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The mayors of Battleford and North Battleford had no shortage of news to share in their annual state of the City/Town address Tuesday.

The event, hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, allowed both Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford and Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford to outline their

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Bater spoke about City initiatives familiar to local residents, such as downtown revitalization, ongoing community safety initiatives and UPAR. Bater spoke of the most recent budget. The previous year’s budget was “a significant challenge” to the City, he said, due to discontinuation of the payments in lieu from SaskPower and royalty payments from SaskEnergy.

“Last year the hit to the City was $1.2 million, which is huge,” said Bater.

However, “there were changes in this budget that were very welcome,” said Bater, noting SaskEnergy payments have been redirected back to the City of North Battleford. Bater noted the City was vocal about the changes in last year’s budget, and he thanked the province for making changes this year.

“We really appreciate being listened to,” said Bater.

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Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings will be closer to reaching its $8 million fundraising goal due to a contribution from the Town of Battleford.

Town council agreed at a meeting Monday that it will contribute approximately $115,000 to the new Saskatchewan Hospital.

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In return, plans are underway for the Town to receive naming rights of a space in the new building.

Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings is fundraising $8 million for furniture and equipment, and asked the Town of Battleford for $5 per person each year for five years.

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Mayor Ryan Bater of North Battleford and Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford provide the state of the City/ Town address at Western Development Museum in North Battleford, hosted by the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Photos by John Cairns

City excited to see cinema construction begin; Town council grapples with fate of old bridges Continued from Front While Bater covered familiar ground, some items were newsworthy.

One was downtown redevelopment efforts.

Bater noted the first round of building permits have been submitted for the new Magic Lantern cinema project.

Bater told the audience that work was expected to start “not next week but the week after.” The North Battleford mayor was enthused by the prospect of seeing the long-awaited project finally get underway.

“Very exciting. I think the words I used last year was that we were going to make downtown great again, and we are, and we’re just getting started.”

Also related to downtown, Phase II downtown revitalization construction will happen this year on 101st Street from 12th to 14th Avenues.

The mayor acknowledged there were complaints about congestion from the downtown/ UPAR work last year, but said construction planned for this year should be less

disruptive.

“We did our best to try and distribute the work this year throughout the city, so it would be less disruptive to traffic patterns.”

The other newsworthy item was how the City plans to deal with the departure of Jim Puffalt as city manager. Puffalt’s last full day on the job was May 4, but his last official day is May 18.

Bater confirmed that after that date, Bill Samborski, the City’s director of Leisure Services, will serve as the acting city manager while the search goes on for a permanent replacement.

A search firm has been taken on to conduct the search. Bater said they expect a shortlist to be compiled by the beginning of June, which means “we could be interviewing sometime in June, and then it comes down to the availability of the successful candidate.”

Bater made clear the City will not rush through the process.

“We want to make sure we have the right person,

the right fit,” said Bater, who noted the city manager is the most important civil servant in North Battleford.

“This will be probably the most important decision council makes during this term. It’s that key of a position. ”

Mayor Ames Leslie of Battleford

Much of the news in Mayor Leslie’s speech focused on emerging issues facing Battleford.

“We’ve had a really tough year as a community,” Leslie acknowledged at the outset, referring to the Battlefords.

He pointed to the recent Gerald Stanley trial, suicides and acknowledged the Humboldt Broncos tragedy as well. Despite that, Leslie lauded the efforts of those helping to make the community stronger.

“It was amazing to see the leaders in this room, the leaders in our community, step forward.”

Leslie then turned to Battleford initiatives. The big news from his address is that a date has been set for presentation of the

Town’s budget.

That will be presented at a meeting at Town Hall May 24. It will be open to the public.

On community safety, Leslie noted residents may have noticed the presence of a new public safety officer in the community.

“You may have seen him out and about the last few weeks. He may have pulled you over in the last couple of days if you failed to stop at a stop sign or if you have failed to obey (limits) by speeding through school zones and playgrounds.”

It is not yet a formal Community Safety Officer program like the City of North Battleford. The officer has not given out tickets, Leslie said, but it’s part of council’s direction is to “build the safest community we can” for residents.

The idea is to curb some of the activities of residents and visitors.

Leslie also noted residents can expect a new traffic bylaw that will lower speeds in school zones from 40 to 30 km/h, similar to what is now in

place in North Battleford.

Battleford is also facing issues with addressing its infrastructure deficit, with work to the tune of $24 million, Leslie said.

“Like the city, our pipes are 70 years old.

Some are even older. And town council will be taking an approach over the next year or three years to address where to start and what to do.”

Council has initiated a study of all pipes and sewers to determine where to start.

Leslie said another emergent issue is historic buildings.

“These buildings are at the point where they are going to require a significant amount of money to rehabilitate and to keep viable within the community.”

That will be another focus over the coming years.

When asked if Battleford might follow North Battleford’s lead and bring in a dedicated UPAR tax, Leslie told reporters that “this is a discussion that council is having, actually, over the last year over whether a UPAR or a levy

is the right approach.”

He said town administration is gathering information on the pros and cons of introducing a UPAR levy or sticking with local improvements.

The biggest infrastructure issue, Leslie toldthe noon-hour audience, and one that only came to their attention the previous evening, is that the “old Battleford bridges are no longer safe.”

This involves the portion of the bridge still open to vehicular traffic from Battleford, which is currently the only artery to Finlayson Island.

Leslie said this is “a hard discussion at the Town of Battleford that is going to have to be made over the next six months.”

Council will be pondering the viability of the bridges, both from the north and south side.

“This is one part of our budget that, thank goodness, we’re not done yet … because it may be something where we may have to look, in the short term to address this, and see if it is viable to keep this bridge.”

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B’fords craft market resurrected 25 New Vendors Six Old Favourites

By Becky Doig Editor

The quiet town of Battleford became a bit quieter last summer. The Saskatchewan Handcraft Council brought to an end more than 40 years of history with a decision to no longer host the Saskatchewan Handcraft Festival in Battleford.

The SCC board cited declining vendors and attendance, a situation that may have roots in an earlier decision to withdraw the Dimensions juried craft show from the festival. The juried show, with its coveted Premier’s Prize, was a highlight of the event until it was withdrawn in 2003.

With that draw no longer on the agenda, what used to be a busy weekend in Battleford gradually dwindled to become a one-day affair last year, featuring a Friday night parade and fireworks, but no festival.

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this FromCorner was launched in 1973. Today, “there are multiple markets all across the province,” the board states on the SCC website.

One enterprising former SHF vendor has been working over the past year to ensure one of those multiple venues is once again based in the Battlefords.

Longtime exhibitors Randy and Sharon Cross of the Marmora, Ont. area had already assembled inventory for the Battleford event last year when they were advised of the festival’s demise.

“Sharon and I have been coming to the summer craft show for many years and were very disappointed that it was cancelled,” says Randy.

“We love the Battlefords area and love being here.”

They made the trip to the Battlefords last summer anyway, setting up shop in the Discovery Co-op Mall.

While here, drawing on 29 years of experience organizing a show in Peterborough, Ont., they scouted around, made inquiries and laid the framework for a new handcraft market venue.

Out of their efforts the Battlefords Treasures Craft

Show was born. Getting a jump on the summer festival season, the market will be hosted at the Northland Curling Centre this weekend.

Featuring 31 vendors in a spacious and comfortable venue, former handcraft festival fans will find treasures by familiar artisans such as Gordon Munn and favourite products such as unique clothing produced by AnnaMarie Clothing Collection and S. Cross Creations by Sharon Cross.

Eva Scott, a perennial favourite based in North Battleford, will offer up her Scotts Yarn Crafts. Extraordinary Light by Brent Parkin is another popular vendor returning to the Battlefords. Parkin’s fine-art photography features scenes from Utah, Arizona, the Canadian Rockies, Wyoming and Montana.

Visitors to the show will find other familiar artisans as well as 25 new to the Battlefords. Featured will be a wide range of items from artwork and jewelry to candles and handcrafted personal care products.

To get a taste of what the Battlefords Treasures Craft Show will offer, visit their colourful and informative website at www.battlefordstreasures.com or find the link on the News-Optimist Facebook page.

The show is open Friday from 4 to 9 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Thumbs up to all taking part and to those working behind the scenes to organize the event. Perhaps the SCC will take notice that the Battlefords is still an important venue for craft marketers.

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The Last Truck was not the last truck There are so many weird connections between what happened in 200809 and today. For one, that period, the greatest recession since 1929, was supposed to be the end of SUVs. HBO even did a documentary on it called The Last Truck: The Closing of a GM Plant.

The documentary lamented, through a clip of a news broadcast, “The plant turns out four different models of SUVs, something Americans are just not buying now.”

That announcement came June 3, 2008, as the price of oil was skyrocketing towards $147/bbl. for West Texas Intermediate.

Gasoline prices were sky high, and remarkably, almost exactly the same price they are in Western Canada right now, despite oil prices currently being US$68/bbl. for WTI. Also, the plant closure announcement came before the recession hit that September.

That July, I bought a used SUV made at that plant, a fully loaded 2004 Buick Rainier. I got it

Clarification In “B’ford waste transfer station up and running” (Regional Optimist, May 3) it was stated dumping clean wood/drywall at the new waste transfer station in Battleford cost would be $95/ tonne.

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Over my 27 years of driving, my wife and I have owned almost every type of consumer vehicle.

The long list includes an 1981 Dodge Omni (subcompact), ’67 Buick LeSa-

bre (full-size, a.k.a. barge), ’87 Plymouth Horizon (subcompact), ’98 Chev (Geo) Metro (sub-subcompact), ’82 Ford Econoline E-250 (full-size van), ’98 Chev Cavalier (compact), ’68 Buick LeSabre (barge Mk II), 2004 Buick Rainer (mid-size SUV), ’09 F-150 Supercrew (full-size pickup) and ’11 Ford Expedition (full-size SUV).

Do you know what we discovered through all this? An SUV and a fullsize pickup, for us at least, are the perfect combination of two vehicles to own, if you can afford it.

During the post 2009 recession years, the American Congress brought in stringent rules for improved fuel efficiency.

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The Saskatchewan Liberals have a new leader.

Naveed Anwar has won the leadership by acclamation. The announcement took place at a party event in Saskatoon over the weekend.

Anwar, who grew up in Pakistan but now resides in Saskatoon, runs a tax consulting firm in the city. He studied statistics and math at the University of Punjab (Lahore) and business at Concordia University in Montreal, and also holds a master’s degree in political science. Anwar had previously run for the Liberals

as their candidate in Saskatoon Westview in 2016.

He takes over from Tara Jijian, who had been interim leader since the fall of last year.

“I truly appreciate the support shown by the executive and Liberal members to have me lead the Liberal Party into the next provincial election,” said Anwar in a news release.

“I am looking forward to providing strong leadership to bring a positive kind of politics to Saskatchewan, focusing on ideas that will benefit our province and our people in the long term through economic and social diversity.”

Some people might have thought this was the end of the sport utility vehicle and trucks. How wrong they were.

Those tremendous gains in fuel efficiency made it more possible to operate larger, heavier, more capable vehicles at fuel efficiencies and horsepower that could only be dreamed of before.

For instance, my ’11 Expedition has a 5.4 litre V-8, which gets 310 horsepower, and weighs 6,132 pounds. It has a six-speed transmission.

If I were to buy a new model, the 2018 Expedition, it would come with a much smaller 3.5 litre V-6 turbo engine, coupled to a 10-speed automatic transmission. It would weight 5,793 pounds, a 339-pound reduction. And the new engine would generate a whopping 375 horsepower, with an engine that’s 35 per cent smaller.

When I was a kid, horsepower numbering 300 was something you saw in Corvettes, not SUVs. Ford now makes their flagship F-150 with an aluminum body, dropping several hundred pounds.

The engine actually shuts off when you stop and restarts when you take your foot off the brake. And it comes with a base 2.7-litre engine that generates 325 horsepower, and 10-speed transmission. That’s more horsepower than the base ’93 Corvette, with an engine not much bigger than the 2.2 litre that could barely get my ’81 Omni to passing speed.

It’s these innovations that have made trucks and SUVs all the rage now.

From my lengthy list of vehicles before, I’ve found

there are few ways a car is superior to an SUV. They are cheaper, easier to park and they get better fuel economy. That fuel economy margin is a price worth paying to have fourwheel drive.

SUVs, and trucks, are almost universally equipped with some form of four-wheel drive, which, given this is Canada, is infinitely better than pretty much any car. And their additional clearance is useful not only in the countryside, but in cities like Regina and Saskatoon, where residential streets get precious little

snow clearing. Of all the vehicles I’ve had, the Rainer, with air shocks, had the best ride.

The Last Truck lamented the loss of manufacturing jobs in America, but it also gave the example of the SUV as a dead end.

Things have sure changed since then. That plant reopened in 2015, and now makes windshields, employing a similar number of people. And the SUV and truck are here to stay.

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

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Energy, water focus of WDM educational displays

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

The Western Development Museum has new educational displays teachers can bring classes to for an interactive activity.

Located in a room that features historic cars, the displays are part of a program by the Environmental Society called Smarter Science Better Buildings. The program combines interactive displays of various energy savers in homes and other buildings. The energy efficiency of historic buildings on site at the museum is also considered.

Displays look at conserving water and energy, with an emphasis on solar power, along with introducing concepts such as innovative design. Interactive features on the displays include lights, a thermostat, the ability to peek inside a miniature solar powered house and a display showing a toilet’s innards.

The displays are scheduled to last until May 25.

Sarah Blais’ Grade 7 class from École Monseigneur Blaise Morand was at the museum Tuesday morning for a half-day

of learning.

The class was divided into groups and made to answer questions whose answers were found on the displays.

“It’s fun learning new stuff, and it’s just interesting,” said student Kale Hudson.

Amir Fadare said he was also having fun.

“We learned multiple different ways to conserve water, and that England uses half the amount of water that we use.”

Most students didn’t have much to say, apart from John Heidel.

“Net zero homes usually have quite a lot of solar panels to power them, and they usually have some eavestroughs and the water then goes into a holding tank,” Heidel said. “Then it gets cleaned and either heated or cooled, then it can be used for showers, baths and washing hands.”

Heidel added costs are a lot cheaper than a regular home, and the costs used to build a net zero home can later on save money.

Despite the lessons learned, Heidel, who thinks he might go into farming, said he might just pay higher bills rather than go solar.

Katelyn Payne, Grade 7 student at École Monseigneur Blaise Morand, writes an answer to a question as part of the Smarter Science Better Buildings displays at the Western Development Museum. Students learned about conserving water and energy, and didn’t have to spend the morning in school. Photo by Josh Greschner

Furniture and equipment local responsibility Continued from Front In May 2016, CEO of the former Prairie North Health Region David Fan made a presentation to the City of North Battleford regarding funding the furnishings and equipment for the new hospital.

The News-Optimist reported, in 2016, “Fan explained that under the funding formula used for

these hospital builds, furniture and equipment is always 100 per cent local.”

At Monday’s meeting, Councillor Shelley Boutin-Gervais said provincial funding of the project should be “allencompassing.”

“I don’t agree with the whole concept of a P3 partnership building a hospital, for one thing, and then not

furnishing it as part of the whole agreement is ludicrous to me.

“But on the other hand, it’s in our community and it employs a lot of people.

And mental health being probably one of the largest issues in health care right now, I would support it even though I’m not in favour of the whole way it was done.”

Other councillors were

in favour, emphasizing jobs, new families, community pride and the new hospital’s capacity for care.

Everyone voted in favour when the decision came to a vote.

Mayor Ames Leslie said the decision was tough, and agreed with BoutinGervais that providing such funding shouldn’t be the responsibility of mu-

nicipalities.

“As a municipality we see our budget, we see our tax base, we see the things we will need to be spending money on.

“But at the end of the day … people are bigger than the streets and our sidewalks and our parks.”

According to town CAO John Enns-Wind’s administrative report, “legislation

does not support the Town imposing a special levy to raise funds for an institution outside of its jurisdiction. As a result, monies donated are to be a grant identified in the budget and come from general revenues from the mill rate.”

The report adds “this donation is less than the discount given to residents on their property taxes.”

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Veit pleads guilty to second-degree murder

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The man accused of killing a Wilkie teaching assistant has entered a guilty plea to second-degree murder.

Wesley Veit entered the guilty plea Friday at Queen’s Bench courthouse in Battleford.

Veit, who appeared before Justice Gerald Allbright, was then sentenced to life imprisonment, with no

possibility of parole for 18 years.

A firearms prohibition for life was ordered and a DNA sample was also ordered.

Veit was accused of the shooting death of his estranged wife, Heidi Veit, who had been a staff member at McLurg High School in Wilkie.

The shooting took place about five kilometres outside the community on March 28, 2017. Wesley Veit was taken into custody

at a residence in the RM of Buffalo the following evening.

The case had been before the courts for the last several months, and had been in the pre-trial case management phase before it came to a resolution in court last week.

Veit was originally charged with first-degree murder, but a guilty plea was accepted for seconddegree murder, which nevertheless carries a life sentence.

New charge against Pinder Staff A charge of attempted murder has been laid in connection to an exchange of fire with police on Highway 16 April 14.

Tristan Pinder of Elk Point, Alta. now faces one charge of attempted murder with a firearm. Pinder also faces counts of breach of recognizance, possession of stolen property over $5,000, flight from police, dangerous operation of a motor vehicle and theft under $5,000.

Co-accused Verena Petrucka of Melville faces charges including discharge of a firearm with intent, assault of a police officer

with a weapon, possession of stolen property over $5,000, flight from police, dangerous operation of a vehicle and theft under $5,000.

Pinder’s next court appearance is May 17 in North Battleford Provincial Court while Petrucka appeared again by closed circuit TV Monday. She returns to court May 29.

According to an earlier news release from the RCMP, Maidstone RCMP received a complaint of theft from a gas station in Lashburn April 14. The suspect vehicle, a black Dodge Caravan taxicab van, matched the description of a vehicle involved

in an alleged robbery and assault with a weapon incident that happened April 13 in Regina.

The vehicle was followed eastbound by police and ultimately stopped just off Highway 16 west of Delmas. According to police, a firearm was discharged from the van.

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L of C to host Roy Petitfils May 17

Pink Floyd tribute at Dekker Centre June 1

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Light of Christ Catholic Schools is hoping for a good crowd to attend a talk by counsellor and speaker Roy Petitfils next week.

Projects Co-ordinator Ramona Stillar said Petitfils was recommended by a former faith development coordinator and a school board member who attended the Los Angeles Religious Education Congress, and heard Petitfils speak.

“He just really resonated and connected with them in terms of the message he sent,” Stillar said.

According to his website, Petitfils is “an internationally recognized expert in understanding and raising teenagers,” and is a therapist based in Louisiana.

Petitfils has a master’s in Mental Health and School Counselling.

Petitfils is also known for a popular TedTALK, and an analysis of the Netflix TV series 13 Reasons Why (a teen drama), which

Roy Petitfils is a counsellor and speaker from Louisiana. He’ll be speaking at the Light of Christ Learning Centre on Thursday, May 17 in regards to communicating with teenagers about things parents don’t always find comfortable bringing up. Photo submitted

has gained popularity online.

The North Battleford talk isn’t scheduled as a result of recent suicides, but rather was planned last spring. Stillar said Petitfils’ relevance to the community is coincidental.

Communication is a key theme in Petitfils’ message.

“Our hope is because of the timeliness of it, parents and anyone who works with youth in the community will learn how to more effectively communicate about is-

sues that affect teens, and especially issues that are more difficult to discuss with teens.”

Resilience, strength and perseverance, Stillar said, are also themes, as the idea of suicide being a permanent solution to a temporary problem.

The turnout isn’t certain at this point, but Stillar is hoping for a good crowd.

Petitfils will speak at the Light of Christ Learning Centre at 1202 - 105 St. on Thursday, May 17.

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By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Josh Szczepanowski, singer and guitarist in the Pink Floyd tribute band PIGS, hopes to give audiences an experience they wouldn’t be able to otherwise see without a time machine.

“It’s different than people might expect to see because it’s focused really tightly on [Pink Floyd’s] mid to late ‘70s look and feel,” Szczepanowski said.

PIGS was formed in Victoria, B.C. in 2008, and has since toured Canada extensively. The third leg of their LEFT + RIGHT tour features 14 dates on the prairies and in British Columbia.

PIGS band members represent Pink Floyd members, along with a sax player and backup vocalist (Szczepanowski performs David Gilmour’s parts). In addition to playing a set of covers, PIGS play entire albums.

Previous set lists have included Wish You Were Here, Animal and Dark Side of the Moon.

The band also brings substantial lighting, Szczepanowski said, to recreate the original band’s visuals.

“It’s a rock show, it’s not a quiet relaxed thing.”

Szczepanowski said he got into Pink Floyd’s music relatively late, at about age 24, although he said the band’s music was always around and was his dad’s favourite band.

Forming a Pink Floyd tribute band came unexpectedly.

With band mates, Szczepanowski said he was “fooling around one day and we played some Pink Floyd songs, and it just sort of happened. We started playing Money, and it turned out my David Gilmour voice was pretty much exact.”

The band was originally strict about playing songs from 1971 to 1979, but has branched out since and play some more modern songs and even some cuts from solo albums.

“But we really work hard to make them fit into the show properly,” Szczepanowski said.

Despite the band’s 10

years of existence, the band hasn’t yet exhausted the material, and there remains about 40 or 50 songs to play.

“I find with some of this stuff, even after all these years, it still has the power to move me,” Szczepanowski said.

“It’s a pretty strong testament to how much effort they put in and how they got it right back then.”

PIGS plays live versions of the songs, which can be quite different than from how they sound on the album.

Audience ages, while they are often around 20s and 50s, range from small children to seniors.

After the North Battleford stop, Szczepanowski said the band is aiming for a U.S. and European tour.

“It is really a pleasure to be sharing this music with everybody every time.

Even though Pink Floyd’s catalogue can be nihilistic, it’s a pretty uplifting experience.”

Tickets are $44.29 plus GST. They can be purchased at the Dekker Centre’s box office and online.

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Mental Health Week

In honour of Mental Health Week, the City of North Battleford hosted a flag-raising ceremony at City Hall. In attendance were CMHA Battlefords Executive Director Jane Zielke de Montbrun and people who work at and frequent the organization, Saskatchewan Hospital Director Linda Shynkaruk, Mayor Ryan Bater, Councillor Kent Lindgren and members of the public. Students from Chief Poundmaker School played songs. A number of events took place in the name of Mental Health Week, with a Champions of Mental Health gala taking place Saturday 12 at the Dekker Centre.

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which is traditionally considered the kickoff of summer blockbuster season in the movie business. But Disney moved up the wide release a week to April 27, to coincide with other markets around the world.

So, as I have said before, I have no idea whether to count Avengers: Infinity War as a “summer” release, given that it is in reality a late spring release.

I do not know whether this means we should consider the final week of April as part of “summer season” from now on. Of course, this is “movie” summer we are talking about, not the “real” summer, which does not begin until June 21.

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In any event, Avengers: Infinity War has now already opened in North America. Right before it opened last Friday, I made sure to post online my prediction of how I thought it would do at the box office: $655 million domestic.

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Summer box office Continued from Page 10 So much for that prediction. The numbers for the April 27 weekend have been announced and it has opened to a whopping $257.6 million, which is the new all-time opening weekend record in North America. It toppled the record held by Star Wars: The Force Awakens by about $10 million.

It also set the Saturday record, taking in $83 million on April 28, and its haul of $69.2 million on April 29 set the Sunday record as well.

These figures are just for one day in the North American market. By way of contrast, the acclaimed and Oscar-winning The Hurt Locker made a grand total of $49.2 million during its entire run worldwide.

The bottom line is, my prediction that this Avengers movie would make $655 million is already shot to heck. I now think this movie is far more

likely to make it to $800 million. This is absolutely unheard of for a late-spring release, which is what this is. A box office of $800 million would ultimately put Avengers: Infinity War second all-time to Star Wars: The Force Awakens in the domestic market.

When also counting the global market, Avengers: Infinity War opened to $640.9 million, scoring the biggest opening ever in places like Mexico, Brazil, South Korea and the Philippines.

What’s even more remarkable about these international numbers is this movie isn’t even open in the massive China market yet. The release date there is May 11.

My point here is that I don’t know why I bother to make a prediction about the summer box office now. This race is already over, and summer blockbuster season has not even started.

Already, the decision to

release this movie a week early looks brilliant. There is literally no major competition until Deadpool 2, starring Ryan Reynolds, shows up May 18.

Solo: A Star Wars Story is set to debut May 25 and should also do terrific numbers, although I do not think it will achieve the type of numbers we have seen from the recent December releases in the Star Wars franchise.

The big releases in June will no doubt be Incredibles 2 on June 15 and Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom which goes wide June 22. Both PIXAR and the Jurassic franchise are known for dominating the box office, so I am expecting big things.

As for July, that month will be loaded, with AntMan and the Wasp opening wide July 6, Skyscraper starring Dwayne Johnson July 13 and Mission: Impossible -Fallout starring Tom Cruise July 27. These are the movies that stand out

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Without really trying to overthink things this time around, here are my predictions for how these will do: Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom $355 million Deadpool 2 $345 million Solo: A Star Wars Story $330 million Incredibles 2 $325 million Ant-Man and the Wasp $265 million Mission: Impossible Fallout $230 million Skyscraper $205 million I’ve also heard people predicting big things for Ocean’s 8 — part of the Ocean’s franchise but this time with an all-female cast including Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway and other famous actresses. It opens in wide release June 8.

I’m sure the notion of seeing an Ocean’s movie with an all-female cast will appeal to some people (ie. females). But everyone knows this is not only a gimmick, and a tired gimmick by Hollywood.

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That wraps up my precleaning up to the same exdictions for the summer tent. My guess is it makes box office for 2018. By the around $115 million or so domestic, which would be end of August, maybe I’ll in the same ballpark as the have a better idea about previous two Ocean mov- whether Avengers: Infinity War is a summer movie or ies.

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Cleanup Day 2018 took place in North Battleford May 3. City crews and volunteers took part in the beautification effort, with a good chunk of the activity taking place along Highways 4 and 16, including King Hill. At noon hour, volunteers enjoyed free burgers at the fire hall. Photo by John Cairns

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City officials are reporting that this year’s Spring Cleanup Day a huge amount of garbage collected.

According to numbers supplied by the City, the community collected 2,750 kilograms of garbage this year. This was the second highest total after the 2015 cleanup which saw 4,000 kilograms collected.

This was the fifth year for the cleanup

effort spearheaded by the City of North Battleford and the North Battleford Business Improvement District.

Last Thursday, City staff collected litter on Highways 4 and 16 and Territorial Drive while garbage bags were also picked up by schools and community groups for their clean up efforts.

Participants in the cleanup were also invited to the fire hall at noon to enjoy burgers and soft drinks, sponsored by Frazer’s No Frills.

The city may have held their city-wide cleanup, but there is still plenty of litter out there. Helping to collect that trash Wednesday were participants from Battlefords Trade and Education Centre. They partnered with the City of North Battleford to pick up trash in the vicinity of McDonald’s on Railway Avenue that morning, including around the railway tracks. They plan to do more litter pickups throughout the year. According to Shelley Mandin, direct support supervisor at BTEC, this is a way for BTEC participants to show what they are able to do, as well as give back to the community. Photo by John Cairns

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Earl Hanson was a passionate and dedicated community member. Now there’s a camp named after him.

The Earl Hanson Graduate Co-op Camp, which Innovation Credit Union is sponsoring, takes place July 29 to Aug. 3 at Last Mountain Lake, about 100 km northwest of Regina.

The camp is part of the Saskatchewan Cooperative Youth Program/ Co-op Camp and offers four to six day-long camps for 12- to 18-year-olds.

The camp teaches youth leadership, teamwork and communication skills. The camp hopes to increase the confidence and knowledge of co-operatives of participants, and motivate participants to get involved in the community.

Malina Combres of Innovation Credit Union said her employer and the camp have similar interests.

“It aligns directly with our values of community and giving back to youth,” Combres said.

Earl Hanson supported co-operatives for a number of years before pass-

ing away in 2017. He won a Lifetime Co-operative Achievement Award in 2016. Hanson lived in towns including Unity, Outlook and Swift Current.

“Earl Hanson was one of the most passionate advocates for the co-operative system I know, so it seemed only fitting to honour him by sponsoring a co-op camp in his name,” Innovation CEO Dan Johnson said in a news release.

2018 marks the 90th anniversary of the Saskatchewan Co-operative Youth Program.

Executive director of Saskatchewan Co-operative Association, Victoria Morris, said the camp generally attracts 150 to 200 participants.

“We’re honoured that we can help celebrate Earl’s contributions,” Morris said.

The Earl Hanson Graduate Co-op Camp is open to youth who have already completed the intermediate level of camp. Application forms and more information are available at www.innovationcu.ca or www.sask.coop.

The deadline to apply is May 31.

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Someone once said a community’s character shows itself amid crises.

The desire among community members to help was clear at Catholic Family Services’ 26th annual Charity Dinner and Auction. Executive Director Karen Richard said the fundraiser generally brings in around $40,000. This year, proceeds are expected to be approximately $48,000.

The event featured donations from a number of different businesses. Cocktails and dinner took place during the silent auction and were followed by a live auction and dance.

Auction items included a 10-karat white gold ring, furniture and decor items, gift certificates, food, event tickets and numerous others. Darwin Atcheynum sculpted a soapstone piece called Healing Hand.

Nic Fransoo of Q98 hosted the event and dignitaries included Bishop Albert Thévenot.

A new feature this year, Richard said, was selling 100 envelopes for $100 each with a one in 10 chance of winning.

A list of services provided by the agency are listed on the Catholic Family Services website.

These include counselling, transitional skills, family support, professional development, support for those exposed to domestic violence and others. Some programs are offered with support from government ministries. Payment for services is based on a sliding scale depending on financial circumstances.

Richard said the agency will work with anyone regardless of religious affiliation.

The agency was originally funded from within the Catholic community, Richard said, but over the years funding has come from the community as a whole.

Richard thanked the community, and encour-

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aged everyone to patronize the businesses that support Catholic Family Services.

“Trauma is not new to our community, and the tragic loss of so many of our youth only underscores the need for the service we provide,” Richard said during a speech.

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these tragic events, our agency provided over 500 hours in support and counselling in our high schools, to other family and community members affected.”

Richard said over the previous fiscal year, Catholic Family Services has provided service to more than 3,000 individuals.

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The truck has after market lights, a lift kit and hood scoop. The Saskatchewan licence plate on the truck at the time it was stolen was 364 JJU. The RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in locating the vehicle.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Unity RCMP at 306-228-6300, the Wilkie RCMP at 306-843-3480 or the Macklin RCMP at 306-753-2171.

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Experience key for Midget AA Beavers this year

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After being thrown into the line of fire as a younger squad in 2017, this year’s North Battleford Midget AA Beavers lineup enters the Saskatchewan Premier Baseball League campaign with a better idea of what to expect.

“I think it’s shaping up to be a good season,” Beavers manager Bert Benoit said.

“We have some young players moving up from bantam to the midget ranks and they have a solid skill set. Along with them, our returning veterans are a little stronger on the bat and they are quicker with their throws on defence.”

Although they started off the season with 14-13 and 12-7 defeats over the weekend to the host Moose Jaw Canucks at Ross Wells Park, Benoit was pleased with how the team played

Evan Wolf of the North Battleford Beavers avoids the tag attempt from the Moose Jaw Canucks catcher as he slides into home plate Sunday at Ross Wells Park in Moose Jaw. Photo courtesy of Marc Smith/Discover Moose Jaw

up,” Benoit said. “The guys didn’t want to give up and they played right to the very end.

“We’ve only practised outside three or four times,

in the contests.

“I really liked how they clawed their way back in the first game as it was 12-3 for Moose Jaw at one point and we tied it back

so there were a few more errors than usual, but that’s to be expected at this time of year. Other than that and one bad inning where we gave up a few runs, it

was a solid outing in both games.”

Having gone through some early season struggles after losing many members from their 2016 Tier I provincial championship squad, the Beavers rattled off six wins in their final eight games of tthe season.

With some extra momentum under their sails, the Beavers went on to pick up a silver medal at the Tier III provincial championships in Saskatoon last July.

“This year we have a lot more confidence on the roster,” Benoit said.

“If you look back at the start of last season, it was a big change for our team, but having that experince under their belt should help. I think many of the things they learned will be passed down to the new guys moving up from the bantam ranks.”

That experience is also

noticeable in the Beavers rotation, as they have up to nine pitchers that can take to the mound at the moment.

“We’re sitting pretty good in that department,” Benoit said.

“I think all but three of our pitchers got a chance to play against Moose Jaw, so we have a lot of options at the moment when it comes to what we can have on the mount during different situations.”

The Beavers will go back out on the road this weekend for a pair of games against the Weyburn Beavers.

Their home debut will take place at Beaver Lions Stadium on Saturday, May 19 at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. against the White Butte Broncos.

That will be followed up with home games against the Parkland Expos from Yorkton at 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 20.

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The Martensville product, who has spent the last three seasons on the blueliner for the Battlefords North Stars, was selected in the sixth round of the United States Hockey League Draft Tuesday by the Chicago Steel with the 94th overall pick.

Although he has committed to the NCAA’s Maine Black Bears for next season, Kleiboer is also eligible to return for his final season of junior hockey with the North Stars.

The 19-year-old is com-

ing off of his best season in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, as he set career highs in goals (10), assists (32) and points (42) in 46 regular season games.

He also had six points in nine playoff games and won a gold medal with Canada West at the World Junior A Challenge.

The Steel, who won their first USHL title in 2017, finished in sixth place in the Eastern Conference this season with a 28-25-7 record.

After upsetting the Muskegon Lumberjacks in the first round, they lost in the quarter-finals to the United States National

For the first time in their history, the Steinbach Pistons will be headed to the Royal Bank Cup. The champions of the Manitoba Junior Hockey League punched their ticket to the national champioship on home ice Monday night, as they edged the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League champion

Nipawin Hawks 2-1 in the sixth game of the Anavet Cup series.

Wayde Johannesson had the lone goal for the Hawks, who were looking to be the first SJHL team to reach the RBC Cup since the Melfort Mustangs in 2015.

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Declan Hobbs turned aside 31 shots for the Hawks.

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Notre Dame Hounds defenceman Tim Gould, who has also committed to the Black Bears, was picked by the Sioux City Musketeers in the fifth round.

Flin Flon Bombers forward Chrystopher Collin, who was a teammate of Kleiboer’s at the World Junior A Challenge and committed to the NCAA’s Bowling Green Falcons earlier this week, was a 14th round selection by the Central Illinois Flying Aces.

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Two special people were honoured recently by being inducted in the Lions Hall of Fame — Colin and Adele Turuk.

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How to show a Nurse You Care Nurses are often the first people patients see when visiting hospitals

Nurses fill many roles in the medical community, assisting doctors and helping to make in-patient stays more comfortable for men and women who are ill or injured. Specialized nurses, such as nurse practitioners, may even serve as the primary healthcare provider, offering diagnoses and writing prescriptions.

While there is a specific week set aside to show appreciation to nurses, many people agree that they deserve recognition throughout the year. Any instance is a good time to give back to nurses, and the following are a few ways to honor the nurses in your life.

• Play caretaker to him or her. Nurses tend to the needs of others all the time, but some nurses do not get the respite they deserve. Those who want to show appreciation to a nurse who has helped them in their lives can present the nurse with a gift card for a massage and soothing spa treatment.

• Cater a meal. Offer to cater a meal at the hospital or medical office so that all nurses on staff can benefit. If there is one nurse in particular you want to treat, give that nurse a gift card to a nearby restaurant.

• Provide foot relief. Nurses spend hours on their feet, and that can cause pain or stiffness throughout the body. Present a gift card to a store that specializes in comfort shoes or custom orthotics. A certificate for a pedicure or foot massage would no doubt be appreciated as well.

• Create a charmed existence. Charm bracelets are the rage right now, and nurses may appreciate a bracelet that highlights their career path with specific charms.

For something they can wear on the job, treat nurses to a Steth-o-Charm™, which is a charm that slides securely onto stethoscopes. These charms come in many designs and can make for a memorable gift.

• Give a decorative badge reel. Nurses must wear identification or have swipe cards on their person to gain access to areas of hospitals. Many badges are standard items without any flare or style. A colorful or decorative badge reel can be a nice way to brighten up a nurse’s day.

• Give verbal or handwritten thanks. One of the easiest and most heartfelt ways to show your appreciation to nurses is to simply tell them how you feel. Offer a handwritten note or speak with a nurse in person. Such a simple gesture does not take much effort, but it is bound to make an impact.

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False alarm causes a commotion at the school

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Residing in an area as peaceful and secluded as Medstead lends to a lifestyle of peace, nature and opportunities for a more traditional lifestyle for children; fewer smartphones and more walks in the woods.

It is easy to lose sight of the world around and the preparations that still need to be made to safely coexist with the fear and threats that often seem to be outside our realm of calm.

One institution that certainly must keep this paradox in mind is the school, which cares for our most vulnerable population.

A good reminder of the school’s plans to protect the youth from the seen and unseen occurred May 2.

In the mid afternoon, the school population found itself startled with an alarm noting “this is not a drill” coming through the intercoms. Immediately, the school was evacuated safely, using the buddy

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system and travelling off school grounds to a predetermined muster point.

Students and staff alike were alarmed, though kept diligently and safely to the routine.

Shannon Lessard, communications director of Living Sky School Division, said the source of the issue was discerned to be a code that can be typed into the school’s phone system to indicate a problem and

the codes vary according to problem. Lessard indicated the code used was that associated with a natural gas leak. The communications director notes there are separate codes for instances such as a bomb threat or

intruder in the building. In the event of a fire threat, the alarm is simply pulled and emergency services are dispatched.

If a code is typed into the school’s internal system, after evacuation is conducted, a representative of the school is to call the Living Sky central office, Lessard says. There the technical support group will ascertain exactly what room the call originated

from. This is used to verify a problem and to prevent dispatch of service if it is a false alarm. Once the room has been identified, the administration of the school can ascertain whether there is a true risk or a slip of the fingers.

Living Sky School District learned this alarm was caused by a school employee attempting to use the intercom and inadvertently typing in the

wrong code. According to Lessard, the staff member who triggered the alarm was not aware they had instigated the protocol and simply acted according to the evacuation procedure.

Though this instance was in error, it serves to remind parents of the measures that the school takes to protect our youth and the systematic checks and balances that allow for surety before action.

Police say the operation focused on gang suppression, traffic enforcement, warrant enforcement and checking for compliance of court-imposed conditions of release.

Enhanced enforcement results for the two-day project were: total checks - 70; arrests - 21, warrants executed - 23, charges processed by police - 40, of

which 33 were criminal code, new criminal code charges – seven (two for impaired driving), number of prolific offenders processed - seven; number of remands to appear in court - five.

Traffic statistics were: number of traffic stops 401; number of tickets - 76, number of warnings - 76, number of breach charges two (criminal code).

“On behalf of Onion Lake Cree Nation, we are very much grateful to have a positive working relationship with the RCMP,” said Onion Lake Cree Nation Chief Wallace Fox in a release.

“From a year ago until today, our membership is very grateful and feel safer than they did with all the work put in with our elders,

council, and RCMP special task force, on gangs and drug activity that was taking place here.

“Without a collaborative approach, we wouldn’t be able to take our community back. Safety is a priority amongst our leadership.

Thank you once again, and look forward to a brighter safer community for our future.”

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By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Fifty people enjoyed the hospital auxiliary tea at the Drop In Centre Friday. We enjoyed angel cake, ice cream and strawberries and visiting with neigh-

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bours. The bake table was laden with (calorie free) goodies. The raffles were won by Marilyn Owens, Esther Jesse and Rene JoHner. It was a very good afternoon.

Barry Inns and Debbie of Tomahawk, Alta. were weekend visitors with his sister, Anne Reeds, and aunt, Jean Stewart.

Jean Stewart was to Lloydminster for medical treatment and also had a great visit with Ethel Sweezy.

This week birthday greetings go out to Ruth Weinhandl. On the weekend she had two daughters and two grandchildren help her celebrate, as they won’t be able to be here this weekend.

The rain that fell Tuesday was washing off the snow mold and making everything fresh and green.

The tulips are blooming, too. Spring is here.

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Long-time librarian earns life member award

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Helen Sutherland of Borden was in Regina May 4 at the Saskatchewan Library Trustee Association’s awards luncheon to receive the SLA honorary life member award.

Helen has been a part of the library since its inception in 1967. A former teacher, farm wife and mother of eight, she was one of the first branch librarians. The first location in Borden was in a vacant machinery dealership and the current location is in the Borden Community Centre. Helen was librar-

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ian until 1994 when she retired at the age of 65, but she continued serving the library as a local and regional board member.

“For me it has been a wonderful place to meet friends and welcome new people and the books and services do so much for the community of Borden,” she said. “I am proud of our library and gratified to have been part of the system in a very local way. It

has thrived in Borden because of the many people who made it happen, not just one.”

After being involved with the Borden Library for more than 50 years, Helen is still one of its most devoted patrons.

The Borden Farmers’ Market started the season with its first market May 4 in the Borden Fire Hall.

Not all the vendors were on hand but Karen Kerr had jams, jellies, cards and plants. Proctors Honey had a table and Eileen Petrun and Natalie Gramiak had tables laden with baked goodies. The Borden United Church went through

Tap 2 dancers, who performed at the Borden Dance Club recital April 29, were voted the most promising tap group 10 and under at the Aberdeen festival.

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more than 100 hamburgers and hot dogs. Parking is somewhat constricted as the fire hall addition is taking shape on the south side.

Market patrons cannot park in front of the building or the fire department vehicles. The market hours are from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. every Friday until Oct. 5.

This is one less hour than last year, as there is not much traffic after 2 p.m.

The Borden Lions met May 1 and donated $500 to STARS in recognition of the Humboldt tragedy and also gave $150 to the Borden beautification committee to plant the flower barrels around Borden.

Upcoming for the Lions is the Mother’s Day Brunch Sunday, May 13 in the Borden Community Centre from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m., with the men doing the cooking and the ladies helping to clean up. A raffle for a basket of goodies will also be held that day.

The club is trying to organize a highway ditch clean up and if the club wishes to be reimbursed the date would be Saturday, May 26.

Other events will be the pancake breakfast June 2 for Diefenbaker Daze, to be held at the community centre rather than on the grounds, and the 2018 grad banquet June 8.

The motorcycle Lions Ride for Guide Dogs will

Helen Sutherland with a life member award presented to her May 4 in Regina. Photo submitted by Lorraine Olinyk

be coming through Borden June 2, stopping at the community centre at 9:30 a.m., when presentations will be made to them. The members have been doing a “chase the ace” lottery at the local level for a number of months. Having the winning ticket May 1 was Lorraine Olinyk, receiving $9.75. She then pulled the ace of clubs from the deck of cards to win the jackpot of $220.

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2018 recital was hosted April 29 at the community centre. MC Lynette Schmidt stated the club has 47 dancers ranging in age from four to 18. The dancers come from Borden, Hafford, Langham, Radisson and Maymont.

Many of the dancers competed at Aberdeen festival (A) and at Humboldt (H) in April and marks are after their names. At Humboldt dancers only received a medal if in the top three.

Doing solos were: Cheyanne Roth, acro (A silver 82, H 86.5); Abby Braun, jazz; Taylor Reid, ballet (A silver 80.5, H 80); Jasmyn Elgersma, tap (A silver 82, H 81); Hannah Eckert, tap (A bronze 79, H 84); Ava Giesbrecht (A bronze 79.9, H 80); Julia Siebert, ballet (A silver 84, H 81); Michelle Garrett, lyrical (H 81).

Duets were performed by: Riley Munkholm and Hunter Reid, hip hop (H 80); Katelyn and Justin Worona, tap (A silver 84, He 85).

Fre The ballet senior group Michelle G., 201included 7 Danika P., Julia S., Savannah S. In Tiny Tot ballet were Rowan B., Halle G., Hannah G., Taya N., Brielle U. and Isabella W. Ballet 2 (A bronze 79, H 81) dancers were Emery B., Madi B., Krya C., Abbi F., Jasmine F., Brielle G., Piper H., Blair H., Rachel H., Alex O. and Taylor R. Ballet 1 dancers were Elise H., Kylara K., Abbie O., Rachel S. and Max T. Tap 1 was performed by Elsie H., Kylara K., Allyn L., Eva M., Rachel S. and Max T. In Tap 2 (A silver 82 and most promising tap group 10 and under, H gold 85.5) were Emery B., Kyra C., Jasmine F., Piper H., Blair H. and Justin W. Tap 3 (A bronze – 79, H 80) dancers were Madi B, Jasmyn E, Abbi F, Brielle G, Rachel H, Alex O, Hunter R,Taylor R. and Grace S.

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Tiny Tots danced to the Tiny Tots Ballet.

Borden Dance Club Tap 3 danced to Something That I Want at the club’s recital April 29. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

Auxiliary to host spring tea Continued from Page 22 Tap 4 (A silver 83.5, H 85) were Hannah E., Ava G., Cheyanne R., Sydney S., Julia S. and Katelyn W. Tap senior dancers (A silver 84, H silver 85) were Danika, Rachel S., Brooke B. and Savannah.

Jazz 1 (A gold 85, H gold 84) dancers were Elise H., Myla J., Eva M., Abbie O. and Max T. Jazz 2 (A silver 83, H 85) had Emery B., Abbey B., Kyra C., Jasmine F., Piper H., Blair H. and Justin W. Jazz 3 dancers were Madison B., Jasmyn E., Abbie F., Briells G., Rachel H., Alex O., Taylor R. and Grace S. Jazz 4 (A bronze 79.4, H bronze 82) dancers were Hannah E., Ava G., Cheyanne R., Hunter R., Sydney S. and Katelyn W. Jazz senior dancers were

Abi R., Michelle G., Kirsten S. and Danika.

Hip hop 1 (A gold 89.5, H gold 85) included Emery B., Kyra C., Jasmyn E., Abbi F. and Piper H. Hip hop seniors (H 82) were Brooke B., Michelle G., Danika, Rachel S. and Kirsten S. Presentations were made to the two graduating dancers – Rachel Sutherland and Kirsten Szwydky.

A bouquet of flowers and gift were given to instructor Miss Cassidy and gift certificates to board members.

Roses were handed out to all of the dancers.

St. John’s Anglican Church was the site of a special event Sunday, May 6 when Riley J. Saunders, infant daughter of Lucas and Emily Saunders of Borden, was baptized by Rev. Paula Foster of Saskatoon.

Many family and friends were on hand to witness Lucas, Emily, Kasey and godparents gathered around the baptismal font for this special occasion. A family luncheon was held at the bowling alley following the service.

The Borden Care Home Auxiliary held a spring tea at the care home May 1 and many came out to enjoy lunch and beverages. The proceeds from the tea will go to buy flowers to plant outside around the building. The door prize of a potted plant went to Carol Herman.

Retiring from the auxiliary are Sharon Assman, Julia Bezugly, Jackie Meister and Audrey Barth, leaving only Jean Sawchyn and Audrey Baker to carry on.

So if anyone is interested, call Jean Sawchyn.

Badger scare never there in village bush

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

Strange squeals emitted from the woods of Medstead this past week, a noise that was not a bird or a bear and was initially believed to be badgers.

May 4, the village office became aware of the issue. Shortly thereafter, conservation officers Jason and Colleen Reddekopp met with the village maintenance worker.

Colleen noted the original intentions were to place kill traps for the badgers, though no plan was designed to ensure this did not pose a risk to dogs and other wildlife. According to the Reddekopps, due to the den in which they were believed to reside, there would be no way to remove the creatures intact. When asked what the risks may be, there was noted the

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expression of “the badger got into the chicken coop.”

There was no comment as to risk to people.

Badgers are a protected animal, though are on the list of animals eligible to be hunted (only in winter months) for their fur. In an ironic turn of events, a certified trapper inspected the site and discovered that these were in fact fox holes. The potential danger of laying traps for these

critters, however noisy, for children and animals were noted to outweigh the potential benefit, as foxes are of little threat. According to several long-time residents, the foxes have resided in these woods for many years.

Thankfully, this issue was diligently resolved by the co-operation of the village administrator, village ca ret a ker/ma i ntena nce worker and the Spiritwood conservation office.

Folks of Medstead with children can feel comfortable knowing that they are being looked after, even when critters go bump in the night.

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May 2 power outage results in boil water advisory

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

It was only a few short weeks ago when Medstead was beneath a frosty blanket of snow. Winter stretched well into April and has taken a leap over spring weather into the world of summer.

Leaves and brush that were exposed after the quick melt are surrounded by dried grass, not yet wetted by spring rain, making for a prime situation for fires.

There has not been a lack of weather fronts. May 2, Medstead found itself swept up in a power outage

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which effected the Northwest. According to Jordan Jackle, SaskPower spokesperson, the outage struck at 5 a.m. The problem was a burned out transmission structure several kilometres north of North Battleford.

There was fire damage to the structure and crews left an update to the public at 9:30 a.m. expecting power to be restored within 12 hours of the initial out-

age. Throughout, Twitter was a resource for updates.

Jackle noted crews were on site quickly and were able to manually divert power to places of immediate need such as hospitals.

Medstead had power restored in the afternoon, more than an hour before the slated time. Jackle said SaskPower continued to look for the exact source, noting the wind storm that night.

The school has a generator, but did not have functioning plumbing. A water boil advisory is in place as the outage caused pumps to be down. The boil advisory is projected to be lifted by the end of the week of May 6.

The dry weather, coupled with a day where the water pumps did not function, serve as a good reminder of the fire ban that has been put in place.

According to Christin Egeland, RM administrator, the ban was imposed after a small brush fire west of the turnoff onto Highway 3.

Desmond Boyd, Medstead Fire Department member, notes the conditions that lead to the fire ban are dry grass and moldy leaves that are “basically kindling.” He also

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Egeland says information about RM ban are put on Facebook, signs around town, at the RM office and an advisory is put on the radio. Shortly after the RM initiated a fire ban, the village followed suit. The Medstead fire crew had an opportunity to conduct training over the course of the ban.

The combination of power outage, water boil advisory and fire ban accentuate the need to keep necessities on hand: water, batteries, a radio, a fully gassed up vehicle and food not requiring heat to prepare. This also highlights the value of a landline, as Medstead often finds itself in an out of service zone for both cellular calls and Internet, which is wired to the electrical system.

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May crocuses illustrate spring’s late arrival

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The sight of green grass and soon the leaves coming out is so refreshing after waiting an extra long time for spring and in a few days we will be into summer. No wonder summers go fast when they start so late, but whenever they start, they are never long enough. We drove around looking for crocuses up through Cochin. We didn’t find any until we turned west onto the Aquadeo road where there is pasture

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on both sides of the road.

There were lots of them.

These usually bloom at the time of the North Battleford bull sale, which is held about mid-April, so they are late this year. It was nice to see two Osprey using the nest SaskPower put in north of Cochin, so they would quit building it on the power pole. Many of

the summer birds are back and we do appreciate them.

Duplicate bridge was played in Meota May 1 and top score was made

by Vern Iverson and David Sharpe. Second high were Maureen Campbell and Margaret Dyck and third went to Mary Greenwald and Joyce Antoine.

Thursday evening at the Pioneer Hall in the city top score went to Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second to Vern Iverson and David Sharpe and tied for third were Linda Ard and Robert Iverson and Margaret Dyck

and Dave Creegan.

The Sons of Norway played Norwegian whist in the Do Drop In May 4 with four tables in play.

Top score went to Rita McPherson, second to Arlene Walker, third to Eric Callbeck and fourth to Vern Iverson. At 5 p.m. the group moved to the Meota Hotel where they gathered for supper. Following this the group returned to the Do Drop In and some went on home while others arrived to take part in the regular evening of canasta. Top score went to

150 celebrations, helping the Wilkie Museum, holding a silent auction, where money raised was donated to the museum.

In the late winter of 2018 the Wilkie Métis Local was approved by the Métis Society of Saskatchewan and deemed an official local.

A regional Métis local meeting was held in Lloydminster, April 29, 2018 where Pritchard was

welcomed in by the Métis presidents of the Region.

All Métis in Wilkie are welcome to join the local to help the local become strong and look current members look forward to being involved in the community and with the Métis Nation in Saskatchewan.

To get in contact with the Wilkie Métis Society, please like the Facebook page: Wilkie Métis Society and send a message.

Métis Local officially accepted

By Helen Urlacher Correspondent

In May of 2017, a few residents of Wilkie and area started a Métis Local, with the help of Carol Delorme, and Wendy Vandal Bissonnette, who attended and made official the first meeting of the new Métis Local.

Attendance was great that day bringing in eight members to the newly

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founded local and appointed were George Pritchard as president, Esther Fell as the vice-president and Helen Urlacher (Locheed) as secretary-treasurer.

The Wilkie Métis Local participated in the Canada

Charles Walker and Barbara Soloninko, second high were Marion Ottas and Donna Lambert and third were Eric Callbeck and Vern Iverson.

The monthly meeting of the seniors slated for Friday, May 11 has had to be postponed. I will let you know when the change of date is decided.

Next week we will have a full report with pictures of the medieval feast the Sons of Norway held May 6 in the Do Drop in.

The Meota quilting ladies held a craft sale and tea in their room in the community complex May 5. Forty people passed through and checked out the many sewn items, baking and plants. The door prizes were won by Charlene Rederburg and Otavia Northcott. The raffle was won by Sue Demchuk. Coffee, lemonade and dainties were available. The ladies appreciated the support of all who attended.

A story in the Spiritwood paper, “Rose Cottage

paper on a roll,” in the May 4 issue was most interesting. It tells of the two-year history of a toilet paper manufacturing company in the village of Medstead operated by Rick and Laurel Neufeld. This is the first ever toilet paper manufacturing business in western Canada.

The product is highquality virgin paper, each roll with 301 sheets and contains no additives. It is easier on household systems, septic tanks and RVs as it doesn’t clog, clump or become a mass of goop in the bottom of tanks. Part of the proceeds is donated to cancer research. They are entering the market place with marine and RV toilet paper next. We can only wish this young couple a great future as they work on their venture. This toilet paper is available in Medstead, Glaslyn, St. Warburg, Spiritwood, Neilburg and North Battleford.

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IRELAND: Mrs. Laura Ireland of North Battleford, SK passed away on Monday April 30, 2018 at the Villa Pascal at the age of 95 years. At Laura’s request, no formal service will be held and Cremation has taken place. Interment will be held at a later date. For those wishing to leave a condolence, you may do so at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Laura Ireland have been entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll Rural Municipality of Parkdale No. 498 Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the R.M of Parkdale No. 498 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the following days: Monday to Friday, May 10 to June 11, 2018 (except on Statutory Holidays).

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

Any person wishing to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by the appeal fee $30.00 per $100,000 of assessed value (or portion thereof), to a maximum of $500.00, which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Assessor, R.M. of Parkdale No. 498, Box 310, Glaslyn, Sask. S0M 0Y0 by the 11th day of June, 2018.

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NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF ASSESSMENT ROLL 2018 Resort Village of Cochin

NOTICE is hereby given that the Assessment Roll for the Resort Village of Cochin for 2018 has been prepared and is open for inspection at the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from April 27, 2018 to May 28, 2018.

A Bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the Assessment Notices sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal his or her assessment is required to file a Notice of Appeal, accompanied by a $250.00 fee for each assessment being appealed to: The Assessor, Resort Village of Cochin PO Box 160, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 by May 28, 2018.

Dated this 27th day of April, 2018.

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ANNUAL MEETING

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Co-op Café Territorial Place Mall Supper - 6:00 pm Meeting - 6:45 pm Advance Meal Tickets - $6.00 Day of Meeting - $7.00 Tickets available at the Administration Office, Pharmacy, Agro Centre, Glaslyn & Radisson

- Board of Directors Report - Financial Statement - Audit Report - Announcement of 2017 Allocations

DISCOVERY

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN NO. 499

PUBLIC NOTICE OF FEE BYLAW ADOPTION Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 51 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, for a separate fee bylaw.

INTENT: The intent of this bylaw is to allow for an additional presubmittal application fee when Council issues a Call for Proposals for future development proposals.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Mervin.

REASON: The reason for the fee bylaw is to outline a cost of $1000.00 presubmittal fee, and associated rationale, for development applications submitted during a Call for Proposals issued by the RM of Mervin No. 499.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on May 22, 2018 at 1:00 p.m. in the RM office located in the Town of Turtleford to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by Friday, May 18, 2018.

For additional information, please contact (306) 845-7333 or planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 25th day of April, 2018.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner RM of Mervin No. 499

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

PUBLIC NOTICE City of North Battleford Currently there are no developments being presented to Council.

All the proposed changes listed below are text amendments and will not be applied to any property without an application from the property owner.

Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the City of North Battleford intends to pass a bylaw to amend the Zoning Bylaw No. 1971 as hereinafter provided.

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Intent The intention of this bylaw amendment is to update the City of North Battleford’s Zoning Bylaw No. 1971 so that it is aligned with current Federal and Provincial legislation. It is the City’s intention that these amendments will support North Battleford’s position as a competitive Saskatchewan City, attracting business and development, while ensuring the well-being and safety of its citizens.

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Any interested person may inspect the proposed changes to the Zoning Bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK Monday through Friday, between the hours of 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Copies are available to persons through the Office of the City Clerk.

Public Hearing

COMING EVENTS

THE DANCE CONNECTION

presents our 30th ANNUAL

DANCE RECITAL PROUD TO PRESENT

5 SHOWS!

“INSPIRE”

This show features all of our competitive Dance Connection group performances

Thursday May 24th, 7:00 pm & Friday May 25th, 7:00 pm Dekker Centre “TAKE A BOW”

This show features our youngest students and some small group performances

Saturday May 26th, 12:00 pm & Saturday May 26th, 3 pm Dekker Centre “30TH GALA CELEBRATION”

This show features a selection of our competitive group dances and returning alumni dancers

Saturday May 26th, 7:00 pm Dekker Centre

NEW VENUE!

TICKETS: Available at The Dekker Centre Box Office and online at www.dekkercentre.com

DEKKER CENTRE • 623 Carlton Trail • North Battleford

Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by Council on Monday, May 28th at 8:00 PM, in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Council shall hear any person or group of persons or person acting on their behalf, who wish to make a representation.

Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, information session, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

Proposed Amendments The following changes to the Zoning Bylaw No.1971 are being proposed: 1. Cannabis retail outlets a. As a definition in the zoning bylaw b. As a discretionary use in the following zoning districts: i. C1 – Downtown Commercial, ii. C3 – Arterial Commercial, iii. C3A – Large Lot Arterial Commercial, and iv. C4 – Regional Commercial Districts c. Requiring a 225m buffer around public schools, playgrounds, the public library, and municipal recreation facilities.

2. Cannabis cultivation, processing and manufacturing a. As definitions in the zoning bylaw b. As a permitted use in M2 - Heavy Industrial Districts c. Amending Medical Marijuana Facility from a discretionary use to a permitted use in Heavy Industrial Districts 3. Solar Collectors and Wind collection a. Adding definitions for solar collectors, and wind collectors as an accessory structure to the principal building or use of a property b. Adding wind collectors to section 4.8.7 Satellite Dishes and Solar Collectors i. Wind farms will not be allowed in the City c. Adding a definition for a solar farm as a principal use, discretionary use in FUD Future Urban Development Districts, and M2 - Heavy Industrial Districts 4. Secondary Suites a. Removing 65m2 (700ft2) as the maximum floor area 5. Clubs a. As a permitted use in the following zoning districts: i. C3 – Arterial Commercial District, and ii. C4 – Regional Commercial District 6. Rezoning part of Henderson Drive from an R1 – One Unit Residential District to an R2 – Low Density Residential District, and from FUD - Future Urban Development District to an R2 District.

7. Permitting Home-Based Businesses Type I as an ancillary use in R4 – High Density Residential Districts Issued at North Battleford this 24th day of April 2018.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Battlefords Boys and Girls Club Will be holding their AGM on

Wednesday, May 23rd - 7:00 p.m.

1301-104th Street, North Battleford.

For more information call

306-445-0002

LETTERS PATENT OF CONTINUANCE Notice is hereby given, pursuant to subsection 25(2) of the Bank Act (Canada), that Innovation Credit Union intends to file with the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, on or after June 4, 2018, an application for the Minister of Finance to issue letters patent continuing Innovation Credit Union as a federal credit union under the Bank Act (Canada) in the name Innovation Federal Credit Union to carry on the business of banking in Canada.

Innovation Federal Credit Union’s head office will be located in Swift Current, Saskatchewan and it intends to offer a full range of banking services to individuals and businesses.

Any person who objects to the proposed continuance may submit an objection in writing to the Office of the Superintendent of Financial Institutions, 255 Albert Street, Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H2, on or before July 3, 2018.

May 12, 2018 Innovation Credit Union Note: The publication of this notice should not be construed as evidence of the issue of letters patent continuing the federal credit union. The granting of letters patent will be dependent upon the normal application review process under the Bank Act (Canada) and the discretion of the Minister of Finance.

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to adopt a bylaw under the Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 7-2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT The proposed bylaw amendment will: • Add a new definition for “Public Hospital”; • Rezone proposed Parcel T on the Plan of Proposed Subdivision, prepared by Regan W. Rayner S.L.S., dated October 26th, 2017 and amended on January 21st, 2018 and April 4th, 2018 as shown within the hatched area on Sketch “A”, from FUD - Future Urban Development, RDI - Restricted Development District, and RD2 - Restricted Development District to CS - Community Services District.

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Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Battleford for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Friday May 4, 2018 to June 4, 2018 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, along with the applicable fee, with: The Assessor, Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0, by the 4th day June, 2018.

The appeal fee is as follows: a) For Residential, Condominium & Agricultural parcels per assessment roll number: $50.00 b) For Multi-Family & Commercial parcels per assessment roll number: $150.00 if assessment less than 500,000; $300.00 if assessment between 500,001 to 1,000,000; $450.00 if assessment greater than 1,000,001.

Dated this 4th day of May, 2018.

David G. Gillan Assessor

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is recruiting for the following positions

• Temporary Full-Time Community Health Nurse

Please view the full job advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our community website:

www.brt6hc.ca

Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. is recruiting for the following positions

Casual Receptionist Casual Janitor

WANTED: FULL-TIME WAITRESS Leading into a Supervisory Role Shift work - evenings and weekends Apply in person with resumé 2401-99 Street, North Battleford No phone calls please!

Battleford’s Family Health Centre is recruiting for the following positions

• Kids First Home Visitor - Permanent Full-Time • Kids First Home Visitor - Temporary Full-Time (ONE YEAR TERM) Please view the full advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our company website:

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Chartered Professional Accountants is now inviting applications for a FULL-TIME one year term

Administrative Assistant QUALIFICATIONS: • Grade 12 supplemented with a business school diploma • Typing and organization skills • Knowledge of Microsoft Word is a must • Familiar with common type of office machines an asset Resumé detailing qualifications, skills and experience including references to be received no later than 4:30 pm on May 18, 2018 to: smann@vantagecpa.ca

Please view the full job advertisements in their entirety in the careers section on our community website:

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Employment Opportunity

SKETCH “A”

Staff Scheduler(s)

Multi-Site - North Battleford, SK The Saskatchewan Health Authority is currently seeking applications for the following Staff Scheduler job postings.

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

REASON The reason for the amendment is: • To provide for clairty in the bylaw; • To facilitate a subdivision of the District Care Facility site.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Town Office, located at 92-23rd Street West, in the Town of Battleford, between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:00 pm on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available at the Town Office at a cost of $5.00.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 7:00 pm at the Town Office to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before the hearing.

Issued at the Town of Battleford this 10th day of May, 2018.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Posting No.: GO-00533448-1 (Temporary Part-Time) Posting No.: GO-00529855-1 (Casual) The Staff Scheduler maintains all aspects of staff scheduling while adhering to collective bargaining agreements and staffing guidelines of all departments within the scheduling office.

The successful incumbent must have an Office Administration certificate.

Applicants must possess intermediate computer skills, have good communication, interpersonal and organizational skills; and be able to work independently. Twelve (12) months previous experience working in an office environment to develop organizational skills and gain an understanding of functional requirements of the organization. Should the Employer be unable to recruit a fully qualified applicant, other applicants who would be willing to obtain the required qualifications, at their own expense within two years, may be considered.

The pay range for this position is currently $21.610 to $23.170 per hour, in accordance with the CUPE/SAHO Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Applicants may forward their resumés for the above noted position in confidence, complete with references, by 23:59 CST May 15, 2018, to the address below. Please note the posting number of the position you are applying for.

Saskatchewan Health Authority Human Resources, SHNB – Administration Wing P. O. Box 39, North Battleford, SK S9A 2X8 Email: hrreception@pnrha.ca Fax: (306) 446-6810

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The Preachers Message Concerning Tragedies

re: Coltan Bushie Case, Humboldt Bus Crash, and Suicide

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Community Events Calendar Alcoholics Anonymous

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

Al-anon Family Groups

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371- 103rd Street at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skill levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome

Relay for Life - Friday, June 8

Relay for Life on June 8 at the North Battleford City Track - it’s not to early to start getting your teams together or register as a survivor. For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.

Saturday, May 12

North Battlefield A Smash Bros 4 Tournament - Super Smash Bros and Super Smash Bros. Melee at the North Battleford Library.

Registration 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.Tournament 12:30 - 6:00 p.m. Ages 10+ Bring your own controller, WiiU pro controllers, Gamecube controllers & Wii remotes.

Saturday, May 12

Waseca Mother’s Day Tea & Bake Sale at Waseca Memorial Hall Community from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Silver collection at door.

Saturday, May 12

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast at St. Paul’s Anglican Church Upper Hall at 8:30 a.m. Tickets available at the Church Office. Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 12

Mother’s Day Tea & Bake Sale at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Door prizes.

Saturday, May 12

Club 70 Driftwood - John Chipak at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street at 8:00 p.m. Lunch served at 12:00 midnight.

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 12

Spring into Creativity at the North Battleford Library. Come and create fun and fabulous artwork with a variety of materials. Preregister for this FREE workshop at the North Battleford Library or call 306-445-3206. Maximum 20 participants.

Saturday, May 12

Tribute Show at the North Battleford Legion #70, 1352 - 100th Street at 8:00 p.m. Steve Hillis Canada’s Best Garth Brooks Tribute Artist. For tickets phone 306-445-2173, or at Venue or www. brownapertickets.com.

Saturday, May 12

Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Battleford United Church, 52 - 4th Ave. West, Battleford from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Saturdays, May 12, June 9, July 14

Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee for these sessions. To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.

Monday, May 14

Cancer Survivor Support Group at 7:00 p.m. Survivors can share and provide understanding & support to each other, improving quality of life. We provide a safe place to network and talk with others. For further information contact: Advanced care defectives speaker June 306-445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-4452328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.

It could be anywhere because tragedies are recurring continually in our world. They are truly heartbreaking; devastating to all the lives affected, beyond words. My tears, sorrow and sympathy are there along with all those grieving.

But I am constrained to speak – to do otherwise would be a misrepresentation of the God of the scriptures whom I love and serve.

We must allow God to speak and He does through the written word which we have as our guide to every occasion in life. The Word is the light to enable us to see, a lamp for our path.

We find Jesus then in the precincts of the temple in Jerusalem addressing the crowds concerning two incidents where multiple lives were lost as written by Luke in the 13th chapter versus 1-5. The first incident concerned worshippers in the temple attending their daily sacrifices who the Romans thought were insurrectionists and killed them while worshipping. The other incident concerned workers building a water tower on the wall for an aqueduct which collapsed and killed them. The general public, just like now, asked why?

Here we need to hear the One who made us, who knows us better than we know ourselves. The One who said every hair on your head is numbered. Listen to what He has to say.

What he said, and I am paraphrasing, “Do you think these fellow countrymen were worse sinners then the others? I tell you, no.

But unless you repent you will all likewise perish – so how does He answer? He answers with a question. Listen with what authority He speaks. He answers with a question, as this is a very serious matter.

We face tragedies in life continually, we must face them, I say it very humbly. Life is full of tragedies, accidents, sudden deaths caused by who knows by how many scenarios, as we see in the scripture portion above. Mischief, devotion to a cause, taking one’s life, heart attacks, etc. etc.

Is it Judgment? Absolutely not.

What is it then? I believe He gives the answer. He says we live in a fallen world. We need to realize this. It’s not the bad things or even the good things we’ve done. It happened before any of us were ever born. What happened is Sin entered into the world, an outside alien force way bigger than any of us, and it entered by temptations to gratify self. In other words disobedience to God’s Commandment, that is, “do not eat the fruit from the tree of Good and Evil” and as the first man and woman, as representatives of the human race, sin entered because of disobedience to God’s Command, and as a result, in Adam, we all die. So what do I have to do? Well, He tells us in one word, He says, Repent! What simplicity.

What does he mean? I believe it means, turn around, have a radical change of mind about God. What about God, you might ask? Consider Him. You might say I don’t see anything. Now that He has your attention and if you sincerely want to look with all your heart He will reveal Himself. Right here I will add, just the fact that you turned, is the sure sign He empowered your heart and your mind to look.

Are you following? Do you believe that? You have to know as a sinner and this is the real tragedy, you are totally spiritually dead to Him. He has to awaken you and only His power in the Holy Spirit can do it.

You can not do that on your own.

He has to do it. It’s His Gift to you.

You need to believe it.

Believe what: how to be delivered from this darkness because it is this darkness we have all been born into. God is Just, He is Holy – and He can never be moved. His word stands. Don’t argue with what He reveals to you. Remember that first disobedience. That’s me, that’s you!

It is appointed unto man once to die, and then judgment. How can I get right before a Just and Holy God; to be where He intended me to be? God has the answer and again only one answer. That answer is through Jesus Christ the Son whom he sent to deliver those who believe. That He was crucified for my sin and my sins as a result.

But the real proof that my sins have been eternally forgiven is that He Rose again purchasing redemption for His people. Do you believe it?

Has God empowered you to believe it? Then confess that you are a sinner and ask Him to forgive your sins, and believe that He has forgiven them, then invite Him to come into your heart and trust Him as Lord and Saviour. Then demonstrate this truth by being baptized and telling others and keep on thanking Him everyday. He will confirm His presence in you to empower you to life. Eternal Life.

John 5:24 – Jesus speaking: I assure you, most solemnly I tell you, the person whose ears are open to My words (who listens to my message) and believes and trusts in and clings to and relies on Him who sent Me (possesses now) Eternal Life and he does not come into judgment (does not incur sentence of judgment) will not come under condemnation but he has already passed over out of death into life.

So in closing, the answer to all perplexing tragedies is a question.

Have you repented? Do you know that all those who refuse to repent condemn themselves, they perish.

That’s the real death, after the body is separated from the soul into the grave, and after that, Judgment.

Separated from God’s presence and Mercy and Grace to forgive forever. Remember physical death comes suddenly, we never truly expect it but it comes.

So, therefore, the Preacher must speak. And that message is Repent, Believe the Gospel. (the good news) of the Kingdom of God. A new spiritual birth to see and enter His rule over your life. That’s a statement of fact. I trust you will do it today.

If you have any inquiries or comments, I would like to hear from you. If God has spoken to your heart and you have more questions or need prayer, I would like to hear from you. You can contact me.

Evangelistic Ministries Jake Wall 306-222-2137

Monday, May 14

Blood Drive - Donors Needed at the Don Ross Centre from 2:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sponsored by Catholic Women’s League.

Wednesday, May 16

Paint Nite at the Blend Restaurant & Bar at 7:00 p.m. Visit PaintNite.com to view this painting, access event details and to purchase tickets. Use coupon code SAVESK to save 40% on your tickets!

Friday, May 18

Scott Woods Fiddling up a Storm at the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead at 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at Hometown Grocery in Medstead 306-342-4711, Glaslyn Credit Union 306-342-2145 or by phoning Richard & Sandra Sommerfeld at 306-342-2143 or Scott Woods Band Office 1-855-726-8896.

Saturday, May 26

Topline Social Dance Club with Harry Startup at the Sloan Auditorium Royal Canadian Legion Hall, 1352 - 100th Street from 8;00 p.m. to midnight. Contact Sharon 306-446-0446, Leela 306445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

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 5:00 p.m.

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Rivers West Volunteer of the Year

A voice for victims

Battlefords Victim Services is a non-profit organization, mandated by the Government of Saskatchewan, Ministry of Justice and overseen by a board of directors. The organization works closely with the RCMP to assist victims of crime in the community. Battlefords Victim Services is dedicated to supporting victims of crime and trauma. Victims are given as much support and information as possible to ensure they feel more comfortable within the criminal justice system and all facets of their individual situation.

In response to the incidents happening in the community, Battlefords Victim Services welcomes anyone to set up an appointment with someone in the office, or to see if there is anything that the organiztion can do for you please feel free to call 306-446-1550.

Unity resident Sherri Solomko has been recognized by the Rivers West District for Sport, Culture & Recreation as one of two Over-All Volunteers of the Year, the other being Kurt Jones of Dinsmore. Due to a winter storm April 17, the annual Rivers West awards banquet had to be cancelled so executive director Donna Johnston-Genest drove around the district to personally deliver the awards and certificates, coming to Unity April 26. In the photo are Johnston-Genest, Solomko and Arlene Southgate, Unity resident who is a Rivers West District director. Solomko is also the Unity correspondent for the Regional Optimist. Photo by Helena Long

Do something special for mom

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

No matter how busy you are this weekend, make sure you take time to do something special for your mom this Mother’s Day. Long term care will be once again hosting burger sales on Fridays including May 25, June 22, July 27 and Aug. 24 as a recreation department fundraiser from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Its garage sale season, including the upcoming town-wide sale. Be mindful of taking down signs after your event and consider freecycling your leftovers to Sarcan and UCRC. Please check their websites for the details on what items can be taken there.

The annual minor ball day is May 27 and will include at least one game of every division of both softball and baseball.

Plans have been drawn up for the proposed outdoor recreation complex at an estimated cost of $100,000. Project organizers are looking for donors and sponsors to make this project a reality. Check out

U

nity News

the Town of Unity website to view the drawings with the location set for the former pool site and will include a skate park and street hockey venue amongst other things.

With strong registration numbers for the minor soccer club proposals went out for the development of a co-ed adult soccer group and interest seems high so be on the lookout for some new players on the soccer fields. For more details contact Unity Soccer Club co-ordinator Carin Leibel.

Wedding season is upon us and I hear there are a number of them upcoming this spring and summer which means this will include increased traffic and people in town so be welcoming, show them around, help them discover all the treasures Unity has to offer.

Unity Credit Union won another national marketing

award at conference in Toronto.

Unity Farmers Market has resumed with the first event held yesterday.

This weekly market will run every Thursday at the Adanac Hall at the museum grounds offering plenty of parking for shoppers. This market offers home made and home baked goods and there is talk of a once a month meal being added.

For details on the weekly Farmer’s market you can contact Carmen Bowker or follow the Unity Farmers Market Facebook page.

Unity Public School Bears are looking forward to the Cut Knife Elementary Grade 6 soccer tournament May 17.

Tuesday, May 22 join the St. Peter’s Grade 6 Improv Club for an Evening of Improv. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m.

Intermission entertainment will beprovided by the St. Peter’s School Band. Tickets are $7 and are available at the St. Peter’s School office.

Congratulations to Press Herald reporter, Helena Long, who was suc-

cessful in winning a sports photo award SWNA Better Newspapers Competition.

Did you know research shows that people living in communities like those served by local newspapers are more likely to be inspired to take action by an ad they’ve seen printed in a community newspaper than any form of online ad.

Coffee row folks enjoying talk of a new sports season that includes the Jays, the Riders, RUSH playoffs as well as local ball teams and upcoming ball events; with some also referring to hockey playoffs. So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity and our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture.

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Seniors should ride off on a bus trip Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, makes light of bus trips for seniors.

I told him we had just returned from a seniors’ bus excursion to Victoria.

When Ed heard it was not a trip to a casino at Victoria, but the legislature, the Royal B.C. Museum, downtown Victoria and the harbour and waterfront there, he was sure it was a waste of time and money.

According to Ed, bus trips for seniors are: “A bus full of oldies squashed together, talking loudly, because they are hard of hearing, but won’t wear their hearing aids. They are excited about leaving home even

if it is by the bus; eager to do something out of the ordinary with their time.”

Ed claims the only bus trip that makes sense to him is to a distant big casino. There, if you win you feel great and if you lose, it can be a time to drown your sorrow with more than the hot water you drink at home.

Last, of all, Ed says seniors ride off into the sunset on bus trips, not confident they will live happily ever after, but determined something exciting will happen.

One positive thing about bus trips is you may meet new people. It is always interesting to meet new folks and learn

about them. On a bus trip of several days or longer, lasting friendships can be formed.

Whatever we do with our time, we can do it with love.

Love means many things to people. Love modeled on God’s love is about showing kindness and acceptance to others.

It is a willingness to do

what is needed to help the other person in need.

It forgives others as God has forgiven us.

Scott Stabile writes in his book, Big Love, the most significant thing we can do for one another is to be aware of each other.

Isn’t it easy to ignore or walk by others on the street with blindness? As we see others, but at the

same time dismiss them as nobody we know or need to know.

Isn’t it even true of family and friends, that we can see them with blindness? Love takes awareness, and a willingness to care about those we know and see. Maybe we give family and loved ones so much space that it is indifference rather than love?

Perhaps we are too busy loving ourselves to see others with any real awareness.

Scripture tells us God is love and Jesus his Son is the true vine of love. Jesus calls us to be branches of his love. He promises that whoever abides in him will bear

much fruit. If we want to experience full joy, we are to abide in Christ’s love. He calls us to love one another as He has loved us.

God loved us by sending Jesus His Son to die as a sacrifice and satisfaction for our sins. Jesus died for us in total love.

We ought to love one another in a sacrificial way.

When we love others sacrificially like Jesus, his joy is in us, and our joy, becomes full.

Worship Together Spend some quality family time together. Worship at the church of your choice.

Our community has a number of churches and a variety of denominations for you & your family.

(RC) St. Joseph Calasanctius Parish 1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK S9A 0N4 306-446-1695

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

DAILY: Tues., Wed., Thurs. & Fri. - 9 a.m. unless otherwise noted WEEKEND: Saturdays - 7:30 p.m. Sundays - 9:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

Sunday School - 10:00 am Sunday Worship - 11:00 am

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

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

Divine Liturgy: May 6, 13 & 20 at 9:30 am May 27 at 11:00 am (Praznyk, lunch & cemetery services) Wednesdays at 10:00 am Moleben: Fridays at 7:00 pm Contact: Fr. Ivan Derkach at (306) 937-3767 or (306) 317-8138

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S 11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

Battleford United Church 52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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ANGLICAN PARISH

Living Water Ministry

Sr. Pastor Brian Arcand Pastor Anand George Phone: 306-445-3803 Cell: 306-441-9385 Fax: 306-445-4385

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Fr. Roque S. Concepcion SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

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Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

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Come Join Us Sundays at 11:00 am Loving God Growing Together Serving Others Phone Church: 306-445-4818 Fax: 306-445-8895 Email: tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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Don’t miss the boat at Doukhobor Dugout Site

By Vivian Barwell

Freelance reporter

BLAINE LAKE — “All aboard!” seems the appropriate call for “Voyage - Come Sail with Us,” the 2018 theme for the provincial and national historic Doukhobor Dugout House site located in the rural southeast area of Blaine Lake.

As the Doukhobor Dugout House prepares for its season, site owner Brenda Cheveldayoff focuses on a particular historical event relevant to Doukhobor culture that, to this day, has not been elaborated on.

“We know and continue to talk about the life and times and journey of Doukhobors across Canada once they set foot on Canadian soil,” commented Cheveldayoff during a telephone interview. “This year, we are telling the story of the voyage, from the Russian departure across to the Halifax arrival.”

As with any historical event, learning the background is pertinent to understanding the scenario.

Cheveldayoff enlisted the assistance of other Doukhobor descendents to identify and verify the facts of the journey. According to a historical website, “the first Doukhobor immigrants left

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Russia aboard the Lake Huron on Dec. 21, 1898. This group, more than 2,100 individuals, arrived in Halifax on Jan. 23, 1899.”

Written into a script for the Dugout House tour, the dialogue is enough to get the site visitor’s imagination rolling. The aid of visual artifacts and period costume will draw the guests into the theme as they follow the guide through the outdoor setting.

Visitors will experience the voyage re-enactment beginning with the moment they arrive. Greeted by volunteers in period costume, each $10 adult admission will provide the visitor with a copy of an authentic Lake Huron ship ticket complete with passenger’s name and statistics.

“Visitors will hear details about the 18-day journey and have a culinary experience of what the immigrants might have eaten enroute,” explains Cheveldayoff. “They will also meet an actor portraying Captain Evans of the Lake Huron.”

Visitors will then be guided through significant areas of the site: from the flowing spring to demonstrate hand washing clothes with lye soap to the archeological site. Guests will have an opportunity to

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participate in the ploughpulling event and visit the cultural artifact display in one of the buildings.

As an added feature, a baker will be on site and will use an heirloom bread recipe to mix dough and bake bread in a wood-fired clay oven. Visitors can then purchase and enjoy a thick slice of fresh-baked bread smothered in home-style jam made from local berries.

Cheveldayoff has endured much controversy over the years as she continues to unveil the lives and hardships of her ancestors.

She sources out reputable individuals to research and assist her in compiling validated information for her annual themes.

“It is important to share these ancestral events with other cultures,” explains Cheveldayoff. “It adds clarity by providing an opportunity for questions to be answered and the livelihood of our culture to be explained.”

Be a passenger when the ship sails at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. on the provincial and national historic site’s official opening on July 7. Site tours will continue at those three times every Saturday in July. For more informavisit doukhobordugouthouse.com.

Carly Schmitt Grade 10 Favourite subject: art Favourite App: Vsco Favourite sport: basketball Future occupation: social worker

Fish fry supper shared

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

The occupants of Battleford West Place were treated to the second annual fish fry supper in the common room. Don and Lynda Kaliasa and Tom and Donna Sieben hosted the event with the help of many others. Not everyone could attend due to other commitments and some have health problems.

Those attending gave farewell greetings and a card to Bunnty Keilbeck, who is leaving the building to live in a seniors’ home in North Battleford. We all wish her well. A big thank you goes out to all who did so much to put together a

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lovely meal.

Sympathy thoughts go out to the family and friends of Frank Simpson, who passed away recently.

The building has two open suites for new tenants. They will not take long to fill.

RM of Glenside pest and weed control inspector John Hammond will soon be making his rounds.

There will always be new agricultural pests to check out.

High winds went

through the area for a short time late one evening. It felt like a plough wind and it had sufficient force to blow off shingles.

There was also a brief rain shower that didn’t amount to much.

It’s wonderful to see the farmers busy at last, after such a late spring. It will be a busy time with long hours put in applying fertilizer and sowing seeds.

More summer birds will be arriving. It is pleasant to see and hear them.

The gophers have been out for a time. Some of them have new families already. They are getting difficult to control in some areas.

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Did You Know?

1 in 3 Canadian - experience a mental illness in their lifetime.

Published in 2016 by the Government of Canada

Over 4,000 Canadian per year die by suicide - an average of almost 11 per day.

It is the second leading cause of death for people age 15 - 24.

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By the age of 40, 1 in 2 Canadians has experienced a mental illness.

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First Nations youth die by suicide about 5 - 6 times more often than non-Aboriginal youth. Suicide rates for Inuit youth are among the highest in the world at 11 time the national average.

As individuals, we can make a difference. If we educate ourselves about mental illnesses we can speak up when we hear incorrect information and change the way those around us think.

This will help to remove the stigma of mental illness but also convey the message that we support mental health and those living with mental illness.

Let’s not forget that those living with mental health problems are no different than anyone else - people with strengths and weaknesses, hopes and dreams; also deserving of respect, understanding and acceptance.

Jane Zielke de Montbrun, CMHA Battleford Branch

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