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After some ups and downs, Canada Post has moved back into Battleford’s post office building.

Residents stopped in to check out the building, eat some doughnuts and get their mail Monday.

Cassandra Germsheid of Fieldstone Holdings Corp. said she’s excited the building operates as a post office again.

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Germsheid said. “We were really looking forward to getting Canada Post up and running again, and to see everything finished and to have people be able to walk right in and get their mail again is definitely the best part.”

Germsheid added she was relieved the first floor is finished as it would give her husband, Jesse Crozier, a rest. Crozier and his crew were working long hours on the historical building.

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A temporary location for the post office was the former Hillcrest Centre at 122 - 24th St. Mail was then available at trailers at the north end of town near All Out Graphics and Design Ltd., which elicited many complaints. The space didn’t accommodate many vehicles, there was congestion and a lack of organized parking, mud was on the ground certain times of the year, mail to multiple people was found in the same boxes and a door on at least one of

the trailers hadn’t worked since winter.

In early 2016, Canada Post announced it would sell the building. Fieldstone Holdings Corp. bought the building in December 2016 and completed most of its work by fall.

Different possible completion dates were discussed in 2017, including Nov. 1 and before Christmas, but such plans never materialized.

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working to “make the space operational again as a post office” and was refitting the building with new equipment, retail counters, post office boxes, along with other tasks. Legault said the process “always takes a couple months.”

In April, Germsheid said Canada Post likely took time to design to pay respect to the character of the building, and restoring the building involved more than plaster and paint. A June 4 opening date was announced that month.

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Battleford looks into potentially unsafe intersection

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Above, Bill Hall can now get his mail in downtown Battleford rather than at the trailers, which caused residents some grief. The post office officially opened again Monday. Photo by Josh Greschner At left, the new customer service area of the post office featuring new service counter and a fresh layout. Photo submitted

Post office returns to 22nd Continued from Front Germsheid said people tried to visit the building on the weekend before the opening date.

The interior features a new floor, new walls and new paint. The layout is somewhat different, Germsheid said.

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Superintendent Les Trach said he’s happy to be back.

“There’s a lot of nostalgia in this place so it’s good to be back,” Trach said.

Trach said the staff “has been great,” adding “the contractor did a fantastic job.”

Crozier and Germsheid aren’t finished with the

Social media was abuzz with positive reaction to the news the Battleford post office was once again open on 22nd Street. These comments were posted on Facebook.

Doug Laing — I went and got the mail for the first time in years!!(at the new-old building) it looks awesome and we are very glad the building is back !!

Moira Gautron — Hurray! Such a wonderful old building. I am so happy that it has been restored. Thank you to those who made it happen. I know This is greedy but now I am praying that the wonderful old clock will go tock tock once again.

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building, and the upper floors is the next big project, Germsheid said, adding a main goal is to create new access to the area and restore everything up there.

What could be in the upper floors Germsheid said she and Crozier haven’t yet decided, but are talking about options.

hoo. So happy that it has been restored and back in use.

Dana Baril McNeil — Finally out of the mud pit!

Becky Stroo — Beautiful building glad someone saved it.

Sandi Blair — A beautiful building. I’m so happy it has life again.

Valerie Johnson — Beautiful old building.

Betsy Brown — Congratulations on a wonderful restoration!! Great job Straight Line Builder Company!!

Debbie Windecker — How beautiful! What is it used for now?

Debbie Miller — It is the town’s post office back to it’s original purpose and I am so happy about it!!!

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the intersection; extend the in-town speed limit of 80 km/h until south of the intersection; and widening the road leading to grid road 656 from both the north and the south to allow for a turning lane.

Enns-Wind said matters relating to the intersection are the provincial government’s responsibility, and he sought a resolution in order for the responsible authorities to look into the matter. Town leadership will send a letter to the ministry outlining the above.

Having driven in the area herself, Councillor Judy Pruden confirmed the validity of the drivers’ concerns.

Rosemarie Falk high five causes controversy Staff Battlefords-Lloydminster MP Rosemarie Falk is feeling the heat from social media to her high-five reaction to a vote in the House of Commons last Wednesday.

The vote was on third reading of Bill C-262, an act to ensure the laws of Canada are in harmony with the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.

Falk was one of the MPs who voted against the bill in the Commons. As she stood to vote, she shared a

high five with fellow Conservative MP Dane Lloyd of Alberta.

Video of the vote made the rounds on Twitter, with social media users condemning Falk’s reaction and accusing her of disrespect.

Assembly of First Nations Chief Perry Bellegarde issued a statement condemning the reaction of both MPs. “The UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples sets out the basic minimum framework for implementing Indigenous rights as human

rights globally. It has been adopted by some 147 nation states of the UN General Assembly and fully endorsed by Canada. For two elected Members of Parliament — elected representatives of the Canadian people — to behave so disrespectfully on a matter of basic human rights is absolutely beyond the pale.”

APTN has reported that Falk issued a statement in which she said the high five was “in response to the conclusion of nearly an hour of voting in the House of Commons, and not the specific vote in question.”

No students injured in bus crash Staff

Five students were onboard a school bus involved in a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of Highway 4 and 29th Street in Battleford at 8:30 a.m. Friday, but Battlefords RCMP report the only injuries incurred were minor and were to the driver of

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Battleford town council is taking steps to inform the Ministry of Highways and Infrastructure of a potentially dangerous intersection.

The intersection that has been the subject of complaints is south of Battleford where Highway 4 meets grid road 656.

CAO John Enns-Wind said residents are concerned someone might get rearended.

The intersection is at the bottom of the valley beside Battle River.

“Many drivers are worried that trucks are speeding to gain momentum to

go up the next hill while family vehicles are slowing to make the turn,” according to Enns-Wind’s administrative report.

Also, the east and west shoulders along the highway south of Battle River are broken on the edges and are narrow, meaning there would be little room for a vehicle to escape an incident.

Traffic at the intersection is high, according to Enns-Wind’s report, due to residential development in the RM and the tourist destinations in the former Government House vicinity.

Enns-Wind suggested three options: extending street lighting south of

the SUV involved in the crash. The bus driver was also uninjured.

The collision occurred at the traffic light controlled intersection.

Police say the driver of the SUV was assisted out of the vehicle by fire services, as the power doors and windows were disabled. The driver of the

SUV was treated for minor injuries at the scene by EMS. The students were picked up from the scene by their parents.

RCMP say road conditions were good at the time of the collision and alcohol does not appear to be a factor. The investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of the collision.

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A tragic turn of events for birds and tenants Dear Editor This is something I have to get off my chest.

I live at Valleyview Towers in Tower I which was opened in 1978. Out at the back, until this year, there were little garden plots for the tenants who like to garden. There is a 98-year-old woman in my building who loves to garden. But read on and you will find out why there are no gardens out there this summer.

Also out at the back stood beautiful, tall, stately spruce trees. They were like guardians of our building and they were also a windbreak from the west wind.

Those trees were there before the b™uilding was built in 1978.

So with spruce trees, of course, there are birds, lots of birds, different kinds from wee tiny ones to big ones. And we had squirrels visiting, too. With all the birds meant a giant handmade bird feeder was installed and how the birds loved it. There were two birdbaths which the tenants kept clean and supplied with water.

The birds always drank there and loved bathing in them. And I am positive there were innumerable bird nests in those trees and baby birds.

So, of course, we tenants spent a lot of time bird watching, an entertaining occupation for seniors.

There’s not much else to do unless you play cards.

It takes many years to grow a tree, but it only takes a few minutes with a chain saw and “poof” that tree is gone with nothing left but an ugly stump.

It started like this. A couple of months ago what they call a memorandum was left in our building by the “powers that be.” It began by saying, “what is a rooming house?” A lot more was said. The gist of the letter — this location was chosen out of a limited number of City properties, to build a house to be a home for up to eight individuals and research has shown a rooming house is best suited for strong neighbourhoods. And I might add this property was bought from the City for one dollar as was stated in this newspaper a while ago. We knew by this that something was up.

On May 15, another memorandum was left in the building stating the housing authority had been advised the parking behind Valley View Tower currently infringes upon the City right of way or alley. This situation must be rectified. After 40 years it must change.

Their only option is to remove the concrete retainer, the parking plug pedestals, the garden beds and the trees to make room for tenant parking. The parking area will be re-established where the garden beds are currently located. So there definitely won’t be any gardens for the garden lovers this year. Maybe never

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again. And the tenants always got flowers from the greenhouse to put out there. Each one of us usually put a basket or a planter out there.

The memorandum stated tree removal was slated for May 23. We all knew this was going to happen, but you kind of hope, at the last minute, they might be saved. No such thing happened. At 1 p.m. a man with a chainsaw arrived and made short work of them. And a wood chipper finished the job. We took pictures, but the trees are gone. It looks so barren out there now. It was almost like losing a family member as we watched

them go down. I am a tree lover so I sure did hate to see those beautiful trees go.

If one doesn’t care for trees you are no doubt thinking, “why the big fuss?” I have to add this: I was told a day after the trees were gone a pair of robins stopped by to check out the situation and they showed their displeasure as only robins can. Maybe they had a nest in one of the trees.

Donna Neale North Battleford

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Play safely this summer and always Dear Editor A few years ago, I tried driving a zero-turn lawn mower for the first time. I was thrown off and the machine ran me over. It was a life-or-death situation and resulted in the loss of my left leg below the knee.

As a member of The War Amps Child Amputee Program (CHAMP), I’m spreading the safety message and sharing my story in a new video, PLAYSAFE: Don’t Let It Happen to You. With the help of seven other young amputees, I warn kids to spot the danger before they play and to be aware of “mean machines” like lawn mowers, trains,

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Ready to turn off the taps

Alberta more serious than some might have thought On May 30, I had the honour of being the banquet speaker at the Redvers Oil Showcase, speaking to more than 400 people. My speech “I didn’t see their horses,” targeted the anti-oil lobby — their hypocrisy in their actions and their efforts to target Saskatchewan oil and gas.

The comments that got the most positive audience reaction were when I suggested that if British Columbia really doesn’t want oil, fine. Total embargo.

I, and the nation, found out two days later how close that came to be.

The Financial Post had a superb piece published June 1 called, “Houston has a problem — The call that sparked Canada’s Trans Mountain crisis.”

In it writer, Geoffrey Morgan, revealed the Government of Alberta “had prepared a full contingency plan that included choking off oil shipments to British Columbia in three days and making an offer to buy the project by itself.”

Getting down to the last days before the deal was announced, Morgan wrote, “If the talks had collapsed, Alberta would have triggered Plan B, declaring Bill 12 as law and enacting its powers to throttle out-of-province oil shipments within three days.”

What he didn’t mention is Saskatchewan had pledged to take similar measures, following Alberta’s lead.

Not that much, if any, Saskatchewan oil gets to British Columbia, but once something is on a

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brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net rail car, presumably it could go anywhere. And there are plenty of idle crude-by-rail facilities in Saskatchewan that could have potentially been reactivated. I believe this is why Saskatchewan took the stand that it did.

I have to give credit to Alberta Premier Rachel Notley. I, and pretty much the whole oilpatch, have given her a hard time (and deservedly so) over the years. But I didn’t really think she was going to close the taps. According to Morgan’s piece, it looked like she was deadly serious. Do not get into a poker game with her.

As I noted in my speech, such an embargo would have made the 1970s energy shocks look like a walk in the park compared to what would happen in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia. While some people talk about gasoline potentially costing $2 per litre, there’s no price high enough if the gas station is dry.

The mood of the crowd in Redvers was definitely with me. They are tired of the hypocrisy, tired of the crap we are hearing from the lefties, both politically, and from the Left

Coast.

I also talked about how I worked, 21 years ago, on the pipeline that had been destined to become Energy East, and how pipeline environmental regulation has become absurd to the point where National Energy Boardregulated pipelines are no longer built in the summer because a bird may have made a nest of the rightof-way, and yet the same right-of-way will see a farmer drive his airseeder or sprayer over it.

Watching Prime Minister Trudeau during question period on June 4 was almost laughable.

Here he was, vigorously defending the need for an ocean export pipeline and quoting how the Canadian economy loses $15 billion a year due to the lack of one.

Where was Trudeau when the federally approved Northern Gateway project was killed? He was standing with his foot on its neck as it choked and died, that’s where.

That project was killed because of Trudeau’s tanker ban. It could have been built by now. If that pipeline had been built, Kinder Morgan would not have been nearly as big a deal.

Where was he when Energy East strangled to death? His other foot was on its throat, changing the goalposts mid-game.

It looks like he ran out of feet when it came to Trans Mountain.

If it weren’t for Trudeau’s failures on Northern Gateway and Energy East, we would not be committed to at least $4.5 billion and potentially more than $11 billion if no buyer can be found. Make no bones about it, this government not only chased away billions of dollars in foreign investment, it squandered billions in nationalizing a pipeline. Apipeline that would have gotten along just fine if the prime minister had just done his job since day one, in 2015.

Every single one of us is on the hook for this, and it’s all due to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

I think he’s now realized that. Good luck, prime minister. You’re going to need it.

— Brian Zinchuk is editor of Pipeline News.

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

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Something needs to be done.

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13% • The service roads aren’t that bad.

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• Reduce it to 60 km/h for the entire stretch from 22nd to the bridge.

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Curativa Cannabis to retail cannabis in NB

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The indication from one of the successful applicants for a cannabis retail permit in North Battleford is they want to be ready to go as soon as possible.

That is the word from James Davey, president and CEO of Envirosafe Chemicals Canada Ltd., which was selected June 1 for one of North Battleford’s two cannabis retail permits by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

The company has its headquarters in North Battleford. They will be retailing under the name Curativa Cannabis.

“Curativa Cannabis will be our marketing and trade name,” said Davey. A webpage, curativacannabis. com, is already up, which will provide some background of their plans for the product.

“We can’t sell it yet, until we get our licence of

course, but we are online and giving people an idea of where we’re going with the product.”

Their intention is to expand their current 12,000-square-foot facility at 10011 - Thatcher Ave. in North Battleford to include a stand-alone retail store.

Curativa Cannabis plans to add 400 square feet to the east side of their current building for the retail store.

The rest of the facility will focus on the production of medicinal marijuana.

The City of North Battleford is in the process of passing zoning amendments that would allow cannabis retail as a discretionary use in commercial zones and cannabis production in industrial zones.

Last year, Envirosafe Chemicals Canada were granted municipal zoning approval for the production facility, located in Parsons Industrial Park.

Davey says his company has been keeping City Hall

informed of what they have been doing. He doesn’t foresee issues at the municipal level with getting a retail store off the ground.

“We’ve all been cleared for the production site, so this site would be fine for retail sales,” said Davey.

“We don’t anticipate any problems with that.”

The building will be fully secured, with fencing around the area, said Davey.

The store will be a “clean, comfortable” space with professional staff, where customers can choose whatever products they want. There will be a wide range of products available. They are already negotiating with well-established medicinal cannabis suppliers for retail sales.

The production site is still a work in progress.

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It was a process just to get a registered number to begin, Davey said.

“We’ve gotten that issued now, we’re past security clearance, so we’re down to our final strokes to getting our permit to produce.”

Once Envirosafe Chemicals gets their federal permit, they will add 30,000 square feet onto their current building for production operations.

“We hope to grow 30,000 square feet worth of cannabis,” said Davey.

The retail store is expected to employ six people while the production side would employ about 30.

Davey says potential customers are looking forward to legalization.

“A lot of people are excited, especially the ‘millennial’ people,” said Davey. He notes those customers particularly want to see a clean product come to market, free of the sort of safety issues associated with illegal products.

“They want to see a nice clean product come out to the market,” said Davey.

Davey is excited that his company was fortunate enough to win the lottery for one of the two North Battleford cannabis retail outlets, noting there was only a four per cent chance of winning.

“It was a hard feat to get over, but we won it,” said Davey. “So we got the

James Davey, CEO of Envirosafe Chemicals Canada, stands behind building plans for his North Battleford headquarters. The company has been selected

by SLGA for one of the two cannabis retail permits for North Battleford, retailing under the name Curativa Cannabis. Photo by John Cairns

licence and we’re off and running.”

The other permit for North Battleford was won

by Synergy Five Investments LP, which is owned by five Saskatchewan First Nations organizations.

Opening of the retail operations is still a question mark.

July 1 has long been talked about as the date for federal legalization, but there is recent speculation the date will be pushed back. Davey says legalization is more likely to happen in September.

Davey says he believes the state of limbo mainly has to do with governments

trying to get a handle on all the details of product handling and distribution, as well as how to police it properly.

“We pretty well know how to do it here, but it’s a brand new market,” said Davey. “It’s like gas and oil when it came out the first time.”

For his part, Davey says he wants Curativa Cannabis to be ready for business as soon as legalization happens.

“I want to be on the ground ready to open the door on the day they finally say it’s going to be legal,” said Davey.

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A trial date has been set in connection to an individual facing several charges dating back to Jan. 11.

Jordan Waskewitch is scheduled to go to trial Aug. 28 in connection to the charges against him.

The counts include operating a motor vehicle while being pursued by police, possession of a weapon for a dangerous purpose, failure to comply with a breath demand, possession of a prohibited device, possession of metham-

phetamine for the purpose of trafficking, operating a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner and possession of a firearm without a licence.

Waskewitch was one of two people who were the subjects of a monitored police pursuit on Jan. 11.

The pursuit ended with his arrest in a rural area south of Battleford.

Monday, Waskewitch appeared by closed-circuit TV before Judge Lorna Dyck in North Battleford provincial court. Both Crown and defence appeared by telephone.

Defence counsel en-

tered Waskewitch’s election of a trial in provincial court by judge alone, as well as the not guilty pleas to all charges.

The indication is that the Crown plans to call nine witnesses at trial.

Also, there are some issues to be worked out in connection to the firearm that had been seized by police.

If the testing of the firearm cannot be completed in time for trial, it is possible the trial could be pushed back.

A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for July 9 at 8:45 a.m. Waskewitch remains in custody.

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Man facing charge of second-degree murder Staff Joshua Roy Tucker, 27, is facing several charges as a result of a Battlefords RCMP investigation into the suspicious death of a 59-year-old man on a rural property southeast of Cochin May 31.

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FN and administrator fined for violation Staff Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation and band administrator, Arnold Moosomin, were sentenced May 24 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for failing to comply with an environmental protection compliance order.

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The successful applicant for the permit for a cannabis retail outlet in Battleford is looking forward to the next steps of the process.

Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. of Regina was awarded the permit for Battleford in the lottery draw held Friday by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

Battleford had been allocated one of the 51 permits that were drawn.

Prairie Sky Cannabis was granted four licences. They also won permits for stores in Estevan, Moosomin and Martensville.

In speaking to the Regional Optimist Monday, John Thomas, president of Prairie Sky Cannabis, said he was delighted to receive as many permits as they did.

“We were very lucky from the lottery,” said Thomas. The company had applied for permits in 30 communities, in the hopes of winning at least one.

The company itself is coming at cannabis retail from a pharmaceutical perspective. Thomas is a pharmacist and has run a pharmacy in the past.

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The federal government has long set a date of July 1 for legalization.

“I don’t think anyone thinks that is realistic,” said Thomas.

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“But it sounds like downtown might not be the preferred destination, it is classified as discretionary use right now,” said Thomas. The highway commercial zone might be the more appropriate spot, he added.

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FN and administrator fined for violation Staff Mosquito Grizzly Bear’s Head Lean Man First Nation and band administrator, Arnold Moosomin, were sentenced May 24 in the Provincial Court of Saskatchewan for failing to comply with an environmental protection compliance order.

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FATHER’S DAY JUNE 17, 2018

The successful applicant for the permit for a cannabis retail outlet in Battleford is looking forward to the next steps of the process.

Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc. of Regina was awarded the permit for Battleford in the lottery draw held Friday by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority.

Battleford had been allocated one of the 51 permits that were drawn.

Prairie Sky Cannabis was granted four licences. They also won permits for stores in Estevan, Moosomin and Martensville.

In speaking to the Regional Optimist Monday, John Thomas, president of Prairie Sky Cannabis, said he was delighted to receive as many permits as they did.

“We were very lucky from the lottery,” said Thomas. The company had applied for permits in 30 communities, in the hopes of winning at least one.

The company itself is coming at cannabis retail from a pharmaceutical perspective. Thomas is a pharmacist and has run a pharmacy in the past.

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The federal government has long set a date of July 1 for legalization.

“I don’t think anyone thinks that is realistic,” said Thomas.

As well, Prairie Sky Cannabis still has to go through the 45-day permitting process with SLGA that all the winning proponents must go through. A more realistic goal, Thomas indicated, would be for Prairie Sky Cannabis to be ready to open in Battleford should legalization happen in the fall or in early 2019.

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“But it sounds like downtown might not be the preferred destination, it is classified as discretionary use right now,” said Thomas. The highway commercial zone might be the more appropriate spot, he added.

Thomas says the company is willing to work with town officials on finding an appropriate location.

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Momentum continues to build for the Action Battlefords initiative by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Scott Campbell Dodge has contributed $10,000 to the campaign, aimed at turning around the reputation of the city. Seen here presenting the cheque to Chamber president Terry Caldwell (centre) are Scott Campbell (left) and Trent Gatzke. Campbell said he is contributing because “this community has treated us so well. It’s just been a great community to raise a family. And you know that’s not what the perception is. The perception is just the opposite, which is totally false.” The money will go towards Action Battlefords’ general fund, which will go to initiatives including Citizens On Patrol, a youth program, as well as a marketing program. Photo by John Cairns

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Classic cars dotted the lot at the Territorial Place Mall Saturday as the Battlefords Vintage Auto Club held their annual show and shine. The vintage vehicles included some with unusual themes including one in Riders’ colours as well as another devoted to Spider-Man. More photos at www. newsoptimist.ca. Photos by John Cairns

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Cannabis retailers selected

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The province has announced the successful applicants who will operate cannabis retail stores in the province.

Those chosen include two applicants who will operate the retail stores in North Battleford and one applicant for the retail store in Battleford.

In North Battleford, one permit has been allocated to North Battleford-based Envirosafe Chemicals Canada. The other is allocated to Synergy Five Investments LP, an investment company owned by five Saskatchewan First Nation organizations.

Synergy Five has also been awarded permits in Warman and Yorkton.

In Battleford, the permit has been awarded to Prairie Sky Cannabis Inc., which is Saskatchewan based. Prairie Sky also was awarded permits in Estevan, Moosomin and Martensville.

There is a Battlefords connection to the permit awarded to Nipawin. That was awarded to Battlefords Agency Tribal Chiefs Investments LP and GreenTec Holdings.

Operators for all 51 cannabis retail store permits throughout the province have now been selected.

The next step is for successful proponents to begin the permitting process, which happens over the next 45 days. As a condition of their permit, retail cannabis permittees

must be operating within 12 months of legalization.

Permits will not take effect until legalization occurs.

The retailers must be stand-alone operations; alcohol sales will not be permitted.

Also, retail locations are subject to local municipal zoning bylaws. North Battleford is currently in the process of amending its bylaw, and that is expected to come back for final approval at the June 11 council meeting.

In a provincial news release, it was noted more than two-thirds of the successful applicants are from Saskatchewan or have operations in the province.

The winning bidders were picked in a two-phase request for proposal process that began in March.

According to the province, the first phase involved screening for qualifications focused on financial and sales/inventory tracking systems, while the second phase consisted of a lottery draw to pick the successful operators.

KPMG provided oversight for the whole process.

“This represents the next step in the process of having a privately-operated cannabis retail system carefully regulated by SLGA,” said Minister Responsible for SLGA Gene Makowsky in a statement.

“There was a lot of interest in the public request for proposal process, resulting in many new businesses that will invest in our province.”

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North Battleford Lions president Gordon Mullet and Lions member Pat Folan present a cheque for $1,000 to Villa Pascal recreation co-ordinator Dorothy Androsoff and resident Reine Lessard for the purchase of a new barbecue. Photo submitted

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June is upon us and it’s the perfect time for new drivers to hit the road and practice their skills, within limits, of course.

The June Traffic Safety Spotlight is on new drivers in the Graduated Driver Licensing program and riders in the Motorcycle GDL program.

Both programs are designed to ensure new drivers and riders have all the

skills and knowledge they need to not just pass the test, but to operate their vehicles safely for life.

“It’s important that new drivers study the rules of the road, know what their restrictions are and then get out there and practice driving,” said Penny McCune, chief operating officer of the Auto Fund.

“Police throughout the province will be watching for new drivers and riders who don’t follow their restrictions, like learner

drivers driving without a supervising driver or novice riders not wearing the required safety gear.”

As hard as it is to share those keys, supervising drivers also play an important role in making sure new drivers get their time in behind the wheel. If you’re helping a new driver learn the rules of the road, check out A Guide to Supervising New Drivers and give yourself a refresher on the Driver’s Handbook.

Six teams participated Saturday in the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club fourth annual race event, this year known as The Cooperators Race For Kids, to raise $21,931 for the local club.

The Co-operators Race For Kids is described as a mix between the Amazing Race and Minute to Win It, which included 10 different challenging checkpoints throughout the community.

Six teams of four showed their team spirit and took part in fun and exciting challenges. The funds raised help the Battlefords Boys and Girls Clubs to provide safe, supportive places where children and youth of the community can discover, develop and achieve great futures.

“This year’s race was definitely one for the books,” says Nicole Combres, executive director of the Battlefords Boys and Girls Club.

“Although we had fewer teams this year than in the past, our yearly returning participants said this year was the best year yet and I couldn’t agree more. Our event wouldn’t have been

this successful without the contributions of our volunteers, participants, donors and sponsors and to them, we say a sincere thank you.

“I’m also incredibly grateful for the hardworking and dedicated staff and board of directors that I am blessed to work alongside with.”

The individual who had

the most dollars raised by 11:59:59 p.m. on June 1 was Leah Gristwood and she was awarded a travel voucher for two.

The second top fundraising individual was Debbie Miller and she won a table top barbecue, eight adirondack chairs and an autographed Roughriders football.

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By Evelyn Campbell Battlefords Art Club members enjoyed watching a 20-minute DVD about painting a scene with a rooster in it in oil when they met Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre.

Plans for an upcoming show to be held at Cochin were discussed. The show will be Aug. 11 in the skating rink.

We are looking forward to a guest curator, Ward Schell. A reception for him is Friday, Aug. 10 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. For more information call 306-445-1730.

An exhibition of Wynona Mulcaster’s Earthstones is currently on in the gallery until June 17.

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North Stars add to prospect pool on draft day

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Six new faces have been added to the Battlefords North Stars long-term plans.

As part of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League’s annual meeting in Nipawin Friday, all 12 teams in the league drafted players born in 2003 during the SJHL Bantam Draft.

Having dealt their top two draft picks a year ago, the North Stars once again had their own selections in first two rounds, which was a huge bonus for the team staff as they looked at their draft board.

“It was pretty nice to have those picks as it gave us a better chance of getting some high-end guys,” North Stars assistant general manager and head scout Wylie Riendeau said.

“We tried to keep our picks somewhat local, and we did that for the most part. Other than one of our sixth round picks, everyone is within an hourand-a-half from the Civic Centre.”

With the 11th overall pick, the North Stars used their first round selection on forward Holden Doell of Martensville, who had 38 points in 24 games for his hometown Maruaders last season.

“He’s an honest player and a really good leader, which was one of the big reasons why we drafted him,” Riendeau said.

“Holden has a really quick release, and you can see that with the 24 goals he scored this season. He’s planning to play with his older brother [Nolan] with Beardy’s Blackhawks in the midget ranks next year, so we’re excited to see how his game grows there.”

In the second round, the North Stars drafted forward Keenan Allan of Warman with the 23rd overall pick.

Allan, who had 29 points in 30 games for the Winnipeg based Rink Hockey Academy last year, was an eighth round selection by the Moose Jaw Warriors in last month’s Western Hockey League Bantam Draft.

“We didn’t think he’d still be around with that pick, so we were really excited to draft him,” Riendeau said.

“He made huge strides over the last year. He’s got great speed and an unmatched work ethic,

which is something that guys who have worked out with him during the summer have spoken highly of when we talked to them about Keenan.”

The North Stars moved to the blueline in the third round as they picked Hunter Weber with the 35th overall selection.

Weber, a native of Saskatoon, started off the season with his hometown Generals before moving to Moose Jaw to suit up with the Prairie Hockey Academy.

“He’s 6’2” and weighs 200 pounds already and he skates well for a bigger guy,” Riendeau said.

“I think the move to Moose Jaw really did a lot for him and you could see the improvement in his game from being on the ice every day. His family has roots in the Battlefords and I think he’ll be a solid piece for the team down the road.”

With their fourth round selection (47th overall) in the hands of the league

champion Nipawin Hawks, who would pick Regina Monarchs forward Jackson Smith, the North Stars returned to drafting in the fifth round as they took Ethan Scriven with the 59th overall pick.

Scriven, who is from Warman, had 40 points in 30 games this year for his hometown Wildcats and also had 78 penalty minutes.

“Ethan had a really strong showing at our spring camp in Saskatoon last month and it was great to see him perform well there after a strong regular season,” Riendeau said.

“He has a high skill level and I think he’ll get to the next level fairly quickly. He’s one of those players that other teams hate to play against, so he’ll fit right in with our organization.”

The North Stars rounded out the proceedings with a pair of picks in the sixth round.

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belonged to the Weyburn Red Wings but was acquired by the North Stars from the Yorkton Terriers for defenceman Austin Wieler, the team drafted Prairie Hockey Academy forward Atley Calvert of Moose Jaw. “It’s always exciting as a scout when you are able to draft a guy in the sixth round who scored 30 goals last season,” Riendeau said.

“They are going to have a really good Elite 15 team next year in Moose Jaw and I’m really excited to see how his game grows, as their program is close by to where I live so I get to see them play on a regular basis.”

Finally, with the 71st overall pick, the North Stars selected forward Riley Giroud.

Giroud, a Saskatoon native, had 37 points in 28

games this winter for the Generals.

“Riley was someone that we noticed at the SaskFirst Bantam Camp in Regina back in December, as he had a really good showing there,” Riendeau said.

“He has a really high hockey IQ already. He’s got nice skill around the net and great vision.

A total of 71 players were picked in Friday’s draft, with the La Ronge Ice Wolves selecting forward Cash Arntsen of the Swift Current Raiders with the first overall pick.

Eric Robbie, a defenceman from Rosetown who suited up in eight games for the Battlefords Stars of the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League last season, was picked by the Nipawin Hawks in the first round with the 12th pick.

Unity’s Garin Scheer,

who played on defence for the West Central Wheat Kings last season and was a fourth round pick by the Saskatoon Blades in the WHL Bantam Draft last month, was selected in the third round by the Melville Millionaires with the 39th overall selection.

In other news, North Stars defenceman Connor Smith was drafted in third round of the North American Hockey League draft Tuesday with the 50th overall pick by the Topeka Roadrunners.

Smith, who is 18 years of age and is from Santa Margarita, Calif., had four assists in 43 regular season games in his first season of junior hockey after being acquired from the Vancouver Island Junior Hockey League’s Oceanside Generals.

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Jenna McFadyen of Maidstone crosses the line in first place in the 3000 metre midget girls’ race at the provincial high school track and field meet in Prince Albert Saturday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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After a silver medal showing a year ago in Saskatoon, Maidstone’s Jenna McFadyen made the most of her second opproutnity for a gold medal in the midget girls’ 3000 metre race at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial track and field meet.

The Grade 10 student sped away from the pack during the finals lap Saturday in Prince Albert, as

she cruised to the finish line in first place with a time of 11:03.53.

“I never really felt like I had the lead by a big margin as it always felt like someone was behind me the whole race,” McFadyen said.

“I had a better idea of what to expect this year compared to my first trip to provincials. The nerves were still there as they are before any race, but I had better idea of when to warm up ahead of time.”

McFadyen would reach

the podium on two more occasions during the weekend as she won the bronze medals in the 800m and 1500m events.

“I really didn’t go into the 800 race with super high expectations as I spent a lot of energy in the 3000,” McFadyen said. “But I once heard my coach yelling and gave it everything that I had.

“The 1500 is a bit of a different race for me, especially my little legs, but it was a good warmup for me ahead of the 3000.”

It’s been an exciting last few weeks for Unity Composite High School Grade 9 student Garin Scherr.

After putting up 24 points in 30 games with the West Central Wheat Kings this winter, the 15-year-old was selected in the fourth rounds of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and Western Hockey League bantam drafts by the Melville Millionaires and the Saskatoon Blades respectively.

With his hockey equipment put away until the fall, Scherr donned his cleats to compete in the discus, javelin and shot put events at the Saskatchewan

High Schools Athletic Association provincial track and field meet over the weekend in Prince Albert.

“Well I’m not much of a runner, so the throwing events was something that I know I could perform well in,” Scherr smiled.

“It’s been a pretty cool experience to come here and compete against the top guys in the province.

There’s a lot of great athletes in the province and I think we all stepped up our game a bit this weekend.”

His best showing came in the shot put event Saturday morning, as his throw of 13.73 metres earned him the gold medal.

“That throw came

about halfway through the event,” Scherr said.

“Once it left my hand, I knew that was probably going to be my best throw of the day.”

Scherr would go on to pick up a bronze medal later in the day in the discus throw with a toss of 41.93 metres.

Those results, couple with a fourth place showing in the javelin throw Friday, gave Scherr enough points to finish in third place among all midget boys athletes during the meet.

With the high school athletics season now over, Scherr is now preparing to play for the Unity Lazers in the winter and will also be an affliated player with the Battlefords AAA Stars.

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Vikings tandem reach top of the podium at provincials

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

They have different levels of experience at the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association provincial track and field meet.

However, the results for North Battleford Comprehensive High School students Katie Rathwell and Nicholas Bertoia proved to be the same.

Rathwell, who is in Grade 9, won the junior girls’ quad gold medal Friday in Prince Alberta, while Bertoia, who is in Grade 11, matched that result in the senior boys’ discus event Saturday.

“It’s really exciting for us to have two athletes with gold, in addition to other medals we won during the weekend,” said Susan Thiell, who is a coach for the Vikings along with Shaun Webster and Darcy Rudychuk.

“There wasn’t a lot of personal bests due to the weather conditions, but our athletes did a great job of adapting to the elements and we had lot of top eight finishes.”

While basketball and volleyball are her main focus during the school year, Rathwell’s schedule worked out well enough for her to take part in the quad, which sees athletes compete in the 100 metre dash, shot put, long jump and 800m running event.

“I saw the quad as an

event that I can take part in a number of different events, instead of focusing on just one thing,” Rathwell said.

“Being able to compete in throwing, jumping, sprinting and running events was something that really interested me, especially as I would be competing alongside some of the best athletes in the province.”

Rathwell came out of the gates strong Friday as she edged out Janel Millar of Big River to win the 100m dash and followed that up by narrowly beating Lydia Pollock of Indian Head in the shot put.

“The dash is a new event for me as I’m not much of a sprinter, so I was pretty surprised that I ended up having the fastest overall time,” Rathwell said.

“My throw in the shot put was nowhere near what I had thrown in the districts a week earlier, so I wasn’t expecting to be in first there. However, when I realized that I had won, I started to think that I might have a chance at a medal, so that made me more determined.”

After an 11th place result in the long jump event, Rathwell would capture the gold medal in style in the 800m race, as she set a new event record with a time of 2:37.61.

The previous mark of 2:37.61 was set by Lumsden’s Madison Wickenheiser in 2016.

“I was third in the standings going into the race so I was a little bit nervous, but I knew that this was my best event so I had a good chance of making it on the podium if I ran well,” Rathwell said.

“I was focused on running my own race, but the announcer was helping me out a bit as he mentioned how far I was off the gold medal in terms of points, so that made me run a little bit faster.”

As for Bertoia, who is also a member of the Vikings football team, Saturday’s triumph marked his second straight gold medal in the discus as he won the junior event last year while attending Cut Knife School.

“I felt like I was a lot calmer this time around,” Bertoia said.

“I wasn’t as nervous as I was in the past and I had a better idea of what to expect during the meet.”

His gold medal winning throw of 39.37 metres came halfway through the finals as he had nearly twometre cushion over runnerup Adam Kahpeaysewat of Saskatoon Marion Graham.

“I had a good feeling that it was going to be a pretty good toss, but I had no idea of how far it would end up going until it landed,” Bertoia said.

“When I found the distance, and it ended up being enough to win, I had a big smile on my face.”

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For decades the western singing group has musically painted images and stories of horses, cattle, cowboys, “night herds,” tall timber, cool water, canyons and prairies. Their original songs, like Tumbling Tumbleweeds, Cool Water and Ghost Riders in the Sky, are classics forever entwined into the lore and mystique of the North American West. Both Tumbleweeds and Cool Water have been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Founded by Roy Rogers Sr. and Canadian-born songwriters Bob Nolan and Tim Spencer, the group garnered national and international fans through appearance in almost 100 western films during the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s. Numerous albums were recorded under contracts with Decca, Columbia, RCA and others.

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grams as the Barbara Mandrell Show. Walt Disney called upon the Pioneers to supply the soundtrack for the film Pecos Bill. They were the first cowboy musical group to perform at Carnegie Hall and the first to headline in Las Vegas casinos.

The current group’s configuration is part of a continuous and uninterrupted 84-year existence in which they have accumulated more coveted honours and awards than anyone in Western music.

Current members include Roy Rogers Jr. (Dusty), Tommy Nallie, Ken Lattimore, John Fullerton and Bruce Hoffman (fiddler).

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The Pioneers are known around the world for their unique three- and four-part harmonies. According to their “trail boss,” Tommy Nallie who joined the group in the 1980s, “We are honoured to be returning to Canada in 2018, and visiting different cities,” Nallie said.

“Every concert is pure cowboy music packed with our timeless hits, solid western swing and a good measure of comedy and banter. Each of the five members share the vocals and instrumentals.”

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Local promoter of the group, Margaret Morrissette of Fort Qu’Appelle, said, “The Pioneers are revered legends in the field of Western music. Everyone I talk to is so very excited they are coming to Western Canada for a June 2018 tour. This will be a memorable performance.

There is limited seating so we encourage everyone to get their tickets early.”

Tickets can be purchased by calling 306445-7700 EXT 2, online at www.dekkercentre.com or in person at 623 - Carleton Tr. in North Battleford.

Roy Rogers and Trigger. Not every piece of history is on record. Margaret Morrissette of Old Rivers Western Productions Ltd. wonders if Rogers was ever in the Battleford area? We are asking our more mature readers if they have any information. Morrissette says, “We know he was at Danceland in Watrous in the early 1940s.” If you have information, email us at newsoptimist.news@sasktel.net. Photo submitted

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Wrapping up with colourful show and tell

By Barb Sealy

Twenty-five members of the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild met May 25, for the final event of the quilt season, sharing a turkey supper meal with all the trimmings prepared by Shirl’s Catering.

During the “show and tell” which followed, members displayed their finished projects, always a delight to the eye and an inspiration to all. As a result of the show, without question, there are already plans developing for future quilts, wall hangings and instructional sessions during the upcoming season.

In addition to individual projects, the guild has also been involved with the North Battleford community at large and comfort quilts have been donated recently to Interval House.

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mentia. These will be given to the care facilities in the community for clients suffering from this condition. Plans are ongoing to produce maze mats suitable for children with autism and other disabilities and, to that end, several are being “tested” for suitability in the school system.

Involvement with the quilt guild provides a tremendous sense of accomplishment as a project is completed, friendly advice when needed and sometimes help with the basics of the craft, not to mention the friendships and fellowship. Experienced and beginning quilters are invited to join us in the craft room at the Don Ross Centre where we meet at 1 p.m. the first Friday of each

month for a business meeting, starting in September.

It should be noted, that while some members will be enjoying the lake, family activities, travel and work in their respective gardens, some avid people will be quilting in the craft room during the summer months. Please call Leslie at 306-937-7471 or Bonnie at 306-480-7797 for more information.

Among the projects displayed at the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild’s most recent show and tell were fidget quilts which have features that may relieve anxiety in some of those who suffer from dementia. Photos submitted

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Above, Heather Beatch, facility manager of Villa Pascal accepts a donation for $11,000 from Bea Geering, president of the Villa Pascal Ladies’ Auxiliary. The donation will be used to purchase mechanical lifts. Seated are Cecile Dupuis, Therese Giasson and Allie Raycraft, auxiliary board members, who were honoured for years of service. Above right, members of the Villa Pascal Ladies’ Auxiliary are: back row - Irene Bohun, Laura Robinson, Terri Michaud, Bea Geering, Lois Seib, Iris Wog; front row - Cecile Dupuis, Therese Giasson and Allie Raycraft. Villa Pascal staff and board of directors have expressed their appreciation to the auxiliary members for their volunteerism and commitment in enhancing the lives of the residents. Photos submitted

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By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Jane Zielke de Monbrun said she got her first tattoo last year, and another this year. “‘Once you get a tattoo, it’s almost like you want more tattoos,” says Zielke de Montbrun.

The Canadian Mental Health Association - the Battlefords was raising money last week for a new minibus to help with the organization’s work experience program.

The minibus costs about $70,000, can seat 13 people and has space for things pertaining to work experience, such as

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flyers and shovels.

Zielke de Montbrun said the organization currently uses vans for the work experience program, but they must be frequently repaired.

The minibus will be a lot better for work experience participants, Zielke de Montbrun said.

Tattoos were provided by Marc Blanchette of Marc’up Tattoos in Turtleford, and Jared Olson of Skinny’s on 48 in Lloydminster.

Tattoos for the fundraiser cost $100.

Zielke de Montbrun said getting semicolon tattoos might not be an annual occurrence, but she said she likes the lotus tattoo.

Marc Blanchette of Marc’d Up Tattoos in Turtleford giving a semi-colon tattoo to Jamie MacAngus. Blanchette, along with Jared Olson of Skinny’s on 48th in Lloydminster, gave tattoos involving the a semi-colon in a CMHA fundraiser to help buy a new minibus. Photos by Josh Greschner

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Each student will receive a copy of Personal Safety: Smart choices for LIFE, an award-winning educational resource produced by Community Safety Net. The resource includes a comprehensive 112-page handbook geared to young people and access to online safety videos that augment the written materials. A free downloadable app for smartphones and tablets is included, which is customized to provide local safety contact numbers — along with safety tips, videos and other valuable safety information.

There is also a section for parents, which makes it a great family resource.

To offset the resource costs, a safety co-ordinator will be contacting local businesses and organizations to attain support on behalf of the WPD Ambulance. All supporters will be featured in the front of each safety book, as well as in the community’s customized safety app.

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PMI 722 26 Ft, s/n 72211-94019, s/n 7220294061, P/U reel, 18.4-16.1 F, 9.5L-15 R, DSA, mounted 7 ft poly swath roller, diesel, 1808 hrs showing.

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1973 Ford 600 Louisville Grain Truck, s/n N60EVR53634, 361.0 cu in, V8, 4x2, spring susp, PTO, 15 ft steel box, 44,230 miles showing.

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Ambulance personnel educate residents

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

OPEN HOUSE Saskatchewan Gathering System Pipeline Project Township 50 Ranges 25, 26, 27, 28 W3M Township 51 Range 24 W3M Tuesday, June 12, 2018 Melfort Legion 101 Macleod Avenue East Melfort, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Wednesday, June 13, 2018 East End Community Club 290 - 23rd Street East Prince Albert, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday, June 14, 2018 North Battleford Legion (Sloan Auditorium) 1352 - 100th Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM Husky Midstream is proposing to build two pipelines - a 20” line to transport crude oil to Lloydminster and an 8” line to transport condensate. The project is located within the RMs of Britannia, Eldon and Frenchman Butte.

Representatives from Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Engineering, Operations, and the Business Unit will be available to provide information on the project and answer your questions.

For more information, contact Kim Guttormson at (403) 298-7088, or Joanna Luong-Tran at (403) 298-6195.

some common problems and how to quickly access an ambulance when in need. There was a good turnout. All were treated to coffee and cake with the ambulance personnel.

The Western Development Museum held another workshop bee for the antique gas tractors and stationery engines. Having a few extra helping hands to help carry out repairs is appreciated. Some parts required are no longer being made for these aged machines. A lot of time is spent fabricating delicate

Telling the rich history of Saskatchewan’s old hotels

By Joan Champ

Hotels are one of the oldest and most common forms of business enterprise in Saskatchewan – in cities and in small towns.

The fact so many of them have survived is a testament to the determination of the people who have owned and operated them over the past 100 years – and to the fact they haven’t burned down.

When they were first built in the early 1900s, there was good money to be made in Saskatchewan’s hotels. The railways had barely been built in the late 1800s before hotels began springing up like mushrooms along the lines. Their guest rooms were filled to capacity — at times with beds in the hallways — with railway crews, construction workers and families arriving to settle in the West.

There was always plenty of excitement at the hotels when commercial travellers pulled into town by train or in big horse-drawn wagons with as many as 15 trunks full of merchandise.

The salesmen set up their goods for display in special sample rooms in the hotels.

In the evenings, shopkeepers came and placed orders with the travellers.

On Saturday nights in most towns, the hotels

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Every year the North Battleford Branch of the Registered Psychiatric Nurses Association gives proceeds from the Champions of Mental Health Awards Gala to a worthwhile charity or agency in the community. This year was the ninth annual gala. The Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre is this year’s recipient. Presently, their main focus is Housing First, working closely with other agencies in the fight against homelessness. In the photo, Jackie Kennedy (left) executive director of the Battlefords Indian and Métis Friendship Centre, receives a cheque for $3,000 from Carol Funk, RPN. Photo submitted

Another former pioneer resident of the Eagle Hills community has passed away. Sympathy goes out to the Weran and Schweizer families on the recent passing of 97-year-old Gussie Weran. The late Steve and Gussie farmed and raised a family in the area before Steve passed away. Gussie spent her last few years at the Battlefords District Care Centre in Battleford.

After the funeral she was laid to rest at the Battleford Cemetery.

May 29, the residents of Battleford West Place had a special meeting with two members of WPD Ambulance of the Battlefords.

They gave a health talk on

parts. More work bees will be planned. The museum has been a busy place with many different events taking place.

The farmers and cattlemen should be happy now substantial rain has fallen, but we can always do with more. The odd thunderstorm has moved through the area and left more light rain. Crops are coming up so, it’s time to watch for the beetles and bugs. Spraying for them has already started.

After a long wait it’s a pleasure to see our historic Battleford post office back in order. That old building has been restored inside and out, and is a treasure to the community. It reopened June 4.

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The Maryfield Arlington Hotel in 1909.

were the main gathering place. Meals in hotel dining rooms cost 25 cents, and of course, every hotel had a tavern. Only men were allowed inside, where beer was supplied by the keg. On a Saturday night at the hotel bar in Pleasantdale, for example, “the place was so full that if one person came in one door, they would push someone out the other door.” These were the glory days of Saskatchewan hotels – the days before Prohibition hit the province (1915 to 1924).

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My interest in Saskatchewan’s hotels began with my photography hobby. As I travelled around the countryside taking pictures of old buildings, I was increasingly drawn to small-town hotels. Eventually, curiosity got the better of me and I started going into them. I’d sit down and have a beer in the bar and talk to people.

Soon, I realized there was a gap in the historical record of the province that, as an historian, I could help to fill. In February 2011, I set up a blog and began posting my hotel articles: www.hotelhistories.blogspot.com.

In the coming weeks, watch for my weekly column, Railway & Main, in the Thursday edition of the Battlefords Regional Optimist. The content of these columns is based on the articles posted on my hotel histories blog. If you have any stories or memories of old hotels, or if you have any comments, please contact me a joanchamp@shaw.ca.

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Local athlete wins four gold at provincial meet

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

There were more than 55 in attendance at the Borden Friendships Club potluck supper May 30. Happy birthday was sung to Eileen Petrun, Ilene Youchezin, Jean Longmore, Heather Silcox, Ruby Wall, Roseann Carr and Don McGinnis. Entertaining for the evening were Linda and Don McGinnis from Dalmeny, with Linda playing keyboard and Don, guitar or mandolin. One waltz they played was written by their granddaughter.

Savannah Sutherland, from Borden School, competed in provincial track and field in Prince Albert June 1 and 2, winning four

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gold medals in 100 metre, 200m and 400m dashes and in 80m hurdles. Three other competitors from our district won the silver medal in 4 x 100 relay.

Levi Gough competed in long jump, placing 17th out of 28.

Borden’s Diefenbaker Daze kicked off June 2 with the Lion’s pancake breakfast in the Community Centre. Nineteen teams competed for two days in the slo-pitch tournament.

Saturday afternoon the museum held their grand

opening, with Heather Silcox as MC. She introduced the board — Helen Sutherland, Karen Kerr, Brenda Tumbach, Sharon Assman, Ruben and Martha Remepl and Wendell Dyck — and also the summer student, Graham Sargent.

Mayor Jamie Brandrick raised the Canadian flag while Bob Wardhaugh played for the singing of O Canada.

While Heather and Karen held the ribbon, Lions president Perry Nicol cut the ribbon for the opening of the new bathroom in the museum schoolhouse.

The Borden Lions raised $8,300 for the bathroom as their Legacy Project in 2017.

Everyone present then

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Up at the sports grounds, the kids had fun on the SaskTel bouncy castles, visited the petting zoo or riding in the barrel train pulled by Ed Neufeld with his JD tractor.

At 5 p.m. the Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee hosted a steak supper at the grounds, followed by DJ Werd Bird playing a variety of music until 2 a.m.

Ball games continued until after 8:30 p.m., starting up again Sunday at 9 a.m.

Winning the A side were Great Deer, Borden, over Back Door Sliders, Blaine Lake. The B side saw Rob Dog Wolf Pack of Borden (Chris Anderson and company) beat out the Cubs.

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Chris Anderson Congratulations to of Borden. Michael those earning Bachelor of Crabb of Borden has Education degrees from earned a four-year Bachthe University of Sask- elor of Arts degree in aratchewan this week. They chaeology.

Diefenbaker Daze slo-pitch tournament A side winners were the Great Deer team from Borden.

Above, Savannah Sutherland of Borden with the gold medals won at provincial track and field June 1 and 2. Above right, Borden Museum’s summer student is Graham Sargent of Borden.

Better Plan C side winners of the Diefenbaker Daze slo-pitch tournament are Lit Boyz from Borden.

Borden Friendship Club members honoured at a May 30 birthday potluck celebration were: front row - Ruby Wall, Heather Silcox and Jean Longmore; back row - Eileen Petrun, Don McGinnis, Roseann Carr and Ilene Youchezin. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

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ers after last year’s delays.

Danielle Irons is once again Correspondent serving as head lifeguard Thank you to everyone with eight other Unity teens who participated in last and one from Edam assistweekend’s Unity Western ing her.

Days, and to the organizNext weekend the Girls’ ers who work for a whole watering in early mornings Prairie League Softball year leading up to this an- or evenings to prevent water comes to town bringing nual event to ensure there loss through evaporation. about 28 teams in all diviis something for everyone Did you know that in or- sions of softball to play off to take part in. The com- der to use a fire pit in your for their league finals. mittee would like to extend yard, you should have a Unity Public School thanks to Allen and Trudy fire pit permit? The Town track and field meet was Farwell for a tractor dona- of Unity has these permits rained out and is reschedtion to agricultural society available free of charge. uled to June 14. and rodeo.

Your fire pit should be apJune 12, St. Peter’s Hello and thank you to proved and inspected.

School will be holding readers of this column from Clean, plastic shopping their AR reading celebraafar. I appreciate the con- bags are being collected tion. This year St. Peter’s tinued kind words of Keith at Unity Sarcan depot. A will bid farewell to Conrad and Claire from Maidstone community member has Baum who has spent the who always pass on their found a way to make use of last 32 years teaching in appreciation of this Unity them now that they are no Grades 7, 6 and 4, as well news. As well, I received a longer accepted in the sinas numerous grades for nice card from Bruce and gle-stream recycling prophysical education. He will Irene in Battleford. And, gram. Residents are urged be remembered for his love I often hear from my dad to continue to use reusable of Louis Riel, Elvis Presley, of accolades from Jim and shopping bags whenever Terry Fox and Batoche, as Janice of North Battleford possible. well as flip flops and short. as well. It’s motivation to Residents are also rekeep on doing what I’m do- minded to check out the Mr. Baum took his Grade 4 ing.

Unity Community Re- classes on field trips to BaThis weekend there is source Centre Facebook toche every year for the past the community wide garage page and the SARCAN 15 years. The students will sale. Last week’s Press Her- website for places to recycle also remember their many ald contained a complete clothing, some household trips to Heritage Manor, list of locations hosting and items, electronics, house- as Mr. Baum took them to you can pick up maps from hold paint and other items. visit the residents, to enUMP or the town office.

UCRC also reminds resi- tertain with song and play The Town posted the dents that housewares in games together. Mr. Baum watering schedule on their sealed boxes set by their has also left a lasting legacy Facebook page. Water is shed will be passed on to in the annual cross-country a precious resource. Did Community Living. All do- meet held at the golf course you know Unity’s water nations should be in good for the past 30 years. He was instrumental in getconsumption during sum- shape and working order. mer months is three times The Summer Fun Centre ting this started and rungreater than the national av- is ready to roll starting July ning it for all these years. erage? Residents are asked 3, with head leader Jessica He coached cross-country, to do their part in adhering Weber, newly conferred soccer, volleyball and basto the watering schedule to with a Bachelor of Educa- ketball. He also made sure to enter his class in the anhelp ensure a continuous tion degree, at the helm. source of water. The curThe pool is now open nual Unity Music Festival rent watering schedule per- and the parks and recre- for choir selections, as well mits watering on Mondays, ation director reports win- as choral speaking.

Wednesdays, Fridays and terizing went well. Nothing At UCHS, Mrs. Mamer Saturdays with no water- was broken, the pool was and Mr. Orobko are retiring on Tuesdays, Thursdays filled on time and chemi- ing at the end of the school and Sundays. Residents are cals are balanced, making year. also reminded to do their for good news for pool usCoffee row folks are happily talking about some rain at last, although the RADISSON ANTIQUES conversation has delved & GENERAL STORE into what kind of weather we might expect this sumOpen 7 Days A Week Radisson Town 321 Main Street, Radisson, SK Garage Sale mer with confirmation of tornadoes in other parts of 306.827.3003 June 16 Saskatchewan already in Yesterday’s memories...today’s treasures Watch for balloons place. Local ball teams and national sports teams also TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261 seem to make their way forward in the conversation.

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The Wilkie in motion committee launched a Safe Walking Path Contest a month ago.

Norman Carter Grade 2 student, Ella Rutledge, has won a Visa gift card and two medium slushes and two medium ice creams from Wilkie Reddi Mart for submitting her safe walking route to and from school.

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So Much History

Frenchman Butte Heritage Centre and Museum is open weekends from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until June 30, then daily for July to September. Guided tours of exhibits contained in eight heritage buildings are provided. Stop in to the famous Log Cabin Teahouse for snacks and refreshments, visit with friendly volunteer staff and learn about the Northwest’s extensive history. Children’s mini-golf and playground are just outside the window. Explore the nearby provincial and federal historic sites of Fort Pitt and Frenchman Butte and learn their colourful, storied past. Make your trip an afternoon or a weekend adventure this summer. Photo submitted

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Lawrie and Shirley Ward flew out to Courtenay on Vancouver Island where they visited Lawrie’s sister and helped celebrate her 84th birthday. It was Lawrie’s birthday the day they left Saskatoon, May 9, so they celebrated together.

They drove to Victoria one day to visit family there.

At the seniors’ center they enjoyed a dance. There is a different band every week, with some performers in their 90s taking part. Lawrie’s sister looked after the bar where she served up pop and ice water. Lawrie joined his sister every morning when she went on an hour’s walk with her dog. Their chorus group has about 60 members, so are an active bunch. It seemed a short two-week holiday.

Cleanup took place at the Meota Cemetery May 29 and wound up early as some work had been done previously. Linda took coffee out. Some people had

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Diatoms use soluble silica (sand) from their environment to make their shells, or exoskeletons.

As diatoms die, their shells fall to the bottom of the bodies of water in which they live. It is believed that 30 million years ago the diatoms piled up to form thick beds of chalky fossilized sediment. These beds, known as diatomite or diatomaceous earth (DE), were discovered after the water receded.

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This important trace mineral is required by tendons, cartilage, blood vessels, and bones. The nutrient even contributes to almost every vital organ, including the heart, liver, and lungs. Food was the primary source of naturally occurring silica before modern farming practices depleted the soil. It is suggested that only one third of the silica we need is available in natural, plant based foods.

Because of the lack of silica in our food, DE has become available to consumers. Nature’s Gaia, which is based out of Canada, has released a food grade DE to supplement our bodies with this very important mineral.

The presence of silica helps the body produce collagen, a building block of healthy skin.

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Because DE is so detoxing, it is recommended to start with a small dose and slowly work up to a higher dose. Start with ½ - 1 teaspoon, and work up to 1 tablespoon. Make sure to combine with adequate fluid consumption. For small adult pets, give ¼ - ½ teaspoon. For dogs up to 50 pounds give 1 teaspoon, and for dogs 50 - 100 pounds give 1 tablespoon.

Again, even with pets, start low and work up to full dosage, while having adequate water available.

DE is also used as a natural pesticide. Under a microscope, DE looks like shards of glass. Although too tiny to affect humans or pets, it is deadly for any bug with an exoskeleton. The DE works under the shell of the insect, punctures the body, which then dehydrates and kills the insect. Again, DE is totally nontoxic. Unlike conventional pesticides, there is no buildup of tolerance to poisons because the method of killing is physical, not chemical.

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It was chilly and damp this week before getting warm again. Fine weather for plants and transplanting and plants getting started, but now we need sunshine and heat, which are coming. We have to be thankful we haven’t had frost, but temperatures down to 3C and 4C is rather cool.

Marie Hildebrandt of Meota and her husband Peter drove to Regina, May 28 where they met with Don Morgan, justice minister. Marie received a 10-year award for her work in victims services. Nine of the province’s 11 volunteers attended. Both Marie and Peter are 20-year first responders, as well.

The 30th anniversary of Dance Connection held May 26 in the Dekkar Centre was reported to be most appreciated and approved by the audience attending, Performances by all age groups were nearing perfection, the result of dedicated instructors.

The lilac hedge next door is producing no flowers this year. Is it because she put grass clippings around the base to keep the weeds down thus providing too much nitrogen? We are wondering.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In May 29, with 20 avid players on hand. Top score was

by Margaret Dyck and Gerry Fernandes. Tied for second place were Cletus Scherman and Catriona Winterholt along with Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck.

Third place went to Robert Iverson and Linda Ard. In the city May 31, top score was by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. In second place were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third were Joeann and Randy Wiens. There were 18 players this night.

Another car accident north of the city happened when a car came onto the highway from a side road in front of Brenda Zurowski,

Audrey Jones.

The regular meeting of the Do Drop In group is coming up Friday, followed by potluck lunch and guests from Edam seniors.

They will spend a sociable afternoon playing games and visiting and have a coffee before leaving.

The Meota Chorus has been invited to a volunteer appreciation afternoon at Lady Minto in Edam

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left already, but the dozen or so still there enjoyed the break. The grass was long and you would not want to walk through it in case of ticks. It does look very nice now.

A cute bird couple bird visited my window last week and the best identification I can make is turtle doves. They are the only ones with the black markings at their neck. I tried to get a picture but they would have no part of that and flew away every time.

We should move Beaumont back to Alberta from Utah, sorry I missed putting ‘Ab.’ after Beaumont, last week. (Editor’s note: there is a Beaumont Utah, though. J) The RCMP meeting with the public is taking place this Thursday in the Community Complex at 7 p.m. It should be a most interesting and informative gathering.

In the last 52 years Medstead has had only three different principals – Allan Short, Percy Grist and Kelly Schnieder. This year Kelly is retiring and his position will be filled by vice-principal Greg Knot and Greg’s position will be filled by Stacy Hill.

Also leaving this year is

Debby Dolney

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Community newspapers remain most used, trusted medium

In an age dominated by the pathological need to generate comments, likes and shares on social media, the oft-uttered refrain is that the golden days of print media are long over.

However, even though newspapers overall might be finding it tough to compete in an increasingly digital world, new research from nationally recognized, Totum Research Inc. suggests that it’s too early to be sounding the death knell for community newspapers just yet. According to Jeff Beardsworth, Advertising Director/ CEO of AdWest Marketing it confirms that the biggest challenge facing community newspapers today is driven by a popular narrative as much as anything else.

“Clearly community newspapers aren’t suffering due to a loss of readers as much as they are from the loss of advertising revenue based on the perception that they’ve lost readers.

Most large advertisers and advertising agencies are located in major cities and it’s in those larger communities where the impact of the internet and social

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their own firsthand experiences universally across all communities without considering all the factors that influence how people get news and information. The options in Tisdale are not the same as the options in Toronto.’

between the size of community a person lives in and their media consumption habits, factoring in variables such as access and attitudes towards varying types of media.

The study uses 750 interviews with

size categories for deeper analysis.

But regardless of the size of the community in which a person lives, the survey results all pointed to the same truth: community newspapers continue to be the most widely consumed

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people living in communities under 50,000 population to provide a broad cross-section of the results, but also breaks communities into five distinct

and preferred media by people of p living in non-urban communities in “tru Saskatchewan and Manitoba.

79% For starters, nearly 80% (79.2) of all respondents said they’d either read or looked into a printed community newspaper in the last week, indicating that news continues to be an valuable platform for connecting with rural audiences.

Meanwhile 53.3% of respondents indicated they spend about the same amount of time with news today as they did two years ago, and 28% said they are actually spending more time with news today. Only 16.5% admitted to spending less time with news than they did in 2016.

In terms of types of people’s preferences for receiving specific types of news and information, the printed version of the community newspaper led the way when it comes to local topics of interest, with 59% of participants agreeing that is was the preferred source

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The results also showed that people in rural communities haven’t been as quick as their urban counterparts to embrace digital platforms as their preferred source for news and information, likely due to inconsistencies in their internet service.

While 21% of respondents said they have no internet service, a further 23.5% indicated their service was tied to data usage (satellite or mobile phone), which limited their ability to perform certain activities online. Doing research online was the most impacted activity with 41.3% of respondents saying their internet connection affected their ability to perform it, while 33% said their connection affected their ability “to watch streaming video,” and a further 26% admitted to being hindered when it came to “participating in social media.”

On top of being the preferred media by the majority of respondents in communities with less than 50,000 population, AdWest’s study also shows that traditional forms of media, the printed newspaper in particular, are the most trustworthy when it comes to news and advertising content.

While news and advertising content of printed community newspapers was “trusted very much or somewhat” by 79% of those surveyed, only one-quarter

said they have the same level of trust in social media. Conversely, when it comes to significant levels of distrust, social media and other websites were felt to be untrustworthy by 33% and 24% of

continue to be a strong option for advertisers.

Half of all respondents said they found advertising in printed community newspapers to be useful, while on

respondents, respectively.

Trustworthiness likely underpinned people’s feelings about the advertising in the various media and showed that printed community newspapers

websites and social media, where 22% of respondents confess to using AdBlockers to block unwanted ads, the story is entirely different.

Only 8% of respondents said

they found website or social media advertising to be useful, while a 36% said they ignored ads online, and a whopping 39% indicated they were outright “annoyed by ads.”

Half of respondents said the main reason for not clicking on ads on websites or social media was out of fear of receiving more ads from the advertiser, and 47% admitted to concerns about downloading viruses or malware that could be associated with clicking an online ad.

Newspaper websites however, didn’t seem to be immune from the overall preference respondents had for traditional media.

Just over 12% of all respondents said they visited the website of a community newspaper in the last week, and the number of respondents who favoured the newspaper’s website as a source of information about topics of local relevance mirrored the numbers for the other digital platforms.

AdWest’s research also found that

ads in printed community newspapers continue to be the leading driver of consumer action across all business sectors, whether through in-store or website visits or by way of influencing a purchase decision.

For instance, in the food and grocery sector, 62.4% of respondents said that community newspapers were the media mostly likely to contain ads that inspired action (10% were most inspired by website ads).

As far as the automotive sector was concerned, ads in the printed newspaper inspired action with 50.8% of respondents whereas social media mobilized 10% of respondents.

Overall, the AdWest research concludes that in the era of digital everything, printed community newspapers are as popular with readers as ever. To learn more about the study, How Geography Impacts Media Access, Usage and Engagement visit: http:// adcanadamedia.ca/2018-adwestmedia-usage-study

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VEIKLE: In Loving Memory of Gwen Alfreda Veikle, born October 9, 1959 at Saskatoon, SK., passed away May 29, 2018 in Saskatoon, SK. Gwen is survived by her loving husband, Carl of 38 years and their children: Brennan Veikle (Alyssa Uzelman) and Allissa (Corey) Jamieson & their children: Krister, Asher (and one on the way); her sister, Sandra (Bruce) Petovello and their children: Rhonda (Todd) Miller & children: Reese, Brinlee & Taijlyr; Nadine (Brendan) Holstine & children: Theryn, Cooper & Walker; Trent (Jenn) Petovello & their children: Beckett, Hannah & Brady, and extended family members. Gwen was predeceased by her father, Alfred Lloyd and her mother, Olwen Lloyd, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Celebration Of Gwen’s Life was held on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from the Cut Knife Community Centre, Cut Knife, SK with Officiant Rev. YongSeok Baek, Cut Knife United Church. Eulogist was Jeff Christiansen. Pianist Was Ned Ramsay. Hymn Selections were Amazing Grace & In The Garden.

Book Attendants were Rhonda Miller, Nadine Holstine & Jenn Petovello. Tributes: STARS Air Ambulance. Memorial Donations are requested to STARS Air Ambulance, Saskatchewan Base or to the donors choice. Interment will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

WARWICK: Service Of Celebration and Thanksgiving for the life of Mrs. Irene Warwick, resident of Calgary, AB and formerly of North Battleford, SK, will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 11, 2018 from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302-99th. St., North Battleford, SK with Rev. Trevor Malyon officiating. Interment will take place at Glaslyn Cemetery, Glaslyn, SK. Memorial donations are requested to the Heart and Stroke Foundation. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

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WERAN: Celebrating the Life of Augusta Victoria Freda Clare (Schweitzer) Weran, born September 2, 1921 at Broadview, SK., passed away March 14, 2018 in Battleford, SK. Left to cherish Gussie’s memory is her loving family: Son Louis (Paulette) Weran and their children: Shane Weran and daughter, Havana; Shawna Weran Devolder (Brent Devolder) and daughter Mya Devolder. Son-in-law, Wayne Standbrook and his children: Darcie (Peter) Kzyzyk and children: Greyson and Brynn; Misty (Denis) Lavertu and children: Presley and Braxon. Grandson Brent (Nancy) Weran and their children: Mark (Frankie) Grenier; Matt (Amanda) Grenier and daughter Emily; Steele Weran (Alicia Blaind-Danen) and daughter Rhiannon Weran; Sterling Weran. Grandson Dr. Craig Weran (Cari Moffet).

Daughter Darline (Jim) Ramsay and their children: April Ramsay (Tom Evans); Christie (Paul) Klaassen and daughter Kennedy. Son Garry (Karen) Weran and their children: Preston (Crystal) Weran and children Declan and Scarlett; Joshua (Leanne) Weran and children Paige and William; Tyler Weran (Lacey Smith) and son Maxwell Weran. Daughter Kelly Baudot and children Amy and Emmanuel. Son-in-law Gillies Baudot. Gussie was predeceased by her husband Stephen Weran; daughter Sylvia Standbrook; son Darle Weran and daughter-in-law Susan Weran; her parents Joseph and Elizabeth Schweitzer; 6 brothers and 4 sisters. Service was held on Friday, June 1, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Reverend Frances Patterson.

Processional/Recessional: Piper – Jim Ramsay. Urn Bearers were Louis and Garry Weran. Shared Family Memories were given by Kelly and Amy Baudot. Music Ministry: Pianist - Mrs. M. Junice Headley; St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Choir - “Just A Closer Walk With Thee” & “What A Wonderful World”; Duet: April Ramsay & Christie Klaassen - “Music In My Mother’s House”; Congregation: “Let There Be Peace On Earth”. Scripture Readings: Grandchildren – Misty Lavertu, Preston Weran & Joshua Weran. Interment was at the Veterans Plot - Town of Battleford Cemetery, Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 (please designate to the Recreation Department). Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. __________________________________________________

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__________________________________________________________ GARRETT: It is with profound sadness that Lillian Garrett and family announce the passing of their beloved husband, father and grandfather, Clifford Arthur Garrett, on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at Battlefords Union Hospital with family at his side. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving for Clifford’s life will be announced at a later date. Memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 or to Crohns and Colitis Foundation, 1805 Ewart Ave., Saskatoon, SK S7H 2L1 Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com The Celebration Of Life arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________ Moore: Sidney William Moore of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on May 16, 2018 at Battleford’s Union Hospital. Sid is lovingly remembered by life partner Alma L’Heureux, daughter Rayelle, grandsons Breyton and Kenneth, sister Janice Sharp and family, mother-in-law Mildred L’Heureux, and sister Betty L’Heureux. He was predeceased by parents Bill and Trudy Moore, sister Linda Moore, step-son Robin Nash and father-in-law Moise L’Heureux. The funeral service was held on May 24, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. at the Battleford Legion Hall with Reverend Trevor Maylon officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Services and Crematorium.

Card of Thanks The family would like to thank the nursing staff of I.C.U. and palliative care at Battlefords Union Hospital. They would also like to thatnk Reverend Trevor Maylon for the beautiful service, the Legion Honor Guard, the pallbearers, Second to None Carering, Nancy Nash for her music, George Johnson for shared memories, staff of Eternal Memories Funeral Services and Crematorium, and all of their friends and family for helping through this difficult time. __________________________________________________________

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What would we give her hand to clasp, Her patient face to see; To hear her voice, to see her smile, As in the days that used to be.

I would like to THANK the STAFF at both the Battlefords District Care Centre & Battlefords Union Hospital for the care Scotty was given.

While he was in BDCC he was so well taken care of by the nursing staff as well as all the support staff.

The Battlefords Union Hospital emergency and second west were all you could ask for in Scotty’s final days.

Thank you Bob & Charlene at Battlefords Funeral Home.

Bless you all.

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July 6, 1929 - June 9, 2016 Gone are the days we used to share.

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

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Annual General Meeting BASAC will be hosting its Annual General Meeting on June 14th 2018 - 7 pm @ Don Ross Room 108 The AGM is open to the public.

NOTICE OF CALL FOR NOMINATIONS PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given for call for nominations of candidates for the office of: MAYOR: Resort Village of Aquadeo Nominations will be received by the undersigned on the 23rd day of June, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and during regular business hours on June 7, 2018 to June 22, 2018 at the Resort Village of Aquadeo office, 1011 Highway 4 access road.

Nomination forms may be obtained at the following location: Resort Village Office - 1011 Highway 4 access Road.

Dated this 7th day of June, 2018.

Brian Adamiak, Returning Officer

PUBLIC NOTICE RM of Mervin No. 499

Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt one (1) bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 94-4, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed ZB amendment will regulate the number and use of recreational vehicles (RVs) on parcels within the municipality and associated regulations, general campground regulations, discretionary use evaluation criteria, prohibit certain accessory buildings within the RV District, and clarify some definitions.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Mervin No. 499.

REASON: The reason for the ZB amendment is to provide the following: 1. Allow for the placement of a single RV on a lot where there is an existing principal building without the submission of a Development Permit Application.

2. Clarify general regulations regarding seasonal campgrounds.

3. In the AG District: allowing recreational vehicles as an accessory use; clarify single parcel country residential land uses; incorporate discretionary use evaluation criteria; and include seasonal campground regulations.

4. In the CR1, CR2, LD1, CON Districts: allow the placement of one (1) RV where a principal building exists and associated regulations; allow the placement of an RV without a principal building until 2024 with associated regulations; and discretionary use evaluation criteria where applicable.

5. In the RV District: prohibit accessory buildings with kitchens, water or sanitary facilities.

6. Remove the definitions: Seasonal campground, recreational vehicle (RV), and RV trailer.

7. Include the definitions: Recreational Vehicle or RV, and Seasonal Campground.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on June 26, 2018 at 1:30 PM in the RM office located in the Town of Turtleford to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed ZB amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by June 22, 2018.

For additional information, please contact (306) 845-7333 or planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 28th day of May 2018.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner RM of Mervin No. 499

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Neil & Judy Kjaraard

Farm Sale, Equipment, Shop, Tools

Saturday, August 18th Glaslyn, SK

Antique & Collectable Sale Check out our Website and Facebook for more details and pictures.

Terms of payment – No Interact Debit, only cash or cheque with ID. BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING DOES NOT CHARGE A BUYERS FEE.

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

Prov. Lic. #332982

www.boechlerschiraauctions.ca

THURSDAYS BEST

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SERVICES FOR HIRE

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 SERVICE; WILL SHINGLE, BUILD FENCES & DECKS, INSTALL FASCIA & SOFFITS, EXTERIOR PAINTING, CLEAN EAVESTROUGHS ETC OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE CALL 306-445-8439 or 306-4413690 Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579

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 LAND WANTED

More Farmland Wanted

• Powerful multiple marketing networks • Powerful English & Chinese websites • Farmland marketing specialist • Featured on CTV / Global TV • Featured on The Globe & Mail • Featured on The Western Producer 112 Reindeer Road, Saskatoon SK

- Justin Yin

Cell: 306-230-1588 Office: 306-361-8926 Fax: 306-665-1443 justin.yin.ca@gmail.com NOA Realty

DOMESTIC CARS

FEED & SEED

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”MEGA MADNESS SALE CRAZY DEALS ON ALL BUILDINGS!” 20X23 $5,798. 23X25 $5,744. 25X27 $6,639. 30X31 $8,488. 32X35 $9,954. One End Wall Included.

Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

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

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

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

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

2nd Monday of the Month

Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Al-anon Family Groups

TENDERS

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

WILKIE PROPERTY FOR SALE BY TENDER Living Sky School Division No. 202 is inviting tenders for the sale of three parcels located in the Town of Wilkie described as follows: Civic Address:

204 / 206, Main Street, Wilkie, Saskatchewan

Tenders close at 2:00 p.m., local time, Tuesday, June 26, 2018. No late tenders will be accepted.

The Municipality claims title to the land by virtue of an interest based on the tax lien registered against the existing title(s) to the land in the Land Titles Registry as Interest Number(s) 157532902 and you are required to

Please visit our website – www.lskysd.ca, under the tab of “Central Office”, “Public Tenders” for more details.

Legal description of lands, including title number(s): Blk/Par A, Plan No. 101562667, Ext. 18, Title #109720111

If you want to drink, that’s your business.

If you want to stop, we can help.

CALL ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

446-6166

For additional information please contact Brian Bossaer, Facilities Manager at (306) 937-7702 or by emailing brian.bossaer@lskysd.ca.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Friday, June 8

Relay for Life at the North Battleford City Track. For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.

Saturdays, June 9 - July 14

Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.

Friday, June 8

Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree - Concerts in heated Tabernacle.

Free Banana Splits Friday night, dry camping, concession, steak supper starting at 7:00 p.m. Donations with tax receipts.

TAKE NOTICE that the Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497, intends to be registered pursuant to the above Act as owner of the land described below.

Name of Assessed Owner: Orrie Hubbell

COMING EVENTS

Cancer Survivor Support Group - A self-help group for people with cancer, their families and friends meet at the Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd Street at 7:00 p.m. The strength of one is the strength of all. All are welcome. For further information call Myrna 306-445-2328 or Ken 306-481-4137.

Legal land description: Lots 24, 25 and 26, Block 9, Plan C 1321, in the Province of Saskatchewan.

Christin Egeland, Treasurer

306-445-7261

Community Events Calendar

NOTICE The Tax Enforcement Act

Dated this 25th day of May, 2018.

Contact us or submit your resume: Phone: 204.571.0187 Email: recruiting@ renaissancetrans.ca Fax: 204.727.6651 Or submit an online application @ www.renaissancetrans.ca

for more community events

Saturday, June 16th, 2018 at 10:30 a.m.

At the Meota Village Board Room

The amount required to redeem the land may be ascertained on application to the Clerk, Treasurer or Administrator of the municipality.

Dedicated dispatch, well maintained equipment, comprehensive benefits package.

Visit our website

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

TAKE NOTICE that unless you contest the claim of the municipality or redeem the land pursuant to the provisions of the above Act within six months from the service of this notice on you and, subject to the further provisions of The Tax Enforcement Act, a title will be issued to the applicant. On or after the date that the title is issued to the applicant, you will be forever estopped and debarred from setting up any claim to, or in respect to, the land.

Loaded and empty miles paid!

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MEOTA REGIONAL PARK

FORM C (Section 6)

Class 1 company drivers and owner operators wanted to haul bulk liquid products throughout MB, SK, AB and the US.

EDITOR - Jamac Publishing is looking for an experienced journalist. The successful candidate must have an interest in providing top level community journalism. Job includes writing stories, managing a staff, editing photos and content.

Layout of pages. Benefits package. Send resume, clippings and a cover letter including salary expectations to Stewart Crump, Publisher.

Box 1150, Kindersley, Sask.S0L 1S0 \~ email hr.jamac@gmail.com Fax 306 4636505 Phone 306 463-4611

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.

Public Notice

TAX ENFORCEMENT

CLASS 1 COMPANY DRIVERS and OWNER OPERATORS WANTED

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Everyone Welcome

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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SaskTel is considering constructing and installing a 33m self support tower at 205 First Avenue East on Surface Parcel #150652953 being NE-32-47-24W3M, Plan 70B01435, Ext. 26 in the Village of Waseca. This self support tower would provide enhanced wireless phone services in the Village of Waseca.

Public comments can be directed to SaskTel Corporate Services Real Estate within 30 days of this notice.

SaskTel Corporate Services Real Estate 10th Floor 2121 Saskatchewan Drive Regina, SK S4P 3Y2 (306) 777-2426

Friday & Saturday, June 8 & 9

Garage Sale at Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Cres. Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Saturday from 9:00 a.m. - Noon.

Sunday, June 10

Battlefords Family Fun Day from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm - 1611-93rd St., North Battleford for more information call 306-445-9096 or email: pastorjkwon@gmail.com

Tuesday, June 12

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 4:30 p.m. Bingo, entertainment by Meota Hobby Band, followed by BBQ supper. All seniors welcome.

Saturday, June 16

Garage Sale - By Donation at 252 Riverbend Crescent, Battleford from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Small tools, china, cookbooks, antiques, toys, furniture, beds, etc. All proceeds go to Battlefords United Church.

Friday, June 22

AMGITS Community Involvement Association - Annual Meeting - Saskatchewan Hospital at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in our organization you’re welcome to attend!

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

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m.

Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Living Sky School Division No. 202

Invites applications for the following positions: Day Time & Casual Janitor Sakewew High School has an enrollment of approximately 220 Grades 9 - 12. Students and has a well-rounded program, operating within a four quadrant system.

Submission deadline is June 19th and duties will commence once a suitable candidate has been selected.

For details contact Ms. Petra Elliott at 306-446-0501 Applications including names of references and current criminal record check may be emailed to:

Battleford’s Family Health Centre

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

is recruiting for the following positions

Now recruiting various positions to start the 2018/19 school year.

Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for details about the opportunities as well as the application process.

All applications must be submitted online.

p.elliott@sakewew.ca or Fax to: 306-446-0502

• Kids First Home Visitor - Permanent Full-Time • Kids First Home Visitor - Temporary Full-Time (ONE YEAR TERM) Please view the full advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our company website:

www.brt6hc.ca

WANTED Route B50B

36th & 37th Street 3rd Ave. W. & Gabruch Cres.

55 papers

Reporter Correspondents

Route B55

27th Street - All 28th Street - 200 - 300 Blk. 90 papers

required for all rural areas

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

Route R61A

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

15th, 16th & 17th Street 200 Blk. 80 papers

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

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

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

at 306-445-7261 OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends

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

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306-445-7261 Summer Student Employment Opportunity Battlefords Campus

North West College is currently inviting applications for the following Summer Student Opportunity: Research Assistant: provides clerical support for research projects, file management and data entry. Term: ASAP – August 24, 2018

OR Leave a messager after hours or weekends at 306-445-7578

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Students must attend a High School, College or University program during the upcoming academic year.

Wage: $17.62 per hour For complete position profiles, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca.

Applications will be received until noon, Wednesday, June 13, 2018.

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Mustangs compete at provincial track and field

Student of the Week

By Corrina Murdoch

Shina Kazem Tarizi

Correspondent

Grade 7 Favourite subject: math Favourite app: You Tube Favourite sport: basketball Last book read: Canadian Biograph Vol. 1 Favourite free time activity: reading

Long-term care residents enjoy children’s visits Submitted The volunteer service department for Leoville, Spiritwood and Hafford is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-8834432. Parents along with their young children may visit residents on a oneto-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible,

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once or twice per week.

Entertainment – Evergreen Health Centre 306-984-2136. Volunteer performers (musicians, magicians, actors) share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-a-longs and other activities and assist with snacks and lunches.

On Call Volunteers – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2018. 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, taking residents to appointments and other activities.

Anyone interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or anyone with a skill or talent to share with the patients, residents or clients, can call a local health care facility to apply. The volunteer services department can be reached at 306-765-6010, by email at volunteers@ paphr.sk.ca or at www. paphr.ca.

Provincial track and field was held in Prince Albert June 1 and 2. In a coming together of all the districts around Saskatchewan, Medstead comported itself well with numerous high-ranking successes. Events included shot put, discus, javelin, high jump, triple jump and pole vaulting. In addition to the field events, the track competitions ranged from the 100-metre dash to hurdles to a 1,500m stamina run.

As for the Mustangs, in the midget girls’ category, Reece Janzen finished the 80m hurdles at 14:20 seconds. Madison Cole ranked 10th with a time of 5:54.03 in the junior girls’ 1500m run. Junior girls’ shot saw Austyn Hundt throw 7.55 metres. During the senior girls’ high jump, Charm Henderson was successful with 1.40 metres. Henderson also finished hurdles with 14:18 seconds, just shy of the bronze medal. Senior boys’ shotput saw Marshall Egeland throw 11.63 metres.

The Medstead Mustangs did the school proud with an impressive performance at the provincial

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edstead News

level, which any athlete will note as something that requires practice and discipline.

Medstead elementary track and field was held Wednesday at the local school.

Following the inspiring performance of the older students, this event will engage the younger half of the generation with exercise and an early interest in the sport that celebrates the outdoors.

Power Outage Affects Huge Area

After seeing a hot and dry start to the spring season, rain found its way to Medstead.

The clouds brought with them fierce winds and a sprinkling of lightning and thunder. On June 1, the village and area went dark at roughly 12:30 p.m. with power being restored some six hours later.

Most of the time taken to resolve the outage was with locating the problem itself. Crews were dispatched shortly after SaskPower became aware

of the outage, though it was more than four hours before the problem was located. According to a SaskPower representative, the outage was “huge and affected a lot of places.”

The initial outage impacted everywhere from Spiritwood to Turtleford. The latter had power restored earlier, while areas like Medstead saw power restored in the early evening.

Despite the downsides to storms rolling through, a silver lining quickly made itself clear with the lifting of the fire ban for the RM of Medstead and the village. The ban was lifted within a day of heavy rain.

These bans are intended for the overall safety of the area.

The status will vary with the weather conditions and be adjusted according to risk. A close eye is kept on the status of fire bans, with ongoing risk assessment, which can be found at the Canadian Wildlife Fire Information System on the government website.

Information for the status of local fire bans can be located around the village, as well as on the local fire department’s Facebook page.

OPEN HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

Meota East SAGD Thermal Project Meota East SAGD Thermal Project Township 46 Range 16 W3M Township 46 Range 16 W3M st st Thursday, June 2121 , 2018 Thursday, June , 2018 OPEN HOUSE 4:00 PM PM to PMPM 4:00 to8:00 8:00 Meota East SAGD Thermal Project

Township 46 Range 16 W3M

Meota Community Complex Meota395 Community Complex Thursday, June 21stEast , 2018 3rd Street 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Meota, S0M 1X0 395 3rdSKStreet East

Meota, SK S0M 1X0 395 3rd Street East Central Processing Facility ( Serafina Energy Ltd. is planning to construct a new Meota, SK S0M 1X0 for its SAGD Project at Meota East. The CPF will be located within the RM of M Serafina Energy Ltd. is planning to construct a new Central Central Processing Facility (CPF) SerafinainEnergy is planning to construct a new Processing Section Ltd. 16-46-16W3M. Meota Community Complex

for its SAGD Project at Meota East. The CPF will be located within the RM of Meota

for its SAGD Projectin Section at Meota East. The CPF will be located within the 16-46-16W3M. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF from infrastructure within the N in Section 16-46-16W3M. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF from infrastructure within the North

Saskatchewan River in the vicinity of S30-45-17W3M within the RMs of Meota Saskatchewan River in the vicinity of S30-45-17W3M within the RMs of Meota, Battle River and North Battleford.

Sales oiloilproduced from the will be truck Battle River and North Battleford.

Sales produced from the CPF willCPF be trucked to aterminal. midstream to awill midstream A pipeline transport rawterminal. water to the CPF from infrastructure with

from Construction, Land, Regulatory, Environment, Operations, Saskatchewan RiverRepresentatives in the vicinity of S30-45-17W3M within the RMs o Engineering, Geology and Marketing will be available to answer any questions.

Representatives from Construction, Land, Regulatory, Environment, Operation Battle River and North Battleford.

Sales oil produced from the CPF wil Engineering, Geology and Marketing will be available to answer any questions For more information, contact Jason Bezruchak at (587) 390-8954. to a midstream terminal.

For more information, contact Jason Bezruchak at (587) 390-8954.

Representatives from Construction, Land, Regulatory, Environment, O

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Germination is expected, not guaranteed “Who do you blame when the seeds you planted do not break through the ground?” I asked Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan.

“You are at blame when the seeds you planted don’t come up,” he answered. “You probably planted your seeds too deep or not deep enough. Maybe, you planted in conditions that were not suitable for their germination. Was it too wet or dry or too cold,” Ed asked.

I told Ed that it is a mystery to me that seeds from dandelions can plant themselves all over and in all kinds of soil with great success, while garden seeds planted

by me can be no-shows or hit and miss in their growth. Seeds are potent embryos ready to grow when added to the soil in the right way and at the right time. This year I messed up when planting my garden seeds.

Yearly seeding and harvesting challenge us, and leave us humble and guessing what will happen to our effort and input.

Jesus spoke about seeds growing in three parables. The one story reminds us seeds planted will produce most when planted in good soil.

Seeds cannot penetrate a hard, beaten-down soil and are blown away or eaten by birds. Thin,

rocky soil allows for the seeds to germinate and begin to grow, but they cannot develop deep roots, and they wither and die in the sun. Seeds falling on thorny soil get chocked out by the thorns. Seeds falling on good earth, thrive and produce excellent yields or crops.

In another story,

Jesus speaks of the hidden power of the seed.

The farmer plants the seed, but it is the seed that sprouts and grows producing first the blade, then the ear, then the full grain in the ear. The farmer can encourage the growth of the seeds with weed control, fertilizer and moisture, but the seed grows itself.

In another story, Jesus speaks of the power of a tiny seed like a mustard seed to produce a plant big enough to put out branches large enough for birds to make nests in them.

Jesus says his word is like the seed that may not penetrate the hard hearts of some people, but will grow up in hearts of people with thin soil. When the heat of opposition or tribulation comes, they fall away from God’s word because it is without deep roots in their hearts.

The word of God can get choked out of the hearts of people because the cares, concerns, riches and pleasures of

life smother the word of God. When God’s word falls on good soil, it will spring up and thrive and produce great harvests.

God’s word grows in the soil of our hearts.

Hard, beaten-down hearts, thin-soiled hearts and hearts full of thorns can be changed to good soil if we ask God to change our hearts. May God change our hearts to good soil to grow His word. Here are the words of a praise sung as a prayer: “Change my heart Oh God. Make it ever true. Change my heart Oh God. May it be like You. You are the Potter. I am the clay.

Mould me and make me.

This is what I pray.”

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.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695

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

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

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

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

DIVINE LITURGY Sunday at 9:30 a.m.

Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m.

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach 306-937-3767 or 306-317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

nd

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

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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

ANGLICAN PARISH

Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

St. George’s Anglican Church - 10:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Unreserved Public Farm Auction

Frick Family Farm Ltd – Garry & Leslie Frick Luseland, SK | June 14, 2018 · 10 am

1997 John Deere 9300, 1997 John Deere 9100, 1992 John Deere 4960 & 1985 John Deere 4450

1996 John Deere 9600

1993 John Deere 9500

1992 White 195

2003 New Holland CR970

2012 Morris Maxim II 34 Ft

2015 Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9740

Case E30-324 30 Ft

1998 Volvo

2013 Terex TSV-70

Directions: From LUSELAND, SK, go 4.8 km (3 miles) South on grid #675. GPS: 52.041901, -109.407526 Legal Land Description: SE 31-35-24 W3

Tractors

1997 John Deere 9300 4WD, s/n RW9300H001341, 360 hp, 24 spd standard, Raven display, SmartSteer autosteer, 4 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 620/70R42, duals, receiver, 5526 hrs showing.

1997 John Deere 9100 4WD, s/n RW9100H001233, 260 hp, 24 spd standard, Trimble CFX750 display, 4 hyd outlets, 20.8R38, duals, EZ Steer steering wheel, 5791 hrs showing.

1992 John Deere 4960 MFWD, s/n RW4960P002979, 16 spd powershift, 3 hyd outlets, aux hyd, 1000 PTO, frt weights, 20.8R42 R, duals, poly fenders, 200 PTO hp, 8091 hrs showing.

1985 John Deere 4450 MFWD, s/n RW4450P021510, 16 spd powershift, 3 hyd outlets, 540/1000 PTO, frt weights, rear wheel weights, 16.9-26 F, 20.8-38 R, 140 PTO hp, poly fenders, 8037 hrs showing.

1992 White 195 MFWD, s/n 511081, 208 hp, 18 spd partial powershift, 3 hyd outlets, 1000 PTO, 16.9R30 F, 20.8R42 R, duals, 5508 hrs showing.

Minneapolis Moline 670 2WD. Minneapolis-Moline Z.

Combines & Header

2003 New Holland CR970, s/n HAJ100641, 16 ft hdr, s/n PPP004808, Swathmaster P/U, reverser, VSR, auto HHC, F&A, long auger, chaff spreader, fine cut chopper, lateral tilt fdr house, 900/60R32 F, 600/65R28 R, 1469 sep hrs showing.

1996 John Deere 9600, s/n H09600X667725, 914 14 ft hdr, s/n H009914W670441, VSR, auto HHC, F&A, chaff spreader, chopper, 30.5-32 F, 2170 sep hrs showing.

1993 John Deere 9500, s/n H09500X650937, 914 14 ft hdr, s/n H00914W650266, VSR, rock trap, chaff spreader, fine cut chopper, 24.5-32 F, 14.9-24 R, 2758 sep hrs showing, Big Top Hopper Extension. (Consigned by Scott Vetter: 306.228.4528)

Michael Higgs

1993 John Deere 930 30 Ft Rigid, s/n H00930R651451, Seeding, Tillage & Breaking P/U reel, hyd F&A. 2012 Morris Maxim II 34 Ft Air Drill, s/n 3402101923, 10 in. spacing, dbl shoot, 4 in. steel packers, 8370 370 bu 3 comp’t Swathers 2015 Massey Ferguson Hesston WR9740, s/n AGC- tow-behind tank, s/n X370100211, sgl fan, 10 in. load auger, 3rd M97400FHS11126, Massey Ferguson 5200 36 ft hdr, P/U reel, tank 80 bushel, 800/65R32 R, 500/70R. F&A, Factory Autosteer receiver, 480/85R26 F, 240 machine hrs 1997 Morris 2000 42 Ft Air Seeder, s/n 2380003865, floating hitch, 9 in. spacing, sgl shoot, 7300 2 comp’t tow-behind showing, 157 hp, 198 hrs showing. tank, s/n 7309603046, sgl fan, 7 in. load auger, 3 bar harrows, 2000 Massey Ferguson 220 Series II 30 Ft, s/n J220744, sweeps. s/n J600862, P/U reel, 21.5-16.1 F, 2198 hrs showing.

1985 Co-op Implements 807 36 Ft Deep Tillage Cultivator.

(2) 1997 & 1993 Case IH 8240 35 Ft, bat reel, 1000 PTO. 1988 Bourgault FH546-52 48 Ft Cultivator.

Skid Steer Loader 1985 John Deere 1650 51 Ft Cultivator.

2013 Terex TSV-70, s/n ASVSV070T3W500297, HLA 12.5 Case 22 Cultivator. cu ft bucket, A/C heater cab, Perkins 74 hp, diesel, hand controls, Case E30-324 30 Ft Tandem Disc.

1995 Riteway Jumbo 8000 55 Ft Heavy Harrows.

12-16.5, 30 hrs showing.

Blanchard Hydra-Lift 60 Ft Harrow Packer.

Trucks Geres Rock Digger.

1998 Volvo T/A Grain, s/n 4VHJCMPF4WN862634, Cummins Rock-O-Matic Rock Picker.

M11, 330 hp, Allison A/T, RB susp, 8165 kg frt, 9760 kg rears, PTO, aluminum rims, 20 ft steel box, roll tarp, Agremote end gate, A/C, Sprayer Flexi-Coil 67XL 100 Ft, s/n S67XL-099018-22, 1250 imp 162,323 kms showing. gallon poly tank, chem mix tank, 18.4-26, hyd pump, screens, 1984 International S1900 T/A Grain. hyd fold.

Ford F155 Antique Grain.

1965 Chevrolet 50 S/A Grain.

Grain Bins 1976 GMC Sierra Grande 6500 S/A Grain.

Westeel Magnum F1412 70± Tonnes 14 Ft Smooth Wall Hopper · 1980 GMC 1500 Pickup.

Westeel 10 Ft 50± Tonnes Smooth Wall Hopper · Westor 4900± Bushel

Agricultural Territory Manager West Central Saskatchewan

306.481.4440 mhiggs@ritchiebros.com Auction Company License #303043 & 309645

For more information:

18 Ft 5 Ring Hopper · (7) Westeel-Rosco 3500± Bushel 19 Ft 5 Ring Hopper · Westeel-Rosco 19 Ft 5 3800± Bushel Ring Hopper Bin · (2) Twister 19 Ft 4 3800± Bushel Ring Hopper · (2) Westeel-Rosco 2100± Bushel 14 Ft 6 Ring Hopper · Westeel-Rosco 3300± Bushel 19 Ft 5 Ring · Westeel-Rosco 3200 Bushel · (3) Westeel-Rosco 3300± Bushel 19 Ft 5 Ring · Westeel-Rosco 2700 Bushel 19 Ft 4 Ring · Westeel-Rosco 2640± Bushel 19 Ft 4 Ring · Westor 1750± Bushel 18 Ft 5 Ring · (2) Westeel-Rosco 1650± Bushel 14 Ft 5 Ring.

Grain Handling Equipment

Wheatheart SA1371 Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · Sakundiak HD10-2000 10 In. x 66 Ft Mechanical Swing Grain Auger · (2) Sakundiak HD8-1600 8 In. x 53 Ft Grain Auger · Sakundiak HD7-37 Grain Auger · Walinga MT 510S Super Grain Vac · (2) 2011 Grain Guard GGF-80311 3 Hp Aeration Fans · E-Kay Bin Sweep.

Precision Farming

Raven Autosteer · Raven Autosteer · Outback S.

Other Items Include

Land Pride RCM 5615 15 Ft Batwing Rough Cut Mower · 8 Ft Steel Tapered Swath Roller · Post Pounder · 3 PTH Post Hole Auger · Koenders 8 Ft Poly Swath Roller · John Deere 430 Garden Tractor · Degelman 14 Ft 6 Way Tractor Dozer, to fit John Deere 9100 · Meteor SSB76-B Snow Blower · Westeel 1000 Gallon Tank · 300 Gallon Tank · 1400 Gallon Poly Tank · Westeel 100 Gallon Tank ...AND MUCH MORE!

Garry Frick: 306.372.4406 (h), 306.372.7765 (c), garry.frick@sasktel.net For complete list of details visit:

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