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Local fire personnel head north

Staff North Battleford Fire Chief Albert Headrick says a crew of personnel and fire equipment from North Battleford and Battleford left Wednesday morning to fight the fires in the La Ronge area. North Battleford and Battleford are sending five personnel each, including

two mechanics and three emergency medical technicians.

Headrick says both departments continue to be well-equipped and well-staffed and any confirmed grassfires or structure fires in either community will prompt an automatic response from both departments.

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Who Says Classical Music Isn’t Fun?

At a concert by the staff of the Summer School for the Solo Voice in North Battleford Tuesday, pianist Chris Kelly of Saskatoon and mezzo soprano Bonnie Cutsforth-Huber, formerly of Maidstone now of Pennsylvania, laugh during a page turn of Franz Liszt’s Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 a la Daffy and Donald Duck, a duet with Bernadette Fanner (see inside for more photos), much to the audience’s delight. Photo by Les Richardson

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CITY Box 460 • 1291 - 101st Street 6 North Battleford, SK • S9A 2Y

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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 20 at 8 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

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STAY UP TO DATE on the latest CITY NEWS! ODD/EVEN Watering Schedule ODD/EVEN WATERING IS NOW IN EFFECT. Odd-numbered addresses can water their lawns and flower beds or gardens on oddnumbered calendar days.

Even-numbered addresses can water on even-numbered calendar days.

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The First Ever Saskatchewan Puppet Lab is happening!

July 8 – 12 at The Chapel Gallery – Don Ross Craft Room Studio visits with professional puppet artists, designers, and performers from across Canada Performances on Saturday July 11th Shows at 7pm and 8pm Children’s Drop In Puppet Making Programs July 8 – 10th at 1pm each day Watch for more details

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TOP things to know about the synthetic ice: 1. Skates must be sharp.

2. It’s tougher to get going on than real ice, but once skaters get the hang of it, they generally have no problems.

3. The skates tend to dull quickly, so regular use will require more sharpening than normal.

4. It will feel harder to skate on than regular ice of course!

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5. It’s an excellent way to exercise!!

6. Skaters who expect it to feel and respond like normal ice will be disappointed, it does take more effort - but it’s way cool!!

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Northern Fires

Military, volunteers join the effort Staff

In the province’s conference call Wednesday with media, Duane McKay commissioner of emergency management and fire activity with Government Relations confirmed 113 fires are still burning in Saskatchewan, 23 were not contained, eight fires were declared out and seven were new starts.

Of the 113 fires, three are over 100,000 hectares, 11 over 10,000 and 32 over 1,000.

Support of BUH Foundation North Battleford Lions have made a significant donation to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation towards health care and medical equipment at the hospital. A donation of $10,000 was presented Tuesday afternoon. On hand at the presentation were Harold Bishop, Cecil Russell and Pat Folan of North Battleford Lions and Jay Crockett, vice-chair of the board of BUH Foundation. The money donated was raised from the North Battleford Guns and Collectibles show and sale the club hosts. The next show is set for Sept. 26 and 27 at the Agriplex. Photo by John Cairns

Mobile MRI service relocating to stationary clinic Staff LLOYDMINSTER — Regional residents will benefit from increased access and reduced wait times for routine MRI service with the relocation of mobile MRI unit services at Lloydminster Hospital to a permanent service Lloydminster Medical Imaging clinic, says a joint news release from Alberta Health Services and Prairie North Health Region.

Effective July 18, the new clinic service replaces the mobile MRI service that has been in use at the Lloydminster Hospital one week out of every five, as it also rotated through other Alberta towns.

“This relocation will benefit patients as it will increase access and reduce wait times for patients needing MRI services,” says Cheryl Mitchell, regional director of Medical Imaging Services, Prairie North Health Region.

Offering routine MRI services through the Lloydminster Medical Imaging clinic will also improve convenience for patients. The clinic is modern and wellequipped, with increased privacy for patients and easier access to parking.

The mobile MRI unit operated by Alberta Health Services will make its final visit to the Lloydminster Hospital the week of July 1317. Starting July 18, all MRI patients will be redirected to Lloydminster Medical Imaging, 4121 – 70 Ave. “Moving our MRI services to a stationary clinic in Lloydminster is a step forward and allows us to improve MRI services for both Alberta and Saskatchewan patients,” says Kate Luchen-

ski, central zone director of Diagnostic Imaging, Alberta Health Services.

Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in

Alberta. Prairie North Regional Health Authority is the Saskatchewan health region responsible for the delivery of health services to over 80,000 residents in northwest central Saskatchewan and all residents of the border city of Lloydminster.

Those are not fires that can be surrounded by crews according to Steve Roberts of the Ministry of Environment. It’s about “strategic alignment of our firefighting resources.”

In total, 592 fires have been recorded in Saskatchewan this year. Last year the number was 213 by this point.

The Egg Fire threatening La Ronge is currently listed at 91,000 hectares. The Eli Fire north of La Ronge (Wadin Bay, Sucker River)

Clarification

It was reported in the July 2 Regional Optimist Prairie North Health Region was purchasing the Twin City Medical Building in North Battleford in order to set up an extended-hours walk-in clinic. As a point of clarification, an agreement has not been finalized, so whether the Twin City building will end up being the site of the walk-in clinic is still to be confirmed.

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is listed at 2000 hectares.

The fire at Montreal Lake is 2,200 hectares. The fire near Pinehouse is at 81,000 hectares and has also been held outside the community boundaries.

Power was restored to Pinehouse at 7 p.m. Tuesday.

There has been no loss of property in the previous 24 hours.

McKay says the criteria for people returning home include no fire threat and the amount of smoke at a point where it is not a health risk.

He said local health officials would have to agree there is no danger posed and that medical staff is in place for those people returning.

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Commentary

Guaranteed annual income a longshot

By Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre The old idea of a guaranteed annual income recently received renewed attention thanks to Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi and Edmonton mayor Don Iveson. Both mayors hope the new provincial government is sympathetic to the idea, prompting several pundits to muse about a GAI program for Alberta. Largely missing in these discussions is the arguably insurmountable practical challenges involved in creating a GAI that lives up to its potential.

A GAI also referred to as a “negative income tax” is a cash transfer to individuals or families that ensures a minimum level of income, without conditions such as requiring recipients to work or look for work. It’s generally conceived as a single program that would replace all (or at least a significant portion) of the existing income support system (broadly defined as the complex web of programs and tax measures that increase a recipient’s income through cash or in-kind transfers).

Being a replacement rather than an additional program is a critical feature of any serious GAI proposal. After all, the GAI’s main conceptual appeal largely rests on the potential to reduce government administrative costs by simplifying the income support system, which consists of numerous, often overlapping programs at the federal, provincial and local government levels.

According to our calculations, the total cost of the income support system in Canada was $185 billion in 2013 or roughly 10 per cent of the economy. This figure includes spending and tax measures by all levels of government targeting people with low income, the disabled, the elderly and parents with young children. A single program, providing an unconditional transfer, could do away with the administrative duplication and expensive monitoring apparatus that ensures recipients comply with all the different rules.

While proponents differ on what a GAI should replace, the wider the scope, the greater the potential for administrative savings.

In theory, the potential for administrative savings is substantial. A non-trivial portion of spending on income support currently goes to administration rather than directly on transfers to people. Who would argue against making government more efficient?

In practice, implementing a GAI that maintains its conceptual simplicity and produces administrative savings is unlikely to happen in Alberta or anywhere else in Canada.

Here’s why. The Alberta government cannot unilaterally decide to replace the entire income support system with a

GAI. It would require agreement across levels of government, because income support is provided by the federal and provincial governments and to a lesser extent local governments.

If the Alberta government administered the GAI, Ottawa would presumably have to stop providing income support through programs such as Employment Insurance, Old Age Security and the GST/HST Credit, to name a few.

At the same time, the provincial government would have to integrate roughly $5 billion worth of social services programs, including welfare, into the new GAI initiative.

Local governments would also have to eliminate in-kind support through social and subsidized housing.

But it’s unlikely the federal government would abdicate its role in providing income support to Albertans. Since building sufficient agreement among Canadian governments for much more modest reforms has encountered major difficulties (think: a national securities regulator), it seems doubtful agreement could be achieved for a reform as wide-ranging as a GAI, even bilaterally.

There would also be strong internal political opposition to the large-scale lay off of bureaucrats, which is required

to achieve substantial administrative savings.

The risk is that Alberta’s GAI would become just another program (with extra costs) within a larger web of existing government programs. Some programs that target specific groups, particularly groups less able to work ­— such as the severely disabled and elderly — may be especially difficult to consolidate into a single “one-sizefits-all” universal program like the GAI. But if some programs are preserved, this raises the possibility of further exceptions and diminishes the potential for greater simplicity and administrative savings, undermining the main advantage of a GAI. Regardless of the support from Alberta’s big city mayors and some pundits, a GAI reform in Alberta or anywhere else in Canada, although an appealing idea in theory, is a longshot in practice.

— Charles Lammam and Hugh MacIntyre are coauthors of the Fraser Institute study, The Practical Challenges of Creating a Guaranteed Annual Income in Canada, available at www.fraserinstitute.org. www.troymedia.com

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On a once-in-a-lifetime Sentimental Journey We were driving down the main drag of Brandon, Man., when my wife pointed out a large plane in the sky, flying relatively low straight ahead of us.

I squinted into the sky, trying to identify this plane. It had four engines, that much was clear. It was propeller-driven, not jet-powered. That meant if could only be one of a few different designs, none of which were common anymore.

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use as a water bomber. The fuselage was too skinny to be a Hercules, the ubiquitous cargo aircraft used by air forces around the world, including ours. No, there was something odd about this plane.

Looking at it head on, it looked like something I had seen in a movie … No, it couldn’t be.

Then the plane turned.

We rushed to pull into the parking lot and jumped out to get a good look at this massive silver plane as it did a lazy circle over Brandon.

That’s not an ordinary flight path, I thought. They were showing off, and there must be a reason.

As it made its circle the very large tail fin, with its strake extending halfway up the fuselage, made a strong case for what could only be a legend, a B-17 Flying Fortress.

But how could this be?

There were only around a half-dozen still flying today, after 13,731 were built.

I called the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum at the Brandon airport, and sure enough, they did have a B-17 there. It had just landed, and would be in town all week in the lead-up to the upcoming air show that weekend.

My wife wasn’t too pleased when I abruptly abandoned our shopping expedition and dragged her and the kids off to the museum. She quickly turned around, however, when she first laid eyes on the “Sentimental Journey.”

The plane was a B-17G, the definitive version that was the backbone of the American bombing of Europe during the Second

World War. This plane never saw service in Europe, rolling off the production line too late in the war. It did go to the Pacific theatre, however, and saw extensive use in photo reconnaissance and nuclear warhead testing post-war. It was eventually lovingly restored to a 1945-appearance by the Commemorative Air Force in the early 1980s, and now does the air show circuit.

For a few hundred bucks you can get a flight in it (oh, how I wish I had that cash in my pocket). While on the ground, you can pay a few bucks and climb through the plane from front to back. It was well worth it.

The kids were enthralled as I explained the different positions and roles of the 10 flight crew on board.

Katrina couldn’t believe that for a while, one out of 20 planes wouldn’t come back on each mission and if they had to do 25 missions

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most would likely get shot down before finishing their tour of duty. On some of the worst raids, a quarter of the bombers did not come back.

As I told my kids and wife, this was a once-in-alifetime opportunity to see this plane. It was over 70 years old. We likely would never see one again, let alone get a chance to touch a true piece of history.

I can’t imagine what it must have been like, flying in one of these beasts as flak exploded all around you, then fighters swarmed in for the attack to pick you off one at a time.

When we get home, I’m going to have to locate a copy of Memphis Belle, so the kids can see what those brave airmen really went through. Our lives seem pretty easy in comparison.

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

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Largo Farm 2015: sharing for 20 years

By Christopher Sanford Beck Twenty years ago, Judy Ternier and Tom Burns began what’s known as a CSA. This acronym stands for community shared agriculture.

In this system, customers buy a share in the garden before the growing season begins. They buy this share at a fixed price and then receive produce as it is available throughout the year. Customers thus share in both

the risk and the bounty of the garden. On a good year there will be an abundance of vegetables. However, a bad year is part of the risk.

For example, in 2002, the garden produced only four carrots. But, Judy says, there have been only five really bad gardens in Largo Farm’s CSA history.

Now, in June 2015, Tom and Judy are celebrating 20 years of providing local people with fresh, healthy, affordable and delicious

food from their farm on the shores of Murray Lake.

Tom and Judy first heard about community shared agriculture in 1995 when they read an article about it in the Western Producer. They immediately recognized the potential it held for them.

For Judy, who hates marketing, the CSA customers’ prior commitment to buying vegetables sounded like a great idea.

On top of that, there would be less fuel used

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transporting produce to markets where there was no guarantee of purchase. This not only saved time and money but was better for the environment and allowed Judy and Tom to spend more time doing what they loved.

Their CSA customers take turns helping harvest the vegetables and picking up the weekly – monthly in winter – order. After helping to harvest some of the goods and visit with the gardeners, they take the shares back home to be distributed. Because they share this responsibility, each customer has to drive out to the farm only once or twice a season.

This marketing style proved successful. Prior commitment from customers spares small-scale farmers the need to haul produce to markets and greatly reduces the amount of waste.

As Judy puts it, “It’s a wonderful way of selling vegetables.”

Largo Farm has five acres of garden. Along with chickens, cows, pigs and a small selection of field crops, this is what supports both the CSA business and the people who live on the farm. Although operating a CSA is labour intensive, gardening is what Judy loves to do. It is both her full-time job and her passion.

Before Tom and Judy began the CSA, their income came primarily from selling wheat, meat and hay. Financially, the garden played only a tiny role. When the CSA began, there were only seven shares. Now, 20 years later, the CSA is their main source of income, with 20 full shares.

At roughly $20,000 in 2014, the CSA is more than enough to meet Tom and Judy’s needs. However, lifestyle is a huge part of whether or not this would be enough. The people on Largo Farm live off the grid.

This means that there is no running water, electricity or

— Christopher Sanford Beck lives on Largo Farm with his mother, father, sister, brother, cat and dog. They have been living on the farm since 2013 when they joined Tom and Judy and their children, Josephine and Johnny. Less than a year earlier the family had gone to Largo Farm to buy some tomatoes and squash, which the farm sells in the fall if there is excess. After a wonderful visit with Tom and Judy, both families began thinking about a move onto the farm. Throughout the fall, winter and spring the families had several visits and, in June 2013, the Sanford Becks moved from Saskatoon to Largo Farm. Janice Sanford Beck is the main gardener of the family and Judy’s workmate. The rest of the family enjoys the farm life as well, especially the animals. Photo submitted

gas heat. On top of that, the farm produces around 90 per cent of its own food, closer to 98 per cent when the milk cow is in production.

Judy said her vision for the future is to see the farm/ garden provide a modest living for two full-time gardeners. This vision is being fulfilled by the CSA. However, the CSA isn’t without problems. Tom and Judy said there are two main problems – apart from unpredictable growing conditions – giving the customers either too many vegetables or not enough vegetables.

CSA farmers cannot anticipate the amount of available produce, which is determined by growing conditions. In 2002, for example, they couldn’t give their customers 10 carrots each when the garden yielded a total of only four. However, the problem of quantity can be solved if customers communicate their needs.

Though Judy and Tom decide how much to give

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customers for each pickup, to some extent they can adjust quantities based upon people’s likes, dislikes or allergies.

As well as talking to Tom and Judy, members were asked what the CSA was like for them. A lot of them said their decision to join the CSA was encouraged by their love of fresh, good tasting, local and chemical-free vegetables.

Annette Wionzek says, “After having children, I became more interested in food and how we nourish our family.” She wants her children to have a future with clean air and water, access to nourishing food, peace and freedom. It is important to her, and many other customers, to buy their food from an organization for which those issues are important.

“Largo Farm reflects true stewardship of the Earth,” Annette says, “and it is evident in the way they live day to day.”

Another benefit for members is the wide selection of vegetables that they receive, especially throughout the summer months. For some, that means stepping out of their comfort zone and trying things they wouldn’t buy in a supermarket.

Jaime Maunula says, “The CSA has given our family a chance to try different vegetables that we wouldn’t normally eat.” She enjoys trying new recipes, and her children like eating the results.

(The farm blog largofarm. wordpress.com offers great information on the CSA and includes recipes.)

My Aunt Jacquee says, “Becoming a CSA member has made available many added bonuses to my life. I now have access to wonderfully fresh and organic food, my spirit is continually renewed every time I visit, I’ve made wonderful new friends and to top it all off, everyone is so welcoming to any friends I might bring along with me for the day, which gives me so much pleasure.”

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of Summer School for the Solo Voice has always been to offer the highest level of instruction for the lowest possible cost so as to allow anyone who is interested the ability to participate.”

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Largo Farm CSA celebrating 20th anniversary ing story. He said that, on one winter pickup, a child went down into the root cellar with him and helped him haul out potatoes for the order. When he emerged from the ground, the child’s face was smudged with dirt and there was a huge smile plastered across his face. After returning home, he proclaimed to everyone he met that he was a farmer.

The CSA is aimed at families, with one full share meant to meet four people’s eating needs, and the farm is a great place to bring a family. Community is a big part of the CSA and is as important as the food. During the course of the summer or winter season, every member makes at least one trip to the farm. Many people choose to come out more often, and visits are encouraged and appreciated.

Members are also encouraged to build community among themselves. In the early days of the CSA, Tom said, people would put on a pot of tea and visit with other members when they came to pick up their vegetables.

As Tom put it, a personal connection to where food

Continued from Page 6 Karen Farmer said during her first winter of being a member, she received so many carrots she bought a juicer and integrated fresh carrot and ginger juice into her diet. According to Karen, this gave her more energy and helped fight off colds.

As my aunt mentioned, being part of the CSA isn’t only for the food and picking up orders isn’t the only reason to come to the farm.

During interviews, several people said how much their children enjoyed coming to the farm. The animals, water, land and people are a great draw for young and old.

Kids connect with the farm so much that several of them claim it as their own. Some have been coming to the farm since before their first birthday. One child, when asked “If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go?” responded, after a bit of thought, “To Robin and Rowan’s.” Rowan and Robin live on Largo Farm.

During an interview, Tom recalled a heart-warm-

comes from and connecting with other people who share your values “overcomes the isolation of supermarket style buying.”

Though perhaps not as much as it was 15 years ago, community is still a big part of the CSA lifestyle. Twice a year there are large communal gatherings.

The most popular of those is in September, when all of the winter members come to the farm for an afternoon of harvesting the last of the summer vegetables. After the work is done, everyone convenes in the farm hall for a potluck of epic proportions. Easily the highlight of the younger members’ day, good food – including lots from the farm – is shared in community.

Although the gathering includes a sign-up meeting for the following season, it is the community, farm and food that draws people.

One member’s daughter said fall pick-up rates just below Christmas on her list of favourite holidays.

The CSA is also a good place to meet new people.

Two families who met through the CSA both had

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daughters who became good friends. This friendship would not have been possible without the community offered by Largo Farm CSA. Fifteen years later the girls are still close friends.

During the course of my interview, Judy said that what she is doing on the farm and with the CSA is “about as perfect a living as I could want.”

This feeling of right livelihood is constantly reinforced by the praise and thanks received from cus-

tomers and friends. Many people have expressed their appreciation to Largo Farm for both the food and the fellowship.

I invite anyone who is interested in eating in a more healthy, Earth-conscious, and meaningful way, or anyone who loves delicious food, to consider Tom and Judy’s CSA. Come for a visit someday. Any information you need can be found at largofarm.wordpress.com.

Judy and Tom were asked what 20 years of CSA at

Largo Farm has meant to them at the deepest level.

“The freedom to farm,” Tom said. “An honest living,” Judy added. “Being outside doing good work.”

Largo Farm CSA is having a 20th anniversary party July 11 for all current and former members, or people who are interested in joining or learning more. For more information or directions, please contact Largo Farm at 306-386-2601, or email largofarm@sasktel.net.

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Continued from Page 10 A portion of the budget is always allotted to help children and youth with financial disadvantages to attend.

Hornung never fails to thank the local business community and individual arts supporters for their support of the program, or Third Avenue United Church for its contribution to the arts as a welcoming venue for rehearsals and concerts.

Over the years, says Hornung, SSSV has diversified to include advanced singers and accompanist, musical theatre, musical pedagogy, speech arts, theory, composition and jazz programs within the larger structure. Because of the expertise of the staff, students are able to choose classes that fit their age, ability and level of experience as well as specializing in an area of

particular interest to them.

“Saskatchewan, being widespread and largely made up of smaller rural communities, has no one ‘cultural hub’ that effectively serves all of its residents. We are fortunate to have larger centres that bring in clinicians for a day or two, but these workshops are by and large for a specific group of students and not usually open to public participation,” says Hornung.

“Saskatchewan is rich with talent and potential in the performing arts,” she says. “Unfortunately, its distance from bigger centres hinders access to teachers of the calibre SSSV provides and that its advanced singer program offers, leaving many of our artists at a disadvantage.”

SSSV works to level that, she explains.

“To the best of my knowl-

edge, no other such program exists.”

Dr. Laurence Ewashko, a highly respected international conductor, singer and master teacher has said, “I don’t think anything like this exists anywhere else in the world.”

Ewashko credits the success of the summer school to Hornung.

“I believe [its success] is through the vision of the foundation of this institute, created through the vision of this one woman …” he has said.

Hornung says SSSV goes to great lengths to accommodate participants with mental and physical challenges, further affirming a

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“Some of our oldest participants have been …

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Singers, conductors, accompanists and teachers of all ages and levels of experience not only benefit from what they learn and the performance opportunities they receive, but they then take this knowledge and boosted confidence back into their communities, says Hornung.

SSSV also contributes to the local economy, she notes, by drawing a large number of students, staff and fami-

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“Having had a wonderful time here, as indicated year after year on the evaluation forms, they leave with many reasons to return and plans to encourage others to visit the Battlefords as well.”

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Lions Support BDCC The North Battleford Lions Club has donated $500 of the club’s bingo proceeds to the Battlefords District Care Centre. This money will be used to purchase items used by residents on the wards at BDCC. Taking part in the presentation were Lynette Van Der Merwe, assistant facility manager at BDCC and Harold Bishop, a member of the North Battleford Lions Club.

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Swiftwolfe sentencing is adjourned to July 27 Staff The sentencing of Charnelle Swiftwolfe in connection with a fatal collision in Cochin Nov. 1 has been adjourned to July 27.

Swiftwolfe had been due to be sentenced in North Battleford provincial court

Wednesday for impaired operation of a motor vehicle in connection to that incident, in which a vehicle rolled into Lehman Creek and two people were killed.

The adjournment occurred because the presentence report in the case is not completed. As well,

additional information is before the Court, with Swiftwolfe facing one new charge of failure to comply with conditions of an undertaking.

Swiftwolfe appeared in court Wednesday and remains remanded to the next court date.

Continued from Page 3 Also factors are safe, potable water supplies and utilities such as telephone and power.

A large contingent of military personnel had arrived and started to be deployed as of Wednesday. According to Roberts, 600 people have been engaged already and they will be joined by 360 troops going to the Weyakwin-Montreal Lake area and the La Ronge area.

Of the military, McKay reports “morale is high and they’re anxious to go to work.”

Also helping the effort are wildfire fighters from Quebec, Ontario, Newfoundland, New Brunswick and South Dakota.

A call has been put out by Chief Tammy Cook-Searson of Lac La Ronge First Nation for 250 volunteer firefighters to help in the firefighting effort. The Saskatchewan government is providing administrative support.

The reason for the volunteer firefighters, McKay notes, is the military is not

going to be there forever, and he noted the fires were going to go on for a long period of time.

Karri Kempf of Social Services reported Wednesday that 400 evacuees are staying at North Battleford.

The evacuees are from the La Loche and Turner Lake areas and are staying in local hotels.

The total number of evacuees receiving support from Emergency Social Services is 7,868. Of those, 3,154 are registered in Prince Albert, 858 in Regina, 2781 in Saskatoon and 675 in Cold Lake, Alberta. Those in Cold Lake are staying at the local hockey arena, the Energy Centre.

North Battleford Fire Chief Albert Headrick told the Regional Optimist a crew of personnel and fire equipment from North Battleford and Battleford had left the community Wednesday morning to fight the fires in the La Ronge area. The convoy of personnel and equipment left shortly before 7 a.m. and arrived at their

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The Canadian Red Cross and Emergency Social Services in North Battleford are being inundated with donations that are not required at this time. It is creating a logistic problem and the public is urged not to drop off any donations at the hotels.

They thank everyone for their outpouring of generosity, kindness and concern.

The general public is advised the Red Cross and ESS are working with stakeholders to provide the necessities required for evacuees. They have no control over what is being put on Facebook and Twitter, but whan to ensure the public, they will reach out if the need arises.

OPEN HOUSE Rush Lake SAGD Commercial Project Township 48 Range 21W3M Thursday, July 16 Gymnasium at the Old Paynton School Paynton, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Husky Energy is planning to build a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) for its SAGD Project at Rush Lake. The project is located in the RM of Paynton in the NE 1/4 Section of 3-48-21W3M. Sales oil produced from the CPF will be tied into Husky’s existing sales oil network via pipeline.

A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF in the NE 1/4 of Section 3-48-21W3M. This raw water originates from infiltration wells adjacent to the North Saskatchewan River at Paynton Phase 2, within the North 1/2 Section 35-46-20W3M and South 1/2 Section 1-47-20W3M. Representatives from Health, Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Operations, and the Business Unit will be available to answer your questions and concerns.

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North Battleford and Battleford are sending five personnel each. Headrick says that includes two mechanics and three emergency medical technicians.

The equipment being deployed includes the No. 3 engine and half-ton support unit from the Town of Battleford, while North Battleford has supplied engine 22, a wildland unit and a tanker.

Both departments are well equipped and well staffed and any confirmed grassfires and structure fires in the two communities would prompt an automatic response from both departments.

According to McKay, the firefighting efforts are being co-ordinated out of Prince Albert, so firefighters and equipment would gather there and be given their assignment, based on their capabilities and what is required. More than 60 communities are sending people or equipment to help the effort.

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Flyers ground Beavers in extra innings

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

It has been a frustrating season for the North Battleford Beavers in North Saskatchewan River Baseball League play.

With time running out on their season the Beavers, already with eight losses, were hoping to get a win against the Mervin Flyers Monday night in their nextto-last game in a bid to stay out of the league basement.

Unfortunately, it ended up another frustrating finish as they lost in extra innings 7-6.

Mervin scored the first run on a wild pitch in the first inning. In the second, with runners on first and third, Derrick Chapman came to the plate for the Beavers and scored a runner from third to tie it at 1-1.

In the third, Mervin had runners at second and third when the Beavers’ Tyler Russell struck two batters

out. But a wild pitch brought home Tristan McDonald from third to make it 2-1.

With runners at second and third, Rob Bauldig then belted one in between first and second to make it 3-1.

Jonny Connacher then hit one into left centre to bring home an additional run and add to the lead at 4-1.

In the bottom of the fourth inning, Ryan Shepherd recorded a base hit to left centre, then an errant throw to first advanced the runner to third. A base hit

by Chapman brought home the second Beavers run.

Bryce Gatzke advanced to first as a hit batsman to put runners on at first and second, and both runners advanced when a pitch got away from the catcher all the way to the fence. A single by Brennan Lampitt dropped into right centre to score the two runs and tied the game at 4-4, and that was the score through four innings.

In the fifth a base hit that dropped near the third base line scored a run to make it 5-4 Mervin. A base hit from Carson Gray followed by a wild pitch advanced the runner to second to put Mervin in position to score again.

Garrett Knowlton then blasted one that dropped near the third base line to bring Gray home.

Then, with two out and runners at second and third, the Flyers’ Keenan Macnab dropped one into right centre field to score one run, but a potential seventh run was called out at the plate.

The score was 6-4 Flyers going to the bottom of the fifth, but the Beavers left two men on in the bottom of the inning and failed to capitalize.

In the sixth the Flyers threatened again with runners at second and third, but the Beavers were able to get out of the inning.

The Beavers were looking to mount a comeback in

BNS play 28 Friday home games in ‘15-16 Staff The Battlefords North Stars have released their schedule for the 2015-16 regular season.

The regular season schedule will feature 13 of their 28 home games on Fridays nights, with seven Saturday games, three Tuesday games, three Wednesdays, one Thursday and one Sunday game.

There will also be 28 road games plus two more at the Showcase event in Warman.

The Kindersley Klippers will be the North Stars’ main opponent this season as they meet eight times during the regular season and once during the exhibition schedule. They face Kramer Division rivals, Notre Dame and Humboldt, six time and the same with Flin Flon and Weyburn. They play La Ronge, Nipawin, Melfort, Estevan, Yorkton and Melville four times during the season, while their Showcase games, Oct. 5 and 6 are against Estevan and Yorkton.

In addition to the usual SJHL venues, the North Stars play regular season games in Edam, Pinehouse and Wadena, which is this year’s host of Hockey Day

in Saskatchewan in January.

Exhibition play begins Sept. 1 at home against Kindersley and includes two games against Humboldt and the Lloydminster Bobcats of the Alberta Junior Hockey League, with games against the latter opponent in Lloydminster and Wainwright.

The regular season starts Friday, Sept.

18 at home with Kindersley, the start of a home-and-home series. Also of note is a shorter Christmas break as the North Stars play Dec. 31 in Kindersley and Jan. 2 at the Civic Centre.

The SJHL regular season ends March 5. The playoff format remains the same with 10 of 12 teams making the cut.

The North Stars are now selling season tickets and plan a season ticket blitz Thursday, July 9 at Co-op Mall from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A few North Stars players are expected to be there. Tickets will be reduced back to the early bird special prices for that event.

Those who purchase a 10-pack, flex pack or season ticket will be entered into a draw for two weekend passes to the Craven Country Jamboree.

The pitcher in the photo is Tyler Russell who pitched the first five innings for the Beavers in Monday’s action versus Mervin at Beaver Lions Stadium, an exciting contest that the Flyers won in extra innings 7-6. Photo by John Cairns

the bottom of the sixth. With runners at first and second, Brennan Lampitt managed to advance the runners and then a wild pitch scored Chapman from third to make it 6-5. Then another wild pitch by Kyle Palmer of the Flyers brought Russell home and it was all tied up at 6-6.

The Flyers recorded a goose egg in the top of the seventh, putting the Beavers in position to possibly win the game with a run in the bottom of the inning.

But with a runner at second and one out, Chapman

grounded out and Russell flied out to end the inning.

It remained 6-6 heading to extra innings.

The eighth inning proved a quiet one for the Flyers and Beavers’ bats. In the ninth, with runners at first and third and one out and Brody Gervais at the plate, Jesse Bannerman scored on a wild pitch to put Mervin ahead 7-6.

In the bottom of the ninth, Blair Geering singled to give the Beavers life, and with Shepherd at the plate he advanced to second. After Shepherd advanced to first,

Dion Tederoff’s blooper to centre loaded up the bases with no one out.

With runners at first second and third, Derrick Chapman had the opportunity to be the hero. But he struck out. Tyler Russell was next up, but he hit right to the pitcher who threw the runner out at the plate.

That left it up to Lampitt with two out, but he struck out to end the game 7-6 for the Flyers.

The final game of the regular season for the Beavers goes Friday night, at home versus Unity.

Texas 4000 Team to roll into NB as part of 70-day ride Staff On the longest annual charity bicycle ride in the world, the Texas 4000 team will be rolling through North Battleford Sunday, July 12, just 44 days after departing from Austin, Texas on their way to Anchorage, Alaska, says a news release issued by the organization.

While in North Battleford, the 2015 Texas 4000 Team will celebrate and share hope, knowledge and charity with friends and family before continuing on their 70-day journey.

The 72 undergraduate and graduate students from

the University of Texas at Austin will brave the rain, sleet, wind, snow and heat and pedal more than 4,000 miles in the fight against cancer.

Along their journey, they will visit with cancer survivors, patients, caregivers and communities to make educational presentations about cancer prevention and early detection. They also use this time to offer hope and encouragement and share their personal stories to cancer fighters of all ages and to those who have been affected by the disease. Every encounter is an inspirational story the riders carry

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“This ride comes with some obvious physical demands and perhaps less than obvious emotional demands,” said Texas 4000 Executive Director Jen Thomas. “It’s incredibly encouraging for the riders to be supported by the people of North Battleford and have the opportunity to share their stories about how they pursue this ride in hopes of living in a cancer-free society.”

For more about Texas 4000 look for the full story at www.newsoptimist.ca under the “local sports” tab.

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Making time for a well-loved game Submitted

A Winning Season The Bandits had a great start to their season this year with the Turtle River Softball League. After finishing the league in first place, the Bandits had only one loss this season. The Bandits remained to hold their standing through playoffs with a first place win. Team members are: front row - Morgan Lamontagne, Bailey Lamontagne, Laura Harper, Alicia Piller; Middle row - Jordan Pewapsconias, Tawnie Kotuk, Sidney Rubletz, Melissa Monteith, Melodie Nedelec (team manager); back row - Rick Lamontagne (assistant coach), Jordan Piller (coach), Rachel Harper, Abby Rubletz, Casey Harper, Emma Scheafer, Jenna Fransoo, Brittany Nedelec and Lyle Pewapsconias (assistant coach). Photo submitted

Murray foursome tees up for win New Horizons played their weekly golf scramble on a slightly cool, cloudy Monday morning with 24 members participating.Taking first place was the foursome of Don Murray, Frank Simpson, David Page and

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Don Dill. The team of Dick Blom, Dick Horrell, Bernie

Meisner and Bruce Dalshaug took second place, while the consolation went to Norm Soiseth, Nester Brunwald, Ken Schwab and Allie Raycraft. New Horizons will play again Monday, July 13 at 8:30 a.m.

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The late Albert Cottenie, Kamsack will be inducted into the all of Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame Fame Individual Category as a player and builder Aug. 15.

A series featuring this year’s nominees Albert, son of Gustaf and Irma to the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Cottenie, was born Jan. 10, 1921.

His parents came to Canada from Belgium in 1920, settling in the Weekends meant baseball games or Prairie View area north of Veregin. sports days somewhere, and Albert was From there they moved to Kamsack the first to go. For home games, Albert where Albert’s love of baseball started would get a public address speaker on with inter-school competition. the box of the truck, take a microphone Initially, Albert played with the Cote and drive to surrounding towns and vilRoyals but in 1947 was an original lages informing lomember of the Kacals it was baseball msack Cyclones. night in Kamsack.

That name, ”KaThe place to meet, msack Cyclones” visit and have a beer was prompted by was the Cottenie a devastating torhome in Kamsack nado that struck or their cottage at the town on Aug. Madge Lake.

9, 1944.

Albert was alDuring the ways affable and course of a year, smiling, promotthe Cyclones ing a sense of famplayed league, exily and comradeship hibition and touramongst the players. nament games.

Ethel, his wife, said The 1951 lineup she misses those included crowd times of fellowship. pleasers Jimmie Albert’s great McIsaac, Albert passion and love of Cottenie and the game of baseCharlie AchtemyAlbert Cottenie ball was put to a chuk, who took severe test in March turns at catching and second base. Ever versatile, Al- of 1953 when an accident at the elevabert also played outfield. Tommy Yee tor severed his little finger on his left of the Star Café in Kamsack supplied a hand, part of his hand and part of his steak dinner for any Cyclone who hit a arm, requiring extensive skin grafting home run. Albert Cottenie was well fed and physiotherapy. His doctor told him thanks to his batting power at the plate. his baseball playing days were over. AlAs a farmer and an elevator agent, bert had other ideas. He worked on his there was little time for ball. As his disability and when he was satisfied he could carry his share of the load on the widow, Ethel, put it, “He made time.”

The success of the Kamsack Cy- playing field, he was back playing the clones over a period of three years was game he loved.

Baseball was prominent on the Canahistoric and attributable to four factors: a strong core of local players includ- dian prairies when the towns had their ing Albert Cottenie, Stan Green, Dave own teams and tournaments that offered Kosteniuk and Charlie Achtemychuk; handsome cash prizes. Albert was part a group of talented young players from of that as both a player and builder.

Albert died in Kamsack Jan. 21, the College of Sequoias in California; a strong group of volunteers including 1999. The community came out to say, Albert and other players and Roy Tay- “Goodbye” to a good man who cherlor, athletic director of the College of ished the great game of baseball, and Sequoias as team manager. played it very well.

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The Community Safety Program is a proactive, holistic and service based approach based upon four pillars: creating opportunity: helping individuals and families; co-ordinating existing programs and developing new opportunities; and crime prevention and suppression strategies.

A major contributor to crime is poverty and lack of opportunity and the Regional Opportunity Plan is an initiative of the Community Safety Program that attempts to combat the root causes of crime as compared to treating the symptoms.

The Battlefords Regional

Opportunity Plan will focus on Economic Development for the Region with the goal of aligning all economic development resources in the region. Focusing on five or six main objectives with action plans and deliverables that would provide education, employment and business opportunities for individuals and small and large companies.

The following groups participated: Town of Battleford, Little Pine First Nation, RM of Battleford, Red Pheasant First Nation, RM of Battle River, Poundmaker First Nation, Community Futures, Mosquito/Grizzly Bear Head First Nation, Battlefords Tribal Council, Sweetgrass First Nation, Battlefords Agency Tribal

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City of North Battleford/Battlefords RCMP Chiefs, Moosomin First Nation, Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, Saulteaux First Nation, Battlefords Tourism, North Battleford Business Improvement District, NorthWest Regional College, Prairie North Health Region, school divisions, Battle River Nations, City of North Battleford, Battlefords Agricultural

Society, RCMP, Battlefords Real Estate Association and representatives from Battlefords banking and investment community.

The regional economy is booming. Rapid growth in residential population, labour (short-term and permanent) and industry has stretched infrastructure and budgets. Balancing growth

and current needs against costs, risks, and environmental sustainability will be a major challenge for the Region.

Over the past seven years, the Battlefords region has experienced: • second highest employment growth rate; • fifth highest population growth; • above provincial average employment growth in oil/gas, manufacturing, construction, transportation/warehousing and the accommodation sector; and • one of the largest economic regions in the province.

People are confident in the future of the Battlefords and initiatives will include: • job creation strategy;

• housing - for all incomes; stages of life; • protective services, infrastructure, recreation; • health care development (recruitment and retention); and • post-secondary education programming Partnerships and communication will be key and more can be achieved with effective and committed partners with open and consistent communication.

Partners include but are not limited to tribal councils, education organizations, chambers of commerce, health organizations, corporations and businesses, rural municipalities, the Town of Battleford, and provincial and federal governments.

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The Saskatchewan Senior Fitness Association has selected the Battlefords as the host community for the Saskatchewan 55+ Games in 2016.

“On behalf of the SSFA organization, I am pleased to announce the Provincial 55+ Games will be held in the Battlefords, July 5, 6, & 7, 2016,” stated SSFA Provincial Games Chairperson and President Margaret Gailing.

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tlefords hosted the games was in 2002 and they were a success. The community support was overwhelming and participants had a good time. I expect the same will happen in 2016. These games provide individuals of all ages with opportunity to participate in activities in a friendly competition.”

The games are held every two years and are expected to attract at least 650 participants from across Saskatchewan. Plans are to include 18 events: golf,

bowling, contract bridge, cribbage, pickleball, ice curling, Kaiser, poetry and short story writing, swimming, Scrabble, bocce, whist, bank shuffleboard, eight-ball, slopitch, track and field, tennis and ice hockey. Many of these events are a qualifier for participation in the Canada 55+ Games in Brampton, Ont. in 2016.

“Hosting the 55+ Provincial Games is a great opportunity to showcase our recreation facilities to the rest of the province,” said North

Battleford mayor Ian Hamilton. “The majority of people participating in this event have not seen the facilities at the Credit Union CUplex and we want those people to go home and spread the message about all there is to see and do here,” said Hamilton.

“We are looking forward to hosting all the 55+ athletes and their families and friends in July of 2016,” said Battleford mayor Derek Mahon. “Congratulations to the committee on your successful bid and we are proud to host and show Saskatchewan the great facilities and hospitality of the Battlefords.”

The bid to host the 55+ Games was prepared by Destination Battlefords and recruitment is now underway for the organizing committee. Anyone who is interested in getting involved with the games is invited to contact Destination Battlefords at 306-445-2000.

By Chris Hodge The Battlefords Art Club met on a smokey Tuesday to discuss artwork and make arrangements for a road trip to the Biggar Museum, Kerrobert Courthouse Gallery and Ancient Echoes at Herschel.

We got a start on our artist statements for the fall Regional Optimist and further discussed our entries for the Fall Member Show at the Chapel Gallery.

Member Heather Hochbaum will be having a show, Lady Sings the Blues, starting July 17 at the Chapel Gallery with a reception Aug. 13.

The ARC group in downtown North Battleford has installed a new group show in their space. They are presently open Friday and Saturday afternoons.

As usual, we meet every Tuesday and everyone is welcome.

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Smoke catalyst for a little rain to fall Another week closer to harvest. This past week should be known as the week of forest fire smoke as visibility was down to about half a mile one day.

It burned your throat when you were outside. Thankfully, the wind moved it away and we had a small shower. With smoke in the air the moisture adheres to the smoke particles and we can actually get some rain out of those conditions.

Come on, Big Guy, send us some rain.

To those long suffering people who have followed my hoar frost calendar, I have trace rain marked on July 4 and 5 and a rain marked for July 11. The forecast has been out to lunch this year, so I put it in print with small hopes of being accurate. All signs

fail in a drought and this year has been no exception. I can only record the hoar frost from last winter, I don’t have control of the rain. Only the Big Guy can send rain.

On the home front, my stupid remark that the truck project was falling into place has really put the hex on me. The throw out bearing and housing came. The transmission was back on.

The shifting fork problem has been sorted out. The truck still would not go into gear. Taking off the clutch cover showed the problem.

Pieces of clutch were in the bottom. Off came the transmission again, off came the pressure plate and there was the offending truck problem cause. Pieces of clutch were missing, the clutch was in bad shape. A new clutch has

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It is in Edmonton and will be here in two days. Please, Mr. Devil, leave me alone, let me get this truck out of my shop. You have had to have enjoyed all the bad words that came out of there. You have had your fun, now quit. Leave us alone.

On the house reno project, the mold resistant insulation is almost all installed in the basement and only a couple of sheets of the mold resistant gyprock need to be put on. We are almost done.

I am currently looking for a replacement for that X-90 siding on the outside of the house. I refuse to follow the crowd and put on that plastic siding that will catch on fire at the drop of a hat. I have decided that I will fill in the small spaces around the new windows with something different. On the rest of the house, my plan is to paint the stuff to hide the spots where it looks like the chickens have been pecking. Ninety-year guarantee on the X-90 siding indeed.

Huh! Where are they now?

On a personal note, I

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have the hall booked, the band is coming, the permit for the booze is done. Today I made arrangements to put ads in all the papers that take my column to advertise my first, last and only 70th birthday party July 25 in the Waseca Hall. I would like anyone who can to attend.

This party is open to one and all. We have only one agenda and that is to have

a good time. No presents please.

In idiot news, some attention seeking jackass has been phoning bomb threats into WestJet airline.

The airline goes into panic mode, the plane gets landed, luggage, everything gets searched. Passengers are stranded and if they had to meet another flight to get where they are going, they have missed it. Tickets will have to be changed. This is just a nightmare. This is not funny. The cops are supposed to be tracking the phone calls, but nothing yet. In this day and age, how hard could this be? Six bomb threats already and counting. The first threat was a note in the plane’s washroom. The suspect list should be really short. It ei-

Summer fun at the library

By Eleanor Crumblehulme Library Director

Summer is upon us and winter is a distant memory (except for those of you catching up on Game of Thrones).

Libraries in the Lakeland Library Region are gearing up for the TD Summer Reading Club and visits from the Lakeland Summer Players. This year’s theme is Play! and we are having lots of fun getting in the spirit of things.

Contact your local library for information on programs or to pick up Summer Reading Club handouts and visit www.tdsummerreadingclub.ca for book lists and more.

Reading in the summer is not only fun, it has also been proven to help prevent the “summer slide,” which is the decrease in children’s reading skills over the vacation period. Over a number of years, the summer slide can contribute to low liter-

heck it out

acy levels and even affect a child’s chances of graduating.

So, sign your little ones up for the Summer Reading Club, bring them to see the Lakeland Summer Players perform, and teach them that reading is an important part of a fun summer.

For adults looking for some fun summer reads, visit the booklists page on our website (www.lakela nd.lib.sk.ca / la kela nd / booklists) or ask your local librarian for a recommendation. Remember, audiobooks count too, so borrow a book on CD or download

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ther was a passenger on the plane or an employee. No one else has access. Then you cross reference that list with the phone number list and you should have the culprit. This guy is not going to stop until they catch him. Maybe if they put as much effort into catching this guy as they do seat belt enforcement, the guy would be in jail already.

Joke of the week: Near the end of a day, the teacher was teaching a lesson and she said “Whoever answers my next question right can go home early.” At that little Johnny threw his lunch bucket out the window.

“Who did that?” said the teacher. “I did,” said little Johnny, “and now I’m going home early.”

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an MP3 for that long drive to the lake. The libraries also have thousands of DVDs and Blu-Rays. If you can’t find what you want on the shelf, visit our online catalogue and place a hold.

We have everything from foreign films to nature documentaries and all the big blockbusters, such as Chappie, Kingsmen and Jupiter Ascending.

Visit www.lakeland.lib. sk.ca or www.northbattlefordlibrary.com for more information and feel free to contact us via phone, email, or social media with any questions or suggestions.

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Hiccups, headaches, weather can be controlled Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, was always certain anything can be controlled. He claimed that even hiccups, headaches and hot weather need not be a problem. I thought of Ed when we faced moving into our condo in Chilliwack at the end of June. The day we got keys to our new home, Chilliwack was facing a heat wave. The thermometer was hitting higher than 34 C or 93 F. Our condo did not have central air so we could not control the heat with air conditioning.

Ed even has air conditioning for his tractor, as that is the way he beats the hot weather.

It is easier to beat the

heat with air conditioning, but when Ed heard we had no air conditioner his bright idea was for us to go naked and get a fan. Talking to Ed by Skype is not always productive. Nothing should be a problem, for me, my old neighbour claimed if I would have a little self-discipline in my life. According to Ed, “All the hiccups and headaches of moving and relocating to a new province should make the wife and me, masters of self-discipline.”

The true character demonstrates itself when you are under pressure. In a new province, you have to start over in a lot of ways. I told Ed that now I’m in British Columbia.

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca I could not expect they would handle driver’s licenses, car insurance and health care in the same way as it was executed in Saskatchewan. We have to make the changes and adjustments. It is like being a new kid at school, where it takes time to fit in and feel at home. Everything that

is different is not all bad at the new school and the old school was not all good.

Ed made a good point that life is best when we can act with selfdiscipline. Life presents us with a continuous array of choices and decisions. For myself it is difficult to live consistently with my best

conduct when I’m under pressure. I like the words of Waldo Emerson, “What you do, speaks so loudly that I cannot hear a word that you say.” I know it takes great self-discipline to love your neighbour as yourself. I know how easy it is to love myself first instead of others, to let jealous thoughts make themselves at home in my mind. I can become angry, as if I know all that is wrong with other people and situations. My personal desire is to live by the Spirit of Christ Jesus, which is to act in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.

My self-discipline and

self-control is not always strong enough. Elbert Hubbard said, “Self-discipline is the ability to do what you should do when you should do it whether you feel like it or not.”

Self-discipline is not the first choice I always make.

I may choose to do what is fun and easy with no concern for the long-term consequences of my lack of self-discipline. Long-term considerations for this life and the next continually challenge Christians. As God’s chosen people in Christ, we choose to clothe ourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, patience and love towards others as our daily work in progress.

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

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.

Summer services will be held only on August 9, 16, 23, 30 Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

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.

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

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

DIVINE LITURGY:

All Sundays in July 9:00 a.m.

Daily at 9:00 a.m.

Rev. Father Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Rev: Nora Borgeson

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

Sunday School

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

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

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

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

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

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

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Everyone Welcome

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

Weekly Kidz Zone, Prayer Meeting, Jr Youth & Small Groups 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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

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

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

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

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Come Join Us

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

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

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church 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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Landis Food Store closing Friday Another blow for small community

By Alicia Leclercq Correspondent

LANDIS — Just over a year after the Landis School shut its doors for good the Central Plains Co-op – Landis Food Store will do the same.

Friday, July 10 marks yet another heavy-hearted day, when the community will watch their grocery store doors close.

Murmurs of the store possibly closing had been floating around the village for a while, as it was common knowledge the store was having difficulty hiring new staff and it was no longer profitable. In the second week of June, residents’ fears were confirmed with a mail out appearing in post boxes that Central Plains Co-operative Ltd. was shutting the store down.

The bottom line of he page-long mail out, put out by the board of directors and the co-op’s senior leadership team, was, “simply put, the food store is no longer viable for Central Plains to operate and it has not been for quite some time. The largest (contributing) factor to the financial results is our dwindling population, which also

makes it increasingly difficult to attract enough individuals to ensure that our store is staffed in a proper and, more importantly, safe manner.”

“It is another blow to our small community. The closing of the school everyone knew, was inevitable, but the closing of the co-op agro centre and store, we were told, would not be affected by the amalgamating with Rosetown. The store, we knew, had been losing money for years, but had always been subsidized by proceeds from the rest of the co-op,” says Mayor Joe Sarrasin.

The board says, “the losses totalled in the last three years alone have combined to total over $500,000. As far as a correction goes, we are too far apart between what our actual sales are and what we would need to achieve for sales to break even.”

The store, which has been a landmark in Landis since 1959, amalgamated with Central Plains Co-operative Ltd. on Oct. 30, 2011. Residents, many elderly, who have depended on the convenience of the grocery store over the years, have voiced concern that they will now

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have to travel to grocery shop. However, the board states “we may consider delivering groceries to individuals within the community of Landis on a weekly or biweekly basis, providing that there is enough interest to make this viable.”

In a June meeting, the board of directors made a motion “to close the Landis Food Store with the option to sell it for the sum of $1 to any individual, community group or business.”

Says CPCL General Manager, Mike Moon, “CPCL is hopeful that someone in the community of Landis will purchase the building and land and operate a food store in the community and we are committed to assisting in any way we can.”

And, even as the business shuts its doors, Mayor Sarrasin stays optimistic, “Knowing the resilience of the people of Landis and area, I am sure we will continue to work at building our community and make it a place that people want to live. This is an opportunity for someone to start a much needed enterprise in our Village, which everyone would welcome and support.”

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—­Photo by Alicia Leclercq

Volunteer opportunities Submitted

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: “On Call” Volunteers – Evergreen Health Centre (Leoville): Extra volunteers are often needed for the long-term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips and taking residents to appointments.

Special Groups or Individuals – Hafford Special Care Centre: These volunteers entertain, give presenta-

tions, prepare birthday parties, provide cakes or sing for the patients and residents.

Entertainment – Spiritwood and District Health Complex: Volunteers escort residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties and sing-alongs. Assist with snacks and lunches.

Shifts: 2:30 to 4 p.m. Fridays.

Contact the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or on the web at www.princealbertparklandhealth.com. Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR long-term care facility closest to them.

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Stress, anxiety, muscle tension and irritability can take the enjoyment out of life and reduce well being and mental performance.

We all experience stress of one kind or another. Most people associate stress with a negative event, but it can also be felt at positive times in our lives: the birth of a child, a promotion at work, or even a marriage proposal. Stress in small doses can help to move us forward or motivate us, but when left unchecked stress can become detrimental and in some chronic cases, even deadly. The body has control mechanisms to counter act everyday stress, often a stress response is so mild it can go unnoticed. However, if stress is extreme or long lasting these control mechanisms can be overwhelmed. Chronic

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- Registration - Welcome - Effects of Boron Application on Canola (Nicole Philp, Canola Council of Canada Agronomy Specialist) - Effect of Seed Size and Seeding Rate on Canola (Jessica Weber, WARC General Manager) - Lignohumate (Scott Walker, Specialist on Soil & Plant Health) - Risk of Seed Placed Phosphorous on Canola (Stu Brandt, NARF Head Research Agronomist) - Plant Growth Regulators on Wheat and Barley (Jessica Pratchler, NARF Research Agronomist) - Faba Bean Agronomy (Sherrilyn Phelps, Sask Pulse Growers Agronomy and Seed Program Manager, and Gazali Issah, WARC Research Manager) - Pulse Varietal Tour (Tom Warkentin, University of Saskatchewan Professor) - Lunch (provided) - Weed Control Using Chateau in Peas (Dan Ulrich, Principal Investigator of the Minor Use Program AAFC) - Fall v.s. Spring Pyroxasulfone in Lentils (Eric Johnson, University of Saskatchewan Research Assistant)

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LSSD Staff Recognized for Service

PIZZA SPECIAL Any 3 MEDIUM PIZZAS* from the menu for $30 plus tax.

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1642 - 100th Street North Battleford

Living Sky School Division held its service recognition awards event recently. Recognized for 30 years of service: back row - James Herrick, Cathy Herrick; front row Doreen Bonogofski, Merla Goodall and Gayle Zerr. Photos by Mandy May Photography

35 years of service: Linda Davisson and Theresa Kolberg.

Turn to Pages 26 and 27 for more

Please note that on July 12, 13 & 14 we will be closing at midnight due to expansion renovations.

25 years of service: back row - Dan Schell, Martin Berg; front row - Mary Ann AyotteClosen, Deon Nordstrom and Barbara Hursh.

NORTHWEST PARTS & SERVICE

HOURS:

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm

AFTER HOURS: Parts: 306-441-4357 Service: 306-441-4671

USED EQUIPMENT

2010 6550 Singles dual fan ...............................$86,500 2006 7200 - 72 Heavy Harrow ...........................$28,500 1997 Flexicoil 5000/1720 tank, single shoot......$34,500 2006 1100 Grain Cart Tarp ................................. $31,500 2015 700 Air Seeder Conveyor, Duals ...............$225,000

5710-54 Anhydrous 9.8” $32,500.00 2013 Brandt 82 ft. Heavy Harrow ................................. $52,000 2015 7200 Heavy Harrows 72 ft ................................... $55,900 1998 5710-40, MRB Anhydros........................................ $21,000

2006 Seedmaster 60 ft 12” space

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LSSD Staff Recognized for Service

Living Sky School Division retirees: back row - Brian Beaubien, Norman Linnell, Linda Davisson, Lynn Brisebois, Dan Schell, Judy Schell, Gayle Zerr, Lynn Martin, Neil Ehnisz, James Herrick, David Allan, Daryle Wing, Lyndon Heinemann, Gerald Nickel; front row - Theresa Kolberg, Darlene Roth, Therese Robertson, Donna Burningham, Bev Dieno, Mavis Hoffmann, Gerri Olfert, JoAnne Kasper, Shelley McLaren and Leanne Meier. Photos by Mandy May Photography

Gail Tattersall and Tanya Thiessen received the AnneMarie Merle Service to Children Award.

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LSSD Staff Recognized for Service

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OBITUARIES

IN MEMORIAM

SCOTT: Service of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Walter Francis Scott, beloved husband of Margaret Scott, resident of Turtle Lake, SK will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2015 from Third Avenue United Church in North Battleford with Rev. Fred Tinio officiating. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. It is the families request that donations in Walter’s memory be forwarded to St. Paul’s Hospital Foundation (specify: Palliative Home Care), 1702-20th. St. W., Saskatoon, SK S7M 0Z9 Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) ____________________________________________________ DONOHUE: Lorraine Donohue, 1946-2015. It is with heavy hearts yet fond memories that the family of Lorraine Mae Donohue (nee: Sachko) announce her passing on June 30th, 2015 at the age of 69 years. Lorraine is loving remembered by her husband Dale Donohue of Spiritwood, SK; her daughter Dawn Meckelborg and her children Kailee and Jayden of Calgary, AB, and her son Curtis Donohue of Spiritwood, SK. Her sisters: Donna Schmaltz (Jerry) of Fairview, AB; Linda Michaels (Ed) of Penticton, BC; Joan Henfrey (Jack) of Red Deer, AB; Jane Sachko of Red Deer, AB; and Teresa Hodgkinson of Sasktoon, SK. A Celebration of Lorraine’s Life will be held on Saturday, August 8th, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at the Civic Center, Spiritwood, SK. Those wishing to send private email condolences to the family are invited to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Memorial Donations in Lorraine’s memory may be made to the Northern Lakes Health Committee, Spiritwood, SK. The family has entrusted the arrangements to Brenda Beaulac of Beau “Lac” Funeral Home Ltd. of Spiritwood, SK 306-883-3500. ____________________________________________________ POBRAN: Orest Edwin Pobran passed away on July 3, 2015 surrounded by his family. He leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Nydia, and his daughter, Shelly (Mike Janostin) grandsons, Kent, Cole and his son Neal (Kelly Kay). He was predeceased by his parents Onufry and Dorothy Pobran, in-laws Frank and Albina Hrytsak and nephew Rick Goy. Orest touched many people through his life and will be missed. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather. His stoic nature provided calm in times of hardship and while he rarely admitted it, his soft, silent approach and generous nature shone through. He rarely said no, unless it was necessary. His faith was his strength. Orest was born in Hafford, SK. He was dedicated to giving back to his community, cofounding the annual Polkafest (1997 to present) and the Musical Tribute Night (2007). He was also an organizing member for the Town’s 75th anniversary committee (1988). He was a teacher, insurance broker and farmer but his true passion was as a musician. He leaves a legacy of 65 years of music. He could be seen with his saxophone at dance halls in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Arizona, Las Vegas and recorded several CD’s and is even on YouTube. He told people he’d played thousands of songs but his favorite was ‘Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain’. He had blue eyes. Through his 86 years and up to his final days, he committed himself to others. His final wishes were don’t cry for me; I lived a good life. I’m now ready. Be at peace. Prayer Service will be held Thursday, July 9, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hafford Communiplex, Hafford, SK. Divine Liturgy will be held on Friday, July 10, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of St. George in Saskatoon (214 Avenue M South), officiated by Very Rev. Fr. Janko Kolosnjaji and Rev. Fr. Vladimir Simunovic. Donations can be made in memory of Orest Pobran to the Hafford Polkafest, c/o the Hafford Recreation Board (Box 66 Hafford, SK S0J 1A0) or flowers can be sent to Park Funeral Chapel, Saskatoon, SK. ____________________________________________________

In Loving Memory of

Lynne Shanley

In Memory of MICHAEL MISCHUK who passed away July 13, 2013 We miss your smile, your joking ways.

We miss the things you used to say and when old times we do recall It’s when we miss you most of all.

No matter how life changes, No matter what we do, a special place within our hearts is always kept for you.

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

Born July 30, 1938 Died July 6, 2006 If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I’d walk right up to Heaven, And bring you home again Always and Forever Shan MEMORIAL GIFT

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WILLIAMS: Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving for the life of Dean Mathew Williams, resident of North Battleford, will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, July 11, 2015 from Living Faith Chapel, 1371103rd. St., North Battleford, SK with Pastor Al Huckabay officiating. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-4464200)

SIKLENKA

MEMORY

In memory of our mother,

Dorothy Siklenka

who passed away July 12, 1997.

You had a sense of humour That made things so much fun You always had a friendly word To say to everyone.

You had a cheerful outlook Even when the things would go wrong.

You always seemed to take the time To help someone along.

You believed in us, supported us In all that we would do You touched our lives, you left your mark We loved and cherished you.

MISS YOU MOM, Love your family

Mabel Bru

August 22, 1919 - July 4, 2013

Madeleine Colbow July 26, 1950 - July 31, 2012

A year ago we lost a beautiful woman who left this earth to enter her eternal home.

Our mother, grandmother and great-grandmother joined her daughter Madeleine who entered the beloved graces of heaven the previous year.

These two beautiful women taught us about inner strength and the value that family brings.

Their lights burn bright and warm our hearts, forever guiding us until we join them in our Heavenly home.

Forever remembered, forever loved.

LOVE All of Your Family

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COMING EVENTS

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Thank you to everyone that came out and participated in our Aboriginal Awareness Week Pancake Breakfast Thank You to BATC Community Development Corporation for their grant!

A special thank you to the following for their greetings, Mayors Derek Mahon and Ian Hamilton, Chief Wayne Semaganis, Little Pine First Nation (on behalf of the Board of Directors of BRT6HC), Patti Whitecalf-Ironstand, (Executive Director of BRT6HC). Elder Ethel Stone, Mosquito First Nation for her blessing of our event.

Thank you to our guest flippers: Inspector John Sutherland (RCMP), Herb Cox MLA (Battleford’s), Glen Gantefoer, Isabella Thomas (Discovery Coop), Mayor Ian Hamilton (North Battleford), Mayor Derek Mahon (Battleford), Vivian Whitecalf (BATC), Chief Lori Whitecalf and Councilor Hazen Paskemin (Sweetgrass First Nation), Larry Doke MLA (Cut Knife-Turtleford), Ray Fox (BATC) and Laird Brittin (Innovation Credit Union)

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

IN THE ESTATE OF EMILY ERNEST, also known as AMELIA ERNEST, late of the Town of Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS against the above estate, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 4th day of August, 2015.

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BATTLEFORD’S ANNUAL FIREWORKS SHOW

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g 50 Years Toget her n i t a r b e l e C Please join us to celebrate

Clem & Jerry McGrath’s 50th Wedding Anniversary

Come & Go Tea July 11, 2015 St. Andrés Parish Hall 1301-112th Street North Battleford, Sk 2:00-4:00pm Dress casual

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Regional Optimist LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE of Public Hearing – Adoption of Village of Paynton Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Paynton intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 01-2015) and Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 02-2015) under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Official Community Plan contains a long-term vision and goals to direct growth and development in the Village of Paynton. The Plan establishes a number of objectives and policies that addresses items such as future land use, development, and other matters of community concern. This Plan is intended to guide the Village for a period of twenty-five plus (25+) years.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW The proposed Zoning Bylaw implements the Official Community Plan. It provides for local provisions and regulations for the use and development of land for the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality. The Zoning Bylaw establishes Zoning Districts which regulate permitted, discretionary, and prohibited principal and accessory uses of the land in the Village of Paynton, as well as provides development permitting processes.

AFFECTED LANDS All land within the corporate limits of the Village of Paynton, as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained within this notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the proposed bylaws. Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the Village Office.

REASON FOR THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Village of Paynton Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Village for the next twenty-five plus years.

REASON FOR THE ZONING BYLAW The proposed Village of Paynton Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions of the Village of Paynton.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the Village Office. Copies of the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing shall be held on August 11, 2015 at 6:00 pm at the Paynton Rec Center (Old School) 205

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Catholic Family Services of the Battlefords Inc.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, July 20, 2015 5:00 p.m.

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Town of Battleford Paving 2015 Invitation to Bid

Bids for the construction of “PAVING 2015” in the Town of Battleford, Saskatchewan, will be received until 2:00 p.m., C.S.T. on Thursday, July 16, 2015 at the office of Catterall & Wright Consulting Engineers.

The work consist of approximately 7,600 square metres of asphaltic concrete overlay and 9,500 square metres of super micro asphalt overlay on roadways in the Town of Battleford.

Bid documents in hard copy or pdf format will be provided to General Contractors by the Consultant upon request. For hard copies, a $200 deposit is required that will be refunded upon return of the documents in good condition within 7 days of the bid closing date.

The Town of Battleford reserves the right to reject or accept any bid for any reason, without explanation, whether arbitrary, unreasonable, or otherwise.

This project is partially funded by the Government of Canada through the Gas Tax Fund as part of the New Deal Agreement.

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STEEL BUILDINGS... “OUR BIG 35TH ANNIVERSARY SALE!” 20X20 $4500. 25X24 $5198. 30X30 $7449.

32X36 $8427.

40X46 $12140 One end Wall Included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

MEETINGS

You’re Invited!!

Join us to celebrate & highlight our achievements and for several guest speakers sharing

“What is your vision for the future of Downtown North Battleford?”

Annual General Meeting WHEN: Thurs., July 16 - 7:00 pm WHERE: Royal Canadian Legion

1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford

NOTICE TO MOOSOMIN FIRST NATION MEMBERS Moosomin 1909 Surrender Trust Agreement Proposed Amendments to the Trust

CONSULTATION MEETING Tuesday, July 28, 2015 4:00 to 8:00 pm Moosomin Community Hall Supper Provided If you have not received a package please call Randy Osecap, Band Coordinator at 306.441.9704

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca BUYING: Feed Barley, Wheat, Oats, Soybeans and Damaged Oilseeds.

Call North East Prairie Grain For Price. Offering Farm Pick Up, Prompt Payment. NEPG - 306-8733551. Website: neprairiegrain.com

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

CAREER TRAINING

Looking for feed barley. Call North American Food Ingredients @ 3064571500 ask for Mark for price.

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS

Adult Basic Education

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Motor Licence Issuer

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

306-445-8059 “SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

Looking for a better job?

Consider upgrading.

Great Plains College offers Adult 12 and Pre-12 programs.

on titled lots

3 BEDROOMS 1 BATHROOM

39,900.00

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS are in huge demand! Train with Canada’ s top Medical Transcription school. Learn from home and work from home.

Call today!

1.800.466.1535 www.canscribe.com. info@canscribe.com.

PLEASE CALL

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

FOR SALE BY TENDER Blocks 5 & 6, Plan No. AG3891 in the Hamlet of Robinhood •••••••••••• Lots 1 & 11 of Block 1, Plan No. AF4578 Lots 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 and 7 of Block 2, Plan No. AF4578 Lot 25, Plan No. 10197892 all in the organized Hamlet of Fairholme ALL FOR SALE BY TENDER Tenders to be read at the August 12, 2015 regular meeting of Council.

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Hoppip was brought to the shelter when she was found strolling the streets of North Battleford. She is a very energetic kitten who LOVES to play with her cage mates and even the next cage over. If you think this frisky feline is right for you, come and meet her today!!

This sweet girl and her brother were brought in to us, which is a good thing otherwise their fate wouldn’t have been so good.

Rooder is now looking for her new furrrever home and family. She is very gentle and calm and spends most of her days playing with her toys or taking naps. She is almost fully house trained and gets along well with other animals. If you think this girl is the right furr baby for you, come on down to the shelter today.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

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 Chrys by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

Is your Company looking to recruit Aboriginal job seekers?

Our Canadian wide Aboriginal recruitment website www. firstnationsjobsonline .com is now affiliated with 130 newspapers.

By advertising on our website we can get your job posting and location to 950,000 circulated newspapers throughout Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

Email: danbsully@sasktel.net for more information

First Nations Jobs nline

GPRC, Fairview Campus requires a Heavy Equipment Technician Instructor to commence August 15, 2015. Caterpillar experience will be an asset. Visit our website at: https://www.gprc.ab.ca/careers.

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

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

Apply today at greatplainscollege.ca

HOUSES FOR SALE

WILKIE HOMES FOR SALE

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Tired of the same old thing?

At CP you can be part of something historic.

You have a chance to make a difference, to see Canada, and build a future.

CP is recruiting for Future Opportunities as a Trainperson (Conductor) and is looking for candidates who are interested in this exciting and unique opportunity.

We are seeking candidates who live in or are willing to permanently relocate to Alberta (Red Deer, Edmonton, Medicine Hat, or Lethbridge) or Saskatchewan (Sutherland/ Saskatoon, Wilkie, Wynyard, or Moose Jaw).

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

Tuesday - Saturday, July 7 - 11

Concert Series at Third Ave United Church. Tuesday - SSSV staff recital at 7:00 p.m. Thursday - SSSV advanced student recital at 2:15 & 3:30 p.m. Friday - SSSV advanced student recital at 2:15 p.m. and SSSV musical theatre recital at 7:00 p.m. Saturday - SSSV advanced student recital at 11:15 a.m. and SSSV final concert - SSSV choir at 1:30 p.m. Each recital is unique, offering a variety of solos, duets, trios, jazz, opera, oratoria, art song, opera ensembles, operetta ensembles, choral and musical theatre selections. Program about 60 minutes - silver collection at the door. Summer school for the solo voice.

Saturday, July 18

Brightsand Lake Regional Park is celebrating its Golden Anniversary next summer...50 years as a park! Join us on July 18 for this birthday and to enjoy “Evis in the Park”.

Sunday, July 19

Borden Museum Garden Tour & supper - 1:30 - 5:30 p.m. Passports for tour & supper available at the Museum or Helen at 306-997-4517.

Saturday, August 8

Halcyonia School Heritage Picnic- potluck supper 5 p.m., games, vintage vehicles welcome and wear your vintage clothing from earlier era. Halcyonia is 4 miles north & 6 miles east of Borden.

Saturday & Sunday, August 8 & 9

Radisson Fair - parade, slopitch, gymkhana, horse show, vintage tractor pull, supper both days, kids activities, entries to be in by 11:00 a.m. on August 7th in the curling rink.

Saturday, August 15

CP is one of Canada’s most iconic companies.

We move the goods that keep the world turning, and we’re on our way to doing it better than anyone else. To get there, CP is looking for some adaptable, hard-working, safety-conscious, and results-driven people to join our force of conductors.

You don’t need: Railroading experience Connections You do need: Great attitude Willingness to learn Competition closes on August 31, 2015 For additional information on CP and this career opportunity, visit us online at www.cpr.ca.

Only those candidates contacted will be considered. All communication will be directed to the email address you use on your online application form.

The journey has begun but is far from over.

Borden 4-H Light Horse Achievement Day - Alana Gunsch’s acreage 1/2 mile east of Borden. 10:00 a.m. judging classes and 1:00 p.m. riding classes.

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

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

®

Must be available for various shifts.

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

Living Sky School Division No. 202

Professional Motor Coach Drivers Full/Part-Time Work in SK & AB

Must like working with people.

Must be willing to spend the odd night away from home.

Previous motor coach experience an asset but willing to train the right person.

Please drop of resumé at 10024 Thatcher Ave. or email it to ventureswest1@sasktel.net

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an opening for a

Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

Qualifications:

• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience working in a Macintosh Environment.

• Have an eye for design and be able to multi-task and survive in a hectic environment.

We are Hiring!

Details and applications for our weekly updated positions can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca

ATTENTION

REGISTERED NURSES An exciting nursing opportunity in a supportive environment Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre is recruiting a

Community Health Nurse

This is a FULL-TIME PERMANENT position.

Qualifications: • Registered Nurse in good standing (or eligible to become registered) with Saskatchewan Registered Nurses Association • BScN or diploma in community health • Community health nursing experience in First Nations community an asset.

• Good understanding of population health principle and concepts • Excellent interpersonal communication skills • Valid driver’s license • Knowledge of Plains Cree Language is a definite asset Hours of work: 8:30 to 4:30, Monday to Friday.

Company vehicle provided.

Competitive salary and benefits.

For more information contact Adele Sperle at (306) 937-6700 Submit resumé, with cover letter, by 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2015 to:

Patricia L. Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Sask. S9A 3W2 Fax: 306-937-6767 Email: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Claude Paradis

No phone calls please.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

We require an accurate, detail oriented, quick learning individual capable of working independently as well as within a team environment under a variety of deadlines.

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

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is seeking a

Battlefords Publishing Ltd.

Head Start Home Visitor

Application deadline: July 31, 2015

The Head Start Home Visitor is to work in the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Early Head Start Program.

892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

City of North Battleford Operations Department Waste Management Facility

Under the general direction of the Environmental Manager, the City is looking to hire for the following positions: Foreman - WMF Permanent Full-Time Out of Scope Position Heavy Equipment Operators (2) Permanent Full-Time Positions Labourers (3) Part-Time Positions - Shift Rotation All successful candidates will have a clean driver’s abstract and Sask driver’s licence. Please view city website for details of each position. www.cityofnb.ca Detailed resumé, including references to be submitted to Human Resources Department, Box 460, North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Y6; Fax: (306) 445-0411; email: eschneider@ cityofnb.ca. Deadline for applications is July 15, 2015.

The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

HEAD COACH

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

Now accepting applications for the 2015/16 school year. is currently seeking

Atom AA Tier I

Position Summary • The home visitor will provide practical support for families onreserve • Provide home visiting services for families with children 0 – 3 years of age • Maintain client files, reports, and statistics.

Qualifications • Early Childhood Education certificate • Valid Driver’s License • First Aid Certification • Energetic and enthusiastic; considerably outgoing • Must be willing to take direction, be open to new ideas, able to learn and grow with the program, the children and the parents.

• Knowledge of the First Nations language, culture and traditions preferred • Confidentiality is essential.

• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sectors.

• Child Abuse Registry Check - Social Services.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter by 4:00 p.m. July 17, 2015 to: Patricia L. Whitecalf-Ironstand, Executive Director Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, SK S9A 3W2 Fax: 306-445-3612

Only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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

BMHA is currently accepting applications for the Atom AA Tier I Head Coach.

PLEASE FORWARD APPLICATIONS TO bmha@sasktel.net before July 24th

Aaron’s Sales and Lease NORTH BATTLEFORD Is looking to add

2 RETAIL SALESPERSONS

to our team.

This is a full time position for our location at 2092 104 St, North Battleford, SK Job duties: - Operate cash register - Customer service oriented - Suggestive selling - Set up displays of merchandise in windows or display cases - Process money, cheque and credit/debit card payment - Operate computerized inventory record keeping and reordering systems - Provide advice about merchandise - Product demonstration - Work with minimal supervision - Negotiate credit terms, trade-in allowances, warranties and delivery dates - Process order forms and references - Maintain regular mail campaign - May require going to community events and market to possible customers including wearing lucky dog costume Requirements: - Education: Some secondary school education - Experience: Experience as a leasing/rental clerk is an asset Other: - Position requires extended work hours and flexibility in scheduling; including evening, weekends and holidays - Must be willing to work split shifts - Valid driver’s license to drive company vehicle - Criminal Background Check and drug screen is required Salary: $12.50 to $15.00 hourly, 40.00 hours per week Benefits: Extended Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance.

Uniforms.

Apply by email to: aaronscareers@yahoo.ca

Village of Edam

Administrator Position The Village of Edam is accepting applications for the position of Urban Municipal Administrator. Edam is a thriving, vibrant community of approximately 450 residents situated 60 kms northwest of North Battleford on Highway No. 26 in the midst of heavy oil development and a bustling agricultural economy.

This is a Full-Time (35 hours/week) position offering a benefits package, pension plan and competitive salary in accordance with qualifications and experience. Preference will be given to applicants that have an Urban Standard Certificate of qualification in Local Government Administration or are willing to take the course.

The administrator reports directly to council and is responsible for all operations of the village in accordance with the policies established by council and The Municipalities Act. The successful individual must be able to work independently and manage time, be detail oriented, have strong leadership qualities, excellent verbal and written communication skills, planning and accounting skills. Experience with Word, Excel and Simply Accounting are definite assets.

If you are interested in a challenging career please submit a detailed resumé and cover letter with references and salary expectations to the address listed below.

Village of Edam Box 203 Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Phone: 306-397-2223 Fax: 306-397-2626 Email: edamvill@sasktel.net We thank all those who apply but only those applicants selected for an interview will be notified.

Closing date for applications: When filled

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The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Requires a

CONFERENCE COORDINATOR

This position will assist the General Manager in increasing conference, small meeting, social meeting and catering revenue for the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts.

The Conference Coordinator will be the liaison between the group organizer and the operations team in managing the guest’s expectations and anticipating the group’s needs. The conference coordinator is responsible to properly prepare and communicate information pertaining to the group’s reservation procedures, arrival and departure information, meeting space, food and beverage needs.

The Conference Coordinator will work closely with the General Manager and operations team to ensure smooth operations while the group is in-house.

This position is for a hands-on, detail and service driven person who has the ability to multi-task and take on challenges as they present themselves.

• Door‐to‐door • Career service • Total coverage • Personalize your coverage area

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Key responsibilities: • Review all group event orders to ensure proper set-ups are in place • Ensure proper staffing and scheduling of all group event team members • Lead, supervise and participate with the event team to ensure service standards are followed • Train team members and assist in proper set up/tear down procedures • Handle guest concerns and react quickly and professionally • Follow all safety and sanitation policies when handling food and beverage • Assume responsibility for beverage inventory management, service and security The ideal candidate : • 1-4 years industry related experience in Food & Beverage • Smart Serve Qualifications.

• Hospitality Diploma/College/University an asset.

• Must have a great eye for detail • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and Email Packages.

• Able to make sound decisions and have problem solving skills.

• Able to communicate effectively • Hours are Hospitality Hours which includes Days, Evenings and Weekends - as scheduled based on booked events.

PARTS MANAGER

Silvester RV Centre is looking for a successful candidate to join our team as Parts Manager. We are a full line RV, Marine, Arctic Cat and Polaris dealer. Experience and knowledge of parts within these areas is a definite asset.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package. Applications can be dropped off in person, by fax or email to finance@silvesterrv.com attention Brian or Ashela.

PARTS ADVISOR

Silvester RV Centre is looking for a successful candidate to join our team as a Parts Advisor. We are a full line RV, Marine, Arctic Cat and Polaris dealer. Experience with small engine repair and recreation products is a definite asset.

We offer competitive wages and an excellent benefit package.

Applications can be dropped off in person, by fax or email to finance@silvesterrv.com attention Brian or Ashela.

2701 - 99th Street, Hwy 4 North,North Battleford, SK, S9A 3W8 Phone: 306.445.2079 Fax: 306.445.9788 Email: finance@silvesterrv.com

Reporter Correspondents needed for all rural areas • • • • • • • •

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

Becky Doig (Editor)

moe@dekkercentre.com

Love to walk?

Why not get paid to do it?

We are currently looking for

RELIEF CARRIERS to deliver the newspaper in

BATTLEFORD & NORTH BATTLEFORD FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

at 306-445-7261

BATTLEFORDS PUBLISHING 892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

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

For more information contact:

Forward resumés by email only to:

WANTED SUB

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

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REPRESENTATIVE This is a

FULL-TIME

PERMANENT POSITION Our company is looking for a person who is: • Self motivated and has great communication skills • Dedicated and enthusiastic with knowledge of the area retail market • Assertive and creative, with ability to meet stringent deadlines • Well-organized and able to work as a team player in a busy office • Website sales experience an asset • Has a valid driver’s license and owns a dependable vehicle.

If you are looking for a rewarding career with an opportunity for advancement we would like to hear from you. We are willing to train the right individual.

Our company offers: • Remuneration of a base salary, plus commissions • Extended health benefits • Great working environment Please forward resumé to: Valorie Higgs, Sales Manager Battlefords Publishing Ltd., 892 - 104th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6 email: val@newsoptimist.ca Deadline for applications July 31, 2015 No phone calls please.

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Churches hold joint gospel and picnic service

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Winning Canada Day prizes at Debbie’s Confectionary/Gas Plus in Borden were Ann Brand, Les Saunders and Al Nichol.

Borden United Church held their joint picnic service with Speers June 28, with a gospel hymn service.

Playing were Ed Neufeld on fiddle, Tom Wensley on guitar or mandolin and Russ Fountain on guitar. Eileen Fountain and Gayle Wensley led the singing of I See the Light, Amazing Grace and others.

Radisson’s July 1 celebration began with Mayor Dave Summers welcoming everyone. He and his wife Laurie sang O Canada. Canada is celebrating 148 years,

orden Radisson and 50 years for the present flag. There was a display on the history of the flag in the curling rink.

Three people had tables set up in the rink, with the beer garden in back and the registration table at front, where you could pick up free pins, flags, tattoos and bookmarks. Playing guitars and singing were the Mabaleka brothers, originally from Ottawa. Afterwards taped music was played.

There were food booths selling burgers, hot dogs, spudnuts, fries, popcorn and other foods and the Radis-

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son barrel train was kept busy all afternoon giving the children rides. There was also a bouncy tent and Spiderman dropped in to entertain the kids.

The door prize of a lawn chair went to George Hamp and raffle draws donated

by Borden, Radisson and Saskatoon businesses/individuals were won by Dave Summers, Terry King, Andrea Ray, George Abbot, Armindo Lessing, Lorraine Olinyk, Tina Hessell twice, Didi Gebauer, David Ruzesky and Michelle Nelson.

The 50/50 draw for $140 was won by Ron Bezugly of Borden. Six large decorated cakes were then cut and handed out. The Mabaleka boys played another set. There was karaoke and a great fireworks display to end the evening.

The Borden Museum is

Eileen Fountain, Gayle Wensley, Ed Neufeld, Tom Wensley and Russ Fountain provided music at the Borden United Church gospel service. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

holding a garden tour and supper July 19, starting the self-guided tour with map at 1:30 p.m. and supper in the seniors’ room at 5:30 p.m.

Passports are available July 7 at the Borden Museum or

Waitresses & Dishwashers/Delivery Must be available to work evenings

Please apply in person with a resumé between 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

No phone calls please

331 - 22nd Street, Battleford Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club achievement day: Justin Yasieniuk and his grand champion heifer.

from Helen Sutherland at 306-997-4517, with a deadline of July 16.

At the Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase in Saskatoon July 4 to 6, Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club had 22 members showing their animals.

Zayne Letkeman showed his market lamb and two Cloverbuds, Taylor Reid and Caybri Letkeman, had entries in the Showcase of Arts.

In the judging classes Saturday, Courtney Yasieniuk placed first overall in juniors, Justin Yasieniuk placed seventh and Rachel Sutherland eighth overall in intermediate. In the seniors, Tyler Yasieniuk placed fifth and Kolten Yasieniuk seventh.

In team grooming, the

junior team of Jamie Attrux, Cole Reid and Courtney Yasieniuk placed third, getting $30 for the club. In intermediates, the team of Abigail Roth and Justin and Kolten Yasieniuk placed fourth getting $20 and in seniors the team of Ben Verbonac and Ariana Molder were fourth, also getting $20.

In showmanship, getting picked from their class were Hunter Reid, Courtney Yasieniuk and Cole Reid for juniors, Justin Yasieniuk in intermediate and Tyler Yasieniuk in seniors, but none placed in the top two.

For the heifer and cowcalf pairs, prize money was $50 for first, dropping $5 for each placing, down to $15 for 10th.

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Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club achievement day: Kolten Yasieniuk with his grand champion steer.

Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club achievement day: Cole Reid and his reserve champion yearling heifer.

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Prairieland Junior Ag Showcase: Katie Serhienko and her reserve champion yearling heifer overall.

At left, Terri Mitchler cutting the Canada Day cakes to hand out to everyone at the celebration. Above, Spiderman dropped in at Radisson’s July 1 celebration to chat with Ida Muller. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Jr. Ag Showcase results Attrux seventh. In threeyear-old cow/calf pair, Anna Verbonnac was second.

In the beef club heifer group of five, Crown Hill were third and fifth, winning $40 and $30 for the club.

Some of the members entered articles in the Showcase of Art, Photography and Woodworking. Winning ribbons in photography/art work in Cloverbuds were Taylor Reid with a second, third and fifth, Caybri Letkeman with first and Zane Letkeman with a fourth and fifth. Taylor got first in string art and for her steppingstone.

In juniors, Hunter was fifth, Cody Shumanski first with stepping stones and Hannah Remus second with

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her quilt. Members entering but not placing were Cole Reid, Cheyanne Roth, Jamie Attrux and Boden Letkeman.

Judge for the heifer and steer classes was Donnie Peacock of Swift Current, a rancher and auctioneer.

The finished beef classes were to go July 6, with Crown Hill having 22 steers entered. They would all sell in the evening.

Katie and Cassidy Serhienko of Maymont belong to the Saskatoon Beef Club.

In heifer classes Cassidy had the champion Charolais yearling heifer. In the Angus class Katie had the champion Angus heifer, which went on to win Reserve Champion Yearling Heifer overall.

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We have come, once again, to that time of year where another group of young people have decided whether to join the work force or continue their education. This year there were 12 in this group, honoured at their graduation June 30.

There was a banquet held June 28 at the Edam Community Centre, catered by Turtle Grove Catering from the Turtle Lake area. A number of academic awards were given out. MCs for the evening were Raina Cole and Chelsea Bec. Kesha Schaefer was the MC for the graduation exercises June 30 at 2 p.m. at the HHS gym. Following the entrance of the graduates, the national anthem was sung by Lisa Blaquiere, accompanied by Darcy de Montarnal on the piano.

Shyla Hamel welcomed the guests in attendance.

The graduates were introduced with a small slide show of each and a few stories from family and friends.

Brittany Bec presented the valedictory address, followed by Mr. Michael Lee and Mr. Darren Nordell presenting the scholarships and awards. The first order of business was to award the Governor General’s Award for 2014 to Madison Detillieux.

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Ron and Gisele, escorted by Jordan Sitter. Awards: honour roll, Division 4 general proficiency, most valued classmate, Pre-calculus 30, School Spirit Award, ELA 30A, ELA 30B, Calculus 30, Chemistry 30, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for academics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for fine arts¸ local board academic proficiency $300, Abe Wouters Community Service Award of $500 from the Edam Credit Union, Marg Hardcastle Memorial Award of $300 for the top ELA mark and Stellar Insurance Scholarship $250. Brittany will be continuing her education at the University of Regina studying human justice.

Dallon Becotte, son of Layne and Ramone, escorting Hailey Shewchuk.

Awards: honour roll, industrial arts, North of the River Oilmen $500, Garry’s Construction LTD $500, Saskatchewan Youth Apprenticeship Award $1,000. Dallon will be attending Lakeland College studying instrumentation.

Jesse Cadrain, son of Gordie and Bernie, escorting Payton Morin. Awards: Male Senior Athletic Award.

Jesse will be attending Lakeland College and studying

The graduating class of HHS, 2015, are Jesse Cadrain, Breanna Wouters, Shaylyn McConnell, Emily Levasseur, Kalie Nordell, Anthony Cole, Shyla Hamel, Kennedy Schaefer, Brittany Bec, Sabrina Cadrain, Chelsea Hamel and Dallon Becotte. Photo by Brenda Pollard

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Sabrina Cadrain, daughter of Marcel and Janet, escorted by Austin Pritchett.

Awards: honour roll, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for citizenship, Edam Health Care Auxiliary $200, Battleford’s Union Hospital Healthcare $500. Sabrina will be attending North West Regional taking a continuing care aide course.

Anthony Cole, son of Don and Colleen, escorting Shyla Hamel. Awards: Multiple Intelligence Award of $200 for industrial arts. Anthony will be attending Lakeland College taking welding.

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Shyla Hamel, daughter of Rene and Laurie, escorted

by Anthony Cole. Awards: honour roll, Foundations Math 30, home economics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $100 for home economics, Bill Hanson Memorial $250. Shyla will be attending the University of Saskatchewan College of Arts and Science.

Emily Levasseur, daughter of Jason Levasseur and Julie Levasseur, escorted

by Zachary Nedelec. Emily will be attending Parkland College studying firefighting.

Shaylyn McConnell, daughter of Ken and Rachel, escorted by Travis Burgess.

Awards: honour roll, Most Improved Student. Shaylyn will be attending Lakeland College taking the realtors’ course.

Kalie Nordell, daughter of Darren and Karrie, escorted by Haedyn Wuttnee.

Awards: honour roll, Female Senior Athletic Award, Multiple Intelligence Award of $100 for home economics, Multiple Intelligence Award of $400 for athletic excellence, Nick Roach Memorial

$500. Kalie will be attending NAIT studying dental assisting technology.

Kennedy Schaefer, daughter of Darin and Terra, escorted by David Klassen.

Awards: honour roll, local board general achievement $300, Wyatt Malenfant Memorial $500. Kennedy will be attending the University of Victoria studying kinesiology.

Breanna Wouters, daughter of Leanne, escorted by Cody Gratton. Awards: honour roll, RCMP Award, Access Communications $200.

Breanna will be attending North West College taking a continuing care aide course.

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Awards honour undergraduate achievements all the graduates and the parents on a job well done. This is a fine group of young men and women you have raised.

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Continued from Page 37 The ceremonies were brought to a close by a thank you given by Kennedy Schaefer. Congratulations to

awards were held in the school gym June 22 with the following students receiving awards: female athletic – Macey Levasseur, runner

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The school community council, local board, academic achievement awards of $150 each went to: Grade 9, Natasha Nedelec; Grade 10, Kesha Schaefer; and Grade 11, Mason Detillieux and Zachary Gordon.

School community council general achievement awards of $150 each were earned by: Grade 9, Blake Blais and Macey Levasseur; Grade 10, Brittany Nedelec; and Grade 11, Mason Blais.

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Unity Class of 2015

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The UCHS Class of 2015 (in random order): Nolan Acton, Jayden Akerlund, Megan Babchuk, Ericson Baes, Rachel Baes, Colby Bisson, Kianna Bisson, Ashton Boser, Logan Claughton, Nakita Dale, Cody DeBelser, Ryan Donald, Austin Duvall, Gavin Dyck, Kendra Flaherty, Kenzie Godin, Hanna Herle, Danielle Irons, Rheann Jackson, Nikita Lantz, Cayla Laturna, Erling Lefsrud, Emily Mabbett, Quinn Maze, Alana Neil, Princess Portajada, Toby Prescott, Blake Robertson, Spencer Sperle, Joshua Stabbler, Rhett Timmermans, Kezia Tyagi, Tamara Ubell, Kyla Van De Meutter, Donna Wilson, Keltie Wilson, Shiraya Winterhalt, Joshua Witzaney and Heather Wood. Photo by Helena Long

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Each graduand made his or her way to the stage to receive the Grade 12 diploma from Cey, while vice-principal Ken Parker introduced the students.

Over $20,000 worth of scholarships from local donations and organizations were earned by 16 students.

In addition, Donna Wilson earned the Living Sky Technology and Innovation Award of a tablet. The two Leadership and Dedication Awards went to Alana Neil and Quinn Maze.

Valedictorian Megan Babchuk earned the Grade 12 Proficiency Award and Honour Cord. Across all classes in Grade 12, she was able to maintain a 93.7 per cent average. Kezia Tyagi won the Governor General’s Academic Medal for the highest average in Grades 11 and 12 combined. Megan plans to attend Sheridan College in Toronto to take art fundamentals. She aspires to a career in animation. Tyagi will attend medical school in India.

Scholarship winners were Erling Lefsrud — Access Communications Scholarship, Delta Co-operative Association Bursary, Jeffrey Glen Bounting Bursary, Lions Club Bursary, Downtown Medical Clinic Scholarship, Candace Heitt Sports Bursary; Megan Babchuk — Unity Credit Union Scholarship, Matthew Borden Bursary, Delta Co-operative Association bursary, Lions Club Scholarship, Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Memorial Bursary; Heather Wood — Unity Credit Union Scholarship, Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship, Jimmy and Ethel Anderson Memorial Bursary, Dr. Robert P. Knowles Scholarship; Kyla Van De Meutter — Class of 2015 Bursary, Ed Burnall and Family Bursary, Tommy Rutherford Masonic Scholarship, Unity Agricultural Society Scholarship; Rachel Baes — Health Care Auxiliary Scholarship, Jenai Danielle Bounting Bursary, Downtown Medical Clinic Scholarship; Kezia Tyagi — David Ray Surine Bursary, Dr. Robert P. Knowles Scholarship; Blake Robertson — Living Sky School Division No. 202 Board Scholarship, Knights of Columbus bursary; Nolan Acton — Unity Wildlife Federation Bursary, Order of the Royal Purple Bursary; Gavin Dyck — PDG Lions John Coid Memorial Bursary, John Coid Masonic Memorial Bursary; Rheann Jackson — Albert Burnell Bursary, Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary; Quinn Maze — Legion Auxiliary Bursary, Tommy Rutherford Masonic Bursary; Jayden Akerlund — Knights of Columbus Bursary, Royal Canadian Legion Unity Branch No. 90; Emily Mabbett — St. Peter’s CWL Bursary; Kianna Bisson — Tyler Glackin Memorial Bursary; Spencer Sperle — Isabel Anderson Physical Sciences Bursary; and Taylor Pilat — CUPE 4747 Scholarship.

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New aquatic centre biggest attraction this summer

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

I almost don’t know what to talk about with school out for the summer as the three schools in town certainly gave me many topics to cover during the school year.

However, I can always give our readers something to read when it comes to what’s happening in Unity.

The biggest attraction this summer is the Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre. Swimmers are loving the features of the new pool and the lifeguards are kept busy with lessons, aquasizes, early morning lane swim as well as public swimming.

Watch for details on upcoming activities taking place during Drowning Prevention Week in mid-July.

Work has begun on the 8th Avenue Estates adult housing project. The 24-unit building is expected to be under construction for approximately the next year and a half.

Remember Scotty the T. Rex will be on display at the museum throughout the summer. The museum is celebrating its 35th anniversary year and would appreciate everyone considering the museum to bring their visiting friends and family to or volunteering a spare hour or two to help with some of the many tasks needed to maintain this fine facility.

Kids and grandkids of residents are encouraged to take part in the Summer Fun Centre offered at the community centre each weekday from 10 to noon and 1-4 p.m., with every Wednesday being movie night from 7-9 p.m. Children five to 11 are welcome to attend with a low fee of $50 for the summer or a $5 drop-in rate. Activities include games, crafts, slip and slides and more.

A new program will begin in the fall sponsored by the Town of Unity, Unity Community Daycare, Unity Public School and St. Peter’s School. It is an after school program to provide a safe, educational and structured environment for kids from 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. weekdays.

With two teams hosting provincials next weekend, July 17 to 19, the diamonds have been a flurry of activity that includes practices as well as fine-tuning the venue to play host to eight teams coming to compete in bantam A provincial baseball and junior B ladies’ fastball.

Teams heading out to their provincial quests include the mosquito boys travelling to Meadow Lake July 17-19. Bantam A boys, are co-hosting their provincials with the junior girls’ softball July 17 weekend.

The Bantam AA team will head to a yet-to-be-named host site for the July 24 weekend. In softball, squirts, two teams of peewees and the bantam girls competed

nity News July 3 weekend for their respective titles. The midget softball girls head to Estevan this weekend to compete.We’ll keep you posted on those outcomes as the results come to us.

The action on the diamonds July 17 begins at 4 p.m. with opening draws.

There will be combined opening ceremonies at 6 p.m. featuring all teams competing both on the baseball side and the softball side. Both host teams have their first game Friday at 6:30 p.m., with games continuing all day Saturday and playoff Sunday beginning in the morning. There will be

a guaranteed 50/50 as well as some terrific home cooking in the booth including breakfast, dinner and supper meals — rumours are there are pies and perogies!

— along with the regular favourite ball booth food.

The Unity Golf Club is another active recreation venue holding regular men’s and ladies’ night events. As well, they will hold a number of tournaments this summer but there are still plenty of tee times to have for those who like to get out on the links. Consider this as one of the things to do with visiting friends and family.

Don’t forget to support your local businesses this summer. Just because you are heading out of town for vacation doesn’t mean you can’t buy your supplies in town, supporting those busi-

nesses that sponsor and support so many activities and events right here at home.

Always plenty of free parking space to be had along with cheerful, hometown help with whatever it is you may need.

Coffee row folks are dissecting the first two games of the Riders, sizing up the team. Heat waves and sporadic rains are definitely discussed as concerns are prevalent for this year’s crop season. Oilfield slowdown and now concerns for the ag sector definitely has discussions humming with “what’s next” theories. As well fans of local ball teams also discuss the upcoming provincial quests at the topic table.

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

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Former resident donates painting to Do Drop In

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Carolyn and Charles McMillan, former Meota area residents, visited in Meota from Assiniboia last week.

A stop was arranged to meet at the Do Drop In where Charles made a donation of a painting he did in 1985 of the Meota train station, three elevators and a team of horses. His family have enjoyed this picture in their homes but agreed the resting place for it should be in the seniors’ hall in Meota.

The painting is a tasteful compliment to the centre.

Charles’ father was Claire and his pioneer grandfather was Hugh McMillan. Hugh and Alex (Sandy) McMillan were brothers who came up from the United States to homestead together in 1904.

So when I asked a fellow at the Meota post office last week if he knew Charles, he said, “No, I’m from the sand and gravel ones.” It turns out they are related.

A memorial service honouring the late Harold and Betty Steele will be held in The Do Drop In Aug. 8 at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in the Meota Cemetery. Harold

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eota News retired from the CNR, was a past president of the Meota Lions Club and one of the original volunteers who built the Meota Golf Course.

They lived in a new home in Lakeview Beach area for about 10 years before moving to Lake Cowichan, B.C. This information came from Gordon MacKinnon, a very good friend.

Contract bridge was played on June 29 with top scores by Vern Iverson and Maureen Campbell.

There will be a shuffleboard tournament in Valleyview Towers II, Wednesday, July 15 starting at 10 a.m. with a potluck lunch at noon. If you want to have a fun day, come out and join our bunch.

Robert and Marion Iverson have enjoyed the company of their grandson Dan and Monica and their three girls – Annabelle, Rosie and Sophie, from Cold lake, Alta. It’s always fun having the young folks about, so in-

teresting.

John MacDonald drove to Kindersley last Tuesday, picked up his mother Patricia and brought her back to Meota to spend some time with his family.

Pearl Hawkins helped out at the village office while Jennifer was away on medical leave.

A couple more oldtimers have passed from the Leoville district. Bill (William) Goertzen, of Prince Albert, passed away June 28, He had lived in the Chitek Lake and Leoville areas before retiring to Prince Albert in 2008.

He was married to Patsy (Lemieux) in 1958, was a handyman after semi-retiring and enjoyed fishing and camping. He was 79 years of age. Gerry Bruneau of Leoville passed away June 26 at 94 years. His mass was held in Leoville June 27.

Gordon Turnbull of Spiritwood has been transferred from the Hafford Health Care facility back to Leoville’s Evergreen Lodge.

Five tables of Canasta players had gathered at the Do Drop In Friday evening only to discover that the power was off. Some returned to North Battleford

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Do Drop In president Robert Iverson accepts a painting from Charles and Carolyn McMillan on behalf of the seniors. Photo by Lorna Pearson

while a dozen moved to the home of Linda Ard where three tables enjoyed their evening. Top score went to Linda Ard and Beth Wynne (Taber, Alta.). Second were Norm Bouvier (Carstairs, Alta.) and Dave Ottis and third high were Jack Stewart and Arlene Walker. The power went off at the Ard home later on and games were finished by lamplight.

The coffee had been made so lunch was still ready before leaving. A transformer blew on Beach Avenue and there was a tree or two that blew down during the heavy winds that preceded the storm.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In on Tuesday evening, June 30, with top score by Eric Callbeck and Gerry Fernandes.

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Daughters Beth Wynne from Taber and Sally and Norm Bouvier from Carstairs were home for Aunt Nancy Meier’s funeral July 2 and stayed with me in Meota. The Bouviers enjoyed a visit with Ben and Nena Byl while here, friends from their days in La Ronge many years ago.

The fireworks they set off in the Meota park July 1 were appreciated by everyone, as they could be seen all across town. If you stayed indoors you didn’t have the benefit of the noise, which really is part of the package.

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Second were Ray and Marnie Davie and third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan.

Contract bridge was played Monday evening, July 6, with top score by Maureen Campbell. Next was Trudy Iverson.

A pioneer lady who grew up in the McMillan district, 99-year-od Germaine Nachtegaele passed on last week, with her funeral held July 6, from St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in North Battleford. Germaine, as well as her youngest brother Paul Gregoire, were residing in Harwood Manor.

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Working together to install new playground equipment

By Vivian Barwell

Freelance Reporter

Bayer CropScience representative Teresa Partyka Bowie, Madison Bowie, Blaine Lake mayor Andy Ciona and Blaine Lake playground committee member Bev Breland perform the ribbon-cutting honours at the new playground June 17.

BLAINE LAKE — Blaine Lake community was given an opportunity to upgrade its community playground equipment thanks to the generous donations of community members and businesses.

The many smiles, squeals and sounds of laughter were reward enough for the tireless volunteers who performed fundraising and installation efforts for the new community playground equipment.

The equipment was selected from an assortment of units from Blue Imp. The play equipment is designed

to encourage outdoor play and offer long lasting, lowmaintenance performance that exceeds industry safety standards.

The Blaine Lake Community Association initiative provided an opportunity to replace the old, worn play equipment near the cenotaph at the corner of First Street East and Second Avenue, and build a new improved model by selecting from a number of separate units.

Community volunteers gathered at the site the weekend of June 6 and 7 to prepare the foundation and assemble and install the equipment.

“It’s a wonderful addition to our town of Blaine Lake,”

Eternal Memories Funeral Home & Crematorium hosted a barbecue hot dog lunch June 25 and donated all their proceeds to the new playground. Over $622.25 was realized. Pictured are Irene Cyr, Eleanor Persons and Anne Sitter, Patti Ciona, Karleigh Sanchez, Melvy Sanchez and Trevor Watts. Photos submitted

says new BLCA secretarytreasurer Vanessa Horner.

A large grand opening picnic was held onsite June 17 in honour of the purchase. Those in attendance were treated to hot dogs, beverages and salads. BLC high school girls did face painting and Christie Dargin-Linsley did henna tattoos while energizing music played in the background.

A plaque erected at the site will display the names of the major sponsors, committee members, volunteer names and contributors.

Main sponsors included the Town of Blaine Lake, Bayer CropScience and BLCA Lotto. Eternal Memories Funeral Home & Crematorium hosted a barbecue hot dog lunch June 25, and donated all proceeds to the new playground initiative. More than $622.25 was raised.

There were also many other individuals who generously gave of their time, finances and support for this beneficial endeavour.

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