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Riverview residents voice concern on brewery tavern, apartment proposals The Riverview area was front and centre at North Battleford council Monday as several residents expressed concern about a couple of proposed developments there.

Separate proposals for a craft brewery and tavernrestaurant at the old Battlefords Trade and Education Centre building, as well as the proposal to redevelop the nearby Vida McDonald Centre into eight apartment units, were met with opposition.

Concerns about safety, increased traffic and parking were expressed with respect to both developments. But no final decisions have been made on either proposal, with both returning to council for more deliberations later this month.

With respect to the craft brewery proposal, a public hearing was held at the start of the meeting on a proposed bylaw amendment to rezone the old BTEC building at 702 - 102nd St. The bylaw amendment, which must still come back for second reading at the next council meeting, would rezone the property from R2 Low Density Residential to C2 Neighbourhood Commercial, and added the definition of “tavern” to discretionary uses.

But four members of the public voiced opposition to the proposed use at the public meeting.

One resident, Karen Richardson, said there was not a concern about a micro brewery, it was adding the “tavern” that was her

concern.

Richardson expressed concerns about her safety walking down the street with a tavern being there.

She added there was “nothing that really can be done to ensure indefinitely that the tavern will remain under the same management or even in that same location.”

Richardson wondered what protection there was from someone coming in later on and turning that property into a “sleazy bar.” She questioned the idea of putting a tavern into a residential area.

Others raised the same concern about putting a “bar into a residential neighbourhood,” with one saying the crime rate would go up.

Another resident pointed out there had been a stabbing just a couple of weeks before in a similar establishment.

There was also concern expressed there would be a negative impact on property values. Members of administration tried to address the questions raised.

Director of planning Jennifer Niesink said it appeared there should be more than enough parking for the site. As for property values, City Manager Jim Puffalt said there were instances where a repurposed building could actually bring value to a neighbourhood.

The zoning issue will return to council for bylaw second reading March 27.

City councillor Len Taylor wanted to hear additional information about the micro-brewery proposal at that time.

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enough information from the proponents with respect to the operation of a tavern,” said Taylor. Puffalt also pledged additional information on the other issues, including parking.

With respect to the apartment development, a discretionary land use application was before council for the proposed development. Arm Properties 2 Ltd. had put in an offer for the Vida McDonald Centre with plans to redevelop it into eight units, with separate access to the outside for each one, as well as two parking stalls each.

According to Niesink, seven units would be twobedroom and one will be three-bedroom; the units would also be wheelchairaccessible.

Administration had recommended going ahead with the discretionary use approval. But like the tavern proposal, the city received several letters in opposition to the proposed development in Riverview.

Cited were concerns about increased traffic, reduced safety, and a negative impact to property values. One response, signed by nine individuals, questioned the need for more apartments, pointing to Canada Mortgage and House Corporation numbers that estimated the vacancy rate in North Battleford at above 10 per cent.

Administration expressed the belief, however, that property values might actually increase, with Puffalt pointing to the alternative of an empty building sitting at the location. “There’s potential it could actually enhance the value,” said Puffalt.

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Councillor Kelli Hawtin asked if administration had any dialogue at all with those who had sent letters. “Has there been any discussion from administration?” she asked.

Puffalt suggested staff meet with the affected property owners to address their concerns, and then share all the information back to council.

Taylor also wanted more information on vacancy rates in the Battlefords from North Battleford Housing Authority.

“Two or three bedroom apartments have been a huge issue in the Battlefords for a long time,” said Taylor, referring to a shortage in that particular area.

In the end, council agreed to table the discretionary use resolution to the next council meeting.

Councillor Kent Lindgren was comfortable with deferring the decision, “just because there has been a response from the community, and it’s important in that situation to engage with people who’ve engaged with us.”

While the two Riverview proposals both saw considerable concerns

from the public, a third proposed project in the Parsons Industrial Park area drew far less opposition.

A public hearing was held on a zoning bylaw amendment to add “medical marijuana facility” to the Heavy Industrial District M2 Table 6-16 as a commercial and industrial use in that zone. No opposition, either written or

in person, was expressed at the public hearing Monday.

The amendment is in connection to a proposal to convert the former Maple Leaf Foods plant on Canola Ave. into a facility to produce medicinal marijuana.

The next step is for the bylaw amendment to return to council for second reading and likely final approval March 27.

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By William Wardill St Patrick’s Day will be upon us soon. The coming of it always brings the memory of the day in 1987 when my lips touched the blessed Blarney Stone. I wrote a poem about the hours my wife and I spent at Blarney Castle. *** In the parking lot at Blarney I met a foraging beggar-girl with eyes as old as Time.

She carried a lumpish baby with a benumbed face and a plastic pail for gathering alms.

She thrust the infant forward like a weapon.

“To buy milk for the bubby,” she said.

I parted with an unfamiliar coin.

In the parking lot at Blarney I met a seasoned traveller.

He said, “Beggars are as thick as flies; they really ought to move them on.

They borrow the babies, you see, or perhaps they rent them by the hour.”

I made a hesitant reply. “But they are very poor,” I said, “and have been shamefully oppressed.”

“Oppressed? Oppressed?” he jeered. “They make a profession of it.”

He wheeled and walked away while I walked after the beggar-child.

Sorting out Irish currency, I threw coins and notes into her pail.

“O, bless you, sir,” she said, as balancing pail and baby, she curtsied clumsily.

As she raised her face again, I thought I saw small devils of contempt dancing in her eyes. ***

What I wrote in the poem was a small expression of a larger sadness. I thought of poisoned potatoes and the half-demolished “famine houses.” I thought of the poor people who fled across the Irish Sea to become wageslaves in English factories. I thought of those who made hope-filled journeys to North America and died of cholera before the plague ships docked. What I thought turned into a huge, gray sadness.

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Reasons for mistrusting the law Dear Editor More people are looking with mistrust on some of the people who administer the law in Canada.

For a while it was very much in the news about the judge who ignorantly told a rape victim she should have sat in a sink or kept her legs together.

A female judge badgered into hysteria a woman who was in court because she had suffered violence from her spouse, in a case that followed almost on the heels of the first case mentioned.

Recently a judge freed a taxi driver who had attacked a female passenger. “Even a drunk,” said the judge, “can give consent.”

Well, to quote Donald Trump, but for a different reason, the “so called” judge missed the point. A taxi driver is hired to transport passengers, drunk ones or sober ones, not to rape them.

So much for saying to someone who has had one drink too many, “I’ll call a taxi.”

I sat in court at a trial that should never have happened. It was more or less a frame-up. Two witnesses were called. Both said they would swear on the Bible.

They put their fingers on the spine of the Bible. From that I thought they intended to touch the truth only in the way they touched the book.

I was right. They were, it seemed, determined to destroy the accused. The afternoon dragged on and on. The accused had gradually lost any nervousness he might

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have had and became eager to tell the truth and destroy the glib-tongued spine touchers.

It was nearly six o’clock. I thought the judge would announce that we would reconvene on the next court day, two days later.

No, he threw out the case on a technicality, a case of jurisdiction. I think he wanted his supper. He made it impossible for the truth to be told. The accused was still accused; he was muzzled.

It has been years since I have trusted representatives of the law, in general.

Whose fault is that? Who shall clean up the rotten apples? I’ll have another shot at it.

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Males, fat or ugly people need not apply rom If I were younger and had more energy, I would apply for work at every upscale licensed restaurant around, to see what the results would be – not for bartender or cook, but as a server.

Then I would start doing some statistical analysis of the results.

I would also love to do some hidden camera work when I was told that, sorry, I wasn’t what they were looking for.

I had this thought a while back when I spoke to the manager of one of these restaurants. I had noted the prevalence of female waiting staff. He informed me he hired only women for wait staff. It was this man’s job to set up new locations.

Hmmm, interesting. I wonder what would happen if I put out an ad to hire a reporter, and then told the applicants I hired only men?

In recent weeks I was sitting at another restaurant of this type, eating a highly overpriced steak, and I noticed my very attractive female server was walking in heels. I questioned her about this, and she replied it was a requirement of the job.

Really, I wondered.

The next day I happened to be speaking to a friend of the owner of this establishment, chatting with her in passing at the hotel I was staying at. I

pointed out how incredibly sexist such policies were.

The older lady with whom I was speaking agreed.

You see, there are social activist issues that get play, and those that don’t.

Pipelines, bad. Transgender issues are all the rage over the last three years or so. Climate change? If you haven’t drunk the Kool Aid on that, what type of monster are you?

Yet all around us, in of the nicer, licensed restaurants, we never seem to question why the serving staff are all attractive young women, and women exclusively. I don’t know if I have ever seen a woman server in such an establishment who weighs more than 200 pounds, but I know there are a lot of women of that body type.

Why is that?

These are also, pretty much to a one, the type of establishments where tips are expected, both from the customers, and by the serving staff. Paying someone a proper wage without expecting them to show off their assets in tight clothes for an extra 18 per cent simply is not on.

My late sister, Melanie, had the body type to work in these sorts of restaurants. She got a job at one when she was old enough, and she was told to lower her blouse and hike up her skirt. She worked that day and left, finding a job at

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year a supermarket where they don’t get tips. Her dignity was worth more to her than the extra income.

Why don’t we ever see men in these jobs? Don’t they deserve tips too?

Nope. You see, in the Canadian military, any race or creed can serve.

Fitness is an obvious requirement, but not a specific body type. But if you want to serve a noodle bowl and a Caesar in a number of nicer licensed restaurants, you need to be a woman, attractive, no larger than a size 10 and wearing heels.

If that restaurant manager had told me they didn’t hire aboriginals, Blacks, Asians or Jews, and word got out, he would be flailed in the media, lose his job, and possibly his career in the business. But for him to tell me he didn’t hire men?

No biggie, apparently. It didn’t even faze him.

Fittingly, British Columbia Premier Christy Clark just announced, “In some workplaces in B.C., women are still required to wear high heels on the job. This isn’t just oldfashioned; in 2017, it’s unacceptable. I agree with

Andrew Weaver, MLA for Oak Bay-Gordon Head and the BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association that this practice needs to stop. Government will take action to do exactly that.”

I applaud Melanie for having stood up for herself. It’s apparent few other women feel they can do the same. It’s also clear that those big tips they earn as servers in such establishments trump personal dignity, not just for the individuals, but management as well.

Where are the protesters in front of these places, demanding women not be treated like this? Where are the protesters demanding affirmative action programs for equality in hiring for men? Don’t ugly people, male and female, deserve jobs too?

To paraphrase our august prime minister, “Because it’s 2017.”

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

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Youth recreation centre opens on Saulteaux

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Young people living on Saulteaux First Nation now have a recreation centre they can call their own.

Friday, the ribbon was cut to officially open the Saulteaux Youth Recreation Cultural Centre.

It’s a new 4,000 square foot facility located in the heart of the First Nation, near other adjacent buildings including an upgraded hockey arena. A new ice plant and some plumbing upgrades were installed at the arena, which had its grand opening the week before.

The new youth centre includes a fitness area with $17,000 worth of fitness equipment. There are four pool tables, as well as ping pong, air hockey and foosball tables.

There is also a television, as well as a projector set up for movie nights. A popcorn machine has been set up, and there is a lounge area and a kitchen.

Also included is a computer area, with the idea that the youth will be able to access that equipment to create resumés and search for jobs.

While it is a youth centre, all members of the community will have access to it, including the elders. It is a place where elders and youth can come

together and where knowledge can be passed on to the next generation.

“The elders are here, the youth are here, they’re already having fun,” said Chief Bobby Cameron of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations, who was at the grand opening.

“That’s what it’s about, bringing joy and happiness to these youth’s lives.

There’s no price for it … it’s investing and it’s going to be long lasting.”

What Cameron and others at the grand opening stressed was that the centre would provide a positive alternative for youth, instead of turning to drugs and alcohol.

Cameron pointed out that now youth will be able to have a place to go where they can socialize with their friends and listen and learn from elders, in an alcohol- and drug-free facility.

“This is a perfect facility for building ... that quality of life for youth, it’s a stepping stone,” Cameron said.

The project had been talked about for a while, but the real momentum for it came after Saulteaux was awarded a grant from the federal government.

They had received a grant from Indigenous and Northern Affairs Canada going towards both

The ribbon is cut to officially open the Saulteaux Youth Recreation Cultural Centre. The project began construction last October. Photos by John Cairns

projects, while another $150,000 came from the First Nations’ own revenues.

Initially, the thought was that the band hall would be expanded to accommodate the youth centre. But that idea proved too expensive, so it was decided to go with a standalone building.

Construction began in October of last year, with local labour used for the project as much as possible.

The youth centre cost $400,000 to build while the hockey arena upgrades cost $300,000.

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The facility includes fitness equipment, pool tables, table tennis, air hockey, and other items to keep young people active and positively engaged.

Chief Ken ny Moccasin of Saulteaux First Nation was delighted to see the enthusiasm for the new youth centre.

“There should be no excuses that our people, our youth and our elders have

I feel proud of this grand opening, because this is what people had talked about for years and we made it a reality.

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nothing to do,” said M o c c a s i n.

“I feel proud of this grand opening, because this is what people had talked about for years and we made it a reality.”

Moccasin says the facility will make a positive impact in improving the lives of people on the reserve, located 40 kilometres north of the Battlefords.

“As the chief of Saulteaux First Nation, my job is tough. I’ve got to change people’s lives, so this is one here promoting health … and also bringing the peo-

ple t o gether, hoping the youth will come utilize the rec centre and refrain from using drugs and alcohol and gangs. They’ll be here to use the facility along with our new arena.”

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Fort McMurray fire

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The fire known as “the Beast” was the subject March 8 at a presentation in St. Walburg.

Insp. Mark Hancock, of RCMP K Division was at the centre of the extensive efforts to save Fort McMurray from that massive wildfire in May 2016. He was incident commander during the early days of the evacuation, in charge of emergency planning and operational oversight.

Those efforts were highlighted in his presentation at the St. Walburg Catholic Hall, hosted by the North West Mutual Aid Organization, an organization involved with disaster planning and preparations for the area.

Hancock’s goal in the presentation was to share ideas on how to pre-plan before a major disaster.

“You never expect for something that large to occur, but there are things you can do to prepare for a disaster like that.”

A good crowd of 50 people was on hand to hear what Hancock had to say about the Fort McMurray effort, which was the largest evacuation in Canadian history. Hancock had previously presented to Lloydminster on the initial response and evacuation, but this was a more in-depth presentation about all the emergency response efforts expended.

The fire began outside the city on May 1, but developed at such a rapid speed that it took officials by surprise. Initial efforts concentrated on voluntary evacuation of some of the residential areas.

Initially, on the first day of the fire, the RCMP set up an emergency operations centre and a local state of emergency was declared at 10 p.m. By the next day, the fire continued to grow, but the city was not yet under threat and winds seemed to be blowing the fire away from town.

But the fire jumped the Athabaska River and, on May 3, the situation rapidly escalated.

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“It was so dry and the wind changed,” said Hancock. “Next thing you know, myself and my management team were getting basically photos sent to us of fires right next to houses, and then we had to act, we had to react immediately.”

Hancock showed clips from social media as well as videos taken from May 3, showing the extent of the fire at midday. One photo online showed massive plumes of smoke already in the air.

From that point on, RCMP members started scrambling to respond to reports of houses on fire, and worked to get people out of Fort McMurray.

Approximately 90,000 people were evacuated May 3, the day when the out-ofcontrol wildfire entered the city and started ravaging several neighbourhoods.

During the evacuation members were literally running door to door in Fort McMurray in an active search-and-rescue effort to make sure everyone had evacuated. Disabled individuals were provided assistance in leaving their homes.

By late afternoon, the city was under mandatory evacuation orders, and by 6:30 p.m., Hancock said,

most residents were out and on the road.

There were no lives lost that day in Fort McMurray. Despite the dangerous wildfire situation, the actual evacuation of residents went smoothly. All four north-south lanes were opened up for one-way traffic flowing north and south of the city. “There wasn’t one traffic crash,” Hancock said.

It was a combination of luck and some good intelligence and co-ordination with various other agencies that are credited with getting people out.

“It’s an unbelievable story but I’m very, very proud of our members and the way they reacted with all our stakeholders,” said Hancock.

On May 4 the province had declared a state of emergency, bringing further resources to deal with the emergency.

All members of the Wood Buffalo detachment had responded to the initial call, but they were soon joined by additional RCMP from across the province and elsewhere in the country.

“We had 1,300 members come in at the time of the fire”, Hancock said.

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Some good relationships with the oil companies allowed them to set up at their facilities and send out calls for service by email.

With Fort McMurray basically a ghost town, the role of police back in the city was to secure and lock down the city and make sure no property crime was taking place.

Despite this effort, the RCMP got several calls from evacuees and landlords to investigate possible looting and break-ins. It turned out no looting took place, but that was another thing they had to deal with.

Hancock had to reassure people on conference calls he attended that the city was fully evacuated and that property was safe.

By May 7, fatigue was a major issue for Wood Buffalo RCMP members.

Members had been working basically non-stop in dealing with the disaster since it started.

With additional supports coming in to relieve them, Wood Buffalo RCMP members and staff were picked up and driven to the Alberta Law Enforcement Response Team facility in Edmonton.

There, they all finally got some rest and were given the full resources of health, psychologists, Internet, food, clothes and other items, as well as time to reconnect with loved ones, before they could return to the field.

Interestingly, morale among the RCMP was noted as remarkably high in the months following the blaze. Hancock said there was only a four per cent sick rate in the detachment after the disaster, and he credited the swift support given to RCMP members for that.

There were 15 RCMP members who lost their homes during the disaster and five municipal staff members lost their homes

Inspector Mark Hancock of the RCMP K Division was in St. Walburg giving a presentation on the response to “the Beast,” the Fort McMurray wildfire that ravaged the city during May 2016. In his presentation Wednesday night, Hancock provided details about the extensive efforts to respond to that wildfire and evacuate the entire city. Photos by John Cairns

as well.

A post-wildfire debriefing also began, which focused on what could be done better. That focus included things such as better communications (radios and apps) as well as supplies such as grab bags, masks and so on.

In all, it was a massive effort to respond to the wildfire and to handle the evacuation of such a large number of people in such a short period of time.

“It’s really difficult to think about it now, how large-scale it was,” said Hancock. “When you’re in the middle of it all, you’re just reacting to whatever comes in, especially on that first day, May 3.”

When the evacuees were finally able to return, a huge Canadian flag was set up above the entrance of the city on Highway 63 to welcome people back.

Now, the focus in Fort McMurray is on rebuilding. Roughly 2,400 buildings had been destroyed in the disaster. Fortunately, critical infrastructure such as the water treatment plant emerged unscathed.

The population in Wood Buffalo has gone down since the blaze to around 73,000, and the process of rebuilding homes and structures will be a major effort for the immediate future.

“It’s a community that’s going to become vibrant

again soon,” said Hancock.

“The rebuild is coming in the spring. I expect it to be a lot of activity, and hopefully for the good of the community.”

As for lessons for others to take away in dealing with disasters that might happen, Hancock suggested organizations do mock exercises and ensure communication systems are cutting-edge. He also emphasized preparedness and suggests bringing experts in to deal with the situation, at least during the early going.

“Communication is key, training is key,” said Hancock.

In all, Hancock looked back at the response to the situation as a success story, given the changing and unpredictable situation first responders had to deal with.

“It’s easy to play armchair quarterback, and it’s hard to predict the volatility of a fire. Could we have evacuated a day before, had that order? It probably would have been a good idea, but at the same time, it’s unpredictable. I think when we were faced with this we made the right decisions as a team, and it was effective in saving a lot of lives. Property you can rebuild. If you’re gone, you’re gone. And we were very lucky to get those 88,000plus people out safely.”

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Downtown Master Plan adopted in principle

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Downtown Master Plan has been adopted in principle by North Battleford city council.

The master plan, developed by consultants Crosby, Hanna and Associates, was adopted by council unanimously Monday.

The plan, aimed at downtown revitalization, has been in the works for the last couple of years.

The finished document was

presented to the public at an open house last month at North Battleford Public Library, including plans to set up “character zones” in the downtown and various provisions for lighting, benches, sidewalks, streetscaping and other items.

The master plan was adopted quickly and without much debate, as the discussions had gone on behind the scenes for a while.

Mayor Ryan Bater emphasized the vote that evening was on adopting the

plan in principle. Specific decisions on what work to do, as well as possible name changes to downtown streets, would be decided piece by piece, he said.

“It will be part of our ongoing budget discussions on a regular basis,” said Bater to reporters. “There are other recommendations within the plan that can be dealt with throughout the year.”

Bater indicated other decisions such as the proposals to rename 101st

Street as King Street, and part of 100th Street as Main Street, could be dealt with outside of budget, he said.

“It’s up to this council for the next three years, and future councils to take this plan and to work with administration to use it as a guiding document and set the course for downtown revitalization in the next 10 to 20 years.”

Some of the work has already been approved for 2017. That included

streetscape work in the downtown “character zones,” which is due to begin this summer, Bater noted.

City administration welcomed the approval by council so that they could move ahead with revitalization efforts.

“This is an opportunity for us to formalize this agreement,” said City Manager Jim Puffalt.

“We understand that as budgets come and go, that some things may change,

but again, it’s an overall philosophy by city council that says downtown is important, we’re going to spend some efforts to revitalize.”

The public response was also welcomed in the process, with Councillor Greg Lightfoot appreciating the feedback from the public from the open house.

“It’s really good to see the public take some ownership of this, also, because that’s going to drive this,” said Lightfoot.

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Tour of facilities an ‘eye-opener’ says Mayor Bater

By John Cairns Staff reporter

At the City of North Battleford council meeting Monday, Mayor Ryan Bater acknowledged the efforts of members of utilities and public works in providing site tours to City facilities last week to members of council.

The tours included the two water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plant, the waste management facility, the airport and other facilities.

Bater noted the tours took five hours over two sessions and he appreciated the efforts made by staff not only to familiar-

ize them with facilities, but also to identify future needs.

“It was an eye-opener in terms of the dedication and talent that we have available within our civil service,” said Bater, “to make sure that city facilities and services are delivered to the public with the highest degree of professionalism.”

A report completed for SUMA from the Conference Board of Canada called Reinventing the West: Sustainable Public Policies and Fiscal Regimes for the 21st Century was presented to council.

The report had noted the disparity in funding levels to municipalities. While 77

per cent of the province’s population now lives in urban areas, they received “53 per cent per capita less” than rural municipalities, noted City Manager Jim Puffalt.

“SUMA asked for this report to be done to put some data behind it,” said Puffalt. He said the report

sheds light on an issue that was “substantially unfair.”

The City is congratulating two North Battleford residents for being recognized by the Saskatchewan Public Works Association.

Dan Maloney, who retired as engineering co-ordinator in 2016, was awarded a lifetime membership in

recognition of his work with the city and in promoting the SPWA. The other honour was the 2016 SPWA Award of Merit to Joe Gagne, the City’s waterworks foreman, for his dedication and efficient and courteous manner in performing his work.

In new business, a rec-

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That was approved unanimously, so the application will be going ahead.

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Privatization was the issue on the minds of people attending a town hall meeting Monday night at Don Ross Centre.

The meeting was hosted by (COPE) Local 397, whose union includes SGI employees.

It was one of a number of meetings planned for around the province, including Lloydminster, Kindersley and Meadow Lake.

The aim was to mobilize opposition to the privatization of Crown corporations in the province.

The meeting was called in response to Bill 40, the province’s legislation on the definition of privatization. A petition was available at the meeting for people to sign opposing the bill.

According to the union, that legislation would allow the government to wind down, dissolve, or sell-off up to 49 per cent of

the shares in the Crowns, without consultation or a referendum.

That provision raised the ire of speakers at the Battlefords meeting. But there was also opposition expressed to the wide range of policies of Premier Brad Wall and his government, such as proposals to rollback wages 3.5 per cent and to have public sector employees take unpaid days off to address the deficit.

“We’ve witnessed how the government has mismanaged the funds of Saskatchewan,” said Kim Wilson, president of COPE Local 397, who pointed to SmartMeters, the addition of three MLAs, the privatization of liquor stores, the rising costs of the Regina bypass and other issues.

“It’s time that the people of Saskatchewan stand up to the current government and tell them we don’t support any of this,” said Wilson.

Shelley Boutin-Gervais, president of UNIFOR Local 2-S, raised concerns

about the possible privatization of SaskTel. She pointed to SaskTel’s major investments into rural and remote areas, and said “you wouldn’t see this from Bell or Telus headquartered in another province.”

Boutin-Gervais questioned why the government would even consider selling off a profitable Crown like SaskTel. “This is a desperate move from a government who has mismanaged the finances of the province and is desperately trying to get out of this situation.”

The meeting was held on the same day that the provincial government announced it was contracting 12 Saskatchewan-based suppliers for cleaning services in government businesses.

The move was billed by the government as saving $3.5 million annually. According to minister Christine Tell, all the companies are agreeing to hire existing employees.

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49 lots created in Killdeer Continued from Page 10 Council carried a resolution authorizing the mayor and city clerk to execute the City’s certificate of approval for the subdivision of land in Killdeer Park.

The plan consists of six multifamily lots, 10 duplex lots and 33 single family lots for a total of 49 lots creating 81 dwelling units.

According to City Director of Planning and Development Jennifer Niesink it will increase the supply of

available lots in the city.

“To have it come to fruition is very exciting,” said City Manager Jim Puffalt of the development. The lots will be available in 2017.

City council also approved a resolution to purchase Lots 35-37 Block 5 Plan G3689 at civic address 1221 - 115th St. was carried unanimously. Administration indicated those lots would address a future need should development

happen.

Finally, the City is disposing of a number of Christmas streetlight decorations that are no longer needed, as the City is replacing them with new energy-efficient LED Christmas decorations.

Twenty-eight Christmas snow flakes decorations are being donated to the North Battleford Western Development Museum and the rest are to be sold to the Town of Maidstone for $20.

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to see how their training has paid off over the course of the year,” Grace Burton, who is Nate’s sister and competes in the under 18 women’s division, added.

“Plus, we’ll get to compete

in front of our family and friends.”

A total of 150 competitors are expected to take part in the event, which will see athletes from all over the province.

“There’s a strong base of clubs in Moose Jaw, Regina and Saskatoon, but we are also expecting to see people coming from La Ronge, Lloydminster, Pense and Watrous for

this event,” Sensei Mel Kozlowski said.

“It’s pretty exciting for everyone involved in the club. We have a great facilitiy here in the Battlefords and we can’t wait to show

it off. Plus, we’re the host club for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games, so it’s a good warm up event for us before that event comes here.”

Kozlowski expects a dozen competitors from the local judo club to take part in the provincials, with other members helping out behind the scenes.

“There’s a group of four members that will be using this event as a stepping stone towards the nationals in Calgary in May, as they are building towards the peak of their seasons,” Kozlowski said.

“For our younger athletes, this is their first time competing in a provincial championship, so it will be a great learning experience for them as they build towards the future.”

The provincial championships will get underway at 11 a.m.

series at 7:30 p.m. Friday night at the Civic Centre, where they will be going up against the eighth-seeded Weyburn Red Wings.

Both teams will do battle again Saturday at 7:30 p.m. in North Battleford.

The series will then shift to Weyburn for Games 3 and 4 on Monday

and Tuesday night.

If needed, a fifth game would take place on Thursday, March 23 at the Civic Centre, while the Red Wings would host a sixth game on Saturday, March 25.

A seventh and deciding contest, if required, would be held in North Battleford

on Monday, March 27.

That matchup was confirmed Tuesday evening, when the seventh-ranked Notre Dame Hounds defeated the 10th seeded and two-time defending champion Melfort Mustangs in four games.

The North Stars and Red Wings last met in the

playoffs in the 2000 league final, which the North Stars won in seven games.

The regular season series between the two sides was split at two games apiece, with each team scoring eight goals in their four meetings.

Tickets for the North Stars and Red Wings series can be purchased at the North Stars office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. this week prior to Friday’s opener.

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The other three best-ofseven quarter-final matchups in the SJHL will also get underway Friday night.

The second-seeded Flin Flon Bombers will host the Hounds, the third-ranked Estevan Bruins will take on the sixth-seeded Yorkton Terriers and the fourth-ranked Nipawin Hawks will do battle with the fifth-ranked Humboldt Broncos.

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The Battleford Judo Club is gearing up for one of the biggest events in their history.

They will be the hosts for the 2017 Judo Saskatchewan Provincial Championships, which will take place at the NationsWEST Field House Saturday, March 25.

“There’s going to be less driving for us so that will be a huge bonus,” Nate Burton, who competes in the boys’ under 14 and under 16 men’s division, joked. “Last year was my first year competing and I was able to go to the provincials in Prince Albert, which proved to be a great learning experience and a huge eye-opener for me.”

“There will be a lot of local people competing at the event and it will be great

Grace Burton performs a takedown on Battleford Judo Club teammate Slavko Pristojko during a practice at St. Vital School Tuesday night. Photo by Lucas Punkari

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The field for this year’s Hoopla tournament will be set in stone after a number of regional competitions this weekend.

A trio of 4A girls’ teams will be coming to North Battleford Comprehensive High School where a provincial berth will be up for grabs.

The host Vikings have a bye to the quarter-finals at noon Saturday, where they will face either the Central Cyclones of Moose Jaw or the Humboldt Mohawks.

Those two teams will be squaring off at 6 p.m.

Friday.

The Vikings are looking to improve upon a fourth place finish at last year’s Hoopla tournament, where they lost in the bronze medal game to the Vanier Spirits of Moose Jaw. The Mohawks also had a fourth-place result a year ago in Moose Jaw, when they competed in the 3A

division.

Meanwhille, the Vikings senior boys’ team will be gunning for one of two provincial spots that will be up for grabs in a seven-team 5A boys’ tournament at Prince Albert Carlton.

Having already earned a bye into the semifinal Saturday morning, they will take on the winner of a game between the Swift Current Colts and the Estevan Elecs.

The Vikings reached the Hoopla tournament last year, but lost in the quarterfinals to the Saskatoon Marion Graham Falcons.

The John Paul II Collegeiate Crusaders of North Battleford will have both of their programs competing in 4A tournaments.

The girls’ team will be going up against the Marion Graham Falcons Friday in Melfort, with the winner taking on the host Comets Saturday.

Meanwhile, the boys’

squad will be travelling to Moose Jaw as they look to improve on their bronze medal finish at last year’s provincials in Moose Jaw. They reached the podium after a victory over the Bedford Road Redhawks of Saskatoon.

They’ll go up against the Sacred Heart Saints of Yorkton Friday, with the winner taking on either the Peacock Toilers of Moose Jaw or the Churchill Chargers of La Ronge in the quarter-final Saturday.

The Unity Warriors and the Lashburn Lobos will both be competing in 3A boys’ tournaments.

The Warriors will travel to Regina to take on the host Regina Christian School Grizzlies Friday, with the winner facing either the Hector Thiboutot Timberwolves of Sandy Bay or the Oxbow Prairie Horizons Black Knights Saturday.

The Lobos have a tough task on their hands in their

first-round game Friday, as they’ll go up against the tournament host and defending 3A champion Saskatoon Legacy Christian Eagles.

If they can pull off the upset, they will play again Saturday against the winner of another first-round contest between the McNaughton Marquis of Moosomin and the Assiniboia Rockets.

Meanwhile, the Warriors senior girls’ team will also be competing in a 3A tournament, as they’ll take on the host Indian Head Broncs Friday.

A win over last year’s 3A bronze medalists will earn them a quarter-final contest Saturday against either the Maple Creek Rebels or the Kamsack Spartans.

The Maidstone Huskies will have both of their basketball programs competing in 2A regional tournaments this weekend.

The senior boys’ team

will be the home team for their tournament, which will see them take on the Canora Cougars at 6 p.m.

Friday.

A win in that game will clinch a spot in the quarterfinal Saturday at noon, where they would face either the Meath Park Mustangs or Rosthern Junior College.

The Huskies senior girls will be paying a visit to Shaunavon and will have to face the host Silhouettes in the first round Friday.

The Lashburn Lobos will also be in that tournament. They will go up against the Meath Park Mustangs, who finished in fourth place at last year’s Hoopla, in the first round.

Over in the 2A boys division, the McLurg Broncs of Wilkie will be competing at a tournament in Shaunavon.

If they can pull off an upset Friday over the St. Breiux Crusaders, who were the 2A boys’ runner-

up last year, they will go up against the host Shadows or the Norquay Knights.

The St. Walburg Saints will be in a 1A girls’ regional tournament in Kenaston, where they will go up against the Gladmar Falcons Friday.

The winner of that game will play in the quarter-final Saturday against either the Cupar Wildcats or the host Kodiaks, who won a bronze medal at last year’s tournament.

Chief Poundmaker has qualified for the 1A boys regional tournament in Davidson, where they will face the tournament hosts and defending provincial champion Raiders.

If they can pull off the upset, a date with either the Kerrobert Rebels or the Twin Lakes Eagles of Buffalo Narrows awaits Chief Poundmaker in the quarter-final.

The Hoopla tournament will take place from March 23-25 in Regina.

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Depth key to Three Stars playoff success

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

A total team effort is what’s driving the Edam Three Stars at the moment.

On Tuesday night, the Three Stars evened up their best-of-five Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final series with the Hafford Hawks at a game apiece, following an impressive 6-0 win on home ice.

“At this time of year, your key players are going to be kept in check by the top opposing defencemen and the checking lines, so you need the depth guys to come through,” Three Stars player-coach Martin Smith said.

“That’s where you need that total team effort from everyone, starting with the goaltender and working forward from there. That’s exactly what we saw at home Tuesday night.”

It was a nice bounceback performance for the Three Stars, as they suffered a 5-3 loss to start the series in Hafford Friday evening.

“We all knew the importance of that game at

home as we didn’t want to go down 2-0 to a team as good as Hafford is,” Smith said.

“We didn’t quite have the jump that we wanted in that first game, and I think that came from having a bit of time off following our series with the (Battleford) Beaver Blues. We knew we had to be more physical against Hafford right from the start in the rematch, and we did that.”

Brody Roach had a hat trick and an assist in Tuesday’s win, while Owen LaClare and Brennon Weitzel each had threepoint nights.

Quintion Gauthier stopped every shot he faced to earn his second shutout of the playoffs.

Prior to their game against the Hawks, the Three Stars punched their ticket to the Senior D provincial final with a 7-2 win at home over the Kenaston Blizzard.

“That game was a lot closer than the score shows,” Smith said. “They had a pair of two-minute five-on-three power plays when the score was 3-1 for

us, and we were able to kill that off.

“Our goaltender was our best penalty killer that night, as Quinton came up big for us.”

The Three Stars will open up their provincial final series against Wilcox at 5 p.m. Sunday in Turtleford.

“The team’s made up of quite a few former Notre Dame Hounds and a number of players that were on the Radville team that the Wilkie Outlaws beat in the provincials a couple of years ago,” Smith said.

The second game of the series will take place on Friday, March 24 in Wilcox, while a third and deciding contest would take place on Sunday, March 26 at a yet to be determined arena.

“With the weather warming up, that game against Hafford Tuesday was probably the last game we’ll have in our home rink this year,” Smith said.

“If it stays this warm, we’ll probably have to move the third game of our series with Hafford on Friday.”

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Exciting week for Outlaws Staff Hockey fans are abuzz in Wilkie at the moment.

Not only is the community among the 10 finalists for this year’s Kraft Hockeyville, but the Wilkie Outlaws have punched their ticket to the provincial Senior A final.

Garrett Cameron scored the game-winning goal on the power play with a little over two minutes to go Saturday night, as the Outlaws picked up a dramatic 5-4 road win over the Kindersley Red Lions to complete a two-game sweep in their best-of-three semifinal series.

The Outlaws opened up the series with a 7-4 victory in Wilkie on Friday, March 3.

With the win, the Outlaws will now go up

against the Bethune Bulldogs in the best-of-three championship series, with the opening contest taking place in Bethune Saturday at 8 p.m.

The Outlaws will host the second game of the series on Friday, March 24 at 8 p.m.

A third and deciding game, if needed, would be held in Wilkie on Sunday, March 26 at 5 p.m.

In addition to their playoff success, the Outlaws also have a chance to win the Saskatchewan West Hockey League championship as they are battling the Macklin Mohawks in a best-of-five series.

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Dustin Glacklin had a two-point night for the Outlaws, who also had goals from Rick Cey and Cameron.

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Luseland mom celebrates daughter’s hockey success in Syracuse, N.Y.

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Tanis Sibley has spent many hours of her life in hockey rinks, encouraging, supporting and cheering on her daughter Jessica.

Before most moms are ready to see their children off to post-secondary school, Tanis saw her daughter leave home in her early teens to pursue her hockey dreams in Weyburn for Grades 9 and 10 followed by Warner Hockey School in Grades 11 and 12, which led to Jessica’s entrance into the Syracuse Orange Female College Hockey program in New York.

The weekend of Feb. 19 was bittersweet as both Tanis and Jessica’s dad Kevin, knew it may be the last of their hockey homage, or it could be the start of something bigger taking Jessica once again away from home.

Syracuse Orange celebrated their senior players in a family weekend that included games, a banquet and celebrations. Tanis attended with her daughter Megan who now lives in Edmonton, Alta. Kevin flew in from the United Kingdom.

At the celebration, the coaches read out a list of Jessica’s accomplishments

saying, “Jessica ranks top 10 in three major career categories in the Syracuse record book. Jessica is currently fourth in career points with 90, tied for sixth place in goals at 34 and tied for fourth in assists with 56. Jessica is also tied for fourth in career multi-point games with 19.

This Luseland native holds the single season record for the most game winners with six in the 2015-16 season. Jessica has 13 career power play goals, the fourth most in Orange history. Jessica was awarded the CHA scoring trophy and Best Defensive Forward at the conclusion of last season. She was awarded the Conference All Academic Team Award her sophomore year. She also earned Syracuse Scholar - athlete of the week on Sept. 26, 2016.

Jessica is a communications and rhetorical studies major in the College of Visual and Performing Arts.”

There have been multiple proud moments for Jessica’s parents throughout her hockey career.

Hearing Jessica’s hockey career highlights read at the senior celebration banquet was another one of those moments for Tanis, Kevin and Megan.

Jessica Sibley receives her jersey from coaches alongside her parents Tanis Sibley and Kevin Sibley holding her jersey. Photos submitted

No. 7 Jessica Sibley lines up for senior weekend celebrations in Syracuse, N.Y. Feb. 17 to 19.

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Jessica was thrilled to have her family in attendance, saying, “It was very special having my family here to share the weekend, because they are the reason I am here today and all their hard work and dedication put into my hockey career is indescribable.

“I was extremely happy

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It’s the sponsors and the people who make the NB International Street Performer Festival happen each year. It’s the vendors, the performers, the visitors and the volunteers.

Through the business community, the festival continues to grow every year.

So, be the change you want to see in the world. It happens with dedication, determination and positivity. In just three years, this festival has won the best community event award from Tourism Saskatchewan. It brings performers from around the world for the only international street performer festival in the province.

“The sponsors are the driving force behind it all,” said Alexis Christensen, who sits on the festival’s organizing committee and is in charge of sponsorships. She said the biggest incentive for sitting on the committee is the people who attend the festival. Audience members of all ages and backgrounds come together for a free weekend of laughter, fun, great food and entertainment. Our sponsors put faith into this commitment and together we make it happen.

“NB street festival brings new ideas and a new attitude to North Battleford,” said city councillor Kent Lindgren, organizing committee member in charge of volunteers. The community coming together, with thousands of people attending, to have a good time in downtown North Battleford, is amazing, said Lindgren. A festival of this kind creates connection amongt the community, helps people see themselves as more than their challenges and invites us to be surrounded by a fun-loving group of people creating a positive event.

This event provides art directly in the community, and does it all in a fun and energetic way.

“Being on this committee means contributing to the festival’s continual growth and vibrancy,” said organizing committee chair Kali Weber. Weber said the festival is unique, creates a sense of community by volunteerism and brings people together for an arts and cultural experience. The festival offers an entertaining experience where live performance moves outside of its traditional enclosures, outside of the theatre or hall, to make the whole street a

stage. Weber said she loves to see art available to all people, where the artist and the audience merge into an exciting and freemoving adventure.

“Seeing people return for multiple days brings me great joy,” said Maggi Wilkinson, organizing committee member in charge of the launch event and gala. To her, the festival is special. She loves seeing the smiles on the faces of people in the crowds. When it comes to support, she knows that without sponsorship the event would not occur.

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“It’s so hard to put into words how much we appreciate each and every sponsor we get,” said Wilkinson.

In its fourth year, the festival continues to brim with potential. Awareness

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Comfort in Times of Need

Members of the Interact Rotary Club at North Battleford Comprehensive High School were busy Monday afternoon stuffing items into backpacks going to Social Services. The backpacks are to be provided to children who have been apprehended by Social Services with the help of the RCMP, usually in situations where the child or other children are in imminent danger in their living environment. Often these children are taken in during the middle of the night with just the clothes on their backs. The idea is to provide a backpack with some much-needed items gathered through donations and purchases. Items stuffed into the backpacks include toothpaste, toothbrush, nonperishable snack, blankie, stuffie, drinking box, flashlight, and small toy or book. They will be stored at the RCMP detachments in North Battleford and dispersed by North Battleford Social Service to children of various ages. Shown here are the Interact volunteers as well as members of the Rotary Club. Back: Emily Paulhus, Darlene Kingwell, Natalya Shevchuk, Wayne Ray, Naomi Wall, Glenda Rye, Emilia Bacchetto, Brantley Wasmuth. Front: Dakota Peterson, Marusia Shevchuk, Lexi Wasmuth and Clarice Sutherland. Photos by John Cairns

OPEN HOUSE Spruce Lake North & Central SAGD Commercial Projects Township 53 Range 21W3M Thursday, March 30 Spruce Lake Community Centre Main Street Spruce Lake, Saskatchewan 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM (CST) Husky Energy is planning to build two new Central Processing Facilities (CPF) for its SAGD Projects at Spruce Lake. These projects are located in the RM of Mervin, NW1/4 Section of 21-53-21-W3M and NE1/4 Section of 28-53-21-W3M. Sales oil produced from the CPFs will be tied into Husky’s new sales oil network via pipeline.

A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPFs in the NW1/4 of Section 21-53-21-W3M and NE1/4 of Section 28-53-21W3M. This raw water is withdrawn from the North Saskatchewan River through a direct intake system located at SW-19-51-24W3M. Representatives from Health, Safety, Environment, Facility Construction, Surface Land, Regulatory, Operations, Downstream and the Business Unit will be available to answer your questions and concerns.

For more information, contact Amir Mohseni at (403) 750-1480, Brian Davies at (306) 825-1114 or Kim Guttormson at (403) 298-7088.

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Playing an instrument a full brain workout

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee

Most people are familiar with Ted Talks and Tedx, among other variations. TED-Ed Original lessons feature the words and ideas of educators brought to life by professional animators. Those in support of music education may enjoy a short animated video called “How Playing an Instrument Benefits the Brain” presented by educator Anita Collins.

As Collins says, “Did you know that every time musicians pick up their instruments there are fireworks going off all over their brain? On the outside they may look calm and focused, reading their music and making the precise and practiced movements required but inside their brains there’s a party going on!”

According to the video, neuroscientists have made enormous breakthroughs in understanding how our brains work by monitoring with Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging and Position Emission Tomography scanners.

When hooked up to these machines, tasks have cor-

estival Fanfare AprilArpil 1-7,2-8, 2017 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival responding areas of the brain where activity can be observed.

When participants listened to music, the researchers saw “fireworks.”

Multiple areas of the brain were lighting up all at once while they processed melody and rhythm. Researchers found “playing music is the brain’s equivalent of a full body workout. Playing a musical instrument engages practically every area of the brain at once, especially the visual, auditory and motor cortices.

Structured practice in playing music strengthens those brain functions allowing us to apply that strength to other activities.”

Playing music requires fine motor skills controlled in both hemispheres of the brain, linguistic and mathematical precision from the left hemisphere and

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creative aspects of the right hemisphere.

“For these reasons, playing music has been found to increase the volume of activity in the brain’s Corpus Callosum, the bridge between the two hemispheres allowing messages to get across the brain faster and through more diverse routes.”

This arguably equips musicians to solve problems more effectively in both academic and social settings. The crafting and emotional content foster higher levels of executive function impacting memory and retrieval of memories.

Musicians “appear to use their highly connected

brains to give each mem- elsewhere, but still sup- and awards distributed. ory multiple tags such as ported by parents living in Email battlefordsmusica conceptual tag, an emo- the Battlefords district. festival@gmail.com with tional tag, an audio tag and To show support for any questions or if you are a contextual tag like a good participants recommended interested in volunteering.

Internet search engine.” by adjudicators to compete Any amount of time or talNeuroscientists have found at the provincial level, the ent you have to offer is welthe artistic and aesthetic Battlefords Festival Com- come, so don’t be shy. Jobs aspects of learning to play mittee covers some ex- come in all shapes and a musical sizes at the instrument Battlefords are differKiwanis ent from Music FesI think everyone should have any other tival. If you a Beatles phase in their life. a c t i v i t y, have vol- Jadelr and Cristina Cordova, making it unteered in an unique the past and Chasing Windmills brain enwould like gagement. to volunThanks teer again, to the genplease let a erosity of many local busi- penses for the young musi- committee member know nesses, organizations, and cians granted this honour. so your interest is not overindividuals, there are nuThe 2017 Battlefords looked. merous scholarships and Music Festival is schedIf your time is not awards up for grabs for uled to run from Saturday, available but you or your participants of the Battl- April 1 to Friday, April 7. business would like to efords Music Festival. To Discipline sessions will support the festival monebe eligible for scholarships sometimes run simultane- tarily, consider sponsoring and awards, participants ously making for a busy an award to be presented must be 19 years or under but exciting week featuring at the final gala event, or and have lived in the Bat- local talent. The festival sponsoring a session for tlefords and district for a will culminate with a cel- a music discipline of your minimum of six months ebratory gala at the Dekker choice, or being recogprior to the festival or be Centre where festival high- nized as a patron or friend furthering their education lights will be showcased of the festival.

‘Saskatchewan Romance’

Husband and wife duo tour

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Back Porch Swing, a musical duo made up of Jim and Penny Malmberg, will be playing at the Gog March 26.

The married couple have been making folk and bluegrass music since 2003 and this past March 11 celebrated 15 years together with a show in Edmonton, Alta.

As creative and life partners, Jim Malmberg says their shared passion for music has brought them closer, and especially made travelling as a band a lot more comfortable.

“Making music with your partner is the most wonderful thing. It’s great

Back Porch Swing to share a passion in our lives, and music in particular is about connecting emotionally.”

Jim was the person who initially convinced Penny to begin singing and playing in public. Their repertoire is a combination of songs written by both

members separately, but sometimes they get together to co-write a tune, says Malmberg.

As for the influence of their music, Malmberg says they are most attracted to acoustic music, with guitars and mandolin. Along with folk and bluegrass, Malmberg says old-time swing and blues can also be heard in their arrangements.

They are always trying for a variety of moods in their shows, too. Says Malmberg, referring to one show in particular, “After playing our first set of mostly ‘feel good’ music, a woman approached us at the break and asked, ‘don’t you guys know any downer songs?’ Of course we obliged her in the next set.”

Back Porch Swing is currently on their “Saskatchewan Romance” tour in support of their latest release, “I Already Love You.” As always, the show at the Gog is $20 per person and all money goes to the artists. There will also be a donation jar to cover food and drinks. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. You can register via waterskelly@ hotmail.com or text 306481-3656.

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Colin from Lakeland headquarters recommends Caught in the Revolution: Petrograd, Russia, 1917 A World on the Edge by Helen Rappaport.

It’s an account of the Russian Revolution from the perspective of foreign nationals living in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) in 1917. The book also explores the motivations of misguided foreign visitors who travelled to Petrograd after the tsar fell or decided to stay despite the violence and chaos running rampant throughout the city.

It is a fascinating account of the Russian Revolution, from a unique perspective, that is often ignored.

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Residents celebrate recent birthdays

By Thelma Kendall Correspondent

The tenants here at Tower II are all keeping busy with the different activities and entertainment we have here in our lounge.

Feb 13 we were delighted to have Mel and Jan Cooke and friends to favour us with beautiful gospel songs. We all had hymnbooks, so could join in with our old favourites.

Feb 17, we were happy to have Orest Demyon from Medstead and his musicians come and entertain us. It was wonderful old time music made by the piano, violin, saxophone and piano. It’s so nice to hear the old familiar songs and music that we seniors can identify with. Later we all enjoyed lunch and coffee and visiting.

The birthday party for January and February was held Feb. 20.

Congratulations and best wishes for January go to Shelly Bacheldor, Tracy Rosner and Ada Passuto.

February celebrants were Shirley Tebay and Francis Cale.

Unfortunately some of them couldn’t attend, but we always think of them on their special day.

David Hiebert, who sings and plays the guitar, entertained us. The ensemble included Randy on guitar, Larry on drums (Randy and Larry are our caretakers now and again) and Doug on the bass guitar. It was a wonderful evening of music. We were thrilled when Larry gave us a solo on the drums. I think he said he had been

playing for 40 years so no wonder he’s so great.

We ended the evening with dessert of cake, ice cream, strawberries and visiting.

Ida Baker reported that on Feb. 12 she met her sister from Tofield, Alta. in Battleford for lunch on her way to Biggar. Feb. 24 Ida took the bus to Saskatoon to stay with her daughter overnight. The next day they went to the Royal University Hospital to see Ida’s sister who was ill with cancer. The next day she passed away. Our sympathy go to you and your family, Ida. For some reason my January report was not put in the paper. However I was so glad that Bev Brundige decided to give me her January news again.

So she says that on Dec. 24 she had visitors: ToniLynn (daughter) Grandchildren Brandi and Kevin and great grand kids Ayden and the newest addition Jaz born in November. He is a very handsome big boy. Ayden could not be a better big sister. Bev’s sister Shirley and Al came to visit her. She said she received many great gifts but none is as wonderful as the presence of their company.

Visiting River Heights Lodge is ever so different now. Ann Ewanchuk says she has lost one dozen close friends within this

last year. She visited there last Sunday and cried because she knew only four people.

Ann is happy to know her children went on long holidays — Erinka and Roy to Cuba, Evhan and Debbie to Hawaii —and came home safely. Ann’s school friend and farm neighbour, Mary, just had a funeral for her husband, Nick Nykiforuk, that Ann attended. Mary is a leader for Nifty Fiftys. She sings beautifully and had her favourite song on tape at Nick’s funeral.

Last weekend daughterin-law Chrissy drove Ann to Whitkow. There she saw the four little great-granddaughters.

Ann’s children’s retired Mayfair school teacher, Dick Semeniuk, passed away. Ann attended the funeral. She travelled to Mayfair by bus for dinner theatre. There were 56 on the bus.

Joining here were Ruth Hrynewich, Irene Polichuk and Louise Haubald. Ann says thank you to Roman and Liz for bus ticket. She enjoyed watching her son play the leading role. Passengers on the bus enjoyed the careful driver, Eric Lavalee.

Get well wishes to everyone who may still be down with flu. It seems to sometimes hang on for a long time. We’re glad to see Ada Pussuto back home again after her operation and several weeks in hospital and Regional Care.

Take care everyone. See you next month.

a slouchy gate. The suspect wore all black with a black mask.

The second suspect is also described as aboriginal approximately 6’ tall and 180 lbs. This suspect wore a black hoodie and a white bandana.

Battlefords RCMP continue to investigate; those with information are encouraged to contact Battlefords RCMP at 306-446-1720 or contact Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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Home invasion investigated Staff

Battlefords RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with respect to a home invasion incident March 9 in North Battleford.

According to police, at around 1:30 a.m. they received a call about two masked men who entered a residence on the 1300 block of 106 Street. in the city.

The suspects were armed, and demanded drugs and attempted to steal household valuables.

The suspects later fled the scene on foot, emptyhanded.

The residents of the house were not injured.

One suspects is described as aboriginal, 6’1” tall, late 20s, approximately 170 lbs and walked with Check out The Battlefords RCMP Daily Report on our website at

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Tax clinic offered to community

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

This tax season, before you decide to have yours filed by a professional, Battlefords Empty Stocking Fund is providing free low-income tax clinics for the community.

Last year, volunteers helped an estimated 500 individuals file their income taxes with online tax software supplied by the Canadian Revenue Agency.

This is the seventh year this type of volunteer-based tax clinic has been offered by the Empty Stocking Fund. Erin Katerynych, executive director of Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre, which organizes the Empty Stocking Fund, said of the project, “We knew a lot of people in our community could benefit from this program. Many people on fixed

incomes, such as pension, disability, employment insurance and social services cannot afford to pay to have their taxes done and find the process of filing for themselves difficult.

“Many people working, living from pay cheque to pay cheque, also cannot afford to pay to have their taxes done,” Katerynych added.

The clinics for low-income individuals will be held at Battlefords District Food and Resource Centre during March and April by appointment Mondays and Tuesdays from 1-3 p.m. and by walk-in only on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 p.m.

The suggested family incomes are $30,000 for individuals, $40,000 for couples and $35,000 for individuals with a dependent.

For more information, and to book an appointment, call 306-937-5505.

OPEN HOUSE Spruce Lake SAGD Thermal Project Township 53 Range 21S3M

Thursday, April 6th, 2017 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM Elks Hall 521 4th Street East St. Walburg, SK S0M 2T0 Serafina Energy Ltd. is planning to construct a new Central Processing Facility (CPF) for its SAGD Project at Spruce Lake. The CPF will be located within the RM of Mervin in Section 26-53-21W3M. A pipeline will transport raw water to the CPF from infrastructure within the North Saskatchewan River in the vicinity of SW12-51-23W3M within the RM of Frenchman Butte. Sales oil produced from the CPF will be trucked to a midstream terminal.

Representatives from Construction, Land, Regulatory, Environment, Operations, Engineering, Geology and Marketing will be available to answer any questions.

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

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Prince Albert Parkland Health Region

The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136.

Parents and their children visit residents on a oneto-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are

flexible, once or twice per week.

Pet Therapy – Spiritwood and District Health Centre 306-883-2133. Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the nursing homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting. Shifts are once or twice per week with flexible hours.

Special Groups or Individuals – Hafford Special Care Home 306-549-2108.

These volunteers entertain, give presentations, prepare birthday parties, provide cakes and sing for the pa-

tients and residents.

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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Tax Enforcement List

Section (4)

City of North Battleford, Province of Saskatchewan

Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 16th day of May, 2017, the treasurer will proceed to register an interest based on a tax lien in the Land Titles Registry.

LOT 1-5 3&4 15 1-6 16 8 8 3 3 1 8 17 7 12 14 17 4 20 7 16 1 3 5 16 8,9/22 28 7 6 8 2 5 9 12 13 18 10 8 9 12 19 16 11 6 9 4 19 2 16 14 6 4 6 9

BLK 4 20 21 26 27 29 31 33 39 44 44 44 46 47 51 56 60 60 62 62 72 72 73 73 76 78 81 82 82 83 85 85 85 85 89 90 91 91 91 91 92 94 95 95 97 97 101 102 103 120 122 131 132

PLAN B1929CN B1929CNV B1929CNV B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 B2991 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C1887 C4240/101681030 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240

Dated this 16th day of March, 2017 David Gillan Director of Finance

CIVIC 1102-99 ST 896-103 ST 1051-104 ST 832-104 ST 941-105 ST 1172-104 ST 1372-104 ST 1422-103 ST 1522-100 ST 1502-105 ST 1572-105 ST 1531-106 ST 1362-105 ST 1281-106 ST 861-106 ST 1431-98 ST 1232-96 ST 1201-97 ST 1362-95 ST 1341-96 ST 1702-97 ST 1722-97 ST 1642-97 ST 1641-98 ST 1761-100 ST 1621-101 ST 1662-101 ST 1652-102 ST 1672-102 ST 1712-102 ST 1642-103 ST 1682-103 ST 1681-104 ST 1671-104 ST 1621-106 ST 1292-106 ST 1272- 107 ST 1282-107 ST 1281-108 ST 1211-108 ST 1241-109 ST 1191-110 ST 1152-108 ST 1182-108 ST 1132-106 ST 1111-107 ST 1012-109 ST 941-110 ST 961-109 ST 752-100 ST 832-99 ST 652-102 ST 651-104 ST

ARREARS 11,664.90 2,327.92 4,122.67 18,010.94 1,894.99 2,157.67 2,275.51 1,615.23 3,970.15 3,539.97 1,442.58 2,252.42 1,250.50 1,608.58 1,706.12 2,456.67 3,816.21 3,712.14 3,310.42 1,533.06 2,355.40 962.82 2,768.87 2,422.88 6,769.53 809.38 1,415.98 2,360.37 2,178.28 2,505.86 2,073.54 1,673.91 2,702.92 4,964.50 2,616.61 2,026.87 2,416.14 2,246.68 2,307.87 1,737.07 2,280.40 2,377.72 2,752.49 3,279.10 1,639.45 2,181.22 2,863.76 1,848.50 934.45 1,398.97 2,413.91 2,329.52 3,011.61

COSTS 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00

TOTAL 11,677.90 2,340.92 4,135.67 18,023.94 1,907.99 2,170.67 2,288.51 1,628.23 3,983.15 3,552.97 1,455.58 2,265.42 1,263.50 1,621.58 1,719.12 2,469.67 3,829.21 3,725.14 3,323.42 1,546.06 2,368.40 975.82 2,781.87 2,435.88 6,782.53 822.38 1,428.98 2,373.37 2,191.28 2,518.86 2,086.54 1,686.91 2,715.92 4,977.50 2,629.61 2,039.87 2,429.14 2,259.68 2,320.87 1,750.07 2,293.40 2,390.72 2,765.49 3,292.10 1,652.45 2,194.22 2,876.76 1,861.50 947.45 1,411.97 2,426.91 2,342.52 3,024.61

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

LOT 10 7 11 & 12 5 2 3 11 12 20 19 6/21 9 5 10 11-14 9 15 6 8 1 & 10 1 19 21 27 & 28 2 27 23 78 9 22 17 10 24 75 74 43 29 16 28 34 9 34 78 30 15-18 13-16 1 12 1 3&4 13

BLK 132 135 135 136 137 1 144 144 144 153 2 7 11 12 2 5 2 3 3 7 6 6 6 12 227 227 225 227 228 222 229 232 219 221 221 221 307 310 238 238 239 239 239 312 9 16 1 1 312 3 307 STL 10

PLAN C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 C4240 65B09632 H3562 H3562 H3562 H3562 B3419/102122402 B3419 B3419 B3419 G4415 F2183 101517072 84B13897 101517139 BT912 BH574 79B08438 79B08438 C24 71B04762 71B04762 72B06576 72B06576 72B06576 71B07992 76B12503 76B12503 74B08633 101959566 101959566 7408633 79B13921 83B16695 78B06784 78B06784 78B06784 78B06784 85B18315 86B04232 C113 C113 BL4683 BW3436 82B04071 67B05756 68B01812 CNR RT OF WAY

CIVIC 641-104 ST 562-104 ST 591-105 ST 542-103 ST 512-102 ST 641-99 ST 1491-95 ST 1481-95 ST 1401-95 ST 1511-93 ST B-1451-107 ST 1381-109 ST 1441-110 ST 1391-110 ST 1462-110 ST 882-110 ST 1181-113 ST 1252-113 ST 1132-113 ST 1106-112 ST 1081-112 ST 921-112 ST 901-112 ST 1931-102 ST 1582-110 ST 11309-15 AVE 1751 TRUDEAU ST 1862 ST. LAURENT DR 1639 MACKENZIE KING CRES 2133-101 CRES 11008 MARTIN CRES 11320 CLARK DRIVE 9025 MITCHELL AVE 8994 "A" PANTON AVE 8994 "B" PANTON AVE 2161-95 ST 2462 CANARY ST 2530 CARDINAL CRES 2602 ROSS CRES 2542 ROSS CRES 10106 ROSS CRES 2541 ROSS CRES 2398-100 ST 10326 MAHER DR 2800 BLK 105 ST 2961-101 ST 1201-95 ST 1202 GAGNE AVE 501 WERB ST 1009 HWY 16 BYPASS 10032 MARQUIS AVE A

TOTALS

ARREARS 2,169.09 2,464.43 2,664.61 2,002.87 2,388.28 2,727.84 1,808.38 2,679.46 3,141.63 967.97 1,129.13 2,936.52 2,051.05 2,637.83 3,129.90 1,770.46 2,566.50 3,443.17 3,038.99 2,453.42 2,350.28 2,695.04 2,243.38 2,357.44 2,393.26 2,630.63 950.45 2,930.62 3,012.99 2,462.52 1,494.80 2,858.76 2,534.55 2,647.23 2,530.78 2,539.15 3,631.68 3,689.06 2,891.35 2,784.85 2,050.33 1,721.61 2,951.85 5,707.62 50.07 282.89 1,675.85 414.94 9,609.72 30,977.27 3,067.44 376.01

COSTS 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00 13.00

TOTAL 2,182.09 2,477.43 2,677.61 2,015.87 2,401.28 2,740.84 1,821.38 2,692.46 3,154.63 980.97 1,142.13 2,949.52 2,064.05 2,650.83 3,142.90 1,783.46 2,579.50 3,456.17 3,501.99 2,466.42 2,363.28 2,708.04 2,256.38 2,370.44 2,406.26 2,643.63 963.45 2,943.62 3,025.99 2,475.52 1,507.80 2,871.76 2,547.55 2,660.23 2,543.78 2,552.15 3,644.68 3,702.06 2,904.35 2,797.85 2,063.33 1,734.61 2,964.85 5,720.62 63.07 295.89 1,688.85 427.94 9,622.72 30,990.27 3,080.44 389.01

$311,981.18 1,365.00 $313,346.18

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Unity Music Festival marks 90th year

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

The luck of the Irish to ya! Keep it green and keep it clean as you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. Thursday, the museum hosts a St. Patrick’s Day supper followed by the annual Ducks Unlimited auction and banquet Saturday.

Also this weekend is the ladies’ bonspiel.

March 6, I had the honour to be recognized at the Celebrate Unity evening for exemplary service in volunteering for the community. The Unity Chamber of Commerce hosts a gala evening every March to recognize new businesses, retiring managers, host committees for community events as well as exemplary service awards. I feel most humbled and grateful for the nomination and award I was given. Thank you to the host committee for such a memorable evening.

The Unity Music Festival received an award for 90 years of operation,

nity News the longest running music festival in Saskatchewan.

Some UMFA committee members have been on the committee for more than 20 years. This committee is currently working on the finishing touches for the fesival coming up April 3-9.

Barbara Risling recently celebrated her 106th birthday. Barbara, formerly a resident of Scott, celebrated with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, along with friends and family. Her sons Gil and Bill entertained guests as both men are talented musicians. Barbara and her boys were featured on a CTV Instagram page.

Congratulations to Karl and Ellen Bloder who celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary March 8.

Unity residents voted in support of Wilkie for the

Musical morning at suites enjoyed

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Tuesday morning coffee at the Pine Island Suites was enjoyed.

It was a musical morning. Marlyn Owens played piano and we were all handed rhythm instruments. It was absolutely terrific!

Ken Newton Prince Albert spent a few days visiting his mom Denise Newton. They took in the hockey at Unity where Denise’s grandson played with the Shellbrook peewees.

They won their game.

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sewing retreat at Manitou Bible Camp. It was a great four days. Sleep, eat and sew. Duncan MacEachern picked me up and we went to Cold Lake, Alta. to help son Ken MacEachern celebrate his birthday.

The wind and snow have kept most of the Pine Island Apartment people indoors. We really haven’t had a bad winter, so we shouldn’t complain.

Picturesque

Area residents enjoyed the Brier in St. John’s Newfoundland, particularly March 6, “Saskatchewan Day.” The Saskatchewan crew poses with the “Sociable Gang,” who dress in different costumes every day of the Brier.

Kneeling holding the flag is Wilkie’s Kevin Glessing. Les and Diane Tuscherer are both wearing No.13 Rider jerseys. Wearing white jerseys and directly behind Diane are Kindersley residents Cindy and Dennis Scholer and beside them are Garry and Shelley Thalheimer from Kindersley.

Hockeyville contest. Now we all wait to see if these efforts have paid off and if Wilkie will be in the final two.

Richardson Pioneer donated $10,000 to the Unity Fire Department to complete their purchase of a side by side ATV, which will be assist members who respond to calls in rural areas that may contain pasture or uncertain ground.

This unit will be used for scouting the area to locate large rocks that could cause damage to the fire truck entering the scene.

This unit is equipped with a water tank, pump and nozzle that can be used to douse brush or grass fires in hard to reach areas.

The UCHS girls’ basketball team’s annual pink game/home tournament raised more than $5,000 for breast cancer. Students hosted a bake sale, sold hoops for hope T-shirts and collected donations.

The senior girls’ team competed at conference playoffs this past weekend and the senior boys play this weekend. With basketball winding down, badminton is on the upswing, as are track practices for this upcoming season.

The school took part in We Day on March 15 and

are actively soliciting entries for their ACTIVATE campaign. The drama will present their productions to the public March 27 and at the regional drama festival April 7-8.

Unity Public School enjoyed a visit from Skate Canada, as the Saskatchewan branch team talked to kids about nutrition, fitness and overall wellness when participating in competitive sports. The Division 2 students also had great fun at their school bonspiel March 10.

St. Peter’s School is actively involved in their faith studies during this season of Lent. The AR Reading program is also very much in high gear.

Ball registration has taken place and, once the ice is out, the spring workouts will begin in the arena until the diamonds are ready.

Tickets are on sale for the Little Theatre Company’s live production of Drinking Habits. Friday, March 31 will include an appetizer night while Saturday, April 1 will feature a dessert theater with refreshment bar open both nights. Happy hour is at 7 p.m. with performances beginning at 8 p.m. Proceeds from these produc-

tions are going to KC Rescue and the Unity Community Resource Centre.

Tickets are only $20 and available at the UCRC and Guy’s Furniture.

Coffee row folks are speculating about spring.

After some beautiful spring-like weather, the blast of winter March 6 and 7 renewed conversation on when and how spring will arrive. The flashback to last year’s tinder dry spring conditions that resulted in

extreme fire hazards, as well as the enormous fire in Fort McMurray, has folks wondering what Mother Nature will have in store in 2017. Of course the continued stream of activities and events in Unity this March keep “rowers” reviewing and anticipating events being held or still to come.

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

Grant Huber and Sherri Solomko were recognized with exemplary service awards at Celebrate Unity.

Also recognized was Twila Zunti. Presenting the award is nomination team member Linda Kwiatkowski. Photos submitted by Sherri Solomko

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One School One Book program launches book

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The elementary students participated in a successful launch of the book, The Last of the Great Whangdoodles. Mrs. Stott and Ms. Gillatt sat in a cardboard boat and told Looking for past columns from Regional Optimist correspondents? Visit www.newsoptimist.ca under the Community tab.

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The jokes weren’t very funny, so students were asked to tell their jokes to see if they could make everyone laugh. They did and, miraculously, the boat moved. Students were then told it is a jolly boat and it will only move when people are laughing. It is one of the special items

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The students were then divided into groups of three to make a picture of what they thought a Whangdoodle would look like. One student drew the head, then one drew the body and finally the third student drew the feet. Each body part was hidden and then opened up to see what their co-operative creature looked like. Students spent some time colouring their creations and then the books were distributed.

Congratulations to the Radisson Oilers novice hockey team for capturing the bronze medal in their league. Several of the Grade 2 boys play on the team.

The senior boys’ and girls’ basketball teams participated in conference playoffs on the weekend.

They girls travelled to Langham and the boys ventured to Leask. Both teams played against Hafford.

The Angels of Radisson are a newly formed fundraising group that will be working in partnership with Maymont School.

They are currently receiving food and monetary do-

nations to provide a breakfast program at the school.

They will also be selling hot lunches at the school on Fridays for $5.

The group is comprised of volunteers who recognize the current needs of families in the community and school.

The annual school ski trip for Grades 4 through 12 was held Tuesday, March 14. It was a warmer day than it would have been the previous week.

The kindergarten through Grade 3 classes went to visit the western Development Museum and field house the same day.

Badminton practice has begun. Thanks to Mrs. Walker for coaching the senior players and Mrs. Brehon for coaching the junior team.

If you walk through the hallway in the elementary area, you will see that it is filled with some beautiful artwork made by the Grade 10 class under the guidance of Mrs. Cardin.

They have created some inspiring works.

The SLC sponsors a green day Friday. Staff and students are invited to wear green, whether or not they have Irish heritage.

Lily is in the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day. Photo by Carol Deagnon

Potluck hosted on St. Pat’s Day

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

A St. Patrick’s Day Poem (Author Unknown) St. Patrick’s Day is Here, you see.

We’ll pick some shamrocks, one, two, three.

We’ll count the leaves and look them over, And maybe find a fourleafed clover.

I’ll sew green buttons on my vest, Green for St. Patrick is the best.

I’ll wear a green hat, very high, And dance a jig, at least I’ll try!

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Mark on your calendar for April 2 when the Big Hall Maymont will be hosted. This event features a roast beef supper. Tickets are $15 for adults and $7 for children seven to 12.

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The art of car washing

Each spring, you roll up your sleeves and clean your car from top to bottom to restore its pre-winter lustre — but do you do it properly? Let’s find out!

True or false?

1. It’s preferable to wash your car on a cloudy day.

2. Detergents are ideal for washing your car’s exterior.

3. You should start with the roof and clean the wheels last.

4. Washing the inside windows from left to right and the outside windows from top to bottom (or vice versa) yields the best results.

5. Letting your car air dry is not as effective as drying it yourself.

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most always the tires — to keep dirt from splashing up onto previously cleaned areas.

4. True. This way, if streaks are left behind after an initial wash, you’ll know in which direction to

start scrubbing again!

5. True. Letting your car air dry leaves watermarks behind. It’s best

to do the drying yourself as you go about your cleaning. Use a shammy for optimal results.

1. True. When they’re exposed to the sun’s powerful rays, water droplets can serve as tiny magnifying lenses, potentially damaging your car’s paint job. Additionally, water dries quickly on hot metal and leaves behind unsightly streaks.

2. False. A mild soap is your best bet. Detergents pack a powerful punch that can damage the paint. Furthermore, dishwashing soap is notorious for leaving residue behind.

Always choose products designed specifically for auto use.

3. False. It’s best to start with the dirtiest spot — al-

Keep your car looking as great as it runs

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• Interior cleaning. A professional cleaner can help get rid of inelegant salt stains on carpets, lingering odours, dust balls and animal hair caught in every nook and cranny. Is there anything better than that fresh new car smell?

• Exterior cleaning.

There’s nothing like a thorough cleaning to revive your car’s body! A professional cleaner can enhance your car’s paint colour, buff chrome accents and get your windows looking crystal clear.

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Do you take good care of your windshield?

Keeping your windshield in tiptop shape is crucial for your safety and for that of others on the road. After all, around 95 per cent of the decisions we make from behind the wheel are governed by what we see. If it feels like an eternity has passed since the last time you examined your windshield, take advantage of the warmer days ahead to give it a thorough lookover.

Road debris and temperature variations can create virtually invisible flaws on your windshield, so make sure to inspect with care. Any chips or cracks should be repaired without delay, as sudden jolts or collisions can quickly make things worse. Cracks can also act as mirrors, reflecting sunlight or the headlights of other cars and leaving you blinded on the road. Furthermore, in rainy weather, your windshield wipers can’t get to the water trapped in crevices, which compromises your visibility. Your windshield acts as a barrier to prevent you from

being ejected in a crash; however, its efficiency is significantly reduced when damaged. Whether it’s nearly unnoticeable or painfully obvious, never leave a crack unattended.

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Pickleball played Wednesdays at the centre

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The RM office was a mess last week when new furniture arrived and was installed.

Pickle ball is being played at the Community Complex every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m.

This is an action sport with some running and bending and swinging. It is set up like table tennis, with the large net about three feet high and low to near the floor. The bats are similar to table tennis but a tad bigger and the ball is light and much bigger. Anyone interested can just come on down.

Duplicate bridge was played March 9 in the city with top score by Glen and Julie Moore followed

by Jean Lawes and Fraser Glen. In third were Mary Greenwald and Donna

eota News Scherman.

Canasta was played in Meota on March 10 with top score by David Ottas and Murray McCrimmon.

Second high were Marion Ottas and Bev McCrimmon and third were Barbara Soloninko and Arlene Walker. There were three tables in play and a social time with lunch closed the evening.

The annual meeting of seniors was held at the Do Drop In on March 10 with a good turnout. Following the reading of the minutes and the financial report, Lawrie Ward chaired the election of officers for the year. All positions remain as before.

Shirley Ward reported for the social committee that a get well card was sent to Beulah Corbeil.

Maureen Campbell gave the year-end library report. Statistics for 2016 indicate computer usage was up 36 per cent and circulation was up 5.7 per cent. There were 15 new patrons and there were 4,285 visits. Fifty per cent of Meota residents and 37 per cent of RM residents used the library.

Allie Raycraft will receive an honorary life membership for her many years of service on the Meota board, at the conference at Elk Island Resort in May. The board held their annual meeting Feb. 27.

Juliette Tebay stays on as chairman, Jennifer Fisher is Meota representative and vice-chairman.

Papers for the walkathon held between April

Cut Knife and District Donors’ Choice raises more than $12,500 Submitted The annual meeting of the Cut Knife and District Donor’s Choice was held at the RM of Cut Knife RM March 10.

The 2016 campaign grossed $12,545. There were 73 contributors and the average donation was $171.85, which is an increase from last year’s average donation of 157.53. It is interesting to note there were six generous donations of between $500 and $2,000. The people of this community are to be commended for their generosity.

The organization is apprecia-

Supper sponsored by the Meota United/Anglican Church on Feb. 28 and had a supportive turnout that kept the male cooks in the kitchen busy for a couple hours. Photo by Lorna Pearson

1 and May 15 are on hand for anyone interested. An invitation to join the Edam seniors March 17 was received.

Two speakers from Husky Oil addressed the meeting. Chelsea Clark told the history of Husky Oil and Russell Weldon explained as simply as he could what goes on in the oilpatch and answered many questions after.

An invitation was on hand to attend the SSAI regional meeting in St. Walburg on March 28 to meet and hear new provincial president Pat Trask.

Club reports will be given and any resolutions for the convention in June will be dealt with.

The next shuffleboard tournament will be held at the Do Drop In on March 18, so phone your name

in to 306-892-2179 before March 17. A tasty noon potluck meal was enjoyed by all.

The Vawn whist drive was held March 3 with four tables in play. It was another friendly community effort.

The March lunch at the big hall will be held March 17, so come meet your neighbours and enjoy the best cooking in the world.

tive of every donation made to 20 charities. Most of these charities have conveyed their gratitude for this support. Each contributor can be proud of the difference their donation makes in the lives of many others in our province and country.

Donor’s Choice also appreciates the support of local businesses. Committee member Jean Lawes received, receipted and deposited each donation.

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Avoid the fire if your head is made of butter “Sorry, we are off to church for service, I’ll call you tomorrow,” I promised Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan. He was less than understanding about our need to attend church on a Wednesday evening.

I tried to explain many folks attend church for Ash Wednesday.

In our conversation, the next day Ed asked, “So did you have ashes pasted on your forehead as a cross last night at church?” I said that it was to remind me I am sinful and mortal.

Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent and leads Christians to Good Friday and, then the celebration of Easter

Sunday. It is a time of repentance, voluntary fasting and self-denial for those who understand the power of temptation, sin and death for themselves and others.

Sin begins when we are tempted and give in to the temptation rather than ignoring it or getting away from it.

The devil tempted Eve to disobey God and eat of the tree in the middle of the Garden of Eden.

The devil knew that if Eve gave into temptation, she would suffer for disobeying God. Satan did not care that Eve would suffer as he wanted to both hurt Eve and God. Temptations are meant to deceive us. They are

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aimed at our weak spots.

Eve wanted to be like or equal to God rather than less than God, as one called to obey and trust God. Temptations come to us because we are open to them.

Perhaps we don’t want to be delivered from temptation, at least certain ones. Sometimes we are like little Rich-

ard who was told by his mother to come straight home from school and not to stop at the baseball field. After school, Richard decided to carry his ball and glove with him just in case he was tempted.

Martin Luther said, “Don’t sit near the fire if your head is made of butter.” Temptation always

gets hotter the closer we get to it. It would have been hard for Eve to pick the forbidden fruit if she stayed clear of it, say a hundred yards away.

When Adam and Eve sinned, they brought the brokenness of sin to us all.

We know of good and evil but fail to do good always. We all sin and fall short of the glory of God. If we claim we have not sinned, we make God out as a liar, and his word has no place in our lives.

By the disobedience of Adam and Eve, many were made sinners, so by the obedience of Jesus, many are made righteous.

Jesus, God’s Son while here on Earth, faced temptations and did not give into them.

Although tempted he remained sinless. Jesus came to be the Lamb of God willing to give his innocent life in exchange for our sinful ones.

The blood of Jesus, God’s Son, purifies us from all sin. If we confess our sins, God is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness.

The season of Lent reminds us that the devil is our tempter, feeding us what we crave.

He is like a farmer fattening up his pigs for slaughter.

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Ted was born January 24th, 1938 in North Battleford. He passed away peacefully February 2, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital. Ted is survived by his siblings: Brother Raymond (Pauline) and Sister Verna Chatfield. Nieces and nephews: Wayne Bahrey (Audrey) and family, Allan Bahrey (Denise), Carmelita Stafford (Randy) and family, Kelley Bahrey (Trina) and family, Cindy Bahrey (Loc) and family, Kevin Globa and Curtis Globa. Ted was predeceased by his parents Tom and Mary, Sister Sonia Globa and niece Monica Burnett. The family is thankful to all his special caregivers at Battlefords District Care Centre for their excellent service, care and compassion during his five years in their care. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium. Any donations can be made to Lend A Paw Animal Rescue Inc. A memorial service to celebrate Ted’s life will take place on Saturday, March 25th at 2:00PM at the Western Development Museum (Muse Theatre room) with Joyce Salie officiating. __________________________________________________

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We little knew that morning, that God was going to call your name.

In life we loved you dearly, in death we do the same.

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

It broke our hearts to lose you, you did not go alone; for part of us went with you, the day God called you home.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same; but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

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New Sessions start Monday, March 20th For information, contact Wendy 306-445-7315 or Denise 306-441-3338

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“While she lies in peaceful sleep her memory we shall always keep” 19 years have passed and we will never forget.

LOVE YOU MOM — Riki-lee, Shauna, Jonathon and Wayne

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2017 Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sponsors & Donors • Gold Eagle Casino • Scotiabank • North Battleford Power LP • Berry Holdings Inc. • Garry’s Construction • Hammond Realty • Ken and Terry’s Construction Ltd. • AgriTeam Services • KARE Ag Services Ltd. • Battle River Management • Arnold’s Sand and Gravel Ltd. • Swanson Gryba & Company Chartered Professional Accountants • Holm Raiche Oberg Chartered Professional Accountants • Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants • Dr. Jerry Breker • Anderson Pump House

• Scott Campbell Dodge • Valley Ford • Bischler Welding • Mark’s Work Warehouse • Canadian Tire N.B. • Meridian Surveys Ltd • Kramer Auctions Ltd. • Battleford Furniture • Cabelas Canada • Gold Eagle Lodge • Guy’s Furniture • Millbanke Flowers – Urban Accents • NAPA Auto Parts • Battleford Bait & Tackle • Zeke’s Jewelers • Norsask Farm Equipment • TAGG Storage • Peavy Mart • B & D Meats • Jean Dunn - Reflections Dunnon Canvas • Ultra Print

Thank You Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association

would like to thank the many volunteers who made the

“Remembering Wilfred Krelow” SNOW MACHINE RALLY

a great success!

In particular they would like to thank the following businesses and individuals for their donation of prizes.

• Rabbit Lake Store and Café • Rabbit Lake Hotel • Sherman’ Welding • Wright Choice Grain Cleaning • Chrissy Moore • Isabel McLennan • Carol Rohl • Aumack Electric • Randy and Katy Aumack • Mickey Allchurch • Crown Electric Spiritwood • Cavalier Agro • Medstead Hometown Grocery • Martodam Motors - Spiritwood • Northland Chrysler - Meadow Lake • Guy’s Furniture - Spiritwood • Spiritwood Home Building Center • Martodam Family Retail - Spiritwood • Extreme Speed • Mark’s Work Warehouse - North Battleford • Thompson Agencies - Spiritwood • Anderson Pumphouse - North Battleford • REMAX - Shawna Schira-Kroeker • Sisonh’s Mechanical and Repair - Meadow Lake • NAPA Auto Parts - Meadow Lake • Pioneer Kirby Kroeker

• Boyd’s Garage - Medstead • Pro Western Mechanical • Cozy Creek Campground • NAPA Auto Parts - North Battleford • Marion’s Burger Bar - Spiritwood • RL Feeds - Spiritwood • Glaslyn Agencies • Agri Team Services • United Travel - Meadow Lake • Boyd’s Autobody and Glass • Meadow Power and Lazar Equipment Ltd. • Kramer Auctions - North Battleford • Eecol Electric - North Battleford • Mick’s Plumbing and Heating • Spiritwood Co-op • Emco Corporation • Dave Rodh and Shirley Price • Spiritwood Stockyards • Scotia Bank - Spiritwood • RPS Gelbvieh • Timber Spirit and Supply • Norsask Supply - North Battleford • Silvester RV Center • Renegade Recreation • Bumper to Bumper • Triod Supply • Jeannine’s Coiffures - North Battleford • Richardson Pioneer • Aumack Haskap Ranch

LAND FOR SALE

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JEAN KACHUR’S 90th BIRTHDAY

on Saturday, March 25 2:00 - 4:00 pm Ruth Whyte Manor 1191-104th Street EVERYONE WELCOME ANNOUNCEMENTS

SPIRIT OF THE NORTH

BULL SALE Monday April 10th, 1:00 pm

SPIRITWOOD STOCKYARDS, Spiritwood, SK. Selling 70 Black Angus, Charolais and Simmental yearling and two-year old bulls.

For more info or a catalogue contact T Bar C Cattle Co. at 306-220-5006.

View the catalogue online at www.buyagro.com (PL #116061)

AUCTIONS

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LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED

Two 1+ acre lots for sale in Westpark. 18 and 22 Westpark Drive.

All services on street. Call 306 446 0662 for information

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT INDEPENDENT ADULT LIVING apartments in Martensville, SK. Spend your retirement years in a community close to family/friends in the Saskatoon area that has large city services and small town safety and charm. 1 and 2 bedroom suites available. More information at www.chateauvilla.ca www.chateauvilla.ca, 306-281-4475 or chateauvilla@sasktel.net.

DUPLEXES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Duplex For Rent: comes with fridge, stove, washer, and dryer. Available March 1, 2017. $1000 per month. References required. For more information contact 306-407-0619.

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 Two bedroom house for rent. $850 a month + damage deposit required. Call for details 306-4816464 in the evenings.

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 57 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s Central - 219 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

SUITES FOR RENT 2 bedroom basement suite for rent. 1632 101st street. Fridge and stove and W/D. References required. Call 306-446-3111.

Available 1 bedroom suite.

F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking.

Reference required. Available immediately. Call or text (306) 4801347.

HAY/BALES FOR SALE 50 Brome/Brome & Alfalfa Bales for Sale 1250 - 1300lbs 306-4455426.

Classified advertising 306-445-7261 REGISTRATIONS

Battlefords Gymnastic Club Spring 2017 Session Registration

Monday, March 27 6:00-8:00 pm

at the gymnastics club Spring session starts March 31st and ends June 19th.

There will be no classes April 14-22 and May 22.

Cost: 45 min classes: $115 1 hour classes: $130 1 1/2 hour classes: $155 Phone: 306-445-2298 Email: battgymclub@hotmail.ca Find us on Facebook at Battleford Gymnastic Club $32 GymSask/ GymCanada fee will be added for all new members

Light of Christ Catholic Schools Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten

REGISTRATION Light of Christ Catholic School Division is accepting students into the Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Programs for the 2017-18 school year. Students must meet the following criteria: Kindergarten: Children who are five years old as of December 31, 2017.

Pre-Kindergarten: Children must be 3 or 4 years of age at the time of enrollment. Please see the LOCCS website at www.loccsd.ca for further Pre-K criteria.

Please contact your local school for registration details.

North Battleford Holy Family (Pre-K & K) 306-445-2360 St. Mary (Pre-K & K) 306-445-5152 Notre Dame (Pre-K & K) 306-445-0283 Ecole Monseigneur Blaise Morand 306-446-2167 French Immersion (K only)

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IN MEMORIAM

FEED & SEED

In Loving Memory of CAROL LYNN COMSTOCK December 19, 1957 to March 14, 2003

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

Land For Lease:

Looking for new Market opportunities?

SE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 57 acres Native rangeland 98 acres with creek NE 25 49 19 W3 Cultivated 105 acres Native rangeland 40 acres RM of Turtle River

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I know that life is just an exhalation, twenty years but a sigh...

I live with my soul fixed to a gentle memory whose loss I mourn again.

Then, now and always Your loving husband, Lyle

RENTALS & LEASES

FEED & SEED

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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

For more information and terms call 1-306-446-2379 or 1-306-4416592. All offers need to be submitted by March 25, 2017. P.O. Box 694 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y9

GROW QUINOA IN 2017!

To find out if Quinoa (Keen-Wa) has a fit on your farm call 1-866-368-9304 or visit www.quinoa.com

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Municipal Hail is hiring CROP HAIL ADJUSTERS for the 2017 hail season.

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS ®

Hafford Co-op

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday April 3, 2017 7:00 pm

Hafford Senior Centre Coffee, donuts, financial report, raffle prizes

Battle River Archers

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

• Wednesday, March 29th at 7:00 pm • 27th Street in Battleford

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

This seasonal position (Jul-Oct) has competitive salary, all expenses paid, health spending account and pension plan. Paperless as all entries are entered in our handheld tablet.

Semi-retired or retired – join our team! We will train you.

Visit municipalhail.ca and click Careers. dtiefenbach@ municipalhail.ca or 306-569-1852 ext 170.

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF

ABANDONMENT OF POLL (Section 82 of the Act)

The Village of Speers Municipal Elections 2017.

Whereas the following individuals, nominated for the following offices: Chola McCabe - Councillor is the only candidate, I hereby give notice that no voting for the respective offices will take place on April 12, 2017.

Dated this 13th day of March, 2017.

Dean Nicholson Returning Officer

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUNDAY APRIL 2, 2017 1:00 pm at the Golf Course Clubhouse

If you wish to obtain a copy of the financial statement before the meeting, please contact the office at 306-937-5656 subject to availability

Village of Glaslyn Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Glaslyn for the year 2017 has been prepared and is open for inspection in the municipal office from 8 am to 12 pm and 1pm to 3:30 pm, Monday to Friday, March 15 to May 17, 2017.

A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification to the board of revision is required to file his or her notice of appeal

by May 17, 2017 with: Village of Glaslyn Box 279 – Glaslyn SK S0M0Y0 Dated this 15th day of March, 2017.

Kate Clarke, CAO Administrator

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Estevan Mercury Publications is seeking a news and sports reporter to fill a vacancy in our busy newsroom. Applicants will need a degree or diploma in journalism, or equivalent. To inquire or apply, please email editor@estevanmercury.ca, or call 306-634-2654.

Deadline to apply is March 20.

Peter’s Bros.

Paving, south Okanagan paving company seeking experienced paving personnel (min. 3 years) for their highway division throughout BC. Relocation allowance may be available. Competitive wage $24.00 to $31.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

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

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

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ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Monday, March 20, 2017 Turtleford Community Hall Supper ~ 6:30 p.m.

Meeting ~ 7:00 p.m.

Please RSVP to the office by March 10, 2017

VILLAGE OF EDAM Public Notice: Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Adoption

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council for the Village of Edam intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under section 35 The Planning and Development Act (PDA), 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan (OCP) and adopt a new Zoning Bylaw under section 46 of PDA, 2007.

INTENT: The OCP provides a municipal vision of municipal futures and includes local land-use policies to assist decision makers in achieving this vision. It establishes balanced growth and associated servicing considerations within the region. The OCP will be adopted by Council, and all future land use decisions shall be consistent with the document. However, the OCP is a changing document, and amendments may be made in response to changing conditions in the municipality. The second proposed bylaw known as the Zoning Bylaw will establish the regulations for future growth and development within the municipal boundaries of the Village. Included are specific zoning designations to which specific permitted and discretionary uses are assigned.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected land is legally described as all lands located within the jurisdiction of the Village of Edam.

REASON: The reason for the adoption of the Official Community Plan is to: • Ensure that the Village of Edam remains a safe and sustainable community in the future.

• Promote diverse and affordable housing options for various demographics within the municipality to maintain a high quality of life for all residents. It is important that local communities attract and retain permanent residents and families.

• Regional collaboration allows for the preservation of environmentally, culturally sensitive areas, local water resources, and development opportunities for collaborative and complementary infrastructure and land uses. The retention of local amenities ensures the high quality of life and promotes recreational and tourism opportunities.

• Encourage and facilitate economic diversification to establish a stable local economy built off agriculture and value-added agribusiness, oil and gas, consumer and tourism opportunities.

• The identification of specific areas within the region for particular land-use development ensures appropriate compatibility between different types of development.

These designations are regulated through the municipal Zoning Bylaw that reflect a particular character and community-inspired values, which preserve and enhance local identity.

The reason for the adoption of the Zoning Bylaw is to control the use of land for providing for the amenity of the area within the Village’s jurisdiction and for the health, safety and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality.

The Zoning Bylaw includes the following zoning districts that provide standards for development within specific areas within the municipality: • R1 – Residential District: which is intended to provide for low- to medium-density residential development surrounded by agricultural lands and other compatible developments.

• R2 – Residential District: which is intended to provide for low- to medium-density residential development that includes mobile homes as a discretionary use, surrounded by agricultural lands and other compatible developments.

• MH – Mobile Home District: which is to provide for specific areas within the community for mobile homes and other related and compatible developments.

• C1 – Commercial Core District: which is intended to provide for general commercial development, and other compatible developments.

• C2 – Highway Commercial District: which is intended to provide for highway commercial and light industrial development and other compatible developments.

• M – Industrial District: which is intended for industrial and other types of compatible developments.

• UH – Urban Holdings District: which is intended for lands held for subdivision prior to rezoning to accommodate specific forms of development.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Village office between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as well as between 1:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday to Friday, excluding any statutory holidays. Copies will be available to the public, or by emailing the Village at edamvill@sasktel.net. Additional information and maps can be found on the Village website at www.villageofedam. ca.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, April 13th, 2017 at the Village Office at 1000 Main Street, Edam, SK, S0M 0V0.

Issued by the Village of Edam this 6th day of March, 2017.

Pamela Dallyn Administrator

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PETS

ADOPT A PET

Hey guys my name is Highway and I was found running down Highway 40 when some really nice people were scared for me so they decided to pick me up and bring me into town to the animal shelter. The animal shelter staff have been super nice to me and I sure will miss them when I go but what I really want is a place to call home and a family to call my own. I am a super good boy that loves to play and have fun and spend time outside. I also luff scratches and tummy rubs. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family come on down today.

Hey guys my name is Sassy and I was brought into the shelter so I could find my forever home and family. I sure will miss the shelter staff here, they have been very good to me and spoiled me like crazy but what I really want is a home and a family of my own. I am a super sweet gentle kitten that loves to cuddle and snuggle. If your looking for a new family member then why not come and check all of us furr babies out. I am sure you will find exactly what you are looking for... Go on find your keys and head on down, can’t wait to see you.

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

TENDERS FORM 6

SALE BY TENDER Under the provision of The Tax Enforcement Act the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 offers for sale the following property: Lots 33-36, Blk 21, Plan G396 Lots 37-40, Blk 21, Plan G396 Lots 2-6, Blk 27, Plan G396 Lots 30-31, Blk 30, Plan G396 1. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” addressed to the Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378 Address:

P.O. Box 281 Landis, SK S0K 2K0

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Health Canada, First Nations Inuit Health Branch has a number of Health Canada is seeking Community Health Nursing opportuniCommunity Health ties in Southern Saskatchewan in First Nurses Nation communities.

Are you looking for an opportunity toPositions developavailable experience in community include full-time, health and population health programs?

part-time, permanent and term. To be

Health Canada, First Nations Inuit eligible for these positions, you must Health Branch has a number of possess a Bachelor of Nursing degree Community Health Nursing opportuniandinaSouthern minimum Saskatchewan of one year nursing ties in First Nation communities. experience.

Positions available include full-time, At Health permanent Canada we offer flexibleToworkpart-time, and term. be ing arrangements, extensive you orientation eligible for these positions, must possess a Bachelor of Nursing degree and a strong commitment to work/life and a minimum of one year nursing balance, an excellent benefit package experience.

(including an education allowance),

At Health Canada we offer flexible workcontinuing education opportunities and ing arrangements, extensive orientation a collaborative work environment. and a strong commitment to work/life balance, an excellent benefit package For morean information a (including educationregarding allowance), continuing education opportunities Community Health Nurse position, and a collaborative work environment.

including screening criteria, please

For moreCatherine information regarding a contact Miller, Zone Nursing Community Health Nurse position, Officer atscreening 306-332-3502. including criteria, please contact Catherine Miller, Zone Nursing Cover letters and resumes can be sent Offi cer at 306-332-3502.

by email to

Cover letters and resumes can be sent bycatherine.miller@hc-sc.gc.ca email to catherine.miller@hc-sc.gc.ca or by fax at 306- 332-3801. or by fax at 306- 332-3801.

2. Tenders must be received by or delivered to the Municipal Office by 3:30 PM on: Date:

4. Successful bidder will have 30 days to complete the purchase.

5. All legal costs, title transfer fees and applicable taxes are the responsibility of the purchaser and are in addition to the bid price.

EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the hauling and placement of road gravel on designated municipal roadways during the year 2017.

Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard/mile for the hauling and placement of the gravel • A list of equipment and machinery (with proper pricing) guaranteed to be made available and used for the purpose of completing the work in a timely and workmanship manner • Proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage • Confirmation that the graveling of roads will commence as soon as possible in May, 2017 with a completion date of no later June 1, 2017 with hauling to run continuously until completed.

Please note: • Contractor agrees that loads will not be paid until such time as they have been verified by a gravel checker contracted by the R.M. and verified by an R.M. employee. No hauling will take place unless checkers are available • Contractor agrees that all crushed gravel piles will be measured by a certified surveyor before any gravel is to be hauled from it • If there is a fuel surcharge or increase after a price has been accepted, the increase must be approved by council before the haul commences. Fuel increases must be proven and justified.

The expressions of interest must be sealed and received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4:00 pm on the 6th day of April, 2017. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the expressions of interest.

Dated this 9th day of March, 2017 in North Battleford, Sask.

Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4-1462-100th Street North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604

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The R.M. of Paynton No. 470 invites applications for the position of a seasonal full time Maintenance Worker/General Laborer.

The successful applicant must be physically fit to lift heavy objects, install signs, install culverts, possible mowing duties, patching and any other duties which may be assigned.

Applicants must have a valid drivers’ license, be able to operate equipment and be able to work independently.

Send resumés stating experience and references by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday March 30, 2017 to: R.M. of Paynton No. 470 Box 10 Paynton, Sask. S0M 2J0 Phone: 306-895-2020 Fax: 306-895-4800 Email: rm470@sasktel.net

GENERAL CLERK Full-time employment opportunity at the Hafford Co-op as General Clerk.

Applicants duties are: • Cash Register • Pump Attendant • Basic Cleaning in Store • Stocking Shelves • Assist Customer with Purchases • Merchandising of Products.

Please submit resumé to: Hafford Co-op Box 208 Hafford, Sask S0J 1A0 Fax: 306-549-2138 or Email at haffordcoop@littleloon.ca

3. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Kara Kirilenko, Administrator Rural Municipality of Rosemount No. 378

MAINTENANCE WORKER/ GENERAL LABORER

Must be willing to work weekends.

April 11th, 2017

Dated this 16th day of March, 2017.

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NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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The Town of Battleford invites proposals to provide caretaking and maintenance services of the Battleford Flats on a contract basis commencing on or about May 1st.

Caretaking and maintenance duties will include the following: turf mowing; infield grooming; liming the diamonds and soccer field; irrigation; thatching; fertilization; repairs to fences, bleachers, buildings, play equipment, posts, etc.; litter control; wash, disinfect, restock bathrooms/canteen; complete necessary forms, logs, records, occasionally collect fees; contact Parks/Recreation Office daily; supervise the Flats when in use.

Complete proposal package with details of work, specifications, and requirements are available at the Parks/ Recreation Office, Alex Dillabough Center (south side), 45128 Street, Battleford. Office hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, excluding lunch hour.

All Proposals to be clearly marked “Battleford Flats Caretaker”, signed and delivered to the undersigned on or before 2:00 pm, Monday, April 3, 2017.

The lowest or any proposal may not necessarily be accepted, and the Town of Battleford reserves the right to reject any and all proposals.

Jordan Schechtel Director of Parks and Recreation Box 1240, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 parks@battleford.ca

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Adjust to Sharing Grief21.Largest Journey (formerly Grief Share) - a support group 11. Undisturbed corner of 15th Ave. & 108th Street. Contacts 306-937-7765, for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New session starting 12.

A, B or C surroundings mammal 48.Effortless 306-937-7289 or 306-441-9324.

Monday, March 20 to May 20. For further information or to register call Rent Mondays, March 13 - April 10 7. 13.

Unit of payer heat 24.Close Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.52.Resting Live Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. 11:00 am at the 18.

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discussed include: goal setting, healthy eating, exercise and activity, problem solving, decision making, communication. Call 306-446-8613 to register. Workshop runs for 6 consecutive weeks.

Tuesdays, March 14 - April 11

Lenten Lunch Series 2017 at St. Paul’s Anglican Church 12:00 noon. All lunches are at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Hall 1302-99th Street, North Battleford. Everyone Welcome.

Wednesdays, March 15 - March 29

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

Wednesday, March 15, 22 & 29

Painting Possibilities for Self Expression ARC Creative Studio at 1102 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 6:30 - 9:00 p.m. Explore the wonderful world of acrylic painting. Create, express yourself, learn a variety of techniques, have fun. Phone 306-441-1522, 306-445-4755 or email rmstadnyk@gmail.com to register.

Thursdays, March 16 - March 30

LEGO Club at the North Battleford Library from 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Join our Kids Lego Club where you can create, build and use your imagination.

Lego provided.

Fridays, March 17 - March 31

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

Saturdays, Mar. 11, Apr. 1, May 6, June 10, July 8

Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick’s Day Tea at the Maidstone Hospital Atrium at 2:00 p.m.

Featuring Audrey Hardy Paintings. Sponsored by Maidstone Health-Care Aux.

Friday, March 17

St. Patrick day Stew Supper at Battlefords United Church from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Friday, March 17

St. Patricks Day Pot Luck and Bingo to follow at Maymont. Supper at 6:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, March 18

First Contact: Recent Works by Denis Joseph Briere. Join us for Artist Reception 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Artist in attendance. At ARC Creative Studios - 1106 101 street North Battleford.

Battlefords Toastmasters having a guest night meeting from 7:00-9:00 27.Halfisof twenty 54.Detective’s p.m. in room 108 of the Don Ross Center. Enter through door #4. Anyone 18 or older is welcome. Come see how Toastmasters can enhance your communication and leadership skills. For more information contact Kelly at 306-481-6139 or visit our website Battlefordstoastmasters.com or visit our Facebook page.

Saturday, March 25

Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight.

Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, March 25

Battlefords Seedy Saturday at the Don Ross Centre at 12:00 p.m. This event celebrates gardening and the arrival of spring with displays and vendors featuring locally-grown open-pollinated seeds, composting information, local honey, seed crafts for children, music, speakers and more.

Saturday, March 25

The Royal Canadian Legion #142 Texas Hold’em Tournament at the Maidstone Legion Clubroom 102-108-1st Ave. W. 6:00 p.m. MST registration.

7:00 p.m. MST Tournament. 40 entries. To register call Royal Canadian Legion Clubroom 306-893-4048.

Friday, March 31

NWC Fireman’s Ball at the Gold Ridge Centre, North Battleford at 5:00 p.m. This Gala event will feature cocktails, plated meal service, music and a live & silent auction with all the proceeds going to the North West College Scholarship Fund and the Fire Fighter Local 1756 Charity Fund. Tickets to the NWC Fireman’s Ball are now on sale. Tickets can be purchased by phone 306-937-5100 or in person from North West College. Come and enjoy a night with North Battleford’s bravest!

Monday, April 3

Recruiting Pipes and Drums Band Members - open invitation to any old or young, male or female interested in pipes and drums players or learners but only pipes and drums. Battleford Royal Canadian Legion #9 needs a pipes and drums band for various functions and therefore the Battleford Legion would like to sponsor the reorganization of this unit. A special meeting at the Legion Hall, 272 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 7:30 p.m. Entry is via the street level door to the right of the outside stairs. Contact Piper Jim Ramasy 306-937-3347 or 2nd Vice President Robert Tannahill, C.D. Captain (retired) 306-937-2165.

Saturday, April 29

Topline Social Dance Club - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. - 12:00 midnight.

Lunch served. Min. age 19. Dress casual. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

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To list the Community Calendar please call News-Optimist at 306-445-7261 or fax the information to 306-445-3223. Please provide complete information including event, time, date and location. Although we will do our utmost to make sure your event appears in this section, News-Optimist does not guarantee all submissions will appear.

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Tools stolen from garage Staff

Unity RCMP are seeking information about a break and enter and theft of equipment in Unity late last month.

Feb. 27, Unity RCMP received a call about a break and enter into a garage on the 500 block of Main Street. According to police, $2,000 worth of construction tools and equipment were stolen.

The break-in is believed to have occurred sometime between Feb. 16 and 27.

Unity RCMP is aasking the public to report any suspicious persons or vehicles they observe in addition to any occurrences where someone has trespassed on their property; they also remind the public to lock vehicles and buildings when

y away from home.

Anyone with information on this or other crimes is asked to call Unity RCMP at 306-228-6300, Wilkie RCMP at 306-8433480 or Macklin RCMP at (306) 753-2171. To remain anonymous call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers with n at 1-800-222-8477, *8477 on the SaskTel Mobility Network or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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Local athlete excels in track and field events

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Savannah Sutherland, daughter of Scott and Sonia of Borden, competed in the Boeing Classic Track and Field Meet in Winnipeg recently, doing well in her events. Savannah was in midgets (15 and under), placing first in 60 metres and 200M, first in long jump and second in triple jump. The relay team placed first in the 4 x 100M, setting a new provincial record. She also ran with the youth age team in the 4 x 400M, placing first.

Borden School SCC held a successful fundraiser, with a supper and Borden School’s Got Talent Night. A good crowd was at the school gym for the meal

orden Radisson and many bid on the silent auction items — paintings, art work, baking and sewing — the students had donated. At Borden Community Centre, a packed house watched 22 acts perform.

There were piano solos by Casey Wensley, David and Levi Gough, Jaydess Whitbread, Emma Kolosky, Ryley Torrens, Grace Siebert and Liam Faith. A piano duet was by Julia and Jodine Siebert. The Grade 5 - 8 school band played four selections, with Adam Streisel conducting, who also had a trumpet solo.

Dancing were Rachel and Savannah Sutherland, Danika Pidwerbesky, Abbey Braun, Sydney Schmidt, Julia Siebert and Justin and Katelyn Worona.

Ovi O’Toole demonstrated kendo. Carson Derksen performed a Ukrainian dance solo and Mrs. Doratti’s Grade 1 & 2 class did a line dance.

Standup comedy was done by Tayvin Werezak and Samuel Trudel. Animal balloon creations were

by Jacob Parker.

The school raised about $1,900, which goes towards school field trips supporting the curriculum.

The Borden Community Centre walls were tastefully decorated with flags – Union Jack, Canadian and Saskatchewan — along

Tap 3 dancers Rachel Sutherland, Danika Pidwerbesky and Savannah Sutherland at talent night.

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The Lactobacilli (Rhamnosus, Acidophilus and Salivarius) primarily colonize within the small intestine, while the Bifiobacteria (Breve, Bifidum and Longum) are most prevalent within the large intestine. Consideration was also given to ensure oral and vaginal probiotic health.

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The wrong bacteria in the wrong place can cause problems, but the right bacteria in the right place can have benefits. This is where probiotics come in. Probiotics are live microorganisms that may be able to help prevent and treat some illnesses.

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Tap 2 dancers performing at the museum program March 11. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

with provincial posters.

On the tables were jars of wheat holding Canadian flags and a flower set on red and white doilies, for celebrating Canada’s 150th birthday. The occasion was a meal hosted by the Borden and District Museum.

Close to 190 were in attendance to enjoy ham, baked potatoes, beans, bannock, buns, coleslaw and birthday cake topped with Saskatchewan fruit sauce.

The museum had a popup display featuring photos of early Borden and Fosters/Smith & McQuarrie Store. MC for the program was Sharon Assman and after O Canada, she introduced special guests – Mayor Jamie Brandrick, Deputy Mayor Cody Bradshaw, Reeve Ron Saunders, MLA Randy Weekes and MP Kelly Block.

On behalf of the official opposition, Kelly Block brought greetings, and gave

a history of the Canadian flag from 1867 to the present. She presented the museum with a new flag and pens and pins with the 150 logo.

Chloe Redhead sang a solo, then there was a slide show on the early history of Borden with Helen Sutherland narrating. Special mention was made of Foster’s Store which had served the community for 75 years.

From the Borden Dance Club, Julia Siebert did a ballet solo and the Tap 2 class of five girls performed.

The 50/50 of $147 was won by Ruby Wall of Borden. Celtic Country with Bob Wardhaugh, Perry Nicol, Ed Neufeld, Sean O’Conner and Archie Wainwright, played and sang nine songs about Canada. The many silent auction items were then finalized.

March 17 is a busy day in Borden at the seniors’ centre with the United Church hosting a soup and beef stew luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., with Celtic Country providing Irish music to eat by. The Borden Lions are having the district governor visit, with the supper having an Irish theme. Four new members will be inducted, and Celtic Country is again providing musical entertainment.

Sympathy is extended to the Rothenburger family of Radisson on the death March 9 of Mary Rothenburger at the age of 96. Mary had been in the Borden Care Home for two years before being hospitalized last fall. She had then been a resident of the Langham Nursing Home where she passed away. Her service was in Radisson Lutheran Church Wednesday.

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