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Finance Minister Donna Harpauer received a far more hospitable reception before the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce than her predecessor did last year.

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was bombarded with questions in what could only be described as a tense atmosphere in the wake of budget cuts.

Harpauer faced a far less rancorous crowd during the noon hour at the Chamber Monday. Battlefords Chamber president Terry Caldwell even had to prod the audience to ask more questions of the minister during the question and answer period at the end of the luncheon.

Harpauer acknowledged to reporters the “tough decisions were made,” the year before.

“But we are now benefiting from those tough decisions that were made.

We are on track to balance and that was the goal, that’s what we think will keep Saskatchewan strong and moving forward.”

She pointed out the province is relying less on resource-based revenue.

“At one time we were relying on resource revenue up to 32 per cent of the budget, now it’s only 10 per cent, which means our budget is more stable.”

Harpauer’s address focused on budget highlights, noting the province was still on track to balancing the books in 2019-20.

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$365M deficit projected

Banks analyze budget

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Finance Minister Donna Harpauer was before the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce during the noon hour on Monday for the Chamber’s annual post-budget event. Photo by John Cairns

Questions focus on education, PST on meals he said.

Harpauer said she recognized this is not restoring full funding, but thanked school divisions for the efficiencies found and said “it needs to be ongoing good work not just by ourselves, but by our partners.”

“Each and every year there’s more work that needs to be done,” said Harpauer to reporters later.

“But it was a decade of increases each and every year, and I commend the school divisions for the efficiencies they were able to find.”

Caldwell, a restaurant owner, later expressed his concerns about the imposition of the PST on restaurant meals, something also brought in during the previous budget.

“Altogether, 1,700 jobs

Continued from Front She pointed to $34 million going towards completing the construction of Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford. She also said North Battleford would receive $2.5 million this year from municipal revenue sharing and Battleford, $880,000.

A number of questions focused on education. In his remarks, Light of Christ chair Glen Gantefoer thanked the minister for the $30 million increase in funding to education, and $7.5 million directed into the sector this year.

But Gantefoer pointed out this still did not make up for the full $54 million cut previously, “which did cause a widespread negative effect on every school division in this province.”

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were lost in restaurants” over the past year, said Caldwell. He suggested dropping the PST. Harpauer recognized there was some impact but also noted the “change in drinking and driving laws was enormous.” The economy was a factor as well, she said.

“There’s many factors that affect your industry, and I also know that margins are tight in your industry,” said Harpauer.

“Are we in the position to reverse that decision at this point in time? Obviously, we are not.”

After the Chamber meeting in North Battleford, Harpauer was scheduled for a couple more similar presentations. She is doing six of these budget presentations around the province.

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RBC expects the province to achieve real GDP growth of 2.9 per cent in 2018 (the highest amount among provinces), and 2.5 per cent in 2019, a projected second to Newfoundland.

Over the last few years, lower prices among certain commodities is partially responsible for lower resource royalty revenues, RBC wrote.

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The bank expects moderate growth, partially due to expanded export-oriented industries.

“Following two years in the red, Saskatchewan’s economy began to recover last year, with economic growth estimated to have come in at just under two per cent.”

Global demands for the province’s agricultural exports including grains, pulses and oilseed should perform well, according to TD, and oil production is expected to increase.

“Oil production in the province rose by an estimated six per cent last year and rising rig counts point to further output increases in 2018.”

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Canadian banks recently wrote reports regarding the 2018-19 Saskatchewan provincial budget. The following features information from reports by RBC, TD, BMO and CIBC. Budget highlights: • The government is projecting a $365 million deficit for 2018-19, with an expected return to surplus in 2019-20.

• Revenue is forecast to be a total of $14.24 billion, up about $80 million from last year.

• Capital spending is expected to have peaked, with the province spending less on capital projects in the coming years. Major capital projects this year included the Jim Pattison’s Children’s Hospital in Saskatoon and the new Saskatchewan Hospital North Battleford.

• Non-renewable resource revenue is to constitute 10 per cent of the budget’s revenue, rather than 32 per cent in the 2008-09 budget.

• The budget uses $58.18 as the price of a barrel of oil. The number is from West Texas Intermediate.

• Revenue or costs associated with cannabis legalization is not budgeted.

have strategized differently. Alberta chose deficits over major cuts, Newfoundland had no choice but austerity, and Saskatchewan was somewhere in between.

“Given our generally flat forecast for [Western Canadian Select] prices through 2019, the governments of Saskatchewan and Alberta may continue to grapple with budgetary shortfalls in the coming years.”

Regarding jobs in Alberta and Saskatchewan, RBC wrote the jobs outlook “is encouraging as an economic rebound puts these provinces at the top of the [job] growth tables in the next two years.”

RBC cites immigration to the provinces as contributing to Saskatchewan’s economic achievements.

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ment’s projection for the price of oil is conservative and is on track to achieving a small surplus next year.

BMO predicts subdued growth in the province.

“The key message here is that, while the economy has left the recession behind, the growth environment will remain much more subdued than that of the pre-2014 period, when the economy was running at a near four per cent clip.”

According to Kavcic, “the province remains in a good relative fiscal position, and looks even more favourable when compared to its oil-producing peers.”

Prices can have a significant effect on budget projections.

“Note that a $1 drop in oil prices would cut revenues by $16 million; a $10 drop in potash would shave $35 million; and a one cent increase in the value of the Canadian dollar (forecast at 78.3 US cents in FY18/19) would cut $21 million.”

CIBC

The bank held similar views as the above, and that the government has “a steady hand approach to prudent fiscal management.”

CIBC commented on the province’s credit rating.

Most credit agencies haven’t changed the province’s credit rating “as a result of the oil shock” and maintain stable rating outlooks.

Moody’s gives Saskatchewan an “AAA stable.”

Other organizations, including DBRS, Fitch and Standard and Poor, rate the province as AA. Economists with CIBC write “the projected metrics are now better aligned with S&P’s AA rating category.”

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Fake news: is it really something new?

By Becky Doig Editor

Fake news is a contemporary term for a phenomenon that is as old as civilization.

In its many forms, untruths can also be described as yellow journalism, tabloid journalism, propaganda or just plain gossip.

One reason “fake news” is deemed a new trend is the speed at which it can be distributed in today’s world of Internet and social media.

Social media is now the equivalent of the old telephone party lines that served much of Saskatchewan back before cyber space was even considered a possibility. It dates me, but I remember party lines. I’m not as old as you might calculate from that tidbit, because I was about 13 when phone service finally came to the remote part of Saskatchewan where I grew up on a farm.

Prior to that my dad would have to drive into a nearby town to pay to use a phone there when he needed to call someone.

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this FromCorner If you were clever and quiet you could listen in on your neighbours’ calls on the party line, giving you the opportunity to share whatever gossip was being passed back and forth. Of course, just like social media posts, there was no way of determining if what was being said was true. That didn’t make it any less fun to share, however. It wasn’t polite behaviour, but in today’s world almost everyone wants the world to see and hear their opinions or take on any topic.

And it seems the more an idea is shared the more it becomes a fact, instead of just conjecture.

A recent example was a tribute poem to the Humboldt Broncos that was submitted for publication. The second line stated as fact that the truck driver was to blame for the crash. But if you check credible news sources, authorities investigating what happened that day have never made that implication.

It’s also true that, if facts about an incident or situation are not provided, individuals will quickly make up their own versions of what occurred. I’ve experienced many encounters where I was stopped on the street and asked if I’d heard about an incident. Sometimes I have had access to whatever the authorities had released on the topic and invariably I’ll be filled in on some third- or fourth-hand juicy details that didn’t come from official sources. Let’s face it sensationalism is far more exciting than “just the facts ma’am.”

Deliberate distribution of fake news is a separate issue. It is disturbing when false information is used to further political agendas, but that too is not a new trend.

During times of war, authorities use propaganda in a variety of ways. During the Second World War, Britain resurrected the First World War Ministry of Information to influence support for the war. What was produced wasn’t exactly false but it was designed to put a positive spin on the war effort.

Fascist regimes employ even more blatant tactics to sell their viewpoint to the masses, providing biased information to further their agendas.

While “biased” and “false” aren’t exactly synonymous the objective is the same.

So while not new, false news is still a concern in the information age. One rule to follow would be don’t take everything your read on the Internet at face value. Do your research.

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The poetic side of pipeline politics In the fabled poem, The Charge of the Light Brigade, Lord Alfred Tennyson’s wrote, Cannon to right of them, Cannon to left of them, Cannon in front of them Volleyed and thundered; Stormed at with shot and shell, Boldly they rode and well, Into the jaws of death, Into the mouth of hell Rode the six hundred.

His poem was about the Crimean War of 185356, but he could have been writing about the pipeline politics of Canada in the second decade of the 21st century.

Cannon to Energy East, cannon to Northern Gateway, cannon to Keystone XL, volleyed and thundered …

Admittedly bad, but you get the idea. Tennyson’s verse didn’t leave room for Trans Mountain Expansion.

The April 26 announcement by British Columbia Premier John Horgan of even more legal dealings, just a few days after his sit down with Premier Rachel Notley of Alberta and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, shows how truly ineffective Trudeau’s words were. It is becoming increasingly unlikely, by the day, Kinder Morgan will continue with its project.

While President Donald Trump approved the Keystone XL project, who knows if it’s actually going to happen?

So, since 2010, we’ve

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brian.zinchuk@sasktel.net found we can’t build new pipelines south, east or west. That leaves just one direction – north.

Although in the past I’ve written about the folly of wishing to ship oil via Churchill, Man., in recent days I’m coming around, but not just for oil. Consider what is happening with grain and potash.

Hundreds were given layoff notices in late April because Nutrien said the railways can’t get their product to port. Grain farmers have seen their shipments delayed unbelievably. CN’s CEO lost his job as a result. Despite the last spike being driven in 1885, it appears Canadian railroads still haven’t figured out how to ship through the mountains in winter.

At the same time, the Canadian oilpatch is losing billions per year due to enormous price differentials. Saskatchewan alone is losing $200 million per year in royalties, and $2.6 billion in GDP, due to this. Imagine how much Alberta is losing.

While this is going on, the Port of Churchill has closed. The rail line was severely damaged in the spring of 2016, its owner is in trouble with the feds,

and no one with serious money (i.e. billions) really wants it.

It’s time for the oil, potash and grain industries, to take a second, third and fourth look at Churchill.

Compared to the tens of billions of dollars lost in these three areas, the entire rail line to Churchill could be redone, to top class standards, at a fraction of the price.

Since there’s no traffic on it now, it can almost be done as a greenfield project, and done right, with concrete ties. If we threw just a portion of the idle heavy equipment in the oilpatch at rebuilding that line, building new bridges, bed, whatever needs to be done, it could be completed in a remarkably brief time. There’s thousands in Alberta who could use jobs.

And it’s an existing railbed. It doesn’t need a half-decade long National Energy Board approval process. For all intents and purposes, this would simply be a maintenance project.

At the port itself, which is old to say the least, new, additional grain terminal space could be built as well. It doesn’t take that

long to build a concrete terminal on the prairies – just look at the one that popped up out of Melville.

A port facility is going to be a lot larger, but it’s fundamentally the same thing, albeit tougher.

As for potash handling, that may take more doing.

But I’m sure it’s possible.

But for oil, I know a guy who could get the tankage built in reasonable time. These things are doable.

What about winter?

Ice? Short shipping seasons? Yeah, Russia has the same thing, too. And they have an enormous fleet of 40 icebreakers. There are

shipyards in Korea and China that would be more than happy to build us a fleet of not only icebreakers, but ice-rated tankers, grain and potash bulkers.

If you think the money isn’t there to pay for these sort of things, consider how much money the Canadian oil, grain and potash sectors have given up in the past 12 months alone. Hell, they could

double track the entire path to Churchill, easily, for just a fraction of what we’ve lost. Energy East, alone, was a $12 billion project.

If building pipelines is impossible in this country, we must build rail instead, to Churchill.

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

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New Beginnings Campaign

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The Anluan Foundation has donated $100,000 to the Saskatchewan Hospital New Beginnings Fundraising Campaign, bringing the total raised to $6.3 million.

In recognition, Anluan Foundation and the Hanlon Family will have the multipurpose conference room named in their honour.

The New Beginnings campaign is raising $8 million for medical equipment and furnishings for the new Saskatchewan Hospital under construction in North Battleford.

“We are so pleased to be a part of this project,” said Ted Hanlon, on behalf of his family’s Anluan Foundation.

“Giving back to our communities is very important to our family and the new hospital will help so many people from all across our province. We feel it is critical to support mental health in Saskatchewan and knew we wanted to do it through

Ted Hanlon a donation to the new hospital.”

The Hanlon Conference Centre will increase the new hospital’s capacity to hold large meetings and presentations. It will be used for hospital teaching and staff orientations, in addition to educational opportunities for patients, health employees, students and the general public.

Providing a highly visible, modern and customizable space, the conference centre will be equipped with state-of-the-art audio, video and presentation technology.

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atchewan has fostered the importance of family and community for Ted Hanlon and his family. The Hanlons homesteaded in southwest Saskatchewan and have been strong supporters of health and education across the province. They support Saskatchewan Hospital and the new seniors’ home in Swift Current as well as the University of Saskatchewan’s business school.

Hanlon explained the gifts to education and health care are family driven.

“I have a daughter and granddaughter who are nurses and we have three generations – myself, my son and my grandson – who are graduates of Edwards School of Business at the U of S,” he said.

“To have the Hanlons join in the Saskatchewan Hospital campaign means the world to us,” said Corinne Bernier Delainey, New Beginnings Fundraising Lead. “Their donation, together with all the others, will help us create a homelike and healing environment for our patients.”

Linda Nelson, using her author name, L.J. Nelson, has just launched her book That is Not Me, a book about her life as a Little Person. Her book launch took place Saturday at the North Battleford City Kinsmen Band Hall.

Nelson signed copies for the large group who were in attendance, many of them fellow teachers who knew her from her approximately 30 years as an educator. Nelson also did a question and answer awaaion and read from her book. The book was published by FriesenPress and doe moew indoemrion visit her website at www.lj-nelson.com. Also, look for the feature Everybody Has a Story about Nelson an upcoming edition of the Tuesday News-Optimist. Photosby John Cairns

Psychiatrists decide admissions of people feeling suicidal

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A recent situation has family members and residents asking questions about the provincial health authority’s response to people feeling suicidal.

As reported in the April 12 Regional Optimist, a man with North Battleford connections recently tried to commit suicide. After being treated for the physical effects of the attempt, he was told by a Saskatoon psychiatrist that he was able to go home, even though he still felt suicidal.

The family characterized the psychiatrist’s decisions as allowing the family to take “him home to finish the act.”

Tracy Muggli is director of Mental Health and Addictions Services with the Saskatchewan Health Authority. Muggli is based in Saskatoon.

Muggli said privacy reasons prevent speaking about this case specifically.

After a person feeling suicidal is admitted to emergency, they are first assessed by emergency department physicians, followed by a psychiatric nurse.

The decision of what to do with people feeling suicidal once in the hospital is based on a psychiatrist’s

clinical assessment.

A psychiatrist, Muggli said, would ultimately make an assessment around risk and risk of suicide, of whether or not that person would go home or be admitted to a health facility.

An option is admission to an inpatient psychiatric ward, which could consist of voluntary or involuntary admission.

“If the psychiatrist assesses that the individual needs treatment or needs an inpatient admission and is voluntarily agreeing to receive treatment, then they’re admitted voluntarily,” Muggli said.

“If there is a concern that the person is at risk of harm to themselves or others and an admission to inpatient psychiatry would benefit them, but the individual is not willing to receive treatment, [psychiatrists] may invoke the Mental Health Services Act, and certify the individual to receive treatment on the inpatient unit.”

With the help of an inter-professional team, consisting of a social worker and nurses and potentially others, a psychiatrist would determine if someone is discharged, Muggli said.

According to a statement by Communications Officer Doug Dahl of

the Saskatchewan Health Authority, “patients discharged from the emergency department would be provided with information about additional support and/or referrals to services/ providers.”

Some psychiatrists are on-call 24/7, and in Saskatoon there is a psychiatrist available in emergency during the day. A mental health assessment unit in Saskatoon will open at the end of April, Muggli said, and a psychiatric nurse will be available 24/7.

But Muggli said the province has a shortage of psychiatrists.

In Northern Saskatchewan, a psychiatrist flies into communities and does regular clinics, but given the distance, health facilities in those regions use Telehealth, a live video-conferencing service.

“Access to a psychiatrist in your community on a regular basis or somebody who’s available in that community is ideal,” Muggli said.

Muggli said psychiatrists making decisions about admissions of people feeling suicidal to health facilities is standard across the province.

In practice, some regions have better access to resources than others.

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Northwest Community Futures helped her through the process.

“I felt like I knew how to start my own business and this informed me that I did not,” Rocha said, laughing.

“It was very helpful.”

The program, which has an office in North Battleford, offers up to 40 hours of personalized, oneon-one training and up to $1,000 of financial support for current and former em-

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Lesley Sterling is the general manager of Northwest Community Features Development Corporation.

She said the program is for people who have “the drive to be an entrepreneur.”

Sterling said there are a number of different businesses Northwest Communities Features can help with, including those involving running a day care, and being a counsellor, hairdresser or plumber.

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Recognition for Favel on his 96th birthday

Gen. Jonathan Vance (centre) and Assembly of First Nations National Chief Perry Bellegarde (far left) at the home of Philip Favel for his 96th birthday celebration on Sweetgrass First Nation Saturday. Those attending included Sweetgrass Chief Laurence Paskemin, as well as several veterans and members of Favel’s family.

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On hand for the celebration was Gen. Jonathan Vance, chief of the defence staff of the Canadian Armed Forces, and Perry Bellegarde, chief of the Assembly of First Nations.

They arrived at Favel’s home on the Sweetgrass reserve that morning with several gifts that included blankets, a book on the service of Indigenous people in the Canadian armed forces and other items.

Vance also presented his Canadian Armed Forces crest to Favel. Faval also received a letter from Lt. Gen. C. A. Lamarre along with a logistics branch coin. Favel served in the same branch known as the Fre e Service Corps during the Second World War. 2017 Another priority for the Canadian Forces was to make sure Favel had in his possession all the medals he should rightfully have.

Favel signed a document authorizing the armed forces to retrieve his service records, to make sure he received all medals.

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There was at least one item Favel was missing: a pin featuring the image of Queen Elizabeth II. Vance pledged they would track down and replace that pin.

After the gifts were bestowed, Favel, Vance, Bellegarde and Sweetgrass Chief Laurence Paskemin they talked about Favel’s service during the war.

On Juno Beach on D-Day

vehicle got smashed three times,” said Favel. But “you had to keep going, you cannot run back.”

He recalled one time in France when he lifted a person who had been injured and placed him on the ground. He wondered how he was able to do it, adding he could not do it today.

“When I picked up that guy, who couldn’t do anything for himself, I just picked him up and put him in the spot,” Favel said.

“Today, I can’t even lift five gallons of water.”

Favel also took care of two children who were also on the scene. Favel holds a medal from the French for his actions that day.

“You did what you needed to do then,” said Vance.

An Opportunity to Learn Favel credits the armed forces for providing him with the knowledge that he hadn’t received in school.

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It was recounted that when Favel first tried to join the army, he lied about his age. But his mother intervened at the time to get him removed.

Favel eventually did join the army in the spring of 1942.

After enlisting, Favel trained in England before landing on Juno Beach on D-Day. Favel was in action during the war as a truck driver, driving to and from the front lines. It was, at times, a dangerous assignment.

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Favel honoured Continued from Page 10 “The main thing, is I got to learn,” Favel told Vance.

He walked out of residential school in Grade 2 because “I didn’t like the way the priests and the nuns treated the kids.”

“I learned a lot more in the Army than I did in schools,” said Favel.

Near the end, when Vance asked Favel if he had liked his time in the army, Favel responded “yeah.”

“I don’t hear that from everybody,” Vance responded.

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Still, the Second World War was a tough experience.

“He never forgets what happened,” said Favel’s youngest daughter, Juliette.

“That’s the thing most people don’t understand is it still haunts him. I’ve heard him talk about it all the time. I’ve tried to listen and respectfully understand being his youngest daughter. Back when we were kids growing up we didn’t understand but now I do.”

When the war ended in Europe, Favel had joined up to go to Japan, but the war in the Pacific wrapped up soon after. Favel returned to Sweetgrass.

Chief Bellegarde reminded everyone of what the situation was like for Indigenous veterans returning home in those days. While most returning veterans were covered

by Veterans Affairs, the Indigenous veterans were covered by Indian Affairs, which meant they were excluded and deprived of numerous benefits. Favel was part of the team that wrote a report about the missed benefits, which ultimately resulted in compensation being provided by the government.

The day also provided a chance for Bellegarde to remind Vance about the long history of Indigenous people serving in the Canadian forces.

One article of the treaties promised Indigenous people would not be called upon to “fight the Queen’s wars.” But during the world wars and Korean wars, Indigenous soldiers volunteered in large numbers.

“They did it out of honour and respect and duty to family and community and nation,” said Bellegarde.

He also said many Indigenous Second World War veterans were motivated by their desire to preserve the treaties from foreign conquest.

Later on Saturday,

Philip Favel, Gen. Jonathan Vance and AFN Chief Perry Bellegarde are surrounded by members of Favel’s family at his home. Photos by John Cairns

a feast was scheduled in Favel’s honour at the reserve’s community centre complete with a birthday cake. A round dance was held that night as well.

Favel said he doesn’t know why he should be the centre of attention.

“Why me? To have all these people do all that …

I don’t understand,” said Favel.

For Vance, the day represented a chance to per-

Gen. Jonathan Vance is greeted on arrival at the Favel home.

sonally thank one of last surviving Indigenous Second World War veterans in Canada.

“Every member of the armed forces serving today recognizes the service and sacrifice of those who landed at D-Day and those who fought before us and we revere them,” said Vance.

“Unfortunately, those numbers are starting to dwindle, so it’s a deep honour for me to be here today to just tell Mr. Favel how much I appreciated his service and just to spend a moment with someone who I consider a Canadian hero.”

“Philip served with honour and dignity and pride, and you could feel that this morning when we brought in the chief of defence staff,” said Bellegarde.

“I’m just very pleased to be part of this … and to see him and show how he’s loved and respected, not only on Sweetgrass First Nation, but across Canada.”

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B’ford waste transfer station up and running

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Battleford garbage is now no longer dumped across the river.

Loraas Environmental’s new waste transfer station is located in the industrial part of Battleford beside the decommissioned landfill site.

The station, initially publicly proposed by Loraas at a July 2017 Battleford town council meeting, is now fully operational.

Rather than a landfill, Loraas constructed a building with a concrete floor to store garbage. Garbage is then scooped into trailers and trucks transport the garbage to the RM of Wilton landfill.

General Manager Ruebecca Fiddler said the Town of Battleford’s waste is dumped at the new

facility.

Transporting general waste to the Battleford facility is $115 per metric tonne. There is a $5 entrance fee, although Fiddler said recycling is free to drop off.

The North Battleford landfill charges $125 per metric tonne of household waste, but North Battleford residents receive a 33 per cent discount.

Along with general waste, the Battleford waste transfer station is also accepting clean wood, drywall, passenger tires and metal.

Clean wood/drywall is $95 per tonne. Metal is $115 per tonne. Passenger tires are $25 each and must not have rims.

According to an information sheet on the town’s website, paint, railroad ties, telephone poles and hazardous materials in-

cluding asbestos and lime are not accepted.

“Maybe at some point in time we can see other material being stockpiled,” Fiddler said. “At this point we don’t have anything besides what’s in the container and what we’re transporting out.”

Fiddler said a recent trend in waste management, particularly in the United States, has been to build more waste transfer stations and have less landfills. Household waste at the new facility doesn’t touch the ground.

“It’s definitely a different way of doing things,” Fiddler said. “The less landfills you have the less concerns you have.”

The site is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is closed statutory holidays. Loraas Environmental’s phone number is 306-445-3900.

Garbage at the new waste facility in Battleford is scooped into trailers, and trucks transport garbage to the RM of Wilton landfill site. The inserted photo features General Manager Ruebecca Fiddler, who works at the Loraas office in North Battleford, and is in charge of other waste management sites in the province. Photos by Josh Greschner

audited consolidated financial statements and the schedule of remuneration of chiefs and councillors to Stick.

The Canadian Taxpayers Federation hosted a media event April 30 announcing Stick had received the financial information.

The First Nations Financial Transparency Act has been controversial.

The act came into effect in 2014. It compels First Nations to give copies of its financial information to band members, and to publish such information on the Internet. If First Nations don’t do so according to the act, funding from the federal government could be withheld.

Federal transfer payments fund, among other things, what are considered essential and non-essential services. Essential services

include education, water, sanitation, child and family services and housing. Nonessential services include, among others, administrative costs and other initiatives.

Former Conservative MP Rob Clarke, who represented Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, has argued in favour of the act.

In 2012 he made comments regarding some band offices not distributing financial information, and that the provision to publish information online is due to many band members living off-reserve.

Some said the all-encompassing nature of the act was heavy-handed.

First Nations leaders and commentators have argued the act isn’t strictly about revealing salaries, but also financial information pertaining to band

business, which could put First Nations at a competitive disadvantage.

Critics say the act makes First Nations publicly report more information regarding own-source revenue than other governing entities must.

An overwhelming majority of First Nations comply with the act.

Chief Wallace Fox of Onion Lake Cree Nation has been involved in multiple court cases relating to the act, including those which challenge the act’s constitutionality and its violation of treaty and Aboriginal rights.

Letters, some dated Oct. 27, 2014, were sent to First Nations by AANDC, warning of the withholding of funding for essential and non-essential programs.

The government began legal action against the First

Onion Lake publishes financial information

By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

After a number of court sessions, Onion Lake Cree Nation has given financial information to a band member.

In 2016, the Canadian Taxpayers Federation partnered with band member Charmaine Stick to launch a court application to compel Onion Lake Cree Nation leadership to reveal financial information according to the First Nations Financial Transparency Act. In 2017, Justice B.A. Barrington-Foote ruled Onion Lake had 30 days to disclose financial information. Onion Lake appealed the ruling. The Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan reached a decision on March 26 that the First Nation must give copies of its

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In October 2015, a judge ruled the government was to cease its legal efforts. A federal Liberal government was elected that month.

Only non-essential funding was withheld from Onion Lake, and was later restored by the Liberal government.

According to the CTF, Fox’s salary was $150,692 in 2016.

Fox said, at a 2014 press conference, administration didn’t receive federal contribution money for chief and council salaries.

In response to the financial information being released publicly Stick said: “Our chief gave himself a nice raise while lots of people on the reserve are struggling. Now that we have the numbers, our leaders are going to have to start answering tough ques-

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Chiefs and council are occasionally compared to mayor and council. Some First Nation commentators, such as writer and lawyer Chelsea Vowel, write such comparisons aren’t viable because chiefs and council have more responsibilities than municipalities, and make decisions regarding education, land and social assistance, among others.

A December 2017 report by the federal government noted the act could be repealed in 2018 and replaced.

According to a statement by Onion Lake leadership, Onion Lake will continue its legal challenge of the act.

The CTF was previously involved in a case earlier this year involving Harrison Thunderchild and Thunderchild First Nation.

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sports Indoor rodeo a spring tradition

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

Over the last two decades, Doug Young’s voice has boomed over the loud speakers during the Kinsmen Indoor Rodeo at the Civic Centre.

As the 48th edition took place this weekend in front of packed crowds, Young was quick to point out that the work of the rodeo committee is the biggest key to the event’s continued success.

“Everyone involved with the Kinsmen goes to the nth degree to make sure everyone has a great time,” Young said. “You have three opportunities to fill the building, which can be hard to do, but that isn’t an issue with what takes place here.

“This is a group that is very rodeo knowledgeable and they do an excellent job of structuring all three days. The best competition and best stock are here in North Battleford and I think that’s why you see a great show here year after year.”

When it comes to the 2018 edition of the rodeo, the amount of competitors that came from all over Western Canada was what stood out for organizing committee member Heath Gabruch.

“This year we had the Lakeland Rodeo

Association from Olds, Alta. help to sanction the event with us as a trial run, and I think we were able to see a rise in competitors not only from central Alberta where they are based, but also from British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan,” Gabruch said.

“It really helps to bring the calibre of the entire weekend up when you have a dynamic cross section of cowboys. For a rodeo lover, that strong competition is something you love to see.”

After adding a big screen for fans to watch the action and putting in a bonus round Sunday afternoon to round out the weekend a year ago, many of the changes for this past weekend’s rodeo were done behind the scenes.

“There’s things you learn every year,” Gabruch said. “The times change and people change, and we always recognize that you can’t just keep things status quo and expect everything to be okay.

“The cowboys really seemed to like the bonus round in 2017 and we decided to bring it back again this year with how well it went. When you get great feedback from those that are involved with the event, it makes it easy to bring it back.”

According to results from the Canadian

Cowboys Association website, event crowns went to Hunter Sawley (saddle bronc), Blair Smith (tie down roping), Ty Livingston (steer wrestling), Lisa Groves (barrel racing), Cruz McNulty (novice bareback riding) and Janae Wilson (junior girls’ barrel racing) Brady Bertram and Keifer Larson shared the bareback riding title, while the tandem of Chase Holbrook and Tylan Holbrook won the team roping event.

No rides were recorded in the bull riding competition.

Although the 2018 rodeo wrapped up a couple of days ago, plans are already in motion for the 49th edition.

“There are certain things that we do as soon as the rodeo concludes Sunday, and that ranges from making sure that Doug is back as our master of ceremonies next year and that we have the same stock contractors with us before other rodeos try to bring them in,” Gabruch said.

“We always hope that it’s a smooth running event and it was just that. Considering the warmer weather, we weren’t sure what the crowds would be like, but lots of people came out and we appreciate their support year in and year out.”

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Evan Zimmer of the Battlefords Community Disc Golf Club introduced students at Notre Dame School to the sport last Thursday as part of disc golf instructional program the Club is undertaking. With winter finally over, league play began Wednesday at the Centennial Park disc golf course, with the public being invited to come out and try the sport for free at 6 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. sessions each week. Photo by Lucas Punkari

Submitted by Jane Shury The town of Leader will be inducted into the Saskatchewan Baseball Hall of Fame, Community Category, Saturday, Aug. 18, in Battleford.

Baseball started in Leader in 1918, with the senior team going through several name changes to become the Leader Barons.

The early years saw two teams from Leader, with one team made up of all local businessmen in the town. Some of the 1931 players continued into 1935.

In 1936, the local newspaper indicated that the Leader Huskies at the Leader Sports Day, were defeated by Fox Valley in the final game. They had won their first game 5-4 over Burstall.

Records from here into the early 1950s are not too clear, but several players continued through to 1959.

Some of the early players stayed on as managers in later years.

Leader always had a good ball team, with a very good pitcher imported each year joining the very talented local baseball players.

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They hosted an annual baseball tournament as well as travelling to many towns for tournaments and exhibition games including Sceptre, Kindersley, Cabri and Maple Creek.

On June 1, 1955, Leader won first prize of $200 at the Prelate Sports Day with wins over Fox Valley, Prelate and Richlea.

Throughout the years, Leader teams changed names and leagues several times. The Leader Tigers of the early 1950s did not appear to play in a league, but played in tournaments and at sports days in Eatonia, Kindersley, Eston, Mendham and many other towns in the area.

In 1955, the team changed their name to the Leader Flyers, they joined the Grain Belt Baseball League with Prelate,

Mendham, Empress and Burstall, finishing with a 5 win, 6 loss record, and were defeated by Empress in the finals of the playoffs.

They remained in that league through 1956 to 1959 without winning a league championship.

In 1958, the Flyers helped initiate the new ball park at Cypress Hills, but lost 4-1 to the home team, Maple Creek.

In 1960, when the team was in need of equipment and uniforms, they found a sponsor in Bill Baron and therefore, changed the name of the team to the Leader Barons.

When Bill Baron moved, sponsorship of the team was taken over by Stephen and Ella Baron, thereby keeping the Leader Barons baseball team intact.

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By Josh Greschner Staff Reporter

Over 100 people appeared at the Cut Knife Community Centre for a town hall meeting on Monday, Aug. 21 to discuss the situation surrounding the town’s pharmacy and other health matters.

Pharmacy owner Dana Karlson was in attendance, Larry Ingram chaired the meeting, with Dana Karlson and other along with Larry Ingram pharmacists looking on.

Town of Cut Knife representatives. Photos by Josh Greschner who chaired the meeting, representatives from macy open. He said he felt long-term care facilities. in Lloydminster and Bat- help the pharmacy, Karl- to contact Prairie North the Town of Cut Knife, media reports, including Two of Karlson’s pharma- tleford earned the contract. son said, “Keep supporting and the MLAs via phone, the RM, and pharmacists last week’s Regional Op- cies supplied medication Karlson’s contract with us, it’s why we’re open, it’s email and mail, and the from the surrounding area. timist, misrepresented his to the long-term care fa- Prairie North ends on Oct. why we do well, and you Cut Knife Courier comRepresentatives from sur- account. cilities in Cut Knife, Tur- 31. Karlson was unsure guys need to know there’s mitted to publishing conrounding First Nations The situation began tleford and Edam, and he why he didn’t earn the con- enough here to keep the tact information. were also in attendance. when Prairie North Health hoped to continue working tract, and he said Prairie pharmacy going for sure.”

Other questions were Amid speculation about Region submitted requests with those homes.

Other issues arose at raised regarding Prairie North Health Region has the future of Cut Knife’s for proposals for the packKarlson submitted a not been transparent. the meeting included the North’s decision in light of pharmacy, Dana Karlson aging and distribution of proposal, but was informed A number of people at- perceived lack of consulta- Saskatchewan’s new health PAGE Tuesday, January 2017 said 6 he- will keep the phar- 31, medication to the region’s in late July that pharmacies tending the meeting agreed tion about who should sup- authority to become active that Prairie North lacked ply medication to the care in late fall. transparency. homes, and the logistics of Representatives from Last week, Derek Miller how medication was to be Cut Knife and the RM of the Prairie North Health transported, especially in formed a committee along Region told the Regional winter. with members-at-large.

Optimist he felt the process The MLAs from LloyOne of Prairie North was transparent. dminster and Cut Knife/ Health Region’s slogans is Attendees were free to Turtleford were invited, as “healthy people, healthy ask questions at the meet- were Prairie North Health communities,” and a woming Monday.

Region representatives, but an in attendance said “we Regarding how people none were in attendance. should call them to task on in the Cut Knife area could Plans were organized that.”

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And, .” special program making that eam students,” efits of program outdoor planting come up with an exe- play this year, Good says she hopes ed mainstr as integrat um al curricul function the As the During talks to enough was particularly interestinformed Good that that, by June, they’ll have Good says. the in special manager, Good garden project, not only cutable plan, Hansen Jeff Kardynal, salad greens to be able to sell at “When students are placed starting a the industrial arts teacher, stuof changes. My ed in skills, but to foster a feel- was interested in making a greenhouse as school’s servery for staff and programs, that track sort to graduate. to teach useful caring for dents. students do not require creditsthe program ing of accomplishment through project. class a purand in good partplants.

Beyond just her class They will spend their time thought this might be a “I another relathat show dayto “I know provide the view, Good wants where they work on nership. We can sort of tionships are the founafter plants, if way of eating and how we think individualized goals to-day labour of looking Not just by planning ucture.” dation of growth in that are documented you can provide the infrastr for a whole about eating. s meals, but by makthis realm of work. to eat nutritou in the inclusion and Next step was “to apply posthe bestGrant when local “Often we focus nately, healthyleague, Unfortu “eatingsoftball intervention plan.” the grants.” of a certified coach who was ing girls’ bunch for team caringen’s on ted e, it saw a sible neededKardyn from on of players grow and much so respons a generati choice.” got al Moving alcommit As and be to Goodthem to provincials. it was for- take to aBonnie, that wecould work and you had school greenaccordin the student AndThe noveltyg of ing.”

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GrantSchool, Neal ce no. fall, all the schedul just end up for anythintive for offwith the skills Mr. house that didn’t ship hasn’t able to teach ways, Grant was yet worn gettime until he because come how much was inconsecu com-and a relation Good has it wasn’t he ‘no’s nine but been and got would “We loved sports, Grant he knew one Often, self game No season.says she likes “the opthe softball that give [them] came to the al and her lessons like, ‘OK, the greeng girls’ softball in to inject I were Good, who coachin in 1984. started Kardyn more than Grant’s family. to take certification of the on the girls’ lives and me updated pleted meetstay herofown esteem, 37, that his love volved happen, dso to es of trying to care the the age at JPatwith tics of it.”forward to seeing who going isto surprise 1976, Bonnie Bonnie recalls memori now,isn’t Evenhouse dy but also to - involved. always looked but we’ll season everybo more philoso [theirseglf], father herthing, the coachin do a big “I like that sports became his former forteaching we can’ttances faces of greenho outside,acquain to across – contact him during , familiarsees come use, ibilities Bonnie friendly r, pitching respons that hear the daughte with ng and have his on somethi s filled After phy, walks by As Bonnie said,a beds.’ ion lasting raised impress made ado of a tom- and his weekend coachin players around town.

It’s of thisan order an g clinics. garden. for other things. care to place school’s possibleasin“more circle” stories and self-des calledabout wasn’tcribed sees the“he had a big Good had just sister, Darcia her school “[To teach] ‘I need thanary ce for raised beds when new experien boy” ity.a lot of stuelement commun for enough dirt for eight join up is for a — Rhea Good, Funcaway sounded, let- dents, mainstr decided – with to be able to make my eam students passed alike, theirtoemphas Grant notification on her phone followed Grant ry . In table.” and team, tional Integration mom a cup of tea be-‘I ating necessa pasttoMarch garden got an email stating to go from this she on the know her ge knowled the skillhit was of his likes that,’ fact, $3500. that esSaskatc memori ized standard Goodthesays teacher at JP II causetoshebe able to write they’d been awarded a grantingforand be there beg dad would knew herbuilding has been historycoachin time spent need lessons. ewan’s farming “We’d priced everyth gave Bonnie that Good’s othmy on for y side her be. card to cheering everyda a birthday was going At JP,ce to sign up. detachedandfrom ournever how much everything far d by a the confidenphilosop were hy is informe that, nowadays, that’s meaningful for her.’” closer, but not a step experieners so ce and teaching kind, piles was the shyher “I kept healthy eat- sister because idea to engender self-es- We were a side step He in away. time” interest the of “take it ation to have combin Good’s first his the reason I did of garnts and I think gardening; docume a class closer.” and people ofsustaina was organic and Good ibility ble to days bility d respons few sustaina promise next ing; to make teem through history; Within the was because he g educatio . n system, which pet, but decided against it after discerning awarded another dening acoachin Finland part of life. At JP, she did it’stogether and We to coach.

Kardynal’s project was from game rosters lunch to all students. $1000. It . s a nutritiou t have s went by example provide wouldn’ “I what that would entail. is teaching this time from SIGA, for ndence with correspo ng to do with grant, follow popular trends to hadn’t if he “[tries] alsoball for the greenhouse, but played andShe “So [I thought] somethi the City regarding the on still wasn’t enough the says, adding, “I just” she society, It was shale plants might hit the nail in our there.

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been support of him and being he there and the guarant ee And would be at the games. . he was always positive Never ever did he get angry. he You could mess up, but never did get angry.” g coachin of style Grant’s playwas popular with the others and he always made e to er people feel welcom was be part of the game. It him this attitude that helped Batthe in softball establish tlefords as not only a “boys’

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As Bonnie noted, everything was in order and kept how he intended. He also kept a memento of his teams, having all the players sign a softball that he displaye d at home.

“He never parted with it,” Bonnie added. “His heart was

Staff Award-winning community newspapers were honoured at a Saskatchewan Weekly Newspapers Association Better Newspapers Competition banquet in Saskatoon Saturday, and among those earning accolades were the Battlefords News-Optimist, Battlefords Regional Optimist and Unity/Wilkie Press Herald.

The newspaper staff came home with four firstplace plaques and four certificates for their work in 2017.

“These eight awards are a testament to the hard work and dedication of our talented staff here in the Battlefords.

“It is an honour to be recognized,” said publisher Gord Brewerton.

Staff reporter Josh Greschner earned top honours in the Best Health/ Healthcare Coverage (series of stories) for his coverage of the Cut Knife pharmacy story in August.

Greschner also earned a third place certificate for his feature “The Loewens: Rodeo Family” in the Best Sports Story Category.

Former reporter Shannon Kovalsky earned top marks in the sports category with the feature “Neal Grant: Coach and number one fan.” Kovalsky

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Angeline After and sport.” away passed It was this perceive d inworking full time, and equality between boys’ Grant finally began her drove g for girls’ sports that step away from coachin it p e r i to and him Bonnie. to travelled g phone he to when accordin supportlife, father, “You’d be trying and the he od of her father’s good. But his spirit for e with his team.

“Baseba ll was a big thing weren’t, was busy or you’d get ditched because While he ‘OK, around the provinc I didn’t know, but ing others didn’t leave. girls to coach, so you’d say, also been boys were playing and the “My neighbour, had coached, Grant had girls’ softball was going tomorrow.’” so he wanted to bring the baseball. see you fan of the Battlefords getting the short I’ll which was she was into him and the a diehard up … He felt girls were “It consumed his life, “She rememb ers facing Stars. there’s her North know after ly You team the ng. played he end of everythi Bonnie said, especial team she was coaching With more free time than and there was good,” a away in 1989.

1976, g,” Bonnie said with boys’ football, boys’ this mother, Angeline, passed knew what to do with since his for girls. to do and, he was coachin smile. into never anything out there “It gave him somethi ng Grant poured his heart all have uniAlthoug h it was missed “He would say, ‘the boys when she was alive, hockey team. He never girls have?’”

Bonnie who brought forms and what do the it gave her somethi ng away games were and him game a spurred it that At the It was this question him into the sport, listened to on the radio. field between to do.” was Grant who would into leveling the playing watch every It was a shared boys’ and girls’ after Civic Centre, he’d group who He was proud of stick with it longBonnie passion they the standards of both game with a small all the teams in family d one anothfor the the eight years leagues and made sure also shared his love g jerseys. The supporte them almost as spent playing softball. and Angeline the league had matchin in er sucStars. was North league in “I thought maybe it move to legitimi ze the a familiar sight This past March, while if they were his the minds of the was l, was me he wanted to cessful, particularly in at the ball diamonds. the Battlefords Union Hospita there for, but then girls on the teams.

“She didn’t help a special visit. Four own kids. He was be started had a team coaching for he received Bonnie re“It made you feel like you he s of the team came you belonge d,” as much,” she loved one of d prou many years,” she memberroom and brought with as how “but and made you feel like called, her team’s to his joked. signed.

Bonnie said, recalling getting possible being there, supporthad they jersey a was them he made coach just as a up Being and supportmatching jerseys that was “That brightened him es to sponsor ing him like proved to be an enby her dad asking business ing the girls.” so much. He was almost to the next. up riching experience for the teams.

During a period to girls of a five-yea r-old looking popular ity Grant’s motivation to bring Grant, both by being player … That was the ce that many of waning e Risling on an influence on young NHL guys the Battlefords an experien indicative of in the girls’ league, Bonni those — thing lives as they most specialdone. There’s no boys took as a given was Grant was asked to could have her dad, Neal Grant people’s The grew up and by being the type of person he was. team sports join the Saskatchwords to thank them.

“He always believed in able to teach and share women’s minor smile they put on his face.” if you can do ewan told and he always believed league softball as skills.

Before they left, Grant Bonnie. of seeout, member s of his ion turned satisfact of it As “the somethi ng, do it,” said also coach.

It was visitors he was proud softball saw a had coached in the decade ing the girls go places and how he could his – a gesture that Bonnie he As Battlefords’ girls’ teams the goal them d with grow, the its popular ity wane and that motivate d him, said says illustrat es what made had grown up and continue prior them” alhelp wasn’t d him so much to “bring up” girls’ softball Bonnie. “They respecte special, as a coach and g chal- the sport. him memrecurrin He these … were was it feeling There that ways easy.

As Bonnie recalls, job, and I think he liked things and helping as a supporter of others. often weren’t alsuggeste d Grant for the lenges, as well, as there lishing “He was proud of them h, Bonnie bers who coach- liked accomp get someown had fond memories of his enough volunteers. Althoug and he was helping people most as if they were his a way to “suck having they were just kids. says, Grant always found ing when was as proud of one job was that where.” coaching in kids. He someone else in” to help.

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Helena Long the Press Herald took home a plaque for Best Sports Photo.

John Cairns was nominated in the Best News Story of the Year category for his coverage of last year’s reworking of the City of North Battleford budget following severe cutbacks in funding from the province. He was edged out of the top spot by a mere two points.

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Spring brings tick warning

By Dorothy M. Mills Correspondent

Another old-timer and school friend, Eva Rayner of Battleford, passed away at the age of 91. Sympathy to the Rayner and Custer families on Eva’s passing.

She was the only daughter in a family of seven. Her parents were the late Dave and Linda Custer. She was born and raised in Baljennie and attended Baljennie School. Later she married Morris Rayner. They had a family of two children and farmed in the area for a few years before moving to British Columbia and then back to Paynton.

After her husband passed away, Eva moved back to Battleford. She was skilled with needle and thread and a sewing machine.

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Watch out for potholes.

There are lots of them.

The warm prairie hills will be alive with purple crocus and white snowdrops. It will not take long for the dandelions to show up.

The warmer weather has seen the return of recreational vehicles such as motor homes and motorcycles to the roads.

Spring birds are returning. In spite of the cold days, the skies were filled with Canada geese, crows, gulls and ducks. The geese started nesting as soon as they came back. If you ac-

cidentally come across a nest, look out for Daddy Goose. He can get mean while protecting eggs or baby geese.

Ticks should also be on your list of things to watch for. The season runs from April to the end of July.

They lurk in tall grass, weeds and shrubs, waiting for an opportunity to latch on.

Also awakening are maple bugs, which are harmless, but a big nuisance.

With it being so dry, wild fires can be a big hazard. The grass and brush areas are tinder dry. With the winds we seem to experience daily, a small fire can be out of control quickly. Take care with burning barrels and pits.

Fire bans are in place in some areas. If you are burning, make sure you have some water or a fire extinguisher handy.

The Svoboda Dance Festival Association would like to thank the following businesses, individuals, service groups, and organizations for their generous contributions towards the 29th Annual Svoboda Dance Festival Grant Support City of North Battleford NorthLand Power SaskCulture and Saskatchewan Lotteries Town of Battleford Ukrainian Canadian Congress Saskatchewan Provincial Council Platinum Session Sponsors Battleford Furniture Battlefords Ukrainian Cultural Council Discovery Co-operative Ltd Elite Integrity Services FTE Holdings Ltd Innovation Credit Union North Battleford Lions Club T & T Welding (Pritchett family) WPD Ambulance Gold Session Sponsors Charabin Seed Farm Ltd Gold Eagle Lodge Sonia’s School of Dance Swanson Gryba & Company

Silver Session Sponsors Dan and Laurie Klima Elk Point Drilling H. Zamonsky Insurance Ltd Lakeland Veterinary Services PC Ltd Lango Foods Ltd (Sobeys) Ukrainian Colors Ukrainian Woman’s Association Opchilka Branch Ultra Print Services Ltd Friends of the Festival and Scholarship Contributors All Saints Ukrainian Catholic Woman’s League Anderson Pump House Anne Ewanchuk Bernice Pellack and Liz Metrunec (Donation of Borscht) Clements Kwon Chartered Professional Accountants Dance 101 Discover Coop (water for concession) D & L gourmet meats and sausage from Prince Albert (3 cases of sausage) Donald & Joanne McNie

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Fishers Drug Store Fedler Electric Home Hardware Building Centre Kiwanis Club of the Battlefords McNie Family (Sadlowski and Kachmarsky memorial scholarship) Milbanke Flowers Pat McGuire Memorial Scholarship (Judy Hydukewich) Scott Campbell Dodge Splish Splash Car Wash (water for dancers) Subway The Security Company of Excellence Travelodge Tropical Inn Hotel Vally Ford Vantage Chartered Professional Accountants Thank you to everyone that had a part in the success of this past weekends event.

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The snow has all but disappeared, with ditches full of water. Spring is here and action will be picking up at the golf course and the concession. The concession opens May 16, so come for some good food and fun. Get in the summer mood after waiting for it so long.

Action on the streets has also picked up, with folks using their golf carts to get about. With the price of gas it does make good sense. We hope, though, that we don’t see young kids driving them or there will be some objections to council, considering the issue of safety.

The Meota golf clubhouse and the driving range are open and the new manager, Stan Gulutsan, is hoping the course

will be ready for golfers by this weekend.

A memorial service to celebrate the life of the late Gordon Kirk will be held in the Meota Community Complex May 12 at 2 p.m.

The Meota Lions Chorus entertained at River Heights Lodge April 25 to the pleasure of the residents and enjoyed a lunch with them after.

Duplicate bridge played in Meota April 24 saw top score go to Vern Iverson and Eric Callbeck, second high went to Joeann and Rudy Wiens and third to Gerry Craig and Dave Creegan. In the Pioneer Hall in the city April 26,

top score was by Fraser Glen and Jean Lawes, second high were Catriona Winterholt and Donna Scherman and third were Glen and Julie Moore.

There were 18 players that evening.

Linda Ard and several North Battleford members attended the Order Of the Eastern Star Grand Chapter sessions at the Hilton Garden Inn April 26 to 28, in Saskatoon. These are always interesting and rewarding events.

News of the monthly noon luncheon at the community hall has been posted. It will be a roast beef dinner with all the trimmings including mashed potatoes and California mixed vegetables with a cheese sauce. Looking forward to seeing everyone out to support the hall committee with your donations.

Colleen Koskie and Val Morres were to North Battleford to do some shopping.

Chantal Koskie, Colleen Koskie and Radka were to Lloydminster last week.

Lorne Pike was to see her mom Marlene Pike and brought her supper. Lorne

likes to try out new dishes for her mom.

Our thoughts are with Jean Stewart as she attended the funeral for her dear friend Eva Rayner.

I had a pleasant surprise last week when my niece Laura Rae and friend Bryan stopped for a visit on their way home to Manitoba.

The weather is beautiful and sunny and melting the snow. The town crew are doing a great job of keeping the water from flooding.

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MAIDSTONE — Jean Stewart was to Saskatoon for an eye appointment.

While there her daughterin-law Elaine Stewart had a visit. She also visited her granddaughter Collette Warlow and family.

Jimmie Stewart and sons Greyson and Denvor stopped by for a visit with grandma Jean Stewart.

Mathew Hartman had a visit with great-grandma Jean Hartman.

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By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

“May the 4th be with you!� Has Mother Nature decided what season it is now? We went from snowy storm April 17 to people raking their grass, collecting crocuses and watching water flow only a week later. Let’s hope spring is here at last.

An annual evening hosted by Heartland Health to give recognition to volunteers in the community was held April 25.

HHRA Volunteer Co-ordinator Celeste Bridgeman thanked the more than 90 people in attendance for their volunteer gifts. Father Greg led the group in a prayer of thanks for the volunteers this com-

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Mayor Weber commended the community for the numerous ways residents find to lend a hand. Bridgeman also made note of those who contribute to this volunteer recognition night, such as the numerous businesses who donate prizes and product for the lunch.

Celeste, who took over as volunteer co-ordinator when Bea Boser retired, will be retiring herself in September of this year. On an evening that included two other events, Bridge-

man gave her thanks for those who came out, noting that it is the attendees who deserve the recognition all year but especially on this night.

This year’s volunteer recognition theme is “Celebrate volunteer value by building confidence, connecting and community.�

Celeste said people need people and this was never more evident than immediately following the Humboldt tragedy when an entire province and country united to help those affected. She reminded the audience that whether the volunteer is coaching a team, involved in a service club, flipping burgers at a barbecue, fundraising or organizing a fundraiser, volunteering with the fire

The Welter Brothers entertained the crowd at the annual Volunteer Recognition night held on April 25 in Unity. Photos by Sherri Solomko

Celeste Bridgeman, Heartland Health volunteer co-ordinator, stands with volunteers Leona Gumpinger, Mely Biri and Mary Bohn, who helped her pull together the annual volunteer recognition night April 25.

department or within one of the multiple groups and organizations in our community – all volunteers are needed and appreciated.

After the program, Celeste introduced the Welter Brothers, Pat and Mike, who entertained the crowd with old time music.

Ball teams have finally migrated outdoors much to the cheers of players, coaches and fans. Friday night slo-pitch league has begun, offering action and fun at the diamonds for players and spectators.

Coming up at Unity Public School are farm safety presentations. May 9 the Unity Agricultural Society will present to Grades 4 and 5 and farm safety will also be the focus of sessions May 10 and 11.

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tion advance this far. Numerous badminton teams are off to districts after earning a berth at conferences last week.

Numerous Unity Music Festival performers earned spots at provincials including, Madison Gilbert, who gave her last Unity Music Festival performance. She heads off to Toronto this fall for post-secondary education in performing arts in.

Congratulations music teacher and long-time festival volunteer, Bari Bertoia, who was named volunteer of the year. Also earning provincial berths were Jenifer Deucher for intermediate musical theatre, Zenon Orobko multiple piano entries, Susannah Ulrich piano and Anthony Witzany piano.

Congratulations to Harold and Gregg Greenwald on their retirement after 40 years in the concrete business.

Kaybree Zunti, 11, who has qualified for junior

National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas in November.

Kaybree has followed her mom’s footsteps in the love of competitive barrel racing and has competed at various events in both Canada and the United States.

Residents once again wondered what the aroma was wafting in town, now since attributed to the ethanol plant. Residents are encouraged to attend the public town forum May 7 at 7 p.m. at Unity Community Centre to have their questions answered on this topic, recycling, streets and more.

Coffee row folks are loving this weather, the sights and sounds of spring as well as the renewed outdoor activity. Spring seeding, garden season, sports seasons all keep the tables full of lively conversations.

So you can see life is full of fun and activity in Unity with our friends at coffee row sharing this traditional part of our community culture. Until next time ‌

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April Announcements May at the Club

• May the 4th be with you! Friday, May 4th is National Star Wars Day. Come participate in our Jedi Training Obstacle Course! • The Club will be OPEN for all PD Days at 3:30 p.m. • PD Days this month are: - Monday, May 7th (All School Divisions) - Friday, May 18th (Living Sky School Division) - Tuesday, May 22nd (Light of Christ School Division) • Tuesday, May 15th come on over to the Club to take part in a Hot & Cold Water Density Challenge! • Saturday, May 19th & Monday, May 21st the Club will be CLOSED for May Long Weekend (Victoria Day) • Remember, Saturdays we are open from 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Come to the Club on Saturday, May 26th and make Birds Nest Cookies! • Reminder, early dismissal is Wednesday, May 30th and the Club will open at 2:15 p.m. • Supper Program runs Tuesday to Friday each week from 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Club. Thank you again to our donors! • Please visit our Facebook Page and Website for more information about the Club and for our monthly programming calendars.

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MAIDSTONE — Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre April 16 with high score going to Denise Newton, who also supplied lunch.

Low score went to Dorothy Schwartz.

Margaret MacEachern and Joan Smith shared the calling duties for bingo April 18. Joan recently returned from spending the winter in the United States.

Lunch was provided by Jean Hartman.

Following bingo April 20, chairs were set up for movie night. The show was Ferdinand the Bull. Fiftyfive people signed the register and children and

parents enjoyed the movie.

Watch for dates for movies in May and June.

Bingo was played April 25 with Joan Smith and Margaret MacEachern calling. Dorothy Harmel provided lunch.

A dessert evening April 27 hosted 47 adults and children. The purpose of the event was to promote a summer camp for children of all ages. Camp Okema is located at Emma Lake near Prince Albert. It opens July 1 and runs to the end of August. Each week hosts

a different age group from age seven to 21.The camp features cabins, kitchen, dining hall and bathrooms.

There is a variety of activities at this Anglican-based camp open to all denominations. Cost varies from $150 to $350 based on length of stay. There is also RV accommodation for those who wish to take part as a family. For more information visit campokema.com Dessert was served at the end of the evening.

A number of seniors enjoyed a quilt show held at the Legion Hall April 28 and 29. The beautifully displayed quilts and quilted accessories were proof of time and effort put in by a dedicated group of ladies.

New members needed

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Cribbage was played at the Maidstone Drop In Centre March 19 with high score going to Lois Myer and low going to Jean Hartman, who also supplied lunch.

The February-March potluck noon luncheon was held March 22, followed by bingo with Margaret MacEachern doing the calling. Shannon Smith said the blessing for the17 people who attended.

Cards were played March 26 with high score tied between Jean Hartman and Bev Stewart. Cheryl MacAskil had low score.

Dorothy Schwartz provided lunch.

Bingo was played March 28 starting at 2 p.m., which will be the starting time from now on.

Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart did the calling. Denise Newton supplied lunch.

Bev Stewart had high score when cribbage was played April 2. Dorothy Schwartz had low score and Margaret MacEachern supplied lunch.

Margaret MacEachern and Bev Stewart did the calling for bingo played April 4. Margaret supplied

lunch.

Topping the cribbage scores April 9 was Lois Myer with Denise Newton recording low score. Bev Stewart supplied lunch.

The monthly meeting was held April 11 followed by bingo with Margaret MacEachern calling and Sharon Rudd hosting lunch. The April/May/June birthday luncheon will be held May 16. The next monthly meeting will be May 9 followed by bingo.

There will be no meetings in July and August.

To book the centre contact Margaret MacEachern at 306-893-2379 or Cheryl MacAskill at 306-8939131.

Margaret MacEachern chaired the annual meet-

Thieves may be feeling green Staff WILKIE — Perpetrators in a break-in at a restaurant in Wilkie Sunday might be feeling a bit green.

An RBC ATM was the target when Buriza Restaurant, located on the corner of Highway 29 and 7th Avenue in Wilkie, was broken

into between midnight and 9 a.m. Sunday.

The ATM, situated in the main entrance, was relieved of an undisclosed amount of cash, and video surveillance equipment was also taken, RCMP report.

Police say the cash and possibly the perpetrators will be covered in a dark

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Owen Sondergaard Grade 9 Favourite subject: gym Favourite app: Tap Baseball Favourite sport: football Favourite free time activity: tinkering

SSFA meeting hosted

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — The Saskatchewan Seniors Fitness Association annual meeting was held at the Maidstone Drop In Centre April 23.

Vera Hintz manned the registration table for the 20 seniors who attended.

Participants were from Cut Knife, Turtleford, Unity, Rosetown, Lloydminster and Maidstone.

Cribbage was played at

the centre in the morning with high score going to Dorothy Harmel with Dorothy Schwartz as runner up.

Bowling took place at the local alley with ladies’ high single going to Sheila Hamel with a score of 211.

She also won the high triple with a score of 541.

Men’s high single went to Edward Knowlton with 262. High triple went to Les Wardrop with 679.

A fun game was won by Jean McColl.

A hot lunch was pre-

pared by the Drop In Centre members.

Guest speaker was Roxanne Smith, a pharmacist from the Maidstone Pharmacy. Her topic was “use of medication.”

Co-ordinator Doreen Hope thanked her with a bouquet of fresh flowers.

Ollie Marciniuk presided over the annual meeting, which featured financial and activity reports.

Doreen Hope was thanked for organizing this event.

Trailer dumped in Cochin Staff Battlefords RCMP are reporting a trailer theft incident involving communities north of the city.

Police are reporting that during the early morning hours of April 15, an enclosed trailer was stolen from a site near Glaslyn and abandoned at a store in Cochin. A lone man was seen unhooking the trailer, and then drove away in a white, newer model Dodge Ram 2500. The perpetrator is described as approximately 5’8” to 6’2” of me-

dium build and wearing a reflective vest.

RCMP is seeking the public`s assistance in this investigation. Anyone with information about these or any other crime is encouraged to contact Battlefords

Detachment of the RCMP at (306) 446-1720 or call Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477, or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers.com.

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OBITUARIES WYATT: In Loving Memory of Donna Rose Wyatt, born April 22, 1956 at North Battleford, SK., passed away April 18, 2018 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by: Karen and Cameron Ray (sister and brother-in-law); Ann Wyatt (sister-in-law); Nieces and Nephews: Rayann & Kent Boerrichter and Family; Shawna & Vince Lisch and Family; Amber & Wes Tuplin and Family; Tina & Roy Schmidt and Family; Ryan Ray and Family; Kim & Kelly Markwart and Family.

Predeceased: Parents - Harry and Rose Wyatt; Brother - Rick Wyatt; Cherished Pet – Kasey. A Celebration Of Life was held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Paul’s Anglican Church, North Battleford, SK., with Minister Rev. Trevor Malyon. Urn Bearers were Trystian Schmidt – (Donna) & Jhett Tuplin – (Kasey). Honourary Pallbearers: Yaris & Stella Nikiforuk, Marlene Tilford, Mary Ann Eaton, Carol Oke, Betty Ann Lee & Shirley McMillian. Active Pallbearers – Great Nieces And Nephews: Baylee Boerrichter, Arianna Lisch, Rayn Ray, Seth BeaulacRay, Anna Markwart, Serena Schmidt, Rylan Lisch, Ebony Budd & Hayden Markwart. Memorial Donations: Battlefords Humane Society, Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation (designated to the Intensive Care Unit). Interment was at Garden Of Christus – Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

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In Loving Memory KIRK: A Service for Gordon Kirk to celebrate his life will be held on May 12th 2018 at 2:00PM at Meota Community Hall 395 3rd Street East, Meota, SK. Please join Gordon’s family for a luncheon after the service. Interment will take place afterwards at Meota Cemetery. __________________________________________________________

IN MEMORIAM In Loving Memory of Irene Racicot

Eva Ruth Rayner July 2, 1926 – April 19, 2018 MOTHER...

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Remembering all the yesterdays And knowing as I do, The love in those sweet memories Is all wrapped up in you. _____________________________________________________

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HUARD: It is with sadness the family of Mrs. Hilda Huard, resident of North Battleford, SK., announce her peaceful passing, with family at her side and in their hearts, on Friday, April 27, 2018 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service with Father Anthony Afangide MSP Celebrant. It is the families request that donations in Hilda’s memory be considered to the Sandra Schmirler Foundation, 18 Burndale Rd., Ottawa, ON K1B 3Y5 or to the donors choice. ‘Mom, you are loved by all and will be greatly missed’. Condolences can be sent to mail@battlefordsfuneralservice.com Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service (306-446-4200) __________________________________________________________

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September 23, 1924 to May 2, 2017 One year has passed since that sad day When our mother was called away Loved in life, honoured in death Treasured in memory, one of the best.

- Daughters, sons and extended family.

Thank you for your donations in memory of Al Gotto............................................ North Battleford Walter Nelson .................................. North Battleford Charlotte Lahti ...........................................Battleford David W. Shury Dean Williams.................................. North Battleford Dennis Woloshyn...........................................Mayfair Alice Hanis....................................... North Battleford Clara C. Bailey................................. North Battleford Marlene C. Bilous .....................................Leduc, AB

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Special Olympics Battlefords would like to acknowledge the following businesses for the support with the recent ticket raffle.

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SpecialOlympics.sk.ca NOTICES / NOMINATIONS RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN NO. 499

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOR ALL OF YOUR BUYING OR SELLING NEEDS Contact Dale Murdoch (306) 774-6100 COMPEER (AB): 7237 ac. - 6.541 ac. deeded + 696 ac. leased, 2,010 cult ac, 1,929 ac. tame grass/ hay, 2,590 ac. nat. grass, includes oil lease revenue.

Property in both AB & SK, livestock & equipment list available.

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WANTED: OLD TUBE AUDIO EQUIPMENT. 40 years or older.

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A beautiful life came to a sudden end.

He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

He was always loving, thoughtful and kind.

What a precious memory he left behind.

Treasure him God in your garden of rest.

For in our world, he was one of the best.

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LEGAL/PUBLIC NOTICES

NOTICE TO CREDITORS

In the Estate of LAWRENCE HANTERMAN, late of North Battleford, in the Province of 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 18th day of May, 2018.

JONES LAW OFFICE Barrister & Solicitor P.O. Box 1179 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3K2 Solicitors for the Personal Representative

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018

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

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

DISCOVERY

COMING EVENTS

Villa Pascal SPRING TEA RAFFLE & BAKE SALE Sunday, May 6, 2018 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

RAFFLES 1st Prize - Framed Print donated by Artist Elaine Iverson 2nd Prize - $250.00 cash 3rd Prize - Spring basket donated by Judy Lavoie Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00 Donations of crafts and baking will be greatly appreciated!

Draws will be made at 3:30 p.m.

All proceeds go to the Residents Recreation Fund Door Prizes!!

Hope to see you all here!

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COMING EVENTS

HOUSES FOR SALE

MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

HOMES North Battleford Village Manufactured Home Community (306) 445-8778 or (306) 441-3418

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LAND WANTED

Alcoholics Anonymous

Yellowhead Modular Home Sales

Al-anon Family Groups

Canadian built by MODULINE Last Chance price Event !

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

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

Tuesdays & Thursdays

North Battleford Table Tennis at the Living Faith Chapel gym, 1371103rd Street at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Accompanied youth (13+) and adults. All skill levels are welcome and the facilities are accessible. Drop-ins welcome

960 sqft 2 bedroom 2 bath $79,900 1216 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $91,900 1520 sqft 3 bedroom 2 bath $114,900

Relay for Life - Friday, June 8

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Saturday, May 5

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Weekend calls Personalized Service

Relay for Life on June 8 at the North Battleford City Track - it’s not to early to start getting your teams together or register as a survivor.

For more information call Laura at 306-481-5395.

Battlefords Kiwanis Bicycle Aution at North Battleford Legion Parking lot, 1352 - 100th Street at 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, May 5

Spring Tea & Bake Sale at Zion Lutheran Church, 10801 Winder Crescent from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Enjoy a refreshment & dessert. Be sure to visit the baking, crafts, raffle & collectible tables. Everyone welcome.

Sunday, May 6

Custom Orders Welcome

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Bingo, coffee and entertainment by the “Old Timers”. All seniors welcome.

Wednesday, May 9

The Rohingya Crisis: Is it Genocide? In Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, the plight of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya people is said to be the world’s fastest growing refugee crisis. Memuna Moolla, author of the book “Where Flowers Bloom - Memories of Burma” will speak about the crisis at the North Battleford Library at 7:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 10

Empress Furniture & Decor/Carpet Superstore Meeting - doors open at 6:00 p.m. meeting at 7:00 p.m. at Empress Furniture & Decor/ Carpet Superstore. Please join us if you are able.

Saturday, May 12

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

Saturday, May 12

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

Saturday, May 12

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

Everyone welcome.

Saturday, May 12

Spring into Creativity at the North Battleford Library. Come and create fun and fabulous artwork with a variety of materials. Pre-register for this FREE workshop at the North Battleford Library or call 306445-3206. Maximum 20 participants.

Saturday, May 12

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

Saturday, May 12

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

Saturdays, May 12, June 9, July 14

Parenting after separation and divorce program from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Registration is mandatory.There is no fee for these sessions.

To register call 1-877-964-5501. Location will be advised when you register.

Monday, May 14

Cancer Survivor Support Group at 7:00 p.m. Survivors can share and provide understanding & support to each other, improving quality of life. We provide a safe place to network and talk with others.

For further information contact: Advanced care defectives speaker June 306-445-3337, Ken 306-481-4137, Myrna 306-445-2328 or Raj 1-306-202-6042.

Monday, May 14

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

Friday, May 18

Scott Woods Fiddling up a Storm at the Medstead Community Hall, Medstead at 7:00 p.m. Purchase tickets in advance at Hometown Grocery in Medstead 306-342-4711, Glaslyn Credit Union 306-3422145 or by phoning Richard & Sandra Sommerfeld at 306-342-2173 or Scott Woods Band Office 1-855-726-8896.

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

Deadline for submissions is 5:00 p.m.

Thursday prior for Tuesday's & Thursday’s publication.

Rob’s Lawn and Yard Care. Grass cutting, roto tilling, power raking, general yard maintenance. Phone 306-445-2736 or 306-441-5677.

Will do rototilling at reasonable rates. Call 441-7579

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HEATED CANOLA WANTED!!

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

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

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LAND WANTED

Monday, May 7

Tuesday, May 8

SERVICES FOR HIRE

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Free Delivery & Insulated Skirting Custom Orders Welcome.

Spring Sale On Now!

Over the Ocean, Under the Sea Community Youth Choir at Logie Hall, 3rd Ave. United Church at 3:00 p.m. With special guests Jan Michael Bourgeois and David Morton.

Under the Skin at the North Battleford Library at 6:30 p.m. A documentary that is changing the landscape of the Lyme Disease epidemic.

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Notice of Preparation of Assessment Roll

TOWN OF BATTLEFORD Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll for the Town of Battleford for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the assessor from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm on the following days: Monday to Friday May 4, 2018 to June 4, 2018 A bylaw pursuant to section 214 of The Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment is required to file his or her notice of appeal, along with the applicable fee, with: The Assessor, Town of Battleford, Box 40, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0, by the 4th day June, 2018.

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

Dated this 4th day of May, 2018.

David G. Gillan Assessor

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I am also quite happy and content to just lay around and take long naps in that big bright warm circle that shines through the window every now and then. Do you have one of those? I sure do hope so if not you should look into getting one.

I’m sure you will be very happy with it. If you’re thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family then come on down today.

Hey guys my name is Highway and I was found running down Highway 40 when some really nice people were scared for me so they decided to pick me up and bring me into town to the animal shelter. The animal shelter staff have been super nice to me and I sure will miss them when I go but what I really want is a place to call home and a family to call my own. I am super good boy that loves to play and have fun and spend time outside. I also luff scratches and tummy rubs. If you’re thinking of adding a new furr baby to your home and family come on down today.

PLEASE SPAY OR NEUTER YOUR PETS! Check out all our Shelter animals in need of homes at: www.battlefordsanimalshelter.com

ASSESSMENT ROLLS

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

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ASSESSMENT NOTICE Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499

Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection in the office of the Assessor from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday inclusive, from May 4th, 2018 to June 4th, 2018.

A bylaw pursuant to Section 214 of the Municipalities Act has been passed and the assessment notices have been sent as required. SAMAView is a website application that allows the general public to access individual property assessments. You can access SAMAView at www.sama.sk.ca and click on the SAMAView link.

Any person who wishes to appeal against his or her assessment or classification is required to file his or her notice of appeal, accompanied by a $50.00 appeal fee which will be returned if the appeal is successful, with: The Secretary of the Board of Revision, R.M. of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0 by the 4th day of June, 2018.

Dated this 4th day of May, 2018.

Pat Guenther Assessor

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AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

HOUSES FOR RENT

FEED & SEED EARLY VARIETIES. Want to be finished combining in August? Go early HRS Wheat, AC Juniper Oats. Busby & Sundre Barley.

AAC Peace River Field Peas (earliest yellow pea). Early One Polish Canola (one month earlier); mastinseeds.com. 403-556-2609.

Johnston’s Grain Marketing brokers all grains and oil seeds, feed quality and food grade. We offer freight rates and Plant Growth Regulators. 1-800-324-7778 or 1844-324-7778

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

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

Dodge... GMC... Ford... Imports...

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Ref required. Call 306-441-6728 or 306-937-7252. No Text please.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTION! Indemand career! Employers have work-at-home positions available.

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Battlefords Interval House serves the needs of women and children through the provision of safe temporary shelter and support services. We provide education and offer a voice to address family violence.

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Information Session on Proposed Cannabis Land Use Regulations The proposed amendments to the City of North Battleford Zoning Bylaw No. 1971, regarding the legalization of cannabis, were presented at Council for the first reading April 23rd, 2018.

The City will host an information session at the Don Ross Centre on Wednesday, May 9th at 5:30 PM in Room 107.

At this session City Administration will provide a presentation on the municipal land use and zoning changes regarding the legalization of cannabis. The information session will not cover Provincial or Federal legislation, and enforcement.

Administration will also provide information on all other proposed zoning bylaw amendments and will be available for questions afterwards.

Assessment Notice Village of Denholm Notice is hereby given that the assessment roll of the Village of Denholm for the year 2018 has been prepared and is open to inspection at the office of the Administrator of the Village, until the time for lodging appeals has expired from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. Friday 8, 2018 or in writing to Box 71, Denholm, Sask S0M 0R0.

Any person who desires to object to the assessment of himself/herself or any other person must within 30 days after the date of publication of the notice in the Saskatchewan Gazette lodge his/her complaint in writing with the administrator of the Village.

Dated at Denholm, Sask. The 27 of April, 2018.

Lila Yuhasz Assessor

There will be an opportunity to leave written comments for Council.

For more information please contact:

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Anastasia Conly Planner 1 City of North Battleford 306-445-1798

Western Development Museum

WDM Saskatoon - North Battleford of Service isYears now accepting applications

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

North West College

Summer Student Employment Opportunity Battlefords Campus North West College is currently inviting applications for the following Summer Student Opportunity.

Information Technology Assistant: responsible for assisting with equipment configuration, installation and inventory reconcilliation.

Term: May 22 - August 31, 2018.

Students must attend a High School, College or University program during the upcoming academic year.

Wage: $17.62 per hour For complete position profiles, and application visit www.northwestcollege.ca. Applications will be received until noon, Thursday, May 10, 2018.

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for the following position

The Western Development Museum’s Board of Directors, management and staff recognize the following Student Grounds Maintenance Labourer individuals and thank them for their dedication in GENERAL DESCRIPTION: preserving Saskatchewan heritage.

Reporting to the Grounds and Maintenance Technician, the Grounds Maintenance Labourer will assist with general 15 years 10 years This position 5 years grounds and building maintenance. will include weekendsLillian and Prysiazniuk only studentsYvonne continuing Provost Louise Dahlen full-time studies in the fallCook will be considered.

Darla Elizaveta Lynn DUTIES: Mervyn Prysiazniuk • Opening and closing exhibits Heather Cammidge • Minor building maintenance and repairs • Scraping and painting including building steps and porches • Grass cutting • Pruning and trimming of trees • Operation and maintenance of landscape and carpentry equipment QUALIFICATIONS: • Must have been a full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to be a full-time student in the next academic year • Self-motivated and able to work independently • Willing to work evenings and weekends • Candidate must be physically capable of completing the job duties

WDM Saskatoon Years of Service CONDITIONS: $12.50/hour

Employee Benefits Plan as perMuseum’s WDM Employees’ Handbook The Western Development Board of Directors, th August 31, 2018 Term: May 20 management and staff recognize the following Application deadline: May 7,dedication 2018 individuals and thank them for their in preserving Saskatchewan Apply to Joyce Smith heritage.

Western Development Museum - North Battleford JCT HWYS 16 & 40 years NORTH BATTLEFORD, 10 yearsSK S9A 2Y1 5 years

15 Louise Dahlen

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

ByLillian E-mail: Prysiazniuk jsmith@wdm.ca

Yvonne Provost Darla Cook Elizaveta Lynn Written or email applications only, please.

Mervyn Prysiazniuk Only applications selected for an interview will be contacted.

Heather Cammidge

Roles and Responsibilities: The Executive Director is responsible for the overall management of Battlefords Interval House, including: service delivery, financial and facility management, human resource management and external relations and for implementation of Board policy in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the organization.

The Executive Director's role and responsibility is to help achieve the ends and goals of the Board while operating within the executive limitations as defined by the Board.

Under the authority of the Board, the Executive Director has the authority to direct implementation of the organization's programs and services. The position is out of scope and is responsible for the management of all staff members and clients.

Our candidate of choice will possess the following qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience.

- Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, office systems and policy development. Working knowledge of Sage 50 Accounting software would be an asset.

- First Aid Certificate; CPR Certificate.

- Knowledge of family violence issues, relevant protocols and legislation and an understanding of diverse cultural values, beliefs and practices.

- Understanding of relevant legislation covering labour standards and OH&S legislation.

- Experience in developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with stakeholders including government, business, other community based organizations and donors.

- Experience in managing human resources, including recruiting, screening, training, scheduling, performance management and conflict resolution.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills.

- Demonstrated experience working with a board of directors, past experience working in a policy governance organization would be an asset.

- The ability to think strategically and experience in strategic planning.

- The Executive Director is required to have a valid driver's license. The successful candidate will be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment.

Terms and Conditions: - This is a permanent, full time position.

- Salary $51,444.00 to $62,604.

Salary and benefits to be set commensurate with experience.

We thank all applicants for their interest but only those being interviewed will be contacted.

Please email your resume and cover letter to: director @battlefordsintervalhouse.ca

You never know what you’ll find inside.

The WDM will conduct a screening process that is fair and equitable.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

First Student is hosting a

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School Bus Driver Open House WHEN: Monday, May 7th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM WHERE: 71, Fifth Ave, Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 Phone: 306-445-6660 Come meet our team and learn about career opportunities!

VANTAGE

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

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

Vicarious tour to far-off places

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Tuesday morning coffee at Pine Island Suites was enjoyed.

Kevin Scoular presented pictures and gave a talk on his travels around the world. This was sponsored by the library board. There was a draw for a bouquet of flowers, which was won by Rene Johner.

Denise Newton was to Paradise Hill to a badminton tournament. Her

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grandson Shae was playing.

Jean Stewart is away to Lloydminster for medical treatment.

Saturday and Sunday was the Maidstone Quilting Squares’ quilt show.

They raffled off two quilts

RIVER HEIGHTS LODGE NORTH BATTLEFORD, SK

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) in North Battleford is requesting Expressions of Interest for the supply of Hairdressing Services at River Heights Lodge.

This RFEI process is aimed at encouraging service providers with the required level of experience and expertise to participate. SHA is looking for Journeyman Hairdressers with a minimum of 1 year experience. The RFEI process will be used to short-list service providers that will then be invited to submit proposals.

By Corrina Murdoch Correspondent

As the weather has finally taken an optimistic turn, Medstead has returned to action. The tractor can be seen out maintaining village streets and

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edstead News

small repairs and upkeep at the village office are

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Living Sky School Division No. 202 Now recruiting various teacher positions to start the 2018/19 school year.

Please see our website at: www.lskysd.ca for details about the opportunities as well as the application process.

All applications must be submitted online.

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

• Temporary Full-Time Family Health Worker Red Pheasant First Nation • Temporary Full-Time Community Health Nurse

Description of Services – SHA desires to provide residents of River Heights Lodge, 2001-99 Street, North Battleford, the option of on-site hairdressing services. There are 97 residents at this facility. SHA will provide the work space.

The hairdresser will provide hair care products and supplies.

The hairdresser will schedule resident appointments and will provide weekly invoices.

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

Interested parties are invited to respond to this RFEI by letter. The response should include a brief statement of their interest and information on their qualifications and related experience. SHA will review responses to this RFEI to determine whether the respondent has demonstrated the required qualifications and experience to supply Hairdressing Services. SHA will notify and invite only shortlisted service providers to submit proposals. SHA thanks all respondents for their interest.

306-445-7261

Responses should be sent by regular mail, postmarked no later than May 10th. Please mail to: RFEI Hairdressing Services – RHL c/o Facility Manager River Heights Lodge 2001-99 Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3

raising $2,000 with all proceeds go to STARS. There was also a 50-50 draw each day. Winners of the quilts were Doreen Coolidge of Lashburn and Ilene Huard of Lloydminster. Saturday, Sandy McMartin won the 50-50 and Sunday the prize went to Fran Tatro, both of Maidstone.

Although attendance was down many came out to see the display. There were also three vendors.

A big thank you to all who helped set up and

to Ethel Harmel for her memorial display for a founding member Mary McLaren. Thank you to everyone when it came to clean up. Special thanks to the Fremark boys and to Larry Donald for giving up Sunday morning to help us find the squeal from the speakers.

Most of the residents are out raking and digging in the flower beds. Tulips are just about ready to bloom and the rhubarb is up.

Baseball program prepares for a home run season

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (RFEI) HAIRDRESSING SERVICES

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underway. Though some snow remains, clear skies and smiles reflecting just this can be seen around the village.

Parents, children and couples can be spotted around town soaking in the mild weather and preparing for the gardening season. One major aspect to the virtually overnight seasonal shift is the starting of the baseball season.

During 2017, the Medstead and District Recreation Association organized a fun league, with the focus less on competition and more on the practice of the sport.

The 2018 baseball team will be registered through the provincial baseball organization and have teams divvied up by age. Before this, should children have wished to pursue a competitive environment, the closest would have been Glaslyn. Now, participants

who qualify in the Under 6 age group, are going to be able to engage in this classic game.

Registration was finalized April 27 and the first practice is slated for May 7. Naturally, this will be subject to the weather, though one of the organizers notes the potential of using the school’s indoor facilities. The coaches are expected to be Cheyenne Orange and Pam Ross, though engagement by others is actively encouraged.

Medstead constantly shows commitment to providing its citizens, particularly its youth, with opportunities to exercise all aspects of their growing personages. For those partaking, it will be particularly conducive to the gaining of kilometers ran for the Marafun adventure coming up at the end of June.

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BATTLEFORDS ART CLUB

By Evelyn Gardiner “Laughter is the sun that drives winter from the human face.”

— Victor Hugo A sunny day made artists cheerful in the painting sessions Tuesday.

There are still openings to register for Rosemary Stadnyk’s mixed media acrylics workshop Saturday and Sunday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. To register call 306-445-1760.

Remember to bring a still life for next week’s painting session. It could range from live flowers to fruit or whatever.

Have a great week.

The featured paintings are Mary Mattila’s florals.

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The Borden Friendship Club held their monthly potluck supper April 25 with 50 out to enjoy the evening. Blowing out the candles on the cakes were Ann Brand, Velora Friesen, Irene Hamp, Mary Thiessen, Ed Neufeld and Bob Wardhaugh. MC Peter Thiessen introduced the Rempel family – Ruben, his daughters Jae Lynn and Janeen along with guitarist Kurt Penner. They sang more than 15 songs.

At the Kaiser tournament April 24, winners were Daphne Pearce and John Petrun with low hand to Larry Trischuk. The next Kaiser is on May 8 at 7 p.m.

Riverbend Chamber of Commerce held a trade fair in the Borden Community

Centre April 28 with lunch sold by Radisson Parks and Recreation Board. Having displays were Riverbend Chamber of Commerce, Affinity Credit Union, Borden Co-op, Village of Borden, Kris Bros and Graham, Culligan Water and Bernie Petkau with Horizons Group Financial Planning.

Promoting their enterprises were John and Julie Heinrichs of Outlook, H. Parentau, Christine Rimm of Radisson, Winnie Schultz of Sonningdale, Sarbjit Kaur, J & R Jams and Jellies of Hafford, Leann Madraga of Langham and Edna Volgelsang.

Winning the 50/50 of $55 was Christine Rimm, door prizes went to Lynette Schmidt and Gerry Wainwright. Winning vendor prizes were Vera Friesen of Radisson, Martha Rempel

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of Borden, Anne Palmer, Winnie Schultz, Eleanor Walton and Tom Hrenkiw.

Riverbend Fellowship Church hosted an enjoyable evening with Wendy Farha in the Borden Community Centre April 29.

Wendy is a musician, songwriter, comedian and inspirational speaker originally from Montreal, now from Toronto. Wendy was featured in the CBC documentary Beauty and the Breast, numerous radio programs and TV shows and performed in hundreds of venues across Canada and the United. She told jokes and humorous stories about herself and fellow

Borden seniors celebrating birthdays in April are: back row - Bob Wardhaugh and Ed Neufeld; seated - Velora Friesen, Mary Thiessen, Ann Brand and Irene Hamp. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

countrymen.

During the evening Wendy shared her experiences with mental illness and cancer. In one segment she had men from the audience model the wigs she wore after losing her hair to chemotherapy. These included some in bright colours, a lobster, a chicken and colourful braids.

To learn more about Wendy go to her website www.wendy.ca.

Modelling Wendy Farha’s wigs during the concert were Darcy, Gary, Wendy, Darrel, Ron and Stew.

The Rempel family — Ruben, Jae Lynn, Janeen and Kurt Penner — performing for the Borden seniors April 25.

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Candida is a fungus that aids with nutrient absorption and digestion when in proper level in the body. When it overproduces, typical candida symptoms may appear. In the digestive tract, if left unchecked, it breaks down the walls of the intestinal lining and penetrates into the bloodstream. This releases byproduct toxins and other toxins from your system, causing leaky gut syndrome.

Symptoms of a candida infection can manifest in a variety of ways, including: • Acne • Brain Fog • Cravings • Headaches • Chronic Fatigue

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Wendy Farha singing at a concert hosted by Riverbend Fellowship Church in the Borden Community Centre April 29.

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Contacting folks by phone is no easy task “I might want to talk with you, but you may not want to talk with me,” I told Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan.

We were discussing my present endeavour to contact members of our church congregation by phone. Ed, said, “Phoning people is as bad as knocking on their door.

Seeing a pastor or priest at church is more than enough for most people.”

Ed advised me I should leave the members of my congregation alone. Don’t call, don’t visit and, at church, don’t ask about anything more personal than the weather. I think many folks would agree with Ed, but they might also say,

“no one from the church ever contacts me unless they want my money or my help.” It is always a challenge to show love and encouragement to congregational members.

Many attend their church worship service and it is a personal time of focus on their confession of sins, God’s word read and preached, praising God in songs, praying and receiving the Lord’s supper. Attending church is both a private act and a corporate or group experience. Individual worshipers form in the worship service the family or children of God. The church is made up of believers in Christ.

Faith in Jesus means

believers who have been cleansed by the blood of Christ, who seek to serve God with holy living.

Believers in Christ are built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus himself as the chief cornerstone.

Jesus is the vine and believers in him are branches of Him. If we stay connected to Jesus,

we can bear much fruit.

Apart from Jesus we can do nothing.

We seek at church to understand the will of God for ourselves and others. Jesus calls us to abide in His love and love one another as he has loved us. While we were sinners, Jesus died for us so we can find forgiveness and new life before

God. We are called to be imitators of God as his beloved children.

It is not easy to remain connected to the love of God in Christ. Bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, slander and malice are tempting. We are invited to live in power, greed, pleasure, sexual immorality, jealousy and to take pride in getting impaired on alcohol and drugs. The world promises satisfaction and freedom to ignore God and his love and will for us.

We must decide if we are living wisely or unwisely.

Is it wise to trust yourself and live to yourself? Is it wise to trust God, give thanks to Him for everything in the name of our

Lord Jesus Christ?

God calls us, as believers in Christ, to be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave us.

Clergy folks or volunteers may call or visit to check on how church members are doing. Do they have prayer concerns or questions of faith and life to share?

How can they be encouraged to attend church and be gathered with other believers around God’s word and sacraments?

Do they need a ride or help in bearing a burden?

A phone call from the church is meant to show concern in the love of Jesus.

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

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

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

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

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-445-5901

Pastor: Bill Hall

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Everyone Welcome

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

Pastor Patrick Carty

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

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

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

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

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

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

1372 102 St 306-445-3009

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

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

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

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

306-937-3177 Rev. Gayle Wensley

SUNDAY SERVICES 11:00 a.m.

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

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Rev. Allen Huckabay

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Living Water Ministry

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

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church

SUNDAY SERVICES Rev. Trevor Malyon

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

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

Box 10, Delmas, SK

S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1702 - 106th Street, North Battleford

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

Pastor James Kwon

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

Phone 306-445-9096

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

Worship Service - 11:00 a.m.

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