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Mayor Ian Hamilton dropped a big bombshell on those attending the annual Battlefords Chamber of Commerce State of the City/State of the Town address in Battleford.

In his remarks before the audience of civic officials, business leaders and other guests in attendance Wednesday at Fort Battleford, Hamilton concluded his speech by raising a

hot-button issue that has been raised before at previous State of the City/Town events — amalgamation.

“I’d like to acknowledge a significant fact — the state of the town is significantly impacted and influenced by the state of the city, and vice-versa to some extent.

“I am often asked why are we not one community? And I do often wonder what might be, or what could be,” said Hamilton.

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The event began with a Community History Showcase Tuesday, which displayed the history of First Nations around the Battlefords.

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Special levy sought for SHNB furniture, equipment

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Prairie North Regional Health Authority was before North Battleford’s Planning Committee Monday with a major funding request.

CEO David Fan made the presentation to councillors on behalf of the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings fundraising campaign, which is raising $8 million to pay for furniture and equipment in the new forensic psychiatric hospital and integrated correctional facility.

Fan’s request was for the City, the Town of Battleford, and the RMs of North Battleford and Battle River to cost-share 50 per cent of that $8 million.

According to numbers based on a 20,000 population, that would amount to $200 per capita, according to Fan’s presentation.

The suggestion put forward was that the $4 million request could be funded through a special SHNB levy over a number of years.

Right at the outset, Fan acknowledged it is a big thing to ask of council.

“I wasn’t quite sure what reception I was going to get tonight, because I’m asking for a lot,” he said at the start of his presentation.

He explained furniture and equipment are not part of the $407 million construction and maintenance cost covered by the Saskatchewan government. According to the funding methodology, all costs of furniture and equipment are funded 100 per cent locally.

It was noted furniture and equipment for the new Children’s Hospital is being funded through the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan to the tune of $74.9 million. The Meadows nursing home in Swift Current is also raising $5.5 million through a fundraising campaign for furniture and equipment.

To justify the need for municipal dollars, Fan pointed to the significant number of jobs SHNB generates for the area and the new staff it would attract.

“Health care does create jobs,” he said.

Fan had also spoken of the challenges of raising

Why don’t we have a provincial foundation to fund provincial projects like this?

- Mayor Ian Hamilton money through a fundraising campaign in tough economic times.

Perhaps not surprisingly, Fan faced several questions about the request, several of which focused on why municipal taxpayers needed to be on the hook to begin with.

Councillor Ryan Bater wanted to know why there needed to be a local component for what was a “provincial” hospital. Fan explained that under the funding formula used for these hospital builds, furniture and equipment is always 100 per cent local.

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Councillor Kelli Hawtin asked if any of the furniture or equipment from the existing hospital could be repurposed and relocated to the new hospital. By and large the answer, said Fan, was no – as a lot of the equipment was simply too old.

Bater raised the spectre of what might happen if the $8 million wasn’t raised in time for the grand opening in June 2018.

“If that day comes and the local portion isn’t raised, what happens?” asked Bater.

“I haven’t even contemplated that,” said Fan, who went on to acknowledge the

challenge of raising the hefty $8 million needed in such a short timeline.

“If the municipality said ‘I’m sorry, no go,’ then we’re in deep trouble,” said Fan. Not holding back in venting frustration was Mayor Ian Hamilton.

Hamilton noted the request amounted to $3 million to North Battleford’s tax base, which is in addition to all the other needs of the city. The mayor also couldn’t believe there had not been a provincial foundation set up years earlier to raise funds to meet the need.

“Why don’t we have a provincial foundation to fund provincial projects like this? Couldn’t we work together with the Children’s Hospital Foundation to raise monies on a provincial basis, because this is a huge ask,” said Hamilton.

“I don’t know how we take this to the taxpayer.”

There was no immediate

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New Beginnings late to the task of fundraising

By Becky Doig Editor

The campaign to build a new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford has been going on for decades.

The issue seemed to be inching toward the front burner when NDP MLA Len Taylor was health minister in Lorne Calvert’s government. The election of a Sask. Party government in 2007 sent replacement of Sask. Hospital back to the pantry shelf for another seven years or so.

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Hospital community, the Battlefords and surrounding areas.

But now the other shoe has dropped.

Prairie North Health Region CEO David Fan appeared at the City of North Battleford Community Planning meeting Monday asking for a whole lot of cash. Fan says although the province pays the cost of constructing the building, funds must be raised locally to furnish and equip the facility.

Fan says it has been long-standing government policy that furnishing and equipment are paid for locally.

Fan was speaking on behalf of the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings fundraising campaign, which is tasked with raising the $8 million needed to achieve that task. The campaign is asking the City, the Town of Battleford and the RMs of North Battleford and Battle River to cost-share 50 per cent. He says a special levy of $200 per capita would foot the bill.

Ouch! After decades of campaigning for a new hospital it is just now that efforts are underway to raise funds for the furnishing and equipment? The Saskatchewan Children’s Hospital, now reported as 10 per cent complete, will be furnished and equipped through the efforts of the Children’s Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan. That foundation has been on the campaign for years, making the push prior to even one nail being pounded at the construction site.

Our research indicates that foundation has never asked

the City of Saskatoon or surrounding municipalities for funding.

Why this void for Saskatchewan Hospital? It too is a provincial facility and it seems local municipalities shouldn’t be called upon to foot the bill through their taxpayers.

It could be argued it was premature to begin raising funds before the new facility was to become a reality, but I would argue the community and the province would have supported such a push. Everyone knew the hospital had to be replaced, whether it was located here or elsewhere, and a province-wide campaign to support furnishings and equipment would have had the same positive response as the children’s hospital fundraising long before the hospital was a reality.

In our newsroom we have often wondered why there has never been a fundraising organization, such as the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, to support the needs of Saskatchewan Hospital. It now appears there is a dire need for such an organization, but time has run out.

Fan was asked what would happen if the municipalities don’t agree to the levy. He responded, “I haven’t even contemplated that.”

Given the tepid response to the New Beginnings proposal to council members this week, it’s possible the organization should begin contemplating and finding a way to raise funds that reflect the provincial scope of the facility.

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Heads up, folks. Fire Chief Albert Headrick wants drivers in the city to know Community Safety officers are currently cracking down on distracted driving.

We are constantly bombarded with the message, “the only thing you should be doing behind the wheel is driving.” It’s a common sense message but one most of think we are above. We all believe we can successfully multi-task while driving and that over-inflated view of our own abilities can easily get us in trouble. Even a second’s inattention while adjusting the heat or the radio can lead to big trouble.

So, something truly distracting like applying makeup, chatting or texting on the phone are even greater contributors to the catastrophe factor.

So, pay attention to your driving, and if the CSOs nab you, you can’t say I didn’t warn you.

Correction to Twin Rivers story

In a May 5, 2016 story in the Regional Optimist, it is noted that the City of North Battleford gave Twin Rivers Curling Club a grant for $50,000 for operations and a typo indicated it had written off $438,000 in interest. The correct amount of interest written off was $38,000.

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About to be Trumped in Bismarck, N.D. A couple weeks ago, I got an email from a conference I will attend at the end of May, an email that totally floored me.

Donald Trump, presumptive Republican candidate for president, would be the final speaker on the last day of the Williston Basin Petroleum Conference in Bismarck, N.D. And if I can snag my usual seat at the front of the room, I’ll be sitting 30 feet from the podium.

The Williston Basin Petroleum Conference started as a gathering of geologists. It alternates between Regina and Bismarck. The conference is hosted by the Saskatchewan Ministry of Economy, North Dakota Petroleum Council and North Dakota Department of Mineral Resources, with

each jurisdiction taking turns. Since the Bakken boom hit, North Dakota’s oil production rose from 90,000 barrels per day to 1,119,000 barrels per day today. This conference has correspondingly grown in size. Two years ago there were more than 4,200 attendees. It is the most important conference of its type for the oil business in southeast Saskatchewan and North Dakota.

As former Saskatchewan Party leader Elwin Hermanson used to say about Alberta and Saskatchewan, “Dinosaurs died on both sides of the border.”

Well, oil isn’t made of dead dinosaurs, but the point is the same. In fact, the accepted thinking among geologists is

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year that all oil in southeast Saskatchewan was produced in the “kitchen” around Williston, and over millions of years, flowed north until it was caught in various traps from which we now produce it.

That’s a long way of saying that geology doesn’t care about current borders, which is why I go to this conference, which Donald Trump will now be attending.

I expect it might be the only time Donald Trump makes it to North Dakota, given its tiny population and even tinier electoral college impact. However, energy seems to be important to Trump, so it makes sense for him to attend.

It doesn’t look like there will be a media availability,

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Donald Trump has upended the American political system like no other in generations. In a few weeks time, I’ll write here about what the experience was like.

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

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but if there is, I would like to ask him, “As one of the few Canadian journalists here, I’d like to ask if you would grant a presidential permit to the Keystone XL pipeline and invite TransCanada to go ahead with the project?”

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In the States, security trumps all, (See what I did there?) so I would probably go with the second version.

This is a once in a lifetime chance for me. I’m curious to see just what he’s like, and what he has to say. What will he say?

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North Battleford Fire Department reports they responded to a two-vehicle collision Monday at 9 a.m.

The crash occurred on the 1600 block of 105th Street. The vehicles were both heavily damaged and had to be towed.

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Chamber name change inches towards official

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Chamber members vote at a special meeting Tuesday for two resolutions needed to correct the records in Ottawa so the organization can officially be registered there as the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce. Photo by John Cairns

The Battlefords Chamber of Commerce held a special general membership meeting Tuesday to try to finally get their current name of the organization recognized in Ottawa.

The meeting was called so the Chamber can officially operate under its current name, the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce, that it has operated under publicly ever since the Battleford and North Battleford Chambers merged in 1978.

A vote was taken that year to merge the two Chambers into one organization. But for some reason the name change to Battlefords Chamber of Commerce was never officially recorded with Industry Canada.

The meeting Tuesday was part of the

process to get the situation finally resolved. The first vote was to petition Industry Canada for the name change from “North Battleford Chamber of Commerce” to “Battlefords Chamber of Commerce” that should have happened years earlier. The second vote called for a change of boundaries from the original electoral districts of 1906 to the current service area that includes the City of North Battleford, the Town of Battleford and the RMs of Battle River, North Battleford and Meota.

Both votes carried unanimously. Now that these two resolutions are approved, the plan is to get on with the process of sending in all the documentation to Ottawa to officially correct the records. The whole process is expected to last another six months.

Comfort Inn permit ‘imminent’ — city manager

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Here are some of the other items that came up during North Battleford’s Planning Committee meeting on Monday.

Building permits may still be somewhat on the down side for the year so far in 2016, but there is anticipation from City officials that the situation will turn around quickly.

City Manager Jim Puffalt confirmed to the committee a building permit for the new 100-unit Comfort Inn and Suites hotel devel-

opment on Carlton Trail is “imminent.”

“They’ve just reached their agreement with Terracap, the mall owner,” said Jennifer Niesink, the City’s director of business development.

“So now that that’s executed they’ll be going forward with the building permit. They do plan to start in 2016.”

Puffalt added a number of other projects were also in the queue for 2016 and as the months go by permits will be issued for those as well.

In other news, safety at intersections has been a fo-

cus of municipal enforcement as of late.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick noted a Traffic Safety Plan has been submitted to the city manager and Community Safety Officers have been implementing the plan in some high-collision intersections in the city.

There has been increased monitoring in those intersections, said Headrick. He noted statistics were down and attributed that to the realization among the public the CSOs are out and about.

As well, CSOs are cracking down on distracted driving with a campaign during

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the month of May. Headrick urged people to refrain from texting and from talking on the telephone while on the roads.

In the Leisure Services report, Director of Leisure Services Bill Samborski said the tender for the over-

head door replacement for the curling rink went to Lesmiester Construction Ltd. of North Battleford. The new door will be 14 feet wide by 18 feet high.

And renovations are underway on room 104 of the Don Ross Centre for the

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No surprises in Tuesday’s speech from the throne Staff

The new session of the legislature opened Tuesday in Regina with the speech from the throne.

The speech, delivered by Lt. Gov. Vaughn Solomon Schofield, did not feature any surprises. It sounded very much like a Saskatchewan Party election speech, with plenty of references to their campaign slogan “Keep Saskatchewan Strong.”

The priorities outlined in the throne speech were also in keeping with the government’s election promises.

Among the commitments outlined Tuesday were: • Major investments in infrastructure projects: hospitals, schools, long-term care facilities and the Regina Bypass.

Construction for Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford is currently under way; • An increase in highways repair and maintenance funding amounting to $70 million over three years; • Introduction of a new “patent box” tax incentive — billed as “the first of its kind in North America” — designed to create jobs and investments through commercialization of patents and intellectual property within Saskatchewan; • Change to regulations to allow home-based food businesses to sell products produced in the home directly to consumers and retailers; • Expansion of the “two-for-one” model for MRI scans to also include CT scans; • Expansion of the remote technology health care pilot project in Pelican Narrows to other northern communities; • Amendments to the Saskatchewan Employment Act so those caring for family members in the final stages of life are eligible for 28 weeks of leave per year; • Changes to the Graduate Retention Program to allow recipients to use up to $10,000 of their GRP benefits toward down payment on their first home in Saskatchewan.

• Reduction of heath region administration costs of $7.5 million and redirecting savings toward front-line seniors’ care;

• Allow seniors with household incomes under $70,000 to defer the education portion of their property taxes, beginning in 2017.

• A commitment to extend SaskPower’s net metering program for solar power by two years.

In a news release, Premier Brad Wall said the first bill of the new session will be an amendment to remove the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority from the Crown Corporations Public Ownership Act. “This will allow our government to move forward on our campaign commitment to convert 40 government-owned liquor stores to private stores, create 12 new private stores and offer consumers more choice, more convenience and more competitive prices,” Wall said.

This pledge impacts the liquor store in Battleford that is one of the 40 government-owned stores being converted.

The proposed changes were announced last fall, well before the election.

An all-party legislative committee will also be tasked with ways to increase the rate of organ donations in Saskatchewan.

“This is certainly not a partisan issue, so it makes sense to have the Human Services Committee, made up of both government and opposition members, look at best practices in other jurisdictions and report back with their findings and recommendations,” said Wall in a statement.

Debate on the throne speech is expected to last until around the time the provincial budget is brought down June 1. There was mention in the speech on what Saskatchewan residents can expect in that budget.

“In two weeks, my government will present a budget that will keep Saskatchewan strong by keeping our provincial finances strong and by ensuring that the budget returns to balance by 2017,” the throne speech states.

“The upcoming budget will also mark the beginning of a government-wide exercise of transformational change to ensure the sustainability of high quality public services delivered in the most effective, efficient way possible.”

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National Youth Band concert becomes ...

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

A performance in North Battleford by the National Youth Band at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts in North Battleford last week wasn’t just part of a provincial tour of Saskatchewan, it was a homecoming.

On stage and in the audience were friends, family and former musical colleagues as Dr. Jason Caslor, who grew up in North Battleford, conducted Canada’s premiere youth wind ensemble. Playing alto saxophone in the band for his fourth year was 19-year-old Cole Knutson, who also grew up in North Battleford. The parents of both were in the audience.

A third connection could be found in the presence of Gene Aulinger, a music teacher, conductor and adjudicator who inspired both Caslor and Knutson and who conducted the second piece of the evening. Caslor counts Aulinger, who was his high school band teacher, as one of his mentors, and Aulinger was also Knutson’s first saxophone teacher.

Yet another local musical connection was found in the performance by the band of A Study of: The Colours and Contrasts of Grief, written by Paul Suchan, a former North Battleford Comprehensive High School band teacher who is now based out of Montreal.

Every year the National Youth Band travels to a different Canadian province for one week of intense rehearsals and performances. This year, from May 8 to 14, they were based at the University of Saskatchewan which included accommodations and rehearsal facilities.

The band met together for the first time Sunday, May 8 for an evening rehearsal, followed by three more days

of intensive rehearsal. The band performed several concerts in Saskatoon, Regina and North Battleford. In addition to the public concert in the evening in North Battleford, an afternoon concert was held for schools.

Knutson, son of Leslie and Theresa Knutson, said it was exciting to play at home and was especially glad local students had the opportunity to see and be inspired by what can be achieved by a high level ensemble. The band played a variety of music, he said, and he felt some of the newer music really caught the students’ imagination.

Knutson is pursuing a saxophone performance degree at the University of Manitoba with plans to follow up with a master’s degree in collaborative piano.

He and trumpet player Miles Thomsen, a former member of the Canada Youth Band, held a concert May 7 in North Battleford at Third Avenue United Church. It went well, said Knutson,

although he found it more nerve-wracking to perform in the intimate venue that’s been familiar to him most of his musical life than on the Dekker Centre stage.

“This is relaxing!” he said.

It was a thrill to be on stage with Dr. Caslor and Gene Aulinger in his hometown, he said.

Theresa Knutson said she was proud of her son and how much he has accomplished in his 19 years. She said he knew the first time he played the piano that he wanted to follow music as a career.

In addition to being accepted to the National Youth Band of Canada and the Denis Wick Canadian Wind Orchestra, the premier honour concert band in Canada, last summer he was accepted to the World Youth Wind Orchestra for the World Association of Symphonic Bands and Ensemble’s annual conference.

It is a week-long Continued on Page 9

The National Youth Band of Canada, the most comprehensive music education project offered by the Canadian Band Association and the premiere youth wind ensemble in the country, was in North Battleford last Thursday for two performances at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. It brought together conductor Dr. Jason Caslor, who grew up in North Battleford and is currently Associate Director of Bands and Orchestras at Arizona State University, Caslor’s high school band teacher Gene Aulinger, and NYB band member Cole Knutson, formerly of North Battleford and also a student of Aulinger. Photos by Jayne Foster

The National Youth Band of Canada, the most comprehensive music education project offered by the Canadian Band Association and the premiere youth wind ensemble in the country, was in North Battleford last Thursday, conducted by Dr. Jason Caslor.

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Caslor, the son of Karl and Irene Caslor, who are now retired and living in Meota (most of Meota seemed to have attended the concert), told the audience, “It means a lot to be back home in North Battleford to share this concert with you.”

He was pleased to see “a couple of rows of family that flew in or drove in” for the concert.

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NYB concert proves to be a musical homecoming

Trumpet soloist Larry Knopp, who has performed and recorded with the Boston Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic, as well as the three tenors, was the guest artist for the National Youth Band of Canada’s tour of Saskatchewan.

Local music teacher Gene Aulinger conducted one of the pieces played by the National Youth Band of Canada last week in North Battleford. Photos by Jayne Foster

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Jason’s sister Heather also sings.

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Aulinger, recently retired from directing the senior North Battleford City Kinsmen Band and a founding member of the Community Youth Strings program, was busy throughout the evening acting as stage crew, tuning conductor and general helping hand in addition to conducting El Capitan by John Philip Sousa.

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Now that the ball diamonds on the Flats in Battleford are open, the traffic on 35th Street between 3rd and 4th Avenues is getting louder and faster.

Town Councillor David George said at Monday’s council meeting, “People, it is a residential area. Please slow down!”

He said there are lot of people out and about and riding bicycles.

“We don’t want anybody injured,” he said.

The area in question has been a topic in council numerous times, especially to do with personal safety and property damage that’s been done there when speeding vehicles have overshot the curve.

Last year, the Town moved to address the issue with the relocation of existing signs and the erection of additional signs, including a flashing amber light.

George said, “I know the ballpark is open now, and the Flats are open, but please be careful.”

Councillor Susan McLean Tady noted the speed limit is only 40 km/h going by the park on 35th.

“But they don’t seem to care,” said George. “It’s whatever speed they decide to go.”

“They come up to the four way stop at 35th … and then full bore,” said Mayor Derek Mahon.

George also had a reminder for pedestrians and bicyclists.

“Remember you are supposed to walk facing traffic and ride your bikes with traffic,” he said. “I saw a kid the other day almost get creamed because he was riding on the wrong side and guess who he was with – his parents. Come on, people, wake up.”

Numerous education opportunities have been made available, but, as George said, “it just doesn’t sink in for some reason.”

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By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford is getting a much-needed technology update.

Monday evening, two recommendations were approved by town councillors to spend $102,000 and $110,000, respectively, for a new information system and new IT infrastructure.

Town CAO John EnnsWind explained the municipal information system is the database in which administration keeps track of everything from journal entries to pet licenses. The current system, Central Business Enterprise System, is dated and fragile, said Enns-Wind.

“It takes a lot of intensity to operate it, sometimes you have to make two entries,” he said. “The system we want to go to is a lot more productive and efficient, a lot more stable, there’s a lot more support to it. We’ll have some productivity gains and some communication gains with that.”

Recommended was a system from Vadim Software, a Canadian company that is a leading developer of integrated financial and asset management software for municipalities, local governments, and utility companies throughout Canada and the United States. Vadim is also used by more than 25 communities in Saskatchewan, including the City of North Battleford.

Councillor Susan McLean Tady, speaking on behalf of the administration committee that discussed the several options available, said she has used the soft-

ware herself and described it as user friendly.

“It’s going to cover all our bases and then more than we have now. It’s very comprehensive,” she said.

When asked by Mayor Derek Mahon if the current system could be considered “archaic,” McLean Tady, a former Town Hall emplohyee, responded, “Well, it is well-suited to our image of the Town of Battleford – historic.”

In his report, EnnsWind stated the new system will increase productivity through automation of entries, no double entries, greater report generation and better resident experience through self-service access to scheduling of public space, tax certificates, tax accounts, utility accounts and more.

Town Hall will also be able to email notifications and bills directly to residents.

Once it’s up and running, said Enns-Wind, residents can sign up with email address and access and update information, and many issues that currently involve numerous phone calls can be dealt with through the website.

“But that’s not going to happen over night,” he added.

The Town has asked to have work start June 1, but it will probably be July or August before the whole system is implemented, depending on how the conversion of data goes. There will also have to be staff training, said Enns-Wind.

Along with a new data system, the Town needs

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Council approved a recommendation to enter into an agreement with Anchor Managed Solutions, with its office in Saskatoon and local resident Andrew Ouellette, one of its three principals, for provide new IT infrastructure. Anchor Managed Solutions was one of nine respondents to the Town’s RFP and was the best solution for Battleford’s current situation.

“Based on the flexibility of support offered by Anchor, its understanding of our needs and challenges, and its competitive pricing, Anchor is recommended as the preferred vendor,” wrote Enns-Wind in his report.

The cost of implementing a new IT infrastructure will be approximately $110,000 with Internet fees and annual support costs of approximately $20,000 to $25,000 per year, reported EnnsWind. The return, he said, is increased productivity with greater communication between its six locations, increased security reducing the Town’s exposure to unnecessary risk and greater capacity.

In his report, Enns-Wind stated the IT infrastructure of the Town is inadequate, obsolete and no longer under warrantee.

“Currently, should information be needed by the Parks and Rec office, as an example, the superintendent has to drive to the Town Hall, ask for the information, and then it is printed: this has happened a few times per day,” Enns-Wind reported.

“There is no connectivity between the various Town offices resulting in less than expected productivity.

Further, the security of the Town’s IT infrastructure is not up to industry standards and could be exploited.”

Mayor Derek Mahon said there has been discussion on upgrading the system for a number of years.

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OCP and zoning bylaws back at council June 20

By Jayne Foster Staff Reporter

The Town of Battleford’s official community plan bylaw received first reading at Monday evening’s council meeting and the public will have an opportunity at the opening of council’s June 20 meeting to voice their opinions before second and third readings.

Mayor Derek Mahon said professional community planners Crosby Hanna and Associates have been working on developing the OCP with the Town for about eight months.

The OCP manages growth and development in a municipality for about a 15year period. It includes maps showing future growth areas of Battleford, the residential areas as well as the highway commercial and downtown commercial areas. Also set out are flood-hazard areas as designated by the provincial government, as well as areas designated as historically sensitive.

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Along with the OCP bylaw, council also gave first reading to its new zoning bylaw, which is the document that addresses the details of how the OCP is implemented.

Mayor Mahon said it’s the document that contains all the information needed when applying for a building permit.

“It’s purpose,” said Town CAO John Enns-Wind, “is, one, to make sure we have a safe community, and, two, we want to preserve good relations between our neighbours.”

A zoning bylaw divides a municipality into zoning districts and regulates the development and use of land in those districts. A zoning bylaw also permits a council to set standards for the use and subdivision of land, and helps manage the supply of municipal services and resources to new development.

The last time the zoning bylaw was revisited was in 2005, said Mahon.

Following the same process as the OCP bylaw, the public may voice concerns

on the zoning bylaw at the same June 20 meeting.

The public can view the documents at Town Hall and it is also planned to put them up on the Town’s website.

There was already an open house on the OCP March 11 at the Alex Dillabough Centre.

Regarding the official community plan, EnnsWind said some of the things that have been added include no longer allowing businesses to put sandwich board signs down the middle of the street (due to a sign controversy), limits for solar panels and a prohibition on windmills in residential areas (due to provincial policy encouraging renewable energy) and discretionary short-term rentals (as part of Canada’s growing “sharing economy.”) He added, given the heritage component of the downtown, with the post office, Town Hall and library, height restrictions would be introduced there, but not in other areas.

Another addition is allowing small animal vet clinics. He also said a number of source springs in West Park were cited as hazards.

Tanker fire disrupts traffic Staff A semi-tanker fire near the intersection of Highway 3 and Highway 17 at about 3 p.m. Tuesday disrupted traffic.

At one point highways were closed and later reduced to one lane.

The fire was extinguished and Maidstone RCMP say no hazardous goods were spilled and no one was injured.

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One win away.

That’s how close the Wilkie Brewers were to finding themselves in the NSRBL finals last year. After narrowly edging the Border City Blue Jays in game one of the 2015 semifinals, Wilkie dropped two in a row, and were ousted from the playoffs.

Wilkie’s season didn’t end there. The Brewers went on to win the provincial tournament in Macklin, capping off a 10-5 campaign.

In 2016, the expectation is to make the playoffs and take it one step further, winning the NSRBL championship. Head Coach Trent Cey says that in order to accomplish this goal in a short season, teams have to ride momentum.

“The NSRBL is kind of a funny league in the sense that despite a team's record they can still beat you. You have

to be on your toes and not underestimate any teams,” Cey says. “Some nights everything clicks and other nights you are behind and struggling.

The most consistent teams are usually the ones left standing when it comes to playoff time.”

Wilkie hit for a .280 average as a club just a year ago and take pride in what they are able to do on the offensive side of the baseball. Jared Herle and Ricky Cey were a big part of these numbers, finishing the year hitting .400 and .367, respectively. Coach Cey says each season there are different players that contribute in the lineup from a game-to-game basis and discussed the importance of finding players with different tools.

“We have a good balance of speed and guys who can put pressure on teams’ defence and get on base. We have some guys who really come through big with RBI and we have a few guys that you can count

Wilkie Brewers on almost every game to get a hit or two or work counts and make it tough on pitchers.

That balance makes us a pretty tough team to pitch against most nights."

On the defensive side, Wilkie will turn to David Schell once again to lead the

way for the pitching staff. In 2015, Schell ate a ton of innings for the Brewers, finishing the year with 31.2 innings pitched under his belt. To put this into perspective, the next closest was Herle with 15.1.

“I remember him asking where he should be icing his

Andrew Albers IL pitcher of the week

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

North Battleford’s own, Andrew Albers, has been tearing up the International League as of late, and he recently was honoured with the pitcher of the week award with the Rochester Red Wings.

Albers needed just 91 pitches against the Gwinnett Braves last Wednesday to pitch a complete game, en route to a 7-1 win. The 6’1”, 200-pound southpaw walked just one batter while allowing three hits and striking out six over nine innings of work. Albers faced the minimum batters in an outstanding eight of nine innings and is quickly starting to establish himself as a dominant starter at the AAA level.

According to MiLB.com, the complete game was his sixth of his pro career and fifth in the minors. Albers tossed three of those as a member of the Red Wings in 2013.

The lefty is the first pitcher on the Rochester roster to earn an award this year. Tommy Milone, who spent some time with the Minnesota Twins in 2015, received the pitcher of the week award in back-to-back weeks a season ago.

Albers is now 1-0 in three starts with the Red Wings.

He owns a 3.54 ERA, striking out 11 while walking five.

The Rochester Red Wings are now three games over .500 with a record of 21-18, sitting in second place in the International League North division.

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Other than Schell and Herle, Robert Cey will get more opportunities to start with the elongated season. Coach Cey says veterans like Bye Braun

and some of their new additions will also get some looks on the mound.

Wilkie will be seeing just three players not returning to the green and white this upcoming season. Rhyne Keller, Mitch Nielsen and former NSRBL MVP Nick Pernitsky will be hanging up the cleats.

Cey says this will give their new additions more opportunity to play. Newly acquired Tristan Huber and Dustin Saracini will be looking to make an impact with the Brewers.

“The Brewers are made up of a competitive group of guys, who always like to go and have fun, but it seems when it comes time to play everyone knows what they have to do and are focused on helping the team be successful.”

Cey added, “Playing in the NSRBL is exciting because you pretty much know all the others teams lineups and pitchers and know what to expect, but you just have to make sure you execute, play smart baseball, limit your team's mistakes and try and take advantage of the other team's mistakes.”

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Texas vs Toronto, the rivalry continues

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

“Make baseball fun again.”

I’m not certain if the incident that occurred between the Toronto Blue Jays and Texas Rangers Sunday afternoon was what Bryce Harper had in mind when he spearheaded the campaign to breathe life back into the game.

Nonetheless, what happened between these two teams was seven months in the making, and it took the final plate appearance from Jose Bautista in the last game of the season series for the Rangers to exact their revenge.

It started with Matt Bush, the 30-year-old rookie who spent the last 12 years of his life trying to make it back into the big leagues. Last season, when Bautista hit his home run heard across

the world in game five of the ALDS, Bush was sitting in a prison cell. He spent more than three years in jail after driving under the influence and causing serious bodily injury during a car crash.

The Rangers team and organization certainly had no difficulty opening their arms to a player of this stature, but they did have a problem with the flipping of a bat, and this is what sparked the next exchange.

The 5’9”, right-hander, plunked Bautista with a 96 mph fastball that deflected off his elbow and into his ribcage in the eighth inning. His comeback story has been great, don’t get me wrong, I’m not here to bash Matt Bush. He needed to prove himself to his teammates and the fan base, and he took the first opportunity he could find. He provided the cliche “no comment,” after the game when asked

whether or not it was intentional. Yes, it was.

Justin Smoak approached the plate with public enemy number one in Texas land on first base. After grounding out to Adrian Beltre, the potential hall of famer tossed the ball to Rougned Odor, looking for a double play.

Bautista wouldn’t have anything of it and responded to getting intentionally hit by sliding hard through the bag.

Real, old-school style move on his part. As he said after the game “I tried to send a

the regular season gave the Rush a first round bye, and it looked as though the fresh legs helped as they scored eight goals in the fourth quarter to breeze past Calgary 16-10.

The Rush and Roughnecks exchanged goals throughout the first three

quarters, with no team able to create any kind of space from one another.

In the opening quarter, first round draft pick of the 2010 entry draft, Jarrett Davis, got the ball rolling for Saskatchewan. He found the back of the net for his first of the playoffs and sixth of

message that I didn’t appreciate getting hit.” Which makes sense, you respond to a heated “baseball play” with one of your own. What transpired next is rarely seen on a diamond. Odor popped up and delivered a towering right hook to the face of Bautista before the benches cleared. Odor will likely and rightfully face a hefty suspension. The second baseman can be up in arms all he wants, but he has to be able to receive the punishment if he is going to dish it

out. There are several cited occurrences that show Odor over-sliding and trying to take out his counterpart. His being more dangerous than the one he received Sunday afternoon. Not being lost here is the work of Josh Donaldson and Kevin Pillar for stepping up and backing their teammate, coming out of their respective dugout like raging bulls. Pillar was seen taking on four Rangers at once, while Donaldson delivered a WWE-like spear to Odor.

The funny thing is, the mayhem caused in Arlington ultimately boiled down to a bat flip. Someone caught in the moment. A blast that will live on forever in Toronto and in the rest of Canada. A bat flip. For the Rangers, who sulked about it all offseason, to get their revenge on Bautista’s final plate appearance of the season series, shows their true

colours. If you are going to get your retribution, do it in the first game, and have it be done by someone who was a part of the 2015 roster.

As far as the fight goes, was it a good thing to have an all-out brawl in Texas?

Probably not. But, to many, baseball is a passive sport.

In some eyes, it was a refreshing anecdote.

To witness players pouring gas on top of an already heated rivalry that will no doubt continue onto next season, or better yet, in the playoffs, is a rare sight in this sport. So many times we see players talk and not act. Now, I’m not saying that a bench-clearing brawl is needed to enjoy the game, not by a long shot.

But, it is invigorating to see players back up their teammates under these circumstances and show the world that there are consequences in baseball too.

the season after taking a pass from Dan Taylor. Mark Matthews, the Rush leading scorer, registered the second helper.

Matthews wouldn’t be done there as he made it 2-1 Rush with his first of the night. He ended the game picking up right where he left off, with two goals and three assists. Saskatchewan led by a small margin after the first, 4-3.

Ben McIntosh put his mark on the game with two goals in the second quarter, but Wesley Berg and Jeff Shattler of Calgary were equal to the task, keeping their deficit to just one heading into halftime.

The Roughnecks came out firing in the third quarter, taking their first lead of the game. Jeremy Thompson of the Rush was able to increase the lead to 7-5 before

Calgary scored three unanswered.

Nine minutes later, however, Saskatchewan levelled the playing field after defenceman Brett Mydske went coast-to-coast, capping his solo effort with a short-side snipe. The game had all the ingredients for an exciting finish, but it was the exact opposite, if you were a Calgary fan.

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a power play tally just over a minute later. 10-8. Nik Bilic scored his fifth of the campaign to extend the Rush lead to three. Shattler was able to inch the Roughnecks back within two under a minute later, but that was as close as Calgary would get.

The green and black rattled off three unanswered goals to take a commanding 14-9

lead. It was McIntosh who provided the dagger with his third and fourth goals of the game. Chris Corbeil polished off his huge night with an empty netter, he finished with three goals and five assists in the game one victory.

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The one-day memorial golf tournament in honour of Wayne (Chico) Pruden is set to kick off June 6 at the North Battleford Golf and Country Club.

“There were numerous individuals that only had praise for this man,” executive director of Battlefords Union Hospital foundation, Claudette McGuire said.

“For his community spirit, for his passion for his family and giving when and where he could.”

This year it will be the 20th annual tee-off.

The tournament has developed into the most successful round of golf in the Battlefords. It has a maximum sell out of 204 golfers and has raised $410,000 in its rich history. The proceeds will be going towards the Battlefords Union Hos-

Dana Johnson (Director of Golf at the NBGCC), Ed Lee (Owner and Manager if M&M Food Market), Rosalie Payne (Chief Retail Officer at Innovation Credit Union) and Roger Anderson (Chair of the Battlefords Union Hospital) at the check presentation prior to the tournament kick off. This year will be the 20th annual tournament in Wayne Pruden’s name. Photograph By Dustin Saracini

pital, enriching patient care.

“This year funds raised from the tournament will

be allocated to the Battlefords Region Home Care Department,” chair of the

Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, Roger Anderson said.

More specifically, Anderson says the money will be going towards an Alenti tub chair lift to help the elderly into the bath tub, something that has been needed in the community. He is looking at continued tournament success in order to achieve this goal.

“They have been complete sell-outs … The community, the people around here, they have given, they care in their hearts and that means a lot. Health care means a lot in this area and people support that.”

Wayne Pruden was a community architect and poured his heart and soul into the image of North Battleford.

His character lives on through the playground at Notre Dame school and the NBGCC.

run, stopping 10 of 12 shots.

The Rush now head home to the SaskTel Centre in front of a sold out crowd for game two where they have a chance to return to the Champions Cup final for the second year in a row.

If Calgary ties the series, a 10 minute mini game will be played to decide who moves on.

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Thirty-nine New Horizons members hit the links at 9:30 a.m. Monday, for their weekly scramble.

The day was sunny, warm and smokey. A great day of golf.

The team of Brian and Faye Erickson, along with Bruce Dalshaug were able to take top spot in a very tight tournament.

They were followed closely, after a count back, by the foursome of Art Strueby, Dave Page, Karl Palm and Glenn Hunter.

The team of Wally Gordey, Ken Schwab, Bernie Meisner and Rita Peterson

took the much sought after consolation prize by coming in third place.

Ken Holliday took the closest to the pin on number eight, while Joe Waldbillig was able to make the longest putt on the beautiful sunny day, and won the car wash, compliments of the Discovery Co-op.

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The event will be held June 3, 4 and 5 at Exhibition Park and will feature a pancake breakfast Saturday morning along with over 30 heats of chuckwagon racing.

2016 marks the 11th consecutive year the CPCA has raced in the Battlefords and, according to a press release, the event is once again expected to make an impact on the community.

“Our goal is to bring premier events to the community and entice out of town guests to come to the Battlefords to support our community,” said Jocelyn Ritchie, general manager of the Battlefords Ag Society.

“When the CPCA comes to town they have a huge following and both their members and fans invest in local businesses (fuel, grocery, restaurants, hardware stores and more).”

The Battlefords show kicks off the tour, hosting the first races on the circuit. The CPCA SIGA Pro Tour will continue to race

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A number of drivers racing in the Battlefords will be competing at the Calgary Stampede so the Battlefords event allows fans to get an up close look at the action, the release states.

Tickets for the CPCA races in North Battleford are now available and can be purchased in advance at the Battlefords Ag Society or at the entrance gate each race night. The races run Friday and Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.

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New exhibition uses technology at Chapel Gallery

Treasure, Treasure, Everywhere

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NOTICE Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning Bylaw.

The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated general provisions that apply to development throughout the Town, including:

   

development permit requirements, application fees and the application process; the Development Appeals Board and minor variances;

discretionary use permit requirements, the application process and evaluation criteria; INTENT / ZONING DISTRICT OBJECTIVES: general regulations and standards for developments such as accessory buildings, homeR1 — Low Density Residential District: To provide for residential development in the form based businesses, signs, garden and garage suites, and development on potentially hazardof single detached dwellings, as well as other compatible uses. ous lands; and R2 — Medium Density Residential District: To provide for residential development in the  special regulations and standards for specific uses such as care homes, daycares, dwelling form of single detached, semi-detached and two-unit dwellings, as well as other compatible groups, accessory dwellings, manufactured homes, service stations, auto wrecking yards, uses. fabric covered structures, shipping containers, and storage compounds.

Antiques and collectibles season continued in the Battlefords Saturday with a garage sale at the Agrivilla R3 — High Residential District: To provide for residential development in the form of single hosted by the Battlefords Ag Society. Items on sale included DVDs, records, teddy bears, clothes, collectibles detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, two-unit dwellings, multiple-unit dwellings, as AFFECTED LAND: All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Battleford, as shown on and others. Photos by John Cairns well as other compatible uses. the Proposed Zoning Map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

R4 — Large Lot Acreage Residential District: To provide for residential development in the form of single detached dwellings in a large lot rural acreage setting, as well as other compatiYOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONble uses.

ING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN OFFICE OR ON THE TOWN’S WEBSITE: R4A—Acreage Residential District: To provide for residential development in the form of singled detached dwellings in a moderately-large lot rural acreage setting, as well as other Public notice is hereby given R4 — Large Lot Acreage Residential District: To provide for battleford.ca compatible uses. that for theresidential Councildevelopment of the Town RMH—Manufacture Home Residential District: To provide in of residential development in the form of single detached dwellings Battleford in a large rural acreage as wellgrowth as other compatible The newlot Zoning Bylaw will help setting, direct and manage and development in the the form of manufacture homes , as well as other compatible uses. intends to considerREASON: the adoption of ofa abylaw uses. of Battleford.

CS — Community Service District: To provide for development in the form range ofunderTown

Bridge Over Troubled Water, a new exhibition, is opening this week at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford, with the reception occurring Thursday, May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m.

There will be an artists’ talk at 6:30 p.m.

Featured are Ruby Arnold and Yoko Takashima from Victoria, B.C., who are interdisciplinary artists and who collaborated on this interactive film and sound installation.

This is a new form of video installation, where no identical image is seen and where unexpected narrative is constructed by having the video and the sound constantly being self-generated.

“It is significant for us to explore the shifting role of artists in the digital era,” say Arnold and Takishima.

“In a time where our experiences are saturated with images and information, our role is now focused on selecting and preparing guidelines then witnessing how technology can create and manipulate image, sound and data. Technology used this way can produce effects beyond the artist’s authorship and pre-meditated aes-

thetic. We are strongly interested in exploring this effect within this work.”

The artists have captured 37 amateur singers singing Simon and Garfunkel’s Bridge Over Troubled Water as part of the exhibition.

“The lyrics of Bridge Over Troubled Water convey the message of friendship and support, which are fundamental, ageless human needs. In exploring new technology with this work, we intend to celebrate the uplifting spirit in humanity and the new ways of delivering it.”

Bridge Over Troubled Water was first exhibited at the University of Victoria’s Legacy Gallery in Victoria, B.C. in the spring of 2015.

Arnold describes herself as an artist and a techie.

Much of what she does involves more technical computer work, but she also paints, draws and sews. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree, combined major in Visual Arts and Computer Science from the University of Victoria.

Born and raised in Japan, Takashima is a professor at the University of Victoria and has exhibited her works since 1995.

NOTICE

M — Industrial District: To provide for a range of industrial development, as well as other compatible uses.

FUD — Future Urban Development District: To provide for interim development uses on lands which have the potential for The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Zoning R4A—Acreage Residential District: To provide for residential future development. community services and other compatible uses.

Bylaw.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Battleford Town development in person the form of singled detached dwellings in a C1 — Downtown Commercial District: To provide for a range of commercial, residential , RD1—Restricted Development District: To provide development Office, located at 92 23rd Street SK, between hours of 9:00 INTENT / ZONING OBJECTIVES: moderately-large lot West, ruralBattleford, acreage setting,theas well asAM—4:00 other institutional and community servicesDISTRICT uses in the downtown area. standards in order to prevent injury and minimize property damage PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays.

Copies are available to individuals at a compatible uses.

C2 — Highway Commercial District:Residential To provide for highway commercial development as R1 — Low Density District: To provide for residential within flood hazard areas. of $30. well as other compatible uses. development in the form of single detached dwellings, as well ascostRMH—Manufacture Home Residential District: To provide for RD2—Restricted Development District: To provide development otherDistrict: compatible uses.

M — Industrial To provide for a range of industrial development, as well as other residential development in the form of manufacture homes , as standards in order to prevent injury and minimize property damage PUBLIC HEARING: Town Council will hold a formal public hearing at 7:00 PM on June 20th, compatible R2uses.

— Medium Density Residential District: To provide for well as other compatible uses. within unstable slope areas.

2016 in Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK to hear FUD — Future Urban Development District:inTothe provide for interim development uses onsemi- CS — Community Service District: To provide for development residential development form of single detached, The proposed Zoning Bylaw also contains updated general any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw.

Council will also considlands which have the potential for future development. detached and two-unit dwellings, as well as other compatible in the form of a range of community services and other compatible provisions that apply to development throughout the Town, comments received at the hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town RD1—Restricted uses. Development District: To provide development standards in order to pre- er written uses. including: Office before the hearing. vent injury and — minimize property damage within flood hazard R3 High Residential District: Toareas. provide for residential C1 — Downtown Commercial District: To provide for a range of • development permit requirements, application fees and the RD2—Restricted Development To provide development standards in order to predevelopment in District: the form of single detached dwellings, semi- commercial, residential, institutional and community services uses application process; Issued at the Town of Battleford this 19th day of May, 2016. vent injury and minimize property damage within unstable slope areas. detached dwellings, two-unit dwellings, multiple-unit dwellings, in the downtown area.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer • the Development Appeals Board and minor variances; as well as other compatible uses.

C2 — Highway Commercial District: To provide for highway • discretionary use permit requirements, the application process commercial development as well as other compatible uses. and evaluation criteria; • general regulations and standards for developments such as ZONING DISTRICTS Town of Battleford Proposed Zoning Map accessory buildings, home-based businesses, signs, garden R1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL and garage suites, and development on potentially hazardous lands; and R2 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL • special regulations and standards for specific uses such as R3 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL care homes, daycares, dwelling groups, accessory dwellings, R4 LARGE LOT ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL manufactured homes, service stations, auto wrecking yards, fabric covered structures, shipping containers, and storage R4A ACREAGE RESIDENTIAL compounds.

R5 MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL AFFECTED LAND: All land within the corporate limits of the Town CS COMMUNITY SERVICE of Battleford, as shown on the Proposed Zoning Map contained in C1 COMMUNITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL this notice, is affected by the new Zoning Bylaw.

YOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY C2 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL PROVISIONS IN THE NEW ZONING BYLAW. PLEASE CHECK M INDUSTRIAL THE FULL VERSION OF THE BYLAW, AVAILABLE AT THE FUD FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT TOWN OFFICE OR ON THE TOWN’S WEBSITE: RD1 RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT 1 battleford.ca RD2 RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT 2 REASON: The new Zoning Bylaw will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town of Battleford.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Battleford Town Office, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK, between the hours of 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to individuals at a cost of $30.

PUBLIC HEARING: Town Council will hold a formal public hearing at 7:00 PM on June 20th, 2016 in Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK to hear any person or group that wishes 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 19th day of May, 2016.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

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Battlefords Art Club Artist Profile

Excitement and wonder inspire local artist

By Irene Slotzer The first time I was old enough to hold a pencil, was really the beginning of my drawing. I loved nature so much. I just had to do something with that feeling

of excitement and wonder.

My first painting was done when I was eight years old — the Stony Hill Church northwest of Laird.

This was the beginning of my painting and I haven’t stopped since then.

BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB

By Lorraine Voegeli “Art is the most intense mode of individualism the world has ever known.” —Oscar Wilde The Battlefords Art Club had a successful show at the Chapel Gallery and appreciated the reception held for the artists who had taken part.

Several artists were using their individual, unique skills once again Tuesday, some of them getting ready for our sale and show in July at the Lions Clubhouse in Battleford.

At noon we reviewed the end of a coloured pencil techniques DVD that suggested a method to produce a painting featuring water with waves, foam and spray. It was very enlightening.

Have a good week.

Irene Slotzer The Battlefords Art Club has a long history of supporting visual arts in the community. It promotes exhibits of local work with the aim of encouraging its members in developing their potential for creating satisfying artwork in any medium. The club also encourNOTICEages visits by artists from Public notice is hereby given the Council of a the Town of Battleford intends to consider elsewhere andthatpromotes the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to adopt a new Offivariety of workshops. The cial Community Plan. club meets regularly TuesINTENTdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at thebylaw Don Ross municipal Centrepolicy andaddressing, but not limited to, the following The proposed establishes subjects: new members are always welcome.  Residential policies regarding planning for future residential land needs, housing diversity, infill development, new residential subdivisions, home based businesses, manufactured home development and complementary land uses.

 Commercial & Economic Development policies regarding downtown development, mixed

REASON: The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth and development in the Town for the next fifteen to twenty years.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Battleford Town Office, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK, between the hours of 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to individuals at a cost of $30.

PUBLIC HEARING: Town Council will hold a formal public hearing at 7:00 PM on June 20th, 2016 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK to hear any person or group that wishes 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.

NOTICE

use development, highway commercial development, and neighbourhood commercial development.

 Industrial policies regarding development opportunities, appropriate land uses and man-

Issued at the Town of Battleford this 19th day of May, 2016.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

aging land use conflicts, servicing capacities, and develop-

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Town of Battleford ment design. intends to consider the adoption of a bylaw under The Planning and  Transportation & Infrastructure policies regarding inteDevelopment Act, 2007 to adopt a new Official Community Plan.

grated infrastructure planning, asset management, trans-

INTENT portation and land use including policies on active transThe proposed bylaw establishes municipal policy addressing, butportation not limited the following , and to, infrastructure costs. subjects:  Economic Tourism Development policies regarding • Residential policies regarding planning for future residential landandneeds, housing diversity, infill relationshipmanufactured building, economichome development, and promodevelopment, new residential subdivisions, home based businesses, development tion of the town for tourism and economic development. and complementary land uses.  Community Services development, policies regarding service manage• Commercial & Economic Development policies regarding downtown mixed use ment, collaboration and integration of services, youth development, highway commercial development, and neighbourhood commercial development. engagement, and cooperation and communication.

• Industrial policies regarding development opportunities, appropriate land uses and managing land use  Amenities and Dedicated Lands policies regarding making conflicts, servicing capacities, and development design. provisions for municipal reserves, utility parcels, facili• Transportation & Infrastructure policies regarding integrated infrastructure planning, asset management, tating walkability and connectivity, and ensuring equitable transportation and land use including policies on active transportation, and infrastructure costs. access of parks space.

• Economic and Tourism Development policies regarding relationship building, economic development,  Biophysical Considerations & Hazards policies regarding and promotion of the town for tourism and economic development. hazardous and sensitive lands, flood management, source • Community Services policies regarding service management,water collaboration and integration of services,of protection, and management and transportation youth engagement, and cooperation and communication. of hazardous materials • Amenities and Dedicated Lands policies regarding making provisions &for municipal reserves, utility  Inter-municipal Jurisdictional Cooperation policies reparcels, facilitating walkability and connectivity, and ensuring equitable access of parks space. garding regional cooperation, urban reserves, communicaand referral processes, and annexation.

• Biophysical Considerations & Hazards policies regardingtionhazardous and sensitive lands, flood management, source water protection, and management and transportation hazardous materials Agricultural Landof & Fringe Areas policies regarding future land requirements and future urbanurban development.

• Inter-municipal & Jurisdictional Cooperation policies regarding regional cooperation, reserves,  Culture & Heritage Resources policies regarding heritage communication and referral processes, and annexation. resource protection cultural promotion.

• Agricultural Land & Fringe Areas policies regarding future land requirements andand future urban development.  Policies regarding Implementation of the Official Commu• Culture & Heritage Resources policies regarding heritage resource protection and cultural promotion. nity Plan and the tools that will or may be used, including • Policies regarding Implementation of the Official Community Plan and the tools that of will or use may used, the Zoning Bylaw, dedication lands, of abe Building including the Zoning Bylaw, dedication of lands, use of a BuildingBylaw, Bylaw, theofuse of development levies fees, and the use development levies and servicing servicing fees, and provisions for concept plans. and provisions for concept plans.

The Battleford Official Community Plan also contains a Future Land Use Concept Map (pictured in this notice), which is intended to guide land use decisions by identifying opportunities and constraints on future The Battleford Official Community Plan also contains a Future land use and development. The concept map will assist in the application theMap goals, objectives and which policies Land Use Concept (pictured in this notice), is of the Official Community Plan. intended to guide land use decisions by identifying opportuYOUR PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS INon THE NEW OFFICIAL nities and constraints future land use and development.

COMMUNITY PLAN. PLEASE CHECK THE FULL VERSION THEmap BYLAW, TheOF concept will assistAVAILABLE in the applicationAT theTHE goals, obTOWN OFFICE OR ON THE TOWN’S WEBSITE: jectives and policies of the Official Community Plan. battleford.ca AFFECTED LAND: All land within the corporate limits of the Town of Battleford, as shown on the map contained in this notice, is affected by the new Official CommunityYOUR Plan.PROPERTY MAY BE DIRECTLY AFFECTED BY PROVISIONS IN THE NEW OFFICIAL COMMUNITY REASON: The new Official Community Plan will help direct and manage growth andTHE development in OF theTHE Town PLAN. PLEASE CHECK FULL VERSION BYfor the next fifteen to twenty years.

LAW, AVAILABLE AT THE TOWN OFFICE OR ON THE PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the proposed bylaw at the Battleford Town Office, located TOWN’S WEBSITE: at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK, between the hours of 9:00 AM—4:00 PM Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available to individuals at a cost of $30. battleford.ca PUBLIC HEARING: Town Council will hold a formal public hearing at 7:00 PM on June 20th, 2016 in the Town Hall Council Chambers, located at 92 23rd Street West, Battleford, SK to hear any person or group AFFECTED LAND: All landcomments within the corporate limitsat of the the that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written received Town Battleford, as shown on the map contained in this hearing or delivered to the undersigned at the Town Office before theofhearing. notice, is affected by the new Official Community Plan.

Issued at the Town of Battleford this 19th day of May, 2016.

John Enns-Wind, Chief Administrative Officer

Town of Battleford Proposed Future Land Use Concept Map

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OBITUARIES

WILSON: In Loving Memory Of Constance “Connie” Wilson born May 10, 1931 at North Battleford, SK passed away April 6, 2016 in North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory; her loving children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Gregory Bruce (Bernita) Wilson & family: Christy Wilson, Carrie (Jason) Carlson - Emeri & Nolan; Laurel L. (Patrick Alexander) Allen family: Mark Rascher (Shalene) & their child Ryan Addison Rascher; Karen Rascher & her children Seth Rascher & Jasmin Duncan; numerous nieces and nephews, by her dear family friend, Cuc Ton and canine companion, Finnigan. Predeceased by her parents George William Higgs & Dorothy Beatrice Higgs (Barlow); siblings: Dennis Higgs, Ivy Monette, Reginald Higgs, Kathleen Embree, Robert Higgs, Maisie Chapman, Harold Higgs, Wallace Higgs, Phyllis Ottoson, Joyce Wallis. Funeral Service was held on Monday, April 11, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from St. George’s Anglican Church, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Canon Neil Haines. Shared Memories were given by Christy Wilson. Music Ministry: Irene Garratt – Musician; St. George’s Choir - Connie’s Prayer Chain; Karen Blais – Soloist - “On Eagles Wings” & “You Are Mine”; Keith Bartlett – Musician - “Amazing Grace”; Recessional: Andrea Bocelli - “Time To Say Goodbye”; Hymn Selections: “It Is Well With My Soul” & “The Day Thou Gavest Lord Is Ended”. Honourary Pallbearer was Jack Hillson. Active Pallbearers were Jack Hillson, Ron Lacey, Jim Eby, Jack Martin, Vince Obermeyer & Lloyd Beckman. Memorial Donations are requested to Canadian Cancer Society or to St. George’s Anglican Church. Interment was at City Cemetery, North Battleford, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________

WALKER: In Loving Memory Of Harley Edward Walker born June 10, 1976 at Edmonton, AB passed away May 2, 2016 in Saskatoon, SK. Survived by his loving family: children: StarlaRose Walker & Robert Harley Walker; and by their mother, Kim; parents: Wade and Debbie Walker; grandparents: John & Lois Syhut; aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents: Cecil & Anne Cameron and Harley & Marie Walker. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Harley’s Life was held on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at 2:00p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ - Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, SK with Minister Rev. Henry Hiebert. Shared Memories were given by Kim. Music Ministry: Glenn Goodman – Organist; Robert MacKay – Soloist - ‘The Old Rugged Cross’. Honourary Pallbearers were Adam Rousseau, Jamie Corfield, Arlene Smith, David Lindenbach, Rob Rousseau, Eric Corfield, John Muirhead, & Danny MacAngus. Memorial Donations are requested to the Diabetes Association.

Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

MANEGRE: Robert Marcel Joseph, age 77, of Simmie, SK passed away April 14, 2016 at his residence in Simmie. The Memorial Service was held at 2:00 pm, Saturday, April 30, 2016 from St. Anne Catholic Church, Lac Pelletier, SK with Father Guy Amedee Ainemon officiating. The organist was Joanne Monette. The readers were Barbara Dyck and Bonnie Johnston. Honorary Pallbearers were all who shared in his life.

The interment service will take place in North Battleford, SK. Bob is survived by his daughter Lisa (Brent) King and their son Brady; son Jerry and his sons Carter and Parker; son Eddie (Suleyka); sister; Rita (Bob) Parker; brother David and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his son Anthony; father Phillip Manegre; mother Eva Manegre; brother Ernest and sisters Alice Hunter and Lorraine Perry. Bob was born in North Battleford, SK on December 30, 1938. He attended school at Notre Dame Separate School, St. John’s College in Edmonton and SIAST in Moose Jaw, SK where he became a TV Technician. He worked in Spiritwood and then moved to Calgary and worked with Camguard Electronic Sales.

From there he was a partner in a company called B+E Electronics in Calgary. Following this Bob moved to Kamloops and worked for Wytek. He eventually moved to Simmie and settled into retirement.

Bob loved fishing, hunting, camping gardening canning and cooking, all animals and watching football and hockey. He made many loving, lifelong friends, living in Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC. He will be sadly missed but fondly remembered by his family and friends. In his memory, memorial donations may be made to the S.P.C.A. Box 1163, Swift Current, SK S9H 3X3. Warren’s Funeral Home in care of the arrangements. For further information please call 306-773-8831 or visit our website at www.warrensfuneralhome.com and express your sympathy to the family in our book of condolence. ____________________________________________________ Leave an

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BOSER: In Loving Memory of Amanda Meghan Boser born March 24, 1989 at North Battleford, SK., passed away May 2, 2016 in Edam, SK. Survived by her loving family: her mother, Neilla (Alvin) Rentz and her father, Duane Boser; siblings: Michael (Marie) – Sarah, Liam & Ava; Joshua (Ilona), Darren, Rachel; maternal grandparents: Terry & Joyce Day; paternal grandparents: George & Leah Boser. Service Of Celebration And Thanksgiving For Amanda’s Life was held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. from the Edam Community Recreation Centre, Edam, Saskatchewan with Officiants Rev. Nora Borgeson, United Church Of Canada & Fr. Peter Paase, Christ The King Roman Catholic Church, Edam, SK. Shared Memories were given by Joe Day. Music Ministry: Musician – D’Arcy deMontarnal. Honourary Pallbearers were All who shared Amanda’s life. Urn Bearers were David Day, Melissa Day & Michelle Day. Memorial Donations are requested to Edam First Responders or Ronald McDonald House. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

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In Loving Memory of Professional Services Provided with Heart and Compassion

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306-446-4200 IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of Mike Whitwell January 24, 1982 - May 21, 2011

A cherished smile, a heart of gold.

To the dearest Mom a world could hold.

Happy memories, fond and true.

From us who thought the world of you.

Love Mike, Chris, John, Sue, Cathy

CARD OF THANKS

Thank You To all who participated in the

No one knows how much we miss you, No one knows the bitter pain We have suffered since we lost you Life has never been the same.

In our Hearts your memory lingers, Sweetly tender, fine and true.

There is not a day, dear son/brother, That we do not think of you.

FOREVER LOVED. Mom & Dad and Brittany

SILENT AUCTION FUNDRAISER held May 1st at the River Heights Lodge.

Your generous donations and purchases are greatly appreciated.

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of William P. Leibel, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 20th day of June, 2016.

Ralph Winterhalt 423 Brookmore Cres.

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NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of Mary Elizabeth Rolheiser, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

ALL CLAIMS AGAINST THE ABOVE ESTATE, duly verified by statutory declaration and with particulars and valuation of security held, if any, must be sent to the undersigned before the 20th day of June, 2016.

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TALLEIA JUSTINE NIGHT-LANDRY August 14, 1992 - May 18, 2007

We still miss you As the days and years pass We still miss you As the pain of grief softens We still miss you As new memories are made We still miss you As we smile and laugh We still miss you Today and everyday We still miss you

Love always, Mom, Tallon & Tristyn

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

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June 6th, 2016 - 7:00 p.m.

Pennydale Junction 92 - 22nd Street W., Battleford

This meeting is open to the public, please feel free to attend

Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Jerald and Lorna Tarasoff has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a U-Brew/U-Vin Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as 1941 St. Laurent Dr., North Battleford, SK. Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competitionbased objections within the beverage alcohol industry may not be considered and may be rejected by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Licensing Commission, who may refuse to hold a hearing.

Write to: Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority Box 5054 Regina, SK S4P 3M3

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

The Battlefords Midget Stars will be hosting their

ANNUAL GENERALthMEETING on Monday, May 30 , 2016

Time: 7:00 p.m.

Location: Alex Dillabough Centre - Battleford, SK PETS

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Crash is a crazy happy go lucky kind of kitty that will keep you busy for hours and hours. He loves to be a clown and make you laugh but also doesn’t mind curling up in your lap for a good long nap. He also loves affection and attention. If you think you could be crash’s new forever home and family then come on down today and meet him.

Pink - Hi my name is Pink and I was found roaming around town. I am a super sweet gentle girl with an amazing disposition and personality. I absolutely luff kids and could spend my whole entire day playing with them and giving them my amazing kisses. I love pets and snuggles and I also love to go for walks. If you think I would be the right furr baby for you and want to give me my furrrever home and family come on down today. I can’t wait to meet you.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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LAND FOR SALE

OFFICE/RETAIL FOR RENT

SERVICES FOR HIRE

FEED & SEED

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

FARMLAND WANTED

North Batleford warehouse for rent.

1500 sq ft, 14x14 overhead door.

Rent $750. Please call 306-2605128

A-1 Service, Will Shingle, build fences, decks, painting, metal fascia soffit, home renovations, yard work, etc. Phone 306-445-8439

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

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

Dodge...

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FOR SALE BY OWNER

MARKS MOBILE DUMPSTER. Will load and haul anything to dump. Tree cutting, hedge trimming, leaf vacuuming & blowing, eavestroughs cleaning. Free estimates. Call 306-441-7530

SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 217 1/4’s South - 100 1/4’s South East - 46 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 14 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 56 1/4’s West - 50 1/4’s

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

Western Commodities 877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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TRUCKS & VANS 2010 GMC Sierra 1500. Extended cab, 2WD, 4.8 engine. Asking $18500. White. 64791km. Like new.

ATC. Keyless lock, OD, tonno, phone/text 306-441-6595. MSRP $33570.

RVs / CAMPERS / TRAILERS

DOMESTIC CARS

For Sale 10 foot Poptop Truck Camper Sunkamer

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Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579 and leave a message.

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PURCHASING: SINGLE TO LARGE BLOCKS OF LAND. PREMIUM PRICES PAID WITH QUICK PAYMENT.

HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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RENT BACK AVAILABLE Call DOUG 306-955-2266 saskfarms@shaw.ca R.M Glenside #377 north east 363815 W-3 and southwest 363815 W-3 290 acres cultivated. Assessment of 76,600 and 72,100. Biggar, SK 306-948-2036.

HOUSES FOR RENT

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

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COMING EVENTS

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”SUPER SAVINGS-ADDITIONAL 10% OFF NOW!” 20X21 $5,794 25X25 $6,584 30X31 $9,600 32X35 $10,798 42X51 $16,496. One End wall included. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www.pioneersteel.ca

COMING EVENTS

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Presents the...

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Asante Choir Asante Choir

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Coming Battleford Comingtoto North North Battleford onon Sunday, May 22, 2016

Performance at: Sunday, Sunday,May May 22,22, 20162016 Trinity Baptist Church @ 11:00 a.m.

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

Monday, Wednesday Friday Coming& to North

Battlefor

Lawn Bowling - Come and join us any Monday, Wednesday or Friday at 6:30 p.m. Everyone welcome. Free. Lessons. 106th Street across from Caleb Village. Call 306-445-8433 for more information.

Coming toSunday, North Battleford on May 22, 2016 Saturday, May 21

Sunday, May 22, 2016

Performance Battleriver Horse Club presents band new Opry Talent Show atat: the Battleford Legion Hall, 262 - 22nd Street from 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.

Country performances grand-ole-opry-style with brand new opry Trinity Baptist Church @ 11:00 a. singing. Dress like your favorite country singer, feel the music in your 1702 – 106 St. N, North Battleford, S performance! One song per performer, one song per jigger. Contact Ryan Pewap at 306-823-3400 or text at 306-307-0971

Performance at: Performance at: Performance at: Trinity Baptist Church @11:00 a.m.

Asante is a Swahili word translated “Thank You” in English. The Asante Asante is&aSunday, Swahili word translated Saturday May 21 & 22 “Thank You” in Trinity Baptist Churchfrom @ 11:00 a.m. a region recoveringNorth Battleford Trinity Baptist Church @ 11:00 Umpires Association (NBUA) is hosting an “Ina.m.

ItEast Africa Children’s Choir is made up of children East Africa, Children’s Choir is made up of children from 1702-106th St. N, North Battleford, SK To Win It” slopitch tournament at Battleford Flats. Free admission into 1702and – 106 St. N, North Battleford, SK millions of lives, leaving 1702 – 106 St. N, North Battleford, SK from years of civil war genocide that have claimed from years of civil war and genocide that have the park after noon both days. Final playoff games Sunday afternoon.claimed m www.AsanteCanada.ca thousands of children and woman as orphans and widows. The choirBring is your family thousands oftochildren womanandastheorphans and w and friends enjoy this and great facility skills 1702 – 106 St. N, North Battleford, SK

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28ofasallorphans Spring Tea and Bake Sale at St. Vital Parish Centre, 11 - 18th Street,

dedicated to spreading love,been hope,rescued and joyfrom whilesome raisingofawareness of the dedicated spreading love, hope, andEveryone joy while raisingsome awarenof The Children, who have life’s most difficult who have been rescued from Battleford from The 1:30 to - Children, 3:30 p.m. Door prizes and raffle. welcome.

Saturday, May 28 circumstances, take pride in expressing gratitude through their music.

Their circumstances, take pride in expressing gratitude desperate plight of orphans and other vulnerable children. The colourful Topline desperate plight of orphans and other vulnerable children.throu The Dance Club - Harry Startup at 1352 - 100th Street, Legion performances are the true performances are the true downstairs from 8:00 p.m.

- 12:00 midnight.

Lunch served, min clothing, pounding and sweet voices demonstrate their hopes and Hall clothing, pounding drums, and sweetLeela voices demonstrate their h testimonies and drums, a living testimonies and306-446-0446, a living age 19, dress casual.

Phone Sharon 306-445-7240 306-445-8815.

“Thank or “Asante” “Thank You” future. or “Asante” dreams ofYou” a brighter future. Their inspirational stories of resilience have or Jean dreams of a brighter Their inspirational stories of resilie Tuesday, May 31has sung to everyone who has sung to everyone who Bridalinstilled shower hope for Emiley Saunders) the Senior’s instilled hope in the hearts of all those who have seen them perform. in thePacket hearts(Lucas of all those whoinhave seen them perform invested in their lives, giving invested in their lives, giving Room at 7:00 p.m.

June 1 them great pride and hope them Wednesday, great pride and hope The Children, who have been rescued from some of life’s most difficult The Children, who been rescued some of life’s mos Radisson Royal Purple 40have Anniversary Tea & from Program at the for a brighter future. a brighter Radisson Hall for at 2:00 p.m. All future. ages welcome and no charge.

Estate of Robert L’Heureux Auction Sale Saturday, May 28, 2016 11:00 am 421 Evinrude Street, Aquadeo, SK Watch for Signs

Summit Medi Chair/Stair Lift with Track; Troy Bilt lawn tractor; shop, tools, household, quilting loom, furnaces for cabins.

Many more items too numerous to mention.

Check us out on our website or like us on Facebook.

BOECHLER-SCHIRA AUCTIONEERING Fred Walter 306-883-2797 or 306-883-7368 Kelly Schneider 306-342-4647 or 306-386-7110 Box 552

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circumstances, take pride in expressing gratitude through their music. Their performances are the true testimonies and a living “Thank You” or “Asante” sung to everyone who has invested in their lives, giving them great pride and hope for a brighter future.

circumstances,Thursday, take pride inJune expressing gratitude through their m 2

Catch The Country Spirit with Singer/Songwriters - Country Western performances the Lake true Community Hall from 7:30 Duo Randy & Rai Smithare at Rabbit 9:30 p.m. Tickets available at Rabbit Lake Hotel 306-824-2002, Rabbit testimonies and a living Lake Cafe 306-824-7177 or Spiritwood Barber Shop 306-883-2400.

Coffee “Thank & dessert You” at intermission. or “Asante”

Thursday & Friday, June 2 & 3

St. Paul’s Church sung Anglican to everyone whoGarage has Sale at 1302 - 99th Street, North Battleford (Upper Hall) from 1:00 - 6:00 p.m. Something for everyone, don’t miss it. lives, giving invested in their

them great pride and hope for a brighter future.

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

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MEETINGS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Cochin Community Players

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

Northern fishing lodge seeks waitress/house keeper and prep cook/labourer, for May to September exclusively. Job pays per day, room and board provided. For more info call Dan @ 306-940-8980 or email resume to Dc.buckley@hotmail.com

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

JUNE 5th, 2016 at 2:00 p.m.

Cochin Community Hall Revitalize your interest and membership.

New members welcome.

New ideas welcome.

PUBLIC NOTICE

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

Public notice is hereby

Schedule A

Schedule A

th

RM of Mervin office.19-W3M If you wish toas comment on these shown in th proposals, please do“Schedule so in writing prior A”.to May This20 is, 2016 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, currently permitted SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional information as a discretionary use call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333.

in

PUBLIC NOTICE

PUBLIC INSPECTION:

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on June 28th, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the RM office located in the Town of Turtleford to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed OCP and ZB amendment. Council will also consider written comments received by the undersigned by June 24th, 2016.

For additional information, please contact (306)845-2045 or planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

Issued at the Town of Turtleford this 11th day of May, 2016.

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

the

Conservation

S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP which defers to District, Municipal Planner the Agriculture District, May 3rd, 2016 Schedule A, section (B)(f)

Any person may inspect the bylaw at the RM of Mervin No. 499 office between 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. excluding statutory holidays. Copies are available at cost.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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THis includes COOKS supervisors, managers, labours, Trades & professionals.

of Discretionary Use Subdivision

given pursuant to Public notice is hereby given that that pursuant to section section 55 ofAct, the2007 Planning 55 of the Planning and Development that the RM of Mervin No. 499 received a discretionary andhasDevelopment Act, subdivision application. application for three 2007Thethat the is RM of (3) single-parcel country residential consisting of Mervin No.lots 499 has proposed Lots 1-3, received Block 3 within SE ¼ Section 02a discretionary 53-19-W3M as shown in “Schedule A”. This is subdivision application. currently permitted as a discretionary use in the The application is for Conservation District, which defers to the Agriculture three (3) single-parcel District, Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4, country residential lots known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

RM of Mervin No. 499 Public Notice - Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendment Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality (RM) of Mervin No. 499 intends to adopt two (2) bylaws under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 94-3, known as the Official Community Plan (OCP) and Bylaw No. 94-4, known as the Zoning Bylaw (ZB).

INTENT: The proposed OCP amendment will clarify subdivision regulations within the Agricultural (AG) zoning district and include policies that allow for the creation of two (2) new zoning districts within the RM. The proposed ZB amendment will provide greater clarification for: requirements of Real Property Surveyor’s Reports (RPSR’s); additional discretionary use evaluation criteria; the development and operation of vacation farms and bed and breakfast homes; additional allowance of bunkhouses; clarification of regulations and discretionary use criteria within the Conservation (CON) District; the creation of a Recreational Vehicle (RV) District and Resort Commercial (RC) District; and additional definitions for improved clarity.

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of these amendments are all lands lying within the jurisdiction of the RM of Mervin No. 499.

REASON: The reason for the OCP amendment is to provide the following: 1. Clarify the regulations regarding Single Parcel Country Residential subdivisions within the AG District.

2. Include new objectives, policies and implementation requirements to accommodate a new type of policy area within the RM that caters to the recreational development for Bright Sand and Turtle Lake. This section also includes subdivision evaluation criteria for the proposed RV District.

3. Expand the Commercial Development Policy regulations to allow for a RC District specifically for commercial development within Townships 52, 53 and 54 and within Ranges 19 and 20, W3M. The reason for the ZB amendment is to provide the following: 4. Remove the requirement to provide an RPSR in certain areas within the CON District.

5. Include additional discretionary use evaluation criteria.

6. Expand bed and breakfast and vacation farm evaluation criteria.

7. Within the AG District, allow for the development of ancillary sleeping accommodations and associated evaluation criteria.

8. Within the CON District, allow for the development of ancillary sleeping accommodations and associated evaluation criteria.

9. Create an RV District and an RC District, which includes permitted, discretionary and prohibited uses, parcel size and site regulations, setbacks and associated use evaluation criteria and regulations.

10. Remove the following definitions: recreational vehicle, site and trailer coach.

11. Include the following definitions: large animal, fifth wheel trailer, garage, loft garage, houseboat, motor home, personal service establishments, recreational vehicle, site, tent, tent trailer, transportation system, travel trailer, truck camper and truck tent.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Public Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision

For more information contact consisting of proposed Council will consider this 1-3, application at the regular Lots Block 3 within Harvey Anderson 306-480-8564scheduled Council meeting in the 24 , 2016 SE ¼on May Section 02-53NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

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of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on May 24th, 2016 in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on these proposals, please do so in writing prior to May 20th, 2016 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0.

For questions or additional information call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333.

S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner May 3rd, 2016

NOTICE

Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 Interim Development Control Bylaw Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 has adopted an Interim Development Control Bylaw pursuant to Section 80 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (The Act). This bylaw came into force on April 22, 2016.

WHAT DOES THIS MEAN TO YOU? No person shall carry out any development within the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 without the written permission of the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469.

The following forms of development are exempt from this Bylaw and no application for permission or issuing of a permit is required. a) all farm buildings and a single farm dwelling b) the planting, management, and harvesting of field crops and gardens; c) the management of pastures which are not part of Intensive Livestock Operations; d) an accessory building to a residence not containing any habitable rooms and smaller in area than the principle residence; e) a fence; f) repairs and maintenance of an existing building; g) an accessory building less than 10 m2 in area; h) the installation, repair, and maintenance of a public utility.

Pursuant to Section 84 of the Act, Council shall within 60 days from the receipt of an application either: 1. Grant the permission applied for; 2. Grant the permission subject to any terms and development standards that it may specify; or 3. Refuse the permission applied for and notify the applicant in writing of its decision and the right to appeal pursuant to Section 86 of the Act. This bylaw applies to the entire area of the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 This bylaw shall cease to be in effect: • two years after the date of coming into force; • or the coming into force of an official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw adopted pursuant to the Act; whichever comes first.

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF THIS BYLAW? The Council of the Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 intends to adopt an Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw in order to ensure that development is beneficial to the overall community.

This Interim Development Control Bylaw will allow the RM to review development proposals during the time it takes to prepare and adopt these new Bylaws.

The RM will be consulting with its ratepayers and the general public during the preparation of these new Bylaws. Please stay tuned for further information in this regard.

QUESTIONS? If you intend to undertake any development or if you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact: Nicole Collins, Administrator Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 Box 128 Edam, Saskatchewan S0M 0V0 Telephone: 306-397-2311 Fax; 306-397-2346 Email: rm469@sasktel.net

Hire employees witH Canadian experienCe

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NEWSPAPERS

Call Michael at 306.651.5335

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

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

IS A SCHOOLING LIKE NO OTHER

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICE OF

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Battlefords Trade and Education Centre Inc.

JUNE 22, 2016 7:00 P.M. at the Vida McDonald Centre 691-103rd Street North Battleford, SK

Applications for membership must be in by May 24th, 2016 and renewal of memberships must be paid by close of business June 1st, 2016.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499

PUBLIC NOTICE

of Discretionary Use Subdivision Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received a discretionary subdivision application.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499 The applicationPublic is for one (1) single-parcel country residential Notice of Discretionary Use Subdivision lot consisting of proposed Parcel A, in the SW ¼ Section 14-

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the 50-20-W3M as shown in “Schedule A” below. This is currently RM of Mervin No. 499 has received a discretionary subdivision application. The application is for one (1) permitted as a discretionary use Parcel in the single-parcel country residential lot consisting of proposed A, inAgriculture the SW ¼ SectionDistrict, 14-50-20-W3M Schedule A,A” section (B)(f) of permitted Bylaw as94-4, known RM of as shown in “Schedule below. This is currently a discretionary use as in thethe Agriculture District, Schedule A, section (B)(f) of Bylaw 94-4, known as the RM of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw.

Schedule A A Schedule

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on May 24th, 2016 in the RM Council meeting May 2016 in do the RM of prior Mervin of Mervin office. If you wish to on comment on 24th, this proposal, please so in writing to Mayoffice.

20th, 2016 to If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so information in writing the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional call the Municipal at (306) 845-7333. priorPlanner to May 20th, 2016 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130,

Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. For questions or additional S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP call Planner the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333.

Municipal rd May 3 , 2016 S. Yvonne Prusak, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner May 3rd, 2016

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TENDERS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

BATTLEFORD DRUG MART

LAND FOR SALE BY TENDER RuRal Municipality of RedbeRRy no. 435 1. Se 35-45-09 W3 Extension 60 AS deScRibed on ceRtificate of title 01b08833 2. nW 35-45-09 W3 Extension 0 as deScRibed on ceRtificate of title 01b08832

Requires position for full-time or part-time.

Bids will be considered on all lands as individual quarters. The highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted.

Bids are to be accompanied by a deposit for 10% payable to Peter Van Winssen, Barrister and Solicitor in trust and hand delivered to 1013 - 5 Avenue, Wainwright, Alberta and shall close 12:00 oclock noon May 31, 2016

For more information or to view the property, please call (780) 753-0240.

Human Resources Officer at the School Division Office in North Battleford, Saskatchewan

• Pharmacy Assistant

This is a full-time permanent position

Certificate and/or experience a plus.

Excellent communication skills.

Please apply at:

www.applitrack.com/loccsd/onlineapp/

No evenings, Sundays or holidays.

Please apply with resumé to: Battleford Drug Mart 102-22nd Street West Battleford, SK

TENDERS

Tenders are being accepted for a

Food Booth

at Northwest Territorial Days Exhibition August 16 - 19, 2016 Must be a Service Club or Non-Profit organization.

Send tenders to Jocelyn@agsocity.com Tenders accepted until July 15th.

For more information call Jocelyn at 306-445-2024

Contact Battlefords Ag Society 306.445.2024 Visit www.agsociety.com

Lakefront Cabin at Brightsand Lake, SK FOR SALE BY TENDER

Three bedroom cabin containing 977 sq. ft. main floor with generous 2 bedrooms plus loft and upper deck, with single detached garage for sale on Lot 6, Blk/Par 5, Plan 81B08855, Extension 0, Evergreen Beach, complete with washer/dryer, refrigerator, stove, window treatments. Cabin has recently undergone substantial improvements. To be sold in “as is” condition.

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Lumen Christi awards honour contributions

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Light of Christ Catholic School Division held their annual staff celebration event Friday at the Alex Dillabough Centre, at which time they handed out a number of awards including the prestigious Lumen Christi Awards.

Those awards are handed out to individuals for their outstanding support and promotion of Catholic education.

This year the Lumen Christi Staff Award went to Eugene Rice, a teacher and, after his “first” retirement, an administrative assistant at John Paul II Collegiate in North Battleford.

He has been part of Catholic education in North Battleford since 1981, when he first started teaching at St. Thomas College. According to the remarks from Pam Spence, “every child that walked into his classroom, every parent that had a question and every staff member that needed guidance or help, knew that they were both in Eugene’s heart and his prayers.”

“It should be me honouring the Light of Christ Catholic school division,” said

Above, the Lumen Christi Friend Award was presented to Bishop Albert Thevenot by Keith Koberinski. Above right, the Lumen Christi Staff Award goes to Eugene Rice of JPII. He was presented the award by board member Stephanie Merkowsky. Photos

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Rice, “because I’ve had the great fortune, the good fortune, to have spent most of my career working in the division where we can live and practise our religion freely and openly without fear of intimidation.”

The Lumen Christi friend award went to His Excellency Most. Rev. Albert Thevenot, M. Afr. Bishop of Prince Albert.

He was credited as a stalwart supporter of Catholic education. In speaking about Bishop Albert, Keith Koberinski described him as a “true shepherd of God.” “Without any fanfare,

without anything phony about him, he’s just a people person of God, and he is our Shepherd and we thank him for that,” said Koberinski.

Also honoured were four retirees, all retiring from John Paul II Collegiate: Charlene Dubyna, who spent 33 years teaching including 18 at Battlefords Adventist School; Catherine Jurgens, who started in Middle Lake and who taught at JPII for 28 years; Louis Perrault, who has taught for 26 years

20 years: Carlo Hansen - JPII, Val Yockey - Holy Family and Marie Graw - central office.

35 years: Suzanne Lavoie - Rivier.

including French and industrial arts at JPII; and Cheryl Thompson, who started in Medstead and who has taught at JPII for 24 years in the subjects of health and home economics.

Several long service awards were handed out: 35 years, Suzanne Lavoie - St. Rivier; 30 years, Conrad Baum - St. Peter’s and Hue Boser - JPII; 25 years, Christine Elder - Notre Dame, Pat Loweryson Holy Family, Brenda Miller - JPII, Tracey Sheppard

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Eight keys to regaining self-motivation More often than not in the past, I had worked on jobsites with co-workers who claimed they had lost their motivation. In this fast-paced world where time waits for no man, it is not a convenience most of us can afford, but sometimes, unfortunately, it does happen.

So, where does motivation come from? And if it leaves how can we get it back?

Recently listening to a Freakonomics podcast on how to be more productive, I heard an interesting portion on self-motivation. Not only is it highly important in our personal lives, but is often listed as a trait desired by employers.

How do we better develop this much-needed life skill?

Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit, is interviewed during the podcast. In it he offers eight key tools or skills for being

more productive, and explained his ideas on where self-motivation stems from.

“We trigger self-motivation by making choices that make us feel in control. The act of asserting ourselves and taking control helps trigger the parts of our neurology where self-motivation resides.”

Digging deeper into the subject of inspiring motivation in ourselves, Duhigg went on to explain how the foundation may reside in what’s known as the locus of control. We either have an internal locus of control, which means we believe we control our own fate, or an external locus of control, which means we think things just happen to us and we’re powerless.

To illustrate his point, Duhigg cited an experiment. In it the results showed when teachers told students they’re really smart and they did well on

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It’s either something you’re born with or you’re not, said Duhigg.

On the other hand, when teachers told students, “you did great on this exam, you must have worked really hard,’ it reinforces an internal locus of control, because we all know we choose how hard we work.

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tivation in general hinges on believing we are in control of our own life, summarized Duhigg.

The other seven key traits in Duhigg’s list of being more productive are: Focus – we train ourselves how to pay attention to the right things and ignore distractions by building mental models, which means we essentially narrate to ourselves what’s going on as it goes on around us.

Goal setting – Everyone actually needs two different kinds of goals. You need a stretch goal, a big ambition, but also pair it with a specific plan on how to get started tomorrow morning.

Decision making – People who make the best decisions tend to think probabilistically. They envision multiple, often contradictory, futures and then try to figure out which one is more likely to occur.

Innovation – The most

creative environments are ones that allow people to take clichés and mix them together in new ways. And the people who have their feet in many different worlds know which ideas can click together in a novel combination.

Absorbing data – Sometimes the best way to learn is to make information harder to absorb. This is known in psychology as disfluency. The harder we have to work to understand an idea or to process a piece of information, the stickier it becomes in our brain.

Managing others – The best managers put responsibility for solving a problem with the person who’s closest to that problem, because that’s how you tap into everyone’s unique expertise.

Teams – Who is on the team matters much, much less than how a team interacts.

Although most of the above are geared more towards workplace productivity, it isn’t unheard of to transfer their usefulness into the personal realm.

In the end, losing motivation happens to most of us at times, but maybe with the right information as arrows in our quiver we have the opportunity to better hit the bull’s eye of our goals and life aspirations. Knowing where our motivation

goes and how to get it back, it becomes one of our eight life skills in becoming a more productive member of society.

It always feels great to get things done and I’m sure a large majority of us would agree being highly motivated at all time, is something most of us would not say no to.

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Fundraising for The Lighthouse

By Barb Sealy

Guild Member

Saturday the Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild hosted a successful fundraising event for The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords.

Excitement ran high as the money raised topped $1,385 for the cause.

Thanks are extended to all those who purchased quilted items or made a monetary donation at the Territorial Mall that day,and for recognizing the financial need is great.

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It is the mandate of the quilt guild to support the community during the year and members are to be commended for their donations to the sale. Without their involvement such a sale could not have happened. Discovery Co-op Ltd. for provided the venue for the event.

June Newsham, president of Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild, presents the money raised at a sale held Saturday to Caitlin Glencross, manager of The Lighthouse. Photo submitted

Battlefords Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild held a fundraiser at Territorial Place Co-op Mall in North Battleford with funds going to The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords.

There was a colourful array of quilts on sale, with participants insisting to the Regional Optimist “you should have been here earlier” as the items were selling at a fast clip. Photos by John Cairns

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By Donna Nielsen WILKIE — April 25, the St. James Parish Hall in Wilkie was the site of the 81st annual Saskatoon Diocesan CWL convention.

To be sure there was enough space, it was originally planned for the Saskcan Community Hall, which was damaged by fire last Thanksgiving, but St. James CWL president Pat Exley commented in her welcome address that “if the town of Wilkie could go a whole year without hockey, then surely we could make do for a day.”

As it turned out the hall was full, which made it cozy. There was a wonderful turnout, with a total of 184 people including guests and spiritual advisors. Twentyfive lucky people received door prizes as soon as they registered in the morning.

Drawing was done before hand, so they were notified as they arrived. Donations

Guest speakers at the Saskatoon Diocesan CWL convention hosted in Wilkie were Bruce Acton and Donna Bowyer. Photos by Michelle Pontes

of door prizes and items for the registration envelopes as well as the flowers from Georgine’s Greenhouse and a quilt to be raffled donated by our local quilting group are appreciated.

Greetings were brought from many levels of government and religious groups

as well as various levels of CWL. Everyone was treated to two interesting speakers in Bruce Acton from St. Paul’s Hospital and Donna Bowyer, who spoke on mental health.

A delicious soup and sandwich lunch was provided by the Wilkie United

Church ladies, while the Landis CWL ladies provided many dozen muffins for registration and morning and afternoon break times.

These breaks were also timely for those wanting to buy tickets on the quilt raffle, check out the displays set up by Universal Church Supplies, St. James Parish, Saskatchewan Pro-Life, and Sister Val Leibl, or perhaps have a picture taken with the pope (it was only a cutout).

As enjoyable as it was, it was not all fun and prizes.

The standing committee reports were given as well as the treasurer’s report, spiritual advisor’s message and the registration report. Soon a new diocesan executive emerged and everyone was invited to next year’s convention May 1 in Watson.

Soon to be past president Fran Stang moved for adjournment and we all filed upstairs to celebrate mass with Bishop Donald Bolen, Father George and several

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Do Drop In executives receive appreciation gifts

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

Spring is here, the ice is gone and the fish are biting.

The countryside is greening up and farmers are out in the fields and that wonderful smell of freshly turned earth is one of my favourites.

Now we’ll pray for rain, as it is getting very dry. Action around town has increased

with dirt being hauled here and there, with the front of the condos receiving some as they work on the landscaping. Other work is continuing there also. Several sites in the village are being worked on.

The seniors held their monthly meeting May 13 with a dozen folks attending. Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine were each

eota News presented with beautiful wooden pens made by local crafter Cletus Sherman in appreciation of their many years of service as president and secretary of the Do

Drop In organization.

Maureen Campbell gave the library report for April.

Arrangements were finalized and will be handled by the social committee for the Moldon Tea on June 25, in the Do Drop In. Director Linda Ard reported on her meeting in Saskatoon and the resolutions were gone over that will be dealt with at the pro-

A new executive of the Saskatoon Diocesan CWL was installed at the convention. Photos by Michelle Pontes.

Members of convention host committee are thanked by those attending.

CWL convention Continued from Page 33 The evening ended with a wonderful banquet catered

by Second to None from Battleford, with entertainment by the Youn brothers of Wilkie who received a standing ovation for their piano and violin numbers. The crowd was duly impressed with the talent of these three young men.

In closing I would like to pass on a little tip to help Bishop Donald Bolen celebrating mass following you get through your week.

I believe I am paraphrasing adjournment of the convention mass.

our mental health speaker a bit, but I believe the message is to take one day at a time.

Mondays are for compliments (give compliments freely).

Tuesdays are for flexibility (try to be flexible).

Wednesdays are for gratitude.

Thursdays are for kindness.

Fridays are for forgiveness.

Weekends are for chocolate.

vincial convention in Saskatoon on June 7, 8 and 9.

No one volunteered to go as a delegate, with registration and mileage paid, but we would like someone to go.

Pearl Hawkins gave information on the May community luncheon when the Airstream trailers are in town for the weekend and have the luncheon on their bucket list. There will be about 70 people and it will be interesting to meet and greet them. The Lions plan to show them the video produced by John Kalesnikoff of Meota, showing nature at its best in our area. These are available for sale also and would make great gifts.

They are still looking for a walking tour director to show these folks the sights, one who knows the history of Meota.

The plaque of deceased members has been filled and the new one not on hand yet.

Information was received regarding the senior games to be played June 14 in North Battleford, but did not give the information needed to participate.

Rose Delainey is returning to live in Meota in the senior’s housing. Her friends welcome her back.

A work bee was set for May 16 at the Do Drop In yard. The Lions bottle drive will start at 10 a.m. May 21.

We will invite Edam club for a luncheon June 10, followed by an afternoon of games.

The new flag donated

by Larry Doke looks nice.

A facelift for the name sign outside will be looked into.

I’m sorry that I missed adding where the history book Prairie Echoes of the Nolin and McMillan School districts is available. Drop in to Elk Point Drilling and Barbara Soloninko will be happy to sell you one, or more.

The application of new siding on the old Anglican Church, built in 1912, is looking very nice. It is good to see these old buildings being preserved and taken care of. It is being used as a summer cabin. The hedge

in front of the old municipal office building has been knocked down so the building now shows better. It’s a piece of Meota history on display. Warren Iverson still works at this getting it ready to live in when he retires.

Duplicate bridge was played May 10 with top score going to Margaret Dyck and David Sharpe, second high were Ray and Marnie Davie and third were Maureen Campbell and Catriona Winterholt. May 12 they played in town and top score was by Jean Lawes and David Sharpe, second high were Bill Ruskin and Dave Creegan and third was

by Margaret Dyck and Joyce Antoine.

The Meota choir will entertain at Edam health complex May 26, the last one for the summer.

My niece and her hubby from Smithers, B.C. are off on a three-month holiday with their truck and trailer across Canada and back through the United States.

They have the trip planned out to the “T. Every campground reservation is made and places to visit each day are organized. They are visiting the national parks, ending with Yellowstone and Glacier, as well as friends along the way. They are showing pictures every day on Facebook. They enjoyed a drive through Meota and took pictures of the elevator.

We also drove north to show them the oil field development that is still going on.

A young clerk in a grocery store in Leduc surprised his customer, who was from Fort McMurray, by insisting on paying for his groceries.

Knowing that this young fellow was not making “big money” showed how big his heart is. Nice touch.

Parks open today Staff Saskatchewan Provincial Parks are officially open for the season today.

Visitation to provincial parks set a record in 2015, with nearly 3.9 million visits, according to a government press release.

With more reservations than ever booked during this year’s campsite reservation launch, SaskParks is anticipating another successful season.

Saskatchewan Provincial Parks officially open for the season on the May long weekend. As in past years, an alcohol ban will be in place from Thursday, May 19 to Monday, May 23 inclusive. This alcohol ban affects all campgrounds and picnic areas within provincial parks and recreation sites.

The ban is also in effect for several regional parks.

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Farmer’s market is open for the season

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Farmers’ Market has had two busy Fridays since opening May 6 in the Borden fire hall.

Vendors selling were Eileen Petrun, Karen Kerr, Donna Ridgewell, Arlene Proctor, Kenakins and Shukins and Natalie Gramiak with baking, jewelry, jams and jellies, honey and other items.

The Borden United Church sells the burgers and hot dogs. New vendors are Melissa Braun and Nicole Tracksell with baking and Jayne Janzen with eggs. The market is open every Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the fire hall, with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Not all of the vendors can be there every week, but there is still lots to choose from.

Borden Lakeland Library sponsored a storyteller in the Borden School gym May 13, with Grades 1 to 6 and a few adults in attendance.

The storyteller was Donna Dudinsky from Toronto, who tells stories on CBC radio. She tells folk tales from Canada and other countries and most of them were action stories, where she got the students participating.

One story was from India with Spanish words added in. Another was from Africa about a girl and a wolf. She

orden Radisson told of fishing with her dad when she was young and how a fish became her pet.

Her last stories were about Trouble. She sang and told how the alligators got their color, and about a sevenyear-old boy from Thailand.

The students, most of them wearing sports jerseys for Jersey Day, listened and got involved with the stories for more than an hour.

The Borden and Speers United Churches have been holding meetings with Riverbend Presbytery delegates in attendance and voting over the last month in regards to their minister going to full time preaching.

Gayle Wensley, DLM, will be preaching in Battleford United Church half time at 11 a.m. for three Sundays a month, starting June 1. She will be at Speers quarter time, doing four services a month at 9 a.m and quarter time at Borden for four services a month at 2 p.m. Gayle will also do care home services once a month in Borden and Speers and also attend board meetings in the three points.

May 29 is the joint ser-

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Gayle is away at Saskatchewan conference June 5, so these new times will begin June 12 at all three points. Borden and Speers will take holidays for July and August and the minister also gets every fifth Sunday in a month off.

Congratulations to Candice Burnett and Chad Mukanik, who were married May 14 in the Borden Community Centre, with Gayle Wensley performing the evening ceremony, followed by some toasts and speeches, a dance and late lunch.

Candice, Chad and daughter Adalie live in Martensville and work in Saskatoon.

Three members of Radisson TOPS No. SK5243 — Jean Sawchyn, Ilene Youchezin and Bev Boden — attended provincial recognition day in Saskatoon May 14, where they saw members from chapters all over the province recognized for their efforts, KOPS being installed and long standing KOPS recognized in a circle of light ceremony.

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Dry conditions prevail

Seeding progress rapid

By Helena Pike Correspondent

It hardly seems possible that we are now in the middle of May of this year.

Spring field work is well on the way with a lot of seeding already completed.

Meanwhile we have been experiencing dry weather with some hot days. Some parts of Saskatchewan have been having some rainfall, but we have not been a part of the fortunate areas.

The leaves and blossoms came out quickly during the hot days. The wild berry bushes, such as saskatoons, have lots of blossoms and the fruit trees in our yards

aseca News are beautiful. We can only hope for a good rain soon.

This is the time of year when music recitals take place. Some young people take lessons just for their own particular interest rather than for the purpose of advancing in theory. This sounds interesting, too.

The Yellowhead Ramblers orchestra continue their weekly practice sessions and social activities, although they have slowed

down due to spring farm work. Their music is still in demand.

Jean McPherson’s and Jim Maxwell’s daughters, Julie and Lynn, are both working and living in Saskatoon. Julie is working promoting Ag in the Classroom and Lynn, who is an artist, is working in that field. Jean and Jim visit with them frequently. Their son, Robbie, has been working overseas and is presently looking for a new job.

Spring activities such as tree planting and gardening are high on the list for many people at this time of year.

Battling the dandelion crop helps to keep us busy.

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Storyteller Donna Dudinsky of Toronto telling stories to Grades 1 to 6 at Borden School on May 13. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

MAIDSTONE — Bingo was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre May 11 with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. The loonie pot was divided between Bev Stewart and Sharon Ruud.

Lunch was provided by Verla Mitchell and Irene Kerr.

A number of seniors enjoyed the noon barbecue sponsored by Victor Zarowny, owner of AG Foods, to raise money for

rop in Centre the Fort McMurray fire disaster. Victor donated all of the food and raised $1,325 for this worthy cause.

Some local merchants are continually being asked for donations and continuously step up and give.

The Legion ladies sponsored a strawberry tea May

13 at the Legion Hall. The tea and bake sale was patronized by a number of seniors.

Former member May Ford passed away at the Pine island Lodge April 1 at the age of 93. A memorial tea was held at the centre May 14 with a number of friends and family in attendance.

Cribbage was played May 16 with high score going to Bev Stewart and low to Dorothy Kissick. Lunch was provided by Jean Hartman.

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80th birthday party brings family to Mayfair

By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

ayfair News

We’re committed to helping out where we can, and proud to support initiatives that make a difference in the community.

The 80th birthday celebration tea was well attended for Marguerite Wintonyk this past Saturday at the Chapel Gallery in North Battleford. Her nine children reminded her many months ago that they were putting on this special event and to mark her calendar.

They hail from Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Red Deer, Alta., Lloydminster, various other parts of Alberta and Joey from New Brunswick.

Marguerite wrote an autobiography, had it published and gave every one of her children a keepsake. I am sure they will treasure this book forever. A large fancy quilt with all of her family members’ photos adorning this piece of art was a gift for her from them.

June 7 is a yard auction sale for Willie and Marguerite as they are partly moved to Caleb Village in North Battleford.

Heather and Rob Buziak along with daughter Kristi and Curtis Rousseau and

grandchildren Burke and Ryder had a pleasant holiday near a resort in the Cancun, Mexico area. This occurred in March, with the highlight of their excursion being a tour of Mayan ruins. Shopping, sun tanning, swimming and enjoying a few cool ones on the beach is always a fun thing to do when in a warm country.

We missed all of the rain that various parts of the province abundantly received. The ground is very dry and moisture is badly needed in our area. The thermometer dipped down to freezing for two days last week. Some of the farmers have finished seeding

Stella and Walter Ewanchuk at their 65th wedding anniversary in Blue Mountain chalet near Whitkow. Photos

by Elaine Woloshyn

already. The early seeded gardens did get touched by frost, which isn’t unheard of for this time of the year.

This long weekend will see much more traffic, so be a defensive driver and do not be in such a rush to get to your destination.

Many will be on their way to campgrounds, pulling boats, campers and ATVs, so please slow down. Farmers will still be seen pulling

Mother’s Day visits enjoyed

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

Denise Newton had her daughter Kesia and grandson Corvan visited Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Corvan was playing hockey in Lloydminster where their team won second place.

While Corvan visited a friend Sunday, Kesia took her to Maggie Mae’s for Mother’s Day supper. Everyone enjoyed the weekend.

Congratulations to Ruth Enright, who celebrated her 80th birthday Sunday. Ruth celebrated the weekend with 18 of her family members. It was an enjoyable time with lots of laughter and visiting.

Morris and Maureen Stewart of Leduc, Alta. came Sunday and picked up their mom Jean Stewart and they all went out to Bill and Marion Staughton’s for a Mother’s Day dinner.

Keith and Dawn Hartman picked up mom Jean Hartman and travelled to Saska-

ine Island

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toon where they visited with Jean’s grandson Jason.

Gerald and Marie Hartman had son Kurt and Gina Hartman of Sherwood Park, Alta., and Jean Hartman for Sunday supper.

Riley and Chantal took mom Colleen Koski to Sonny’s for Mother’s Day supper.

Dorothy Kissick had Mother’s Day supper with Dori and Blair Ryan and family. Tuesday night, Dorothy Kissick was over to the Pine Island Suites where some of her great-grandchildren were singing with the school group.

Tuesday morning coffee was enjoyed playing bingo and show and tell.

We were sorry to hear Tillie Linkert had injured

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her foot and was in hospital.

We hope you will be back soon. We missed you at coffee.

Our sympathy to the family of the late Eldon Taylor. Rita (Taylor) Morrison would like to thank all of the people who came and visited. It helped to know that people cared.

Son Duncan MacEachern of Marsden came Sunday and took me out for supper. The rest of my family phoned to wish me a happy day.

The weather is cool and windy, but we should not complain. The people in Fort McMurray have it a lot worse.

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the large equipment up and down gravel roads and highways. They cannot travel the posted speed, so getting stuck behind them isn’t always the most convenient thing.

Have a great long weekend and take time to enjoy the many sights and sounds of spring.

Mark your calendar for this Saturday, our spring craft sale in Mayfair Hall

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Proud to support our community.

Marguerite and William Wintonyk on her 80th birthday. William has been a resident of the Mayfair area for many decades. They are now moving to North Battleford.

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colourfully decorated for Becky Bulmer’s (daughter of Cheryl and Kolin) shower on May 14, put on by her four bridesmaids. Included in the afternoon was guessing games, guests signing their names on a large barbecue apron, introductions of everyone and lunch. There were approximately 50 women, many of them from the Maymont and Hafford areas. In a couple of months, Becky will be a bride to Daniel Bezmutko.

St. Joseph Catholic Church always holds a tea the second Tuesday of each month. I’ve attended the past two with my motherin-law Olga Woloshyn and really enjoyed visiting the others who attend these functions. There is always musical entertainment and at this last one The Nifty Fifties gals sang a selection of well known songs. A tasty lunch was served, then the afternoon ended with bingo.

Every guest was given a bedding plant, compliments of the city greenhouse. The next tea is to be a bit different, as it will be a late afternoon barbecue starting at 4 p.m. on June 14. Everyone is welcome.

The memorial service for the late Barbara Thompson was well attended at the Slawa Hall in North Battleford last month. Joyce Salie presided at the service. Fellowship time and lunch was served by a few members of the CWL from Mayfair.

The Thompsons farmed for many years in the Alticane district.

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The six children of Dorothy Youst held an 80th birthday family gathering for her at Mayfair Hall on April 23.

Dorothy enjoyed the afternoon with Christine (Lorne) Pollard, Linda (Robert) Adamus, John (Georgina), Frances (Gerald) Ewanchuk, Ritchie (Gina), Louela Bourelle, grandchildren and wee ones. After that, everyone drove to the family farm and had a wiener roast in the warm weather. Dorothy was the postmistress in Mayfair until she retired in North Battleford after her husband Victor passed away nine years ago.

According to Stella Ewanchuk, a last minute plan by their five children (Raymond, Donna, Gerald, Audrey and Marty and spouses) was a 65th wedding anniversary come and go tea for her and Walter. Their celebration was on May 14 at Blue Mountain Chalet. There was a fair-sized crowd of people congratulating this couple on their special day.

They farmed near Whitkow for decades while Stella taught school for 30 years.

The last school she taught at was St. John’s (later renamed Holy Family) in North Battleford. Walter and Stella have 14 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Apparently they will be busy visiting with a lot of company coming from Edmonton this week. Their son Gerald (Frances) resides on the family farm and Walter still likes to come to his small house to enjoy the rural setting, especially the cattle.

At this time of the year there are always many bridal showers because of the summer weddings being planned. Mayfair Hall was

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Fundraising barbecue raises $3,375 for Fort McMurray relief

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

It’s the long weekend, people. Let’s remember we are sharing roads with busy farm families as well as travellers heading out to enjoy the first long weekend of summer. No need for speed, just arrive alive.

We continue to keep the Fort McMurray folks in our hearts and prayers as they will be in the rebuilding process. A big thank you to everyone for stepping up in the relief efforts to help out. The CPS guys rallied a bunch of businesses for a fundraising barbecue that raised $3,375.

UCHS student Caprice Sherwood is one of the organizers of a Fort Mac talent show fundraiser to be held next weekend.

Forms were sent to all three schools for students to sign up to perform. All proceeds from the $5 admission will go to the relief fund as well as proceeds of the sale of goodies and treats made by the high school’s SLC class.

With a busy season lined up for the regional park ball diamonds, folks will notice a sloped concrete pad has been put on the side and front of the washroom facility, making it much easier to access with a wheelchair or assistance device.

As well, all the diamonds were fertilized in preparation for their use from now until mid August.

The Unity Credit Union Aquatic Centre will open for its second season by the end of May or early June.

Summer Fun Centre, opening July 4, will once again be offered for children ages five to 10. This program offers crafts,

nity News games and activities for kids in the community centre under the guidance of summer fun centre student staff.

Organizers are busy preparing for the upcoming GPLS “pink sox” weekend the last weekend of May that includes 30 teams in four divisions. Volunteers are always needed so give Scott Gilbert a call if you can help.

St. Peter’s School field meet is set for May 6h. The band is doing a fundraiser with the booth to help pay for their expenses such as equipment maintenance and replacement and other things, so come out and support them by supporting the booth at track and field. May 31 the students in Grades 4 to 6 will travel to North Battleford for the LOCCSD track and field meet. Bravo to the Grade 6 students for their performances of Little Red Riding Hood. Desserts were delicious and the entertainment was fantastic!

UCHS has a little different look to their football and adjacent field on school grounds, as a number of football players and parents volunteered to erect a fence to prevent drivers from entering these fields not only to protect all of the programs that use this area, but to protect the fields so they can stay in the shape that is needed for these programs.

Megan Bloder was the lone UCHS student competing at provincial bad-

minton, but results were unavailable at press time.

Those students who advanced will take part in the district track meet in North Battleford May 25 and 26.

The museum will be holding opening day next weekend. Be sure you take a few minutes to attend.

Volunteers and committee members work hard to keep this facility “the talk of the town” and they continue to count on and ask for support of their community to keep this historic venue in tiptop shape.

It is only a couple weeks until the annual rodeo days.

Help the committee get residents and visitors excited about this annual event. Enter a float at the town office and plan your decorations for your business. Round up some ideas, western gear and enthusiasm and get ready to ride.

Coffee row folks know that over a first and second cup of java can resolve a matter of high finance, high state affairs, add in some talk of the town along with a dose of comedy, and this is what you might find at a coffee row table. Coffee is their social binder, a warmer of tongues, a stimulant of wit that makes the perfect democratic venue for these daily coffee row sessions. Topics this week included the Alberta wildfire relief effort as well as spring seeding, weather predictions, theories for this year’s Rider season as well as anticipation for all the excitement lined up at the ball diamonds this year.

So you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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CPS employees rallied Unity businesses for a fundraising barbecue that raised $3,375 for the wildfire relief effort in Alberta.

Twila Zunti opened a trailer at her business for people to drop off donations which she delivered to a relief drop off centre in Edmonton. Photos by Sherri Solomko

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Name and claim it without complaining Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, had an envelope returned to him last week. He threw a storm of lightning and thundering irritation and grumbling over his return to sender letter. It was due to a mistake on his part, but he blamed Canada Post that his letter came back and that he had to send it out again. Ed had filled out the address by memory. He had written on the envelope a wrong postal code. “The postal code was not off by much,” Ed told me in disgust. I didn’t comment as I knew it would be six months to a year before the storm clouds disappeared over his returned

letter.

Many of us repeatedly chew on little and big grievance like a dog on a bone. Offences and sins committed against us are not easy to forget or forgive. The more we chew on them, the bigger they grow. God sent Jesus his Son into our world as an eternal answer to endless prayers concerning the devastation of sin and death troubling us.

A sizable number of folks hold prayer as a useless exercise. Do prayers return to the person who sent the prayer, as if, their concern never reached God? If God did receive the prayer, did God ignore what the person prayed to

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca receive? Prayer is communication with God, but was God out of the prayer office in heaven?

If you are going to phone someone, you have to call the correct number to reach that person. Letters need the exact name and address to get delivered to the right recipient. Chris-

tians pray to their one true God, Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

Before his crucifixion, Jesus prepared his disciples for his death and resurrection to come in short order. Jesus said plainly, “I came from the Father and have come into the world, and now I am

leaving the world and going to the Father.” It was a return to sender matter.

God the Father sent the Son to Earth, but only for a brief time. The son would return to the Father in heaven after his death and resurrection.

Jesus also said to his disciples, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whatever you ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be full. The Father himself loves you, because you have loved me, and have believed that I came from God.” Jesus knew his disciples would have lots of concerns on Earth after he was gone. He prom-

ised them the Holy Spirit would be given to them to teach, comfort and help them pray in his name.

The power of prayer is not in the one who prays, but in God, who answers prayers according to his loving will for all.

When we pray, we do so in faith in Jesus as God’s Son. God will answer our prayers, yes or no, as He knows what’s best for us and others. Paul prayed three times that God would take a tribulation from him. Nevertheless, Paul’s affliction continued for God could work his power best in Paul’s weakness. Prayer is trusting God no matter how he answers our prayers.

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

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

Corner of 104th Street & 12th Avenue Rev. Father Cuong Luong MASSES: Saturdays - 7:00 p.m.

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

OFFICE 306-445-3836

All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Parish

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

DIVINE LITURGY May 15 - 9:00 a.m.

May 22 - 12:00 p.m. (Praznyk) May 29 - July 24 - 9:00 a.m.

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

902 - 108th Street, North Battleford

Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 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

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

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

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

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

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

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

Hosanna Life Center

Come Join Us

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Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Worship/Prayer House

1491 - 103RD STREET CALL FOR TIME 306-481-5073 Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church DELMAS - Rev. Father Greg Elder SUNDAY MASS - 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK

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Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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May is Child Find month in Canada

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

What would happen if you lost all your keys?

Would you panic? What do you think happens when a child goes missing? Our son Shawn had an argument with us and took off by 9 p.m. When he should have been home and wasn’t, we did panic. We called the police and we continued to look for him until midnight.

Then someone asked if we had looked for him in the house. We hadn’t, but there he was in the house in his bedroom sleeping. That is why,when the opportunity came for me to volunteer for Child Find, I did. Volunteering it led to employment for me. This is why I am sharing this information with you.

Saskatchewan officially proclaimed May 2016 as Missing Children’s Month.

This year marks the 25th annual green ribbon campaign by Child Find Saskatchewan, which includes National Missing Children’s Day on May 25.

The green ribbon is recognized as a symbol to remember missing children and to seek their safe return.

It is also used as an expression of our thoughts for

aymont News missing children, their families and friends.

The concept of the Green Ribbon of Hope was originated by the students and faculty of Holy Cross Secondary School in St. Catharine’s, Ont. following the abduction and subsequent murder of one of their students, Kristen French. In memory of this brutal crime, the students and faculty directed their idea for the green ribbon be used exclusively by Child Find Canada as an avenue to increase national public awareness and to raise funds to support education and search programs for missing children.

The school clearly specified the Green Ribbon be used nationally.

Accordingly, Child Find Canada, after trade marking the program, conducted campaigns with national corporations. Every year, Child Find Saskatchewan holds the Green Ribbon of Hope Campaign. It begins May 1 and continues

Terry and Jerry Skopyk celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary April 30. On display was a wedding picture of the happy couple. Photo by Carol Deagnon

throughout the month of May. The aim is to increase public awareness about National Missing Children’s Day and the missing children issue in Canada.

During the month of May, community members and MPs are asked to show their support for and concern about the missing children’s issue by prominently wearing the green ribbon.

Proceeds generated by the green ribbon campaign will enable Child Find Saskatchewan to continue their mandate of assisting in the search process for missing children and the education of children and adults about abduction.

This year, Child Find Saskatchewan will be hosting a fundraising breakfast Wednesday, May 25 a the Hilton Garden Inn in Saskatoon. The guest speakers are father and daughter Jim and Melissa Engdahl, who will share their incredible story of a covert operation to rescue Mel’s two daughters from worn-torn Lebanon where they were taken by their father.

Child Find Saskatchewan is the provincial charitable organization that educates and advocates for the protection and rights of children and youth. Child Find promotes awareness of the issues relating to missing children. We believe a missing child is everyone’s responsibility and that all children have a right to be safe.

Before we moved to Maymont, I was the case worker for Child Find Saskatchewan. Believe me it wasn’t the easiest job to do, but someone has to do it. I registered Katelyn Noble, who went missing from the Radisson area. I stay in contact with her mom Leona.

They searched for Katelyn again this year, but I didn’t get a chance to meet with her mom.

Child Find Saskatchewan is always looking for donations to help the service function and also volunteers to help with fundraisers.

You could help out either way, just call Child Find at 1-800-513-3463.

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Rabbit Lake Senior Sunrise Circle sponsored Tamarack to entertain at the community hall April 21. About 60 turned out to enjoy the show. Photo by Alan Laughlin

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The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Entertainment – Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136.

Volunteer performers — musicians, magicians, actors — share their talents with residents in long-term care.

Other volunteers assist by inviting residents to a specific area for entertainment, parties and sing-a-longs and assist with snacks and lunches.

Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-883-4432.

Parents and their children visit residents on a one-toone basis or in small groups.

Parents are responsible for their children at all times.

Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.

Activity Programs – Hafford Special Care Centre 306-549-2108. Volunteers assist staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music

therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or baking.

Shifts are 9 a.m. to noon or 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday If you are interested in this or any other volunteer service position, or if you have a particular skill or talent you would like to share with the patients, residents or

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St. Vital movie night raises funds for shelter Submitted St. Vital School Me to We group held an old-fashioned family movie night in the gym May 15.

The hour before the mov-

ie was shown, students sold popcorn, ice cream sundaes, lemonade and baked goods.

Families were invited to bring blankets, pillows, lawn chairs and a picnic supper.

Several cakes were won

in cakewalk games and students could pay $1 to throw pies at teacher Mr. Cawood.

Around $400 was raised that will be donated to The Lighthouse Serving the Battlefords.

Students participating in cakewalks, hoping to be the last one standing and win a cake.

Students looking at the cakes up for grabs in the cakewalk games.

Students named to archery hall of fame

By MCS Staff

Grade 4 student Noah throwing a pie at Mr. Cawood. Photos submitted

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The month of May has reached mid-point so many programs are beginning and some are coming to a conclusion.

The school received the Maymont School Archery Hall of Fame scores for the years 2011-16. Tyson Wawryk was the school’s top archer with a score of 264 points. Conner Rothenburger had the second highest score with a total of 258 points. Mikayla Laviolette was the top female archer for the past five years with a score of 225. Brooke Ferris received the second highest with a score of 223.

Every Wednesday, eight high school students travel to St. Vital School in Battleford for a welding course.

This is part of their practical and applied arts classes.

Students from Grade 1 to 5 went to the Dekker Centre Wednesday afternoon to see the musical production of the Wizard of Oz. The production was performed by students from Battleford Central School. It was a great opportunity for May-

aymont Central School News mont students to see a production by another school in our division.

Friday, Living Sky School Division will hold their service recognition night. Any staff members that have reached five, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 or 35 years of service in the division receive an award. Supper is provided and staffs provide gifts for a silent auction. This year the proceeds from the auction will go to La Loche.

Several staff members from the school have reached a milestone and will receive awards at the banquet.

Sean Lockwood, principal, has reached five years of service. Colleen Fouhy, Jean-Anne Jackson, Ryan and Krista Nickell have reached the 10-year mark, Twyla Stott will get her 15-year award and Peter Halvorsen and Joanne Tebay have reached 20 years of

service with the Living Sky division.

The swim program for Grades 1 through 6 has started. Students had their first two-hour lesson May 16. There are four more two-hour lessons following, with the final lesson being held Monday, June 20.

There will not be any classes Tuesday, May 24.

Teachers will be attending a division professional development day to mark the division performance tasks.

Next year’s kindergarten students are invited to attend a kindergarten open house Monday, May 30. It will be held at the school from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

The SLC is sponsoring a western day Friday. Many students and staff members will wear cowboy hats and boots. Hopefull, no students will ride their horses to school.

Some of our Grade 8 girls are organizing a 5K run to be held Sunday, June 5. The run will begin at noon at the Maymont Memorial Hall.

The proceeds from the run will go to Fort McMurray through the Red Cross.

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