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NW gov’ts earn award

Staff Several Northwest municipalities have been recognized by the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards program.

Spearheaded by the RM of Mervin, several RMs, towns and villages have earned an award in the category of regional co-operation.

The “winning practice” recognized is a shared service agreement giving 19

municipalities access to the services of a professional growth planner.

This full-time position is expected to be a permanent one according to RM of Mervin administrator Ryan Domotor.

Domotor says that in addition to helping with planning for growth, tasks like building permit administration and subdivision applications from developers can also be dealt with by the planner.

For more turn to Page 3.

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Start ‘em Young They start showing young at the Edam Fall Fair. Jack Jamieson, who is in kindergarten, was giving his dad, Stuart Jamieson, a hand as he moved an animal into the show ring at the 25th annual fair. The fair, hosted Oct. 30 and 31, drew 182 entries. For more about the fair turn to Page 18. Photo by Brenda Pollard

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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 9 at 8 p.m.

Council meetings are open to the public.

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Leisure Services wants to see you out enjoying our spaces and facilities. From now until the end of November, send us your group photos and selfies. We want fun, unique pictures – unleash your creativity.

We want: • 1 picture (minimum) of you at the Galleries or out door installed art.

• 2 pictures (minimum) of you at any two of our sports facilities (Arenas, CUplex, outdoor sports facilities or at a class you registered for).

• 3 pictures (minimum) at 3 different parks or green spaces. Total 6 pictures required to qualify.

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Battlefords CO-OP Aquatic Centre ★ NationsWEST Field House ★ Sport Fields ★ Allen Sapp Gallery ★ The Chapel Gallery ★ Civic Centre & Don Ross Arena ★ Don Ross Centre ★ Walking Trails 400 m Outdoor Track ★ Finlayson Island Trail Adventure

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RECREATION PROGRAMS Visit the Recreation section at cityofnb.ca

Free public skating:

Civic Centre: Preschool/Senior skating Wednesdays 1:15 – 2:15 pm

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Admission is free. Donation are appreciated

Thursdays 10:00 – 11:30am & 1:30 – 2:30pm

For more information: sapp2@accesscomm.ca, (306) 445-1757 or (306) 445-1760

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Friday Nov. 27th 6:30-9:30 pm - Saturday, Nov. 28th 9am-5pm

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FREE SW IMMIN G! Tuesday, November 17th from 7-9pm.

Bring non-perishable food and swim for FREE!

Thank you to Innovation Credit Union for paying for swimming and lockers for the first 40 swimmers on October 15th at 7pm!

Thank you to Discovery CO-OP for providing gift cards to the lifeguards that keep everyone safe!

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Thank you to Saskatchewan Lotteries for sponsoring the Boo-Tiful Movie Night Oct 30th.

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New walk-in medical service begins Nov. 9 Staff Prairie North Health Region announced Wednesday that beginning Monday, Nov. 9 patients will have access to walk-in medical services at the Twin City Medical Clinic at 1102 - 103 St. in North Battleford.

Two new physicians will be available to see patients on a walk-in basis between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays (holidays excepted).

As more physicians are recruited, PNHR adds, the intent is to expand the clinic hours.

“We are very excited to be able to offer this much-needed service to Battlefords and area residents,” said Vikki Smart, vice-president of Primary Health Services for PNHR. “The new walk-in service will provide patients an alternative to using the Battlefords Union Hospital Emergency Department to meet their everyday, nonurgent health care needs.”

According to the news release, the new walk-in service brings new doctors to the community. In addition to the walk-in services they will provide, the two physicians will be accepting new patients and establishing their own caseloads. Individuals wishing to contact the walk-in clinic and the

new physicians for walk-in services or appointments are encouraged to call the clinic at 306-446-8440, beginning Monday, Nov. 9.

“Please join us in welcoming Dr. Phillips Eraga and Dr. Afolabi Olayinka to the Battlefords,” said Smart.

“It’s great to start working in North Battleford,” said Dr. Eraga and Dr. Olayinka.

“We look forward to contributing to the development of the health services in the community and at large.”

Prairie North Health Region has purchased the private clinic that has been in operation for many years.

Dr. W.G.C. Lipsett will continue to practice medicine at the Twin City Medical Clinic, seeing his patients by appointment only. He can continue to be reached at 306-445-1066.

“I welcome Drs. Eraga and Olayinka to our community. I am pleased and optimistic that they and the new walk-in clinic service will benefit patients through greater access to prompt, efficient and quality care,” stated Dr. Lipsett.

PNHR extends appreciation to the former owners of the clinic for their support of the region’s efforts to enhance patient services and establish a patient walk-in service at the 103rd Street and 11th Avenue location.

“The building and site

is perfect for this purpose,” said Smart. “It’s just a few blocks west of the Prairie North Health Region hospital along a main roadway that’s well known to local residents. The building’s easy to see, with available parking, and is already a fully functional, well designed medical clinic.”

Smart added, “The walkin service will be available to everyone. We anticipate it will reduce patient waits and take some of the pressure off the BUH Emergency Department that currently sees about 30,000 patients annually. Data shows that about half these patients could get their care needs met by a family physician in a clinic setting.”

The new walk-in clinic will offer patients that option, reducing wait times in the emergency department and leaving it to provide the emergency care in which it specializes. Patients requiring emergency care for serious illness or injury are still advised to come to the BUH Emergency Department, which is open 24 hours a day.

Developing a new physician clinic with walk-in, evening and weekend access for patients in North Battleford was one of the highlights of Prairie North’s 2015-16 operating budget of $278.5 million.

Area municipalities win municipal award for planning for growth Staff A number of area municipalities were among those honoured recently with the Saskatchewan Municipal Awards.

One of the awards was in the category of regional co-operation. The RMs of Mervin, Frenchman Butte, Parkdale and Turtle River, the Town of Turtleford and the villages of Paradise Hill, Glaslyn, Mervin and Edam were honoured for a planning for growth services agreement.

Their “winning practice” recognized was a shared services agreement giving 19 RMs, towns, and villages in the area access to the services of a professional growth planner, enabling better planning for the future for subdivisions and servicing requirements for increased infrastructure needs.

In speaking to the Regional Optimist, Ryan Domotor, administrator for the RM of Mervin, said it started from a Planning for Growth grant from the province about five years ago.

“I took it to council, and because our RM has gotten to the point where we have so much development I thought it would be really

worthwhile to have a planner.

“But I knew the RM of Mervin didn’t have enough work for a full-time planner.”

Under the Planning for Growth Program a minimum population or size was needed. He pitched to council the idea of inviting a number of neighbouring communities and RMs to join so they could have the required population.

“So I had a meeting and everybody agreed to do it as a pilot project. So we made application and got the funding.”

The grant was based on 50-cent dollars shared with the municipalities. The pilot project turned into a perma-

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nent full-time position.

The planner is employed by the RM of Mervin, but is now contracted out to all 19 RMs, towns and villages who are part of the service agreement.

“It’s been a real benefit to the region as a whole,” said Domotor. “The smaller urbans and rurals can use it.”

Before, the RM had contracted with Crosby, Hanna and Associates out of Saskatoon. While that was a good relationship, Domotor noted there were additional advantages to having a planner locally. These tasks include administration of such building permits and subdivision applications from developers.

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Letters, Letters, Letters!

Diversity makes us stronger Dear Editor There was a bit of a controversy over wearing niqabs during citizenship ceremonies during the election. At best that was a tempest in a teapot.

Citizenship and Immigration stated they were aware of only two people who chose to not proceed with citizenship because of the ban. At worst, it was Harper trying to win a few votes by encouraging hate.

I’m in favour of allowing people to wear niqabs predominantly for human rights reasons, but another reason I support it is because I want to welcome people to Canada who are different from me.

Here is an analogy. When I went to grad school and I was looking at student success, the research indicated smaller classrooms are better than big until a class is so small that there is no diversity of opinions. Students are not challenged to think, to empathize or to be as creative if everyone agrees with them. We need diversity.

I later taught in very small classes where I’d throw out something controversial like, “I want us to really think about capital punishment in Canada” only to hear everyone say, “We all believe it is wrong.” Those were mind numbingly dull discussions.

Historians and economists have both noted the greatest inventors often lived in urban areas where there were crosscultural influences, areas where people were forced to say “I never thought of that in those ways.”

Some of the richest companies in the world combine North American creativity with Japanese management styles in Chinese factories.

Oh, I know that embracing diversity is going to be troublesome at times. I know I will be red in the face angry when someone from a traditional culture talks about the status of women or parents using corporal punishment. I know I will put my foot in my mouth way too often. I’m already too proficient at being politically incorrect. I know there will be legal battles fought around religious freedoms.

But is it worth the struggle?

To paraphrase Abraham Lincoln, as our times are new, there is great, wonderful value in thinking anew and acting anew. Give me that exciting, sometimes awkward, sometimes exhilarating life where people who have different values and different ideas can come together and grow and argue and create together.

We’re stronger together.

Wayne Schlapkohl North Battleford

Nurses appreciate recognition Dear Editor Just a quick note to say thank you to Sherri Solomko for her editorial entitled “Hug a nurse.” It was very well written and has warmed the hearts of many nurses who are out there on the front lines of health care, trying to do their best in what is often a very demanding environment.

Often, patients take the time to express their gratitude and for someone to acknowledge our efforts in a public forum is very much appreciated.

Roderick English RPN North Battleford

WWW program can save lives Dear Editor Wounded Warriors Weekend is one of the most meaningful programs I have been involved in during my time as lieutenant governor.

I will never forget the day when Canadian, American, Australian, and British veterans who had served in Afghanistan arrived in Regina for WWW. Organizers had arranged for a welcoming crowd at the Regina Airport, and as the veterans came down the escalator in the arrivals area the crowd loudly cheered and applauded. It was like a modern-day ticker tape parade. Many of the young veterans had tears streaming down their faces. This was the first time they had been thanked publicly.

Too often, our military men and women experience traumatic events in the line of duty and when they return home they try, in vain, to re-establish their former lives, even though they may be suffering from undiagnosed post-

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Editor’s Note: A fundraising event for WWW is being held in North Battleford Saturday. For details view the advertisement on Page 23.

Farmer vote has little impact Dear Editor It does seem Western Canada will never forgive Pierre for being arrogant and ignorant and are quite willing to blame the sons for the sins of the fathers. I do not belong to any political party but surely there cannot be two Pierres!

Has Justin Trudeau not shown that already?

When any politician tries to brag farmers voted him in I would like to suggest he can’t count. In the town where I voted, all the volunteers at the poll booths were known to me in varying degrees. Ahead of me I saw only one person who I knew going to vote. Turning around to look at the lineup, I did not see one face I recognized. I doubt if any of those people were born around here, probably not even in

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traumatic stress disorder. We know, for sure, that PTSD can be so painful that, untreated, it can drive people to suicide.

WWW saves lives. It brings together people who have had similar experiences, and it is, for many, the beginning of the journey to healing. I am sincerely grateful to everyone who has donated their time and resources to make WWW possible. Thank you, one and all, for making such an enormous difference in the lives of our young veterans, who are so deserving of our help.

I strongly encourage everyone to consider supporting this meaningful, life-changing program.

Vaughn Solomon Schofield Lieutenant Governor

Saskatchewan. I expect they all voted Conservative. I know none of them were farmers.

I know of some rural municipalities further south where one can drive for hours and see no farmsteads. In most constituencies the farm and ranch voters are far outnumbered by voters from other walks of life. Most of those people do not concern themselves with what government has done to farmers. They go to buy groceries and the shelves are full.

But I almost forgot. What I’ve heard most since the election is, “at least the dictator is gone.”

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Media Party fawns over Trudeau Legions of people love to hate Ezra Levant and his loud-mouthed ways, but on some things you must admit, he’s not wrong. And when he has been talking for years about “the Media Party” he’s not wrong.

Nowhere has this been more evident than the minutes since the polls closed in Atlantic Canada and the gobsmacked anchors realized the Liberals had just swept the entire region. The love fest began in earnest.

In the two weeks since, I haven’t seen such positive press about an incoming politician since the 2008 election of Barack Obama.

Obama’s early days could have been mistaken for the second coming of you know who. He was even given a Nobel Peace Prize, a nomination made when the length of his term could still reasonably have been measured in hours.

(You think I’m kidding?

The nomination deadline was Feb. 1, 2009. Obama was sworn in Jan. 20, 2009, roughly 250 hours before his nomination for highest honour on our planet.)

Obama apparently got the award due to a speech he gave on Islam in 2009, his efforts on nuclear proliferation and climate change.

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year Given the rise of ISIS, the questionable recent Iranian nuclear deal and lack of progress on climate change during his tenure, I would say he failed to reach expectations.

Similarly, the Canadian press’s Trudeaumania didn’t start until after the election was over and it was clear he would win. But, man, has it hit. There have been next to no negative articles about the incoming prime minister. Compare this to when Stephen Harper was elected.

One might have thought the world was going to end and the Devil himself was moving into 24 Sussex Drive.

Certainly all those CBC folks must be tickled pink, as they no longer have to fear pink slips. I would doubt if any CBCers voted blue over the past 10 years.

At the Globe and Mail, Jane Taber wrote of

Trudeau, “Why not start his mandate with a bold gesture of co-operation by inviting all seven former prime ministers to attend his speech from the throne? And then, why not call on all of them to play a role like their American counterparts?”

Ah, yes, such a gallant gesture that would be.

I wonder if Taber would have ever suggested that to Harper any of the multiple times his speeches from the throne were offered?

Such sunny, sunny days.

This is not to say the Conservatives didn’t work to defeat themselves.

Niqabs? Really? That was an issue of national importance? Or a report-yourneighbours hotline? Clearly the cupboard was bare on new, worthy ideas.

New governments traditionally get a honeymoon period. This is in part due

to the wonder of democracy, the idea that perhaps we can vote the bums out and start anew. This is also due to the fact the newly elected government has not had a chance to do anything yet, rightly or wrongly.

But you just watch – this honeymoon period Prime Minister Justin Trudeau will receive will likely be brighter and longer than any in recent memory. If, in the next six months, he gets half the bad press Stephen Harper did in his first six months, I’ll eat my hat. I’ve got an extra fedora, just in case.

You know the old joke about newlyweds putting a quarter in the jar for the first year, every time they act like newlyweds? Well, Trudeau and the media that has crawled into bed with him better get a big jar.

When will the Media Party crawl out of that bed and start holding Trudeau to account? When will they realize he doesn’t walk on water?

Now might be a good time to set up an office pool. My bet is 16 months from now.

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

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Excellent care, right here Dear Editor Recently I had need to visit the emergency department at Battlefords Union Hospital and was subsequently admitted to 3N acute care ward in the hospital.

The care and medical attention provided was excellent. Dr. Tran, an intern from North Battleford Medical Centre, wisely sent me to the ER and thoughtfully followed up with an in-hospital visit. Dr. Meyer, ER physician, and Dr. Khurana skillfully, quickly and accurately diagnosed a sometimes undiagnosed or misdiagnosed condition with the use of equipment right at BUH. There was no need to send one off inconveniently to Saskatoon for testing as the dedicated work of the BUH Foundation volunteers and the generosity of the community has provided us with diagnostic equipment like the CT scanner.

When on this very busy acute care ward, the nurses provided excellent care professionally and cheerfully. There were patients who were terminally ill and who did pass away, patients

who required complete care for every need, sometimes unco-operative in that care, patients suffering from dementia with no ability to reason and the just very sick patients. Twelve hours is a long time when one is kept running to provide care, remembering the medical situation of each patient, keeping accurate records of health details and dealing with difficult and life-threatening situations.

These nurses have busy home lives, some parents of

young children, some were shortly expecting delivery of their own babies, on their feet, working through the night. Please know your pleasant dedication and skill is valued.

We are very fortunate to have such a medical facility close by and have such caring, dedicated and skilled professionals to care for us.

Thank you to all; you are so appreciated.

Eileen Humphreys Rural North Battleford

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Festival of Trees

Gold Eagle Casino signs on as diamond sponsor Staff The 2015 Festival of Trees, presented annually by the Battlefords Union Hospital Foundation, will be held this month at the Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts. Wednesday, the foundation accepted a $10,000 cheque from the event’s diamond sponsor.

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BUH Foundation Executive Director Claudette McGuire said the foundation was happy to once again have the Gold Eagle Casino step forward with their sponsorship. Funds raised this year will go toward the replacement of an automated pill packager for the BUH pharmacy.

Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum said the casino has been a proud sponsor of the Festival of Trees since 2009.

“The health system in the Battlefords really benefits everybody,” said Atcheynum, “and that’s one of our main priorities at the casino, is to give back.”

BUHF chair Roger Anderson, who is also senior manager at the casino, thanked Atcheynum for approving the $10,000 sponsorship, which will help with the purchase of the automated packaging machine.

McGuire said the Gold Eagle Casino has been a great community supporter.

Gold Eagle Casino General Manager Kelly Atcheynum, BUH Foundation Executive Director Claudette McGuire and Roger Anderson, BUH Foundation Chair. Photo by Jayne Foster

“It means a lot to us to have them stay on board as our diamond sponsor,” she said. “It’s an honour to work with these gentlemen.”

This year’s Festival

of Trees, the 20th annual, will be held Friday, Nov. 20 will be the Preview Evening, Saturday, Nov. 21 is the Formal Evening and Sunday Nov. 22 will

feature breakfast and pictures with Santa.

Seasonally decorated items including trees, wreaths and swags will be artfully arranged in

the Dekker Centre foyer and will be available for silent auction throughout the three-day event. This year’s theme is Believe ... it’s Christmas!

Area municipalities win planning award Continued from Page 3 It has been beneficial for keeping up with the development activity the region has seen from 2008 on. As Domotor puts it, “Saskatch-

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Domotor says the program provides “a full-time permanent position that I see going forward in the future for many years to come.”

These communities were selected as winner in this category by an independent committee that reviewed 11 nominations submitted on behalf of 20 municipalities.

A total of four winning projects were selected.

The awards, which recognize innovation and excellence in Saskatchewan local governments, are to be distributed Nov. 5 at Con-

exus Arts Centre in Regina to the winning RMs as part of the SARM midterm convention, and to the winning urban municipalities at the annual SUMA convention in Regina in February.

Domotor says his RM will be at the Nov. 5 ceremony and representatives from the other municipalities who were part of the agreement plan to be there as well.

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Destination Battlefords seeking funding increase

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Destination Battlefords was before Battleford town council Monday with a request for more funding.

Executive Director Ryan Bater and chair Malcolm Anderson requested a 2.5 per cent funding increase each year for the next three

years.

A number of reasons were cited. Among them was a $10,000 structural operating deficit due largely to the relocation of the organization from the RBC Tower to the Battlefords River Valley Visitor Centre, expansion of tourism and event marketing initiatives, addressing the reduction in fi-

nancial reserves and annual inflationary costs.

“It’s not all about doing new things,” said Bater about the increase. “We do have some issues to address within the organization.”

Bater said they wanted to make sure any request for funding was in line with inflation.

He also noted a similar

request would be made to North Battleford city council and also to the Battlefords Hotel Association.

The meeting also served as an update to councillors about the activities of the organization.

Battleford town council has opted to defer the issue to their budget deliberations in 2016.

Destination Battlefords Executive Director Ryan Bater makes his case for a funding increase to Town of Battleford council Monday. Photo by John Cairns

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Walking With Our Sisters

Success of steak night fundraiser prompts another Staff A steak night to raise funds for hosting an art installation honouring murdered and missing indigenous women has been sold out so a decision has been made to hold a second one.

Tickets are now being offered for a second steak night at Blend restaurant to be held Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $25 and can be purchased from the Allen Sapp Gallery at 306-4451760.

Funds raised will go toward hosting Walking With Our Sisters, an art installation honouring the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women of Canada and the United States. It is due to be exhibited at North Battleford’s Chapel Gallery from Jan. 15 to Feb. 7.

North Battleford Walking With Our Sisters is also holding an online Facebook art auction to help raise funds to bring the exhibition to North Battleford.

Organizers have established 21 committees and are looking for more vol-

unteers to sign up for these committees. More than 130 people have signed up so far, but more are needed.

Each committee will have an elders committee within it. Elders will be asked in a traditional way, following the protocols of the area.

Each committee should have at least four “Keepers.” This role is to be held by traditional indigenous women who have ceremonial knowledge, perhaps have their own bundles, and can comfortably handle the sacred items. The Keepers are the ones who have the responsibility for the sacred items and to learn the protocols that come with the sacred items. This is a women’s bundle, so the sacred items need to be cared for by women. (This can include two-spirited people who carry the female spirit.)

The Keepers will each choose a helper. Keepers helpers will be asked with tobacco following traditional protocols as well. They will be able to fill in for a

Keeper in case of emergency and will be taught by the Keeper about the WWOS bundle and the protocols.

The committees that have been established include finance, social media, youth co-ordinators, community conversation co-ordinators, promotion, expanded programming, school programming and tours, meals and hospitality, men’s leadership and programming, elder scheduling, telephone tree and security.

There will also be an exhibition installation volunteer committee. The installation will be co-ordinated and directed by the national collective. Local volunteer roles during the installation will be general duties, which could include making lunch, cleaning and assisting with the installation and completion of the exhibition in any way.

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vamps. The large collaborative art piece is being made available to the public through selected galleries and locations and has been on tour since 2013 with bookings into 2019.

The work exists as a floor installation made up of beaded vamps arranged in a winding path formation on fabric and includes

cedar boughs. Viewers remove their shoes to walk on a path of cloth alongside the vamps.

Each pair of vamps represents one missing or murdered indigenous woman.

The unfinished moccasins represent the unfinished lives of the women whose lives were cut short. The children’s vamps are dedi-

cated to children who never returned home from residential schools. Together the installation represents all these women, paying respect to their lives.

In addition to the moccasin tops, 60 songs were submitted for the audio portion of the exhibit. Those songs are heard while audiences experience the exhibit.

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Accomplishing goals using Parkinson’s Law There is a good chance we all want to set goals, start projects, have dreams and accomplish them in a timely and efficient fashion.

This is where Parkinson’s Law comes in to play and knowing its potential can help some of us improve on our success rates.

Parkinson’s Law states work expands to fit the time available for its completion.

Sure, that’s a definition of some obscure and unknown theory from some far-off place of knowledge, but what does it actually mean to the rest of us?

The basic idea is if we are not setting deadlines on our life’s dreams and goals there is a fairly good chance these goals will not come to fruition, to completion, or be accomplished.

By setting a someday,

as the adage goes, this someday will probably end up being a no day. So what does the knowledge of knowing something like Parkinson’s Law actually provide us? It allows us to have a little bit more insight in to the function of setting and accomplishing goals and may allow us the ability to work smarter and faster, instead of just working harder and for longer periods, although working harder is always a good thing.

The general idea behind Parkinson’s Law goes something like this: say we set a goal to achieve something by the end of the next two weeks, the law states we will spend the full two weeks working towards completing that goal in the allotted time. Here’s

the interesting part. If we had the ability of easily accomplishing our theoretical goal in the two-week timeframe, but instead extended the deadline to two months down the road, Parkinson’s Law argues we would end up taking the full two months to complete the task. The work would extend to fit the time available.

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construction and trial equipment, tools and shop equipment, welding and tank fabrication equipment, inventory and consumables, warehouse and office equipment and other items.

That is not the end of the liquidation. Another auction was scheduled for Nov. 4 at the GLM former corporate headquarters at Nisku, Alta.

There, 1,500 lots were up for

auction. The items were similar to what was up for bid in the Battleford auction.

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Their manufacturing plant in Battleford was permanently closed July 10, but a temporary closure had been announced in June.

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GLM Industries assets being auctioned off Staff The process of liquidating the assets of GLM Industries LP is well underway.

Oct. 28, an unreserved auction was scheduled for 14th Street and 5th Avenue in Battleford, with the sale conducted in conjunction with McDougall Auctioneers.

The more than 1,000 lots up for auction included

is this. When we have big pipe dreams in our lives we often don’t set a deadline to have those goals fulfilled. If we want to go on that big vacation we dream of, or we’d like to learn a new skill, or take up a new hobby, or take some night classes, instead of setting a deadline to have those goals accomplished by, we put them into the category of someday.

Access Communications Co-operative has expanded their footprint in rural communities after acquiring a Saskatchewan-based wireless Internet and cable service provider.

In a news release Wednesday the company announced they have acquired Little Loon Wireless and Askivision, based out of Saskatoon. Little Loon Wireless is a high-speed wireless Internet service provider serving rural Saskatchewan, while Askivision is a multi-system cable television operator that supplies cable television and wired Internet services in small communities.

Together, the companies have more than 3,500 customers throughout central Saskatchewan.

According to Access, the investment allows them to tap into demand for a quality Internet provider in rural areas and provide services

to customers outside of cities, towns and villages.

“We’re committed to serving Saskatchewan communities with exceptional communications and entertainment products,” said Jim Deane, CEO, Access Communications Co-operative, in a statement. “We’re excited about growing our In-

Air Cadets Squadron No. 43 have received a cheque for $1,000 as a donation from the Canadian Legion of Riders. In the photo are AC Reyes, FS Warner, AC Maggrah, Buff McGovern, vice-president of the Canadian Legion of Riders, LT Legacy and Jack Tatchell, Legion of Riders director. This past summer the cadets helped clean up after their concert. Photo submitted

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Want to start a membership with a new club? Pick a date and force yourself to sign up before that deadline. Want to do something you keep putting off for that someday? Grab a calendar and physically write it down. This makes it real.

Writing something down takes it from just a thought, puts it in the real world and increases the chances of it being accomplished, in the real world.

By using Parkinson’s Law, even starting today, it’s possible we can make our chances of accomplishing goals far more efficient and more likely to come true. But don’t forget, some deadlines do come with the benefit of much needed extensions.

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Based on the law, it’s possible we might set aside the maximum amount of time available to expand the work out for its completion. In other words, we could end up spending the rest of our lives working up to that big dream, that goal and that accomplishment.

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Judo club elder achieves rank of Sandan

Frank Beier of the Battleford Judo Club has achieved the rank of Sandan. The 87-year-old remains active in the club and with the ECLIPSE program targeting at-risk youth in the Battlefords. Photo submitted

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Jita-Kyoei, mutual welfare and benefit, is one of the philosophical cornerstones of judo, a martial art founded in Japan and practised throughout the world.

In the dojo, this means students of judo allow themselves to be thrown so others can learn throwing techniques, or it means throwing a partner carefully so he learns falling techniques and avoids injury. It also means assisting others to learn the sport for fitness, self defence, recreation and competition.

Jigaro Kano, founder of Kodokan Judo, held that the ultimate goal of judo is to strive for perfection. Striving for perfection requires one to become the best judoka one can be and the best community member one can be.

Higher-ranking practitioners are encouraged to serve their

communities, as well as their local clubs, to meet this ideal.

Frank Beier of the Battleford Judo Club has lived this philosophy throughout his entire judo career, which extends for more than 50 years.

In recognition of Beier’s contributions to judo and the larger community, he was invited by Judo Saskatchewan to test for his Sandan (third degree black belt). Aug. 17, Beier met the requirements and was awarded the rank of Sandan.

The requirements include active participation as an instructor, as well as the performance of various judo techniques including throws and grappling. What makes this accomplishment unique?

Beier is 87 years old.

Although Beier will admit to spending less time on the mats than he used to, he still actively contributes to the development of judo in the Bat-

tlefords. He attends the Battleford Judo Club and shares his skills and knowledge from years of study, competition and practice.

Beier volunteers two afternoons a week with the ECLIPSE program. This is a school-based program that combines group counselling sessions with the learning of basic judo techniques and its nonviolent philosophy. Students learn anger management, decision making and various other social skills.

The program is delivered in partnership with the club, Judo Saskatchewan, the Living Sky School Division and the Prairie North Health Region to at-risk youth in the Battlefords.

Beier says he believes in this program passionately and helps all students learn to strive for perfection. Beier demonstrates the spirit of Jita-Kyoei at its finest.

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Hopson writes book about leading the Riders Book available Nov. 9, official launch Nov. 12 Staff The former president of the Saskatchewan Roughriders has a new book out.

Jim Hopson has teamed up with longtime Regina Leader-Post sports writer Darrell Davis to write Running the Riders, My Decade as CEO of Canada’s Team, which is to be released Nov. 9. The book launch is officially set for Nov. 12.

Hopson was an offensive lineman with the Riders who went on to a career in education as a teacher, principal and administrator before becoming the Roughriders’ CEO. His term at the top coincided with the most successful period in the franchise’s history, with four Grey Cup appearances and two wins.

Before that time, the Roughriders had trouble not only winning but staying afloat. Hopson became the team’s first full-time CEO, with a belief the team could be successful both on the field and off.

During Hopson’s time with the Roughriders the franchise became the Canadian Football League’s strongest, selling more team merchandise than the other eight CFL franchises combined. They erased their debt and posted a record-setting

profit of $10.4 million after their Grey Cup win in 2013, which has been described as the biggest moment in the 105-year-old team’s history.

Described as “an emotional man with a firm disposition, Jim Hopson describes the highs and lows that went along with the job and the path he took, professionally and personally, to the biggest office with the franchise known as ‘Can-

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B’fords bidding for 2017 bantam hockey

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Hockey fans in the Battlefords could be in store for championship bantam hockey action in 2017 if all

goes well.

A bid proposal is being put together for the Battlefords to host the 2017 Western Canada Bantam Championships between March 30 and April 2, 2017.

If the bid is successful, the host team would be the Battlefords AA Barons.

The bantam champions of Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba would also be in-

cluded.

News about the bid was made public at Battleford town council Monday. Destination Battlefords was seeking a letter of support for the bid.

The only likely competition for the event would be from other Saskatchewan communities, as 2017 will be Saskatchewan’s turn to host the tournament. Kindersley hosted in 2013.

AAA Stars get road win versus Contacts

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The Battlefords Stars were looking to get back into the win column at Schroh Arena against the Saskatoon Contacts Tuesday night in midget AAA action.

The game got off to a slow start on the score

sheet. There was no scoring in the first period with the Stars outshooting the Contacts 13-7. The Stars also came away empty on three separate power play opportunities in the period.

But in the second period the Stars got on the board first as Jordan Mish scored at the 6:16 mark from Tyson Meyers to make it 1-0.

With 9:22 to go in the second, they added a second goal as Luke Reid scored on the power play with Kenzie Arnold and Mason Mullaney assisting, making it 2-0.

A power play goal by Cody Illerbrun cut it to 2-1, but Mason Mullaney’s goal from Kenzie Arnold and Ben Hiltz restored the two-

goal lead with 32 seconds remaining in period two.

Shots in the second were even at 13.

In the third, the Contacts got one back at the 8:01 mark —Ty Gitzel, from Chance Adrian. But that would be as close as the Contacts would get.

An empty net goal from Owen Lamb with 14 sec-

onds remaining sealed the 4-2 win for the Stars, for their fifth win of the season.

Jake Taylor stopped 28 of 30 in net for the win.

Overall on the night, the Stars outshot the Contacts, 41-30.

The Stars now head to Swift Current for two against the Legionnaires this weekend.

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Superannuates rock the Northland Curling Centre This week the Superannuated Teachers Provincial Curling Bonspiel took place at the Northland Power Curling Centre. The event began Monday afternoon and continued to Wednesday when the champions in four events were decided. A total of 16 teams from across the province entered. Pictured is action from Monday afternoon’s draw. Photos by John Cairns

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Equestrian experience at interprovincials Submitted by Sherri Solomko Correspondent

A Saskatchewan team of athletes went to Ottawa

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The group consisted of reiners, dressage riders and

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Due to the great distance, the riders could not bring their own horses. So the Saskatchewan Horse Federation leased horses for the athletes. Leased horses always bring several challeng-

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The team only got two practice sessions on their horses before they started

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When the dust settled, Arisha claimed the senior individual bronze medal.

Unity Composite High School student Cyane Sperle on her horse at the Canadian Interprovincial Equestrian Championship in Ottawa held in September alongside her coach, Shauna Getz. Photos submitted by Sherri Solomko

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Members of the team that competed in Ottawa in September are (not in order) Cyane Sperle, Arisha Moen and Carol Weiler. The coach was Shauna Getz.

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Twila says she will continue to keep riding her other horses to keep them and herself in shape.

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Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers’ visibility in North Battleford ramped up this week as City vehicles were outfitted with new stickers.

This is part of an initiative by the City, the RCMP and Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers to make the public aware of Crime Stoppers and of the number to call to report a crime anonymously.

Provincial Crime Stoppers co-ordinator Sgt. Rob Cozine was at the Battlefords detachment Tuesday to launch the campaign.

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The idea was supported

by City Hall, because it fit in with community safety plans to create “eyes that care” in the community — a concept Community Safety Co-ordinator Herb Sutton has been talking about extensively in his various presentations in the community.

It also is part of the effort to “engage the community and encourage them to be active participants” to address crime, said Sutton to reporters.

This initiative is part of the RCMP’s long-term plans.

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strategic vision for policing in this city,” said Sutherland.

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ity that comes along with that, is one of the vehicles that we are using to help put forward our policing plan and address crime and crime issues in the city.”

The stickers are being affixed to about 150 City vehicles.

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Steven Seabrook presents the reserve vest for Prospect Steer to Bill LaClare of Coyote Mountain Tarentaise for Prospect Steer. LaClare was also presented the vest for Rancher’s Choice Steer Grand Champion and the Grand Champion Prospect Heifer vest.

Louis McCaffrey of Drop Anchor RV Park presents the grand champion vest to Ryan Roach for Pen of 3 Open Heifers. Roach was also presented with the grand champion vest for Rancher’s Choice Heifer class, the grand champion vest for Pen of 5 Open Heifers and the reserve vest for People’s Choice Cow/Calf Pair. Photos

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The 25th Edam Fall Fair, held Oct. 30-31, is in the books and was a great success once again. With 182 salable animals, along with 11 pens of three purebred bulls, you couldn’t have asked for a better day. The weather was decent and the crowd was on par with other years. The annual craft and trade show was held in conjunction with the cattle show.

This year the judges were the father and son team of Tom and Scott Hougham of Frenchman Butte. Ring man duties were the responsibility of Steven Seabrook. Announcing the classes and winners were Henri Blaquiere and Gerald Latendresse.

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Class 1, 10 entries, Rancher’s Choice Steer: grand champion – Coyote Mountain Tarentaise (Bill LaClare) of Edam; reserve – Doug Marjoram of Speers; third – Carter Cole of Edam and fourth – Rebecca Kobes of Edam. The high sellers in this class were owned

by Carter Cole and Doug Marjoram fetching $2,250 each. The average for the Rancher’s Choice steer class was $2,043.75.

Class 2, five entries, Prospect Steer: grand champion – Corey McFarlane; reserve – Coyote Mountain Tarentaise; third – Poplar Dell Shorthorns

(George LaClare); fourth – Coyote Mountain Tarentaise, all of Edam. High sellers in this class were owned by Corey McFarlane and George LaClare fetching $2,100 each.

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Steven Seabrook presents the reserve vest for Rancher’s Choice Steer to Doug Marjoram of Speers.

Marjoram also received the vest for reserve to Doug Marjoram of Speers in the Pen of 5 Open Heifers class.

Stephen Myer of Standard Hill Livestock presents the reserve vest to Brent LaClare of LaClare Land and Cattle Company for Pen of 3 Open Heifers.

Gerry Wolfe of St. Walburg received the vest for Grand Champion Pen of 3 Bred Heifers from Steven Seabrook.

Reserve Pen of 5 Bred Heifers is presented by Steven Seabrook to Scott Macnab of Mervin.

Joe Cole accepts the grand champion vest for Brad Cole on Friday night from John Grant for People’s Choice Cow/Calf Pair. Photos by Brenda Pollard

Steven Seabrook presents the grand champion vest for Prospect Steer to Corey MacFarlane of Edam.

182 saleable animals at Edam Fall Fair

Keith Lepoudre of Turtleford Co-op presents the reserve vest for Rancher’s Choice Heifer to Dwayne Kobes of Edam.

The reserve vest for Prospect Heifer is presented by Steven Seabrook to Autumn Seabrook of Turtleford.

Continued from Page 18 fourth – John and Apryl Grant, all of Edam. The high seller was owned by Doug Marjoram fetching $2,350 and the average for the Rancher’s Choice Heifer class was $1,713.16.

Class 4, three entries, Prospect Heifer: grand champion – Coyote Mountain Tarentaise of Edam; reserve – Autumn Seabrook of Turtleford; third – Gory Farms (J. Gory & Son) of St. Walburg. The high sellers were owned by Coyote Mountain Tarentaise and Gory Farms fetching $1,650 each with the average being $1,608.33.

Class 5, 14 entries for a total of 42 animals, Pen of Three Open Heifers: grand champion – Ryan Roach; reserve – LaClare Land and Cattle Company (Brent LaClare and Adrian LaClare); third – Collen Cole; fourth – Andrew Russett, all of Edam. High

selling pen was owned by Doug Marjoram fetching $2,125 per animal and the average for Pen of Three Heifers being $1,728.57.

Class 6, nine entries for a total of 45 animals, Pen

of Five Open Heifers: grand champion – Ryan Roach of Edam; reserve – Doug Marjoram of Speers; third – Lone Spruce Ranching (C. Blaquiere & Sons) of Edam; fourth – Kobes

Brothers of Edam. The high selling pen was owned by Doug Marjoram bringing in $2,650 per animal and the average of the Pen of Five Heifers was $1,922.22.

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182 saleable animals, 33 purebred bulls at Edam fair

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This year’s rink calves were sold before the bred heifers sold with only three calves to sell. These were brought in by: Bernard LaClare – heifer weighing 513 pounds and selling for $1,200; John Roach – steer weighing 733 pounds and bringing in $1,800; and Kobes Brothers – heifer

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Class 10, eight entries, Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (British): grand champion – Triple L Angus (Randy Tetzlaff) of Viscount; reserve – Jancliff Angus (Jeff Jamieson) of Edam; third – Standard Hill Livestock (Stephen and Christine

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Class 11, three entries, Pen of Three Purebred Bulls (Exotic): grand champion – Red Willow Ranch Ltd. (Darren and Josh Tyler) of Cut Knife; reserve – Peters Simmentals (Bill, Virginia and Tiffany Peters) of Perdue; third – Konrad Seabrook of Turtleford.

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grand champion – Duane McCaffrey of Edam; reserve – Scott Macnab of Mervin; third – Silver Willow Ranch of Edam; fourth – Windmill Stock Farm of Shell Lake.

The high selling pen was owned by Windmill Stock Farm fetching $3,600 per heifer and the average was $3,012.50.

Class 9, 12 entries, People’s Choice Cow/Calf Pair: grand champion – Brad Cole; reserve – Ryan Roach, both of Edam. This class was held on Friday night with Charlene Bannerman winning her choice of heifer.

Receiving the reserve vest for Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls (Exotic) are Virginia and Tiffany Peters of Peters Simmental from Perdue from John Grant, president of the fall fair committee.

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Continued from Page 19 Class 7, six entries for a total of 18 animals, Pen of Three Bred Heifers: grand champion – Gerry Wolfe of St. Walburg; reserve – Duane McCaffrey of Edam; third – Windmill Stock Farm (Doug Johnson) of Shell Lake; fourth – Silver Willow Ranch (John Roach) of Edam. The high selling pen was owned by Windmill Stock Farm at $2,900 per heifer and the average worked out to $2,620.33.

Class 8, four entries for a total of 20 animals, Pen of Five Bred Heifers:

David Stuart of Stuart Cattle Station presents the reserve vest for the Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls (British) to Jeff Jamieson of Jancliff Angus. Photos by Brenda Pollard

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David Stuart steps in to present the grand champion vest for Adrian and Kyra Edwards of Valley Hills Angus to Randy Tetzlaff (Triple L Angus) of Viscount for Pen of 3 Purebred Bulls (British).

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Grade 12s interact with Yann Martel

By MCS Staff The Halloween costumes have been put away for another year and all that remains are the bags full of candy.

The school was full Friday with superheroes, Elsas from Frozen, bananas and several other creative costumes. Many students toured the haunted house and attended the elementary dance during the last class of the day.

The Grade 12 class participated in the visit by author Yann Martel to Hafford Oct. 30, arranged by Mrs. Cardin. Martel is best known for his book The Life of Pi. The Grade 12 class studies this book as a part of their ELA 30 course.

Martel spoke and answered questions for about an hour. He was engaging and brilliantly interesting.

He began by an appeal to give up on some of our “reasonableness” – to be human is to give up some of our reasonableness, he said. We are not computers. Love and imagination are not “reasonable.” He was living in and travelling in India when he wrote The Life of Pi. He feels India helped him understand that we must give

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Martel also discussed what it is like to sell a book to Hollywood and have it made into a movie. He noted that, once Hollywood buys your book, it is no longer yours.

They can change the story in any way they choose. Your story becomes the director’s story. He noted it took $120 million to make the movie with 500 people in Taiwan working on the movie every day. They used four live tigers as well as computergenerated tigers to create the movie.

Martel compared reading a book and watching a movie. Movies are visually appealing – imagery is their medium. Books however take more time and more imagination and involve the reader more. He said “As an author, I wrote the book, you read it, it is coming together (the author and the reader) that create the experience.

A movie kidnaps you where a book captures thoughts and broader emotions that a

movie cannot.

“The movie is very visually appealing, however I felt the story was a little limp. Read the book for a better story.”

The junior boys’ volleyball team finished their season at the pre-district playoffs in Leoville. The boys did not make the playoff round, but played hard and they have improved their skills all season. Thanks to Michelle Nelson for coaching the junior boys this year.

The junior girls’ volleyball team attended predistricts in Spiritwood Saturday. They kept getting stronger as the day progressed. They played 14 sets and in the end finished in third place. They earned a spot in the district playoffs in Macklin Nov. 5.

The senior girls’ volleyball team finished third at the tournament in Borden Saturday. They will host conference finals at the school Nov. 7.

The school’s Remembrance Day Service will be held Tuesday, Nov. 10, beginning at 10:45 a.m., in the gym. Chili and a bun will be for sale following the service. Everyone is invited to attend.

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Those interested can also contact the recreation staff in the PAPHR long-term care facility closest to them.

Toast of the Town Thomas Sullivan (top photo) of the Battlefords Toastmasters Club captured first place at the Toastmasters Area Humorous Speech Contest held in North Battleford Oct. 24. Sullivan was presented with his award by area director Kofi Nkrumah-Young (left) and contest chair Barb Mitchell. Mark Jordison (lower photo) won first place at the Area 40 Table Contest held the same day. Sullivan and Jordison now advance to the Division E Contest in Prince Albert Nov. 7. Battlefords Toastmasters meets every Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. in Room 108 of the Don Ross Centre. Guests are welcome.

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Exercise resumes at the Community Centre

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The threat of winter is upon us, and it tried pretty hard Monday, but it was mostly rain with a little bit of snow mixed in. As I drove north it was only rain, but around the Cater area the wet snow stuck to the trees and gave it a wintry appearance. It was a pleasant drive to Spiritwood, which isn’t so far away any more. Returning, I watched for ducks and geese and they are still here, so the threat may not be too real. I even saw a pair of swans at the south end of the lake.

Geese are still feeding around Meota and west of Spiritwood. There was an island of snow geese out on Jackfish Lake Monday afternoon, too.

There were huge grain trucks and cattle trucks everywhere today, so the farmers must be able to sell some of their produce. How times have changed from the horse and wagon days when it would take two days to unload a box of grain, one day to market and one day to get home again.

The time change in other provinces sure messes up the time for TV shows one watches.

A massive crack has appeared near Yellowstone Park that has some people worried. Only time will tell if they should be, but predictions are that they should be.

The exercise program has resumed at the Community Complex with walking ev-

ery Monday, Wednesday and Thursday morning, starting at 9 a.m. From 10 to 10:30 a.m. there are stretching and toning exercises under the direction of Bob Zurowski.

Then walking continues until noon. This is a safer and warmer place to walk than outdoors when the weather gets colder and we know it will. This is a free program for all ages, not just seniors.

The Lions Christmas musical program is slated for Nov. 29, so mark your calendar.

Duplicate bridge was played at the Do Drop In Oct. 27 with top scores going to Glen and Julie Moore.

In second were Robert Iverson and Joyce Antoine and third were Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Fourteen players enjoyed their evening playing cards.

The vaccine for shingles is supposed to last for several years, so if you have had it, you should be fairly safe for some years. It is not guaranteed 100 per cent, but should make your case less severe if you should come down with shingles.

The Meota Chorus entertained at the Lady Minto Health Care Center in Edam Oct. 29 with a nice crowd showing up to enjoy their music. They are still hoping more new people will join them as there is great satisfaction in entertaining these elderly folks who appreciate it so much. It is a time of relaxing and having fun for the entertainers, too.

Robert and Marion Iverson of Meota accompanied

eota News their daughter and son-inlaw Laura and Alan Tucker from rural North Battleford to Drayton Valley where they attended the wedding of their niece Carrie Kraft and Ed Cocke Oct. 24. The weather was perfect and it was a pleasant journey.

Cleaning up my pictures this week I have many old black and white negatives and am wondering if anyone knows where these can be developed. If they aren’t done soon there will be nobody who knows who the people are in them and they are really priceless. The option to chuck them is not appealing.

The Belbutte-Bapaume area has been hit with several deaths in a t10-day period. Fern Bellamy passed Oct. 21. He grew up in rural Belbutte, but ended up living in Spiritwood.

Bill Baynes passed away Oct. 28 at age 85 in Spiritwood’s Idylwild Lodge after spending several years there.

He grew up in the Leoville area, but Bill and his wife Doreen (Millar) farmed between Bapaume and the highway all their married life. She has taken up residence at Rabbit Lake’s Rose Gill Lodge where she is happy and well taken care of.

Gordon Turnbull passed away Oct. 29 at age 85 in Leoville’s Evergreen Lodge.

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Gordon lived his whole life in this area, being raised in the Belbutte area and then working in the Bapaume Pool elevator for years. He took over the store there before building a house and retiring in Spiritwood. He and his wife Evelyn volunteered at the Spiritwood Lodge, helping on every occasion they could, until his health put a stop to this. They ended up living in one of Spiritwood’s condos where she will remain.

With Provincial SSFA 55+ Games coming up in North Battleford on July 5, 6 and 7, everyone should

be practicing to take part.

Activities range from card games to physical games.

Hockey and curling will be held in March. For more information contact any senior member and get a copy of their booklet Grey Matters from the hall.

Norwegian Whist was played in the afternoon Oct. 30 in Meota’s seniors’ center with top scores by Janice Morton and Carol Huys (taking turns playing). Second was Bev McCrimmon, third Vern Iverson and fourth Pat Chapman. It was a nice day and a good social time.

Contract bridge played

at the Do Drop In Monday found the top score was by Maureen Campbell and second was Linda Ard. Next Canasta night will be Nov. 6. Anyone wishing to join in should be at the hall by 6:45 p.m. so partners can be drawn for. This is always a nice social gathering.

No one showed up for shuffleboard Monday, a wet drizzly day, but we’ll keep trying to get it active again.

It is such good exercise and just fun, a nice way to spend an afternoon. The tournaments will be starting again soon, so that will increase the interest.

Great Escapes Winners in the Western Development Museum Great Escapes Vacation Raffle have been announced. In September Beverley-Ann Day of North Battleford won $1,000 in cash. In October, Ben Woytowich and Donna Baillargeon of North Battleford won a Mexican Riviera Cruise through TravelMasters in North Battleford. Ben and Donna will be taking a seven-night cruise in an ocean-view cabin aboard a Carnival Cruise Line ship. The cruise sales round trip from Los Angeles and the trip included round trip airfare from Edmonton, seven nights accommodation and round trip airport transfers. This trip was valued at $2,500. November winners are Lisa and Brian Reiley of Richard. The Reileys can choose a Stay and Play package at Jackfish Lodge that includes a two-night weekend stay in a lakeside room and 18 holes of golf with a shared cart. They can take this trip, a trip of their choice valued at $800 or a cash prize of $640. Photo submitted

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OBITUARIES GRATTON: Isabelle Gratton, December 27, 1934 – October 25, 2015. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom and Nana, Isabelle Gratton at the age of 80. Mom was born on the family farm near Buchanan, SK. on December 27, 1934. She attended school in Buchanan, moving to Saskatoon after high school to attend a secretarial course, then to work in a bank. She met her husband, Grady Gratton, and they wed in Saskatoon on October 8th, 1955.

Mom was a full partner to Dad, raising 3 daughters while they worked side by side in the various hotels and businesses that they owned and operated. After retirement, Mom took up golfing and quickly became very good at it, earning the nickname “Nancy Lopez” from her daughters and grandchildren. Mom enjoyed many winters in Casa Grande, Arizona returning to Crystal Lake for the summer months. Mom loved to socialize and over the years, she has made many great friends; these friendships she made were a big part of her life and she cherished each one of them. Mom was always up for a joke and a game of cards. Her sense of humor and upbeat personality were loved and appreciated by many and she will be sadly missed. Isabelle leaves to mourn her passing her daughters, Shelley (Rene) Roch, Wendy (Brian) Derrow, Leslie (Dan) Gratton, granddaughter Hailey (Kevin) Moug, grandsons Cameron and Jared (Wendy) Derrow and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Graydon in 1998, parents Berna and Mike Brezinski, brothers Louis and Frank Brezinski and sisters Caroline Chicilo and Olive Zaleschuk. The Funeral will be Friday, October 30, 2015 at 11:00 am at St. Patrick’s Roman Catholic Church in Sturgis, SK. conducted by Fr. Marcin Mironiuk.

Condolences may be left at www.saskatoonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements entrusted to SASKATOON FUNERAL HOME (306244-5577). ____________________________________________________ RISLING: It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Joseph Jack Risling. He was born on November 16, 1932 in Wilkie, Saskatchewan and passed away on October 13, 2015 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan at the age of 82 years. A Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the St. James Roman Catholic Church in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. Celebrant was Father George Chatholil, eulogist Jolene Kosolofski (granddaughter), first reading Hayley Risling (granddaughter), second reading Kiahna Risling (granddaughter), offertory gifts Jennifer and John Shepherd (grandchildren) & Ryder and Jett Shepherd (great-grandsons). Intercessions and Prayers of the Faithful – granddaughters - Jennifer Shepherd, Amber Risling and Brooke Risling. Active Urn Bearer was Mike Risling. Interment took place at the Wilkie Cemetery. Left to cherish Joseph’s memory are his wife Agnes, of 52 years; his children Iona (Terry) Kosolofski, Jolene (Tom), Jen (Jon), Ryder and Jett; Mike (Lorelei) Risling, Amber, Hayley and Brooke; Boyd (Karri) Risling and Kiahna; stepmother Magdalena Bitz; half-sister Susan Sander; brother-in-law Adam Dillman; sister-in-law Tillie Risling; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Joe was predeceased by his parents Lambert and Lena Risling, sisters - Annie, Mary, Betty, brother Anton, step-sister Marj. Tributes in memory of Joseph went to the Heart & Stroke Foundation or Wilkie Health Foundation. Grondin Funeral Services Ltd. in Wilkie, entrusted with arrangements 306843-2222. Our family serving your family since 1963.

Thank You “The family of the late Joe Risling wish to thank all of our friends and family for their outpouring of support. Your gifts in memory, food, flowers, thoughts, prayers, and love will never be forgotten.

Thank you to Father George Chatholil, St. James Parish, CWL, the senior choir and Grondin Funeral Services. God bless you all”. ____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

MINO: In Loving Memory of Carl Lea Mino born January 1, 1939 at Mount Hope District, SK., passed away October 11, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Lea is survived by his wife Paulette; sons: Jarvis and Shaunn (Kristie); sisters: Wilma (Maurice), Ginger (Norm) – Brant & Blair; Sharleen – Trevor (Brenda) & Kim; Linda & Michelle; father & mother-in-law, Paul & Zora Puckey; sister-in-law, Pat (Rick) – Richard (Sylvia), Michael (Shauna), Matthew, Michelle (Josh).

Lea was predeceased by his parents, William & Alma; brothers-inlaw: Dean Puckey & George Hughes. Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from ‘The Garden Chapel’ – Battlefords Funeral Service, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Robert MacKay officiating. Shared Memories were given

by Trevor Mino – Nephew. Music: Favourite Selections by Elvis Presley; “In the Garden” and “How Great Thou Art”. Memorial Donations are requested to the Mental Health Association. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ____________________________________________________ RICHARD: On Sunday, October 18, 2015. Mr. Leonard Richard of Maidstone, Saskatchewan passed away at his home at the age of 54 years. Leonard was born March 16, 1961 in Cut Knife Saskatchewan. He was taken by a heart attack. He leaves to mourn His passing four childrenLee Ann Richard; Justin (Allison) Richard; Stephen Richard; Randi Richard; Grandson Ethan Richard. His parents Joyce and Donald Richard of Maidstone and his siblings- David Richard; Kenneth Richard; and Jerry (Charlotte) Richard as well as Nephews, neices, uncles, aunts and cousins. He was prdeceased by his sister Sherry Falcon and by 2 aunts- Eleanor Reid and Mary Annn Muzyka. Leonard was raised on a farm in the Lilydale district; and took his schooling in Maidstone. When He finished school he took up trucking, he worked on the rigs a short while then worked in the garage with his brother and father taking a mechanics course at the time. Then it was back to trucking hauling oil in the oil patch which he did for many years. He loved gardening and had a great yard.He also loved fishing and anything outdoors. Rest In Peace. Love you our child. God keep you and your sister. In keeping with Leonard’s wishes cremation has taken place at Creech’s Crematorium and a service will be held at a later date. If so desired donations in memory of Leonard can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation, or Lloydminster Health Foundation. _____________________________________________________

FUNERAL SERVICES

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We, the Linklater family, are looking for a nanny for 5 children, aged 15, 11, 7, 6, and 3. Duties include caring and preparing meals for the children, help with homework and driving children to appointments and activities.

The place of work is located in southern side of Battleford, Saskatchewan. Six months training certificate or 1 year experience as a care giver- is required. This is a fulltime, temporary, position, at wages of $12.50 per hour. Optional accommodation is available at no charge on a live-in basis. Note: This is not a condition of employment. If you are interested in the position, please submit your resume and proof of your education and/or work experience by December 5, 2015, to the Linklater Family at creedude@hotmail.com or send by mail to PO Box 857, Battleford, SK. S0M 0E0, ph: 306-490-9978 or fax 306-937-6110.

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Those we love don’t go away, they walk beside us every day, unseen, unheard, but always near, still loved, still missed and very dear.

Ila Rahm (65) of Battleford passed away in North Battleford on January 6, 2015.

Ila was born in Turtleford to Edith and James Stephens.

Ila graduated as a lab technician from Kelsey in Saskatoon and worked as a waitress at Country Kitchen for over 25 years.

Ila is survived by her husband Raymond, daughter Bernice (Daniels) and brother Eric Stephens; as well as her step children Donny and Donna; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Ila was predeceased by her son David and step daughter Marie.

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HORSES & TACK

FARMS FOR SALE

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MOBILE/MANUFACTURED HOMES FOR SALE

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UNiTY: 20ac.- Must see 1380 sq ft home on well treed/landscaped yard with water access in various parts of the yard...call for details.

107 Registered sales so far in 2015!

For all of your buying or selling needs contact Darren Sander (306) 441-6777

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Must have Grade 12, caregiver/babysitting course, criminal records check. Assume full responsibility if parents are not home.

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BUSINESS SERVICES

HOUSES FOR SALE

HOME OWNERS

we are now selling NEW MODULAR HOMES starting at $94,900.00 Choose your size, choose your interior, choose your layout, and choose your exterior!

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

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LAND FOR SALE

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT

HOUSES FOR RENT

FARMLAND WANTED

Clean 1 bdr apartment for rent on the main street in North Battleford (Crandleberry Cafe area) for $700/month. We have a great incentive for early applications. Call Clarence at 306-441-5846 for info.

Please only working persons to apply.

Available immediately. Clean small 2 bedroom house. Cutknife. Damage deposit, references, Non-smoking, Utilities and yard renter’s responsibility. 306-937-2872.

NO FEES OR COMMISSIONS! SUMMARY OF SOLD PROPERTIES Central - 215 1/4’s South - 88 1/4’s South East - 40 1/4’s South West - 65 1/4’s North - 10 1/4’s North East - 8 1/4’s North West - 12 1/4’s East - 54 1/4’s West - 49 1/4’s FARM AND PASTURE LAND AVAILABLE TO RENT

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

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

IN MEMORIAM

In Loving Memory of

Jean Gansauge June 6, 1926 - November 6, 2013

We miss you so much, Grandma.

Our Sunday dinners, your smiles and hugs, your caring ways.

Chartered Professional Accountants 1282 - 101st Street North Battleford, Sask.

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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

SHARED ACCOMMODATIONS Newer RADISSON 3 bedroom home, shared kitchen. Full use of living area. $500/month. Easy commute to Saskatoon and North Battleford. Call Doug (306)827-7995.

SUITES FOR RENT 2 Bedroom Suites in Premier adult complex references, no children, no pets, security $800.00.

Rent $800.00. Available Dec 1st. Call to view (306) 481-2836

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Rent or Purchase a 3 Bedroom Home

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

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Macro Properties 16 Buildings - Bachelor, 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Suites Adult & Family Buildings Furnished & Unfurnished Tel: 306-445-6710

battleford@macroproperties.com 732B - 110th Street NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

PUBLIC NOTICE WILL BE CLOSED for training on Nov. 9th Sorry for any inconvenience ANNIVERSARIES

Inquire about Special Incentives Call 306-445-8778 306-441-3416

SERVICES FOR HIRE

Rob’s Snow Clearing. Walks and driveways. Book early. Phone 306 445 - 2736, 441 - 5677

CARD OF THANKS

The families of the late Sherry Falcon and Leonard Richard would like to express their heartfelt thanks for all the kindness and support that has been received from family and friends. Also to the Drs. and staff that took care of them and to Creech’s funeral home for all their care. Thank you so much.

Don & Joyce Richard, Kenneth & David Richard Jerry & Charlotte Richard & Matthew & Michael, Bill Falcon & Family Dean, Bryan, Gina & Daryl Morrant

Thank You

The Edwards Society would like to send a heartfelt thank you to

Napa Auto Parts for their recent donations

Professional

CAMERON ODISHAW LA COCK

HOUSES FOR RENT

Newly Renovated 2 and 3 bedroom mobile homes for rent in Unity SK. Call Richard for more information (306) 210-7000.

306-496-7538

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SWANSON GRYBA & COMPANY

16’x7’ cargo trailer for RENT. IDEAL for small moves or local pickups, Drop off & pickup service. 1 Day, 3 Day + 3hr rates. Please inquire to (306) 441-1812

Gorgeous former 1261sqft show suite condo in 55+ ‘Providence 1’ Saskatoon, 2 bed, 2 bath, 2 underground heated parking stall. 424,900 MLS Scott McLeod 306-717-0865 Derrick Stretch Realty Inc.

FOREVER MISSED, FOREVER LOVED - Fred, your children, your grandchildren, and your great-grandchildren

D I R E C T O R Y

RENTAL SERVICES

Available Immediatly! Spacious 2 Bedroom Duplex for rent, comes with fridge and stove, $1,150/month. Water included.

References and damage required.

Serious inquiries. Call 306-4416728.

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FINANCIAL SERVICES Need A Loan? Own Property? Have Bad Credit? We can help! Call toll free 1 866 405 1228 www.firstandsecondmortgages.ca

CANADIAN BUILT HOMES ready for immediate delivery.

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CARD OF THANKS

Thank You

No words can express the gratitude we feel for the HUGE support we have received from our friends, family and this wonderful community when Darrell was needing his liver transplant.

Without all your support it would have been almost impossible to get through.

Thank you to all his wonderful physicians and to ALL the staff at the BUH for his great care.

What a wonderful community we have!

Sincerely, Darrell, Sheila, Liam, Rowan and Cael Tkatchuk

Pe-Ta-Pan Preschool Centre Inc.

would like to thank the following businesses for their support and generosity in our STEAK NIGHT FUNDRAISER • Ministry of Justice • Innovation Credit Union • Logan’s Audio and Video • RCMP • Scott Campbell Dodge • Lone Star Motel • Great Canadian Oil Change • North Battleford Hyundai • Taco Time • Family Pizza • Domino’s Pizza • Splish Splash • North Battleford Aquatic Centre • Kanaweyimik Child and Family Services • Littlepine Gas Bar • The Rock Shop • B&D Meats • Bridges Chev Buick GMC • Subway • Gold Eagle Lodge • SGI

All dollars made will be going directly to our 68 children who are in need of Christmas gifts.

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FEED & SEED

DOMESTIC CARS

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

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

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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!!

HEATED PEAS HEATED LENTILS "ON FARM PICKUP" Westcan Feed & Grain 1-877-250-5252 STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDINGS... “MADNESS SALE!” All Buildings, All Models.

You’ll think we’ve gone MAD DEALS. Call Now and get your DEAL. Pioneer Steel 1-800-6685422 www. pioneersteel.ca

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

Dodge...

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PETS

ADOPT A PET

Sinatra is quite the cat. He seems to be constantly talking and always has a pretty interesting story to tell. Sinatra is a sweet cat who loves to be cuddled and pet. If you think this loveable talker is the right cat for you, come down and meet him today.

Legend is a sweet boy once he gets to know you but would probably do well with an experienced owner and in a home with no small kids. Legend was found on the highway and was very scared when he first came in. He has come a very long way in a very short period of time but he will need a home that can help him build his confidence and help him feel safe. Give this sweet guy a second chance!

MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

RENTALS & LEASES Commercial/office space approx 1200 sq ft for lease, $1000/month gross rent (all utilities included!). We have substantial incentives for suitable applicants with the right kind of agreement. Call Clarence for more info at 306-441-5846.

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Now Granting: 2015 Macro Properties Prairie Partnership Registered charities can apply for project funding in the areas of: • Aboriginal Education, or • Early Childhood Education

REGISTRATIONS

Battlefords Gymnastic Club

Projects must take place in Esterhazy, Kerrobert, Prince Albert, North Battleford, or Saskatoon.

Winter Session Registration will be held on

To apply and for more info visit: www.saskatooncommunityfoundation.ca

Don Ross Community Centre - gymnasium entrance (891-99th St.) Winter Session will begin Monday, January 4, 2016.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: DEC. 15, 2015

Thursday, December 3rd from 5-8 pm.

Prices: 2-5 yrs (45 min. class) = $105.00 6+ yrs (1 hr. class) = $120.00 (plus once/yr. $30 member fee) Class schedules will be available to be viewed on Facebook closer to registration date.

North Battleford Biggar Meadow Lake Blaine Lake Spiritwood Turtleford Unity Wilkie All depots will reopen for regular business on November 10th.

We regret any inconvenience this may cause our customers.

Classifieds keep you on the right track.

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SALE BY TENDER 1. The Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469 offers for sale the following property Property Description: Within Hamlet of Vawn Lot 6, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 7, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 8, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 9, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 10, Block 1, Plan G3983 Lot 11, Block 1, Plan G3983 2. A tender must be submitted in a sealed envelope marked “Property Tender RM 469” addressed to the Suzanne Odishaw, Auditor Cameron Odishaw La Cock 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 3V4 3. Tenders must be received by 4:00 p.m. CST on Friday, November 27, 2015 4. A certified cheque to the municipality for 5% of the amount of the tender must accompany the tender.

6. Successful bidder will have 30 days to provide the balance of cash to complete the purchase.

Rita Rogers, RMA Administrator Rural Municipality of Turtle River No. 469

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The following SARCAN depots will be closed on Monday, November 9th for employee training;

Form 6

Dated the 21st day of October, 2015.

CAREER TRAINING

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

TENDERS

5. Highest, or any tender, not necessarily accepted.

Commercial/office space for lease $700/month gross rent (all utilities included!) in North Battleford, main street, 350 sq ft. We have substantial lease incentives for suitable applicants with the right kind of agreement. Call Clarence for more info at 360-441-5846.

Phone 306-445-2298 email: battgymclub@hotmail.ca

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INVITATION TO TENDER 3 YEAR LEASE ON R.M. OF ROUND HILL NO. 467 FARM LAND

The Owner invites tenders for leasing on a per acre cash rental basis of all the farm lands described below. Tender bids for the lease of only part of the farm lands will be rejected. The lease period will be from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018. 50% of cash rental payments are to be made on May 1 and November 1 of each year.

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154 acres 151 acres 91 acres 109 acres 149 acres 57 acres 125 acres 52 acres 888 acres The successful applicant may have the option of negotiating the extension of the lease for an additional three-year term. Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Written applications in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Round Hill Lease Tender” will be accepted before the deadline of 4:00 p.m. November 30, 2015.

Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 25% of the first year’s rental payable to Migneault Law Office. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

Migneault Law Office Box 520, 1391 - 101 Street North Battleford, Sask.

S9A 2Y8 306-445-4436 ATTENTION: MONTE MIGNEAULT

TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Redberry No. 435 PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land described in the following list are fully paid before the 5th day of January, 2016, an interest based on a tax lien will be registered against the land.

Note: A sum for costs in an amount required by subsection 4(3) of The Tax Enforcement Act is included in the amount shown against each parcel.

DESCRIPTION OF PROPERTY

Part of Lot Lot Blk Plan Part of Section Sec Twp Range MERIDIAN

Title Number

TOTAL COSTS TOTAL ARREARS ADVER- ARREARS TISING & COSTS

NE SW SE NE SE NW NW PT NE NE SW NW NE NW NW SW PT NW PT SW NE SE PT NW PT SW SE PT NW PT NE SW

143135973 139332922 137160705 110394378 110394277 110394198 145126166 140874161 140874262 140874284 135922844 135922765 135922811 143400282 143400260 136832788 136832812 137651339 119067330 120860513 120860456 143696818 119066979 119066935 119066351

575.41 561.18 1,230.76 787.44 840.70 475.14 236.49 280.15 677.68 639.45 457.65 596.99 543.06 603.49 561.17 156.75 126.13 351.86 466.91 725.95 281.03 317.00 192.10 117.72 479.35

1 2 3 9 9 33 2 9 15 22 5 6 6 27 34 15 15 21 21 22 22 23 26 27 34

42 42 42 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 43 43 43 44 44 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45

9 9 9 9 9 9 10 8 8 8 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10

W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3 W3

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580.71 566.48 1,236.06 792.74 846.00 480.44 241.79 285.45 682.98 644.75 462.95 602.29 548.36 608.79 566.47 162.05 131.43 357.16 472.21 731.25 286.33 322.30 197.40 123.02 484.65

Dated this 5th day of November, 2015 Alan J. Tanchak, Treasurer

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COMING EVENTS

Community Events Calendar

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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

Must be available for various shifts.

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

Office Administrator Permanent & Full-Time

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: data entry, customer service, inventory processing, scheduling and general office duties.

Tuesday evenings

QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent customer service, proficient in Quickbooks, MS Office and email communications, dependable, Office Admin Cert. or equivalent, 2-5 yrs relevant experience and familiarity with plumbing, HVAC and electrical industry an asset.

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

Starting Nov. 3 from 7:30 - 9:30 pm North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792-108th St., North Battleford. There will be a series of 10 lessons. Please wear comfortable shoes. For more information please contact caller, Ray and Misel Rosler at 306-445-3114.

Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday, November 2, 3, & 4

The Battlefords & District Chapter of the STS is hosting the NORTHLAND POWER SUPERANNUATED TEACHERS PROVINCIAL CURLING BONSPIEL at the Northland Power Curling Center. Curling begins Monday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, curling begins at 9:00 a.m. with a supper banquet and entertainment to follow. Extra banquet tickets available until Oct. 24th. Curling Finals are Wednesday morning. Come out and enjoy the curling, bid on the silent auction items, and buy a few raffle tickets on a variety of auction and raffle items from our sponsors. For further information, contact Carol at 306-937-3892 or Bob at 306-445-8267.

WE OFFER: Competitive wage, company matched RRSP, health & dental benefits, life insurance, short & long term disability.

Apply with resumé to: office@lukplumbing.com

Need A Winter Job? Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions: • Rental Manager • Kitchen Manager • Kitchen full-time & part-time • Rentals full-time & part-time • Outside operations full-time & part-time • Instructors ski & snowboard full-time & part-time • EMT's full-time & part-time Flexible Hours Competitive Wages

Forward resumé to: Table Mountain Box 343, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 or admin@tablemountainregionalpark. com For more information call 306-937-2920 Ext. 0 No experience needed.

We will train.

Friday, November 6

Fundraiser for Hosanna Life Centre - pre-selling tickets for Steak EVERYONE NEEDS Dinner for $25.00 each at the Blend Restaurant, 1602 - 100th Street, North Battleford at 6:30 p.m. For tickets phone 306-481-5073.

Friday, November 6

Notre Dame School welcomes all veterans to join us for a Veteran’s Tea at Notre Dame School Library from 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Please RSVP at 306445-0283 by Tuesday, November 3.

Saturday, November 7

Wounded Warriors Weekend is raising funds to help more veterans by hosting a unique comedian, veteran Bobby Henline at the Don Ross at 7:00 p.m. The night will also feature Jeff Bodner and Blake Emmons. Cash bar and lunch available. Advance tickets call 306-445-7781 or 306-441-9602.

Saturday, November 7

Sturling Curling at the Livelong Hall. Phone Red Pearce at 306-845-3216 for more information.

Saturday & Sunday, November 7 & 8

Mistletoe Craft & Gift Sale at the Exhibition Park Agrivilla Building.

Saturday from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 a.m. and Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Fabulous door prizes. Concession available. Phone 306-445-2024.

Tuesday, November 10

Seniors Fun Day at St. Joseph Hall, 1942 - 98th Street from 1:00 3:00 p.m. Time change for November only. Entertainment by John Archer.

Lunch and Bingo. All seniors welcome.

Tuesday, November 10

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

Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day Services at 10:45 a.m. Borden Lions host in Borden Community Centre and Radisson Royal Purple host at Radisson Hall.

Lunch served at both services

Wednesday, November 11

Remembrance Day Ceremony at the Livelong Hall at 10:30 a.m.

Wednesday, November 11

Fall Supper at 4:30 p.m. at the Livelong Hall.

Thursday, November 12

Bingo at Borden Senior’s Room at 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 14

Denholm Hall Fundraiser - Denholm Roast Beef Supper at 6:00 pm. Menu consists of roast beef, ham, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, salad bar, buns, dessert, coffee & tea. Cash bar of beer and wine. Only 110 tickets will be sold. For tickets call Donna 306-445-5318, Debbie 306-445-5589, Anna 306445-4817, Rita 306-445-5636, Rosann 306-480-7442 or Diane 306-445-5613.

Sunday, November 15

Craft and Trade Show at the Livelong Hall. Phone Lucy Cole at 306-8452666, please book your table in advance.

Sunday, November 15

Battlefords Registered Music Teachers present a Canada Music Week Celebration “Keeping the Beat” featuring Jan Michael Bourgeois, percussionist and talented student performers at Third Avenue United Church at 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 17

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

Tuesday, November 17 - December 15

Heart to Heart is a Heart and Stroke Foundation program, working in partnership with Prairie North Health Region to offer cardiac patients and their partners the answers to their questions about heart health. Through this program, patients learn about coping with health problems, making healthy eating choices, the role of exercise in heart health and how to manage stress. Classes will be held on November 17, 24, December 1, 8 & 15 from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at the Primary Health Center. To find out more or to register, call Kellie Heidel 306-446-6424 or email kellie.heidel@ pnrha.ca. Please leave a daytime phone number if leaving a message.

Tuesday, November 24

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

Wednesday, November 25

Borden Seniors’ Potluck supper & birthdays - Club Room 5:45 p.m.

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

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NORTH BATTLEFORD 306-445-6707

KANAWEYIMIK Battlefords Family Health Centre located in downtown North Battleford is seeking applications for a

FULL-TIME CLINIC COORDINATOR/ MEDICAL OFFICE ASSISTANT

(with the possibility of flexible hours to qualified applicant)

Under the supervision of the Office Manager of the Battlefords Family Health Centre; the Clinic Coordinator/Medical Office Assistant will be responsible for providing clinical support to the Physicians and Nurse Practitioner working out of the Battlefords Family Health Centre; as well as provide a coordinating role for the clinic which ensures that matters identified as pertinent to clinic flow and function are resolved from a patient centered, team approach.

The Clinic Coordinator/Medical Office Assistant will provide initial screening of patients for the General Practitioners and Nurse practitioner under their professional direction including recording of screening results in the Electronic Medical Record.

The Clinic Coordinator/Medical Office Assistant will use highly effective and problem solving communication techniques to liaise with staff of Battlefords Family Health Centre, Prairie North Health Region and Battle River Treaty 6 Health Services Inc. to enhance optimal delivery of clinical services and will provide ongoing training and support to staff around the EMR becoming the super user of the EMR in the Battlefords Family Health Centre.

Competencies and Qualifications • Recognized completed education and/or demonstrated knowledge and experience related to medical office assistant support as they relate to commonly used medical equipment and clinical assistant procedures in a medical office.

• Must have an understanding of the requirements for management of health in an electronic medical record which can be accessed by multiple users in multiples sites.

• Demonstrated skills in analyzing work flow, problem solving, above average communication skills.

• Skill in use of computer software to assist in analyzing problems or communicating issues • Demonstrated organizational and interpersonal skills abilities to meet the clinical needs of two and on occasion more clinicians.

• Previous experience working in a multidisciplinary health setting employing a variety of health professionals and para-professionals is an asset.

• Demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to the particular health and social issues encountered by First Nations people.

• Must provide a current criminal record check.

• Confidentiality is essential.

Submit updated resumé, cover letter and 3 professional references by 4:00 PM November 16, 2015 to: Human Resources Department Battle River Treaty 6 Health Centre Inc. P.O. Box 1658 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 3W2 Email resumés to: Recruitment@BRT6HC.ca Fax: 306-937-6767

BFHC wishes to thank all applicants for their interest however only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principle functions of the job and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work assignments that may be inherent to the job.

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CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES INC.

Kanaweyimik is an independent, non-political child welfare agency Located child in Battleford, Saskatchewan, is an providing welfare and family services Kanaweyimik to five First Nations. independent, non-political Child and Family Services agency Moosomin, Mosquito, Red Pheasant, Saulteaux & Sweetgrass providing services to for veservices First Nations communities.

First Nations contract with Kanaweyimik.

The following is a general description of aPOSITION Family Service THERAPIST/COUNSELLOR Worker (Social Worker) position.

Salary will be commensurate Full-Time with experience, training and education. This is a full-time, Kanaweyimik is offering a full-time therapist/counsellor permanent position. position within a unique, exciting and newly established counselling program. SERVICE We provide a multi-disciplinary, FAMILY WORKER holistic, therapeutic treatment service to individuals and families who (SOCIAL WORKER) have experienced violence and abuse. Our program uses POSITION both Western therapeutic1 and Aboriginal cultural perspectives.

• The Family Service is clinical directly supervision responsible will to the Extensive training andWorker ongoing be Supervisor and/or Executive Director; provided.

• Manage a caseload in the area of child welfare and family QUALIFICATIONS support services; • Intake services; A Masters degree in a related eld or a Registered Psychologist • in Saskatchewan • Services to children-in-care; • Community development; Experience providing individual, group and family therapy • • Services Knowledgeable and in sensitive Aboriginal issues children with an • to families need of tosupport to prevent understanding of the dynamics of intergenerational abuse coming-into-care; • Maintain computerized data, case recordings, individual and Computer skills • • family files, etc; Excellent verbal, written and time management skills • Coordinate case planning sessions and monitor case plans to A clear criminal and child abuse records check • • ensure families are receiving services; A valid driver’s licence • Child abuse investigations; An immediate or negotiable start date with very competitive • Will comply with the provisions of the Kanaweyimik Personnel salary and benefts.

Manual as it exists from time to time.

Due to the focus of the position being to provide services to

QUALIFICATIONS First Nations individuals in an agency operated by member First • Must have a University Degree from a recognized School of Nations, preference will be given to those applicants for this Social Work; position who are of aboriginal ancestry.

• Must have at least 5 years experience and proven ability to Please forward detailed resumés by email to: tony@tonymartens.ca work in the counselling and social services area with families orand children; by mail to: 9621 - 161A Street, Surrey, B.C. V4N 2E8. Please M.Sc., BSW, RCC, RSW. address to the attentionknowledge of Tony Martens, • Must demonstrate of The Child & Family ServicesforAct; Deadline accepting applications is March 31, 2014 at 5pm • Must have work experience assessing families and children; local time.

• Must have work experience counselling families and Contact person: Tony Martens 604-583-6612. Only successful children; candidates who make theunderstanding short list will be contacted.

• Must demonstrate a clear and knowledge of Recruitment process to continue until a successful native family systems; candidate is selected.

• Must demonstrate knowledge in the area of family violence dynamics; • Must demonstrate knowledge of the effects of separation as it relates to placement of children; • Knowledge of the Cree language is an asset; • Computer skills are a position requirement; • Excellent verbal, written and time management skills are required; • A clear criminal records check MUST BE PRESENTED AT INTERVIEW; • Must have a valid driver’s licence.

Application deadline is November 6, 2015 at 5:00 pm. Start date to be determined. Please forward resumés by fax, email or mail to: (306) 445-2533, marleneb@kanaweyimik.com. Only successful applicants will be contacted for scheduled interviews.

Recruitment process to continue until a successful candidate is selected.

Kanaweyimik Child & Family Services, Inc. P.O. Box 1270 Battleford, Saskatchewan S0M 0E0 Attention: Marlene Bugler

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Bridges Chev Buick has an opening for a Full-time position in their

Parts Department

Competitive wages • Great company benefits

Apply in person with resumé to Todd Or submit your resumé on line to: todd@bridgesgm.com

Community Safety and Crime Prevention

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Phone 306-445-3300

We are looking for energetic and friendly people to join our team

Full or Part-Time Food Preparation & Customer Service Positions If you like to work in a fast paced business where customers are number one, please apply

A & W Restaurant 2142 - 100th Street, North Battleford, Sask. S9A 0X6 or online at www.aw.ca

2501- 99th Street, North Battleford, SK

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Reporter Correspondents needed for all rural areas • • • • • • • •

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

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Ideally, reporter correspondents should reside within the communities listed

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

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Green feed harvest produced a whack of bales By the time you read this column it will be November. The weather was nice with below zero temperatures at night and warming up in the day to above zero.

It’s typical late October weather. Mid-week we got spitting cloudy weather and an unpleasant wind. That wind actually was a friend to anyone who didn’t want snow yet as it moved the rain and snow away. I know winter coming is inevitable, but the longer it stays away the better with me.

On the Hult farm, the only thing happening is the green feed harvesting in my hills. I went down there the other day and I don’t think I have seen more equipment moving since the oil well drilling boom. An outfit from Kitscoty was there.

They were making silage bales. They had two outfits cutting, three guys baling, two guys bagging and loading trucks and four semis hauling bales away. Working other areas that were cut earlier, Mike Ferguson has a whack of bales made and Irvine Carson was just finishing baling his part. It was a heavy stand of oats and there are just hundreds of bales everywhere.

On a personal note, at my birthday party this summer my wife Beverly and our daughter Crystal put together a book of all the things I have written for the last 70 years. I was dumbfounded and speechless.

I didn’t know they were

doing that. My aunt Signe started the trend by saving every little thing like letters I wrote to family members when I was a kid and Bev carried on the tradition of saving all the letters to the editors, letters to politicians that I have written since we have been married (47 years), including Vic’s Views since that part began with the Maidstone Mud. I am humbled and I no longer allow myself to call Beverly a hoarder. We started out with 10 books. They went right away. Then I ordered 30. I have only about six left. I have ordered 50 that are supposed to come by Nov. 6. Anyone who wants a book call me at 1-780875-3611. They cost $29 to make and I am selling them for $30. It’s kind of like farming, not much money left over at the end of the deal. If you need postage that would be extra.

In the World Series of Baseball, The Kansas City Royals are playing the New York Mets. The best team in baseball in 2015, the Toronto Blue Jays are at home watching. They were beaten by the Royals, but really they were defeated by their own egos. Twice they had a man on third with the winning run and would not lower themselves to bunt or base hit to bring them home. All they could think of was swing for a home run and be heroes. Turns out the Baseball Gods don’t like people who get too

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES Do you have the desire to work with owner managed farms and agribusiness operations?

Did you grow up on a farm?

Or, do you aspire to continue to reside or work within the agricultural community?

If this describes you, then this position may be for you:

Agricultural Accountant A unique opportunity exists for a qualified Accountant with an agricultural background to join a private family owned grain and seed producer based in Cut Knife, Saskatchewan.

CGA, CMA or CPA preferred.

Must be proficient with Agre/Tronia and Simply Accounting.

Please send resumé and cover letter to:

jobs@recruitmentmasters.com To view full job description please visit

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JOB OPPORTUNITY Protection Worker B.T.C. Human Services Corp. is seeking applications for a highly motivated individual who is willing to meet the challenges of Child Protection on Little Pine First Nation, Poundmaker Cree Nation and Lucky Man Cree Nation.

In this position, you will be responsible for investigating allegations of neglect, physical or sexual abuse; assessing family function; determining risks to children’s safety; implementing intervention plans to address child protection issues; and providing support services to families. Must have experience in Structured Decision Making (SDM) tools. When necessary you will initiate court proceedings and work through this process with the family. You will be required to travel and work flexible hours. Must have a BSW or BISW. Qualified applicants should contact B.T.C. Human Services Corp. at P.O. Box 1426, North Battleford, Sk. S9A 3M1 or e-mail: btchsc@sasktel.net or fax 306-445-5568.

Deadline for applications is November 20, 2015 We thank all applications and wish to advise that only those individuals that have been selected for an interview will be contacted.

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By Victor Hult

Regular contributor to newsoptimist.ca high on themselves and have no problem turning them into bums. I would wonder how the games would have gone anyway.

The Americans don’t like some upstart from Canada winning what they consider their game. The umpiring was horrible. They threw out the Blue Jays all-star short stop in one game. In the final game they called a ball hit to the wall a home run when replay showed a fan reaching over the wall to grab it. Should have been ruled a double. Then later called strike two on the leadoff batter that was clearly outside by six inches. Maybe next year. Walter Kohuch, Keith Swartz and I rehashed the whole thing at the Maidstone Fall Supper and you know what, the

outcome didn’t change.

In politics, the west is out again. Until Stephen Harper won, we haven’t had a western prime minister since John Diefenbaker.

Oh we had people in the Mulroney cabinet who were elected here but instead of representing us in Ottawa they only represented Ottawa back to us. It became so bad the Reform party was formed in Western Canada. Now here we are, out again.

Justin Trudeau is starting down the list of election promises he made. Holy snarky, there is a Liberal who intends to keep election promises. Are there two moons in the sky or what? He told President Obama he was pulling the fighter planes out of

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Syria and Iraq. When the American general in charge of the bombing was told his response was “we’ll handle it.”

Now Trudeau has Canada Post stop with the outdoor mailboxes and home delivery can continue. We had a big fight at Waseca and have an indoor post office.

Trudeau’s promise to bring 25,000 Syrian refugees by December is a lofty goal. I think it is the least we could do. I only have one worry about the commitment and as my neighbour said he hoped they ask the question “Are you a terrorist?” We don’t want those guys. I have in my lifetime seen at least six influxes of refugees. They all became part of Canada, raised their families and held a job. One of the first refugees I remember coming was Hungarian. We had a family arrive in Waseca, I don’t remember what the father did back in the old country but he was wringing his hands because he had no way to support his family. My uncle Ernie Snell was the mayor of Waseca and he said to the

father “Waseca needs a barber, I need a haircut and I will be your first customer.” The man became the barber for the area and cut hundreds of heads of hair.

He was happy, he had work and he supported his family. That is the way it will go if we give these families a chance and a new home.

There were 78 days of campaigning. There was an election promise almost every day. Where is the master list of promises made? We can only watch as we are out of the loop as far as having anyone we elected having any say in what happens. Sucks to be out again.

Joke of the week: An old guy goes into a restaurant and sits down. He looks around and there is a girl sitting a few tables away with spiked hair, pink, purple and green. He starts staring at her until finally she said to him, “What are you looking at?” “ Well,” said the old guy, “years ago I got really drunk and went to bed with a peacock. I was trying to figure out if you were my daughter.” As uncle Harold would say, ooooh boy!

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More than 50 celebrate two October birthdays

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Friendship Club held their potluck supper and birthdays Oct. 28 with over 50 out to enjoy a good meal and fellowship.

Celebrating October birthdays were Peter Thiessen and Ann Wardhaugh, who blew out the candles on the cakes baked by Eileen Petrun and Rita Smith.

The entertainment for the evening was five young

musicians from the Rosthern and Laird area who call themselves Back 40.They played and sang more than 20 mainly gospel songs including Precious Memories, Where the Roses Never Fade and I Saw the Light.

On drums was Steven Hamm. Andy Hamm played the mandolin. Dave Froese played guitar and sang. Martin Guenter played guitar and provided vocals and Thomas Guenter played guitar, banjo and did a very good ren-

Borden Friendship Club members celebrating October birthdays are Ann Wardhaugh and Peter Thiessen.

Senior girls volleyball players ready for action Oct. 31at Borden. In the photo are McKinley, Danika, Rachel and Natalie. Photos by Lorraine Olinyk

dition of Orange Blossom special on two harmonicas.

Sound man was Eric Guenter. A number of guests from their area came to listen to the group perform.

The Friendship Club held their annual harvest tea and bake sale Oct. 29, the same time as the flu clinic in the Borden Community Centre.

More than 53 guests enjoyed a variety of pie with their coffee or tea. Winning the 50/50 of $36.50 was Jean Graham of Borden.

Out-of-town guests winning door prizes were Margaret Hamp, Ida Muller, Elsie Flath, Lucille Wilkie, Rick Hawes, Doreen Parker, Jeannine Fast, Marj Thompson, George Abbot, Tina Hessell, Shirley Whitt, Mike McGough and Lily, all from Radisson; Gladys Wensley and Reuben Derksen from Saskatoon and Kay Leech and Helen Sutherland from Borden.

Winners of the Kaiser Oct. 27 were Art Flath and Leonard Kasahoff. The next tournament is slated for Nov. 10 and bingo is Nov. 12, both at 7 p.m., in the Seniors’ Room.

Borden United Church attendees travelled to Speers for a joint service and potluck lunch Nov. 1. A presentation of flowers and a gift certificate was given to the minister Gayle Wensley, it being her 10th anniversary as the minister for Borden and Speers United Churches.

After a bounteous lunch, Gayle spoke of her travels to Corner Brook, Nfld. in August to attend the general council of the United Church of Canada. She spoke of what each day entailed, some of the proposals set forth and of the new moder-

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A short joint business meeting was held to discuss holidays for 2016 and event dates in December 2015.

The first day of advent is Nov. 29. There will also be holy communion. Speers will have a white gift service Dec. 6 at 4 p.m. Borden’s regular service will be 11:30 a.m.

A Blue Christmas service will be held at Borden Dec. 17 at 7 p.m. Borden will have a service at 4 p.m. Dec. 20 in the church followed by a potluck supper and program in the Borden Community Centre.

Christmas Eve Services will be at 6:30 p.m. at Borden and 8:30 p.m. at Speers.

There will be no church at either point for Dec. 27, with services resuming Jan. 3.

The Riverbend Fellowship MB church sponsored a “Fall Fling” in the Borden Community Centre Nov. 1, with fabulous desserts and music by Prairie Light. The group consists of Darrel Miller playing piano and vocals by Ruth Miller and Terry and Shirley Lepp of Dalmeny.

The evening was to support “The Bridge on 20th” which is a ministry to First Nation people of Saskatoon.

Cash donations along with toiletries, socks and gloves were accepted.

The tables were nicely decorated with fall napkins, leaves and orange coloured jars for cash donations.

Right now the Bridge needs toques, mitts and warm jackets so call Martha Rempel at 306-997-4987 if you have any items.

volleyball team hosted a tournament Oct. 31 with three other teams – Maymont, Rosthern and Perdue.

Borden ended up in first place after the round robin, beat Rosthern in the semifinal, but came up short against Perdue in the final two sets. The Borden girls played well, considering they had only one extra player to change off with and one got hurt halfway through so did not play again.

The team had a booth all day selling soup, taco salad, quesadillas and goodies.

RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF MERVIN No. 499 Notice of Discretionary Use Application Public Notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007, the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for the development of a pistol gun range located on NW 1/4 Section 07-54-19-W3M. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use within the Agricultural District as shown within Schedule A, Section B(c) of the R.M. of Mervin No. 499 Zoning Bylaw 94-4.

The image (Exhibit 1) below demonstrates the lands that could be directly affected by the firing at the range. Should the primary backstop designed to stop all gunfire fail, the yellow boundary within the image shows the areas that bullets may potentially reach. This template projection is courtesy of the RCMP federal firearms department.

Exhibit 1: Possible impact areas of pistol gun range.

Council will be considering this proposal at the November 24th, 2015 Council meeting. If you wish to comment on this proposal, do so in writing by Friday, November 20th, 2015 to the R.M. of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK S0M 2Y0.

This will be a public hearing and individuals are welcome to attend the meeting. Individuals are requested to contact the RM office to schedule a time to present their concerns or questions to Council.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the development, please contact the Municipal Planner at (306) 8457333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

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By Elaine Woloshyn Correspondent

Jessie Konopelski, my neighbour, called me to tell me that her oldest son, 37-year-old Steven, will be a contestant in the Holiday Baking Challenge on the Food Network channel. His first appearance was Nov. 1.

All of us locals will certainly be cheering Steven on in this grueling competition.

Steven took dance lessons for many years at Annette’s School of Dance in North Battleford and in Lloydminster, then later on enrolled at Winnipeg Royal Ballet. He eventually worked his way up to dance on Broadway in New York, much to his parents’ delight.

A few years ago he studied at a cooking school in the United States and became very proficient in dessert preparation. He applied to be a contestant and passed the challenging interview, so now we can see firsthand his baking skills.

The reality series is scheduled for the next six weeks. Steven and his partner own a bed and breakfast called Turnbridge Point in the state of Maryland. They are kept very busy with this thriving business.

Jessie also has her married daughter, Heather, who lives in Utah. Between visiting Steven, Heather and her other son Daniel, who resides in southern Alberta, she is on the road a lot. She is a grandmother to six children all under seven years old.

Life, Death, and The Blues, produced and written by Raoul Bhaneja, was a delight to watch at Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon. Leanne Cherwinski, Faye Liebaert and I attended the Oct. 25 matinee and en route home, stopped in at Maymont for their annual

fall supper.

Of course it was delicious, with the school gymnasium packed with a hungry crowd. The kitchen was bustling with both men and women volunteering their time.

Getting back to the performance, the producer traces the history of what has become popular blues music with acting and his band called Big Time playing excellent music. They deserved a standing ovation for this high energy performance.

Running from Nov. 25 to Dec. 13 is A Christmas Carol, with director Bob Metcalfe. For those who know literature, it is Charles Dickens’ most popular work.

Tickets are still available by phoning Persephone’s box office at 306-384-7727.

When one attends workshops there is always some topic you will be enlightened on. Leanne Cherwinski, Cheryl and Jaycee Bulmer and I took in the CWL district annual workshop in Cut Knife Oct. 17. There were approximately 35 women in attendance from various towns. The drive is scenic, especially at the Prongua and Table Mountain entrance, where the elevation allows one to see for many miles.

The guest speaker was retired veterinarian Dr. McLane and his wife from the Battlefords. The day was laced with humorous jokes and skits.

Remembrance Day should always be observed.

A small memorial service is scheduled for Mayfair Hall with Rollie Pelletier in charge. Active legion members from Speers and Hafford participate in this sombre service. Phyllis Cunningham will be the guest speaker with lunch to follow. Let us all come and

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Did you purchase your ticket for the Cowboy Campfire Concert Nov. 6 at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall? Check with Joan Dzialo at Rabbit Lake Hotel at 306-824-2002 to see if she has any more tickets. I can’t wait to see Larry Krause performing again.

On the poster it advertises, “Western roots music so authentic you may need a shovel ... and might wanna check yer boots when you leave ...” He is a recording artist and a regular performer at the Calgary Stampede.

Coffee and fancy desserts are being served during intermission.

So how did your Oct. 31 night turn out? The weather always plays a big factor as to how many trick or treaters go knocking on doors.

I vividly remember a specific song for wee children when teaching piano and voice. It comes from a Book One Leila Fletcher Piano Course: “Halloween, the wind is blowing, spooks and goblins all about! Halloween, and out we’re going, now to play the game, shell-out! Knock, knock, knock! And then we’ll shout, knock, knock, knock, Shell-out! Shell-out! Then a gust of wind comes blowing, blows my pumpkin lantern out!” Trying to teach that song to five- and threeyear-old grandchildren can be fun!

Two friends of neighbour Morris Kowerchuk were interesting to meet. They come from Ireland to hunt ducks and geese in our area.

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Curtis, Julian and Shirley Goyan, Dennis and Dave Woloshyn (and of course I tagged along) gathered for a great evening supper at a restaurant in North Battleford.

I learned many things one doesn’t know about Ireland. For example, once a person turns 65 years old, the government pays all medical, dentist, phone, Internet and cable TV bills as well as local bus passes.

The one fellow said his aged parents receive old age pension, a couple of other work-related pensions and they cannot spend all of the money received each month. Wow, what a switch compared to Canada! Guess who pays for all of the seniors’ freebies? You know it is the middle class who are dearly taxed! If Canada’s government suggested the same senior program there would be a large hullabaloo because we already pay our full share of taxes.

In the Oct. 22 edition of the Regional Optimist, Little Pine First Nation had a grand opening for a new store right on the reserve.

All of their staff is local with manager Vanessa Fox in charge. Apparently Fox has been very successful with the store gaining growth in sales and it is a very popular place to shop. Pelican Lake Indian Reserve near Chitek Lake is in the process of building a large store, naming it Chachakew Store (pelican in Cree). A few of us cabin owners would like to drive up for the grand opening to celebrate this special occasion taking place in November. In talking with different Chitek Lake residents, they say they will definitely shop there.

Nov. 1, I had the pleasure of helping our son Greg

Chef Steve Konopelski, co-owner Turnbridge Point. move from Red Deer, Alta. to Saskatoon. He has resided in Red Deer since May 2007 after going to university in Saskatoon. Greg and friends left for Hawaii Nov. 4 for two weeks, Puerta Vallarta for one week and then a Caribbean Cruise.

His new employment starts in January at an accounting firm.

People are rushing around trying to wrap up their fall work before the snow arrives. We are fortunate that the soil isn’t even frozen yet. I’m still in the process of planting flower bulbs in my newly cultivated garden beds. I realize now that I over-purchased these little critters and I am not throwing them out!

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New cross for Battleford Cemetery Staff A new cross has been erected at Battleford Cemetery and a blessing was held Monday to mark the occasion.

The large metal cross was installed by the members of the Knights of Columbus Father Bigonesse Council 5626 Oct. 16. The Knights of Columbus paid for the material, however project co-ordinator Ron Sack says Brother Knight Owen Gentes drilled the hole for the footing, G&C Concrete donated the cement and Sad Sack Welding donated the labour in the construction of the metal cross.

Monday, All Souls Day, Fr. Greg Elder imparted the blessing at 3 p.m., just before blessing the graves of loved ones.

The Knights of Columbus see the new cross as a “visible symbol of our faith as Christians, and a much needed reminder in a modern world.”

Knights of Columbus Father Bigonesse Council 5626 Grand Knight Tom Sieben and Garret Francais stand on the back of a truck to raise a new cross at the Battleford Cemetery while Howard Senger guides the base. Project co-ordinator Ron Sack makes sure the bolts fit. Photos submitted

Above, Garret Francais, Tom Sieben and Ron Sack admire the new cross while Howard Senger tightens the final bolt. At left, Fr. Greg Elder blesses the new cross at the Battleford Cemetery on Monday, Nov. 2, All Souls Day.

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Local volunteers are currently working on the inside of the arena replacing bleachers and players’ benches and cleaning in preparation for the 2015-16 skating season.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to help with finishing the inside of the arena may contact a recreation board member

GLASLYN — The Glaslyn Recreation Board has announced the major repairs to the wooden arch rib supports on the skating rink are complete.

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The Glaslyn Acres For Sport and Recreation Board completed their second annual harvest Oct. 9, 2015. It was a perfect harvest day.

Northwest-based farm machinery dealers, trucking companies and grain companies donated time and equipment to the operation.

An area restaurant combined forces with the local grocery stores and women from the community to provide lunch to the volunteer harvest crew and chemical, seed and equipment representatives.

The proceeds from this year’s crop will go towards the major repair on the arch rib supports.

Combines donated by area equipment dealers take off the crop during the Glaslyn Recreation Board’s Acres for Sport and Recreation harvest. Photos submitted

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Other members of the board of directors are Valerie Priestley and Gwen Peake.

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Irene Cyr has been reappointed chairperson to the Leask Housing Authority board of directors along with the reappointments

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By Elaine Reeve ST. WALBURG — The St. Walburg seniors’ organization hosted an information session on the Twin Rivers Health Foundation Oct. 6 as many didn’t realize it was still in existence. Muriel Conacher was on hand to inform people of and about the Twin Rivers Foundation.

During her presentation, Conacher explained about the organization and how it operates.

She also explained where some of the money has been spent that the foundation has acquired through donations. She explained how you could contribute to the foundation in memory of someone or leave a bequest.

This session was well attended.

The St Walburg seniors hosted another information session Oct. 29, this time on fraud, scams and wills and estates, and some information on elder abuse from a financial perspective. The credit union provided the presenters and it was followed up with Cpl. Kent Ashworth from the RCMP. These information sessions were open to anyone who would like to attend.

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Halloween party draws 210 ghosts and goblins

By Dorothy Schwartz Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Halloween has come and gone.

The Maidstone Museum members in partnership with the Guides and Brownies hosted a party at the Maidstone Drop In Centre Oct. 31 from 2 to 7 p.m.

Outside and inside were decorated with spooks, ghosts, spiders and witch hats suitable for the occasion.

Volunteers assisted visitors with 16 different activities for all ages and encouraged them to stay and enjoy.

A total of 210 visitors signed the guest book and

children entered their names for the four door prizes.

These were won by Mickey Blyth, Alexis Beloim, Callie McIntosh and Charloy Harrison.

A big thank you goes to all the businesses and individuals who donated articles, money or their time to make this event a success.

Club elects new executive

By Amanda Kaminski Club Reporter

No Bones About It A skeletal horse paid a visit to the Denholm Community Hall on Halloween Day. The horse chose that moment to either laugh or show how fierce it was. Photo submitted by JoAnne Hudy

Maidstone Gully Multiple 4-H Club had a reorganization meeting Oct. 5.

We started the meeting off saying the pledge. We introduced ourselves and said what project we were interested in taking.

Snow on the ground November 1

By Helena Pike Correspondent

Others have seen snow on the ground before Monday, but the first snow here was Nov. 1. It soon disappeared as the temperature rose to around 5 C. Needless to say we can expect winter snow soon. Snow was falling again in the morning Nov. 2.

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As I said in a previous column, people travel long distances to attend the various fall suppers. It is a great time to visit with people one does not see very often.

Congratulations to Renee and Maurice Donovan on the birth of their first grandchild. Jack Randal Churchman was born Oct. 31 to Ian Churchman and Lindsay Donovan of Saskatoon. He weighed in at seven pounds, nine ounces. Renee and Maurice were there at the time of his birth. Best wishes and congratulations to the new parents, Lindsay and Ian. It is interesting to see Christmas lights are already going up in the village. The way time flies, Christmas will be here before we know it.

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Wet fields but temps mild for Halloween

By Alan Laughlin Correspondent

Kari and Koral Carpentier are in Churchill working with the bears. Photo submitted

Raffle to benefit seniors

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

Maymont seniors will be selling tickets for a fundraiser for the Maymont Seniors’ Centre. Tickets will be sold for $2 or three for $5. There will be two draws made – Dean Roger’s donated outdoor nativity scene and a goodie basket. Contact one of the senior members

aymont News for tickets or come to the Discovery Co-op mall Nov. 12 and 14. Car-Mel Country will be entertaining.

To do or not to do? Mel and I were unable to attend

the fowl supper at the school and I had to miss the potluck supper at Ruddell because we were sick. If we would have had the flu shot, maybe we could have made it. By the way, both were great successes. Thanks to all those who helped for both.

Everyone is welcome to the potluck supper Nov. 5 at the Maymont Seniors’ Centre, 6 p.m.

The Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 70

Wednesday, November 11

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After a summer that began too dry, fall is ending too wet! Thankfully the harvest is complete and most fieldwork is done because it would be tricky being on the land now.

October ended with rain and November began with snow.

Fortunately Oct. 31 was exceptionally nice for kids to enjoy Halloween. We had about 35 kids and we enjoyed seeing each one.

Because Halloween was on a nice Saturday it began earlier in the day and seemed to end earlier at night. In Rabbit Lake it was quiet with no evidence of any pranks being played.

Winter quilting begins Nov. 2 and continues for the winter. This is a library project. If you are interested

North Battleford

At 10:15 a.m., they will form a parade and march to John Paul II Collegiate, where a service will be held.

North Battleford Legion Branch No. 70 will be hosting a banquet at 5:00 p.m., open to the public.

abbit Lake News in more information, contact Donna German or Lynn Morrison.

Nov. 6 will be a busy evening. Larry Krause will be in concert at the Rabbit Lake Community Hall. This should be an enjoyable evening of entertainment. Also the Sandwith Hall board is holding a turkey bingo with a potluck supper and silent auction. The supper is at 6 p.m. and the bingo begins at 7 p.m.

It seems like the fall activities are beginning. Oldtime dance lessons are being held in Resolute, Mayfair and Medstead. Dancing is a good form of exercise.

It is not often one can

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watch TV and see someone who they know, but not so for people here in Rabbit Lake. The kickoff of Holiday Baking Championship, a baking show on the Food Network, was Nov. 1. One of the contestants was Steven Konopelski.

Steven is the son of Jessie and the late Sam Konopelski and grew up about 15 miles south. He now lives in New York, N.Y., and is a professional pastry chef. As this is an elimination show it was good to see Steven make it through round one. I am sure his mom will be cheering him on next Sunday!

So now that November is here I wonder how many people will rush to get the Christmas lights up before the real cold weather hits.

I know that is on my to-do list. Is it too much to ask for things to be nice until after Remembrance Day?

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Scott Moe, MLA

Rosthern/Shellbrook Constituency

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Randy Weekes, MLA

Biggar Constituency

Box 1413, Biggar, SK S0K 0M0 Toll Free: 1-877-948-4880 Fax: 306-948-4882 randyweekes.mla@accesscomm.ca www.randyweekes.ca

Herb Cox, MLA

The Battlefords Constituency

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

Larry Doke, MLA

Cut Knife/Turtleford Constituency

#6 - 116 - 1st Ave. West, Maidstone, SK P.O. Box 850, S0M 1M0 Phone: 306-893-2619 Fax: 306-893-2660 larrydoke@sasktel.net www.larrydoke.ca

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Flashing police car lights produce rumours Ed, my old neighbour from Saskatchewan, found himself the victim of a variety of rumours last week.

Ed was coming home from Yorkton last Friday on the highway when he had to pull over to the side of the road. His dog Rex, riding in the back of the truck cab, had bitten into a big bag of dry dog food. It might have gone unnoticed until they got home, except for a sudden stop for some deer bounding across the highway. Ed’s sudden braking sent the open dog food bag showering the back of the cab with dry dog food everywhere. Ed pulled over to manage the dog food spill and rearrange things in the back

so Rex could not eat dog food all the way home.

While Ed was pulled over, a police cruiser pulled in behind Ed and engaged his flashers. The police officer was checking on Ed pulled over at the side of the road. Ed had put his truck flashers on and the police officer was checking to see if Ed had a mechanical breakdown.

My old neighbour being a talker had a 10-minute chat with the friendly RCMP officer. In that, 10 minutes by the side of the road half of Melville spotted Ed’s truck there with a police car behind him. When Ed went to coffee Saturday he found himself the center of at-

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

revraymaher@accesscomm.ca tention. Ed’s explanation of the police car received little enthusiasm. Some were disappointed that the rumour that he was getting a ticket for speeding was not true. It was the most popular rumour about him. The next most popular rumour was that he had a flat tire. The

third most popular was the police were searching his truck for drugs. The least popular rumour was that he was sick, having chest pains. They disappeared enough for him to drive home and the police followed him to Melville to make sure he was okay.

Ed felt he had let folks

down, because everyone liked the rumours better than the truth.

Ed’s experience made me think of the commandment that we should not give false testimony against our neighbours.

Sharing a rumour about someone may seem like harmless coffee talk. It is better to talk to the person the rumour is about than just to repeat the rumour without knowing if there is any truth to it. The rumours about Ed were harmless yet just the addition of another word or thought could have hurt his reputation. The most popular rumour could become harmful if it became, “Ed was at the side

of the road with the police car because he was caught for speeding, again!” The second rumour could become, “Ed had another flat tire. There must be something wrong with his truck.” The third rumour could become, “Ed must be growing more than canola on his farm if the police were searching his truck for drugs.” The last rumour could become, “Ed has had chest pains before, but he won’t go to the doctor as he thinks a shot of whiskey will cure anything.”

Rumours can grow like weeds far too easily and hurt another’s reputation. Sadly we may prefer rumours to the truth.

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

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church

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

1401 - 98th Street, North Battleford, SK

306-446-1695

306-445-5901

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

SUNDAY 10:30 a.m.

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

Community Baptist Church

Battlefords Grace Community Church

Sunday Morning Service - 11:00 a.m.

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

Canadian National Baptist Convention

Everyone Welcome

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

Everyone Welcome

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

Pastor: Bill Hall

Everyone Welcome

Hope Mennonite Fellowship

WORSHIP SERVICES - 11 a.m. Sunday

Notre Dame (RC) Parish

1291 - 109th Street, North Battleford

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

Church Phone 306-445-4181

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

DIVINE LITURGY:

On the 1st & 3rd Sundays of each month: 9:30 am On the 2nd, 4th & 5th Sundays of each month: 12:00 pm Contact: Fr. Ivan Nahachewsky - 306-961-1390

TerriTorial Drive alliance church

OFFICE 306-445-3836

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

ROMAN CATHOLIC ST. VITAL’S

52 - 4th Avenue West Battleford, SK

306-937-3177

SUNDAY SERVICES 10:30 a.m.

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

Sunday School

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

Phone 306-937-7340 PASTOR - Father Greg Elder

Saturday Evening Mass - 5:00 p.m.

Sunday Mass - 10:30 a.m.

ANGLICAN PARISH

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

191 - 24th Street West, Battleford, SK

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

Hosanna Life Center 306-445-5079

MEETING IN ROOM #109 DON ROSS CENTER - 6:30 P.M. Pastors: Peter & Lydia Litchfield Members of Christian Ministers Association

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

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

A warm welcome is extended to everyone!

Everyone Welcome

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

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

Sunday School 10:00 a.m.

Morning Worship 11:00 a.m.

Weekly Programs

11 - 18th Street, Battleford, SK

1302 - 99th Street North Battleford, SK

Battleford United Church

Pastor Patrick Carty

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

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

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

306-445-4818 tbcnb@sasktel.net www.trinitybaptistchurch.ca

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

Come Join Us

Living Water Ministry

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

Sunday Evening Service 7:00 p.m.

Bible Study Wednesday 7:30 p.m.

1371 - 103rd Street (Use East Door)

St. Jean Baptiste de la Salle Roman Catholic Church - DELMAS

Rev. Father Greg Elder

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

Phone 306-937-7340

Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church 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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Take the time to remember at local services

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

In five days I ask you all to take time to remember. Wear those poppies, shake the hand of a veteran or serviceman and attend one of the Remembrance Day services in our community. A community service begins at 10:30 a.m. at St. Peter’s Church.

We recently lost another well-respected, admired veteran in our community in Cec Hayward and we need to remind ourselves those familiar uniforms and faces at Remembrance Day services will one day no longer be able to attend.

Unity Public School staff and students host Remembrance Day services Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. This is also formal day, so students are asked to show their respect for their guests and for the occasion by dressing up for the day. There will be no school Nov. 11.

Report cards will be sent home Nov. 13 with student-led conferences following Nov. 18 and 19. There will also be no school Nov. 23 for a professional development day.

Soccer intramurals are now done and volleyball is next on the intramural agenda, giving all interested students a chance to participate.

Volleyball teams also had a chance to participate recently in a Grade 7 tournament.

nity News St. Peter’s School will be holding their school Remembrance Day service Nov. 9 at 11 a.m. Staff and students are thankful for the Legion members who come to continue on this important tradition.

The choir and the band will be working extra diligently in the days ahead preparing for many performances leading up to Christmas.

Unity Composite High School volleyball for juniors is nearly done, with just district competitions remaining.

Senior volleyball teams are ramping up their practices and games in preparation for conference playdowns.

UCHS is also engaging students through noon hour activities in the library. Mondays and Fridays are FAB lunch times, where students drop in to play board games or cards. The robotics equipment comes out Tuesdays and Thursdays and groups of students are scattered throughout the space, assembling “bots” or building with Lego. Wednesdays, the crafters take over to try their hand at origami, card making, crocheting, knitting and scrapbooking.

Some students experience a sense of belonging when they reach out in service through SADD or SLC. Both of these clubs are dedicated to promoting the well-being of others.

Drama kids are preparing for their three plays to be presented Dec. 8 and 9 at UCHS. Tech and dress rehearsal will be Dec. 6.

There is plenty to keep students at UCHS intrigued that doesn’t always involve a gym, including Wednesday hot lunch featuring a new menu item every week, intramurals, FAB lunch fun programs, Warrior of the Month, Ordinary Joe awards, green slip draws and much more.

The volunteer committee have worked feverishly since the announcement was made this summer that the Montreal Canadiens alumni team would be making a stop in Unity Nov. 27. There are still opportunities to bid on options to play with the Habs and get your own jersey, become an equipment assistant or experience a dressing room visit.

The event is raising funds for three community organizations – the Unity Food Bank, the Unity Community Resource Centre and Unity Minor Hockey. The big game is only three weeks away.

Fans can grab their tickets to the game at Cinema Satel-

Mistletoe

Craft & Gift Sale November 7 & 8, 2015

Saturday ~ 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sunday ~ 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Agrivilla Exhibition Park - Admission $3.00

TABLE & PRODUCT LISTINGS

Arbonne - Facial/Body Products Battlefords Humane Society - Adopt a Furever Pet Bonnie Bentley Swan - Alchol Ink Ceramic Tiles, some framed some as coasters Buck Scotton - Paintings Canada Jolly Stone - Jewelry & cell phone accessories Charmed Creations - handmade jewelry Color by Amber FABULOUS HOMEMADE Country Maid Soaps - soaps, lotions and bath sundries DMK Lamps - jigsaw lamps DOOR FOOD DU North Designs - leggings, shirts, sweaters PRIZES CONCESSION Edam Soap Shoppe - handmade soaps, balms and butters Epicure Selections - Kitchen Spices and Tools Ethereal Therapy - Essential Oils Ewald & Rita Schenker - Watkins Janet McKay - Interchangeable jewelry (snap on bracelet charms) Kali Cousins - leather jewelry Krystle Ma - jewelry & dream catchers Lori Pruden - hamdmade kids clothing Meekeecha Designs - handmade jewelry Melissa Bohse & Daniela Kurman - crochet items Michelle Friesen - jewelry & scarves Michelle Schafer - painted canvas, rock & conch with some jewelry Olga Turuk - Handmade Sewing Items Origami Owl - interchangeable locket jewelry Reflections Dunn on Canvas - paintings Richard Kraushaar - belts, wallets, purses, buckles: all leather products Scentsy - wickless candle scents & more Signature Home Style - home decor South Hill Designs - interchangeable locket jewelry Sunset Gourmet - Spices & Dips Sweetlegs - leggins Tawheed Ali Khan - handmade crafts & rugs Terra Bartrop - Teacup bird feeders, antiques, fall candles The Pampered Chef - kitchen tools Tupperware - kitchen items Vi Thiessen - handmade quilts, purses and bags Young Living Essential Oils - Essential Oils

The season has wrapped up for the youngest UCHS volleyball teams, while others are vying for or preparing for district playdowns. Photo by Sherri Solomko

lite, Wildeman Sports Excellence or the town office.

Don’t miss out on your chance to get your name in on the awesome silent auction items, some of which include an autographed Holtby jersey, an autographed Johnny Gaudrea jersey, a fabulous ticket package for the Hitmen and Flames in the Flames alumni corporate box and much more.

Major sponsors, Unity Credit Union and Delta Coop, have a contest two win a “Royalty Experience” that includes tickets for the game and VIP lounge as well as premier seating, with delivered food during one intermission and an exclusive dressing room visit at another intermission as well as a surprise or two.

Please contact Carey Baker at 306-228-2621 for more details on any aspects of this big game coming to Unity.

Hockey night in Unity is nearly every night as, once again, Unity Minor Hockey hosts multiple teams in every division except midget; but does include a midget AA team. As well the Unity Miners have begun playing their games and Unity opened ice time for the Wilkie Outlaws to have their home games in Unity after a devastating arena fire left them with no rink to play at. There are also a number of recreation hockey teams taking up any “spare” ice time, while the Unity Skating Club rounds

out the busy arena schedule.

The Miners will host the Luseland/Dodsland Mallards Nov. 6 at 8:30 p.m. while Nov. 7 will see the Wilkie Outlaws host their first “home game” in Unity at 8 p.m. taking on the Eatonia Huskies. To round off this weekend, the Midget AA Lazers will play the Battleford Barons at 2 p.m.

Nov. 8.

Check out the Sask West Hockey League complete schedule online for senior hockey games as well as the Centre Four Hockey League for the midget AA schedule.

All other arena schedules can be found either posted at the rink, on the Unity Recreation Arena Facebook page or online at the townofunity.com website.

The Unity Curling Club hosted their first bonspiel of the year, an event on the Sask Curling Tour, the Compass Minerals Cash Spiel. Seven teams competed throughout the weekend for a chance to win some money and valuable points on the tour. There are several more bonspiels to come.

The annual Ladies’ Night Out shopping and gathering event is Nov. 7. A number of home-based businesses will offer a unique shopping experience as well as the opportunity to enjoy some refreshments and visit with the gals.

It runs from from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at the Unity Community Centre upper hall. Admission

is $5 and helps pay some of the refreshment expenses, as well a portion is earmarked this year for KC Rescue.

If you are an interested vendor or shopper there is a Christmas sale coming up Nov. 26 at the Anglican Church Hall. It will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. With several vendors already lined up, this is another excellent opportunity to support local independent business people while knocking off some of your shopping list early.

The Raise the Wooff KC Rescue fundraiser Nov. 14 offers supper, comedy and opportunities to win prizes.

Contact 306-228-2980 for your tickets in advance or you can get them at the door if there are still some available.

The annual UCRC Ladies’ Movie Night Out is coming up Nov. 19. The evening starts with a wine and cheese at 7:30 p.m. followed by the movie at 8 p.m. Only 100 tickets will be sold. Contact the UCRC to get your ticket.

Coffee row folks – they have sadly talked about what might have been with our Riders and the Blue Jays.

Plenty of theories on this coming winter abound. And, of course, reviewing what has taken place as well as anticipating events still to come are all part of the topic table. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

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