; and Terry Box of Unity with his John Deere D, third.

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by Kathy Utri, Canada Day co-ordinator, and helpers from Paynton, Waseca, Lashburn, Lloydminster and Maidstone, provided 11 games and activities for the children to enjoy, and they were all guaranteed a prize. Some of the children had so much fun they played several times.

Entertainment was provided on the station platform of the museum and was organized by Bill McGilvery. Vince Gerlinsky of Maidstone played keyboard, and Garry Taylor of Maidstone sang and played his guitar. The Yellowhead Ramblers orchestra performed with Jean Mcphereson on keyboard, Wally Polinski on guitar, Allan Hinde on lap-top steel guitar and Bill McGilvety on drums.

Another highlight of the day was a threshing machine demonstration at the museum. The Red River Special, made by the Oliver Machining Company, is about 70 years old and is owned by Allan Hinde of Waseca. Allan plans to take the machine to Austin, Man. later this month to participate in breaking a Guinness world record for the most machines running at one time. Bill McLaren’s antique John Deere tractor provided the power. There were no sheaves available, so the demonstration was done with straw bales.

The straw ejected out of the thresher became the base for the annual Stakiw

Straw Scramble, where kids look through the straw to find donated money and candy from the late Joe Stakiw.

After the threshing demonstration was complete, there were flat races for children of different age categories, as well as a three-legged races and sack races.

For the athletically inclined there was a two-day slo-pitch tournament held adjacent to the museum grounds. The tournament featured 23 teams from North Battleford, Lloydminster, Poundmaker First Nation and Maidstone. The tournament was organized

by Lindsay Kalmakoff.

The A side was won by McGlovin from North Battleford. The B side winners were The Swingers, also from North Battleford.

The C side was won by the Aces from Maidstone.

The afternoon also featured a horseshoe tournament, under the direction of Rodney Marfleet. There were 12 teams of two players competing from Lloydminster, Bonneville, Alta., Poundmaker First Nation and Maidstone. A side winners were Bob Banks and Jug (Alvin) Pegg of Maidstone, who donated their winnings towards the cost of fireworks.

Bingo was played in the dining room of the museum from 3-5 p.m.

Volunteer caller were Bev Stewart and Dorothy Harmel collected the money. Co-ordinator was Dorothy Schwartz. Cost was 10 cents per card and winners took home half the pot. The balance went to the museum. There was a good turnout of players, young and old.

There were guided tours of the Maidstone Museum village buildings provided during the day. Tour guides were Christine Carlson of Maidstone and Sandra Sutherland of Waseca.

Refreshments and food were available on the museum grounds, manned by the Maidstone Museum members and volunteers.

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At 11 p.m., the grand finale fireworks show began. The display was enjoyed by young and old to end a day of pleasure for all who attended, and to remind us Canada really is the best place in the world to call home.

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CIBC barbecues raise funds for cancer research

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Radisson CIBC held a barbecue June 24 to raise funds for cancer research and raised a total of $345.35, with $294.70 from the barbeque and $50.60 from the donations to the boot. They will be holding another barbecue Wednesday, July 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. by the bank on Main Street.

Condolences to the families at Radisson of Paul Menard, co-owner of Sunridge RV at Radisson, who passed away July 5 at the age of 52, and to the families of Rick Hawes who passed away July 6.

The service for Paul was held July 10 in the Radisson Town Hall and the service for Rick is July 21, possibly in Radisson Lutheran Church. Condolences to Wendy Weiland and

orden Radisson family of Borden on the passing of Dave Weiland on July 8, with his service in Borden Hall on July 12.

Congratulations to Savannah Sutherland, who is off to Montreal for a national track and field meet Aug. 3-9. Savannah, daughter of Scott and Sonia Sutherland of Borden, attended a Legion Track and Field Camp in Saskatoon last week, competing in 100, 200 and 300m races and triple jump. She posted a personal best of 12.4 in her race. Savannah was one of 25 selected from the 125 at camp to attend the nationals, and she will be celebrating her

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learn what it was like to go to school in a one-room schoolhouse and help out with chores like making rope and washing clothes on an old-fashioned washboard.

You can sign the kids up for one day or for the full week. The registration fee of $45 per day or $160 per week also includes lunch and a snack. Preregistration is required.

Camp runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

To register call Cheryl at 306-445-8033 or visit http://www.wdm.ca/nb/ kidscamp.htm

Looking for something fun and different for the kids this summer? The Western Development Museum North Battleford is offering summer camps in the Heritage Farm and Village.

From July 18 - 22, kids ages seven to 10 can experience what life was like for Saskatchewan pioneers. Campers will go on a wagon ride, tour the village while on a scavenger hunt, play games and make crafts. Children

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Junior Ag Showcase Crown Hill 4-H Beef members attended the Junior Ag Showcase in Saskatoon July 8-11.

Placing well in junior judging were Courtenay Yasieniuk, first overall.

Hunter Reid placed 10th.

In seniors, Rachel Sutherland placed fourth and Brittany Attrux sixth overall. The top eight seniors go on to provincial judging in Weyburn. Rachel and Brittany are eligible to go Aug. 12-13, where 48 4-H senior members from six regional shows will compete and the top eight go on to nationals.

In Angus yearling class of the Best of Beef Female Showcase, Abigail Roth placed second and Tyler Yasieniuk fourth.

In Maine Anjou yearling heifer, Hunter Reid was first and Cole Reid was fourth.

In the other breeds class, Rachel Sutherland was first, Boden Letkeman fourth, Ariana Muller fifth and Anna Verbonac seventh.

In Simmental yearling heifer class No. 1 Brittany Attrux was fifth, Layne Cairns sixth and Jamie Attrux seventh. In class No. 2, Kolten Yasieniuk was first, Cody Shumanski second and Courtney Yasieniuk fifth.

In two-year-old cow/ calf, Cody Shumanski was second, Cole Reid fourth, Abigail Roth fifth and Hannah Remus sixth.

In three-year-old cow/ calf Brittanny Atturx was sixth.

In the Beef Club Heifer Group with a group of five heifers, Crown Hill placed third, getting $40.

Rachel and Hunter received champion ribbons and black metal cattle coat hangers. In the heifer classes prize money was $50 for first, dropping $5 for each placing down to $15 for 10th.

Crown Hill members also entered the showcase of art displays. In crafts.

Taylor Reid earned a third and fourth, first in sewing and first in pencil art.

Hunter Reid was second in crafts. In metal art, Boden Letkeman was first. Cole Reid earned a third in pencil art, Layne Cairns a fourth in woodworking. In photography, Zayne Letkeman earned a first and third, Caybri Letkeman fourth and Brittany Attrux fifth.

The group of five heifers from Crown Hill 4-H Club that placed third.

Hunter Reid with his champion Maine Anjou yearling heifer with his sister Taylor holding the ribbon and coat rack he was awarded.

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Cleaning up after a wet noisy weekend

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

A wet, noisy weekend was followed by cleanup in many areas of the village where water had accumulated and caused problems of various kinds.

The rain gauges showed at least three inches of rain dumped in a short time period. The loud clap of thunder about 4 a.m. woke most people in the village, even me without my hearing aids. The storm carried on for a good two hours with lots of lightning, too.

The crops are showing a lot of lodging, but maybe they’ll straighten up if the sun comes out and stays out. I have had no tent camping reports so hope everyone made it through OK. There must be some good stories out there that I’ll dig up for next week.

We saw the first hay being cut in the highway ditch south of Meota on Saturday, but it will be laying in water today.

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by Warren Iverson. Second was Linda Ard. Condolences go out to several families in the area who have lost loved ones recently. On the other hand, congratulations to at least three couples who were married recently. In the old days it was the custom to have the wedding picture in the paper, but that seems to have changed and they are put on Facebook instead. Many seniors do not have computers so this is a bit unfair to them.

Shirley and Lawrie Ward drove to Lloydminster to meet their new great-granddaughter, Ellie Drew born to Jessie and Ryley Ingram on June 28.

Sadly, a graduate in the Canwood area lost control of her car in loose gravel, flipped into a slough,

and lost her life. She was an honour student and planned on furthering her education this fall.

The drainage problem at the Do Drop In is being dealt with as the old sidewalk has been removed and replaced with a new one, with weeping tile to go in yet. This is to prevent the formation of ice freezing in front of the area, creating a dangerous situation. This will increase the safety of everyone using the building or the neighbouring houses.

Arie Breeschooten and Pearl Hawkins enjoyed the company of her mother Eugina Swayze from Saskatoon, for her annual summer holiday in Meota.

She is keeping well and is always happy to spend a week here.

The improvements to the ball diamonds continue with the new fence posts being painted these days. They are looking quite fine.

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The winners at bridge July 5 in Meota were Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe.

Second high were Maureen Campbell and Eric Callbeck and third were Vernon Iverson and Gerry Fernandes.

Fort Fest is slated for July 16, with entertainment, demonstrations and free kites to the first 50 kids under 12 years of age. There will be bouncy castles, a petting zoo and

June 29 eight seniors from Meota enjoyed boat rides with Albert Huys at Trevessa Beach. In the picture are Elsie Gabruch, Gwen Lacerte, Linda Ard, Gail Halterman, Albert Huys, Eric Callbeck, Ben and Nina Byl and Jack Stewart. I took the picture. It was a beautiful day and every minute was appreciated by each of us. Gail didn’t go out, nor did Carol who provided the great lunch for us to enjoy on our return, and who is not in the picture. Photo by Lorna Pearson

wagon rides.

Ken Tucker accompanied his son Alan and his wife Laura to Edmonton on July 5 and 6. They took their daughter Becky and her friend Amanda to the international airport where they flew out to Iceland and then on to Italy. While in Edmonton, Ken, Alan and Laura visited with Ken’s cousins Lloyd Brown and Alice Vance. They are in their 90s and doing well.

They were both excited to see Ken and a lot of reminiscing was done.

Watch for posters of times for the upcoming Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival. It is always amazing to see the items made by people and the food is always good. It is on July 15, 16 and 17.

Remember the Kids Day Camps at the Western Development Museum July 18-22. For more information call 306-445-8033.

The Canadian Legion of Riders held their annual Ride for a Vet gathering in Meota at the Community Complex through the day and at the tent-covered skating rink at night for their dance July 9-10. The tent was still up on Sunday, so must have been put up well. It appeared to be under water, all around the outside surely was. The dance should have been over by 4 a.m. so maybe they made out OK. The extra folks in town meant every spare space was filled with big and small campers, the odd tent and many big rigs, not to mention the many boats around, too.

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The three children of Scotty and Coleen Shepherd — Ryan, Riley and Rhonda — held a surprise 50th birthday party for their mother, who was away at work Saturday.

She came home at 4 p.m. to find a shade set up in her front yard, with tables and chairs and many folks waiting to call out “happy birthday.” She was surprised and pleased. Various games were played and then they cooked steak and chicken with salads for supper. A beautiful birthday cake was enjoyed at the end of the day. The little folk seemed to have a fun day, as one played out and fell asleep right there.

A birthday garden party was held June 26 honouring Ken Tucker on his 90th birthday in his granddaughter Becky Tucker’s back yard. He was born June 26, 1926. Ken grew up on his parents’ farm at the east end of Murray Lake and continued farming in the district until he retired. The party was hosted by his sons Alan and Laura, Gary and Karen and Gordon and Kim, his four granddaughters Alanna, Becky, Diana and Meghan, grandson Bruce and Natasha and four great-grandchildren Rio, Eve, Trenton and Kinley. It turned out to be a beautiful afternoon for the many friends and relatives attending. Everyone also got to view the garden Ken has planted in Becky’s yard.

After the tea, a family supper was held with 35 people attending.

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I have attended this conference every year for six years, gathering enough stories to run over several editions each time.

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Margaret Adam’s home had a small group of relatives for lunch six weeks ago when her aunt Mary Froese’s ashes were laid to rest beside her husband Pete at the Mullingar Cemetery. Mary’s funeral was this past February in Saskatoon.

Granddaughter Kim Froese was among the group who had previously made the funeral arrangements.

Wagon treks seem to be popular with people of all ages taking in the sights and sounds of the back countryside. Kim, daughter of Sharon and Peter Babiy, with her husband Mark Brochu hosted a trek at their farm last week. There were 21 wagons and riders doing between 10 to 15 miles every day in the Hafford-Mayfair area. They started from the Brochu farm every day and went in a different direction onto other farmers’ pastures and land with permission.

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Everyone enjoyed a catered supper by April Lafreniere and the music was supplied

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Growing up in sleepy suburbia, Heather Payne’s entrepreneurial spirit set her apart from other neighbourhood kids. While in high school, she managed a fast-food restaurant before creating her own source of income selling personalized t-shirts—a venture that would prove successful enough to fund the purchase of her prom dress.

She later graduated from the Richard Ivey School of Business with the intention of joining a Fortune 500 company and working her way to the top— but not before leaving her native GTA to spend a semester abroad, in Asia, where she learned how to code.

Mid-2010, Heather was back in Toronto working a corporate gig when she realized that the world of start-ups might be a better fit for her personality. A few months later during a trip to Los Angeles, she stumbled upon a programming workshop just for women—a breath of fresh air in a male-dominated field. This sparked her desire to start her own workshop in Toronto, a plan that came to life shortly after with the birth of Ladies Learning Code.

Since its foundation, Ladies Learning Code has taught computer programming, a valuable life skill in this digital era, to over 10,000 people. Heather Payne’s non-profit organization has grown to include girls’ and youth programs, and operates chapters in over 20 Canadian cities. Payne, always one to innovate, decided to take her project to the next level in 2012 by founding HackerYou, Canada’s first-ever programming boot camp—and the only one in existence that’s run by women. HackerYou builds upon Ladies Learning Code workshops and offers full and part-time programming education.

By empowering girls and women to join the programming field, Heather Payne has helped countless Canadians enter the workforce armed with a skill that’s rapidly gaining demand. Her forward-thinking approach to educating tomorrow’s innovators has been a true gift to the future of Canada. And even though she can’t predict which new skill or technology will inspire her next big idea, for 27-year-old Payne, one thing is for sure: Canada’s start-up world can count on her commitment for many years to come.

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Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE QUESTION 1: What were Canadian painters Franklin Carmichael, Lawren Harris, A.Y. Jackson, Frank Johnston, Arthur Lismer, J.E.H. MacDonald and Frederick Varley commonly known as?

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QUESTION 4: How many top spots on the podium did Canadian athletes earn during the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics, setting the new world record for gold-medal wins?

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CANADA’S MOROCCAN COMMUNITY An estimated 100,000 Canadians have Moroccan ancestry, making them part of Canada’s largest North African community.

Canada and Morocco, who first established their diplomatic relations in 1956, are both full members of La Francophonie. When significant numbers of Moroccans started to arrive in Canada during the mid-1960s, most chose to settle in Quebec. The Frenchspeaking majority of La belle province helped the newcomers, many of whom were Jewish and fleeing political repression, quickly feel at home. Since the late 1990s, the number of highly skilled Moroccan immigrants entering Canada has grown steadily, mainly due to the lack of work for people with higher education degrees on Morocco’s job market. Population-wise, Montreal still tops the list of Canadian cities for people of Moroccan origin, but numbers are rising from coast to coast.

Canadians can thank Moroccan immigration for a ton of cultural contributions, among which traditional cuisine is definitely a crowd favourite. From couscous to green tea with mint, countless dinnertime staples originate from the North African country’s kitchens. Moroccan Canadians in popular culture include stand-up comedian Rachid Badouri, actress Emmanuelle Chirqui and French-language rapper Vaï.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It’s mid July already folks! Hope you are making the most of summer, as it will clip along quicker than we had hoped. As well, it’s always important to pay attention to weather forecasts as this time of year is infamous for stirring up some frightful weather. Always have a plan B for inclement or dangerous weather, because that funnel cloud that popped up July 10 without a weather warning is proof we need to keep our eyes on the sky this time of year.

The farmers’ market is back every Friday and it will be full of home-grown goodness and homemade goodies available for shoppers at the Legion Hall beginning at 2 p.m.

Videos of moose in a canola field and in Wascana Lake reminds us they aren’t just in those places.

We’ve heard of many close encounters around here, too, so please take care out there as wildlife collisions can be costly not only in property damage but potential serious injury, too.

nity News Congratulations to nineyear-old highland dancer Molly Orobko. She placed second in the seven to 10 age group at a provincial championship hosted in North Battleford, advancing to the Canadian competition. Winnipeg, Man. will play host to the ScotDance Canada Championship Series. The event is a series of competitions with the actual Canadian championship held only on one day of the event. The other days, dancers from all over the world will compete in many events. The highland dances that are part of this Canadian event are called fling, sword, Seann Truibhas and reel.

Molly’s start in highland dance began as a number of her cousins are involved and it has been not only a cultural undertaking but a family passion. In 2016, Molly attended competitions in Saskatchewan (Regina, Saskatoon, Lloydminster, and North Bat-

tleford) and last year she also travelled to Leduc and to Calgary and Canmore in Alberta for highland games. At the games, there are often workshops the day after the competitions.

The provincial representatives were provided an elite workshop in Regina this spring and then were honoured at the Scottish pavilion at Regina’s Mosaic.

Molly’s trip to Canadians in Winnipeg was an extended family trip as four of Molly’s cousins are also Saskatchewan representatives.

Highland dancing is akin to sprinting, so go run a mile with your arms above your head, on your toes, in soft shoes while wearing seven to 10 pounds of wool clothing! And don’t forget to smile! Highland dancing is known as a competitive and technical dance form requiring technique, stamina and strength, and is recognized as a sport by the Sport Council of Scotland.

Last weekend the diamonds were busy with the U12 provincial championships as well as a seventeam round-robin mosquito baseball tournament.

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Fans of the home team Unity Panthers showed their support for the team in their championship run at the U12 Provincial girls softball event in Unity July 8 weekend. Photo courtesy Karalyn Brown

One comment that stood out during the July 8 weekend was, “Our city needs to come and take lessons from you folks!”

The Unity Panthers had a great weekend with some great fan support throughout the weekend making it all the way to the final.

A hard hitting Turtleford Tigers team took the gold and congratulations to Unity Panthers U12 for winning silver. The mosquito boys also had a win in their tournament final. Congratulations to them, too!

The next three weekends, the remainder of both softball and baseball teams will head to their provincial championships, which to take place in July and I will do my best to keep you posted on their results.

Coaches and players have worked hard this season to field competitive teams for this event and, while we cheer them on for the best results, everyone is proud of them for choosing to compete at this level.

There are only 16 days left until the ball diamonds will play host to Western Canadian U21 junior ladies softball championship with the home team, UK royals, looking to defend their title won in surrey British Columbia in 2015.

The 2016 Saskatchewan Summer Games are set to take place in Estevan July 24 to 30. A variety of sports will be featured and

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will include a contingent of athletes in a number of sports from our readership area. Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation encompasses the athletes that formerly made up Zone 7 in the province.

They were proud to post on

their website all of the Rivers West Athletes that will be competing at this year’s Saskatchewan Summer Games.

The following is a list of athletes participating from our area: Continued on Page 29

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By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

How lucky are we? Not only are we getting a modern, high throughput grain terminal that will benefit farmers in the region, it will also be a boost to some businesses and individuals.

Continued from Page 28 Athletics: Damien Bowey, Unity; Chase Frenette, Denzil; Jacob Mamer, Wilkie; Trey Pernitsky, Wilkie; Joel Timmermans, Unity; Thomas Ward, Unity; Cyane Sperle, Unity; Jordyn Thomas, Wilkie.

Baseball: coach Regan L’Hereux, Unity; Easton McLean, Unity; Zenon Orobko, Unity; Kenny Feser, Cut Knife (has played minor ball in Unity); Dillon Poschenrieder, Unity; Ethan Scherr, Unity; Brayden Schultz, Unity; Skylar Mackie, Unity; Thomas Feser, Unity.

Basketball: Ryan Gibson, Unity; Tristan Lefebvre, Unity; Matthew Snell, Unity.

Softball: Abby Rutley, Unity; Morgan Huber, Unity; McKenna Vany, Unity; Leah Weinkauf, Macklin; Makayla Bakken, Unity; Piper Mackie, Unity; Aryanna L’Heureux, Unity; Jen Vany, assistant coach, Unity.

Triathlon: Reece Gilbert, Unity.

Volleyball: Emma King, Macklin.

You can follow the progress of the Summer Games through a link provided on the website for the Rivers West District at www.riverswestdistrict.ca or you can

also log on to their Facebook page for the latest updates. Congratulations to these athletes representing Rivers West District and watch for a follow-up story on these Rivers West athletes following their Saskatchewan Summer Games experience.

Coffee row folks are not all on summer vacation. Even though their numbers are smaller, those that are around still meet regularly just to keep those coffee tables from being lonely. I know the businesses that get to host these “meetings” are always thankful for the support, the conversation they share and definitely the laughter they enjoy and pass on to others. The action at the ball diamonds in the days and weeks ahead provide plenty for the sports enthusiast to chatter about, as does Rider season that has now kicked off and has everyone curious whether Chris Jones is the man to right the ship from last year. All of the events in town or attending by this group give everyone plenty to anticipate as well as reminisce about in the days ahead.

So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

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Jaco Coltzee, who has been working in this area for a few years, is now visiting his homeland, which is situated on the Gold Coast of Africa. His parents and other family members will

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Carol and Kenneth Sutherland spent the weekend with family in Red Deer, Alta. This week Sandra Sutherland, Curtis and Felicia Sutherland and Mark Thomarat and a friend will be travelling to Drumheller to see the Passion Play.

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GrainsConnect Canada is a joint venture between Australian grain handling company Grain Corp and Japanese agricultural cooperative Zen-Noh. The project was announced in December 2015.

We hope to see the elevator open within the next two years.

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OBITUARIES STEWART: Ronald is survived by: His siblings; Louise (Shannon) Hood, George (Keisa) Stewart, Linda (Don) Sanders, Mary (Glen) Morrison, John Stewart, Marla Stewart, Myrna (Darryl) Schick; nieces and nephews: Jody (Erin) Hood, Angie (Kris) Carver, Nathan (Anna) Hood, Kristin (Darren) Dyke, Mitchell Morrison (Brooke), Robin Sanders (Razvan), Erin Sanders (Garrick), Marshall Morrison (Rikki), Raelin Sanders (Kyle), Branden Schick, Maegen Schick, Morgen Schick, Hayden Schick, Shae Stewart, Corvan Stewart; ten great nieces and nephews; Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, friends and neighbors. __________________________________________________ MCCAW: Edward Norman McCaw of North Battleford passed away peacefully on June 30th, 2016 at the age of 63, following a short battle with cancer. Eddie was born January 18, 1953 at Val Marie, Saskatchewan. The family later moved and began farming in the Mayfair area.

He married Peggy Skotniski in 1972 and shortly thereafter moved to North Vancouver, British Columbia, where their eldest son, Neil was born.

They briefly moved to Calgary, Alberta and then settled in North Battleford, Saskatchewan where they had two additional sons, Craig and Kyle. In later years Ed found great joy in his three grandsons: Kaylem, Tanner and Nikko. Ed worked at different jobs, but his favorite was working for John on the farm.

He always loved the farm life. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing and especially having friends and family over during the Christmas season and other holidays. Several years ago Ed and Peg had the opportunity to go to Hawaii. This started a love of travel and they were fortunate to be able to travel to several Caribbean countries over the next few years. Ed always looked forward to these trips and couldn’t wait until they retired so that they could extend their stays there. Unfortunately Ed was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and more recently Cancer, which put an end to those dreams. Ed will be greatly missed by his wife of 43 years Peggy McCaw (nee Skotniski); sons: Neil (Teila): Kaylem and Tanner of North Battleford, SK, Craig (Katherine): Nikko of Nanaimo, BC and Kyle of North Battleford, SK; sister: Roberta Brogden of Mundare, AB; brother-in-law: Jerry Skotniski (Irene Yeh) of Calgary, AB; sisters-in-law: Evelyn Skotniski of Sioux Lookout, ON and Kathy (Alan) Wohlberg of Battleford, SK; nieces and nephews: Amanda (Ryan) McKenzie, Dillon (Kristen) McCaw, Alesha McCaw, Cosmo (Sharon) Skotniski, Monty Skotniski, Brianna Skotniski (Steven) and Shayne Wohlberg; as well as several great nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents: Robert and Norma (nee Short) McCaw; brothers: Randy and Kevin McCaw; nephew: Chance McCaw; and mother and father-in-law: Jake and Helen (nee Smith) Skotniski. A celebration of Ed’s life took place on Tuesday, July 5, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Living Faith Chapel, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Pastor John Baker officiating.

Interment followed at Denholm Cemetery.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

CARD OF THANKS Ed’s family would like to thank all of the people that came to see him and provide support during his illness and brief stay in the hospital and to those who helped with the service and lunch.

Special thank you to Pastor John Baker for his support and officiating the service. Those wishing to make a donation can do so in Ed’s name to either the Parkinson Canada, 610 Duchess St. Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7K 0R1 or to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3. __________________________________________________

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We think about you always, we talk about you too.

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We think of you in silence.

We often speak your name All we have are memories And your pictures in our frames.

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You left the best memories This world could ever hold.

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In Loving Memory of

Joseph Edward July 19, 1993

SO DEEPLY MISSED AND FOREVER LOVED, his loving Wife, Katherine; son Bill Williams (Marcella), grandson Kyle; daughter Carol Lacoursiere, grandson Dr. Ryan Lacoursiere (Chantel), great grandsons Kiefer, Jared and Blake; son Dr. Brian Williams, (Tina), granddaughter Paige, grandsons Blake, Evan and Mark, daughter Angela (Dr. Ronald Delaire) grandson Jonathan, granddaughters Mercedes & Mariah; son Darryl Williams; daughter Cammie (Glenn Vany) grandsons Blair and Nathan.

In Loving Memory of

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Terribly missed and loved forever Ralph Smart and family Becky, Rhonda, Kerry and Roxanne

In Memory of MICHAEL MISCHUK who passed away July 13, 2013 Time speeds on, three years have passed Since death its gloom its shadows cast.

Within our home, where all seemed bright It took from us a shining light.

We miss that light and ever will Your vacant place there’s none to fill Down here we mourn, but not in vain For up in heaven we will meet again.

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

In Loving Memory of

Allan Ray

March 23, 1954 May 25, 2016

Do Not Stand at My Grave & Weep

I am not there; I do not sleep.

I am a thousand winds that blow.

I am the diamond glint of snow.

I am the sunlight on ripened grain.

I am the gentle autumn rain.

When you wake in the morning hush I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circling flight.

I am the soft starlight at night.

Do not stand at my grave and weep.

I am not there; I do not sleep.

Do not stand at my grave and cry.

I am not there; I did not die.

Mary Frye, 1932 We love and miss you Allan!

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RM of Mayfield No. 406 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 70-82, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: The proposed bylaw will amend the site area requirements for residential subdivisions and to amend the farm land holding requirement.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of this zoning bylaw amendment are all lands within the jurisdiction of the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406.

REASON: The reason for the amendment is to amend site area requirements for residential and farm land holdings.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the office of the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 located at 201-B-Main Street, Maymont between 8:00 am and 4:00 pm Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at a cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 3rd, 2016 at 8:30 am at the municipal office in Maymont to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the meeting or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing.

Issued at the Village of Maymont this 14th day of July, 2016.

Laurie DuBois Administrator

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

Public Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision

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

Thesubdivision. application RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel The application includes theiscreation ofthe onethat (1) parcel forto the intended use ofPlanning single-parcel country residential development includes creation ofsection one55(1) parcel for intended use Public notice hereby given pursuant of the andthe Development Act, 2007 that the within the SW ¼ Section 26-54-20-W3M, represented by Parcel B, as shown in “Schedule A”. This is RM of Mervin 499 has received an applicationresidential for a discretionary use parcel subdivision.

The application of No. single-parcel country development within the currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District – Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw includes the creation of one (1) parcel for the intended use of single-parcel country residential development SWas ¼ Section represented by Parcel B, 94-4 the known Zoning Bylaw. 26-54-20-W3M, within SW ¼the Section 26-54-20-W3M, represented by Parcel B, as shown in “Schedule A”. This is as shown in “Schedule A”.

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

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HOUSES FOR RENT

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

Incredible park view part of Caleb retirement community. 2 bedroom, NS, NP, some furnishings including 6 appliances, parking with plug in. 306-445-4359 or 306-4411605.

Small two bedroom house for rent.

Detached garage, big yard with a garden. Looking for working couple or single working individual. Damage deposit required, no pets, no smoking. Call for details 306-481-6464 in the evenings.

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

SUITES FOR RENT

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

Basement Suite for rent in Riverview $700 everything included with internet, quiet neighborhood, no kids, NS, NP, Nursing friendly.

Available August 1st. Contact 306480-8300.

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

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

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

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

Lloydminster

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

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

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner June 29, 2016

1-888-470-7997 PETS

ADOPT A PET Hi guys my name is Brucey and I was brought in as a stray. I am here now at the shelter and I am searching for my second chance at a home and forever family. I am a very sweet boy who loves attention and affection.

I also luff me my pets and snuggles and my tail just starts to go when I get belly rubs. I also luff my pupperoni sticks, I could snack on those things all day. If your looking to add a new member to your family and household come on down to the shelter and meet me today. I know I could be the right match for you if given the chance.

Hi guys my name is Moonshine and I was found roaming the streets of North Battleford looking for a new forever home and family. Some really nice people picked me up and brought me here to this shelter so they could help me with a second chance at luff. I am a super friendly gentle boy that loves attention and affection.

I also love that big white circle that shines through the window and makes me feel all warm and snuggly. Do you have one of those? If not you should really consider getting one. If your thinking about adding a new furry friend to your family why don’t you come on down today. There sure are a lot of furr babies here that can’t wait to find their forever home and families.

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

COMING EVENTS

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

K &S

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 2 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

PERSONAL CARE HOME

5 bed personal care home has openings • Must be able to handle 1/2 flight of stairs • Centrally located in North Battleford • 24 hour care • Respite care provided Contact Keith 306-480-4022

Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Monday, Wednesday & Friday

Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot-now over $3,000! Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw - weekly subscriptions available.

All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369). Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Friday & Saturday, July 15 & 16

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF VOTE

The Resort Village of Cochin Municipal Elections 2016

and Election Day voting will take place on saturday, the 30th day of July, 2016, 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Resort Village of Cochin Municipal Office.

I will declare the results of the voting at the Municipal Office following the election.

Dated at Cochin, SK, this 29th day of June 2016 Theresa Harty, Returning Officer

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL

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An Advance Poll will take place on Monday, the 25th day of July, 2016, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.;

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June 29,Prusak, 2016 BASc, MA,information additional please visit S. Yvonne MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner or contact the Municipal Planner at June 29, 2016

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Counter Attendants full-time for evenings/over nights/ early mornings & weekends. $11.30 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Motor Licence Issuer

Mayor & 4 Councillors

writing prior tovisit Friday, August or5th, to the RM of 845For information please www.rmofmervin.com contact2016 the Municipal Planner at (306) S.additional Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP 7333 or at Mervin planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

Municipal Planner No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For

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Public Notice is hereby given that a vote will be held for the election of:

willapplication consider this scheduled application at the regular Council Council will consider this at the regular Council meeting on Tuesday, August 9th, 2016 at scheduled 11:00 am in the RM of Mervin office.

If you wish on these proposals, please Council meeting onto comment Tuesday, August 9th,do so in th 2016 to the RM of MervinCouncil 499, Box 130, SK, S0M92Y0. writing prior to Friday, August 5 , at Council will consider application the in regular meeting on Turtleford, Tuesday, 2016 atthis11:00 a.m. thescheduled RM ofNo.Mervin office.

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Battlefords Art Club - Art Show and Sale at the Lion’s Club House 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford in conjunction with the Handcraft Festival. July 15 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. July 16 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Contact Evelyn Gardiner at 306-937-2633.

Saturday, July 16

Our annual Family Fun Day with bouncy castles, petting zoo, wagon rides, black powder canon & rifle demonstrations, live music and much more at Fort Battleford National Historic Site from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday, July 25 - 29

Battlefords Sailing Club 2016 Sailing School - prepares new students to sail on their own. Class will be taught by two certified Sail Canada instructors. Sailboats will be provide for the courses.

Minimum age 12 years. Afternoon sessions - Monday, July 25 to Friday, July 29 - 5 days 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. Evening sessions - Monday, July 25 to Thursday, July 28 - 4 evenings 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. For more information call Mike at 306-445-5775 or 306-441-5660 or by email at mike@mrwebsites.ca.

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

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m. Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Carpet People

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

Now accepting applications for the following position: Secretary • Cut Knife High School - Temporary Part-Time Closing at noon, Tuesday, July 19, 2016 Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca

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

BRT6HC is seeking a

Permanent Full-Time Dental Therapist

is currently seeking a

RETAIL FLOORING SALES ASSOCIATE

Reporting directly to the Dental Director, the Dental Therapist is responsible for the development and implementation of a comprehensive dental program in school based dental clinics to meet the dental needs in our communities.

Working with dental assistants in a team approach the caseload for each dental team is 1 to 2 schools.

Position Requirements: • Registration with SDTA

with some warehouse duties.

Salary dependant on experience.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

• Must have the ability to pick up corporate vehicle in North Battleford

• Must provide a current criminal record check with the vulnerable sectors query.

Apply by appointment to Roddy 306-445-1221

Reporter Correspondents (Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements and a competitive salary within a 6 step grid. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

Scott Campbell Dodge Ltd. is looking for a

Full-Time

We provide financial assistance and reimbursement for professional development, SDTA registration; and a uniform allowance.

SERVICE ADVISOR

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

• Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language (Cree), culture and traditions

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required for all rural areas

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

• Confidentiality is essential

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by Friday, July 15, 2016 to:

We are expanding and we are looking for a team player to join our service department!

Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Fax: (306) 937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca

If you get personal gratification by delivering exceptional customer service we have a position for you.

Primary responsibilities of this position includes: • Communicate clients maintenance and repair needs to technicians • Maintain and build customer rapport • Book appointments and schedule work to technicians • Maintain the highest level of customer service • Strong communication skills are required.

Scott Campbell Dodge offers a competitive pay plan and benefit package.

If you feel you would fit in our dynamic company please send your resumé to: trent@scottcampbelldodge.com

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

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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REPORTER/ PHOTOGRAPHER BATTLEFORDS PUBLISHING has an opening for a

FULL-TIME REPORTER/PHOTOGRAPHER DO YOU ENJOY...

Meeting people? New experiences? Photography?

ARE YOU...

Curious? Friendly? Outgoing? Interested in your community?

Our newsroom might be the perfect fit for you!

The successful candidate will be responsible for coverage of local and regional news and events for a twice-weekly newspaper.

Main areas of coverage include arts and entertainment, education, Battleford town council and other areas, as assigned.

A digital camera is supplied.

A reliable vehicle is a must.

Flexible hours are also a component of news reporting.

Interested candidates should send a resumé & cover letter to: Becky Doig, Editor Battlefords News-Optimist Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 e-mail: newsoptimist.editor@sasktel.net e-mail inquiries are welcome.

Phone: 306-445-7261 Fax: 306-445-3223 Short listed candidates will be contacted.

For more information please contact Dr. Fraser Glen, Dental Director at 306•937•6722

North West College

Student Services Associate:

Full-Time, Temp, Leave Replacement Battlefords Campus Posting#: 48-BC-1617 Reporting to the Student Services Coordinator, the Student Services Associate provides support to students to maximize their success, foster independence and ensures a positive learning experience. This position runs from August 25, 2016 - May 12, 2017.

Starting Salary: $29.15/hour with competitive benefit package.

For a complete position profile, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca Applications will be received until noon, Thursday, July 21, 2016.

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People coming for dinner can be too big a deal Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, told me he hates it when people are coming for a meal. The last time he called he was ready to give up on having company altogether.

Ruby, his wife, had asked her boss and his wife to dinner.

According to Ed, Ruby went beyond a light cleaning in the house. She insisted Ed cut and trim the lawn before they came.

Ed claimed he went from being the king of his castle to slave labour and under the threat of death if he messed up the house.

In frustration, Ed asked Ruby if they had royalty coming to dinner and she answered he should treat them like they were nobil-

ity. Ed was all for taking them out to a restaurant to reduce the stress level in their house, but Ruby would not hear of it.

Ed said, “I felt like a prisoner in my own home forced to be on my best behaviour while pretending to be enjoying myself.”

When it was over, Ed said, “Thank the Lord that they are gone!”

Ruby said, “I cannot wait to invite them again!”

In the Old Testament, showing hospitality to strangers was imperative.

Abraham looked up and found three men travelling by his tent, so he quickly invited them to rest, relax and have some food, before continuing on their journey. One of the men

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca was the Lord.

Abraham and his wife Sarah and their servants prepared food and refreshment for the three travelers.

While they ate, one of the men (the Lord) shared that he would return about the same time next year and that Sarah his wife would have a son.

Sarah was listening in the tent, and she laughed in disbelief. She was advanced in years and saw both herself and Abraham her husband as old and worn out.

The Lord said to Abraham, “Why did Sarah laugh and say, ‘Shall I indeed bear a child, now that I am old?’ Is anything

too hard for the Lord? At the appointed time I will return to you, about this time next year and Sarah shall have a son.”

Nothing is too difficult for the Lord and Abraham and Sarah had a son in their old age.

It is not uncommon for people to doubt and reject the word of God. Sometimes, God’s words seem unlikely to turn out to be true.

The Lord’s words did turn out to be accurate for Sarah, who had her son Isaac when she was 90, and Abraham was 100.

Trusting God’s word above other words and our circumstances is often a challenge.

In the New Testament,

Mary and Martha were sisters and friends with Jesus. Martha had invited Jesus and his disciples to be guests at her house. She was focused on preparing food and refreshment for them.

Jesus began to teach his disciples and Mary sat at Jesus’ feet listening to his teaching.

Martha went to Jesus complaining Mary was leaving her to prepare for them all alone.

Jesus said Mary had chosen what was most important, listening to his teaching before doing other things.

Serving Jesus comes after you have taken the time to hear what he has to say first.

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

306-445-5901

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship 1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

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

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

DIVINE LITURGY May 15 - 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - 12:00 p.m. (Praznyk) May 29 - July 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 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

Weekly programs to resume in the fall 1231 - 104th Street North Battleford “A Community of believers seeking Phone 306-445-7777 more of God’s presence” www.emmanuelfellowship.ca

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

Sunday Worship 10:30 am

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Hosanna Life Center Worship/Prayer House

1491 - 103RD STREET CALL FOR TIME 306-481-5073 Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

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.

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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ball, music and bingo in the afternoon. The beginning of the day was damp, but by afternoon it was good. The ine Island Apartments Maidstone Quilting Squares float took first place in the parade. Will give a better account when there are

By Margaret McEachern some pictures to show.

Correspondent Tyler and Christine KisMAIDSTONE — Can- sick and Craig Kissick were ada Day was enjoyed with all visitors July 1 with Dorothe parade in the morning, thy Kissick.

Talli, Colt, Kane and Rowdy Stoughton visited grandma Dorothy Kissick and watched the parade.

Monica and Brian Dennis of Edmonton stopped in to see aunt Jean Stewart.

Jean Stewart attended the Ross Currie memorial at the Paynton gym June 30. She was pleased to see many old friends.

Jean Hartman was out to

supper to help Gerald and Marie Hartman celebrate their 43rd anniversary.

I was to Saskatoon last week and spent three days with daughter Hazel MacEachern. Shannon Smith took me there and went on to Regina to her niece’s graduation. She picked me up on the way home after my eye appointment.

Jean Hartman, Gerald

and Marie were to Edmonton, Alta. where they attended the 65th wedding anniversary of Jean’s cousin.

School is out and everyone is away for holidays, so things are quiet around town.

We congratulate Jim Kerr on his 76th birthday.

It took a while to count all the pink flamingos, Jim, but many more.

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