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City transit changes celebrated

Staff The City of North Battleford hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony this week to celebrate changes to its transit system.

Two buses will now make the hourly loop throughout the city, moving in opposite directions.

Mayor Ian Hamilton explained the new system will cut ride times

in half.

More ride options are also being offered, with service to Killdeer Park and Fairview Heights being added to the bus route. The addition of this service resulted from feedback during an extensive public consultation process.

The transit system is offering free rides April 1 and 2.

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Transit system ribbon cutting marks changes Shorter rides, more coverage

The ribbon cutting, left to right, planner Devin MacAuley, councillors Greg Lightfoot and Ryan Bater, Transit Manager Al Love, Mayor Ian Hamilton, Councillor Cathy Richardson, transit board member Debbie Logan and driver Walter Schliemann. Photos by Jayne Foster

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

A ribbon cutting Tuesday marked the changes coming to the North Battleford Public Transit system. A new bus and an expanded route will offer an enhanced system with more stops and shorter ride times for most riders.

Transit is also proposing free transit rides April 1 and 2 to introduce the changes.

The old route saw one bus make a single loop around the city over the course of an hour, which made for long rides for some customers.

The change effective April 1 will see a two-bus route system, with buses running in opposite directions.

“We believe this will be a transit system second to none across Canada in comparable-sized cities,” said Mayor Ian Hamilton. “This is a great enhancement and it’s a great service for a city of our size and we’re very, very proud of it.”

Hamilton thanked Al Love, transit manager.

“This is his vision,” said the mayor. “We couldn’t be more proud of what’s been created here in North Battleford under his direction.”

The biggest change to the system, he said, is the addition of a second bus to the route, which takes about an hour to complete. With only

Mayor Ian Hamilton shows off the new brochure for the enhanced transit system.

one bus on the route, a ride of 15 minutes to a destination meant the return trip home could be 45 minutes.

“We have two buses now, one going clockwise, one going counter-clockwise, which in effect reduces your ride time in half,” said Hamilton. “We feel that is a great improvement to this system and certainly enhances the quality of life in this city.”

The buses will meet at the Discovery Co-op Territorial Place Mall at the 50-minute mark past the hour. From there, one bus will take riders to Killdeer Park and Fairview Heights and then return back to the mall 10 minutes later.

“It’s a limited service, but it’s a little bit of a jog that allows people to take advantage of the system from those two residential areas.”

The mayor encouraged everyone to familiarize themselves with the changes.

A brochure on the public transit system is available at City Hall, CUplex, Don Ross building and the Discovery Co-op Pharmacy.

As well, there are some changes coming to fares.

Adult single ride fares are to remain the same at $3 and youth single fares at $2, but adult monthly fares are to go up $10 to $60, and the youth monthly pass will go up $5 to $40. Also coming are two new passes: an adult eightticket pass for $20 and a senior (60+) monthly fare for $50. Passes and ticket cards are available from City Hall, the NationsWEST Field House at the CUplex and at the Co-op Pharmacy at the Discovery Co-op Territorial Place Mall.

“We really do appreciate that the people in those locations are making themselves available to sell the passes,” said Hamilton.

Most of the proposed changes were presented to the public during two February information sessions and feedback was mainly positive. The one at the Co-op was particularly

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successful, planner Devin MacAulay said at the time, as they spoke with more than 100 residents, many of whom were active transit users. As a result, there were some further changes made to the route.

The changes are designed to address concerns raised over the last number of years from riders who expressed a desire for shorter ride times and also service to Kildeer and Fairview, the two residential areas on the expanded route map.

Hours of operation for the buses are Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. There is no transit service on Sunday or holidays.

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Libraries matter, especially when times are tough Dear Editor Times are always changing, and libraries make it their business to change along with them. Libraries have never been mere rooms full of books – that stereotype overlooks both the value of the contents of the books and the expertise of library staff – and in today’s world libraries are so much more.

Ongoing demand for traditional resources is met by collections designed to meet information needs and introduce communities to new artists and new ideas. Libraries have everything from classics to bestsellers, from documentaries to blockbusters.

In Saskatchewan, we have the good fortune to have a one-of-a-kind shared system that spans the province, connecting more than 300 libraries and providing millions of items. A library card provides access to every one of those libraries, from anywhere in the province, with no fees or service charges.

Libraries also provide an ever-growing roster of digital resources. Through the portal of a library website, anyone can access ebooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and movies.

Newcomers to our communities can access newspapers and magazines from their home countries, as well as collections of books in many languages besides English.

Computers and Internet access are available to the many individuals who do not have private access to such technology.

Libraries are staffed with competent, knowledgeable, helpful staff members, who are dedicated to providing services that meet individual needs. In addition to helping bookworms find that next great read, they help people stay in touch with distant friends and relatives, they supervise exams for long-distance learners and they help people develop new skills through offering programs and resources.

Library services are particularly vital to those who are struggling in the difficult economic times. Many individuals use libraries to help them apply for jobs and provide resources for their families that they can no longer afford to buy. Libraries also have a significant impact on those left behind by the shift to digital services. Many people need both access to the Internet and support in using it in order to apply for anything from identification to benefits to hunting licenses.

Libraries partner with other service organizations to make sure programs and resources reach those who need them most. Whether they’re providing children’s books to low-income families or teaching basic computer skills to individuals with cognitive disabilities, libraries break down barriers and provide access to information to all.

It is when times are tough that libraries face the greatest demands for their resources. Libraries need adequate funding to continue offering the plethora of programs and services that meet the needs of today’s communities.

Allie Raycraft Lakeland Library Region Board

Letter

Premier’s remarks regarding liquor stores misleading Dear Editor At his campaign stop in North Battleford, Brad Wall made some questionable remarks about his plan to privatize liquor sales.

Wall said it is “fundamentally not true” that his government intends to close the publicly-owned Battleford liquor store, along with 39 others. But that is exactly what he plans to do.

The stores will be shut down, the staff will lose their jobs, and the buildings will likely be sold, as happened when liquor stores in four small towns were privatized in 2014. In exchange, a new private store will open. That store may or may not offer a selection as good as the closed public store, but it almost certainly won’t pay a living wage to local workers it employs.

Wall then made a statement that really was fundamentally not true. He claimed the 40 stores he plans to close “are not really making money for government.” In fact, those stores made more than $32 million for Saskatchewan last year. Each one turned a profit in at least the hundreds of thousands of dollars, several had profits in the millions.

Also less than truthful was Wall’s claim that “there will not be less government revenue as a result of” privatization. He pointed out that government will no longer pay

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liquor store operating costs (which average about 14 per cent of sales.) But he didn’t mention that his plan involves cutting the mark-up – government’s main source of revenue from liquor – by 25 per cent.

That will allow healthy profits for private operators, but will mean tens of millions less each year to pay for crucial public services.

Wall also said current liquor employees have the option to buy privatized stores, and even suggested liquor prices will drop post-privatization. Under Wall’s plan, North Battleford will still only have one liquor store. Does he think this private retailer, free to set their own prices, will sabotage their profitability by charging less than what they already know people will pay?

And does he really think the store’s five (mostly parttime) employees will have the resources to buy a business that involves keeping half a million dollars or more of liquor in stock?

Wall’s privatization plan has never been about helping Saskatchewan people. It will cost us millions in lost public revenue, terminate good jobs and, if anything, push liquor prices higher. Only a select few in the business community will benefit.

Bob Stadnichuk Regina

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Romanow, MacKinnon, Chretien and Martin were all out to lunch Perhaps it’s the fact my coming of age occurred at a time when Canada, and Saskatchewan, were in a debt crisis. I remember my first income tax forms having a picture of a loonie on the front with a pie graph superimposed. It showed how much of each federal tax dollar went to servicing the federal debt.

The early 1990s were tough, financially speaking, for both the federal government and most provincial governments. There was a realization that we were at the end of our rope, and something needed to be done.

In Ottawa, Jean Chretien and his finance minister (and future prime minister) Paul Martin earned their stripes as deficit slayers.

In Saskatchewan, it was premier Roy Romanow and his finance minister, Janice MacKinnon.

They made tough, tough choices. Closing more than 50 hospitals, including a base hospital, is not an easy thing to do. To many people, the provincial NDP will never be forgiven for that. Our military, today, has still not fully replaced the Sea King helicopter fleet as a result of the prime minister saying, “I will take my pen and I will write zero

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Is Brad Wall a leader?

Dear Editor It’s interesting to hear Premier Brad Wall ask for provincial “equalization” payments from the federal government for the oil industry, because of the downturn in oil prices.

It’s interesting for a number of reasons.

Although there are studies showing that farmers have lost more than $6.5 billion in the last few years Mr. Wall has been silent on that point.

The COOL labelling issue has settled, yet Canadian producers are still out a lot of money and no calls from Wall for compensation.

When Wall took over as government there was approximately $200 million owing from the then Conservative federal government, a law suit was even started by the previous provincial administration, but Wall dropped that law suit and no money was received.

The above examples highlight some peculiar rationale by the premier. But his actions during the campaign are also inconsistent.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year helicopters.” – Chretien Yet it was exactly these sort of difficult choices that saved us from the brink of economic disaster. If you’re not sure what that looks like, look to Greece. They know. They’ve been going through it for several years.

It was that giant reset button hit in the 1990s and early 2000s, cutting deficits to zero, and finally running small surpluses, that put us on the right financial footing to survive the crash of 2008. When the rest of the world faltered, we were still strong, because we made those tough choices beginning 17 and 15 years before.

But in the last few years, we have collectively forgotten this wisdom and the benefits it brought us. Provincial governments have gone whole hog on deficit spending. Ontario’s provincial debt is now insanely in league with nation-states.

Alberta’s spending was unsustainable before the

crash. It squandered its Heritage Fund, the same fund that had been the model for Norway’s own sovereign wealth fund. It’s the most successful in the world, by the way, while Alberta’s is a mere shadow of what it could have been.

Instead of having a massive sovereign wealth fund to help it during these hard times, Alberta is now pleading to Ottawa for scraps.

Our new prime minister, Trudeau the Younger, seems to have learned well from his father’s example.

Spend, spend and spend some more. Spending is the answer to everything!

After inheriting federal finances that were either balanced or very, very close, due to seven years of clawing our way back from the global financial crisis, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau threw it all away in one fell swoop with a $29.4 billion deficit, and similar deficits in the years

to come. Year-over-year spending up 6.9 per cent, apparently because money grows on trees.

It’s as if all the lessons of the hard-fought last 25 years have been tossed out the window. We’re going to spend like crazy and not give a damn.

Romanow, MacKinnon, Chretien and Martin were all nuts, if you follow the thinking of nearly all our federal and provincial leaders, save Brad Wall. Even his record isn’t perfect on dipping into the rainy day funds. Instead we have Notley and Wynn and Trudeau.

Going back the last 40 years, either Pierre Trudeau, Brian Mulroney and Grant Devine were good stewards of our country, or Jean Chretien, Paul Martin, Stephen Harper, Roy Romanow, Lorne Calvert, Brad and Ralph Klein were.

Rachel Notley, Kathleen Wynne and Justin Trudeau seem to think it was the first group.

What do you think?

I hope you know your Greek, because if things continue this way, we’ll be in the same shape as Greece, soon enough.

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

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Freeze-thaw cycle keeps pothole patrol busy

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

To answer the question of every frustrated driver in North Battleford: yes, everyone at City Hall is aware of how bad the pothole situation is.

The amount of potholes have become a familiar topic at city council meetings and it was again Monday.

“I think this is the worst year for potholes, at least, I can remember,” said Councillor Ryan Bater.

“I’m not saying that, suggesting it’s a shortcoming of the city government. It’s a result of the weather we had this past year.”

Bater wanted to know

whether the operations department was able to handle the number of potholes.

“Do we have enough resources to address the problem?” Bater asked.

Director of Operations Stewart Schafer remained confident. He said of the potholes, “they’re there and they’re still popping out, and our crews are working as hard as they can to fill them up.”

But he admitted the challenges in keeping up with the situation. Potholes happen when water from melting snow and ice on the roads gets into cracks in the asphalt, causing it to break apart. Unfortunately for North Battleford residents,

there have been more than enough days of snowfall and of temperatures that have hovered around zero.

“With the freeze-thaw cycle that we’ve had over the past couple of weeks, they were coming up faster than we could catch them,” said Schafer.

Still, Schafer is advising residents to notify the city if they come across a pothole they believe needs to be filled in.

Mayor Ian Hamilton again urged residents to proceed with caution on the local roads.

He also cited statistics from a report out of Saskatoon that stated there were 11 freeze-thaw incidents the

year before, but 28 this year, almost three times what it had been.

“This is not just a North Battleford thing, this is pretty much throughout the province,” said Hamilton.

As for areas of concern, Bater noted “one of the worst areas” was on 101st Street between 19th and 20th avenues. It was covered in gravel and Bater wanted to know what the plan was for that area.

Schafer responded this was the result of a commercial dig and it will be paved.

The City has gone back a number of times to make sure that road is smoothed down, but Schafer cited the impact of snowfall and rain.

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Twelve commended for community safety training

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

City planner Ryan Mackrell acknowledged the work of 12 individuals who received Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design training in the city at Monday’s meeting of North Battleford city council.

They are: Lisa Kissick, director of the business improvement district; Albert Headrick, fire chief; Jane Kenny, RCMP; Devin MacAulay, city planner; Tammy MacCormack, environmental manager; Colin Carriere, operations foreman; Seton Winterholt, facilities manager; Jeff

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In a memo to council, City Manager Jim Puffalt said, “I am very proud of and commend these individuals for their commitment to community safety in North Battleford. These 12 people along with our original four that took the training in 2015

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“These people put in a tremendous amount of time and effort in obtaining this certification while completing the day-to-day tasks of their positions.”

Mayor Ian Hamilton has proclaimed March 27- April 2, 2016 as Gender Diversity Awareness Week in North Battleford.

The Snow Angel program continued in March and there were 24 individuals nominated. Judy and Allen Huckabay were winners of the draw for the $50 Visa gift cards. All Snow Angel nominees will receive a certificate signed by Mayor Hamilton.

The No. 2537 Royal Canadian Army Cadets received approval for their request to hold their fundraiser tag days April 16 and Oct. 15, 2016 and April 22, 2017.

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Council approved a motion to increase the out-ofscope salary grid by three per cent for 2016.

Herman Bugler and Karen Richardson have been appointed to the North Battleford Library board.

Their terms run to March 31, 2017.

Hugh Mclvor was appointed to the historic archives committee for a term to expire Dec. 31, 2017.

Puffalt reported on the Prosperity through Partnerships Conference — Urban Reserve Creation, he and Mayor Ian Hamilton attended in December 2015.

Puffalt spoke at that conference. He told council the theme of his comments was that North Battleford wants to work with everyone who wants to make things happen in the region.

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Is Brad Wall a leader?

Continued from Page 5 A Canadian Wheat Board Alliance farmer meeting was held in Raymore to discuss the financial loss of $6.5 billion to farmers. Ruth Ellen Brosseau, NDP agriculture critic, came to the meeting to discuss the situation.

The premier’s response via twitter was not about any agriculture point, but whether the taxpayers had paid for her airfare? All political parties were invited to attend and the fact she made the effort to come and the premier’s rebuke really speaks to the character of Premier Wall.

A leader needs to represent all people, not just the oil industry and I hope voters in the Saskatchewan election take this point to heart when they vote.

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Battleford library receives donation of national collection of children’s books

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The Battleford branch of the Lakeland Library is the new home for a national collection of children’s books put together by members of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities, won by the Town of Battleford and donated to the library.

Library board member and town councillor Gordon Yarde says the Town of Battleford won the books at a recent meeting of the FCM board. There are about 100 books in the collection, which represents Canada’s diverse regions and cultures.

Battleford’s head librarian, Barb Beloin, says it is a colourful and interesting collection that will be a great way for children to learn about other parts of Canada. Now that the books have arrived, they will be catalogued and processed by the Lakeland Library system and should be available to Battleford library patrons in about a month.

Four such collections are given out each year by the FCM. At each quarterly meeting of the FCM, members of the board of directors and of a variety of standing committees are

Head librarian for Battleford, Barb Beloin, and town councillor and library board member Gordon Yarde display a collection of children’s books from across Canada, recently won by the Town of Battleford and donated to the library. Photos by Jayne Foster

encouraged to bring a children’s book written by a local author reflecting their municipality or the region.

During the last day of the quarterly meeting, the board draws the name of a member municipality and all of the books are given to that mu-

nicipality.

During the quarterly meeting in Ottawa last November, the Town of Battleford won the books. At the time, Battleford’s new chief administrative officer, John Enns-Wind, was in attendance as a committee

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The board sets policy priorities that reflect the concerns of municipal governments and affiliate members. It meets quarterly to develop policy position on key municipal issues.

During the quarterly meetings, the various standing committees meet and discuss and develop policy positions on these key issues.

These recommendations are then forwarded to the board members who discuss and adopt the recommendations.

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City council approves new hotel subdivision

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A long-awaited new hotel development in North Battleford took the next step towards reality Monday at City Hall.

A service agreement has been hammered out between city officials and Terracap Management Inc., owners of Frontier Centre mall, on upgrades to Carlton Trail.

That has cleared the way for the City to approve the subdivision for a new 100-room Comfort Inn and Suites hotel on that street.

In a resolution passed unanimously, council authorized the mayor and city clerk to issue approval of the subdivision, “subject to the condition of the agreement for the required intersection on Carlton Trail between the City of North Battleford and Terracap.”

The hotel development was announced last September, news that was greeted with enthusiasm from City and tourism officials as well as the local business community.

Developer CCR Investments is behind the hotel project, which will be located on the south side of Carlton Trail just north of the shopping centre. The hotel is to be located on Terracap property.

But an agreement still needed to be worked out between the City and Terracap on upgrades to Carlton Trail to accommodate the traffic going to the new hotel. The upgrades were recommended in an AECOM study done in 2010 regarding future development, and were also based on traffic count studies in the area.

After much negotiating between the parties the City

has entered into a servicing agreement with Terracap, which means the go-ahead to construction of a new signal controlled intersection to accommodate traffic in the area.

Mackrell explained to council what is happening with Carlton Trail. Part of the change involves the intersection at Carlton Trail and Frontier Way, which heads into Walmart.

“The current intersection of Walmart and Frontier Way has some issues that need to be addressed and should become a right in, right out access only,” said Mackrell.

The other, more significant change involves the eastern access to Walmart by the Co-op gas bar and convenience store. That will be where the traffic lights will be located.

Costs are estimated at

about $440,000, to be divided among the four property owners based on traffic volumes generated by each property. Terracap has agreed to these terms and is responsible for $123,200 according to the service agreement document.

The total City investment is pegged at $400,400, and is included in the capital budget.

Mackrell said the changes would be beneficial for the entire area.

“Really, the city has a large benefit to it with the CUplex being along Carlton Trail,” said Mackrell.

He also stated there would be benefits to the commercial properties along Carlton Trail as well.

City manager Jim Puffalt was enthusiastic about the agreement the city had come to with Terracap, saying there had been “pretty

RCMP working to curb vehicle thefts Staff

Maidstone RCMP say members have been working diligently to curb recent vehicle thefts through public awareness, proactive patrols and traffic initiatives.

Jan. 18 at about 7:45 p.m.

Maidstone RCMP were advised by the public that they saw a stolen vehicle from Facebook on Town-

ship Road 504 in the RM of Britannia. Maidstone RCMP located the vehicle and when a traffic stop was initiated, the vehicle fled.

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March 3 at Lloydminster Provincial Court, Branden Dillon, 22, of Onion Lake

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He was sentenced to six months incarceration.

March 22 at Lloydminster Provincial Court, Matthew Stanley, 22, of Onion Lake was convicted of the

following: one count operating a motor vehicle while being pursued by police; one count obstruction of a police officer section; one count possession of stolen property. He was sentenced to six months incarceration, six months probation and is subject of a driving prohibition.

The third adult’s matters are still before the courts.

intense negotiations.” He thanked the team with the City as well as Terracap for finding a solution.

“Certainly development in the city is always something that we’re there to do,” said Puffalt.

“Considering the economic times in western Can-

ada and to have this type of development occur, it’s only the first of other things that will happen there. It’s pretty encouraging and another sign that, of course, North Battleford is open for business, and we welcome and encourage businesses to locate and prosper here.”

Weiss case to return April 20 Staff There has been another adjournment in the case against Harold (Harry) Weiss, the truck driver accused of impaired driving causing death and dangerous driving causing death in connection to a fatal Feb. 23 collision in North Battleford.

The latest court appearance by counsel in the case was a brief one Monday afternoon in North Battleford provincial court. Judge David Kaiser agreed to counsel’s request to adjourn to April 20 at 10 a.m.

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Sutton report focuses on panhandling situation

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Try as they might, the panhandling situation in downtown North Battleford is not going away.

Attempts to address that issue were a major item in the monthly report Of City Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton to council Monday.

The main panhandling activity has been happening in the downtown area. Work continues to go on towards addressing the issues there, but Sutton said a couple of things have come up.

One issue identified is that panhandlers will ask people for money and claim they need the money for food.

But Sutton said they do have access to food.

“I just want to be clear, now that The Lighthouse is there and I’ve talked to the manager of The Lighthouse about this, they do have a

place to go where they can get food,” said Sutton.

“So despite what they might tell the general public, including they might say, ‘The Lighthouse has banned me so they won’t feed me, so I need money for food.’

And I know people from the goodness of their heart want to help these individuals. But be assured that they will get fed. They may not be allowed into the meeting hall, but they will be able to get food.”

Sutton added, “we have to be really careful with that. As much as our compassion wants us to help these individuals, when you give them money and they already have food, if we think it’s going for that, it probably isn’t.”

The second comment Sutton made was about some work going on with businesses in dealing with the alcohol abuse seen on the streets.

The problem isn’t the use

of alcoholic beverages, but the individuals’ use of Listerine, hairspray, and even rubbing alcohol.

Sutton says there has been work with businesses to try to curb accessibility of those items.

“I have to say, honestly, the business community has been really positive when you talk to them about it.

They’re really open to trying to be part of the solution.”

But Sutton reported that one thing these businesses were noticing is that while individuals may be banned from purchasing these items at certain stores, other people will come in and buy it for them.

“I think we have to somehow get a message out to discourage that, because it’s not helping,” said Sutton.

“And again, when I talked to the manager at The Lighthouse, it’s one thing working with individuals who are using and perhaps

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abusing alcohol, but when they are using these other alcohol-based items they

become unmanageable, particularly with rubbing alcohol.”

Sutton said limiting access to that “would be a step in the right direction.”

Yarde ordained as Anglican Church deacon

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Seventy-seven-year-old Gordon Yarde of Battleford was ordained recently as a vocational deacon in the Anglican Church. He is a member of the Battle River Parish, which is made up of St. Paul’s in North Battleford and St. George’s Anglican Churches in Battleford.

Yarde says, “My field of work will be First Nations and small towns around the Battlefords.”

He has already begun his work and has visited several communities, performing communion and meeting with parishioners.

Yarde says his training for ordination has been ongoing for 30 years. A retired psychiatric nurse and active community advocate, Yarde worked at his training part time. If he chooses, he can continue training to become a full-time priest.

His work as one of two deacons from the St. George’s congregation will be part time, about three

Seventy-seven-year-old Gordon Yarde of Battleford was ordained recently as a vocational deacon in the Anglican Church.

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days a week. He is officially known as Rev. Yard, however, he says, “I’ll just be known as Gordon.”

Yarde was born in Barbados, moved to London, England in 1960, where he trained as a psychiatric

nurse, and then to Canada in 1975. He worked in Manitoba until 1977 when he moved to Battleford.

He has worked at Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford, Edwards Residential Centre and the North Battleford Youth Centre.

He is active on the Battleford and Lakeland Library boards, volunteers with Habitat for Humanity, serves as a town councillor and is on the Town of Battleford’s Municipal Services Committee and Land and Business Development Committee. He is also active with the Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords, the Canadian Mental Health Association and the Shriners and Masonic and Ionic Lodges.

He recently received an Honorary Service Award from the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association, an award that is granted to elected officials throughout the province with 20 or more years of service. It recognizes long-term dedication to and involvement in the recipient’s community.

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PREVIEW: North Stars clash with Flin Flon

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

A game five victory over the Kindersley Klippers sent the Battlefords North Stars onto the second round, continuing their legitimate push for the SJHL title.

It doesn’t get any easier against a Flin Flon Bombers squad, who are coming into the semifinal having won four of six games against the North Stars. However, the pair of wins for the black and white came in the final two games between these two, and they were anything but close. A 9-1 effort, with hat tricks from Igor Leonenko and Jake McMillen and a 5-2 dominant victory capped off the season series.

Flin Flon upset one of the better teams in the league in the opening round. After going down 1-0 to the Viterra Division champions, the Weyburn Red Wings, the Bombers were able to take four straight victories

Baxter Kanter tangles with a Bombers player during regular season action. Photo by Dustin Saracini

against one of the best netminders in the league, Jack Burgart. It was a series fueled with animosity, leading to a Sportscentre debut after Tucker Neuberger stole the cherished Flin Flon moose leg. A brawl ensued, and suspensions were handed out.

On the other side, the North Stars were able to overcome one of the hottest goalies in the playoffs, Nathan Hargrave. The highest scoring offence in the SJHL showed why they were crowned regular season champions, outscoring Kindersley 18-13 in the

credbile season for the Outlaws, where they went 17-1, completely running away

with the regular season title.

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Wilkie Outlaws SWHL champs

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The Wilkie Outlaws have done it. They have won back-to-back SWHL titles, becoming the second team to ever do so in league history. They defeated the Biggar Nationals, 5-2, to reclaim their championship status.

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opening round. The production came from familiar faces. Leonenko, Layne Young and Coby Downs provided the bark of the offence, scoring 14 of the 18 goals. Leonenko and Young provided five, while Downs, who has recently been named rookie of the week, had four. Certainly they will be looking for more production from the supporting cast, while having a more even-balanced approach.

Flin Flon is another team that has had a top-heavy offence, not only during the playoffs, but over the course of the regular season. Brandon Switzer, Joel Kocur and Alex Smith make up the top line the North Stars will be looking to contain. Switzer tallied 75 points (32 goals, 43 assists), Kocur had 71 and Smith was one of the most prolific scorers in the SJHL, gathering 84 points while finishing third in the league for scoring. In six games against the North Stars, they combined for 29 points.

Considering the next player on the list mustered just 33 points all season, if the Battlefords are looking for success, shutting down the top line will be their priority.

There are still some key injuries for the North Stars, but they are closer to getting back on the ice each day.

McMillen will be missed, as he had the Bombers’ number throughout the regular season. The forward posted 10 points (five goals and five assists) over the six games they played.

Leonenko characteristically will be a major part of

the offence, and had a tremendous campaign against the Bombers, scoring seven goals while providing four helpers. Young contributed with a goal and three assists, while his counterpart, Downs, chipped in with six helpers.

Dustin Gorgi missed half of the opening series due to injury, but the 28-goal scorer came back with a tally and an assist in his return, while contributing three points against the Bombers during the regular season. Other forwards will be back, too.

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North Stars getting healthy at the right time Continued from Page 13 Reed Delainey has been skating for the last week, and is primed to make his postseason debut. It seems as though the Battlefords are getting healthy at the right moments, and these two should provide a spark to a power play unit that has yet to prove themselves in the playoffs.

The success on the man advantage has yet to carry over from the regular sea-

son, but that may have been a result of running into a strong goaltender. The second ranked power play unit scored just three times on 28 opportunities through five games, ranking them near the bottom of the SJHL. Like the Battlefords, Flin Flon had their trouble on the man advantage in the first round. Converting just 15.8 per cent, scoring three goals on 19 attempts, they will be in tough against a North Star

penalty kill that had a solid opening round containing Austin Calladine, Dexter Bricker and Daniell Lange.

Anchoring the crease will be Tyler Fuhr for the Battlefords and, surprisingly, Brenden Newton for Flin Flon.

Fuhr made the saves he had to make throughout the Kindersley matchup, and was instrumental in their game five victory, sealing the series with a 27-save

performance. Fuhr finished the first round with a 2.42 goals against average and .917 save percentage.

Across the ice, Newton took over for Zac Robidoux after a lackluster game one.

Since acquiring the starting job, the Bombers netminder has run with the responsibility and has not looked back, putting up incredible numbers. Through the opening series against Weyburn, Newton posted a 1.32 goals

against average, a shutout and an astronomical .964 save percentage, all while remaining undefeated. He will have to come up big against a team that had over 40 shots in four of five games against the Klippers.

The Battlefords will have the edge in game one, as some key cogs for the Bombers will be suspended due to the moose leg incident. Joseph Leonidas, one of their best offensive defenceman,

and Brandon Lesko will miss the opener.

The series will no doubt be a physical battle. There was 239 penalty minutes dished out between these teams and a whopping 17 game misconducts in the final two games. Coupled with elite goal scorers and quality goaltending on both sides, this matchup has everything a hockey fan wants to see. Friday can’t come soon enough.

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the inside track to take over the top spot. While he is the fastest of the three, stealing 25 bases last year, he did lack plate discipline despite watching his strikeout numbers fall, walking just 28 times in 628 plate appearances. The defensive gem displayed fantastic upside last year when he made contact, slashing .278/.314/.399, his best season to date. The .314 OBP is a concerning factor when looking to get on base for the power hungry lineup behind him. His 2016 spring training numbers have also been sub-par, hitting .269.

Saunders is the next candidate on Gibbons’ list. A 2015 season riddled with injuries found the left-field-

er making just 36 plate appearances. Although he is enjoying a positive spring training, hitting .293 with three home runs, already out producing himself from the previous season, it may be difficult to see him taking over as the leadoff man in the opening month of the upcoming campaign.

It’s time to add a new name into the mix, Chris Colabello.

The “Italian Stallion” is coming off the best season of his three-year career.

After failing to nail down a full-time role with the Minnesota Twins, and playing in the Independent League, Colabello has finally found himself a home, producing on the top offence in baseball.

He has shown tremendous ability to get on base

both last year and in spring training thus far. Slashing a line of .321/.367/.520 along with 15 home runs in 2015 should, at least, put him in the discussion for the leadoff spot in Toronto. His .367 OBP was higher than what both Pillar and Saunders have been able to generate in their entire careers. Colabello has also shown balance when facing left and righthanded pitchers, hitting .308 against the former and .326 against the latter during the 2015 campaign, while establishing patience at the plate.

He drew 22 free passes last year, which is six less than Pillar, but with 268 less plate appearances. Colabello is currently hitting .277 this spring.

He is far from the prototypical leadoff hitter. He lacks speed, and I know

having a corner infielder lead off is virtually unheard of, but his capability of putting the ball in play puts him head and shoulders above the competition. With a team that notched 232 home runs last year, hitting in front of Josh Donaldson, Jose Bautista, Edwin Encarnacion and Troy Tulowitzki, one can argue that consistency is of greater value than speed for this team. His BABIP (Batting Average on Balls in Play) was an incredible .411 in 2015, and .428 against right-handed pitchers. Colabello was one of the most

consistent contact hitters the Blue Jays had just a season ago. He uses the entire field and has little to no holes in his swing. If Toronto is looking for someone who can produce and set the stage for the most prolific power lineup in baseball, then Colabello may, eventually, see himself at the top of the lineup.

It would be interesting to see what he could do with more plate appearances.

Regardless of where he ends up, expect number 15 to play a vital role in getting the Jays back into the postseason.

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game one. Zack Greer had a two-goal night and Ben McIntosh cleaned up with a hat trick.

After the Rock tied it at nine goals between the two teams with two minutes remaining, it was Curtis Knight who played the role of hero. The forward provided the game-winning goal before Jeremy Thompson later hit the empty net. He finished the game with five points after scoring his 17th.

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The Blue Jays are not the only team who will have a troublesome time finding a player who can produce at the top of the lineup, but they do have more options.

Kevin Pillar and Canadian Michael Saunders are the two names that have been most often linked to the task of leadoff duties this year.

Manager John Gibbons has said Pillar is the favourite, and has had him leading off for the majority of spring training. After keeping his strikeouts in check during the second half of the 2015 season (56 in the first half to 29 post All-Star break), one could argue Pillar owns

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Rush win five straight Continued from Page 14 Aaron Bold played a great game in between the pipes, stopping 29 shots while allowing just one goal in the final quarter.

The power play for the Rush was mediocre, going three for nine, while Toronto went a perfect three for three. It wouldn’t matter as Saskatchewan took the game 11-9.

In game two, Saskatchewan fired 53 shots on net in a 13-8 victory.

In front of 13,100 screaming fans at the SaskTel Centre, the Rush came back from a two-goal deficit, unloading for eight unanswered goals between the third and fourth quarter.

Ryan Dilks led the way before Greer and Dan Taylor netted a pair each. Robert Church, McIntosh and Mark Matthews added fuel to the fire, finding the back of the net. Church finished with a game high six points, as did Matthews.

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They started with the annual meeting at 11 a.m., followed by a serving of lunch by the Rock My Way Cafe.

The final curling games of the season then got under way.

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Alexander Scott was able to beat Bob Krismer. The win ensured Scott would be handed the trophy.

Other finishes saw Gordon Munn edge out Wally Gordey and Ed Kjargaard took out Doreen Dudek.

The Wally O'Hare team (skipped by Bryan Peever) were able to beat Alan Rogers and Rod Forrester edged Doug Belyk.

The trophy was presented to Scott’s team by president Peter Pauls for having an incredible season.

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The post-season has begun with our Battlefords North Stars disposing of the Kindersley Klippers in a tough five-game series that was closer than anticipated.

Even though, on paper, the series appeared one-sided, the Klippers came to play every night and gave the Battlefords club all they could handle. However, the North Stars did prevail and they are preparing for games one and two in the ancient, but boisterous Civic Centre that take place Friday and Saturday evening.

The post-season begins with every club on an even playing surface. By virtue of placing first in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League during the regular season, the North Stars earned the right to home-ice advantage for the duration of the playoffs. However, that one game can disappear rather quickly with an odd bounce or an off night.

The North Stars began the series against the Klippers with three major contributors out of the lineup — Dustin Gorgi, Reed Delainey and Jake McMillen. All three are in their last year with the club, so it was certainly a tough way to begin a series.

During the first two games of the series in North Battleford, it appeared that some of the pressure of having to compensate for the losses of their three veteran teammates was affecting a few of the players, who perhaps felt added pressure to score and score in bunches.

The situation was exacerbated when Baxter Kanter was given a one-game suspension after their sole loss in Kindersley. The return of Gorgi to the lineup was instantly felt as he scored an empty-net goal in his playoff debut. Gorgi has been a tower of strength with his character showing through each game night.

Kanter was back in game number five, patrolling his usual spot on the left wing.

The loss of Kanter cannot be underestimated. For the past two seasons, he has arguably been the hardest working member of the club and comes to play every night.

And he provides size and toughness that brings confidence to the club. It is imperative he stay out of the penalty box as much as possible, as his presence is so valued on the ice.

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And talking about the movies, wasn’t that a spectacular goal by Layne Young in game number five. The penalty shot left the Kindersley goaltender naked and sprawled on the ice. The proverbial jock strap was nowhere to be found, leaving the Kindersley trainer left to scramble for the replacement part. The writer says this in jest. However, it was a spectacular move

by Young. It is something we have come to expect from this young gentleman. He is a pilot on ice as his vision is laser-like.

It wouldn’t surprise the writer one bit that Young enters the coaching fraternity once he is done his lengthy playing career.

There have been two other players who have caught the eye of many a fan during the past season. They are young defensemen Cody Spagrud and Levi Kleiboer — my Boer warrior. Their play has been solid and has contributed to a steady and dependable defensive core. If we manage to hold on to Conor Jensen and Ryan Rosenberg, and with the anticipated return of Kendall Fransoo and Connor Sych, we will have a spectacular set of defensemen next season.

The play of Tyler Fuhr, a late season addition from the Estevan Bruins (who have the best logo in the league) has been as anticipated. Fuhr shows adept concentration every night and will rarely let in an easy goal. He is almost Grant Fuhr-like. It has given his teammates confidence, something that is so important for the psyche of any club. Some of the saves Fuhr has made have been simply outstanding, something that matches the terrific decision in acquiring this goaltender from the Bruins.

Another solid acquisition has been Rory Davidson. This speedy sparkplug has been instrumental, along with his line mates, in shutting down the key offensive players of the opposition.

The play of unsung players will be valued on the march to a championship.

Jordan Townsend, Brayden Buziak, Troy Gerein, Kyle Hall and Braydon Buziak have all contributed mightily.

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Gearing up for spring and reflecting on winter It’s almost time to start gearing up for spring and, with that in mind, perhaps some of us will take some time to reflect on this past winter. Reflection, contemplation, reminiscing, the thing some of us find ourselves caught up in with a few minutes to spare. Perhaps we sit back and take some time to analyze our past choices and exactly where our decisions have brought us to today.

The “what might have been” and “what ifs” are always interesting. Believe it or not, there is actually study into the way we process these types of thoughts, to ponder an imaginary timeline that could have been. It’s called counterfactual thinking and its name is almost self-evident. This type of thinking uses the imagination to think up scenarios contrary to the facts of what has already happened.

There are two distinctly

different types of counterfactual thinking. One is upward counterfactual thinking and the other is downward. When we ponder alternative decisions to life events, we can think in one of two ways. Either we say to ourselves, it could have been worse, or I could have done better.

Downward counterfactual thinking proposes a past situation could have been a lot worse. Suppose we are in a car accident, or were involved in a job interview that did not turn out as expected. In order to produce relief or satisfaction we may analyze the situation and think to ourselves, at least I wasn’t seriously injured or at least I got an interview in the first place.

Upward counterfactual thinking, on the other hand, argues we could have done better in past situations to produce more desirable outcomes. It’s a good way

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of deciding how we might make better decisions in the future, such as not speeding or being more prepared, but it’s also a good way to teeter on the brink of regret for what might have been, if we just did better or were better.

So, what might be the best way of thinking about past events in order to better plan for the future?

Perhaps, we can take a page of thought from philosopher Aristotle and find the golden mean between two extremes. It might be a benefit to split the difference, find the balance and develop a pattern of thinking that takes into account both what we could have done better and how things could have been a lot worse.

Maybe we didn’t do as well on a project or in an exam as we would have hoped. So what? We can avoid regret by thinking about how we still passed, but with a mark not up to

our personal standards.

At the same time, we may tell ourselves next time we will do better if we start studying a week or two earlier. By thinking about past events in this manner,

the next time we are in a similar situation we may be more likely to make decisions that bring about more positive outcomes.

Having a spare minute to find the golden mean, the equilibrium between the extremes of upward counterfactual thinking and downward, may be a blessing in disguise. With spring and warm weather on the horizon, it’s not yet time when we’re out and about doing summer activities, but we’re instead offered this interim to plan our upcoming adventures, responsibilities and what

Continued from Page 17 Their style of play suits playoff hockey and they have sparkled in their play. At this time of year, their work on the ice is indispensable and appreciated. They are the unsung heroes and the glue that holds a club together.

And then there are the heart and soul guys you may not see on the score sheet, but who are major elements of the club, as they give their all each and every night — Jordan Wiest and Logan Nachtegaele. You can see the dedication in their eyes and the fire in their step. Not the most gifted of

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It’s easy to sit back and be satisfied with how good it is here, especially considering recent terrorist attacks on the world stage. And yet, we have the opportunity of uncovering insights by acknowledging we can always make better choices for ourselves. It’s our control how we decide to think. And, no matter what ends up happening, we can be satisfied in knowing although we have it good we can always do a whole lot better.

players, but you could never challenge their character and integrity on the ice.

And, then, there is Coby Downs.

Enough said.

So, let`s all head out and pack the Civic Centre and cheer the North Stars on against the Flin Flon Bombers. Starting in game one, the first step on the ice, one shift at a time, we will need to outwork the Bombers and overcome any adversity that is placed before us. Our team is hungry to compete and to win. They do have the will to win for each other.

Go North Stars!

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The North Battleford Library and Lakeland Library Region are launching a new program, Booking Better Futures.

According to a press release, the goal of the program is to increase literacy, reduce crime and build stronger communities through providing children’s books to low-income homes and developing positive relationships with the library

and the RCMP. Lakeland Library Region says the program was developed in partnership with the local RCMP and with consultation from KidsFirst.

Booking Better Futures is officially launching April 13, when library staff members will visit the toddler activity group run by KidsFirst and the Battlefords Early Childhood Intervention Program to hand out books and information about library

services.

The books, donated by library book vendors United Library Services and Library Services Canada, are new and are a mixture of board books and picture books for little ones, with some easy chapter books for older siblings.

More events, such as story times with RCMP officers and other officials, and more book giveaways will be planned for the summer.

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istoric Archives City of North Battleford Historic Archives

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oldest operating hotel in the province of Saskatchewan.

Originally it was a two-storey log boarding house that

Archivist

The Queen’s Hotel is the

was built in 1883 and later it was used for the Battle River Agricultural Society and doctors’ and lawyers’ offices from 1885 to 1886.

The building was used officially as a hotel in 1889, and a third storey was added in 1890.

The Queen’s Hotel is located at 101 - 25th St.West in Battleford.

Special thanks to Helen and Glenn Kayfish for use of this original historical image.

The Western Development Museum in North Battleford is ready to stage its annual Blues & Blues night, Saturday, April 16.

Dance the night away at Blues & Brews to the sounds of The Blue Mules.

The Blue Mules are a three-piece blues and funk band, whose debut CD The Blues Ain’t That Bad, can be heard on radio throughout Western Canada.

Trent Schmiedge, singer and guitarist for The Blue Mules, says if people are into Eric Clapton, B.B. King and Stevie Ray Vaughan, Blues Ain’t That Bad should make them as happy as it makes him.

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Importance of repairing a parent-child relationship I want to get vulnerable and share a personal story that helps highlight the importance of a parent repairing the relationship with his children.

A couple of weeks ago, I did not win father of the year. My son instigated a spontaneous Nerf gun war. We had only recently acquired most of our gear.

What we were missing were safety glasses. During this random Nerf battle, I accidentally hit my son in the eye. He collapsed to the ground, grabbing his eye.

The dart that hit his eye was a Velcro dart.

He struggled to open his eye for me or my wife to look at to see what was going on. After about 90 minutes of no relief we finally placed a call in to our optometrist, who was able to see us quickly.

While meeting with the optometrist he had me look at my son’s eye so as to build sympathy. When I saw the scratches on my son’s eye, they looked like claw marks. I did not feel sympathy. I felt sad, embar-

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We left with drops and a new pair of shades that he had to wear for 24-36 hours.

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importance of repairing the relationship with our children. Whether we inflict pain intentionally or accidentally, it is up to us as the parent to approach our child and do what is necessary to repair the relationship. They need to know it is safe to trust us, plus learn a healthy way of correcting mistakes.

The amazing feature about eyes is that they are quick healers and my son has resumed his five-yearold activities. But my son will remember this day for a while, but I will remember this day forever and remember its importance to me.

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Elm pruning banned after April 1 Staff To reduce the risk of Dutch elm disease (DED), pruning of elm trees will once again be prohibited throughout Saskatchewan from April 1 to Aug. 31.

Elm bark beetles that spread the disease are most active during this time of year. Fresh cuts from pruning can attract the insects and increase the chance of a DED infection.

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Enough to keep you interested but not enough to become

shooter, I had not provided adequate protection, safety glasses, for us to have fun and harm-free play in. He wanted to shoot me in the eye. We agreed for him to shoot me with a round of

Nerf darts in the back of the head.

Still feeling like he had not “evened” the playing field he jumped on my back and wanted to wrestle his frustration out. After a while this wrestle turned into a tickle fight and we were both laughing together. A switch had changed.

The anger turned to joy.

The feeling of hurt and damaged trust was repaired, or repairing. He realized Dad made a mistake, it was an accident, he knew Dad was sorry, and was willing to trust, a little bit, again.

This struck me as the

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By Evelyn Gardiner Battlefords Art Club members watched the continuation of the watercolour pen and ink video by Claudia Nice when they met Tuesday at the Don Ross Centre. Focus was on using ink pens to simulate bark on trees and to make picture objects more detailed. It was informative and interesting.

A reminder to register for Jan Layh’s art workshop April 22, 6 to 9 p.m. and April 23, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Registration is at Allan Sapp Gallery.

Bring your artwork April 11 at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and April 12 at 9 a.m. to noon for a member show at Chapel Gallery in April.

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FUNERAL SERVICES MCMILLAN: Jacklyn Jean McMillan, resident of Biggar, SK and formerly of North Battleford, SK, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 at Biggar, SK. Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to The Lung Association. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Arrangements are entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200)

OBITUARIES SITES: In loving memory of Thomas Everett Sites, born February 22, 1969, who passed away suddenly on December 19, 2015 in Nanaimo, B.C. Left to cherish his memory are: his parents Sam and Donna; his sister Michelle (Mark), Joshua and Merissa; his daughter Jasmine and son Skyllar; Grandmother Edna Lynch as well as many aunts , uncles and cousins. Tom is predeceased by his Grandmother and Grandfather Sites as well as his Grandfather Lynch. A mass celebrating Tom’s life will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2016 at 11:00A.M at Notre Dame De Lourdes Roman Catholic Church. There will be a get together following the service to honour Tom in the church basement. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to a mental health organization in Tom’s name. ____________________________________________________ CUBBON: In Loving Memory of John Douglas Cubbon born April 23, 1934 passed away peacefully on March 7, 2016 in Battleford’s Union Hospital. John was the second child of James (Jim) and Sarah (Sally) Cubbon. He was born on the family homestead located at Sec.8, Tp45, Rge14, W3rd. There he was raised with his brother Mark, and his sister Hazel and enjoyed many aspects of farm life. School was an important part of his life. He attended Mount Hope School and Highworth Schools and later obtained his realtors license (1979) and became an adjuster for Sask. Crop Insurance. Farming was a big part of John’s life working on the family farm, with his Uncle Jim Sharp, and finally his biggest accomplishment was owning his own farm north of North Battleford. John met and married Dorothy Roberts on June 21, 1957 and were blessed with three children. In 1975 John and Dorothy began traveling to many countries as well as through Canada and the United States. In 1996 they purchased a park model in Yuma Arizona. There he was very involved in the organization and willingly participated in the activities there. He loved to dance and was part of the Old Time Dance Club for 53 years. He loved spending time with the grandchildren, watching them grow and flourish. In the last few years he used his farming skills in his garden and yard which he was very proud of. John’s memories will be cherished by his loving family: wife Dorothy; daughter: Syndey (Mitchel) Lenzen, Qu’Appelle, SK: Michael (Ashley) Lenzen, Bhutan; Susan (Connor) McMartin, White City, SK; son, Ken (Karen), North Battleford, SK: Craig, Quinton, Paul; son, Wayne (June), North Battleford, SK: Braden and Brynn. Brother, Mark (Wally) Cubbon, Saskatoon, SK; Sister, Hazel (Stewart) Andreen, Kelowna, BC; Sister-in-law, Joyce (Ken) Smith, Ontario; Brother-in-law, Roy (Bev) Roberts, BC; Daryal (Faye) Roberts, Ontario and numerous nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents: James and Sarah Cubbon; Uncle Jack and Aunt Margaret Cubbon; Mother and Father-in-law: Irwin and Anna Roberts; Sisters-in-law: Kay Ann Roberts and Marjorie Hackwell; Brother-in-law, Clifford Roberts. Service Of Thanksgiving & Celebration For The Life Of John Douglas Cubbon was held on Monday, March 14, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, SK with Rev. Frances Patterson officiating. Shared Memories Of John’s Life were given

by June Cubbon. Music Ministry: Musician: Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir; Soloist: Myrna Goodman - “On Eagles Wings”; Hymn Selections: “Bringing In The Sheaves” & ‘“In The Bulb There Is A Flower.” Honourary Pallbearers were All whose lives John touched. Urn Bearer was Paul Cubbon. Memorial Donations are requested to Canadian Cancer Society (any Unit), Third Avenue United Church, 1301 - 102nd St., North Battleford, SK S9A 1G4 or to the Donors Choice. Interment was at the Garden Of Devotion - Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

OBITUARIES HUBBARD: Dr. Barry Hubbard of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2016 at the age of 72 years. The funeral service was held on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Territorial Drive Alliance Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Pastor Keith Klippenstein and Dr. Abraham Ninan officiating. Interment followed the luncheon at the City of North Battleford Cemetery, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Memorial donations in memory of Dr. Hubbard may be made to the Global Advance Fund of the Christian and Missionary Alliance in Canada, 30 Carrier Drive, Suite 100, Toronto, Ontario M9W 5T7.

Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium, North Battleford, SK. _____________________________________________________ SOUTHGATE: Stanley Charles Southgate, born June 6, 1921 died March 16, 2016 Battleford, Sk. Stanley was born, raised and lived on the family farm south of Battleford. Stanley’s dad died when he was young, so along with his brothers and sister they helped their mom take on the responsibilities of the farm.

Stanley loved to farm. He helped out in whatever way he could. He and his brother Norman farmed the homestead for many years until Norm passed in 1992.

Stanley loved to garden. Besides the vegetables he would also have a large patch of Sweat peas in the garden. He enjoyed the visits from his nieces and nephews. He would share with them his passion for gardening and farming. Stanley was a gentle spirit, quiet and unassuming. He was interested in each one of the people he met. He didn’t want anyone fussing over him. He lived the last 8 Ω years at BDCC., where he enjoyed getting to know the staff. He enjoyed learning and shared what he learned. Quote from Winston Churchill “one must never be discouraged by defeats in one’s youth, but continue to learn throughout one’s whole life “. Stanley portrayed this throughout his whole life. Stanley is survived by: Sister-in-law Doreen; Nephews: Daryl (Lauren), Brian (Debra), Edgar (Colleen); Nieces: Donna (Doug) Van Dijk, Bev (Bryce) Pongracz, Glady Hentges, Marion Paquette, Georgina (Al) Hutchison, Arlene Wilkie; Numerous great nieces and nephews and great-great nieces and nephews; and numerous cousins. Stanley was predeceased by: parents John and Mary (Laycock) Southgate; brothers: Garnet, Norman and Allan; Sister: Emma Rohlen; Sister –in-law: Olive; Brother-in-law: Len Rohlen; Nephews: Norm Rohlen, Guy Paquette, Ern Hentges; Great niece: Andrea Hutchison. A memorial service was held for Stanley on Saturday March 19, 2016 at 4:00 p.m. at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church, North Battleford, with Pastor Keith Klippenstien officiating. Music ministry – Sarah Whitbread, Scripture Readings – Edgar Southgate, Eulogy – Debra Southgate, Urn Bearer – Brian Southgate. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Robert MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service 306-446-4200. Cremains will be interred at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to: Heart & Stroke Foundation 1738 Quebec Ave. Unit 26, Saskatoon, Sk., S7K 1U9; or to Saskatchewan Blind Sports Association, 510 Cynthia Street, Saskatoon, Sk., S7L 7K7. Thank-You. The family of the late Stanley Southgate would like to send out a Very Big Thank-You to Dr. Johnson and all the Staff at BDCC that cared for Stanley over the years. Thank-you to Bob MacKay of Battlefords Funeral Service, Keith Klippenstien and Sarah Whitbread for your compassion and assisting with the funeral. ____________________________________________________

ROBERTS: Richard (Dick) Roberts passed away Saturday, March 5, 2016. He was born at Dodsland, SK on October 14, 1927. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Lena, his sisters Dot and Bea, nieces and nephews and by a special couple, Charlie and Jean Edlin. He was predeceased by his parents and several family members. At Dick’s request, there will not be a funeral service. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are requested to the Battlefords District Care Centre, Box 69, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0. Condolences can be forwarded to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com.

Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________ CLEMENTS: Robert John Clements. In great sorrow, the family of Bob Clements announces his death on March 8 in Edmonton. Predeceased by his parents, Jack and Marjorie Clements, he leaves to celebrate his life his wife of 35 years, Carole Clements (Edmonton), sisters Patricia (Edmonton) and Lois (Coquitlam), brother Bill (North Battleford), niece Marjorie Clements Sorensen (Frankfurt, Germany), and nephew Jamie Clements Sorensen (Vancouver), together with close friends dating from childhood, and two stepdaughters and their families. Bob was born and went to school in Wilkie, Saskatchewan, then moved with his family to North Battleford. As a boy he showed his business side in the contract he struck with his parents for the produce of his garden. A little older, he worked at Victory Motors in North Battleford, then in Edmonton with, among other companies, Wells Construction. Later he established his own trucking business. Bob was a child of the prairie. He grew up literally on its edge, running on its grassy spaces, rafting on its spring pools, learning to know its creatures.

He became a life-long naturalist, a keen observer and appreciator of the prairie landscape. Whether as a boy searching for birds’ nests or mending the broken wing of a young owl, or, as he did on the last day of his life, taking his long, early-morning walk with his dog Cocoa, he loved it all. At his wish, there will be no funeral.

Family and close friends will celebrate the life of this strong, gentle, husband, brother and friend at a celebration this summer at Jackfish Lake, the prairie lake of his happy boyhood. _____________________________________________________ PAWLIW: Margaret Ann Pawliw, The family of Margaret Ann Pawliw sadly announce the passing of their beloved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Margaret passed away on Monday, March 21, 2016 at Points West Living in Grande Prairie, AB at the age of 95 years. She was born in Northern Ireland on January 10, 1921. There she met her husband Eddie Pawliw who was in the Army at that time.

They were married on July 11, 1945. Margaret sailed to Canada with their first born son in the fall of 1946 and they resided in Glaslyn, SK. That is where they raised their family. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Morris and Marie Pawliw and their children: Quinn (Coryn) Carmen, and Aimee; Tuffy and Debbie Pawliw and his children: Michael and Erin; Shirley and Greg Walter and their children: Kevin and Krystal; son Johnny Pawliw; Kenny and Monica Pawliw and his sons: Christopher and Shawn (Christina) and their mother Joyce Pawliw; Cal and Cindy Pawliw; as well as the loves of her life, her great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband Eddie on January 23, 1974, her baby daughter Kathleen Mary Ellen on December 24, 1962 and her loving son Jerry on April 15, 2015, Funeral Liturgy was held Monday, March 28, 2016, at 11:00am, at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church in Glaslyn, SK (312 2 St. W). Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada (Suite 200, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2). Condolences may be sent by visiting www.oliversfuneralhome.com

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FUNERAL SERVICES

IN MEMORIAM

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

In Loving Memory of

Gary Bear

December 6, 1962 - April 1, 2006

BIRTHDAYS

Lillian Cooke

Sept. 30, 1920 - April 6, 1987

Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion RobeRt mackay geoRge haegebaeRt

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.

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving

Memory of Rudy Friesen

Oct. 21, 1938 - April 3, 2014

A Loving Dad, Husband and Grandpa 10 Years Gone But Never Forgotten.

We Love You and Miss You Always Your Loving Family and Friends

In Loving Memory of As time goes by without you, And days turn into years.

They hold a million memories, And a thousand silent tears.

You were so special to me, What more is there to say.

Except my love for you, Will grow more special everyday.

PERSONAL MESSAGES

FOR SALE - MISC

ON THE DAY called Sunday is an assembly of all who live in the city or country, and the memoirs of the apostles and the writings of the prophets are read. It was the day on which the creation of the world began and on which Christ arose from the dead. Justin Martyr.

FOR SALE

Seeking old teenage friend.

Jim/James Orr. Approx 72 yrs of age and up. Call Marlene 403-598-1906 Leave msg.

P.O. Box 806 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3

306-446-4200

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Armand Attrux

DOMESTIC HELP WANTED

The family of

ALBERT VARGA

To hear your voice and see you smile To sit with you and talk awhile To be together in the same old way Would be our greatest wish today

cordially invites you to his

80th birthday celebration

~Forever in our Hearts Steve, Doreen & Families

COME & GO TEA

ANNIVERSARIES

Saturday,

April 2, 2016

Leonard & Rita Funk 60th Anniversary

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Knights of Columbus Hall 1202-105th Street North Battleford

Your presence is your gift.

April 1, 2014

CARD OF THANKS

THANK YOU

• to Dr. M. Mehboob of the Battleford’s Family Health Centre for his expertise and quick response to an emergency situation with patient Purity Lacey

April 10, 2016

Love You forever Ada

Quietly remembered every day.

Deeply missed along life’s way.

Just as he was, he will always be, Treasured and loved in our memory.

Glaslyn Community Hall

• to all who prayed for me and to those who visited me while I was in St. Paul’s Hospital, Saskatoon

2:00 - 4:00 pm Program at 2:30 pm

• to all who cared for me during this time - nurses, staff, doctors, and ambulance personnel

COME & GO TEA You are invited to celebrate with us!

• to my husband, Eugene, who stayed by my side and cared for me

Lovingly remembered and deeply missed by your wife and family.

• to our daughters and their families who showed their love Thank you especially to the Great Physician, Jesus, who indeed did the healing.

FUNERAL SERVICES

SALLOWS & McDONALD — WILSON & ZEHNER Funeral Home

1271 - 103rd Street | North Battleford | 306-445-2418 www.sallowsandmcdonald.com “Our Services are Expressive, NOT Expensive”

We are your community leader in Unique MEMORIAL, FUNERAL and CREMATION services.

Full Service Facility Equipt. with on-site lunch room, chapel, Celebrant and Insurance Representative for all your pre-planning needs.

“Reinventing Tradition Where Heritage Meets Innovation” 2015 BBEX Customer Service Award Recipient

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of my Son

Brian Diebel Dec. 4th, 1987 - Mar. 30, 2012

The Battlefords only Locally Owned Funeral Provider

“The only crematorium in the Battlefords area” Traditional Casket Burial and Cremation Services Serving Families with Dignity, Respect & Compassion Counsellor for Bronze and Granite Memorials Free pre-planning guides available, assistance with pre-planning services

www. eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca

11152 - 8th Avenue North Battleford, SK

(306) 445-9770

We, the Sunchild-Linklater family, are looking for a nanny for 5 children, aged 15, 11, 7, 6, & 3. Duties include caring and preparing meals for the children, help with homework and driving children to appointments and activities. The place of work is located in southern Battleford, Saskatchewan. Six months training certificate or 1 year experience as a care giver is required. Applicant must be alcohol and drug-free and have a clear criminal record. This is a full-time, temporary, position at wages of $12.50 per hour. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and proof of your education and/or work experience to creedude@hotmail .com.

AUCTIONS Antique and Collectible Auction Saturday April 2nd, 10 AM, at the Agripark, in Melville , SK., Toys, Furniture, Records, Firearms, Radios, CNR and Military Items. Robert Ross 306 795 7387 or www.doubleRauctions.net PL334142 UNRESERVED FARM AUCTION. Saturday, April 2, 10 a.m. Tractors, trucks, equipment, trailers, shelters, granaries! North of Wainwright, Alberta. Scribner Auction 780-8425666. Pictures & listing: www.scribnernet.com.

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Gunnar is a sweet little guy who is looking for his second chance at love this season. He was brought in as a stray on one of our colder November days. He loves to be loved and enjoys taking long naps in the sun and playing with his cage mates. If you think Gunnar is the purrrfect match for you and your family come on down to the shelter and meet this little guy.

Shep is a super sweet and good looking boy and to top it off he is very smart as well. Shep is 6 months old and is already house trained. He very much enjoys being outside and loves to go for walks. Shep has quite a bit of energy and is needing a family who is active and is going to keep him busy, If this home and family is you then come on down and meet him.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

Professional

ALL MY LOVE, DAD

Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium 2741 - 99th Street, North Battleford, SK Trevor Watts - Director/Owner

Battlefords Refrigeration & Appliance

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1461 Days Not a day goes by that I don’t think of you son!

AUCTIONS

306-445-7570

In search of caregiver to care for 60 year old woman with dementia. Prefer for someone to live in. Full time, Permanent position. Duties will include caring for patient, light cleaning and cooking. Experience prefered. Wage $10.50 - $12.00/hr.

Position in Battleford, SK. Phone 306-441-6337.

REBUILT APPLIANCES Washers/Dryers Refrigerators & Freezers Ranges & Dishwashers 90 DAY GUARANTEE

D I R E C T O R Y SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

Chartered Professional Accountants 16041CB1

1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

Telephone 306-445-0488 Facsimile 306-446-3155

-PARTNERSGarth Swanson, CPA, CA Greg Gryba, CPA, CA

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

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

Dale L. Cameron, CPA, CA Suzanne L. Odishaw, CPA, CA Jacques la Cock, CPA, CA Derek Sieben, CPA, CA Stephen Mann, CPA, CA

Let Us Help You Keep Your Business Rolling!

PLACE YOUR AD ON THIS PAGE

CALL 306-445-7261

Fax: 306-445-1977 Email: newsoptimist.sales@sasktel.net

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FOR SALE - MISC

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

Advertisements and statements contained herein are the sole responsibility of the persons or entities that post the advertisement, and the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association and membership do not make any warranty as to the accuracy, completeness, truthfulness or reliability of such advertisements. For greater information on advertising conditions, please consult the Association’s Blanket Advertising Conditions on our website at www.swna.com.

HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT

2015 SRI MODULAR Showhome Clearance. Great savings on new orders until May 1, 2016. Call us for pricing at 1-855-348-0808 or visit: www.westerncanadianmodular.com.

Anderson’s Four Bar X Ranch and Martens Cattle Co. Annual Angus & Charolais Bull Sale Monday, April 4th - 1:30 pm Spiritwood Stockyards, Spiritwood, SK Selling 30 Black Angus bulls and 30 Charolais bulls.

All bulls are semen evaluated.

Wintering and delivery available.

For a catalogue or more information contact Kevin 306-883-7335, Sylvan 306-883-7967 or T Bar C Cattle Co. 306-220-5006.

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

in North Battleford

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL

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

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

HOME OWNERS

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00

POLE BARNS, Shops, steel buildings metal clad or fabric clad. Complete supply and installation. Call John at 403-998-7907; jcameron@advancebuildings.com.

Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

We have many samples we can show you to help you pick what is exactly right for you!

PROVINCE-WIDE CLASSIFIEDS. Reach over 500,000 readers weekly. Call this newspaper NOW or 306649.1400 or email classifieds@swna.com for details.

to find out how we can help you get into one of these beautiful new homes.

Grain auger for sale. 8x50 brandt 24 horse power onan engine. 1-306497-2551.

REFORESTATION NURSERY SEEDLINGS of hardy trees, shrubs, & berries for shelterbelts or landscaping. Spruce & Pine from $0.99/tree. Free shipping. Replacement guarantee. 1-866-873-3846 or www.treetime.ca.

WANTED WANTED: COLLECTOR PAYING TOP PRICES Internationals 1206, 1456, 1026, 1468. Allis D-21, GM Olivers, Cockshutts, older FWA’ s.

Old dealership signs, service station items, gas pumps, globes, oil cans.

Red Indian, Buffalo, Dodge etc.

(306)221-5908, (306)369-2810.

HORSES & TACK Will buy all classes of horses. 306329-4382.

LIVESTOCK Black and Red Angus Bulls on moderate growing ration. Performance info available. Valleyhills Angus, Glaslyn, Sk. 306-342-4407 or 306441-0946 www.valleyhillsangus.com

HEALTH SERVICES

LAND FOR SALE

Please call (306) 445-8778

CANADIAN MANUFACTURED MODULAR HOMES -multi section, single section, lake houses, and duplex family units LARGE INVENTORY TO CHOOSE FROM OR FACTORY ORDER TO YOUR SPECIFICATIONS Selling and Servicing Across Western Canada for Over 40 Years!

FARMLAND WANTED NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s farm an d p as tu re lan d av ailab le to re n t

PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT. RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca

DUPLEXES FOR RENT New Duplex. 1225 sqFt, 3 BR, 1 1/2 bath. 6 App. Off St Parking. Full Fenced backyard. N/S. $1300 per month + utl $200. Full months damage deposit. Ref required, 306-8457273, Available April 1 2016 1901 102nd st.

HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950

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NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE of Public Hearing

Adoption of Village of Meota Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Meota intends to consider the adoption of a new Official Community Plan (Bylaw No. 07-2015) and Zoning Bylaw (Bylaw No. 08-2015) under the Planning and Development Act, 2007.

INTENT OF OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Official Community Plan contains a long-term vision and goals to direct growth and development in the Village of Meota. The Plan establishes a number of objectives and policies that addresses items such as future land use, development, and other matters of community concern. This Plan is intended to guide the Village for a period of twenty-five plus (25+) years.

INTENT OF ZONING BYLAW The proposed Zoning Bylaw implements the Official Community Plan. It provides for local provisions and regulations for the use and development of land for the health, safety, and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality.

The Zoning Bylaw establishes Zoning Districts which regulate permitted, discretionary, and prohibited principal and accessory uses of the land in the Village of Meota, and also provides development permitting processes.

AFFECTED LANDS All land within the corporate limits of the Village of Meota, as shown on the Future Land Use Map and Zoning District Map contained within this notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw. Your property may be directly affected by the provisions in the proposed bylaws. Please check the full version of these documents that are available for viewing at the Village Office.

REASON FOR THE OFFICIAL COMMUNITY PLAN The proposed Village of Meota Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Village for the next twenty-five plus years.

REASON FOR THE ZONING BYLAW The proposed Village of Meota Zoning Bylaw will help implement the Official Community Plan with site-specific provisions of the Village of Meota.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw during regular office hours at the Village Office. Copies of the proposed Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING The Public Hearing shall be held on Tuesday May 3, 2016 at 7:00 P.M. at the Meota Village Office, 502 – 2nd Ave East, Meota, SK to hear any person or group that wish to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing delivered to the Village Office before the Hearing.

Issued at the Village of Meota this Thursday, March 31, 2016 Jennifer Fisher, Administrator

1.800.249.3969 Check out our inventory at www.medallion-homes.ca Hwy 2 South Prince Albert

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

Light of Christ RCSSD No. 16 (LOCCS)

Request for Proposal RFP #03.032216

LOCCS requests proposals for Board premises with a site size of one-half (1/2) acre and a minimum building size of ten-thousand (10,000) square feet.

Closing date: April 1, 2016

TRAVEL SAVE 30% on our Heart of the Arctic adventure. Visit Inuit communities in Greenland and Nunavut Aboard the comfortable 198-passenger Ocean Endeavour. CALL FOR DETAILS! 1-800-363-7566 or visit: www.adventurecanada.com.

(TICO#04001400)

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES CONTROL YOUR FINANCIAL future selling Watkins products. Watkins has provided stability & high income for its associates for over 145 years. Join for less than $50. 1-800279-6104. Email: watkinse@telusplanet.net.

GET FREE VENDING MACHINES. Can Earn $100,000.00 + Per Year ALL CASH. Protected Territories Locations Provided. Full Details CALL NOW! 1-866-668-6629 or visit our website WWW.TCVEND.COM

Jordan Kist, Chief Financial Officer at 306-445-6158

PUBLIC MEETING The Annual General Meeting of the Interlake Regional Water Board will be held on April 12, 2016 at 8:30 p.m. in the Over 40 Club Room in the Resort Village Office of Cochin.

The Interlake Regional Water Board will present to the public copies of their 2015 Financial Statements as approved by the Board.

The meeting is open to all members of the public. The public will be given the opportunity to communicate with the Board on matters pertaining to the operational practices of the Water Utility.

For further information contact Interlake Regional Water Board at 306-386-3152 or interlakewater@sasktel.net.

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES ®

Monday April 11, 2016 7:00 pm

Hafford Co-op

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Hafford Senior Centre Financial Statement Coffee & Donuts will be served

HOUSES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Home, Deck, Single Car Garage, Laminate Flooring, Electric Fireplace, Firepit, Large Yard, Safe Area. 306-446-1668.

Available for rent 2 bedroom home/duplex. Sign one year contract get one month free. Ref required.

Call 306-441-6728

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT North Batleford warehouse for rent.

1500 sq ft, 14x14 overhead door.

Rent $750. Please call 306-2605128

SUITES FOR RENT

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 NOTICE is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 for the year 2016 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from Monday - Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. from April 1 to May 2, 2016.

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 $30.00 fee to the: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469, Box 128, Edam, Saskatchewan, S0M 0V0 by May 2, 2016.

Dated this 1st day of April, 2016 at Edam, Saskatchewan.

1 Bedroom, Kitchen, dining, laundry etc. Semi private entrance $425.00 month 306-937-7187 Available April 1/2016 One bedroom lower level suite in adult complex. New reno’s available April 1st. Security deposit $650.00.

Rent $650.00 call to view 481-2836.

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Looking to rent/buy adjoining quarters of good crops/grain land near North Battleford. Call Ray at 780632-1569

SERVICES FOR HIRE A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, interior painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, snow removal. Phone 306-445-8439 - Move Existing Buildings, Barn Straightening, RTMs, Cabins, Lift Houses, Leveling Structures, Winch Truck Service, Scrap Metal Cleanup, Stump Removal, Yard Cleanup.

Phone (306) 407-0230 Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Book early! Phone 306-445-2736 or 306441-5677.

LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE

City of North Battleford

FEED & SEED

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL VILLAGE OF SPEERS

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Village of Speers for the year 2016 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., on the following days: Monday and Tuesday, March 28, 2016 to April 28, 2016.

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 his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Village of Speers, Box 974, Speers, Sask.

S0M 2V0, by April 28, 2016.

Dated this 28th day of March 2016.

Dean Nicholson, Assessor

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

Western Commodities

WANTED TO RENT

Rita Rogers, Assessor

TO BOOK CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING CALL 1-888-470-7997

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TENDERS

FUEL TENDER Tenders are now being accepted for the following: • approximately 250,000 litres of clear diesel, to be delivered throughout the year • approximately 20,000 litres of regular gasoline • prices per litre for 15W40 motor oil on 205 L drums • hydraulic oil with equivalent standards to the following: - CAT TO-4 SAE 10W - CAT-TDTO SAE 30W - Cat TDTO TMS - Industrial Hydro Oil, HVI 32 - John Deere Hy Guard - Synthetic ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) - Torque Series 4 10 Please submit tenders by April 15th, 2016 marked “FUEL TENDER” to the undersigned:

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”CLEAR OUT PRICING IN EFFECT NOW!” 20X20 $5,444 25X26$6,275 30X30 $8,489 32X34 $10,328 42X50 $15,866. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-800-668-5422 www.pioneersteel.ca

The Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 NOTE: Lowest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

SALE BY TENDER Under the Provision of The Tax Enforcement Act The Rural Municipalty of Mervin No. 499 offers for sale the following properties: Hamlet of Livelong: Lot 1 Block 1 Plan AF4248 Lot 2 Block 1 Plan AF4248 Hamlet of Spruce Lake: Lot 23 Block 1 Plan Y727 Lot 24/14 Block 2 Plan Y727 A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender” and addressed to: Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 Box 130 Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 Tenders must be submitted by April 15, 2016.

The successful bidders will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Dated this 18th day of March, 2016.

L.Ryan Domotor, Administrator

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

Dodge...

GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

DOMESTIC CARS

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

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

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

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CAREER TRAINING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

HEALTHCARE DOCUMENTATION SPECIALISTS are in huge demand.

Employers want CanScribe graduates. A great work-from-home career! Train with Canada’s best-rated program. Enroll today. www.canscribe.com.

1.800.466.1535. info@canscribe.com.

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 2 Food Service Supervisors full-time/available all shifts. $13.02 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

North Battleford AKA2846 Enterprises Ltd. o/a Tim Hortons 9803 Territorial Drive North Battleford requires 3 Food Counter Attendants full-time for evenings/over nights/ early mornings & weekends. $11.30 per hour plus benefits.

Shift premium for nights Apply in store with resumé to Kim or Chyrs by email timhortons2846@yahoo.ca

12th Ave PhArmAcy has a Part Time Position no weekends, evenings or holidays.

Apply in person with resume Between 1:00 and 4:00 pm 1192 - 101st Street

Farm Work Overseas: dairy, beef, sheep, crop farms & horticulture operations host & employ young Canadians ages 18-30. Work, Travel, Experience!

International Rural Exchange: office@irecanada.ca 306-489-4407 www.irecanada.ca

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MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! In-demand career! Employers have workat-home positions available. Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program. Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855-768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

The R.M. of Turtle River No. 469

RM of Turtle River No. 469

as a joint Emergency Measures Organization

SAFETY COORDINATOR

are seeking applications for the position of

requires a

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

Part time/Casual

Person will be responsible for implementing OH&S policies; establishing a training program and ensuring safety procedures are followed.

Please submit resumé with cover letter indicating expected compensation to: RM of Turtle River No. 469 Box 128, Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Fax: 306-397-2346 Email: rm469@sasktel.net Closing date: April 13, 2016 at 4:00 p.m.

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT for maternity leave in Wetaskiwin, Alberta. Starting April 4/2016.

Monday to Thursday, no evenings.

Progressive dental office. Email resume to: smilemaker1@incentre.net.

To book Classied Advertising call

1-888-470-7997

Prairie Employment Program

SUMMER STUDENTS

Applications are now being accepted for summer student work with Prairie Employment Program.

The position requires that the student work 37.5 hours per week with people who strive to maintain ongoing employment.

Wages $14.00/hr.

Prairie Employment Program is a diversity and representative workforce employer.

Applicants may submit an up-to-date resumé with references

by April 29, 2016 to: Maurice MacGregor, Executive Director Prairie Employment Program Inc. 1202 - 101st Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0Z8

We Need Your Help ... Not Your Name

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Currently, One Nation Ventures is seeking several experienced Retail Store Managers for various locations throughout Saskatchewan. To be successful, you should have at least 2 years of management experience in the retail industry that includes leading a team and promoting a cooperative and collaborative work environment. Apply directly online at www.applyfirst.ca/job68689

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NORTH WEST COLLEGE

LEAD INSTRUCTOR, PRACTICAL NURSING Ongoing, Full-Time, Term Meadow Lake Campus Posting #01-ML-1617

Reporting to the Program Coordinator, this Lead Instructor position is responsible for the planning and delivery of the Practical Nursing program.

This position runs from August 29, 2016 – May 17, 2017 (172 days).

Join our exciting team and transform the minds of the next generation of Practical Nurses.

For a complete position profile and application, visit www.northwestcollege.ca Applications will be accepted until April 8, 2016 at noon.

www.northwestcollege.ca

and the

Village of Edam

EMERGENCY MEASURES COORDINATOR This part-time/casual position is responsible for the preparation and coordination of emergency measure plans for both the RM and Village.

Please submit resumé with cover letter indicating expected compensation to: R.M. of Turtle River No. 469 Box 128, Edam, SK S0M 0V0 Fax (306) 397-2346 Email: rm469@sasktel.net CLOSING DATE: April 13, 2016 - 4:00 p.m.

WANTED Route 59

18th Street - 200 Blk, 19th Street - 200 Blk, 20th Street - 200 Blk, 3rd Ave Cres-301-399 Houses (107 papers)

Route 57

23rd Street - All 24th Street - All (60 papers)

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

at 306-445-7261

OR Leave Message if after hours or weekends 892-104th Street North Battleford, SK

Phone 306-445-7261

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Rivers West District for Sport Culture & Recreation Inc. is looking for four (4) dynamic, dependable, motivated individuals who love working with children. The successful applicants will be based out of the Rivers West District - North Battleford office. Employment is full-time (35 hours per week), Monday to Friday, beginning June 13th, 2016 and ending on August 26th, 2016.

Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, have access to a reliable vehicle, provide a criminal record check and be in Grade 12 or attending post-secondary education this fall. Play Leadership training will be provided by the District. Pay grade is as follows: $13.50/hr $14.00/hr $14.50/hr $15.00/hr

for for for for

1st year MPP coordinators 2nd year MPP coordinators 3rd year MPP coordinators 4th year MPP coordinators

Deadline for application is April 29th, 2016.

Only those applicants who are selected for an interview will be contacted.

Send resumé, cover letter and three references to: Cynthia Tymoruski, Community Development Coordinator Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation Inc. P.O. Box 822, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Website: www.riverswestdistrict.ca or Fax to (306) 446-7172 or email to: rwdscr.cynthiat@sasktel.net Follow us on:

2016 SUMMER STAFF

DISTRICT MOBILE PLAYGROUND

The North Battleford

Medical Clinic

has an opening for the position of

Office Manager

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

• • • • • • • •

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

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

We are looking for an individual with experience in management particularly in the medical field.

Our practice is comprised of 8 physicians, 7 residents, 1 RN-NP and 10 full/part-time staff.

Duties include, but are not limited to, the management of staff and schedules, creation of physician call roster, and daily operational oversight.

This is a full-time position, Mon-Fri, 35 hrs/wk.

Salary starts at $20-$23/hour, which is determined based on experience and education.

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

If you feel this is a challenge that suits your expertise and strengths, you are invited to bring your resumé down to the clinic during regular business hours, Suite #102 - 11427 Railway Avenue North Battleford or fax to 306-445-5145, Attn: Lorna.

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

The deadline for applications is April 8, 2016.

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

COMING EVENTS

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is an accredited organization serving the Health needs of the following First Nations: Little Pine, Mosquito, Poundmaker, Sweetgrass, Lucky Man, Moosomin and Red Pheasant.

BRT6HC is seeking a

Permanent Full Time Dental Assistant Reporting directly to the Dental Director, the Dental Assistant is responsible for assisting the dental therapist/dentist in carrying out the comprehensive dental program to school children on the First Nations communities of the Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. service area.

Position Requirements: • Registration with SDAA • Must possess a valid driver’s license • Must have the ability to pick up corporate vehicle in North Battleford • Must provide a current criminal record check with the vulnerable sectors query • Confidentiality is essential • Knowledge of and sensitivity to the First Nations language, culture and traditions BRT6HC offers comprehensive benefits including a matched contribution pension plan, excellent leave accruals beyond legislated requirements, and competitive salary within a 6 step grid.

Salary Range - $46,060.00 - $54,707.00. Salary will commensurate with education and experience.

We provide financial assistance and reimbursement for professional development, SDAA registration; and a uniform allowance.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by Friday, April 1 2016 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Email resumés to: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Fax: (306) 937-6767 For more information please contact Dr. Fraser Glen, Dental Director at 306.937.6700.

BRT6HC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

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

Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Visit us at Co-op Mall Thursday from 4:00 - 8:00 p.m. or purchase tickets at the The Shelter 306-937-MEOW or Lakeland Vet 306-445-3757. Draws will be held until the final draw date of February 14, 2017. Weekly/monthly lottery subscriptions available. Tickets must be purchased weekly for chance to win. Jackpot over $800. Proceeds to Shelter-us Building fund.

Friday, March 25 - Friday, April 8

Grief Talk and Walk at the NationsWest Field House, North Battleford from 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. If you are grieving the loss of a loved one, we would like you to join a walking support group. Being active and having the opportunity to share your experience, your grief and your feelings can be beneficial to you and others. For more information call Denise 306-441-3338 or Gwen 306-445-8932 - St. Joseph Calasanctius Pastoral Care Servants of Hope.

Saturday, March 26 - Saturday, July 9

Family Justice Services offers a Parenting, After Separation & Divorce Program in North Battleford Saturdays, March 12, April 9, May 7, June 4 & July 9 from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Topics of Discussion: Options for resolving disputes and stages of separation and divorce, children’s reaction to separation/divorce and challenges to parenting post separation/divorce. Registration is mandatory. To register call 1-877-964-5501.

Tuesday, March 29

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes are from 1:30-3:30 pm at the Primary Health Center. There is no charge for this program.

For more info call Kellie at (306) 446-6424 or e-mail kellie.heidel@pnrha.ca.

Thursday, March 31, April 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 9 & 10

Cochin Community Players presents Spring Dinner Theater Production.

Tickets available by calling 306-480-9333 or email cochincp@gmail.com.

Friday, April 1 & Saturday, April 2

St. George’s Anglican Church Garage Sale at 191-24th Street, Battleford. Time: April 1, 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm; April 2, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Saturday, April 2

Seedy Saturday at the Don Ross Centre craft room 891-99th St., Door #2, North Battleford. An afternoon celebrating seeds and gardening.

Locally grown seeds, beans and honey for sale, children’s activities, presentations, music and refreshments. For all ages. Event fee by donation.

Sunday, April 10

Spring Supper at Mervin Community Hall from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Ham, potato, corn, coleslaw, bun, dessert and coffee.

Monday, April 11

Sharing Grief’s Journey from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Church, North Battleford. A support group for those dealing with the loss of a loved one. New sessions starting, to register & for more information call Denise at 306-441-3338 or Wendy at 306-445-7315.

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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Book Pick

Second book picks up tale of Barr Colonists “Through Flood & Fire”

By Anne Patton Published by Coteau Books Review by Michelle Shaw $9.95 ISBN 9781550506402 As a relative newcomer to Canada, my knowledge of

the history of my home province is primarily gleaned from helping my daughters’ with their homework. So I was thrilled to be given the opportunity to lose myself in a “first-hand” account of Saskatchewan’s history, as told through the eyes of ten-

year-old Dorothy, the protagonist of Through Flood & Fire by Anne Patton.

Dorothy and her family leave England en route to the Barr Colony in Saskatchewan in 1903. That story is told in the first book in Anne Patton’s, Barr Colony

adventure series, Full Speed to Canada.

Through Flood & Fire picks up the family’s story in the little village of Saskatoon. Dorothy and her family are headed out across the prairies to establish a new settlement. After numerous

COMING EVENTS

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Wednesdays

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

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Every Sundays

Wednesdays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

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

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

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.

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

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

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

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

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

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.

Mondays & Wednesdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 10:00 a.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Tuesday

Every Tuesday at 3:00 p.m., four different churches alternate for a service and lunch at the Borden Care Home.

Tuesdays

North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. There will be a series of 10 lessons.

Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

Wednesdays

1st Wednesday of the Month

Moms & Tots at 9:30 a.m. in Borden Community Centre, N. Smith Room.

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees - call 306-445-4235 for information.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m. New members welcome. No meetings during July & August.

3rd Wednesday 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.

Thursdays

In Motion exercises in the Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m. No charge & everyone is welcome.

Thursdays

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one.

New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-4457315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

Thursdays

Tuesdays

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

Tuesdays

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

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

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.

Tuesdays

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.

Tuesdays

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 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

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 306446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

2nd Friday of the Month

NWSD is seeking tenders for caretaking services in various locations covering the period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2019 at a set rate of $1.78/sq. ft.

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.

1st Tuesdays of the Month

Last Tuesday 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.

INVITATION TO TENDER CONTRACT CARETAKER

Tuesdays & Thursdays

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.

TENDERS

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

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

Through Flood & Fire also gave insight into the very real hardships that the settlers endured, not least of which was the uncertainty of what lay ahead. The route was at times extremely dangerous and the raging wildfire that nearly engulfed them at one point brought to mind very clearly the recent wildfires that ravaged our prairie provinces in 2015. I also found it fascinating to catch a glimpse of what life was like at the beginning of the last century and compare it to the established cities, towns and highways that we live in today. It Inspired me to get out a map to see if I could trace Dorothy’s route myself!

Anne Patton is a retired teacher and well-known children’s author who has published ten books for children. She is currently working on a third book to conclude her Barr Colony adventures.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.skbooks.com.

1st Friday 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 June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

adventures they eventually settle in the area surrounding the town of present-day Lloydminster, named after the man leading their community, The Reverend Mr Lloyd.

I loved the fact that the book is loosely based on an actual story of a young girl called Dorothy, who was “plucked from her familiar urban life in England and thrust into the rigours of wilderness survival” at the age of nine. In fact, I was almost equally entranced by the author’s background account of how she gathered the information to put the book together as I was by the story itself. Patton cleverly weaves in numerous incidents taken from actual first person accounts of the time. Reading the story, it felt as if the incidents actually happened to Dorothy and it was only when I spotted snippets from diaries in other sections of the book that I realized how she used the original accounts to fashion her own story.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

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

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.

Interested parties are to submit a caretaker form, complete with a resumé or letter of application and references to be considered.

Deadline for tender submission is 12:00 pm CST, April 29, 2016.

Bids must be fowarded to Rick Starnes Box 280 Turtleford SK S0M 2Y0 Fax: 306-845-3392 Email: facilities@nwsd.ca For more information please visit our website: www.nwsd.ca

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Book Pick

Historically relevant story celebrates family “Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima”

by Miriam Körner and Alix Lwanga, illustrated by Miriam Körner Published by Your Nickel’s Worth Publishing Review by Shelley A. Leedahl $29.95 ISBN 978-1-927756-48-5 Saskatchewan’s history is so multi-culturally rich that there are, admittedly, elements of it that I’ve scarcely even considered.

Take, for example, the first African-Canadian pioneers, including the trailblazing Dr. Alfred Schmitz Shadd (d.1915), for whom two Melfort streets and a northern Saskatchewan lake are named. Dr. Shadd shared an affinity with First Nation folks, “due to the similarity of their experiences with colonization and racism,” and the Saskatchewan African Canadian Heritage Museum – with the assistance of other donors and sponsors — has brought just one of Shadd’s success stories to light in the delightfullyillustrated children’s book, Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima.

The title character, Li’l Shadd, represents Garrison

Shadd, the real-life son of Dr. Shadd, who is also recognized for his work as a politician, teacher, farmer, journalist and friend.

Garrison was actually five years old when his pioneering father died, so the story itself is slightly fictionalized. The plot concerns the child accompanying his father (via horse-drawn wagon) to tend to the baby girl of a local First Nation family living in a teepee near Stoney Creek.

This medical emergency coincides with Li’l Shadd’s birthday, and the boy is upset it will interfere with his party. His father explains he must treat the infant girl, as he is the only one who is able to, and the African philosophy of Ujima (a Swahili word that refers to “shared work and responsibility,” and the idea that “our brothers and sisters concerns are out concerns”) is referred to.

There are crossovers with real life here. Garrison

Picturesque

— Photo by Louise Lundberg

Shadd also had a baby sister, and when the sick child

in the story is healed, her father, Nīkānisiw (Cree for “he is foremost, he leads”) plays a drum not unlike Dr. Shadd’s African drum, and thanks the doctor in Cree and English.

Three of Nīkānisiw’s children were actually treated by Dr. Shadd in the 1890s – a fact derived from Melfort-area settler Reginald Beatty’s diary.

This uplifting and historically relevant story celebrates family, community and culture, and illustrates how even children are able to grasp the selfless concept of Ujima, which is one of seven important Kwanzaa (an African holiday) values.

Personally, I can’t think of a better way to teach history and get a positive message across than by presenting it in a full-colour picture book. Körner’s culturally-

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sensitive illustrations spread right across the page, and this “full bleed” style helps keep one sealed under the story’s spell.

I appreciated the suggestion of floral beadwork on Nīkānisiw’s vest, and the baby’s homemade rattle.

Even more so, I celebrate the mutual trust and respect the characters display for each other, and for each other’s cultures.

This special edition legacy project is beautifully rendered and I hope it is widely read. Teachers may wish to consider sharing Li’l Shadd: A Story of Ujima during their schools’ multicultural celebrations, and to make it extra inviting, a teachers’ guide is available at www. sachm.org.

This book is available at your local bookstore or from www.skbooks.com.

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Ornamental grasses for year-round interest

Blue oatgrass. Photo by Erl Svendsen

By Erl Svendsen Ornamental perennial grasses have been catching on in the gardens for a while now. But for the uninitiated, they add height, colour and a spiky texture that is unique to this group of perennials.

Depending on the size, some species add the additional dimension of sound (rustling) and movement (swaying) in lazy summer breezes.

They start growing earlier than most other plants, soon shooting up seed heads in early summer, often double to triple the height of the foliage. Into the fall, the foliage and seed heads turn a tawny brown and, depending on the species, they provide visual interest throughout the winter. If you do leave the foliage for the winter, you have to be quick about cutting it back in spring as soon as the snow melts to avoid also cutting the early sprouting sprigs. Or you can avoid the rush and cut them back in the late autumn be-

arden Chat fore snowfall.

Three of my favourites ornamental grasses are blue fescue, blue oatgrass and Karl Foerster feather reedgrass. While all different, they have the common feature of being well-behaved, non-invasive, bunch (i.e. clump-forming) grasses.

Starting with the shortest of the three, blue fescue (Festuca glauca) reaches four to 10 inches tall and wide, depending on cultivar. Seed heads add an additional few inches, to reach about 10 to 12 inches. Plants start out light green in the spring but by mid-summer the narrow spiky leaves take on a distinctly blue hue. Grows best in full sun to light shade, blue fescue is drought and heat tolerant. It does not like wet conditions

and will eventually die out if keep too moist. Elijah Blue is a dependable powder-blue cultivar.

Blue oatgrass (Helictotrichon sempervirens) is a midsized grass, 20 to 24 inches tall and wide. The slightly arching seed heads overtop the foliage, often double the height of the foliage to a maximum height of 30 to 40 inches. The leaves are broader than the blue fescue, about 1/4 inch wide. The leaves are also more supple, arching over almost to the ground causing the mound to resemble a small intensely blue fountain. I have several plants in my yard in full sun to part shade, all thriving. As a rule, they prefer well-drained and moist soil.

That said, once established blue oatgrass is considered drought-tolerant.

Karl Foerster feather reedgrass (Calamagrostis x acutiflora Karl Foerster) is truly a showstopper in most landscapes because of its height and strong verti-

Karl Foerster, at the Saskatoon Forestry Farm Park and Zoo. Photo by Bernadette Vangool

cal lines. It can reach three to four feet tall by 1.5 to 2.5 feet wide, depending on moisture conditions (i.e. wetter = taller), with plumes of feathery seed heads reaching as high as five to seven feet under ideal conditions. The seeds are sterile, so it will never become a weed problem. The heads make an excellent addition to both fresh and dried arrangements.

Leaves are

about 1/2 inch wide and dark green. Karl Foerster is an adaptable perennial, able to grow in bog gardens but also equally tolerates heavy clay (thrives in fact) to dry sandy conditions. Plant in full sun to part shade. Because of its broad appeal and versatility, Karl Foerster was the 2001 Perennial Plant of the Year (www.perennialplant.org).

Overdam feather reedgrass is a similar cultivar except-

ing shorter and more compact with variegated foliage. — This column is provided courtesy of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society (www.saskperennial. ca; hortscene@yahoo.com; www.facebook.com/saskperennial). Check out our Bulletin Board or Calendar for upcoming garden information sessions, workshops and tours. Visit our booth at Gardenscape, April 8 – 10.

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Saturday will be seedy Staff Since 2013, Seedy Saturday in the Battlefords has been bringing together gardeners, farmers, seed-savers and growers who are enthusiastic about growing heirloom vegetables.

Organizers say it is a great opportunity to connect with other local gardeners, and learn more about the importance of growing heirloom varieties and preserving diversity in our garden crops.

This year’s Seedy Saturday in the Battlefords will be held Saturday, April 2, from noon to 4 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre in the craft room, accessed by door number 2.

(The event was previously held in the Chapel Gallery and is now moved to the Craft Room.)

There will be seed vendors offering a wide variety of prairie hearty, heirloom vegetable seeds. There will also be displays and other goodies for sale, such as local honey.

There will also be children’s activities, by-donation refreshments and door prizes.

The afternoon presentations this year will be held on the following topics: seed saving, permaculture forest gardening and garden planning and design.

There will also be a seed blessing at 2 p.m. by the Rev. Shawn Sanford Beck, priest

at Battle River Anglican Parish (St. Paul’s and St. George’s).

New this year will be a table of plant pots free to anyone who will give them a good home.

Organizers say, “If you have any seeds to trade or share, bring them along! Admission is free, but donations are gladly accepted.”

According to Erl Svendsen of the Saskatchewan Perennial Society and Garden Chat author, Seedy Saturday (and in some places, Seedy Sunday) is a made-in-Canada event, started by Sharon Rempel who was searching for local heirloom vegetable, flower and wheat varieties for an 1880s garden project at the Grist Mill and Garden in Keremeos, B.C. Her first event in 1990 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver, B.C. brought out 500 people to listen to her talk about seeds, swap and buy seeds and to tell stories. A few local seed companies were on hand selling open-pollinated varieties as well as representatives from conservation and health organizations. Since then, the event has spread across Canada, the United States and Europe. Seeds of Diversity (www.seeds.ca), a charitable non-profit interested in preserving heirloom seeds, now helps local Canadian organizations host Seedy Saturdays and Sundays.

—­Photo courtesy Saskatchewan Perennial Society

SOUND CITY

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The lottery is a weekly modified 50/50 draw. All tickets sold for a week (Tuesday thru Monday) go into a drum and a single ticket is drawn at 9 am Tuesday at Lakeland Veterinary Services. That individual receives 20% of that week’s ticket sales. 30% goes into the progressive pot and 50% goes to the Society’s building fund. The weekly winner gets one chance to draw a pet tag from a drum. If he or she draws the tag which reads Ace of Diamonds they win the progressive pot. There are 52 tags in the drum to start. A designated individual can draw the tag for you if you wish.

There is no carry over of tickets from one week to the next. Every Tuesday a new draw starts so tickets are purchased each week.

Once the Ace of Diamonds is drawn the lottery will restart with the progressive pot starting at $500. The lottery will run for a year, restarting each time the Ace of Diamonds is drawn. There are a total of 500,000 tickets for the year.

The first draw is March 1, 2016 and each Tuesday thereafter until Feb. 14, 2017. The May 3rd draw will occur on April 30, 2016 at the Gala held at the Gold Ridge Centre at 10 pm.

Tickets will be sold at the Shelter and Lakeland Veterinary Services or can be purchased by calling 306-937-6369(meow) or 306-490-7387(pets).

Complete details at www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

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Final dates set for all music disciplines

By Kelly Waters

Battlefords Music Festival Committee

Now that final programming is well underway for the 2016 Battlefords area Music Festival, dates for the various music disciplines can move from being tentative to firm.

The vocal sessions, being held in Logie Hall at Third Avenue United Church, are now adjusted to April 17 – 18 with April 20 for speech arts. In response to the higher than usual band entries this year, the band dates have been expanded to April 19 – 21. Band sessions

will be held at the Kinsmen Band Hall and North Battleford Comprehensive High School. The musical theatre date of April 19, the piano dates of April 21 – 23 and the strings date of April 22 remain as previously scheduled. Musical theatre and piano performances will be held in Logie Hall with strings in Third Avenue United Church’s sanctuary.

Community members, organizations, businesses and service clubs have traditionally been generous sponsoring awards for participants of the festival and this year is no exception.

Awards this year are being

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$100 for promising Chopin performance, $100 each for a junior and senior duet and several other general awards ranging up to the top award of $1,000.

The Battlefords Kiwanis Music Festival Committee and the Battlefords Registered Music Teachers Association also sponsor various awards, all outlined in the festival’s published program along with names of the individuals and organizations sponsoring specific awards.

There are numerous additional general awards for promising and outstanding awards that can be assigned to participants from any discipline as well some very specific awards such as for the Last Post or trumpet solo of $100, performing the Music of Edvard Grieg $100, highest mark in the national anthem classes $100 and a family music award of $100.

To be eligible for scholarships and awards, participants must be 19 years or under and have lived in the Battlefords and district for a minimum of six months prior to the festival, or be furthering their education elsewhere but still being supported by parents living in the Battlefords district.

The festival committee salutes and thanks all organizations, businesses, service clubs, individuals and memory honourings for their incredible support of local music education through these generous awards.

Also keep in mind that the festival is still in need of volunteers, especially door greeters and adjudicator secretaries. If you are interested, please don’t hesitate to contact volunteer co-ordinator Kelly Day at gkday@ sasktel.net by cell 306-4410992 or in the evenings at 306-937-3322. Kelly will be happy to discuss job descriptions and available opportunities to enjoy the festival while supporting smooth sailing of the event.

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Adjudicator Julia Jamison has two categories for determining recognition, musical theatre and speech arts. There are three $100 awards for promising musical theatre performances and a $100 award for a promising duet or ensemble. Speech arts has two $50 awards for promising solo and group in French language, two $100 awards for promising performers, a $100 award for sacred reading and $150 for outstanding choral speech.

Band adjudicator Brian Unverricht will determine winners for a $100 promising junior solo, $200 for an outstanding band solo, $100 for a promising school ensemble and $200 for an outstanding band or instrumental ensemble.

In the discipline of strings, adjudicator Catherine Cosbey will award two promising performers awards of $50 each, two awards of $100 each and one award of $300.

The piano category has a long history of significant support. Piano adjudicator Peggy L’Hoir will have the daunting responsibility of assigning these awards: $100 for promising sonata/ sonatina junior, $100 for promising sonata/sonatina ages 13 - 16, $100 for junior promising Canadian selection, $100 each for a promising junior boy and girl pianist, $200 each for a junior and senior promising performance, $100 for promising senior in 20th or 21st century or Canadian music,

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Gophers not yet ready for the outside world Two more days left in March and no storm in sight for the “going out like a lion part.” We don’t mind Big Guy, if you didn’t impose that law on us. I like spring!

At latest count, I think we have had three crow snows and are awaiting two more. We will see.

My wife Bev and I went for a drive in my hills last week and there was only one gopher brave enough to be out that particular day.

It was overcast with a chill in the wind. Gophers like it to be warm out when they do their running around. A couple of years ago, a bit after spring had actually arrived, we got our usual big dump of snow and those darn little gophers were running around all over the place. Those brown little critters were sure easy to spot through the scope of the .22 and I think we got more than our quota that day.

I am amazed how the crows arrive every spring at a time when there appears to be not a lot to eat except for road kill and a few grubs and insects that might be out.

Saturday we made the portage down to the Baldwinton Hall for the 29th (again) for Laura Fairley. I saw many of my old friends as I used to rent land down there. It was a great evening of visiting and reminiscing.

Jake and Laura have three daughters, so there is a pile of grandchildren mostly all under three feet tall.

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On the home front, son Ron has been sick. I hired Dakota Hinks and he and Ron cleaned the wheat out of two bin butts in the annex.

The wheat is now in an overhead bin in the main elevator waiting for a truck and an elevator agent willing to take it. At this time of year the elevator agents are trying to clean up the contracts they signed in January

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and February delivery, so they are not too keen on taking my small bit of wheat.

And you wonder why I used to like loading producer cars.

This past weekend sons Ron and Todd and their friend Allan got together and made deer sausage.

They had the deer cut up and frozen. They have their own special recipes that they put together. This year they were phoning Grandma Ada to get Grandpa Bob’s recipe since he used brown

sugar as part of his special blend.

They add pork and some other spices to make a delicious sausage. I can honestly say that since we had some of this year’s version for lunch today. Years ago when my father-in-law Bob Polinsky was smoking sausage he used two 45-gallon barrels with wood in the bottom barrel. He got the fire going good in the bottom barrel, the top barrel had a tarp over it to keep the smoke mostly there. When it was smoldering just right he added the sausage coils. My grandfather Karl Hult had a four-foot by six-foot building with no chimney, just a small door to get in and out to tend the fire and add the meat. He kept a low fire in there and all was well. Ada was telling us her sister-inlaw Elsie Ponto would hang the sausage coils down the

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She had a system to hold the sausage coils in the chimney where they got smoked for two days. In this modern day, Allan has an actual smoker to make the weekend process a lot easier.

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A Rush of Excitement

The Unity Pee Wee Lazers had the privilege of joining the Saskatchewan Rush on field for a home game March 26 against the visiting Toronto Rock at Sasktel Centre. The team, dressed in their Lazers jerseys, entered a venue of 13,720 cheering fans as they helped welcome the team out of the tunnel upon introductions as well as assisting in holding the giant Canada Flag for the National anthem. Holding the flag are James Loadman, Braden Salewski, Jarret Gartner and Xander Tiffin. Players at tunnel entrance with cheerleaders are Joe Burns and Jarret Gartner. Photos by Josh Schaefer

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Luseland native Jessica Sibley has earned a trio of awards presented at a recent awards banquet.

A junior Syracuse Orange hockey player, Sibley recently earned the College Hockey America Scoring Trophy. Sibley was also named to the CHA Second Team as a forward, finishing the regular season tied for fourth in the CHA with 30 points.

Sibley recorded 12 goals and 18 assists, including a league high six-game winning goals, which ranks her fifth nationally. To go with her CHA scoring trophy, Sibley was also awarded Best Defensive Forward.

Luseland Hotel showed Sibley’s Syracuse Team Orange first playoff game live March 4, so her many supporters could join together in cheering for one of their favourite hockey players.

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Reigning Riders 4-H Club helps homeless Notes

By Ty Dubyk and Morgan Dubyk Club Reporters

The Reigning Riders have been quite busy planning events, working bingos, partying and spreading good cheer. We have a good mix of girls and boys in the club. Projects include light horse, archery, youth leadership, fitness, veterinary, rodeo, beef heifer, beef feedlot management and range management.

We have been meeting regularly and planning clinics, trips and community service. Our biggest time commitment and fundraiser still continues to be bingos.

This past November club members and leaders went to Agribition for two days and one night. We of course had a blast and were able to see the rodeo, trick riders, jousting tournament, cowboy mounted shooting, did some shopping and even got to ride the mechanical bull.

This Christmas we did something different. We put together and handed out blessing bags in Saskatoon.

Usually the club helps ring bells for the Empty Stocking Fund but this year it was dif-

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one of the families in the club went to buy more supplies to make more bags as we just didn’t have enough to go around.

Some opened their blessing bags right in front of us and proceeded to put on the new warm socks, while others were so happy to see food in the bags.

We have already decided next year we will budget more money for this and make a day of it, handing them out in Saskatoon as well as North Battleford.

In the recent months the club has been very busy working bingos and planning events for when the weather permits. We are excited for spring to finally be near.

The club had our club public speaking at the Fort in Battleford March 1.

Those who placed moved on to speak at the district level. District 34 speeches were hosted by our own club March 6 at the Fort in Battleford.

The club appreciated again having the use of the beautiful facility at the Fort and also the time and dedication of all the judges who volunteered their time. It’s always a lot of fun listening to the stories and speeches of each member.

We are very excited for the months ahead as the snow melts and we get busy with clinics and activities.

We really enjoy our club as we feel like a tightly knit family.

Learn to do by doing is definitely what we do.

We look forward to sharing more of our excitement with you in the future.

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The Crown Hill 4-H Beef Club began their year in November with 25 members.

In December they held their annual cookie day, baking and decorating hundreds of cookies for their sponsors and steer buyers. Later in December they had a Christmas party. The whole club went to Fairhaven Bowl in Saskatoon for an afternoon of bowling and pizza.

They held their public speaking competition March 14 at Hafford Central School. Every 4-H member in Saskatchewan must give a speech in order to be a 4-H member and complete their year. The judges were Cameron Choquette, ColAll members of the Crown Hill 4-H Club participated in public speaking at Hafford Central School March 14.

leen Wicks, Dave Buckingham and Sandi Hamp. There were topics ranging from brothers and pets to more serious topics like bullying and the provincial election.

For Cloverbuds, in first place Taylor Reid, in second Zayne Letkeman and in third place Wyatt Henderson. For juniors, in first place Hunter Reid, Courtney Yasieniuk in second and in third place Boden Letkemen. For intermediates, in first place Rachel Sutherland, in second Justin Yasieniuk and in third place Cole Reid. In the senior age group, in first place Ariana Mulder, in second Brittany Attrux and in third place Anna Verbonac.

The members who placed first or second moved on to district speeches March 17.

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ELECTION ‘16 Final Instalment

Editor’s Note: All candidates in The Battlefords, Cut-Knife Turtleford, Biggar-Saskatchewan Valley and RosthernShellbrook constituencies were invited to submit a brief biography and commentary on the issues. What follows is a summery of what was submitted by candidates who have not yet appeared on our Election ‘16 page.

The Battlefords - Josh Hunt

Josh Hunt

The Green Party has nominated Josh Hunt. Josh is new to politics but wanting to make a difference in our community.

He was raised in the Battlefords area and has always considered this his home. He’s a warehouse support worker and has a young family with three children under the age of 13.

Josh’s main areas of focus/concern for this area are crime reduction, education and health care.

“We need to reduce the crime within our community. How I see this happening is by getting community involvement and repairing relationships between members of different cultures in the community.

“All levels of education should be free for all those who want to obtain it. Education should not be for the wealthy. The more people who are educated, the more people we see succeed, the stronger we are as a community.

“A large focus has to be directed towards mental health and addictions area of health care. If people could have easy access to the help they need without fear of prejudice there are many other problems that start correcting themselves. For example, increased addictions assistance leads to decreased drug use, which can lead to a potential decrease in crime rate.”

Biggar-Saskatchewan Valley – Dan Richert

Dan Richert

I’m running to be your NDP MLA in Biggar-Sask. Valley and I will stand up for things that matter to you.

I’m concerned about mental health care in this province because I have lived experience in this area and I know wait times are too long. The Sask. Party is ignoring the expert recommendations. The NDP will make Saskatchewan a leader in this field by reducing wait times and covering up to eight counselling sessions per year as

an insured service for children and youth.

Wait times for surgeries have also grown, our hospitals are short staffed and people are spending hours waiting in the ER. The NDP will work to reduce ER, specialist and MRI wait times. Imagine only waiting 15-30 minutes in the ER. By hiring more frontline workers, it is possible.

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tion. Both my parents are teachers and I understand how important it is to properly invest in education.

I share Cam Broten’s vision of making sure people benefit more from all that Saskatchewan has to offer, and as your MLA I am committed to seeing all our municipalities thrive and stay competitive.

Rosthern-Shellbrook – Rose Freeman

Rose Freeman

As the MLA for Rosthern-Shellbrook, I would be committed to focusing on the things that matter to families in the area.

Health care and education are two areas the Sask. Party has neglected. Our health facilities suffer from short staffing and seniors in long-term care aren’t getting the care they deserve. Instead of working to fix these problems, the Sask. Party is continuing to spend millions on the LEAN program and have expanded the number of health-care administrators. We don’t

need more administrators. We need more doctors and nurses at bedsides. The NDP would end the LEAN program and reduce the number of administrators in health care, using the savings to hire more front line workers. We would also introduce minimum care standards for care homes.

Education is also a priority. Resources in our children’s classrooms have been stretched thin. The Sask. Party has cut the number of educational assistants in classrooms, and children aren’t getting the one-

on-one attention that they need. The NDP will hire more teachers and educational assistants to ensure smaller class sizes and top-notch education.

I’m asking for your vote April 4 to make Saskatchewan stronger for families, fairer for families and kinder to children and seniors.

Rosthern-Shellbrook – Scott Moe

Scott Moe

My name is Scott Moe and I am running for re-election as your Saskatchewan Party candidate in the constituency of Rosthern-Shellbrook.

Premier Brad Wall and the Saskatchewan Party continue to move Saskatchewan forward by fostering economic growth, increasing the number of doctors and nurses in our health care system, building schools, long-term care homes and hospi-

tals and by investing in highways while continuing to reduce taxes.

Saskatchewan has a diverse and strong economy that has allowed investment in health, education, highways and communities, but there is still so much work to do.

I am running in the 2016 provincial election to continue this work on your behalf with Brad Wall and a Saskatchewan Party Government.

It is my belief that for communities in our region and throughout province, our best days lie ahead. Together, we can ensure Saskatchewan continues to be the very best place to start a business, to receive an education, to live and to raise your family.

April 4, I am asking for your support so we can keep Saskatchewan strong.

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RM graders smoothing out winter road damage

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

The RM of Glenside grader patrol has been out on the main roads filling in potholes and spreading the gravel after the winter. They also moved in a big gravelcrushing outfit to stockpile gravel to be used on grid roads and RM roads.

Sympathy to the Southgate families of Eagle Hills and Bjelde Creek areas on the recent passing of Stanley Southgate of Battlefords District Care Centre. Stanley lived on the farm in the Bjelde Creek area before moving to Battleford and later to the care centre. He was 94 years old.

A break-in at the fire hall in Battleford and pulling the wrong switch set off the extra loud fire siren. With no fire truck activity, everyone that was woken up wondered just where the fire was. We are close to the fire hall and I’m sure many people of Battleford and area were woken up. The siren went off for at least a half hour. I’m sure the culprits responsible for the break-in made fast tracks out of there after the big mistake they made.

Bridge Road in West

aljennie Place is very close to the main highways through the Battlefords, but we are far enough away from hearing the traffic sounds and they do not bother us too much.

Some big semi trucks are a little louder and those who drive with a heavy foot in a noisy vehicle are, too. There is a street that runs very close to the apartments and it at times can get busy and noisy as well. Our street seems to be a shortcut to a popular fast food outfit not that far away.

Late one evening, an extra long semi tried to make it through when he could not make the bend, so in getting turned around he smashed up a large SaskTel phone box and also made a big scrape on a close by light post, but it was not knocked down.

Due to the spring run off, part of the street past Bridge Road apartments has been blocked off with water, snow and now mud.

Some couldn’t care less for a road closed sign and just

drive right through them or go around the ends. It’s no wonder we have such terrible drivers.

We also get a lot of loud, noisy vehicles going on the road past the apartments in the middle of the night, waking people up.

In the past two weeks, the Canadian Army has had many semi trucks with tanks, jeeps and other equipment on roads through the Battlefords. There are also a lot of farmers with their big grain trucks and then all the school buses too, plus all the other daily traffic. Never a dull moment.

Now that Easter has passed, will this be the end of the winter season? It could be spring for sure. The snow is just about all gone, when in comes another blast all over again. At least the temperatures have been good to us.

The crows and ducks are back. Also there are lots of pussy willows about. Even the gophers have burrowed out of their ground homes.

Soon it will be time to see the trees all bud out and the green leaves, green grass and all the early spring flowers. Hope everyone had a happy Easter.

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Harry Startup: a long and varied career In this series of articles, Dr. Richard Hiebert tells the stories of the Battlefords’ great dance bands from the 1940s to the present.

I recall my wife and I attending a function in North Battleford in the mid 1970s at which Harry Startup and Bandy were playing. I remember saying, “that’s the best band I ever heard, and Harry is the best singer (a distinction he shared with George Armstrong) I ever heard.” My wife agreed.

Over the years, I got to know Harry when he worked at MacPrint and when he was playing at various dances and functions in the Battlefords. On one occasion, I had to sing a first song, We’ve Only Just Begun by Karen Carpenter, at a wedding with my band, the Rhythm Aces.

The song was difficult with a complex chord arrangement. I couldn’t learn it.

Luckily Harry came to the rescue. He transposed the hard chords of the song to more reasonable ones. The rest was easy. That was Harry – always willing to help.

In fact, he was known in the Battlefords for his down-toearth friendliness and gregarious personality as much as he was for his musicianship and great voice. Everybody liked Harry.

The following is a chronology and description of Harry Startup’s career in music and the various bands

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The New Colonials, 1971, left to right Roman Waines, Hershel Cousins, Nancy Nash, Kim Donahue and Harry Startup.

in which he played. I thank Harry for giving me the story.

The Colonials were formed in 1967 with Colin Groeger on lead guitar, Mike McGuire on accordion and Harry Startup on vocals and rhythm guitar. Their first gig was at the Audito-

The New Colonials, 1971. Photos submitted

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rium Hotel Crown Room.

Harry recalled playing all night until the early morning for a Jaycee all-night curling bonspiel. Pay was $10 per musician. The band had a great time. In 1968, the band added Don Strutt on drums and Herschel Cousins on bass guitar. Shortly after, Don was transferred out of town and Jim Stabler took over on drums. When Colin left, Ron Rendle took over on lead guitar.

In 1969, the Colonials revamped and morphed into the New Colonials with Romeo Waines on lead guitar, Hershel Cousins on bass guitar, Kim Donahue on drums, Mike McGuire on accordion, Nancy Nash on vocals and Harry Startup on vocals and rhythm guitar. The band played many nights at the Beaver Hotel, Clarendon Hotel and many dances in and around the Battlefords. The New Colonials also played in Lloy-

dminster at a hotel lounge.

Band members travelled back and forth every night since everyone had a day job. In fact, Romeo drove every day from Pierceland where he worked for SaskTel. He had great stamina and dedication. In 1971, the New Colonials recorded an album, Flying High, in Edmonton. Nancy Nash left the band shortly after to pursue a successful solo career as a singer.

Bandy was formed in the latter part of 1972 with Brian Wappel on lead guitar, accordion, banjo and vocals, Gary Wappel on bass guitar and vocals, Kim Donahue on drums, Darcey Corney on vocals and Harry Startup on vocals and rhythm guitar. Bandy played for many wedding dances, Kinsmen Rodeo dances and many other venues. Bandy also played the Beaver Hotel, the Legion and many New Year’s dances, which were great celebrations. The band never missed a New Year’s dance in all the years they played together. These were great times. Fresh Up Freddie and the Fan Belts was a spin off from Bandy. At a lot of dances, on one of their breaks (usually half way through the dance) the band got dressed up in 1950s garb and did a half-hour show

The Colonials, 1967, left to right, Colin Groeger, Harry Startup and Mike McGuire.

The Colonials, 1968, left to right, Hershel Cousins, Colin Groeger, Jim Stabler, Mike McGuire and Harry Startup.

featuring 1950s music. The band had a blast and the audience really appreciated these ‘50s sets. Bandy played together until 1979 when it disbanded. It was

interesting to note that every member of the band worked at the News-Optimist at the same time they were in the band.

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Harry Startup: a long and varied career Continued from Page 41 In 1980, First Avenue was formed with Bill Edlin on lead guitar, fiddle and vocals, Gary Wappel on lead guitar and vocals, Ken Startup on bass guitar, Kim Donahue on drums, Linda Edlin on vocals and Harry Startup on rhythm guitar and vocals. Bill eventually left the band and Gary Wappel took over on lead guitar. Ken Startup also switched to keyboard so Keith Loch played bass guitar. Then Kim left and Mike Parent took over on drums. When Mike left, Darryl Ruzesky became the drummer.

In 1985, Harry recorded an album of his own songs with a lot of help from Brian and Gary Wappel,

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who sang back-up vocals.

The album was recorded at Dennis Cann’s North Battleford Studios and produced by Harry and Larry Knibbs.

Harry was truly appreciative of the band members and friends he played with over the years. He related to me that, “I was really fortunate to have played with very talented and dedicated musicians who took their music seriously, but still loved to go out playing for dances and events and have a lot of fun.”

In 1987, Harry ventured out on his own without a band to back him up. He moved to Saskatoon where he played various bars and clubs, of which the most notable was Cousin Niks, a top-end nightclub. Harry still had the great voice and still played guitar, but now he was assisted by a computer and an array of technology.

Harry also played many small bars and clubs across Saskatchewan, Alberta and Manitoba. In 2001, Harry moved to the beautiful, historic city of Moose Jaw where he currently resides.

He still plays for dances and a number of clubs. March

Above, Freshup Freddie and the Fan Belts: back row - Harry Startup (Freshup Freddie), Gary Wappel (Spider); front row - Kim Donahue (Bennie Biceps), Darcey Corney (Peggy Sue) and Brian Wappel (Lizard).

At right, Bandy, Rocking’ To Fifties (1976), Gary Wappel, Harry Startup, Darcey Corney and Brian Wappel. Photos submitted

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Birds, snowbirds returning, spring is in the air

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The water is running and spring is here, along with many more birds. They surely are a hungry bunch, as the feeders seem to go empty so fast. The town worker is taking care of any water problems, as much as possible.

There is getting to be a dry street or two where one can walk and many are out enjoying doing just that.

A key for a Dodge Ram truck has been turned in at Harwood Manor. It showed up when the snow melted off it. Hope the owner can be found. There were no tags on it.

The ice shacks are off the lake this week, and only a few were still to go when I walked that way last week.

In town, on Easter Sunday, for a lunch out with my sisters, it was good to see the Co-op Store was closed so their employees could spend Easter Sunday with their families. This is as important a holiday as Christmas and it’s time people gave it that respect.

The Meota Lions Club would like to express their appreciation to everyone who bought their chocolate Easter rabbits. This all goes to a good local cause.

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eota News able around town at various businesses for the “car sink” event, which in reality is an old “golf cart” sink, again a project of the Lions Club.

Just guess when you think the cart will sink and get in on the fun.

My daughter Sal and Norm Bouvier of Carstairs, Alta. both had birthdays in March so their children went together and bought them tickets to go to Canmore, Alta. and go dogsledding.

The weather was perfect, the dogs hungry to run and they thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the experience. The company is called Snowy Owl. They have 182 dogs and go out three times a day with average teams of six dogs. It’s about a fivemile course up the mountain, ending where they started from. That day they took 115 dogs in a big truck and there was quite a din as they all barked, anxious to get going.

It takes a few fellows a while to get each outfit ready to go in turn. Sal and Norm rode on the sled, standing behind, so she was able to take pictures and a little video. Can

you imagine the feed bill for 182 dogs?

It is sad to hear of more seniors passing in the Spiritwood area, or who are from there. Elsie Franson on March 5 and Donna Sarrazin on March 18. Since then Ivor Everett of the Twin Bay district and Jim Materie from Saskatoon have left us.

Condolences to all.

Folks are starting to return from the warmer climates, as it gets too warm down there. We hope everyone had a good winter and will enjoy the summer back here. Those folks who are having health problems, we all hope they improve and tomorrow will be a better day. Hang in there.

Al Lambert, my son-inlaw from Leduc, Alta., had his heart valve repair operation done in Edmonton on March 18. He is home and feeling fine. They did not have to break the rib cage to do what they had to do, so he was really lucky there.

He has only a three-inch incision that is healed up already. Anyone who knows Al will realize how hard it is going to be not do things he is forbidden to do, as he is not one to sit around idly.

The operation was done in the Mazankowski Heart Center, which is part of or joined to the Stollery Chil-

Sal and Norm Bouvier of Carstairs, Alta. celebrated their March birthdays with a dogsledding adventure at Canmore, Alta. Photo submitted by Lorna Pearson

dren’s Hospital and the University Hospital.

I hope some of you read Elaine Woloshyn’s column last week, a lot of familiar names from the Battlefords area enjoying the winter down in Yuma, Ariz. where she was.

Duplicate bridge was played in Meota March 22 with top score by Margaret

Dyck and Dave Creegan, second high were Eric Callbeck and Maureen Campbell, and third were Glen and Julie Moore. Another great turnout of happy players.

There was good and bad curling as the women fought it out to be the best and though Canada didn’t get a medal they almost did.

Coming in fourth is not too

bad and they lost a couple games they really should not have lost. They did their best and nerves were likely a factor. They are not what one would call seasoned veterans, yet.

Contract bridge was played in Meota on March 28 with top score by Linda Ard and second by Eric Callbeck.

Saturn, Mars and Antares form a tight group The moon is at last quarter as April begins. A few days later, April 6, Venus is less than a degree away, an occultation in the eastern hemisphere. The moon is new April 7, as well as being at perigee, resulting in large tides. It won’t affect prairie dwellers, but Nova Scotians are in for an extreme tide April 9.

That same day, the minor planet Vesta is just a fraction of a degree away, another occultation in the western Pacific region.

April 10, the bright star in Taurus, Aldebaran, is occulted for observers in the United States and southern Canada. By April 18, Jupiter has a close approach of only two degrees away. The full phase is reached April

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By James Edgar 21, at apogee, resulting in the smallest full moon of 2016. On Monday, April 25, the moon, Saturn, Mars and Antares form a tight group early in the morning eastern sky.

Mercury puts on its best show this year for observers in Canada, shining all month long in the western evening sky at sundown.

April 8, the very thin cres-

cent of the moon will be a tough observation right at the horizon at sunset.

Venus is bright in the dawn eastern sky, right at sunrise, but by month end is rounding in its orbit behind the sun. Watch for the moon close by April 6.

Mars rises in the late evening, remaining visible all through the night. Earth in its faster orbit overtakes

the Red Planet and thus Mars begins retrograde motion April 17, appearing to move westward against the starry background.

Jupiter is in the southeast at sunset, well placed for springtime viewing. It also is retrograding in the constellation Leo. Watch for the moon nearby April 18.

Saturn is retrograding, too, in the constellation Ophiuchus. It rises in late evening, crossing the sky until dawn’s light obliterates the ringed planet.

Uranus is behind the sun, appearing in the dawn sky late in the month.

Neptune is a tough challenge for northern viewers, as it appears in the eastern sky at dawn.

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Exemplary service awards at Celebrate Unity

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

March came in like a lamb, but will it go out like one too, as the pig spleen predictors foretell?

The end of March brings that yearning desire by our farmer friends to get out working in their fields. With a much milder winter than we are accustomed to, will it be an early start or will the lingering need to exercise the might of Old Man Winter surprise us all?

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Exemplary service awards were given out at the Celebrate Unity event March 7. Tomi Watt was recognized for her willingness to step into several roles upon the Watts’ move to Unity from Cut Knife, upon retirement.

Tomi serves as secretary for the Unity Food Bank and the Superannuated Teachers Association as well as a board member for the Unity Community Resource Centre. Tomi also is a substitute teacher at UP, and teaches Sunday school at Unity Baptist Church. Tomi is the secretary for Luseland Bible Camp and heads the fundraising committee for the new pool at the camp. Tomi also volunteers for meals on wheels and, it was noted, there isn’t much she will turn down.

Moody’s Equipment was acknowledged by the Paw Park for providing grounds maintenance at the off-leash dog park, supplying equipment and employees for the summer season as well as moving snow on occasion

nity News in the winter. The Paw Park notes it is a large task and Moody’s Equipment has taken it on wholeheartedly, resulting in many compliments received on how wonderful this park is.

The third exemplary service award was given to Scott Gilbert. To say Scott is a “volunteer extraordinaire” is an understatement. He has served in numerous roles as coach, on executives, volunteering for programs and much, much more. His list of commitments in the past 20 years is lengthy and none of these programs, activities or organizations could imagine their success without him. Scott was also awarded the Red Cross Lifesaving Award after successfully performing the Heimlich maneuver on an 11-yearold boy who was choking at a public school event.

Previous attempts were unsuccessful and, once the obstruction was dislodged, Scott typically downplayed his role. Along with the multiple commitments Scott has in various organizations, committees and executives, he is a busy dad to two kids while running his own business. The nomination also read, “Scott serves where he sees a need and because he chooses to be part of his community, knowing it takes residents of a community to help its many operations run successfully. Scott has taken on all of these roles not for the recognition or accolades but because of his desire to be part of the community’s

growth and success.”

Unity Public School has a whole lot of apparel in the lost and found. Students, and parents, are reminded to check through the bins to see if any of these lost items may belong to their homes.

Students took part in the “student vote” activity and UPS is anxious to see if the students speak for the voters of this province. April 13 is music festival day at UPS from 9 a.m. to noon. UPS will recognize the International Day of Pink April 13 while April 22 they will be reminding kids about the Earth Day “Lights Out Canada” event.

St. Peter’s School is excited for the sacraments of First Holy Communion and Confirmation taking place April 23 at 7 p.m. in St. Peter’s Parish. To prepare their hearts for this journey the Grade 2s have been learning several prayers, Bible stories and about the miracles performed by Jesus. Participants have also been learning the Apostle’s Creed and the main parts of the mass.

Father Greg and Father Dan made this a wonderful experience for each student.

The music festival is just around the corner. Many grades, the choir and the school band will be participating. The band portion of the music festival will take place April 11 beginning at 9:15 a.m. The school is fortunate to have the adjudicator stay for a band workshop with the students. The school music festival will be at St. Peter’s gym April 12 starting at 9:15 a.m.

The final festival performance will take place April 17 at 2 p.m. at UCHS. Parents are welcome to take pictures and videos at this

In a testament to the strength of the Unity Minor Hockey program, both Unity bantam teams won their way to the league final against each other. The Black team captured the league championship March 21. Team members are: back row - Tanner Fauth, Tommy Feser, Ken Ralston, Garin Scherr, Kevin Scherr, Kyle Parker, Andrew Kratchmer, Luke Sperle, Ethan Scherr, Kenny Feser, Pat Sperle; front row - Emerald Skinner, Tyson Krpan, Isaak L’Heureux, Colby Ralston, Dawson Ireland, Dillon Poschenreider, Reece Gilbert and Ryan Gibson. Photo submitted by Sherri Solomko

time. Festival books may be purchased at Our Drug Store and Wildeman Sports Store.

Unity Composite High School drama is ready to present their spring production April 5 and 6 at 7:30 p.m. at UCHS gym. One of the strongest components of the drama season will be experiencing the productions and drama festival for the last time. Mrs. Roxane Mamer, long-time director, hopes to be riding off into the sunset.

Arriving at dress rehearsal, Roxane could be seen doing what she has done since 1996 – gathering costumes, fixing costumes and lining them up for the rehearsal.

This doesn’t even account for her costume search pre-production, as well as her maintenance of the costume inventory all season. It was easy to see her personal, vested interest in what was

being laid out for the actors in the wardrobe category.

However, this is no way depicts everything she manages during UCHS drama seasons.

Mamer been part of the Regional Drama Festival circuit since 1996, missing only two – giving her 18 solid years in the “ins and outs” of what it takes to perform a successful drama festival production.

Graduating this year are three Grade 12 actors — Billy Robertson, Sharlee Zazalak and Iza Belle Lucenio ‑ who have been with the drama club since they arrived at UCHS. All of them have fulfilled lead character roles memorably.

This year’s spring production is entitled The Greek Mythology Olympiaganza and is a retelling of some well-known Greek myths – think Monty Python meets

vaudeville. The production is guaranteed lots of visual gags. It’s wild and silly and will be led by two narrators attempting to cover the entirety of Greek mythology using audience participation.

The play culminates in a heart-pounding, five-minute, two-actor version of The Iliad that is fast paced and completely silly. There are plenty of costume changes as several actors play more than one role. The set designs are truly and regally Greek and the set crew has fine-tuned the sound, light and set changes.

Although there has never been a win at regionals, Roxane is pleased to say the UCHS drama program has placed second five times.

This year’s production involves 23 students of which eight are crew and set while 15 are actors.

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Continued from Page 44 Their commitment has involved hours and hours of rehearsals including many 8 a.m. rehearsals that take that special kick-start of commitment to adhere to.

If anyone was wondering if badminton was a dying sport, there are 78 students from Grades 7, 8 and 9 signed up for junior badminton. That is 53 per cent of our junior high population.

UCHS is also excited to have a team taking part in Robot Rumble 2016 April 14 in Saskatoon.

It’s been a successful, busy season at the hockey rink. Not only did Unity Minor Hockey manage 12 teams, the rink also played host to the Unity Miners and the Wilkie Outlaws, in addition to a half dozen rec teams and the Unity Skating Club.

This year’s hockey season resulted in an atom A and B league championship, a bantam provincial – just last weekend in Wynyard, congratulations, Lazers – and league championship, a Midget AA championship and we got to experience the excitement of the Wilkie

Outlaws as they finished in both league and provincial finals.

The curling rink finished up the week before Easter.

The club made their TV draw; congratulations to Don and Sharon Reiter on winning that 60-inch addition to their home. As well, Team Schell was presented the Canadian Curling Association “eight ender” award won this past season. Congratulations to Keith Schell, Kevin Leeson, Brent Ackerman and Brent Hepting.

The club was also eagerly following Team Heidt, including UCC president Glen Heitt, as they competed at the Canadian National Senior Men’s curling championship in Digby, N.S. A work party March 29 took out the ice and boards and did other maintenance needed to officially close down the curling club.

Thanks once again to the UCC executive who work so hard to plan the entire season. As well, thanks to lounge manager Sharon and co-manager Darlene as well head icemaker Gerry and assistant Rick.

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The arena will be a busy place April 16 playing host to two big events. The Delta Co-op Kids’ Club spring fling egg hunt is set for 11 a.m. sharp. Kids ages 0-10 can take part and there is plenty of room for parents and grandparents to come and watch the fun. And for the shoppers, there is the mini spring trade fair on all day with plenty of vendors to browse.

Coffee row folks never have a shortage of advice and, even though I’ve heard there is a flavour or embellishment when it comes to a golf game or fishing trip, one still recognizes the value of our participants in coffee row. Right now, the conversation revolves around the upcoming election, spring seeding predictions, weather theories and the last of one sports season as it evolves into the next. So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row.

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After what seemed like endless complications, UCHS Activate student members were calm and focused as they recorded a video message that was used on CTV Morning Live to help promote the UCHS Activate campaign to other schools and students in the province.

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The ACTIVATE students have been working hard since last year’s in-school “Day of Activation” to expand their role and their message outside the school walls.

The winners of the Activate Our Day contest will be recognized April 20 at Unity Composite High School’s Activate Day.

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UNITY — The Leadership Class at Unity Composite High School has organized a province-wide contest Activate Our Day to promote kindness and inclusion for all students and staff. It is their hope all students from across the province will get on board and create a positive project and enter the contest.

During last year’s Activate Campaign, each class at UCHS was responsible for creating and implementing an idea to bring about inclusion and to help stop bullying. Some classes created videos, some shared baking, some left positive messages for others and one class passed around a card with positive messages on it.

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You can be stumped and stuck at any age This Easter turned ugly for Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan. Ed and Ruby spent a week at Easter in Edmonton. Ruby and their daughter wanted to go to look at some models of show homes in a survey of new homes under construction. Ed drove them as he likes to see the homes in various stages of completion to appraise the workmanship displayed. He sees himself as a building inspector. Ed left the women at the show home models. Then he drove on through the unpaved streets to inspect the new home construction. He forgot he was not driving his truck and got the car stuck in a muddy rut that held the car

like a vice-grip.

When Ed found himself trapped in the mud on the construction site road. Fear in the form of panic flashed before Ed’s eyes when he considered the possibility of needing to spend money for a tow truck. He was stumped, as there seemed to be no other hope for the situation. It happened on a Saturday afternoon, and there were no workers building houses to help. All the joy of Easter with his family turned into gloom and pain. The sales personnel at the model homes suggested Ed phone his automobile club. Ed is not a member of one. Ed delayed phoning, hoping for a miracle, but he did

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca call a tow truck, and the driver took Visa. Liberated from mud, they drove home to the daughter’s house in silence.

There, Ed was acting like a bear with his foot in a trap until his six-yearold grandson asked him what was wrong. When his grandson heard about the

car stuck in the mud like quicksand, and a tow truck big enough to pull a transport was needed to pull the car out, his eyes and voice were full of excitement.

What Ed, saw as the worst thing possible, his grandson saw as the greatest adventure ever. It cured Ed of his sourness.

On the first Easter, the third day after the crucifixion, two disciples of Jesus were walking to reach a village called Emmaus about seven miles from Jerusalem. They were busy talking together about how they were stuck and stumped by all the things that had been happening.

A stranger came along and joined them in their walk towards Emmaus. The stranger was Jesus, but they did not recognize him. As the stranger walked with the two men, they told the stranger about Jesus and his crucifixion and burial.

They shared how the women found Jesus’ tomb empty that very morning and that they had said they

had seen angels who said Jesus was alive. In their confusion, grief and hopelessness Jesus helped them to see from the scriptures how Jesus needed both to die and arise from the dead.

When they reached Emmaus, they invited the stranger to stay with them and when he ate with them, they recognized the stranger as Jesus himself alive from the dead. He then vanished from their sight. They arose and returned joyfully to the other disciples at Jerusalem.

When they reached the other disciples, they confirmed that Jesus was alive from the dead. Joy and hope replaced their grief, confusion, and sourness.

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

1202 - 103 Street, North Battleford, SK 306-446-3077 PASTOR: RON BRAUN

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

SUNDAY - 11:00 a.m. - Worship Service

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.

Church Phone 306-445-4181

Email: notredame.nb@gmail.com www.notredameparish.ca EVERYONE WELCOME

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Pastor Gerhard Luitjens & Abel & Sonya Zabaleta (Spanish Ministry)

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

EASTER SERVICES: March 24 - 5:00 pm - Liturgy & washing of feet at HAFFORD March 25 - 9:00 am - Annunciation Liturgy & Shroud Service & 7:00 pm - Jerusalem Matins March 27 - 10:30 am - Resurrection Martins, Easter Liturgy & blessings of baskets April 1 - 9:00 am - Divine Liturgy (Thomas Sunday) Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

Sunday Worship Service - 10:30 a.m.

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

Everyone Welcome

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

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

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Third Avenue United Church

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

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

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

Hosanna Life Center

Come Join Us

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Living Water Ministry

Pastor Brian Arcand Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

306-445-5079 / 306-481-5073 DON ROSS CENTER ROOM #109 - 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

SUNDAYS Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Rev. Father Greg Elder SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Volunteers brighten lives of those in long-term care

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groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.

Pet Therapy – Hafford Special Care Home. Volunteers with well-trained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the Nursing Homes. The pets must meet the necessary requirements prior to visiting. Shifts are once or twice per week with flexible hours.

You can reach the PAPHR Volunteer Services Department at (306) 765-6010, by email at volunteers@paphr. sk.ca or find us on the web at www.paphr.ca. You can also contact the Recreation staff in the PAPHR longterm care facility closest to you. We look forward to matching your talents and interests with the right position for you.

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Vision for the future and current strengths shared at meeting

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Correction regarding the Ukrainian event put on by the Borden Museum – the accordion player for the Ukrainian Connection is Ron Tkachuk, not Dutchak.

Sorry for the mistake.

The Village of Borden held an information meeting in the Borden Community Centre March 24. Chairperson for the meeting was Peter Thiessen and recording secretary was administrator Jennifer King. A document summarizing the strengths of the community and projecting a vision for the future, produced by the Redberry Lake Planning District, was handed out to everyone. This was outlined

by Mayor Tom Redhead.

Councillor Terry Tkaczyk talked of rezoning and future land use. Ian Tracksell talked on the sewer cleaning and inspections that have been done. If anyone else wants it done, the village pays half the fee of $100 for the cameras to go

heck it out

Deborah from Meota recommends Hidden Wives by Clair Avery.

She says it is “A fictionalized tale of two teenage girls living in a polygamist community in Utah as they struggle to find meaning in their lives after being forced into arranged marriages to abusive older men.

“A compelling read about a segment of society which is often ignored. If you want to better understand the emotional trauma women go through in polygamist marriages, make sure to grab this one!”

orden Radisson in the sewer line from the house to the street. Cody Bradshaw talked on fluoride in the water. He also went over the financial statement and budget. Tom Redhead spoke on available lots in the village. There are six at present. Ian Tracksell spoke on the many community groups and organizations in Borden and district, with many volunteers but there is always a need for more volunteers. Instead of rezoning the cul de sac along Second Avenue East, they have put a walkway between lots 6 and 7 leading to the sports grounds.

There will an election in October of 2016 and all seats are up for re-election, plus they need one councillor to replace Tony Martens, who has moved away from Borden.

The long-term debt of $67,500 for water infrastructure has been repaid and the flood repair levy of $29,760 has been repaid.

The expense total for 2015 was $586,057 and revenue was $611,057, leaving a net surplus of $25,000. The administrator has moved in to the newly renovated office.

The cost for renovations was $23,000.

Council meetings are held twice a month – the second and fourth Mondays at 7 p.m. in the Norman Smith Room in the lower hall of the community centre. Anyone can sit in and listen, but

not voice an opinion.

A question period had a number of people asking for clarification on some of the topics, as well as asking about SAMA reassessments, taxes, lagoon improvements and more. After adjournment, beverages and goodies were served by the village.

Condolences to Glenn and Grant Buhler of Borden on the passing of their stepfather Colin McHugh of Borden March 19.

Everyone is welcome to attend the farewell service, program and dinner for Tony Martens and family April 3 at the Borden Seniors’ Room at the Community Centre at 11 a.m. A hot meal will be served at 12:15 p.m. by the Riverbend Fellowship Church, other guests are asked to bring a salad or dessert.

Road Salt = Rust Don’t Let Your Baby Get Vehicular Rash!

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The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: “On call” volunteers – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville. Extra volunteers are often needed for the long term care residents on an “on-call” basis, to assist with outings, parties, social gatherings, shopping trips, taking residents to appointments, etc. Shifts areas needed Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Spiritwood and District Health Centre. Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small

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