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The Living Sky School Division’s communications department has been partnering with its human resources and transportation departments to get the message out that school bus drivers are needed. For the bus driver recruitment campaign, the communications department has helped design pamphlets, banners and placemats for area restaurants and coffee shops. In addition, bus driver feature stories are being compiled for Living Sky’s website. The banner pictured was on display for the board of education last week during the presentation of a report on the communication department’s achievements of the past year and future goals. Presented by Shannon Lessard (pictured), senior executive assistant and communications manager, the report also addressed the use of technology and social media to stay in contact with stakeholders and to communicate quickly with the community during events such as a recent school lockdown and neighbourhood evacuation. Photo by Jayne Foster

Staff Battleford Fire Chief Larry Gabruch was at Monday’s council meeting to deliver the Battleford Fire Department’s annual report.

Gabruch said there were 49 responses in Battleford in 2014, up from 44 the year before. Total estimated damage from fires was

$125,000.

The department also serves the RM of Battle River, where members responded to 26 calls.

The largest number of responses in the town was to false alarms.

They responded to 22, up from 14 in 2013. There were also three false alarms in the RM. For more turn to Page 6.

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Gold Eagle Lodge

Water main break shuts down hotel

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A water main break proved a major disruption to Gold Eagle Lodge over the past weekend.

The main break took place around 4:45 p.m. Friday. City crews worked throughout the weekend to repair the issue. Meanwhile, about 500 guests had to be rerouted to rooms at other hotels throughout the city.

The disruption caught staff members by surprise.

“This isn’t in the textbooks,” said Gold Eagle Lodge General Manager Malcolm Anderson.

“I’ve been in the business for 45 years, this is the first time I’ve had a water main break.”

It is not clear exactly why or where the water main break took place. It is believed the problem was somewhere between the hotel and the casino, with the situation most apparent near the entrance.

“To see the amount of water just bubbling up out of the ground, it was a bit

scary for a moment there for me. Like I went ‘holy smoke,’” said Anderson.

The break happened far enough away from the hotel that flooding was never an issue, but it did cut off the water supply.

This was a major concern. Apart from the inconvenience of not having water available in rooms or in washrooms for the guests, Anderson noted the impact to the fire suppression system as well.

Despite the disruption, Anderson noted guests were understanding of the entire situation.

“People were just absolutely fantastic,” he said. “Those that were in house just said ‘sure, tell me where I’m going’ and away they went.” He noted the other hotels also gave them updates as to where they stood with rooms.

Also disrupted was the Saskatchewan Bison Association whose banquet had been scheduled for the hotel Friday.

Anderson adds there was “great cooperation” from the other hotels around North Battleford, who held rooms until they could get guests out of the Gold Eagle Lodge.

“By the end of the evening we had

filled four of our competition,” said Anderson. They had to relocate guests to other properties on Saturday as well, filling rooms at two competing hotels on that night.

Anderson thanked the City of North Battleford, including those who worked so hard during the weekend to resolve the situation.

By Sunday at 5 p.m., the situation at Gold Eagle Lodge was well in hand and water service was resumed.

While the hotel reopened to guests Sunday, it was under a boil-water advisory while the necessary tests were being done to make sure water to the hotel was potable.

The advisory is issued simply as a precaution. Anderson said those water tests were done Monday morning and results were expected in a couple of days.

The advisory does not affect the use of water at the hotel for showers or toilets, or for laundry equipment, but it did mean bottled drinking water needed to be provided for guests.

He said two new valves were put in to shut the water off coming from the west.

Water is now being drawn to Gold Eagle Lodge from the east, from the industrial park and WDM, through the cemetery and Ag Society grounds, and then to the hotel.

Anderson said this solution to the situation should help Gold Eagle Lodge avoid disruptions from future water main breaks.

“In the future, if there is a break on the other side, the east side of the hotel, then they can just switch the valves, close the one and open the other, and we’ll still continue, which is fantastic for any business,” said Anderson.

He said the City may look at that as a requirement for any new development.

After this experience Anderson expects they will have a full protocol of “what-to-do” at their disposal if a situation like this happens again at a hotel.

Also, Anderson says he and the rest of the staff have a new appreciation of how important water is on a daily basis after not having it available for a couple of days.

“I think to myself how fortunate we are to have clear and safe water.”

Guilty plea to charges stemming from standoff Staff A man who led police on a chase through North Battleford in January, followed by a police standoff the following week, entered guilty pleas in provincial court Tuesday.

Gabriel Poundmaker pled guilty to the charges of breach of probation, assaulting a police officer with a weapon (imitation firearm), flight from police, possession of a weapon dangerous

to the public and possessing a weapon while prohibited.

The other charges are to be withdrawn at the conclusion of sentencing.

Sentencing will take place May 5 in provincial court. Judge Bruce Bauer agreed to the adjournment to that date and has also ordered a pre-sentence report.

Poundmaker did not appear in court in person, but instead made his appearance from cells by closed-circuit

television. Poundmaker remains remanded in custody until sentencing.

The case has attracted considerable attention in the community due to the events of Jan. 14 in which police were led on a wild chase through the city. That was followed by a standoff with police Jan. 22, which prompted a lockdown at nearby St. Mary Community School and evacuation of nearby houses.

The situation ended peacefully later that evening when Poundmaker was apprehended.

Mosquito Fraud Moving Towards Trial

An election has been made in the fraud case against five high-ranking former Mosquito First Nation officials.

An election of trial by judge and jury was entered Monday morning before Judge Bruce Bauer.

Facing charges are Derrick Graham, Milton Oxebin, Elbert Pahsaknunk, Anderson Moosomin and former chief Noel Stone Jr. The election was entered by Graham’s defence lawyer Nicholas Stooshinoff, who appeared by phone Monday.

Among the counts Graham, Oxebin, Pahsaknunk and Stone face include fraud and disobeying a statute,

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Hillcrest Centre closing down

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Hillcrest Centre will be closing in Battleford at the end of this month.

A letter to Battleford Town Council from the Pensioners and Senior Citizens Branch No. 126 Monday stated the building would be turned over to the Town

March 31.

“This is due to the fact that the members are not able to take on any responsibilities as they are elderly,” stated the letter.

Mayor Derek Mahon said the group met with the Town some time back expressing concern with managing, operation and maintenance on their facility. The mayor

said the Town researched the documents, back to the time of Mayor Alex Dillabough, when the original agreement was signed.

The agreement, said Mahon, was that at such time that it couldn’t be operated any more by the group, they would turn the assets over to the town.

Town Administrator

Sheryl Ballendine said the Town’s solicitor will be brought on board to deal with the land transfer.

“It’s unfortunate they just don’t have the membership anymore,” she said.

Councillors did not have any comment on what the future of the building might be.

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Heeding the travel adisory

Should we actually believe the weatherman this time?

By Becky Doig Editor

I was just going to send a “boot” to the weatherman for getting it wrong once again, but that wouldn’t have been any fun.

Emergency services personnel probably grumble loudly every time there is a weather event that makes travel unsafe and people refuse to heed the warning. Just recently rain resulted in ice-covered highways. There were soon reports of semis and other vehicles in the ditches. “Why can’t these people just stay home,” is likely a mantra of the police, tow-truck drivers and EMS. One possible reason could be they just didn’t believe what they were told.

Monday we were promised a nasty day with snow and blowing snow making travel inadvisable. I know at least one person who heeded the warning, heading out on the highway Tuesday instead. Monday’s big storm (and what prairie chicken doesn’t revel in the prospect of a good rip-snorter experienced beside the comfort of the blazing fireplace?) was a bust.

Tuesday there were no excited proclamations of rotten weather and poor visibility on the highways. Tuesday was a terrible day to travel. Visibility was nil in some locations with snow swirling around driven by persistent gales.

So can those hapless folks who venture out when they really shouldn’t really be held responsible? Environment Canada’s propensity for hyperbole, crying wolf, could be making travellers deaf to their warnings.

Letters welcome

Letters to the editor are welcomed by the Regional Optimist. All letters, including those which are faxed or emailed, must be signed and bear the address and telephone number of the writer. The name of the writer will be published. Letters are subject to editing. Personal attacks will not be printed. Letters will be rejected if they contain libelous statements or are unsigned.

Editorial

Social media has replaced the Saturday night dance

By Becky Doig Editor

The world is changing and, in some ways, not for the better.

Hillcrest Centre, the seniors’ centre in Battleford, will close at the end of March. Dwindling membership is cited as the reason for the closure.

The closure reflects a trend across the board for community organizations — dwindling memberships and aging members. It would seem the Baby Boomers aren’t a generation of “joiners.” But a quick Google search brings up dozens of hits about boomers jumping on the social network bandwidth and signing up for various blogs and discussion groups. So perhaps the times have changed faster than the seniors’ centres.

One story on newstimes.com suggests seniors’ centres have an image problem. It cites the fact that today’s 60 somethings aren’t necessarily looking for card games, conversation and coffee, but are more likely to be looking for lively fitness opportunities and stimulating educational opportunities.

Further research brings up the concept of the “sandwich generation.” These are people who are struggling to care for aging parents while supporting their children and holding down full-time jobs. Those in that situation don’t have much extra time for socializing or volunteering.

But I think the type of society that first spawned the concept of seniors’ centres no longer exists. Richard Hiebert wrote recently about country school dances in the 1950s.

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They were an opportunity for people to gather and socialize, to mingle with their friends and neighbours and relieve the sometimes humdrum routine of their daily lives.

They lived in a social atmosphere. Today’s world is decidedly anti-social. That’s because social media has replaced the Saturday night dance and if you don’t subscribe to it, you are basically an outcast.

Of course people today still attend and enjoy social functions, but with the daily bombardment of a multi-media universe many are content to amuse themselves quietly at home away from the crush of humanity. Tucked away with their Internet device, they will do their socializing all by themselves.

It’s an alarming trend, because according to an article on health.com, socializing is an important factor in longevity. British researchers say elderly people who are socially isolated may be at greater risk of early death.

“Social contact is a fundamental aspect of human existence. The scientific evidence is that being socially isolated is probably bad for your health, and may lead to the development of serious illness and a reduced life span,” said lead researcher Andrew Steptoe, director of the Institute of Epidemiology and Health Care at University College London.

It remains to be seen if socializing on the Internet can replace the good old face-to-face kind over a hand of Kaiser or around the pool table. In the meantime seniors’ centres will continue to struggle to attract new members as their current members age and the Baby Boomers stay away in droves.

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What time is it? It’s Apple watch time.

I did something the other day I hadn’t done for probably a year.

While sitting across a desk, doing an interview, I slyly turned my wrist and cast a glance. Remarkably, I then knew what time it was.

This was odd, because for the past several years I have relied on my iPhone as my personal timepiece.

This eliminated carrying a secondary device, like a watch, which also has the ability to tell time. However, fishing a smartphone out of your pants pocket then pushing a button to turn it on is socially awkward in the extreme. It broadcasts the message, “I’m really not interested in you, but rather what time it is so I can leave.”

About the only thing worse is then proceeding to text someone else.

Over the years I have accumulated a number of watches. I hadn’t realized how many until I finally dug through my desk junk drawer and found six non-functional watches.

There were six, all dead for various reasons, but the primary one being the battery. Surely, I must be able

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year to salvage something out of this collection.

So off to the jeweler I went, dropping them off for servicing. They were able to resurrect four of the six for all of $32.

One was rather telling in its age. The Timex thought it was 1996.

This watch was rather unique, a Timex Data-Link Ironman Triathlon. It was one of the first “smartwatches.”

With an optical sensor on the watch face, you could hold it in front of your cathode ray tube computer monitor as a sequence flashed on the screen. This would transfer appointments and phone numbers to the watch. Versions of this watch were worn by astronauts on the space

shuttle. There was even a special optical adapter to use with LCD-equipped laptop computers.

Pretty spanky stuff for the mid-1990s, especially since next week we should see the new Apple watch released, just 19 years after my Timex. Apparently it can store phone numbers, too, and maybe even a few alarms.

The modern smartphone can do so many things it really has eliminated the need for secondary devices. It may not be perfect, but it’s often good enough. Those devices include a dumbphone, pager, camera, video camera, e-book reader, GPS, laptop, watch, flashlight, pedometer, day planner, mobile DVD player, Gameboy, address book,

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notepad, Walkman, radio… you get the point. But it has not fixed the issue of its awkwardness. Thus, I am wearing a watch again.

I wonder how the new Apple watch will change this paradigm. First of all, it needs to be charged daily.

I wonder if it will be able to make a full day of heavy usage. If an iPhone is any

indication, the answer will be no.

It will replace some, but not all, of the functionality of the smartphone, which itself has replaced some, but not all, of all those other devices.

What it will do is deposit a pile of money into Apple’s coffers. It won’t be as successful as the iPhone/iPad/

Little respect for award-winning artists Dear Editor

I wish to send ‘Boots’ and no ‘Salutes’ to all the people of the Battlefords area who have any feelings for Ukrainian culture.

Only six people were in the audience, and I think not one with Ukrainian connections, to appreciate an amazing concert of the music of Ukraine, in North Battleford’s Pioneer Hall Sunday, Feb 15. And this in spite of a half page article in the Thursday, Feb. 12 issue of the Regional Optimist.

Bohdan Vatsyk, honour artist of Ukraine, has toured Europe for years before recently coming to Canada.

Sunday, he mostly played violin but also the tsymbaly, a traditional instrument of

Ukraine.

Nadia Babchouk, the other feature artist of Magic of Karpaty, also trained in Ukraine but has been in Canada for 20 years and has performed in many places in Canada and the United States.

The two recently were on tour with another group in Ukraine.

The concert was superb and I felt honoured to have been there.

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49 fire responses in Battleford in 2014 Staff The annual report of the Battleford Fire Department for responses to the Town of Battleford and RM of Battle River was presented to town council at Monday’s meeting.

Fire Chief Larry Gabruch delivered the report, which consisted of the following: The total town of Battleford responses for the year was 49, up from 44 the year before. The estimated fire loss, however, was up substantially to $125,000, an increase from $20,000 the year before. That was primarily due to an industrial building fire early last year, said Gabruch.

For the RM of Battle River there were a total 26 responses, down one from a year earlier. The grand total of responses was 75, up four from 2013.

Of the town’s 49 responses, the largest number — 22 — were false alarms. Those were up by 14 from a year earlier and did pose a bit of a concern for council. There were also three false alarms in the rural municipality.

Vehicle accidents made up another significant chunk of activity. There were five

juries, which Gabruch said was the most important statistic.

Overall, the stats for the previous 10 years show an interesting trend in terms of responses. The total BFD responses have increased steadily upward from 24 in 2004 to the current level of 75. There were 77 responses in 2012 and 84 in 2010.

“For the most part what you see in this trend line is primarily representative of the growth of our community and Battle River,” said Gabruch. The last five years have seen anywhere between 71 to 84 calls, Gabruch noted.

Part of the explanation is they now look after all vehicle identification in the community, which has added to the workload.

One issue raised at the meeting was what BFD would do in a situation involving surrounding municipalities or reserves that might call for assistance, but don’t have an agreement with them for service.

Councillor Gordon Yarde asked whether they were likely to get calls from surrounding reserves, such as Red Pheasant, if there is a fire.

“There’s always that possibility,” Gabruch responded, although he added at present they don’t have any agreements other than with the RM of Battle River.

There is also a mutual aid agreement with the City of North Battleford to support them.

They have also responded to calls and assisted in evacuation, said Gabruch.

“Certainly if the RCMP contacted us and they were on scene and would confirm that life is in peril, then we would respond,” said Gabruch.

They would not provide coverage short of that, however, and Gabruch also pointed to the balance between lending assistance and “yet not jeopardize our own community or our own responsibilities we have with our existing agreements we have in place.”

The fire chief did offer some flexibility. “We are in the business of saving lives, so we’re not going to look the other way if that was presented to us,” said Gabruch. “But beyond those conditions that I have outlined, that is our standard operating procedure.”

is required.

There will be problems once the Co-op car wash comes on line unless the sewage pumping station is upgraded, confirmed Kevin Chaykowski, works and utilities superintendent.

George noted back in the 1980s, it was thought there would be more development than what actually happened at that time.

“If it had been built a few years ago we wouldn’t be where we are today,” he

said. “It’s become a problem because it’s outdated.”

Chaykowski said the bid came in close to what was budgeted for the project.

The money to pay for it is to come out of reserve funds.

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enforced locations after only two months of the pilot,” Minister responsible for SGI Don McMorris said.

When comparing the number of violations (per day) in December to January, results show a significant decrease, the government says. Highlights include: 33 per cent average decrease at high-speed locations; 64 per cent average decrease at school zone lo-

cations; greatest decrease at a high-speed location was 64 per cent (at Highway 1 east); greatest decrease at a school zone location was 78 per cent (in Saskatoon).

Warning letters are being issued to those speeding through photo radar locations until ticketing begins March 8.

Photo speed enforced zones are clearly marked with signs.

Battleford Fire Chief Larry Gabruch delivers his annual report to town council Monday.

Photo by Jayne Foster

vehicle accident responses in the town, a marked decline from nine the year before and 10 and 13 the prior two years.

Gabruch said this decline can be attributed to the rise in the number of controlled intersections in the town.

However, there were also a total of 12 vehicle accident responses in the rural municipality. This was a result of BFD taking over responsibility for extrication, which

generates positive cash flow for the department. “These are fee-for-service billable calls,” Gabruch said.

In the town, there were four commercial fires, three residential dwelling fires, three rescues, one vehicle extrication, four grassfires, one refuse/dumpster fire, a camp fire, four carbon monoxide calls and one mutual aid response to make up their total.

The number of carbon

monoxide calls is down slightly from the previous two years, with greater public education cited. Gabruch noted, however, that CO detectors have only a five-year life and noted some of those calls were related to that.

In the RM, there was one residential dwelling fire response, one outbuilding fire, five vehicle fires, and four grass fire responses.

There were no fire fatalities in 2014 and no fire in-

B’ford sewage station upgrade to meet demand

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

A sewage pumping station in the commercial highway zone of Battleford will be undergoing a $708,700 upgrade to keep up with development in that area.

Monday evening Battleford Town Council awarded a tender to Miners Construction Ltd., low bidder among six contractors.

“Miners has such a good

feel here,” noted Councillor David George. “They’ve been around lots and I think that’s why their tender is where it is, because they know the lay of the land.”

Work is to begin April 1. The Town’s consulting engineers, Catterall and Wright, state the bid documents require substantial completion to be achieved

by Aug. 1.

“The construction period is compressed but achiev-

able,” said the correspondence regarding the tender.

“It is important that all of the construction equipment from the adjacent Co-op site be removed from the SPS property in the near future.”

Mahon said the sewage pumping station near the Co-op site under construction was built in 1982 by a council that was looking toward development in the future. But now an upgrade

Drivers are slowing down The number of people speeding through photo speed enforcement locations in the province has decreased month over month, according to a government press release.

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• 2,864 sq. ft. on 2 levels • 5 BD and 3 BA home • S i n g l e a t t a c h e d garage • Beautiful waterfront home • Gorgeous view of the lake and direct access to the large deck

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Shawna Schira-Kroeker • 988 sq. ft • Large lot 56x200 • Built in 2013 • 3 Bedrooms & 1 Bath • Single attached garage • G r e a t l o c a t i o n across from the playground, ball diamonds, hockey rink & community hall.

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Dancers Who Care to host benefit for BTEC

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

A 15-year-old dancer from Battleford wondered what she could do to contribute to the My Community Cares campaign raising funds for a new Battlefords Trade and Education Centre building. The answer seemed obvious. Do what she knows best.

Natalya Shevchuk’s germ of an idea has inspired an evening of “dance, good food, excitement and community service.”

Saturday, March 14, Dancers Who Care BTEC Fundraiser will be held at the Don Ross Centre, showcasing local dancers who will perform in a variety of styles, including Ukrainian, Highland, jazz, hip hop, ballet and more. There will also be a meal, catered by Second to None Catering, music by Marco, and a silent auction featuring items donated by individuals and businesses of the Battlefords.

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Natalya’s mom, Sandra Shevchuk, says the event has seen “fantastically generous” support from the business community and numerous volunteers who are helping to organize the evening.

Tickets are $35 for adults and $25 for 12 and under and are available from the Shevchuks at 306-480-4922 or 306-937-2445. Supper is at 6 p.m, the program follows at 7 p.m. and a dance will begin at 9 p.m.

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Two vehicles collide at intersection Staff

Emergency crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at the intersection of 18th Avenue and 96th Street.

The incident happened Tuesday at 8:58 a.m.

Emergency personnel were on scene for about 40 minutes. North Battleford Fire responded with an apparatus and four personnel.

RCMP and EMS responded as well.

No injuries were reported.

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Biggar Constituency

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The Battlefords Constituency

1991 - 100th St., North Battleford, SK S9A 0X2 Phone: 306-445-5195 Fax: 306-445-5196 herbcox@sasktel.net www.herbcox.ca

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Cut Knife/Turtleford Constituency

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Quintet to feature home-grown talent Connor Newton returns to NB Staff The Battlefords Jazz Society is excited about an upcoming show March 14 featuring locally grown talent.

The Connor Newton Quintet will be performing, along with Sean Newton and the Blank Stares Saturday, March 14, at the Sloan Auditorium, which is the lower level of the North Battleford branch of the Royal Canadian Legion.

Along with saxophonist Connor Newton, the quintet members are Don Tatchell, drums, Ross Nykiforuk, keyboards, Adam Steisel, trumpet and Tom Kroczynski, bass.

Growing up in the city of North Battleford, Newton started playing at a very young age. After graduating from North Battleford Comprehensive High School, he moved to Edmonton, Alta. to study saxophone performance at Grant MacEwan University for two years. Connor Newton is a freelance saxophonist currently loThere he studied with the cated in North Battleford. The Connor Newton Quintet great players, the likes of will perform Saturday, March 14. Photo submitted Kent Sangster and Jerrold efords and western Canada and groups over the years, Dubyk. for many years. establishing his reputation After two years in EdRoss Nykiforuk is a sea- as a talented bassist. monton, Newton made the soned keyboardist, songFormer Battlefords resimove east to Toronto, Ont. writer and producer residing dent Adam Streisel will join to begin finishing his bach- in Saskatoon. He has played the band on trumpet. Streisel elor degree in jazz perfor- his hometown North Battle- is a musician, songwriter mance at the University of ford in the past on many oc- and teacher who plays conToronto. There Connor had casions as a session player. sistently with many groups the opportunity to perform Newton’s own step-dad, in Saskatchewan and is well regularly with the Univer- Tom Kroczynski, will be known for playing trumpet sity of Toronto Jazz Or- holding down the bass part for Absofunkinlutely. chestra, as well as to study for the show. Another peConnor’s younger brothwith Canadian tenor, Mike rennial favourite in the Bat- er Sean Newton, also a muMurley. He has played in tlefords, Kroczynski has sician, will be a guest along many different settings and played with many musicians with Blank Stare’s Sam different groups throughout his career. In Toronto, Connor had residencies at King Rustic every Thursday with his house band, as well as performing a 10-night residency during the Toronto International Film Festival.

He also plays around Toronto with the jazz quartet Uproot with members from Alberta and Saskatchewan.

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One Dekker Centre patron to leave Pavlo concert with headliner’s own Canadian-made guitar

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

Pavlo is a world-renowned Canadian musician performing 150 plus shows each year worldwide. He’ll be performing his Mediterranean style music at the Dekker Centre Monday, March 9, playing a guitar from his own line – which he will bestow upon one audience member following the show.

Pavlo told the Regional Optimist this week he has accomplished many of his dreams by virtue of doing what he loves. He lives by his father’s motto, “Have the courage to do what you love, and the drive to do it well.”

One of his dreams was to have his own guitar line.

He designed it with Calgary luthier Jack Peters and it got the attention of Godin, the biggest guitar manufacture in North America, headquartered in Montreal.

“Bigger than Gibson, bigger than Fender, and they are Canadian,” said Pavlo.

“Godin now manufactures my guitars in Canada and I’m so proud to say that.”

He now gives the guitar he plays in his shows away after nearly every performance. He confirms someone who comes to his show at the Dekker Centre will go home with the guitar he is playing that evening.

The Toronto-born musician plays more than 150 shows per year, travelling worldwide from his home base in Tampa, Florida, accomplishing things he’s been told he couldn’t do.

In a telephone interview

Pavlo, a world renowned Canadian musician, performs 150-plus shows each year worldwide. He will be performing in North Battleford at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Monday. Photo submitted

from Florida, he said, “I think when we do things with the right intention and for the right reasons things work out. Anybody can do anything you want, you really can.”

Pavlo performances are unique, and at times he’s been told his style of music is “too ethnic” or that it had “no market,” but he’s proved naysayers and critics wrong.

“I’ve performed over 2,000 concerts all over the world for the last 20 years,” he said. “I’m not a commercial artist, yet I’ve sold millions of albums, I have gold records in Canada, Juno nominations, I have a PBS special, Mediterranean Nights, that plays all over Canada and America.”

He attributes his success to his passion.

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“It’s because I love what I do,” said Pavlo. “I never had a game plan, yet it happens anyway, and that’s sort of how my career started and how it still is.”

Pavlo said, “I play this very unique, distinct Mediterranean style music. I don’t pretend to do anything else, but what I do I do very well, and that’s it.”

Monday’s Dekker Centre audience can expect a chance to meet with Pavlo following the show. When asked if he would be greeting guests after the show, he exclaimed, “Are you kidding me? That’s my favourite part! We dance, we kiss, we hug, that’s the best part of the show.”

Pavlo said, “I’ve been doing this for so long, I feel so fortunate, I don’t care where I am.”

One night he might be

headlining a jazz festival with BB King with 20,000 people in the audience and the next night he’s in a small city like North Battleford.

“I love it all,” he said.

“I don’t care if there are two people in the audience, they’ve committed two hours of their life to see me play. Absolutely, you can depend on me being out there, hanging out and talking to people and making friends because that’s what I love.”

Pavlo’s North Battleford concert will feature four musicians on stage. Appearing with him will be a worldclass percussionist, bass player and bazukee player.

Pavlo, who is of Greek heritage, explained a bazukee is the Greek version of a mandolin.

Pavlo has been playing the guitar since he was 10.

His parents were supportive and encouraging.

“I guess it’s the story of my life,” he said. “Right out of the gate, I love the playing.”

After years of guitar lessons, from classical to flamenco, Pavlo spent his early years playing in rock groups and wedding bands. Moving on, he discovered his own distinct sound, which he termed Mediterranean, and was inspired to write his first self-titled album.

When music executives said it was “too ethnic,” he created his own record label, and by marketing himself by playing craft shows, café gigs and festival performances across the country, he built a fan base.

His second album, Fantasia, made it to the Billboard Top 10 and earned Pavlo his first Juno nomination.

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Just as critics were saying this trend would die out, Pavlo received a call to perform for His Royal Highness, Prince Charles.

Then, after several more albums, he was told that he was not ready to perform in Canada’s most prestigious theatre, the legendary Massey Hall. What did he do? He booked the 2,700seat theatre anyway and sold it out – twice.

When he was told the United States wouldn’t be interested in his Mediterranean music, he went on an 80-city tour across the USA. He was also told it would be too difficult to overcome language barriers and cultural differences to establish a fan base overseas, yet his music is being played in cafes all over China, he annually tours throughout Europe and sells out concert halls in South Korea.

“When I heard, ‘You cannot win a court case against Jay-Z,’ one of the biggest artists in the world, I went ahead and I won it,” said Pavlo.

That was in 2002. He initiated a lawsuit against mega stars R-Kelly and Jay-Z for sampling his guitar work in one of their Top 10 songs.

He now shares in the publishing of the song as a cowriter.

His ambition performing on television was also discouraged, yet he received a call from 15-time Emmy award-winning director, George Veras, famous for Yanni’s Live at the Acropolis, resulting in a one-hour concert special, Pavlo: Mediterranean Nights. (Pavlo is working currently working on a second PBS special.)

In another example, he was inspired by the famous guitar trio project of Paco De Lucia, Al DiMeola and John McLaughlin, and dreamed of creating a Canadian Guitar Trio. Many thought it would be too difficult to collaborate with other musicians that were famous

within their own genres, but Pavlo called on legendary guitarists Oscar Lopez and Hall of Famer Rik Emmett of the rock band Triumph.

They released an album, Trifecta, and sold out on a national tour. The album earned Pavlo a second Juno nomination.

Pavlo has now released his ninth album, Six String Blvd, celebrating his ongoing ability to pave his own way, and he feels it is some of the best music he has ever written.

On his new album, Pavlo pays tribute to Canadian legend Gordon Lightfoot with a Mediterranean rendition of If You Could Read My Mind. Lightfoot himself endorses this new version and is a supporter and a fan of Pavlo’s music.

His next collaboration, due out later this year, will be a guitar album with Remigio Pereira of The Tenors.

Pavlo is also due to release a second wine. He said he, like many people, is a wine-lover and enjoys a glass of wine with a meal. So he had an edition of 2006 Meritage bottled by an award-winning winery located in Lake Erie, Ont. called Mastronardi Estate Winery. Renowned wine critic, Konrad Ejbich, reviewed, “It is as rich and as smooth as the vibes from Pavlo’s guitar.”

It sold it, said Pavlo.

Pavlo is also a spokesperson for World Vision.

Through his concerts, he has helped sponsor over 1,000 children to date.

He is also the North American spokesperson for Batten Disease Awareness. Batten Disease is a rare and always fatal degenerative brain disease that affects children.

Pavlo performs at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Monday, March 9 at 8 p.m. Tickets are available from the Dekker Centre Box Office.

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North Stars win regular season finale in SO

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Battlefords North Stars (28-20-6-2) travelled to Kindersley for their final regular season game of the year Tuesday and beat the Klippers (37-12-2-4) 6-5 in a shootout.

It was anything but an easy win, however.

After Jake McMillen and Igor Leonenko gave the North Stars a 2-0 lead after the first period, Connor Sych scored his fourth of the year just 16 seconds into the second.

Despite being outshot 7-17, the North Stars had a 3-0 lead over the second place team in the SJHL. Exactly one minute later the Klippers got on the board as Marc Dubeau scored his 18th of the year to cut the lead to 3-1.

2:13 later Connor Garden scored on the power play to make it 3-2, then just 1:04 after his goal Cody Young tied the game.

The North Stars had seen their 3-0 lead evaporate in just 3:17.

Leonenko restored his team’s lead on the power

play shortly after the Klippers tied the game and the North Stars lead 4-3 after two periods.

The game got physical in the latter stages of the second, as a pair of fights occurred.

First it was Brock Weston dropping the gloves with Landon Gross at the 14:26 mark, before Brendan Heinrich danced with Tyler Anderson four minutes later.

All four players were ejected from the game following their fights.

The Klippers had an astounding shot advantage,

36-16, but found themselves trailing heading into the final frame.

Early in third Nick Fountain scored his 13th of the year to give the North Stars a 5-3 lead.

Getting an assist on the goal was 16-year-old Levi Kleiboer, his first career SJHL point in his third career game.

Once again, the Klippers refused to roll over and accept defeat as Darcy DeRoose scored his 22nd of the year at the 6:01 mark to cut the lead to just one.

Late in the game, Devin Case tied the game at five and sent the two teams to overtime.

The North Stars were perhaps lucky to be tied, as they were being outshot 5421 after 60 minutes.

Neither team was able to score in overtime, sending the regular season finale to a shootout.

After McMillen and Matthew Havens scored, Case answered for the Klippers after Garden was denied.

The North Stars decided to send out an unlikely player, Jake Calverley, as their third shooter.

The native of Nanaimo, B.C. hasn’t scored a goal all season for the North Stars, and is more known for his physical play and solid defence.

Unfortunately, Calverley was unable to find the back of the net, setting up a chance for the Klippers to tie the shootout.

Ryan Rewerts stood tall in net, as he did all game, and denied Dubeau giving the North Stars the 6-5 win.

McMillen has upped his play at the right time of the season.

In his last six games McMillen has recorded four goals to go along with three assists.

The Carievale native scored 30 points in each of the past two seasons for the North Stars, and with his hot play down the stretch finished this season with 13 goals and 11 assists.

During the regular season the North Stars out-

scored the Bruins by a 20-10 margin with a 3-0-1 record.

Battlefords will now rest up and prepare for their survivor series playoff round against the Estevan Bruins.

The North Stars are hoping for some injuries to heal as Michael Statchuk, Reed Delainey and Matthew Saharchuk didn’t play in Tuesday’s game.

Saharchuk and Delainey haven’t played since the end of January while Statchuk left last Friday’s game in the first period.

Games one and two are at the Civic Centre tomorrow and Saturday, before the North Stars head to Estevan for games three and four (if necessary) Monday and Tuesday at Affinity Place.

If a game five is necesasary to decide a winner, it would be next Thursday at the Civic Centre.

Should the North Stars advance past Estevan, they would face the Klippers in the opening round.

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Former AAA Star named WHL goalie of the month

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

Red Deer Rebels goaltender Rylan Toth was named the Vaughn’s Western Hockey League goalie of the month for February.

The Saskatoon native spent the past two seasons with the Battlefords AAA Midget Stars, including backstopping the Stars to the SMAAAHL finals against the Notre Dame Argos last season.

After posting a 4-3-0-1 record to go along with a 2.46 GAA and a .922 save percentage in February Toth received the honour, which came as a surprise.

“I didn’t really expect it to be honest,” Toth admitted. “I thought I had a pretty good month but there’s a lot of good goalies in this league so it’s pretty tough to get I guess. When I saw the tweet I was pretty excited, but the main focus is the team getting wins. It’s nice to get but we need to make a push and get some wins.”

Toth says much of the success he’s had is thanks to his goalie coach.

“For one, a lot of hard work. This isn’t an easy

Rylan Toth is having an excellent season in Red Deer and looks to continue his success into the playoffs and NHL draft this June. Photo by Dave Brunner Photography

league to play in and it takes a lot of commitment, a lot of hard work and self belief, just believing you can get there,” he said. “But also my goalie coach Taylor Dakers has been outstanding.

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for the rigors of major junior.

“After my first year I wasn’t quite ready,” he admitted. “Coming back and having a really good and fun season my last year of midget was something I was really happy to be able to do. It was a great couple of years with great coaches and great teammates.”

He also recalled some of his favourite memories dur-

ing his two years spent in the Battlefords.

“I think my second shutout was at home in Saskatoon. We won 5-0 over the Contacts,” he said. “For sure going to the league finals last year was pretty incredible, too.”

Now that he’s playing at the major junior level, Toth’s game is being recognized by the National Hockey League as he was

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Connor Sych was faced with a tough decision on his hockey future.

A ninth round pick of the Edmonton Oil Kings in the 2012 Western Hockey League bantam draft, Sych could have played in the WHL for one of the league’s perennial contenders.

Instead, Sych has decided to maintain his NCAA eligibility and has committed to play for the Division 1 St. Lawrence Saints beginning

in the fall of 2017.

The North Battleford native will now stay with the North Stars for the next two seasons, barring a trade or change of heart.

North Stars head coach and general manager Kevin Hasselberg says Sych deserves all the credit in the world.

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Toth isn’t the only member of his former team to make it to the next level of hockey.

Current AAA Star Spencer Bast was listed by the Kamloops Blazers and played six games for them earlier this season.

Josh Bly and Josh Laframboise both moved on from last years team to play in the British Columbia Junior Hockey League this year.

A number of his former teammates have moved up to the SJHL, including Austin Duzan (Humboldt), Braden Lacoursiere (North Stars, traded to Flin Flon) and current Battlefords North Stars goaltender Ryan Rewerts.

Despite playing in Alberta, Toth might make some Battlefords residents cheer for his Rebels in May of 2016.

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recently ranked 12th among North American goalies for the upcoming NHL entry draft.

While it’s nice to see the recognition, Toth says he tries not to focus on it.

“I definitely hoped I’d be on there but I didn’t really expect it,” he said. “To see my name on there and see it that high is pretty exciting. But I know it doesn’t mean anything, you try not to worry about it too much.

My play will dictate if and where I get drafted.”

It was announced in the first week of October that Red Deer was named as the host city for the 2016 Memorial Cup, meaning the Rebels get an automatic entry into the Canadian Hockey League’s top tournament.

The tournament is a fourteam event featuring the host team and the champions from each the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior League.

Toth says while it’s exciting to know they’ll be in the tournament no matter what, you can’t focus on it when it’s so far away.

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led him to a great decision.”

It’s not as though Sych is now stuck with his decision, however.

“He’s got all options open now,” Hasselberg continued.

“He can play in the WHL, he can play in the NCAA, and there’s no wrong decision.”

Hasselberg says this also helps the organization down the road.

“At the end of the day we’re hired to develop hockey players,” he said.

“As much as we want to win hockey games and want to win championships, from an organization perspective that’s the goal and if you’re moving players on you’re getting the right players. We have to continue to work hard to identify those players that have the characteristics of being someone that plays beyond just junior hockey

and that’s what makes you successful.”

Being from North Battleford and playing minor hockey here shows it’s not just the North Stars who are helping players move on to the next level.

“It’s really exciting. This community has worked extremely hard to develop hockey players,” Hasselberg said. “The path hasn’t always been an easy one, but I think they need to reflect a lot on the success of some of these players. You see coaches out here working kids at 6 a.m. and that’s the sacrifices you have to make to be successful in this business. It’s so good to see that people are going beyond measures to develop players into the best they can be.”

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Combines to SPHL finals, Battleford swept by Hafford

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Meota Combines and Hafford Hawks will play for the SPHL title.

The Combines easily han-

dled the defending champion Cut Knife Colts, sweeping them in three games and outscoring them 21-7.

The Hawks advanced last night with a 7-3 win in Battleford.

Scott Linell and Darren Delainey each scored twice for Hafford while Ryan Schaefer had four assists.

Derek Eberle scored all three Beaver Blues goals.

Other goal scorers for Haf-

ford were Patrick Gauthier, Cody Ryan and Scott Thompson.

Brett Salzl and Keegan Sparrow each had a pair of assists for the Beaver Blues.

With his two goals, Delainey moved into sole posession atop the SPHL playoff scoring race with 13 points in seven games. Both Salzl and Sparrow 12 points.

After dropping their

opening playoff game against the Maymont Settlers, the Combines are now on a six-game winning streak.

Hafford and Meota were the top two teams during the regular season.

If the regular season is any indication, the finals should be a closely contested series.

On Jan. 2 the Combines outlasted the Hawks in an

8-7 win.

In the rematch on Jan. 31 it was the Hawks rebounding with a 4-3 win.

Bo Gervais lead the way for the Combines in those two games, scoring a goal to go along with six assists.

Brody Tatchell and Brett Miller each recorded four points in those two games.

The dates for the final have not yet been disclosed.

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The Battleford Beaver Blues salute their fans after being eliminated from the playoffs. Photo by Craig Beauchemin

Sharks drop game three in PA

By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

The Battleford Sharks couldn’t carry the momentum from their game two win at home into game three in their opening round matchup agains the Prince Albert A&W Bears.

After evening the series at one following a 2-0 shutout victory in game two, the Sharks headed back to Prince Albert looking to come home with a series lead.

It didn’t quite go as planned.

While they didn’t exactly score earlier, the Bears did score often en route to a 7-0 victory.

Tylor Lindsay was the star for Prince Albert as she racked up three goals to go along with two assists in the victory.

Madison Casavant also scored twice while adding an assist for the Bears.

After her 39-save shutout in game two Chloe Marshall got the start in goal for the Sharks, but couldn’t replicate her performance and gave up five goals on 29 shots.

Shelby Tornato stopped 15 of 17 shots in her 25:21 of relief.

Jessica Lutz and Brooklyn Hopkins also scored for Prince Albert, who now head to Battleford with a 2-1 series lead and the opportunity to eliminate the Sharks with a victory in game four.

Jessica Vance stopped all 19 shots she faced, recording her second shutout of the series.

Game four goes Saturday at the friendly confines of the Battleford Arena.

Puck drop is at 7:00 p.m.

Continued from page 14 Sych becomes the fifth North Star in the past four seasons to receive an NCAA Division 1 scholarship.

Earlier this year Reed Delainey committed to the Rochester Institute of Technology for the 2016-17 season.

Blake Young began his NCAA career this year at the University of MinnesotaDuluth after spending two full seasons with the North Stars.

While he’s currently playing with the British Columbia Hockey League’s Chilliwack Chiefs, Luke McColgan spent the previous two years with the North Stars and will play at the University of Alaska-Anchorage next season.

Perhaps the most notable is North Battleford’s own Blake Tatchell who is currently in his third year with the Alaska-Anchorage Sea Wolves, leading the team in

scoring for the third consecutive season.

The list of notable names in the hockey world that came from St. Lawrence is quite lengthy.

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ing the results after the race was definitely a pleasant surprise.”

Hudec is now in Canmore preparing for the IBU Cup 8 after participating in the IBU Cup 7 last weekend.

The event began with the 20-kilometre individual race yesterday and is followed by the 10-kilometre sprint tomorrow and ending with the mixed relay Saturday.

“It’s very exciting and I am honoured to be representing my country in such high-calibre races,” Hudec said.

He went on to explain that the IBU Cup is a sort of “B league” to the World

Cup. Five World Cup medalwinning athletes from Germany and Norway expected to be in the field, and Hudec says he will mainly use the races to gain international race experience.

“The competition is very stiff,” he said. “There will be a lot of very fast guys. Guys who know how to win and who have won on the biggest stage of this sport. As a junior racing up in Open Men I hope to do my best and just learn as much as possible.”

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In the Battlefords, the celebration of the Rendezvous de la Francophonie, overseen by the Canadian Foundation for the Dialogue between Cultures, will take place from March 6 to 20, hosted and organized by the Centre francophone des

Battleford. It will include a family curling evening, a celebration of Women’s Day and a Francofun winter festival.

This year’s Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is “The Joy of living, it brings us together.”

The Centre francophone des Battleford has been around for about 30 years under various names. Its most recent former name was Centre Culturel de North Battleford. Its name today reflects the evolution of francophone communities in Canada from one of Quebecois and Franco-European

roots to a growing global diversity.

Jenny Kellgren is the centre’s co-ordinator. Located at 1602-103rd Street in North Battleford, the main floor of the Lions Club House, the centre is a place where the French-speaking community can find resources, opportunities to socialize and share their heritage and enjoy activities and entertainment in the French language.

It’s also a great place to “practice your French,” says Kellgren.

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Carmen Campagne in concert at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand.

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Karaoke night at the Centre francophone des Battleford. Photo submitted

A free bilingual play group for parents and children up to age five is sponsored by the Centre francophone des Battleford. Photo by Jayne Foster

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People who may not have luck supper on the Interna- sion. that many opportunities to tional Day of Francophonie, It doesn’t mean having to use their French will find March 20. There will be a get heavily involved in the plenty through the Centre de pot luck supper, sleigh rides, centre’s activities, says Desfrancophone des Battleford. music and socializing. noyer, just being available if The centre offers social acOf course, says Kellgren, there is a need. tivities, a constantly renew- the highlight of the evening For example, he says, he ing library of publications is always the maple sugar has accompanied patients to and books, a music library treat – delicious taffy cooled physicians’ appointments as and series of concerts, a chil- on snow Quebecois-style. a translator. He has studied dren’s playgroup and chancDesnoyers says traditions medical information through es to enjoy hobbies and art in such taffy-making and folk- the centre’s resources to a French-speakequip himself ing environfor the task.

Celebrate with us! We’ve never ment.

Funded by turned anyone away for not The centre the federal speaking French. welcomes anyCanadian one interested in Heritage – Claude Desnoyers its activities and program, the resources, especially those lore from the early French centre’s resources who want to join in the Ren- traders and settlers in Can- are varied, ranging from dez-Vous de la Francophonie ada are part of celebrating French-language magazines activities this month. That the Fransaskois heritage, but and books to music and includes people who don’t the immigration to Saskatch- reference materials. It also speak French. ewan by French-speaking networks with the many “Celebrate with us!” says groups from other parts of francophone associations in former co-ordinator and the world means the time is Saskatchewan from where board member Claude Des- right for sharing culture and they can draw resources and noyers. “We’ve never turned tradition amongst one an- inspiration to help create a anyone away for not speak- other. circle of activities attractive ing French.”

In the past, Saskatch- to this particular community, Rendez-Vous de la Fran- ewan’s francophones were notes Desnoyers. To accomcophonie activities in the mostly from Quebec or plish that, they are reachBattlefords begin with a France. Now, says Desnoy- ing out to the community flag raising Monday morn- ers, there are francophones to identify those who would ing, March 9, at 10 a.m. arriving from Vietnam, the benefit from those resources.

The Fransaskois flag will be Antilles, North Africa and “What we are trying to hoisted at North Battleford other parts of the African do, among other things, is City Hall. continent as well as from Ar- find out who they are and Friday, the Centre franco- abic countries. Each group, what are their needs,” says phone des Battleford invites he says, brings their own Desnoyers. families to join in an evening culture into the mix, still Those needs aren’t necesof curling at the Northland they are all united by their sarily cultural, he explains.

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Many times they are practip.m. The equipment will be The Centre francophone cal, such as learning Photosupplied, but bring your own des Battleford facilitates shop. sneakers. The cost is $10 or this sharing, but it also proEvery Wednesday, says $5 for under age 14. vides valuable services to Kellgren, the centre is open March 11 is International newcomers, especially those for a socializing and to Women’s Day, and the Cen- who do not speak English. browse material for borrow tre francophone des Battle“We are building up a from 4 to 7 p.m. ford will celebrate with poet- bank of human resources,” Kellgren says the centre ry and a supper at the centre says Desnoyers. is serving about 100 people beginning at 6:30 p.m. TickThese resources include ets are $10. RSVP by March French-speaking professionals and others in the commu6 to 306-445-6436.

The centre will host its an- nity who can be called upon nual Winter Carnival and pot to help newcomers on occa-

• The term Fransaskois, certainly more manageable than the mouthful Franco-saskatchewanian, has been coined to identify those in the province of Saskatchewan who are French speaking or are of French speaking heritage. In 1979, they presently. Some of the activicreated a new symbol with which to identify ties available to them include themselves – the Fransaskois flag. In 2005, quiz nights, pot luck suppers, the Government of Saskatchewan adopted the karaoke nights, theme parFransaskois flag as a provincial emblem, recties such as a recent Murder ognizing the status of French as one of CanaMystery Night, improv and theatre nights, movie nights da’s official languages and acknowledged the and music concerts featuring heritage of Saskatchewan’s francophones and visiting artists. their significant contributions to the province.

There is even an art club for adults, she says. This is a chance for people to get together to enjoy arts and crafts pursuits together in a French-language environment.

A free bilingual play group for parents and children up to age five is also part of their program. Children enjoy songs, crafts, stories, a snack and free play time. Kellgren says it is usually held at the centre, but it is sometimes held at other venues as well.

The centre is also involved in programming for seniors – helping to keep seniors physically and socially active, providing French resources, setting up school reading sessions where they can interact with children and visiting Marchildon Manor.

The centre also publishes a monthly newsletter.

The existence of the Centre francophone des Battleford, along with North Battleford being the location of a French-language school, École Père Mercure of the Conseil des Ècole fransaskoises, means being Fransaskois can be a long term life experience, say Kellgren and Desnoyers.

The centre has a playgroup for ages 0 to five, there is a daycare for ages 18 months to five years located

Villa Pascal, which was founded as a francophone organization. The Battlefords is also home to the only francophone Knights of Columbus council in the diocese, the Hamelin Council.

The Centre francophone des Battleford welcomes francophones, francophiles and and anglophones alike.

For those who want to learn French, they also hold French language classes when enough are interested. The centre can be reached at 306445-6436 or email centrefrancophonenb@sasktel.net.

at École Père Mercure and run by a board of volunteer parents, plus the school’s Pre-K-12 program. There is also a French immersion school, École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, within the Light of Christ Catholic School Division.

Desnoyers points out the deep roots of the francophone experience and its influence the Battlefords.

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Colds are contagious as is the whining Ruby, the wife of my neighbour next door, sought sanctuary at our house twice last wek. She had to get

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Twice she came for coffee and refused to leave after three refills. If you think it sounds insensitive towards Ed, please understand colds and flu bring out the dramatic in my neighbour. It is like he is working for an Oscar nomination for a reality show on suffering.

I’m glad to report Ed has recovered pretty well from his cold, and Ruby has come off her Valium.

Colds prove sickness can cause stress to the one sick, but to their caregiver as well. Recently, I was beaten up by a cold and felt sorry for myself.

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca flu and all sicknesses. It seems to be a quick choice when anything disappointing, unfair or bad happens to us.

When we whine, “poor me,” it never satisfies us, as one poor me leads to countless more and we become positive we will never get any better. I read that if you want to be happy you should stop feeling sorry for your-

self. I dare say the person who said that has never had a cold.

The same person said that to live a much happier life you should drop the negative people around you.

You are to drop the negative people in your life gradually. Until you can drop them totally, stay out of their way as much as possible.

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Global warming a myth when it’s -31 C Another week closer to spring but it doesn’t feel like it. Jaco told me it was -31 C on his truck panel when he came to work.

What happened to that plus five we had the other day? This is typical March weather and by the way March did come in like a lamb so I guess we all know what will be happening at the end of the month, going out like a lion. In deference to the tinfoil hats and the flat Earth society, who are sure we are all gonna die from global warming, “chill out.” We have had this weather before. It is hard to believe in global warming when it is -31 C outside, you know. I have marked Aug. 28 as a possible rain.

Sept. 1 looks like a great rain coming. And it looks like we will be inundated with wind six months from now. Non-believers in the

hoar frost, take note.

On the home front Jaco has finished the seed cart tank and it is out of the shop. We have a half-inch motor driving the metering roll. Jaco made all the brackets and mountings and it looks like it runs like a top. I asked Jaco if he gave the “Tarzan yell,” and he said, “No, only on the inside.” He is missing the concept. When you get a project finished that you have struggled with and everything is working you need to stand there, beat your chest a few times and give the “Tarzan yell.” You will feel so much better. I might get him trained yet in that department.

In the “wheat war” news it seems to be a slow week since not much is moving.

Off shore buyers are still paying $7 or $8 because if they don’t pay that they

dollars per every 100 cars they hawk out to the coast.

Yup, things are going on much the same and the farmers are losing.

If CN hadn’t hauled enough cars the law said they would be fined $100,000 a day, and then the government said maybe it was $100,000 a week, and then they thought, well maybe it was $100,000 a month. Well, now the fine seems to have disappeared altogether. Why do the laws not apply to everyone equally? I had a long, tall friend who used to say,

“Justice delayed, is justice denied.” I believe this to be true. I also used to have a Newfie hired man, and his saying was, “If you does the crime, you does the time.” I believe this to be true also.

In the oil patch the oil companies have laid off everyone they possibly can lay off. They will soon be unable to keep even the production that they have. They have almost no workers left. People are losing their houses, cars and trucks over this oil crisis. If you think everyone has lost money on this downturn you are very wrong. There are speculators out there who have riddent this market all the way down making money every day. They are shrewdly out of the market at the moment and just waiting to drive the market all the way back up. These people are not losing their houses, cars and trucks. They are just

parasites living off of other people’s misery.

Joke of the week: Barbara was an overweight older lady who was trying to diet. Her husband was very supportive of her except occasionally he became exasperated when she would binge eat. Barb told her friend Linda how her hubby had just had his birthday party and had friends over. She admitted there was half of the cake left over after the guests had left. “I just couldn’t help myself,” she said. “I started to eat it and couldn’t quit until it was all gone.”

Linda was dumbfounded at the story and meekly asked, “What are you going to say when he finds out you ate the rest of his cake?”

“Oh I got that taken care of already, I baked another one this morning and ate half, there’s still half left in the pan. He won’t know.” Oh boy …

Continued from Page 20 I think dropping negative people is pretty harsh, but then I am speaking for all of us negative people.

Thankfully, our suffering may not be serious or long term. Colds are hard to avoid because they are contagious. If I’m suffering from a cold other people may catch a cold from being near me. Colds get passed through workplaces, families, schools, team sports, etc. The truth is we

are glad when we are not suffering from a cold. We may want to avoid anyone with a cold.

Sometimes, people believe others made them sin.

Eve said that the serpent deceived her so she ate the forbidden fruit. Adam blamed God for his sin because the woman God gave him gave him the fruit to eat. Temptation to sin is a choice before us. We are responsible for choosing, or refusing to choose what is

God-pleasing. Yes, others may be trying to deceive us and intent on having us do wrong, but ultimately we either obey God or we do not obey him.

The Bible says, “Each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed.

Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when full-grown, gives birth to death.” Sin isn’t contagious. Sin is giving into our evil desires.

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WOOD: September 14, 1918 - February 18, 2015. Ina Wood (née McGee) was born on September 14, 1918 in Elrose, Sask., the fourth child of five girls born to Fanny (née Holgate) and Wesley McGee. Her childhood years were spent on a farm near Freemont, Sask. After attending high school in CutKnife, she attended university in Saskatoon to train as a teacher. Her first job was a one room school house at Winter, Sask. She later taught in Glidden and at King Edward School in Saskatoon. While in Saskatoon, she met her husband, Albert Wood who was attending technical school.

They were married December 24, 1945. They returned to farm at Unity, Sk and to raise their family. The roles of farm wife and mother were very important to her. She believed family came first through thick and thin. Ina produced many delicious farm cooked meals from home grown garden produce, beef and poultry. Mr. Earl Taylor, a senior farm helper, always exclaimed to her “That’s good puddin’ Mrs. Wood!” She was reminded of the phrase with laughter many times over the years. Many contented years were spent with the passing seasons on the farm. In 1984, Ina and Albert chose to retire in Saskatoon. Besides her husband Albert, Ina was predeceased by her mother Fanny McGee and her father Wesley McGee and his second wife Jean. She was also predeceased by her sisters Elsie Bertrand (Philip), Myrtle Ivy (in infancy), Violet Ramsay (Al) and Phyllis McGee (Floyd). Ina was also predeceased by her husbands’ parents Tod and Edith Wood, brothers-in-law Art Wood (Thelma), Ken Wood (Alice) and sisters-in-law Ethel Bunn (Bill) and Edith Gray (Tom). Ina leaves to honor her memory, son Harold, twin granddaughters Lisa (Tom) and Barbara, great grandchildren Duke and Jasper; son Neil (Alice), grandchildren Jenna, Justin and Heather; daughter Doris (Wayne Fennig), grandchildren Janice (Russel), great grandchildren Austin and Ty, Brad (Michelle), great grandchildren Cutler and Payton; as well as many nieces and nephews. A family service was held to celebrate Ina’s life on February 21, 2015 at Hillcrest Funeral Home, Saskatoon where she was laid to rest with her husband, Albert. The family would like to offer heartfelt thanks to the staff of Central Haven Special Care Home for their gentle, compassionate care. Thank you also to the staff of Hillcrest Funeral Home for their guidance and support.

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OBITUARIES ROBERTSON: In Loving Memory of Marion Jean Robertson (nee: Beckett) August 22, 1948 – February 5, 2015 of Cut Knife, SK. Marion is survived by her husband Douglas, her granddaughter Mugs (Gabriel) Hogan, her son Brett Robertson and daughter in law Jacqueline Van Nest, her daughter Jennifer and son in law Wade Schmidt, her daughter Pamela Hogan and grandsons Kylen Obermeyer and Shelby Obermeyer. She also leaves to mourn her passing: her mother, Jean (Wilfred) Elliott and her sisters: Brenda (Barry) Farrell, Caroline (Brian) Westman and Marsha Dawn Beckett (Norman Buxton), her brother in law Garnet Peiffer and their families and the Robertsons: Jack (Gail), Catherine (Sandy), David (Wanda), Keith (Chris), Bruce (Pauline), Noreen (Murray) and their families. Marion was predeceased by her father Donald Beckett, her sister Elaine Peiffer and Doug’s parents Francis and Hazel Robertson. A day to remember Marion was held on Family Day, February 16, 2015 at the Cut Knife Community Centre. In lieu of flowers, a donation can be made to the Cut Knife School of Dance Box 455 Cut Knife, SK S0M 0N0.

Card of Thanks We owe a debt of gratitude to Aunty Caroline Westman, Shelley and Scott at BUH, Dr. Erin Hamilton, Linda Brebner, and Lorraine Dean. We would like to thank Myron Wiebe, Vern and Will Ballantyne, Jeff Tyler, Jon Rokochy, Grant and Darla Wasmuth, Cut Knife Family Foods, the Cut Knife Fire Department, the R.M. of Cut Knife and Town of Cut Knife councillors and the Cut Knife Royal Purple for their help with the memorial service. ~ Doug, Brett, Jacquie, Jennifer, Wade, Mugs, Pam, Kylen and Shelby ____________________________________________________

OBITUARIES LAZAROWICH: Taras (Ted) Lazarowich of North Battleford passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2015 at the Battleford Union Hospital with Savella (Sally) by his side. Taras (Ted) was born in Hafford, Saskatchewan, to Peter and Frances Lazarowich (nee Grzybowski) on July 10, 1929. He married Savella (Sally) Belyk on August 28, 1952 and they enjoyed 62 1/2 years of marriage. Taras attended Slava School for Grades 1-3 then Hafford Elementary and Hafford High School. At the age of 17 he ventured down East to Toronto and obtained employment at Massey-Harris for the winter months.

In 1947 he returned to Hafford and managed the Hafford branch of the egg candling station for the Co-op Creamery. In 1950 he moved to North Battleford and was employed at Grobman’s Department Store as a salesman in the Men’s wear department. In 1951 he commenced employment at the Saskatchewan Hospital in various positions such as slaughtering of hogs, meat cutting, preparation of meats for various meals for patients and staff. He retired from the Saskatchewan Hospital in 1984. Taras was a lifetime member of the Ukrainian Orthodox Parish in North Battleford until his passing.

He was also a member of the Ukrainian Seniors and hobbies that Taras and Sally enjoyed were fishing, curling, and golfing at the Saskatchewan Hospital in early years and after retirement. The sports he enjoyed watching the most was boxing as well as baseball, hockey, and curling. He enjoyed having a coffee with friends at the Co-op every morning and afternoon. Taras spent many hours playing Kaiser with family and friends, this lead to enjoying many Kaiser tournaments. Since 1953, many annual vacations with Sally were enjoyed to destinations such as Hawaii, Alaska, visiting friends and family in Florida, California, Arizona and many vacations in Las Vegas. Taras was always willing to give a helping hand to many people when called upon. He was known to put a smile on everyone’s face, and was loved and adored by all his nieces and nephews, and their children. Taras is survived by his loving wife of 62 1/2 years, Sally, god children – Janice Neilson, Shellie Aspeslet, Zora Brouwer and Sheryl Anweiler (Belyk), nieces Pat (Ron) Ternes and family; Ashala (Craig) Sittler and son Hunter and Nicole (Lance) Chudyk and son Matthew; sisters-in-law – Ann Lazarowich, Lillian Taylor and her family, Tony Lazarowich, Donna Clackson and Fran Ixmierer, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and their families. Taras was predeceased by his parents Peter and Frances Lazarowich, brothers Morris (Mac) and Walter.

Vichnaya Pamyat Memory Eternal CARD OF THANKS Sally along with her extended family would like to sincerely thank the staff on 3rd West North, I.C.U. and Palliative Care for their exceptional care, love and kindness provided to Taras (Ted) during his long courageous journey of life. To Dr. Khurana, Dr. Alavudeen and a special thank you to Dr. J. Johnson for his lengthly compassionate medical care. Thank you to Fr. Taras Udod for his hospital visits, comforting words, prayers and beautiful meaningful funeral services. Special thanks to the Cantor Jim Shevchuk and the choir members, Cross Bearer Terry Charko, Altar Server John Sendecki, Pallbearers Rodi Welychko, Chad Welychko, Ron Ternes, Greg Grzybowski, Cory Belyk and Bruce Berezowski for all their services.

A grateful thank you to the ladies of the Ukraininan Womens Association North Battleford Branch for providing the bountiful lunch after prayers and funeral service. To Olga Nikiforuk for the Kolachi and preparing the tray for the memorial. A special thank you is extended to Alvin & Gail Welychko and to Ron & Pat Ternes for all their caring, assistance and unconditional support provided to Sally during Ted’s long journey. Thank you to Robert MacKay and the staff of the Battlefords Funeral Service for their kindness, compassion, all their assistance and exceptional service provided during this difficult time. Lastly a great thank you to the godchildren, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and cousins who attended from Kamloops, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort St. James, Beaumont, Brandon, Yellow Creek, Saskatoon, Hafford, and surrounding North Battleford Areas and to all friends and Condo residents who attended the prayer and funeral service to pay their respects.

God Bless you all Sally Lazarowich ____________________________________________________

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OPASKWAYAK CREE NATION CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES Requires: 2 Resource Workers Permanent Position DEADLINE DATE: March 16, 2015 Submit applications to: Human Resources Coordinator Opaskwayak Cree Nation Child and Family Services Box 10550, 225 Waller Road Opaskwayak, Man. R0B 2JO For full job description please visit www.firstnationsjobsonline.com

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New advertising sales position created in Southeastern Saskatchewan for a warm and outgoing personality.

TC Media is offering a competitive compensation, benefit plan, and will supply a company car. Ideal candidate should have a combination of sales experience, positive attitude, and multitasking abilities. Send your resume to ernie.wilson@tc.tc

ASSESSMENT ROLLS

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

Monday to Friday March 6th to April 7th, 2015.

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:

Laurie DuBois Assessor

Thursdays

Grief Share Support Group for those dealing with the death of a loved one at the Living Faith Chapel at 7:30 p.m. New session start January 29. Pre-registration required. Phone Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue 306-445-6658.

Tuesday, February 24 - March 24

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 will be held on Tuesday, February 24, March 3, 10, 17 & 24 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Primary Health Centre 306-446-6422. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Friday, March 6

World Day of Prayer at the Radisson Lutheran Church at 2:00 p.m.

Saturday, March 7

PETS

ADOPT A PET

Charity is a total sweetie that came into the shelter. She has a very calm relaxed disposition and loves to be loved and cuddled. She doesn’t seem to mind other cats and could probably learn to get along with dogs too. If you think Charity is the cat for you then come on down to the shelter today and give this girl her furrever home and family.

Pip and her sister Squeak were found on a cold snowy day out on the highway all alone. Someone was nice enough to bring them in to us so we could find them their furrever homes. Pip is a little fluff ball of spunk and can entertain you with her silly personality for hours. Come on down to the shelter today to meet this sweet girl and give her her furrever home and family.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

Borden Firemen Sask Curling Team Steak Supper at the Borden Community Centre at 5:30 p.m. Call Ian at 306-997-2165 for advance tickets only.

Sunday, March 8

Perogy & More Supper Social at St. Vital Parish Center, Battleford.

Advance tickets only by Thursday, March 5. Tickets phone 306-937-7340, St. Vital Parish Office or 306-937-3998 Marilyn O’Driscoll, leave a message.

Tuesday, March 10

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Entertainment by Ann & Charlie Baillargeon. Bingo & lunch to follow. All seniors welcome.

Tuesday, March 10

Borden Lion’s High School Speak-offs at the Borden Community Centre at 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 10

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

Saturday, March 14

St. Patrick’s Day Bake Sale at Co-op Territorial Mall at 10:00 a.m.

Sponsored by the St. Vital Catholic Women’s League. Delicious home baking.

Saturday, March 14

The Battlefords Jazz Society presents The Connor Newton Quintet with guests Sean Newton & the Blank Stares at North Battleford Legion Sloan Auditorium at 8:00 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Tickets available at Nufloors, Bee-J’s & Jazz Society directors or phone 306-446-3210.

Tuesday, March 17

Heads Up for Healthier Brains at the North Battleford Union Hospital at 7:00 p.m. (also broadcast across the province via Telehealth).

Presenting Sleep Disorders and Dementia, Dr. Brian Murray, is currently the director of the sleep laboratory. His major area of interest is in sleep neurology. Dr. Murray will discuss how sleep maintains your brain health and affects dementia. To register visit www.alzheimer.ca/sk or call 1-800-263-3367.

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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(306) 445-8778 (306) 441-3418 LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL RM of Medstead No. 497 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M. of Medstead No. 497 for the year 2015 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 am to Noon and 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Thursday, March 2, 2015 to April 1, 2015 A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal with: The Assessor, Rural Municipality of Medstead No. 497, P.O. Box 12, Medstead, Saskatchewan, S0M 1W0, by the 1st day of April, 2015.

Dated this 6th day of March, 2015.

Linda Sandwick Assessor

invites the public to attend the

AnnuAl Meeting of electors

thursday, Mar. 12, 2015 at 7:00 pm Held in the boardroom of the Division Office 525 - 5th Street West, Meadow Lake, SK

The Annual Meeting is an opportunity for discussion and review of the educational priorities of the Division.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

AgendA HigHligHts: Chairperson’s Report • Director’s Report • Chief Financial Officer’s Report

Rural Municipality of Meota #468

Dated this 24th day of February, 2015 Charlie McCloud, Chief Financial Officer

REMINDER: Parents should pre-register children for Kindergarten by April 15.

is proposing to

join with Interlake Water Utility

in the PRINCE area for those interested please contact the Office of the RM. Phone: 306-892-2061 Fax: 306-892-2449 Email: rm468@sasktel.net

Saturday, March 14

Borden Museum’s 25th Anniversary Free supper, program, silent auction at the Borden Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. Call Helen at 306-997-4517 or Karen at 306-997-5600 by March 11th if attending.

$39,900.00

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MAYFIELD NO. 406 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 for the year 2015 has been prpeared and is now open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:00 am to noon and 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm on the following days:

Dated this 6th day of March 2015

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

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

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

The Assessor Rural Municipality of Mayfield No. 406 Box 100 Maymont, SK S0M 1T0

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Credit Union

for the Board of Directors for the turtleford Credit Union ltd .

The Turtleford Credit Union is seeking eligible members who may be interested in running for vacant positions on our Board of Directors.

The responsibilities of a director include regular monthly meetings, policy development, review operations and future planning.

A nomination kit may be picked up at the credit union or for more information you may contact Mitch Rokochy, General Manager at 306-845-2105 or Michael McNinch, Returning Officer for the Nominating Committee at (306) 229-5020.

Completed nomination kits must be submitted to the credit union before close of business (4 pm) on Friday, March 14, 2015.

Annual Meeting is March 30, 2015 in Livelong.

Forms may be completed at any NWSD school or division office. Children must be five on or before Dec. 31, 2015. Verification of age will be required (birth certificate or hospitalization card).

ANNUAL RATEPAYERS MEETING

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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R.M. of Mervin #499 Annual Ratepayers Meeting

Wednesday, April 8, 2015 at the Livelong Community Hall Supper 6:30 p.m.

Meeting 7:30 p.m. (no admission) GUEST SPEAKERS:

Albert Headrick - Director of Protective Services Topic - Community Safety Officer - Delia Massey - Clinical Nurse Educator & Celeste Toews - Nurse Practitioner Topic - Heart & Stroke Symptoms Admission for Supper by advance ticket ONLY. Ticket purchase deadline is April 1st $10.00/person Tickets available from Council Members and at the Municipal Office in Turtleford

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REGISTRATIONS Battlefords Minor Hockey Association Inc. is now accepting applications for the following

COACHES

for the 2015 - 2016 Season • Pee Wee AA Tier I • Bantam AA Tier I • Midget AA Tier I

Application deadline is Friday, March 20th @ 5pm Applications can be emailed to: bmha@sasktel.net or dropped off at the Minor Hockey Office.

Battlefords

ORCAS SWIM CLUB

REGISTER NOW

for INTRODUCTORY 3-2-1 SWIM PROGRAM NEXT SESSION March 23 - June 10 Mon/Wed 4:00-5:00 pm COMPETITIVE & ADULT PROGRAMS also available

Call Scott at 306.446.0001 for info North Battleford Comprehensive High School

Providing the most COMPREHENSIVE educational service in the Battlefords

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

6:30 p.m.

In the Cafetorium Students and parents will be provided with Program and Registration information and a school tour.

For more information contact the school at 306-445-6101

TENDERS

RENTAL SERVICES

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RE: ESTATE OF LOUIS FINDLAY

Pine island suites

NE 23-49-16-W3M (R.M. PARKDALE #498) Assessed Value: $31,000.00 Approximately 75 acres cultivated.

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

Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

Please forward all tenders in a sealed envelope marked “Findlay Tender” on or before March 27, 2015 or delivered no later than March 31, 2015 to: Migneault Greenwood Box 520, 1391-101st Street North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Y8 1-306-445-4436 Attention: KEVAN MIGNEAULT Highest or any tender not necessarily accepted.

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

Purchaser will be responsible for 2015 property taxes.

OPEN HOUSES

OPEN HOUSE John Paul II Collegiate

Maidstone, Sask.

Senior adult independent living Home care available during daytime hours if needed.

Would you like to be free of the responsibilities and headaches of owning your own home but still be free to come and go as you please? WE ARE INVITING APPLICATIONS FOR TWO SINGLE SENIOR SUITES AVAILABLE AT PINE ISLAND SUITES IN MAIDSTONE. We offer cozy yet spacious suites and delicious and nutritious meals such as tender roast beef or stuffed pork tenderloin and all the trimmings. We have a dedicated house mother on staff seven days a week for your comfort and security. Car spaces and plug ins are available at no extra cost. We even offer a guest room for a very modest fee if you have a family member who would like to stay the night. All of this and more for a very reasonable cost per month. Phone Anne @ 306-893-4347 to inquire but hurry because they won’t last long.

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

GET INVOLVED!

Men have a responsibility to stop male violence against women.

A message from the Canada Safety Council

Thursday, March 12, 2015

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

7:00 p.m.

All students and parents who are interested in enrolling at JPII for the 2015-2016 school year are encouraged to attend.

For more information call 306-446-2232

Parents and students are cordially invited to attend an

OPEN HOUSE FOR NEXT YEAR’S GRADE 8 STUDENTS

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City of North Battleford

SEASONAL LABOURER & SUMMER STUDENT POSITIONS Operations Department

Parks & Public Works Divisions Applications for the above positions are now being accepted at North Battleford City Hall.

RENTALS & LEASES

BATTLEVALLEY ENTERPRISES INC SeniorS HouSing Are you 55 or older?

Have a household income of less than $44,500?

If so, you qualify to take advantage of a new SHC affordable housing opportunity!

General hours of work are Mon-Fri; 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tentative start date for Seasonal Workers is April 6, 2015 Tentative start date for Students is May 4, 2015 Valid Saskatchewan driver’s license and a clean criminal record check required prior to start date.

Detailed resumé or written City application form, including references, to be submitted to: Human Resources Dept., City of North Battleford, P.O. Box 460, S9A 2Y6; fax: (306) 445-0411; email: sdegenstein@cityofnb.ca Please note: The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted

900 Block - 104th St, North Battleford Easy accesss Only 2 bedroom unit with /month garage and basement

$821

For further information call: Mel 306-445-1044 REGISTRATIONS

Living Sky and Light of Christ School Divisions will be accepting students into Kindergarten for the 2015-16 school year who meet the following criteria. children who are five years old as of deceMBer 31st of the school year May Be adMitted to kindergarten.

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Kindergarten Registration

Kindergarten registration will take place on Wednesday, March 18th at your local school.

Schools Battleford 1. Battleford Central.......306-937-2112 2. Heritage Christian ......306-446-3188 3. St. Vital Catholic ........306-937-2233 Cando Community .....306-937-3934 Hafford Central ..........306-549-2212 Maymont Central .......306-389-2045

North Battleford 1. EMBM .......................306-446-2167 2. Holy Family ...............306-445-2360 3. Notre Dame ................306-445-0283 4. St. Mary’s ...................306-445-5152 5. Bready ........................306-445-4954 6. Connaught ..................306-445-3661 7. Lawrence ....................306-445-4944 8. McKitrick ...................306-445-3851

Full-Time Permanent Grain Handlers/ Elevator Assistants

needed for Parrish & Heimbecker Ltd. located on Hwy 4 North North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2 DATE: ASAP MAin DuTiEs incluDE: • Loading and unloading trucks and rail-cars.

• Operate equipment to transfer grain or other materials from transportation vehicles to elevators or other storage areas.

• Moving and blending grain.

• Operating cleaners and dryers.

• General plant maintenance.

• Records deliveries of grain.

• Weighing and record type of grain received or in storage.

• Ensuring that the site adheres to safety, fire and HACCP food safety standards.

EDucATiOn: Completion of high school - experience an asset. sAlARY: $17.64 to $21.00 hourly.

Comprehensive benefits package.

APPlY BY E-MAil: bmeiklejohn@pandh.ca.

MAil: PO Box 1204 North Battleford, SK S9A 3K2, or FAX: 306-445-3813.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The Board of Education of

North Battleford Daycare

Light of Christ Catholic Schools

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invites applications for a Full-Time Permanent Caretaker at St. Peter’s School in Unity Please apply online prior to 12:00 noon, Friday, March 27th, 2015 at the following link: http://www.applitrack.com/loccsd/onlineapp/ OR Visit Careers at: www.loccsd.ca

Early Childhood Educator

• ECE Level 2/3 with 1 year experience • First Aid/CPR and CPIC • Bilingual with good english written communication skills • Knowledge of Play and Exploration • Wage depending on education APPLICATIONS DEADLINE MARCH 23RD, 2015.

Possible start date mid June.

Submit resumés to: 1312-99th Street, N. Battleford, SK S9A 0P8 nbdaycare@sasktel.net Call Haley at 306-445-4312 or Fax to 306-445-4350

Position and contact information are available at the website links above.

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Food Counter Attendants/ Kitchen Help Full & Part-Time $12.00 per hour

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Must be available for various shifts.

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

Battlefords Publishing Ltd. has an opening for a

Town of Battleford Superintendent of Utilities

Redberry Lake Regional Park is accepting applications for the following positions:

1. WORKING MANAGER: Preference given to someone with park experience and some mechanical knowledge; be able to work weekends. List expected salary for a 40 hour week. 8 hour days from May 1 to Sept. 30.

2. MAINTENANCE: 40 hour weeks: 8 hour days from May 1st to Sept. 30. Must have valid driver’s license; be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends.

Physically fit to lift 50 lbs. List expected salary.

3. QUALIFIED SWIM INSTRUCTOR: Needed for one week starting July 21 or 28 or August 4th. Be qualified to teach all levels.

The Town of Battleford invites applications for the position of Superintendent of Utilities. This position is a senior level administrative position, part of the management team and must have highly developed leadership, management and supervisory skills. This position is responsible for the planning, direction and supervision of all activities related to the Utilities Department.

Proven ability in managing multiple projects technically and financially and managing in a unionized work place. A valid driver’s license. A job description is available upon request. Information about the Town of Battleford is available at www.battleford.ca

Deadline for applications March 17th, 2015.

Send to email redberrylakepark@xplornet.com or by regular mail to Box 250, Hafford, SK S0J 1A0.

Resumés should be received by March 13, 2015 although the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

For more information call Eleanor at 306-549-4612.

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

Apply in person with resumé, Attention:

Claude Paradis

Marketing and Communications Officer Family Leave Replacement (13-month term)

Battlefords Campus Posting #78-BC-1415 Reporting to the Manager of Corporate Services, the Marketing and Communications Officer will provide marketing expertise and communications support to the College to effectively promote North West Regional College and its programs.

Compensation: $60,391 to start, with excellent benefit package.

Term: June 15, 2015 to July 15, 2016.

For a complete position profile, and application visit www.nwrc.sk.ca.

Applications will be received until noon, Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

www.nwrc.sk.ca

Reporter Correspondents needed for all rural areas All District First Nations Cando Cochin Cut Knife Glaslyn Hafford Lashburn Livelong

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

No phone calls please.

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

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

Application deadline: March 13, 2015

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

North West Regional College

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• Experience using InDesign and Photoshop.

• Experience working in a Macintosh Environment.

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

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity.

Preference will be given to applicants who possess a diploma in Water Technology or equivalent or minimum Saskatchewan Certified in Water Treatment II, Water Distribution II, Waste Water Collection II and Waste Water Treatment II.

Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed resumé, references and salary expectations to Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK, S0M 0E0 or drop off at the Town Office at 92-23rd Street West or email admin@battleford.ca

All positions listed above must provide a “criminal record check” when hired.

Qualifications:

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Come Join our Team

Crop Production Services is a division of Agrium (agrium. com), and one of the largest farm market retailers in North America. Our mission is to be the trusted and recognized leader in the agricultural industry, the first choice for every customer and producer. Make the move to join our more than 8000 employees across Canada and the US and begin growing your career now.

Our Hamlin location is currently recruiting for Seasonal NH3 Driver to join our team for the 2015 season. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license – Class 1A, customer service skills and a flexible working schedule.

Experience is a definite asset, but will train.

CAR PORTER/ WASHBAY ATTENDANT

Interested applicants should send their resumé in confidence directly to:

Full-time position available immediately Excellent work environment Benefit package Must have a valid driver’s license

Crop Production Services Attention: Tom Sieben, Branch Manager North Battleford, SK S9A 2X6 Phone: 306-445-6611 Fax: 306-445-1121 Email thomas.sieben@cpsagu.ca

Please contact Grant Heintz, Service Manager, Today!

306-445-3300

2501 99th Street North Battleford, SK

PHARMACY TECHNICIAN Applicants must be motivated, possess superior communication skills and work well both independently and as part of a team.

Only those who quality for an interview will be contacted.

For more information or to apply please contact: Allan Konkin c/o Battleford Drug Mart Box 628, 102-22nd Street W., Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Phone: 306-937-3303 Fax: 306-937-3349 Email: akonkin@rubiconpharmacies.com For a detailed job description, please visit

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The Town of Battleford is currently seeking applications for the position of Superintendent of Parks and Recreation due to retirement. This position is a senior level administrative position, part of the management team and must have highly developed leadership, management and supervisory skills. This position is responsible for the planning, direction and supervision of all activities related to the Parks and Recreation Department.

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of practical experience in a managerial and supervisory capacity. Preference will be given to applicants who possess a diploma in Recreation Technology or an equivalent degree in sports and recreation administration.

Proven ability in managing multiple projects technically and financially and managing in a unionized work place. A valid driver’s license. A job description is available upon request. Information about the Town of Battleford is available at www.battleford.ca Qualified candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, detailed resumé, references and salary expectations to the Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or drop off at the Town Office at 92-23rd Street West or email admin@battleford.ca Resumés should be received by March 18, 2015 although the competition will remain open until the position is filled.

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

Brightsand Lake Regional Park

Petroleum Manger- Parkland Co-op The successful candidate will be responsible for sales and service, inventory control, marketing and merchandising of the bulk and cardlock petroleum and feed Department.

Applicants must possess strong organization, controlling and interpersonal skills, with a customer focus, must be highly motivated & possess leadership skills.

Please apply online at https://www.coopconnection.ca or submit a detailed résumé to: Cory Leichert, General Manager Parkland Co-operative Association Ltd. Box 219, Porcupine Plain, SK S0E 1H0 Phone: (306)278-2022 Fax: (306)278-2221

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Battleford Drug Mart is currently accepting resumés for a Pharmacy Technician to work full-time or part-time.

Monday to Friday.

No evenings, weekends or holidays.

Town of Battleford Superintendent of Parks & Recreation

Working maintenance supervisor: Preference given to someone with some mechanical and carpentry skills; must be able to work weekends; must have supervisory skills. List expected salary for 40 hours a week from May 1 to Sept. 30.

• Maintenance: Must be able to work well with others; be able to work weekends; must be physically fit and enjoy the outdoors.

• Office staff: Must enjoy working with the public; must have computer skills; must be able to work as part of a team.

• Qualified Swim Instructor: Needed for two weeks beginning July 6. Be qualified to teach all levels of Red Cross Swim Program.

AND TENDOR for Garbage Collection/Toilet Cleaning: Tender to include expected cost of service provided.

All positions must have a valid driver’s license.

Deadline for applications March 20th, 2015 Email cvschell@sasktel.net or mail to Verna Schell R.R. #3, North Battleford, Sask., S9A 2X4

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Click it or ticket

Police focus on occupant restraints in March Submitted

half-ton Brown was driving.

“It was just after Christmas two years ago, and the roads were as slick as a curling rink,” said Brown. “I yelled for someone to call 911 while my sons and I tended to the couple that had just hit us.”

Brown and his sons were fortunate to be wearing seatbelts at the time of the crash.

That wasn’t always the case with Brown. Growing up in rural Saskatchewan, Brown

never wore his seatbelt, unless travelling in the city or SGI on the highway.

Crunch! It was a moment Thankfully, it was a case – and a sound – Eugene of “do as I say, not as I do,” Brown of Arcola, will never because although he didn’t forget. buckle up every time, he Brown and two of his made sure his kids always sons, Eric and Quinn were did. Now grown, they still driving north on the Ring wear their seatbelts all the Road in Regina when a time. And since the crash, south-bound vehicle went Brown never drives without under an underpass, lost one. control and crossed over the “At the rate we crashed, median, crashing into the we would have gone through the windshield if we weren’t CAREER OPPORTUNITIES wearing seatbelts. It was a hard lesson to learn; it rattled me,” said Brown.

Seatbelts save lives. They can decrease the chances of Order # Digital print on vinyl, overlaminate Biggar Transport Date: 20sustaining August 2014 a serious injury in Font: Truck endgate decals a traffic crash by as much as Week of March 2, 2015 50 per cent. That’s why seatbelt and car seat use is the Order # Digital print on vinyl, overlaminate TAURUS Biggar Transport traffic Date: 20 August 2014 safety spotlight for Truck & Trailer Repair Ltd. Font: March.

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restrained in the vehicle.

In 2013, improper or nonseatbelt use contributed to a total of 27 deaths and 204 injuries in the province.

Ninet y one of those injuries and three of those deaths were children under the age of seven.

Seven of the children injured were not restrained at all or were improperly restrained.

In addition, 29 of the injured children were belted by a seatbelt that may have been inappropriate (e.g., child too small for the seatbelt). Ef-

fect i v e June 27, 2014, booster seats became mandatory for children under seven years of age, less than 145 centimetres in height and 36 kilograms in

weight.

Drivers convicted of not wearing a seatbelt, or not properly restraining child passengers will receive a $175 fine and three demerits on SGI’s Safe Driver Recognition program.

Depending where drivers sit on the safety scale, they may also have to pay a financial penalty or lose insurance discounts.

Visit SGI’s website at www.sgi.sk.ca to learn more about the new traffic laws, child seats or for information about the Road Safety Challenge and how #wecandrivebetter.

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boys and Emma was the most popular girl’s name for eHealth Saskatchewan the last six years for babies Competitive wages & benefits, Signing Bonus top 20 baby born in Saskatchewan. The ARTWORK APPROVAL Please indicate status and return signed proof to Novatexhas Graphics. released the Please faxis notresume to 306-242-2077 namesWash for 2014.

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Liam was the most were William and Olivia. or Email: rodpacik@transallgroup.com popular baby name for the 16.75x6.25” or 15.75x8” contact Rod Pacik @15.8x8.25” 306-249-6853 There were 79 baby fifth year in a row for baby boys named Liam in 2014, followed by William, Noah, Quantity: 1 of ea Mason and Jacob. $125 plus taxes and shipping There were 75 baby girls if applicable. named Emma, followed by Olivia, Sophia, Emily and ARTWORK APPROVAL Please indicate status and return signed proof to Novatex Graphics.

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Ava. Further down the boys’ list are Logan, Carter, Hudson, Lucas, Alexander.

Jack, Jaxon, Oliver, Hunter, Luke, Lincoln, Samuel, Owen, Benjmain and Ethan.

Filling out the girls’ list are Brooklyn, Avery, Sadie, Ella, Lily, Chloe, Zoey, Isabella, Abigail, Sarah, Aria, Harper, Hannah, Claire and Ellie.

To date there are 15,773 live births registered in Saskatchewan in 2014, which is an increase from 15,222 births in 2013. These numbers do not include Saskatchewan mothers who gave birth outside of the province.

The 15,773 live births of 2014 is the highest since 1990, when 16,094 were registered.

manager James Risdon encourages residents to register at www.saskatchewaninmotion.ca as part of what the City refers to as the “NB the BEST Community Challenge.”

The city is bidding to win $10,000 in that challenge,

which will go to outdoor fitness equipment for Centennial Park.

The video is posted at the City’s website www.cityofnb.ca/recreation.html, and at www.cityofnb.ca and can be found on YouTube and Vimeo as well.

Fitness challenge Date

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Transload Terminal Operator Overview:

Ceres Global Ag Corp is a grain origination and trading company operating terminals in North America. Ceres is also a logistics company operating a newly developed multiproduct Logistics platform in Northgate Sk. Ceres is committed to integrity and delivering reliable, sustainable services in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.

Major Purpose: The Transload Operator’s primary responsibility is to safely and efficiently unload various types of products including hazardous materials from and to trucks and rail cars, or to or from sheds, elevators or buildings within the facility. It is expected that the Transload Operator will have the ability to understand and follow operating procedures and policies.

North Battleford’s bid to win the Get Our Community Moving Challenge has had an additional boost.

The city has released a short video set to the music “We are the Champions,” in which communications

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Qualifications: • Computer skills (light data entry) • Valid Driver’s License • Mechanically inclined Physical Requirements: • Physically able to climb up and down railcars/ladders safely • Willing to work with liquid hazardous and dry bulk materials • Assist with other duties within the facility (general maintenance, landscaping, and inspections • Good attitude and interacts with other team members Please Submit Resume to: Chantel Pryce Ph:1-306-861-2976 Cpryce@ceresglobalag.com Only qualified candidates will be contacted Do not submit resumes to corporate website —­Photo by Becky Doig

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Mission to Nicaragua The John Paul II Collegiate Mission team consists of 26 youth who work on local and abroad service projects throughout the year. Thanks to the support of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Women’s League, the youth learn to give back. This year the team has completed six local projects and fundraised for a Free the Children We to Me experience. In February, 10 students travelled to Nicaragua to build a Grade 2 classroom and learn about the culture and politics of free trade in one of the poorest countries in Central and South America.

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The JPII Mission Nicaragua 2015 Travel Team was made up of Courtney Baker, Katelyn Peterson, Jadyn Wychopen, Jordan Reed, Kiana Steinborn, Anay Illingworth, Cassidy Stynsky, Jensen Foulston, Andrea Hogger and Roxanne Stynsky. Photos submitted

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All entries must be mailed in stamped envelopes or dropped off at Battlefords Publishing on or before March 23, 2015 at 5:00 p.m. Photocopies, e-mails or fax copies not accepted.

Only entry forms that appear in the newspaper are valid. Prizes must be accepted as awarded and have NO CASH VALUE. Some restrictions may apply.

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The pilot program began has taken on, he said. program launch.

Officials with the Saskin North Battleford on a six“It’s good to see another month trial basis with the atchewan Association of program moving forward that hiring of two Community Rural Municipalities and is a co-operative program, Safety Ofcers. Both were Saskatchewan Urban Mu- and you can tell that just have by the introduction today. added to the ranks of municiPHOTO SUBMITTED nicipalities Association pal enforcement this summer, issued statements voicing It’s when police can work launch support for the Community together with the local comwith the positions funded by MLA Herb Cox and Mayor Ian Hamilton at the provincial ne revenues that were to be Community Safety Officer Jerry Koliniak, Battlefords Policing Safety Ofcer model in their munities, with Social SerThe announcement was made by Corrections and collected. municipalities. of the Community Safety Officer program in Regina. vices, with Health, then we Moreover, there was a Minister Christine Tell at the legislature in Regina.

SARM acting president know that there can be some notable change in the look He noted the province Ray Orb said the program solutions that are good for two of their constables and the “will be a feasible way for all of us.” of bylaw enforcement, with munity safety ofcers. While move duties and back did an evaluation new uniforms and a new the City did not receive all of off traffic “exceeded” has rural municipalities to adwatches. They were program policing look to the patrol vehicles as what it wanted, the Ministry onto the JOIN THE CONVERSATION to deploy two of the ministry’s expectations, dress some priority able also c traf backits with gave dealt cers ed, of To comment on this story the of Corrections needs they have identi cers onto night duties he said. and others, go to and speeding violators and ing to the community safety their of “I think we are the mod- especially those in the highwww.newsoptimist.ca result of the changes.

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RCMP resources can con- City next year and the For his part, Headrick told ruary of The City embraced the centrate on what is described expectation is the graduates “we’re ecstatic.”

Community Safety Ofcers by the province as “higher reporters the job by mid“All the credit goes to will be on model as part of its strategy to impact needs,” such as more 2015. year, It’s council. and reduce crime and address the serious crimes and other en- the mayor One of those at the anLego Club through their wisdom and was HOURS: community’s dismal showing forcement activity.

Wednesday, December 10 - 4 pm that we launched nouncement in Regina The pilot program has their support in the Crime Severity Index Mon: 12:30-9:00 North Battleford Special Cst. Christmas Craft across Canada. The strategy proved successful from the this program.”the pillars they Jerry Koliniak. He took part Tue: 10:30-8:00 Saturday, December 13 - 2 pm It is one of Wed: 10:30-9:00 has also included adopting start. The community safety in regards to in CPO1 training in Alberta Movie - PG Thu: 10:30-6:00 the Hub model promoting officers had taken on foot have established community, this year from the Alberta Saturday, December 20 - 3 pm a safer 10:30-6:00 Fri: inter-agency co-operation patrols and dealt with a large creating Training General Solicitor noted, “It’s been 10:30-6:00 Story TIme Sat: and intervention, and the number of trafc and speed- Headrick qualifying him to 2:00-5:30 Will be back again in the New Year Sun: very successful. I think our Academy, hiring of a community safety ing offences. in the community be appointed as a Community As a result of municipal presence co-ordinator. de- Safety Ofcer. a to accepted, been has the to The City approached enforcement being able Headrick says having a going to have www.northbattlefordlibrary.com province with a wide-ranging take on those duties, in Sep- gree. You’re going to com- program in Saskatchewan who are who crime-reductio n proposal tember, Battlefords RCMP people times, but we’re there will benefit “anyone that included adding com- reported they were able to plain at front and centre. We’re doing 202 – 21st St. West, Battleford our patrols, we’re doing our downtown walks, we’re engaging the community and I think the end result’s going to 6th be very benecial when we Open Houses - Saturday, December do our nal report.”

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Once again the staff of the Battlefords News-Optimist and Regional Optimist were nominated in a number of categories for the Saskatchewan Weekly Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers competition.

The papers received nominations in seven categories, with the winners to be announced at the SWNA’s awards banquet on April 25 at the Sheraton Cavalier in Saskatoon.

News of the nominations was greeted with pride by staff at the newspaper, who are pleased to see their efforts receive provincial recognition.

“Community newspapers have a special place in the world of media and we are proud to have our efforts to turn out the best possible product for our readers each and every week recognized,” said editor Becky Doig.

“To be part of a team that each week puts out the quality of work and effort into every aspect of our newspapers and to have those efforts and expertise recognized by our peers is a wonderful reward for us,” said publisher Alana Schweitzer.

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Continued from Page 33 Sports reporter Craig Beauchemin was nominated for Best Sports Story for a story that ran in the Battlefords Regional Optimist about the announcement of Hockey Day in Saskatchewan coming to Carnduff and North Stars player Jake McMillen’s connection to the community.

News reporter John Cairns was nominated in the Best First Nations Coverage category for a series on the activities and the eventual treaty that was negotiated and signed between the students of Mosquito School and St. Vital School.

He was also nominated in the Best News Story of the Year category for our series on how crime is being addressed in North Battleford, including the launch of the Community Safety Officers program.

Reporter Jayne Foster was nominated in the Best Health/Healthcare Series of Stories category. Her efforts included the story on Midwest Food Resources entitled “Healthy food experiences goal of programs.�

Finally, former sports reporter Brett Smith, now with the Prince Albert Daily Herald, was nominated in the recreation category, for his News-Optimist story Brian Graw: The Marathon Man.

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MOSQUITO FIRST NATION — Students from Mosquito School and St. Vital Catholic School gathered Tuesday, Septem ber 2, 2014 PAGE 2 together Tuesday afternoon to make history.

They were there for the signing of a co-created treaty between the senior-level students from the two schools.

The “Joining Nations� treaty was negotiated between Mosquito’s Grade 7/8 class and St. Vital’s Grade 7 class over the past several weeks.

According to those involved, the signing was history making. Based on organizers’ information from the Office of the Treaty ComCelebrating food is part of every culture, missioner, no treaty between director of Midwe says Debbie Bonsan st Food students of different schools well and cost-effectively Resources, which has been helping , executive families eat had ever been done before.

This is the ďƒžfth year since its inception in 1997. of one of Midwest’s The signing ceremony garden project. newest programs, a community took place at Mosquito First The garden is located Nation, with various repreCity of North Battlefo on Gagne Avenue, using land provide rd. d by the sentatives from the schools Many of the gardene rs live in apartments, and the OTC taking part. from other countri says Bonsan, and some es where they are come Among the dignitaries there used to coming out to have a garden plot. of the city centre were Living Sky School DiIn the photo to the left, friends Jose Basque vision Director of Education his son Jacob, are z and Dumar Castano ready to harvest a , holding Randy Fox and Mosquito sizeable crop of red found in South and beans typically Central America and First Nation Chief Daniel out the bean crop, used in chili and soups. corn plants are found Starchief. a common practice as well. Planting them Through, says It was the high point of a cucumbers and zucchin Castano. They’ve also been growin together is g potatoes, i. Note the giant exampl year of activities and collaboe held by Basquez. ration between the classes –JF from neighbouring communities — one located on the Mosquito reserve, the other in Battleford.

Both were involved with Free the Children and We Day the previous fall and became a reserve school.’� interested in that organizaEveryone was enthusiastic tion’s initiative promoting about the idea and contacted aboriginal awareness.

Free the Children to ďƒžnd a Students at St. Vital, and willing partner. their teacher Kelly Waters, Through Free the Chilhave been active in Free the dren, they found Mosquito Children over the years and School. came up with the idea of What motivated the stupartnering with a First Na- dents at the beginning of tions reserve school. the process, they said, was “I know Miss Waters start- a desire to put an end to the ed having visions of this when racism and also the bullying we went to our ďƒžrst We Day,â€? they were witnessing. said Emily Simon, a Grade 7 “The reason why we startstudent from St. Vital. “She’s ed this was because there was like ‘we should team up with racism in their school and our

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By Craig Beauchemin Sports Reporter

Jake McMillen plays 28 for home games every year the Battlefords North Stars. a On Jan. 17, he’ll play the real home game when North Stars take on the Notre Carnthe at Dame Hounds part duff Centennial Arena as in of Cameco’s Hockey Day Saskatchewan.

Cameco signed an agreeKelly players line up before Day McMillen, Kendall Fransoo and Ryne ment to support Hockey North Stars Michael Statchuk, Jake drive to the net during a game. in the province through 2018, giving their speeches to the Carnduff students.

Michael Statchuk and Ryne Keller raising of hopes the with money for the various comthe munities for any upgrades need. may local arenas McMillen, a native of just outside Carnduff, attended school at the Carnduff Educaable tion Complex, and was with to return to the school three of his North Stars teammates, alongside Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg to promote imthe event, as well as the portance of school.

He was joined by North PHOTOS BY CRAIG BEAUCHEMIN and Stars captain Ryne Keller importance of balancing players and coach talk about the defencemen Michael Statchuk Students gathered to listen to the they as Fransoo, and Kendall school and sport. teachers. the played ďƒ&#x;oor hockey against from every grade against game students nal the fi after their the to Estevan.

Brenda Korchinski multiple age groups at North Stars players pose for pictures Aerospace Jetstream ďƒ&#x;ight were ushered into the gym, British team they best the guys!â€? who’s gardening since she is a lifetime gardener. She’s been “So with on the wings were paraded school. was 31 twin-turboprop plane, players and the players issues with the plane. years she’s been gardeni two years old. For the last two all said, maybe only half- maybe ďƒžve feet of total head in the league?â€? the The day-long trip started cal by a raucous ovang at the Midwest Food “They probably could have joking. of in casual con- in, greeted community garden.

Resources with a 9:30 a.m. ďƒ&#x;ight out g sat down and were asked Hasselber tion. everyone Her crop includes a out,â€? the room, part up that left awaiting shaky variety of tomatoes, squash, zucchini, versation while “It’s a little bit Cameron McIntosh Airport in.

Hasselberg took to the mic corn, several differen plane said with a smile, yet a twinge there, but once we get past quickly buckled second another their of before , and onions, t kinds of beans, arrival players, Saskatoon Saskaturnips, leeks, root to to introduce the “Sixteen minutes to parsley and more. bus of concern. a cross between a pumpk thoughts.

2000 feet or so, the turbulence toon,� Hasselberg said with a to Estevan.

She ďƒ&#x;ight to Estevan and a opening arrived, some give plane the rein and a butternut squasheven has When die down,â€? said the “Us,â€? they quickly for pies and soups, ride to Carnduff. – great “We’re pretty fortunate she says. joked, perhaps to should smile on his face as he looked delight players the the to originally much ight, ďƒ&#x; pretty sponded, She freezes and cans co-pilot.

The ďƒžrst to talk about some back at his players. was ease themselves. university, her family what she harvests and, with kids at of their coach.

Upon stepping into the scheduled for 8:30 a.m., important things,� he began.

That smile quickly disapenjoys garden vegetab “Check for any duct tape An hour and 40 minutes to “Everything we’ve accomat home and at school. les year round, delayed because of mechaniof a peared, as extreme turbuHer yard at home spaces to garden, on The Energy City instead has some small we’ve accomplished but not enough to lence after takeoff brought half-hour bus ride plished, produc centre six-and-aharvest We e nervous team. the she and kind of can reap at the as a hockey white knuckles a luxury for the players.

She also enjoys sharingcommunity garden. key values of Customers laughs. y, “a little bit wasAfter a much smoother aroundwesome seeds, seedlings and ing knowledge with want to represent gardenWe wish all our Friends & Evidentl the how the other gardeners in ďƒ&#x;ight, everyone piled onto garden, especially much biga Healthy shakyâ€? is quite different the newcomer gardeneat the Midwest perhaps ourselve s; it’s a very Merry Christmas & hockey pas- bus with the players, rs, adding she learns from them as the ger than just being good the eyes of a pilot and a well. predictably, heading for Korchinski saves seeds players. We have to be and Prosperous New Year! senger. from her favouri be back. passed away more people, and in order to After meeting with other than 20 years go. It’s te plants, including a variety of tomato “Soo’s (Fransoo) has never good people, we have to make airthem according to nice to have seeds bemedia at the Saskatoon who they passed down by family, grown by a relative who a seen the back of a bus Korchinski starts many trace back to. she says, and she names good choices.â€? port, everyone boarded of her plants indoors fore,â€? joked Keller, in referShe says she often The players were then , where they ďƒ&#x;ourish 306-445-3430d, SK on larger plane for the hour-long shares seedlings with as on the sunny window ence to veteran players friends and fellow In the plot next to Battlefor handed the microphone, sills of her ofďƒžce. gardene Korchinski’s, a bright 1181-100th Street, North junior hockey teams sitting they laughed amongst theman edible spot of yellow-orange rs, especially tomatoes. and ďƒ&#x; ower. Korchinski nasturtiums is bloomi in the back, while rookies doesn’t have any ďƒ&#x;owers at home – selves. ďƒ&#x;owers in her plot, ng. front. up sit and players not pride just younger edible or otherwise, Nasturtiums are for their beauty. Her she says. The kids “We just want to take but family has always grew up with it.

After a quick stop at a local in anything we do,â€? said enjoyed edible ďƒ&#x;owers she does grow Saturday Friday pick in their salads, Thursday restaurant in Estevan to 20 Wednesday Tuesday 19 Keller. the lunch, Monday 18 for Sunday up some pizza 17 “When things aren’t go16 CLOSED 15 – JF road trip continued.

14 ing your way, your attitude 27 The players were told is what’s going to bring you CLOSED 26 ar25 24 about 15 minutes prior to you suc23 Stories and photos 22 Regional Optimist they back up and make 21 by riving in Carnduff that Jayne Foster cessful,â€? Fransoo added. w w w . n e w s o p t were tot give a short speech ďƒžrst always was i m i s “School . c a 3 CLOSED 2 said to all the students, which for me andThe Battlefor JAN. 1 my family,â€? ds,Thursday, May 8, 2014 31 30 - Page 6 secunsettled them.

29 Statchuk. “Hockey was 28 “Five minutes!� exclaimed ond, and if I wasn’t comtold McMillen, when he was 10 mitted to school I wouldn’t 9 8 how long they would each be able to play, or I’d have 7 6 5 have to speak for. “How about to miss a practice because 4 .� two?� i- school is more important Despite being valedictor their goals as a group,�

By Jayne Foster Statchuk’s brother Travis says an at the Carnduff Education just ďƒžnished a four-year caBonsan.

Staff Reporter Complex in 2013, McMillen reer at Ohio State University Bonsan says they will date more gardeners. There was still nervous. the Buckeyes, a career with prepare to Since its inception in 1997, talk about things such as week “I had a up for 92 will be more than 10 plots likes and dislikes, allergies his that saw him suit Midwest Food Resources this year so it’s probably that speech!� he yelled, as has time NCAA games. been organizi ng cooking and health concerns , then to expand the area available teammates laughed.

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- program s, the group in does receives funding and out as fast as they can,â€? at some point it becomes too The Fresh Food Box pro- ment, drop them off at the not call for donation from such big, says Bonsan. Eight would while others might want gram is also one of Midwest ofďƒžce, then send someone to (although funding s of food sources as the City of North to is always Battleford, pick them up when they “hang out and have a good be the maximum number that Food Resource Battlefords Area are welcome ). For s most suc- ready, deliverin would work, she says. time cooking.â€? g them back want to donate those who Tribal Chiefs Commun ity Often the cooking is done cessful ventures. The pro- to the members food, a dona- Develop Once the group comes hip, school or tion to the ment Corporation, at Trinity Baptist Church, gram is open to anyone, at all workplace. food bank is more the together, they determi Ministry of Education’s income levels, says Bonsan. ne It’s an effective way for appropri ate, says Bonsan. Child Nutrition and amongst themselv es what with whom Midwest part- It’s an easy way to add more DevelopHoweve r, they sometim ners. Some of the other busines their goal will be, and a es ses ment to loprogram, encoura fruits and the provincial ge staff cal churches let them use family’s vegetabl es to a healthy eating amongst their “rescueâ€? food. member facilitates. diet. It’s an area of employee “We did a harvest rescue Community Initiative Fund “We really let the group their facilities as well, says nutrition s, she says. and TD Friends of the Enviwhere many people Bonsan. “You can access groceries last fall,â€? says Bonsan. They ronment. decide what that group are lacking. (Six per cent is partnered with homeown Midwest Food Resource of at work,â€? says Bonsan. going to be like and what ers The s adults eat less than staff “It’s who were unable numbers two also holds cooking groups the to make part time plus their core goals are, and for recomm ended servingsďƒžve super easy!â€?

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3:33:31. His goal for ďƒžrst attempted a full marathon , a Bagels, oranges, the race was to be under distance of 42.2 kilometre s, at the b a n a n a s , p three-and-a-half hours, retty 2009 Saskatchewan Marathon but it did not happen. It Saskatoon. He said completinin much everythi ng was more importan t to his ďƒžrst marathon was an amazingg you need.â€?

They get the run the race. feeling. opportunity to “We had to go back and “It’s just an adrenaline high stretch themselve ďƒžnish that run again.â€? you get when you’re done. s Just out as they walk the After this year’s Boston the relief and knowing you’re kilometre between Marathon, Graw originally capable of doing it.â€? the school and the planned to take time He added, “It’s just quite an starting line. When away from marathons and accomplishment.â€? he was waiting to instead run half marathon Graw was the 24th fastest s. man He has run marathons with a time of 3:31:03. However, begin at the 2010 in marathon in his Saskatoon three times, it was not good enough. a corral, he said it couple of times in Regina, “I missed the qualifying time was just joy going Edmonto n, Ottawa and for Boston in that run by three through his head Toronto. after seeing all seconds, â€? he said. “[I] kind of the people.

However, he has already of made a mistake calculatin in the Boston Marathon was 2013 They g “You’re running made plans to run in miles from kilometre s. did not provide the I was people. It’s quite with 26,000 – the year of the bombing.

50th Calgary Marathon training miles and the run any direction other than amazing. That June “It was a nice race. I to get 1. He rejoins was was my ďƒžrst really was out of the tunnel. his sister for the all in kilometres and I big marathon. running kind of It was quite awe-inspi with my sister [Anna]. race, and will be able got mixed up.â€? “We just went on the ring.â€? to visit It was her ďƒžrst time running There were some challenge the and saw people running street with his brother Ron who lives Graw’s training consists s Boston.â€? from in Calgary. running three times a week. of for Graw during his ďƒžrst race as the ďƒž nish line area ‌ just out of His sister, who was a runner For he said he started Other marathons on Graw’s this year’s marathon, he the area.â€? too fast at the in high started start of the race. school, started running radar are in London and his training program Jan. A feeling of shock came New again during a visit by the 1. over York. He “The start of the race of Graws Graw when he first run was six kilometrHis the to her home heard the news supposed said New York is to be a “really coolâ€? followed by an eight-kilo es, Boston Maratho n is a long, Graw and in Newmarket, Ont. from the police. metre gradual downhill. his course, but it is hard to It really attacks their training wife had to keep up run his second time out. The “Everybody’s face just get in. went third your legs when you during Participan their visit. white and was run of the week was a long hit the hills Anna went like ‘What’s going lottery ts put their name into a running with them on?’ system and on Saturdays, which started run if you go out too fast.â€? hope It they are was pretty chaotic there and was hooked. at selected to take part The hills, the Newton or 15 kilometres. He ramped 14 for a while, people running Hills Graw and down He would also like in the race. his training each week, trying up and Heartbreak Hill, were what marathon his sister ďƒžnished the the streets not knowing where to run with matching 3:37:20 to Surf Marathon in Hawaii.the Big reach his peak prior to the to he considered to be the toughest times, go or what to do.â€? about race. part of the race.

Graw believes everyon Once up to his peak, his He was not the bombs 50 minutes before Other e shorter worried about went off. Anna’s conflictin runners had heard should attempt running running at an husband runs during the week would a half g stories about what be 12 uncomfortable pace and son were there, marathon or marathon. and 16 kilometres respective had happened. The ďƒžrst because of along with person ly. the runners around their mother. They Graw “If you love running, never His long run was 32 kilometre him. Graw celebrated talked to said a bomb their race together as s said he was placed say you can’t do a marathon on Saturday s. At the went off by the buses, . highest about 9,000 people in a corral of they moved through the lines to which That’s what I did. All it is, point, Graw estimates he was where Graw and his who qualiďƒžed collect runs 60 with a similar their medals, Gatorade family is a little time. and belongings. He said everyone just left. The police eventually your mind more training. Put to it and you can stepped in, telling people to accomplish it.â€?

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school and we wanted to stop that,â€? said Kiona Moosomin, a Grade 7 student at Mosquito School. “So we got together and we got to talk about why is there racism with different natives and non-natives.â€? “I know there was a little said. “It has deďƒžnitely gotten bit of racism in our class at better over the course of the the beginning of it,â€? Emily year. I think we realize it goes

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We, the Grade 7/8 class of Mosquito School and the Grade 7 class of St. Vital Catholic School, hereafter called “Joining Nations,� agree to live in a state of peace and mutual aid.

With this pact, all parties, individually and collectively, ensure and assure one another that: • No member of either “Joining Nationsâ€? will, at any time or for any reason, unlawfully belittle a member under the protections of this treaty. • If called upon will come to the willing and generous aid of the other. • Sharing of knowledge between the ‘Joining Nationsâ€? will be conducted in a fair and open manner. Each alliance will stand responsible for any failure of good faith. • At least two gatherings of the alliance “Joining Nationsâ€? per school year.

Conditions and limitations of this treaty include but may not be limited as follows: • The protections of this treaty are limited to the signatories of this pact, and do not extend to further allies of either party. • Either party may select to act according to its own laws and policies, but the other is not obligated to join any activities initiated by the free will of the other party to this agreement. • Let this document serve as a bond between our people for as long as the waters ďƒ&#x;ow, the sun shines and the grasses grow. We agree to the terms of this treaty on May 20, 2014 and will strive to honour it fully. We also recognize that “Joining Nationsâ€? has the power to ofďƒžcially cancel this treaty should time or circumstance s require it, through consensus.

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Shuffleboard tournament made for a fun day

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The shuffleboard tournament finally took place in the Do Drop In, with 10 teams taking part. The schedule had been drawn up and teams took turns playing while those not playing played Chit Chat or visited. The potluck dinner was great with chili, chicken soup, buns, biscuits and a variety of vegetables and desserts served up. Top score was by Stella Rendle and Lorna Pearson, second were Maureen Campbell and Cora Christiansen and third were Anna Tucker and Eric Callbeck. Tied for fourth were three teams – Bev Mccrimmon and Linda Ard, Arlene Walker and Ernestine Gladeau and Joyce Antoine and Sven Christiansen. It was a lovely “fun day” with warmer temperatures and the hall was filled with laughter all day long.

The next tournament will be held March 28.

Donna Lambert came from Leduc, Alta. Feb. 24 to visit me and many of her friends from days when she lived in North Battleford.

She spent time with her granddaughter Santana and Tyler Halliwell in Turtleford and her Aunt Clare Shepherd in the city where she was lucky to also see cousin George and Diana Shepherd.

Albert drove out Friday and

attended his Aunt Germaine Nachtegaele’s 99th birthday party at Harwood Manor Feb. 28. The family had dinner there and spent the afternoon playing games and visiting and Donna joined them after dinner for a while.

A former Spiritwood resident, Vicky (Moore) Denis, passed away suddenly on Feb. 26, in the Lethbridge hospital at the age of 70. Her memorial service was held in Taber, Alta. March 2 for her family and friends, there.

Her ashes will be interred in the Idylwild Cemetery at a later date.

Friday evening there were only two tables in play at the Do Drop In for Canasta, but we still had a nice evening. The weather had been very cold so those in town chose to play there at Mccrimmon’s suite in Tower II. Top scores here went to Gwen Lacerte and Arlene Walker and second high to John Soloninko and Charles Walker.

The northern lights have been active the beginning of this week so hope you got outside to see them.

We watched a while Monday evening. Tuesday there was just a streak across the northern sky when I looked out.

The play at Mayfair March 1 was another hilarious success. With Elaine reporting from that area I won’t go on about it, but we

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Mae Moore celebrated her 90th birthday March 1, at her home in Spiritwood, with family members. Her grandson Troy and his family brought dinner from Shellbrook and her granddaughter Daralynn Lepage and her four children came from Leoville to join them.

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Whitkow Hotel was always a lively place

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

I forgot to mention in last week’s report that Whitkow Hotel was always a busy place with friendly service and excellent food served

by Uhan and Annie (Spak) Ewanchuk. They owned this establishment for 37 years.

Uhan passed away in 2006 and Annie continued on with the business with family members helping. Their granddaughter Lindsay’s (father Orest) boyfriend Craig purchased this large building a few years ago and thus there was a closure of a hub of activity. Annie resides in Valley View Towers in North Battleford and is a very active resident there since 2008.

They had purchased the hotel as a business and living quarters from John and Minnie Goyan. The name Goyan is still in the area, as son Julian (Shirley) still farms near Whitkow.

Now onto the little community of Redfield, which has been a home to many young offenders for many years. Roman, oldest son of Uhan and Annie Ewanchuk, was employed at the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford and soon discovered these young boys had no place to go except to live at the hospital in order to get rehabilitated back into society. Roman and his newly married wife Elizabeth (Koliniak) purchased the vacant buildings in Redfield and renovated

the dilapidated Bill Lucyk store. The name “Weldon Number 3” surfaced, thus becoming a rehabilitation centre for young juveniles.

George Zdanivsky, a psychiatric nurse, was employed.

This Redfield group home operated for 13 years with much sweat, tears and laughter. These children rode the school bus and attended Mayfair School as Roman insisted an education was important. Their success rate with these boys was phenomenal and they are still in contact with many former residents, now being adults in their 40s and upwards.

The population in Redfield is, of course, Roman and Elizabeth, two very busy people. Roman is still a part-time employee with the North Battleford Youth Centre. For the past four years they have been involved with the Old Mills Players, the adult drama club in Mayfair. Roman brings a lot of energy on stage with much laughter from the audience, while his wife is a prompter.

In the 1950s, the short branch line of the CPR was closed, thus having a dwindling effect on the once bustling centre. The first settlers into Redfield hailed from Redfield, N.D., thus giving this place a name. A large Pool elevator with a 35,000-bushel capacity operated from 1934-1967 with Clarence McKee being the first agent.

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ayfair News tion to the Belgian Flats just a mile east of Redfield. The Nachtegaele family from Belgium settled as one of the first pioneers and my mother born in 1912 in Canada lived there her first 12 years, then moved closer to North Battleford.

The area where they first settled is low lying and the pioneer’s crops always froze. My grandpa Louis Nachtegaele introduced a Belgian breed of draft horses to many pioneers. My mother Irena Gregoire, later Bossaer, lived to be a couple weeks short of 97 years.

There is an old school house still standing in that area, with a plaque stating some history. Irena recalled playing in the pasture during summer when the red prairie lilies dotted the landscape.

Now we certainly do know where the name Redfield came from.

Jan (Paul) Cherwinski is now fully retired. After 19 years as the school’s librarian (the school closed in 2004), the Lakeland Library opened a branch in Mayfair.

She then commuted every day to North Battleford, working at the library’s head office from 2006 to the present. Being a grandmother to son Drew’s three children, Jan is kept busy preparing meals and planning fun ac-

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Jan is an avid reader, quilter, and always trying new recipes for meals. There is never a shortage of food in that household. Jan, your next big challenge is to learn how to operate a combine.

Congratulations to three former Mayfair students on their recent engagements.

Dustan Buziak, a Whitkow farmer (son of Ron and Heather) got engaged to Megan Day from the Cochin area. Curtis Babiy, a farmer (son of Sharon and Peter) got engaged to Ashlee Isfeld of Saskatoon, while Desiree Mischuk, teacher of one year and now enrolled in dentistry in Saskatoon (daughter Maryann and David) is engaged to Michael Lieffers of Saskatoon. Two of the weddings are planned for this summer.

There are some new and exciting events that will be happening in Mayfair this spring. Volunteers are required for every function because things don’t fall down to Earth.

I found a lengthy clip about small towns from a well-known book and find it appropriate to share. Unfortunately, the writer is just signed “selected.”

A Little Town A little town is where you don’t have to guess who your enemies are. Your friends will tell you.

A little town is where few people can get away with lying about the year they were born. Too many other people can remember.

A little town is where people with various ailments can air them properly to sympathetic ears.

A little town is where, when you get the wrong telephone number, you can

talk for 15 minutes anyhow.

A little town is where the ratio of good people to bad people is something like 100 to one. That’s nice to remember.

A little town is where it is hard for anybody to walk to work for exercise because it takes too long to stop and explain to people in cars who stop, honk and offer a ride.

A little town is where city folks say there is nothing to do, but those who live there don’t have enough nights in the week to make all the meetings and social functions.

A little town is where everyone becomes a neighbour in a time of need.

A little town is where those same businessmen dig deep many times to help with countless fundraising projects.

A little town is where many teenagers say there’s nothing to do and they are surprised to learn that their big city peers are saying the same thing.

A little town, when all is said and done, is a nice place to live.

Unfortunately, Mayfair doesn’t qualify for the “it is hard to walk to work” because we don’t have any amenities except for the post office, RM office and

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This past weekend was a big event in Mayfair with the “Old Mills PLayers” putting on a spectacular play to a three sold out crowds. There were people on the waiting list wanting to come. A write up and photos will be in my next report. We received a standing ovation from the audience.

My neighbour Jeaneatte Swistun, has recently returned from four-day getaway to Las Vegas. Her two sisters, Susan Doell (Brian) and Glenda Starycki (Dick) from Meeting Lake and Surrey, BC and brother Randy (the newly-elected reeve of the RM of Meeting Lake) and his wife Cathy Aumack (Rabbit Lake area) made this a fun-filled family event. They took in many attractions.

Next week I will touch upon the hardly visible, once thriving hamlet of Alticane.

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Recap of this year’s adjudication team

By Kelly Waters Now that all adjudicators have been individually introduced over the last several weeks, here is a summary of all six.

The first musical discipline scheduled this year is piano entries.

Audrey Watson was born in Saskatoon and raised in Vonda. Watson is active in the Saskatchewan Valley Music Festival, having completed two terms as president. She is a member of the Saskatoon branch of the Saskatchewan Registered Music Teachers’ Association and currently serves as president of the rovincial organization.

She is pianist, organist and co-music director of St. Odilon R.C. Church.

Watson maintains an active studio in Rosthern where she teaches piano, theory, harmony and history.

She is married to husband, George and they have three grown children.

Band instruments adjudicator, Terry Heckman, has been the principal trumpet of the Saskatoon Symphony since the fall of 1991. He is also a member of the Saskatchewan Brass quintet, and is the bandmaster of the Saskatoon Brass Band.

He is an established teacher, clinician and band adjudicator of brass instruments and bands throughout the prairies.

He runs a private trumpet studio, and has been an instructor for the University of Saskatchewan Music Department and the Saskatchewan Band Association, and an adjudicator at various music festivals.

Heckman holds a Bachelor of Music (Education) from the University of Victoria and a Licentiate in Music (Performance) from McGill University.

He has been a member of the Regina Symphony Orchestra and the Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra and earlier played in the Youth Orchestras of Calgary and Victoria.

Anna Marie Bekolay, strings adjudicator, is a versatile performer, enjoying opportunities to perform a variety of music from opera to blues, folk to rock ‘n roll, and early music to modern choral music. In short, Bekolay loves playing, singing and writing in many genres of music.

Her current projects include Troubadours du Bois, an early music ensemble that explores 14th to 16th century music involving voices, recorders, strings and percussion; Celtic group Back of the Bus, Gillian Snider’s project that combines klezmer, jazz, and country; and the Bass Invaders, a bass-driven Chilean folk-rock group where Bekolay sings and plays electric violin.

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A small group of dedicated Battlefords Art Club artists met at the Don Ross Centre for a delightful day of painting Tuesday.

“The artist labours after light with the tools of darkness.” — John. F. A. Taylor If anyone has been sky watching the last few nights the display of northern lights brings joy to the soul.

There are weekly drawing classes Wednesdays from 7 to 9 p.m. at the ARC building next door to the Scotia Bank. April 22, Kevin Quinlan will be in attendance.

The art club spring art show and sale will be held at the Chapel Gallery May 1 and 2.

Graham Flatt’s watercolour workshops are scheduled for March 27 to 29. Call the Chapel Gallery for details.

estival Fanfare March 16-29, 2015 Battlefords Kiwanis Musical Festival She also performs solo for weddings and social gatherings while running a very music studio teaching voice, violin, recorder, and

Music), the Strawberry-seller (Oliver!), Mrs. McAfee (Bye Birdie), and FrumaSarah (Fiddler on the Roof).

Joy has also performed in

I think it’s healthy for a person to be nervous. It means you care, that you work hard and want to give a great performance. You just have to channel that nervous energy into the show.

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Bekolay makes her home in Saskatoon with her husband, Kevin Buzinski.

Joy McFarlane-Burton of Saskatoon is musical theatre adjudicator. She holds a Royal Conservatory of Music Associate diploma in singing performance, and studied vocal pedagogy at the University of Saskatchewan.

McFarlane-Burton is also a member of the National Association of Teachers of Singing, and is a registered music teacher. McFarlaneBurton was the chair of the Federation of Canadian Music Festivals ad hoc committee for the inclusion of musical theatre as a discipline in the National Music Festival.

As a result of her work on this committee, the first national musical theatre competition was held in Kelowna in 2014.

McFarlane-Burton has performed in several leading roles in community theatre productions – Laurie (Oklahoma!), Nellie (South Pacific), Fiona (Brigadoon), Dolly (Hello Dolly). She has enjoyed performing in the supporting roles as well – Sister Berthe (Sound of

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McFarlane-Burton enjoys teaching singing and exploring Musical Theatre repertoire with her students from across west central Saskatchewan.

Jeri Ryba, who obtained a Bachelor of Education in Music from the University of Lethbridge and an ARCT Performer’s Diploma in Voice, from the Royal Conservatory of Music in To-

ronto is this year’s vocal adjudicator.

Ryba is currently teaching private voice lessons in Moose Jaw. Her students have earned more than 25 silver medals from the Royal Conservatory of Music and have been provincial festival winners.

Many of her students have continued their musical studies after high school, attending university and music schools in many places, including Toronto, Italy, New York.

She is currently the president of the Moose Jaw Music Festival Association.

Ryba, her husband Greg, and six-year-old son Rundle enjoy supporting the WHL Moose Jaw Warriors, where she sings the National Anthem for the home games.

Representing the discipline of speech arts is Doug Virgil Riley. Riley began coaching professional singers over 30 years ago in a variety of styles and genres from Royal Conservatory repertoire, classical, opera, show tunes, art songs, jazz, blues and country, to pop.

Riley holds a Master’s of Music Degree and is a singer and actor who has directed and performed in

operatic and music theatre roles throughout Canada.

He has acted in over 100 film, stage, television, musical theatre productions and commercials while participating in various CD recordings.

As a member of Yorkton Community Theatre, Mr. Riley has starred in Hello Dolly (2001), as Henry Higgins in My Fair Lady (2004), as Buffalo Bill in Annie Get Your Gun (2005), and as Tevye in Fiddler On the Roof (2006).

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Children have the right to belong One of the eight rights acknowledged in the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child

By Kathy Byl The Battlefords Children’s Charter (2013) sets out a vision for our children, and is based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. One of the eight rights is The Right to Belong.

Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1954) are typically illustrated as a pyramid, with Basic Needs forming the base. From a human development perspective, all people need to fulfill these needs in order to become fully functioning and contributing members of society.

Belonging and Love are at the third level of need; indicating how vitally important they are – right next to safety and security.

What does it mean to belong? Humans evolved within tribal groups, increasing our chances of survival by assisting each other to meet basic needs and increasing safety and security through numbers. Dr. Bruce

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Battlefords Children’s Charter Perry, psychiatrist, indicates our brains are genetically designed to promote relationships through attachment. Attachment ultimately leads to belonging – so the need for belonging is driven by evolution.

Early attachment theorist John Bowlby demonstrated that nurturing and responsiveness are the core determinants of attachment.

Primary caregivers who respond to an infant’s needs allow the child to develop a sense of security and attachment. Our human capacity to form healthy emotional relationships is defined by

our attachments, beginning in infancy.

Members of the Battlefords Early Childhood Community Planning Network asked Battlefords children of various ages what belonging means to them. These are some of the things they told us: “To have a supportive family and community that advocates for you and is responsive and accepting.”

“To feel ‘happy and important.’”

“To ‘be myself and act silly and my best friends accept me for who I am – don’t have to try to be someone

else.’”

Through these comments, our children have clearly identified what is important to them. How can we as parents, grandparents, and a community grow a sense of belonging? Try these suggestions: Smile and look children in the eyes as you greet them.

Spend time with your child. Quantity matters!

Actively listen to your child.

Encourage your child with positive verbal messages.

If you are prenatal, sing and talk to your baby – he or she can hear you.

Show your child they are a part of a larger network of relationships with friends, family and community.

Provide responsive care for your child!

This submission is the third in a series prompted

by Battlefords Early Childhood Community Planning Network.

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Battlefords Children’s Charter The Right To Be You • To be respected for who you are – the same, yet different from everyone else • To be proud of who you are – your values, faith, sexuality, and abilities • To speak your language and to practise your traditions and culture • To “feel good, proud, not to be left out – one with family and friends” The Right To Basic Needs • To have a safe and secure home environment, healthy food, clean water, suitable clothing and access to quality health care • “To be strong you need to eat your vegetables” The Right To Play • To have access and opportunities to participate in recreation and leisure activities • To be “in the sand with tools and a bucket” • To “hang out with friends, drive around, watch movies and laugh” The Right To Be Safe • To live without fear in a community committed to freedom and peace • To be free from neglect, bullying, racism and exploitation • To not “hurt your bones, get scrapes or lose too much blood” • To “not be scared, nervous or worried – know who to trust and who I am with makes me feel safe” The Right To Learn • To have early experiences that will build your brain which prepares you to achieve your fullest potential • To become a confident learner and maintain an excitement for learning • To have quality education • To “have caring environments where teachers respect us and are kind” The Right To Loving Relationships • To have adults who believe in your hopes and dreams • To have quality time with family and other positive role models • To be nurtured in mind, body and spirit • To “bake cookies with my sisters, mommy and grandma” • To do “fun activities like playing board games, swimming, camping, visiting” The Right To Be Heard • To be free to express your thoughts and feelings – to give an honest opinion • To have “you look at me” • To be listened to – “other people are not talking” “don’t interrupt” The Right To Belong • To have a supportive family and community that advocates for you and is responsive and accepting • To feel “happy and important” • To “be myself and act silly and my best friends accept me for who I am – don’t have to try to be someone else”

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Plant a castor bean and stand back

By Becky Doig Editor

The staff in our front office have been counting down the days until the official beginning of spring.

When I step outside and get blasted with a 40 km/h wind with the thermometer hovering around -20 C, it’s difficult to be optimistic, but we all know spring will eventually arrive.

And with the arrival of spring comes another growing season for those of us who like to putter in our yards.

Several weeks ago Steve Rawlyk of North Battleford dropped off a photo of his castor beans grown in 2014.

He says some of the plants were nine and a half feet tall.

I enjoy growing castor beans, too, although I’ve never had any grow as big as those photographed by Rawlyk. I first read about them in a Lois Hole’s Bedding Plant Favourites.

The plants are easily grown from seed, although I prefer to give them a head start in my front room greenhouse. I had some difficulty the past few years with the two huge cotyledons that emerge when the bean seed bursts open damping

off almost as soon as they emerged from the soil. A greenhouse owner advised that the problem is probably commercial soil mixtures, so I started germinating them with soil on the bottom of the pot and then covering them with vermiculite. That seemed to do the trick.

Rawlyk’s plants are growing right in a flowerbed and castor beans will grow to fill whatever size area you plant them in. According to a Better Homes and Gardens article they can grow up to 20 feet high.

Some shun the plant because the seeds are extremely toxic. I’ve never worried too much about that, because it is a tropical plant and although it’s distinctive knobby blossoms do appear, a prairie growing season isn’t long enough for the seeds to mature.

My research produced some alarming information, however. A Cornell University site recommends not letting the plants flower or form seeds and says one seed can kill a child.

Cornell University also adds this little tidbit to their information: In 1978, ricin (the poisonous ingredient in the seeds) was used to assassinate Georgi Markov in

1978, a Bulgarian journalist who spoke out against the Bulgarian government. He was stabbed with the point of an umbrella while waiting at a bus stop near Waterloo Station in London. They found a perforated metallic pellet embedded in his leg that had presumably contained the ricin toxin.

Hole backs me up in my lack of fear of the plants, however. In her book she writes, “Although castor bean is sometimes found on lists of poisonous plants, this need not be a major concern in northern gardens, where it rarely produces its toxic seeds because our growing season is so short. The leaves are also somewhat toxic, but they are unlikely to be eaten by children or pets in a sufficient quantity to cause poisoning because they taste bad.”

It’s probably the castor bean’s toxic nature that has Rawlyk observing that the plants repell insects and small animals.

So, enjoy the amazing power of the castor bean to fill up whatever space you provide for it, but don’t plan to make any baked beans from what they produce.

Seeds are sold at Early’s in Saskatoon.

Speakers advance to districts Submitted HAFFORD — Rockin H Multiple 4-H Club had their public speaking Feb. 1 at Hafford Central School where members shared a potluck before speeches.

The judges were: Clo-

verbud and intermediate — Jennifer Brown and Linda Paulow; junior — Raelene Petracek and Colleen Wicks.

Thirteen members participated in the speeches.

Those who placed advanced to compete in districts.

Alesha Moore was first in

Cloverbud. In juniors, Chelsea Boyko was first, Hailey Prystupa was second and Sonora Moore was third.

Cabri Tanchak was first in intermediate, Madison Flath was second and Keanna Svendsen-Striga was third.

Steve Rawlyk of North Battleford says some of his castor bean plants topped the nine-foot mark last year. Photo submitted

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