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Staff Battlefords MLA Herb Cox is speaking out against a carbon tax proposed by the Federal Liberal government.

Cox says Saskatchewan’s approach to curbing carbon emissions through carbon capture is a more effective approach. He contends the carbon tax will be a burden to businesses and the agriculture industry.

Turn to Page 3 for more.

Living Sky School Division is looking for public input through an online consultation process.

Director of Education Dave Hutchinson says the data gathered will be vital for setting future goals for the division. For more turn to Page 6.

Ballots were cast last Wednesday in province-wide civic elections. For details on what the voters decided in the Battlefords turn to Pages 8, 9, 15 and 16.

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Cox blasts federal 2016 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT carbon tax plans

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

Battlefords MLA Herb Cox has slammed the federal government for their carbon pricing plans.

Speaking to the Regional Optimist Tuesday, Cox reiterated his opposition to a national carbon tax and support for the government’s approach to the emissions issue.

“We’ve been very clear all along that a carbon tax is the wrong approach,” Cox said.

He pointed to the carbon capture work at Boundary Dam 3 and said that was a better route to take.

“Saskatchewan has been a world leader in carbon capture and storage. We strongly believe that’s a better approach to take to combat the effects of greenhouse gases right now.”

Cox also echoed a familiar theme heard from Premier Brad Wall in recent days — that a carbon tax would kill Saskatchewan jobs.

Wall has slammed federal claims a carbon tax would be “revenue neutral,” countering it would not be “sector-neutral” or “jobs-neutral.”

“You consider Saskatchewan is an exporting province,” said Cox, “and it’s not sector neutral. It’s going to be a huge cost factor for agriculture, not only for primary producers, but for value-added agri-

culture. The report that’s come out from the canola crushing industry, it’s going to be a huge cost for them. And that’s going to cost us more jobs.”

Cox adds, “It’s not revenue-neutral if somebody doesn’t have a job anymore. We’re not going to collect income tax from people who aren’t working, obviously.”

He also pointed to the impact on the oil and gas sector. Cox raised the spectre of the oil industry opting to drill in North Dakota instead of on the Canadian side, where they “aren’t going to have a $50 per ton carbon tax”.

“It’s going to cost us more jobs in the oil patch, and we can ill afford that right now, as you know, with the slowdown in the oil industry,” Cox said.

The Wall government has gone after both the federal Liberals and provincial New Democrats for their positions on the carbon tax issue in recent days.

The Sask. Party caucus sent out a news release last week after a vote in the legislature on their motion on the issue. In it, they slammed the NDP for failing to join them in opposition to the national carbon tax.

“The Saskatchewan Party government sent a clear message to Ottawa and unanimously voted to oppose Justin Trudeau’s unilaterally imposed carbon tax that will unfairly

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hurt Saskatchewan families, farmers and vital economic sectors,” the release stated. “NDP MLAs failed to stand up for Saskatchewan by voting against the motion, effectively supporting the Trudeau carbon tax.”

Earlier, the NDP caucus issued a news release that accused the government of inaction on the issue.

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The main motion supporting Saskatchewan’s

Saskatchewan has been a world leader in carbon capture and storage. We strongly believe that’s a better approach to take to combat the effects of greenhouse gases right now.

- MLA Herb Cox Leader Trent Wotherspoon said in that news release.

“Other provinces are working constructively to find solutions that work best for their provinces, but the Sask. Party has thrown away Saskatchewan’s voice and given up their own ability to negotiate a solution with the federal government that works with the people of Saskatchewan.”

The NDP’s amendment, which included provisions calling for implementation of The Management and Reduction of Greenhouse Gases Act, as well as condemning Premier Wall “for his failure to address

position on climate change and opposing the national carbon tax then passed by a 48-8 vote. Both votes were along party lines.

The Battlefords MLA expressed disappointment with the NDP’s decision to propose an amendment, instead of joining with the government on the carbon tax issue.

“The motion was well worded and well intended

to get the message to Ottawa, and we’re going to continue taking that message to Ottawa.”

There was also disappointment expressed with the handling of the issue by the federal government.

Cox indicated he had been under the impression the provinces were going to be involved in coming up with a solution. He noted he had a one-on-one meeting with the federal environment minister last December (when he was environment minister) and several teleconferences, as well as a federal-provincial-territorial meeting on the subject.

“At all those meetings, we were all assured we were going to continue to work to find solutions,” Cox said.

Cox was particularly unhappy with how the decision came down. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the carbon-pricing announcement while other environment ministers, including Scott Moe, MLA

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The announcement from Trudeau prompted Moe and his ministerial counterparts from Nova Scotia and Newfoundland and Labrador, to walk out of that meeting Oct. 3.

“The timing of it was terrible,” Cox said of Trudeau’s announcement.

“Why did all the environment ministers go to all the work trying to find solutions? And (Trudeau) unilaterally passes that. To me that was unacceptable, absolutely.”

Cox said a letter has been sent by Wall to federal minister Ralph Goodale on the issue, and he said the government will continue on that path.

“We’ve had a lot of petitions presented to us from across the province,” Cox said, referring to opposition to Ottawa’s carbon pricing plans. “We’re going to continue with whatever avenues are most effective to try and prevent this.”

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An old guy in a uniform, more than he seems

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

Just before Remembrance Day, Unity lost another Canadian veteran. Bill Fleming was well known to many for his smile, his sense of humour, his gift of music, his dedication to the museum and Legion as well as many other factions in Unity. When he shook youngsters hands genuinely thanking them for their participation in the annual Legion Remembrance Day contest, children had no idea they were shaking the hand of a living super hero.

1944 was a long time ago and most of us only know about Juno Beach from history books, the history channel or social studies classes. Bill Fleming lived to tell the tale. Juno Beach was one of five beaches of the Allied invasion of German occupied France that took place on June 6, 1944. The 3rd Canadian Infantry Division was responsible for taking this territory and the objectives of

this D-Day invasion were many. However the casualties were enormous and the task seemed insurmountable.

Soldiers like Bill Fleming forged on and the 3rd Canadian Infantry Division succeeded in pushing farther inland than any other landing force on D-Day. My grandfather was a Second World War veteran. As kids growing up, while learning history in school, we often asked him to retell his tale. He would not and we couldn’t understand why. In his 70s he wrote his memoirs entitled I Remember, I Remember. Here we learned that as a young man, he left behind two little girls and a child on the way to head to a foreign land not knowing what lay ahead of him or what lay within him. We learned from his personal account his experience with the horrors of war.

Not a single one of us can know the horrors of war, and thankfully so. I cannot imagine watching a father, husband, brother or son march off to war. I cannot imagine being a father, husband, brother or son watching my

Letter

Recovery claim hugely inflated Dear Editor Ninety-three per cent recovery? Really? On July 20/21, 225,000 litres of diluted heavy crude oil escaped from a ruptured Husky Energy pipeline into and onto the banks of the North Saskatchewan River near Maidstone.

Due to a sudden rise in water level in the river shortly after the spill, the spilled material escaped the booms near the spill site and again at North Battleford. By July 29, the surface oil sheen had continued downstream past the city of Prince Albert.

This would have allowed time for the heavy crude components to attach to sediment in the river and start to sink. Two composite sediment samples taken by E-Tech International on Aug. 16 at Cecil Ferry, 20 kilometres downstream of Prince Albert, showed a definite presence of contaminants in the sediment.

The cleanup has focused on the shoreline, the river surface and on the bank of the river at the spill site.

Husky reports indicate that 66,900 litres of the total spill volume soaked into the ground near the spill site. There has been no cleanup attempted on the river bottom and no one knows how much of the heavy crude has sunk to the bottom of the river where it can continue to give off toxins for many years.

In spite of this, Husky and the Saskatchewan government now claim that 93 per cent of the spill has been recovered.

From everything I have read about the recovery of oil spills into water, a 93 per cent recovery is unheard of.

Ricardo Segovia, hydrogeologist with E-Tech International, states that a recovery of 50 per cent is considered good. David Schindler, professor of Ecology in the Department of Biological Science at the University of Alberta, goes even further. In an interview with CBC Radio on July 27 about the Husky spill into the North Saskatchewan River, Schindler stated, “The company claims they have removed 40 per cent of the spill. If they have they ought to be commended because that would be a world record. Most spills get around five to 10 per

cent. The rest sinks, volatilizes or escapes the booms and other things that they try to catch these things with.

Do Husky and the Saskatchewan government really think that we are gullible enough to believe that they have recovered 93 per cent of the total volume spilled?

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family bravely wave goodbye to me as I head overseas to battle. I cannot imagine being that veteran who every single year on Remembrance Day, respectfully attends each and every Remembrance Day service while likely once again recounting the horrors of war no matter how many years ago it was. The words often heard as recited by the distinct voice of Si Campbell, “They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.”

Don’t just let Nov. 11 be your one day of the year to recognize these heroes in our midst. Don’t let your children and grandchildren forget why they have all the privileges and benefits they enjoy without a second thought as to how they got them. Don’t forget these soldiers who carried more than 100 pounds of gear including a 22-pound machine gun and 50 pounds of ammo. Remember the uniform they wear represents the personal, physical and emotional sacrifice they made for a country, not just a self-serving purpose. Show respect by wearing that poppy, attend a Remembrance Day because you want to. Take your kids to a Remembrance Day service to see the old guy in the front row with tears in his eyes remembering the fight, but wishing he didn’t have to. Promise them you’ll vote, as that’s a freedom they fought for. Promise you’ll stand up to bullies as the Second World War was about the biggest bully of them all. Offer a donation to a local legion or the Wounded Warriors program. And whatever you do, never, ever forget what they’ve done. Find a way in your life, in an annual event or in a new tradition to always remember and recognize what a solider or a veteran has given to you. Because freedom is never free.

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Regina policy fits in nanny state category This little missive popped up in my Facebook feed for some reason. While I don’t live in Regina, if I did, and owned an RV, I would be breathing fire.

The City of Regina’s official Facebook page said, “It’s officially time to pack up summer. Between Nov. 1 and April 1, campers, RVs and boats aren’t allowed in front yards or driveways. Bylaw Enforcement Officers may ask you to move them.

“See you next April, summer fun!”

I’m so glad they’re cheery in the horrible abuse of Regina’s citizens. To the incredulous responses, they went on to explain, “This bylaw has been in place for some time in order to prevent residents’ views or sunlight being blocked by recreational vehicles in yards nearby. The City realizes that recreational vehicles are a part of life for many residents, so the bylaw strikes a balance between allowing them in

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Association 2012 Columnist of the Year front yards in the summer when they’re commonly used, but not in the winter. Recreational vehicles are still allowed in side yards and back yards all year.”

How thoughtful, or perhaps thoughtless, as in lacking in thought.

Views or sunlight blocked in November, December, January? Who cares? What do you see then? Snow! All the way until March, usually. And it’s dark in the evening.

There’s no light to see by, either.

We had a lot of parking in our former North Battleford home. The driveway was wide enough to park four vehicles across, including a 33-foot fifth

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wheel on the side along the fence. My parents were kind enough to give us their old RV when they bought a newer one. Sure, it was nearly as old as me, but it functioned, and it was paid for. However, when we moved to Estevan, our parking situation was different, and there was not room to park it in our driveway.

So we hauled the old camper back to my parents’ acreage and parked it by the shed, and then the field.

There mice gained access to it and utterly destroyed it. You really shouldn’t enter it without hazmat attire. So long, RV. I still haven’t figured out how to dispose of it. A match came to mind, but then what do I do with the wreckage?

This is what I expect will happen to hundreds of RVs from municipalities like Regina who seek to banish them from their homes. Not everyone is going to want to pay for a storage facility. So they’re

going to find their way to farms of people they know, or charge a lot less than storage compounds.

There, out of sight, out of mind, and not regularly checked on, the RVs will be contaminated and destroyed by mice.

Also, they become easy pickings for thieves.

Too bad, so sad, right?

You don’t own an RV, so why should you care?

Perhaps you will when your SGI bill goes up due to mice-related claims.

If I had been able to keep my RV in my yard, check on it every few weeks or so, I would still have a camper today.

If you have purchased a yard in Regina large enough to park an RV or boat in, you have surely paid several hundred thousand dollars for it.

That also means you are paying more taxes than smaller yards that are not capable of accommodating these RVs. You are paying for the property, you are paying additional taxes, you should have free enjoyment of it.

One wonders if someone was in cahoots with some storage facility operators when this bylaw was cooked up.

Why stop at “unsightly” RVs and boats? What’s the difference between a 22-foot camper and a

panel truck, such as those used as food trucks or tool salesmen? Maybe the city should be dispatching those to the wilderness, too.

This RV banishment

bylaw is a horrid example of nanny state over-government. Fix it, Regina.

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

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Boushie family launches petition Staff A petition has been launched calling for an outside prosecutor and investigator to look into the Colten Boushie case.

The petition, found at change.org, was started by Jade Tootoosis, Colten’s cousin.

The Boushie family indicated in the petition the reason for the call for an outside prosecutor and in-

vestigator is because the ministry and the RCMP have lost their trust, and they say they believe their Treaty 6 rights are being compromised.

The petition comes in the wake of a number of recent news stories that have focused on the RCMP’s handling of the case.

Those include stories that the vehicle Boushie was a passenger in had ended

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This week’s News-Optimist online poll: North Battleford has a new mayor and and three new council members. As they and the incumbents get down to the work of governing, should they consider the installation of closed circuit television cameras in the downtown as a way of curbing problems there?

up in a salvage yard before tests could be conducted, possibly compromising potential blood evidence.

Boushie was 22 years old when he was shot and killed on the RM of Glenside on Aug. 9. The accused, Gerald Stanley, faces a second-degree murder charge and is due back in court for a preliminary hearing in the case in January in North Battleford.

As of Monday, 1,093 people signed the online petition.

The petition is to be delivered to Saskatchewan minister of Justice Gordon Wyant and to Bob Paulson, commissioner of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police.

Lest We Forget

President of the Battleford Branch of the Royal Canadian Legion No. 9, Esther Delainey, and Battleford mayor-elect, Ames Leslie, hold a flag adorned with a poppy. The flag will be flown at Battleford Town Hall in honour of Remembrance Day on Nov. 11 to remember armed forces members who have served their country. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

Living Sky solicits public’s feedback in an online process

By Shannon Kovalsky Staff Reporter

Living Sky School Division wants input to better serve its students.

Following the board of education’s approval of the information package for

Strategic Planning Public Consultation at the regular board meeting Oct. 26, the school division will be implementing the public engagement plan beginning Oct. 31, with the survey closing Nov. 11.

Dave Hutchinson, director of education for Living Sky, says the feedback is vital for setting future goals for the school division.

“Every school board is responsible for reaching out to its public periodically and asking the questions ‘how well do you think we’re doing’ and ‘is there anything we can do to im-

prove’ and that’s essentially what this is about,” said Hutchinson.

Hutchinson then added that the division will be carrying out the survey online through a company called ThoughtExchange and can be reached on the Living Sky School Division’s website www.lskysd. ca.

Also available on the school division’s website is the information package that was approved at last week’s board meeting, which guides stakeholders in the consultation process by providing figures on student enrolment, read-

ing levels and graduation rates, among other graphs and data. The information package also poses openended questions to respondents such as “how can we best prepare and support students for their future?” and “what are some things you appreciate about your school?”

In effect, the data collected from respondents will allow the division to respond directly to its stakeholders, Hutchinson said, by incorporating the survey answers into the future strategic plan which will reflect the priorities of the public.

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N. B’ford election Continued from Page 8 “So I’m very happy that both Kelli and Kent will be sitting around the council table with a couple of us older guys.”

Perhaps the biggest winner of the night was Steinborn. He was known in the community from his days as a deputy fire chief and as chair of HUB, but never expected a first-place finish among the 15 candidates.

“I’m very proud and honoured and very surprised,” said Steinborn, who said he was hoping simply for a fifth or sixth place finish to get on council.

“I think just me working with the City, with the fire department over the last 30 years, a lot of people in the city got to know me and got to know how passionate I was for the protection and safety of the citizens of North Battleford. Like I said, I didn’t expect this at all. I just wanted to run, be an ear for the community and a voice ... I’m just very proud of the outcome and I’m very proud of the team I’m going to be able to work for and work with, and we’ll make some positive changes.”

It was obvious from early on in the count that Steinborn, Hawtin and Taylor were headed for victory.

The battle for the last spot on council proved especially tight between Richardson

and Lindgren, with Lindgren managing to come from behind to prevail with the results from the very last poll to come in.

Results were initially slow to arrive, but after about 40 minutes a flood of results started to come in and counting was done by roughly 10 p.m.

The city council race was not the only one in North Battleford on Wednesday.

Results are also in for the three Living Sky school

board seats in North Battleford and the winners are Richard Hiebert with 794, Glenn Wouters with 785 and David Garth Link with 777. Finishing fourth was Margaret-Rose Uvery with 414.

Overall, 2,563 voters went to the polls in North Battleford, for an estimated voter turnout of 20.6 per cent, according to the City’s news release Thursday morning. Voter turnout was up from 17.5 per cent in the last election in 2012.

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Wood is billed as the EnterTrainer. His presentations, which have spanned five continents over 25 years, usually are geared to organizations looking to reduce turnover and increase productivity and profitability.

The Winnipeg-based magician had a lot of tricks up his sleeve during his half-hour presentation to Rotary.

These moves involved cards, handkerchiefs, newspapers, ropes and other items.

The tricks were all

mixed in as part of his presentation entitled: Erase Your Limits — The Magic of Believing in You. It was aimed at improving self-esteem.

According to his website, “employees with high self-esteem make better team members, require less time off, and produce more. Those with low selfesteem make more mistakes and generally take fewer risks. The greatest separator between successful and unsuccessful people throughout any stage of life is how they perceive themselves.”

In his presentation Wood combined magic with messages about how people could achieve their dreams and goals, and improve the way they see themselves.

“Write down 50 good things about you,” said Wood.

“Because you do have value. You are important.

And don’t stop until you come up with 50 things, then using that list, come up with the one word that describes who you are.

And use that as a North Star as you once again shoot for that dream.”

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By Shannon Kovalsky With the results in from last Wednesday night’s election in Battleford, residents will have two new voices to represent them around the council table.

Judy Pruden and Kevin Russell, first and third highest vote-getters respectively, will be joining incumbent councillors Susan McLean Tady, Doug Laing, Shelley BoutinGervais and Gordon Yarde, along with former-

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councillor, now-mayor, Ames Leslie.

Speaking about her new role, Pruden said she was eager to get started.

“I think the community is interested in what’s happening and I find that very exciting,” Pruden added, “I want to be part of the team to continue on [with what council has been doing].”

Previous council decisions she says she would like to see more of include the Automatic Road Analyzer scan that took place last September that analyzed the quality of Battleford’s roads. She also supports the newly implemented town-wide, curbside recycling. She says the initiatives have taken a proactive, long-term approach to the town’s needs.

Russell echoed Pruden’s sentiments about continuing in the previous council’s tracks, but particularly highlighted maintaining affordable taxes and spending money wisely.

Russell says downtown investment is one of his priorities, in regards to both a permanent post office and the proposed liquor store.

As for why Russell decided to run for council this year, he said he’s invested in the community for two reasons — his daughters.

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Total of 1,033 cast their ballots in Battleford Continued from Page 15 “I chose this community to raise my family. Most of the time it’s safe to play at the park and ride a bike to a friend’s house.”

Russell continued, “I want to be a big part of our community, I have been in the past and I want to continue.”

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Both Russell and Pruden will be sworn in at the next regular meeting of town council on Nov. 7

Election Night Results Leslie earned the right to be Battleford’s mayor for the next four years, having 680 votes cast for him.

Challenging in the mayor’s

race was David George, who received 347 votes.

Incumbent candidates elected were BoutinGervais, who received 577 votes, Laing with 712, McLean Tady with 663 and Gordon Yarde with 576.

The two remaining council seats go to the newly elected candidates. Pruden

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was the top vote-getter with 722. Russell had 695 votes.

Also running for council were Kirby Arbeau, who had 376 votes, and Ken Chartier, who came close to the last council spot with 563 votes.

A total of 1,033 were votes cast, with six ballots spoiled.

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“Between these four groups and this era of music most people are going to find something they really connect with and enjoy.”

And Campbell isn’t just referring to folks who remember when the songs were released.

“We always like to mention that it really is a show for all ages because, even though it does bring back a lot of memories for the people who grew up with the music in the ‘60s and ‘70s, because this music is so timeless and universal,” Campbell says.

“It speaks to younger generations as well. They still hear this music on the radio and enjoy it. It’s definitely something for all ages.”

Campbell says the “high-energy two-hour show” primarily features the hit songs, but it’s still a staged performance with scripts and dancing.

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Grzybowski rewarded for stellar play

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

It usually takes a bit of time for a younger athlete to get adjusted to playing against older and faster competition.

That hasn’t been the case for Battlefords North Stars rookie goaltender Joel Grzybowski.

Heading into this weekend, the 17-year-old from Hafford has compiled a 7-1-0-0 record and his 1.26 goals against average is the best in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League so far this year.

He also has the second best save percentage in the league at .948.

“I’ve been pretty happy with how everything has been going so far,” Grzybowski said.

“One of my goals coming into the year was to have a save percentage over .900, and I’ve been doing well in that part of my game so far. I hope to keep that up for the rest of

the season.”

Grzybowski was rewarded for his strong start by the SJHL Tuesday, as he received the league’s rookie of the month award for September and October.

He also earned his second goaltender of the week honour Monday, to go along with a rookie of the week trophy he picked up last month.

“It’s definitely nice to be recognized from the league, especially as a rookie,” Grzybowski said.

“It’s a pretty good feeling to receive those awards, especially as I come into North Battleford as a new player.”

Although Grzybowski played in one game for the North Stars last December, where he made 21 saves in a 5-2 win over the Notre Dame Hounds, the move up from the Saskatchewan Midget AAA Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blazers has presented some interesting challenges.

“One of the major

focuses here is to make sure that we don’t give up a lot of shots on goal,” Grzybowski said. “That was a tough thing for me to get adjusted to at first, as I had to face a lot of shots with the Blazers last year.

“I’ve been working a lot with (goaltender coach) Travis (Harrington) both on and off of the ice since I got here, and he’s really helped me a lot with the mental side of the game.

The speed of the game is also a lot quicker and there’s more traffic in front of the net, so I’ve been focused a lot more on looking around the guys that are in front of me to get a clear look at the puck.”

He’s also benefited from splitting time with returning netminder Taryn Kotchorek, who had a 7-20-0 record and a 2.13 goals against average.

“We have a nice competitive and friendly rivalry between us,” Grzybowski said. “Taryn’s a really good goaltender

and he’s done a great job of showing me the ropes here.”

The talented tandem have been a key part of the North Stars’ success, as they are currently on a sixgame win streak and sit in second place in the SJHL’s Finning Division with a 145-0-0 record.

“Our main focus is to play well on defence and let the offence take care of itself,” Grzybowski said.

“We want to limit the number of odd-man rushes that we give up, and when we do that, we’ve been able to come out with the win.

“We’ve really gelled together as a team, especially after we brought in Ben Allen and Coby Downs right before our win streak.

They’ve really helped us out on offence and they’ve been a huge part of our success.”

Grzybowski and the rest of the North Stars will be back in action Friday when they go on the road to face the La Ronge Ice Wolves.

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Cando captures title Osler VCA’s Alex Bueckert, left, had the ball kicked away from her by Maymont’s Janna Ferris during the SHSAA 1A girls’ soccer provincial tournament in North Battleford Friday. Photo by Lucas Punkari

Provincials a learning experience for Maymont

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The Cando Cougars won the SHSAA 1A boys’ soccer championship Saturday in Middle Lake. Photo Submitted

By Lucas Punkari Sports Reporter

For the first time since 2010, the Cando Cougars boys’ soccer team are provincial champions.

The Cougars captured the SHSAA 1A title in Middle Lake Saturday following a convincing 8-0

win over the Dalmeny Cougars “This is my second year coaching the team, and their skills, talent and passion for the game never ceases to amaze me,” Cougars coach Jill Campbell said.

“Watching them play the sport they love and see-

ing them come together as a team is inspiring. They are a talented group with great potential and I’m proud of what they’ve accomplished so far.”

The Cougars, who were the third seed in the tournament, made it to the final after 3-1 victories over Muenster and Stobart.

It was a tough finish for what had been a solid season for the Maymont Cougars’ soccer team.

Despite an early exit from last weekend’s SHSAA 1A championship in North Battleford, the opportunity to be the host team for this year’s provincials is one the team plans to use as a building block for the future.

“Not every student gets to go to a provincial championship, let alone be the host team for one,” Cougars head coach Ryan

Nickell said.

“We have a big group of Grade 10 girls on our team this year and I think being here will be huge for us going forward. Getting to the provincials will help to drum up interest around the school in bringing new players out to the team.”

The Cougars, who entered the provincials as the eighth seed, were knocked out of the gold medal mix Friday with a 5-1 loss to the Humboldt Mohawks.

They then suffered a 7-1 defeat in the consolation bracket to Osler VCA. “We played a really good game against Hum-

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“Osler was a very strong team. They moved the ball well and it just clicked for them with three goals in the first five minutes. It’s pretty tough to come back when that happens.”

Jenna Fouhy found the back of the net in both games for the Cougars.

Humboldt would go on to win their first-ever provincial girls’ soccer title with a 2-1 triumph over the Muenster Cougars.

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Sets and smashes were the order of the day at North Battleford gymnasiums this past weekend during a pair of volleyball tournaments.

It was an all-local final at John Paul II Collegiate Saturday, as the North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings defeated the host Crusaders in three sets to win the Battle West North Conference junior girls ‘tournament.

“It was a pretty fun game for fans of both schools,” Vikings head coach Jeff Gibson said.

“This was the third time that we have played John Paul II this year. We beat them in our home tournament and then we beat them at a tournament in Meadow Lake, in what was a much closer match than we first played each other. Saturday’s game was

a battle right until the end, and it could have gone either way.”

Both local sides have qualified for the Battle West district championship tournament, which will take place in Medstead Thursday.

“I think for both teams you have approach the districts like it’s just another day of volleyball,” Gibson said.

“You have to go out there and execute just like you have all season long.

These are young girls, and you don’t want to put any extra pressure on them, as they’ll be pretty anxious to get things going once the tournament begins.”

Meanwhile, the Vikings and Crusaders senior boys volleyball teams were at North Battleford Comprehensive High School for a 10-team tournament.

After winning an event in Melfort a week earlier, the Vikings were in the

Setter Kiara Clarke of North Battleford Comprehensive High School Vikings junior girls’ volleyball team rushed after the ball Saturday during a tournament at John Paul II Collegiate. Photo by Lucas Punkari

hunt for another trip to the final before they lost to Wilkie in the semis and eventually finished in sixth place.

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setter Ahmed Ali to an ankle injury in that game, which presented a challenge, but the guys were able to finish strong despite him being out of

the lineup,” Vikings head coach Paul Sarsons said.

“I felt like the boys played well all weekend.

Our blocking has become a lot better, and it’s nice to

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While the Crusaders finished the tournament in 10th place, the main goal for head coach Vic Stynsky was to give his younger players some much-needed playing time.

“We have quite a lot of Grade 10 players so it was great to give them that experience, especially with the regional tournament coming up here in a couple of weeks,” Stynsky said.

“We were right there with most of the teams during the weekend, but one of the biggest takeaways for me is that we really need to work on our serving. We made a number of mistakes in that part of the game.”

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A North Battleford woman recently achieved the highest educational accolade that Toastmasters International bestows on its members.

Battlefords Toastmaster Club member Barbara Mitchell achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster designation earlier this month. Less than one per cent of Toastmasters ever achieve DTM, according to past club president Rena Weikle.

In fact, only three members in the local club currently hold a DTM designation.

Those members are Robert W. Johnson, (a charter member of the 39-year-old club), Weikle and Mitchell.

As part of the world’s largest communication and leadership organization, with more than 345,000 members in 15,900 clubs in 142 countries, Toastmasters builds better communicators and better leaders. Toastmasters offers an excellent opportunity for members to spend two hours a week on personal development, says Weikle.

People join Toastmasters for a variety of reasons, such as a desire to give better presentations or improve interview skills, adds Weikle. Some join because they want to become better leaders in other organizations they belong to while others struggle with shyness or have trouble communicating.

Toastmasters is a self-paced program that allows members to work in a way that is comfortable to them. Mitchell joined Toastmasters in September of 1996 and since that time has been a dedicated mem-

ber. She joined Battlefords Toastmasters because she was applying for a promotion that would require her to make presentations to clients and she was intimidated at the thought. Joining Toastmasters, a safe and friendly atmosphere to hone skills, helped her to win the promotion and she hasn’t looked back, says Weikle.

Battlefords Toastmasters meet weekly in Room No. 108 of the Don Ross Center.

Many members attend meetings weekly, however, some have other commitments that make weekly attendance impossible.

However, like all things in life, the more a member puts into Toastmasters, the more he or she will get out of Toastmasters, adds Weikle.

Unlike many community organizations, Toastmasters does not fundraise and is not a registered charity. Toastmasters is an educational organization and as such, many employers see the value in personal development and pay for their employees to attend.

Many long-time members say they continue to attend Toastmasters regularly to maintain their communication and leadership skills, but also in order to assist new members in improving skills in whatever area of the Toastmasters program they are interested, says Weikle.

Toastmasters offers an opportunity for personal development and is open to all persons 18 years of age and older.

Guests are always welcome at the Battlefords Toastmasters Club any Wednesday evening September through mid-June at 7 p.m. Weikle is also available to provide information about the club and can be reached at 306-937-5020.

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Members cut fabric for JP II sewing class

By Leslie McFarlane Guild Member

Twenty-two members were at the. Oct. 7 Rivers’ Edge Quilt Guild meeting.

Guild activities this past month saw members cutting fabric for the students at John Paul II for their sewing class. Last year, I visited JP II to see the finished projects. It always amazes me to see the basic log cabin pattern presented in so many ways.

One day was spent sewing tops for comfort quilts.

Now the tops are done, they will be put together and quilted ready to be donated as needed. Many thanks to those who volunteered their time for this project.

The second colour theory class was a great

success with 10 participants. Many thanks to Heather Hochbaum, a guild member, for her time and knowledge to instruct this class. The challenge is to learn to appreciate color combinations you wouldn’t normally use in your projects. As a participant in the first class it opened my eyes to the many possibilities in color and patterns.

Still on the calendar are pillowcases and place mats.

There was discussion on the upcoming exhibition at the Chapel Gallery.

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Then there will be the trade show Saturday with several vendors set up in the Craft Room. This is a great opportunity to shop for those Christmas projects, as well as stop by the gallery display and view the completed projects done by guild members.

Show and tell, as usual, was impressive, as you can see from the pictures.

There is such talent in our group it is an inspiration to come out and sew.

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Staff A man has been arrested in connection to a rash break and enters all over Saskatchewan.

Joseph Ronald Palmer appeared by video in Broadview Provincial Court on Oct. 19 facing 30 additional break and enter and theft charges.

He is accused in connection with multiple breakins at businesses and recreational camper trailers in locations ranging from

Leader in the west to Carlyle in the east to Glaslyn in the north-central. A map of RCMP detachment areas impacted by this investigation is shown, with the investigation spanning 21 Saskatchewan detachment areas.

Palmer also faces charges for similar incidents in Souris, Minnedosa and Neepawa, Man. According to police the investigation is ongoing.

According to Sgt. Kelly

West of RCMP General Investigation Section, “the number of charges laid showcases the in-depth investigation and teamwork that was required to bring a conclusion to so many break and enter and theft complaints (some received by detachments as far back as June 2015). It was excellent investigative skills that resulted in connections being made and further charges ultimately laid, Kelly said.

chief’s units and 12 firefighters arrived on scene to find flames and smoke venting from the front of the building. That fire was also quickly brought under control.

No injuries were reported and the cause is still under investigation. Damage is estimated at approximately $40,000.s EMS, RCMP, CSO, SaskPower and SaskEnergy also responded to both fires.

Horse struck by vehicle on Highway 4 Staff Battlefords RCMP responded to 48 calls for service between Sunday, Oct 30 and Monday, Oct. 31.

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North Battleford Fire Department responded to two separate fires on the weekend.

One was a residential structure fire on Clark Drive at around 10 p.m.

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The other fire took place at an empty duplex on the 1000 block of 108th Street. The fire happened around 8:30 p.m. and fire crews responded quickly.

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Weyburn Mental Hospital. Photo courtesy Weyburn Historical Museum (Zoo Line)

Saskatchewan Hospital today. Regional Optimist file photo

Will the old Saskatchewan hospital be demolished like the Weyburn Mental Hospital?

Yes, unfortunately, I think the writing is on the wall, and the intent, I believe, is to raze the building. Readers of the Regional Optimist may recall my letter to premier Brad Wall and his reply that were both published in the June 30 edition. The premier conceded that the old building, “… has a long history in the Battlefords …” but that’s as far as he went with

it. He pointed out that the government’s focus is to complete the new building and maintain the old building for patients and staff.

There are many parallels between the Saskatchewan Hospital and the Weyburn Mental Hospital. The Weyburn facility, which opened its doors on Dec. 29, 1921, like its counterpart in North Battleford (which officially

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searchers visited prominent Canadian and American mental hospitals and concluded that “open air” was one of the best methods to bring about recovery.

The architects of the Weyburn Hospital departed from the orthodox and formal lines that characterized large public buildings during the early years of the 20th century.

The building was designed to be attractive, sunny, even cheerful, and surely this must have had a positive effect on the residents.

Patients began arriving from the overcrowded facility in North Battleford and by January, 1922, there were 607 beds filled. In 1944, the Weyburn facility’s capacity was 1,040, but it far exceeded this by admitting 2,488 patients.

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now. People were routinely left at mental hospitals a hundred years ago – abandoned.

Persons with mental illness, suffering from alcoholism, epilepsy and a whole host of other illnesses were all admitted to mental hospitals a century ago. These ailments

were viewed similarly and all were institutionalized.

There was scant knowledge about these illnesses at that time. Many treatments were experimental in nature.

The North Battleford Mental Hospital (later renamed the Saskatchewan Hospital) opened in 1914, but it could not contain the flood of patients. It could not fulfill the needs of Saskatchewan’s citizens.

Despite the size of the North Battleford Hospital, it didn’t have enough beds.

With the massive influx of settlers from Ontario and Europe, the government recognized the need for treatment for growing numbers of the mentally ill. So, it was determined that a second mental hospital would be required and it would be located in the Southern part of the province in Weyburn. Re-

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Saskatchewan Hospital in 1913. Photo courtesy A Century of Caring, Saskatchewan Hospital, 1913.

Sask, a leader in treatment of mentally ill Continued from Page 24 Unfortunately, Saskatchewan led the country in the proportion of the population held in mental hospitals and deaths per capita.

It was clear more space yet would be required. So, the northwest wing was constructed, which made the Weyburn Mental Hospital the largest public building in the province. It was also a tourist attraction with 1,500 tourists visiting in 1924.

Saskatchewan was a leader in the treatment of the mentally ill in the early decades of the past century.

Both Weyburn and North Battleford pioneered innovative treatments such as insulin therapy, hydrotherapy, lobotomy and electroshock therapy. Interestingly, the term “psychedelic,” which we generally associate with the hippies of the 1960s, was coined at the Weyburn Hospital by Dr.

Humphrey Osmond during the course of conducting experiments with mindaltering drugs. Researchers like Osmond came to realize that mental illness was not the result of commonly held beliefs like immoral decisions, dysfunctional families, inappropriate manners and so forth. They came to see that mental illness required medical, not social, attention.

As was the case with the North Battleford hospital, the Weyburn Mental Hospital became known for its lovely lanes and trees and beautiful grounds. And, like the Saskatchewan Hospital in North Battleford, the Weyburn facility became self-sufficient with a large scale mixed farm operation – large vegetable gardens, hogs, chickens, milk cows, hay fields, etc.

Patients shared in the work and it was considered good therapy and also good to

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As the years progressed, researchers came to realize the necessity of treating mental illness in the community and less in hospitals. Deinstitutionalization and out-patient care became the overarching ideology of the day. As a result the hospitals saw dramatic drops in patient numbers. In December of 1967, the Weyburn Hospital’s population was only 384. The hospital closed its doors on Nov. 1, 1971. And despite heroic attempts by various community and history groups in the area to preserve the wonderful, century-old structure, the historic building was demolished on April 24, 2009.

I have it on good authority that an architect has surveyed the old Saskatchewan Hospital building and has determined that it has deteriorated to the ex-

tent that an investment of more than 70 per cent of new cost to build would be required to restore the old Saskatchewan Hospital. Yes, it’s the 70 per cent rule. If it costs more than 70 per cent of new to renovate, you knock it down. But wait a minute. The builders and investors routinely fail to factor in the historical and cultural value.

Drive by the old hospital as I have many times and take in the grandeur and scale of this wonderful 100-year-old structure framed by majestic white spruce, maples and lilacs.

And to the south, a panoramic, wide angle view of the North Saskatchewan River Valley and the mighty river itself. Indeed, any who would destroy this historic building have the soul of a lizard.

The old Saskatchewan Hospital should be saved for the many generations

that will follow us. We must save it for our children and our grand children. It is their heritage.

Two hundred years from now, the 70 per cent rule will be meaningless. So what can be done?

Heritage buildings must be maintained and used or they will languish and decay. The old Pigeon Hotel (Sallows and Boyd Building) and the old bus depot on 11th Avenue and 102nd Street in North Battleford remained vacant for decades. Finally they were in such a state of disrepair that they could not be restored by ordinary means.

So, sadly, they were demolished. There is no plan to restore and save our heritage buildings downtown – no policy.

When you preserve the historic character of a heritage building (as they wonderfully did with the old John Paul II Collegiate on

97th Street), you save the façade – the exterior. The interior was likely renovated a number of times over the course of a century.

You can renovate and modernize the interior. Now use your imagination.

The old Saskatchewan Hospital could house a dance hall, a banquet hall, condos, office space, even a hotel. The building should be marketed and sold for a dollar with conditions in any agreement to ensure the historic character of the building is preserved. Can it be done?

Absolutely it can. I intend to gather a couple thousand names of “friends of the historic Saskatchewan Hospital” in a petition to save the old building.

Sources: Blaine Pauls, Folklore Magazine, Spring, 2012; John Cairns, News-Optimist, A Century of Caring, Saskatchewan Hospital, 2013.

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Last year’s production of Home featured 11 different artists who collaborated to create a show that highlighted a wide range of styles and genres. The show featured everything

from rap and country music to dance and opera.

The theme of the 2017 Showcase, which will take place March 4 and 5, is Journey. A volunteer committee, led by producers Dianne Gryba and JoAnne Kasper, helps to select exceptional emerging talent and weave it into a cohesive production.

Auditions for the 2017 Showcase will be held Nov. 24 and 26 on the main

stage at the Dekker Centre.

The Showcase reflects the Dekker Centre’s mandate to encourage and foster local artists, and is made possible by a generous donation from the Rawlinson family.

To book an audition time, volunteer to help the committee, or for more information about On Stage at the Dekker Centre, email your questions to showcase@dekkercentre.com.

latest release, The Newpart, and return to North Battleford Saturday at the Dekker Centre, where locals will have an opportunity to see and hear the Vancouver Winter Olympics opening ceremony performer’s moves and music firsthand.

A key set piece to those opening ceremonies back in 2010 was the notion that fiddling has made its way into Canada’s national identity. From coast to coast, players learn the traditional songs of the area.

Being from the Ottawa Valley, where Irish and French traditional music has deep roots, Verch was

introduced to the area’s heritage at a young age.

Her musical repertoire and education has continued to grow beyond her hometown of Rankin, Ont. Verch says that, in addition to traditional fiddle music, the culture surrounding it is what kept her playing for audiences after all these years.

“Whenever I was around [the music] people were having a good time,” says Verch.

“It was kind of the way people celebrated. Being able to share it and make people happy is one of my favourite parts.”

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“I grew up in the Ottawa Valley and my parents were fans of the local music scene and so I was surrounded [by it] growing up.

It’s always been a part of my life as long as I remember.”

April Verch has been step dancing since she was three and fiddling since she was six. The two go together, although the difficulty of each rises when done simultaneously, as Verch does at her performances with April Verch Band.

Verch and the band are on tour in support of their

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Colin from Lakeland headquarters recommends So You’ve Been Publicly Shamed by Jon Ronson.

Ronson explores the recent phenomena of public shaming, and how quickly a simple mistake can make you a target of an online witch hunt.

It is a sobering account of how quickly the Internet can turn on you. It makes you think twice before posting something potentially controversial.

NW students earn U of R degrees Staff A number of local students celebrated graduation from the University of Regina at fall convocation Oct. 21 at the Conexus Arts Centre in Regina.

The awards were conferred by the University of Regina’s president and vice-chancellor, Dr. Vianne Timmons.

Among the more than 715 graduating were: Rhonda Leanne Head, Edam, Master of Education; Cole Robert Sheperd, Glaslyn, Master of Education; Alyssa Gayleen Hegel, Neilburg, Bachelor of Science in Nursing; Elaine Nancy Moosomin, North Battleford,

Certificate in Local Government Authority; Lance Everett Pollard, North Battleford, Master of Education; Samantha Leigh Swanson, North Battleford, Bachelor of Business Administration; and Christina Lee Moore, Rabbit Lake, Certificate in Local Government Authority.

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A Battlefords Week In Photos Catholic Family Services celebrated its 25th year serving the Battlefords and area at the Tropical Hill Friday night. On the guest list were past and present staff and board members, Mayor Ian Hamilton and Councillor Greg Lightfoot, and Bishop Albert Thévenot of the Prince Albert Diocese, and CFS supporters the Pfeifer family, who donated the building CFS currently resides in to the organization. Pictured is Catholic Family Services Esecutive Director Karen Richard. Photo by Shannon Kovalsky

The Canadian Legion of Riders (Original Nine Riding Association) presented the Battlefords Humane Society with a donation of $1,000 on Oct 26. Making the presentation to Michelle Spark, second from the left, are Legion of Riders members Jack Tatchell, Vicki Smith, Fred Laborde and Terry McGovern. Photo submitted

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Above, Town of Battleford residents will now all be wheeling their recycling to the curb. Up until recently Town residents who wanted access to blue bin pickup were required to enter into a contract with Lorass Environmental individually.

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A donation for life

By Tammy Gerlinsky UFA (Boomhower Petroleum) of Provost, Alta. and Fuel 94 were both founded on the same goal, saving the honest consumer money.

Oct. 17, UFA and Fuel 94 teamed up for a donation for life. The life donation is for the lives that Stars Air Ambulance saves.

The fuel co-operatives have been making donations to worthy causes for years, including the North Battleford, Unity and

Wilkie fire departments.

Norman Carter in Wilkie received gift bags and a visit from Santa. Battleford Trade and Education Centre received donations as well as numerous other places since the conception of Fuel 94 in 1994. UFA and Fuel 94 became partners in 2008.

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94 came to pass when a group of men discovered it was cheaper to buy fuel as a group then it was to buy it individually. In May 2016 a unanimous vote by the board decided the best use of the money would be to support Stars Air Ambulance and Oct. 17, Stars Air Ambulance became the recipient of $1,500 cheque.

Another term for Meota Mayor Staff The highly competitive Village of Meota election race was decided Wednesday night with the incumbent mayor returning to office.

John MacDonald was re-elected mayor with 141 votes, compared to 36 for Nicolle Griffith.

There were also 11 candidates running for four council seats and the winners were Brandon St. Amant with 100, Maurice Gauthier with 83, Betty Johnson with 88 and Teresa Ducharme with 69.

The remaining field saw Greg Shury receive 63 votes, Karl Castor 59, David Johnson 55, Kevin

foster 39, Sharlene Rederburg 38, Diane Dunsmore 24 and Julie Malenfant 18.

Weber New Mayor of Unity The town of Unity is getting a new mayor after the results of the municipal election.

Ben Weber soundly defeated incumbent mayor Sylvia Maljan to take over the mayor’s chair. Final returns showed Weber with 561 votes to 140 for Maljan.

Six individuals were elected in the council race there and they are Bob Abel, Rick Hill, Doreen Bonogofski, Curtis McLean, Brent Weber and Brian Vanderlinde.

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Roundup of municipal results: Saskatoon’s Atchison among several mayors voted out

By John Cairns Staff Reporter

The council races in North Battleford and Battleford may have been sedate, but that was not the case in other cities.

Several cities across Saskatchewan saw big changes at the top, none bigger than in Saskatoon which saw long-time city councillor Charlie Clark topple the city’s longestserving mayor, Don Atchison.

Unofficial returns showed Clark received 32,565 to Atchison’s 29,518. Challenger Kelley Moore finished third with 17,381 and Devon Hein brought up the rear with 548.

Clark had been trailing Atchison in polls prior to the election. But his victory was widely credited to a major push by his team in the final days prior to the vote, combined with the sinking fortunes of Moore’s campaign in the

late going.

Also boosting Clark’s chances was a last-minute endorsement by none other than actor Zach Galifianakis of The Hangover fame.

It turns out Galifianakis had a family connection to the candidate, as he is married to one of Clark’s cousins.

There was also an upset in the council races there, with longtime incumbent and former NDP provincial cabinet minister Pat Lorje losing in Ward Two to Hilary Gough.

Another upset took place in Moose Jaw, where first-term incumbent mayor Deb Higgins, also a former provincial NDP cabinet minister, lost to Fraser Tolmie by a wide margin in a five-person contest.

A major surprise took place in Weyburn, where incumbent mayor Deb Button, well-known as president of the Saskatchewan Urban Municipalities Association representing municipalities across the

province, lost the mayor’s race to Marcel Roy. Some communities had no incumbents running for mayor. In Lloydminster, Gerald Albers was an easy winner over Jason Whiting and Cheryl Ross in that race.

Also getting a new mayor is Swift Current where Denis Perrault defeated two challengers in a race with no incumbent running.

Other communities saw incumbent mayors returned to office.

Among the winning returning mayors are Greg Dionne in Prince Albert, Roy Ludwig in Estevan, Bob Maloney in Yorkton, and Michael Fougere in Regina.

Fougere had an especially easy time winning a second term with over 70 per cent of the vote. His closest competitor Tony Fiacco, brother of former mayor Pat Fiacco, finished way behind with just over 11 per cent.

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Ben Weber elected to first term as mayor

By Sherri Solomko Correspondent

How did November get here so fast? One can only imagine how farmers who are still trying to figure out how to bring in the remainder of their harvest feel.

Unity has a new mayor.

Councillor Ben Weber was successful in his mayoral bid. We thank past Mayor Sylvia Maljan for her service on council. The new council will be Brian Vanderlinde and Brent Weber, who both were incumbents. Bob Abel, Rick Hill, Doreen Bonogofski and Curtis McLean join them as newcomers.

St. Peter’s School is hosting student-led conferences and a variety of inclassroom learning activities. November is a month of remembrance and it is also the month when students would normally receive a report card, but with the opening of the parent portal for Grades 2-6, there is now ongoing access to view current grades in real time. The launch of the portal makes the student-led conferences

nity News an important opportunity to take part in the academic process that your students receive at school and raise any questions or concerns to the classroom teacher with a face-to-face conversation. The Unity Legion will be joining St. Peter’s to celebrate Remembrance Day on Monday, Nov. 8 at 11 a.m.

Unity Public School will hold their Remembrance Day services Nov. 9.

UCHSwill also host a Remembrance Day service Nov. 9 at 2 p.m.

What a pleasure to once again see all leagues full for this curling season. Immediately following the last season, Unity Curling Club executive and volunteers completed renovations in the curling rink lounge. The work included new carpet, paint and locker room improvements. Before the season could begin

the ice crew spent nine full days putting in the ice for the 2016 season.

The task takes two to three days of setting and sealing the boards followed by the first couple of floods. It takes another two days to router in the rings, put down the lines and paint the houses. Another two days of sealing in the paint in the houses in addition to the lines and logos follows. This process is completed with another two days of flooding plus shaping.

The crew then brings all of the rocks out of storage and had them ready for the opening of curling season Oct. 25. Both regular curlers and those who visit the club during the season remark on the excellent conditions of Unity curling rink ice as well as the ample space in the seating area with wide glass at each sheet. There are also far end ice cameras hooked to TV sets at each sheet.

The Midget AA Lazers continue to be undefeated and the team is setting the bar high for this year. The rest of our UMH teams are

Fog doesn’t affect church supper turnout

By Margaret MacEachern Correspondent

MAIDSTONE — Sunday was a foggy day, but a number of the apartment people enjoyed the United Church fall supper. It was well attended and very good.

Denis Newton was to Lashburn last week to watch her grandsons play 3 on 3 hockey.

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Maureen Stoughton and his mother Jean Stewart to North Battleford where they attended the funeral of Jean’s nephew.

We wish Dorothy Kissick all the best in her new home at the suites. We will be able to see you Tuesday

mornings for coffee.

Colleen Koski was to Lloydminster for an eye appointment Thursday.

A number of the apartment people were to the memorial lunch at the Drop In Centre for the late Hazel (Wilm) Russell.

Although we haven’t had much sunshine the snow is nearly gone. Just a bit on the north side of the buildings. Maybe winter isn’t going to be too bad.

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underway. You can check the Town of Unity website or the TVs at the rink for the latest on what’s coming up on the hockey ice.

Sadly there will be no senior hockey in Unity this winter as the Miners were unable to find enough players to ice a team for the upcoming SWHL season and have taken a one year leave of absence from the league.

The Little Assembly Dance Organization has been in Unity for 19 years and has donated in more than $70,000 to community health care needs and recreation programs that have come from the profits of these annual dances.

Congratulations to this dedicated dance group for choosing to give back to their community while having some fun.

The Unity Ag Society

hosts Larry Krause in the Cowboy Campfire Concert at the Agroplex on Nov. 12 with tickets only $15 now available at Mitchell Agencies or by calling Elaine at 306-228-2809 The Century Club Tea was held Oct. 19, honouring seniors who are 90 years or older, with six seniors recognized. The event is held annually during Seniors Week at the New Horizons Hall.

November offers some great shopping events starting with the annual ladies’ night out home business shopping social evening at the community centre with the Anglican Church hosting their “mall in the hall” and a couple of other mini markets on the agenda.

Coffee row folks are either talking about hockey season in town or the

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Rest assured that hot coffee enjoyed during these conversations is welcome on these cool fall mornings, along with the lamentation of how little we have seen the sun in the past few weeks. In spite of what may seem like crazy and dramatic news stories these folks continue to fill their space with smiles and laughter and reassurance of meeting again the next day to talk about the latest and greatest in our community.

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

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Winners of the Eagle Hills light horse project poker rally were Samantha in first place followed by Jadee and Jessica. Photos submitted

Members dive into fall activities

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Eagle Hills Multiple 4-H Club held a first meeting of the season at the beginning of September. At the meeting, we elected our executive, planned fundraisers, organized the projects and started planning fun activities for the year.

This year the club is able to provide projects in archery, light horse, baking, photography and outdoor living.

The club held our kick off to the year Sept 10 at Gutters Bowling Alley. We had a pizza party for supper before glow bowling.

The members and adults were divided evenly into teams and then proceeded to bowl for the evening.

Some of the members and adults dressed in white.

The light horse project has already held several rides. Some of the units

Notes have held their own rides and have been learning about safety and how to ride properly. There was one outdoor ride at the L’Heureux Ranch at the beginning of October. Lorne Davey came in the morning and taught us about safety and how tack should properly fit your horse. We had a weiner roast for a lunch break.

We then held a mini poker rally in the afternoon. Each member received a card and then rode for about five miles. During the ride, they then collected another three cards.

At the end each rider collected their final card. The members were allowed to work together to get

the best poker hand. The weather hasn’t been the greatest for outdoor rides, so we will be moving indoors.

The baking project has held their first meeting where they baked cookies.

They learned how to properly prepare the ingredients, how to bake them and how to cool them off. They got to put a variety of flavours in their cookies.

The outdoor living project has had two meetings.

The first one they went to the corn maze. They started with a lunch before divided into teams. The team that finished the maze the fastest won. Some of the teams got a little lost but in the end all members and leaders made it out.

The second meeting was to be a canoe trip, but it was too windy. They decided to geocache instead.

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Some of the gravel roads in our area require slower driving due to big ruts developing over the past three weeks. Sharon Babiy who lives near Meeting Lake Community Pasture reported 11 semitrailers loaded up many cattle two weeks ago, causing some of these nasty road conditions.

Near Mayfair two graders went into the ditch because of the slippery state of the roads.

Mayfair Recreation Board is needing workers for Wednesday, Nov. 9 and Monday, Nov. 14 at Gamex in North Battleford. If you are able to spare a few hours please contact Alice Grigor at 306-246-4212.

Peresphone Theatre in Saskatoon has again pulled off a “different” performance, which is being held over until Saturday. Mimi, a sexy French female “clown” goes on a blind date with a different man pulled from the audience at every performance.

The play is an unscripted adventure and every time performed it is essentially a new production. It is suggested one should attend two times because what happens the night you go is singular to your experience and will never happen again. Basically for one night, we’re all on a blind date together.

The next performance is A Christmas Carol

by Charles Dickens and adapted by Michael Shamata, Wednesday, Nov. 23 and extended until Sunday, Dec. 11. Tickets are selling quickly because it is a family show. The box office telephone number is 306384-7727.

Could a person even imagine living to the age of 107 and even longer? Well this is the story of a remarkable pioneer, Pauline Augusta Page, formerly of Mullingar, who has resided in Saskatoon since 1993.

Her husband Earl passed away in 1968. I do not know this woman personally but her daughter-inlaw Joan taught in Mayfair for many years. Joan was married to Donald Page,

ayfair News who owned a school bus line and was a mechanic.

Pauline was born Oct 26, 1909 to Charles and Matilda Comerford, one of nine children. A prairie fire burned the family home one month before Pauline’s birth. They moved to the Metropole district near North Battleford for two years before returning to Mullingar. In 1913 a large two-storey house was built and it is still standing. The Comefords were among the first settlers to come from Ontario and Charles was the first Mullingar postmaster.

Pauline and Earl raised five children and two daughters are still alive — Bev Coutts of Saskatoon and Linda (Vern) Tessman of Provost, Alta. Vern taught school in Mayfair for a few years before moving to Provost to continue his career. He also grew up in the Mullingar area.

The following information is from daughter-inlaw Joan and daughter Bev. Pauline lives alone in a low rental seniors’ complex, receiving home care and meals on wheels a few days a week. She still reads books with large print, plays bingo and listens to hymns. Her eyesight is slowly failing and her hearing isn’t like it used to be. This remarkable lady can carry on an interesting conversation. She has vacationed in Arizona but when the new law was enforced that Canadians needed passports, the machine could not acknowledge hers because of her age of over 100 years. Her passport had to be registered manually.

Her first hip replacement was performed in 1995, but she broke her other hip at age 106 and requires a walker. Other surgery was removal of her gall bladder and appendix together at age 105. Her daughter Bev is a nurse and she told the doctor that her mom was experiencing gall bladder attacks at

age 98, but medical staff advised she was probably too old to risk surgery. Appendix surgery is urgent, so Bev requested the gall bladder be removed at the same time and her mom miraculously survived.

Pauline flew to Churchill, Man. Along with daughter Bev at age 105 years to see the polar bears. Her last trip to Mesa, Ariz. was in 2014.

She “dropped” the puck for a Blades hockey game at their request also at 105 years of age.

On her 107th birthday, family from Vancouver Island, Alberta and various places in Saskatchewan were delighted to be in attendance to celebrate this special occasion and are hoping to return for a few more. Bev frequently makes the three-hour drive to visit her mother.

Pauline has six grandchildren and nine greatgrandchildren with the youngest being three years old. Apparently she had to wait quite a while before becoming a grandmother.

Her husband died before the first grandchild was born.

What is Pauline’s secret to longevity? Answer is no alcohol and no tobacco.

She was also a hard worker who persevered many hardships.

A belated happy 107th birthday, Pauline, from all of us in the Mayfair/ Mullinger area. Bev told me her mother receives the Regional Optimist and the first section she turns to is the obituaries. She is an amazing person.

In 1929, former Mayfair teacher Ray Stokalko also celebrated a birthday the same date as Pauline Page.

If you do the math his age can be revealed. Ray and his wife Helen moved to Saskatoon more than 20 years ago.

Sally Salisbury has been kept busy entertaining her company this past while. Her two sisters and nephews have visited at different times during summer and fall. She also drives to LaRonge to visit them and usually stops in at her daughter Mary’s place in Prince Albert.

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brance Day service scheduled for 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 at Mayfair Hall. Retired Lt. Col. Ghislain Bellevance from the Battlefords will be the guest speaker. He was in the army for 37 years. Rollie Pelletier is also in charge of organizing a few of these services in the Hafford and Speers area.

Many Rider fans will be experiencing an empty feeling by not ever returning to Mosaic Stadium.

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This place is more than 100 years old and has hosted many functions with many people returning year after year. Last time I was at Mosaic was for a sold-out Paul McCartney concert in August 2013. Let the good times roll in for the opening at the new stadium in 2017 and eventually fans will create many fond memories as they did in the past.

This time of the year many clinics are set up for

flu shots, but one is not to be held in Mayfair this year. Monday, Nov. 7 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rabbit Lake is our closest centre or Thursday. Nov. 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Thursday, Nov. 17 from 2 to 5 p.m. in Hafford. We still have the wellness clinic the first Thursday of every month from 1 to 3 p.m. with a nurse in attendance.

Mayfair All Saints Church fall supper is Saturday at the hall from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Preschoolers are free. Tickets for ages six to 10 years are $5.00 and $12.50 for adults.

Farmers are anxiously awaiting decent harvest weather but Mother Nature still has not wanted to cooperate.

In our area some have been testing their equipment to try to put the wet grain through, but it is a slow procedure and hard on the combines. The snowfall has greatly varied within a radius of a few miles, but it is looking as if winter has definitely arrived at Chitek Lake. The heavy wet snow was almost a foot and a half deep on top the roof of my cabin.

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On Oct. 26, Grades 1012 ventured to North Battleford to attend the North West College’s Try-ATrade. This allows students to ask questions about jobs oriented in the trades and try some hands-on activities with people who are already working in these areas.

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3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Monday

Nov. 7

9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Wednesday

Nov. 16

3 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Meota - Seniors Centre

Wednesday

Nov. 2

3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Mervin - Mervin Complex

Tuesday

Nov. 1

9 a.m. - 12 Noon

Manitou Health Centre

Wednesday

Nov. 2

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Seniors Centre

Thursday

Nov. 24

9 a.m. - 12 Noon

Paradise Hill

Tuesday

Nov. 15

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Paynton - Seniors Centre

Thursday

Nov. 17

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

St. Walburg - Seniors Centre

Tuesday

Nov. 8

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Seniors Centre

Wednesday

Nov. 16

9 a.m. - 12 Noon

Riverside Health Complex

Tuesday

Dec. 6

3 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Waseca - Community Centre

Thursday

Nov. 17

9 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Alex Dillabough Centre

Tuesday

Nov. 1 & 22

9 a.m. - 12 noon

Meadow Suite Manor

Wednesday

Nov. 9

10 am - 11:30 am

Monday

Oct. 31 & Nov. 7, 14 & 21

9 a.m. - 12 noon & 1 p.m. - 4 p.m

Tuesday

Nov. 1 & 8

2 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Thursday

Nov. 3, 10 & 24

9 a.m. - 12 noon & 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Thursday

Nov. 17

9 a.m. - 12 noon

Monday

Nov. 28

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Thursday

Dec. 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29

Marsden

9 a.m. - 12 noon

Maymont

Monday

Dec. 5, 12 & 19 Jan. 9 & 23 Feb. 13 & 27 Mar. 13 & 27

1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday

Nov. 4

2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday

Nov. 5

11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Tuesday

Nov. 15

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Frontier Centre (Mall) (exact location in mall to be determined)

Primary Health Centre (in Frontier Centre)

Territorial Place (Co-op Mall)

Harwood Manor

Tuesday

Nov. 8

9:30 am -11:30 am

Valley View Tower 1

Wednesday

Nov. 9

1 p.m. - 3 p.m.

Davidson Manor

Tuesday

Nov. 15

9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Manoir Marchildon

Tuesday

Nov. 15

1 p.m. - 2 p.m.

Caleb Village

Wednesday

Nov. 16

9:30 am -11:30 am

Ruth Whyte Manor

Thursday

Nov. 17

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

Valley View Tower II

Tuesday

Nov. 22

1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

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for both of the junior teams at their conference playoffs Oct. 29. Neither advanced to the district playoffs, but both teams played well and were great ambassadors for the school. Thanks to Michele Nelson, Kim Voegeli and Cathy Gillatt for all the time they spent working with the junior teams.

Their skills improved greatly over the season and the players had fun.

The senior soccer teams’ seasons also concluded on the weekend. Both teams participated in provincial championships. The girls lost matches to Humboldt and Osler, so were eliminated from the tournament.

They played well and were close throughout the game against Humboldt. Humboldt went on to win the provincial title. Thanks to Ryan Nickell for coaching the girls and organizing the provincials.

The senior boys played in Middle Lake. The competition was strong and the boys lost their matches against Middle Lake and

Constable Robin Cameron School. Thanks to Sean Lockwood for coaching the boys.

At the end of the day Thursday, a pep rally was held in the gym to show the school support for the four teams that were involved in playoffs on the weekend.

The teams busted through paper barriers and were then introduced. The student body was able to shake their hands and wish them well.

Friday morning, the school hosted Greg Wood, who presented to the students from Grades 5 to 9.

He presented a 40-minute keynote address on how to boost self-esteem and unleash potential.

His message contained practical advice and concrete suggestions on how to build self-esteem and how to turn mistakes into stepping stones instead of stumbling blocks.

Wood used illusion and slight of hand magic tricks to gain the audience’s attention and illustrate his key points. The students enjoyed his presentation.

The annual service of remembrance will be held Thursday, Nov. 10, beginning at 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome.

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OBITUARIES BOUSHIE: In loving & warm memory of Colten “Coco” Cale Boushie, born October 31, 1993 in Ronan, Montana.

At the age of 22, Coco passed away on August 9, 2016 near Biggar, SK on the Treaty Six territory. Coco was the youngest of four siblings.

When they were toddlers, his brothers were unable to fully pronounce “Colten” and instead would say “Coco”.

From then on, the entire family knew him as Coco. He was a proud member of the Red Pheasant Cree Nation of Saskatchewan and Rocky Boy Chippewa Cree of Montana.

Coco was a spiritual member of the Native American Church and assisted with oskâpêwis (helper) duties for community ceremonies. He was a loyal friend to many and loved his family unconditionally. Coco’s kind and silly nature will be deeply missed at family gatherings and community events. To cherish his memory are: Girlfriend, Kiora Wuttunee; Mother, Debbie Baptiste-Denny; Father, Pete Boushie; Sister, Satin (Lyman) Ferguson; Brothers, Jace Boushie and William Boushie; Maternal Grandmother, Verna Baptiste-Denny; Paternal grandparents, Robert and Roberta Werk; Numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends; and his buddy/best friend, Chico (dog). Predeceased by: Maternal grandfather, Victor “Partner/Pupa” Denny; Grandmother, Helen Bacon-Denny; Rocky Boy, MT grandparents, Richard Denny, Louis Denny, & Jeanette Stump; Red Pheasant, SK grandparents, Donald “Chuck” Baptiste, Ernest Baptiste, Isabelle Chakita, Katherine Crier, & Amy Baptiste; Cousins, Hunter Boushie, Swede Boushie, & Shalako St Marks; and numerous relatives & ancestors. A traditional wake took place on August 12, 2016 at the Chief Glen Keskotagan Community Center on the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. After prayers and protocol, Coco was laid to rest on August 13, 2016 in the Red Pheasant Cree Nation. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ CAMERON: Candace Blair Cameron of Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at the age of 35 years.

Candace is lovingly remembered by her parents, Tracy and Roy Woloski; sister, Cassandra (Tyler) Winterhalt and their children, Emma and Julie; brother, Brad (Pam) Mann and their child, Bentley; sister Caitlyn Woloski; and Candace’s children, Brooke-lynn, Reece, Aaltice, Kieaz, Ja’dace, Blaz, Solace and Aheiress; husband, Mark Cameron; as well as numerous, aunties, uncles and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandparents, Rayalma Geisbrecht and Andrew Mann; and grandparents, Janice and Joe Woloski. A private celebration of Candace’s life took place on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at St. George’s Anglican Church with Reverend Nora Borgeson officiating.

Interment followed in the Town of Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Candace Cameron may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society of Saskatchewan, 1910 McIntyre Street, Regina, Saskatchewan, S4P 2R3. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium.

CARD OF THANKS The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Doctors, nursing and support staff at BUH 3rd floor for their kind and compassionate care, Reverend Nora Borgeson and Eternal Memories Funeral Service and Crematorium for the care and understanding during our time of loss, Doug and Garnita Van Tassell for the wonderful lunch, and all friends and family who have shown their support.

WYATT: In Loving Memory of Rebecca “Bep” Wyatt, born May 31, 1923 at Rotterdam, Holland, passed away October 19, 2016 in Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Lovingly remembered by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Larry & Yvonne: Sheldon (Amanda) Kelton & Shaylyn, LarissaMaddi & Bryn; Ed & Wendy; Tom & Chris: Robert (Kelly) Grace & Harrison, Jeffrey (Alex) - Emma & Olivia; Betty Ann & Edgar; Mary Ann & Perry: David & Christy - Kylie & Tessa, Margaret & Blair - (one on the way), Ronnie & Judy Neil; very special friend, Jon DeBruin; sister-in-law, Audrey Lloyd; nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Cornelius and Gertrude Reusen; by her husband, Arthur Thomas Wyatt. Service Of Thanksgiving For Bep’s Life was held on Monday, October 24, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. from Third Avenue United Church, North Battleford, Saskatchewan with Minister Rev. Fred J. Tinio. Scripture Readings: Psalm 23 - John 14: 1-7 - Edgar Lee & Leslie Smith. Shared Memories were given by Rev. Dr. Jack Carr. Poem & Tribute by Cydne & Kylie. Music Ministry: Organist/Pianist - Glenn Goodman; Third Avenue Sanctuary Choir - “I’ll Fly Away”; Soloist - Robert MacKay- “In The Bulb There Is A Flower”; Hymn Selections: “In The Garden”& “It Is Well With My Soul.” Urn Bearer was Kelton Wyatt - Grandson. Memorial Donations are requested to SPCA Humane Society, Box 645, North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y7 or to the Donors Choice. Interment was at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens, North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service. ___________________________________________________ ROUSSEAU: Mr. Alin Rousseau of rural Battleford, Saskatchewan passed away on Friday, October 14, 2016 at the Battleford’s Union Hospital at the age of 59 years. Left to cherish Alin’s memory are his loving family; wife Glenda; daughter Bernice Rousseau (Troy) and daughters Morgan Rousseau and Jordyn Longworth; son Grant Rousseau (Malena) and daughters Anouk and Sophie; mother Aline Marie Zunti-Rousseau; siblings Evelyne (Marcel) Seewalt and their family Marcel (Tanyss), Paul (Cindy), Christopher (Labonneau); Gisele (Jim) Morrison and their family Shelyce (Peter), Brennan (Charlene), Ryan (Susan), Todd (Genn), Wayne (Shareen); Marie Lavoie - Rousseau and her family Jocelyne (Matt), Joel (Kristen); Martin (Debbie) and their family Michael (Renee), Jason (Kirsten); Carmen (Chris) Gobert and their family Jody, Devin, Jennifer (Joda); Esther (Dave) Fudger and their family Nicolas, Stefany, Nathan; Beatrice (Ellis) Greenley and their family Christine, Angie (Paul); Murielle Rousseau and her family Syndee, Matthew, Robert, James; Judy (Garth) Babcock and their family Keenan, Addison; Louise (Trent) Michaelman and daughter Lauren; Marianne (Neil) Aamodt and their family Audrey, Brian (Diane), Christine (Bret), Aimee (Barry). Alin was predeceased by his father Pierre Rousseau; brother Yvon Rousseau; son Jeremy Rousseau; mother-in-law Eunice Miller; and sister Alice Zunti. A Funeral Service for Alin was held on Wednesday, October 19th @ 2:00 p.m. from the Don Ross Gymnasium with Mrs. Joyce Sali officiating. Interment followed the service in the City of North Battleford Cemetery. Memorial donations in memory of Alin may be directed to the Saskatchewan Firefighters Burn Fund P.O. Box 1422 Stn Main, Regina, Sk, S4P-3C2. Condolences for the family may be left at www.eternalmemoriesfuneral.ca.

Arrangements were entrusted to Trevor Watts of Eternal Memories Funeral Service & Crematorium.

SHEPPARD: In Loving Memory of Patrick Elmo Sheppard - born June 22, 1964 at North Battleford, Saskatchewan - passed away October 14, 2016 in North Battleford, Saskatchewan.

Left to cherish Pat’s memory are his loving wife, Cindy; sons: Logan (Audrey) Sheppard and Jesse Sheppard; his sisters: Penny (Allen) Ternes, Cindy (Alex) Morrison, Dixie (Andy) Lacey; his brothers-in-law: Dave (Marion) Hoffman and Darrell Kinchen; all his nieces and nephews. Pat was predeceased by his parents: Ken and Dolores Sheppard and by his mother-in-law, Vina Hoffman.

God saw you getting tired When a cure was not to be So he closed His arms around you and whispered “Come to Me” You did not deserve what you went through, So He took you home to rest.

God’s garden must be beautiful, For He only takes the best.

A Celebration Of Life was held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. from the Alex Dillabough Centre, Battleford, Saskatchewan with Presider Fr. Doug Jeffrey. Music: Go Rest High On That Mountain, One More Day & The Dance. Memorial Donations are requested to the Jesse Sheppard Trust Fund, c/o Innovation Credit Union, 1202-102nd St., North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y7. Arrangements were entrusted to Battlefords Funeral Service.

Card of Thanks Special thanks to all our family and friends for their support through this difficult time. Thank-you to the 3rd Floor Nursing Staff at BUH for their care and support of Pat and our family.

Special thanks to Richelle Elliott for always being there. Friends, co-workers and family for all the baking treats. Thank-you to Father Doug Jeffrey for a beautiful service, Bob MacKay and staff at Battlefords Funeral Service for their compassionate care and help.

Cindy, Logan & Jesse __________________________________________________

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In the Estate of NEIL WILLIAM BLACKETT, late of Rockhaven, Saskatchewan, deceased.

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In the Estate of VERNON ALBERT THOMPSON, late of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, deceased.

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Tuesdays

Battlefords Humane Society Chase the Ace Diamond in the Ruff Lottery. Tickets $5 each or 3 for $10. Weekly winner gets 20% of that week’s sales plus CHANCE TO WIN 30% progressive jackpot!

Tickets must be purchased weekly to WIN! Don’t miss a draw weekly subscriptions available. All proceeds to Shelter-Us Building Fund. Draws every Tuesday morning, 9:00 a.m., Lakeland Vet Clinic. Call The Shelter for more details 306-937-MEOW (6369).

Lottery licence LR15-0091.

Friday, November 4

TRADE SHOW

Random Act of Kindness Day! Take part in this community wide event - do something kind for your friend or neighbour. For more information call 306-441-2961. Presented by Battlefords and District Community Foundation.

10:00 AM - 3:00 PM FREE ADMISSION

Waseca’s 76th Annual Fall Supper - Turkey and all the trimmings at the Waseca Memorial Community Hall, 203 Railway Ave. East from 4:30 - 7:00 p.m. MST.

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Western Development Museum North Battleford SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5TH

Come on out and support over 40 vendors in attendance

CRAFT SHOW COMING EVENTS

The Dekker Centre

Candlelight Processional A narrated musical adaptation recounting the thrilling Christmas Story featuring up to 100 talented voices and musicians from the Battlefords and area under the direction of award winning Choir Director Annette Duhaime

Saturday, November 5 & 12

Jewelry Sale - Arts & Crafts Fundraiser at the Discovery Co-op Mall, South entrance from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. All profit will be donated to our North Battleford Humane Society.

Sunday, November 6

Sunday, November 6

Health Care Auxiliary Craft & Trade Show at the Maidstone Legion Hall from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. MST.

Wednesday, November 9

Flu shots at Borden Community Centre from 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.

Friday, November 11

Remembrance Day Services - Lion’s at Borden Community Centre, Royal Purple at Radisson Hall both at 10:45 a.m.

Saturday, November 12

Club 70 Dance - Gold Tones at the North Battleford Royal Canadian Legion, 1352 - 100th Street, North Battleford from 8:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight. Lunch served at 12:00 p.m. Everyone welcome.

Tuesday, November 15

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

Wednesday, November 16

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

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Borden Firefighters Steak Night & Silent Auction at the Borden Community Centre at 6:00 p.m. Call Ian at 306-997-2165 for tickets.

Saturday, November 26

Radisson Craft Day at Radisson Hall from 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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Battlefords Minor Softball Association will be holding their

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Thursday, November 24, 2016 6:30 p.m.

Don Ross, Room 101, North Battleford

PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that the Council of the Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 3/2016, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

INTENT: It is proposed that the Zoning Bylaw amendment will: • Rezone from A - Agriculture District to C1 - Commercial District the land legally described as LSD 8 in Sec. 33-47-23W3M Ext. 34, as shown within the bold dashed line on Map “A” below.

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PUBLIC NOTICE RM of MEOTA NO. 468

Public notice is hereby given that the Council of the RM of Meota No. 468 intends to adopt a bylaw under The Planning and Development Act, 2007 to amend Bylaw No. 02/2011, known as the Zoning Bylaw INTENT The proposed Zoning Bylaw amendment Bylaw No. 13-2016 will modify the Zoning Bylaw Map attached to and forming part of the Zoning Bylaw.

AFFECTED LAND The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 13-2016, will affect the lands legally described as Surface Parcel #145104050 NW ¼ Sec 18 Twp. 47 Rge. 16 W.3Mer outlined in bold on the map below.

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Tax Enforcement List

VILLAGE OF MERVIN 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 described in the following list are fully paid before January 3, 2017, 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

Title No.

Lot 16-Blk/Par 3-Plan H2303 Ext 0 130816795

Total Arrears

Costs & Advertising

Total Arrears & Cost

917.79

270.92 1,188.71

Lot 15-Blk/Par 4-Plan H2303 Ext 0 128713989 1,180.59 Lot 16-Blk/Par 4-Plan H2303 Ext 0 128714137

270.92 1,451.51

*On January 1, 2017 the 2016 taxes will become arrears and be added to the amount required to remove the property from tax enforcement proceedings. Penalty is calculated to the date of the Notice and will continue to accrue as applicable.

Dated this 1st day of November, 2016.

Issued at the RM of Eldon this 3rd day of November, 2016.

Lora Hundt, Administrator

Ken Reiter, Administrator

Short Form Notice of Certification and Settlement Approval Hearing THIS NOTICE IS TO ALL PERSONS WHO CONTRACTED CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS OR SYMPTOMS OF CRYPTOSPORIDIOSIS AS A RESULT OF CONSUMING CONTAMINATED WATER SUPPLIED

BY THE CITY OF NORTH BATTLEFORD BETWEEN MARCH 20, 2001 AND APRIL 25, 2001.

READ THIS NOTICE CAREFULLY AS IT MAY AFFECT YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS This Notice applies to the “Infant Class” that consists of individuals who:

ii) Who were under the age of 18 years at the time of such consumption.

The parties to the Class Action have reached a proposed settlement with respect to the claims of the “Infant Class” subject to obtaining the approval of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench.

While the Defendants are not admitting liability, the Settlement Agreement provides that the Defendants shall pay up to a maximum of Three Million Three Hundred Thousand ($3,300,000.00) Dollars to settle all claims of the Infant Class Members. The Settlement Amount, minus Class Counsel Fees and taxes will be distributed to Class Members in accordance with the Compensation Grid attached as Schedule (A) to the Settlement Agreement.

PUBLIC INSPECTION Any person may inspect the bylaws at the RM of Meota No. 468 office located in the Village of Meota during regular office hours. Copies of the bylaw will be made available.

PUBLIC HEARING Council will hold a joint public hearing for the Zoning Bylaw amendments on November 16th, 2016 at 7:00pm at The RM of Meota No. 468 office in the Village of Meota. The purpose of the public hearing is to hear any person or group that wants to comment on the proposed bylaw. Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing (or delivered to the undersigned at the municipal office before the hearing).

Issued at the RM of Meota No. 468 on October 24th, 2016 Signed: Nicolle Griffith, RMA

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw at the Rural Municipal Office, located at 212 Main Street, Maidstone, SK, between the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday, excluding statutory holidays. Copies of the proposed bylaw are available to individuals at the RM Office at cost.

PUBLIC HEARING: Council will hold a public hearing on November 14, 2016 at 11:30 am at the Rural Municipal Office to hear any person or group that wishes to comment on the proposed bylaw.

Council will also consider written comments received at the hearing, or delivered to the undersigned at the RM Office before the hearing.

i) Contracted cryptosporidiosis or symptoms of cryptosporidiosis as a result of consuming contaminated water supplied by the City of North Battleford between March 20 and April 25, 2001; and

REASON The amendment to rezone, Bylaw No. 13-2016, is to accommodate a proposed subdivision by rezoning the proposed lands from A1 – Agricultural District to LR1 – Lakeshore Residential District.

PUBLIC NOTICE

Rural Municipality of Eldon No. 471

Class Members may, but are not required to, attend the Approval Hearing, which will be held on December 1, 2016 at 10:00am at the Court of Queen’s Bench, 520 Spadina Crescent, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

Class Members who do not object to the proposed Settlement do not need to appear at any hearing or take any other action at this time to indicate their desire to support the proposed Settlement.

If the Settlement is approved, all Class Members except those who have formally opted out of the Action will be bound by the terms of the Settlement Agreement. This means that they will not be able to bring or maintain any other claim or legal proceeding against the City of North Battleford, Her Majesty the Queen in Right of the Province of Saskatchewan and/or Saskatchewan Water Corporation in relation to the claims advanced in the Class Action.

A copy of the Settlement Agreement, the Schedules thereto including the Compensation Grid and the long form Notice of Certification Hearing and Proposed Settlement can be found at www.cuelenaere.com/northbattleford If you wish to comment on or make objection to the certification of the action for the purposes of settlement, the Settlement Agreement or Class Counsel Fees, you must provide notice in writing of your intention to do so. All such notice must be submitted to Class Counsel (at the address listed below) no later than November 29th, 2016. Class Counsel will forward all such submissions to the Court and to Counsel for the Defendants. You may attend at the Settlement Approval hearing whether or not you deliver and objection.

The written objection should include the following information: • The objector’s name, address, telephone number, and email address; • A brief statement outlining the nature of, and reason for, the objection; and • A statement as to whether the objector intends to appear at the Settlement Approval Hearing in person or by legal counsel, and, if by legal counsel; the name, address, telephone number, fax number, and email address of such legal counsel.

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE PROPOSED SETTLEMENT SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO THE CLASS COUNSEL. Jay Watson/Brad Jamieson Cuelenaere, Kendall, Katzman & Watson LLP 500, 128 Fourth Avenue South Saskatoon, SK S7K 1M8 (306) 477-7247 northbattleford@cuelenaere.com THIS NOTICE AND DISTRIBUTION OF IT HAS BEEN AUTHORIZED BY THE COURT OF QUEEN’S BENCH OF SASKATCHEWAN. This notice is a summary of some of the terms of the Settlement Agreement. If there is a conflict between this notice and the Settlement Agreement, the terms of the Settlement Agreement shall prevail.

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LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Application for Re: Liquor Permit (Under the provisions of The Alcohol and Gaming Regulations Act, 1997) Notice is hereby given that Naser Abdiu has applied to the Liquor and Gaming Authority for a Tavern and Restaurant Permit to sell alcohol in premises known as La Pergua at 102 & 103 1102-102nd Street, North Battleford, SK Written objections to the granting of the permit may be filed with SLGA not more than two weeks from the date of publication of this notice.

Every person filing a written objection with SLGA shall state their name, address and telephone number in printed form, as well as the grounds for the objection(s). Petitions must name a contact person, state grounds and be legible. Each signatory to the petition and the contact person must provide an address and telephone number. Frivolous, vexatious, or competition-based 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

Rural Municipality of Mervin No. 499

PUBLIC NOTICE of Discretionary Use Subdivision

Public notice is hereby given that pursuant to section 55 of the Planning and Development Act, 2007 that the RM of Mervin No. 499 has received an application for a discretionary use parcel subdivision. The application includes the creation of three (3) parcels for the intended use of single-parcel country residential development within the SW 1/4 Section 1954-18-W3M, represented by Parcels B to D, as shown in “Schedule A”. This is currently permitted as a discretionary use in the Agricultural District - Schedule A, section (B) (f) of Bylaw 94-4 known as the Zoning Bylaw.

Council will consider this application at the regular scheduled Council meeting on Tuesday, November 22nd, 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 Friday, November 18th, 2016 to the RM of Mervin UNICIPALITY OF Box MERVIN 499 SK S0M 2Y0. For additional No. 499, 130, No. Turtleford, information please visit www.rmofmervin.com or contact the ce of Discretionary Use Subdivision Municipal Planner at (306) 845-7333 or at planner.rm499@ rmofmervin.com.

Schedule A

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LAND FOR SALE Farmland for Sale: Near Cudworth, Sask the following are offered for sale by tender: RM of Hoodoo, NE-32-40-25-W2, NE-0541-25-W2, S1/2-SE-30-40-26-W2 and RM of Bayne SW-29-39-26W2. For information call Tom or Jeff Diederichs 403-245-4986, 403-685-6992 (leave message).

Bids will be considered on total package, combination or individual parcel. Highest and/or any bid will not necessarily be accepted. Mail tenders by December 1, 2016 to: “FarmLand” 301-1100 8th Ave SW Calgary, AB T2P-3T8

APARTMENTS/CONDOS FOR RENT Incredible park view part of Caleb retirement community. 2 bedroom, NS, NP, some furnishings including 6 appliances, parking with plug in. 306-445-4359 or 306-4411605.

HOUSES FOR RENT

1&2 Bedroom Suites • Fridge, stove, washer, dryer • Some are air conditioned Rental rate: $650 to $1,200 per month Complete application: 1441 - 100th Street Or Phone 306-445-8571 or 306-441-0950 Available for rent 2 bedroom home/duplex. Monthly rent or Sign one year contract get one month free. Ref required. Call 306-4416728 or 306-937-7252

ROOM & BOARD Single employed male...Abstainer...Seeking room & board. NB area. Call Jim @ 306-441-9261

SUITES FOR RENT Available 1 bedroom suite.

F/S/W/D utilities included $750 per month. No pets and no smoking.

Reference required. Available November 1st. Call or text (306) 4801347.

Available immediately - 1 bedroom suite in North Battleford. Water, gas are included. $700.00/M. Quiet building. No pets, no smoking. References required. Email aren11428@gmail.com

SUITES FOR RENT TWO BASEMENT BACHELOR SUITES FOR RENT, CLEAN, COMFORTABLE NICE SUITES. THESE WOULD SUIT EMPLOYED RESPONSIBLE ADULTS. FOR MORE INFO AND PICTURES TEXT 306-549 -7620

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

Need a boiler heating system installed before winter? Prairie Modern Plumbing & Heating provides quality service with boilers and infloor heating systems for shops and homes. Call (306)-380-9089. Saskatoon and region.

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

FEED & SEED NutraSun Foods Ltd of Regina wants to buy your Organic Hard Red Spring and Conventional Hard White Wheat. Please contact Abe Ens at 306-751-2440.

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

WANTED: ORG. BROWN FLAX & CONV. YELLOW FLAX.

Motor Licence Issuer

INSURANCE SERVICES LTD.

TA Foods Ltd. Yorkton, SK. Competitive Pricing.

Pick up or delivery.

1292 - 102nd Street, North Battleford

Send Samples to: 120 Myrtle Ave. Yorkton, SK S3N 1R1. www.tafoods.ca, 306-782-8804

306-445-8059 “serving ALL your insurAnCe & motor LiCenCe needs”

Custom oil pressing, bottling & packaging.

Warehousing/storage (freezer/temp controlled available).

Please inquire for info.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

STEEL BUILDINGS/GRANARIES STEEL BUILDING SALE ...”BLOW OUT SALE ON NOW!” 21X23 $4,998 25X25 $5,996 27x27 $6,992 32X35 $9,985 42X45 $14,868. One End wall included.

Pioneer Steel 1-855-212-7036 www.pioneersteel.ca

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

Get online training you need from an employer-trusted program.

Visit: CareerStep.ca/MT or 1-855768-3362 to start training for your work-at-home career today!

AUTO MISCELLANEOUS 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.

877-695-6461 Visit our website @

www.westerncommodities.ca

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

VILLAGE OF MERVIN Public Notice – Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw Amendments

AFFECTED LAND: The affected lands of this OCP amendment are lands lying within the jurisdiction of the Village of Mervin.

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PAWLUS Saskatchewan

Western Commodities

INTENT: The proposed OCP amendment is to clarify policies regarding subdivision applications where there is potential for flooding or drainage concerns, dedicated lands, source water protection, servicing agreements, and including a community service development area to ensure proper plan implementation. The proposed ZB amendment is to provide additional definitions for improved clarity.

S. Yvonne Prusak, BASc, MA, MCIP, RPP Municipal Planner October 18, 2016

DOMESTIC CARS

FEED & SEED

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

Public Notice is hereby given that the Council of the Village of Mervin intends to adopt two (2) bylaws under the Planning and Development Act, 2007, to amend Bylaw No. 118-15, known as the Official Community Plan (OCP) and another bylaw to amend Bylaw 117-15, known as the Zoning Bylaw.

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REASON: The reason for the OCP amendment is to provide the following: 1. Stipulate that at time of subdivision the municipality shall work with the Water Security Agency to identify hazards due to flooding and surface water spill outlets and levels.

2. Clarify that the final approval for dedicated lands lies with the approving authority.

3. Specify source water protection policies within the Village.

4. Clarify the costs of servicing shall be borne by the developer at time of subdivision or development.

5. Clarify that the municipality bears the costs of maintaining municipal servicing once installed.

6. Including a Future Community Service Development Area for plan implementation.

The reason for the Zoning Bylaw is to provide the following: 1. Include the following definitions: carriage house, family child care home, residential care home, and special care home.

2. Standardizing numbering systems within the document.

PUBLIC INSPECTION: Any person may inspect the bylaw and map at the Village Office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. as well as between 1:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, excluding any statutory Holidays. Copies will be available to the public at a cost of $30 or by emailing villageofmervin@littleloon.ca and asking for a copy.

PUBLIC HEARING: The Public Hearing shall be held at 7:30 PM on Tuesday, December 13th, 2016 at 9 Main Street, Mervin, SK, S0M 1Y0.

Issued by the Village of Mervin this 28th day of September 2016.

Lora Hundt Municipal Administrator

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TENDERS

FARM LAND FOR SALE The following land is offered for sale by tender:

NE Sec 36 Twp 50 Rge 19 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #128572881 RM of Mervin No. 499 67.804 hectares (167.55 acres) SE Sec 01 Twp 51 Rge 19 W3 Extension 0 Surface Parcel #130860716 RM of Mervin No. 499 68.805 hectares (170.02 acres) SE 06 Twp 51 Rge 18 W3 Extension 0 (includes house, old barn, 2 car detached garage and garden shed) Surface Parcel #130863438 RM of Parkdale No. 498 67.355 hectares (166.44 acres)

Conditions: • A separate price, offer and cheque is to be provided for each quarter section.

• All offers to be in writing and accompanied by a certified cheque in the amount of 10% of offer amount payable to Demmans Baldwin Friedman Frank In Trust. Cheques will be returned without interest if the offer is not accepted.

• Balance of purchase price of the successful offer to be paid to the undersigned within 30 days of acceptance of offer or the deposit will be forfeited.

• Highest or any offer not necessarily accepted.

• Purchaser will be responsible for payment of any applicable GST. • Bidders are assumed to rely solely on their own inspection of the land and the title.

For inquiries and viewing call: Linda Bush at 1-250-845-8223

All offers in a sealed envelope marked ''Do Not Open: Farmland-Stewart'' to be sent on or before 12:00 noon, November 14, 2016 to: Box 905 201- 1291 - 102nd Street North Battleford, SK S9A 2Z3 Attention: Jeff Baldwin 306-445-6177

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TENDERS

LEGAL / PUBLIC NOTICES

Town of Battleford EQUIPMENT FOR SALE

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

NOTICE Town of Battleford Utility Bills

The Town of Battleford is accepting tenders for the sale of a 1986 2150 45 HP John Deere Tractor. The tractor has 5580 hrs on it and has a 2.9 Litre 3-Cylinder Diesel Engine. Comes with factory loader, PTO, and 3 point hitch.

Battleford residents:

The highest tender may not necessarily be accepted and unit will not be sold unless reserve price is met.

Interested parties can view the tractor or obtain more information by phoning the Parks and Recreation Office at (306) 937-6216 or through email at parks@battleford.ca

Water bills may not be sent out until close to the end of November, 2016. Residents are encouraged to make payments on their account even though they haven’t received their bill. The minimum bill for a three-month period is $231.00. Payments can be made with cash, cheque, debit or through your financial institution. Customers can also continue to pay online if you make payments in this fashion.

Please submit offers in a sealed envelope to the Battlefords Parks and Recreation Office by Wednesday, November 9th at 4:30 pm.

Address: 451-28th Street (South side of Alex Dillabough Centre)

The Town is in the process of converting to new utility software. Staff are working on ensuring accounts have been converted correctly (are accurate) prior to processing the August - October billing.

Customers that have signed up for our WIPPS program will continue to have payments applied to your account. Your bill will show the balance including any payments made to your utility account prior to the bills being processed.

The Town appreciates your patience while we work through this conversion. If you have any questions don’t hesitate to contact our office.

Town of Battleford (306) 937-6200

DEKKER CENTRE for the Performing Arts Board

The Dekker Centre for the Performing Arts Inc. provides a facility to present diverse events and encourage the arts as an essential component of our community.

The Board of Directors is looking for individuals in the business and arts community of North Battleford to serve on our Board or Board Committees.

If you are interested, please forward a short letter or resumé by November 15th summarizing your qualifications to kculmer@sasktel.net. For more information contact Nominating Committee Chair Karen Ulmer at 306-445-2864

Full-time/Part-time

ADMINISTRATOR

Interested in Flexible Hours & Good Working Conditions?

Then this position could be just right for you if you have an accounting/bookkeeping background, enjoy working independently, are well organized, have good communication skills and can take direction from a Board of Directors.

Experience in Munisoft software is a definite asset but not a requirement.

The office is located in the Resort Village of Cochin and is a non-smoking environment.

Competitive salary offered.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Open until filled. Send resumés to:

TENDERS

leave an IMPRESSION

Interlake Regional Water Board Box 240, Cochin, SK S0M 0L0 interlakewater@sasktel.net

We are seeking another team member!

Oasis Insurance is a unique insurance managing general agency and Coverholder located in North Battleford serving a broker force of 650 insurance brokers across Canada. We sell off-road motor vehicle insurance and have a niche in liability, directors and officers, commercial insurance, nonprofit and property insurance as well. See more about us at www.oasisinsurance.ca and www.insuretoys.ca Established in 2007, we have grown and are planning to expand our staff.

We require additional staff to assist in our Got Toys? Off-road motor vehicle program. The position will entail excellent customer service, regular office duties, assisting clients and brokers over the phone, data entry, answering telephone, mail, and courier. The selected applicant will be a representative of the Got Toys? Program. Experience is an asset but not required, we will train. Opportunity for advancement and career.

Experience: Bilingual French applicants, CAIB and CIP designations, and post secondary education may be given preference Grade 12, with some post-secondary Wage:

to commensurate with experience

Location: North Battleford, SK Closing Date: November 4, 2016

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Please email resumé to melaney@oasisins.ca or call 306-446-2743 with any questions.

LOUIS DREYFUS COMPANY CANADA CHALLENGE AND OPPORTUNITY

ELEVATOR OPERATOR

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

Louis Dreyfus, an international agricultural commodities trading firm, has an opening for a Full-time Elevator Operator to join our Inland Grain Terminal in Wilkie, Saskatchewan. The successful candidate will possess strong mechanical abilities. The primary roll of this position is assisting unloading and loading trucks and rail cars, assist with repairs and maintenance of equipment used at the facility and assisting with other terminal operations.

The ability to grade grain using CGC standards is an asset but not required. The successful candidate will be operating within a grain dust environment. Candidate must be able to multi-task in a fast pace environment. If you would like to work for a company that will rise to meet new opportunities, Louis Dreyfus WILKIE is the place for you. We offer competitive wages, health and retirement benefits.

Please submit your resumé to: Louis Dreyfus Company Canada Ltd Attn: Jason Delainey Box 689 Wilkie, Saskatchewan S0K 4W0 Fax (306) 843-2350 Or email to jason.delainey@ldcom.com Louis Dreyfus Company Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strongly supports workforce diversity.We actively recruit members of designated employment equity groups (visible minorities, persons with disabilities, Aboriginal persons and women).

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Need A Winter Job? Table Mountain requires employees for the following positions: • Kitchen full-time & part-time • Rentals full-time & part-time • Outside Operators full-time & part-time • EMT's full-time & part-time Flexible Hours Competitive Wages Forward resumé to:

Table Mountain Box 343 North Battleford, SK S9A 2Y3 fax: 306-937-3688

or email: admin@tablemountain regionalpark.com

No experience needed.

We will train.

For more information call 306-937-2920

Town of Battleford Employment Opportunity Parks/Recreation Department Parks/Arena Maintenance Attendant Position

(Temporary, Full-Time Position - Medical Leave)

This is a full-time temporary position reporting directly to the Director of Parks and Recreation and consists of six months working as a parks maintenance personnel and six months as an arena attendant. It requires versatility in assisting with the routine maintenance of all recreation facilities, parks and sports fields as well as the operation and maintenance of all equipment related to the parks and arena.

Qualifications: - High School Diploma, GED or equivalent - Maintain a valid Saskatchewan Driver’s License Class 5 or better.

- Ability to work under supervision and to work independently; to follow oral and written instructions to meet and deal tactfully with the public - Mechanically inclined, with general knowledge of the operation and maintenance of equipment related to the parks and recreation department - the willingness and ability to work shift work (evenings and weekends) as required.

- Aptitude for accuracy and detail Open to male and female applicants. Evening and weekend shifts may occasionally be involved. This is a union position with wages as per current union contract.

A full job description is available from the Parks and Recreation office. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Deadline: 4:30 pm November 7th, 2016.

Submit resumé, including references to: Jordan Schechtel Director of Parks and Recreation Parks and Recreation Department Box 1240 Battleford, SK S0M 0E0 or in person to Parks and Recreation Office 428-28th Street (South side of Alex Dillabough Center) Email: parks@battleford.ca

Living Sky School Division No. 202

Do you want to come to work every day and enjoy a great, fun atmosphere?

Scott Campbell Dodge

Growth Without Limits, Learning For All

in North Battleford, SK is an award winning dealership and is looking to expand their

Now accepting applications for the following position:

Caretaker • Battleford Central Elementary School Closing noon, Tuesday, November 8, 2016

Details and link to online applications can be found on our website at www.lskysd.ca All applications must be submitted online.

Sales Team Please email resumés to: trent@scottcampbelldodge.com or drop off at: 3042 - 99th Street, Highway 4 North North Battleford, SK

JOB OPPORTUNITY

Hwy 4, NortH Batt

Alternative Measures Coordinator

leford

P:306-445-6640

North Battleford

Grade/Level: Post Secondary Type of Position: Full Time Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week Salary and Benefits: To be negotiated General Description: • Develop and promote awareness for restorative justice approaches; • Recruit, orientate, support and guide to contracted Service Providers for the AMP. • Organizes and oversees the delivery of services of contracted Service Providers • Develops and maintains statistics for the program • Maintain the CRM Database; review files for the Crown, open and close files • Develop communication strategies and partnerships for the AMP. • Oversee services providers on an ongoing basis.

Work Experience Requirements: • Experience in Human Services, Justice or other related fields • Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office programs • Excellent interpersonal skills to ensure community relations are maintained and fostered • Willingness to travel in the surround North Battleford area • Candidate must undergo and pass a CPIC to be qualified for this position • Must have a valid driver’s license Education Requirement: • The successful candidate will possess a diploma or degree from an accredited Human Services or Justice program or the equivalent training and/or experience in the Human Services or Justice Field.

Other Requirements: • Potential Candidates are asked to submit their resumé with 3 professional references by 5:00 p.m., November 14, 2016.

• Please forward resumé to: Brenda Stone Phone: 306-445-1383 Fax: 306-937-6630 Battleford’s Tribal Council P.O. Box 1300 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 bstone@btribalc.ca Only candidates selected will be contacted for interviews

TO BOOK ALL YOUR ADVERTISING NEEDS CALL 306-445-7261

Reporter Correspondents required for all rural areas

• • • • • • • •

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

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

(Maidstone)

Maidstone Paradise Hill Medstead St. Walburg Turtleford

NOTE: These are freelance opportunities, not salaried positions.

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

For more information contact:

Becky Doig (Editor)

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

Battlefords Tribal Council Employment Opportunity North Battleford, Sk

FULL-TIME

Community Justice Worker Grade/Level: Post-Secondary Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week Salary and Benefits: To be negotiated General Description: • Initiate Alternative Measures programming (youth and adults), at the community level; • Provide community awareness of the Alternative Measures Programming • Implement policies and procedures for BTC steering committee and Community Justice workers Work Experience Requirements: • Experience in Human Services, Justice or other related fields • Candidate must undergo and pass a CPIC to be qualified for this position • Must have a valid driver’s license

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Education Requirements: • The successful candidate will possess a diploma or degree from an accredited Human Services or Justice program or the equivalent training and/or experience in the Human Services or Justice Field Other Requirements: • Potential candidates are asked to submit their resumé with 3 professional references by 5:00 pm, November 14, 2016.

• Please forward resumé to: Brenda Stone 306-445-1383 Fax: 306-937-6630 Battleford’s Tribal Council P.O. Box 1300 North Battleford, SK S9A 3L8 bstone@btribalc.ca Candidates selected for interview will only be contacted.

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Could being too sick to talk be healing I knew my old neighbour from Saskatchewan must have been sick when I did not hear from him. Ruby, Ed’s wife, answered the phone when I called Melville to check on Ed. She had taken a day off work to take care of Ed. She assured me Ed’s flu and cold were not life threatening even if Ed was convinced he had a foot in his grave.

Ruby said ,“I’m not home sick, but home sick of taking care of a 61-year-old baby. I will be glad to let you talk to Ed, just be prepared for whining like a threeyear-old. All men are pathetic when they are sick.” The way Ruby

spoke suggested she was cranky.

When Ed came on the phone, it was a suffering soul who croaked out, “My head hurts, my throat hurts, my chest hurts, my whole body aches, but today I can breathe through one nostril, which gives me hope. Not even a shot of whiskey is helping. I’m ready to drink half the bottle to get better.”

All that I could offer in comfort was that if the whiskey didn’t help, he might try Cold FX. The last time we went through Ed’s suffering with a cold, I suggested Buckley’s but he mixed it with whiskey. Ruby was angry at me for suggest-

eighbourly Advice According to Ed

By Raymond Maher www.accordingtoed.com

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ing Buckley’s to him.

Having a cold or the flu can bring out the worst in both those who are sick and those who care for the sick.

I have found not even humour helps people when they are blowing their nose repeatedly or coughing up a lung.

One of the reasons people loved Jesus was

his willingness to help those who were sick. It is a natural reaction to avoid sick people for fear their sickness is catching or contagious.

No one wants to be sick, but who can avoid all illness? When we are sick, we want to get better. We seek a cure to our sickness whether it is temporary in nature or

chronic.

Today we are fortunate to have doctors and hospitals to help us when we are sick. Those who were sick when Jesus lived on Earth were blessed to meet him. He was celebrated because he healed the sick.

One woman who believed in his ability to heal the sick came up behind him in a crowd and touched the edge of his cloak.

She had been subject to bleeding for 12 years, but no one could help her. When she touched Jesus’ garment, her bleeding stopped immediately.

Many flocked to Jesus to both hear him teach

and to be healed of their diseases.

Once Jesus was going to the home of a centurion at Capernaum to heal his sick servant, but the centurion sent word for Jesus not to come to his house. He asked Jesus just to say the word and his servant would be healed.

The centurion was sure of Jesus’ power and authority to heal. He was right, for his servant was healed by Jesus saying the word.

Jesus did heal many of their diseases, but better yet was his healing of our sins. He sacrificed himself for the sins of the whole world. Praise God!

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The Meota Lions Chorus entertained at Edam’s Lady Minto Health Care Center on Halloween before an appreciative audience of residents and folks from Edam Manor next door, as well as visitors. The program was well received and enjoyed. Many were dressed for Halloween. Happy birthday was sung to those with recent birthdays and a tasty lunch closed the musical afternoon. Photo by Lorna Pearson

Prince Albert Parkland Health Region The Prince Albert Parkland Health Region is in need of caring, compassionate and committed volunteers to fill the following service positions: Pet Therapy – Spiritwood and District Health Complex 306-883-4432.

Volunteers with welltrained, friendly pets may visit the residents at the nursing homes. The pets must meet the necessary

requirements prior to visiting. Shifts are once or twice per week with flexible hours.

Parent-Tot/Family Volunteering Program –Evergreen Health Centre, Leoville 306-984-2136. Parents and their children visit residents on a one-to-one basis or in small groups. Parents are responsible for their children at all times. Shifts are flexible, once or twice per week.

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tre 306-549-2108. Volunteers will assist the staff with activities and set up for such. Depending on the needs of the facility, duties may include assisting with crafts, shopping trips, birthday parties, special functions, music therapy, exercise programs, bowling groups, horticulture, painting or baking. Shifts are 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. or 12:45 – 4 p.m. Monday - Friday If you are interested please call your local health care facility to apply.

from Oct.9-23. It was a three-day drive down and back. They spent their days in Pigeon Forge, Gatlinburg, Nashville and Dollywood. All went well and they had a good trip.

The Sons of Norway played Norwegian whist in Killdeer on Oct. 28 with four tables in play.

Top mark was by Bev McCrimmon. Second high was Janice Morton and third was Eric Callbeck. A lovely lunch was served up by the hostesses Yvonne McPherson, Pat Chapman and Muriel Tebay. The Christmas supper for this group is set for Dec. 11 in the Do Drop In. Linda Ard flew from Saskatoon on Oct. 13 to Birmingham, Ala., via Minneapolis, Minn. and Atlanta, Ga. Due to engine trouble they were more than an hour late arriving in Birmingham.

That it made for a rush to get ready to attend the formal banquet of the Order of the Eastern Star. She attended all of their grand chapter sessions and four meals with her counterpart Mary Barrington of Rainsville, Ala. One evening friends took them out for supper and they drove around to see some of the countryside. It is hilly and, though the leaves were still green, it lacked the fall colors because of drought in that area. She met many nice people and plans to go again next year. Her trip home was delayed due to a thunderstorm in Minneapolis. She was an hour late arriving in Saskatoon on Oct. 17.

Oct. 31 the Meota Lions Chorus entertained at the Edam seniors’ home.

This was Halloween Day, so costumes and jokes were part of the fun.

John MacDonald returned as mayor in civic election

By Lorna Pearson Correspondent

The voting is over and John MacDonald remains as our mayor. Councillors are Brandon St. Amant, Maurice Gauthier, Betty Johnson and Therese Ducharme. The candidates’ forum held last week may have helped some decide. It was informative.

The Do Drop In was the setting for their monthly meeting Oct. 28, followed by a potluck lunch. The Oct. 29 shuffleboard tournament was cancelled, a disappointment to many.

The next time slot is Nov. 12, with a potluck luncheon, so hope we get going for the winter at that time. It will start at 10 a.m.

Phone Linda at 892-2179 the day before to sign up.

A card of appreciation was sent to Allie Raycraft for her 20 years of service on the library board representing the Village of Meota. She has resigned as of the end of the year.

The next seniors’ meeting will be Nov. 18, as our usual date of Nov.11 is Remembrance Day. Following the meeting and lunch we will decorate the hall for Christmas.

The Christmas potluck dinner will be held Dec. 4 at 5 p.m., with gifts for the food bank.

Council has passed a motion for parallel parking only on Main Street between 2nd Avenue and Beach Avenue to help protect new drainage in front of the Do Drop In. Signs will be put up in that area.

Nov. 11 there will be a service at 10:30 a.m. in

eota News the Meota Community Complex followed by a luncheon. At Livelong the service will be in the morning with a supper at 4:30 p.m. in the Livelong Hall. There will be supper at the Legion Hall in North Battleford In Meota there will be Norwegian whist at 2 p.m. Nov. 11, followed by a potluck supper in the Do Drop In. The week of Nov. 5-11 has been declared Veterans Week.

Contract bridge played at the Do Drop In on Oct. 24 resulted in top score by Gerry Craig. Second was

Mary Greenwald. Duplicate bridge was Oct. 25 in Meota with top score

by Margaret Dyck and Dave Creegan. Tied for second place were Trudy Iverson and David Sharpe and Vern Iverson and Jean Beattie. In the city Oct. 27, top marks were by Lucille and Bernie Gregoire. Second were Vern Iverson and Gerry Fernandes and tied for third place were Linda Ard and Richard Groves and Julie and Glen Moore.

Christmas is coming and one idea for those folks who have everything is a copy of the NolinMcMillan history book.

There are still some available. Call Barbara Soloninko at 306-445-5429.

Albert and Carol Huys and Eric Callbeck and Gail Hilderson enjoyed a trip to Nashville, Tenn.

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Brandrick mayor of Borden; Summers leads Radisson

By Lorraine Olinyk Correspondent

Last Wednesday’s municipal election vote brought 153 to the polls in Borden. Elected mayor was Jamie Brandrick with 107 votes. Larry Trischuk had 44. The four councillors elected are Tom Redhead – 111, Dana Derbowka – 104, Ian Wainwright – 101 and Cody Bradshaw – 99. Also running were Heather Silcox – 96 and Lorne Hunchak – 55.

In Radisson 223 voted. Dave Summers won the mayor’s position with 122. Also in the running were Chris Tyreman – 56 and Gerald Wiebe – 44.

Six councillors elected were Michelle Dubyk – 175, Suren Chetty – 151, Kirk Maxwell – 149, Darren Harris – 137, Marion Fehr-Stead – 131 and Matt Venner – 115. Also running were Bella Armistead – 109 and Wendy Smith – 81.

Borden Friendship Club Kaiser winners Oct. 25 were Dianne Rawlyk and John Petrun. At the potluck supper Oct. 26 there were 48 out to enjoy the evening. Blowing out the candles on the cakes brought

by Brenda Tumbach and Jackie Meister were Sheila Block and Peter Thiessen.

Providing the entertainment was Ethel Quiring of Dalmeny who is a poet and storyteller, winning awards for her work.

The Borden Lions are sponsoring a $500 scholarship for students in full-

orden Radisson time post-secondary education for a minimum of two years and who have successfully completed one year of their studies.

They have to be graduates of Borden School or W.W. Brown School in Langham, but exceptions may be made at discretion of Borden Lions. The deadline is Jan. 15. Application forms may be obtained from Borden School or W.W. Brown School and the following Borden Lions – John Buswell (306997-4802), Sharon Assman (306-997-4829), Wendell Dyck (306-997-4534) or Pat Nicol (306-997-9998).

The Borden Lions purchased a highway sign promoting Lions International. This was erected along the sign corridor east of Borden on the north side of Highway No. 16, with Archie Wainwright bolting the sign unto a post. Mel Wasylyshin and Perry Nicol dug the hole and, along with John Buswell, did the filling and tamping. The sign was erected Oct. 28.

Oct. 12, the Radisson Cotton Pickin Quilters began their fall sewing season with a raffle draw for two handmade quilts.

Winners were Ed Schultz of Saskatoon and Barb Nelson of Radisson. The funds raised will be used for shipping costs and pur-

chase of new materials.

Quilts sewn by the group are donated to the Salvation Army and Canadian Lutheran World Relief.

Baby layettes are also sewn and assembled and, this year, a special project called Little Dresses for Africa was also begun. In October the Radisson sewing group, together with a group of ladies from Hafford, delivered 122 dresses to a project co-ordinator in Saskatoon. The Cotton Pickin Quilters meet every Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Radisson.

Anyone interested in helping out is welcome. Thank you to all who supported the raffles and/or donated material for the sewing projects.

Eileen Petrun of Borden, who is a member of the Borden Farmers’ Market, opened up a new business, her Bake Shop. She held an open house Oct. 28 for people to drop in and sample her baking along with coffee or iced tea.

Remembrance Day services will be held at Borden School on Nov. 10 at 10:30 a.m. The Borden Lions host at the Borden Community Centre on Nov. 11 at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Jan Bigland-Pritchard officiating. Radisson Royal Purple host the Nov. 11 service in Radisson Hall at 10:45 a.m. with Rev. Alex Parsons officiating.

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Mary Ann Shadd (1823–1893)

Activist, journalist, lawyer and first black female newspaper editor in North America

Short stay, lasting impact Born to prominent abolitionist parents prior to the American civil war, Mary Ann Shadd supported black rights and suffragist movements in both Canada and the United States. As a black woman, she was able to achieve several ground-breaking feats, including becoming the first black woman in North America to publish a newspaper, the first to earn a law degree and the first to vote in a national election.

Mary Ann was educated at a Quaker boarding Miss Mary Ann Shadd. Source: Library and school in Pennsylvania for six years. Afterwards, Archives Canada/MIKAN 3191895 at the age of 16, she organized a school for black youths in her hometown of Wilmington.

She spent the next eleven years teaching in schools throughout the northern states, acting on her belief that education was one of the primary means through which black people would achieve racial parity. She encouraged her pupils and peers to pursue anti-slavery reform and integrate—as opposed to segregate—in North America.

In 1851, Shadd moved to Upper Canada (now called Ontario) where she helped black refugees who fled to Canada via the Underground Railroad. She opened an integrated school that was open to all who could afford to attend. However, financial backing for the school fell through, after which Shadd devoted herself to writing. She published the widely spread pamphlet A plea for emigration, in which she encouraged American black people to immigrate to Canada. A year later, in 1853, the Provincial Freeman was born. The newspaper addressed all aspects of black life in Canada but particularly focused on issues of racial discrimination and segregation.

The Provincial Freeman met its demise in 1859 due to financial problems. Shortly after, Shadd got a teaching job at an interracial school in Chatham. She returned to the United States during the Civil War to serve as an enlistment recruiter, and remained in the U.S. after the war had ended. She obtained an American teaching degree and eventually relocated to Washington D.C., where she studied at Howard University and received a law degree from the institution in 1883.

Mary Ann Shadd returned to Canada only once—in 1881 to organize a suffragist rally—before her death in the summer of 1893. However, the 12 years she spent on Canadian soil undeniably helped shape our country for the better.

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CANADA’S IRANIAN COMMUNITY

The Iranian-Canadian community is an invaluable asset to the larger cultural mosaic of our country. As a whole, the group tends to be highly educated and resourceful, with many members starting businesses in a range of sectors. IranianCanadians can be found throughout academia, athletics, politics and the arts. Human rights activist Payam Akhavan, architect Hossein Amanat, and novelist and poet Reza Baraheni are just a few from the Iranian-Canadian community making notable contributions both at home and around the world.

Though Iranians have been calling Canada home since the 1940s, their numbers were small until the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since 1980, thousands of Iranians have immigrated to Canada each year to escape the religious and political persecution found within the borders of their native country. The community of Iranian-Canadians in 2011 consisted of 163,290 citizens, with 90 per cent of them residing in urban centres in Ontario, British Columbia and Quebec.

The Iranian-Canadian community is active and has several community organizations in place including the Iranian Canadian Congress and the Canadian Iranian Foundation.

The community also produces several newspapers, most notably the weekly Shahrvand out of Toronto, which has an estimated readership of 110,000.

Quiz TEST YOUR CANADIAN KNOWLEDGE

Question 1: Known for his observational comedy, which Toronto-born funny man bases a large part of his routines on experiences growing up as the son of first-generation Indian immigrants?

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