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BTEC attains funding goal

Staff In almost exactly a year, the My Community Cares Campaign, raising funds for a new Battlefords Trade and Education Centre day program building, achieved their $2.3 million goal.

At an event Friday that coincided with BTEC’s annual art sale, it was announced that a flurry of last-minute support put the campaign over the top.

Lyndon Heinemann, a volunteer and a board member with BTEC, expressed his amazement.

“I knew that the campaign would reach its goal, but I didn’t think it would be in a year,” said Heinemann.

“The last week was incredible,” he added. “The outpouring of generosity seemed to come in, and that put us over the top.”

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Snow Angels The City of North Battleford has its Snow Angels program to recognize those who help their neighbours with snow shoveling, but there were snow angels of a different kind imprinted on the boulevard beside the fire hall Tuesday.

The big dump of snow inspired Battlefords Publishing production manager Claude Paradis to issue a challenge to Amr Rezk. Rezk came to Canada from Egypt on May 4 this year and the snow dump that day was his first experience with the white stuff. After much cajoling and needling he agreed and several of his co-workers joined him in enjoying this unique Canadian experience. Photo by John Cairns

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NEXT CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 14 at 8 p.m.

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Lend a helping hand to a resident who needs it and then tell us about it, and if you receive help from someone, nominate them as a “Snow Angel.” Write or e-mail your Snow Angel story to us. (include the name and address of the Snow Angel).

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BTEC reaches fundraising target

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

A year to the day of the launch of their community fundraising drive, the goal has been reached for Battlefords Trade and Education Centre.

The My Community Care campaign has met their $2.3 million fundraising target for a new building, which is now under construction.

Pius Pfeifer, a major contributor to the project, used the words “mission accomplished” to describe the feat at the announcement Friday at their existing facility on 102nd Street. The announcement coincided with the annual art show held at the facility.

At that event Friday a number of funding announcements were made and those include the following: • Chief Richard Okemow announced a $50,000 commitment from Battlefords Tribal Council, consisting of a cheque for $20,000 with two more installments of $15,000 to come in the next two years; • $25,000 from the family of Greg and Brenda Lightfoot; • $10,000 from L7 Electric, Rob and Laura Squair, who are also doing the electrical project for the new building; • $10,000 from Canadian Tire North Battleford; • A $20,000 in-kind donation towards furniture and appliances from Battleford Furniture - Chris Odishaw; • $200,000 from BATC Community Development Corporation, with the chair

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$2.3 million raised in one year

Mon: Tue: Wed: Thu: Fri: Sat: Sun: Dallan Oberg announces the commitment of Holm Raiche Olberg of $50,000 to the project.

Chief Richard Okemow of behalf of BTC stands with BTEC’s Mona Leece announcing their $50,000 commitment.

of BATC CDC Don Buglas on hand Friday; • $5,000 from Don and Joyce Salie; • $35,000 from Terry Tait; • $50,000 from the accounting firm of Holm Raiche Olberg, with $20,000 from Dallan Oberg; • $25,000 from Dr. Matt Pruden; • $2,000 from Len and Jackie Pawlus of Pawlus Insurance to sponsor a couple of benches; and • A donation was made from River City Plumbing and Heating.

Finally the law firm of DBF Law (Ivan Frank) provided a discount on the legal work and the land titles transfer for the project.

A number of other contributors to the project were on hand at the event Friday, including Pius Pfeifer, who

along with his wife Ida contributed $500,000 towards the project.

The new BTEC building is being named the Pius and Ida Pfeifer Building in recognition. Their contribution was announced at the sod turning earlier this year.

The BTEC My Community Cares campaign had started its final financial push earlier this fall.

They had needed another $150,000 to reach their target, and had set Nov. 20 as the date to reach that target and wrap up the campaign.

At the event Friday, they reported that many of the donations came through with about a week to go. My Community Cares fundraising co-chair Rob Rongve said it wasn’t really close until last Friday, when he got a call from Russ Brown of BTC about their $50,000.

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“Once we got that call,” said Rongve, “we realized, holy cow, we can probably get to our goal.” After that the “floodgates opened” and more donations rolled in.

While the building campaign goal has been met, BTEC will continue its ongoing fundraising efforts for furnishing, equipment and the other items they will need at the facility.

Lyndon Heinemann, a volunteer and a board member with BTEC, expressed his amazement to reporters about how successful the building campaign has gone.

“I knew that the campaign would reach its goal, but I didn’t think it would be in a year,” said Heinemann.

“The last week was incredible,” he added. “The outpouring of generosity seemed to come in, and that put us over the top.”

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Letter

It has been the summer of our discontent Dear Editor I make reference to William Shakespeare’s famous statement (“now is the winter of our discontent”) in Richard III to make a point. For those who love history, and our built history in particular, it’s been a bad summer.

On June 29, arsonists burned the 130-year-old nun’s residence (located just west of Government House which was destroyed by arsonists a decade ago). The nun’s residence was in good shape. Its outstanding feature was the beautiful religious paintings that adorned the interior walls.

A month later, vandals attacked the old Lands Titles office (located about a 100 yards west from the Government House location). They managed to enter the building and create some damage. Fortunately they didn’t set the 135-year-old building on fire. Vandals were also able to get into the old St. Vital Church (more than 140 years old).

Luckily it still stands.

During the summer, the old Woolworth Building on 12th Avenue and 101st Street was destroyed by fire. It was constructed in 1955 so it certainly qualifies as a historic building. Will the building adjacent to the north (formerly Fabricland) have to come down as well because of the damage sustained during the Woolworth fire?

Then, of course, the old Sallows and Boyd building (infamously known as the Pigeon Hotel) and the old bus depot were demolished by the City a few weeks ago. We now have another parking lot. The interior of the Sallows and Boyd was so decrepit and decayed that it was beyond ordinary repair. If the building had been maintained and looked after over the years and decades, it would still be standing.

Now this stately 100-year-old building, and the old bus

depot, part of our heritage, are gone forever, and two more of our downtown historic buildings have been destroyed.

Recently, the 100-plus-year-old Battleford post office was vacated because of a bat infestation. Really hope Canada Post is planning on moving back into this historic landmark. Remember what happened to the North Battleford Post Office in 1972? Unbelievable that this heritage building built in 1904 was demolished to “revitalize” the downtown core. Think it couldn’t happen again? Think again.

Finally, and most unsettling of all, they plan to knock down the historic Saskatchewan Hospital. Seriously. That’s the worst news of all. The old Saskatchewan Hospital

should be preserved and used. The external façade should be saved. The interior should be gutted with the building converted into dance and banquet halls, office space and condos. Can it be done? Absolutely it can.

Jane Shury of the Battlefords North West Historical Society is organizing a committee to try to save the old building.

It’s been a bad summer for history lovers. Hope it’s over now winter is here.

Richard W. Hiebert President Battlefords Heritage Society

oots Bouquets North Battleford Local 706 of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers would like to salute the community for their ongoing support in our fight to save door to door delivery.

Extra special thanks to those of you who displayed our lawn signs to help make our cause more visible.

Your local letter carriers and postal clerks

Letters welcome

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

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Big credit unions do not care

Dear Editor I agree with Rose Freeman’s letter (CU tax breaks killing small towns) in the Regional Optimist Nov. 19. My experience with the credit union was I asked where they got the $1.5 million for the CUplex in North Battleford and the answer was, “you don’t understand.”

At the annual meeting I asked if they were going to give money to each town and city in the same amount of money

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in proportion to population. I never got an answer. I used to deal 100 per cent with the credit union, I now deal one per cent with the credit union. They do not care.

I remember Sask. Wheat Pool. They had a big head office and they didn’t care. Where are they today?

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Things are getting out of control in Syria “This business will get out of control. It will get out of control and we’ll be lucky to live through it.”

That quote was from the movie The Hunt for Red October. The recently deceased Fred Thompson, playing the American admiral commanding an aircraft carrier battle group, is looking out on the deck of his ship where a fighter plane has just crashed and burned. The American F-14 had bumped into a Russian bomber over the North Atlantic during a time of heightened tensions.

That was fiction, filmed in 1989 and set in the early 1980s.

This morning, while eating my toast, I saw a Russian fighter-bomber, very much like the F-14, go down in flames on the TV news. Turkey had just shot down a Russian plane at the Turkish/Syrian border after supposedly giving it several warnings not to intrude on Turkish airspace.

This was fact, filmed in 2015 and set today.

Turkey, our formal ally, has apparently called for a meeting of NATO this afternoon. If they invoked Article 5 of the NATO charter, we would be at war before this newspaper hit the presses. Article 5 stipulates an attack on one in Europe or North America is an attack on all NATO members. It has been invoked only once, after the attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.

It’s why Canada found itself deployed to Afghanistan until 2014.

Events in Syria are getting out of control, and one might wonder if we will be lucky to live through it.

Consider in the space of a few short weeks, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad flew to Russia. Shortly thereafter, Russia deployed its largest military presence beyond its immediate borders in a generation and started bombing. ISIS, in return, snuck a bomb on a Russian airliner full of Russian tourists. Then ISIS attacked Paris in spectacular fashion, and Beirut in what was a footnote in Western media coverage. Russia amped up its bombing campaign to include bombers that were designed to hit us, here in North America.

France, another NATO ally, declared war on ISIS, but, to this point, has not invoked Article 5. Within days, France deployed its own aircraft carrier battle group to the eastern Mediterranean to reinforce its already-deployed forces in the theatre.

Then Turkey shot down a Russian plane.

It’s hard to keep track of who is currently bombing in Syria right now. The list includes Canada (currently), Russia (recently), France (increasingly), United States (continually), Jordan (very angrily, after one of its pilots was burned alive), Turkey (selectively, against Kurds), Australia (really?),

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year Saudi Arabia (menacingly), Bahrain and United Arab Emirates (I’ve run out of things ending in “ly”).

Across the border in Iraq, bombs have been dropped

by Denmark, the Netherlands and United Kingdom.

Iran might even be involved, too. Up to this point, everyone has been of a like mind and only shooting at people on the ground, and not each other, but that ended today.

Seeing the nations of the world gather in battle

is unnerving, because there is no real common enemy.

Most are targeting ISIS, but some are hitting the Kurds, others (Russia) going after anti-Assad forces. No wonder Europe is now being overrun by refugees. About the only country in the area not involved in bombing is Israel, but they get their pot shots in as needed.

Russian president Vladimir Putin raised a valid point about ISIS, namely, who is buying their oil? Is it

the same countries that are currently bombing it? It has to be, because every country surrounding ISIS-held territory is bombing it.

Now Putin is calling the shooting down of his aircraft a “stab in the back.”

This is not good. What most people forget is the hottest days of the Cold War, the Cuban Missile Crisis, were not just about Russian missiles in Cuba.

The Russians were placing missiles in Cuba because America had already placed Jupiter nuclear missiles in Turkey, aimed at Moscow.

The resolution of the Cuban missile crisis involved the quiet withdrawal of those missiles in Turkey.

If all of this isn’t enough to give you the willies, remember this gathering of warring nations is not that far from this little place called Megiddo, also known

as Armageddon. It’s just a hop, skip and cruise missile launch away from the current area of operations.

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

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Dates set for City 2016 budget deliberations

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The dates have been set for the City of North Battleford’s budget deliberations for 2016.

Three nights of deliberation sessions are planned and those will take place in council chambers. After those are complete a final debate and vote is set for a regular council meeting Dec. 14.

The first budget deliberation session is scheduled for Wednesday, Dec. 2, dealing

with selected third-party grant applicants. Applicants will appear before council that night from 7 to 10 p.m.

Then come two nights of City departmental presentations to council. The first of those is Monday, Dec. 7 between 6 and 10 p.m. and will include leisure services, fire and protective services, waste management and general governance.

Dec. 9, there will be more presentations featuring planning and development, operations and maintenance,

water and sewer.

Director of Finance David Gillan presented the deliberation schedule to council.

He indicated the 2016 budget document is nearing completion and should be ready for the Dec. 2 deliberations.

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Carlton Trail incident focus at city council

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Community safety and crime issues continue to be a concern of councillors at North Battleford City Hall.

At council Monday, during S/Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt’s monthly policing presenta-

tion, Councillor Ray Fox commented about the recent incident on Carlton Trail shortly before 9 p.m. on Nov. 11, in which a 55-yearold woman was found lying on the side of the road with bandages on her legs.

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of the RCMP actions in that incident, forcing the RCMP to issue a media release soon after to clear the air about what happened. The RCMP reported that at no point was the woman in RCMP custody or cells and the bandages were from a pre-existing medical condition.

Fox thanked the RCMP for their response to the Carlton Trail release. He called it “somewhat unprecedented” that the RCMP would release a statement based on a social media post, and noted he had received several phone calls about the incident.

“It was getting to the point where it was almost hysterical,” said Fox. Fox also wanted some further details about the incident.

“I understand now there have been charges laid, that something is coming, is that the truth to this point?” Fox asked.

“That, again, is social media,” Woolfitt responded, adding that the particular incident was “still under investigation.”

“All parties that we believe were involved in that particular situation are known to police. So the investigation is still ongoing.”

Woolfitt also urged caution about social media.

“The person who initially posted his comment on Facebook was nowhere near that

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situation, was in my estimation 50 miles away making comments about things they have heard. And I think it does a disservice not only to the people involved in that particular situation, but it does a disservice to the community at large. And it doesn’t, really doesn’t, help anyone. And the reason for the information coming out from the police on that, is to clarify some of the issues and to make sure the com-

munity was confident in the fact that we weren’t dealing with a larger problem than what we initially had.”

Fox pressed further and asked “what would your advice be, then, if you’re afraid to walk your dog because of something like that happening?”

Woolfitt suggested people go to the public Safety Canada website or the City website. He also suggested people should make a plan

and tell a friend where they are going.

“I don’t want people in the community to live in a fear-based community,” said Woolfitt.

“I think the more people engage each other and communicate, and get to know your neighbours and know your community and realize that it is a good community to live in. It is, by my estimation, a very safe community.”

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“As I thought more about that I couldn’t help thinking that really that’s not very many people,” said Sutton.

“I can’t help but think that if you were only talking about six individuals, you should be able to gather professionals together and address some of the issues they are facing that are keeping them involved in criminal activity.”

Sutton said he brought this information to Mental Health and Addictions and said they will start focusing

on the individual people and try to address some of the factors that keep them involved in crime.

He added that having a data analyst on hand to do this work on a full- or parttime basis would be helpful.

In addition, RCMP detachment S/Sgt. Darcy Woolfitt provided the RCMP policing report for the month and it was during that presentation that the whole idea of a youth curfew was brought up.

Youth curfews have been discussed at council meetings before, and councillors have acknowledged local residents have come forward on that issue.

Monday, Councillor Kelli Hawtin raised the issue again in response to news La Ronge is now enforcing a youth curfew bylaw that was on the books.

“Would that help with some of the youth crime in the community?” Hawtin asked.

Woolfitt noted a curfew is “a parenting issue,” but added, “I don’t know if a youth curfew would serve our community well.” He did say it was a “good topic for us to discuss and probably look into it a little bit further,” but added he didn’t know if it was a road the community wanted to travel down right now.

Councillors seemed inclined towards a wait-and-see approach to the curfew issue.

One suggestion from Councillor Ray Fox was perhaps looking at what La Ronge’s experience was for “a threemonth period or something like that, as they’re going through this process,” and probably learn from that and bring it back in a few months.

Minor sector commits major amount of crime Staff Reporter

A grand total of six individuals are responsible for 21 per cent of criminal activity in North Battleford.

Community Safety Coordinator Herb Sutton presented that startling statistic to North Battleford city council Monday during his monthly report.

Sutton said the statistic was revealed during analysis of data from the beginning of 2012 and July 31, 2015.

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Franklin Expedition focus of new exhibit at WDM Inspired by 1845 Arctic wreck discovery

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Sir John Franklin’s ill-fated Arctic expedition is the subject of a travelling exhibition at the Western Development Museum in North Battleford.

The replica of a grave of a crew member whose body was preserved by the cold.

The nails, buttons and boot heel above all come from the crew of the Erebus. The food canisters below also came from the Erebus ship.

Featured here are artifacts from the travelling exhibition Echoes in the Ice — Finding Franklin’s Ship. Photos

by John Cairns

The ill-fated expedition of Sir John Franklin and his crew in 1845 is the subject of a travelling exhibition making a stop in North Battleford.

The Western Development Museum is hosting Echoes in the Ice - Finding Franklin’s Ship, which opened Nov. 22 and runs to April 10 of next year.

The exhibit is a co-production of Gone West Productions and the Canada Science and Technology Museum in Ottawa, with the support of Natural Resources Canada and Parks Canada.

The WDM’s Saskatchewan branches are the first stop for the exhibition. It has already had runs at the Saskatoon and Moose Jaw museums.

The focus of the display is the recent discovery of the wreck of one of the Franklin Expedition ships, the HMS Erebus.

The ship had been one of two undertaking the exploration of the Northwest Passage through the Canadian North in 1845, the other being the HMS Terror.

However, the Erebus was stranded in ice near King William Island starting in September 1846, and lost contact with the rest of the outside world.

The stranded crew was able to survive, thanks in part to a backlog of threeyears worth of food on board. However, the exhibit notes the food came from cans that were lined with lead and the belief is that many of the crew met their fate from lead poisoning.

Franklin himself passed away after a year. The remaining crew, in a last attempt at rescue, attempted to go inland from the Arctic south to an outpost 900 miles away.

In the end all 129 crew members from the expedition lost their lives.

The items on display, said David Gilbert, museum technician with the WDM, are “a mix of both new and old Arctic exploration.”

One set of items, including nails, buttons and a boot heel, were actual artifacts from Franklin’s crew.

Other items, including food canisters, also came from the crew. Nearby was the replica of a grave of one of the crew members whose body was later discovered pretty much preserved due to the cold conditions, and it was determined lead poisoning caused his death.

The rest of the items are more contemporary from 1850 on to help tell the story of the mystery surround-

ing the ship’s disappearance and how the technology of exploration has progressed over the years.

“The whole exhibit is basically to show not only how it was this process to find John Franklin’s crew and ship, but also just how the exploration has changed so dramatically over the years,” said Gilbert.

There were artifact examples of bear spray and bear alarms that would have been available during Franklin’s era. But there are also examples of how science has changed.

“You have solar power,” said Gilbert, and also “you have telephone access, so you can get out.”

But in 1845, there were no modern-day communications to speak of — no cellphones, or satellites, no radio. After a long period of time with no word from Franklin, people in England knew the crew was in big trouble and the search began.

It was in the fall of 2014 that the Erebus was finally discovered in a major ar-

chaeological find.

Officials with the Western Development Museum in North Battleford are excited to host the travelling exhibition, illustrated in remarks during the ceremonies opening the exhibit Tuesday afternoon at the museum.

Warren Clubb, research and library co-ordinator of the WDM Curatorial Centre based out of Saskatoon, said “the layout inside is absolutely terrific.”

“Travelling exhibits are

important to our museum, they’re important to our communities because we’re able to bring in stories from different parts of Canada about different things,” said Clubb.

“We’re very pleased at the head office of the museum to be able to work with branch staff, our team in North Battleford, to bring you these travelling exhibits.

This is one of many that will be here over the next few years.”

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SaskPower announces 50% renewable target

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

SaskPower has made a major announcement Monday setting an objective of 50 per cent renewable power by 2030.

Minister responsible for SaskPower Bill Boyd, along with SaskPower president and CEO Mike Marsh announced the new target, with plans to double the percentage of renewable electricity generation capacity in Saskatchewan by that date.

“An objective of 50 per cent renewable power by 2030 is ambitious, but I’m confident SaskPower can meet the target by taking an ‘all of the above’ approach to planning,” said Minister Boyd in a statement.

“That means a major expansion of wind power augmented by other renewables, such as solar, biomass, geothermal and hydro, to go along with the world leading Boundary Dam 3 carbon capture project and more natural gas generation. This is the framework for a re-

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The news was not unexpected. Premier Brad Wall indicated in the legislature last week that this goal would be announced.

Right now around 25 per cent of Saskatchewan’s generation capacity comes from renewable sources, with 20 per cent hydro and five per cent, or 220 megawatts (MW), from wind.

On the wind side, the government has three new wind power projects either approved or in development that will add another 207 MW of renewable generation by 2020.

The government also noted SaskPower is planning utility scale solar power generation. That would include at least 60 MW of solar with a competitive procurement beginning in 2016.

SaskPower is also reviewing its Net Metering program, which offers customers generating up to 100 kilowatts of renewable energy technology the opportunity to get credit for the unused portion of their electricity.

In addition, they also are investing in geothermal technology pre-feasibility studies to evaluate its potential in Saskatchewan.

To meet the target of up to 50 per cent renewable, the province announced SaskPower procure of another 100 MW of wind generation in 2016 and develop up to 800 MW of new wind generation between 2019 and 2030.

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fidence adding wind and other renewables could be implement in an affordable way.

“The key here is that wind power has become much more economic over the years as the technology has developed. We’ve been able to understand how wind operates on our grid so we can add it in a way that balances our priorities of maintaining a sustainable and diversified generation mix with the delivery of reliable and cost-effective power to our customers,” said Marsh in a statement.

“We’ll take that same approach to adding other clean options to make our renewables target of up to 50 per cent by 2030,” he said.

Robert Hornung, president of the Canadian Wind Energy Association (CanWEA), also welcomes the new target as representing “an important step forward for wind energy in Saskatchewan.

“An initial procurement of 100 MW of new wind energy in 2016, followed by a series of planned future procurements for additional wind energy, will attract significant interest and ensure a highly competitive process that will produce low cost clean electricity generation for Saskatchewan ratepayers.”

Adding more clean electricity builds on SaskPower’s innovative carbon capture and storage initiatives,

which the corporation will continue to explore in order to determine how to replace conventional coal-fired electricity generation in light of existing and emerging greenhouse gas emissions regulations.

In the legislature Monday, Boyd said the changes should have the effect on the average consumer’s household power bills by a dollar a month.

“We believe this is a valuable investment in the province’s green energy future,” said Boyd.

“We are proud of the direction that is being taken making sure we are meeting our environmental responsibilities for today and for generations to come, while

at the same time ensuring Saskatchewan families continue to enjoy reliable, affordable electricity in our province.”

As expected the opposition NDP expressed disappointment with the Sask.

Party’s announcement.

“The goal should be to generate at least 50 per cent of the power entering the grid from renewables,” said Opposition critic Cathy Sproule in the legislature.

“Instead, we have a goal to have the capacity to generate no more than 50 per cent of Saskatchewan’s power from renewables by 2030.”

Instead of “rising to the challenge,” Sproule said, the government had offered “a weak, watered-down target.”

Council notes

Coyotes becoming a problem within N. B’ford city limits

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Once again, people in North Battleford have to be concerned with a new threat as they walk down the city’s streets.

That threat is from coyotes, who have been on the loose and entering the city at different times due to the recent mild weather conditions.

The issue was raised by Councillor Don Buglas as part of Monday’s council meeting in North Battleford.

He said there have been complaints and wondered what could be done.

Fire Chief Albert Headrick noted coyotes tend to be attracted to prey such as

cats, and also to garbage. He encouraged people to put their garbage away in bins.

Anyone who sees coyotes in the city should contact municipal enforcement, so they can deal with the situation.

The City confirmed the Snow Angel program is returning for 2015 and residents are encouraged to send in nominations of those who helped to clear neighbours’ sidewalks this winter season. All nominees will be entered into a draw for a monthly $50 gift certificate.

Council has also passed a bylaw where people are required to pick up or deliver barricades for events on a street. A $200 fee will be charged tothe permit appli-

cant for a lost or broken barricade, according to the bylaw wording. If an applicant cannot provide pick up or delivery of barricades, fees are $75 for delivery and pick up per vehicle (vehicle capable of containing eight barricades) during regular hours of operation. For delivery after regular hours of operation, it’s three times the City’s cost.

Council also introduced three other bylaws for first reading. Those are a by-

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songs from a new album, Pick Me Up, including the single Airwaves, a number one hit.

His first concert ever in North Battleford is near the end of a tour that’s taken him across Canada.

Sharing with the audience, Kissel said his North Battleford concert date was the anniversary of the death of his grandparents, who died in a car crash on the way to one of his appearances. The young singer, who is expecting a daughter with his wife of four years, also shared the story of his mother successfully battling cancer four times, and sang a song he dedicated to her on his new album.

During the performance, two guitars were given away to the fans with the best signs and he accommodated every opportunity to be included in selfies by the fans, happy to take them himself whenever possible.

At one point, he serenaded the audience from

midway up the tiered seating area. And there was some row hopping as well (by Kissel, not the audience)!

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Open the floodgates, North Stars battle back

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Before puck drop, Connor Sych, Reed Delainey and Layne Young were all named to the selection camp for the World Junior A Canada West team.

The selection is a tremendous honour for players on a tremendous team, as they showed Wednesday night at the Civic Centre.

The start may have not been what the North Stars wanted, but the ending sure was, coming back to defeat second place Melfort 9-6.

Before the clock ticked past the 19-minute mark, a cross-crease feed from Teal Sobkowicz hit a tied up Craig Leverton, who just managed to get his stick on the puck and past Ryan Rewerts. The goal was the first shot on net of the night.

Two minutes later the North Stars answered back.

Layne Young found Igor Leonenko all alone on the right

hash mark. Goaltender Richard Palmer couldn’t move post-to-post fast enough to stop the one-timer from the Belarus native, 1-1.

The tally was bittersweet for the North Stars. They scored on a four-minute, fiveon-three power play as Connor Sych, the leading scorer for defencemen in the SJHL, took a nasty high-stick to the mouth causing the removal of his front chicklets. Sych was given a ride to the hospital as soon as the injury took place, no other news has been reported.

After a 25-minute delay, due to a broken door on Melfort’s bench, the game was finally able to resume.

It began with three straight goals from the Mustangs.

Leading scorer in the SJHL, Travis Mayan, found Dakota Boutin on the doorstep, who slotted it through the legs of Rewerts to make it 2-1.

In the middle frame it was ex-Battlefords forward Rylan

Battlefords Noth Stars celebrate a come-back victory Wednesday night at the Civic Centre. Photo by Dustin Saracini

Freed who made a difference.

In his first game back to the Civic Centre, Freed walked through two North Stars, making the defence in front of Rewerts collapse. This allowed Freed to exhibit his patience, gliding to the right of the goaltender before sliding the puck under his pads and into the back of the net.

The mark would chase Rewerts from the game for the second time in three starts.

Taryn Kotchorek made the relief appearance and was tested early, coming up with a big shoulder save on a twoon-one shorthanded break.

The Mustangs soon got to Kotchorek, continuing

the goal train while Boutin scored his second of the night just north of the left face-off dot, making it 4-1 Mustangs.

Coby Downs stopped the bleeding with five minutes left in the second on the power play. Busting down the left wing side, he faked a pass to the slot, making the defender drop to one knee before quickly cutting towards the net, jamming the puck past Palmer to cut the lead in half, 4-2.

Leonenko followed suit with his second of the tilt, streaking down the right wing and slicing to the net to launch a shot into the twine.

Watching the game, you could feel the momentum begin to shift sides. The ice was tilting and the fan support was building.

Dustin Gorgi then corralled a centring pass that he took to the front of the crease.

A backhand finally did the trick after a couple of hacks at the puck. The goal was his 12th of the season and tied it

at four a piece.

In the last 20 minutes of the game Bryce Hall took over. Palmer couldn’t find his snapshot just one minute into a power play opportunity, giving the North Stars their first lead of the night, 5-4.

The Mustangs fought back to tie the game after Mayan stamped his mark on the tilt, notching his 26th of the campaign past Kotchorek from the right hash mark.

Bryce Hall scored his second of the game after taking a pass from Baxter Kanter, circling around the right face off dot and wristing a snapshot underneath the glove of Palmer.

Head Coach Kevin Hasselberg said after 60 sixty minutes was through that he is a streaky goal scorer, but when he’s on, he’s on.

Tonight was certainly one of those nights after he handed the North Stars a 6-5 lead.

From there, the Battlefords wouldn’t look back.

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Weekly Q&A with head coach Kevin Hasselberg

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The North Stars were in Flin Flon this past weekend, managing to take only one point of a possible four.

Head Coach/GM Kevin Hasselberg reflects on their games against the Bombers and looks forward to their upcoming trip to Humboldt and Kindersley.

DS: If you could boil down your losses this past weekend to one or two problems, what would be responsible?

KH: Composure would have to be the first thing.

Our team played very well at times, however, when composure was lost, our team suffered. Composure first has to come from the head coach and, at times, I was lacking it, therefore the team lacked it. Secondly, special teams. Our power play was only able to contribute one goal in five-on-four situations and one other goal with a five-on-three advantage. With the amount of power plays we earned, we needed to generate more offence. We were able to gen-

Kevin Hasselberg erate scoring chances, however, Zac Robidoux (Flin Flon goaltender) met our shots and was able to keep us off the score sheet.

DS: What kind of penalty killing adjustments did you make from Friday (only 1/4) to Saturday (8/8)?

KH: We needed to control the ice more efficiently with our positioning and use of our sticks. Our players

killed off a full two-minute, five-on-three penalty, which really set the momentum for our penalty kill in game two of the weekend. Players were blocking shots and Rewerts made some big saves for us.

Your goalie has to come up big when down a man and Ryan did that for us.

DS: The power play went 2/17 this past weekend. Are you and your coaches think-

ing of switching personnel? Are there any changes happening in practice to get ready for your upcoming games against Melfort, Humboldt and Kindersley?

KH: We felt our power play generated some quality scoring chances while playing with the man advantage, and won’t be making any significant changes moving forward. Against Melfort, we will have to be sharp.

They pressure the puck extremely hard. Coach Johnson and the players will be well prepared for that game and our power play will get back on track.

DS: How important is it to get ahead early in this league, knowing that chasing the lead constantly is a dangerous thing?

KH: I think it is good to sometimes find yourself behind in a game. You never know when you might be faced with an uphill challenge in pivotal games throughout the playoffs. I think our team has responded very well when playing from behind. We have proven to be a team that never

quits and a team that won’t stop working until the game is complete. It is certainly more comforting to our coaching staff when we earn a lead to start the game.

DS: Humboldt may be one of the teams that players tend to overlook. Are you using the losses in Flin Flon as a lesson for the players?

KH: Not necessarily. The losses in Flin Flon were simply losses in Flin Flon. Every game we play is approached with detailed preparation and the same will be done in Humboldt. Our main goal is to “earn everything,” each game we play is an opportunity to improve as a team and play with more composure and purpose. We are excited about the challenges each game brings.

DS: Kindersley has played five less games than you but are in second place in the Finning Div. Out of everyone in the league, are they one of those teams that you look forward to playing?

KH: Absolutely. They are our natural rival and a team that knocked us out of the play-offs last season. Coach

Meota Combines hold on, win first game of the season

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

The Meota Combines took to the ice last Friday against the Edam Three Stars for their first game of the SPHL season, winning 7-6 despite a late surge.

Edam got off to a strong start in their inaugural season with the league, defeating the Spiritwood Timberwolves just under a week before travelling to the Civic Centre.

They carried the strong play into their tilt with the Combines, and got on the board early. From down low in the offensive zone, Mitch Wall fed a wide-open

Damon Schaefer in the slot, who hit the twine with a snap shot.

From then on, it was all Combines in the opening frame, who went on to score four unanswered goals.

A nice tic-tac-toe play set up the first goal for Meota.

It only made sense that Brett Miller, who led the team with 41 points in 18 games last season, started the rally on the power play. His cross crease pass found Jesse Burt on the right hash mark, delivering a shot past ex-Combines netminder Quinton Gauthier.

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29 tallies, scored his first of the season, just minutes after. Branden Sentes and Tyson Knight had the helpers.

Jesse Burt later returned the favour to Brett Miller, assisting in his goal and sec-

ond point of the game, making it 3-1.

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Daxen Collins, Bo Gervais and Branden Sentes all registered a goal for the Combines to put the game out of reach.

On the other end of the rink it was Adam Gray, Damon Schaefer and Mitch Wall who tallied two goals each.

Dallas Wright did just enough in net to hold off a rally from the Three Stars, propelling the Combines to their first win of the campaign.

On deck for Meota is a date with the Hafford Hawks next Saturday at the Civic Centre.

Other scores in the SPHL: 4-2: Edam Three Stars over the Spiritwood Timberwolves.

10-0: Hafford Hawks over the Spiritwood Timberwolves.

10-6: Shellbrook Silvertips over the Maymont Settlers.

9-4: Spiritwood Timberwolves over the Radisson Wheatkings.

8-4: Hafford Hawks over League Leaders 1) Darren Delainey-8 pts 1) Scott Linnell-8 pts 2) Mitch Wall-7 pts 3) Bryce Gatzke-6 pts 3) Kyle Miller-6 pts 3) S. Williamson-6 pts

Grimwood has done a tremendous job of restructuring that team and they have played well. Every game against them this season has been a battle to the last minute and we expect nothing different on Saturday. They are a physical team that will challenge our skill to play with less time. Exactly what we are excited to do and become better at executing.

DS: What were your thoughts on Rory Davidson and how do you tend to use him?

KH: Rory had a great game! His speed was dangerous every time he was on the ice. We hope to utilize Rory for his experience and determination. He will be a tremendous two-way player who will consistently compete every time he is on the ice. With more practice time and time spent with his teammates, he will be a great fit for us with the ability to play in different roles.

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Long-time member mourned

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ew Horizons Curling

New Horizons took to the ice again Nov 24, with saddened hearts because of the passing of Hank Nickel, who was a member of New Horizons for many years, both golfing and curling.

His funeral is Thursday at 3 p.m. at Third Avenue.

United Church.

On to the curling.

Results were: Don Kachmarski beat out Ed Kjargaard, Wally O’Hare edged Gordon Munn on a beautiful and calculated rock of a last rock, Krismer continued his winning ways and racked up the points over Ralph Hall, Doreen Dudek over Dick Horrell, Alan Rogers over Wayne Payne and Alexander Scott over Doug Belyk.

So, Bob Krismer is still undefeated with six wins and one tie. Kjargaard’s loss was his first.

We are coming down to the wire, with three more games.

See you all Dec. 1.

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They swapped pitchers with the Oakland Athletics, trading one of their best arms out of the bullpen for Jesse Chavez.

Twe n t y- s i x-ye a r- o l d Liam Hendriks was reliable throughout the 2015 campaign and into the postseason. An arm like that is hard to find, one that has fans exhaling a sigh of relief upon entering the lovable turf. He was a solid late inning guy with a high ceiling and tons

of leftover potential to be used.

His fastball reached 96 mph this year and was consistently trusted with high leverage shut down roles in late situations.

The Australian finished the season with a perfect 5-0 record, a 2.92 ERA and 71 strikeouts in 64.2 innings pitched. His K/BB ratio also made him one of the better relievers in Major League Baseball, allowing only 11 free passes.

So why did the Blue Jays acquire Chavez?

Ottawa vs Edmonton In their second year as a franchise since being reinstated back into the CFL, the Redblacks find themselves in the Grey Cup. The Edmonton Eskimos are no joke, though. On an eight-game win streak, Henry Burris and the Redblacks are in for another tough matchup. Ottawa is

0-2 against the Eskimos this season, their latest by a score of 23-12. Interception leader Abdul Kanneh and Javon Johnson will have their hands full, but I believe Ottawa can keep this thing close. Not to mention Burris is having a season for the record books.

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The main narrative I am hearing is he will be used as Marco Estrada was last season: begin in the bullpen and go from there.

Carolina @ Dallas Tony Romo is back doing Tony Romo things once again, but, will it be enough going against one of the best all-around teams in the league? The answer is no.

The fourth best rushing offence in the NFL is going against Dallas’ mediocre defensive line. Cam Newton is also putting up MVPtype numbers. I have Carolina winning this one by 10, at Dallas, on American Thanksgiving.

PICK: Carolina (-1.5)

Landry all night and will most likely bottle him up.

I’m not sure Lamar Miller will be able to do much, going against a defence that has only allowed two rushing touchdowns all year, good for the league’s best.

PICK: New York (-2.5)

With Mark Buehrle and David Price (potentially) gone, the Blue Jays may need a guy like him. The thing that worries me is the quality of innings the Blue Jays will get.

Through 2015, Chavez finished with a 7-15 record and has yet to have a season of over .500 baseball. His ERA was 4.18, which is just lower than his career ERA of 4.55. Through the second half of the campaign, Chavez struggled, posting a 5.59 ERA accompanied by a .836 opposing OPS.

The book on Chavez is that he continuously dwindles away during the back half of the season. In 2014 his ERA dropped to 4.60 and in 2013 it was 5.25 post all-star break.

The reality is Toronto may have lost this trade in a big way. Hendriks is young, has tremendous upside and is a potential set-up man.

Sure, Chavez will bring innings to the table, but at what cost?

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PICK: Houston (+3.5)

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Titans runningback Antonio Andrews is bound to regress.

PICK: Oakland (-1.5)

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Forte gashed the Green Bay defence for 166 total yards and a touchdown in Week 1.

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PICK: Chicago (+9.5) Miami @ New York Ryan Tannehill came out looking flat last week.

The whole Dolphins offence did. It doesn’t get any easier against the Jets and their fifth-ranked overall defence.

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Doug Martin is now second in the NFL in rushing and is looking to gash the soft defence of Indianapolis.

PICK: Tampa Bay (+3.5) San Diego @ Jacksonville San Diego got absolutely demolished last week by Kansas City. I’m not making that mistake against a Jaguars team that is shaping up to be a legit threat. With playmakers Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson poised to have a big day, and Julius Thomas finally back to his touchdown ways, Jacksonville takes this one by seven.

PICK: Jacksonville (-3.5) Buffalo @ Kansas City The Bills run game has been opening up holes lately.

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PICK: Kansas City (-4.5) Oakland @ Tennessee Oakland has been playing solid football this year. David Carr and Amari Cooper have established nice chemistry between the

New York Giants @ Washington Although the Redskins are coming off a big win against the Chargers, they will get burned against Odell Beckham Jr. and Eli Manning. Giants won their first meeting 32-21.

PICK: New York (-2.5) Arizona @ San Francisco Arguably one of the worst teams in the league against one of the best.

The 49ers just have nothing working for them other than Carlos Hyde, who has a big test against the Cardinals’ established defence. Their quarterback situation is just horrendous.

PICK: Arizona (-10.5) Pittsburgh @ Seattle With a healthy Ben Roethlisberger, I feel confident in taking them and the points against a tremendous Seahawks team.

Even Richard Sherman and the LOB can’t stop Antonio Brown.

PICK: Pittsburgh (+4.5) New England @ Denver You have to go with Tom Brady and the Patriots. He is just too good. Facing Brock Osweiler is just icing on the cake. Emmanuel Sanders is questionable for the Sunday night game as well.

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The official start to the 2015-16 Judo Saskatchewan seasib was this past Saturday.

Saskatchewan’s new high performance coach, Amy Cotton, also attended.

Cotton has already begun travelling to many of the training facilities in the province, trying to assemble

a strong team to represent Saskatchewan at the

national and international levels. She will also be leading provincial training this upcoming Sunday at the same venue.

Saskatoon hosted the first provincial competition at Bethlehem Catholic High School at 110 Bowlt Cres.

Competitors from Judo clubs throughout the province attended.

The next competition will be Dec. 5, in Watrous.

Results

Gold medalist - Grace Burton, Battleford (Under 16 female) Event: Tachi Waza Silver medalist - Nate Burton, Battleford (Under 14 male) Event: Tachi Waza Silver medalist - Vladimir Pristojko, Battleford (U14 male) Event: Tachi Waza Silver medalist - Slavko Pristojko, Battleford (U14/16 male) Event: Tachi Waza Gold medalist - Jaylee Chickosis, Poundmaker (Sr. female) Event: Ni Waza Gold medalist - Cale Chickosis, Poundmaker (Sr. female) Event: Ni Waza Gold medalist - Adrian Deleanu, Poundmaker (Sr. female) Event: Ni Waza Gold medalist - Eden Frank, Poundmaker (Sr. female) Event: Ni Waza Gold medalist - Darie Deleanu, Poundmaker (Sr. male) Event: Tachi Waza Gold medalist - Keyana Chickosis, Poundmaker (Sr. F) Event: Ni Waza

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2015 Citizen of the Year & Junior Citizen of the Year I nominate ____________________________________________________ of ___________________________________________________________ I believe my nominee deserves this award because: (Write out reason and attach to nomination form.)

NOTE: This is not a ballot and it is not necessary to send in more than one nomination for each nominee. The decision is not based on the number of nominations a person receives.

Mail this nomination form to: Citizen of the Year Judges P.O. Box 1029, North Battleford, SK S9A 3E6.

All nominations must be received by December 4, 2015 The Citizen of the Year and Junior Citizen of the Year awards are presented to Battlefords & District citizens for distinguished service to their community. To nominate a Citizen or Junior Citizen of the Year, prepare a presentation using the following guide: 1. State the nominee’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

2. State the nominator’s name, address and phone number (home/business).

3. Provide family information including the names of the nominee’s spouse, children, brothers, sisters and parents.

4. Supply a recent close-up photo of the nominee (if available).

5. Please include in your nomination letter: a. Brief history of nominee with education and family along with personal accomplishments through work. b. A list of nominee’s interests outside of work, volunteer organizations or contributions to their community. If the nominee has received any awards please include these. c. Attach a precise cover letter stating why the nominee should be chosen for this prestigious award and include letters of support which offer insight into the candidate’s involvements. These are helpful to the selection committee.

6. Junior nominees must be 18 years or younger.

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Sharks take a bite out of the P.A. Bears

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

All the Battlefords Sharks needed was some home cooking to get back to their scoring ways.

Shelby Tornato also had yet another incredible game, stopping 49 of 53 shots.

Despite their best efforts, the Sharks fell in overtime, 4-3 in a hard-fought contest in Prince Albert Wednesday night.

The Prince Albert A&W Bears would get on the board first, courtesy of Ireland South, who is top 10 in the league in scoring. Kayla McNab and Brooklyn Hop-

kins had the helpers.

Tornato faced 19 stops in the first period.

Ireland South would make it 2-0 six minutes into the second frame before the Sharks started to battle back.

Alyssa Roach scored at the 13-minute mark. Jordan Kulbida and Cassidy Carlson collaborated on the goal.

Just three minutes later Keara Amson notched her second of the season, tying the game at 2-2. Landry Derdall registered the assist.

Sierra Parenteau of the Bears scored her fourth of the campaign to give Prince Albert back the lead headed

into the final frame.

With 10 minutes left, leading scorer Jordan Kulbida played the role of the hero with her fourth goal of the year, sending the game into overtime. Passes from Landry Derdall and Teagan Sochaski led to the goal.

Tornato stopped 23 of 23 shots in the third.

Sierra Parenteau scored in OT for the Bears to finish off the close game.

The Sharks penalty kill did a tremendous job, going a perfect 4-4.

Next up for the Battlefords is this Saturday and Sunday, at home, against Weyburn.

BNS face Humboldt next

Continued from Page 15 Downs registered his second goal of the game and fourth point of the night with seven minutes left in the third, beating the Melfort netminder five-hole.

Leonenko added insult to injury, throwing away any chances Melfort had in coming back with a hat trick tally, notching the fifth power play mark of the game for the North Stars.

He yet again found himself all alone at the right hash mark before firing the puck into the twine. Making it 8-6 Battlefords.

Jake McMillen later added an empty netter.

The win comes just two days after being swept by

one of the worst teams in the SJHL. The North Stars have trailed in their last three, but have showed an uncanny ability to come back and defy the odds throughout the campaign. Games like the one Wednesday is what makes a team great and the effort truly resembles the skill set of the first-place North Stars.

After suffering on the power play in Flin Flon, going 2/17, the Battlefords more than doubled their goal production last night, scoring five times on 10 attempts, showing why the unit is ranked third in Saskatchewan. Hasselberg said that his special teams would get back on track and they

sure did at the Civic Centre in front of hundreds of passionate fans.

“Our offence is not a concern, we are taking it to the bank. We have to do better defensively and that’s what we’ll be working on,” the head coach said after the game.

The penalty kill went 0-2.

On deck is a trip to Humboldt (7-15-3-1) and an interdivision game against natural rival Kindersley (139-0-1).

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Provincial volleyball championships this weekend

By Dustin Saracini Sports Reporter

Men’s volleyball teams from all across Saskatchewan will be travelling to Gravelbourg this upcoming weekend.

Ecole Mathieu de Gravelbourg will be hosting the 2015 Provincial AA volleyball championships for senior boys.

EMG is collaboratively working with Kincaid Central School and the Saskatchewan High Schools Athletic Association to prepare for this major event.

The championships will be held in Gravelbourg tomorrow, Nov. 27 and Saturday, Nov. 28.

The top 10 men’s teams throughout the province of Saskatchewan, including the team from the host school, will be contending for the provincial championship title.

Around 400-500 volunteers, officials, coaches and fans will be in attendance this weekend.

Saturday, the bronze medal match will be played at 4:30 p.m. While the gold medal match will be played an hour later.

Unity will be playing at La Loche and are placed in

Ecole Mathieu de Gravelbourg the 4A Boys division. This will be their first provincial appearance since 2007.

Edam will be playing at Ecole Mathieu de Gravelbourg and have always had a great volleyball program.

They are the 2014 and 2012 silver medalists, as well as the 2013 bronze medalists.

They are placed in the 2A Boys’ division.

Medstead is within that same division. They made it to the semi-final last year, while winning the 1A gold medal in 2013.

Goodsoil is playing in Annaheim in the 1A Boys division. Goodsoil were the gold medalists in 2013.

Pierceland will be joining Goodsoil in the 1A division, making it to the quarter-finals in 2011.

Borden also joins the party in the division, playing in Annaheim. They made it to the quarter-finals last time around and were the 2011 silver medalists. This set of championships conclude the fall schedule of SHSAA championships.

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By Lorraine Voegeli “What speaks to me is evidence of the artist’s unique vision, a strong imagination or a compelling story.” — Elaine Daily-Birnbaum Each of the Battlefords Art Club members displayed their unique vision as they worked on various projects at the Don Ross Centre Tuesday. Some were perfecting a card of our annual Christmas luncheon Tuesday, Dec. 15 at 1 p.m. We always design a beautiful card to exchange at that time.

We are looking forward to attending a workshop with Paul Constable Saturday, Dec. 12 at the Allan Sapp Gallery. He is a talented artist from Saskatoon.

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By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The City of North Battleford has announced it will conduct a test of its new mass notification system, Rapid Alert, Friday, Dec. 4.

According to a news release, the test will allow residents to become familiarized with emergency notifications they may receive in the future, but for this test messages will not be left on voice mail.

“We have a commitment to ensure public safety, community awareness and emergency response. To uphold this, when critical information and public service announcements are available, we need to reach our residents as quickly and reliably as possible,” said fire Chief Albert Headrick, director of Protective Services.

“The Everbridge emergency notification system allows the City of North Battleford to disseminate this information across all types of devices, ensuring residents have access to real-time public information when they need it the most.”

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able to celebrate and support some of our talented students. These students will become the leaders of tomorrow in their chosen fields and will continue to build our community and region. North West College is so pleased to be a part of that development.”

North West College offers adult learning opportunities at campuses in North Battleford and Meadow Lake. The college also offers post-secondary education programming in university, trades, business, health care and community services. Adult Basic Education, English as an Additional Language, safety/industry training and general interest courses are also offered at North West College.

North West College scholarship recipients for the Battlefords campus attended a ceremony Nov. 20. Photo submitted

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North West College held its annual entrance scholarship ceremonies Nov. 6 in Meadow Lake and Nov. 20 in North Battleford.

North West College announced its entrance scholarship recipients for the 2015-16 academic year awarding a total of $49,050 through 110 scholarships to students attending the Battlefords and Meadow Lake campuses as well as Thunderchild First Nation. The recipients of the entrance scholarships demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and commit-

ernment of Saskatchewan matched every dollar that was generated in the Northwest region. These matched funds doubled the available resources, providing additional scholarship dollars awarded to student recipients.

This year’s ceremony marks an important milestone for North West College, as the college celebrates its 40th anniversary.

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North West College scholarship fund provides financial assistance to support students pursuing postsecondary education in a technical skills or university program. The scholarship fund is made possible by gifts from individuals and corporate benefactors, funds raised by the Live in Colour 5k held annually, as well as a grant from the Saskatchewan Innovation Opportunity Scholarships program, which is administered through the Ministry of Advanced Education.

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To drink or drive? You have to choose Too many people are arrested every holiday season after failing breathalyzer tests at police roadside checkpoints. Driving while intoxicated puts your own life in danger, but the worst thing is that it endangers the lives of other road users as well. Make sure that this festive time of year doesn’t end in tragedy for you or anyone else.

Christmas time often means one party after another with drinks galore. When you accept an invitation, plan ahead of time how you’re going to get home. Members of the same family or group of friends can designate a driver, arrange to share a taxi at the end of the evening, or use a free or for-hire drive home service.

Even if your alcohol consumption is

moderate you still ought to check that you’re still capable of driving safely. Use a personal breath alcohol tester to find out if you’re over the legal limit; they are on sale at most provincial liquor and wine stores.

It might be hard to remember this when under the influence, but a person’s behaviour and faculties are altered by alcohol. When blood alcohol content is over 0.5 g/l, a driver’s field of vision shrinks, distance perception changes, visual reaction times increase, there is more sensitivity to glare, and vigilance and resistance to fatigue are reduced. Perhaps the ultimate danger is that alcohol consumption results in a loss of inhibition, which causes drivers to underevaluate dangers and break traffic laws.

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Drink in moderation and monitor the amount of alcohol you have consumed.

Designate a sober driver at the beginning of the night and give that person the keys.

If no one is capable of driving, have some money ready for a taxi ride home.

It is better to leave your car behind and come back for it than to have it totaled in an accident.

If you are drinking at a friend’s home, ask for a place to sleep until you are sober.

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Concert to feature national soloist, SSO

By Don MacKinnon Gallery Singers

For those of you not interested in football, or Roughrider fans waiting for next year, Gallery Singers will be performing at the Dekker Centre Sunday, Nov. 29 at 7 p.m.

Appearing with the choir will be soprano soloist Lorraine Reinhardt, who sings professionally in Vancouver. Accompanying the singers will be a quartet of string players from the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, so the evening promises to be three concerts in one — choral singing, solo singing, and a string quartet.

The 30-voice strong Gallery Singers, under the direction this year of Jan Michael Bourgeois, with Dianne Gryba on the piano, will be performing the works of a number of modern day composers.

Highlighting the evening will be selections from John Rutter’s Magnificat, a piece first performed at Carnegie Hall, New York, in 1990. It is both a rousing and inspiring sacred work, which features a soprano solo to be performed by Reinhardt.

Other works to be performed will include Eric Whitacre’s Five Hebrew Love Songs, composed in 1996 with the help and inspiration of his fiance, Hila Plitmann, who provided the libretto. The piano accompaniment will be provided by the long time musical director of Gallery Singers, Dianne Gryba.

Another contemporary composer featured in this concert will be Norwegian Ola Gjeilo, who at 23 moved to New York to begin his composition studies at the Julliard School. He is now a professional composer living in New York, and the

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Lorraine Reinhardt choir will be singing The Ground, composed in 2008.

The choir will also be singing some modern gospel numbers.

All of these works are accessible and fun to listen to.

The soprano soloist, Reinhardt, is from Outlook, and fortunately for music lovers in the Battlefords, one of her sisters sings with Gallery Singers. She has been a choral singer since she was three when she sang with her church Cherub Choir. A music degree

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In addition to the singing, both choral and solo, the string quartet, composed entirely of members of the Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, will be performing.

For many in the Battlefords, this will be your first chance to hear violin prodigy William Boan perform.

William won the position of assistant concertmaster for the Saskatoon Symphony at 17 years of age during blind auditions for the position. Currently 20 and attending the U of S and studying music, he was the featured soloist on violin during the Moscow Ballet’s recent performance of The Nutcracker.

He placed second overall at the Canadian National

Music Festival and first at the 2015 Shurniak Concerto Competion.

Also in the quartet are Joan Savage, whose sublime violin playing has been heard before on the stage at the Dekker Centre and who has played with the SSO for 20 years. James Legge on the viola is the principal violist with the SSO, and Scott McKnight, another Saskatoon musician who has performed a number of times at the Dekker Centre, and whose playing is truly ethereal, is the cellist. All four of these accomplished musicians should add a great deal, both to the choral works, but also by performing string compositions for the audience.

Volleyball season wraps up for girls’ teams

By MCS Staff The final school week in November has arrived.

The first set of report cards and student-led-conferences have been completed. The next week will see preparations begin for the elementary Christmas concert.

Volleyball season has ended for another year. The senior girls’ hosted the 1A conferences Nov. 7. This was a five-team round robin and the top two teams advanced to the regional playoffs in Edam. The girls tried hard but failed to finish in the top two, so their season ended.

Special thanks to Kandice Walker, Krista Nickell and Caitlyn Gray for the many hours they spent coaching the team.

The junior girls completed their season with a trip to the district playoffs in Macklin Nov. 5. The districts are the highest level in volleyball for the juniors.

There were four teams there from the northern area and four teams from the southern area. It was the Battle West District Playoffs. The girls played well and were competitive. They did not make the playoff round. Special thanks to Krista Gray and

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Cathy Gillatt for all the time they devoted to the team this year. The junior girls had a great season.

The junior and senior girls were able to wear their new uniforms for their final games. These were the first new uniforms the girls have worn in many years.

Student-led conferences were held last week. There was a great turnout and students were able to share their work with their parents. I had a chance to witness one student proudly showing their parents a science PowerPoint. She was grinning from ear to ear as she showed her family her presentation.

The book fair finished Friday. Nate Starycki, Grade 2, won the door prize. He received $25 worth of free books and his classroom also received $25 worth of books for their room.

Thanks to Colleen Fouhy for organizing the book fair.

The SLC is sponsoring

Camouflage Day Friday.

Students and staff are invited to wear camouflage clothing. A balloon dart throw will be held in the gym at noon that day.

Curling will be starting soon. We will be using the Radisson rink to practice and Mrs. Kari Gray will be co-ordinating the teams again.

During the rest of November and December, the SLC members will be selling raffle tickets on two gift baskets. Each basket is valued at more than $200. Tickets are one for $5 or three for $10. Proceeds will go to student activities.

The School Community Council is sponsoring a door-decorating contest for the classrooms. Each room is to decorate their door for Christmas. After their meeting Dec. 7, the SCC members will judge the doors.

Staff attended a professional development day Nov. 23. The support staff were at St. Vital School for an autism workshop. The teachers were at the school for a math session on the new Mathletics program and scoring writing pieces for our school-based writing goal.

Sharing decorating ideas

By Carol Deagnon Correspondent

When to decorate before Christmas? We find ourselves asking the same question we always do. Isn’t it a little early? Others and I wait until after Remembrance Day. It’s so nice, when the weather is still half decent, to be able to put out your outside decorations. Who enjoys doing it when it’s -40 C? I have a few Christmas ideas. Instead of using gift tags, it is nice to surprise someone with a picture of themselves on their gift, es-

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Buy a bag of bows and a foam wreath and cover it with bows. Decorate your fridge. Make it a snowman.

Use your imagination. It’s fun. For Christmas dinner, put your Christmas stockings on everyone’s chair to make it look really festive.

Have fun.

Great fun was had at the Discovery Co-op Mall Nov. 14. Mary Carpentier and I

sold tickets for the Maymont seniors’ fundraiser. We were joined by Mel Deagnon, Tom Caldwell and Bert Carpentier playing music for the people in the mall. Some even danced. We also appreciated Pius Fritz and Carl and Maureen Ross, who helped us entertain. Thanks to the mall for letting us set up and do this. I’m sure any groups trying to raise money for their event appreciate this opportunity.

Our thought and prayers go out to the Ducharme family on the passing of Bernice Ducharme and the Schmidt family on the passing of Dwight Schmidt.

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Battleford town council approved the naming in honour of the commander of the militia force that relieved Battleford during the 1885 Rebellion. The citizens of Battleford and surrounding area had taken

refuge in Fort Battleford as a result of the burning and looting of their homes, farms and stores as well as some official residences on Government Ridge above the town.

The release states, “One can understand their relief when the column of soldiers commanded by Colonel William Otter arrived after a forced march from Swift Current.”

Streets and highways in Saskatchewan have been given names of prominent

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individuals who played a part in the history of Saskatchewan and its communities, said the Battlefords North West Historical Society, pointing to Colonel Otter as an individual who “certainly left his mark in the history of the town of Battleford.”

Considered one of Canada’s illustrious professional soldiers, he was the second Canadian to reach the rank of general. General Sir William Dillon Otter, KJCB, CVO, VD, would go on to command Canadian troops in the Boer War and eventually become the first Canadian-born chief of general staff, the commander of the Canadian Army.

TURTLEFORD — The North Saskatchewan River Municipal Health Holdings held their regular meeting Nov. 16.

Dr. Langeni and Dr. Mpomposhe will be away for most of the month of December. Routine appointments such as prescriptions and complete physicals will not be given priority for the month of December. The

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The program included many people laying the six wreaths, the reading of John McCrae’s famous poem In Flanders Fields, the military salute, the singing of O Canada and an informative talk by guest speaker Phyllis Cunningham from Speers.

Phyllis and her husband Stuart frequently visit England to re-acquaint themselves with relatives and tour the war monuments and museums. At times they climb the Dover Cliffs to see if they can catch a glimpse of France from over the English Channel.

Shirley Lamontagne, Heather (Ron) Buziak and Buck Scotton were a few who had war memorabilia on display.

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War memorabilia displayed by descendants Continued from Page 30

Shirley’s father saw her for the first time when she was nine months old, when he returned from overseas.

Heather had a photo of her father Mel Jacobsen and her husband Ron’s father Carl Buziak in the same regiment, standing relatively close to one another. Years later, Ron and Heather got married and only recently they realized that their fathers vaguely knew one another while fighting in the Second World War. Charlotte Juliusson has relocated to the Speers family farm from British Columbia after her retirement. Charlotte is Howard and Charlie Linnell’s sister. They still reside in the Speers-Hafford area.

She was in attendance at the Mayfair service and informed everyone that the SpeersHafford Legion Branch is in need of members and the $40 yearly membership goes to a very good cause.

A big thank you to Rollie and Jean Pelletier for organizing this special event and also to Ruby Rafuse, who was in charge of the delicious lunch.

After being vacant for a few months, Wayne Moser’s place has new owners. Many people know the yard better as the property of Marcel and Nancy Stroo, who lived there for many years before retiring to North Battleford. Nancy was an excellent employee at Canadian Tire for a long time.

Joe and Jen Lange, along with their two preschool children, are now the new occupants.

Joe is no stranger to Mayfair as he spent many years attending school here. His parents Sandra and Dan Lange still reside on a farm south of Mayfair. Joe is employed as a mechanic for Calvin Lavallee in North Battleford. Calvin also grew up on a farm east of Mayfair and his parents Cindy and Ervin are still living there.

I was glad to hear my first cousin Ann Marie Fransoo is safe in Paris after the recent terrorist attacks. Now I am concerned about relatives in Belgium. None are in the cap-

ital city of Brussels, but are living nearby.

There is much controversy about all of the refugees Canada is letting in before Dec. 31. The news is never what you would call good with all of the devastation going on everywhere. Thinking about Christmas always gives one a positive focus, so let’s spend This year my daughter, her three children and I attended the festival of trees in Saskatoon at the Western Development Museum Sunday afternoon. There was an abundance of wee ones taking in all of the sights and sounds, hopefully creating memories for them. The many volunteers who decorate the trees and others setting up everything that goes with this event are to be commended. Many schools participated in recyclable projects, creating a tree and there were some unique ideas. Kudos to the hardworking teachers.

Sixteen fabulous gingerbread houses were painstakingly decorated with many themes. One that really got everyone’s attention was from National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation, starring Chevy Chase as Clark Griswold. The Griswold family house was priceless.

We also took in the Forestry Farm “Enchanted Forest” Holiday Light Tour, one of the largest drive-through displays in Canada. For example, Noah’s Arc is 70 feet tall and 130 feet in length, with many lit up animal figures. Events such as these donate the money to worthy causes. This is a must see and is open until the third week in January.

I attended a very interesting workshop at Third Avenue United Church Nov. 21 called Martha and Mary Project II. Pat Gotto was in charge of this and it was deemed a success. There was one previously held in the spring and many had requested another one.

Special guest speaker was 82-year-old Sister Pauline Sevigny, presently of North Battleford. She is a high-energy

speaker and has lived a life in tough situations, serving the Lord in Third Wworld countries. At times she was held at gunpoint, but managed to survive dramatic ordeals.

Pauline stressed no matter what Christian faith one has, we all worship the same God. People should never be divided by religious beliefs.

I met a woman I have not seen in about 35 years, Janice (Fred) Walker of Hamlin, not far from where I grew up, at this workshop. Also, Leola MacDonald, who volunteers working on archives in the Battlefords. She knows my daughters-in-law Diane Sevick of Maymont and also Doug’s deceased mother, Grace Sevick, who passed away at 103 years of age two years ago in November. It seems that wherever a person goes, you always come across a connection to someone else.

Children in Third World countries know what it is like to not receive a gift at Christmas. The world’s largest Christmas project of its kind is what Mayfair’s Save a Third World Child and CWL clubs were putting their efforts into these past few weeks. Operation Christmas Child Samaritan’s Purse collects donations of useful items and toys for the less fortunate and many of us involved pack these items into shoeboxes and pay the shipping and handling of $7 per box.

Schools have been involved in this worthy project for many years. What a great impact it must have on children who receive something

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The beginning of November I saw a lone robin chirping in a barren, leafless tree.

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RORKE: Ross Edward Rorke passed away November 20th, 2015 in Vancouver, BC., of natural causes in his home. He leaves behind to mourne, his good friend Karen Scott. He was predeceased by his mother Olga Mary Rorke, his father Harold Edward Rorke, and his brother Richard James Rorke. He was survived by his daughter Vicki Lane, grandchildren Michael, Danica, Deacon, and Dawson; daughter Travis Demorest, grandchildren Alexa, Jacob, and Jadon; sister Darlene (Dwight) Adams, nephews, Ryan (Abby), Kyle (Natasja), Zoe, and Rachel; brother Joe (Sharon) and their 4 sons and 2 daughters with spouses and grandchildren; sister-in-law Heather Rorke, her children Becky (Mark) Gantz, Katie and Jimmy, and Becky’s daughter Lily. ____________________________________________________

TYMCHAK: Johanna Tymchak. Johanna’s family announces her passing on November 13, 2015 at the age of 100 years. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday November 28, 2015 at Edam Community Recreation Centre (1st Avenue) Edam, Saskatchewan. A complete obituary will appear in a future edition. Condolences may be left on Johanna’s page at www.mccawfuneralservice.com. Funeral arrangements are entrusted to McCaw Funeral Services Ltd., Lloydminster, Alberta.

MUIR: In loving memory of Doris Muir, born September 12, 1922 Vermillion, AB. Passed away November 6, 2015 North Battleford, SK. Left to cherish her memory are her children: Sandra Long, Ray (Karen) Muir, Joyce (Gary) Wappel, Janice (Allan) Zimmerman; daughter-in-law Mildred Muir; 12 grandchildren, 17 greatgrandchildren and 6 great-greatgrandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and all her extended family at the River Heights Lodge. Doris was predeceased by her husband Perry Muir; son Ronnie Muir; brothers Bill, Frank and Reggie Abercrombie; sister Betty and son-in-law Bill Long. Music was provided by Gary Wappel, Levi Zimmerman, Brian Wappel, Tim Muir and Jeanna Walker. Honorary Pallbearers were granddaughters; Penny Olafson, Corinna Wheeler, Shannon Hosegood, Melissa Koliniak, Jeanna Walker, Janelle Zimmerman. Active Pallbearers were grandsons Michael Markowski, Tim Muir, Chris Muir, Dwayne Markowski, Mark Muir, Levi Zimmerman. Celebration of Doris’ Life was on November 10, 2015 at 11:00a.m. at the Chapel Gallery North Battleford, SK. Pastor was Gayle Wensley. Memories shared by Sandra Long. Doris Mavis Muir was born in Vermillion, Alberta on September 12, 1922 to Percy and Mary Jane Abercrombie. Two years later, her family would pack up and move to Scott, Saskatchewan where she grew up. She married Perry Farrell Muir in 1941 when she was 19 years old. Blessed with three children, Sandra, Ronnie and Raymond, they moved to St. Louis, Saskatchewan in 1950. Six years later, they had their twin girls, Joyce and Janice. In 1967, with their three oldest already moved on in life, Perry and Doris and their twin girls settled in North Battleford. Doris was involved in all of her children’s lives and drilled into them the importance of family and supporting one another. She always knew where her children were, where her children’s children were and what they were doing. She gloried with us at every success and cried with us at every failure. The only thing she was better at than being a mother, was being a grandmother. She was a strong source of comfort, compassion and wisdom to her 12 grandchildren, seventeen great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She did a wonderful job to make sure her birdies in their nests agreed. Doris embodied strength and would say that she attained her strength and wisdom from the Al-anon family and the 12-step program she lived by. She loved her life and lived it one day at a time, letting go and letting God be with her. When Mom reached the finality of her journey, we trusted her care to her extended family at the River Heights Lodge to take over where we could no longer.

They treated her as though she was their own mother or grandmother and made sure she had her silver hair done, her red lipstick on and a trendy outfit put together. When she was having a rough time, they would read to her from Robert Munsch’s book, “Love You Forever.” We will always be grateful for their service and love they showed to our mom and our family, for the peace and calmness that filled Mom’s life and our lives knowing she was in good hands.

As a family we say Thank You from the bottom of our hearts. As Mom would say, “I have accomplished my goals in life. I have loved, and have been loved. What more is there than that?” The Muir family would like to thank everyone who dropped off food and sent flowers and for their kind words and memories shared. A special Thank You to the West Side staff at River Heights Lodge, Dr. Morton, Pastor Gayle Wensley, Ultra Print Services and Staff, The Gold Eagle Lodge and Battlefords Publishing. For your guidance, help and patience, thank you to Trevor Watts from Eternal Memories Funeral Services and Mark Muir from Peter Carscadden Funeral Services. Memorial donations can be made to River Heights Lodge Auxiliary, 2001 99th Street North Battleford, SK S9A 0S3.

OBITUARIES WELT: Mr. Douglas Carl Welt of North Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Monday, November 16, 2015 at the Battlefords Union Hospital. Left to cherish his memory are his loving family; his mother Shirley WeltEsslinger; his sister Laura (Jerry) Slater; his brothers Chris (Diana) Welt and Carl Welt; nieces and nephews Christa, Curtis, Justin, Jeff, Joshua, Jackson, Adam, Amy, Andrew, Jen, Allie, and Sherri; and numerous great nieces and nephews. Douglas was predeceased by his father Carl and his grandparents. A private family service was held on Saturday, November 21, 2015 from the Chapel Gallery with Pastor Ron Braun officiating. Memorial Donations in memory of Douglas may be directed to the Canadian Cancer Society, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan S4P 2R3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

CARD OF THANKS We would like to thank the amazing Doctors, Dr. A. Van der Merwe and clinic staff, Dr. Tootoosis, Dr. Starr, Dr. Campbell and Dr. Lamb for their medical expertise as well as their compassion and care.

We would also like to extend our sincerest gratitude to the palliative care nurses and continuing care aids who surrounded Doug and our family with the utmost of care and compassion. Because of this Doug was able to complete his life’s journey on earth with dignity.

We would also like to thank our friends, neighbours, and co-workers for the kind words, prayers, cards, meals and hugs. Finally, we would like to thank Trevor Watts and his staff from Eternal Memories for their constant support and guidance. We could not have made this difficult journey without all of you! God bless you all. _____________________________________________________ FERRON: In loving memory of Roger Joseph Arthur Ferron, born November 7, 1930 at Edam, SK., passed away November 11, 2015 in North Battleford, SK. Survived by his loving family: his wife of 57 years, Cecilia; children: Leon, Florence, Lucille (Kelly McCrea), Marc (Andrea), Edward (Cathy), Paul (Leora), Andrea, Maurice, Howard (JoAnn) and Loretta (Sebastien Dubuc); 14 Grandchildren and 3 Great-Grandchildren; brother, Marcel (Lois). Predeceased by his parents, Maria and Thomas; sisters: Jeannette and Laurette; brother, Leon; daughter, Theresa. Vigil Of Prayer was held on Monday, November 16, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. from St. Leon Roman Catholic Church with Celebrant: Fr. Peter Passe. Eulogy was given

by Darryl Greening. Mass Of Christian Burial was held on Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. from St. Leon Roman Catholic Church, Jackfish, Saskatchewan with Celebrant Fr. Peter Passe.

Cross Bearer was Michael McCrea. Reception Of The Body: Pall: Loretta & Andrea Ferron; Flowers: Lucille McCrea; Crucifix: Kaylee Ryzak. Eulogy was given by Clifford Russett. Music Ministry: Organist/Director: Marie Anne Corbeil; Camarilla Choir. Liturgy Of The Word: Prayers: Andrea Ferron; Mass: Nadine Torresan & Gisele Kowalczyk; Gospel - Fr. Peter Passe. Prayer Of The Faithful: Kelsey & Stacie McCrea. Liturgy Of The Eucharist: Gift Bearers: Howard and JoAnn Ferron and family; Rose Bearers: Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren. Honor Guard was Knights Of Columbus 4th Degree. Honourary Pallbearers were Relatives and Friends.

Pallbearers were Leon Ferron, Marc Ferron, Edward Ferron, Paul Ferron, Howard Ferron & Maurice Ferron. Memorials are requested to Knights Of Columbus Charitable Foundation, 214 Ave. M South, Saskatoon, SK. S7M 2K4 or St. Leon Parish, Jackfish, SK. S0M 1E0. Interment was at St. Leon Parish Cemetery, Jackfish, SK. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. _____________________________________________________

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Annual General Meeting

REGISTRATIONS

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

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Monday, November 30 7:00 - 8:00 pm

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ROOM FOR RENT

(Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that A-Line Motel (1998) Ltd. has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Restaurant with off-sale Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as C & J’s Confectionery at Highway 4 North, Glaslyn, SK of which the following is a correct legal description: Block A Plan No 79B16189 Extension 0; Highway 4 North, Glaslyn, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

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

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

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

• 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

TIRED OF APARTMENT LIVING Come See What’s Happening at North Battleford Heritage Estates Rent or Purchase a 3 Bedroom Home

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

Basement bedroom for rent in Battleford.

Shared Kitchen, Bathroom & Living Room.

Mature employed females only. $500.00/month, utilities included.

Available December 1, 2015.

Call (306) 481-3750 SERVICES FOR HIRE

Large suite in country. Kitchen, living room, gas fireplace. 1 or 2 bedroom.

For single mom or 2 working women.

INTERIOR PAINTING References available.

Call 306-481-2836

North Battleford Saskatchewan Canada S9A 2Y6

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC CITY OF NORTHNOTICE BATTLEFORD

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

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

Dodge...

GMC... Ford... Imports... 1/2 ton to 3 tons... We ship anywhere... Call or text 306-821-0260. Lloydminster

PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

306-445-8059 MOTOR LICENCE NEEDS”

TRUCKS & VANS

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

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

DOMESTIC CARS

“SERVING ALL YOUR INSURANCE &

Western Commodities

1983 International Tandem truck with gravel box. (306) 827-7731, Borden

www.westerncommodities.ca

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

RENTALS & LEASES

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Monday, December 14, 2015 - 7:00 pm at the Golf Course Clubhouse If you wish to obtain a copy of the financial statement before the meeting please contact the office at 306-937-5656 subject to availability

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS City of North Battleford 1291 - 101st Street P.O. Box 460

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS

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

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

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

SUITES FOR RENT

FEED & SEED

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.

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.

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS City of North Battleford 1291 - 101st Street P.O. Box 460

PH: (306) 445-1700 FAX: (306) 445-0411

North Battleford Saskatchewan Canada S9A 2Y6

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE CITY OF NORTHNOTICE BATTLEFORD PUBLIC

PH: (306) 445-1700 FAX: (306) 445-0411

Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, Public notice is hereby given, Pursuant to Section 207 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that 2007 thatofthe City of North Battleford a bylaw to amend the1971 Zoning Bylaw No. the City North Battleford intends to passintends a bylawtotopass amend the Zoning Bylaw No. as hereinafter 1971 as hereinafter provided. provided.

Public notice given,Pursuant Pursuant to Section of the Planning and Development Public noticeisishereby hereby given, to Section 207 of207 the Planning and Development Act, 2007 thatAct, the that City of to pass a bylawto to pass amend Zoning No. 1971 as hereinafter 2007 theNorth CityBattleford of Northintends Battleford intends a the bylaw to Bylaw amend the Zoning Bylaw No. provided.

1971 as hereinafter provided.

It isIt is proposed amendthe theZoning Zoning District forms part of Bylaw1971, Number 1971, as proposed to to amend District Map,Map, whichwhich forms part of Bylaw Number as follows: follows:

is proposedtoto amend amend the District Map,Map, which which forms part of Bylaw 1971, as follows: It isItproposed theZoning Zoning District forms part Number of Bylaw Number 1971, as follows:

Intent INTENT Rezone from C4 – Regional Commercial Development Disctrict to C3 – Arterial Commercial District, Rezone from C4 - Regional Commercial Development District to C3 - Arterial Commercial Dis592-110th Street (Lot 1-Block 149-Plan 67B09212) and 11201-6th Avenue (Parcel K-Plan 68B07577 trict, Street (Lot 1 - Block 149 - Plan 67B09212) and 11201-6th Avenue (Parcel K-Plan Ext592-110th 1), as shown within the dashed line on Sketch “A” below.

68B07577 Ext 1), as shown within the dashed line on Sketch “A” below.

INTENT Rezone from – MediumDensity Density Residential Residential to Commercial all ofall Lots18 to 18 20 -to 2 Rezone from R3R3 - Medium toC1 C1– - Downtown Downtown Commercial of Lots Block , as within the the boldbold dashed line online Sketch “A” below. affected is - Block 3636-Plan - Plan B299 B299, asshown shown within dashed on Sketch “A”The below.

Theland affected st Street. at 1401, and1411 1421-101 landlocated is located at 1411 1401, and 1421-101st Street.

Intent

Sketch “A”

Reason REASON This area has been requested to be rezoned by the owner. It is felt that the rezoning of the This areawill hasmake been requested to be rezoned the owner.

It is felt that the rezoning of the property will property it more appealing to by possible development of this area.

If the proposed make it more appealing to possible development of this area. If the proposed location does get rezoned located does get rezoned C3, the character of the area will remain very similar and impacts C3, the character of the area will remain very similar and impacts will be minimal. will be minimal.

Bylaw Inspection BYLAW INSPECTION Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK SKMonday Monday through Friday, between the of hours 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. are Copies are available through Friday, between the hours 8:00of a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Copies available to persons to persons the the City Clerk. throughthrough the Office of Office the Cityof Clerk.

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14th day of December in the respecting Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 pm.

Council shall any person or Representations the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14thhear day of December, group persons or person acting on8:00 theirp.m. behalf, who wish toany make a representation.

Council in theofCouncil Chambers at City Hall at Council shall hear person or group of persons or willperson also consider comments received hearing, or Council delivered theconsider undersigned acting on written their behalf, who wish to makeata the representation. will to also written at comments received the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

City Hall before the at hearing.

Issued atatthe CityBattleford of North Battleford 23rd day of November, 2015.

Issued North this 23rd Day ofthis November 2015.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

Sketch “A”

Reason

REASON ThisThis area hashas been requested an owner ownerofofone oneofofthethelots lots question.

It was area been requestedtotobe berezoned rezoned by by an in in question.

It was anticipatedthat thatthis this area area would been previously established as C1-Downtown Commercial in the anticipated wouldhave have been previously established as C1-Downton Commercial City’s newnew zoning bylaw--however an erroran was made by made the consultants, and was further by in the City’s zoning bylaw-however error was by the consultants, andmissed was further administration.

This rezoning more properly reflect the existing and allow for and further missed by administration.

This will rezoning will more properly reflect uses, the existing uses, allow in our Downtown core. for development further development in our Downtown core.

Bylaw INSPECTION Inspection BYLAW Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, Any interested person may inspect the bylaw at City Hall, 1291-101st Street, North Battleford, SK SK Monday Mondaythrough through Friday, between the hours of 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. Copies are available to Friday, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Copies are available to persons persons through theofOffice the City Clerk. through the Office the Cityof Clerk.

PUBLIC HEARING Public Hearing Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by the Council on the 14th day of December in the Council Chambers at City Hall at 8:00 Council shall person or Representations respecting the Bylaw will be considered by thepm.

Council on the 14th hear day ofany December, group of Council persons or person acting theirp.m. behalf, who wish make a representation.

Council in the Chambers at City Hall on at 8:00 Council shall heartoany person or group of persons or acting on written their behalf, who wish to makeata the representation. will also consider written at willperson also consider comments received hearing, orCouncil delivered to the undersigned received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

Citycomments Hall before the hearing.

Issued at North Novemberthis 23rd23rd , 2015.day of November, 2015.

Issued at the CityBattleford of Norththis Battleford

Debbie DebbieWohlberg, Wohlberg, CityCity Clerk Clerk

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TENDERS

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The Owner invites tenders for purchase of the above noted property located in the Town of Battleford, Saskatchewan. Tenders will be accepted up to December 10, 2015 with possession being granted to the successful bidder on December 30, 2015.

Highest tender not necessarily accepted.

Written tenders in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Battleford Lot Tender” will be accepted before the deadline of 4:00 p.m., December 10, 2015. Tenders must be accompanied by a cheque for 10% of the bid, payable to Migneault Law Office. Cheques of unsuccessful bidders will be returned.

Migenault Law Office Box 520, 1391 - 101 Street North Battleford, Sask. S9A 2Y8 306-445-4436 ATTENTION: MONTE MIGNEAULT

FARM LAND FOR SALE R.M. Of DOUGLAS NO.436

SE 17-44-13 W3, Extensions 25 and 29 (approximately 147.16 acres) including house and outbuildings (“the property”).

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For viewing of property contact Pat at 1-306-481-4003.

Highest or any tender not neccessarily accepted.

Janel, Ryan and Big Brother Maclaren welcome with love

Sephine Livia Poppy

Mann

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!

October 29, 2015 1:07 pm 8 lbs 12 ozs 21.5 inches Proud grandparents Don Mann and Linda Mann-Josephson and Gail & Roddy Heintz

Winter Road Haul 2016 Class 1 Drivers needed for deliveries in MB & NW Ont. (800) 665-4302 ext. 223 or e-mail: orderdesk@penneroil.ca

COMING EVENTS

Christmas Market & Trade Show

Minerals not included.

Purchaser responsible for property taxes commencing January 1, 2016.

SEALED TENDERS marked “Do Not Open: Farmland-Florence” must be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank in trust for 10% of the purchase price, to be returned if the tender is not accepted and to be forfeited if the purchaser defaults.

Balance of tender price payable within 30 days of acceptance.

Purchaser responsible for payment of any applicable GST in addition to the purchase price.

BIRTHS

Free Admission

call-1�888�470�7997

Thursday, December 3 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

St. Joseph’s Hall

1942 - 98th Street, North Battleford

Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Empty Stocking Fund and enter to win a gift basket!

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!

Prospective bidders are assumed to have inspected the land, house and outbuildings. Bidders must be at least 18 years of age.

Tenders to be received by the undersigned at or before 2:00 p.m., December 4, 2015 at which time tenders will close.

Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank Barristers & Solicitors 201,1291 - 102nd Street P.O. Box 905 North Battleford, Saskatchewan S9A 2Z3 Phone: 1-306-445-6177 Attention: Aaron Friedman

Please spay or neuter your pets!

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

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

NOTICES / NOMINATIONS

RM OF MERVIN NO. 499 NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC TURTLE LAKE SOUTH BAY ANNEXATION

PURSUANT to The Municipalities Act, public notice is hereby given that the Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499 intends to restructure the existing boundary of the Organized Hamlet of Turtle Lake South Bay. The Organized Hamlet is located in Section 26-52-19-W3M and the annexation will include the SE & SW Section 26-52-19-W3M in the RM of Mervin No. 499. The proposed annexation includes three (3) municipal road allowances and five (5) parcels legally described as Parcels A & B, Registered Plan No. 101685247, Parcels A & B, Registered Plan No. 80B11172 and Parcel C, Registered Plan No. 101984856, as shown in “Schedule A” below.

Schedule A

City of North Battleford PUBLIC NOTICE Pursuant to Section 211 of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, public notice is hereby given that the Council of the City of North Battleford intends to amend Bylaw 1970, known as the City’s Official Community Plan.

INTENT The proposed bylaw alteration will: • Add a new scope and purpose for the bylaw.

• Add a finding that speaks to North Battleford’s source water supply.

• Add communication and referral process policies for the urban-rural fringe.

REASON The reason for the alteration is: • To clarify legal application of the Official Community Plan and Future Land Use Concept.

• To clarify municipal ground water sources.

• To strengthen policies and support land use coordination in the urban fringe.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the proposed alteration at City Hall, located at 1291101st St., between the hours of 8:00 am and 4:30 pm on Monday to Friday excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaws are available at City Hall at a cost of $5.00.

THE REASONS for the proposal include: the incorporation of the existing developments adjacent to the Organized Hamlet Boundary and the constructed provincial highway segregates these parcels from the remainder of the quarter section and has greater connectivity with the Organized Hamlet of Turtle Lake South Bay.

A PUBLIC HEARING for this proposal shall be held on Tuesday, January 12th, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the RM of Mervin office. If you wish to comment on this proposal, please do so in writing prior to January 8th, 2016 to the RM of Mervin No. 499, Box 130, Turtleford, SK, S0M 2Y0. The complete proposal may be viewed online at www.rmofmervin.com or in office between 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:30 PM weekdays, except for statutory holidays. For questions or additional information, call the Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@rmofmervin.com.

S. Yvonne Prusak RM of Mervin Municipal Planner November 10th, 2015

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a public hearing on December 14th, 2015 at 8 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at City Hall before the hearing.

Issued at the City of North Battleford this 23rd day of November, 2015.

Debbie Wohlberg, City Clerk

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TAX ENFORCEMENT

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351

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 29th day of January, 2016, 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.

Experienced Seasonal Municipal Employee

Village of Speers

Description of Property Total Part Title Arrears Lot Block Plan of Lot 19 E1/2 20 1 N-721 683.85 134479659 Dated this 26th day of November, 2015

Advertising Costs

Total Arrears & Costs

62.24

746.09

Dean Nicholson Clerk

TAX ENFORCEMENT LIST

Rural Municipality of Douglas No. 436

PROVINCE OF SASKATCHEWAN Notice is hereby given under The Tax Enforcement Act that unless the arrears and costs appearing opposite the land and title number(s) described in the following list are fully paid before the 26th 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

ADVER- TOTAL TOTAL TISING ARREARS Part of Sec Twp Range MERIDIAN TITLE NO. ARREARS COSTS & COSTS Section NE 16 43 11 W3 143744834 $2,433.17 $20.56 $2,453.73 143744856 143744845 145795809 SW 25 43 11 W3 132421777 $810.56 $5.14 $815.70 SE 24 43 12 W3 119854581 $375.51 $5.14 $380.65 SW 24 43 12 W3 119854604 $433.13 $10.28 $443.41 119854615 NE 22 44 11 W3 118595942 $924.30 $5.14 $929.44 SE 22 44 11 W3 118595964 $745.17 $5.14 $750.31 NE 27 44 11 W3 118596213 $710.30 $5.14 $715.44 pt. SE 5 44 12 W3 142410675 $48.35 $5.14 $53.49 pt. SW 5 44 12 W3 142410642 $395.25 $5.14 $400.39 pt. NE 6 44 12 W3 142410608 $6,099.04 $25.70 $6,124.74 142410631 142410653 142410709 142410686 SE 6 44 12 W3 142410620 $475.78 $5.14 $480.92 pt. NE 14 44 12 W3 112913052 $735.06 $5.14 $740.20 pt. NW 26 44 12 W3 119105029 $48.35 $5.14 $53.49 NE 33 44 12 W3 119105401 $833.62 $5.14 $838.76 NW 33 44 12 W3 119105412 $876.72 $5.14 $881.86 SE 21 45 11 W3 118776505 $499.97 $5.14 $505.11 SW 6 45 12 W3 140147614 $1,217.02 $35.98 $1,253.00 140147524 140147579 140147625 140147591 140147490 140147557 NE 14 45 13 W3 135053029 $691.70 $10.28 $701.98 135053030 SE 23 45 13 W3 135053052 $478.47 $10.28 $488.75 135053063 Hamlet of Alticane Lot

Block

7

2

AM2003 118129990

$1.12

$5.14

$6.26

2

3

BZ3477 118129833

$2.25

$5.14

$7.39

8

2

Plan

ADVER- TOTAL TOTAL TISING ARREARS TITLE NO. ARREARS COSTS & COSTS

AM2003 118130015

Hamlet of Keatley Lot

Block

24

2

Plan

$1.12

$5.14

$6.26

ADVER- TOTAL TOTAL TISING ARREARS TITLE NO. ARREARS COSTS & COSTS

AN2028 145410320

$2.25

25 2 AN2028 145410252 $117.44 Dated this 26th day of November, 2015

$5.14

$5.14

$7.39

$122.58

Charles W. Linnell, Administrator.

is accepting applications for an

employment to commence April 15, 2016 or as mutually agreed

Experience and/or exposure to heavy equipment such as construction or farm equipment is an asset. The candidate must have well developed interpersonal, motivational and team skills, be able to take direction and work independently.

Skills & Abilities • Valid Driver’s License • Class 1A (would be an asset) Type of Work Experience • Grading municipal roads • Roadside mowing • Culvert installations • Signage & repairs • Mechanical experience to perform general maintenance and equipment repair • Other duties as required Type of Equipment Operated • Volvo Grader • Cat Grader • Back Hoe • Bush Hog Mower • Case/Kubota Tractor Applicants are invited to submit a resumé including: • Past experience and present work experience • Certifications • Expected salary • Current driver’s abstract • Three references Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resumé by: mail, email or fax.

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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

FULL-TIME COOK required at

Responsible for the preparation of food in a timely, efficient, sanitary and consistant manner to be used by meal completion. Performing of food preparation duties such as chopping ingredients, slicing meat, prepare pre-baked goods. Cook full course meals.

Clean kitchen work areas. Salary $16.00/hr.

Apply with resumé at rickyhk011@icloud.com

CONTRACT MANAGER POSITION for the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority

A contract manager is required for the management of the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority. The successful candidate will report to the Board of Directors and be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Housing Authority.

The manager shall: 1. Communicate respectfully with the tenants and assist them as required.

2. Be responsible for the overall operation under the direction of the Board of Directors.

3. Prepare reports, attend Board Meetings and carry out the policies and decisions of the Board.

4. Facilitate the leasing of units, collect rent, prepare annual budgets and manage the finances.

5. Oversee contract personnel and the maintenance of physical properties.

6. Maintain confidentiality.

This is a contract position.

Closing Date:

Please submit your resumé and references with your application in confidence

by December 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to Marlene O. Martens, Chairperson Rabbit Lake Housing Authority Box 57 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0

CALL NOW • 3 306-445-7261

FOR THE BES BEST COVERAGE

IN THE COM COMMUNITY • DOOR-T DOOR-TO-DOOR • CARRIER SERVICE • TO TOTAL COVERAGE OR COVERA PERSONALIZED PERSON COVERAGE COVER COVE

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Rural Municipality of Progress No. 351

Park Manager

accepting applications for

FULL-TIME OPERATING FOREMAN

Meeting Lake Regional Park (MLRP) is currently advertising for the position of Park Manager and/or Concession Manager.

This is a contract position from May 1 to September 30th 2016.

Please email your inquires and/or resume to meetinglakerp@sasktel.net

Employment to commence February 1, 2016 or as mutually agreed The candidate must have good communication and organizational skills, be self-motivated and have experience in operating heavy equipment, road maintenance and construction. Supervisory skills would be beneficial as well as being able to take direction. Applicant must hold a valid driver’s license.

Benefit package available with wages being negotiable.

Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resumé by: mail, email or fax, along with a current driver’s abstract.

The R.M. of Progress welcomes all applicants, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

SALES ASSOCIATE Required

For Northern Central Alberta

Opportunity for a mature person or couple in wholesale fashion jewellery, giftware and clothing sales.

• Great second career.

• Must be fit and love to travel.

• Work schedule approximately 8 months per year.

• A strong interest in ladies fashions an asset.

Reply to:

CONTRACT CARETAKER SERVICES for the Rabbit Lake Housing Authority

The Rabbit Lake Housing Authority is accepting applications of the position of caretaker services.

The caretaker shall: 1. Perform minor maintenance repairs to the units/ buildings.

2. Act as a contact person for maintenance concerns from the tenants.

3. Be responsible for routine grounds maintenance.

4. Be responsible to maintain inventories and equipment.

5. Be responsible for vacant unit inpections.

6. Provide regular activity reports to the Housing Authority Manager.

NEED SOMETHING TO DO?

The RM of Buffalo No. 409 is seeking an experienced permanent full-time grader/maintenance operator.

The RM of Buffalo is located 35 minutes southwest of North Battleford, encompasses 14 townships and 750 kms of municipal roads.

Duties include but are not limited to: • Road grading/maintenance • Road construction • Mowing • Sign maintenance and installation • Equipment repair • Equipment maintenance • Duties as directed by the Foreman or Council

FLEXIBLE HOURS!

We need Reliable

Applications are now being accepted for the above position, where primary hours of work are at the Allen Sapp Gallery, however, will include some hours at the Chapel Gallery. This position reports directly to the Manager/Curator of Galleries.

Consideration will be given to those who have an interest/ knowledge in art/museum practices, have excellent written and oral customer service skills, willingness to learn and are able to work independently and assist the Manager/Curator in the administration of operations of both Galleries.

Please visit City website for full job description and qualifications required. www.cityofnb.ca Deadline for applications is 4:30 pm, Friday, December 11, 2015 to: Human Resources Dept., City of North Battleford, P.O. Box 460, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y6, fax: 306-4450411 or email: eschneider@cityofnb.ca The City wishes to thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

NO !

WEEKENDS

City Of North Battleford PLANTS OPERATOR - IN SCOPE WATER TREATMENT PLANTS Under the general direction of the Operations Foreman at the Water Plants, operators are required to carry out the general work routine at two water plants, 1 water tower, 2 reservoirs and 1 pumping station in accordance with Provincial/Federal regulations and license requirements.

Ten hour shifts including some Weekends & Evenings. The operators will have to perform some of their duties with some exposure to chemicals, noise and odors; heavy lifting, standing, climbing; may work in inclement weather conditions as well as at heights and in confined spaces.

Preference will be given to those with a Level I to III Certification, however a combination of experience and/ or education will be considered. Mechanical ability & water treatment experience are assets.

PART-TIME INSERTERS Bring your resumé to:

Submit applications to: RM of Buffalo No 409 Box 100 Wilkie, SK S0K 4W0 Phone: 306-843-2342 Fax 306-843-2355 rm409@sasktel.net

892 - 104th Street

View detailed posting at: www.cityofnb.ca Detailed resumé & documentation, including references to be submitted to Elizabeth Schneider, HR, Box 460, North Battleford, SK, S9A 2Y6, Fax: (306)445-0411, email:eschneider@cityofnb.ca Deadline for applications is 4:30 PM, December 4th, 2015.

The City wishes to thank all applicants, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

North Battleford, SK Ask for Chuck or Melissa

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

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

ALLEN SAPP GALLERY Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date:

Please submit your resumé and references with your application in confidence

by December 21, 2015 at 4:00 p.m. to Marlene O. Martens, Chairperson Rabbit Lake Housing Authority Box 57 Rabbit Lake, SK S0M 2L0

GRADER/MAINTENANCE OPERATOR

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Commercial compound broken into Monday Staff

a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24.

Battleford RCMP responded to more than 40 calls for service between 6 a.m. Monday, Nov. 23 and 6

Monday

• 8:51 a.m. - Report of a break and enter to a commercial compound on the

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3000 block of 99th Street sometime between Saturday and Monday.

Mental Health – Did you know?

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for Canadians between the ages of 10 and 24.

• 11:32 a.m. - Break and enter to a construction site on Pioneer Avenue overnight. Some tools reported stolen.

• 3:04 p.m. - Attempted break and enter to a business on 4th Avenue in Battleford over the weekend. No entry gained.

• 6:21 p.m. - Report of a shoplifting incident at a business on Carlton Trail. A suspect has been identified and charges are currently pending.

• 6:45 p.m. - Theft of

gasoline at a business on the Highway 16 bypass. Suspect vehicle described as a white Chevrolet Silverado.

Tuesday

• 1:11 a.m. – 28-year-old man arrested for failing to comply with undertaking after a complaint of an intoxicated man causing problems at a residence on the 1000 block of 109th Street.

Police also responded to five false 911 calls, three alarms, 12 disturbance complaints, nine traffic

matters, two reported missing persons who have since been located, one child welfare complaint, one Mental Health Act complaint and two minor collisions.

Anyone with information about these or any other crime is urged to contact the Battlefords Detachment of the RCMP at 306-4461720, Saskatchewan Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), through SaskTel at *8477 or submit a tip online at www.saskcrimestoppers. com.

COMING EVENTS

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

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

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.

Saturday, November 28

Christmas Trade Show & Bake Sale presented by LOCCS Music Dept. at EMBM School, 1651 - 96th Street. Live music, crafts, bake sale, silent auction, raffle. To book a table call Gene at 306-445-3314 or gaulinger@sasktel.net.

Saturday, November 28

Craft and Trade Show at St. George’s Anglican Church, 191 - 24th Street, Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, November 28

Fall Fair and Christmas Tea at Battleford United Church from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. All are welcome!

Saturday, November 28

Topline Social Dance Club - Harry Startup at the Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with lunch.

Min. age 19. Phone Sharon at 306-446-0446, Leela 306-445-7240 or Jean 306-445-8815.

Saturday, November 28

Turkey Shoot at the Speers Rec Centre from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Firearms and ammunition provided. Target shooters must be 12 or over.

High/low wheel and pie plate entries also available. Concession all day.

Call 306-246-2005 for more info.

Saturday, November 28

The Lighthouse Serving The Battlefords will be hosting an open house and information session at 2:00 p.m. Come take a tour of the emergency homeless shelter and participate in the open Q & A discussion. Find out how you can get involved in your local homeless shelter. Refreshments will be provided. It takes the whole community to awaken positive change!

Friday - Sunday, December 4, 5 & 6

A Walk Through Bethlehem at Battlefords Seventh-Day Adventist Church, 1611 - 93rd Street. Friday 6:00- 9:00 p.m. Saturday 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Sunday 12:00 noon - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

Historic Battleford Lions Christmas Bazaar at the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Saturday, December 5

The 30th Annual Big Buck Nite Competition at the Sonningdale Hall from 6:00 p.m. - midnight. Admission includes Chili and buns all evening.

Saturday, December 5

Christmas Trade Show and Craft Sale at the Battleford Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 on Main Street, Battleford from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Crafts, Scentsy, Tupperware, Watkins, jewellery, Avon and so much more. Coffee, tea, burgers, soup, chili, hotdogs. Gift basket draw.

Everyone welcome.

Sunday, December 6

Silent Night, Holy Night Community Youth Choir with Robert MacKay, David Morton, Lei Canta and Meota Men’s Choir. Come enjoy a short evening of Christmas Music with us at 7:00 p.m. at the Third Avenue United Church Sanctuary. Tickets available at the door or in advance by calling Jaki at 306-446-2519.

Sunday, December 6

Notre Dame Parish presents a Multicultural Christmas Festival with a Christmas bake sale, diverse cultural display along with international foods, raffles, silent auction items and entertainment with refreshment and dessert at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1202 - 105th Street from 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday, December 13

Christmas Celebration Banquet & Music at the Territorial Drive Alliance Church 5:00 p.m. Dinner by Second 2 None Catering. Tickets for sale until December 6 at church office phone 306-445-5158 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.

Monthly Community Events Calendar Every Week Day

Regular Walking Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon.

Every Sundays

Life’s Healing Choices - Celebrate Recovery - Freedom from your Hurts, Hang-Ups and Habits - small group studies (no children please) at the Don Ross Community Center room #109 at 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Hosanna Life Center, North Battleford. Phone 306-445-5079 for more information.

1st Sunday of the Month

Jam Session at the Pioneer Hall from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Beginning October 4, 2015 until May, 2016. Phone 306-445-5036 for more information.

4th & 5th Sunday of the Month

Knights of Columbus Brunch at 1202 - 105 Street from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday

Active Walking, Health Program at the Meota Community Complex from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Stretch & tone portion at 10:00 a.m. For more information phone Program Co-ordinator 306892-2073.

Wednesdays

Bingo at the Livelong Hall at 7:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-845-4040.

Wednesdays

Battlefords Toastmasters Meet in room #108 Don Ross Centre (enter the building via door #4) from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (September to June).

Check out Battlefords Toastmasters.com for more information.

Wednesdays

Drawing Sessions at ARC Creative Studios, 1106 - 101st Street, North Battleford from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Bring your own art supplies and we’ll provide the subjects, coffee and encouragement for all. Facilitators Rosemarie Stadnyk and Chris Hodge.

1st Wednesday of the Month

River Heights Lodge retirees at Dragon Palace at 1:00 p.m.

1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month North Battleford Grand Squares Dance (Mainstream & Plus Levels) at the Ukrainian Senior Centre - Slava Center, 792 - 108th Street from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. Phone Maurice & Arlene 306-445-4671 or Ray & Misel at 306-445-3114.

2nd Wednesday of the Month

2nd Monday of the Month

Battlefords Wildlife Federation, Supper Meeting at the Wildlife Federation Building at 7:00 p.m.

2nd Monday of the Month

Battlefords North West Historical Society Meeting at the Lions Club House, 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. Phone 306-445-3480.

Tuesdays

Grief Share - a support group for those suffering the loss of a loved one. New session starting Sept. 24. For information contact Wendy at 306-445-7315 or Sue at 306-445-6658.

BUH Retirees meet at the Co-op Cafeteria at 11:30 am 2nd Monday of the month unless a holiday then moves to 3rd Monday.

Parkinsons Support Group at the Historic Lions Club House, 162 - 22nd Street, Battleford at 1:30 p.m. For more information phone 306-937-2987 North Battleford Grand Squares are offering lessons in beginner square dance at the Ukrainian Senior Centre 792 - 108th Street, North Battleford from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. 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.

3rd Wednesday of the Month Thursdays

Thursdays

Radisson TOPS #SK5243 Meeting at the Radisson Town Office at 9:00 a.m.

Thursdays

Tuesdays

Regular Bridge at the Pioneer Association at 7:00 p.m. Phone Margaret at 306-445-7615.

Tuesdays

Midwest Food Resoures - 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month order $10 or $15 fresh food boxes featuring local produce and organic grains. To order email us at battleford.mwfp@sasktel.net or call us at 306-446-2684. Pick up on the 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10202 - 11th Avenue between 11:00 a.m. noon. This is a non-profit program.

Kaiser at the Battlefords Ukrainian Seniors Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 1:30 p.m. Lunch served. For more info phone 306-446-2269.

Battlefords Art Club welcomes anyone interested in painting to join them from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. at the Don Ross Centre Art Room. For more information phone Kathy at 306-937-3686.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take off Pounds Sensibly Meeting at the Living Faith Chapel, 103rd Street & 14th Avenue entrance. Weigh in from 5:15 - 6:15 p.m.

Meeting 6:15 - 7:00 p.m. Phone Kay at 306-937-2780.

Tuesdays

TOPS - Take Off Pounds Sensibly - Meeting from 6:00 - 7:30 p.m. at the Hope Mennonite Fellowship, 1291 - 109th Street. For more information phone Mary at 306-441-9232 or Joan at 306-445-9968.

Everyone welcome.

Tuesdays

Battlefords Blend Harmony Chorus at the 3rd Ave. United Church at 7:15 p.m. Phone 306-892-2196.

Tuesdays & Thursdays

Circle of Learning at the Battlefords Family Health Centre, 1192 - 101st Street from 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. Call Sherry at 306-937-6842.

1st & 3rd Thursday of the Month

1st Friday of the Month The Rivers Edge Quilt Guild meets at 1:00 p.m. in the Craft Room of the Don Ross Centre from September to May. Beginners & experienced quilters are welcome. For more information please call June Newsham at 306-445-3337 or Irene Sack at 306-937-3318.

1st & 3rd Friday of the Month

Kaiser Tournament at the Action Now Senior Centre, 1501 - 101st Street at 7:30 p.m.

2nd Friday of the Month

Old Tyme Dance at the Pioneer Hall, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Live bands. For more information phone 306-445-5036.

2nd & 4th Friday of the Month

1st Tuesdays of the Month

Ukrainian Seniors Kaiser Tournament at the Battlefords Ukrainian Hall, 792 - 108th Street at 7:30 p.m. For further details phone 306-446-2269.

Last Tuesday of the Month

Family Justice Services Parenting after Separation & Divorce Program from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. To register for these sessions call toll free 1-877-964-5501. Registration is mandatory. There is no fee. Location: will be advised when you register. Classes are for adults only. No child care is provided.

The Battlefords Photography Club meets downstairs at the Allan Sapp Gallery from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. For more information please phone Chris at 306-445-3909.

Support group for families, friends and caregivers of persons with mental illness at Canadian Mental Health Association - Battleford Branch (CMHA), 1011 - 103rd Street, North Battleford. For more info phone Jane at 306-446-7177.

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is proud to acknowledge the following recipients of this year’s

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MAIDSTONE — Nov. 11 saw a capacity crowd attend the Remembrance Day service at the Maidstone Legion Hall.

iary’s Christmas supper is Dec. 1. A location has yet to be chosen but members will be notified. The supper will include a gift exchange.

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St. Joseph’s Parish Winter Wonderland charity auction held Nov. 14 at the Tropical Inn in North Battleford.

The dinner and auction event, which is a major fundraiser for the parish, brought in a gross of $32,100 for the items up for bid. In total, 270 tickets were sold and 260 people were in atten-

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The auction was conducted by Michael Higgs of Kramer Auction, who donated their services to the event. But at one point Bishop Albert Thevenot, the special guest at the night’s event, was called on to take on the auctioning duties, much to Higgs’ and the audience’s delight.

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Local hotel participates Submitted Visiting a friend or loved one for the holidays and need a place to stay?

The Lone Star Hotel at North Battleford may be able to assist you. Through the Rooms at the Inn holiday program, the hotel will offer free accommodations Dec. 24 or Dec. 25 to out-

of-town friends or relatives of patients in nearby nursing homes, seniors’ homes, hospitals or treatment centres.

The Rooms at the Inn program was designed to bring families and friends together during the holidays.

By removing the cost of a motel room, the Lone Star Hotel will hopefully make

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Advance registration is not required, but is recommended since the number of available rooms may be limited. Reservations can be made by contacting us directly at the Lone Star Hotel in North Battleford at 306446-8888.

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Christa Kernohan (left) and Ryan Oscar, representing Road 2 Recovery, present Larry Foster of the Friends Of Leipzig Sponsorship Inc. with a donation of $17,934.12. This money was raised during Christa and Ryan’s crosscountry bicycle trek to raise awareness of addictions that took place from June until September of this year. The Friends of Leipzig Sponsorship Inc. is a non-profit charity that helps those in financial need to receive treatment they could not normally afford. Photo submitted

TURTLEFORD — Mervin 4-H Beef Club had its first meeting Oct. 26 at Turtleford School The club has eight members. Melissa Monteith is president, Madison Macnab is vice-president, Brant

Notes Bannerman is treasurer and Chelsea Wooff is secretary.

Other members are Jayden Bannerman, James

Monteith, Jarred Bannerman and Colin Wooff as reporter.

General leaders are Rob and Joanne Bannerman and project leaders are Wayne and Treena Wooff.

The club’s next meeting is Dec 6. Members are also weighing their calves that day at Bannerman’s farm.

Christmas concert proceeds benefit food bank

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The snow will be here for sure by the time this goes to print but we have appreciated every day without it. We did have strong winds a couple of days and I saw where one tree lost a big branch but it has been cleaned up. There are many old trees in the village that are nearing the end of their life span and some that already have.

Sunday, Nov. 29 at 2:30 p.m., the fifth annual Meota Christmas Concert will be held in the community hall with proceeds to the Battlefords and District Food and Resource Centre. Call Charles Baillargeon at 306713-1901 to see if there are any tickets left.

Sunday, Nov. 29 at 5 p.m., a potluck supper followed by a Christmas sing-song will be held in Glaslyn at the Holy Cross Chapel. This is open to all faiths and will get you into the Christmas spirit.

The lake is frozen over but is very rough as the wind kept breaking it up and piling it up. If there are any areas for skating I can’t see them around here. The geese have left this area. The last one I saw were on Tuesday last week and they were headed south. Some folks are anxious for the snow, so they can use their snow machines. One yard here has four machines lined up and ready for takeoff. My granddaughter in Lloydminster has been waiting for a month to get out and go on her machine.

The cement has been poured and looks to be ready for the new house to arrive.

The rafters are going up on the condos showing more progress every day.

Duplicate bridge was played Tuesday with top scores going to Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan.

Second high were Glen Fra-

eota News ser and Gerry Fernandes and third were Cletus Sherman and Maureen Campbell.

Names for memorial blocks in the community hall can be turned in at the village office. When several are on hand, the party from Saskatoon will come and do them up. That would make a nice Christmas gift to a person or family. It is so hard to give to people who have everything already. This is a way for the community to remember people who do or who have lived in the area.

Friday evening found five tables of canasta in play at the Do Drop In. Top score

was by Marion Ottas and Bev McCrimmon. Second high were Cora Christiansen and Pat Chapman and in third place were Rita Peterson and Lorna Pearson. It was a great evening with lots of fun and lots of lunch.

The yellow line has been newly painted on Highways 4 and 26, a real blessing in the winter when snow covers parts of the road.

A senior couple drove out to the transfer station with a load of garbage recently and a young fellow whose name they didn’t get came over and unloaded the whole load for them. They would like to express their gratitude to him and say how great it is to know there are still some goodhearted people around.

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A letter mailed in Gatwick England at 6:10 p.m.

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Now, how is that for fast delivery?

I answered another ‘866’ number today with the caller looking for Meota school.

That’s about the third time and she finally said today, “I’ll take that number off my list.”

SaskPower has put up the Christmas lights in the village. A nice reminder that the cheerful season is approaching. They look so nice.

The annual ham and turkey bingo put on by the hall board was held in the Community Complex Nov. 20,

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There will be a time change at the United Anglican Church on Dec. 1, with the service to start at 9:30 a.m.

The Christmas craft sale sponsored by the farmers’ market was held Nov. 21 with a nice variety of crafts, many of them homemade items. The baking all looked tempting and the knitted and quilted items and jewelry and woodwork were all interesting. I hope the vendors

went home happy.

The annual Santa Claus Day is being held Saturday, Dec. 12. This will be held in conjunction with the monthly luncheon by the hall committee. Watch for posters for more information.

My daughter Joyce Rowland arrived in New Zealand Nov. 23 for a five-month winter sojourn. She flew from Edmonton to Vancouver to Aukland.

Contract bridge was played Nov. 23 at the Do Drop In and top score went to Mary Greenwald and second to Jetta Dasilva.

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Promoting being prepared for ‘just in case’

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

The Borden Lions Club and the Friendship Club cohosted an event Nov. 18 in the seniors’ room with guest speaker Harold Empey of Saskatoon. He spoke on Just In Case, pertaining to serious illness or death in the family and how to prepare for it. Empey has compiled a binder to hold all pertinent details and these sell for $8, from which he receives no proceeds. For each binder sold, $8 goes to a local charity and at Borden the money was going to the Borden Care Home emergency generator fund, to be used for anyone in the area in case of a prolonged blackout.

The Borden Lions members travelled to Saskatoon Nov. 21 for Diabetes Tag Day, and at the Confedera-

orden Radisson tion Superstore they raised $682.40.

Nov. 19, Borden School held a Scholastic Book Fair with a short program just after lunch. Linda Yuskiw announced the school’s magazine campaign last month sold more than 220 magazines and all students who sold magazines earned a treat. Last year, with sales of more than $2,000 at the book fair, the school got 50 per cent from sales to buy more books. Each student received a $1 coupon to buy something with.

During the program Grade 6 told what Christmas means to them. Bent-

ley Burletoff played the keyboard and kindergarten sang the action song The Wheels on the Bus. Brooke Brazeau played a solo on keyboard and Grade1 did an action song, Five Little Frogs. Grade 2/3/4 told how to take care of books and recited an action poem called Overdue. They also told how to choose a good book to read and did Find the Shoe for Cinderella. Anna Gough played a keyboard solo and Grade 5 and 6 told what you get from reading a book.

The Library Club, who help out in the library and with the book fair, were introduced. Joan Julseth’s music students did an action recitation of Put C in Your C. The Borden Lions and the former Langham Lions Club are again sponsoring a $500 scholarship for

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those taking a minimum of two years post-secondary education and have successfully completed one year at university, technical school or business college. They have to have graduated from Borden High School or Langham High School or if home-schooled, have a close connection to the Borden Lions. Deadline for applications is Jan. 15 and forms are available from either school or from Lion members John Buswell, Sharon Assman, Wendell Dyck or Pat Nicol.

Borden Community Centre Preservation Committee held a successful perogy and ham supper, silent auction and concert Nov. 20 in the Borden Community Centre. More than 160 turned out for the supper and most stayed for the Great Plains concert that followed. The 50/50 of $157 was won by Giselle Blanchette of Saskatoon and more than 30 donated items were sold at the silent auction.

Affinity Credit Union, as part of their Community Development Fund, donated $1,009.26 to the committee to help purchase more new round fibreglass tables and for a new stove and ovens in the kitchen. The Borden Dance Club had also do-

Lion President John Buswell with Harold Empey at an information night Nov. 18 in Borden. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

nated $2,000 to the committee for the new tables. Great Plains or Darrell and Saskia performed two sets singing many of their familiar tunes from touring and from their new album.

Saskia plays guitar and has a beautiful soprano voice, while Darrell also sings and plays three different guitars and mandolin.

They have travelled Canada and Europe, won awards in five countries and write most of their own songs. In the two hours, some of the songs they sang were Blue Bird Trail, Prairie Elevator,

Ballad of Louis Riel, Walking Shoes and Going Home.

They also performed three Christmas songs. Saskia did some yodelling and they closed with Dust in the Wind, Everybody Loves a Train and a fun song, There’s a Bear. After their second set, the winners of the auction were announced and chairperson Dianne Sylvester thanked everyone for coming and all the volunteers who helped, the performers, all who donated auction items and those who bought.

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Play ‘Dessert of the Month’ Continued from Page 44 Winning the dessert of the month at the Borden Library was Evangeline MacQuarrie of Borden. The next draw will Dec. 16 and the renewal for the year is in February. The cost for 12 months of draws is $10 or $1

a month.

Upcoming this week in Borden is the dance club Christmas recital Saturday, Nov. 28, with doors open at 6 p.m. for dessert and browsing the silent auction items and the recital is at 7 p.m.

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Board held their fall beef supper Nov. 21 in the Radisson Hall with an excellent turnout and a great meal with a variety of pies for dessert. The proceeds go to the Radisson Swimming Pool. The 50/50 draw of $177 went to Diane Murphy of Radisson. Saturday, Nov. 28 is their annual Christmas Craft Sale in the hall from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. when there will plenty of vendors to supply your early Christmas gifts or baking.

The Borden Senior Boy’s Volleyball team played in 1A Regionals at Cut Knife Nov. 21, where in Pool A they defeated Cut Knife and lost to Saskatoon Legacy Christian, with both advancing to playoffs. Borden lost to Annaheim, but defeated Legacy Christian. Advancing to provincials at Annaheim Nov. 27 and 28 are Annaheim, Borden and Colonsay.

Borden School library crew who help Mrs. Yuskiw in the library were introduced at the book fair. Photo by Lorraine Olinyk

Several residents dealing with health problems

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — A number of the apartment people attended the Remembrance Day Service at the Legion Hall.

Last week, I was fortunate to have two trips to Lloydminster to shop and I visited with Margaret Huard, a one-time resident of Maidstone.

We are sorry to hear Lil McMillan is in the Maidstone Hospital. We wish you all the best and hope to see you soon.

Evelyn Lundquist, who has been a patient in Battlefords Union Hospital, is now back in Maidstone Hospital.

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Denise Newton spent 10 days in Red Deer with her daughter Coreen. She had a wonderful, relaxing visit.

We wish George Innis all the best. He had the misfortune to fall and break a hip.

He is in a Saskatoon hospital. Hope you’ll be able to be back home soon.

Shelly Grimley was in to visit her mom Norma Lott.

Jean Stewart’s great nieces Monica and Maureen were in for an afternoon visit.

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and listening to an Elvis Presley impersonator at the lodge was Jean Stewart’s friend, Eileen Redman.

Last week Barry Innis of Tomahawk, Alta. was visiting his aunt, Jean Stewart.

This week he visited her again. He has been in Saskatoon visiting his brother George Innis who is in hospital there.

Past the middle of November and we still have beautiful weather.

Gerald and Marie and Jean Hartman were Sunday shoppers in Lloydminster.

Jean Hartman, Joan and Sharon Smith and I all enjoyed a Remembrance Day supper at Dave and Judy Sedwell’s. Thanks to Keith and Claire Paten for taking us there.

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The Canadian Cancer Society’s Naughty or Nice is bringing Santa’s workshop, elves and reindeer to Frontier Centre, Tuesday, Dec. 1.

“It’s a chance for adults to help each other move from the naughty to the nice list by helping out the Canadian Cancer Society,” says Joyce Pawlowski, the event organizer.

Naughty or Nice is a fundraising event that gives Santa’s Little Helpers a chance to let Santa know that some of the Battlefords’ citizens have been naughty.

That will set the reindeer in

motion to bring the naughty elves to the North Pole where they can spend some time in the workshop and earn a place on the nice list.

The whole production includes lots of naughty elves, Santa, reindeer, a head elf and, of course, Santa’s little helpers who keep an eye out for misbehavers.

In addition to a long list of others on the naughty list, the Battlefords also has their most naughty. They are: Mayor Ian Hamilton; Brendon Boothman, president of the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce; Al White, associate broker branch manager at Re/Max Battlefords/

Meadow Lake; Trent Cey, marketing/office manager of North Stars Hockey; and Fire Chief Albert Headrick.

Every citizen of the Battlefords can be one of Santa’s little helpers by telling Santa that their boss, friend or co-worker has been naughty.

Volunteers for various roles in the workshop are also welcome. To become Santa’s little helper or any of the other characters for a short shift, visit www. naughtynice.ca or contact Rachelle Wiebe, rwiebe@ sk.cancer.ca, 306-445-3372.

So be good for goodness sake!

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Winter Wonderland event hosted December 3

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

As November winds down, December is ready to wind up with a full slate of activities set to take place.

This Friday, Nov. 27 the Montreal Canadiens alumni team is set to arrive in Unity to take on the Unity Lazers alumni team in the event that has been planned for months. There are still some tickets available, so show the committee you appreciate their hard work and come out watch a terrific game featuring former NHLer’s

and support the fundraising initiative to benefit the Unity Food Bank, the Unity Community Resource Centre, Unity Minor Hockey as well as a portion of the proceeds earmarked for the Wilkie arena recovery fund.

Thursday, Dec. 3 will be the annual downtown “Winter Wonderland” event in Unity followed Dec. 5 with the annual Santa Day activity for kids, sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce.

The Secret Santa campaign has kicked off. A Santa Day free movie event, sponsored by the Chamber, is being

held Dec. 5. The Christmas Service of Remembrance to honour loved ones lost will be held Dec. 6. UCHS offers the winter productions of their drama club Dec. 8 and 9.

Two great promotions in town encourage folks to shop locally. The Delta Coop is hosting their “12 Days of Christmas” campaign where shoppers can enter to win prizes being drawn starting Dec. 1 with 12 prizes drawn Dec. 1, counting down to 11 prizes the next day and every week day until Dec. 16. The Chamber

nity News of Commerce is once again encouraging folks to shop locally with their “Bundle of Bucks” promotion where one lucky winner will earn $1,000 in Chamber dollars to be spent at any Unity business.

Don’t just look for contests to shop locally. There are many other benefits that include ample free parking, friendly and personal service, rarely long lineups, cashiers anxious and happy to serve you. Your local businesses are putting dollars back into our community with donations and sponsorships and Unity has a great variety of stores to shop at.

Unity Public School staff and students know that it is only three weeks and a bit until Christmas break.

There are plenty of things on the “to-do” list in that time frame that include churning along with the learning process. As well, practices for Christmas concert will be on the forefront as the concerts are set for Dec. 9 and 10.

St. Peter’s school choir and band will be working extra diligently in the days ahead preparing for many performances leading up to Christmas.

UCHS is humming right along in their school year.

Senior volleyball teams have competed at provincials and although it was not the results they were hoping for, it is a huge accomplishment to qualify for a provincial berth and UCHS is very proud of these teams. The

Drama Club is presenting three plays Dec. 8 and 9 at UCHS. The dress rehearsal will be Dec. 6. Local guests will serenade the audience before the show begins.

League curling still keeps the rink very busy during the week. Don’t forget, if you need a break from the food and couch after Christmas, the UCC is taking registrations for the annual Boxing Day Spiel. For details on these or other events upcoming at the Unity Curling club, contact the club by phone at 306-228-2212 or log on to their Facebook page for the latest updates.

Coffee row folks are reviewing what has taken place as well as anticipating events still to come. So, you see we keep busy in Unity with activities and wisdom from our friends on coffee row. Until next time …

Fundraiser for hall project

By Helena Pike Correspondent

Scholarship Awarded Carol Stevenot presents the 2015 Battlefords and District Superannuated Teachers Scholarship to Keri Rak of Cut Knife. Rak is enrolled in a two-year deep tissue massage therapy and sports massage therapy program at the Western College of Remedial Massage Therapy. Photo submitted

The first event to help raise money for the new flooring in Waseca Community Centre will be held in the Community Centre and will be a bake sale at 2 p.m. Dec. 13 following a Christmas church service to be held in Waseca’s Heritage Church at 1 p.m. All are welcome.

Friday, Nov. 27 after school, children are invit-

aseca News ed to come to the Waseca Community Centre to make Christmas crafts and decorate the Christmas tree.

Lunch will be served after school and a hot dog supper will be provided following the making of Christmas crafts and tree decorations.

Sandra Sutherland, Courtice and Felicia Sutherland and son Charles spent last weekend visiting with Grace (Sutherland) Flewell and her husband Lawrence at Red Deer, Alta.

Work has begun at Waseca Rink. There is lots of cleaning up to do before ice can be laid. All volunteers are welcome.

Renee and Maurice Donovan spent last weekend in Saskatoon where all their family gathered for a visit.

Dec. 13 carol service planned

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We had some slightly more wintry weather last weekend, but not enough to say winter has come with a

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Christmas Eve. All are welcome to attend.

Christine Pike and Maureen Bexson have attended a few cattle shows recently

where they have shown their Speckle Park display. The display tells the story of the Speckle Park breed. This includes the contribution made by Lindsay Lamont.

They attended the Cattleman’s Corral in Lloydminster Nov. 4, 5, 6 and 7.

This week they travelled to Agribition in Regina to show their display at the Speckle Park day Nov. 25.

During the week they also visited their niece Sheila Lamont at Raymore.

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Mother Nature can have a mean temper I phoned Ed my old neighbour in Saskatchewan yesterday because we had a violent storm two days ago. Tuesday morning we awoke to wind and rain that intensified during the day. It sounded like the wind would blow in our condo windows. By 10 a.m. our power was off and much of the city was shut down by the power outages. Mother Nature sure threw a windy temper tantrum.

The storm caused, in our city alone, 23 road closures when 75 trees blew down blocking roads. The Chilliwack Fire Department responded to 100 calls over 12 hours. The whole Fraser Valley from

Vancouver to Hope got slapped around by the storm in a far-ranging assault. The forceful winds blew over trees and sheds, damaged roofs on both houses in the cities and barns in the surrounding farms. Our power was out seven hours, which was a brief time. Many were without power much longer.

The cleanup from the storm will take a couple of weeks.

Ed critically said I should have stayed in Saskatchewan where it can be a bit cold, but the weather is stable. According to Ed, “It is foolish to be so near the Pacific Ocean. Storms will come in from the ocean with gale force winds that will blow stuff over and

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revraymaher@accesscomm.ca roofs away. The constant wet weather will wither you up like a prune.”

I can only hope something will wither my weight down about 30 pounds out here. It is harder to bike in the rain, but Ed sympathetically said I should ride three or four times on the rainless

days. That way when we have several rainy days in a row I’ll have them covered.

Rain and wind storms on the Sea of Galilee were common in Jesus’ time.

There were frequent furious squalls or sudden violent storms on the sea. Situated in a basin surrounded by mountains the Sea of

Galilee was and is susceptible to storms caused by the clash of cool air drawn from the Mediterranean descending through narrow mountain passes and the hot humid air lying over the sea. Such storms destroyed boats and lives.

The Bible reports that one evening Jesus directed the disciples to cross the Sea of Galilee and, when they were all in the boat crossing the sea, Jesus went to sleep. A furious squall came up and the waves broke over the boat, nearly swamping it. The disciples woke Jesus fearing they would drown in the storm.

Jesus arose and told the storm to be quiet and still and the sea became com-

pletely calm. The disciples were terrified, and they asked each other, “Who is this? Even the wind and waves obey Him?” Before they awoke the sleeping Jesus in the boat the disciples were afraid.

Jesus asked them after they awoke him why they were so afraid and if they still did not have faith. Faith is the absence of fear. The disciples saw firsthand that night that Jesus was more powerful than the wind and the waves. Later, after his resurrection, they saw that Jesus was more powerful than death.

The opposite of fear is faith in God’s power above all else. Will we face life with fear or faith?

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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

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

1702 - 106th Street North Battleford, SK

Come Join Us

1372 102 St 306-445-3009 nd

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

Come Join Us Sunday’s At 11:00 am

Rev. Father Greg Elder

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

Box 10, Delmas, SK S0M 0P0

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.

SUNDAY MASS 9:00 a.m.

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.

Regional Optimist

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