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Biweekly lease payment Crash Safety CRASH SAFETY RATING of $70/$78/$114/$150/$170 5-Star for a 60-month walk-away lease. Down Payment of $0 and first monthly payment required. Total lease obligation is $9,100/$10,140/$14,820/$19,500/$22,100. include Delivery and Destination U.S. NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC Lease offers,381/$30,315 Overall Rating▲available ®/™The Hyundai names, logos, product names, feature names, images and slogans are trademarks owned by Hyundai Auto Canada Corp. ‡Dealer Invoice Price of $14,558/$16,275/$23,286/$27 on all new 2015 of $1,595/$1,595/$1,760/$1,795/$1,795.

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Stray bullet hits truck windshield

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Routine drive takes a frightening turn

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

It was the last thing Brian Turnbull expected as he was driving on Territorial Drive Monday near the intersections of Douglas Avenue and Wearing Road. A bullet hit the windshield of his truck.

It came from no pellet gun, says Turnbull, who is a hunter and knows his weapons.

It came from a high-pow-

ered rifle, from up to a mile away.

Turnbull, who had his window open, did not hear a shot, but he heard the distinctive whine of a bullet before it hit the window. It grazed off, he said, but shattered glass flew about the cab of the truck, some of it striking his face.

There was no other traffic in the area, and he looked around but could see no shooter. So he drove directly

to the RCMP detachment to report what happened. This was shortly after 2 p.m.

The RCMP did not take it lightly, says Turnbull, and dispatched members to the area almost at once.

Turnbull says the RCMP agree the damage to the windshield indicates the bullet came from somewhere on to the east of Territorial drive – from the area of the countryside, not from the residential area. Its trajec-

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tory was slightly downward, says Turnbull, which means it was nearing the end of its journey, but the divot clearly shows the bullet was not tumbling.

All of this means, that despite the fact that it was close to spent, it could still have been lethal had it struck but one foot behind. At the least, he could have been seriously wounded.

He did have a doctor check out the scratches on his face to make sure no damage had been done to his eyes. Thankfully, he says, everything is fine.

While it is almost certain he wasn’t being targeted, with his truck travelling at 80 km/h and a bullet traveling even faster, Turnbull doesn’t like to think what a difference a fraction of a second might have made.

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Battlefords RCMP say they were notified at about 4 p.m. of an intoxicated man threatening to harm himself with a firearm. According to RCMP, the man was extremely agitated, threatening to take another occupant of the residence hostage and harm police and ambulance personnel if they attended.

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Addictions need to be addressed

By Becky Doig Editor

The message from Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton to city council this week was not to lose heart in the wake of crime statistics delivered by Insp. John Sutherland last week.

Sutton says in spite of the numbers taking a turn in the wrong direction many initiatives are continuing and progress is being made.

That is heartening, because it is pretty difficult to ignore some of the more sensational stories we’ve been following this year. The RCMP have faced far too many dangerous situations involving irrational and often intoxicated people, making threats and potentially harming themselves or others.

It is a testament to their skill and solid procedures that these incidents have been resolved without anyone, citizens or officers, being injured. Our hats off to them. They deserve our continued support in working to keep the community safe.

One of the initiatives mentioned in Sutton’s report is a move to gauge interest in an addictions treatment court in North Battleford.

The Canadian Association of Drug Treatment Court Professionals gives this definition of drug treatment court: “Drug treatment courts have the responsibility to handle cases involving drug-using offenders through a system involving comprehensive supervision, mandatory drug testing, treatment services (and other therapeutic interventions) and immediate sanctions and incentives.

“The objective of drug treatment courts is to reduce substance abuse, crime and recidivism through the rehabilitation of persons who commit crimes to support their substance dependency. ” Every time I post an RCMP daily report there will be a reference to a complaint about an intoxicated person causing problems. Almost invariably that person is under a prohibition against consuming alcohol and ends up back in court with new charges. I’d call it a safe bet some of those incidents involve the same people over and over again.

Obviously there is a need for this type of court here and it is hoped the community safety co-ordinator will be successful in his bid to introduce the system.

oots Bouquets A huge bouquet of brilliant yellow daffodils to the city workers and others who helped stranded motorists in the snowy mess under the railway bypass Tuesday morning.

Let’s hope that is the last of that nasty white stuff for this spring.

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Battle against ISIS good for PM Harper’s election chances Dear Editor Who is surprised about Steven Harper’s announcement that he plans to renew the Canadian commitment of troops and planes to the war against ISIS in Iraq, and possibly to extend it?

Not me for sure. I can still recall how, as Leader of the Opposition, Harper angrily and loudly attacked Jean Cretien in Parliament for not sending troops to join the disastrous United States invasion of Iraq in 2003, an invasion generally seen as the real beginning of the present conflicts in the Middle East today.

And of course, there is an election coming up. We all hate the bloody and barbaric actions taken by the followers of ISIS, who seem determined to take us all back to the Dark Ages, so being seen as a “strong man” could be good for Harper’s chances in the election. After all, it seems to be working for Putin in Russia.

But the present situation in the Middle East is far from a case of good guys against the bad guys. If it were, who could question the commitment of armed forces to quickly solve the problem? No one today can see a quick military end to this conflict — at least no one that I’ve heard of.

One problem would be who our troops would find as allies

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in the field, such as the troops of Iran and Bashir’s Syria, already in the fight against ISIS, but that would be only one of many problems.

I’ll admit I don’t have a solution. Harper does. Getting Canada more deeply involved in this conflict could be good for his chances in the impending election.

Russell Lahti Battleford

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If Wi-Fi really is a problem, we’re hooped On March 16 the Edmonton Journal carried a story about how some Alberta parents want their schools to look for ways to reduce children’s exposures to WiFi signals, to the point where they are considering “ensuring school districts offer schools that are Wi-Fi-free when enough parents request them.”

Good luck with that.

Wi-Fi is the use of radio signals to transmit data on the Internet wirelessly. It has become engrained into our society almost as much as the telephone, probably because most telephones (i.e. cellphones) have it built in.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year sion service. The wired portion of those routers allows for the maximum Internet service I can get without having a fibre optic line running into my house.

Since wired Internet is more reliable than wireless, most of my Internet devices are hard-wired in. Even so, my desktop and my wife’s desktop both have built-in Wi-Fi. There’s a Wi-Fi dongle on the kids’ seven-yearold desktop because that was more convenient than

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snaking a 50-foot cable. The seven-year-old laptops also have Wi-Fi. My wife’s new laser printer has Wi-Fi capability, as does my tiny mobile photo printer.

My eight-year-old Nikon D200 camera had a Wi-Fi battery grip add-on, which cost me almost $1,000 but hardly worked. Spencer’s $100 point and shoot camera, on the other hand, also has Wi-Fi. Each of my GoPro cameras have Wi-Fi. The older one has an add-on module, and the newer one has it integrated. I anticipate all my future cameras, and their flashes, will have WiFi built in.

Now let’s add two beatup iPhone 4s, three evenmore-beat-up iPods, four iPads and we’re at nine WiFi idevices.

The “smart TV” upstairs has a Wi-Fi dongle allowing it to receive Netflix and YouTube from the routers downstairs. The bargainbasement Blu-Ray player I got on a Boxing Day sale for $69 has similar capability downstairs.

That brings the grand total to 22 Wi-Fi devices in this house alone, of which as many as 14 might be active at any one time. This does not count the several WiFi routers in the electronics

junk tub. If Wi-Fi is going to cause health issues, our collective goose is cooked.

Other than the fact I have proven I am a techno-geek, the reality is Wi-Fi isn’t just a gizmo – it’s infrastructure, in the same way a wall socket is for power, or a kitchen faucet is for water. For many of the devices we now count on for day-to-day activities, Wi-Fi is a necessity. Without it, you have a brick.

I dare say that there are people out there who have even higher Wi-Fi concentrations around them. Consider a typical office – every person can be expected to have a smartphone in their purse or pocket. There’s the office router, the printer, perhaps the “smart thermostat,” every computer in the room, every tablet present for personal or professional use. In a large bullpen-style office, there will be so many Wi-Fi radio signals floating around, it’s hard to even imagine.

So, the big question is, is this killing us? Is it harming us? I have no idea one way or the other. But if it were, one would think we’d start seeing the widespread consequences. It wouldn’t be a matter of one or two cases popping up. Wi-Fi is so prevalent in Western society, if there were Wi-Fi related illnesses, one would expect them to be as common as a plague.

If it is an issue for chil-

dren, shutting off the Wi-Fi in schools is not going to make much difference. They are going to be bombarded everywhere else in their lives unless they live on a farm. In town, their neighbours may have as many, or more, Wi-Fi devices as I have (think Wi-Fi surveillance cameras). The mall, corner store, arena, park, anywhere there are people

(and their smartphones) they are going to encounter WiFi, just as they would electricity and running water.

Is there a Wi-Fi issue?

Or, like water fluoridation, will it simply become part of the background?

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

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Safety co-ordinator says don’t get discouraged

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Despite some recent setbacks in the crime statistics, the City of North Battleford’s community safety coordinator is urging council to not get discouraged.

“I’ve been following the RCMP crime stats and I know the inspector was here. February didn’t look as good as January did,” said Herb Sutton, who gave his

monthly monitoring report to council Monday night.

“I hope it doesn’t discourage people from the work that we’re doing,” Sutton added.

“I still continue to see lots of really good things happening in the community. I think there’s some enthusiasm around the work that is happening. And people are starting to feel good about the progress that we are making. So hopefully one

month of increase in crime stats isn’t going to derail all of our processes.”

Councillor Greg Lightfoot, who chaired the meeting, said, “I have to concur.

I’ve heard lots of positive things about what we’re doing with community safety.”

Councillor Ryan Bater agreed, adding “I think we knew this would not happen overnight.”

There was a list of items and community efforts

Sutton described in his monthly report and he could reported progress in a number of areas: An April 20 board meeting is set for Concern for Youth and the goal is to have their youth survey report completed by that point with a decision on release soon after that; A proposal was made to BATC Community Development Program for a proposed community cadet/first responder program for youth in the city;

A first meeting was held Feb. 26 towards launching efforts to develop a Community Safety Plan, with about 50 people in attendance including Mayor Ian Hamilton, City Manager Jim Puffalt and MLA Herb Cox, as well as other provincial and federal representation; March 27 is set as a date for an information and organizational meeting to gauge interest in creating an addictions treatment court in North Battleford; Continued busy activity

at the Lighthouse; All eight pocket housing units at the transitional housing project are filled and an application is already made for funding for a second pocket-housing location; The housing study is still in progress; Efforts continue to move forward with a Community Safety Audit (with a target area identified for that audit) and the crime-free multi housing Initiative; and Efforts continue towards a community directory.

Strategy for graffiti removal presented waiver form as well.

Puffalt called the apStaff Reporter proach a way to combat “broken window” syndrome A graffiti removal strat— the idea that if a broken egy has been presented to window is allowed to remain City Hall. in a neighbourhood that it A list of procedures would encourage people to and notification policies to commit more promptly revandalism. move graffiti If graffiti is were presentallowed to reed to counI’ve always thought that main, Puffalt cillors, but victims of graffiti are getting said, it “enalso presented hit twice because they are already courages more was a “graffiti graffiti to ocremoval serpaying for protection and they cur.” vice release have to pay for removal.

“We’re goand indem- Councillor Ryan Bater ing to help nity form.” A residents that victim whose have issues or property was difficulty to try and address hit by graffiti will be able to to help clean it up.

The City is looking at it as quickly as possible,” fill it out and sign that waiver form, allowing the City getting help from inter- Puffalt told council.

Councillor Ryan Bater to assist them in removing ested individuals or groups or concealing any graffiti on who might organize “graf- praised the proposal pretheir property free of charge. fiti paint-outs,” where they sented at council.

“I really like the proposThe idea is to provide would go to affected properal, and I like the philosophy more assistance to graffiti- ties and cover the graffiti.

People seeking the assis- behind it,” said Bater. “I’ve hit households and businesses. Up to now, the City’s tance from these volunteers always thought that vicapproach has been to notify would be encouraged to tims of graffiti are getting homeowners and leave them place their request for graf- hit twice because they are to clean up the graffiti on fiti removal to municipal en- already paying for protecforcement and complete the tion and they have to pay their own. for removal. I just want to commend administration for coming forward with this.

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This 960 sq. ft. house with a double detached garage would make a great family home. it has 3 BDRMS and 1 Bth. The basement is insulated, gyprocked and ready for development. Fridge, stove, washer, dryer and freezer to remain.

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Marlene Kotchorek

Al Somers

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RCMP honoured with St. John’s Lifesaving Awards

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

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The dedicated service and quick response of RCMP personnel was recognized Wednesday afternoon at Chapel Gallery by the province’s lieutenant governor.

The Hon. Vaughn Solomon Schofield was in North Battleford to present the RCMP awards. Several RCMP and civilian members were recognized with long-service awards, while five RCMP members were presented with St. John’s Life-Saving Awards for their actions in life-threatening situations.

The life-savings awards went to the following: Cst. Mary Chuey (retired): Chuey was dispatched to a suspected suicide attempt in the vicinity of Turtleford. After one last search of the area, the subject was found hanging from a tree. Chuey discovered the victim had a pulse, quickly took down the rope and removed it from the subject’s head. The victim was sent to hospital and released the next day. For her actions in saving the man’s life, Chuey received the St. John’s Award of Merit.

Cst. Colson Langley and Cst. Justin Donaldson: The two came to the aid of an RCMP officer who had been struck by a vehicle. Their rapid response and use of first-aid techniques were credited by the RCMP with preventing the loss of life of one of their officers, and they were both presented with the St. John’s Life-Saving Award.

Cst. Maria Pikus: March 6, 2013 in Swift Current, used her first aid skills in applying CPR to save the life of a coffee shop patron who had stopped breathing and was unconscious. She

A group photo of the recipients with the Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield and dignitaries. Photos by John Cairns

was presented with the St. John’s Life Saving Award.

Cst. Cory Winslow: On Oct. 2, 2013, near Kinley, Winslow used his first-aid skills to save the life of an unconscious baby. He determined quickly that the baby had a pulse, and applied artificial respiration until EMS arrived. The baby made a full recovery and Winslow was presented with the St. John’s Life Saving Award.

In addition to the lifesaving awards, several RCMP members were recognized for long service and they were listed as follows: 30 years: Marwin

Zwarych (who also received a 25-year clasp at the ceremony).

25 years: Robert Cozine, Michael Kisters, Jane MacLatchy, Tracey Opheim, Anna Peters, Dave Sanderson and John Sutherland.

20 years: Mark Ochitwa, Mike Rosset.

The awards were presented to each of them by Lt. Gov. Schofield, with F Division commander Brenda Butterworth-Carr on hand for the presentations as well, as were friends and family and other dignitaries.

Lt. Gov. Schofield made another separate presenta-

tion while in North Battleford that day. She presented the Lieutenant Governor’s Military Service Pin to F/Sgt. Russell Atton Stewart, a veteran of the Second World War, at the Chapel Gallery.

According to the Lt. Governor’s website, the Military Service Pin “symbolizes the gratitude of the Crown and the people of Saskatchewan for those who have served with honour and valour.

The pin is intended to be worn on civilian clothing, so that we might recognize Cst. Mary Chuey (retired) is shown receiving the St. John’s those who serve when they Award of Merit from Lt. Gov. Vaughn Schofield and F are not in uniform.”

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Marwin Zwarych – 30 years

Cst. Colson Langley, Cst. Justin Donaldson, Cst. Maria Pikus and Cst. Cory Winslow were all presented with the St. John’s Life Saving Award.

Anna Peters – 25 years.

Above, at a recent awards ceremony, Battlefords RCMP Detachment Inspector John Sutherland was honoured for 25 years service by Lt. Gov. Vaughn Schofield and F Division commander Brenda ButterworthCarr. Photos by John Cairns Robert Cozine – 25 years

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Agrimex celebrating 30 years of operation

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Agrimex show is returning to the Battlefords Ag Society grounds for its 30th anniversary year and preparations are already well under way for it.

Ag Society general manager Jocelyn Ritchie

confirms the home, trade and farm show will run April 9, 10 and 11 at both the Agriplex and Agrivilla buildings.

“We have everything from home products, gardening, farm equipment, financial information, clothing, jewelry, something for everyone,” said Ritchie.

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She says there will be many returning displays as well as a few new ones.

There will again be some outdoor displays between the buildings.

Saturday, April 11 will see the pancake breakfast take place around 9 a.m., which will be free of charge to the public.

Hours will be noon to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.

The cost of admission is $3, but Ritchie said there are free admission passes that will be available at businesses throughout the city.

Those with paid admission are eligible to enter a draw

to win $1,500 cash.

The show is a popular one every year with the public.

“We hope to have 5,000 people go through the door for the three days of our show,” said Ritchie.

Over 100 booths are expected and while most of them are already booked,

Ritchie says some are still available.

“We still have some left,” said Ritchie, so if anyone still wishes to set one up “we encourage them to call and we’ll get them in.”

Those interested can call 306-445-2024 or visit the website at www.agsociety. com.

False alarm bylaw introduced

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The new false alarm bylaw, discussed a week earlier at North Battleford’s Planning Committee meeting at City Hall, was introduced at Monday’s council meeting.

The bylaw, designed to reduce police responses to false alarms in the city, received two readings but will wait until the next council

meeting April 13 before third reading proceeds.

A number of fines are set out in the bylaw, with first false alarms receiving a warning, second receiving a $200 fine, third receiving a $500 fine and fourth or more $750.

The main discussion was about the alarm registration fee of $30, with some concern expressed that the fee will be seen as a cash grab.

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Hafford Hawks 2014-15 SPHL champions that was wiped out by a toomany-men penalty against Hafford, and with 3:36 remaining the Combines scored on the power play as Brody Tatchell scored, his second of the playoffs, Michael Pylypow and Tyson Knight assisting.

The period ended with Meota seemingly in control 4-2, but the Hawks had other ideas.

Early in the third, Hafford capitalized when the Combines’ Taylor Tatchell took a boarding penalty just 40 seconds into the period.

At the 1:29 mark, Thompson scored his second of the game from

Ryan Scheafer and Darren Delainey, prompting an exuberant reaction from the Hawks’ bench.

At the 8:24 mark Kyle Rivett scored from Scheafer to tie the game at 4-4.

The Combines seemed to be hanging on by a hair as the period ticked down, but mercifully for them the third period ended and game four moved immediately to a sudden-death overtime.

It did not last long. Just 1:37 in, Baillargeon scored to give Meota a 5-4 overtime win, forcing game five Saturday night.

And so it all came down to the deciding game at Bat-

tleford Arena - Hafford’s temporary home-awayfrom-home for the Cup. Just six minutes into the game, Tyson Knight scored to give Meota the early advantage 1-0. Michael Pylypow and Brody Tatchell were given the assists.

Late in the period a pair of Meota penalties had the Hawks on a brief two-man advantage.

But nothing came of it, thanks in part to Meota’s Taylor Tatchell who broke free with the puck to the other end of the ice, colliding right into the net.

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The Hafford Hawks pose with the Radisson & District CO-OP Cup after deafeating the Meota Combines 2-1 in game five at the Battleford Arena Saturday. Photo by John Cairns

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They had to hang on for their lives at the end, but hang on they did, and the Hafford Hawks are the Saskatchewan Prairie Hockey League Champions.

The Hawks outlasted a final power play opportunity for the Meota Combines in the final two minutes of game five, and held on to a 2-1 win for a 3-2 series triumph.

The game capped a hectic couple of days of hockey in the Battlefords, with the deciding game played at Battleford Arena in front of a near sellout crowd.

The night before, another large crowd had showed up at the North Battleford Civic Centre, home of the Meota Combines, for the fourth game with the Radisson and District Co-op Cup in the house.

The home team’s fans were hoping their team could do what the Battlefords AAA Stars had done in

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The Combines scored first just 1:51 into game four as Aaron Cadrin scored his second of the playoffs from Kyle Gregoire and O’Neil Baillargeon, beating Kristian Sawyshyn in net to make it 1-0.

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That briefly put Meota on a two-man advantage.

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Hafford downs Meota 2-1 to win SPHL title Continued from Page 11 The second period moved swiftly with Hafford controlling play early on in the period while Meota picked it up midway through the period. After Hafford’s Ryan Scheafer went off for tripping midway through the second, the Combines had some chances to score but couldn’t capitalize.

With 7:35 left and after a couple of stops by the Meota netminder, the Hawks finally tied it as Kyle Rivett beat Quinton Gaulthier. Lance Lamontagne and Ryan Scheafer got the assists.

A tripping call to Gregoire put the Hawks on the power play again late in the period. Despite opportunities, including a shot that just missed wide of

the net, the score remained 1-1 at the end of two.

In the third Gauthier kept the game tied with some timely saves early in the third with Hafford pressuring.

Finally at the 8:56 mark, Hafford took the lead as Linnell fed Rivett who found the back of the net for his second of the game and 12th of the playoffs.

one, the Stars got one of their own halfway through the period.

Keifer Hintz sent a pass to Keegan McBride at the blueline, and his one-timer was deflected in the slot by Chad Grambo to give the Stars the lead.

Four minutes later, there was a scrum at the side of the Canadians goal.

Kaelen Holt found the puck, and somehow sent it into the top corner of the

net despite goaltender Curtis Meger seemingly covering the post.

Kyle Salaway and Conner Manegre picked up assists on Holt’s fourth of the playoffs.

Late in the period Pongracz made a pair of saves off turnovers right in front of his goal.

The shots ended 8-6 in favour of the Stars after one.

Early in the second the Canadians took advantage of their first power play of the game.

With Kaleb Dahlgren in the box, Tyler Adams beat Pongracz to cut the lead to 2-1.

Tyran Brown and Ryan Roberts were given the assists.

Just over three minutes later, the Canadians tied the game when a long point shot from Brown beat Pongracz through a screen.

Two quick goals didn’t rattle the Stars, however.

Scheafer also got an assist.

With 6:40 left, Simmonds of the Hawks went off for hooking. With a power play and with the Cup on the line Meota called an immediate time out. But Hafford’s penalty killing frustrated the Combines and their lead held.

With their fans chanting Go Hawks Go, Hafford seemed poised to win the

Cup, but with 2:05 left the Hawks’ Cody Ryan took a tripping penalty to give the Combines one last chance to tie the game.

That set up a desperate final two minutes as Meota pulled their netminder for the extra attacker. Hafford finally forced a faceoff in the Meota zone with 23 seconds left, and the Hawks were able to kill the remaining

time to touch off a wild celebration at the final buzzer as the netminder was mobbed by his teammates.

League president Wayne Schmidt presented the playoff MVP award to Scott Linnell, and then presented captain Ryan Scheafer with the Cup. And that wraps up another exciting Sask. Prairie League season in 2014-15.

AAA Stars trail SMAAAHL final against Regina 2-1

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The Battlefords AAA Stars evened the SMAAAHL final at one game each after a 5-2 win over the Regina Pat Canadians at the Civic Centre Tuesday.

The Stars got goals from five different players and 26 saves from Brett Pongracz in the win.

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Six minutes after Adams’ goal, Layne Young carried the puck into the Regina zone, swooped in behind the net and jammed the puck on goal while coming out the far side.

Somehow the puck snuck through Meger to restore the Stars’ lead.

Spencer Bast and Jared Hillis picked up assists.

The Stars led 3-2 after two, with an unusual shot total of 17-16 in favour of Regina.

The Canadians came out with a mission in the third, furiously throwing pucks on Pongracz trying to tie the game.

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tall, making a number of big saves on scrambles in front of the net to preserve his teams one-goal lead.

With 1:28 left in the game, Braydon Buziak iced the game for the Stars, scoring into the empty net after the Canadians pulled their goalie for the extra attacker.

Bast would add another empty-net goal, this one short handed, with 21 seconds remaining.

Game three of the series went Wednesday night in Regina.

The Pat Canadians bounced back with a 3-0 shutout victory to take a 2-1 series lead.

Regina opened the scoring on the power play late in the first period.

After Jared Hillis was called for hooking with 1:44 remaining in the frame, Arthur Miller’s long point shot beat Pongracz through a screen to make it 1-0.

The shots were 11-9 in favour of Regina after the first, and 24-21 after a scoreless second period.

The game stayed 1-0 despite great chances for both teams.

Both Pongracz and Clarke Flegel made topquality saves in their respective nets over the course of the game.

In the dying minutes of the game, Miller struck again to seal the Stars’ fate.

Miller and Adams came in to the Stars zone on a twoon-two rush, and Adams cut to the centre of the ice, bringing both Stars defenceman towards him.

Miller went to the glove side of Pongracz’s net, and made no mistake upon receiving the pass from Adams.

The Canadians would add an empty-net goal to make the final 3-0.

Game four of the series is Saturday at the Civic Centre.

If the Stars win, all three of their playoff series’ this year will have gone to game five.

Saturday’s game will be the last hockey game of the year at the Civic Centre.

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The North American/Canadian Biathlon Championships took place last week in Hinton, Alta.

Many of Saskatchewan’s top biathletes competed in this national event, including North Battleford native Matthew Hudec.

Races began on March 11 with the Sprint event, a race where skiers start at 30 second intervals to race three laps, stopping to shoot after the first and second laps in the prone then standing positions, before racing a final lap to the finish.

“The sprint race is probably my favourite race format to compete in,” Hudec explained. “It’s a fast pace from the start and with only two shooting bouts. It favours the stronger skiers of the field.”

Hudec had the early lead in the Jr. Men’s 10km Sprint with clean shooting in the prone position, but faltered with two penalties in the standing position to see his lead diminish to less than a second after the two shooting bouts. At the finish line Hudec had lost the lead but

still finished second only 2.8 seconds behind Prince Edward Island’s athlete Carsen Campbell.

“I knew with only two penalties on the range that it would be a close race for the win. Losing the gold medal on the final lap of a race is never fun, but I am still thrilled to have a silver medal around my neck,” Hudec said.

The second event of the Championships was the pursuit race. The pursuit format is a five lap race with 4 shooting bouts (two prone and two standing). Athletes start in 5 second intervals based on their finish from the previous sprint race with the winner from the sprint starting first. The first athlete to cross the finish line is the winner.

“The Pursuit is a very exciting race in biathlon,” said Hudec. “The leaders from the sprint definitely have the advantage based on the start format.”

Hudec was able to overcome this disadvantage with fast skiing on the track and with only 1 miss in the prone position claimed the early lead of the race.

“It was a good feeling to take the lead early but with the difficulty I have had with standing shooting this season I knew the race wasn’t over.”

With two misses in the first standing bout, Hudec left the shooting range in second place. When he entered the range for the final shooting bout of the race, he was in a three way tie for the lead between Alberta’s Aidan Millar and P.E.I’s Carsen Campbell. Millar and Campbell both missed twice leaving the door wide open for Hudec to claim his first National Championship gold. With only one miss for Hudec he was able to do so.

“Coming up clutch like that in the last shooting bout of a race to claim gold is every biathlete’s dream,” said Hudec. “Being able to do it at National Championships is that much more special.”

The third race of the week was the Mass Start. Similar to the Pursuit race, the mass start is a five lap, 4 shooting bout race where the first athlete to cross the finish line is the winner. However, in the mass-start all the athletes start at the same time.

champions.

The Eagles claimed the title Friday night with a 3-2 win in game six.

They got goals from Brad Gehl, Duane Larre and

Brady Zerr in the victory.

Responding for the Meadow Lake Stampeders was Brodie Derocher and Chris Nault.

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Matthew Hudec of North Battleford picked up three more medals at the North American/Canadian Biathlon Championships last week. Photo submitted

Again Hudec found himself battling for the lead.

Hudec and Alberta’s Stuart Harden exchanged the lead back and forth through the two prone bouts of shooting, where Hudec missed twice and Harden was clean.

Hudec then faltered in the first standing bout with 4 misses dropping him into 4th place.

He managed to claw his way back into second after two misses in the final shooting bout, bringing his

total misses to eight.

Hudec was able to hold his position on the last lap to claim his second silver medal of the week.

He finished the week racing the lead leg of Saskatchewan’s Jr. Men/ Women mixed relay 4th place finish.

Regina’s Sydney Notscheale raced the middle leg of the relay while local athlete Jason Reimer raced the final leg.

Other Saskatchewan highlights from the week

was Scott Perras claiming silver in the Open Men’s 10km Sprint and bronze in the Open Men’s 15km Mass Start. Doug Sylvester of North Battleford was also awarded Biathlon Canada’s Coach of the Year award.

The final event of the season for Hudec took place on his home ski trails at Blue Mountain Outdoor Adventure Center when they hosted the Biathlon Saskatchewan Provincial Championships earlier this week.

St. Walburg, who lost to the Wilkie Outlaws in seven games last season.

Despite playing in just six post-season games, Logan Harland of the Paradise Hill Hawks lead the playoffs in scoring with an astounding 23 points.

Sunday in Kindersley the Red Lions defeated the Wilkie Outlaws 4-3 in overtime to force a deciding game five Thursday.

Brandon Cummings from

Josh Sim opened the scoring for Kindersley in the first, followed by Sim scoring an unassisted goal in the second.

Goals from Mark Lorenz, Rory Gregoire and Brett Harrison eight minutes apart gave Wilkie the lead in the third.

Chris Wellar beat Jared Herle with the help of Jonny Calkins with three minutes left to send the game to overtime.

The shots favoured Wilkie 44-18 after three periods.

In overtime, Jesse Ismond scored the game-winning goal from Calkins and Taylor Heck 9:53 into the first overtime period. to seal the victory for Kindersley.

Wilkie finished the game 0-for-9 on the power play.

The final game of the Sask. West League season is Thursday night, with the winner being named league champions.

St. Walburg wins NSRHL, Sask. West goes distance

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Provincial Curling at Twin Rivers Staff The Northland Power Curling Centre is home to a big event this weekend.

The 2015 Tim Hortons Provincial Mixed curling championships are being held in North Battleford, with many notable names set to take part.

Two members of this years Canadian Junior Men’s silver medal winning team are included.

Jacob Hersikorn and Battleford native Cole Tenetuik came within one shot of representing Canada at the World Junior Curling Championships earlier this

year.

Other curlers taking part include Amber Holland, who won the 2011 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, along with the Provincial Mixed championships in 2010.

Kristan Steifel is a threetime Provincial Junior Womens champ, winning in 2012, 2014 and 2015.

Kody Hartung and his father Jeff won the 2014 Provincial mixed tournament.

Kody’s brother Tyler was part of the 2014 Provincial Junior Men’s team that won along with Tenetuik and Hersikorn.

Jason Ackerman is a two-time Provincial Mixed champion, winning in 2012 and 2014. He also was part of the Canadian Mixed championship team in 2012.

Colleen Ackerman was on both 2012 teams with Jason, and also won the 2010 Provincial Mixed event.

Chantelle Eberle was teammates with Colleen on both 2012 winning teams.

Aaron Shutra and Kevin Marsh won the Goldline Provincial Championships earlier this year at Twin Rivers, and are ranked 24th on the World Curling Tour.

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Championships runs from Wednesday through Sunday, and the winner of the event will head to Toronto to represent Saskatchewan at the 2015 National Mixed Championsips.

Last year, the team of Max Kirkpatrick, Jolene Campbell, Chirs Haichert and Teejay Haichert from Moose Jaw won at the Rosetown Curling Club and went to North Bay, Ont. to represent Saskatchewan.

Event passes can be purchased at Twin Rivers for $40.

The games began Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 p.m.

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Leaving that money on the table wasn’t too hard, as it was reported that Kovalchuk would be making anywhere from $15-$20 million, tax free, per year in Russia.

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In 99 games in the KHL the past two years, Kovalchuk scored 41 goals and 54 assists.

He’s still under contract in the KHL for two more years.

If the reports are true, Kovalchuk will need approval from all 30 NHL teams to return for the 201617 season because he voluntarily signed retirement papers.

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Eventually the NHL reconsidered, removing the fine and allowing the Devils to have the 30th overall pick in 2014.

It was still a tough pill to swallow because, based on standings, the Devils would have had the 11th overall pick last year.

A month and a half after the NHL rejected Kovalchuk’s monster contract, he signed a new 15-year, $100 million deal.

This one saw him receive $90 million in the first 10 years, and $10 million in the final five years with an annual cap hit of $6.67 million.

It was approved, and everyone thought the problem was solved.

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Many players, including Kovalchuk, went overseas to play in Europe until the NHL reconvened in January.

Kovalchuk played for the Kontinental Hockey League’s SKA St. Petersburg during the first half of the 2012-13 season.

The KHL is basically Russia’s version of the NHL. After the NHL season began in January, Kovalchuk returned and played 37 games with the Devils, scoring 31 points.

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After being drafted first overall in the 2001 NHL draft, he spent the first eight years of his career (missing 2004-05 due to the NHL lockout) with the nowdefunct Atlanta Thrashers scoring 288 goals and 287 assists in 604 games.

During the 2009-10 season he was traded to the New Jersey Devils because he and the Thrashers couldn’t come to terms on a new contract.

It was reported that he was offered two separate contracts, one for 12-years and $102 million and another for seven years and $70 million, both of which were rejected.

After putting up 27 points in 27 games with the Devils in 2009-10, Kovalchuk agreed to a 17-year $102 million contract with the Devils July 19, 2010.

Keep in mind that Kovalchuk was already 27 years old at the time this was announced, as if a 17-year contract wasn’t absurd enough, handing it to a 27 year old made you question Devils GM Lou Lamoriello’s sanity.

There was one problem though; the NHL rejected the contract two days after it was announced.

The issue was that Kovalchuk was set to receive $6 million the first two years; $11.5 million the next five years; $10.5 million in 2017-18; $8.5 million in 2018-19; $6.5 million in 2019-20; $3.5 million in 2020-21; $750,000 in 2021-22; and just $550,000 for the final five years.

Did you see a pattern there?

The cap hit the Devils would face was only $6 million per year, the average amount of money he would make each season.

The cap hit was significantly lower than it probably should have been for a player of his calibre, because of the lower salary in the final six years of his contract.

The sticking point was that Kovalchuk could retire after the highest paying years of his contract were done, and the Devils would get out of his $6 million cap hit for five or six years while having Kovalchuk through his “prime” at a bargain rate.

The NHL deemed the Devils were trying to circumvent the salary cap, and slapped them with a $3 million fine, the loss of a third round draft pick in 2011, and

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Left to right, Director of Education Randy Fox, Living Sky Arts Education Consultant Sherron Burns, Elder Teresa Sapp, Treaty Keeper Ben Wuttunee, Connaught School Community Council members Rocky and Andrea Lonesinger, Living Sky School Division Board of Education member Richard Hiebert, viceprincipal Carla Bernier and principal Jay Nichol at the presentation of a framed copy of Treaty Six and the official Government of Canada apology for residential schools held at Connaught School last week. Photo by Brian Quinn

Continued from Page 17 Elder Teresa Sapp and Treaty Six Keeper Ben Wuttunee had strong messages for the students about the Treaty.

Elder Sapp spoke of the sacred nature of the treaty, based on the belief that fighting is not right. She said we are all the same as humans and must find a way to live together. She recalled her own experience in residential school and said, although she learned a lot, the priests and nuns were often harsh and mean to her. She concluded by telling the students, “We survive because

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Wuttunee left the students with a positive picture of the future, recalling his grandfather’s advice to be a warrior, not a gang member. He said, “Being a warrior isn’t about fighting, it’s about using your mind to become who you want to be.”

A student drum group led by Colin Stonechild provided traditional music for student dancers. The dancers performed directly in front of Treaty Six and letter of apology. The director of education noted in his closing remarks how appreciative he is of the First Nation drumming and dancing, ac-

A student drum group led by Colin Stonechild provided traditional music. Photo by Brian Quinn

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All that RRSP money isn’t really your money We are having a nice slow beginning to spring.

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What the Big Guy decides, we have to go with because that’s the way it is. Snowstorm the end of March?

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I have had the grinder and pelleter for at least four years. It is time. Some years I had no help and some years the weather was too miserable, but with Jaco’s and Quinny’s help maybe this year will be the year. I have bins built other years in the elevator ready for this project, so once the air seeder tank is up there, we just need to get augers to feed the grain up to the air seeder tank. I have the augers already.

I have built a frame of two and seven eights mechanical tubing six feet square to hold the tank, grinder and pellet machine.

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We have some other fixing to be done at the elevators. I have a used rug that I want to put in the office. I am going to buy a steel door and put it in.

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On a personal note, I am going to be 70 this summer, so I thought I should look into taking out my RRSPs. When I asked about it, they told me there would be a 20 per cent withholding tax.

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Saskatchewan was never as dependent as Alberta on oil revenue. We have mining, potash and agriculture besides, which provide revenue for the province. Finance Minister Ken Krawetz will be leaving politics and this is his last budget. We in Saskatchewan have been blessed with a steady hand at the wheel with Ken Krawetz and before him Rod Gantefoer as finance ministers.

These are large shoes to fill.

My hat is off to Brad Wall and his Saskatchewan Party for a good job in tough times.

Joke of the week from Marcella Pederson: A little girl was at the bank with her mother. She received some money for her birthday and the mother wanted her to know how to open a bank account. The little girl was quite interested in the pen at the teller’s station that was attached by a chain. After they got back in the car the little girl said, “should we trust the bank with our money when they don’t trust us with the pens?” Good question, hey?

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Here is the thing, you may think you have a large amount of money saved. It is not your money. It’s the bank’s and government’s money. They just let you think it is your money but it is not. It’s really their money.

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The Peewee Sperle/ Scherr team captured the Highway 14 League championship title. The Atom Lazers captured the consolation side of their league playoffs. The Bantam Risling/ McLean team captured the Highway 14 League championship title.

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The Peewee Sperle/Scherr team captured the Highway 14 League championship title at home defeating Biggar Nationals in game three of the series. Carter Acton, team captain, accepts the league championship trophy from Unity Minor Hockey president Dan Feser.

tinues to experience a very busy period leading up to Easter break. April 17 is the school community council sponsored family dance and silent auction, and replies are needed by April 2.

Unity Public School held their Celebration of Learning student-led conferences this week. This gives parents and students a chance to work together on their outcomes for the final months of this school year.

UPS will participate in the April 1 pink shirt day bringing awareness to antibullying measures.

Five Grade 3 students — Jack Brebner, Camara Brown, Karlee Krentz, Jayce Rabut and Evan Rozek — and Miss Riddell spent a day at a Minecraft Symposium in North Battleford, March 17. The symposium was put on by the Living Sky School Division and had 45 participants, including students from Grades 2 to 10 and several teachers from six schools. Minecraft is a computer game, and app, which allows players to create worlds where they build structures and complete tasks to survive. It was said, “It will be an interesting challenge to see if we can incorporate Minecraft into our learning at Unity Public School in the future.”

At Unity Composite High School, the senior basketball girls’ team advanced to regional playdowns in Caronport March 20 weekend.

After winning their opening game, the team rallied to get into playoffs Saturday but were not able to overcome a tough Caronport squad.

These girls had a fabulous season where they not only gave it 100 per cent each and every game, they also chose to give back by hosting their pink game fundraiser earning just over $2,000 for the Canadian Cancer Society.

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Basketball done, badminton in full swing Contined from Page 20 Regular season badminton is in full swing and track and field season will begin early April with indoor practices.

The drama club edges ever closer to their productions for both public and the Regional Drama Festival coming up right after the Easter break.

April 1 will be a huge day at UCHS. The @UCHSActivate campaign culminates with guest speaker Kevin Brooks, as well as classes demonstrating their “Activate” projects. There has been a lot of work and determination in this campaign, including the successful earning of a grant through the www.iamstronger.ca campaign.

UCHS is excited the football field reconstruction is underway beginning with the arrival of giant piles of dirt that will soon be recrowning the field used for high school and minor football, as well as for the soccer program and the wellness programs at the high school.

Fundraising began with Unity’s runner-up win in

the Riderville competition back in 2010 and continued with the Warrior program, as well as with Unity Minor Football.

The Hall of Honour committee has opened nominations for the UCHS Hall of Honour with six categories.

The deadline for nominations is April 15.

Congratulations to Unity kids who took part in another winter sport this season as they competed in ski racing as part of a group from Table Mountain — Mackenna Vany, Breanna and Alexis Elder, Megan Brown, Dylan Poschenreider and Ashton Brebner — while Daley Vany was part of the Nancy Greene program. Their season took them to several venues including Fort Qu’Appelle and wound up with their last event on home turf at Table Mountain.

The town will soon welcome a new recreation director, Cora Fischer, who will replace Nicole Goldsworthy. Nicole will be happily welcoming an addition to their family and will be on maternity leave. Cora has

accepted the maternity leave position and starts April 27.

Saturday the arena will be preparing for the 11th annual Delta Co-op Easter egg hunt for kids. Parents and grandparents enjoy sitting in the stands to watch the action while kids, ages 0-10, have lots of fun collecting eggs and opening them for the chance to win some prizes.

The event is also blessed with Cooper, the co-op mascot. and his sidekick, the Easter bunny. In addition, Compass Minerals (Sifto) provides hot dogs and juice for the participants. Hop on down to see what all of the excitement is about.

The annual Way of the Cross Walk will once again take place on Good Friday, beginning at 10 a.m. The walk starts at Unity United Church and ends with hot chocolate and hot cross buns at the Anglican Church Hall. Everyone is welcome to journey the Stations of the Cross together.

Another open house hosted by the Town of Unity will take place April 8 with respect to the new Loraas

recycling program coming to Unity beginning May 1.

Folks are welcome to hear a presentation and the floor will be open to a question and answer session from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. From 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., the businesses will have their turn for the same format.

Another spring trade show is lined up for April 18 at the Unity Curling Rink.

Watch for more details on this spring event coming up.

Don’t forget, this year is the 35th anniversary celebrations for Unity Museum.

This venue is a popular destination for photo sittings and it is a great place to bring friends and family to enjoy not only the historic past of Unity but to breath in the fresh air and beautiful surroundings. The museum committee is getting older and members are always looking for younger folks to join the group to assist with some of their fundraisers and the work parties needed to keep the grounds and museum in the beautiful glory we are all accustomed to.

Coffee row folks certainly are chatting about the

blast of winter that returned to us on the first day of spring. Thoughts turn to the return of ball teams to the ball diamonds. Spring seeding stories will soon dominate the topic tables. It’s a familiar part of our morning rituals as these folks gather to review, commend, debate and theorize all the aspects of Saskatchewan life in daily conversations. No matter

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what the topic is, or which side of topic table they are on, we can be sure they will reconvene tomorrow for a chance to catch up on current events and community activities as well as sharing a few laughs along the way.

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OBITUARIES LOJEK, John Richard: April 26, 1954 - North Battleford, SK March 17, 2015 - Calgary, AB. John Lojek passed away peacefully on March 17, 2015 after courageously living with cancer.

Left to cherish his loving memory is his beloved wife Mary of 38 years, his children Kirsten, Stefan, Matthew and soon to be born grandson. Also left to mourn are his mother Aleksandra, Sister Christina (Clifford) Neilson, many brothers and sisters in law and nieces and nephews. John was predeceased by his father, Stefan, infant son John Richard and son Thomas Patrick. John was born and raised in North Battleford, Sask to immigrant parents who strongly encouraged the importance of education. John was determined to succeed and studied hard at St. Thomas College achieving high marks, winning oratory contests and best actor awards. His vivacious personality and educational accomplishments led him to pursue commerce and law degrees from the University of Saskatchewan. He articled at Balfour Moss in Regina, Sask from 1978-1979. John, Mary and their growing family returned to North Battleford in 1979 where he opened a thriving law practice and excelled as a lawyer. In 1996, he and Mary relocated to Calgary, Alta where John specialized in aboriginal law. John was a man of action, a risk taker, a quick thinker, a man who took advantage of every moment of every day. He loved a project and would confidently take on any challenge. One of John’s greatest passions was spending time at the family cottage on Jackfish Lake, Sask. He liked to show off on his catamaran hobby cat sail boat and took great pleasure taking people on wild adrenaline charged rides. There would always be a good lake story to tell for years to come. John was a compassionate and generous man who would anonymously carry out acts of kindness to those in need. John’s deep and abiding faith in God became especially important to him and gave him great comfort during his life with cancer. He was an inspiration to all of those who met him. The family wishes to express sincere thanks for all those who cared for John while he was ill, especially Dr. Ron Young and Dr. Desiree Hao. Relatives and friends were invited to Prayers and Tributes at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY (Park Memorial, 5008 Elbow Drive S.W. Calgary, Alta) on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass was celebrated at St. James’ Catholic Church (5504 - 20th Street S.W.) on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. Condolences may be forwarded through www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial donations in John’s name may be made directly to the Alberta Adolescent Recovery Centre at 303 Forge Road S.E. Calgary, Alta T2H OS9.

Telephone 403-253-5250 or http://aarc.ab.ca/donors/make-a-donation. In living memory of John Lojek, a tree will be planted at Fish Creek Provincial Park by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Park Memorial, 5008 ELBOW DRIVE S.W. Calgary, AB, T2S 2L5, Telephone: 1-800-6611519.

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WOHLBERG: Doug passed away peacefully at his Sherbrooke Community Centre home on his birthday, March 17, 2015 at the age of 71. He was predeceased by his parents, Geron and Gladys Wohlberg of Speers SK, his brother Mervin (Irene) and his sister-in-law Evelyn (Elwood). He is survived by his brothers Forrest (Marion), Elwood (Marilyn) and Don (Vicky) and numerous nephews and nieces. Doug shared his life with many friends wherever he lived in BC, Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Saskatchewan. He was a piano tuner by trade and also worked at many jobs in farming, manufacturing, mining and most recently the Village of Speers.

Doug and his family will be forever grateful for the care and love he received at the Battleford’s Union Hospital, the Coronary Care Unit at RUH, the Rosthern Hospital and above all the Sherbrooke Community Centre. A celebration of Doug’s rich and storied life will be held in the Battlefords Seventh-day Adventist Church, 1611 93rd St, NB with Pastor Dave Miller at 2PM April 2, 2015. A viewing will be held at Eternal Memories Funeral Home on Tuesday March 24 from 3PM to 6PM. Arrangements are entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Home (306-445-7570). ____________________________________________________ EGERT, Elise: It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Elsie Frances Egert (nee Calder) on March 21, 2015 at Elk Point at the age of 76 years. Elsie was born on January 28, 1939 at North Battleford, SK to Irene & Andrew Calder. She will be forever cherished and remembered by her daughter, Lavinia (John) Charlton of Elk Point; son, Bert (Alma) of Edmonton; grandchildren, Rene, Christopher (Katie), Jessica & Amanda; great-grandchildren, Connor, Paisley & Marsden; brother, Bill (Irene) Calder of Winnepeg, MB; sister, Cathy (Rocky) Thompson of Innesfree; nieces & nephews; and special friends, Sandy Hawkins of Maymont, SK, Leone and Len Neville of North Battleford, SK. She was predeceased by her husband, Rudy Egert; son, Cliff Howard; grandchildren, Curtis & Amanda Aubee; brother, Stuart Calder; sister, Syvia Payne; parents, Irene & Andrew Calder. Cremation has taken place, and at Elsie’s request, a grave side service will be held at a later date at the Battleford Cemetery, where she will be inurned with her faithful companions Charlie, Ching, Baby & Little Girl. In lieu of flowers, donations would be gratefully accepted by the North Battleford Animal Shelter c/o 5626 - 51 Street, St. Paul, AB T0A 3A1. To send condolences online, please visit www.gracegardensfuneralchapel.com. ____________________________________________________

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14 Years ago today The day God took you home A million times I’ve needed you A million times I’ve cried If love alone could have saved you You never would have died In life, I loved you dearly In death I love you still In my heart you hold a place No one else can ever fill It broke my heart to lose you But you didn’t go alone Part of me went with you The day God took you home Never forgotten Your Husband Bob Sons Don & Russ

No matter how we spend our days No matter what we do Before we lay to rest each night We always think of you.

Death broke the chain that joined us And broke our hearts in two Rusty, we never had a greater gift Than the years we shared with you.

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In memory of Wyatt Lloyd Joseph Malenfant Jan 15 1997 - March 28 2013 I thought of you today But that is nothing new I thought about you yesterday And days before that too.

I think of you in silence I often speak your name All I have are memories And a picture in a frame Your memory is a keepsake From which we’ll never part God has you in his keeping We have you in our hearts

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Thank You We extend our sincere gratitude to each and every one who joined us on March 16th, 2015 to Celebrate her very special life! Time is such a valuable commodity and we appreciated your gift of it to honour our Mom! We know that many were unable to join us in body for various reasons and we appreciated you being with us in spirit! Just as her church had no walls...it appears her family had no end...we so loved hearing from so many how she was their second Mom or Grandma!

We want to extend our sincere appreciation to so many who spent time with our Mom. She loved each and every one of you! Those of you who cared for her professionally (Home Care, Meals on Wheels) she loved your interest in her and in her family and greatly appreciated your care, but most of all, your friendship! We often spoke of how well suited you were to your profession! God’s angels for sure! Thank you!

Thank you to Sallows & McDonald Funeral Home...we appreciated your support so much!

Thank you to the Battleford’s Union Hospital for their care throughout the years!

We loved pouring over your cards & memories, all so very special! To those who chose to honour her in your own way...we thank you! You are all beautiful...for that is what she saw “Beauty in every one and in every thing!”

“There are souls in this world which have the gift of finding joy everywhere and of leaving it behind them when they go” - Faber With gratitude, Garry, Dale, Annette, Ray, George & Vicki Apologies for not having enough ‘Memory Cards’ available...if you would like one – please email Annette at netsden@hotmail.com and I will very happily send you one.

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Service Station items, gasoline pumps, globes, oil cans. Red Indian, Buffalo, etc. 306-221-5908.

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

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battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street 2 Bedroom Apartment for rent in Battleford, quite working adults, no pets, no children, no smoking, reference required. Phone 445-2943

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COMING EVENTS

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SPRING AUTO CARE

How to wash your car without scratching the paint

Now that summer is on its way, car owners will start hauling out the bucket and sponge and hose for a bit of car washing on a Sunday afternoon. Sweet paradise!

How­ ever, did you know that the majority of people do more harm than good to their car’s paint job simply because they aren’t aware of a few basic rules?

First of all, never, ever use home cleaning products, such as dish soap or laundry detergent, on your car. These detergents are not de­sig­ned

for sheet metal or high gloss paint and should never be used for this purpose. There are loads of soaps on the market speci­­fically designed for washing cars.

The next thing to remem­ ber is to always use a mi­ crofiber cloth when wash­ ing your car. After all, you don’t want to spread the dirt around and rub it into the surface of your paint with a wash mitt or brush, do you?

You should also avoid us­ ing circular motions when washing your car. That

way you won’t make spider web-shaped groo­ves on the paint’s surface.

After you’ve got your ve­ hicle looking like new, think about ap­plying a paint seal­ ant. This step is best left to a professional who will be able to recommend the ap­ propriate product for your vehicle and your require­ ments. A good sealant can protect your car against damage from rock frag­ ments and other debris for two full years, making it a great investment.

After seeing your car covered with snow, ice and salt throughout the winter, the return of spring comes as something of a relief for you, as well as for your car.

Spring is also a great time to give your car a good wash, a task that is often followed by the applica­ tion of a protective wax.

Although all waxes are

designed to protect a ve­ hicle’s paint job, be care­ ful when shopping for one. Choose wisely, be­ cause they don’t all give the same degree of protec­ tion or require the same degree of meticulousness during application. Basi­ cally, there are three types of waxes on the market: spray-on formulas, liquid

waxes and wax pastes.

Spray waxes are per­ fect for people who want to work quickly. However, their protection is shortlived. Liquid waxes re­ main the most popular and don’t require much skill to apply. Their beneficial effects last for about six months, or in other words until the return of bad

Shopping for car waxes

weather. Lastly, waxes in paste form are the type used by professionals.

They take longer to apply but give the best possible results. However, con­trary to popular belief, their lifespan is shor­ter than that offered by liquid waxes; wax paste protection lasts approxima­tely 10 weeks.

In short, be sure to ask yourself what kind of re­ sult you’re looking for be­ fore you choose your car wax.

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SPRING AUTO CARE

A car with style

Car owners often add accessories to their cars in order to reflect their personalities. It’s more difficult to make your “baby” distinctive during the winter, but when summer rolls around, it’s a whole other story.

If you’d love to transform your vehicle for the summer months, a number of op­tions are open to you, ranging from simple and inexpensive to ornate and costly.

First of all, if you want to change the colour of your car, you can opt for the application of a thermoformed film. This type of film is applied using heat and it conforms perfectly to the shape of the vehicle. You’ll feel as if you own a brand new car for a fraction of the price a paint job would have cost you.

If this isn’t an option you can afford, you could always replace your car’s wheel rims. Often enough, a good choice here can completely transform the look of your car and add to its value. In a similar

Valley

vein, but at lower cost, you can also change the look of your headlights and other lights on your car by installing LEDs. Replacing the seat covers can transform the inside of your car if the original ones are worn or faded. And the addition of an air diffuser, which dispenses an aroma to match your personality, will make you smile every time you get in your car.

If you usually have passengers sitting in the back, why not decorate that seat with a cover or cushions to match the colour of your car? The important thing here is to go with your instincts and not be afraid to innovate. Just avoid stuff that could distract you or obstruct your view.

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SPRING AUTO CARE

Make war on stains

The inside of your vehicle is subjected to some pretty rough treatment over the winter. There’s no respite from snow, mud, sand and road salt; seats collect surprising amounts of debris from salt-dirty coats and bags, and salt-caked car rugs look as if they’re beyond redemption.

Fortunately, it’s possible to remedy this si­tuation once the warm weather arrives. First of all, it’s essential to have the right clea­ning products. Car specialty stores and big box stores have entire aisles filled with products dedicated to automotive care.

Just be sure to use the appropriate products for optimal results.

Be sure to use gentler products when clea­ ning leather and leathe­ rette.

This type of pro­duct often includes a protective coating that restores suppleness to leat­her. The use of foams

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designed to pe­netrate deep into the up­ holstery is a must for fabric seats. Applying a sealant will help protect these surfaces after they’ve been cleaned.

Cleaning the carpets is simpler but it re­quires as much effort. The first step is to vacuum them to remove as much embedded debris as possible.

Next comes the cleaning up operation, which can be done with the help of a specialized product or, in the case of bad stains, a steam cleaner. The use of a water and vinegar solution can work miracles when it comes to road salt stains. If the stains don’t disappear straight away, simply repeat the process.

The important thing to remember is that you should always use the right product for the type of surface you want to clean. The interior of your car will be all the better for it.

Is it time to top up your car’s fluids?

The mechanical components of your vehicle need fluids and lubricants in order to work well. The rigours of winter driving are hard on these liquids, so replacing them is definitely not a luxury when spring rolls around.

The first thing to think about is changing the engine oil. When you had your oil changed last fall, it’s possible that your garage mechanic used oil designed for cold temperatures. This type of oil is not suitable for hot weather and should be replaced by a lubricant whose properties protect your engine when temperatures soar to record heights.

An oil change is also a good opportunity to check other fluids, such as those in the brake system and transmission. These fluids usually last longer, but you don’t want levels to get too low. Checking the coolant is also a good idea, as it prevents your engine from overheating in hot

weather; that’s something you really don’t want to happen.

If you’re taking your car in to the garage for all these checks, ask your mechanic if your vehicle needs a lube job. The proper functioning of many of your vehicle’s parts de­pends on this. Often enough people neglect to check and the consequences can sometimes be dramatic for your wallet as well as for the longevity of your car.

Lastly, although not quite so important, don’t forget to fill your windshield washer reservoir, which you probably emptied during that last spring storm. By the way, never replace this fluid with water in order to save a few dollars; you could have a real problem if you forget about it when temperatures start dropping again.

And plain water just won’t be able to deal with all those bugs on your windshield this summer.

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Tips for a clean, fresh-smelling car This past winter probably wreaked havoc on your car’s interior, what with all the road salt, sand, mud and grit that get tramped through it. Every nook and cranny of your carpets, console, mouldings and upholstery take a beating, and they need to be thoroughly cleaned when spring comes.

The first thing to remember is that it’s vital to use the appropriate cleaning products so you don’t damage any materials or change their appearance and colour.

Specialized products with a beeswax or lanolin base are great for leather upholstery. Avoid using silicone products, as they can damage leather seats as well as the clothes you’re wearing when you sit on them.

Cleaning products specifically designed to shine up plastics and wood are also available in stores.

However, a more economical option is to use a damp cloth along with a mild soap and hot water. For your car windows, a mixture of water and vinegar is effective, or

you could always opt for a streak-free glass cleaner.

Cigarette smoke There are lots of homemade remedies for cars that reek of cigarette smoke. The first step is to wash your ashtray, of course. Then fill two plastic dishes with distilled white vinegar and

place them carefully side by side, uncovered, in the back of the vehicle. After a few hours, the vinegar should have absorbed the smell. If the odour persists, sprinkle the seats and carpeting with baking soda, leave for a few hours, and then vacuum thoroughly.

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PETS

ADOPT A PET

Chester is a big old teddy bear who spends most of his day sleeping or looking for someone to snuggle and cuddle with. He doesn’t mind other cats and doesn’t seem to mind dogs either. He is very laid back and has a calm disposition. If you think Chester is the purrfect match for you come on down to the shelter and give this boy his furever home and family.

Lady is a very sweet girl that has come to the shelter because of unseen circumstances with her original owner. Her best friend is Comet and she grew up with him. It is preferred that Lady goes to a home that is willing to have Comet go with her, we feel that with the trauma these guys have already under gone it would do more damage to separate them as well. If you can find it in your heart to give these guys their second furever retirement home come on down today and meet them or give us a call and we can give you more information on their story.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

COMING EVENTS

Cochin Community Players presents

At Cochin Community Hall SPRING PRODUCTION

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

FEED & SEED

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES

DOMESTIC CARS

One Bedroom apartment for rent comes with fridge and stove, references required. 445-4646

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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STEEL BUILDINGS “SPRING SALES WITH HOT SAVINGS!” All steel building models and sizes are now on sale. Get your building deal while it’s hot. Pioneer Steel 1-800668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

PAWLUS

LAND FOR SALE FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 206 1/4’s South - 75 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 6 1/4’s North East - 4 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 51 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE AVAILABLE

Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

FALL PRODUCTION TBA

November 19, 20, 21, 22 & 26, 27, 28, 29, 2015

Call for tickets 306-480-9333 or Email: cochincp@gmail.com Web page: www.cochin.ca

Sunday Brunch or Dinner Tickets $37.00 includes tax

in North Battleford

2nd Annual

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at John Paul II Collegiate

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Entry Form pick up at JPII or email V.Stynsky@loccsd ADULT LEAGUE 17+ $200 entry fee/team 3 on 3 - minimum 5 players no player limit.

FORMS DUE: Monday, April 27th to the main office at John Paul II Collegiate

Cash Prizes - based on minimum 10 team entry 1st - $400 2nd - $300 3rd - $200

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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

SUITES FOR RENT

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal, etc. Phone 306-4458439

Decks & Fences, Interior & Exterior Painting, Reno’s.

306-480-8199 or 306-481-2836

per person

St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church presents

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October 23 - November 1, 2015 Information Night St. Peter’s Roman Catholic Church UNITY, SK

Tuesday, April 7 7:30 pm

For more information CONTACT Jacqueline Senger

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Attention: KEVAN MIGNEAULT Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

Successful bidder will have until April 30, 2015 to provide the balance of funds.

Purchaser will be responsible for 2015 property taxes.

The following lands in the R.M. of Meeting Lake No. 466 are offered for sale by tender: Acres Taxable (Approximately) Assessment

1) SW Sec 25 Twp 46 Rge 11 W3 Extensions 1 & 2 65 ac cultivated Including residence and all existing outbuildings and grain bins 80 ac pasture/grass

2) NE Sec 25 Twp 46 Rge 11 W3 Extension 0

140 ac cultivated

3) NE Sec 22 Twp 46 Rge 11 W3 Extension 0

97 ac cultivated

$51,800

$70,600

$45,000

•

Tenders may be made on any or all lands listed. Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

•

All offers to be accompanied by a certified cheque or bank draft in the amount of 5% of tendered amount payable to “Lindgren Illingworth in Trust”

•

All bids are subject to a right of first refusal to purchase held by specified family members of the owner. Bids will be opened at 2:00 p.m. on April 1, 2015. After bids are opened, if any bid is acceptable to the owner, these family members shall have opportunity to exercise their rights of first refusal. If no family members exercise their rights to match the bid, the successful bidder(s) shall be advised of acceptance by the owner and have 30 days to complete the purchase.

•

Balance of purchase price of the successful bid(s) to be paid to the undersigned within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

•

Purchaser(s) will be responsible for all 2015 taxes.

•

Purchaser(s) will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST.

•

Property and all fixtures sold “as is - where is” with no warranties whatsoever, including without limitation any warranty as to number of cultivated acres or pasture/grassland acres.

Bidders are responsible to view property on their own.

•

Direct all inquiries to: Brent M. Illingworth (306) 445-2421

•

Send all offers in sealed envelope marked “DO NOT OPEN - LAND TENDER” to the undersigned on or before 12:00 Noon on the 1st day of April, 2015.

Lindgren Illingworth Barristers & Solicitors 1301 - 101st Street, PO Box 940 North Battleford SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Brent M. Illingworth REGISTRATIONS

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

Approximately 75 acres cultivated.

All tenders must be accompanied by a certified cheque for 5% of the tendered price, payable to Migneault Greenwood, non refundable if bid accepted.

Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

Please forward all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Findlay Tender” on or before March 27, 2015 or delivered no later than March 31, 2015 to: Migneault Greenwood Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 1-306-445-4436

FARMLAND FOR SALE BY TENDER

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LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RE: ESTATE OF LOUIS FINDLAY

HOUSES FOR RENT

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RENT BACK AVAILABLE

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by Norm Foster

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Battlefords Minor Softball Association

STILL ACCEPTING LATE

Registrations7

CUT OFF FOR LATE REGISTRATIONS IS APRIL 1, 2015...NO EXCEPTIONS Junior Girls 1994-1996, Midget Girls 1997 - 1998, Bantam Girls 1999-2000, Peewee Girls 2001-2002, Squirt Girls 2003-2004, Mite Girls 2005-2006 CO-ED Learn to Play Level 1 2009-2010, Level 2 2007-2008 NO EXCEPTIONS for underage children.

Email cjkj@sasktel.net for registration forms www.battlefordsminorsoftball.com Battlefords Minor Softball Box 222, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y1

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377 for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Monday to Friday, except all public holidays.

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 is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Glenside No. 377, Box 1084, Biggar, SK, S0K 0M0, by the 27th day of April 2015.

Dated this 23rd day of March, 2015.

Cheryl A. Martens, Assessor LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Annual General Meeting Wednesday, April 15, 2015 Supper 6:30 p.m.

Meeting 7:30 p.m.

Edam Community Centre Saskatchewan Credit Unions: The Way Forward EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 invites expressions of interest for the hauling and placement of road gravel on designated municipal roadways during the year of 2015.

Interested parties shall submit the expressions of interest including the following: • Unit prices per cubic yard/mile for the hauling and placement of the gravel • A list of equipment and machinery (with proper pricing) guaranteed to be made available and used for the purpose of completing the work in a timely and workmanship manner • Proof of insurance and workers compensation coverage • Confirmation that the gravelling of roads will commence as soon as possible in May, 2015 with a completion date of no later June 1, 2015 with hauling to run continuously until completed Please note: • Contractor agrees that loads will not be paid until they have been verified by a gravel checker contracted by the R.M. and verified by an R.M. employee. No hauling will take place unless checkers are available • Contractor agrees that all crushed gravel piles will be measured by a certified surveyor before any gravel is to be hauled from it • If there is a fuel surcharge or increase after a price has been accepted, the increase must be approved by council before the haul commences. Fuel increases must be proven and justified.

The expressions of interest must be received at the office of the undersigned no later than 4.00 p.m. on the 13th day of April 2015. The R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 reserves the right to refuse any and/or all of the expressions of interest.

Dated this 12th day of March, 2015 in North Battleford, Sask.

Debbie Arsenault, Administrator R.M. of North Battleford No. 437 #4 - 1462 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 0W2 Phone: 306-445-3604 Fax: 306-445-3694

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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The World-Spectator in Moosomin is looking for a full-time reporter/photographer to cover community events, write news, sports and feature stories. Must have own vehicle.

To apply, email resume and writing samples to kevin@world-spectator.com.

or call John @ 306 783 1555

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Own reliable vehicle required. Email resume and writing samples to: publisher.wadenanews@sasktel.net.

CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

Home Childcare Openings Full-Time Childcare spots open in my day home for all ages.

I have been doing childcare for eight years.

I have my First Aid/CPR. I serve healthy meals and snacks.

Semi structured play days with many games, crafts, baking, reading and learning activities. Indoor and outdoor play areas.

Open from 6:30 am to 5:15 pm.

Located in North Battleford (Douglas Ave closer to Territorial Drive) References available.

Phone or text Alana Bryant 306.490.7886 for more information or any questions you may have.

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Form N

Notice of Poll

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that: 1. A poll has been granted for the election of: Councillor (1): Town of Hafford

2. Voting will take place on Wednesday, the 22nd day of April, 2015, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the polling place listed below.

3. I will declare the results of the election at Hafford Town Office. #106 Main Street, Hafford, Saskatchewan on the 23th day of April, 2015, at the hour of 1:00 p.m.

Polling Area No. Polling Place 1 Hafford National Hall

Address #102 - 1st Ave West

Dated at Hafford, Saskatchewan, this 20th day of March, 2015.

John Sawyshyn Returning Officer

FORM O NOTICE OF ADVANCE POLL

An Advance Poll is to be held for the election of: Councillors (1): Town of Hafford

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that provision has been made for an advance poll for electors who: 1. are physically disabled; 2. have been appointed as election officials; or 3. anticipate being unable to vote on the day of election Voting will take place on Saturday, April 18th, 2015, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

at Hafford Town Office

#106 Main Street, Hafford, Saskatchewan.

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 $20.00 to $30.00 per hour plus benefits, full time seasonal. Please send resume to petersbros@shaw.ca

Wanted

Mature Couple as resident lodge managers, Pawistik Lodge, Mile 190, Hanson Lake Road.

Duties include: Store management, basic bookkeeping, all duties related to the operation of a fishing lodge.

Qualifications: knowledge of boats and motors, general construction knowledge, good customer relations.

Please reply with resume to: Scott Jeffrey: 1-8005264177.

Email:

Truck/Transport Mechanic Required in Brandon, MB You offer: • Experience • Willingness to learn • Flexibility • Positive attitude We offer: • Competitive wage • Full benefits package • State of the art facility • Apprenticeship training for the right individual Call Tyler @ 204.571.0187 Email: theuchert @renaissancetrans.ca Fax to 204.571.9363

scott@northernstar.ab.ca

HOUSES FOR SALE

WILKIE HOMES FOR SALE on titled lots

3 bedrooms 1 bathroom

$39,900.00

• Limited time OnLy• pLease caLL

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

Rural Municipality of Meota #468 Annual Ratepayers Meeting April 9th, 2015 7:00p.m.

Meota Community Hall

You’re Invited!!

Join us to celebrate and highlight our achievements at our

Annual General Meeting When: Thursday, April 30th at 7pm Where: Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 100th Street, North Battleford Refreshments and light snacks will be served.

Dated at Hafford, Saskatchewan, this 20th day of March, 2015

John Sawyshyn Returning Officer

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

PARTS MANAGER This is a Full Time Position.

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of the Parts Department.

Salary will be based on experience.

Email resumé to; sales@freedomrvandmarine.com

HEAD COACH POSITION

The Battlefords AAA Sharks Female Hockey Club

The Battlefords AAA Sharks Hockey Club invites interested individuals to apply for the Head Coach position of the Battlefords AAA Midget Sharks team.

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NOW HIRING!

541-18th St. West, Battleford

Office Clerk

- Experience is an asset Apply in person with resumé 541-18th St. West, Battleford

Biggar Transport

Digital print on vinyl, overlaminate

Truck endgate decals

Order # Date: 20 August 2014 Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. Font:

Weekly Circulation 25x5.5” (includes bull head)

We thank all applicants for your interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an opening for a

Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

Claude Paradis

Qualifications:

• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience working in a Macintosh Environment.

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

HOURS!

15.75x8” 16.75x6.25” 2.2.75x6.75” 25x5.5” 15.8x8.25” (includes bull head) DRIVERS WANTED Owner Operators / Company Drivers to pull Super Quantity: 1 of ea B’s in our bulk grain & fertilizer division. Also to haul $125 plus taxes and shipping Livestock. All within the Prairie Provinces. if applicable.

Bring Please indicate status and return signed proof to Novatex Graphics.

Please faxis notresume to 306-242-2077 Novatex Graphics responsible for errors or omissions in work printed as per approved proof. or Email: rodpacik@transallgroup.com or 15.75x8” contact Rod Pacik @15.8x8.25” 306-249-6853 Approved

Name

Revision & new proof required

Centre éducatif Les petits pingouins currently has an opening for a bilingual Full-Time Early Childhood Educator.

Starting pay scale is $12.00 to $18.00 per hour, depending on experience and education.

Must have: • Early Childhood Education Level I, II or III • Valid First Aid/CPR certificate • Current Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector (within the last three months) • Tuberculosis Test Please submit your resumé to: Réjeanne Prince van Meer, Director Centre éducatif les petits pingouins 1881- 99th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0R9 Phone: 306-445-4010 Fax: 306-445-4117 Email: cepp@cefsk.ca

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

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. 892-104th Street, North Battleford, SK

Application deadline: April 30, 2015

your resumé to:

892 - 104th Street

ARTWORK APPROVAL

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WEEKENDS Wash Inc.

Approved with revisions noted

Childcare spaces still available No phone calls please.

PART-TIME INSERTERS

Truck & Trailer RepairWash Ltd.Inc.

North Battleford, SK Ask for Chuck or Melissa Date

All original artwork © Novatex Serigraphics. Not to be used by third parties without permission.

16.75x6.25”

Quantity: 1 of ea $125 plus taxes and shipping if applicable.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, indicate and return signed proof to Novatex The employees must bePlease able tostatus speak French as Graphics. detailed resumé, references and salary expectations to Approved we are a Francophone operated daycare located Town of Battleford Box 40, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0 orNovatex Graphics is not responsible for errors or omissions Approved with revisions noted in work printed as approved proof. atperÉcole Père Mercure, in North email admin@battleford.ca Revision & Battleford. new proof required Resumés should be received by April 24, 2015 although the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

We need Reliable

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Competitive wages & benefits, Signing Bonus

306-445-2372

NEED SOMETHING TO DO?

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76,857 2.2.75x6.75”

Order # Date: 20 August 2014 Font:

Week of March 23, 2015

Digital print on vinyl, overlaminate

306-445-2372

VISTA T OWING Requires a part-time

11430 Railway Ave, East North Battleford, SK

For more information please Truck endgate decals contact the AAA Director at skfraser@sasktel.net.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a degree in Engineering or equivalent. Proven ability in managing multiple projects technically and financially and managing in a unionized work place. A valid driver’s license. A job description is available upon request. Information about the Town of Battleford is available at www.battleford.ca

Apply in person with driver’s abstract & resumé

Please send your resume by email: mon03407@loblaw.ca or by fax: 306-445-4284

Deadline for applications is Biggar Transport April 17, 2015.

The Town of Battleford is currently seeking applications for the position of Superintendent of Public Works due to retirement.

This position is a senior level administrative position, part of the management team and must have highly developed leadership, management and supervisory skills. This position is responsible for the planning, direction and supervision of all activities related to the Public Works Department.

Requires a part-time Tow Truck Driver

Associate Manager The Associate Manager is responsible for • Managing the productivity of all store staff • Ensuring the store is effectively merchandized to maximise sales • Shared responsibility for labour cost and other financials • Operational effectiveness of the store in absence of the Owner If you have: • A minimum of 5 years management experience • A minimum of 3 years grocery operations experience • Strong customer focus • Excellent communication skills • Open availability

Please submit resumés to the AAA director by email to skfraser@sasktel.net.

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD SUPERINTENDENT OF PUBLIC WORKS

VISTA TOWING

ARTWORK APPROVAL Name

Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre Date invites applications for the position of

All original artwork © Novatex Serigraphics. Not to be used by third parties without permission.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Ideal qualifications include: • University degree in Social Work, Psychology or equivalent degree in Human Services • Proven experience in program management • Quality written and oral interpersonal communication skills • Ability to supervise staff and volunteers • Financial management, administrative, public relations, and clerical skills • Working knowledge of community boards and non-profit organizations • Valid driver’s license and available vehicle • Counselling experience • Must have RCMP Criminal Record Check and Child Abuse Record Check completed Tentative Start Date: May 1, 2015 Resumés must be received by March 31, 2015.

Please include three professional references and address cover letter to: Nicole Whitton Battlefords & Area Sexual Assault Centre 1211-98th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0L8 Fax: (306) 445-2727 Email: basac1@sasktel.net Phone (306) 445-0055 for more information We thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Help Full & Part-Time

Meota Regional Park is accepting applications for a

$12.00 per hour

Must be available for various shifts.

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

Dealer Principle, Scott Campbell is looking for a

Professional Assistant Position is full-time but hours are flexible

PERMANENT PART-TIME

SECRETARY/TREASURER This position reports to the Board of Directors and should have knowledge of General Accounting, Excel & Word Computer system, and Writing & Communication skills. Wages are negotiable and dependent on experience, please indicate your expected wage and supply references.

Submit resumé to: Meota Regional Park Box 92 Meota, Sask, S0M 1X0 Deadline for applications: April 10th, 2015

Duties: • Screening phone calls, inquires, and requests • Meeting and greeting visitors • Organizing and maintaining appointments • Dealing with incoming emails, faxes, and correspondence • Taking dictation and minutes • Event organization • Devising and maintaining office systems, including data management, filing, etc.

For more information call: 306-937-2235 weekdays

Is your company looking to recruit Please apply via email to: scott@scottcampbelldodge.com Aboriginal job seekers?

Remuneration will be dependent on experience.

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

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

FREE Place a classified word ad into our newspaper & we’ll place your ad onto our website for FREE!

Prairie North Health Region provides a coordinated network of health services to over 80,883 residents in Saskatchewan and 20,011 in Lloydminster, Alberta.

Prairie North Health Region has corporate offices in North Battleford with satellite offices in Lloydminster and Meadow Lake.

Skills required: • Excellent people skills • Excellent typing skills • Excellent computer literacy, speed and accuracy is essential • Excellent organizational skills including ability to prioritize, multi task, work effectively with minimal supervision • Proven ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines • Professional telephone manner • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

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

CLASSIFIEDS FOR

With the upcoming opening of the new Lloydminster Continuing Care (LCC) and the adjustment at Dr. Cooke Extended Care Centre (DCECC), we have a variety of exciting new opportunities available for you:

Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse

Permanent Full Time – Posting # 11324 Permanent Part Time – 0.8 FTE – Posting# 11323 Permanent Part Time – 0.7 FTE (2 positions) – Posting# 11325

The Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RN or RPN) plays a key role in case management for our residents. These positions will be fundamental in the assessment, planning and implementation of care plans, along with consultation and communication with families to ensure optimal care. With the complex needs of some of our residents, the successful professional will have opportunity to practice a wide range of medical and therapeutic treatments, while developing expertise in nursing processes. The RN or RPN will support and guide unit staff in best practices and collaborate with other health professionals to create an effective interdisciplinary health care team.

Qualifications for this position include being a graduate of an approved Nursing program and current or eligible for CARNA or CRPNA Registration. Current BCLS certification is required. The successful incumbent will have strong clinical, communication and organizational skills.

Nursing Attendant

LCC – Permanent Full Time (8 hour shifts) – Posting #11372 LCC – Permanent Part Time – 0.73 FTE (12 positions) – Posting #11369 DCECC – Permanent Part Time – 0.61 FTE (4 positions) – Posting #11370

The Nursing Attendant (NA) is a member of the nursing care team and integral to the delivery of quality, individualized resident-centered care based on their assessed needs.

This professional will provide direct care to assist in the activities of daily living, comfort and safety of the resident. In the new cottage-life provision of care, the NAs at LCC will provide additional support in the cottage setting, including light housekeeping and meal preparation. Structured menus and recipes are in place as well as hands on training is provided to prepare and support incumbents for this responsibility.

Qualifications for this position include being a graduate from a Personal Care Attendant or Personal Support Attendant program or equivalent qualifications. Should the employer be unable to recruit a qualified applicant, other applicants with related experience who would be willing to obtain the required qualifications at their own expense within a defined period of time may be considered.

Salary and benefit packages for these positions are in accordance with the applicable Collective Agreement.

If you have interest in these exciting opportunities, that offer a stable career in a caring, innovative work environment, you are invited to forward your resume for the above noted positions in confidence, complete with references, by 23:59 CST April 8, 2015, to the address below. Please note the posting number of the position you are applying for.

PNHR Human Resources, SHNB – Administration Wing P. O. Box 39, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8 Email: hrreception@pnrha.ca Fax: (306) 446-6810 For further information regarding employment opportunities within PNHR, please refer to the website at www.pnrha.ca PNHR appreciates all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Mercury invisible until mid-month The moon begins the month nearly full, at the end of the first eclipse season of the year. Recall last month there was a total solar eclipse March 20. Two weeks later, on April 4, a lunar eclipse occurs, visible in the Canadian west and over the Pacific Ocean.

April 8, Saturn is two degrees south of the moon, a very early morning observation (just after midnight).

April 21 sees an occultation of Aldebaran, the bright star in Taurus, The Bull.

Another occultation occurs April 26 at midnight when minor planet Juno slips behind the moon.

Mercury won’t be visible for the first half of the month, but comes out of the sun’s glare in the western evening sky to join Mars and Venus at dusk.

The speedy planet quickly moves up near Mars and is joined by the very new moon April 19, passes Mars April 22, and heads toward Venus. On the evening of April 30, Mercury is in among the Seven Sisters

askatchewan Skies

By James Edgar

(the Pleiades), just about at the top of its orbit arc.

Venus, the bright beacon in the western evening sky, outshines Mars by several magnitudes. Besides being closer and appearing larger, Venus is shrouded by a thick mantle of clouds that reflect much of the sunlight falling on the cloud tops.

Those same clouds are mostly sulphuric acid, raining down on the uninhabitable surface with surface temperatures hot enough to melt lead.

Mars is found in the western evening sky, joined

by Venus, Mercury and the moon. By the middle of the month, Mars does a disappearing act behind the sun,

not to show for another four months in August.

Jupiter is well placed for viewing high in the southern sky at sunset. The gas giant has been retrograding throughout the past few months, and completes that apparent westward motion April 8. The Beehive Cluster is just off to the west during this transition.

The four Galilean moons of Jupiter make for a lively dance as they rapidly orbit

the planet. Their positions change even during an observing session.

Saturn is also retrograding in the eastern sky just after midnight. The ringed planet is in the constellation Scorpius. Watch for a close approach of the moon with Saturn April 8.

Uranus and Neptune are almost impossible to spot, since they rise just ahead of the sun in the eastern morning sky, but the ecliptic (the path of the planets) is almost level with the horizon. So the sky brightens with dawn just as these two distant gas planets come into possible view.

— James Edgar has had an interest in the night sky all his life. He joined the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2000 and is now the society’s president.

By Helen Menssa Winter isn’t over! But “beat the blues” and join some upcoming workshops workshops. The ARC creative studios at 1106 - 101st St. is hosting a few interesting events. Every Wednesday from 7to 9 p.m., join in free drawing sessions. Just bring your own art supplies.

Saturday, April 11 at 1 p.m. there is a beginner’s “Photographing Your Artwork” seminar. Instructor is Gary Robins. It’s courtesy of CARFAC Sask and is free.

Wednesday April 22, 6 to 10 a.m. Kevin Quinlan is teaching “Portrait Drawing Basics” with a cost of $40 (bring your own drawing equipment). Register at Crandleberrys.

Don’t forget the Battlefords Art Club “Spring Into Art” show and sale on Friday, May 1 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Saturday, May 2 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Chapel Gallery.

COMING EVENTS

COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS Accepting Vendors For April 18

Notre Dame CWL & Knights of Columbus 2094 are hosting a Spring Fair/Trade Show. Call Helen at 306-445-3551 to book a table or for more information.

Friday, March 27

Easter Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall at 9:30 a.m. Sponsored by the North Battleford Royal Purple. Delicious home baking.

Saturday, March 28

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Genealogy at the North Battleford Library Board Room from 7:00 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. (except May to August & December). Contact Janice Walker at 306-445-5425 or Rosalie Jarvis 306-386-2127.

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306-892-2073.

2nd Monday of the Month

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162-22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987

Tuesdays

Saturday, March 28

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

March 29 - April 5

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-446-3315 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

Thursday, April 2

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the Western Development Museum at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Saturday, April 11

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

Denholm Hall Fundraiser - Roast Beef Supper. Denholm Rec Club is sponsoring a roast beef supper at the Denholm Hall at 6:00 p.m.

Advance tickets may be purchased from the Deholm Post Office, Linda 306-445-6976, Donna 306-445-5318, Debbie 306-445-5589, Anna 306-445-4817, Rita 306-445-5350, Rosann 306-480-7442 or Diane 306-445-5613. Only 100 tickets sold.

Sunday, April 12

Annual General Meeting of the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum Association Inc. at 1:00 p.m. at the museum, 292 - 22nd Street, Battleford.

Sunday, April 19

Saskatoon Fiddle Orchestra Concert at 2:00 p.m. at Borden Community Centre. Admission by donation, proceeds to Borden Volunteer Fire Dept. For info call 306-997-2130.

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

Thursdays

Tuesdays

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Western Development Museum Gift Shop now carries framed photography by local artist, Leah Milton. You’re invited to the Launch Party from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. at the Western Development Museum.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Bingo at the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Influential Women in our Communities at the Chapel Gallery from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Speakers, Sharing Circle & refreshments. For information or RSVP contact: Marcella Pedersen at 306-398-2795 or gilmar@sasktel.net.

Holy Week Services at Third Avenue United Church. March 29 - Palm Sunday - Touch the Robe 10:30 a.m. April 2 - Maundy Thursday Service 7:00 p.m. April 3 - Good Friday Service 10:30 a.m. April 5 Easter Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Easter Craft/Bake Sale at the North Battleford Legion Branch #70, basement. Easter draw. For more info phone 306-480-6425.

Topline Social Dance Club - Leon Ochs - Hawaiian at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch. Min. age 19. Phone Jean 306-445-8815, Sharon at 306-446-0446 or Leela 306-445-7240.

3rd Wednesday of the Month

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

Saturday, March 28

2nd Wednesday of the Month

First Sunday of the Month

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 5, 2014 until May 2015. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

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

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 pm

Tuesdays

Tuesdays

Thursdays

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Fridays

North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 2:00 - 4:30 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Laura at 306-445-4676.

1st Friday of the Month

1st Tuesdays of the Month

The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call Carol at 306-445-4352 or Barb at 306-445-0486.

2nd Tuesday of the Month

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

Kaiser Tournament at the Borden Senior’s Room - 7:00 p.m.

Last Tuesday of the Month

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month 2nd Friday of the Month

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

Wednesdays

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

Wednesdays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. (September to June). Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

Once A Month on Saturdays

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee.

Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only.

No child care is provided.

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

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Everybody is eager to be the boss Ed, my neighbour next door, met his match last week. His uncle Fred arrived from Edmonton for a two-day stopover on a train trip to Winnipeg, Man. Could it be that if family members are too much alike then things don’t go well? Is it like having a mirror in one’s face for too long? Seeing yourself, while you shave or put on makeup is necessary, but a glance in the mirror isn’t meant to take all day. Ruby said Ed’s uncle Fred is an older edition of Ed, as stubborn, and as know-it-all as Ed. Apparently when Ed was in high school, he worked with his uncle in construction for a summer.

His uncle was foreman and a tough boss on everyone.

My neighbor said his uncle never pitched in to work with them, but found fault with everything the workers did. He was a boss who threw his weight around and made sure everyone knew he was over and above his workers. When his uncle got moved to another worksite, the workers rejoiced until the next foreman came. He turned out to be the same boss in a different body. Ed decided during that summer job he hated taking orders. On the farm, he could be the boss of himself. Ed still sees his uncle Fred as a bossy, know-it-all, and his uncle still sees Ed as someone

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The two-day visit was a long one for Ed. Family love may not have much stretch to it.

In many families there may be lots of members who want to be bossy.

Blessed are those who are willing to work and help rather than just give

orders. Family love means charity must begin at home. Charity and love do not mean exactly the same thing. Charity is a specific flavour of love. It means a generous love towards others in need of consideration. Often we criticize others that we don’t like rather than offering them

any generous or lenient judgment.

God, our Father in heaven, showed generous, undeserved love to us as our creator. In spite of our sinfulness, he sent his Son Jesus Christ to help and save us. Jesus did not come among us on Earth to be our boss, but to give his charity to us. Jesus provided what we needed not what we deserved. He generously and perfectly fulfilled God’s law for us because we cannot perfectly keep God’s laws.

He took the punishment of death for our sins upon himself on the cross. God’s generous love towards us inspires us to provide what is spiritually or physically

needed by others.

Often we think of others as needing our correction and our direction. Are we better at thinking like a boss rather than as an equal? Do we think in terms of all that we know or all that God knows about us and our sinfulness? Has God not dealt with us generously? Have we not received forgiveness and kindness beyond measure through his Son? Why don’t we tend to see others as those who are in need? Maybe the knowit-all uncle, the clueless nephew, the irritating brother and the nagging mother need charity as much as the homeless and hungry.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice. Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Canadian National Baptist Convention

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WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 & 11:00 a.m.

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Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

Sundays - 11:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish 902 - 108th Street, North Battleford DIVINE LITURGY: Sundays at 9:30 am Last Sunday of the month at 11:30 am Daily at 9:00 am Rev. Father Vladimir Simunovic - 306-445-2731

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ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

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SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Rev: Nora Borgeson

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

Sunday School

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH SUNDAY SERVICES

St. George’s Anglican Church - 9:00 a.m.

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

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

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Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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tioners for their clinics.

Dr. Tshatshela will be away from April 14 to May 13 and Dr. Langeni will also be away from April 22 to May 4. With physicians away, board members advise patients to book routine appointments, such as prescription refills, two weeks in advance of needing the appointment.

Patients are also asked to notify the clinic if an appointment cannot be kept.

“This courtesy will allow staff to make the appoint-

TURTLEFORD — Dr. Odiegwu has committed to another one-year contract with North Saskatchewan River Health Holdings clinics.

Board members were advised of the deal at their regular meeting March 16.

According to a press release, Dr. Odiegwu is a valued member of the team and the organization says it is fortunate to have such talented and committed practi-

ment available to residents that are needing to see their practitioner,” the release states.

The clinics can also access each other’s schedules and those willing to travel may be able to see their practitioner of choice sooner.

There will be a grand opening for the Glaslyn Medical Clinic in the next few weeks. Please watch for posters and join the board and the Village of Glaslyn in celebrating the opening of Health Holdings’ newest

clinic.

The next regular meeting will be held Monday, April

20 at 7:30 pm. in the RM of Mervin office, Turtleford.

Anyone with questions can

contact the representative from their area or the office at 1-306-845-4144.

Secure vehicles: RCMP Staff

MAIDSTONE — A rash of thefts from vehicles late Sunday and early Monday have Maidstone RCMP reminding residents to be diligent in securing vehicles and not to leave valuables in their vehicles.

Various items of value were taken including fire-

arms, jewelry and cash.

Maidstone RCMP also issue a reminder that leaving a firearm in a vehicle is not considered to be a secure means of storage.

Residents are reminded not to leave firearms or ammunition in vehicles. Firearms should be stored safely in a storage locker. Unsafe storage of a firearm is con-

sidered a criminal offence.

Anyone with information about these or any other crime is urged to contact the Maidstgone Detachment of the RCMP, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477 or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com.

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curred sometime over the weekend of March 6 to 9. A number of animal medications and vaccinations were stolen.

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NEILBURG — The Cut Knife RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance with a break and enter to the Neilburg Veterinary Clinic.

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Anyone with information about this or any other crime is urged to contact the Cut Knife RCMP at 306398-3500 or Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800222-TIPS (8477).

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Cousins breakfast hosted

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Cousins breakfast attendees —Judy and Joe Fransoo of Meota, my brother Ron and Marie Gregoire from St. Brieux, Lou and Bernie Gregoire (my brother) from rural North Battleford, Carol and Gordon Gregoire of London, Ont. (son of Paul and Madeleine who reside in North Battleford); ElaineWoloshyn and Vernon Iverson (wife Judy deceased) from Meota. Photo submitted by Elaine Woloshyn

Weather has been climbing in temperature ever since I’ve been in Yuma, Ariz. since March 7. Today, Monday, March 23, the temperature peaked at 93 F. It is a very dry heat, so a little different than what it would be in Saskatchewan during the summer.

I hosted a “cousins breakfast,” which is held every second week, usually at a restaurant, but I had purchased an overabundance of groceries so offered to host it. The accompanying photo shows the cousins who attended. All of these cousins pictured and my brother Bernie own property in Yuma but in different 55+ trailer courts throughout the city. When all of the snow-

ayfair News birds return home, Yuma shrinks incredibly.

I organized a Carol Burnett show and calypso music evening Saturday with great success. The skits were hilarious and had the audience in much laughter. Fortunately some people did volunteer, but we did minimal practice because everyone is busy with many other activi-

ties throughout the day.

I met Lorraine (nee Laughlin from Meeting Lake many decades ago).

She and her husband Barry Woodruff haven’t been in Orchard Gardens Trailer Park for the past two years, as both were experiencing health problems. She is a first cousin to Rabbit Lake’s correspondent, Alan Laughlin, and recognized many names including Massett and Kobernick.

They reside in Vernon, B.C. She said to say “hi” to all her longtime friends in Rabbit Lake.

Long-time resident passes away

By Helena Pike Correspondent

We Invite you to SHARE YOUR STORY In no more than 500 words tell us the history of your family farm. What is it that makes it special? How has your farm changed throughout the years? If you have any interesting stories, or family tales, we want to hear from you.

Submit your story for a chance to share that with the readers of the Regional Optimist/Farmer Rancher • Words and photos must be received no later than April 30th, 2015.

• One photo per family farm may be included • Photo (jpg) & histories can be sent by email to: val@newsoptimist.ca • Or mailed to Battleford Publishing (Include names on the back of any photo so that they can be returned after the special.)

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Congratulations to Kathy and Ross Campbell on the birth of their second grandchild, born to their daughter Sharon and her husband Shane Robinson on the weekend. This is their second grandchild, both boys.

The baby is the first child for Sharon and Shane. Also congratulations to Walter and Joyce Campbell. This little boy is their fourth greatgrandchild, all boys.

Jennifer Ricker of Waterford, Ont., returned home March 21 after visiting with her parents, Janet and Chris McKee. Today I report the death of a long-time Waseca area resident, Henry Snell. Henry was born in 1923, the second son of William and Lotte Snell, early settlers in the Waseca area, who homesteaded in the Walter district just north of Waseca.

He and his brother Ernest attended Walter School and Henry attended high school in Waseca. He soon acquired his own farm and spent winters working in Edmonton where he met and married Elsie Holoway and acquired a step-daughter, Diane, who brought them both many years of happiness as a member of the family.

Eventually Diane completed university education and became a teacher. Henry and Elsie continued to farm.

Henry was interested in many community organizations and was on the Waseca Wheat Pool committee for a number of years. He also

aseca News enjoyed local sports, which included curling. After the death of Elsie, Henry remained on the farm, then moved to Maidstone where he enjoyed his own home for several years and eventually moved into the care home there.

Henry will be remembered for his great interest in family and friends. He was an interesting conversationalist because he had vivid memories of past history and people. He will be sadly missed by Diane and family, his nephews and nieces and his many friends.

The Waseca Blades recreational hockey team play their final game for the season March 22 after a busy season. The tournament takes place in Maidstone.

This week we also learned of the death of a former 1980s resident of Waseca village, Darren Morrison.

Darren and his wife and family lived in a trailer situated where the Waseca fire hall now stands. He was an avid sportsman, very active in hockey. He was also a community-minded man who coached young people’s sports and was coach for the Waseca Tom Thumb Hockey League for a few years. Our sympathy goes out to his family. Funeral service for Darren was held in Hardisty, Alta.

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Blazing Guns at Roaring Gulch Speers Community Theatre is preparing to present a comedy packed with cowboys and outlaws April 24, 25 and 26. The theatre group is promising to transport the audience back to the old west in this action packed play. For tickets contact Ruth at 306-246-4672. Photo submitted

Wintery weather on first day of spring

By Helena Pike Correspondent

The first day of spring has come and gone, so the calendar says! But, like many months of March, we are still having winter weather.

Snow fell anywhere from a few centimetres in some places to about 12 inches in areas not too far from here.

The wind was very strong in the night, blowing the snow into drifts, which made for difficult driving on some of the roads.

Perhaps this will be winter’s last blast, who knows?

The rabbits are still pure white.

Anyway, it’s interesting to talk to relatives in the Vancouver area who are enjoying green grass, blooming daffodils, flowering

orest Bank shrubs and lots of rain.

Debbie and Keith Pike have been busy. Debbie retired from Kelsey’s restaurant in Lloydminster at the end of January so she has been free to enjoy some different activities. They returned March 10 from three weeks spent in Hawaii. They were accompanied there by Keith’s cousin Debbie and her husband Kirk Munro of Lloydminster. Together they did a lot of touring besides enjoying the water and beaches.

Jeanette and Dennis Pike

and Greg and Faye Pike of Indian Head spent some time with them as they too were holidaying in Hawaii.

Jeanette, Dennis, Greg and Faye went for a week’s cruise around the Hawaiian Islands.

When Keith and Debbie arrived home, they immediately travelled to Edmonton where Keith underwent eye surgery. He is presently recovering at home. We are pleased to know the operation went well.

Keith and Debbie presently have, as their guest, their grandson Dominic De Olmeida of Loon Lake, who had an extra day off from school.

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MAIDSTONE — We welcome Jean Hartman home from the United States where she spent the winter months with her sister. Glad to have you back, Jean.

Our sympathy to Irene and Jim Kerr on the loss of their daughter-in-law. Visiting with Jim and Irene were Karen and Mike Bradely of Saskatoon and Gary and Katie Kerr, their son and granddaughter of Lloydminster. Dorothy Kissick visited with her grandson Tyler who was at his mom and dad, Craig and Theresa Kissick’s, place.

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His funeral is Friday in the Legion Hall.

Colleen Koski was in Lloydminster with her sister Gloria and her son Riley.

Chantal and Colleen also spent a day in North Battleford.

We wish May Ford all the best. She had the misfortune to fall and hit her head.

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65 years of marriage celebrated by Radisson couple

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Clayton and Louise Clark of Radisson celebrated 65 years of marriage March 22.

The Radisson Seniors’ Club held a surprise afternoon tea March 19 for the couple, with guests from Borden, Maymont, Denholm, Speers and Radisson on hand. It was the club’s regular birthday afternoon and blowing out the candles on the birthday cake was Phyliss Domashovitz. Then the 65th party began with a 1950 video in black and white of

orden Radisson Jack Benny, Bing Crosby and Bob Hope shown. Everyone enjoyed lunch and anniversary cake and MC Louise Cochran had everyone answering questions from 1950. Louise and Clayton both thanked everyone for coming, and thanked the organizers and those who brought lunch for the event.

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Celebrating a March Birthday at Radisson Seniors’ Centre on March 19th was Phyliss Domashovitz.

Club held their final bingo of the season March 18.

Winning cash were Jean Graham, Ann Kohut, Pat Trischuk twice and Elizabeth Derksen, all from Borden, and, from Langham, Cathy Miller twice, Sonia Zacharias twice and Pearl Chudyk.

At the Kaiser tournament the week before, the winners were Mary Ostachoff and Justine Katerynch from Langham.

Borden United Church held a successful St. Patrick’s Day luncheon March 17 in the Borden Seniors’ Room and everyone who attended enjoyed soup or beef stew, homemade buns or bread, cookies and beverages. Happy birthday was sung to Claudia Dyck who celebrates March 17.

The church plans a spring luncheon April 21 in the seniors’ room from 11:30 a.m.

– 1 p.m., serving soup, openfaced buns and cookies.

The juvenile 17 and under, as of Dec. 31, 2014, curling team of Dallas Burnett, Tyler Camm, Andrew Derksen and Eric Westad were in Nipawin March 19 to 22 in provincial curling, winning three games and losing three games. They curled well but lost out to stronger teams that advance to the Optimist International Championships in Edmonton April 1 – 5.

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Louise and Clayton Clark at their 65th anniversary tea at Radisson Seniors’ Centre March 19. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Perfect cribbage scores

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre March 16 with Lil McMillan having a perfect score. Low went to Dorothy Schwartz.

Lunch was provided by Denise Newton.

A number of seniors attended a St. Patrick’s Day tea March 17 hosted by the hospital auxiliary ladies, who dressed in green for the occasion.

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Cards were played March 23 and Dorothy Kissick had a perfect score. Low went to Bev Stewart. Lunch was provided by Dorothy Schwartz.

After 10 days of springlike weather it snowed about eight inches over Saturday and Sunday. We didn’t think spring was here, but the weatherman can’t take back the nice sunny days we had.

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Special guests at Treaty 6 assembly

By MCS Staff Spring has arrived and there are lots of puddles around the schoolyard. Students are having fun breaking the ice on them and going for walks through them.

There have been several pairs of wet socks and pants

sent home already.

Conner Rothenburger, Grade 10, just finished the hockey season with the Martensville Marauder Pirates Midget team. He plays defence and his team ended up in fourth place in the Saskatoon City League.

Allison Wawryk, Grade 4, was the winner of $25 in free books at the book fair. Photos submitted

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There was a special assembly held in the gym for all staff and students March 19. Three guests were in attendance: Ron Kowalchuck from the Living Sky School Division board, Jim Shevchuk, superintendent of instruction from the LLSD and Michelle Sanderson, First Nations and achievement consultant from the school division.

Sanderson gave a brief history of the treaties and in particular Treaty 6. Sanderson then presented a framed statement of apology to former students of Indian residential schools. This document along with a framed copy of Treaty 6 will be hung in the school.

Thanks to all parents and guardians who attended the student-led conferences March 19. Your attendance made a positive, successful evening.

The book fair finished March 20. The winner of the draw was Allison Wawryk in Grade 4. She received $25 in free books. Her classroom teacher, Cathy Gillatt, also got to choose $25 in free books for their classroom.

During the month of March, the kindergarten

Jim Shevchuk, principal Sean Lockwood, Michelle Sanderson and Ron Kowalchuk took part in a presentation on Treaty 6 and the statement of apology to former students of Indian residential schools at Maymont Central School.

and Grade 1 class are reading several of the Dr. Seuss books. They read I Spy and then had fun playing the rhyming game. They read Happy Birthday to You Friday. Since they having been studying 3D shapes in math, they made cone-shaped birthday hats and marched

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MAIDSTONE — The monthly meeting of the Maidstone Museum ws held at the seniors’ centre March 16.

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the next meeting at the museum, but right now there is too much snow to contend with.

A few changes on the executive have been made.

New president is Dennis Maertz, secretary is Christine Carlson, treasurer is Randy Pike, maintenance manager is Bill McGillvary and vice-president is Dorothy Schwartz.

The upcoming trade fair and silent auction was discussed with details for the roast beef supper Saturday, April 11 for booth presenters being finalized. Trade fair dates are April 11 and 12. Saturday’s times are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The museum will be opening to the public on the weekend of June 30 and 31.

Hours will be from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday until September. Opening by special request can be made by contacting the phone number on the board in front of the museum The group welcomes any volunteers, part time or full time, as there is a lot of work to do. See you at the silent auction.

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The Grades 2, 3, 4 and 5 classes will be attending the Hafford Music Festival March 26. They will be singing two selections, The Bullfrog and Starry Night.

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Later in the month, they will be reading Green Eggs and Ham. After they enjoy this story, they will get to eat some green eggs. They will have great fun making oobleck after they read Dr. Seuss’s classic book Bartholemew and the Oobleck.

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a train to Buffalo, N.Y., and Niagara Falls, where they spent two days before going on to New York City via Albany and south down the Hudson River Valley on the New York Central & Hudson River Railroad.

The train took them to the elegant old Grand Central Station – later torn down and replaced in 1913. They would have had a choice of nearly a hundred first class hotels like the new Empire on 63rd Street, the Morton House facing Union Square and the Hotel Albert a block west of Broadway that of-

In the spring of 1900, the Binns brothers decided to visit the “old country” and, while in Europe, take in the Exposition Universelle world’s fair in Paris. J. M. and Annie Binns, Walter Binns and his wife Elizabeth, and their adult son Thomas, then a resident of Clarksville, Tenn., boarded a Louisville & Nashville Railroad passenger train at Hopkinsville the morning of April 16, 1900 bound for Evansville. They spent that night in Evansville and then boarded

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Bathing facilities were separate from the room, and cost 25 cents extra, with soap and towels provided.

Their itinerary, published in the Hopkinsville Kentuckian newspaper, indicates that the Binns saw New York in a whirlwind tour. The least expensive way to see the city would have been to ride the elevated railways. One mile in a horse-drawn taxi cost as much as a night’s hotel bill.

The New York that they saw was a city in transition to modernity. New York was still a

largely pedestrian city. Many streets served as open air public markets where vendors sold produce from pushcarts. Streets were crowded with horse-drawn hacks, cabs and delivery wagons.

On some streets horse-drawn street cars and electric-powered trolley cars operated on side-by-side tracks.

The tallest building in the city was the Park Row Building, completed a year earlier. The “Classical Revival” style skyscraper’s 29 stories towered 391 feet above the street. Only three other buildings came anywhere close to

being as tall. From its upper windows one could look a few blocks north and see the crowded tenement slums and sweatshops of Little Italy whose workers, many of them children, earned barely enough to survive.

In the tenements, toilet facilities were communal, either in the hallway or in an outhouse in the alley between buildings.

Coal burning stoves furnished heat and did the cooking. Looking in the opposite direction one saw the rooftops of Wall Street where multi-millionaire financiers

dominated the world’s economy.

The Binns boarded the British Anchor Line steamship S.S. Anchoria, docked at Pier 54, North River, at the foot of West 24th Street, early on Saturday morning, April 21, 1900. The ship sailed at noon bound for Glasgow, Scotland. The Anchoria was an old ship built in 1875. She had an iron hull 408 feet long and 40 feet abeam, painted black; a white box-like amidships superstructure, and one tall cylindrical smokestack, painted black.

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St. Patrick’s Day shared with Edam seniors

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The St. Patrick’s Day dinner and afternoon of games held in Edam, with guests invited from Meota was another success. Their meal of Irish stew was the best, along with salads, biscuits and desserts. Some folks left after dinner, but there were seven tables of cards in play. There were about 20 folks from Meota and North Battleford, so a full house. A lot of visiting went on as people have not been out and about much through that long cold spell we had. Door prizes were drawn for after dinner, all interesting items. The use of real plates was appreciated, too. Our group appreciated the chance to get out and mix with the Edam seniors for an afternoon of fun.

Hope some of you were able to enjoy the northern lights last week. When we were on the farm at Bapaume and made a trip to the Battlefords, it was always dark when we’d head home and the northern lights were often at their best about that time of night, near midnight.

The roads are suffering their spring pains with all the potholes showing up, but it’s not just the highways that

are so bad, try some of the streets in town – wow! The men working in Meota have done a super job in their snow removal program and we really have to be thankful.

Robins and geese have arrived in various places, including Calgary, Alta. and Smithers, B.C. The solar eclipse that took place Friday, when the moon came between the Earth and the sun, was only visible in eastern Canada, so we missed out and had clouds instead.

A visit with Ellis Knutson for his birthday last week produced a report of his celebration. March 14 he attended the 96th birthday party for Myrtle Miller, an old friend from his Medstead days, in a condo nearby where he lives in Saskatoon. Saturday evening he joined his son Barry and his family for supper.

This included his grandson Matthew Knutson and his six-year-old twin girls from Medicine Hat. (Mom was not able to come). Sunday, he spent the day with his other son Wayne and his family, and enjoyed a birthday supper. Ellis is looking forward to getting back to Chitek Lake for the summer where another Knutson reunion

eota News with their American relatives is being planned.

Eva Crossland spent four days in Prince Albert with her girls last week. Sylvia Orieux drove to Spiritwood and picked her up and Pauline and Bob Thiel brought her back home. She is comfortable in one of the duplexes for seniors, though she really misses not having a garage and more room.

They say the price of cable television is being lowered with the minimum of $25 a month, but extra channels will add to this cost, so I wonder if we’ll be any further ahead. People are not too happy with some of the programs we are offered, or maybe that should read, are not offered. Often the program that is listed on the agenda isn’t there either.

The curling game for Thursday evening just wasn’t anywhere.

The twisted light bulbs that were so highly advertised a few years back are now considered a hazard as they give off radiation, even

under ordinary use. Another great hazard is when they break and no one knows how to dispose of them, and for sure they don’t last forever like they are supposed to. A big costly mistake again by our government.

The March luncheon at the Community Complex had a larger crowd again, and the Irish stew was a big hit, along with corned beef and cabbage, scones and many desserts. It was a happy gathering of locals.

Norwegian whist was enjoyed with four tables in play at the Do Drop In March 20, along with a couple of men who would rather play cribbage, anyway. Top scores in whist were Yvonne MacPherson, then Carol Huys, Bev McCrimmon and Judy Walker. It was all a fun time and followed by lots of lunch.

Duplicate bridge was played March 17 at the Do Drop In. The high scores were by these couples – Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine, second by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan and third by Glen and Julie Moore.

Condolences go out to Helen Boyer of Chitek Lake on the passing of her daughter Leora Lafleur of Battl-

eford March 15. She and her husband Bill lived at Chitek Lake and Green Lake before moving to Battleford. She was well known in these areas and will be missed by family and friends.

About three inches of snow on Sunday evening meant the snow shovels were brought out again on Monday.

A conversation with my cousin in Prince Edward Island told of their horrid winter, with no end in sight.

There is still five to six feet of snow everywhere. They do burn some wood and this has really made a drop in the woodpile size. They enjoy holidays in Europe with another river cruise coming up with one of their daughters and her hubby. They find the terrain in Europe so very rugged and with the river cruise they get settled into their apartment and stay all week, rather than a bus tour where you have a different hotel every night. The cities are built along the riv-

ers, which once were their highways, so they can get off and on at each one. This time they will travel from Budapest to Munich. There is so much to see and learn about in these old cities.

Contract bridge was played at the Do Drop In March 23 with top scores by Mary Greenwald and second Linda Ard. Similar to the low attendance reported this winter at the Ukrainian entertainment in the city, the figure skating club at Turtleford was disappointed to have only a couple dozen show up for their carnival. Are there that many things going on that a community has no time for local entertainment, or is everyone so busy with their cell phones and other kinds of electronic games, that they just don’t care?

A good deed took place at Tim Hortons recently when an order was paid for by someone in the car ahead.

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Continued from Page 42 The ship looked more like a cargo freighter than a passenger liner, and had the slow speed of one. The ship’s reciprocating steam engine and single screw propeller was capable of driving her at 12 nautical miles per hour. The ship’s main business was in the immigrant trade. Anchoria had accommodation for 200 first class passengers, 100 second class, and 800 people in steerage, but on eastbound voyages across the Atlantic carried far fewer people, all of them in first and second class. First class passengers paid $40 to $60, depending on cabin size; second class fare was $25 to $35.

What Anchor Line ships lacked in speed, they made up for in service, at least in first class. Facilities includ-

ed an elegantly furnished ladies’ lounge, a gentlemen’s smoking room and bar, and a formal dining room whose service and cuisine rivaled that of a five star European restaurant. A typical dinner menu began with hors d’oeuvres of Russian caviar, olives or anchovies on toast and the choice of consomme au ris or green turtle soup.

Passengers could choose a main course of salmon with sauce homard and sliced cucumber, filet de soles with sauce tartare, mutton cutlets served with puree of mushrooms, roast sirloin beef and potatoes al la princesse, spring lamb with mint sauce, baked Westphalian ham with spinach or roast turkey with cranberry sauce. Vegetables included baked, plain boiled and snow potatoes, cauliflower, green string beans

and tomatoes. Dessert was diplomatic pudding, apricot tart, charlotte russe or French and German pastry.

British newspapers indicate that the North Atlantic weather was “fine and warm” during the Anchoria’s twelve day crossing, perfect weather for the strolls, dances and entertainment on deck that were typical aboard Anchor Line ships. The Anchoria stopped briefly at Moville in Lough Foyle, where she met the transfer boat that went upstream to Londonderry, Ireland, and then continued on to Glasgow. She arrived there Wednesday, May 2, 1900.

Unfortunately there is no account of the Binns’ travels in Europe. If they gave one to the newspapers upon their return home, it was probably

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Gala performance April 1 at the Dekker Centre

By Kelly Waters, The 2015 Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival concluded Friday, March 27 with solo, duet and trio speech arts along with school class choral speech performances.

The celebratory gala and awards ceremony for this year’s festival will be held at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 1 at the Dekker Centre. Admission will be $10 a seat for adults with free admission for performers, award recipients, award donors and youth 18 and under.

Tickets will not be sold in advance. Tickets will be sold that evening at the

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It will be a treat for performers and spectators to experience adjudicatorchosen highlights from all disciplines (piano, band, strings, voice, musical theatre, speech arts) and age categories (junior 12 and under, intermediate, 16 and under, senior 17 and over).

This opportunity is largely being made possible and affordable thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Knights of Columbus, St. Joseph’s Council No. 7736.

The awards and scholarships will be presented at the conclusion of the musical performances program.

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estival Fanfare March 16-29, 2015 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival that Cathy Richardson will be offering her talents once again as gala MC. Come on out to enjoy a few special snippets from the abundant talent showcased at this year’s festival and to help honour the numerous young people from

our community receiving special recognition courtesy of local individuals and businesses.

To be eligible for awards and scholarships, a participant must be 19 years of age or younger, have performed two or more solo selections

in the same discipline or, for band, at least one solo and one small ensemble. Additionally in terms of award consideration, a participant must have lived or studied in the Battlefords area for a minimum of six months prior to the festival, or be studying elsewhere, but still supported by parents living in the Battlefords and district.

Recipients must be present to receive awards, though exceptions may be made with the prior approval of the scholarship and awards committee. Trophies, plaques and shields do not leave the building though keepers, if award-

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Carousel is celebrating its 25th anniversary and some special events are planned.

A raffle is underway with a prize in the $500 range each month and a 2015 Chevrolet Spark Dec. 31.

Tickets may only be purchased with the purchase of a book to play bingo. The new car is now on display at the bingo hall.

Improved finances for Carousel Bingo

Marching On Life long friends celebrate their birthdays at the Oasis Personal Care Home at Speers. Camille Bonin turned 98 March 19 and David Howe turned 94 on March 14.

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