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See Page 3 for what an Emmy-winning grad of North Battleford Comprehensive High School had to say to grads of North West College at their ceremonies last week. CNN’s Senior Vice-President of Cre-

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Lewchuk tells NWC grads ‘just do it’ By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The keynote speaker had simple words for the adult education and institute credit graduates of North West College at their southern graduation ceremony Friday afternoon at Northland Power Curling Centre. It was the same advice he had received from his father: “just do it,” a phrase later made famous by Nike. That was from Rick Lewchuk, who went from North Battleford to a 20year career at CTV and eventually CNN, where he is Senior Vice-President of Creative/Marketing. He accepted an Emmy for his department’s promotional work last year for their series, The Seventies. It’s pretty heady stuff, but Lewchuk reminded the grads in the audience that he, too, was also a college graduate – in his case, Lethbridge College. Lewchuk looked back to his graduation from the

North Battleford Comprehensive High School, when he was himself “terrified at what lay ahead.” “I return to the stage to tell you the road is passable, the future is bright, and the world is not a scary place,” said Lewchuk. He did say that it would take hard work for students to achieve their goals. “No, it will not be easy, you will have to work hard, you will need to make sacrifices, and the path is not a straight one. It has surprises, detours and challenges, but, oh, what a ride it would be.” He came back to the phrase “just do it” many times in his address. Lewchuk pointed to the time when he started out as a camera operator at a TV station in Lethbridge. When a caretaker at the station went on vacation, he offered to take on the duties of cleaning up the station. “It wasn’t beneath me to pick up a mop and empty the trash. It was extra mon-

“Just do it” was the message of CNN’s Rick Lewchuk as keynote speaker at the North West College graduation ceremony Friday. Photos by John Cairns

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a blue sedan driving erratically on Highway 16 near Waseca, with a ladder hanging out of the trunk. Police received a second report a few minutes later, which was much the same as the first. According to police, the vehicle was eventually located by Maidstone RCMP on the side of the road approximately 10 km east of Maidstone, with the lone male occupant matching the description from the Unity area break-in. Some of the property believed stolen from the Unity area home was located in the vehicle. The accused male was identified as 62-year-old John Nathanial Porter of

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Woman alarmed by intruder near Unity Staff A man has been arrested following a strange incident in which a woman was startled by an intruder who had entered her home. The incident happened on June 3 around 6:30 a.m., when a woman living in a rural area near Unity was awakened by an older white male entering her bedroom. According to police, the male, who the woman did not know, then asked the woman to get him a coffee, and left the room for her to dress. Police say the woman was able to take a photograph of the male with her phone. When the intruder left her bedroom, she locked herself in the bath-

room and called relatives to help her. The woman then called 9-1-1. Relatives soon arrived and, according to police, met the male as he was leaving the yard. The accused left in an older blue sedan and headed north. RCMP was provided a picture of the suspect, and a description of the vehicle, which were then circulated amongst local detachments. The photo of the suspect was also posted by the Unity area woman on social media sites. The male individual was also accused of making off with money and alcohol from the home. RCMP soon received a report, around 1 p.m., of

thought they were too good for that kind of work. But it also showed them that I was willing to work hard,” he said. “Don’t tell your boss how hard you work, show them how hard you work.” Lewchuk also pointed to the time at CKCK-TV when he went the extra mile to produce a video in time for a groundbreaking celebration a few hours later. That made his boss look very good. “I just learned a valuable lesson, you never go wrong by making your boss look good.” A few weeks later he was promoted to manager of the station. “The simple act of just doing it changed and accelerated my career without me even thinking about it.” He also pointed to other instances of people going the extra mile. Lewchuk pointed to the example he saw of actor Martin Sheen,

who would meet clients and pose for photographs well beyond his allotted time. “No complaining, he had a job to do and he just did it for another two hours.” Lewchuk added that “when you meet life with the attitude just do it, people take notice, and that builds something very important: your reputation.” His final words of encouragement were as follows: “I invite you to take the path of ‘just do it.’ It will not guarantee you fame or wealth, it will not take you to the destination you expect, but it will take you to a place where you can be proud of the fact that you worked hard, where you can look back without regret, where you can always look ahead to a future where anything is possible, if you ‘just do it.’”

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Fed’s per-person spending among highest ever The main rationale of added spending by the Trudeau government was to stimulate economic growth, an unnecessary goal By Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios The Fraser Institute

VANCOUVER, B.C./Troy Media/ - Much has been made of the federal government’s ramp-up in spending, particularly its multibillion-dollar infrastructure initiative, and the corresponding deficits and debt. What has been largely ignored is the historical context of such spending - an analysis made all the more timely by this year’s 150th anniversary of Confederation. Our recent study calculated per-person spending by the federal government (excluding interest costs on the national debt) since 1870, adjusted for inflation. It allowed us to directly compare the spending of governments and prime ministers over time. Some of the results may surprise Canadians and be informative about the current state of federal spending. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau began to increase per-person spending immediately after his election in October 2015. The previous Conservative government of Stephen Harper planned for per-person spending to reach $7,342 in 2015 but the Trudeau Liberals cranked up spending to $7,557. That’s almost three per cent more

than the Conservatives had planned. Spending was further increased in 2016 and the government plans to spend $8,337 in this fiscal year (201718). This is just $38 shy of the all-time high per-person spending, recorded in 2009-10 by the Conservatives ($8,375). The peak spending under that government, however, was done during a marked global recession. Conversely, the near-peak spending planned by the current government comes without any recession or large-scale military conflict, the two main characteristics of almost every other spike in federal spending. The current level of per-person spending (adjusted for inflation) is 22.1 per cent higher than the peak spending during the depths of the Second World War in 1943, under Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. It’s also 14.4 per cent higher than the peak of federal per-person spending reached under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Unlike his father’s record, Justin Trudeau’s plan is to start reducing per person spending next year - the federal government’s most recent budget called for a 1.1 per cent reduction in per-person spending by 2019-20. This stands in stark contrast to Pierre Trudeau who, along with his predecessor Lester Pearson, ramped up per-person spending (adjusted for inflation) from $2,837

The current level of per-person spending (adjusted for inflation) is 22.1 per cent higher than the peak spending during the depths of the Second World War in 1943, under Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King. It’s also 14.4 per cent higher than the peak of federal per-person spending reached under Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. in 1962 to a peak of $7,288 in 1982, an increase of 156.9 per cent. Whether the government will follow through on its plan to reduce spending in the two years prior to the next federal election is a legitimate question. But even with the planned 1.1 per cent reduction in per-person spending, the government still expects a $23.4-billion deficit in 2019-20. To reach a balanced budget by 2019-20 (the Liberal Party’s campaign commitment), the government would have to reduce per-person spending by 6.4 per cent over the next two years. There’s no question that the government has decidedly increased spending at the expense of further deficits and mounting debt. It’s questionable whether it can return to balance in the foreseeable future. And the degree to which Canadians benefit from this added spending remains unclear. Consider that the main rationale for the additional spending was to “stimulate” economic growth. The problem for the government is that economic growth, and prospects for future growth, have steadily declined since 2015. It has little cause for its ramped-up spending, and little to show for it except the accordant deficits and debt. Jason Clemens and Milagros Palacios are economists with the Fraser Institute and co-authors of the recently released Prime Ministers and Government Spending: A Retrospective. www.troymedia.com

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The War of the West - a no pipeline trade war As I write this, the British Columbia legislature has not yet been recalled, and Christy Clark is still premier. But in short order that is expected to change, and NDP Leader John Horgan, supported by Green Leader Andrew Weaver, will be the new premier. The two lefties are staunch opponents of the Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Expansion (TMX) pipeline. While not in a political marriage or a coalition, their relationship could be more closely approximated to soon moving in together. And as politics makes strange bedfellows, the key point of their attraction is killing the TMX pipeline, already approved by Ottawa. They seem to forget that the federal government, through the National Energy Board, has dominion over inter-provincial pipelines. Christy Clark cracked opened this Pandora’s Box of provincial opposition with her five conditions – supposedly met by TMX. Now the NDP and Greens want to throw Pandora’s Box wide open. Don Braid, columnist for the Calgary Herald, stole some of my thunder in his suggestion that if B.C. truly doesn’t like pipelines, fine, shut down deliveries of oil to the

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year Lower Mainland and interior of B.C. – now. Like, right now, not at some time in the future. Let’s see how Vancouver likes walking. I would suggest Alberta go one further. Not only should oil shipments to B.C. be shut down, but natural gas exports out of B.C. should be shut down, too. This would mean shutting down, at the Alberta border, the Nova Gas Transmission Ltd. system. It would also mean cutting off all B.C. flow in to the Alliance Pipeline, which starts near Fort St. John, B.C. and runs all the way to Chicago. (I spent the better part of 16 months building Alliance in 19992000, along with 1,600 other guys.) Let’s see how B.C. likes having its fuel source shut off and its energy exports kyboshed in one fell swoop. Kinda sounds like a blockade, doesn’t it? Blockades are often employed in times of war, or, are acts of war in and of

themselves. I’m not talking trade wars. I’m talking shooting wars. That’s effectively what British Columbia is proposing, a trade war focused on no pipelines. It wasn’t enough that Northern Gateway got quashed. Lotusland wants to be fueled by unicorn farts. So be it. The problem with a blockade is escalation. Weigh stations at the border start turning back trucking. Wheat can’t make it to port. Things start getting ugly. Some rednecks decide to arm themselves. A trade war could lead to violence. All of this is happening, by the way, as the country celebrates its 150th anniversary in a few weeks. Curiously, Quebec chose this week to suggest it’s time to reopen the constitution. I think Alberta and Saskatchewan have a few issues that other provinces might not want to discuss. Pipeline

projects taking the better part of a decade before construction even begins might be one. Cutting off equalization payments that are primarily paid by petroleum producing provinces to the rest would be another. That might get some attention. Forever we’ve heard about provincial negotiations on removing barriers to inter-provincial trade. Several years ago, I attended the press conference after the signing of the New West Partnership back in 2010. For all the talk, seven years later we’ve got Alberta and B.C. going to war on pipelines. So much for removing barriers. So much for partnership. The federal government must put its foot down. To his credit, Justin Trudeau has been speaking to that effect in recent days. But it can’t be just talk. It has to be action. He has to use the existing constitutional prerogative to get TMX built. And he should be telling the B.C. NDP and Greens, in no uncertain terms, they cannot interfere with a federally approved project. If you detect some frustration in my writing, it may be because my fuse is short after having endured the better part of a decade of pipeline politics bovine feces. It’s time for this to

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Wonder Woman launches the Capitol’s new era Today, you are getting my review of Wonder Woman – or, more accurately, my review of Wonder Woman at the Capitol in North Battleford, because that is what it was. Friday night, I had the opportunity to see Wonder Woman on the same night that the Capitol re-opened for business after its threemonth-long shutdown. After Magic Lantern acquired the theatre, they went straight to work renovating the place, taking out the old chairs, taking out the much-hated dividing wall, and completely revamping the entire sound system, among other things. So this review is as much about the Capitol as it is about the movie. Summing it up: the Capitol is back. Here is the Coles Notes version of what the experience was like inside there Friday night: the screen is bigger than the ones that were there before, and the movie was screened in sharp-looking digital projection. The sound system was first-rate: it just boomed right around the entire room. The seating came as advertised; very comfy. This theatre reminded me of a few that I’ve been in in Saskatoon. That’s good; it means I can stay here to watch movies more often. The opening night was sold out, which meant insane lineups at the concession counter. If you didn’t

Cairns on Cinema newsoptimist.john@sasktel.net buy your tickets before arriving at the theatre, you weren’t getting in. Frankly, though, that is to be expected on a Friday night. If you want to beat the crowds, you always will want to go to one of the midweek screenings when there are fewer people. Someone here at the paper asked whether the Capitol’s neon sign is going to be lit up, but the Capitol is saying on their Facebook page “keep an eye on the sign. You never know what’s going to happen.” In general, the reaction from customers in the theatre and on Facebook was very positive to what they saw there, with the seats getting the most positive reaction. People seemed generally very happy and impressed with what Magic Lantern has done with the place. I think another reason why people were in a good mood was because Wonder Woman was a good movie. If this had been Baywatch or some other piece of junk, people might have not been so charitable about the whole experience.

Now on to some thoughts on the main feature. As you know, people have been waiting a long time for a Wonder Woman movie to hit the big screen. And this wait made no sense, because Wonder Woman has been an iconic character in the DC universe for a long time. The character was featured on a hit TV show in the Seventies starring Lynda Carter, and on Saturday mornings on the cartoon series SuperFriends. It is strange that it has taken this long for a major feature film. I suppose the excuse is that the people in charge wanted to get it right. That’s something that cannot be said about recent movies about the “DC Extended Universe,” such as last year’s Batman V. Superman: Dawn of Justice. In that movie, Wonder Woman, played by Gal Gadot, made her first appearance. That movie should have been awesome. Instead, it underwhelmed critics and the box office, becoming yet another example of the “DC movie curse” in ac-

It was a busy night Friday as the newly renovated Capitol was back in business for the debut of Wonder Woman. Photos by John Cairns

tion. The bottom line is there is a lot riding on this Wonder Woman movie; the folks at Warner Bros. want a successful movie franchise, since it is obvious Batman and Superman have been done to death. What’s more, they have been getting killed lately by Marvel and their superhero movies featuring the likes of Iron Man, Captain America, and others. So WB desperately

needs Wonder Woman, directed by Patty Jenkins, to be both a good movie and a hit, and it looks like they succeeded. As of Saturday this movie was at 94 per cent “fresh” at Rotten Tomatoes. I won’t go into too much detail about the plot of this latest movie: Diana grows up on Themyscira and dreams of becoming an Amazon warrior, mentored by her aunt General Antiope (Robin Wright). One

day, the plane of American pilot Steve Trevor (played by Chris Pine) crashes off the coast and Diana goes into the ocean to rescue him. It is through Trevor that she learns that World War I is going on, with mass slaughter and with women and children being killed. Worse yet, she is told of a deadly new gas being developed that could extend the war and the carnage. Continued on Page 7

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Submitted The weekend of April 28, 29 and 30 was an exciting time at Third Avenue United Church. Sixty-five people gathered to participate in a conference called Embracing the Spirit. Thanks has to be given to the United Church of Canada for providing a grant in order to put on this conference. The goal of the conference was to have women of different faiths and cultures come together to have a better understanding of our faiths, cultures and traditions. We wanted to empower women through their faith and to promote healthy relationships between one another. We gathered Friday evening for fellowship and an opportunity to make new friends. Saturday was taken up with five speakers. These women of different faiths and cultures talked of their lives and struggles. The conference ended on Sunday with an economical church service with participation of some attendees and the speakers. A number of speakers shared their The committee plans to continue with faiths and cultures with other delegates similar events. If you are interested please at a recent Third Avenue United Church call Third Avenue United Church at 306conference. Photo submitted 445-8171.

A ‘Capitol’ experience Continued from Page 6 Hearing this, Diana realizes she has to stop the war. She decides to join Steve in heading to the front lines to hunt down and find Ares, the God of War, who she is convinced is responsible, and bring peace to the Earth. I guess what struck me most about this whole enterprise was that it was not the typical superhero movie we’ve come to expect. For a good chunk of the middle portion of this flick, it feels more like a period-piece war movie that just so happens to feature a superhero in it. It is really by the final

act that it starts to feel more like a superhero movie again, with plenty of action and explosions. By this point, we finally get to see all of Wonder Woman’s superpowers on full display. One other point for anyone going to see Wonder Woman: the Capitol is screening the 2D version of the movie, not the 3D version. So, if you are dead-set on seeing this movie in 3D, you’re going to have to fill the gas tank and go to Saskatoon. Personally, I didn’t feel shortchanged by watching Wonder Woman in 2D.

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Town council notes: Winter Games fees waived By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here is a rundown of highlights from Monday night’s town council meeting in Battleford, chaired by Susan McLean Tady in the absence of Mayor Ames Leslie. Town council has voted in favour of providing the use of the Battleford Arena free of charge for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Feb. 18-24. The decision was in response to a written request from the local Winter Games committee to waive the fees for the arena. The arena is hosting the speed skating and female hockey competitions at the games. The request had come up at the previous recreation committee and the feeling was, according to officials, it was

appropriate to match similar contributions made by North Battleford. Town council does have a policy that usually denies such requests, but it was felt this was an exceptional circumstance. The vote by council to provide Battleford Arena free of charge for the Winter Games carried unanimously. In other business: council has voted to amend the Developer Incentive Program, the Commercial-Industrial Building Incentive Program and the Residential Building Incentive Program to abate only the municipal property tax, effective June 6, 2017. Up to now Battleford has abated both the municipal and school property taxes as part of the incentive, but the change is being made now as the school

tax was an expense the town must pay. Town CAO John EnnsWind indicated that to the best of his knowledge the town was the only one in the area that still abated the education tax as part of the incentives. The policy change carried unanimously. Any applications for the incentives received from June 6 on would be subject to the change. Afterwards, council voted on an application that was already in, approving a residential building incentive for a property at 141 Heritage Court. Council also voted to send a reply to Community Planning on Sahara Developments’ plans to develop the highway commercial area near Kramer in the northwest part of town. That correspondence would basically assure Community

Planning that the intended land use is compatible with the surrounding area, that no facilities will be affected, that there is adequate surface drainage and other requirements. A servicing agreement is still to be finalized and will be brought forward to council at a later date. Council has also approved a proposal by Alberta Mak of Action Realty ASM, Ltd. to construct and maintain two What’s Up Battleford! Billboards to help local residents communicate about local events such as garage sales and community events. Proposed locations include near 29th Street and 4th Avenue, or at the Battleford Springs Community Park parking lot. There is no cost to the Town; the boards would be sponsored by Action Realty, Battleford Home Hardware and Signs of

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RCMP Musical Ride Performd at the Fort

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Andrew Gibbons shows off a bathing costume in the period fashion show put on by Fort Battleford prior to the RCMP Musical Ride. To the right, more fashion on display. Photos by Averil Hall

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North Stars add five prospects at SJHL bantam draft By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

With no picks until the third round Friday, the Battlefords North Stars had a simple approach to things during the 2017 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League bantam draft in Nipawin. “We took a look at the list that (head coach and general manager) Nate (Bedford), the other scouts and I complied and we tried to pick the best possible player with each pick that we had,” North Stars scout Wylie Riendeau said. “It’s always tough when you are drafting bantam aged kids each year, but I think we did a pretty good job, especially with our first pick in the third round.” With the 32nd overall pick, which was acquired from the Humboldt Broncos at the trade deadline in January along with prospect

Mathew Fletcher and a player development fee in exchange for forward Brett Horn, the North Stars selected forward Steven Kesslering. The Viceroy native was the captain for the Weyburn Bantam AA Red Wings and had 40 points in 30 regular season contests. He was also drafted in the ninth round of the Western Hockey League’s bantam draft in May by the Kelowna Rockets. “His older brother (Matthew) plays for Estevan, so we thought that the Bruins might have taken him in the first two rounds,” Riendeau said. “He’s a big power forward that competes really well and he was a dominant force in the playoffs for Weyburn, especially in the first round against Moose Jaw, as he was the biggest reason they were able to pull off the upset.” With their second pick

in the third round, the North Stars became the first team to select a goaltender during the draft, as they chose Saskatoon native Carter Serhyenko with the 36th overall selection. He played for the Saskatoon Stallions last season and had a 7-8-2 record with a 4.05 goals against average. “Carter’s a very big goalie,” Riendeau said. “He’s 6’2” and he moves very well. He faced a lot of shots this year with the Stallions, but he had a very good SaskFirst tournament (in April in Regina) and he’s been added to the top 40 camp this summer for a chance to make the provincial Under-16 team. “He’s also going to be playing for the Battlefords AAA Stars this coming season, which works out pretty nicely for us. If we have an injury or we need a guy to come in for a practice, he’ll be right there.”

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The North Stars selected a defenceman in the fourth round, as they picked Saskatoon’s Walter Somers with the 48th overall selection. With his hometown Generals, Somers had nine points in 29 games last season. “I really like him,” Riendeau said. “He’s tough in front of the net and plays with an edge, which is the type of guy that Nate likes. “I know he only had nine points this year, but I think he has a lot more offensive upside than those numbers indicate.” With the 60th overall pick in the fifth round, the North Stars drafted Regina forward Adam Kydd, who put up 41 points in 30 games as the captain for the Regina Pat Blues. “Adam skates pretty well and has good hands, but his biggest asset is his intelligence, as he sees the ice really well,” Riendeau said. “He’s a bit more of a play maker compared to Kesslering, who is more of a goal scorer.” The North Stars rounded out the draft by taking Pierceland’s Kaleb Brunet with the 72nd and final pick of the day in the sixth round. Brunet spent last season

in the Midget AA ranks with the Meadow Lake Stampeders, where he had 15 points in 27 games. “It’s a similar route that our second round pick from last year Dylan Esau took,” Riendeau said. “I’m not sure that very many teams saw him play this year. “There’s a lot of potential there as he’s a very physical player who skates extremely well. The best comparison that I can give for him if everything turns out well and he continues to improve, is that he could be like a Troy Gerein.” A total of 71 players were selected by the 12 SJHL teams Friday, in what was the third bantam draft that the league has held. “I think this year’s group of players was a pretty strong one,” Riendeau said. “I think you’ll see a number of these picks making an impact in the SJHL or in other junior leagues around the country in the future.” The La Ronge Ice Wolves had the first overall pick in the draft and selected Prince Albert defenceman Alex Ozar, who had 35 points with the Prince Albert Bantam AA Raiders this past season and was a fifth round pick by the Saskatoon Blades in

the WHL Bantam Draft. The North Stars had dealt away their first two picks in the draft in trades. Their first round pick (12th overall) was dealt to the La Ronge Ice Wolves at the trade deadline in January along with prospects Austin Shumanski, MacKenzie Donovan, Shane Hounsell and a player development fee. The North Stars acquired Jared Blaquiere and Zach Nedelec as they strengthened up the roster on their way to the Canalta Cup championship. The Ice Wolves would go on to select Meadow Lake forward Skylar Olson, who had 15 points this past season with the Rink Hockey Academy in Winnipeg. The North Stars second round pick (24th overall) was dealt to the Weyburn Red Wings, who drafted Warman forward Jesse Nash, who had 38 points for the Sask Valley Vipers. That deal took place at last year’s draft, which saw the North Stars pick up a third round pick in 2016 that originally belonged to the Melfort Mustangs. The North Stars used that pick on forward Aaron Toews, who had 18 points in last year for the Swift Current Hurricanes.

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McLurg High School Grade 10 student Treyton Pernitsky showcased the hardware he brought back from this past weekend’s SHSAA provincial track and field championship in Saskatoon, where he captured the junior boys aggregate championship. Photo Submitted

Pernitsky wins junior boys aggregate title By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

It was a busy but rewarding weekend for Wilkie’s Treyton Pernitsky. Thanks to strong performance in four events Friday and Saturday at Griffiths Stadium in Saskatoon, the Grade 10 student at McLurg High School came away with the junior boys aggregate title at the 2017 SHSAA provincial track and field championships. “It was an awesome feeling but a pretty surprising one when I found out that I had won,” Pernitsky said. “I felt like I would be in the mix to at least have a chance to be in the top three, but I had no idea that I would end up in first. “It’s not often that someone from a school like ours has a chance to do that, so to have the support from my school and my coach with legion track team in North Battleford (Karen Wharington) has meant a lot.” After earning a bronze medal last year in his first trip to the provincial championships in Regina, Pernitsky was set for a much more strenuous meet in Saskatoon as he was competing in the 400m, 800m, 1500m and 3000m events. “I just had to make sure that I was prepared for all of the distances that I would be competing in, and that’s something I had been able to gear up for at other meets during the year,” Pernitsky said. “I also made sure I was having a lot of water in training.” His best race came in the 800m race Saturday, as he picked up a silver medal. “That was probably the most nerve wracking race of the weekend,” Pernitsky said. “Right before the race, one of my toughest competitors pulled out, so that made me even more nervous. “I felt like I was going to throw up with all of the nerves, but I turned out to be a real exciting race.” Pernitsky also remembered what happened to

him a day earlier in the 400m dash, where he was edged out of a silver medal by just 0.2 seconds. “I wanted to make sure that I gave it everything I had and didn’t come away with another bronze,” Pernitsky said. “The 400m race Friday was a fun one, but it’s more of an all-out sprint for me as I’m more of a middle distance runner. It’s one of those events that goes by really quickly. You are in the blocks to get started and all of sudden the next thing you know the race is over.” Before he competed in the final, Pernitsky’s preparations for the 400m took a strange twist as a massive hailstorm hit the track as he lined up for his heat race. “I was in my blocks getting ready to race when it started to come down,” Pernitsky said. “A couple of people started falling in front of me and the officials were screaming at everyone to get off of the track. We ended up having to wait about 30 minutes for them to clean everything up, but it was all good.” In his other two events, Pernitsky had a fourth place finish in the 1500m and came home in sixth place in the 3000m. “I would have liked to have placed a little bit higher in the 3000m race, but I ended up with personal bests all across the board, so I was still pretty happy,” Pernitsky added. After a successful second trip to the provincials, Pernitsky is expecting a tougher challenge next year as he moves up to the senior ranks as a Grade 11 student. “There’s going to be even better runners that I’ll be racing with, which is a little scary, but I’m looking forward to it,” Pernitsky said. “That’s the coolest thing about the provincials. There’s such a jump up in competition from the districts and the amount of good athletes that are competing for medals is just amazing.”

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Josh Hill made sure that his final event for Medstead Central School was one to remember. The Grade 12 student captured the gold medal in the senior boys discus event Saturday in Saskatoon at the SHSAA provincial track and field championships at Griffith Stadium, thanks to a throw of 40.52 metres. “I went into the meet hoping to throw in the 40s and see where things ended up after that,” Hill said. “I felt fairly confident that I would be able to do that after some strong practice throws, but you never really know what will happen until the event starts.” As it turned out, Hill’s first throw proved to be the best of the day, as he was able to edge out Matthew

Josh Hill Kemp from the Lutheran Collegiate Bible Institute in Outlook for the gold medal. “I knew that my throw would be a pretty good one, but I didn’t think it would go as far as it did as it tailed off a little bit at the end,” Hill said. “It was really close with Matthew and I at the end. He made a really good throw on his last attempt and the official paused a bit after he said 40, so it was a little nerve wracking for

both of us until he said .38 metres.” This was the second medal that Hill has won in the discus event at provincials, as he won a bronze medal at the 2015 meet in Yorkton. “I feel like I’ve gotten a lot better with my nerves over the last four years,” Hill said. “I really didn’t know what to expect the first year I went to the provincials, but as the years went on I had a better idea of what I needed to do.” There’s a chance that Hill can continue his strong performances at the post-secondary level, as he was offered a spot on the University of Saskatchewan’s track and field team for next season. “That would be pretty exciting if I make it on that team,” said Hill, who will be studying education in Saskatoon.

Cut Knife’s Nicholas Bertoia stood between Bellegarde’s Braeden Magotiaux and Meath Park’s Alex Whitehead after winning the junior boys discus event at the SHSAA provincial track and field championships in Saskatoon Saturday. Photo Submitted

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Grade 10 student Nicholas Bertoia accomplished something that hasn’t happened in a long time Saturday in Saskatoon. Thanks to a throw of 35.80 metres in the junior boys discus event at Griffiths Stadium, Bertoia brought home a gold medal from the SHSAA high school track and field championships to Cut Knife High School. “From what I understand, it’s been quite awhile since we’ve had someone finish in first place at a provincial event,” Bertoia said. “To be able to bring

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Work bees improve cemetery landscape By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Wind and sun have enabled many farmers to get back to getting their crops planted, and the first seeding is coming up nicely. Lots of slough spots are being worked around but there’s moisture in the fields so crops will have a good start, as well as the weeds. On the drive to Edam one can’t help but notice that development continues in the oil patch as more construction takes place. The second work-bee took place at the local cemetery on June 2 with a good turnout of volunteers with many mowers, mostly ride-ons. A couple of trimmers and sweepers worked behind the mowers, leaving

eota News a tidy appearance. Coffee and muffins were brought out by Linda Ard. This is a large area and takes some time to cover it all. A new storage shed has been brought into the northwest corner, and trees were trimmed where necessary. One headstone is hidden under a big spruce tree that was no doubt planted at the time of burial in 1988, and now completely hides the stone under it. There’s a den of foxes under the concrete topper of the Hayes family, I had a chat with a young fox out there one day. Some sunken graves need some dirt moved in

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Wednesday night, May 31, Meota resident Karl Caslor went down to the RM Office to witness the last STC Bus to depart from Meota. He talked to the bus driver, who said he has driven bus for STC for 20 years. “I thanked him very much for his time and service to residents of Meota and area who have used the bus over the years,” says Caslor. Above is a photo Caslor took of the historic event.

to level them up again. It’s hard to mow in such places. It is sad to see the big old spruce trees starting to die as they are quite a landmark from a distance, but there are some younger ones that will soon take their place. Two Stubbington girls visited the area last week seeking information about their ancestors and looking for their brother John Wayne’s headstone. I was out at the cemetery when they were and they found the headstone, took pictures and I directed them to Walter Tait to help them find the land location where one of them was born and anything else they could learn about their family when living in this area back in the 40s. He was most informative and they left with happy memories renewed. They were Connie from Edmonton, Atla., and Gwen from Lumby, B.C., daughters of Wilfred and Ellen Stubbington. The colors red, white and blue stand for freedom unless they’re flashing behind you. This reminds me of meeting five RCMP vehicles followed by an ambulance, all with lights flashing, as I was going into town last Wednesday. Reine Lessard is celebrating her 100 birthday at Caleb Village June 10 from 2 to 4 p.m. and collecting teddy bears. She was honoured at the RCMP Musical Ride on Sunday at Fort Battleford. The village office has

Coffee break during a work bee at the cemetery. Photo by Lorna Pearson

been closed all week from June 1 to 12 for a conference. The next council meeting is set for June 13 at 7:30 p.m. Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In on May 22 with top scores by Robert Iverson and Trudy Iverson. A week later, tops were Gerry Craig and Eric Callbeck. Duplicate bridge Tuesday evening top scores in Meota went to Vern Iverson and second was David Sharpe. In the city June 1, top score went to Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen, second were Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and third were Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine. ARDA in Meota is offering a free summer program for kids 5 to 12 years of age from 1 to 3 p.m. featuring games and crafts on various days. Days in July are 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27. In August, days are 1, 3, 8, 10, 15 and 17. This will take place at the rec hall behind the concession. Mark your calendar now. Canasta was played at the Do Drop In on June 2 with four tables in play. Top score went to Marion

Ottis and Shirley Tebay, second was Arlene Walker and third were Muriel Tebay and Bev McCrimmon. Arlene played at a table of three where each kept their own score. An error last week said store hours on Sunday are from 9 to 6, it should have been 9 to 8. The new electric signage is smart looking and renovations inside the store are interesting. A noon luncheon, with donations to the hall fund as usual, will be held Friday, June 16, in the Community Complex organized by the Credit Union. They will have a speaker, CEO Dan Johnson, followed by discussion about becoming a federallyregulated credit union with headquarters in Saskatchewan. A work bee at the village park by the RM office is set for Saturday, June 10 at 10 a.m. – many hands make light work. The Farmers Market opens June 17, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. until September long weekend, down by the concession booth. Next Wellness Clinic is

June 15, call 446-6445 for appointments. Entertainment by the Hobby Band or the Lions’ Chorus is on hold until fall. The next Lions meeting is June 8 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lions Club House in the Community Complex. The next seniors meeting is June 9 starting at 10:30 a.m.followed by a pot luck lunch. Letters and a petition are being sent out to the premier and ministers regarding the reduction of services at the Lady Minto Health Care Center in Edam. The government is reducing the number of days they are open from five days a week to two days a week. With the number of seniors in the health center as well as the lodge these are essential services. You can’t expect any doctor or lab tech to work two days a week, and survive, anywhere. Doctors can’t work without these services. Many seniors cannot afford to drive many miles for tests, and that’s if they can stand to travel at all. Continued on page 19

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Caterpillars make a nuisance of themselves By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Sympathy goes out to the David Grove family of Willowmoor on David’s passing. David has been in a senior home in North Battleford. When on the farm he lived with his family in the yard where his dad and family started way back in 1905, coming from England. The Groves’ stone house is still standing on the farm. David’s wife Marlene passed away a few years ago. He was left with Marlene’s two children. Lorrie Byers of Vancouver and Jon Weidman of Toronto. David was 91 years old. Burial was at the Willowmoor Cemetery. Congratulations goes out to Kay Leech of Borden, formerly of Baljennie, on her winning $1,000 on the Battlefords Union Hospital monthly draw for the month of May. In some towns as well as out in the country areas there has been an out break of the Black Forest Caterpillars attacking

aljennie the lush green tree leaves to strip them bare. The trees will re-leaf after the caterpillars are gone. Depending on the moisture situation a few trees may not survive. For many years out in the country we have had the tent caterpillar and they are mainly in the wild rose bushes and chokecherry trees. They are different to the Black Forest Caterpillars that do not build up tents. The spin a cocoon that clings to the house walls and whatever cracks they can get into to hatch out later to some sort of a moth to lay eggs in rings around a tree branch, later next spring to hatch out and start the cycle all over again that run in several years cycle. The tent caterpillars have a different type of cocoon and the caterpillars are a tan to brown colour, where

the Black Forest Caterpillars ones are black. There seems to be hundreds of them about, crawling and in piles along the side of a building. They are all harmless and don’t bite, but are a darn pest to all. The birds don’t even eat them. They are so bitter. These two caterpillars are different, but they seem to be active at the same time. They are much the same size and look very similar. They only seem to bother the trees and some shrubs and are only about in the nice warm sunny spring days. The first weekend in June turned out to be a very busy time for the Battlefords. The Capitol Theatre has been under new management and been renovated to reopen on Friday with a brand new movie to show. The annual professional chuckwagon races were held for three days at the local exhibition park to begin a new season. The next weekend they are at First Nation Poundmaker race-

Meota craft sale coming up Continued from Page 18 Mark July 9 on your calendar for the annual Meota Meewasinota Craft Sale running from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the big hall. To book a table call 306-8922277. The library report announces monthly draws for prize packages that everyone who comes in can enter. The inventory started in January was completed in April, with help from Alex and library subs. Two large bins of books were donated by Larry Z.’s wife, most in new condition, thank-you. The 2000 library pamphlets, half of which were printed by Lakeland Library and half by a volunteer as a donation, were included in the Lake ‘drop bags.’ Volunteers who helped fold these were Maureen, Gwen, Arlene and Ed, thanks to all. Our local librarian, Debbie Pearce, has worked here

for 20 years and is back at work after a medical leave. Thanks to Ernie and Sandra who filled in for her in her absence. The bottle drive by the Meota Lions Club was again a success and they appreciate every bottle they picked up on May 20. The concession at the beach is open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on weekends, and 4 to 8 p.m. through the week. Times will change with the seasons, later on being open longer. There were quite a few people at the beach this weekend, little folks in the water and many sitting in the shade of the trees, watching, visiting and picnicking. Youngsters driving golf carts along the village streets keeps everyone worrying. They just don’t have the experience needed for safe travel in public places. From May 21 to May 31,

Dennis and Juliette Tebay and his brother Gary and Roberta Tebay enjoyed a vacation on a river cruise on the Rhine River in Europe. They flew to Toronto and then to Amsterdam to join their group. They left the boat daily to take in whatever sights they chose at various locations, always returning to their room at night. The weather was perfect and everyone everywhere treated them well, so it couldn’t have been better. Leaving the cemetery on Wednesday, I witnessed a huge house being moved onto a lot in Metinota. It must have come down the cut-across lake road, from wherever it was built, a beautiful building and as wide as the road. It took a few days to get it settled into place but must be done by now.

track. The RCMP presented their musical ride and fashion show Fort Battleford.

Then to top it all off, the North Battleford Antique Car club held their spring show and shine competi-

tions at the Co-op Mall. All these events tickets were sold out. So it was all well attended.

135 charges for multiple thefts in areas including Northwest Staff After a lengthy and thorough investigation by the Saskatchewan RCMP General Investigation Section with the assistance of RCMP investigators from British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba, 52-year-old Joseph Ronald Palmer of Eckville, Alberta, is now facing 89 additional criminal code charges, bringing the total to 135. The investigation has linked him to crimes that occurred in 24 of Saskatchewan’s RCMP Detachment jurisdictions where many rural properties were being targeted. Of the 135 charges laid, 75 are linked to incidents that occurred in the Province of Saskatchewan. Palmer is accused in connection with multiple break-ins at businesses and recreational camper trailers, etc. across Saskatchewan, ranging from Leader in the west to Carlyle in the east to Glaslyn in the north-central. Palmer is now charged with: 9 counts of theft of a motor vehicle 12 counts of theft 71 counts of break and enter 1 count of possession of break enter instrument 19 counts of possession of property obtained by crime 4 counts of trafficking property obtained by crime 1 count of fraud 9 counts of mischief under $5000 4 counts of arson to property 1 count of laundering proceeds of crime 1 count of fail to comply with recognizance 1 count of unsafe storage of a firearm 1 count of possession of a weapon obtained by crime 1 count of unauthorized possession of a firearm Palmer remains in remanded custody. He is scheduled to appear in Yorkton Provincial Court on June 16 at 1 p.m.

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During this trip we had many opportunities to participate and contribute with our skills. Each round table group presented their topic to government agency to try to assist the agency and bettering the assets they already had set out. I participated in the round table group that was focused on emotional wellbeing. Our task was to give the opinion of youth on ways to better the SAMSA

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her future husband, Gil, a beekeeper! Fate or destiny? Her embroidery stalled until her late 20s when she joined the Thimble Nimbles Guild, a branch of the Saskatchewan Embroiderers Guild. She enjoys hardanger, surface, painting with threads, stumpwork, blackwork, ribbon, Brazilian, Battenburg, and gold work the most. She has done Swedish, filet lace, crossstitch and canvas work, gold foil, Mount Melick and Ukrainian. She joined the Regina Stitchery guild to learn

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Medstead is well known within its area for its fantastic school, which draws attendance not only from the RM and village but from surrounding areas as well. What makes Medstead special is not only its participation in large scale events such as Marafun, volleyball, track and field and drama, but the day to day practices that the students grow to love. This past Wednesday hosted a bake sale, with contents provided by the Grade 3 and 4 classes and the parents who assisted them. The endeavour pro-

Succulent spaghetti, the most recent, but just one of the many food Friday meals in Medstead. Photo by Corrina Murdoch

vided everything from brownies to cookies and had everyone attending both from town and school with a sugary smile. In consideration for allergies,

consistent with the respect found at the school, the contents remained nut free. Bake sales such as these are not uncommon, and lend segue to another pride

of the school, being its famous Food Fridays. These provide students with affordable and healthy meals ranging from perogies, to hot dogs, spaghetti to grilled cheese. It makes Fridays easier for the parents preparing lunches and has the added benefit of novelty for the children. Not only this, but the bake sales and food Fridays have their funds re-infused into the school to be disbursed in the best interest of the educational institution and its students. Medstead Central School is home to a proud and engaged student population and staff. This past year boasted success in sports, with an athlete recently medalling at provincial track and field, an award winning drama club, and great academic achievement. The event of Marafun came and went

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Medstead Mustangs win big at district track and field By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

An eager group of young athletes attended the district track and field competition in North Battleford on May 24 and 25. The team of 40 entrants ranged from Grades 7 to 12. The younger grades, 7 and 8, make up the peewee and bantam class. These students attended for the thrill and experience of competition itself.

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3, should they achieve first or second place in one or more events. Track and field season starts after Easter break, when the snow leaves the ground. This year allowed for an approximately twomonth long season, wherein students practiced rigorously both after school and during lunch breaks. The team is instructed by four enthusiastic coaches. Stacy Hill, Grade 1 and 2 teacher, has been coaching this sport for 14 years. Shannon Caffet, a new teacher to Medstead School, coached previously in Spiritwood and has brought her experience to the Medstead Mustangs. Kelly Schneider, principal, and Greg Knot, viceprincipal, have coached the

longest of the four. The dedication and hard work of the students and the knowledgeable training of the instructors gave rise to a resounding success for the Medstead team at the North Battleford event. Of the 40 students who competed, of the grades 9-12, the midget class, 11 were successful in continuing to provincials. The athletes who moved on to provincials, and their corresponding successful events, are: Kyle Knot (800 meter), Janae Knot (400 meter), Marshal Egeland (shotput and discus), Quintin Short (javelin), Dawson Hill (javelin), Josh Hill (discus), Mikki Orange (discus), Tanisha Shaffer

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when it comes through for them on the day of competition.” Hill noted the character shown by the students involved, their working through mud, rain and injuries, and the dedication shown by the team as a large source of the success. The track and field team is a great example of the achievement that can be obtained from commitment and energy, both from instructors and participants. Undoubtedly, the student body and faculty, parents, competitors and town members are proud of the young competitors and eager for them to move ahead to the provincial competition.

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The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper May 31, with 39 out to enjoy a bountiful supper. Blowing out the candles on the cakes baked by Eileen Petrun were Ruby Wall, Rita Smith and Eileen Petrun. The tables were decorated with mini watering cans and flowers set on white and blue doilies and napkins. Entertainment for the evening was Avery Fairbrother of Borden who played guitar and sang over 20 numbers, some of his own compositions. A few were Bobby McGee, The Wanderer, I’m On My Way, Pirate of Saskatchewan, Take it Easy, Garden Party and a new one he has written – Now and Then, Way Back When. Condolences to the families of John Newbold, who passed away May 30 at the age of 103. His service is in the Borden Community Centre on June 10 at 2 p.m. Condolences also to relatives of Clarence Williams, who passed away June 2, just two months short of his 100th birthday. The Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee held a very successful Perogie and Ham supper in the Community Centre on June 2. The 5050 draw of $172.50 was won by Greg Worona of Borden and the door prize was won by Frank Silcox. Affinity Credit Union, Borden Branch, gave a donation of $2,748 to the committee for the purchase of the new round fibreglass tables in the centre. Thanks to the many who donated items for the silent auction, which raised funds for any renovations that are needed in the Community Centre. On the morning of June 3, the Lions Foundation of Canada for Dog Guides Ride rode in to town on their motorcycles, stopping at the Borden Community Centre for water and a break on their way to Lloydminster then back to Saskatoon. President of Continued on Page 23

Opening of the Canada 150 playground - MLA Randy Weekes, Mayor Jamie Brandrick, MP Kelly Block, Rec Board members Tom Redhead, Shaun Barth, Kendall Redhead, Jennifer King, Dan Gunsch, Chris Anderson, Dana Derbowka, Chandra Chabot and Lindsay Walker. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

One side of the Canada 150 quilt with summer student Kaitlyn Bowes of Langham who is running the museum for the summer.

Affinity Credit Union presenting $1,500 to Parks and Rec for a community barbecue - Tom Redhead with Diane Tracksell, Peggy Walker and Charmaine Golding from Affinity CU and Parks and Rec Board members Shaun, Kendall, Dan, Jennifer, Chris, Dana, Chandra and Lindsay.

Mayor Jamie Brandrick and Heather Silcox raising the Canada flag while Bob Wardhaugh plays for O Canada to open the Borden Museum for the summer.

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...Diefenbaker Daze, new park and more Continued from Page 22 the Borden Lions, Perry Nicol, presented the group with donations from the Borden Lions and individual donations and Mayor Jamie Brandrick donated a cheque for $100 from the Village of Borden, making the total donated over $550. June 3 and 4 was Diefenbaker Daze in Borden and it started with a pancake breakfast on Saturday morning, followed by ball games, then the parade at noon. There were 22 entries in the parade with the Borden Fire Department leading with their water truck, fire truck, rescue truck, grass fire truck and the Village half ton, followed by floats by Borden Lions, Affinity Credit Union, Borden Museum, Surmount Electric, RM of Great Bend, Borden Coop, Borden Dance Club, Lakeland Library, Block’s Agencies, two horseback riders, kids on bikes and a clown on a quad. Parks and Rec handed out red Canada 150 frisbees, Brad Funk and his team pulled the Threshermen`s People Carrier, Ed Neufeld pulled a mini threshing machine that Frank Block had built, Archie Wainwright had his 1923 Case 12-20 running, the RM had their semi gravel truck decorated and the RCMP brought up the last of the parade with sirens and all the bells and whistles. For the opening of the museum at 12:30 p.m., Bob Wardhaugh played the accordion for the singing of O Canada, Mayor Jamie Brandrick raised the Canada flag, spoke a few words on behalf of the Village and thanked the many volunteers who are trying to preserve the past, then Heather Silcox gave the names of the museum board – President Karen Kerr, Vice-president Sharon Assman, Secretary Helen Sutherland, Treasurer Ruben Rempel and board members Martha Rempel, Wendell Dyck, and herself, and the student for the summer, Kaitlyn Bowes from Langham. A new display in the schoolhouse are replicas of buildings from early Borden days – Fosters Store built by Ed Neufeld, Community Hall with a revolving stage built by Archie Wainwright, an

Borden Friendship Club May birthdays - Rita Smith, Ruby Wall, Eileen Petrun. Left, Borden Lion’s president Perry Nicol presenting donations to the Lions Dog Guide ride June 3.

Gloria Derbowka, Dianne Rawlyk, Dianne Sylvester, Cyndy Fairbrother and Jeannette Block, BCCPC members, accepting a cheque from Peggy Walker and Avery Fairbrother of Affinity Credit Union.

elevator, a painting of an early railway station, and a farm scene. Many people crafted a paper quilt block depicting 150 years of Canada and these were assembled and placed on cloth. After the opening, free ice cream cones were handed out to everyone present. At 1:30 p.m., it was the official opening of the Canada 150 playground at the sports ground, with Tom Redhead, president of the Parks and Rec Board, welcoming everyone and giving thanks to the many volunteers and the government for funding $15,000 of the infrastructure, and to the Walker Family for the foundation and sand. He introduced the Parks and Recreation Board – Jen-

nifer King, Shaun Barth, Dan Gunsch, Kendall Redhead, Chris Anderson, Dana Derbowka, Lindsay Walker, Chandra Chabot and until recently Dallas Burnett. Kelly Block brought greetings from the federal government saying it was a privilege to be there to celebrate the opening of the new playground and thanking the many volunteers and donors. MLA Randy Weekes presented the board with a new Saskatchewan flag. Mayor Jamie Brandrick thanked Kelly and Randy for being here and for the presentations, thanked the Parks and Rec and many volunteers to come together to celebrate Canada 150. The ribbon was then

cut to officially open the new playground for children to enjoy for many years to come. Affinity Credit Union presented a cheque to Parks and Rec for $1,500 from Community Development to buy the community barbecue being used for the weekend. The irrigations system installed in the ball diamonds was funded by Excel Construction, Kris Brothers and Graham, RM of Great Bend and JorJen Landscaping, who were thanked for their donations to keep the ball fields green. The Kids Zone had bouncy castles and Ed Neufeld with his garden tractor pulling the barrel train gave rides around the grounds. There was face painting for the

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Earth outplaying Blood, Sweat and Beers, E event won by Rob Dogs Wolf Pack over Walk-It-Off, and F side won by Back Door Sliders over Super Hitters. On Saturday there was a men’s Home Run Derby with 35 entries each paying $10, and winning $175 was Brent Bloc. On the women’s side, there were five hitters with Kandice Walker winning $25. The other half of each derby went to the Parks and Rec Board.

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Suspects sought in attempted theft of Maidstone ATM Staff Maidstone RCMP are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspects who stole a white 2012 Ford F 250 Super Duty truck from a business in Lloydminster. The theft occurred during the early morning hours of June 2. Police say the suspects then used the truck to commit a break

and enter at a convenience store in Maidstone at approximately 4:25 a.m., where they attempted to steal the ATM. According to police, the male suspects both wore face masks to hide their identities. The driver had a large tattoo on his right forearm and is approximately 5’10” tall, large build, while the second sus-

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April 7, 1934 - June 12, 2016 Your presence we miss Your memory we treasure Loving you always Forgetting you never. Lovingly remembered by Rita, Erinn & Li Jeen, Kyla & Dave Matt, Noah, James, Kate, Josh, Emery

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My lips cannot tell how I miss her. My heart cannot tell what to say. God only knows how I miss her. In a home that is lonesome today. Love Ray

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OBITUARIES WAWRYK: Mike Wawryk (95) passed away peacefully on May 27, 2017 at the Long Term Care facility in Hafford, Sask. Mike was born to parents Frank and Eva Wawryk on Nov. 20, 1921. Mike attended Tillotson School and helped with the farm work and chores while growing up. He worked for McCabe and United Grain Growers as an Elevator Agent for 21 years in Richard and Blaine Lake. Mike married Merilyn Bouskill on Nov. 1, 1958 and they made their home in Richard. They started farming a portion of the Ed Bouskill land as well as the former John Snyder homestead in 1967 and Mike worked as a relief Elevator Agent for many years while he farmed. Mike loved farming and this was evident as he continued to farm well into his 70’s until his son Dennis took over the farm. They raised three children in Richard: Cheryl, Donna and Dennis. He also served as Mayor of Richard for 24 years. He enjoyed every aspect of small town life and embodied many classic “small town values” such as honesty, modesty, hard work, helpfulness and the importance of family. He could often be found helping out neighbors and friends and volunteering in the community. He had a good sense of humor, loved socializing, playing kaiser, laughing and making others laugh. A special point of pride was his grandchildren. He just loved being “Grandpa” and enjoyed it whenever the grandchildren came to visit. Mike was predeceased by his parents Frank and Eva Wawryk, wife Merilyn, sister Rosie and brothers Paul, Steve, Bill, and Joe and twin grandchildren Craig and Derek. Mike will be lovingly remembered by his children: Cheryl, Donna (Rob) and Dennis (Penni); grandchildren: Jeff, Kristin, Blake, Kyle, Nathan, Tyson, Kimberly and Allison, sisters Anne and Pauline, a brother Charlie and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, June 10, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at Richard Hall, Richard, SK. followed by the interment at Richard Cemetery and lunch to follow at Richard Hall. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the Canadian Cancer Society or Hafford Long Term Care Facility. The family thank you for sharing their sorrow. Your thoughtfulness is appreciated and will always be remembered. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com. Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. (306-446-4200) ___________________________________________________ TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 306-445-7261

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OBITUARIES SAVARD: In Loving Memory of Kathleen Mary Savard, born April 4, 1928 at Fairholme, SK., passed away May 17, 2017 in Edam, SK. Survived by her loving family: son, Kevin Savard; daughter, Tammy & Robert Blais and their family: Renée (Jeremy) their son, Jayden Collins; and Brent Blais. Predeceased by her husband, Robert Roland Savard and her son, Morley Robert Savard; sisters and brothers: Elsie, Nellie, Harold and George. Committal Service was held on Thursday, May 25, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Veteran Section - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Officiant Mrs. Betty Stone. Memorial Donations are requested to Donor Choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ FLYNN: Mary Flynn of Turtleford, SK passed away on Wednesday May 10th, 2017 at the age of 93. Mary was born in Glasgow, Scotland to James and Margaret Forrest. At six years old her family immigrated to Lumsden, SK area. Not long after they moved to Turtleford area. Mary attended school at Claysville and Hansworth along with her brothers. On March 16, 1945 Marry married Wylie Flynn. The pair lived in the Cleeves district until 2009. Together they raised three children. Mary worked at the Turtleford Hospital from 1968 to 1988, where she retired. Mary and Wylie had lived on the farm until Wylie died in 2009. After, she moved into the Turtle Valley Lodge in Turtleford where she enjoyed the friendship and company of all her neighbors there. Mary was predeceased by her husband Wylie, her mother and father James and Margaret Forrest, mother and father-in-law Bert and Alice Flynn. Brother and sister in-laws Jack and Margaret Forrest, Bill and Flossie Forrest. Mary leaves to mourn her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren; Daughter Arylne(Bill) Bleakney and children and grandchildren. Shaun(Tammy) and kids Shannelle, Taylor, Ty. Carmen(Brad) Montgomery and kids Carson, Courtney and Tara. Daughter Bonnie(Elroy) Schneider and son Owen (Clarissa) and kids Eva and Sarah. Son Garry(Jeannine) Flynn and kids Warren and Bradley. Along with numerous nephews and nieces. Mary’s funeral service was held in Spruce Lake Hall on May 16th, 2017, with Reverend Canon Don Skinner officiating. With Urn Bearers; great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. Honorary bearers were all of Mary’s friends. Dorothy Bolton gave a short eulogy and Anne Marsh as soloist. Interment followed in Turtleford Cemetery. Donations in memory of Mary may be made to Heart and Stroke Fund, or donor’s choice. Marshall’s Funeral Home administered the funeral arrangements. Card of Thanks Our family would like to thank friends and family for their support at this sad time. We would like to thank Dr. Langeni, Laurie and Val for their special care. Also thank you to the doctors and nursing staff in the CCU at RUH Saskatoon for their understanding and thoughtful care to our mother and her family. To the St. Walburg Ambulance Services for care given in her transfer. To the urn bearers great granddaughters Eva and Sarah, grandsons; Shaun, Owen, Warren, Bradley and granddaughters; Carmen and Tara. To Dot for the reading of the eulogy and to Anne for her solo. To the Spruce Lake Hall Committee for the delicious lunch. Thank you to everyone who reached out to us with condolences of flowers, cards, food, donations and phone calls, your thoughtfulness will not soon be forgotten. Arlyne & Bill Bleakney Bonnie & Elroy Schnieder Garry & Jeannine Flynn And Families ___________________________________________________

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OBITUARIES PLUM: MINNA (MINNIE) PLUM nee CARSTENSEN DECEMBER 8, 1921 – MAY 27, 2017 Do you hear someone humming and singing? You will know it must be Minnie Plum. Even with all the challenges throughout her life, she always had a smile and a song in her heart. Minnie Carstensen was born to Anna and Chris Carstensen on December 8th, 1921 in the Riding Hill/Gallivan area. Minnie attended Riding Hill School, which was close to home. She enjoyed playing ball and used to bring home many ribbons from Track and Field Day. Her sister, Anna, spoke of how “Minnie could run like a deer”. That’s probably why, soon after a recent cancer operation in St. Paul’s Hospital, a male patient much younger than her came along in the hallway with an IV pole to get his exercise. They were getting Minnie up to see if she could go for a walk as she had become so weak from the operation. The nurse jokingly said maybe they should have a race, and immediately, Minnie took off and left him “in the dust.” Everyone was shocked at her, and, of course, this generated a good laugh. Even though she was in her nineties, she was still going strong. Minnie spent a short time away from home in 1942, working at Seven Sisters Falls in Manitoba. In 1943, she received a Home Nursing certificate from The St. John Ambulance Association. In May of 1948, she married Ronald Plum of Kindersley. Shortly after their marriage, they had to uproot from their Kindersley home to go and help out at Minnie’s parents’ farm because her mother was ill with diabetes. After her mother passed away in 1950, they stayed on and took over the farm with her father continuing to live with them. Ron and Minnie had two children, however, after delivery issues with her first-born son, Harvey and then Carol (whom Minnie teasingly called the “3 a.m. brat”), they must have decided to call it quits. Minnie was multi-talented, which is, of course, a necessity if you live on a farm. One of those talents was her ability to shoot partridges, which provided meat for the table. On a hot day, Minnie and Anna enjoyed working in the garden in shorts and a halter top. The only problem was that they did not want to be caught wearing this attire. If a car came down the road, Minnie and Anna would hide in the caragana hedge until the car went on by. Baking, sewing, gardening, the housework, and taking care of all the animals was part of everyday life. Minnie used to sew for her family, enjoyed making quilts, and was very creative with crafts. There were always times for friends though, and knowing that Minnie was an excellent cook, even the Raleigh and Watkins men knew when dinner was on the table. Even though Minnie was very busy with farm life, she always found time for music. Minnie’s mother used to play violin for dances, and following in her footsteps, Minnie also played in a local band with good friends, Alene Hardy, Clayton McLain, and Ernie Hebson. Minnie could play the piano, guitar, accordion, violin, and mouth organ (and No, not all at once!) Minnie would often play cards and games with family and friends. She was always up to skunking you in a game of cribbage. Minnie was active in many organizations, teaching Sunday School, and active as Secretary-Treasurer for Sunday School, both at Riding Hill and Gallivan. She was President of the United Church Women for some time receiving a Life Time Membership in 1992. In 1987, after selling the farm, Ron & Minnie moved into Battleford. They thought they were busy before, but it seemed as though life sped up even faster. They became very close friends with their new neighbour next door, Nora Krake, and she introduced Minnie and Ron into all sorts of activities. Thanks to Nora, Minnie took up painting and loved it. Thus, their circle of friends became even greater. She found great joy in competing at the local fiddle contests, honoured with 2nd place in 1995. She loved to sing, and like her husband, Ron, could also yodel. She sang soprano and/or played an instrument in different groups: the Cut Knife Clayton McLain Museum “Kitchen Kats”, the Hillcrest Singing group and Battlefords’ United Church Choir. She was honoured for 25 years involvement at the North Battleford Western Development Museum and for her many years of service at the Battlefords Hillcrest Centre, the Pioneer Association Gang and the Saskatchewan Hospital. Left to cherish her memory are her children, Harvey Plum and Carol Carstensen; her beloved sister, Anna and husband, Vic Juba, her brother-in-law, Ernal Plum and sister-in-law, Darlene St. Cyr. Harvey has one daughter, Christine and a grand-daughter, Jessica. Carol has two sons, Kelsey, with his son, Trevor; and her son, Joseph & Aleksandra with newborn daughter, Lela. Minnie was happy to meet her new great grand-daughter via internet before she passed. Also nieces and nephews will fondly remember Aunt Minnie. She was predeceased by her husband, Ronald Plum; parents, Chris and Anna Carstensen; her sister, Bertha Anderson, and her brother, Henry (Hank) Carstensen. Minnie was a beautiful spirited woman, who worked with her life filled with challenges, but right to the end, she still had her wonderful smile. Now at peace, Minnie is free. ************************************************************************* Minnie Plum’s Memorial will be held Friday, June 9th, 2017 at the Battlefords United Church at 2 pm. More details are on the website at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Please make donations to the charity of your choice or to the Rockhaven Cemetery c/o Box 27, Rockhaven, S0M 2R0.

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TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PUBLIC NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7/2016 known as the Zoning Bylaw. INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Replace the definition for “public works”; and • Designate multiple-unit dwellings (townhouses) in the R2 - Medium Density Residential District as a Discretionary Use. REASON The reason for the amendment is to: • Cover a wider range of facilities and systems that could be considered a public works use under the bylaw; and • Correct a typo PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92-23rd Street, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00. PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, July 17, 2017 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing. Issued at the Town of Battleford this 8th day of June, 2017. John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

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(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Bijender Chauhan and Raghu Raj Negi have applied to the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority (SLGA) for the following permits: • a Tavern permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Clove The Kabab and Burger House located at 102-1102102nd St., North Battleford, SK; and • a Restaurant permit to sell alcohol in the premises known as Clove The Kabab and Burger House located at 103-1102102nd St., North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice. Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing. Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3 MEETINGS

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PHILLIP & ERIC LANG Saturday, June 17th 2017 Tramping Lake, Sask 9:00 am

Lunch Will Be Served PST & GST Applied Where Applicable Terms: Cheque Or Cash Id Is Required Directions: From Tramping Lake: 2 Miles East 1 Mile North Acreage: Call Eric To View 780-499-8675. Acreage NWW2-37-21 W3rd, Includes 10 Acres, House And 2 Shops (1 With Pit) 2 Double Car Garages 5Yr Old Well; Equipment: Case 1070 Ytractor With Ezee-On Loader; Duals For 1070; Forks Bucket; Fork Extensions; Leon Quick Change Blade; 5’ Skid Steer Mulcher/Mower Hyd; 1 3X6 Ta; Ndem Dump Trailer (Hydraulics And Roll Tarp) ; Tandem Axle Trailer; 18 Ft Rainbow Car Hauler (Winch, Tilt And Manual Picker); Quad Trailer; Truck Box Trailer; Tilt Golf Cart Trailer; 5Th Wheel Dolly; Leon Rock; Picker; Shulte Rock Picker; 25 Ft White Pull Type; Swather; Versatile 4400 18’ Sp Swather; Alteen Grain Vac; 16 Ft Cattle Trailer; 40’ X 7” Brandt Auger (18 H.p.; Briggs And Stratton Engine); 12’ JD Cultivator; 16’ JD Cultivator; 6’ Douglas Rough Cut Mower; 2 Walk; Behind Fork Lifts; Clark Forklift (3600 Lbs, On’ Propane 640 Hrs); 430 Case Tractor Model 431L (Diesel); JD H Crop Row Front Wheels; 1993 Cutlass Supreme Sl; 1996; Chev 1500 2Wd; 2001 Chev 1500 2Wd; 1975 Caprice Classic; 1954 Chev Model 1430 (Runs Good); 1960 Chev 1 Ton; 1976 Chev 1 Ton Crew Cab 350 With 130 Gallon Fuel Tank With Electric Pump; 1954 1 Ton Chev With 46 ‘ Sprayer With Foam Markers; 10’ Kirchner Land Leveler; 40’ Acreage Sprayer (Raven Pump, Foam Markers); 2 Airaid Club Car Golf Carts; 20‘ Double Doors Seecan; 40’ Hi Cube Seecan; 2009 Hovercraft. Shop: Coats Tire Changer; Hobart 4500 10 H.p. Welder/Generator 120 Volts; Migmaster 250 Mig Welder; Miller Mattic 252 Mig Welder With Alluminum Spool Gun; Lincoln Arc Welder; Lincoln D300k 3T3 Diesel Welder (5200 Hrs); Big Blue 400 P Miller Welder; Miller 452 Goldstar; Spectrum 325 Miller Plasma Cutter; Arctic Bear Cub Wacker 300,000 Btu On Chasis; Power Ease 9000 Watt Generator; Flaring & Swaging Tool Kit; Jack Stands; Master Craft Sandblaster; Itc Vasol Parts Washer; Motomaster 12 Ton Metal Press; Hydraulic Scissor; Pneumatic Planishing Hammer; Devilbiss 20 Gallon Air Compressor; 5000 Watt Power Plant & Air Compressor; Post Drills; King Radial Arm Saw; 2 Skil Saw Tables; Belt Sanders; Rockwell Mini Circular Saw With Laser; 7” Skill Saw; English Wheel; Sheet Metal Folder; Hydraulic Body-Frame Repair Kit; Westward Pellet Jack; 4000 Lb Car & Atv Jack; Large Selection Of Ratchet Straps And Tow Straps; Selection Of Ladders; Shop Vacs; Quad Blade With Adaptor Kit/Winch; Entire Line Of Hand And Electric Shop Tools; Numerous Tool Boxes; 20 Ton Hydraulic Press; 2000Lb Winch (12 Volt); ¾ “ Torque Wrench; Grinder; 12” Band Saw; Chop Saws; Hydraulic Bender; Numerous Shop Lights; Battery Chargers; Jd 150,000 Btu Heater; Reddy 50,000 Btu Heater; Premium 80 Propane Heater; 6 Ton Engine Hoist; 2 Ton Engine Lift; 5 Gallon Portable Sand Blaster; Quick Support Rods; 20 “ Clamps; Wheel Scaffolding; Bolt Bins; Cordless Rechargable Spot Lights; Magnum 4000 Psi Hot Pressure Washer; Honda 4 H.p. Model 1200 Pressure Washer; Honda 2000 5.5 Pressure Washer; Simoniz 2000 Pressure Washer; Work Bench; Many Of These Items Are Brand New Never Been Used!! Yard & Garden Ferris Is2100z Zero Turn Mower ; Snapper Riding Mower; F525 Jd Front Mount Riding Mower With Bagger; 6.5 H.p. Trimmer; Poulan Pro 6 H.p. Mower; Bella Power Wheel Barrow; 5 H.p. Yard Machine Garden Tiller; Ariens Sp Mower/ Mulcher; Huge Selection Of Slip Tanks And Vaults; Chain Saws; Trimmers; Light Tower (6 Kilowatt Kobota Engine); Luma Pro Light Stands; 150 Gallon Yard Sprayer; 30 Gallon Yard Sprayer; Lawn Tractor Mower Lift; Wheeled 100 Gallon Yardcsprayer; 2- 250 Gallon Poly Waterv Tanks; 16 Ton; Log Splitter; Railway Ties; Cinder Blocks; Power Poles; Black Lynx Cement Mixer; Numerous Sheds Miscelaneous: 700‘ 1” Hose; Fuel Tanks; 12 Barrels; Assorted Iron; Assorted Lumber; Alluminum Deck Railing (50Ft); Shelving; 1800 Square Feet Antique Ivory Vinyl Siding (New); Wood Stove; 150‘ Manilla Rope; Dog Run; Antiques: Bull Dog Fanning Mill; 2 Bottom; Field Plow; Tumble Bug ; Rope Maker; 12’ Hay Rake; Coffe Grinder; Coil Oil Lamps; Egg Crates; Horse Cutter; Wagon Wheels; 4 Crank Phones; Mccormick Thrashing Machine; Many More! Guns: Cooey Model 39 22 Cal. Single; Jc Higgins High Standard 22 Semi; Savage Model 110C Cal. 30-06; 303 Jungle Carbine; Cooy Model 84 12 Gauge Full Choke; Winchester Model 12 12 Gauge Nickel Steel.

Cash Auction Sale For

Kerrobert Backhoe Services (Being held in conjuction with Philip Lang Sale)

Miscelaneous: 1996 Samsung 210 SE track hoe; 2000 BWS Low Boy tri axle trailer with pull outs (setachable is operational by Honda engine or wet kit, air ride suspension, like new tires); 1975 Peerless trailer (9 ft. wide deck, Blockride System, GVW 115,000 lbs); Lincoln welder with 12 h.P. Kohler engine; (electric start); Big 40 g Miller Welder & generator; (700 Hrs, new battey); Herman Nelson heater.

Cash Auction Sale For

Sherri Ferguson & Estate of Tom Casserly (Tinker Tom) Saturday, June 24th 2017 Baldwinton, Sask 10:00 am

See website for full details www.fellauctions.com

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of THOMAS PRYSTUPA, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased. ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 30th day of June, 2017. DEMMANS BALDWIN FRIEDMAN FRANK 201,1291-102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Solicitors for the Executor

HOUSES FOR SALE 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home in Wilkie. Amenities close by, on school bus route, some reno’s, fruit trees. Call 306-937-2872. Serious Inquiries only.

HOUSES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Non- Smoking Small House in Cutknife. Damage Deposit $675.00, Rent $675, utilities renters responsibility, reference required. Call 306-937-2872.

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE NEW 2017 MANUFACTURED HOMES starting under $90,000 delivered! A1 Homes Regina/Saskatoon - www.A1-Homes.ca Canada’s largest in-stock home selection, quick delivery, custom factory orders! Text/call 306-7002825.

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AUCTIONS

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Vanscoy, SK 306-242-9099 Special Incentives until the end of June: Receive $2,000.00 off on custom orders or $1,500.00 off any In-Stock Home! www.vestamfghomes.com

HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 2 bedroom house for rent. 1482 103rd street. Fridge and stove included. References required. Call 306-446-8866 or 306446-8898. Available for rent 2 bedroom home. Monthly rent or Sign one year contract get one month free. Ref required. Call 306-441-6728 or 306-937-7252 Two bedroom house for rent. $850 a month + damage deposit required. Small detached garage. Call for details 306-481-6464.

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Custom Orders Welcome We sell & service homes across Western Canada, On Site Consultation. Weekend calls Personalized Service

306-496-7538

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LAND FOR SALE PrairieSky Royalty Ltd. is a publicly-traded company in Calgary that acquires oil & gas fee title and royalty interests at fair market value. To receive a cash offer, call 5872934055 or visit www.prairiesky.com/Selling-Your-Royalties.

UPCOMING AUCTIONS Saturday June 10th, 2017 Auction for Paul & Dorothy Bruynooghe

10:00 am 3 km North of North Battleford on Highway # 4

2090 Case Tractor,20 X 12 Coverall, Lawn & Garden, Shop, Household, Furniture, Collectables- Collectable Little Golden Books, Ty Babies and Ty Bears Collections

Saturday June 17th, 2017 Auction for Wilf & Carol Lindenman

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS!

Terms of Payment: Cash or cheque, no interact debit available.

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

www.boechlerschiraauction.com

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

Box 552

Spiritwood, SK

Prov. Lic. #335992

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inSTallaTion wiTh qualified JourneyMan. full liabiliTy & wcb - bbb MeMber FREE ESTIMATES CUSTOM ROOFING INC. 306-244-4343

Hey guys my name is Baxter and I was found wandering around town searching for a home and family and a second chance at love. I am a really sweet kind gentle giant that just loves to be around people and see them smile and laugh. I am pretty laid back and am quite happy and content to just lay down and nap as long as I am in the same area or room as you. If your thinking about a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

Hello!!! My name is Captain Hook, I was brought to the shelter as a stray and the staff noticed I didn’t use my leg and thought I was injured so off to the vet I went!! After check ups and x-rays they figured it out...I have nerve damage in my leg!! I can use it but not in a normal way. I am not in pain or discomfort so don’t worry about me at all!! Please feel free to ask the staff more about me!! PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Battlefords Interval House

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Wednesday, June 28th, 2017 7:00 p.m.

Pennydale Junction, 92-22nd St., Battleford, SK

Annual General Meeting Tuesday, June 20, 2017 5:00 p.m. Catholic Family Services Board Room #101 1272-101st Street Group Entrance EVERYONE WELCOME APARTMENTS / CONDOS FOR RENT

Caleb Village

Great References Available

10:00 am Whitkow Area (Dominion Road), Richard, Sk.

Check out our Website and Facebook for more detailed descriptions.

Shingle - Torch on - canSeal ProTecTive coaTingS SealS, ProTecTS & reSToreS MeTal roofS- rePairS.

ADOPT A PET

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

a total of 590 QUARTER SECTIONS SOLD across saskatchewan

1070 Case Tractor, 970 Case Tractor, 7 Ft Schulte Snow Blower, 5th Wheel Stock Trailer, Westeel Grain Bin, Sheep Handling Equipment, Shop/Tools, Yard and Garden, Household.

Full Service rooFing. great rateS! reSidential & commercial. 50 YearS in SaSk.

PETS

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

SENIORS AFFORDABLE HOUSING

New easy access 2 bedroom unit in a four-plex 6 appliances $ 876/month. Must be 55+ and make under $44,500 per household.

Call Mel 306-490-7417 CABINS / COTTAGES & COUNTRY HOMES For Sale All season four bedroom two bathroom fully furnished cabin at Little Bear Lake. Asking $275,000 or reasonable offers. Contact Shanno Lindster at 306.426.2528.

One Bedroom Suites Available DON’T WAIT FOR WINTER

DO IT NOW! Caleb Village

1802 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 1J1 Ph: 306-445-2088 Fax: 306-445-2089

gm.nb@calebgroup.ca

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SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will shingle, Will build fences and decks, Do Painting, Install Metal Fascia Soffit, Renovations etc. Phone 306-445-8439 or 306-441-3690 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677. V&R Birds CLEANING House, Office PAINTING Small jobs that the big guns don’t want to do. ORGANIZATION Closets, Basements, Garages. YARDS Lawn, Trimming, Trees, Clean-up. Trash-out. Call Valerie @ (306) 937-2292 Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579

FEED & SEED NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Wheat, Barley, Oats & Spring Thrashed Grain. OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment! CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

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

BOATS

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AUTO MISCELLANEOUS Wrecking over 250 units... cars and trucks. Lots of trucks... Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster.

DOMESTIC CARS

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

For Sale - Boat, Motor & Trailer 141/2 foot Wide & Deep Naden 8 Horse Power Mercury & home Built Trailer $1900.00 Phone 306441-7530

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc.

CAREER TRAINING

is currently looking for a

Industrial Mechanic (Millwright) - 18 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: February 26, 2018 June 28, 2018 For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

Heavy Equipment and Truck and Transport Technician - 22 weeks - Estevan Campus Course Dates: September 11, 2017 February 23, 2018 For more information or to apply, visit our website at www.southeastcollege.org or call toll free 1-866-999-7372 **Apply by June 30th to be eligible for a $500 Southeast College Entrance Award**

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 workat-home career today! Part Time Bartender Criminal Record Check required. Apply in person with resume to Royal Canadian Legion. 1352 100th Street, North Battleford

READING EARLY VARIETIES

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NEWSPAPERS IS A SCHOOLING LIKE NO OTHER

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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

Dental Therapist 2 - Dental Assistants Environmental Health Officer Infection Control Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our community website:

www.brt6hc.ca

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions. Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed above.

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

DISTRICT DREAM BROKER Full-Time Permanent North Battleford, SK Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation is seeking a dynamic and energetic individual to fill the position of District Dream Broker. The District Dream Broker Program targets children and youth in Saskatchewan who are faced with various social and economic challenges that adversely affect their quality of life. These issues create barriers to sport, culture and recreation such as: economic circumstance, awareness, cultural insensitivity, and access to transportation. Children, youth and their caregivers require more support to provide greater opportunities that contribute to developing children and youth who are healthy, active, successful members of their community. The District Dream Broker will work with children, youth and their families from selected schools in the City of North Battleford to reduce barriers and gain access to existing sport, culture and recreation activities. The District Dream Broker will advocate for community initiatives to involve children and youth whenever possible. Duties: Reporting to the Executive Director, the District Dream Broker will be responsible for the administration and coordination of all program activities related to the Rivers West District’s Dream Broker initiatives. This includes working in partnership with Connaught and St. Mary’s Elementary Schools, community organizations and area service providers to assist disadvantaged children and youth to access programs and services within North Battleford. Qualifications/Skills: • Post-secondary degree or diploma in a relevant discipline or a strong combination of relevant training and experience; • Knowledge and experience in working with children and families, partnership development and evaluation; • Minimum of two years experience working in sport and/or recreation administration or a related field associated with non- profit organizations; • Knowledge of and/or experience working with the Education system in the City of North Battleford would be a definite asset; • Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills; • Ability to work independently as well as within a team atmosphere; • Strong working knowledge with varied computer applications; • Knowledge of Rivers West District, SaskSport, KidSport, Creative Kids, First Nations culture and youth at risk issues. Starting salary for this position is $41,792 per year plus pension and benefits package. The position will commence on August 1st, 2017. Training for this position will be provided to the successful candidate. Deadline for application is June 23rd, 2017. Please send resumé and three references to: Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation Box 1480 Rosetown, SK. S0L 2V0 Attention: Donna Johnston-Genest, Executive Director Email: rwdscr.donna@sasktel.net Please see our website for a complete job description www.riverswestdistrict.ca Only those individuals selected for an interview will be notified

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

and

Now hiring positions to start the 2017/18 school year. Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for Job Opportunities.

Sales Professional

All applications must be submitted online.

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is currently looking for a

REQUIRED IMMEDIATELY

for leading print and digital marketing organization in Yorkton, SK. The newspaper industry is so much more than you think it is. We offer complete marketing solutions for our clients from newspaper and specialty products, commercial print to digital SEO and Programmatic campaigns.

Kids First Home Visiting Supervisor

We are looking for a confident, self-motivated individual to join our group of professionals and grow with us.

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Sales experience and some digital knowledge an asset.

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING

If you would like to learn more about this opportunity, send your resume to: jambrose@glaciermedia.ca by June 9th, 2017.

Please view the full job advertisement in the careers section on our community website:

CALL 306-445-7261 WANTED

Route NB21 Route NB29

96th Street 1200 - 1400 Blk. • 97th Street 1100 - 1600 Blk. 117 papers

Route 50A

Janet Place & Janet Drive 5th Ave. • 38th Street 4th Ave. W. • Riverbend Cres. • Riverbend Place 112 papers

Route 59

18th Street 200 Blk. • 19th Street 200 Blk. • 20th Street 200 Blk. • 3rd Ave. Cres. 301 - 399 Blk. 107 papers FOR MORE DETAILS CALL CHUCK Monday to Friday ~ 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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

892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-7261 •

Serafina Energy is now hiring for the following positions at our Edam and Meota facilities:

• Lead-Steam

Serafina Energy Ltd. is a Canadian, private, start-up, heavy oil company with properties strategically comprised of high-quality, proven, low risk assets. Serafina is currently in the process of designing and building its second 6,000 bbl/d SAGD facility near Meota, SK. Please visit our website at www.serafinaenergy.com for more information about these job opportunities and to

Resumes can be sent to careers@serafinaenergy.com

Prospective kindergartners tour the school By MCS Staff

101st Street 1600 - 1800 Blk. • 102nd Street 1600 - 1800 Blk. 108 papers

• Lead-Facility/Wells

Taylor Gray’s painting imitating art by Jackson Pollock. Photo submitted

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The calendars have all been flipped to the month of June, so it is a busy time at the school. Classes are finishing and the Grade 12s are preparing for finals. The last day of classes will be Wednesday, June 28. Thirteen fresh and eager faces, along with a few scared looks, arrived at 11 a.m on Monday, May 29, for their kindergarten orientation. Fourteen students were expected, but one was unable to attend. The new group was toured through the school to familiarize them with the building. They spent some time in their new classroom and went home with a supply list for the fall. The Grade 2/3 class enjoyed designing and making vehicles as a final project in their science class. The vehicles had to have wheels that could move. The class had been studying motion and the factors that affect motion. They used this knowledge to create their vehicles. It is amazing what can be created with some boxes, straws and cardboard. The Grade 10 art class and the Grade 6/7 art class, along with their instructor, Mrs. Cardin, created some works of art based on the American painter, Jackson Pollock. He was classically trained but was also connected with the ideas of surrealism and knew the works of Picasso, Miro and others. He was featured in Life magazine and now his paintings are very expensive and fascinating. He pioneered the drip method, on the floor. Students did their paintings outdoors and they are now displayed around the school. Before they started painting, Mrs. Cardin showed the biopic made by Ed Harris called Pollock.

aymont Central School News

Then she got some house paint and students were ready to paint. They enjoyed a couple days of sunshine while students flung, dripped and generally created some lovely works of art. Thanks to Cloverdale and Bernie Cardin for the paint. The SLC sponsored an “er” day at school on Tuesday. Students and staff were invited to dress as any person that ends in an “er,” such as a farmer, teacher, lawyer, etc. This was the final spirit day of the school year. Mr. Lockwood, principal, will be leaving Maymont School next year. He has accepted a job as the principal at Blaine Lake. Maymont School’s new principal will be Bridgette Millen. Bridgette is currently a teacher at Hafford Central School. We welcome Bridgette to the staff and wish her a great year! The final School Community Council meeting of the year was held on the evening of June 6. The SCC will be supplying and preparing the food for Park Day on June 22. Reminder that the elementary track and field meet will be held in Hafford on Friday, June 9. It begins about 10 a.m. and there is a lovely selection of food items to purchase for lunch. Several staff members attended the Tri-West Teachers’ Association Retirement Celebration on Friday, June 9. Cathy Gillatt and other retirees were honoured with a lovely supper and were presented gifts from the Tri-West Teachers’ Association and the Saskatchewan Teachers Federation.

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Unity has reason to celebrate and to mourn By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Congratulations to the Unity Western Days committee for another successful event held in Unity that offers great entertainment for many as well as some super economic benefits to the community during its three-day run. Events like this also would not happen without the help of community business sponsorship and volunteers as well as supporters, so hats off to everyone who contributed to make a great event last weekend. There is plenty of lead up work that goes into a weekend like this, in addition to unlimited hours of committee and volunteer to ensure the weekend goes off without a hitch. Our community mourns a wonderful woman who was known and loved by many. Numerous condolences and memories were poured out on social media citing favourite memories of one of the favourite Coop cashiers who had an astounding knack for remembering people’s numbers as well as their families – and

UPS students showed their earth-saving spirit taking some time to pick trash around town May 31.

nity News she always made time to ask about each customer’s family. Our hearts and thoughts go to the family

of Jerrilyn Dawm who was taken far too soon. Our community celebrates with our close neighbours of Luseland in local hometown hero, Jimmy Pattison. Luseland has never been more proud to celebrate their affiliation with renowned Canadian billionaire, Jimmy

Pattison, especially when May 30 it was announced that he donated $50 million to the Children’s Hospital foundation in Saskatchewan. This donation garnered the name change to the Jimmy Pattison Children’s Hospital of Saskatchewan. Pattison’s philanthropic efforts have been

COMING EVENTS

Friday, Saturday, Sunday, June 9, 10 & 11

Manitou Lake Gospel Jamboree at ML Bible Camp Neilburg, SK. Free concerts & camping. Heated tabernacle. Keepers of the Faith, Daaes, Joyful Melody, Jack Jackson, Howard Jolly & Rising Above Band, Trudels, Touch of Grace. Friday 7:00 p.m., Saturday & Sunday 10:15 a.m. Free banana splits Friday night. Concession. Saturday steak supper. www.manitoulakegospeljamboree.com.

Fridays, June 9, 16, 23 & 30

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

Saturday, June 10

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Community Events Calendar ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

AL-ANON FAMILY GROUPS

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

Tuesday, June 6

Retirement social for Malcolm Anderson at Gold Eagle Lodge, North Battleford from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, June 7

Radisson Royal Purple Strawberry Tea and program - free to all those 50+ at the Radisson Goodrich Centre( Seniors) at 2:00 p.m. (not at Radisson Hall - we changed it for easier accessibility).

Wednesdays, June 7, 14, 21 & 28

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

Thursday & Friday, June 8 & 9

St. Paul’s Anglican Church Garage Sale. Thursday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Friday 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. 1302-99 St., North Battleford (Upper Hall). Something for everyone - don’t miss it!

Friday, June 9

Relay For Life in Battlefords from 7:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. at the City Track in Centennial Park, North Battleford.

Friday, June 9

Borden Graduation - banquet at 5:30 p.m. Exercises at 8:00 p.m. with dance to follow at the Borden Community Centre.

Friday, June 9

3rd Annual Steak & Lobster night. Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. at the Northland Power Curling Centre #2, 623 Carlton Trail North Battleford. Hosted by Twin Rivers Curling Club. To order tickets phone 306-937-2431.

Village of Maymont Garage Sale from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Look for signage. Hot dog and hamburgers for sale on main street fundraiser for Maymont Hall.

Sunday, June 11

Battlefords Family Fun Day 1611-93rd Street, North Battleford from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Sponsored by Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Free event. For more information call 306-445-9096 or email pastorjkwon@gmail.com.

Sunday, June 11

St. Joseph Knights of Columbus Council #7336 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall, 1942-98th Street, North Battleford. Everyone welcome.

Monday, June 12

Adult LEGO Night - Why should kids have all the fun? Come join us at the North Battleford Library as we relive our childhood with activities that are just as fun now as they were then from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. This event is for Adults and teens. LEGO will be provided.

Tuesday, June 13

Seniors’ Fun Day at St. Joseph’s Hall 1942 - 98th Street starting at 2:00 p.m. with bingo followed by entertainment by Meota Hobby Band followed by a barbeque at 4:00 p.m. All Seniors Welcome.

Friday & Saturday June 16 & 17

Bonnie & Clyde’s Burgers for Pride fundraiser. Come and get some delicious grub at the Bonnie & Clyde’s food truck! $2 from every burger sold will be donated to Battlefords Pride! Come out and show your support for the LGBTQA+ community in the Battlefords while enjoying a juicy hamburger. We thank Bonnie & Clyde’s SO MUCH for being a patron of Pride. Bonnie & Clyde’s is located at 1761-101st Street by Darth Vapor. Bring the whole family! For more information about Battlefords Pride, visit www.battlefordsgsa.com.

Saturday, June 24

Get your Summer Read On Day - Come to the North Battleford Library and join the TD Summer Reading Club from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. All Ages are welcome to join us for some fun that includes Canadian landmark Green Screen photo booth, Canadian trivia and a library scavenger hunt.

Wednesdays, June 28 - August 30

Pajama Tales - Join us for drop in story time for children & their families at the North Battleford Library from 6:30 - 7:00 p.m. Wear your pajamas and bring your favourite cuddly toy. Ages 2-5.

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Grade 9 student Carlynn Dresser reading to Kindergarten students as she spent the day at Unity Public School as part of the Take Your Kid to Work Day May 31. Photos by Sherri Solomko

felt throughout Canada as he also donated a large sum of money to a hospital in British Columbia. From his humble roots growing up, Pattison learned early his skills in sales and used them throughout his career to grow an empire that includes broadcasting business, Pattison Ag company as well as a food store chain, to name a few. Luseland was very proud to have this sign ready to go for their upcoming Canada 150 Homecoming events July long weekend. With so many experiencing the unfortunate surge of tent caterpillars have we noticed any invasions around here lately? Well, I know one thing for sure, the mosquitoes are out in full force making outdoor activity necessary in either long clothing or marinated in mosquito spray. It is fantastic to see Main Street decked in Canada flags, red and white flower baskets as well as business displaying either flags or other decorations to commemorate Canada’s 150th birthday. And it may not be a big deal to everyone, however, the new RV sani-dump station is being well received, especially for those upcoming events that already have numerous trailers booked into town. Dr. Bopari in town has welcomed a new dentist so we are blessed once again to offer expanded professional services right here in Unity. However, the announced departures of Dr. Dhillon at the end of May and Dr. Coetzee who will be leaving at the end of August has residents worried about replacements and coverage now that Unity is down one doc, with another soon to follow. I have faith that the past reputation of council and Unity’s Economic Development Director will work tirelessly to recruit another physician for us. News of the provincial

budget cuts rolling down hill into the school division forcing elimination of the town bus service has definitely caused a stir. This decision will undoubtedly affect many families who live far from the schools and both parents work before school hours begin. Will there be an 11th hour way to save this service as was the case with the library funding or will parents have to find alternative methods for transporting kids in the cold winter months? On a beautiful May 30 afternoon, Parkview Place held their annual fashion show and tea. More than 12 models made up of residents and volunteers hosted a spring fashion show featuring clothing from the Red Apple store in Unity as well as the Unity Community Resource Centre. Some of the residents showed off a couple pieces from their own wardrobes as well, including a beautiful wedding dress. There were more than 40 people in attendance who enjoyed the fashion show and refreshments served at intermission. A silver collection was taken as Parkview Place Director Paula Sittler outlined their desire to fundraise for an AED device as well as their big project of getting a back up power generator. The fashion show closed in style when Reno Bertoia and Adam Tuscherer showed off their Canadian Pride, and they were soon joined for the close of the show by a number of other models in Canada gear At UCHS, now that provincial track and field was completed last weekend, this ends the sports seasons for this year. This week was awards season as UCHS held their own awards night on June 6, while students also attended the Living Sky School Division Hall of Fame Awards dinner on June 8. The last days of classes are June 22nd with exam week Continued on Page 33

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School days winding down Continued from Page 32 following June 23 to 28 inclusive. Report cards will be picked up June 29 and the school year will be capped off with graduation ceremonies at 10 a.m. in the senior gym on June 30. These next few weeks will be full of late nights for teachers preparing and marking exams and report cards as well as students studying for finals and grads preparing for their upcoming graduation ceremonies. Unity Public School enjoyed the new faces of UCHS Grade 9 students who were in action at UPS for “Take your Kids to Work” day held on May 31. The school was also very glad they switched their track and field dates and had such a beautiful day to host this fun event on May 29. Now it’s field trip season for all classes, as well as Kindergarten orientation on June 9, June 15 Spirit Day - Beach Day, June 15 Assembly, June 16 Grade 5 class trip to Luseland Bible Camp, June 20 Grade 4 class trip to North Battleford, June 23 SCC Sundae Treat at 2 p.m., June 27 K2 Year End Celebration 10:30-11:30, June 28 K1 Year End Celebration 10:30-11:30, June 28

Gr. 6 Celebration 1 p.m., June 29 Staff Work Day No School, June 30 pick up report cards between 9 a.m. and noon. At St. Peter’s school, Thursday, June 8, Kindergarten to Grade 6 students will again be involved in a track and field meet at their school. Next weekend will be a big one at the ball diamonds as the Girls Prairie Softball League will be hosting their playoff weekend for teams in U12, U14, U16 and U18 divisions making for more than 100 games of ball being played throughout the weekend. Volunteers and committee have been working diligently to showcase Unity once again as well as show off our fabulous ball diamond venue. There will be plenty of action at the diamonds so don’t miss out. You can also catch the Cardinals games during the week as they continue on their season in the NSRBL. Friday night slo-pitch also offers plenty of games to watch if you are a ball fan. Speaking of the ball diamonds, a belated congratulations to Unity’s own Rhett Feser who was named the Canadian College Baseball Conference

Volunteer opportunities in PA Parkland region Submitted by Prince Albert Parkland Health Region Volunteer Service The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex (306) 883-4432. Mothers and/or fathers along with their young children may visit residents on a one-toone basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts: Flexible, once or twice per week. Entertainment – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville (306) 984-2136. Volunteer performers (Musicians, magicians, actors, etc.) share their talents with residents in long-term care. Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties, sing-alongs, etc. Assist with snacks, lunches, etc. “On Call” Volunteers – Hafford Special Care Home (306) 549-2108. 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, etc. Shifts: As needed If you are interested in this or any other Volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or clients in the Health Region, please call your local health care facility to apply. You can also reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr.sk.ca or find us on the web at www. paphr.ca . We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

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top pitcher with their teams win at the national championship in Kelowna in May. You can watch Rhett on the mound with the Unity Cardinals as well as the Sask. Baseball junior team. In addition, the Unity Soccer Club has hit the fields, too, meaning there is plenty of outdoor action to take in about town. The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre didn’t have the opening date it was hoping for as a setback has delayed swim season a little. Please stay tuned to posters and the town and UCU Aquatic Facebook pages for all the latest updates. And be patient with the process as everyone is doing the very best they can to manage this inconvenient delay. If you’re a golfer you may want to sign up for the two-person scramble event coming up at the UGC on June 11. Check out their new Facebook page for their fee schedule and all of the other things you may want to know before you

go. The museum is up and running and what they need are A) visitors and B) volunteers to help maintain the grounds and buildings. The museum is collaborating with other groups to plan the July 1 Canada 150 celebrations at the Unity museum so stay tuned for all the details on this event. Coffee row folks have certainly been reviewing rainfall, harvest 2016 continued delays, spring seeding 2017 delays, and the number of mud-bogged equipment in trying to get these tasks completed. Also June’s extremely full calendar of events and activities keep them busy anticipating what is to come and reviewing what has already taken place. The ball diamonds are another source of conversation, whether it’s local teams or the Jays. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time…

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Battlefords Boys & Girls CLUB June at the Club

• Come and join us at the Main Site on Tuesday, June 6th for some outdoor fun! There’ll be egg and spoon races, potato sack races and so much more! • Thursday, June 8th will be craft time so get ready for some Octopus fun! • Get ready to get wet on Tuesday, June 13th when we play water balloon baseball at the Club! • Thursday, June 15th is craft night again where you’ll be making flip flops- just in time for Summer! • Want to feed those birds around your yard? Join us at the Club on Thursday, June 22nd where you’ll get to make your very own bird feeder. • Come for some sidewalk chalk hop scotch on Tuesday, June 27th! • Let’s celebrate another great school year with a wind up party on Wednesday, June 28th from 3:15pm to 6:00pm at the Main Site. We’ll have a BBQ and lots of FUN! • Supper Program runs Tuesday to Friday each week from 5pm to 6pm at the Club. Thank you again to our donors! • Starting Thursday, June 29th, we will be closed for Summer. We hope you all enjoy your Summer break and we look forward to seeing you at our Summer Adventure Day Camps or at the Club beginning in September. • Reminder, registration is open for our Summer Adventure Day Camps! Call the Club at (306) 445-0002 to register NOW! • Please visit our Facebook Page and Website for more information about the Club and for our monthly programming calendars.

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Nothing stays bright and beautiful very long Technology cuts distance down to as close as your computer screen. Ed, my old neighbour in Saskatchewan, has become a great fan of pictures by way of his wife’s computer from here in Chilliwack to there in Melville. I took a picture of my garden with various rows of different vegetables above ground. Ed had to admit my garden was off to a great start. Two weeks later I sent a picture of a depleted half row of peas. The birds had been feeding on the tiny pea and spinach plants. So far, the birds, are eating the peas three times as fast as the spinach. Ed had no sympathy for my missing peas and

said that I should thank the birds for eating any spinach. According to Ed, I should not waste time on a garden that the birds share as they like, but just buy my peas in the can, or in the frozen section of the grocery store like a normal person. My old neighbour has an aversion to all gardens and flowers, birds, mountains, sunrises, rivers and sunsets in general, are not necessarily beautiful to him. When Ed was in school, he claimed that he was subjected to a terrible poem called All Things Bright and Beautiful. He did not like the idea of the poem that the Lord God made all things good

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca or bright and beautiful. Ed was critical of the last verse which said: “He gave us eyes to see them, (All things bright and beautiful), And lips that we might tell, How great is God Almighty, Who has made all things well.” Ed could not believe God made all things well because he did not find the cold winter wind

bright and beautiful. He thought the pleasant summer sun often left him sunburnt, and the ripe fruits in the garden could have worms. Ed felt nothing may stay bright and beautiful for long. I shared with Ed that the poem was written to help children understand God the Father Almighty as the Creator or Maker of

heaven and earth. In the beginning, God created all things in heaven and earth visible and invisible. By His Word alone, he created everything from nothing. He created humanity specifically from the dust, then gave them His own breath as life. God is the Father of all people because all humans are children of Adam and Eve. God created all living things to reproduce according to their kind. God sustains all that was created by His wisdom and power. All that God made was bright and beautiful or good. Evil and suffering and death came as, a result

of, Adam and Eve’s fall into sin. Jesus redeemed all sinners from evil and suffering by his own suffering, death, and resurrection. In Jesus, God has demonstrated His power over sin and death. God in His almighty power can cause all things to work together for good to those who love Him. God can make all things bright and beautiful. We can say that God has made me and all creatures. He richly and daily provides me with all that I need to support my body and life. I praise God, who knit me together in my mother’s womb and still takes care of me today.

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Joseph Atallah “Joe” Ghiz (1945–1996)

A large influencer from Canada’s smallest province “I am a Canadian and I’m proud of it. I am an Islander and proud of it. I am a Canadian and Islander of Lebanese extraction and I am proud of that as well.” —Joe Ghiz

On May 2, 1986, Joseph A. Ghiz became Prince Edward Island’s 27th premier and Canada’s first premier of non-European descent. He would go on to become an important figure both provincially and federally, and is most remembered as a staunch defender of Canadian nationalism.

Born in Charlottetown and raised by Lebanese immigrants, Joe grew up in an apartment over his parents’ corner grocery store. As a young man he studied Commerce and Law at Dalhousie, and afterwards attended Harvard where he was ultimately awarded a Master of Laws. Upon passing the bar, Ghiz returned to P.E.I. and took a position as crown prosecutor before becoming a senior partner at the firm Scales, Ghiz, Jenkins and McQuaid. Around the same time, he began his involvement with the Liberal party. On a provincial level, Ghiz led many important initiatives. He promoted advancement of the Island’s main industries—agriculture, fishing and tourism—and his tenure oversaw the construction of three large potato-processing plants, the inauguration of several golf courses and the expansion of a number of tourist accommodations. He also implemented a variety of social programs, most notably a drug assistance program for seniors. However, it was his leadership during a provincial plebiscite— the first in the province since 1948—that led to his most enduring legacy. In 1988, nearly 60 per cent of Islanders voted in favour of building a fixed link to the mainland. Confederation Bridge was built several years later, connecting P.E.I. to New Brunswick and thereby, the rest of Canada. In addition to his contributions to the Island, Joe Ghiz was also a powerful and articulate figure during the Meech Lake and Charlottetown accords. He was a consistent advocate of concessions to Quebec and an ally of the province’s premier, Robert Bourassa. He was also well known at the time for his opposition to the free trade agreement with the United States. Within days of the referendum defeat following the Charlottetown Accord, Joe Ghiz announced his retirement from politics. He briefly returned to private practice before taking a position as dean of the Faculty of Law at Dalhousie. A year later, he left the deanship to become a justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island. He held this role until his untimely death in 1996 following a battle with colon cancer. He was 50 years old. Then-prime minister Jean Chrétien and many notable Canadian premiers attended his funeral. Joe Ghiz is memorialized with a park, a government building and a university award that bear his name. His political legacy was carried on by his son Robert, who served as Prince Edward Island’s 31st premier from 2007 to 2015.

Where are we from? THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S ENGLISH COMMUNITY In the 16th century, the English were one of the first European groups to navigate Canadian shores, with the very first organized settlement springing up at Cupers Cove (now Cupids), Newfoundland, in 1610. Substantial immigration to Canada began in the 18th century, with the English coming both directly from Europe and by way of the United States. Those who came from England were motivated by high unemployment rates back home and the offer of free land in Canada. Those who came from the U.S. were predominantly Loyalists looking to rejoin British civilization in the colonies after America achieved independence. Newcomers settled first in the Atlantic Provinces, and once Britain acquired New France in 1763, Upper Canada (Ontario) also became a hotspot. Immigration continued well after Confederation. One large wave occurred when the Prairies were opened up. Another massive influx consisted solely of impoverished orphaned children (known as the British Home Children) who were given free passage to Canada and then made the wards of various communities. The final large wave occurred after the Second World War. The English were highly influential in establishing many of the legal and governmental institutions that characterize modern-day Canada. Our tradition of representative government is largely based on Britain’s parliamentary system, and our court structure also closely follows the English model. English common law is the basis of Canadian civil law in every province except Quebec. Today, English Canadians make up the largest ethnic group in Canada, with more than 20 per cent of the population claiming full or partial English ancestry.

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1:

This new wave band from Montreal achieved international fame in 1983 thanks to the huge success of one of the singles on Rhythm of Youth, their debut album.

Question 2:

Canadians don’t need a passport to visit this tiny slice of Europe off the coast of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Question 3:

Nearly five decades ago, scientists at the Fredericton Research and Development Centre created the Shepody, revolutionizing a segment of Canada’s food production industry. What was the Shepody: a new type of processed dairy; a hybrid potato for freezing; a disease-resistant tomato plant; or a high-yield apple tree?

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Which two athletes share the Canadian record time for the 100-metre sprint, having both completed the race in 9.84 seconds? ART, LITERATURE AND ENTERTAINMENT

SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY

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1: Men Without Hats (the song was The Safety Dance) 2: Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon (France) 3: A hybrid potato for freezing 4: Donovan Bailey (1996) and Bruny Surin (1999)

Canadian treasures

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infO Canada THE STORIES BEHIND OUR SYMBOLS

MANITOBA BIRD: GREAT GREY OWL The grey owl, largest of all the world’s owl species, was chosen to be Manitoba’s avian emblem in 1987. This predator inhabits boreal forests and subsists almost entirely on mice and voles. Its keen hearing can detect rodents up to a foot beneath the snow. It prefers to burrow rather than build nests.

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