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Riverview residents recently spoke out against proposals to re-purpose buildings formerly occupied by Battlefords Trade and Education Centre.

A microbrewery and tavern have been proposed for the century old armoury building, while another project would see the Vida Macdonald centre remodeled into apartments. Residents have voiced concern

about safety, increased traffic and impact on property values.

At an open house Wednesday at Don Ross Centre, developers behind both projects invited residents of the neighbouhood to learn more.

The men behind the micobrewery provided visual examples of other historic buildings re-purposed in this way. They say it is their desire to save the structure.

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Lori Nicotine, a member of Water is Life: Treat 6, the Battlefords, carries the flag for International Indigenous Unity March 21, to mark City Hall’s proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The initiative was organized through a partnership between Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan. Councillor Len Taylor attended as a representative of the City and read from Mayor Ryan Bater’s proclamation. For more turn to Page 8. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

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Two potential, and contentious, projects for the Riverview area were under the microscope Tuesday evening at a public open house.

The meeting, at Don Ross Centre, was to provide information on the microbrewery proposal for the old armoury building on 102nd Street, as well as a separate proposal to repurpose the nearby Vida McDonald Centre on 103rd Street into an eight-unit apartment complex. Both buildings were formerly occupied by Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, who moved to their new facility in October.

Don Ross Centre was the location for the open house for proposals for the redevelopment of the two former BTEC facilities into a microbrewery and an apartment building. Representatives from the City and on behalf of both projects were there to talk to residents and answer questions. Brad Taylor, one of the two investors behind the craft brewery proposal, fielded lots of questions about that project. Photos by John Cairns

The open house was put together to address a number of concerns Riverview residents have expressed about both proposals.

At a council meeting March 13, councillors heard concerns about including, “tavern” as a discretionary use for the 102nd Street property, with residents saying it would bring crime, parking and safety issues and reduced property values.

As for the apartment project, a vote on a discretionary use application was tabled to March 27 after letters were received at City Hall expressing concern about traffic, safety and impacts to property values.

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mittee meeting Monday, administration made it known they believed there were misconceptions about both projects that had to be cleared up.

The sense was that more information might help ease the concerns in Riverview.

“We want people to understand that it’s not the ‘shady tavern’ they’re worried it’s going to be,” said Jennifer Niesink, director of Planning and Development, at the Monday meeting.

Based on the immediate reaction at the open house, it seemed many residents had been thrown off by the inclusion of the word “tavern” in the zoning bylaw.

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New Canada hard to admire Dear Editor I am not happy with the way the politicians are acting toward the refugees walking across the border and seeking asylum in Canada.

Ralph Goodale’s bluster that they “must obey the law” comes across as phony and not genuine. Since when is it against the law to seek asylum in Canada?

The Conservatives have 14 people running for the leadership of the party. Nearly all those running for the Conservative leadership are against taking these refugees. Not very Christian, as far as I am concerned.

These refugees come with the clothes on their back. I have no problem with the immigration officials checking for terrorists. These refugees come only seeking to raise their families in peace.

Where is the Canada I know? Where is the Canada where neighbour helps neighbour? Where is the Canada where if a family has health hardships we band together and the community puts on a fundraiser? Where is the Canada where, if a family’s house burns down, we as a community band together to help them with clothes and a place to stay.

That is the Canada I know and want to live in.

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Special medal available to veterans of the WWII Dear Editor Since 2014 the government of France has been awarding their highest medal, the Legion of Honour, to Canadian veterans who participated in the liberation of France in 1944.

Many veterans have now received this great honour, but many veterans may not even know it’s available. The Legion of Honour is a very significant official medal that is equal to the Order of Canada. Living Canadian Veterans who saw service in France or directly supported the liberation campaign between June 6, 1944 and Aug. 30, 1944 may be eligible.

There is no cost or fee involved. If you would like to apply there is a one-page application form on the website of Veterans Affairs Canada or you can contact me for help.

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Where are the critics today?

Dear Editor While I was a farmer-elected CWB director I would get calls from concerned farmers whenever a few ships were waiting for grain at the Port of Vancouver. Although this did not happen often, farmers wanted to be sure any demurrage for these waiting ships was kept to a minimum. In most years the CWB got the ships out early and actually got paid “despatch” before any demurrage could be charged.

But in the last days of February, there were 26 ships waiting at Vancouver and another nine at Prince Rupert.

In mid March there were approximately 28 ships and another nine respectively. So why are CWB critics like John DePape, Larry Weber and Kevin Hursh apparently silent on this private sector failure now? Don’t they care that farmers will be the ones paying for demurrage? Or do they believe the fantasy peddled by former Agiculture Minister Ritz that farmers have no further costs after they drop their grain at the elevator pit. This simplistic view must assume that any costs after the pit are borne by the tooth fairy. However, farmers who did not drink the Conservative Kool-Aid know the grain companies simply lower the farm gate price to pay for all those ships sitting there.

Remember how the previous agricultural minister predicted that with market freedom, farmers would not

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have to start their grain augers in January? It looks like that is one of the few things he got correct, because now there probably won’t be any decent grain movement until after April.

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From the Top of the Pile for 25 years Back when a fast computer was called a 386, a scrawny bespectacled nerd who on occasion wore a shirt and tie to class and a beaver hat in winter found himself the editor of the Yorkton Regional High School newspaper, The Regional Rap. In the spring of 1992, that high school held a career day.

During that career day a soft-spoken bespectacled man stood behind a table

in the main hall, talking to teenagers about a career in journalism. This man, then Yorkton This Week & Enterprise editor Murray Lyons, is entirely to blame.

(After many years at the StarPhoenix, he’s now a communications guy with a big mining company.)

The bespectacled kid dragged the bespectacled editor to his school newspaper office in C-Wing, handed him a stack of

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school newspapers, and asked what he was doing wrong and how he could improve it. A couple weeks later, the editor asked the kid to add 150 words to his most recent column, and he would be willing to run new columns in the local paper every second week. He’d even pay for it.

The scrawny nerd then pitched the column to the Canora Courier, and they took to printing it in the Courier, Preeceville Progress, Norquay North Star and Kamsack Times.

And they were willing to pay for it, too!

That was 25 years ago, today, March 20, 2017, and my life has never been the same.

Roughly 1,200 columns later, that outspoken kid is no longer skinny by a long shot. I’ve discovered in my middle age I’m now fat and ugly, so it’s a good thing I didn’t go into television news. After Plan A, B, C, D and E didn’t work out, I think I’m on Plan F in life, and still writing about it. If you did the math, I took about a year off, coming back in 1999 after the late Ken Sobkow, who owned the Canora Courier group of papers, encouraged me (at my wedding) to resume.

When you write 1,200 odd columns, often those columns are about what annoys you this week.

In the process, you will occasionally annoy some people in turn. Some family members have not spoken to me in 24 years after an ill-advised piece I wrote about phone bills.

One man, perturbed at my column talking about how my home town of Hyas was slowly turning into a ghost town, advised my now-late grandfather that I should have been strangled

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year at birth. Don’t get me started on gun nuts. They get their backs up and go seriously bonkers, even if you are on their side. And, it should be said, they are presumably armed.

Over the years my diatribes have been carried by the Rosetown Eagle, Battlefords News-Optimist, Southeast Trader and Gull Lake Advance. It’s still printed in the Advance and in the Battlefords, but there it has been shifted, in print, to the Regional Optimist. Recently it has been included in the Estevan Mercury, as I’m now helping out there a bit in addition to my primary duties as editor of Pipeline News. In Pipeline News I write a different version, focusing on the oilpatch.

That adds another 100 or so columns, and a further 100 editorials.

When I took paternity leave after the birth of our second child, Spencer, I wrote a well-received Mr. Mom column to help keep

the wolf from the door.

In 2005, 2006, 2008, 2010 and 2012 some judges figured I was the columnist of the year for the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association.

I’m not sure if I’ve lost my touch since then, or they stopped considering me due to my column being syndicated.

This column has come to define me in ways nothing else has. It’s one thing to write news. It’s another thing to have your opinions recorded in ink for all to see, dissect and either love or hate.

All through being a high school student, failing university student, unsuccessful software startup entrepreneur, excavator

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The column detailing my sister Melanie graduating nursing where I failed engineering was one of my proudest moments.

And the several columns detailing her death due to suicide two years ago, in May, have been my lowest.

Will there be another 25 years? Last week I attended the retirement of the Mercury’s Norm Park, who spent more than 50 years in newspaper journalism. I don’t know if newspapers, in their current form, will last another 10 years, or even five.

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Devin MacAulay of the planning department fielded of questions on the apartment proposal. Photos by John Cairns

Continued from Page 3 A few were surprised to learn the “bar” proposal they had heard about was actually a microbrewery.

The brewery proposal is backed by local investors Brad Taylor and Gregg Tady. Both entrepreneurs had previously been in business with Advantage Powder Coating in the city.

Taylor explained that initially they saw an opportunity to save a historic building.

“It all started when we looked at this building that was for sale,” said Taylor.

“Once we realized what type of building this was behind all the peeling paint and peeling stucco, we thought, ‘this is a beautiful building, and it has

... we thought, ‘this is a beautiful building, and it has to be restored. We can’t let a wrecking ball hit this building.’

- Brad Taylor to be restored. We can’t let a wrecking ball hit this building.’”

The idea of having a craft brewery came later on, and was based in part on other craft brewer-

ies that have been set up inside historic buildings elsewhere. Pictures of craft breweries in historic buildings were shown at the open house, to give people a better idea of the concept.

Taylor was happy to share their ideas with the public and answer any questions, because it was their desire to be “good neighbours” and bring a good product to the area.

“There’s lots of craft breweries popping up. We can make it local made.

We want the community to support it and we’ll give back to the community, and that’s why we came up with this idea,” said Taylor.

Most of the facility would be devoted to manufacturing the craft beer, and a tasting area is also planned. The “tavern” portion will actually consist of a sit-down restaurant area, where beer made at the facility will be served, along with food. Parking stalls would go on both sides of the structure.

As for specifics of what will be inside, Taylor said the project is still in its infancy stage. The main job in the short term will be the restoration, which will take a year to complete.

For the project at the Vida McDonald Centre, the existing building will be transformed into apartment units, each of which would have separate outdoor access and two parking stalls.

“We’re taking the empty space and redeveloping it into eight suites,” said Daniel Amero, project manager. There would be boiler heating and 11-foot ceilings inside, as well.

If the discretionary use application goes ahead, its anticipated construction will take five to eight months.

There was “a need in that neighbourhood for rental units,” Amero said, who said it would be a great fit for the area and “better than having an empty building around.”

The next step is for both the zoning bylaw amendment and the discretionary use application, to come back to council Monday for further discussion. Administration also planned a full report to council about the feedback and reaction they received to the proposals shown at the Tuesday open house.

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Locals march to end racism

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

A march to mark Mayor Ryan Bater’s proclamation that North Battleford recognize March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was held that day by Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre, with the group marching from City Hall to BIRC’s office at Railway Avenue and 106th Street.

The initiative was a partnership between BIRC and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan and was done to “make people realize that [acceptance of others] makes us stronger as a whole,” said BIRC ex-

ecutive director Annette McGovern following the march.

Reading the proclamation made by Bater following approval at city council, Councillor Len Taylor stated the recognition by the City of March 21 as the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination was to “remind people of the ongoing importance of combating racial discrimination that occurs in thoughts, words and actions. In a diverse city like North Battleford, equality and equity are fundamental values that we uphold.

“Today is a day to remember that racism is still a part of our workplace in our society,” he

continued. “We recognize the efforts of those who continue to fight against racism and discrimination.”

Those recognized in their fight against racism included local residents and activists, including members of Water is Life: Treaty 6, the Battlefords.

Lori Nicotine, a member of the activist group, spoke on solidarity in lending her support.

“It’s more than just water – it’s everything,” she said prior to the march.

McGovern emphasized the importance of knowledge and openness, noting that many instances of racism come from a lack of understanding and a fear of what they don’t know.

As many newly-arrived Canadians’ first line of contact, BIRC assists immigrants with information regarding resources and services, helping them to settle into their life in Saskatchewan.

A marcher marks City Hall’s proclamation for the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination March 21. The initiative was organized through a partnership between Battlefords Immigration Resource Centre and the Multicultural Council of Saskatchewan. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

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Tramping Lake seeks Champions of Mental Health solutions to tax arrears Town council agrees Only $19,000 of $47,000 tax levy collected, a third of private dwellings unoccupied

By James Herrick

Freelance Reporter

Following its regular council meeting on Monday, the Tramping Lake village council met with residents at the Golden Sun to explore options for the village of 60.

Mayor Christine Lang, accompanied by coucillors Arnold Simon and Sheila Simon, and administrator Aileen Garrett explained to the gathered audience the dire financial situation of the village.

Lang prefaced her remarks by referring to impending federal and provincial budgets, which she predicted were each going to want more from taxpayers and concluded that, “the village needs money, too.”

Lang asked Garrett to explain the hardship that the village is facing.

Garrett said that the village was owed $60,000 in tax arrears and a further $20,000 in utilities for the provision of water and sewer services.

Garrett added that in 2016, $47,000 was levied in taxes, but only $19,000 was received, while a similar shortfall of approximately $20, 000 was expe-

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The village is in the process of seeking the arrears from the owners of about 30 properties in the town where, according to the Tramping Lake Census Profile from the 2016 census, a third of the private dwellings are unoccupied.

Everyone understood that taking over the delinquent properties would not solve the problem, as those still paying their taxes would have to shoulder more of the load in the future.

Those is attendance, about 25 per cent of the village’s population, were concerned. After having some initial questions answered, the group began, in true Saskatchewan form, to brainstorm ways of meeting the town’s needs.

Unlike other levels of government where fingerpointing and name-calling may be the norm, at this meeting the genuine concern for community and sense of all for one, one for all was a strong force in the room.

Everyone presented at least one idea to be considered by council, which has yet to set its annual budget,

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Ideas ranged from adding $100 per month per property for anywhere from one to five years, to cutting town meeting per diems in half, to installing shut-off valves for each property so that, much like surrounding towns, the water could be cut off in cases of delinquent payments.

Additionally, everyone was thankful for the efforts that were presently being made to keep the town afloat, like continuing to revive the old equipment rather than spending money on new equipment as in the case of the town’s tractor.

to sponsor table

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

After being tabled at the last town council meeting March 6, a request by the Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Saskatchewan for the Town of Battleford to sponsor a table of eight for $400 at their upcoming 8th annual Champions of Mental Health Awards May 6 returned to council for approval.

Citing the town policy that states “the Town adhere to its existing policy of not providing for donations to organizations which canvass or solicit funds from the ratepayers of the Town,” Councillor Susan McLean Tady said she felt it wasn’t the Town’s place to pay to attend.

“If we were going as representatives and speaking on behalf of the Town,” McLean Tady said at the meeting, “I could agree with it, but there’s so many different programs that have these suppers. Where do you draw the line?”

As the resolution to approve a spon-

sorship of the table of eight was moved, Mayor Ames Leslie noted a possible conflict with policy before adding that the subject of mental health is one that “is near and dear” to his heart and that sponsoring a table “would be a small gesture to … the community.”

Mayor Leslie went on to note the prevalence of mental health illnesses, with Councillor Shelley Boutin-Gervais stating “one in three people suffer from mental health [illnesses]. Kudos to the people that work in that field. I would say it’s probably a trying and challenging field to work in.The support they provide to the clients can’t be measured with money.”

Ultimately, the resolution to sponsor a table was passed with votes in approval made by Mayor Leslie, Councillors Judy Pruden, Kevin Russell and Gordon Yarde. The lone disapproving vote was Councillor Susan McLean Tady. Councillor Doug Laing was not present at the meeting.

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‘Farming for the Future’

Project funds Unity schools for 10 years

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Initially proposed to Unity Public School and arranged throughout the UPS School Community Centre, a “Farming for the Future” project began with the goal of funding SmartBoards at UPS after former North West Terminal board member Brad Sperle saw their value.

Sperle also wanted the project to be a teaching tool, as not all children are from farming backgrounds and know where their food comes from.

The project was also used as a math teaching tool when students were taught a method of calculating yield, price per bushel and finding a resulting net worth, after input costs were calculated, similar to what farmers do each time a crop is harvested.

Schools noticed when this teaching tool started being used students were more in

tune with the weather and moisture levels, recognizing it was a big part of their “crop” development.

After a couple of years, it was decided to broaden the beneficiaries to include all three Unity schools.

Each school’s SCC had members form a special committee specifically for Farming for the Future fundraising and distribution of money earned through the project.

Approximately 40 acres are seeded each year, which benefit the schools in their projects and, because of the combined efforts and generosity of multiple contributors and volunteers, the success of this project is ongoing.

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Up to 2015, as per a report that was given at the NWT annual general meeting, “Over the past eight years of the program, yellow peas, canola, soft white spring wheat and hard red spring wheat have been grown for the benefit of local schools. A total of 22,371 bushels have been donated for total proceeds of $130,633 over the eight years of the program. The 2015 crop year harvest resulted in a donation of $14,668 in total for the local schools. That year hard red spring wheat (CWRS) was grown and yielded 65.630 MTs (2,411.489 bushels).”

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Each year the committee reviews a “wish list” given to them from each school and they decide how to distribute the funds. The committee does their best to “share the wealth.”

What to plant each year is a decision made by rotation under advice by the Farming for the Future committee, some of whom have agriculture back-

grounds.

Once the crop is harvested, the grain is hauled immediately to the NWT pending sale.

The marketing decisions are left up to the committee. They decide on a good time to sell.

Former St. Peter’s SCC member as well as a recent member of the Farming for the Future committee, Kurt Elder said, “The inputs have usually always been donated by the local ag industry companies along with a few donations from the private sector when a

specific seed was needed to be donated, greatly increasing our profit each year.

“Our typical challenges to run this project are equipment and labour. We rely on the business sector to seed, spray and harvest the project, which may mean you may not necessarily get this project worked on when you want it to be. When these cases arose we found someone else to step in to ensure that the timeline from seeding to harvest was effective for the project.”

55+ Games named sport event of the year Staff Rivers West District for Sport, Culture and Recreation has announced the 2017 award recipients of the Rivers West District Volunteer Recognition Awards.

Prominent on the list of award recipients is the 55+ Provincial SSFA Games 2016 hosted in North Battleford as sport event of the year.

Also recognized as cultural event of the year is the Walking With Our Sisters exhibit hosted at the Chapel Gallery.

The recipients will receive their awards at a banquet held at the Paradise Hill Community Centre on Tuesday, April 25.

The banquet will begin at 6 p.m. with supper, entertainment and awards presentations to follow.

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Others being recognized are: Sport – Athlete of the Year, Logan Harland (Frenchman Butte); Coach of the Year, Dean Powell (St. Walburg), Steven Trefiak (Paradise Hill) and Trent Marsh (Meadow Lake).

Culture – Development and Promotion, Norma Corrigal (Turtleford); Culture – Event of the Year, Frenchman Butte Museum Society School Tours.

Recreation – Facility Renovated or New Build, Paradise Hill Community Centre.

All-Around Volunteer of the Year Marion Hougham (Frenchman Butte), Betty and Bob Richardson (Lashburn), Maureen Campbell (Meota), Larry Mohrbutter (Lashburn) and Dale Wells (Loon Lake).

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BUHF embarks on ears, nose and throat campaign Staff Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has announced it is embarking on its 2017 capital campaign called “Every Little Bit Counts: every little aching ear, tender nose and sore throat.”

The goal is to raise $380,000 to purchase new ears nose and throat (ENT) surgical equipment.

According to their news release, Prairie North Health Region had recruited Dr. Abraham Awobem, a specialized ear-noseand-throat surgeon to fill a vacancy in their operating room dating back to September, 2016. The issue was that new equipment was required, as the current ENT surgical equipment was over 40 years old.

Items needed included a microscope, nerve monitor, drill system, scopes and various other surgical instruments used in such surgeries. According to their news release the new microscope would “allow for comfortable, adjustable positioning for the surgeon with fingertip controls of focus, zoom and positioning. The image quality is

extraordinary and it illuminates the finest details for maximum visibility and care.”

The microscope is used in conjunction with a viewing monitor, with images projected for the OR team to see to anticipate the needs of the surgeon.

“It is an exciting venture and we are honoured to be a part of it,” said Michael Zaychkowsky, BUH Foundation’s board of directors chair. “The foundation is dedicated to enriching patient care at BUH through the responsible stewardship of community contributions and volunteer resources and we are looking forward to the challenge of raising the $380,000 needed in support of this equipment purchase for ENT surgery at BUH.” Donations to the “Every Little Bit Counts” campaign have already started coming in and the BUH Foundation is seeking support for the upcoming On Air for Healthcare Radiothon on Friday, May 12.

For more details on the “Every Little Bit Counts” capital campaign, contact the BUH Foundation office at 306 446 6652.

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ARC Creative Studios

Work of Métis artist showcased

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Denis Joseph Briere, a Métis artist and petrophysicist based in Calgary, is pictured next to two pieces from his solo show currently on exhibition at ARC Creative Studios. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

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ARC Creative Studios, a dual gallery and art space in North Battleford, held a reception in honour of the gallery’s latest exhibition featuring Calgary-based Métis artist Denis Joseph Briere, who describes his work as “organic” and a “collaboration with the universe.”

The pieces of the solo show displayed a variation on the theme of first contact. The subject is one particularly close to Breire, being Métis.

“I’m 62 and all my life I wanted to be a white Anglo Saxon protestant and I tried to be,” said Breire, adding, “I found out in later life you shouldn’t try to be something you’re not.

“Now I’m trying to get

back to my roots, what it means to be Métis, going right back to the first contact.”

Beyond the effect of European colonizers on the Indigenous population, Breire often depicts the effect on the land and its animals.

At the fore of many pieces are animals native

to Canada and with strong foundations in Indigenous folklore, with the animals acting as “the characters that represent the stories” told in Native American mythology.

Fusing his work as a petrophysicist with his ethnicity, Briere incorporated logs taken at the Badlands Guardian geoglyph, discovered on Google Maps in 2006 near Medicine Hat, in his piece depicting the myth of Turtle Island.

The intention, said Briere, was to symbolize the subsequent stripping of resources after first contact.

Briere added that he hopes to incorporate his knowledge of petrophysics in his work more in the future.

The exhibition of Briere’s work at ARC Creative Studios will continue to run until April 30.

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“We are well into the process of procuring the new CT scanner and getting it installed,” noted Cheryl Mitchell, director of Medical Imaging Services, Prairie North Health Region.

“Our focus is always on the patient first and we want to ensure that the type of CT scanner purchased is one that fits the needs of our community. I am grateful to the foundation and the radio stations as well as everyone that donated to this project.”

In 2016, the Radiothon included on-air testimonials and matching donations from employers. There were also challenges issued, with Dr. Matt Pruden challenging all dentists to match his donation, while Chris Odishaw of Battlefords Furniture had to pay up after he challenged the audience that if they donated up to $10,000 in an hour he would make a

matching donation. During the radio-thonm=, Bridges Chev Buick GMC pledged they would donate $100 for every car they sold that day.

Organizers are looking for similar participation this year.

“Having our second On Air for Healthcare Radiothon is an exciting venture and we are pleased to partner, and have the support of the local radio stations in ensuring continued exceptional patient care at BUH,” said Michael Zaychkowsky, BUH Foundation’s board of directors chair.

“Hours and hours of airtime are donated and is very influential in the successful outcome of the On Air for Healthcare Radiothon. Thank you to all who donated and please join us again on May 12.”

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On Air for Healthcare Radio-thon May 12 Staff May 12 is the date set for the second annual On Air for Healthcare Radiothon happening in the main lobby of Battlefords Union Hospital.

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation has partnered with Jim Pattison Broadcast Group in the Battlefords to raise funds for enhanced health care in The Battlefords and area.

The Radio-thon will start at 6 am on May 12 and run on radio stations CJNB, Q98 and 93.3 The Rock.

Funds raised go to the campaign “Every Little Bit Counts: every little aching ear, tender nose and sore throat,” with money raised going to the purchase of surgical equipment for use

by BUH’s recently recruited ears, nose and throat surgeon.

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North Stars sweep aside Red Wings

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Given how tight the regular season series was between the two teams, it was expected the Battlefords North Stars and Weyburn Red Wings would have a spirited battle in their Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League quarterfinal series.

Instead, the battle between the two sides lasted only five days.

The North Stars completed a clean sweep of the best-of-seven affair Tuesday night at Crescent Point Place in Weyburn as they picked up a 4-3 win to advance to the SJHL semifinal round for the second straight season.

“It’s a bit of a surprise to win in four games, but I thought that our guys worked hard and sacrificed to get in that playoff mentality here right away,” North Stars head coach and general manager Nate Bedford said.

“We’re really focused here on another tough set of games coming up, but to beat Weyburn here right away is a testament to the guys and what they bring on a nightly basis.”

After scoring eight goals in back-to-back wins over the Red Wings, the North Stars found themselves in a much closer

Battlefords North Stars forward Reed Delainey sprints past Dylan McCabe and Jamieson Ree of the Weyburn Red Wings Tuesday night. Photo by Lucas Punkari

battle Tuesday that was more indicative of how their meetings went earlier in the year.

“We definitely got their best effort tonight and that was something we expected, with their season on the line,” North Stars forward Troy Gerein said.

“Some of our guys weren’t quite ready off of the start, but we had a good talk in the intermission and we woke up during the second and third periods.”

One of the key points in the game came midway through the second period when Bedford pulled starting goaltender Joel Grzybowski for Taryn Kotchorek after the Red Wings took a 3-2 lead.

“I felt like we were hanging Joel out to dry a

little bit there and the scoring chances Weyburn was getting were of the highest quality,” Bedford said. “I wanted to change the pace of the game, which we did, and I elected to stick with Taryn after the tide turned in our favour.

“That was definitely a wake up moment for a lot of the guys,” Gerein said.

“When you see your starting goaltender get pulled, you want to get the lead back and not go to overtime as anything can happen in the playoffs.”

Connor Sych would tie the game up for the North Stars on a point shot late in the second period, while Ben Allen scored his sixth goal of the series early in the final frame to put the visitors out in front for

good.

The Red Wings pressed hard but were unable to tie things up, as their last scoring chances came in the final seconds when a diving Gerein blocked Donovan Lumb’s point shot.

“Your job in the final minute is to make sure that

you aren’t scored on when they have the extra attacker out there,” Gerein said. “I was doing everything that I could to block that last shot and it worked out for me.

“Troy’s probably a bit underrated here in this league but I’m sure he doesn’t care about that,” Bedford said. “He’s a pain to play against and he’s a pleasure to coach.”

Gerein and Keaton Holinaty also scored for the North Stars, while Coby Downs had two assists to give him nine for the series and move into first place in the SJHL playoff scoring race.

Kotchorek stopped all 12 shots he faced in a relief role for Grzybowski, who made 13 saves.

Mike Eskra, Carson Rose and Ben Hiltz all scored for the Red Wings, as they failed to make it out of the quarter-final

round for the third straight season.

“Our goals for this season were set higher than this so it stings quite a bit to have our year end this early,” Red Wings head coach Wes Rudy said.

“With that said, you want to go out with pride and class, and my hats are off to the guys for how they played tonight. I felt like we took it to them tonight, which we didn’t do in the other games.”

With their quarter-final series in the record books, the North Stars are now playing a waiting game to see who they will play in the semifinals next week.

“Right now we’re scheduled to start next Friday but we’ll see how things play out and what the league wants to do,” Bedford said.

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After losing the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League final a year ago to the Shellbrook Silvertips, the Edam Three Stars were determined to finish one spot higher in the 2017 playoffs.

They achieved their goal Monday night in St. Walburg, as they picked up a 1-0 win over the Hafford Hawks in Game 4 of their best-of-five championship series.

“I am extremely proud of this group,” Three Stars coach Martin Smith said.

“They bought in right from day one and battled all year long.

“When your top offensive guys are also your top defensive guys, you have a solid foundation to win.

Our defensive corps were tough to play against as well, and I think that made a huge difference.”

With the game tied up at zero, Mitch Wall found the back of the net early in the third period to put the Three Stars in front, while Quinton Gauthier stood tall in goal to earn his third shutout of the playoffs.

“Our defenceman Kade Mosimann made a great play at the blue line to get the puck through their penalty killers and Mitch was battling hard in front of the net to get the goal,” Smith said.

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this time of year.”

Wall was named the SPHL playoffs most valuable player, after putting up 25 points in 12 games.

Owen LaClare and Brody Roach round out the top three in league scoring with 22 and 21 points.

While many players helped the Three Stars win the league title, Smith said that he was happy to defenceman Mitch Cooper be rewarded for his efforts after joining the team partway through the season. He started the year with the Battleford Beaver Blues.

“He logged a lot of minutes for us in the playoffs and I know it was very satisfying for him to have that second chance with a team this year and be rewarded for it,” Smith said.

“It was pretty tough for him to go up against the Beaver Blues in the semis, but he had something to

prove and he was one of our unsung heroes.”

The Three Stars are now looking to capture a provincial Senior A title Friday on the road as they take on Wilcox at 8 p.m.

In the opening game of the best-of-three series in Turtleford, the Three Stars prevailed in a wild 8-7 affair.

“It was certainly entertaining for the fans, though I’m not sure both coaching staffs were thrilled by it,” said Smith, who is a player for the Three Stars during their provincial games.

“It was a lot more freewheeling and wide-open style of game than both teams are used to. You certainly don’t see very many 8-7 scores anymore, and I expect the next game to be much tighter.”

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Kristi Frolek and her teammates are flying high at the moment.

Frolek, who skips the Twin Rivers Curling Club rink that includes third Nicole Beausoleil, second Christy Walker and lead Kristy Bird, captured the Travellers Curling Club Championship provincial title Monday in Estevan following a 6-4 win over Elaine Osmachenko of Moose Jaw. “Nobody really slept on the drive back home as we were all pretty excited,” Frolek said.

“It’s a pretty surreal feeling to have the chance to represent your province and wear the green jacket at a national event, especially after curling for so many years together.

Nicole, Christy and I have been teammates for six years and Kristy joined us a couple of years ago, and it’s been a fun rink to be a part of.”

Having made the semifinals at the provincials a couple of years ago, Frolek and her rink entered the event with some confidence after winning the annual ladies’ bonspiel at their home club a week earlier.

However, they found themselves in a bit of trouble early on in Estevan as they lost their first two round-robin games.

“It might have been a case of nerves, but our start was pretty flat,” Frolek said.

“We had a tough time figuring out the ice in those first couple of games, but once we got a handle on everything we really came together as a team.”

After a 6-3 win over Saskatoon’s Rebecca Ryde in a tiebreaker game Monday morning and a 8-3 victory over Alexandra Williamson of Estevan in a semifinal later in the day, Frolek was in a tightly contested battle in the final before picking up a key two points in the seventh end.

“We just had to bide our time for a bit,” Frolek said. “Our strategy was to hold them to a single point when they had the hammer, which we did, but it took us a little while to get our two points.

“We didn’t have the hammer coming home in the eighth end and that was a little bit nerve-racking.

We were preparing for an extra end, but Elaine’s last shot ended up rolling a little bit far and that gave us a point.”

Since the Travellers Curling Club Championship doesn’t take place until Nov. 20 to 25 in Kingston, Ont., Frolek and her teammates are planning to get an early start to their 2017-18 curling season.

“We’ve talked about looking for a summer bonspiel or taking part in some summer curling camps,” Frolek said.

“It’ll be important for us to get in shape pretty early in the season, especially since we’ll be travelling out of the province.”

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M’stone senior boys off to Hoopla for first time

Mackenzie Ironchild makes a shot for the Maidstone Huskies in their win over the Meath Park Mustangs Saturday to qualify for Hoopla. Photo courtesy of Donna Cox

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

There’s always a level of excitement around a school in the province when their basketball team makes it to

the Hoopla tournament.

For the students and staff at Maidstone High School, the buzz around the senior boys’ Huskies is off the charts.

Friday will mark the

first time in the school’s history that they will be taking part in the provincial championships, as they will take on the Osler Valley Christian Academy at the University of Regina at

2:30 p.m.

“To make it there as one of the top four teams in the province is such a major accomplishment for our school and I think everyone here realizes that,” Huskies coach Ray Bodnarek said.

“We have a chartered bus going down to the tournament and it’s one of those things where if you book it, the people will come. I’m sure we are going to fill it up.”

The journey to Hoopla has been a long time coming for a core group of six Grade 12 players for the Huskies, who have been playing together since Grade 7.

“I started coaching them a few years ago and they took their lumps early on, but they never quit,” said Bodnarek, who is joined on the coaching staff by Dale Kurylyk and Brian Olson.

“This is a special group of athletes that have the drive and determination to succeed. One of the parents was telling me on the weekend that the guys said in Grade 10 that they were going to get to Hoopla one day. You can’t underestimate the power and will of people.”

As the hosts for a regional tournament last weekend, the Huskies qualified for Hoopla with a 76-63 win Saturday over the Meath Park Mustangs.

“We had a 17-point lead

at one point but then we had a middle game lull that has been an issue for us at times this season,” Bodnarek said.

“After they took the lead, we started to clean things up a little bit. The guys started to gain some confidence, and the next thing you know we are starting to move ahead by a few points.”

The Huskies opponent at Hoopla is a familiar one, as they defeated Osler VCA at a tournament earlier this year.

“We have a bit of a target on our backs as a re-

sult of that and both teams know each other pretty well,” Bodnarek said.

“Osler beat our guys at the provincials in volleyball this year and that left a bitter taste in their months, so they are looking for some revenge.”

The other 2A boys’ semifinal will see the last two provincial champions going head to head as the St. Brieux Crusaders will battle Saskatoon Ecole Canadienne.

The provincial final is slated to get underway at 3 p.m. Saturday at the University of Regina.

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Fittingly, for the month with St. Patrick’s Day, The Fitzgerald Family Band – parents Pam and Paddy, kids Tom, Kerry and Julie, and lead vocalist Nate Douglas – make their return to the Dekker Centre Friday.

The Celtic and traditional fiddle outfit will have performed close to 100 shows by the end of a whirlwind two-month tour across Canada and the United States that saw them do an extended week-long stint in Arizona as they performed for more than 3,000 students.

From, and based in, Ontario, the family took to the Ottawa Valley-area step dancing and fiddle culture.

The tight-knit group “rarely missed a contest for well over 10 years,” said family matriarch Pam Fitzgerald.

In the beginning, the sense of community these events offered was motivation to keep improving and performing. And it paid off, with the Fitzgerald kids going on to become Canadian Grand Master Fiddle Champions and Ontario Step Dance Champions.

The Ottawa Valley step and fiddle community has also led to more than just personal success for the five Fitzgeralds, too. As Pam noted, “our best friends are the folks we’ve met at contests over the years.”

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Sanctuary venue for opening performances

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee

The 2017 Battlefords Music Festival opens Sunday afternoon April 2 in the sanctuary of Third Avenue United Church.

The afternoon features sacred, lieder and art vocal entries. The evening presents sacred and opera entries along with vocal ensembles. The acoustics of the sanctuary always enhance the experience for spectators, Monday, April 3, vocal classes continue in Logie Hall at Third Avenue United Church. The morning celebrates Canadian art songs. The afternoon offers folk songs and Royal Conservatory grade entries and the evening features sacred and recital entries.

Vocal classes continue Tuesday, April 4 with a full day of musical theatre in Logie Hall. The morning showcases up-tempo, the afternoon up-tempo and ballads and the evening duets and ensembles.

Band entries fill three days beginning in the morning of Tuesday, April 4 at the Kinsmen Band Hall with school bands and with jazz in the afternoon in the Lecture Theatre at North Battleford Comprehensive High School.

Wednesday, April 5 continues in the Lecture Theatre in NBCHS with school bands along with

solos and duets. Two locations are used Wednesday evening. Community bands open the evening at the Kinsmen Band Hall followed by senior solos national classes in Logie Hall in Third Avenue United Church.

Thursday, April 6 band solos, duets and small ensembles are in the Kinsmen Band Hall.

Speech Arts are in Logie Hall the morning of Wednesday, April 5. Those enchanted by strings performances should mark Friday, April 7 on their calendar, as Logie Hall will display classical string solos in the morning with concertos and fiddling in the afternoon.

Piano, the last musical discipline of the festival fills four days beginning on Thursday evening, April 7 in Logie Hall with Canadian recital pieces.

Friday morning and afternoon highlights sonatas, sonatinas, Canadian composers and Baroque.

Saturday continues with Royal Conservatory 20th and 21st century composers, Canadian composers, sonatas and Beethoven.

Recital pieces, concertos, and duets fill the evening schedule.

The final afternoon of the festival Sunday, April 9 is an entertaining selection of elementary recital class entries.

It will be a busy and musically exciting week

estival Fanfare April 1-9, 2017 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival The $8 festival programs are available at Sobeys or at the festival venues. All sessions are open to the public. Donations towards festival expenses are gratefully accepted at the door of venues.

When coming out to support young musicians from our community, please keep good performance manners and etiquette in mind. While enjoying the extensive talent being nurtured in the

Battlefords area, remember performers have one opportunity to showcase their work. Ensure you are not responsible for distractions such as ringing or vibrating cellphones, whispering during a performance or entering or leaving the room during a performance. Any distraction during a performance or while the adjudicator is speaking must be avoided.

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Keep in mind the gala date of Wednesday, April 12. The Festival gala features adjudicator-chosen festival highlights from all the music disciplines and categories. It is being held at the Dekker Center at 7 p.m. Admission will be $10 a seat with free admission for performers, students, award recipients, session sponsors and award donors. Tickets are purchased at the door on the night of the gala.

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Six former Bapaume farmers celebrate milestone birthdays

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

It seems spring has sprung, but we do expect more cold weather. There is water everywhere making work for some folks as the village is pretty flat.

It doesn’t run to the lake as we’d like it to. The fish shacks are being taken off the lake. If the weather turns cold they could be frozen in, making it difficult to adhere to the March 31 deadline.

Contract bridge winner here March 13 was Eric Callbeck. Second was Robert Iverson.

The snowbirds are coming home from the United States and other warm places.

The monthly hall luncheon of roast beef and trimmings was another success March 17 and the committee was pleased with the turn out. Appreciation for the meal, and for the community’s support, was expressed by words and the clapping of hands.

The last senior paper of March 2017 has the picture and write-up of six of my old neighbors who celebrated milestone birthdays last year. Three who turned 80 are David Millar, Warren Latus and Wallace Du-

eota News haime and the three who turned 85 are Florence Johnson, Leo Gaboury and Alma Latus. Congratulations to each of them. They are all former farmers in the Bapaume district west of Spiritwood.

Norwegian whist was hosted by Rita Peterson in the newest Killdeer Park Condo March 17 with three tables in play. The top score went to Carol Huys, second high was tied among three — Judy Walker, Yvonne MacPherson and Murray McCrimmon. Visiting over a nice lunch closed the afternoon.

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There will be one more evening of playing trump whist in the Vawn community hall March 31, the grand finale for the year.

March 17 they had four tables in play and top scores were by Ava-Rae LaClare for ladies and Ed McCaffery for men. The travelling prize went to Jack Stewart and Arlene Walker. It’s al-

ways a nice time with these friendly folks at Vawn.

A shuffleboard tournament took place in the Do Drop In March 18, with a good turnout. Lots of food was on hand for folks to enjoy at noon and snack on all day. Top score went to Cora Christiansen and Maureen Campbell. Second high were Eric Callbeck and Tom Morgan and tied for third were Bev McCrimmon and Arlene Walker along with Nestor Fransoo and Gennie Craig.

Many played various card games while waiting their turn to play or just visited and watched others play.

March 18, Alan and Laura Tucker and family attended the Saskatchewan Snowboard Association Provincial finals at Table Mountain. They were there to watch their grandson Rio compete in the under 14 age group. After each competitor had five runs each, the marks were tallied and Rio came out in first place. It was a warm sunny day spent with a wonderful bunch of snowboarders and their families at a first class facility close to home. Alan and Laura’s daughter Michelle was also able to attend as she is home from Sweden where she was attending school.

Ten guests from Meota and 16 members of the Edam seniors gathered to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Irish stew, mashed potatoes and salads at the Edam Seniors’ Centre March 17. President Barb Johnson and her helper Marion Ottas drew names for door prizes. Those attending spent the afternoon playing card games and visiting. Green was the theme of the day. Photo by Lorna Pearson

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As Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation prepares for the 2017 Festival of Trees, the successes experienced over the past 21 years are reviewed.

In 1996, BUH Foundation held their first Festival of Trees in the Western Development Museum. It was a successful venue for this fundraising event for many seasons. BUH Foundation’s Festival of Trees has changed venues over

the years as the foundation feels it is important to embrace and use change, to always stay fresh and exciting. The foundation appreciates and is grateful for the support received at each of our past venues.

The Festival of Trees starts Friday, Dec. 1 and will end Thursday, Dec. 7.

The week will include a formal evening, seasonal family activities and plenty of public viewing of the beautifully decorated seasonal items, trees and wreaths with the opportunity to bid

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The local needs of BUH and Battlefords Region Home Care still exist to replace aging equipment and continue to support the goal to meet the needs of patients in an efficient, timely and safe manner. Over the past 20 years, funds raised through the Festival of Trees have been allocated to support the purchase of medical equipment for BUH and BRHC including BUH’s laboratory, operating room and the palliative care unit.

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the Saskatoon Downtown Lions in 1980, retired to Wakaw in 1993 and joined the Wakaw Lions in 2010.

He has attended all Lions conventions, is a director for Saskatchewan CNIB and volunteers in many organizations.

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Danis then conducted the induction service for four new members, with Ewles reading the Lions International Purposes and Gibson reading The Voice of the Lions. Certificates and pins were presented

to new members Audrey Baker, Lorraine Olinyk, Ed Neufeld and Bill Zamosny of Radisson. Certificates and 100-year Lions pins were presented to sponsors Anne Palmer (accepted by Bev Assman), Sandra Long (accepted by Perry Nicol), Mel Wasylyshin and Archie Wainwright.

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After the ceremonies, Celtic Country with Bob, Archie, Ed, Sean and Perry, played and sang a number of Irish songs, with everyone joining in with the words printed on the overhead screen. Marlene Derbawka joined with Bob to sing a few songs.

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hosted district governor of 5SKN Paul Danis and his wife Elsie from Wakaw at a banquet and program.

Other special guests were past district governors Eldon Gibson and his wife Maybelle Boyenko from Downtown Saskatoon Lions and Ron Ewles and his wife Carol from Saskatoon Centennial Lions and mayor of Borden Jamie Brandrick and his wife Kandis. After the meal, Helen Sutherland proposed a toast to the queen and Don Dyck proposed one to Lions International, celebrating 100 years in 2017.

Perry Nicol, president of Borden Lions, spoke on projects the Lions are doing locally. A legacy project has been undertaken in conjunction with the museum to build a bathroom in the museum.

Nicol gave a brief history of Danis, who was born in Quebec, served in the army for 20 years then reserves for 16 years and was a peacekeeper overseas. He was awarded the Queen’s Jubilee medal. He joined

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The Borden Friendship club held their last bingo for the winter March 15.

Winning the cash were Jean Hryniuk, Penny Fairbrother, Cathy Miller, Tom Hrenkiw, Ruben Rempel, Joyce Olzewski, Martha Rempel, Ron Suderman, Audrey Duda and Marcelle Desrosier. Winners at Kaiser on March 14 were Gary Leslie of Radisson and Jill Lundquist of Borden. Having lowest score was Ted Mandziak. Upcoming for the club is the potluck supper and birthday celebration March 29 at 5:45 p.m. and a Kaiser tournament April 4 at 7 p.m.

The Borden United Church held a successful St. Patrick’s luncheon March 17. The Seniors’ Room and tables were decorated in an Irish theme and the Celtic Country quartet of Bob Wardhaugh, Archie Wainwright, Ed Neufeld and Sean O’Conner, played a number of Irish tunes while everyone enjoyed their lunch.

Happy birthday was sung to Claudia Dyck who celebrates March 17.

The evening of March 17, the Borden Lions

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repeatedly in the services and funding they offer to the community. The Lions Club offers their services to more than 10 events a year, serving as gatekeepers at various events as well as bartending. They also host 10 to 15 fundraisers per year.

In the past five years, the Unity Lions have donated $50,000 to the new Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre and their support reaches into all aspects of the community benefiting citizens of all ages.

Since 1990, the Unity Lions club has funded over $80,000 in various services, projects, groups and individuals in need.

Lions membership is open to anyone 18 years or older and they are always looking for new members to help them to continue to fulfill many roles in the community. The club holds approximately 19 meetings at year, held on the second and fourth Mondays of the month at the Adanac Hall, enjoying supper with their meetings. The benefits of belonging to a Lions Club are many — good meals, effective meetings, quality membership, fellowship, community involvement, leadership skills, education, opportunities, pride of accomplishment, recognition, sharing responsibility and international fellowship.

The Lions have stood the test of time and are thrilled to be celebrating their 70th anniversary March 25 with supper and entertainment by Daryl and Saskia. The event will be held at the community centre starting with supper at 6 p.m. followed by their anniversary program at 7 p.m. with entertainment to follow around 7:30 p.m.

Tickets are available from any Lions Club member or by calling 306-228-9745 or 306-228-3753.

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Returning snowbirds include community reporter

There was a wide range of prizes up for winning by participants in the Rabbit Lake snow machine rally March 4. Photo by Alan Laughlin

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

In like a lion and out like a lamb, well that is how it is supposed to be in the month of March. Soon the local snowbirds should be returning. I think we have beat winter for another year.

Since my wife and I

abbit Lake News have been among those snowbirds this winter, I am just getting back into gear with many things, reporting being one of them.

Thanks to those who have emailed or called me to ask when I would be doing Rabbit Lake news again.

I have been surprised at how many people from a distance away read the old hometown happenings.

This is the time of year that sees a number of annual general meetings. The Rabbit Lake Senior Sun-

Student of the Week Dawson Cox: Grade 12; favourite subject - gym; favourite food - steak; In The Spirit favourite sport - Â basketIt was Redneck Day at Maidsone High School last ball; future occupation week and Cooper Olson and Dawson Cox were - heavy duty mechanic. shining examples of school spirit building.

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rise Circle held theirs Feb. 16. This year’s board of directors are Jim Tomkins, president, Dave Plummer, vice-president, Naomi Unger, secretary, Lynn Morrison, treasurer and directors Lorraine Scott, Shirley Leigh, Norma Sherman, Isabelle McLennan, Karen Vallee, Cornie Martens, Marlene Martens and Elaine Tomkins.

The Rabbit Lake Community Hall Board hosted its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake supper on Feb. 28.

The Rabbit Lake branch of the Lakeland Library will hold its meeting April 11. The library has posted new hours of operation.

They are now 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays.

There are upcoming meetings for the Rabbit Lake Community Hall April 5, the Rabbit Lake Agricultural Association on April 3 and the Rabbit Lake Museum on May 1.

March 4 was a busy day in Rabbit Lake. Once again the Rabbit Lake and District Agricultural Association held its annual snow machine rally. About 260 riders took to the trails and had a great day.

Obviously the trails had been better in years when there was more snow, but for many riders this was a first opportunity to be in any snow at all. Of course it snowed a nice bit after the rally was over.

The day began with a full breakfast put on by the Rabbit Lake Museum and the Rabbit Lake Library.

After the riders returned they enjoyed a roast beef supper and the prize draws.

Irene Loiscelle of Rabbit Lake and Ed Anderson won new snow machine helmets that had been donated as prizes in addition to many, many more.

The cash prize winners were $5,000 to Sisonh Rathamone of Meadow Lake, $2,500 to Matthew Ruzesky of Shellbrook and $1,250 to Jack and Julie Scott of Mullingar.

Rider prizes were $500 to Murray Bren of Saskatoon and $500 to Amy Herbert of Martensville.

Ticket seller prizes of $100 each went to the Sherman/ H r y newich / McL en na n

trio, Susan Doell, Karen Kuffert, Mary MacDonald and Dennis Allchurch. In addition the 50-50 draw granted Shane Murdock of North Battleford $950.

All it all it was a grand day and the committee looks forward to doing it again next year.

For almost a year now the Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle has been bringing in musical performers for the community to enjoy. The next one is on March 24 with Saskia and Darrel.

April 22 the Rabbit Lake Community Hall board will be hosting the spring supper. This will be a good time to enjoy some home cooked food and community visiting before spring fieldwork begins again.

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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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Construction on schedule

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

I would like to thank Scott Watson for sending information about what’s happening at GrainsConnect Canada terminal being built near Maymont.

With the arrival of spring, progress onsite at the terminal is full steam ahead. We’ll be seeing some dramatic changes in the Maymont skyline soon with the expected pouring of the six-pack of concrete silos starting later next month, if the weather co-operates. This will complete the facility’s capacity of 35,000 tonnes.

The 24-hour pour is ex-

Construction continues on a GrainsConnect Canada grain terminal near Maymont. Photo by Carol Deagnon

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pected to last more than five days. Construction of the 134car rail loop will start with the arrival of the warmer weather as well.

GrainsConnect expects to keep to the original plan of receiving grain this fall.

There are currently more than 40 workers onsite and that is expected to increase to well over 50 for the pour and spring construction.

Thanks to Pat Beaudoin and Jean Sherman for organizing the pot luck supper and bingo that was held at the Maymont seniors’ hall on St. Patrick’s Day. Mark your calendar for a

aymont News roast beef supper fundraiser April 2 at Maymont Memorial Hall. Adult tickets are $15. Admission for children seven to 12 is $7 and free for children six and under.

Call hall members for tickets: Neil 306-389-4312, Bonnie 306-389-4312, Judy 306-3894803, Kari 306-389-4200, Dale 306-389-4301 or Mel 306-389-2440.

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OBITUARIES TITERLE: Allan Munro, February 27, 1920 – March 2, 2017. Allan was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan to Jack (nee Jacob Dieterle) and Nina Jane (nee Delong). Our Dad passed away at 97, peacefully in his Victoria home surrounded by his family. He is survived by his brother Jack (Trudy) of Vancouver; Children-Jane Ketcham (John), Jim (Pamela), Mary Green (Sheldon) and Rob (Kandice); grandchildrenMark, Paul, Jennifer, Alexandra, Spencer, and Alana; great granddaughter-Alice; niece and nephews-Sue, Jay and Glen (Sandi); cousins-Diane Tetley (Winnipeg), Robert and Daniel Titerle (San Antonio, Texas). Allan’s formative years in North Battleford have given our family stories to reflect upon with great warmth so we share the loss of our kind father who loved growing up in the community of North Battleford. He was a student at King St. elementary and NBCI. He skated on the river throughout the winters, and spent summers at Meota on Jackfish Lake.

His father, Jack Titerle, was in the plumbing and heating business where Allan became involved at an early age. Jack built The Allan Apartments in 1928 and followed with renovation and the running of the Marlborough Hotel where Allan worked beside his parents. Aunts and Uncles and many cousins lived in North Battleford as well – the Lindsay, Pettigrew and Armstrong families. Other cousins of the Murphy and Delong families lived in Saskatoon and the Rost and Titerle families in Winnipeg and San Antonio. We will miss him and long for his story telling of the prairie and North Battleford. For further information please go to www.altiterle.com ___________________________________________________ HUARD: Charles (Bud) William Huard passed away peacefully on March 8, 2017 at Battlefords Union Hospital.

He was 89 years old. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Hilda; his children and their families: Randy (Kathy) Huard - David; Cheryl (Bernie) Nolin – Shannon (Todd) Stone - Briana and Kiara, Christopher Nolin - Ethan, Taylor and Hadley; Linda Cameron, Tina Cameron Dakota and Danielle, Tracy Cameron - Kincaid and Noah; Donna Lee (Wayne) Hnatyshin - Danny and Steven; Heather Rorke - Becky (Mark) Gantz Lily and Jasper, Katie (Jonathan Stattin) Rorke, Jimmy (Braidee Cameron) Rorke; David (Pat) Huard - Kendra (Tanner Polischuk) Tyler and Devin; Bob Huard - Aimee (Jeff Proulx) Huard Darien, Jessica Huard; Janet (Stan) Wasilewski - Amanda Wasilewski, Jeffrey (Cassandra) Wasilewski - Helena and Isabella, Thomas (Erin Pylypow) Wasilewski; sister, Marguerite (Edward) Kovalsky; brother Maurice Huard; numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by Mother, Hazel Huard; Father, Louis Huard; sisters: Donna Goodman, Bernice Nimmo, Lorraine Hamilton; sons-in-law: Dennis Cameron, Richard Rorke. Funeral Services were held at the ‘Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service with Father Anthony Afangide MSP presiding. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family wishes to thank the staff of third floor north in particularly Shannon and Tammy for their care, patience, understanding and kindness during his stay there. We would also like to thank Father Anthony Afangide, Todd Stone, Stan Wasilewski, Amanda Wasilewski and Kendra Huard who presided and read at the service.

Thanks to Stan Wasilewski for reading the eulogy and ad-libbing as necessary. Thank-you to the pallbearers - Tyler Huard, Devin Huard, Aimee Huard, Christopher Nolin, Noah Cameron and Thomas Wasilewski. Thank-you to the music ministry Mrs. M. Junice Headley and Bob MacKay. Thanks to Bob MacKay and the staff at the Battlefords Funeral Service for their professional manor and kindness bestowed. They made this difficult process a little easier to accept. Thanks to everyone who brought gifts of food, flowers, cards and offered words of sympathy. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Diabetes Association, Telemiracle or charity of donor’s choice. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________

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Though your smile is gone forever, And your hand we cannot touch, We still have so many memories Of the one we loved so much.

Your memory is a keepsake With which we’ll never part; God has you in His keeping, We have you in our hearts.

Sadly missed, but never forgotten.

- From the whole family

OBITUARIES DEWAN: In Loving Memory of John Thomas William Dewan, born May 19, 1928 at Midnight Lake, SK., passed away March 2, 2017 in Battleford, SK. Bill is lovingly remembered by his family: his loving wife, Freida; his son Albert (Colleen) Dewan and grandchildren: Nicole, Pamela, Doug, Darrell, and Kyle; his son Alvin (Pauline) Dewan and grandchildren: Tammie, Tracie and Tyler; his daughter Gloria (Dave) Tkachuk and grandchildren: Holly, Amy, Andrea, Chelsey, Jeff and Jon. He is also survived by Freida’s sons: Darrell (Judy) Dyck and grandchildren: Desirée and Matthew, Clifford (Jackie) Dyck and grandchildren: Tara and Danielle, Glen (Nicole) Dyck and grandchildren: Codey and Morgan. He was blessed in his later years with his great-grandchildren. Bill is also survived by his brother, Marl (Elaine) Dewan & sister, Maureen (Bernie) Koski; sister-in-law, Florence Dewan. He also leaves to mourn many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Bill was predeceased by his wife, Letha; son Kelly; parents: John and Josephine Dewan; brothers: Al and Bert. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at 10:30 a.m. from St. Vital Roman Catholic Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Greg Elder. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared dad’s life. Active Pallbearers were Maurice Heisler, Doug Wheler, Dale Owen, Wayne Heisler, Doug Dewan and Jordan McLean. Interment was at the Catholic Extension – City Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Memorial Donations are requested to Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Box 1358, North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 (Designate to: Palliative Home Care.) Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

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OBITUARIES LYBECK: Barbara Olive Lybeck, June 11, 1960 – March 5, 2017. Our beautiful girl has left us. Our hearts are broken.

Barbara passed away suddenly at the age of 56. She is survived by her husband Darren and their children Sara, Emily and Alicea. She is also survived by her daughter Janessa (Thomas); son Justin (and their father Dean); mother Olive; sisters Lavina (Vic) and Bernice (Jim); brother Kelvin (Lil); as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her father Halvard; brother Clinton; and nephew Christopher. Memorial donations may be made to the cancer research foundation of your choice. A Memorial Service was held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Windsor Chapel in Saskatoon. Arrangements are in care of David Schurr – Mourning Glory Funeral Services (306) 978-5200 www.mourningglory.ca ___________________________________________________

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IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of

Herb Stephenson March 22, 2007

Loving memories never die As years roll on and days pass by.

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Forever In Our Hearts Helen, Michele and Grandchildren Jenelle, Tyson and Kaitlyn

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The family of the late Diane Yonz would like to extend our most sincere thanks to everyone who offered their condolences, came to the funeral, shared memories at the luncheon, or supported us in any way.

We would also like to thank the excellent staff at the BUH who cared for Diane, the staff at Battlefords Funeral Service, Father Ivan and everyone at the Ukrainian Catholic Church, and the ladies who prepared such a lovely luncheon at the Legion hall.

We appreciate every card and message we’ve received and know that Diane was a lucky lady to have had so many kind and caring friends.

Sincerely, the Yonz/Wasmann families.

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In the Estate of TWILA MAWSON, late of North Battleford, in the Province of Saskatchewan, deceased.

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

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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.

Westside quiet neighbourhood small Duplex for Rent. $625 plus utilities, references a must, available Immediately. Call 306446-2346 or 306-317-6805.

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

D I R E C T O R Y

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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.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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HOUSES FOR RENT

NORTH EAST PRAIRIE GRAIN INC. Currently Buying: Soybeans, Feed Barley, Wheat and Oats.

OFFERING: Competitive Prices, On Farm Pickup & Prompt Payment!

CALL: 1-306-873-3551, WEBSITE: neprairiegrain.com

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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CHARTERED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS

300 - 1291 102nd Street North Battleford, SK, S9A 3V4

Phone: 306-445-6234 Fax: 306-445-0245 PARTNERS

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Historic Battleford Lions Club We’ve Got You Covered!

Community Garage Sale

Inside the Battleford Arena Sat., April 29th, 2017 from 8 am - 2 pm RENT A SPACE - ONE TABLE INCLUDED $25.00 Spaces approximately 12’ x 8’ Set up & drop off will be Friday, April 28th, 2017 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm

OR

DONATE YOUR ITEMS TO Historic Battleford Lions Club All profits go to charity!

Burgers! Drinks! Baking!

Admission to the public $2 each, kids under 12 FREE For more information call: Suzanne 306-480-9727 or Cindy 306-481-6419

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FEED & SEED Looking for new Market opportunities?

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

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

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

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

R.M. of Mervin No. 499

Annual Ratepayers’ Meeting Thursday, April 6th, 2017 at the Livelong Community Hall Supper 6:30 p.m.

Meeting to Follow (no admission)

Admission for Supper by advance tickets ONLY. Ticket purchase deadline is March 31st, 2017 $10.00/person Tickets available from Council Members and at the Municipal Office in Turtleford

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TENDERS

Disposal of Surplus Property Former liquor store building in St. Walburg The Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority is accepting bids for its former liquor store property located at #5 2nd Street West, in St. Walburg, Saskatchewan.

For information about the bidding process, please visit www.sasktenders.ca (RFB 17-020). Interested parties must register with sasktenders.ca in order to access the details and to receive a bid package, amendments or additional information that may be posted.

Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 pm on April 18, 2017.

SLGA reserves the right to reject any or all offers.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS FORM H [Section 66 of the Act]

Notice of Call For Nominations

Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497 PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that nominations of candidates for the office of: Councillor: Division No. 6 will be received by the undersigned on the 19th day of April, 2017 from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at the Municipal Office.

Nomination forms may be obtained from the municipal office.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2017.

Christin Egeland, Returning Officer

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

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TENDERS

2017 SCHOOL YARD MAINTENANCE TENDER The Northwest School Division is requesting proposals for the provision of Yard Maintenance Services at the Lashburn Schools.

The successful service provider will be responsible for maintaining school yards throughout the growing season.

This involves mowing and trimming (including around trees, fences and other obstacles), the upkeep of decorative areas by cultivating and/or weeding trees, shrubs, flowers etc., and the cultivation of playground areas twice during the season including sandpits.

Please contact the Northwest School Division Office in Turtleford SK to obtain the tendering package. The package will include all instructions and requirements for the submission of proposals for the growing season May 1 – September 30, 2017.

All submissions must be received at the Northwest School Division office in Turtleford prior to 2:00 p.m. April 13, 2017.

NOTE: Only tender packages obtained by the Division will be accepted, no other form of application will be accepted.

Packages are available by contacting the Northwest School Division #203 Box 280 Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0 Emailing: facilities@nwsd.ca or Phone: 306-845-2150 For further information please contact Rick Starnes at 306-845-2150.

Ref# 1617-835

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER The following land in the R.M. of Grass Lake #381 are offered for sale by tender: Land Description

#Acres

# Cultivated Taxable Acres Assessment

NW 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 132 SW 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 145 NE 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 120 NW 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 138 SE 25 38 25 W3 Ext 4 160 150 SW 25 38 25 W3 Ext 0 160 133 SW 29 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 90-120 SE 30 38 24 W3 Ext 0 160 111 Subject to existing Agricultural Lease expiring March 31, 2018.

Note: NE 25-38-25 W3 includes a yard site with the following • 1196 sq. ft. house with attached garage • 40 x 60 quonset • 2 outbuildings • 5 x 4000 bushel bins on cement floors • 1 x 4000 bushel bin on wood floor • 1 x 2750 bushel bin on wood floor • 2 x 2000 bushel bins on hoppers • 1 x 50 tonne Weninger fertilizer bins • 2 water wells

31,570 38,610 28,340 35,310 36,080 39,655 21,175 36,080

Note: Both the NE & NW 25-38-25-W3 have on them one non-operational gas well/lease access roads.

Subject to negotiation.

- All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to Lindgren Illingworth In Trust.

- Balance of purchase price of the successful bid to be paid to the undersigned within forty-five (45) days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

- Tenders may be made on one or more parcels. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

- Purchaser will be responsible for total 2018 taxes.

- Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. Direct all inquiries to:

Dennis Sperle Phone: 1-403-208-6930 Email: sperle@shaw.ca

Send all offers in a sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN - SPERLE LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 Noon on the 1st day of May, 2017.

Lindgren Illingworth Barristers and Solicitors 1301-101st Street, Box 940, North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Attention: Eldon B. Lindgren Q.C. 306-445-2421

Regional Optimist LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

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.

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PETS

ADOPT A PET

Hey guys my name is Maylee and I am here at the shelter looking for a second chance at love and a forever home. I am a super sweet girl with so much love and affection to give. I love to be pet and snuggled and I love to play. I am also quite happy and content to just curl up at your feet or In the same room as you. If your thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down to the shelter today.

Hey guys my name is Duke and I am looking for me forever home and family. I am a very curious kitten that luffs to play and go exploring. I am always watching and chasing and running around. I also luff to play with my cagemates, we have so much fun during the day. My most favorite toys are the ones that jingle and make noises. If your looking to add a new furr baby to your and family then come on down to the shelter today.

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

AUCTIONS

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

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Now accepting applications for the following position:

Teacher • Battleford Central Elementary Closing noon, Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca.

All applications must be submitted online.

We are looking for Bus Drivers and Casual Caretakers for our rural locations!

If you live near Cut Knife, Hafford, Spiritwood or Wilkie, we would love to talk to you.

Training opportunities are available.

Please call our office at 306-937-7931 for more information.

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.

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HEAD COACH POSITION Battlefords AAA Sharks invites interested individuals to apply for the Head Coach position of the Battlefords AAA Sharks Female Midget hockey team.

Please email your resumé to dave@battlefordsaaasharks.ca

by April 7, 2017

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MAINTENANCE WORKER/ GENERAL LABORER

We thank everyone who applies but only those who are selected for an interview will be contacted. For more information please contact Dave Amson, Battlefords AAA Sharks Director at 306-221-7228.

AS per our ConStition,tHiS poSition iS poSteD yeArly.

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

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

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Volunteers backbone of music festival

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Hockeyville voting is over with Ituna earning the top 2 bid. The community and surrounding area did rally behind Wilkie, however. Now we can continue to cheer on the Outlaws once again in finals for the SWHL title and the provincial senior men’s A championship.

Organizing one of the longest running music festivals in Saskatchewan, now in its 91st year, the Unity Music Festival Association cannot operate åwithout the generous time given by volunteers.

Consider filling one of the many volunteer roles for this event coming up April 3-9. Contact any one on the UMFA committee to see where you can help.

March 25 the Lions Club is holding a 70th anniversary celebration. The Lions are a valuable service club, please attend if you are able.

The Little Theatre dinner production to benefit

nity News KC Rescue and the Resource Center is being held March 31 and April 1.

Revolution Dance Studio will hold their showcase of solos and duets on March 25.

UCHS boys’ and girls’ basketball teams captured their respective conference spots to advance them to regional playdowns. UCHS students attended and some took part in We Day in Saskatoon on March 15.

Archery will compete at provincials the last weekend of March.

Badminton season has begun and track practices have also begun. The drama production will be performed for the public March 27 and at the Regional Drama Festival April 7 and 8 weekend.

UCHS is now accepting nominations for their Hall

of Honour composed of alumni students who have succeeded in academics, arts, athletics, citizenship, industry and humanities.

Contact Roxane at 306228-2657 to nominate a former student.

Congratulations to the Unity peewee Lazers for being the last team standing this season! Although results were not known at press time, they were playing for a league championship this weekend.

As hockey is now complete for another season, take the time to thank a coach, manager, co-ordinator or official for helping to contribute to your child’s hockey season.

The exciting news for the curling club is long time UCC member Daryl Eddingfield qualifing as a member of Team Saskatchewan to compete at the upcoming Canadian National Master’s Men’s Curling championship in Guelph, Ont. April 3 to 9. Also, on one of the last nights of league curling a rare “eight ender” was

Daryl Eddingfield of Cut Knife is a member of the Unity Curling Club and is headed to Canadian National Master Men’s Curling Championship after qualifying as Team Saskatchewan, winning provincials March 11 weekend. Eddingfield curls with teammates Jim Wilson from Saskatoon, Colin Coben from Delisle and Dale Kohlenbrt from Saskatoon. The masters division is for curlers over the age of 60.

The team will travel to Guelph, Ont. to compete with 14 other teams from across Canada April 2-9. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

scored. Congratulations to team Kent Boerrichter.

COMING EVENTS

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.

Saturday, March 25

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

ALANON FAMILY GROUPS

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

Mondays, March 13 - April 10 Live Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. 11:00 am at the Alex Dillabough Center, Battleford. Self-management program for individuals with chronic or ongoing health conditions. Topics 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 130299th Street, North Battleford. Everyone Welcome. .

Saturdays, April 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 24 - April 28

Youth Drop-In Gym Night for ages 13 - 19 at McKitrick School Gym, North Battleford from 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. For more information contact Kayla at 306-441-0257.

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.

Celebrate International Women’s Day - Ending Violence Against Women “Strength & Resilience of Indigenous Women” through sharing of stories, art, song, flea market, door prizes. Bring your art for display &/or sale at the Pioneer Hall, South Railway, North Battleford at 6:00 p.m. Advance tickets by March 22 at Co-op Pharmacy. For more information call Marcella 306-398-2795.

Friday, March 31

Craft Bake Sale at the Co-op Mall from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Friday, March 31

Coaches and players are anxious to begin ball season now rink season is over. Many players have been participating in winter training programs and are now ready to hit the diamonds.

Soon the weekly Sunday brunches at the museum will be concluded, so support this small, hardworking, dedicated group who tirelessly donate their time to the museum.

Coffee row folks are loving the sunshine and warm weather, especially

the appearance of the sun just a little longer each day. Spring gets everyone excited because there are more people moving about outdoors in the warmth, and sun just puts a smile on everyone’s face. Rowers are still reviewing events that have taken place this busy month of March, as well as anticipating those events still to come. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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!

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March 31, April 1 & 2

Come Discover Hope - Prayer Conference with Rev. John McGregor.

With over 40 years of ministry John can relate many times when the Lord has come into the midst of a season of prayer to bring life change and the enabling of the Holy Spirit. Friday from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. and Saturday from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. at St. George’s Anglican Church. Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Anglican Church. All are welcome, come join us.

Sunday, April 2

Roast Beef Supper - Fundraiser at the Maymont Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

Sunday, April 2

The Music Ministry of St. Paul’s Church & friends present “Joyfully we Sing” at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford at 2:30 p.m.

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.

Delta Co-op Agro location manager Earl Hawthorne presents Alan Sopyc, Unity rural fire chief, with a Honda water pump. This pump enables a recently acquired ATV to dispense water from its tank to assist with fires in rural areas not accessible by the fire truck. Photo by Sherri Solomko

Sunday, April 9

Girl Guide Cookies Blitz at the Discover Co-op Mall at 1:00 p.m. and door to door in select neighborhoods in the Battlefords.

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.

Saturday & Sunday, August 5 & 6

Paynton History Book Launch - RSVP for Paynton History Book Launch by March 31 or to preorder books or CD’s contact Enola Valliere 306-895-4303 or Marie Ferguson 306-895-4825, or payntonhistorybook @ outlook.com. Saturday Performance - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Saturday Supper/ Social 6:00 p.m. Sunday Pancake Breakfast 9:30 a.m.

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By Evelyn Gardener The object of art is not to reproduce reality, but to create a reality of the same intensity.

The Battlefords Art Club is displaying some of their paintings at the Frontier Centre, courtesy of the mall administration. That display is in empty site, across from Milbankes. The paintings will change every two weeks to accomodate all artists.

Dan Lagh will be having an art workshop May 5 and 6. Watch for more details

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By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

The Village of Medstead is home to 130 residents according to the 2016 census. Life is quiet and peaceful, with value in routine. Waste removal services are scheduled for every Friday morning on a weekly basis, alternating between garbage and recycling. Local residents move their bins to the edge of their property on Thursday evenings in preparation for the next morning’s service.

Unexpectedly, on the evening of March 16, routine took a detour.

At approximately 10 p.m. on the Thursday before St. Patrick’s Day an unidentified vehicle drove

edstead News aggressively through the streets of the village, affecting primarily the east end streets. The vehicle in question drove loudly, disturbing residents in their homes. The driver targeted the black Loraas garbage disposal units at the end of driveways, doing significant property damage in the process.

Cst. Morgan Preston of the Glaslyn RCMP detachment says, “Alcohol is suspected, but not certain to have been involved.”

A total of 10 trash bins

were harmed and according to Preston, “Only one was heavily damaged.”

Long-term resident, Winona Kolbe, was the most affected by this vandalism, having had her garbage can destroyed entirely. When recounting the incident Kolbe stated, “I heard a loud roaring in the middle of the night. At 6:30 in the morning I looked out my bedroom window and wondered what happened.

I saw garbage all over the road.”

Referring to the damaged receptacle Kolbe said, “It had been pushed down by the snow bank and there was garbage strewn everywhere.”

With the help of a kind neighbor the trash was

cleaned up and placed into a nearby bin. A replacement garbage container was provided on the same day. The village office followed up with community members promptly in the morning to gather information. Numerous community members expressed concern for those affected.

With a positive perspective on the village, Kolbe remarked, “I’ve been here for 13 years, nice friendly people in Medstead.”

In this spirit of community, the locals moved forward with the event scheduled for the evening of St. Patrick’s Day proceeding at the local Leisure Centre.

Garbage and recycling services are to proceed uninterrupted.

Basketball season wraps up

By MCS Staff Basketball season has concluded. Both senior teams lost their first game at the conference playoffs and were eliminated. They had great seasons and improved their skills tremendously. Thanks to Jill Lindquist from Borden for spending so much of her time helping to coach the girls.

Mrs. Heather Cardin and the students in her PAA class have started cooking on Wednesday afternoons. This week they made scalloped potatoes, cracked wheat salad, quinoa salad and tabbouleh, which is a Middle Eastern salad made with bulgur, parsley, onion, mint, lemon juice, oil and other spices.

At the end of the day, the items could be purchased.

Elementary students are in the second part of the book, The Last of the Really Great Whangdoodles.

A trivia winner is chosen every day from each classroom, so three students receive prizes. They get to chose their prize from the selection in a large box.

Friday, they made “scrappy caps.” These hats were introduced in Part 2 of the book and are a cov-

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ering worn on the head that is sympathetic to the brain’s impulses and desires. The children in the book need a hat to travel to Whangdoodleland and return successfully. There were some interesting creations.

The senior badminton players hosted Hafford March 16 for exhibition games. There were birdies flying everywhere!

Also March 16, Mr. Nickell took a group of students to participate in survival skills. This is part of the physical education curriculum. They went into the bush and learned how to make fire. They all

returned, so they must have survived.

Friday was green day in recognition of St. Patrick’s Day. Many students and staff members wore something green to participate in the day.

Pi Day was the same day as our ski trip. Therefore, Mrs. Walker moved her annual Pi Day activities to Friday. Students entered in teams of seven.

Each team had to chose a different member to complete each task. The tasks were: running three laps, around the gym, one maze circle, four math problems, one hula hoop tossed, five basketball shots and nine circle bat spins. The winning team received a Pi related food.

Many staff members have been attending division writing inservices.

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Writing was also the focus of Monday’s professional development day held at the school. Staff members worked in groups to collaboratively score writing pieces from each grade.

Mrs. Jackson is working with a group of drama students and is planning a drama night for sometime in April. A date has not been finalized, but we will keep you posted.

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Garbage receptacles, like this one beside the Medstead Hotel, were the target of vandalism March 16.

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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.

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Getting caught is when things go bad Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, called yesterday to complain that his luck had deserted him last week.

His foot was a little heavy on the gas pedal, and he got a ticket for speeding.

His wife, Ruby, did the “I told you so” blame thing, which led to cranky words and periods of strained silence that lasted the better part of the week.

At curling, Ed tripped on the hack, slipped and fell down on the ice on one knee. He was disgusted when his teammates asked him if he needed glasses or to quit drinking.

Knowing Ed was

still grumpy and wanting sympathy, I tried to cheer him up with a story that I was reading when he called. I told Ed about Keith Schultz, who made the news from Ridgecrest, Calif. The 28-year-old man is very slim and planned to slide down the chimney of an upscale home. He intended to enter the house through the chimney so he could disarm the alarm system and then let his fellow robbers into the house.

Things went from bad to worse for Schultz as he got stuck in the chimney and called for his fellow thieves to help him. When they couldn’t help him from the roof,

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they broke into the house setting off the alarm to try to set him free. They could not free Schultz from the chimney from inside the house either.

The best they could manage was to call 911 and reported him stuck in the chimney.

They took off and left Schultz to face the police and firefighters alone.

The firemen freed Schultz from the chimney. He was checked out at the hospital and then taken to jail and booked. “Was he unlucky or asking for trouble?” I asked Ed. Ed was quick to answer that Schultz was asking for trouble. I asked Ed, “Is speeding unlucky or asking for trouble?”

Ed answered, “It is only asking for trouble if you get caught. If you don’t get caught you are lucky.”

I offered, “If you get caught and pay a fine then you are unlucky?”

“Of course,” Ed answered. “It’s not rocket science.”

It is hard to get agreement on what is lucky or unlucky, what is asking for trouble, and who is to blame and who isn’t.

God is clear that we are all under sin.

Our sin can be traced back to Adam and Eve. They were the first to sin, but we continue to sin today. Sin is asking for trouble. We may sin, and there is no immedi-

ate consequence. People who speed do not always get caught and pay a fine. Sadly, we tend not to worry about sinning; instead, we are mostly concerned when we get caught. We may also focus on what sins others are up to if they impact our lives.

Some boast about their sins, others deny their transgressions, God does not ignore our sins for they will and do bring trouble and hurt to ourselves and others. He sent his Son Jesus Christ to act on our behalf.

With faith in Jesus, our sins are not counted against us. Thankfully, Jesus was sinless for all sinners.

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The Trans-Canada Highway Connecting Canadians from coast to coast On September 3, 1962, Prime Minister John Diefenbaker officially opened the TransCanada Highway at a ceremony in Rogers Pass, British Columbia. However, the highway, which stretches 7,821 kilometres between St. John’s, Newfoundland, and Victoria, British Columbia, was in fact only completed to determined specifications in 1971.

Two travellers in front of a Trans-Canada Highway sign near Ottawa, 1952. Photo by Chris Lund. Source: Library and Archives Canada/MIKAN no. 4292856.

Formal construction began in 1950 under the Trans-Canada Highway Act, which set up parameters for cost sharing between the federal and provincial governments to build the roadways. Some sections had already been constructed, such as Highway 17 in Ontario, while others were yet to be formed at all. The project was scheduled for completion sometime in 1956, but certain stretches proved more difficult to construct than anticipated. The two most challenging sections were the passage alongside Lake Superior between Sault Ste. Marie and Wawa in Ontario and the mountainous area through Revelstoke and Golden in British Columbia. In Ontario, the difficulty lay in the need to build 25 bridges and clear 98 kilometres of virgin forest. The task was at last completed in September of 1960. In British Columbia, work was delayed and plans were revised due to the site being under constant threat of an avalanche.

Snow sheds and earth dams were constructed to ensure the safety of workers, and the Department of National Defence was enlisted to help guard future motorists against potential calamities—a job it still performs to this day. The stretch was opened to the public on June 30, 1962.

As all roadways do, the Trans-Canada Highway continues to evolve, with many provinces electing to add new stretches to the already established route. In many locations, twinning—the process of broadening the highway to add two full lanes on either side of a median—is also underway (or already compete in the case of Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba).

In addition to the 7,821-kilometre main stretch, several alternative routes are considered official segments of the Trans-Canada Highway, bringing its total length to 12,800 kilometres of pavement.

For example, in the Maritimes, one passage crosses Prince Edward Island while another avoids it, venturing exclusively through Nova Scotia. In Ontario, motorists can either follow the coast of Lake Superior or head north and cruise through the forested area of Kapuskasing. And west of Winnipeg, travellers can choose to stay on the original stretch and pass through Regina, Calgary and Banff, or take an alternate route further north, along the Yellowhead Highway, that traverses Saskatoon, Edmonton and Jasper.

No matter which route you take or how much time you spend on the highway, however, one thing you’ll never come across is its end: both St. John’s and Victoria claim the prestige of being mile zero of the world’s longest road.

Where are we from?

THE 52 LARGEST GROUPS IN CANADA’S MULTICULTURAL MOSAIC

CANADA’S INDIAN COMMUNITY There are over a million—1.26, according to the 2011 National Household Survey—Canadians of Indian descent who live in and contribute to our diverse society. Indian Canadians are positively influencing every sphere of our national identity, with valuable contributions to academia, sports, entertainment, science, business and politics. A few of the more recognizable figures include our current Minister of National Defence, Harjit Sajjan; comedian Russell Peters; award-winning novelist Rohinton Mistry; NHL centre Manny Malhotra; and cardiovascular research scientist Naranjan Dhalla.

Indians first came to Canada in substantial numbers at the beginning of the 20th century. The majority were Sikh farmers from the Punjab region who settled in British Columbia to make a livelihood in the forestry and mining sectors. However, members of this group were met with widespread racism and discrimination—a regrettably commonplace attitude at the time in western society—and many chose not to remain. Around the same time, government policies were put in place that prevented new waves of Indian immigrants from settling in Canada. These discriminatory policies were held in place for several decades before finally being lifted around the halfway mark of the century.

The next substantial influx of Indians started to arrive in Canada in the late 1960s. This group consisted mainly of skilled professionals, who found employment or started businesses using their expertise within Canada. Many established themselves in Ontario, while a smaller but still significant number chose to build their new homes in British Columbia. These two provinces are home to the largest population of Indian Canadians. Since the late 1990s, approximately 30,000 more Indians immigrate to Canada every year, making them the second most populous ethnic group coming to Canada (behind only the Chinese).

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This former member of the notorious Stopwatch Gang went from robbing banks to writing books. His second work, A Crowbar in the Buddhist Garden—a collection of essays penned from prison—won the 2013 Victoria Book Prize.

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Which Canadian province is home the Christmas Mountains, a small mountain range whose peaks are named after Santa and his reindeer?

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From which Canadian city did Alexander Graham Bell make the first telephone call, in 1876?

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Which Canadian hockey player from Parry Sound, Ontario, became the first-ever defenceman to win the Art Ross Trophy (awarded to the league’s leading scorer) in 1970?

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ONTARIO TREE: EASTERN WHITE PINE Ontario adopted the eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) as its provincial tree in 1984. This evergreen is the tallest tree found in Eastern Canada.

An important part of the province’s history, its wood was used by early settlers to build barns and dwellings. Today, the conifer is cultivated as a source of lumber, pulp… and Christmas trees.

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Kayla Petersen

61 3rd Avenue

MLS®601273

• 1,456 sq. ft. family home • 3+2 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades & renovations done • Bright kitchen dining area, sunken living room & refinished hardwood floors • Fenced yard, 2 decks • Double attached garage

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10343 Bunce Cres

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Check out this custom built home featuring a total of four bedrooms, three bathrooms, double garage, RV parking and surround system. All this makes it a great family home. Call today for viewing!

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Al White

91 28th Street

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Elaine Elder MLS®597063 Check out this 1,130 sq. ft. home located on a 75x120 ft. corner lot on the Westside. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a single detached garage. Immediately possession available.

$237,900

1492 95th Street

Wally Lorenz MLS®579136 • 952 sq. ft. home, 3 bedrooms • Some upgrades done • F/S/W/D & metal shed included • Located on a fenced corner lot • Close to School and down town • Excellent starter home or rental property

$179,900

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Brett Payne

MLS®597624

• 992 sq. ft. great west side location • 4 bedrooms, 2 bath • Low to no maintenance • Single attached garage • All appliances & window covering included • Built in 2014

$349,900

Rm of North Battleford

Elaine Elder MLS®583012 1,288 sq. ft. 3 level split home located 2 mins. north of North Battleford on 40 acres of land.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and double detached garage. Call now for your personal viewing!

$549,900

Great west side location!

Dorothy Lehman

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1,350 sq. ft. bungalow home with a dream kitchen with large island, quartz counter top and wood sit-up bar, porcelain sink, some beach wood cabinets. Beautiful landscaped yard.

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522 100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®579089 • 1,378 sq. ft. grand custom built home • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades done laminate flooring, windows replaced & main floor paint • Central air, Underground sprinkler • Double detached garage • Quick possession available

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1672 102nd Street

Al White / Brett Payne MLS®599753

• 840 sq. ft. home • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Recently upgrades done: Shingles, soffits, fascia, vinyl sliding • Lower level is framed • Large lot, completely fenced, storage shed • Immediate possession

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JoAnne Iverson

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• 1,099 sq. ft. main floor condo at Parkview Manor • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Kitchen flooring recently replaced along with the tiled back splash • Spacious living room with patio doors • 1 outside parking stall

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1122 104th Street

Kayla Petersen

MLS®594626

• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Some renovations done; bathrooms, some flooring, new fence & landscaping • Recently landscaped and new fence • Insulated 24X24 double garage

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1671 105th Street

Elaine Elder MLS®595371 This 864 sq. ft. features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Central air, newer furnace, PVC windows. Close to the Comprehensive High School. Come check it out!

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2228 Douglas Avenue

JoAnne Iverson MLS®589080 • 1,188 sq. ft. 4 level split home • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Some upgrades done kitchen, counter tops, flooring, windows & shingles • Single attached garage, RV Parking

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2419 – C Henderson Drive

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400 3rd Avenue W, Unity

Nicole Lovell

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Solid 884 sq. ft. home located on a corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and many upgrades in recent years. Main floor has a quaint sized kitchen / dining with new cabinetry and marble.

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14 Railway Avenue E

Wally Lorenz

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• 4,224 Bldg Area, Excellent opportunity to purchase a well-known franchise that has been in this location for about 30 years, Having developed a repeat customer base over these years • 4 bay building, all equipment, stock/inventory, 3 computers with programs that track inventory and does billings, furniture, office equipment included • 4 overhead doors were new in 2014-2015, Minute Muffler Business in North Battleford • Building has a security system that secures all areas of the building

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Peaceful living at Riverview Place

Dorothy Lehman

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Stunning 1,474 sq. ft. bungalow home.

Open concept with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms lots of maple kitchen cabinets and Island. Large master bedroom, Ensuite, bright living room. Spacious foyer w/ direct entry to double car garage.

A beautiful yard for children to play like being on a acreage.

$569,000

Bayview Heights, Jackfish Lake

Kayla Petersen

MLS®599556

• 2,180 sq. ft. 1 ¾ story home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Hardwood floors, 2 closets & large windows • 2 lake decks with views of the lake & private deck at the back • Double detached garage, ample parking & RV parking

$474,900

#C – 10316 Henderson Drive

Lloyd Ledinski / Marlene Kotchorek MLS®600412

Be first to view this immaculate condo on the north east side features 2+1 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, laminate flooring. Large kitchen/dining area. Ample cupboard & counter space, lower level is very well developed with lots of extra storage. Direct entry from fully insulated and painted double attached garage. Try and be first to view as this is very neat.

$289,900

630 Lakeshore Drive, Meota

Brett Payne

MLS®597230

• 1,297 gorgeous year round lake front home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 65X165 ft. lot • Triple E windows, a/c, underground sprinklers, composite deck • Insulated 26X30 attached garage

$549,900

2312 Robin Place

Brett Payne

MLS®599408

• Seller will offer an early closing incentive of $1500.00 at possession date • 1,596 sq. ft. very spacious family home • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades done laminate flooring & carper in the lower level • Large double attached garage

$299,900

591 Poplar Cres, Aquadeo

Elaine Elder MLS®589415 Want to live at the Lake? Then check out this year-round home that is located only 1 row back from the water. 1048 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, partial basement. Priced to sell at only $249,900.

$249,900

11315 Centennial Crescent

Brett Payne

MLS® 597054

Check out this 1,794 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with a double attached garage. All the finishing has been custom built from crown molding, window trim and wainscoting to the built in features in the master bedroom, dining room and second floor alcove. Book a showing now!

$479,900

1321 Pearsall Place, Cochin

Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®585818

• 2 bedrooms on the main floor • 11’X22’ living room w/ large windows that take in the view across the lake • Newer eaves & shingles • Nat gas, forced air heat, 2 septic tanks, town water • Total lot size 65x124

$159,900

261 RIVERBEND CRESCENT

Kayla Petersen MLS®596429 • 1,347 sq. ft. great family home • 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many renovations done • UGSS, gas fireplace • Fully landscaped yard • Double car garage with direct entry

$399,900

Lot 35 Sub 5, Meeting Lake

JoAnne Iverson

$114,000

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$184,900

BLK D, BALDWINTON

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®580201 • 1,253 sq. ft. family home • 5 bedrooms, 2 baths • New Lino, shingles and some windows • Single attached garage

$194,900

Rm of Spiritwood

101 1 Avenue, Medstead

401 4 Avenue, Medstead

Lot 3 Venture Road, Iroquois Lake

MLS®572732

• 3 bedrooms, good sized kitchen, living room & dining area • 1,300 sq. ft. on 2 levels • Shingles done in 2015 • 2x6 construction, wall insulated, floor is not insulated • Most furnishings will remain

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Dorothy Lehman

2 Grouse Road, Big Shell Lake

Shawna Schira- Kroeker MLS®599910

Shawna Schira-Kroker MLS®598759

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®586472

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®565967

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®600963

$380,000

$115,000

$175,000

$245,900

$149,900

• 285 acre, ½ section in the Rm of Spiritwood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Fully fenced, permanent water, all cultivated acres seeded into grass • Barn, corrals, watering bowls, all steel panels and gates storage shed • Seller would consider subdividing yard • Double detached garage

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • 1,172 sq. ft. home • Corner lot (110x217) • Many upgrades have been completed • Landscaped yard, C/W appliances • Close to K-12 school, grocery store, and many other business

• 1,216 sq. ft. home • 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large corner lot (108X158) • Attached double garage with direct basement access • Single detached garage • Storage shed, garden area, matured yard • Close to School and all amenities

• 4 season cabin with 2 BD, 1 BA • Deck, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, covered wood storage • 26x20 garage, storage shed, gazebo on a brick patio • Very well maintained property • Located at the gorgeous Pebble Bay

RM OF BATTLE RIVER

Kayla Petersen • • • •

• 1,200 sq. ft. home • 30X40 building with a 10X10 additional built in 1995 • 2X6 constructions • Shingles done with 35 year shingles • 200 amp electrical panel, nat gas available

MLS®594620

158 acre w/ back 90 cultivated and farmed top 30 hayed 2,400 sq. ft. on 2 level country style home 5 bedrooms, 4 baths Perfect for horse lovers and set up with fully insulated barn / workshop with 2-12 ft. sliding doors • Box stall, tie stalls, round pen, outdoor riding area and more • Triple attached garage

$709,900

142 Blueberry Lane, Cut Knife

JoAnne Iverson MLS®593270 • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • 1,192 sq. ft. cozy cabin • Spacious kitchen, separate dining room with wood burning stove • Perfect place for outdoor activities

$119,900

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25 WESTPARK CRES.

Wally Lorenz MLS®590012 • Excellent area to build your dream home • 0.24 acre lot on Parker Court • Back is adjacent to the green space walking trail • Possibility to build a walk-out basement

Al White

314 Knots Landing-Evergreen Acres, Turtle Lake

Lot 1 Sunshine-KivimaaMoonlight Bay Place, Turtle Lake

$89,900

JoAnne Iverson / Al white

MLS®596742

• Fully furnished 1,500 sq. ft. low to no maintenance home • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Walk in path to sandy beach • Triple detached garage • Four season home with a view of Turtle Lake

$899,900

MLS®590034

• 1,859 sq. ft. home • Total of 5 bedrooms, 3 baths • Nat gas, central air-conditioning • Vaulted ceilings, 16 x 20 storage building • Main floor laundry with direct entry to the garage • Double attached garage, Move in ready!

$359,900

Wally Lorenz MLS®600788 65 x 130 ft. bare lot on the corner of Sunshine Place and Lake shore Drive at Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay on the west side of Turtle Lake.

$130,000

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5344 Progress 54th Street, Macklin

Nicole Lovell

MLS®587596

1460 sq. ft. bi-level built in 2009 in newly developed area of Macklin. 5 bed, 3 bath plus larger attached garage. The modern open concept kitchen, dining & living room features Granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings & beautiful hardwood and ceramic tile flooring throughout. Call today to view this superb family home.

$408,900

5015 Telegraph 51st Street, Macklin

Nicole Lovell

MLS®587295

• 1,088 sq. ft. one & ¾ storey home • 4 bedrooms (3up & 1 in basement suite), 2 baths • New flooring, light fixtures & most baseboards • No/low maintenance roll-form metal fencing • RV parking, Parking spaces

$186,000

405 1st Street E, Wilkie

Nicole Lovell

MLS®601525

Perfect starter home in a great location.

This cozy 768 sq. ft. bungalow home close to school w/ park /playground adjacent to your backyard. Many desirable features and upgrades this 2-bedroom, 2 bath home. Complete garage packages: Single detached 12X20 ft. double detached 30x30 ft. w/ sump. Check it out!

$172,000

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Nicole Lovell / JoAnne Iverson MLS®601766 · 772 sq. ft. home · 2 bedrooms, 1 bath · Main floor laundry, c/w appliances · Many upgrades done · Single attached garage · Close to school & all amenities

$102,900

175 1st Street E, Meota

Elaine Elder

MLS®570647

Excellent year round home located in the Village of Meota. This 1,600 sq. ft. home is finished up and down with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and lots of storage, wheel chair accessibility, including elevator to get to the basement and triple attached garage.

$399,900

RM of Eagle Creek

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®568342

160 acres located in an excellent hunting area near Maymont. Two bedroom home with furniture and appliances, some equipment and tools included as well as many outbuildings. 55x80 steel Quonset with dirt floor, wired 220 amp, chicken barn, storage shed & fully furnished guest house.

Equipment can be purchased with the farm.

$459,600

1420 3rd Avenue E, Edam

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600803

This 3 bedroom mobile home located in the village of Edam.

Many upgrades done windows, insulations and siding. Can be sold separately or with MLS®600808.

$75,000

905 – 911 Railway Avenue

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600808

Thriving Business in Edam, Esso service station with restaurant-takeout food and convenience store. This business is located on highway 26 and being sold as turnkey business including all equipment, furniture, supplies & stock. Plus a large commercial lot adjoining the highway with services up to it.

$635,000

391 2nd Street W, Glaslyn

Lloyd Ledinski / Brett Payne MLS®589192

Beautiful 980 sq. ft. two bedroom home built in 2006 with 2 bathrooms on the main floor one has been upgraded with a walk in tub, floor is ceramic tile throughout and easy to keep clean, large yard and single detached garage. Call today for more information. We need action on their home owner want it sold.

$189,900

2426 Buhler Ave. North Battleford

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SUNDAY 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

• Ranging from 812 to 1,650 sq. ft.

• No condo fees/taxes until end of the year 2017 Al White MLS®

2515 Falcon Drive

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®600244

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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$429,000

8914 18th Avenue

Brett Payne

MLS®599303

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Are you looking for your forever home? Check out this west side location with 4 bedroom and office bi-level home and single attached garage.

$274,900

1492 95th Street

Wally Lorenz

MLS®579136

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Great Westside location! Check out this 952 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home! Excellent starter home or as an investment for a rental property.

$179,900

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Great family home

Elaine Elder MLS®597063 Check out this 1,130 sq. ft. home located on a 75x120 ft. corner lot on the Westside. This home features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, and a single detached garage. Immediately possession available.

$237,900

1492 95th Street

Wally Lorenz MLS®579136 • 952 sq. ft. home, 3 bedrooms • Some upgrades done • F/S/W/D & metal shed included • Located on a fenced corner lot • Close to School and down town • Excellent starter home or rental property

$179,900

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Brett Payne

MLS®597624

• 992 sq. ft. great west side location • 4 bedrooms, 2 bath • Low to no maintenance • Single attached garage • All appliances & window covering included • Built in 2014

$349,900

Rm of North Battleford

Elaine Elder MLS®583012 1,288 sq. ft. 3 level split home located 2 mins. north of North Battleford on 40 acres of land.

Featuring 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and double detached garage. Call now for your personal viewing!

$549,900

Great west side location!

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®595661

1,350 sq. ft. bungalow home with a dream kitchen with large island, quartz counter top and wood sit-up bar, porcelain sink, some beach wood cabinets. Beautiful landscaped yard.

Single attached garage. Call now for your personal viewing!

$299,000

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522 100th Street

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®579089 • 1,378 sq. ft. grand custom built home • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades done laminate flooring, windows replaced & main floor paint • Central air, Underground sprinkler • Double detached garage • Quick possession available

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1672 102nd Street

Al White / Brett Payne MLS®599753

• 840 sq. ft. home • 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • Recently upgrades done: Shingles, soffits, fascia, vinyl sliding • Lower level is framed • Large lot, completely fenced, storage shed • Immediate possession

$149,900

#104 – 1442 102nd Street

JoAnne Iverson

MLS®598010

• 1,099 sq. ft. main floor condo at Parkview Manor • 2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Kitchen flooring recently replaced along with the tiled back splash • Spacious living room with patio doors • 1 outside parking stall

$151,900

1122 104th Street

Kayla Petersen

MLS®594626

• 4 bedrooms, 2 baths • Some renovations done; bathrooms, some flooring, new fence & landscaping • Recently landscaped and new fence • Insulated 24X24 double garage

$189,900

1671 105th Street

Elaine Elder MLS®595371 This 864 sq. ft. features 4 bedrooms, 2 baths, Central air, newer furnace, PVC windows. Close to the Comprehensive High School. Come check it out!

$154,900

2228 Douglas Avenue

JoAnne Iverson MLS®589080 • 1,188 sq. ft. 4 level split home • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Some upgrades done kitchen, counter tops, flooring, windows & shingles • Single attached garage, RV Parking

$269,900

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Marlene Kotchorek / Lloyd Ledinski MLS®600412

• 1,078 sq. ft. immaculate condo • 2+1 beds, 2.5 baths • Laminate flooring in the living room • Large kitchen/dining with loads of cabinets & counter space • Garden door access to covered deck • Direct entry from double attached garage

$289,900

RM OF BATTLE RIVER

Al White MLS®589102 • 1,278 sq. ft. home • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Corrals, feed shelter, barn, storage sheds, drilled well, two storage septic tank • 40 acres fenced, all services cedar log home • Double detached garage

$329,000

2419 – C Henderson Drive

Dorothy Lehman MLS®584256 Unique town house features open concept living room, pantry, island, dining area, foyer and bathroom on main level. Second level has 3 bedrooms, walk in closet. Basement partially developed. Direct entry into insulated garage. Call today to view this property!

$329,900

RM OF BATTLE RIVER

Kayla Petersen MLS®592895 • 15 acre parcel • Services are available & well test has already been done for you • Ready for you to build your dream home • Located just outside of Battleford

$69,900

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Vacant lot in Murray Lake

Al White MLS ®589712 • Pristine lake front lot • 73.9 x 145.7 lot size • Potable deep water • Nat gas, telephone, & power are at the property line • All offers entertained

$129,900

400 3rd Avenue W, Unity

Nicole Lovell

MLS®597646

Solid 884 sq. ft. home located on a corner lot. 3 bedrooms, 2 baths and many upgrades in recent years. Main floor has a quaint sized kitchen / dining with new cabinetry and marble.

Back yard is fully fenced. Single detached garage with electric garage door opener. Call today to view this fantastic home!

$196,000

1571 sq. ft. luxury home features Birch kitchen cabinets with granite counter tops, main floor laundry, dining room, patio doors to deck.

Spacious living room, master bedroom, WIC. Wine wall features over 100 LED energy light.

3 car heated garage, workshop. Stunning landscaped yard, fenced, 700 ft. of curbing, 3 level deck, UGSS and more. Check it out!

$614,900

14 Railway Avenue E

Wally Lorenz

MLS®590438

• 4,224 Bldg Area, Excellent opportunity to purchase a well-known franchise that has been in this location for about 30 years, Having developed a repeat customer base over these years • 4 bay building, all equipment, stock/inventory, 3 computers with programs that track inventory and does billings, furniture, office equipment included • 4 overhead doors were new in 2014-2015, Minute Muffler Business in North Battleford • Building has a security system that secures all areas of the building

$998,000

Peaceful living at Riverview Place

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®588057

Stunning 1,474 sq. ft. bungalow home.

Open concept with 3+2 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms lots of maple kitchen cabinets and Island. Large master bedroom, Ensuite, bright living room. Spacious foyer w/ direct entry to double car garage.

A beautiful yard for children to play like being on a acreage.

$569,000

Bayview Heights, Jackfish Lake

Kayla Petersen

MLS®599556

• 2,180 sq. ft. 1 ¾ story home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Hardwood floors, 2 closets & large windows • 2 lake decks with views of the lake & private deck at the back • Double detached garage, ample parking & RV parking

$474,900

#C – 10316 Henderson Drive

Lloyd Ledinski / Marlene Kotchorek MLS®600412

Be first to view this immaculate condo on the north east side features 2+1 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, laminate flooring. Large kitchen/dining area. Ample cupboard & counter space, lower level is very well developed with lots of extra storage. Direct entry from fully insulated and painted double attached garage. Try and be first to view as this is very neat.

$289,900

630 Lakeshore Drive, Meota

Brett Payne

MLS®597230

• 1,297 gorgeous year round lake front home • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • 65X165 ft. lot • Triple E windows, a/c, underground sprinklers, composite deck • Insulated 26X30 attached garage

$549,900

2312 Robin Place

Brett Payne

MLS®599408

• Seller will offer an early closing incentive of $1500.00 at possession date • 1,596 sq. ft. very spacious family home • 4 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many upgrades done laminate flooring & carper in the lower level • Large double attached garage

$299,900

591 Poplar Cres, Aquadeo

Elaine Elder MLS®589415 Want to live at the Lake? Then check out this year-round home that is located only 1 row back from the water. 1048 sq. ft. 3 bedrooms, partial basement. Priced to sell at only $249,900.

$249,900

11315 Centennial Crescent

Brett Payne

MLS® 597054

Check out this 1,794 sq. ft. home features 3 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms with a double attached garage. All the finishing has been custom built from crown molding, window trim and wainscoting to the built in features in the master bedroom, dining room and second floor alcove. Book a showing now!

$479,900

1321 Pearsall Place, Cochin

Marlene Kotchorek

MLS®585818

• 2 bedrooms on the main floor • 11’X22’ living room w/ large windows that take in the view across the lake • Newer eaves & shingles • Nat gas, forced air heat, 2 septic tanks, town water • Total lot size 65x124

$159,900

261 RIVERBEND CRESCENT

Kayla Petersen MLS®596429 • 1,347 sq. ft. great family home • 3+1 bedrooms, 3 baths • Many renovations done • UGSS, gas fireplace • Fully landscaped yard • Double car garage with direct entry

$399,900

Lot 35 Sub 5, Meeting Lake

JoAnne Iverson

$114,000

W NE

$184,900

BLK D, BALDWINTON

Marlene Kotchorek MLS®580201 • 1,253 sq. ft. family home • 5 bedrooms, 2 baths • New Lino, shingles and some windows • Single attached garage

$194,900

Rm of Spiritwood

101 1 Avenue, Medstead

401 4 Avenue, Medstead

Lot 3 Venture Road, Iroquois Lake

MLS®572732

• 3 bedrooms, good sized kitchen, living room & dining area • 1,300 sq. ft. on 2 levels • Shingles done in 2015 • 2x6 construction, wall insulated, floor is not insulated • Most furnishings will remain

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Dorothy Lehman

2 Grouse Road, Big Shell Lake

Shawna Schira- Kroeker MLS®599910

Shawna Schira-Kroker MLS®598759

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®586472

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®565967

Shawna Schira-Kroeker MLS®600963

$380,000

$115,000

$175,000

$245,900

$149,900

• 285 acre, ½ section in the Rm of Spiritwood • 3 bedrooms, 2 baths • Fully fenced, permanent water, all cultivated acres seeded into grass • Barn, corrals, watering bowls, all steel panels and gates storage shed • Seller would consider subdividing yard • Double detached garage

• 3 bedrooms, 1 bath • 1,172 sq. ft. home • Corner lot (110x217) • Many upgrades have been completed • Landscaped yard, C/W appliances • Close to K-12 school, grocery store, and many other business

• 1,216 sq. ft. home • 2+2 bedrooms, 2 baths • Large corner lot (108X158) • Attached double garage with direct basement access • Single detached garage • Storage shed, garden area, matured yard • Close to School and all amenities

• 4 season cabin with 2 BD, 1 BA • Deck, outdoor hot tub, fire pit, covered wood storage • 26x20 garage, storage shed, gazebo on a brick patio • Very well maintained property • Located at the gorgeous Pebble Bay

RM OF BATTLE RIVER

Kayla Petersen • • • •

• 1,200 sq. ft. home • 30X40 building with a 10X10 additional built in 1995 • 2X6 constructions • Shingles done with 35 year shingles • 200 amp electrical panel, nat gas available

MLS®594620

158 acre w/ back 90 cultivated and farmed top 30 hayed 2,400 sq. ft. on 2 level country style home 5 bedrooms, 4 baths Perfect for horse lovers and set up with fully insulated barn / workshop with 2-12 ft. sliding doors • Box stall, tie stalls, round pen, outdoor riding area and more • Triple attached garage

$709,900

142 Blueberry Lane, Cut Knife

JoAnne Iverson MLS®593270 • 2 bedrooms, 1 bath • 1,192 sq. ft. cozy cabin • Spacious kitchen, separate dining room with wood burning stove • Perfect place for outdoor activities

$119,900

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Wally Lorenz MLS®590012 • Excellent area to build your dream home • 0.24 acre lot on Parker Court • Back is adjacent to the green space walking trail • Possibility to build a walk-out basement

Al White

314 Knots Landing-Evergreen Acres, Turtle Lake

Lot 1 Sunshine-KivimaaMoonlight Bay Place, Turtle Lake

$89,900

JoAnne Iverson / Al white

MLS®596742

• Fully furnished 1,500 sq. ft. low to no maintenance home • 3 bedrooms, 3 baths • Walk in path to sandy beach • Triple detached garage • Four season home with a view of Turtle Lake

$899,900

MLS®590034

• 1,859 sq. ft. home • Total of 5 bedrooms, 3 baths • Nat gas, central air-conditioning • Vaulted ceilings, 16 x 20 storage building • Main floor laundry with direct entry to the garage • Double attached garage, Move in ready!

$359,900

Wally Lorenz MLS®600788 65 x 130 ft. bare lot on the corner of Sunshine Place and Lake shore Drive at Kivimaa-Moonlight Bay on the west side of Turtle Lake.

$130,000

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5344 Progress 54th Street, Macklin

Nicole Lovell

MLS®587596

1460 sq. ft. bi-level built in 2009 in newly developed area of Macklin. 5 bed, 3 bath plus larger attached garage. The modern open concept kitchen, dining & living room features Granite counter tops, vaulted ceilings & beautiful hardwood and ceramic tile flooring throughout. Call today to view this superb family home.

$408,900

5015 Telegraph 51st Street, Macklin

Nicole Lovell

MLS®587295

• 1,088 sq. ft. one & ¾ storey home • 4 bedrooms (3up & 1 in basement suite), 2 baths • New flooring, light fixtures & most baseboards • No/low maintenance roll-form metal fencing • RV parking, Parking spaces

$186,000

405 1st Street E, Wilkie

Nicole Lovell

MLS®601525

Perfect starter home in a great location.

This cozy 768 sq. ft. bungalow home close to school w/ park /playground adjacent to your backyard. Many desirable features and upgrades this 2-bedroom, 2 bath home. Complete garage packages: Single detached 12X20 ft. double detached 30x30 ft. w/ sump. Check it out!

$172,000

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Nicole Lovell / JoAnne Iverson MLS®601766 · 772 sq. ft. home · 2 bedrooms, 1 bath · Main floor laundry, c/w appliances · Many upgrades done · Single attached garage · Close to school & all amenities

$102,900

175 1st Street E, Meota

Elaine Elder

MLS®570647

Excellent year round home located in the Village of Meota. This 1,600 sq. ft. home is finished up and down with 4 bedrooms, 2 ½ bathrooms and lots of storage, wheel chair accessibility, including elevator to get to the basement and triple attached garage.

$399,900

RM of Eagle Creek

Lloyd Ledinski

MLS®568342

160 acres located in an excellent hunting area near Maymont. Two bedroom home with furniture and appliances, some equipment and tools included as well as many outbuildings. 55x80 steel Quonset with dirt floor, wired 220 amp, chicken barn, storage shed & fully furnished guest house.

Equipment can be purchased with the farm.

$459,600

1420 3rd Avenue E, Edam

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600803

This 3 bedroom mobile home located in the village of Edam.

Many upgrades done windows, insulations and siding. Can be sold separately or with MLS®600808.

$75,000

905 – 911 Railway Avenue

Lloyd Ledinski / Wally Lorenz MLS®600808

Thriving Business in Edam, Esso service station with restaurant-takeout food and convenience store. This business is located on highway 26 and being sold as turnkey business including all equipment, furniture, supplies & stock. Plus a large commercial lot adjoining the highway with services up to it.

$635,000

391 2nd Street W, Glaslyn

Lloyd Ledinski / Brett Payne MLS®589192

Beautiful 980 sq. ft. two bedroom home built in 2006 with 2 bathrooms on the main floor one has been upgraded with a walk in tub, floor is ceramic tile throughout and easy to keep clean, large yard and single detached garage. Call today for more information. We need action on their home owner want it sold.

$189,900

2426 Buhler Ave. North Battleford

OPEN HOUSE EVERY SUNDAY 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.

• Ranging from 812 to 1,650 sq. ft.

• No condo fees/taxes until end of the year 2017 Al White MLS®

2515 Falcon Drive

Dorothy Lehman

MLS®600244

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Beautiful home!

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$429,000

8914 18th Avenue

Brett Payne

MLS®599303

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Are you looking for your forever home? Check out this west side location with 4 bedroom and office bi-level home and single attached garage.

$274,900

1492 95th Street

Wally Lorenz

MLS®579136

OPEN HOUSE Tuesday, March 28 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Great Westside location! Check out this 952 sq. ft. home with 3 bedrooms, 1 bath home! Excellent starter home or as an investment for a rental property.

$179,900

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